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United close in on Ederson but elite No.6 target remains unresolved this summer
Manchester United are expected to complete a £38 million deal for Atalanta midfielder Ederson before the World Cup, but the identity of their marquee Casemiro replacement — the centrepiece of their summer rebuild — is still unclear.
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Fifa secures last-minute India broadcasting deal with Zee Entertainment ahead of 2026 World Cup
Fifa has agreed a deal with Zee Entertainment to broadcast the 2026 World Cup in India, resolving one of the last major unsold rights packages just ten days before the tournament begins on 11 June. The agreement covers 39 Fifa events through 2034, including the 2027 Women's World Cup.
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Liverpool to open talks with Iraola as Luis Enrique emerges as fans' preferred choice
Liverpool will begin formal talks with Andoni Iraola this week following Arne Slot's sacking on Saturday, but a section of supporters are pushing for PSG's Luis Enrique after he retained the Champions League title at the weekend.
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Grealish, Foden and four signings miss out as 19 City players head to World Cup
Manchester City will have 19 players at this summer's World Cup, but a combination of poor form, injury and failed loan moves means several others narrowly missed the cut for their respective national squads.
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Barcelona plan cut-price Rashford bid as United weigh wage bill against transfer fee
Barcelona are preparing to offer significantly less than the £26 million option agreed in Marcus Rashford's loan deal, banking on Manchester United's eagerness to shed his £325,000-a-week salary. Rashford, who scored 14 goals and added 14 assists in 49 appearances this season, has already agreed to nearly halve his wages to stay at Camp Nou.
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Richard Keys warns Morgan Rogers to avoid Arsenal and cites Eze's bench role
Broadcaster Richard Keys has urged Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers to reject any summer approach from Arsenal, pointing to Eberechi Eze's reduced playing time at the Emirates as a cautionary tale. Rogers, 23, is valued at around £80m and is also attracting interest from PSG.
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Carrick pushing Manchester United to sign Middlesbrough's Hayden Hackney this summer
Manchester United are increasingly likely to bid for Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney, 23, with head coach Michael Carrick championing the move after working with him at Boro. Crystal Palace, Everton and Tottenham are also interested, but United can offer Champions League football.
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United and Chelsea set to battle for Bowen as West Ham relegation cuts asking price
Manchester United and Chelsea are both targeting West Ham's Jarrod Bowen this summer, with the Hammers' relegation expected to reduce his fee to around £40 million. Champions League football gives United a potential edge over their London rivals.
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Carrick pushes Manchester United to sign Middlesbrough's Hackney in summer midfield overhaul
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick is reportedly leading the club's pursuit of Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney, 23, this summer. The Championship Player of the Season is expected to accept a move to Old Trafford, where he would fill the void left by Casemiro's departure.
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Pulisic scores and assists as USA beat Senegal 3-2 in World Cup warm-up
Christian Pulisic ended a months-long goal drought with a strike and an assist as the United States defeated Senegal 3-2 on Sunday, with Folarin Balogun netting the decisive winner after Sadio Mane twice pulled the visitors level.
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Ifab gives VAR power to disallow goals for fouls before set-pieces at 2026 World Cup
The International Football Association Board has approved a new VAR protocol for the 2026 FIFA World Cup that allows officials to overturn goals, penalties, and disciplinary decisions if the attacking team commits a clear foul before a corner kick or free kick is taken.
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Lineker defends Eze and Gabriel after penalty misses sink Arsenal in Champions League final
Gary Lineker has backed Eberechi Eze and Gabriel Magalhaes despite their penalty misses as Arsenal lost the Champions League final to Paris Saint-Germain 4-3 on penalties in Budapest, following a 1-1 draw after extra time.
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South Africa squad set to depart for World Cup after visa debacle delays travel
South Africa's World Cup squad will fly to the United States and Mexico on Monday after unresolved visa issues pushed back their planned Sunday departure. Four staff members, including an assistant coach and team doctor, were still awaiting travel documents as of Monday morning.
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Haaland and Odegaard lead Norway into first World Cup in 28 years with genuine ambition
Norway return to the World Cup stage for the first time since 1998, armed with Erling Haaland's 16 qualifying goals and Martin Odegaard's Premier League-winning leadership. Stale Solbakken's side topped a group containing Italy and face France, Senegal and Iraq in the group stage.
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James Milner retires at 40 as Premier League's all-time appearance record holder
James Milner has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 40, ending a career in which he set the Premier League all-time appearance record with 658 games, surpassing Gareth Barry's previous mark of 653.
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Kevin Keegan confirms stage-four cancer diagnosis at first public appearance since January
Kevin Keegan revealed he has stage-four cancer during a public appearance at Newcastle's Tyne Theatre over the weekend, offering his first detailed update since his diagnosis was announced in January. The 75-year-old addressed supporters with characteristic humour despite the gravity of his condition.
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Gvardiol says 'we'll see' on Manchester City future after Guardiola's departure
Josko Gvardiol has stopped short of committing his long-term future to Manchester City, saying he will reassess after the World Cup. The Croatian defender, contracted until 2028, made 25 appearances in Guardiola's final season after a significant mid-season injury.
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Gvardiol happy at Man City but leaves door open after World Cup
Josko Gvardiol says he has everything he needs at Manchester City but stopped short of a commitment, telling reporters 'after the World Cup we'll see what happens next' amid interest from Barcelona and Bayern Munich.
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Saudi Arabia hands out free World Cup tickets as sky-high prices deter fans
Saudi Arabia's football association is distributing free tickets to supporters who have travelled to North America for the 2026 World Cup, as FIFA faces growing criticism over a ticketing process that has left many matches at risk of half-empty stadiums.
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World Cup 2026 squads confirmed: Every player named for the summer tournament
All 48 nations must submit their final 26-man squads to FIFA by 2 June ahead of the World Cup, which begins on 11 June in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Thomas Tuchel has named his England group, with Brazil, Spain, France and Germany also confirmed.
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