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Carragher warns Kane's record 72-goal season may not be enough to win Ballon d'Or
Jamie Carragher argues Harry Kane is currently the most deserving Ballon d'Or candidate after 72 goals for Bayern Munich and England, but believes the award will ultimately go to the star player of whichever nation wins the 2026 World Cup.
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Mexico City's Losers Cafe offers free drinks and dry napkins to World Cup's heartbroken fans
A coffee shop in Mexico City's Condesa neighbourhood has reinvented itself as a refuge for fans of eliminated World Cup teams, offering complimentary drinks to anyone arriving in a losing side's jersey and flying the flags of knocked-out nations each morning.
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Atletico Madrid insist Alvarez is not for sale despite his transfer plea to Arsenal and Barcelona
Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo says the club were caught off guard by Julian Alvarez's public admission that he wants to leave, but insists the £81.5m Argentine striker remains unavailable despite interest from Arsenal and Barcelona.
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Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes set to leave Anfield for Al Hilal in 2027
Richard Hughes is expected to depart Liverpool when his contract expires in 2027, with the Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal understood to be his destination — reuniting him with former Bournemouth colleague Simon Francis.
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Bowen's West Ham kit appearance casts doubt on Manchester United transfer
Jarrod Bowen has featured prominently in West Ham's 2026/27 kit launch video, suggesting the club expects their relegated captain to stay — despite reported interest from Manchester United, Aston Villa, and Everton.
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Baleba and Wharton 'barely feature' in Man United's midfield transfer talks despite Ferdinand and Keane backing
Carlos Baleba and Adam Wharton have not featured prominently in Manchester United's transfer discussions this summer, despite both being publicly endorsed by club legends Rio Ferdinand and Roy Keane. Brighton's £100m valuation of Baleba and concerns over Wharton's similarity to Kobbie Mainoo are said to be key factors.
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England's comeback win over DR Congo draws 16.3m viewers, BBC's biggest audience of 2025
England's 2-1 victory over DR Congo at the World Cup 2026, sealed by a Harry Kane double in Atlanta, attracted a peak of 16.3 million BBC viewers — the broadcaster's largest audience of the year so far.
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Luca Zidane recalled to Algeria goal for knockout clash against Switzerland
Dropped after two poor group-stage performances, Luca Zidane is set to return to the Algeria goal for the Round of 16 match against Switzerland in the 2026 World Cup on Friday, according to manager Vladimir Petkovic.
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Laporta confirms Barcelona's firm offer for Julián Álvarez as Atlético deny receiving any bid
Joan Laporta used his presidential inauguration speech on 1 July 2026 to reveal that Barcelona have submitted a formal offer for Atlético Madrid striker Julián Álvarez, while Atlético president Enrique Cerezo insists the club has received no proposal from anyone.
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Everton sign Championship Player of the Season Hayden Hackney in £16.5m deal
Everton have completed the signing of Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney on a five-year contract for a reported £16.5 million. The 24-year-old, named Championship Player of the Season in 2025-26, becomes David Moyes' first summer acquisition.
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Portugal dedicate Croatia World Cup clash to Diogo Jota on first anniversary of his death
Portugal face Croatia in Toronto on the eve of the first anniversary of Diogo Jota's death, with coach Roberto Martinez naming the Liverpool striker an honorary squad member and vowing to win the World Cup in his honour.
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Gordon compares Kane to Messi after England captain rescues World Cup campaign against DR Congo
Harry Kane scored twice in the final 15 minutes to overturn a 1-0 deficit against DR Congo and send England into the last 16, where they face Mexico at the Azteca Stadium. Assist-maker Anthony Gordon said Kane's consistency puts him in company with Lionel Messi.
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UK Government rules out Bank Holiday as England face Mexico at 1am in World Cup last 16
The UK Government has confirmed it will not declare an extra Bank Holiday on Monday, July 6, despite England's World Cup round-of-16 clash with co-hosts Mexico at the Estadio Azteca kicking off at 1am UK time. Harry Kane's brace against DR Congo sealed the tie.
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United miss out on Fernandes and Anderson, leaving midfield rebuild in doubt
Manchester United have failed to land both Mateus Fernandes and Elliot Anderson this summer after refusing to match Tottenham's £85m fee for the West Ham midfielder, forcing the club to reassess their midfield options.
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Tottenham sign Mateus Fernandes for €99m, club record broken
Tottenham officially confirmed on Thursday the transfer of Portuguese midfielder Mateus Fernandes from West Ham for £85 million (€99m), a record amount in the history of the London club.
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UEFA dugout rule forces Manchester United to renovate Old Trafford ahead of Champions League return
Manchester United have begun rebuilding the dugouts at Old Trafford after UEFA updated its Stadium Infrastructure Regulations to require benches seating at least 20 people. The work is needed before the club's return to the Champions League next season.
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Newcastle close in on Bazoumana Touré, Hoffenheim's 20-year-old winger with 20 goal involvements
Newcastle United are in advanced talks to sign Bazoumana Touré, the Ivorian winger who has registered five goals and 15 assists for Hoffenheim since joining from Hammarby just over a year ago. The 20-year-old is considered one of the fastest players in Europe.
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Man City's 2024/25 Puma home shirt drops to under £10 amid Sports Direct discount
Manchester City's sky-blue Puma home shirt from the 2024/25 season has been discounted from £79.99 to £25 at Sports Direct, with the price falling further to under £10 after cashback for new members of a third-party rewards platform.
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Platini hails Olise, "a number 10 like in the old days", and his unique connection with Mbappé
Five assists in four matches at the 2026 World Cup: Michael Olise has won over Michel Platini, who praises the return of a true number 10 to the France squad and the instinctive understanding between the Bayern Munich midfielder and Kylian Mbappé.
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United lose three midfield targets as Fernandes, Anderson and Tonali all go elsewhere
Manchester United's summer midfield overhaul has stalled after missing out on Mateus Fernandes (£85m to Spurs), Elliot Anderson (£116m to City) and Sandro Tonali (£100m to Spurs), forcing the club to reassess their options.
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