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Peter Reid backs England to beat Argentina and exorcise the 1986 Hand of God at World Cup 2026
England legend Peter Reid, who famously chased Maradona during the 1986 quarter-final, believes Gareth Southgate's — now Thomas Tuchel's — side have enough quality in Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane to defeat Argentina in Wednesday's World Cup semi-final.
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Antonio reveals rockets flew past his hotel window on first day at Al Sailiya in Qatar
Michail Antonio has described watching Iranian missiles streak past his hotel window on his first day in Qatar after signing for Al Sailiya in March 2026, months after a serious leg break ended his time at West Ham.
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Manchester United seal £50m Santos signing from Chelsea as debut looms this weekend
Manchester United have completed the £50 million signing of midfielder Andrey Santos from Chelsea, with the 22-year-old Brazilian penning a five-year deal at Old Trafford and already training at Carrington ahead of a potential debut against Wrexham in Helsinki.
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Lucas Digne agrees to join PSG for €12m after World Cup
Established as a regular starter for France at the 2026 World Cup, Lucas Digne (32) has agreed to return to PSG from Aston Villa. The Paris club is set to activate a purchase option valued at €12 million.
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Dutch referee Rob Dieperink dies aged 38 weeks after World Cup axe
Rob Dieperink, the Dutch FIFA referee who was removed from the 2026 World Cup officials list following a sexual assault allegation that was later dropped, has died aged 38. Dutch police are investigating the cause of death.
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Manchester United sign Andrey Santos from Chelsea for £50m in midfield rebuild
Manchester United have confirmed the signing of Brazilian midfielder Andrey Santos from Chelsea on a five-year deal worth up to £50million, with Youri Tielemans also set to arrive this week as the club reshapes its midfield.
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Manchester United seal £50m Andrey Santos signing from Chelsea to bolster midfield
Manchester United have completed the £50 million signing of Brazilian midfielder Andrey Santos from Chelsea, with the 22-year-old penning a long-term contract after undergoing a medical in Manchester last week.
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Dembélé blushes at France fitness coach's praise during training
Cyril Moine, France's fitness coach, publicly praised Ousmane Dembélé during a training video posted on the national team's social media, causing the PSG forward to blush. Dembélé has scored 5 goals and provided 2 assists since the start of the 2026 World Cup.
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Tielemans set for Man Utd medical as Ederson deal stalls over knee injury
Manchester United are closing in on a £35m move for Aston Villa midfielder Youri Tielemans, who is due a medical on Tuesday, while a £38.8m deal for Atalanta's Ederson remains on hold after the Brazilian failed his own medical last week.
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Ex-Spanish PM Rajoy accused of racism over claim France squad has 'no French players'
Former Spanish prime minister Mariano Rajoy has drawn fierce condemnation from French and Spanish officials after writing in a column that France's World Cup squad does not contain any French players, prompting accusations of racism from politicians on both sides of the border.
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Danny Dyer expects Jarrod Bowen to stay at West Ham despite Championship relegation
Actor and West Ham supporter Danny Dyer, father-in-law of Hammers captain Jarrod Bowen, says he does not expect the England international to leave the club this summer, despite interest from Premier League sides following West Ham's relegation.
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Real Madrid shatters club goal record at World Cup
With 19 combined goals from Mbappé (8), Bellingham (6), Vinicius Jr (4) and Güler (1), Real Madrid surpasses the previous record jointly held by Budapest Honvéd, Bayern Munich and PSG at the 2026 World Cup.
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David Beckham defends Victoria's stone-faced reaction to Bellingham's World Cup winner
Victoria Beckham went viral after barely reacting as Jude Bellingham's double sent England into the World Cup semi-finals at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. David Beckham responded online, joking that his wife was "celebrating inside" while his own reaction was far less restrained.
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Maresca inherits City's stable foundations as rivals Iraola and Alonso walk into chaos
Enzo Maresca will not meet his Manchester City players until next week, yet the club's orderly transition from Pep Guardiola already gives him an edge over new Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola and Chelsea's Xabi Alonso, who inherit clubs in disarray.
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Tielemans and Santos deals push Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes to edge of Man United plans
Manchester United's pursuit of Youri Tielemans for £35m and Andrey Santos for £50m appears to have effectively ended their interest in Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes, leaving his summer future unresolved after an Atletico Madrid move also collapsed.
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United trigger Tielemans release clause as Ederson knee concern forces fee renegotiation
Manchester United are closing in on Aston Villa midfielder Youri Tielemans after triggering his reported £35m release clause, while simultaneously renegotiating their £35m deal for Atalanta's Ederson following concerns raised by a knee injury in his medical.
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Bounou Shines at 2026 World Cup, Fenerbahçe Ready to Bring Him Back to Europe
After a remarkable 2026 World Cup with Morocco, notably against France, Yassine Bounou is Fenerbahçe's top priority this summer. The Al-Hilal goalkeeper is under contract until June 2028.
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Senegal sack Thiaw after Pape Gueye's boycott threat following World Cup collapse against Belgium
Pape Thiaw has been dismissed as Senegal head coach following the team's round-of-32 exit at the 2026 World Cup, where they squandered a two-goal lead against Belgium. Midfielder Pape Gueye had publicly threatened to boycott the national team unless the coaching staff was changed.
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Iraola calls for more Liverpool signings as Edwards exit leaves transfer plans in flux
Andoni Iraola used his first Liverpool press conference to acknowledge the club needs reinforcements beyond their two summer arrivals, while also confirming Harvey Elliott will get the chance to rebuild his career at Anfield after a difficult loan spell at Aston Villa.
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Manchester United turn to Tielemans after £39m Ederson deal stalls
Manchester United are in talks with Aston Villa over a move for Belgium midfielder Youri Tielemans, after their pursuit of Atalanta's Ederson stalled following his late call-up to Brazil's World Cup squad.
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