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Pape Thiaw sacked by Senegal after World Cup exit in Round of 16
The Senegalese Football Federation officially ended Pape Thiaw's tenure as national team manager on Sunday, following the Lions of Teranga's premature elimination in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup.
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Former Benfica striker Manú dies at 43 in road accident
Emanuel Evaristo, known as Manú, a former striker who played for Benfica and FC Alverca among others, died following a road accident. His academy club announced his death on Sunday, July 12.
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Messi confronts referee Pinheiro for 'disrespect' as Argentina reach World Cup semis
Lionel Messi clashed with Portuguese referee João Pedro Pinheiro during Argentina's 3-1 quarter-final win over Switzerland, accusing the official of speaking to him disrespectfully. Argentina will now face England in the semi-finals on July 15.
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Gabriel, Lacey and the Fletcher twins: five Man United youngsters set to shine in pre-season
With several first-team regulars on post-World Cup breaks, Michael Carrick will hand extended pre-season minutes to a group of promising academy players, including JJ Gabriel, Shea Lacey, and the Fletcher twins.
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Manchester City sell out 4,000 Flexi season tickets as £10 local resident scheme launches
Manchester City have sold out a new allocation of more than 4,000 Flexi season tickets in the expanded Pep Guardiola Stand, while simultaneously launching a scheme offering £10 match tickets to adults living in five wards surrounding the Etihad Stadium.
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Antonio accuses West Ham of offering £5,000-a-week deal and banning him from training after car crash
Michail Antonio has revealed the full breakdown of his relationship with West Ham following his December 2024 car accident, claiming the club offered him a £5,000-a-week contract with the under-21s and that Graham Potter tried to bar him from the training ground.
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Barcelona seal €30m Adeyemi deal with Dortmund as personal terms already agreed
Barcelona have agreed a €30 million fee with Borussia Dortmund for Germany winger Karim Adeyemi, with personal terms already in place for the 24-year-old. The swift progression leaves only medical and registration formalities to complete.
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Álvarez's extra-time strike sends Argentina past Switzerland and into England semi-final
Julián Álvarez's 112th-minute thunderbolt broke Swiss resistance as Argentina edged Switzerland 3-1 after extra time in Kansas City, setting up a heavyweight World Cup semi-final against England laden with historical baggage.
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Makélélé backs Olise to Florentino Perez, but Bayern blocks any move
Claude Makélélé has revealed he advised Florentino Perez to make Michael Olise his top priority this summer. Real Madrid are closely monitoring the French international, but Bayern Munich have declared him untransferable.
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Messi bloodied but fit as Argentina confirm injury trio ahead of England semi-final
Argentina have cleared Lionel Messi, Cuti Romero, and Leandro Paredes to face England in Wednesday's World Cup semi-final in Atlanta after all three picked up concerns during their 3-1 extra-time quarter-final win over 10-man Switzerland in Kansas City.
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Lip reader reveals Tuchel's furious half-time rant as England survive Norway scare
Thomas Tuchel berated his England players during a hydration break, demanding they 'work harder' and 'listen to staff', according to a lip reader. Despite the touchline blast, Norway took the lead before Jude Bellingham's brace sealed a 2-1 extra-time win.
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France vs Spain on July 14: 5,000 police officers deployed for 2026 World Cup semi-final
Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez announced on Sunday the deployment of approximately 5,000 police officers and gendarmes in Paris for the World Cup semi-final between France and Spain, scheduled for July 14 at 9 p.m., on France's national holiday.
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Haaland backs Bellingham and England after Norway's extra-time World Cup exit
Erling Haaland has defended former Borussia Dortmund team-mate Jude Bellingham and declared he wants England to win the World Cup, after Norway fell 2-1 to England in Miami in a quarter-final that went to extra-time.
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Fans demand FIFA ban Lautaro Martinez for England semi-final after barrier celebration goes unpunished
Argentina striker Lautaro Martinez, already on a yellow card, jumped a perimeter barrier to celebrate his extra-time goal in the 3-1 win over Switzerland — an act fans argue should have earned a second booking and a suspension for the England semi-final.
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Norway's staff insist VAR should have reviewed Bellingham's controversial equaliser against England
Norway's assistant manager Kent Bergersen has added his voice to growing anger over Jude Bellingham's equaliser at Miami Stadium, insisting referee Clement Turpin should have been sent to the pitchside monitor after the ball appeared to strike an overhead cable.
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Ederson's knee concern stalls Manchester United move as further tests ordered
Manchester United's £35m deal for Atalanta midfielder Ederson has hit a significant obstacle after a medical examination raised concerns over a knee issue. The club insists the transfer is not cancelled, with the player now undergoing more detailed assessments in Manchester.
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Marseille could pocket €7.5m from Ounahi sale to Ajax
Holding 30% of the rights on a future sale of Azzedine Ounahi, Olympique de Marseille could receive up to €7.5 million if Ajax Amsterdam secures the services of the Moroccan midfielder from Girona.
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Bellingham's equaliser haunts Norway as spider-cam footage fuels World Cup scandal claims
New slow-motion footage appears to show the ball striking the overhead spider camera before Jude Bellingham's equaliser in England's World Cup quarter-final win over Norway. FIFA's Connected Ball sensor recorded no contact, but Norway players and coach Stale Solbakken remain unconvinced.
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Kai Rooney signs Manchester United scholarship as Puma boot ban lifts at 16
Kai Rooney has signed a scholarship agreement with Manchester United at 16, ending the club's ban on his sponsored Puma boots. Parents Wayne and Coleen both reacted publicly to the milestone on social media.
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World Cup 2026 rest day: France vs Spain and England vs Argentina semifinals set for Tuesday and Wednesday
Day 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is a scheduled rest day with no matches. The semifinals are set: France face Spain in Dallas on Tuesday, July 14, before England meet Argentina in Atlanta on Wednesday, July 15.
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