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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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Tuchel urges parents to let children stay up for England's 1am World Cup clash with Mexico
Thomas Tuchel has called on parents to allow their children to watch England face Mexico at the Azteca Stadium at 1am BST, days after Harry Kane's double secured a last-16 place against DR Congo.
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Tottenham's £100m Tonali deal opens door for Man City to sell Trafford to Newcastle
Tottenham have agreed a £100m fee with Newcastle for Sandro Tonali, ending Manchester City's interest in the Italian midfielder and potentially freeing the Magpies to pursue City goalkeeper James Trafford.
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Mahrez confirms 2026 World Cup will be his last with Algeria
At 35, the Fennecs captain announced he will not play in any World Cup after the 2026 edition, on the eve of the Round of 16 against Switzerland.
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Liam Gallagher urges England on as Wonderwall becomes World Cup anthem after Kane brace
Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher has called on England fans to 'keep the biblical vibrations going' after Wonderwall became a post-match singalong tradition at the 2026 World Cup, most recently following a 2-1 comeback win over DR Congo secured by two Harry Kane goals.
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Tuchel urges parents to keep children up for England vs Mexico, but minister pushes back
England manager Thomas Tuchel called on parents to write school excuses so children can watch Monday's 1am BST kick-off against Mexico in the World Cup. Skills minister Baroness Jacqui Smith rejected the plea, warning against missed learning.
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England's DR Congo victory breaks mobile traffic records as fans stream during commute
England's World Cup win over DR Congo on Wednesday evening triggered all-time traffic records on both EE and O2's networks, with millions of fans streaming the 5pm kick-off during their commute. High street footfall also surged 7.4 per cent week on week, rising 46.7 per cent across London.
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Tuchel's pitchside fury at Spence overshadowed by Kane's brace as England beat DR Congo
Thomas Tuchel was caught on pitchside microphones berating Djed Spence for a second time at the 2026 World Cup before substituting the Tottenham full-back, as Harry Kane's two goals sealed England's victory over DR Congo and set up a last-16 meeting with Mexico.
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Gilberto Mora: Mexico's 17-year-old prodigy targeting England upset in World Cup last 16
Mexico arrive at the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 unbeaten and yet to concede, with teenage attacker Gilberto Mora — the Liga MX's youngest-ever scorer — emerging as a key threat ahead of Sunday's clash with England in Mexico City.
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Tottenham sign Mateus Fernandes from West Ham in £85m club-record deal
Tottenham have confirmed the signing of Portugal midfielder Mateus Fernandes from West Ham for a guaranteed £85m, making him the club's record signing. The 21-year-old cited head coach Roberto De Zerbi as a decisive factor in his move to Spurs.
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Eliminated by Belgium's Comeback, 2026 World Cup Reignites Pape Thiaw and Habib Beye Debate
Senegal was eliminated from the 2026 World Cup in the round of 16 by Belgium (3-2) on Wednesday night after leading 2-0 with five minutes remaining. The dramatic collapse has put manager Pape Thiaw under pressure, with midfielder Pape Gueye announcing his withdrawal from the national team and supporters calling for Habib Beye's appointment.
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Balogun's VAR red card rules him out of USA vs Belgium as FIFA ban appeal blocked
Folarin Balogun scored for the United States before being sent off via VAR review in their 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina, and FIFA regulations prevent US Soccer from appealing the one-game suspension that rules him out of the last-16 clash with Belgium on July 6.
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Friedel dismisses Mexico as 'so average' but warns England not to concede early at altitude
Former USA goalkeeper Brad Friedel has urged England to avoid conceding an early goal against Mexico in the World Cup round of 16, warning that the extreme altitude of the Azteca Stadium will leave players 'dead' within 20 minutes if they fall behind.
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Eliminated by Belgium, Senegal demands answers from Pape Thiaw
After Senegal's defeat to Belgium (3-2 a.e.t.) in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, the Senegalese press openly targets coach Pape Thiaw, accused of tactical timidity, and erupts over a provocation from Moroccan international Mohamed Chibi.
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Hamann reverses Kane criticism after England striker's late brace rescues World Cup tie
Didi Hamann has publicly revised his controversial assessment of Harry Kane after the Bayern Munich striker scored twice in the final minutes to haul England past Congo and into the last 16, taking his World Cup tally to 13 goals.
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Africa Cup of Nations still looms: Chibi taunts eliminated Senegal at World Cup
After Senegal's elimination by Belgium in the World Cup round of 16, Moroccan Mohamed Chibi reignited tensions on Instagram stemming from the Africa Cup of Nations final, which Morocco won by walkover.
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