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Diallo reveals Deschamps extension could have been considered after 2026
FFF president Philippe Diallo confirmed that Didier Deschamps' record would have justified an extension beyond the 2026 World Cup, had the manager not himself announced his departure.
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Arsenal push to seal sub-£90m Julián Álvarez deal before pre-season as rivals drop out
Arsenal are accelerating talks to sign Atlético Madrid striker Julián Álvarez before pre-season, with Barcelona and Real Madrid effectively ruled out of the race. A gap remains between Arsenal's £90m ceiling and Atlético's asking price of over £100m.
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Alf-Inge Haaland accuses referee of robbing Norway after England's extra-time World Cup win
Erling Haaland's father publicly vented his frustration on social media after England beat Norway 2-1 in extra time in Miami, with Jude Bellingham's sixth World Cup goal sending the Three Lions into a semi-final against Argentina.
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Messi threatens referee and breaks World Cup assist record
In the quarter-final against Switzerland (3-1 a.e.t.) in Kansas City, Lionel Messi sharply confronted referee Joao Pinheiro while delivering his tenth World Cup assist, an all-time record.
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Infantino Contested: Diallo Acknowledges Shortcomings but Stops Short of Breaking with FIFA Chief
Questioned about 2026 World Cup controversies — including the Balogun affair — and the 2027 FIFA election, FFF president Philippe Diallo offered measured support to Gianni Infantino while pointing out governance gaps.
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Kai Rooney signs Manchester United scholarship as boot ban lifted at 16
Kai Rooney has signed a scholarship deal with Manchester United, ending the club's policy ban on his Puma-sponsored boots. Both Wayne and Coleen Rooney publicly celebrated the milestone for their 16-year-old son.
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Bellingham avoids yellow card against Norway and saves England from crisis before Argentina
Author of a decisive brace against Norway (1-2 a.e.t.) in Miami, Jude Bellingham guided England to the semi-final of the 2026 World Cup. The Real Madrid midfielder, suspended if shown a yellow card, acknowledged being warned all week by his mother.
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Switzerland fury at 'unacceptable' VAR law as Argentina reach World Cup semi-finals
Switzerland manager Murat Yakin condemned a new VAR-enforced rule after Breel Embolo's controversial second yellow card reduced his side to 10 men, allowing Argentina to eventually win their World Cup quarter-final through extra-time goals from Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez.
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Fletcher warns Rose that Premier League survival must come before Europa League glory
Bournemouth club legend Steve Fletcher has urged new manager Marco Rose to keep Premier League survival as the primary goal, even as the Cherries prepare for their first European campaign in 127 years following Andoni Iraola's departure to Liverpool.
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Karl Darlow joins Manchester United as backup goalkeeper after Leeds exit
Manchester United are set to confirm the signing of 35-year-old goalkeeper Karl Darlow, who left Leeds United after helping them secure the Championship title last season. He will serve as backup to first-choice Senne Lammens.
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Ibrahimovic says England played with 'one player less' as Bellingham rescues Norway win
Zlatan Ibrahimovic savaged Noni Madueke's first-half display as England laboured to a 2-1 extra-time victory over Norway in the World Cup quarter-finals, with Jude Bellingham scoring both goals to send Thomas Tuchel's side into the semi-finals.
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Barcelona confirm signing of young attacker Jesse Bisiwu in developmental deal
Barcelona have closed the signing of Jesse Bisiwu, with journalist Matteo Moretto confirming the deal on 11 July. The young attacker is expected to develop through Barça Atlètic as the club continues a purposeful summer recruitment drive.
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Alfie Haaland lashes out at referee after Bellingham's brace sends England past Norway
Jude Bellingham scored twice to give England a 2-1 extra-time victory over Norway in the World Cup quarter-final, but the result was overshadowed by Alfie Haaland's furious reaction to the referee's decisions.
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Gascoigne teared up watching England reach World Cup semi-finals, stirring 1990 memories
Paul Gascoigne has revealed he grew emotional watching England's run to the World Cup semi-finals, saying their quarter-final victory over Norway brought back vivid memories of his own 1990 campaign with the Three Lions.
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Ciotti asks FIFA for minute of silence before France-Spain on July 14
Eric Ciotti, deputy and mayor of Nice, has written to FIFA president Gianni Infantino requesting a minute of silence before the France-Spain World Cup semi-final on July 14, in tribute to the 86 victims of the 2016 Nice attack.
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Mainoo left unused again as Tuchel picks Reece James in midfield for England's World Cup quarter-final win
Kobbie Mainoo remained an unused substitute as England beat Norway in the World Cup quarter-final, with Thomas Tuchel opting to deploy Chelsea's Reece James as an auxiliary midfielder instead of the Manchester United man.
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Bellingham sends England past Norway to set up Argentina World Cup semi-final
England edged Norway 2-1 in extra time on Saturday to reach the World Cup semi-finals, where they will face Argentina in Atlanta. It will be the seventh time England have contested a semi-final at a major tournament.
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Man City spend over £150m on four signings as 11 players exit the Etihad
Manchester City have committed more than £150m in transfer fees this summer, headlined by Elliot Anderson's £116m arrival from Nottingham Forest, while 11 players have departed through sales, contract expiries and loans.
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United close in on Ederson and Santos while Joao Gomes emerges as midfield target
Manchester United are pressing ahead with a £48m deal for Atalanta goalkeeper Ederson despite reports the move has collapsed, while a £48m agreement for Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos is already in place and Joao Gomes has been identified as a further midfield option.
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Bellingham puts Tuchel in his place after England's World Cup semi-final qualification
Author of a decisive brace against Norway (2-1 a.e.t.), Jude Bellingham publicly contradicted his manager Thomas Tuchel, who had criticized the Three Lions' performance despite their qualification for the last four of the 2026 World Cup.
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