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Arsenal's Hincapie sent off for covering his mouth as Ecuador crash out of World Cup
Piero Hincapie was shown a red card for covering his mouth while confronting Mexico striker Santiago Gimenez, becoming the second player dismissed for the offence at the tournament. Ecuador were eliminated in the round of 32.
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Gilberto Mora becomes second-youngest starter in World Cup knockout history as Mexico down Ecuador
Seventeen-year-old Tijuana midfielder Gilberto Mora made history as Mexico's youngest-ever World Cup player and the second-youngest to start a knockout game, shining in a 2-0 round-of-32 win over Ecuador at the Azteca Stadium.
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Barcola not for sale at PSG as Liverpool's £112m Diomande target admits he expects to leave Leipzig
Paris Saint-Germain have made clear that Bradley Barcola is not available despite Liverpool's interest, while RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande has publicly confirmed he expects to depart the German club this summer.
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Foden close to new deal but Rodri and Ake futures cloud Man City's summer rebuild
Manchester City face a series of contract decisions this summer with five first-team players entering the final year of their deals. Phil Foden has broadly agreed terms on an extension, while Rodri's Real Madrid links and Nathan Ake's search for regular football add uncertainty.
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Fernandes, Martinez, Shaw and Bayindir enter final year of their Manchester United contracts
Bruno Fernandes, Lisandro Martinez, Luke Shaw and Altay Bayindir have all entered the last 12 months of their Manchester United deals, with Shaw at particular risk of leaving on a free transfer next summer.
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Rashford and United agree loan return is last resort as Carrick eyes budget signings
Marcus Rashford could return to Manchester United under Michael Carrick, but both parties reportedly prefer an alternative solution. Meanwhile, United are rethinking their transfer strategy after Premier League asking prices soared past £80m.
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Arsenal's £45m Guimaraes bid rejected as Newcastle hold extension clause over Gunners
Arsenal have had an intermediary offer of £45m for Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes turned down, with Newcastle also holding a 12-month contract extension option that could keep the Brazilian at St James' Park until 2029.
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FIFA defend disallowed Tah header as Nagelsmann calls Germany's World Cup exit a scandal
FIFA referees chief Pierluigi Collina has backed the VAR decision to rule out Jonathan Tah's late header against Paraguay, after Germany were knocked out on penalties in the round of 32 and coach Julian Nagelsmann branded the call a 'complete scandal'.
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Manchester United to sign Colombian teenager Cristian Orozco in July transfer
Manchester United will formally announce the signing of Colombian midfielder Cristian Orozco once he turns 18 on July 13, completing a deal agreed with Fortaleza CEIF last year. The teenager made four senior appearances in Colombia's top flight last season.
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Gyokeres salutes 'incredible' Mbappe after France end Sweden's World Cup run
Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France eliminated Sweden in the Round of 32 at MetLife Stadium, ending Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres' tournament. Gyokeres praised Mbappe's masterclass but admitted Sweden could not sustain their defensive effort for 90 minutes.
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FIFA defends tightened goalkeeper-protection rules after disallowed goal ends Germany's World Cup
FIFA referees chief Pierluigi Collina has explained the stricter obstruction guidelines that led to Jonathan Tah's extra-time header being ruled out against Paraguay, a decision that ultimately sent Germany out of the World Cup on penalties.
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17-year-old Mora becomes second-youngest starter in World Cup knockout history as Mexico face Ecuador
Gilberto Mora, 17, will make history when he starts Mexico's round of 32 clash against Ecuador at Mexico City Stadium on Tuesday, becoming the second-youngest player ever to start a World Cup knockout match — behind only Pelé.
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Mexico vs Ecuador World Cup kickoff delayed by thunderstorms in Mexico City
Tuesday's Round of 32 World Cup clash between Mexico and Ecuador at Mexico City Stadium has been pushed back to 10 p.m. ET after heavy rain and active lightning warnings forced officials to delay the scheduled 9 p.m. ET start.
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Thunderstorms in Mexico City delay Mexico vs. Ecuador World Cup 2026 kick-off
Mexico's Round of 32 clash against Ecuador at Mexico City Stadium has been pushed back from its scheduled 9 p.m. ET start after heavy rain and active lightning warnings struck the venue. The exact duration of the delay remains unclear.
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Mexico vs Ecuador World Cup clash delayed by storms after fans target Ecuador hotel
Mexico and Ecuador's Round of 32 World Cup fixture at the Estadio Azteca has been pushed back from its 9pm local kick-off after thunderstorms struck Mexico City, compounding a night that saw Mexican fans set off fireworks and blast car horns outside the Ecuador squad's hotel.
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Mexico vs Ecuador kick-off delayed by thunderstorms in World Cup round of 32
Mexico and Ecuador's World Cup round of 32 match has been pushed back after thunderstorms struck the venue. The game had been scheduled to begin at 2am UK time.
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Pochettino apologises to press after World Cup outburst ahead of USA's Bosnia clash
Mauricio Pochettino has apologised to reporters for his angry reaction following the USA's 3-2 stoppage-time defeat to Turkey, insisting the outburst was 'his problem' as the USMNT prepare to face Bosnia and Herzegovina in the World Cup Round of 32.
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USA relaxed but wary as Bosnia threaten to end 12-match winless run against Europeans
The United States enter Wednesday's 2026 World Cup round of 32 in high spirits after topping Group D, but a 12-game winless streak against European opposition — including six defeats under Mauricio Pochettino — looms over their clash with Bosnia and Herzegovina at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium.
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Sportsbooks brace for USA liability as 91% of money backs them against Bosnia
American bettors are flooding sportsbooks with patriotic money ahead of the USA's Round of 32 clash with Bosnia and Herzegovina, with Caesars Sports reporting 91.4% of To Qualify wagers on the home nation.
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Mbappe's sixth goal of the tournament drives France into World Cup last 16 with 3-0 rout of Sweden
Kylian Mbappe scored twice and Michael Olise was instrumental as France dismantled Sweden 3-0 to advance to the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup. Mbappe's brace takes him to 18 World Cup goals in total, moving him to within one of Lionel Messi's all-time record.
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