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Harry Kane gets Madame Tussauds waxwork ahead of 2026 World Cup
England captain Harry Kane has been immortalised in wax at Madame Tussauds London, with the figure depicting him in an England kit. Kane described seeing the lifelike replica — complete with the tape on his wedding finger — as 'like looking in a mirror.'
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Manchester United close in on £39m Ederson deal as Carrick shapes midfield rebuild
Manchester United have reached a club-to-club agreement with Atalanta for midfielder Ederson, with an initial fee of £35m plus £4m in add-ons. The 26-year-old is set to become Michael Carrick's first signing as permanent head coach, pending a medical.
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Manchester United agree £38.8m deal to sign Atalanta midfielder Ederson
Manchester United have reached an agreement with Atalanta to sign Brazilian midfielder Ederson for an initial €40.5m (£35m) plus add-ons, with the 26-year-old set to become Michael Carrick's first signing as manager at Old Trafford.
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Real Madrid close in on Dumfries signing as Liverpool's interest fades after Slot exit
Real Madrid are in advanced talks to sign Inter Milan right-back Denzel Dumfries, who had been on Liverpool's radar. The 30-year-old Dutchman has a £21.6m release clause, and personal terms with Madrid are not expected to be an obstacle.
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Gascoigne's Italia 90 shirt tops retro sales chart ahead of World Cup 2026
Replicas of the England shirt worn by Paul Gascoigne at the 1990 World Cup are now the best-selling retro football top at Sports Direct, with demand for heritage international shirts having doubled since the 2022 tournament.
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Andoni Iraola verbally agrees to become Liverpool's next head coach after Slot sacking
Liverpool have moved quickly to replace the sacked Arne Slot, opening talks with Andoni Iraola on Tuesday morning and reaching a verbal agreement with the former Bournemouth manager within hours. A formal confirmation is expected within days.
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Arsenal's Champions League final tactics draw fierce criticism after penalty defeat to PSG
Arsenal were beaten 4-3 on penalties by PSG in the Champions League final in Budapest after a match in which they managed just one shot on target. Former France international Christophe Dugarry and Gary Lineker both criticised the Gunners' defensive approach.
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Iraola set to sign two-year Liverpool deal as backroom staff plans take shape
Andoni Iraola has struck a verbal agreement to become Liverpool's new head coach on a two-year contract, with the 43-year-old Spaniard expected to bring assistant Tommy Elphick and several other Bournemouth staff to Anfield.
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Liverpool lead four-club race for Iraola with Elphick demand shaping Anfield talks
Liverpool are frontrunners to appoint Andoni Iraola as Arne Slot's replacement, with sporting director Richard Hughes leading negotiations. The Spaniard is expected to request that former Bournemouth assistant Tommy Elphick joins him at Anfield.
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Henderson calls for collective sacrifice as England acclimatise in Florida ahead of World Cup
Jordan Henderson has urged England to embrace sacrifice and hard work as the squad completes a 12-day training camp in Palm Beach, Florida, ahead of their World Cup opener against Croatia on June 17.
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Man United target Osimhen but Galatasaray's £65m price tag and wages pose hurdles
Manchester United have identified Victor Osimhen as a priority striker target this summer, according to reports, though Galatasaray are reluctant to sell and the Nigerian's £13m-per-year wages could complicate any deal. Atletico Madrid are also in the frame.
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Watkins credits Tuchel snub as the spark behind his World Cup call-up
Ollie Watkins says being dropped by England boss Thomas Tuchel for March's friendlies was a "blessing in disguise", responding with six goals in five games to secure his place in the squad for this summer's World Cup in the United States.
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Aston Villa determined to keep Morgan Rogers despite Arsenal's growing interest
Aston Villa are set to resist attempts to sign Morgan Rogers after the England playmaker scored in their Europa League final victory and registered 10 Premier League goals this season. Arsenal are among several clubs pursuing the 22-year-old, though any sale would require a club-record fee.
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John Barnes reveals prostate cancer diagnosis and surgery in call for greater awareness
Former Liverpool and England winger John Barnes, 62, has disclosed that he was diagnosed with prostate cancer and had his prostate removed, telling Times Radio he is now 'fine' and urging men — particularly Black men — to overcome the stigma around seeking treatment.
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CAS upholds Fifa fines against Mexico for anti-gay chant ahead of World Cup
The Court of Arbitration for Sport has dismissed Mexico's appeal against Fifa fines totalling 140,000 Swiss francs for an anti-gay chant by fans, ruling days before Mexico hosts South Africa at the Azteca Stadium on 11 June.
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England begin World Cup preparations in Florida with 21 players on the pitch
Thomas Tuchel's England squad held their first training session in the United States on Tuesday, with 21 of 26 selected players taking part in West Palm Beach. The five European finalists from Arsenal and Crystal Palace were absent after their respective finals last week.
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Sir Kenny Dalglish confirms cancer diagnosis as son Paul leads tributes to Liverpool icon
Sir Kenny Dalglish, 75, revealed on Tuesday that he is receiving treatment for cancer after accidentally posting about his condition on social media. His son Paul described him as 'my hero, my best mate, and the strongest man I know.'
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Konate set for Real Madrid move on a free after Liverpool contract talks collapse
Ibrahima Konate will leave Liverpool when his contract expires this summer, with Real Madrid emerging as his preferred destination. The French defender is in talks with the Spanish club over a free transfer following the breakdown of extension negotiations at Anfield.
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Marco Silva leaves Fulham after five years following contract rejection
Marco Silva has confirmed he will depart Fulham this summer after rejecting the club's final contract offer. The Portuguese coach is reportedly set to succeed José Mourinho as manager of Benfica.
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Elphick and Cooper set to join Iraola's backroom staff at Liverpool
Andoni Iraola is closing in on the Liverpool job and is expected to bring two Bournemouth assistants with him to Anfield: Tommy Elphick, who turned down Bristol City to stay loyal to the Spaniard, and Shaun Cooper, another former Cherries player turned coach.
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