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YouTuber Angryginge flooded with abuse after reporting racism at England's World Cup draw with Ghana
Morgan Burtwistle, known as Angryginge and winner of I'm A Celebrity, confronted a man making racist comments towards the Ghana team during England's 0-0 draw at Boston Stadium — only to be met with online abuse after the accused supporter was allowed to remain in the ground.
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Man United target Manzambi scores three World Cup goals as Kompany hails £43m Freiburg star
Manchester United are weighing a £43m move for Freiburg playmaker Johan Manzambi, who has scored three times in the World Cup group stage for Switzerland and earned praise from Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany.
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Man City agree £116m fee for Elliot Anderson as medical waits on England's World Cup run
Manchester City have reached a £116m transfer agreement with Nottingham Forest for midfielder Elliot Anderson, but his medical will be delayed until after England complete the group stage of the 2026 World Cup.
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Anderson 'fully focused' on World Cup glory despite £116m Man City move looming
England midfielder Elliot Anderson is set to complete a £116m move from Nottingham Forest to Manchester City, but team-mate Jarell Quansah insists the 23-year-old remains locked in on winning the World Cup with England.
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US could bid to host 2038 World Cup as task force chief touts nation's infrastructure
Andrew Giuliani, executive director of the White House Task Force on the World Cup, says the United States is better positioned than any other country to host again and could handle an expanded 64-team tournament.
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Scotland's World Cup progression chances fall to 5% after results conspire against Clarke's side
Scotland's hopes of reaching the World Cup last 32 have collapsed to just 5.26% after surprise results elsewhere wiped out the buffer they held following their 3-0 defeat by Brazil. Steve Clarke admitted after the game: "For sure I think we're going home."
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Paraguay coach urges Fifa to move pitchside boards after Enciso crashes into hoarding at World Cup
Gustavo Alfaro called on Fifa to reassess advertising board placement after attacker Julio Enciso collided with a pitchside hoarding during Paraguay's 0-0 draw with Australia at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium on Thursday.
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Defoe reveals Redknapp, Allardyce and Shearer all reached out after his Woking appointment
Jermain Defoe has opened up about the support he received from football's elder statesmen after taking his first management role at non-league Woking in late March, with Harry Redknapp, Sam Allardyce and Alan Shearer among those to make contact.
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Ivory Coast manager Fae calls Schweinsteiger's 'wild African football' remarks racist
Emerse Fae has condemned Bastian Schweinsteiger after the Germany legend described Ivory Coast's playing style as 'a bit African football, a bit wild' ahead of their Copa América group clash. Fae said the comments were disappointing and, 'calling a spade a spade', racist.
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German media savage Wirtz, Neuer and 'joke' referee call after Ecuador defeat
Germany advanced from their World Cup group as winners but drew fierce criticism at home after a 2-1 loss to Ecuador, with Florian Wirtz, Manuel Neuer and a disputed opening goal all singled out by the German press.
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Brobbey's third goal seals Netherlands top spot in World Cup Group F as Tunisia exit without a point
The Netherlands cruised into the World Cup last 32 as Group F winners after a 3-1 victory over Tunisia in Kansas City, with Brian Brobbey scoring his third goal of the tournament. Japan and Sweden also advanced after drawing 1-1 in Dallas.
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Greenwood agrees personal terms with Fenerbahce, cutting United's sell-on windfall
Mason Greenwood has agreed personal terms with Fenerbahce, according to L'Equipe, with the Turkish club unwilling to meet Marseille's €50m asking price. Manchester United hold a 40 percent sell-on clause, meaning any shortfall in the fee directly reduces their cut.
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Kompany hails £43m Man United target Manzambi as 'top talent' after World Cup heroics
Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany has praised Johan Manzambi as part of a 'new generation of top talent' in Germany, with Manchester United reportedly valuing the Freiburg playmaker at £43m amid his impressive World Cup campaign with Switzerland.
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Onana agrees Trabzonspor loan return as United chase Nmecha and Fernandes
Andre Onana has verbally agreed a second season-long loan at Trabzonspor, three years after Manchester United paid £47m for the goalkeeper. United are also stepping up interest in Borussia Dortmund's Felix Nmecha, while a wage battle with Tottenham complicates their pursuit of West Ham's Mateus Fernandes.
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Trusty's strike makes 2026 World Cup the highest-scoring in history with 44 games still to play
Auston Trusty's second-minute goal against Türkiye became the 173rd of the 2026 World Cup, surpassing the 172-goal record set across all 64 matches in Qatar 2022 — with 44 games still remaining in the expanded 48-team tournament.
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Ecuador declare national holiday after stunning Germany, as referee Tori Penso faces sexist abuse
Ecuador's 2-1 victory over Germany at the 2026 World Cup triggered a national holiday declaration from President Daniel Noboa, while Italian journalist Tancredi Palmeri sparked widespread condemnation with a sexist post targeting American referee Tori Penso.
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Manchester United target four signings in potential £255m summer spending spree
Manchester United are preparing a significant summer transfer push, with Ederson's £39m move from Atalanta already close and four further targets — including West Ham's Mateus Fernandes and Crysencio Summerville — identified for a potential £255m spend.
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Australia reach World Cup last 32 as 0-0 draw leaves Paraguay sweating on third-place fate
Australia secured second place in Group D with a cagey 0-0 draw against Paraguay at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium on Thursday, advancing to the round of 32 for the third time in their history. Paraguay, on four points, must wait on other results to learn whether they progress as one of the best third-placed sides.
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Ecuador stun Germany with late winner to reach World Cup round of 32
Ecuador secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Germany at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Match Day 15, with Plata poking home a 77th-minute corner to send the South Americans into the knockout stage. Sweden also advanced after Anthony Elanga's curling effort earned a draw against Japan.
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Tottenham's wage offer threatens to derail United's pursuit of Mateus Fernandes
Manchester United face a significant obstacle in their bid to sign West Ham's Mateus Fernandes, with Tottenham reportedly willing to offer higher wages for the £80m-rated Portuguese midfielder despite finishing 17th last season.
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