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Joao Pinheiro to referee South Africa vs Canada in World Cup round of 32
Portugal's Joao Pinheiro has been appointed referee for South Africa vs Canada at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, the opening fixture of the 2026 World Cup knockout stage. The 38-year-old is making his first appearance at a major international tournament.
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Mason Mount set to stay at Man Utd as Milan transfer reports catch his camp off guard
Reports linking Mason Mount with a move to AC Milan have been denied by those close to the Manchester United midfielder, who is training in Spain ahead of pre-season and is expected to remain at Old Trafford.
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Ugarte tears ACL at World Cup to end any hope of Manchester United summer sale
Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte suffered a torn cruciate ligament during Uruguay's 1-0 defeat to Spain in the World Cup group stage on Friday, with an MRI confirming the long-term injury and ruling out a likely summer transfer.
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Ugarte tears ACL at World Cup, throwing £50.5m Man United midfielder's future into doubt
Manuel Ugarte has suffered a knee ligament injury, with reports in Uruguay confirming an ACL tear, after being stretchered off during Uruguay's 1-0 World Cup group-stage defeat to Spain. The £50.5m Manchester United midfielder's expected summer transfer now looks in serious jeopardy.
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Atlético must sell Sørloth, Almada and possibly Giménez to fund summer rebuild
Atlético Madrid face a summer of difficult outgoing decisions, with Alexander Sørloth, Thiago Almada and José Giménez all identified as likely departures. Sporting director Mateu Alemany needs the sales income to finance further signings after two arrivals already confirmed.
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Goretzka offered to Atlético Madrid but €15m salary demand clouds free transfer
Leon Goretzka's representatives have proposed the 31-year-old to Atlético Madrid as he departs Bayern Munich on a free transfer, but his reported €15m annual salary sits beyond what Los Colchoneros can realistically offer.
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Manchester City sign Mathys Tel for £21.5m from Troyes before sending him straight to Monaco on loan
Manchester City have completed the signing of 19-year-old French forward Mathys Detourbet from sister club Troyes for around £21.5m. The teenager has signed a five-year deal at the Etihad but is expected to join Monaco on loan for the 2025-26 season.
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Mbemba warns England that DR Congo will be ready for Atlanta World Cup showdown
DR Congo captain Chancel Mbemba has put England on notice ahead of their World Cup Round of 32 clash in Atlanta on Wednesday. Congo, who recorded their first ever World Cup win by beating Uzbekistan, face England after Gareth Southgate's side topped their group with a 2-0 victory over Panama.
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Xhaka agrees personal terms with Chelsea weeks after insisting he was happy at Sunderland
Granit Xhaka has reportedly agreed personal terms with Chelsea despite publicly stating last month that he was 'really happy' with no transfer speculation. Sunderland, where he was captain, consider the 33-year-old not for sale.
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No contact made as AC Milan move for Mason Mount proves wide of the mark
Sources close to Mason Mount say there has been no contact between the midfielder and AC Milan, contradicting an Italian report claiming the Manchester United player had been offered to newly appointed manager Ruben Amorim.
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Tuchel faces right-back crisis as Quansah and James race to be fit for England's DR Congo clash
Thomas Tuchel is running short of right-back options ahead of England's World Cup last-16 tie with DR Congo in Atlanta on Wednesday, with Jarrel Quansah limping off against Panama and Reece James already sidelined by a hamstring problem.
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Pogba and Mata reunite in New York as former United pair cross paths at World Cup
Paul Pogba and Juan Mata, who both left Manchester United in 2022, were reunited at an Adidas event in New York City during the World Cup. Mata, working as a pundit, shared a warm message for his former teammate on Instagram.
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Ceballos surrenders final year of wages to leave Real Madrid a year early
Dani Ceballos has waived his remaining salary to terminate his Real Madrid contract 12 months ahead of schedule, ending a nine-year association with the club that brought 215 appearances and 16 titles.
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Manchester United dig up Old Trafford pitch for first time in 14 years ahead of new stadium
Manchester United have completely excavated the Old Trafford playing surface for the first time in 14 years, relaying a new hybrid pitch for the 2026/27 season. The work also addresses a dangerous drop-off around the pitch edge that has injured players including Benjamin Sesko.
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England's World Cup 2026 knockout path revealed: DR Congo first, then Mexico, Brazil and Argentina
Thomas Tuchel's England topped Group L with a 2-0 win over Panama and will face DR Congo in Atlanta on 1 July. Victory there sets up a potential run through Mexico, Brazil and Argentina to reach the final.
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Lucia Loi opens up on endometriosis struggle while supporting Rashford at World Cup 2026
Marcus Rashford's partner Lucia Loi shared an emotional Instagram post detailing her battle with endometriosis, posting a photograph of herself in tears after the condition prevented her from attending a friend's birthday. Loi was in New Jersey to watch Rashford feature in England's 2-0 win over Panama.
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Kane breaks Lineker's 36-year England record with header as Lineker jokes: 'Shut the f*** up'
Harry Kane's 67th-minute header against Panama at the 2026 World Cup was his 11th goal at the tournament, surpassing Gary Lineker's record of 10 that had stood since 1990. Lineker responded with a joking on-air outburst before offering sincere congratulations.
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England face DR Congo as World Cup last-32 fixtures confirmed after group stage
The World Cup knockout stage is set after the group phase concluded, with England — who topped their group by beating Panama — facing DR Congo on Wednesday. France, Argentina and Mexico were the only sides to finish with perfect records.
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Lucia Loi opens up about endometriosis battle while supporting Rashford at World Cup
Marcus Rashford's partner Lucia Loi has shared an emotional post about her struggle with endometriosis, revealing she was left in tears and unable to attend a friend's birthday. The 28-year-old was in the stands in New Jersey as Rashford helped England beat Panama 2-0 at World Cup 2026.
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England top Group L at World Cup 2026 with 2-0 win over Panama — and face Senegal next
Thomas Tuchel's England sealed top spot in Group L with a 2-0 victory over Panama in East Rutherford, setting up a round-of-32 meeting with Senegal — though DR Congo could yet take that slot.
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