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Martinez says Jota's death has become a source of strength for Portugal's World Cup squad
Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez has spoken about the lasting emotional impact of Diogo Jota's death on his squad ahead of this summer's World Cup, saying the former Liverpool forward has become 'a real inspiration' whose standards and intensity the players are determined to honour.
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Tom Hanks and Tim Allen make surprise Soccer Aid appearance at London Stadium
Hollywood stars Tom Hanks and Tim Allen dropped the ball for kick-off at Soccer Aid's 20th anniversary match at London Stadium on Sunday, with Allen raising laughs over his unfamiliarity with penalty shootouts. The charity fixture had already raised over £4.6 million for UNICEF.
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Ruben Peeters confirms Anfield exit as Liverpool's summer overhaul deepens
Liverpool physical performance coach Ruben Peeters has announced his departure from Anfield this summer, joining manager Arne Slot and defender Ibrahima Konate in leaving the club. Peeters, who arrived with Slot from Feyenoord in 2024, cited two "unforgettable seasons" in a LinkedIn statement.
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Darren Huckerby, 50, shows off muscular physique decades after Premier League career
Former striker Darren Huckerby, who scored 140 goals across clubs including Coventry, Leeds and Norwich, has shared images revealing an impressively muscular build at the age of 50, well over a decade after retiring from professional football.
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Liverpool sacked Slot days after agreeing to strengthen his coaching staff
Liverpool had reportedly agreed to bring Etienne Reijnen from Feyenoord to bolster Arne Slot's backroom team, yet sacked the Dutchman on Saturday. Bournemouth's Andoni Iraola is now the favourite to take over at Anfield.
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Arsenal target four summer signings after Champions League final defeat to PSG
Arsenal lost the Champions League final to Paris Saint-Germain on penalties in Budapest on Saturday, but the club are already planning an ambitious transfer window targeting a striker, a left-sided attacker, a midfielder, and a right-back.
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Manchester City win Women's FA Cup 4-0 against Brighton to complete domestic double
Khadija Shaw and Alex Greenwood inspired Manchester City to a commanding 4-0 victory over Brighton in the Women's FA Cup final at Wembley, securing a domestic double after their WSL title triumph.
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Liverpool confirm Ibrahima Konate will leave after contract talks break down
Ibrahima Konate will depart Liverpool when his contract expires this summer, the club has confirmed. The France centre-back spent five years at Anfield after talks over a new deal collapsed.
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Liverpool weigh up Stuttgart's Sebastian Hoeness alongside Iraola in manager search
Liverpool are targeting Bournemouth's Andoni Iraola as Arne Slot's replacement after a fifth-place Premier League finish, but Stuttgart coach Sebastian Hoeness has also emerged as a candidate following his remarkable turnaround at the German club.
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Barcelona renew interest in Racing Santander's Jorge Salinas with €10m release clause
Barcelona are reportedly interested for a second time in Racing Santander teenager Jorge Salinas, a versatile defender whose release clause stands at €10m. The 19-year-old helped Racing win promotion to La Liga this season and is represented by Jorge Mendes.
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Rice vows Arsenal 'coming back for more' after losing voice at Premier League title parade
Declan Rice led hundreds of thousands of fans through north London streets as Arsenal celebrated their first Premier League title in 22 years, days after losing the Champions League final to PSG on penalties in Budapest.
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Ferguson's leaked text mocks Arsenal's defensive display in Champions League final defeat
Sir Alex Ferguson reportedly sent PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi a congratulatory text after the Champions League final in Budapest, in which he described Arsenal as a "boring team that did nothing but defend" during their penalty shoot-out loss.
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Morgan Cross's goal earns 10-woman Celtic a 1-0 Scottish Cup final win over Rangers
Morgan Cross scored the only goal of the game as Celtic held on with ten players to beat rivals Rangers 1-0 in the Scottish Gas Scottish Cup final at Hampden Park, ending an 11-game winless run against the Light Blues.
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Soccer Aid 2025: Rooney, Defoe and Scott lead England against World XI at London Stadium
Wayne Rooney, Jermain Defoe and Jill Scott headline the England squad for Soccer Aid 2025 at London Stadium, joined by celebrities including Olly Murs and Tom Hiddleston as the charity match marks its 20th anniversary.
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Yamal admits World Cup fear after hamstring injury: 'I was praying it was nothing serious'
Lamine Yamal has revealed he feared missing the 2026 World Cup after suffering a hamstring injury against Espanyol in April. The 18-year-old Barcelona winger is expected to miss Spain's opening group game against Cape Verde as he continues his recovery.
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Ferguson reportedly called Arsenal 'boring' in private text to PSG president after Champions League final
Sir Alex Ferguson allegedly sent a text to PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi after Paris Saint-Germain's penalty shoot-out victory over Arsenal in Budapest, labelling the Gunners a 'boring team that did nothing but defend' — though a separate report disputes the exact wording.
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Barcelona trigger pre-agreed wage clause to improve Dani Olmo's contract
Barcelona have activated a clause built into Dani Olmo's original deal that raises his wages, rewarding the Spain international for accepting a reduced salary when he joined from RB Leipzig in 2024. The 28-year-old remains under contract at the club until 2030.
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Chelsea ready to sell Garnacho after one season, handing United a £4m windfall
Chelsea are willing to sanction Alejandro Garnacho's permanent departure this summer after a disappointing debut campaign that yielded just one Premier League goal. A 10 per cent sell-on clause in his £40m move from Manchester United would net the Old Trafford club around £4m.
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Chelsea open to selling Garnacho after one season, with United's 10% clause in play
Chelsea are willing to sell Alejandro Garnacho this summer for a reported £40 million, just 12 months after signing him from Manchester United. A 10 per cent sell-on clause in the original deal means United could receive £4 million from any transfer.
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Merino relishes prospect of facing Rice and Odegaard at World Cup this summer
Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino has praised club team-mate Declan Rice as 'a beast' and says he would love the chance to face Rice, Martin Odegaard, and other Gunners colleagues at the 2025 World Cup in North America.
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