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Liverpool secure scholarship for 15-year-old winger Josh Abe ahead of Man Utd and Chelsea
Josh Abe, who made history as Liverpool's youngest-ever UEFA Youth League player in February, has agreed a scholarship at Anfield despite interest from Manchester City, Manchester United and Chelsea. The 15-year-old winger is expected to sign his first professional contract when he turns 17 next July.
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EFL confirms revised Carabao Cup format as nine Premier League clubs enter Europe
Crystal Palace's Conference League final victory made them the ninth English club to qualify for European football, forcing the EFL to introduce a preliminary round featuring four League Two sides to balance the Carabao Cup draw.
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Real Madrid's 2026/27 Adidas home kit ditches gold and black for bold new palette
Adidas has unveiled Real Madrid's home kit for 2026/27, featuring red-pink stripes along the arms, emerald green cuffs and collars, and a notable absence of the gold and black tones that have defined recent releases.
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Maguire set for podcast role at World Cup after Tuchel drops him from England squad
Harry Maguire will reportedly appear as a guest on The Rest is Football during the World Cup after Thomas Tuchel controversially left the Manchester United defender out of England's 26-man squad for the tournament in the United States.
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Lineker recalls fearing death during hat-trick game at Mexico 86 World Cup
Gary Lineker has described the 1986 World Cup match against Poland — in which he scored a hat-trick to save England from elimination — as a moment he genuinely feared he might collapse and die from heat exhaustion in 42-degree conditions in Monterrey.
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Terry Butcher warns social media pressure is crushing young England World Cup stars
Speaking at the London premiere of ITV documentary 'Butcher: Invisible Wounds', former England captain Terry Butcher said today's players face far harsher scrutiny than his generation did, and urged them to seek support beyond their coaching staff.
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Leah Keane weds Taylor Harwood-Bellis as family navigates Caragh's lupus battle
Roy Keane walked daughter Leah down the aisle at a Wiltshire ceremony this week as she married Southampton defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis, the second Keane child to wed within months. The celebrations come as daughter Caragh continues to manage lupus, diagnosed in 2021.
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Ex-Spurs midfielder Sandro backs Van Hecke to partner Van de Ven at Tottenham
Former Tottenham midfielder Sandro has urged new head coach Roberto De Zerbi to sign Brighton's Jan Paul van Hecke this summer, arguing the 25-year-old's familiarity with De Zerbi's system makes him an ideal partner for Micky van de Ven as Spurs overhaul their defence.
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Mourinho's Real Madrid overhaul puts Alexander-Arnold's starting place under threat
Jose Mourinho is set to return as Real Madrid manager and oversee at least five squad changes, with reports suggesting both defence and midfield will be overhauled — a development that could affect Trent Alexander-Arnold's role at the Bernabeu.
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Switzerland fly to USA without Embolo as ESTA review delays striker's World Cup arrival
Switzerland travelled to the United States for the 2026 World Cup without striker Breel Embolo after his ESTA travel authorisation was placed under further review. The Swiss Football Association expect the 29-year-old, their top goalscorer, to join the squad in Los Angeles by Wednesday.
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Lego's FIFA World Cup 2026 sets arrive as tournament opener approaches
With the FIFA World Cup 2026 kicking off on June 11, Lego has released a range of official sets including a 2,842-piece trophy build and player-specific Football Highlights sets featuring Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior and others.
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DR Congo face Ronaldo and World Cup debut amid Ebola outbreak disruption
DR Congo return to the World Cup for the first time since 1974, but their preparations have been severely disrupted by an Ebola outbreak that forced the cancellation of a training camp in Kinshasa and a friendly against Chile.
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Scholes backs Rashford move to Arsenal as Manchester United seek summer exit
Paul Scholes has endorsed Arsenal as the ideal destination for Marcus Rashford, saying it would be a 'great move for both parties' after Barcelona's option to sign the forward permanently looks set to go unused.
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Manchester United contact West Ham over Mateus Fernandes as Ederson deal nears completion
Manchester United have agreed a £39.8million package to sign Atalanta midfielder Ederson and have already approached West Ham about 21-year-old Portuguese playmaker Mateus Fernandes, their next reported transfer target.
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Iraola agrees two-year Liverpool deal as Slot's successor takes shape
Andoni Iraola is set to become Liverpool's next manager after the club reached an agreement with the former Bournemouth head coach. Iraola, 43, will sign a two-year contract — consistent with his stated philosophy of earning his position season by season.
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Rasmus Hojlund completes permanent £38m Napoli move after loan redemption
Manchester United have confirmed the permanent sale of Rasmus Hojlund to Napoli for £38m, ending the Danish striker's troubled spell at Old Trafford. The 22-year-old scored 16 goals in 44 appearances during his loan season in Italy, helping Napoli win the Supercoppa Italiana and finish Serie A runners-up.
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Leeds United begin Elland Road expansion with 32,000 on season ticket waiting list
Leeds United have started demolition work on Elland Road's West Stand as part of a redevelopment that will take the stadium's capacity from just under 38,000 to 53,000, with a waiting list of 32,000 prospective season ticket holders driving the project.
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Maresca's appointment delay leaves Man City's post-Guardiola era in limbo
Nearly two weeks after Pep Guardiola's departure was confirmed, Manchester City have yet to officially announce Enzo Maresca as his successor, stalling the club's preparations for a new era ahead of a busy summer.
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Maguire set for World Cup podcast role after Tuchel drops him from England squad
Harry Maguire will appear as a guest on The Rest is Football's Netflix-backed World Cup coverage after Thomas Tuchel left the Manchester United defender out of England's 26-man squad, opting instead for Dan Burn, Jarrel Quansah and Djed Spence.
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Tuchel delivers tactical masterclass to grassroots under-11 side at St. George's Park
England head coach Thomas Tuchel hosted grassroots coach Amir Shaed and his under-11 team at St. George's Park, giving them a behind-the-scenes look at how England prepare for major tournaments ahead of this summer's World Cup.
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