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Bellingham handed No 10 shirt as Tuchel reveals England's World Cup squad numbers
Thomas Tuchel has submitted England's squad numbers to FIFA for the 2026 World Cup, with Jude Bellingham assigned the No 10 shirt and Marcus Rashford given No 11 — moves that hint at Tuchel's preferred starting lineup ahead of the opener against Croatia on June 17.
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Manchester United close in on Orozco signing as Fernandes emerges as midfield priority
Manchester United are set to complete the signing of 17-year-old midfielder Cristian Orozco next month after activating a preliminary agreement struck last year, while West Ham's Mateus Fernandes has emerged as a senior midfield target ahead of a Champions League return.
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Cunha handed Brazil's number nine as 13 United players confirmed for World Cup
Matheus Cunha will wear Brazil's iconic number nine shirt at this summer's World Cup, a jersey famously associated with Ronaldo. The 27-year-old is one of 13 Manchester United players heading to the tournament.
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Pelé's 1958 World Cup final shirt heads to Sotheby's auction in July
The number 10 jersey worn by Pelé during Brazil's 5-2 victory over Sweden in the 1958 World Cup final will be auctioned by Sotheby's between June 29 and July 16, with a public exhibition opening in New York on July 1.
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Roy Keane walks daughter Leah down the aisle at Wiltshire wedding to Taylor Harwood-Bellis
Leah Keane, 24, married Southampton defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis on Saturday at Kin House in Wiltshire, with her father Roy Keane escorting her down the aisle. The couple, who share a daughter named Iris, got engaged off the coast of Italy in 2024.
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England confirm World Cup 2026 squad numbers as Anderson takes the No 8 shirt
England have released their squad numbers for the 2026 World Cup, with Elliot Anderson handed the prestigious No 8 and Nico O'Reilly the No 3 as both prepare for their first international tournament under Thomas Tuchel.
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Guardiola rejects Inter Miami and eyes England job after Manchester City exit
Pep Guardiola has turned down an approach from Inter Miami and privately told friends he wants his next role in international management, with leading a nation to World Cup glory his primary ambition. The England job remains his preferred destination, though Thomas Tuchel is currently contracted through Euro 2028.
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World Cup 2026 preview: What to expect from the biggest tournament in history
The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11 with Mexico facing South Africa, spanning 104 games across 16 venues in the USA, Canada and Mexico. Scotland return for the first time since 1998, while Messi and Ronaldo could be making their final World Cup appearances.
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Bowen weighs Premier League future as West Ham relegation puts family ties to the test
Jarrod Bowen is considering his options after West Ham's relegation to the Championship, with Manchester United, Liverpool and Tottenham all linked. A move away from east London would create personal complications given his wife Dani Dyer's deep family connections to the club.
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Two World Cup 2026 players reported over deliberate yellow card spot-fixing suspicions
Independent integrity experts have reported two players bound for World Cup 2026 to their respective club federations over alleged spot-fixing. Both are accused of deliberately receiving yellow cards in matches played within the last year, with one incident occurring just weeks ago.
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Haiti's Woodensky Pierre granted US visa to compete at 2025 World Cup
Woodensky Pierre, the only Haiti national team player based in the Caribbean country, has been cleared to travel to the United States after being granted a visa, ending fears he would miss the World Cup. He was due to fly to Florida on Tuesday to join his teammates.
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Carragher rejects 'tactical masterclass' claim as Arsenal face summer rebuild after PSG final defeat
Jamie Carragher flatly dismissed suggestions that Arsenal produced a tactical masterclass in their Champions League final defeat to PSG in Budapest, arguing the Gunners must sign better attackers if they are to win Europe's biggest prize.
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Kevin Keegan reveals stage four cancer diagnosis in first public appearances since January
Kevin Keegan, 75, has disclosed he is battling stage four cancer, the most advanced form of the disease, but said he is responding well to treatment. The former England and Newcastle manager made his first public appearances since his diagnosis was confirmed in January.
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Ugarte eyes World Cup redemption as Manchester United seek £50m exit solution
Manuel Ugarte has admitted this season at Manchester United was not his best, but the Uruguay midfielder is targeting a strong World Cup showing — a tournament that could also help United recoup some of the £50m-plus they spent on him two years ago.
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Kane targets Ballon d'Or alongside World Cup glory after 61-goal Bayern season
Harry Kane says winning the World Cup with England would make him a leading Ballon d'Or contender, speaking ahead of the tournament after scoring 61 goals for Bayern Munich in 2025-26 — including a hat-trick in the DFB-Pokal final as Vincent Kompany's side won the domestic double.
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Bowen faces family dilemma as Tottenham and Man Utd circle relegated West Ham
Jarrod Bowen is weighing up his future after West Ham's relegation to the Championship, with Manchester United, Liverpool and Tottenham linked. A move north would force the 29-year-old and wife Dani Dyer to leave their Essex home, close to her parents.
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Michael Barrow jailed for three years over illegal Premier League streaming service
Michael Barrow was sentenced to three years and two months at Swansea Crown Court after pleading guilty to three Fraud Act offences. His MB Streams service used pre-loaded Firesticks to distribute Premier League matches to more than 2,000 subscribers, generating over £200,000.
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Manchester United weigh £35m move for Dortmund's Waldemar Anton as defensive concerns mount
Manchester United are considering a £35million bid for Borussia Dortmund centre-back Waldemar Anton this summer, with manager Michael Carrick seeking defensive reinforcements amid serious injury doubts over Lisandro Martinez and Matthijs de Ligt.
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Manchester United to complete signing of Colombian teenager Cristian Orozco next month
Manchester United will finalise the signing of 17-year-old defensive midfielder Cristian Orozco from Colombian club Fortaleza CEIF next month, after a preliminary agreement was struck in September. Orozco, who helped Colombia reach the U17 South American Championship final, visited Carrington and Old Trafford in December.
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Kane unsurprised by Tuchel's bold omissions and targets Ballon d'Or after 61-goal season
Harry Kane says Thomas Tuchel's decision to drop Harry Maguire, Phil Foden and Cole Palmer from England's World Cup squad came as no surprise, describing it as a deliberate statement. The Bayern Munich striker, who scored 61 goals this season, also says he believes he deserves the Ballon d'Or.
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