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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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Tottenham seal £185m double swoop as Chelsea bid rejected and Man Utd face Tchouameni blow
Tottenham have agreed deals worth £185m for Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali, while Chelsea's opening offer for Pep Chavarria has been rejected by Rayo Vallecano. Manchester United's pursuit of Aurelien Tchouameni could also collapse if Eduardo Camavinga joins Manchester City.
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Adidas Trionda 350 Football: the World Cup 2026 replica ball and what it offers
The adidas Trionda League 350 Football is the official replica of the match ball used at World Cup 2026. Lighter than the standard adult ball at 350g, it is regulation size but designed primarily for younger players.
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Balogun suspended for USA's World Cup last-16 clash with Belgium after red card against Bosnia
Folarin Balogun will miss the United States' round-of-16 tie against Belgium after being sent off against Bosnia and Herzegovina, leaving Mauricio Pochettino to choose between Ricardo Pepi, Timothy Weah, and Haji Wright up front.
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Tonali to Spurs for £92.5m as United miss out on Fernandes and eye Nmecha
Tottenham have agreed a deal worth up to £100m to sign Sandro Tonali from Newcastle, while Manchester United's pursuit of Mateus Fernandes has collapsed after the midfielder chose Spurs. United are now targeting Borussia Dortmund's Felix Nmecha among several midfield alternatives.
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Kane rescues England again as world media agrees: the Three Lions depend on their captain
Harry Kane scored twice in 11 minutes to overturn a seventh-minute deficit and send England past DR Congo 2-1, booking a last-16 meeting with Mexico. International outlets from Spain to Australia focused less on England's struggles and more on their captain's indispensability.
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Quansah listed on England's bench against DR Congo but never changed into kit
Jarell Quansah was named among England's substitutes for their 2-1 World Cup win over DR Congo in Atlanta, yet the injured defender never changed into his kit and watched the match alongside fellow absentee Reece James.
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England plot late arrival in Mexico City to dodge fan ambush ahead of Azteca showdown
Thomas Tuchel's England face a hostile reception before their World Cup last-16 clash with co-hosts Mexico at the Azteca Stadium, with thousands of fans planning an overnight noise ambush outside the team hotel — a tactic that left Ecuador sleepless before their 2-0 defeat earlier this week.
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Trossard and Tielemans nearly come to blows before saving Belgium against Senegal
Trailing 2-0 by Senegal in the World Cup round of 16, Leandro Trossard and Youri Tielemans almost came to physical blows during a cooling break before reconciling in the best possible way: an assist and a winning penalty in extra time.
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Pape Gueye suspends international career to demand Senegal coaching staff departure
Substituted during Senegal's elimination by Belgium (3-2 a.e.t.), Pape Gueye announced on Instagram that he would take a break from the Lions of Teranga as long as the current coaching staff, led by Pape Thiaw, remains in place.
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Elliott sets personal deadline to decide Liverpool future under new boss Iraola
Harvey Elliott will wait until pre-season is well underway before deciding whether to leave Liverpool, giving new manager Andoni Iraola a window to convince the 23-year-old he has a genuine role at Anfield.
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Maguire backs Rashford return as Scholes' 'banish' verdict divides United dressing room
Harry Maguire has publicly backed Marcus Rashford to return to Manchester United this summer, directly contradicting Paul Scholes, who called for the forward to be 'banished' after his controversial exit comments.
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Brandt, Carvajal and Goretzka among free agents Liverpool could target as Iraola shapes his squad
Andoni Iraola has taken charge at Liverpool with Victor Munoz already signed for £35m, but free agents Julian Brandt, Dani Carvajal and Leon Goretzka could offer cost-effective reinforcements as the club rebuilds after losing Salah, Robertson and Konate.
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Mexico fans' Azteca Stadium euphoria triggers seismograph tremors after Ecuador win
Seismologists recorded measurable ground vibrations at the Azteca Stadium after Mexico's 2-0 World Cup victory over Ecuador on Tuesday, as mass celebrations caused what monitors described as a significant 'artificial' seismic signal.
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Rudi Garcia denies targeting Senegal with 'those teams' comment after Belgium's qualification
After Belgium's dramatic comeback against Senegal (3-2 a.e.t.) in the World Cup round of 16, Rudi Garcia was accused of a racist slip for referring to 'those teams'. The manager denied the allegation at a press conference.
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Mexico target England's 1966 clean-sheet record as Jimenez eyes Pickford again
Mexico have kept four consecutive clean sheets at the 2026 World Cup and need just 83 more scoreless minutes to surpass England's 1966 record of 442. Raul Jimenez, who has scored six career goals against Jordan Pickford, leads their attack into the last-16 tie at the Estadio Azteca.
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Kane's late brace rescues England as Belgium and USA survive World Cup drama
Harry Kane struck twice in the closing stages to overturn a 1-0 deficit and send England into the World Cup round of 16 with a 2-1 win over DR Congo in Atlanta. Belgium came from two goals down to beat Senegal 3-2 in extra time, while 10-man USA edged Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 in San Francisco.
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