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Berrada says Amorim's rigidity, not his talent, cost him his Manchester United job
Manchester United chief executive Omar Berrada has revealed that Ruben Amorim was sacked in January because he refused to adapt his 3-4-3 system, not because of any lack of ability. Amorim lasted 14 months at Old Trafford, overseeing the club's worst-ever Premier League finish of 15th.
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Group H finale: Spain, Uruguay and Cape Verde all still fighting to top the table
With just three points separating all four sides, Group H heads into its final matchday with every position still undecided. Spain, Uruguay and Cape Verde can each finish top, while Saudi Arabia retain a mathematical chance of reaching the round of 32.
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France and Norway locked in top-spot battle as Senegal and Iraq fight to survive in World Cup Group I
France and Norway are already through but every final position in World Cup Group I remains undecided. Senegal need a two-goal win to stand any chance of advancing as one of the best third-placed sides, while Iraq's path is almost mathematically closed.
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Austria and Algeria both risk throwing their World Cup clash to avoid Spain
A quirk in FIFA's expanded 48-team format means the winner of Sunday's Group J finale in Kansas City will face Spain in the last 32, leaving both Austria and Algeria with a perverse incentive to lose the match.
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Garnacho's Man United TikTok nostalgia sparks Chelsea exit speculation among fans
Alejandro Garnacho, who joined Chelsea for £40m last summer, has been reposting Manchester United content on TikTok — including a throwback to the 2024 FA Cup final — prompting fans to suggest the Argentine winger is unsettled at Stamford Bridge.
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Manchester City sign Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest in £116m club-record deal
Manchester City have agreed a club-record £116million fee with Nottingham Forest for England midfielder Elliot Anderson, 23. The deal is done in principle, with a medical and personal terms to follow after Anderson's World Cup commitments with England.
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Paul Mullin departs Wrexham after 110 goals and three consecutive promotions
Paul Mullin has left Wrexham by mutual consent after four years in which the 31-year-old striker scored 110 goals in 172 appearances and helped the club rise from the National League to the Championship.
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Manchester United set to sell Vitek as Onana loan and Bayindir exit reshape goalkeeper department
Manchester United face a significant overhaul of their goalkeeping options this summer, with Andre Onana heading to Trabzonspor on loan, Altay Bayindir expected to leave, and Radek Vitek potentially sold permanently if the price is right.
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NHS warns England fans to drink water through heatwave ahead of Panama World Cup clash
London Ambulance Service chiefs are urging England supporters to stay hydrated during the record-breaking June heatwave, warning that 999 demand surged 50% after the Ghana match and cardiac arrests rose 30% on Wednesday alone.
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Anderson's Manchester City medical in New York will not rule him out against Panama
Elliot Anderson is set to undergo a Manchester City medical in New York on Friday, the day before England face Panama in their World Cup 2026 group finale. The move keeps him available for Thomas Tuchel's side, with Nottingham Forest having already agreed a transfer fee.
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Quansah backs Anderson to 'go right to the top' as £116m Man City move edges closer
England defender Jarell Quansah has praised Elliot Anderson's focus and ability after Manchester City agreed a British-record £116m fee with Nottingham Forest for the midfielder, who remains locked in on England's World Cup campaign.
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Ecuador declare bank holiday after stunning comeback win over Germany at World Cup 2026
President Daniel Noboa granted Ecuadorians a day off after La Tricolor came from behind to beat four-time world champions Germany 2-1 at MetLife Stadium, securing a place in the last 32 of World Cup 2026.
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Manchester City seal £116m Elliot Anderson deal as fans question his value
Manchester City have agreed a £116m fee with Nottingham Forest for midfielder Elliot Anderson, making him a record transfer for a British player. A poll of City supporters found 67% believe the 23-year-old is worth less than the agreed fee.
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Ruben Neves still messages Diogo Jota in WhatsApp group almost a year after his death
Ruben Neves has revealed he continues to send messages to Diogo Jota in a WhatsApp group shared with the late Liverpool forward's widow, Rute Cardoso, nearly a year after Jota died in a car crash in Spain aged 28.
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Neville's Ferdinand comparison over Saliba backfired — and Ferdinand knew why
Gary Neville likened a 21-year-old William Saliba to a young Rio Ferdinand after Arsenal's opening day win at Crystal Palace in 2022, only for Ferdinand to bristle at the comparison — having previously called Saliba a 'waste of money' during his loan spell.
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Spain one result from the last 32 as Uruguay and Cape Verde fight for Group H survival
Spain top Group H with four points and a +4 goal difference heading into the final matchday, but Uruguay, Cape Verde and even Saudi Arabia all retain a path to the Round of 32 in tonight's simultaneous kickoffs.
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France and Norway advance from Group I as Senegal and Iraq fight to survive
France and Norway have both secured knockout-stage places from World Cup 2026 Group I. The final matchday sees Senegal and Iraq meet in a must-win clash, with the loser eliminated from the tournament.
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Elanga collapsed in despair not knowing his equaliser had saved Sweden at the World Cup
Anthony Elanga sank to the ground in frustration after Sweden's 1-1 draw with Japan, convinced his side had been eliminated — unaware that his goal had secured their place in the round of 32 as one of the best third-placed teams.
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Forest target £34.5m World Cup star Christ Inao Oulai as Anderson exit funds move
Nottingham Forest, Brentford and Sunderland are all tracking Ivory Coast midfielder Christ Inao Oulai, 20, after the Trabzonspor prospect caught the eye at the World Cup. Forest's interest is partly fuelled by the expected £116m sale of Elliot Anderson to Manchester City.
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Tuchel sweats on James, Rice and Saka fitness ahead of England's Panama decider
Thomas Tuchel faces a mounting injury crisis as England prepare to face Panama in their final World Cup group game. Reece James missed training with a hamstring concern, while Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka are also being monitored.
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