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Jordan leave spotless dressing room and gifts for staff after World Cup elimination
Jordan were knocked out of the 2026 World Cup after a 2-1 defeat to Algeria, but the nation's first-ever World Cup appearance ended with a viral moment: a pristine dressing room, traditional sweets, and a heartfelt thank-you note left for stadium staff in San Francisco.
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England fan spends £10,000 house deposit to take his 80-year-old grandad to the World Cup
Jacob Allmendinger, 21, from North Ferriby, East Yorkshire, saved for five years towards a house deposit before deciding the chance to take grandad Geoff Golliker, 80, to the 2026 World Cup in North America was too good to pass up.
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Arsenal make Piero Hincapie's £34.5m move permanent as Arteta secures first summer signing
Arsenal have triggered their purchase option to sign Piero Hincapie permanently from Bayer Leverkusen for €40m (£34.5m) plus add-ons. The Ecuador international, 24, made 25 Premier League appearances last season as Arsenal claimed their first league title since 2004.
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Havertz reveals he expected Arsenal to cancel Premier League parade after Champions League final defeat
Kai Havertz has admitted he initially thought Arsenal would scrap their Premier League trophy parade after losing the Champions League final on penalties to PSG in Budapest — but 1.5 million fans lined the streets of North London the following day.
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South Africa's mixed-zone celebrations spark confrontation with South Korea as FIFA intervene
South Africa's loud post-match celebrations disrupted South Korea's mixed-zone interviews after their World Cup group stage clash, prompting Feyenoord midfielder Hwang In-beom to confront a South African official and demand respect before FIFA media staff stepped in to calm the situation.
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Obi loan exit eyed, Lacey primes for audition and Arsenal close in on Monga
Manchester United's academy players are preparing for pre-season, with Chido Obi's future uncertain as a European loan is considered the best path forward. Meanwhile, Shea Lacey is training in Marbella ahead of a push for first-team minutes, and Arsenal are in formal talks to sign Leicester's Jeremy Monga.
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Wolves open 2026-27 Championship season at home as West Ham and Burnley clash on opening weekend
The EFL has released its 2026-27 fixture list, with relegated Wolves hosting Blackburn in a Friday-night opener on August 14. West Ham, returning to the second tier for the first time in 14 years, face Burnley at Turf Moor the following Sunday.
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Neymar echoes Hamilton's 'Remember Who You Are' after ending 981-day Brazil exile at World Cup
Neymar Jr returned to the Brazil squad after 981 days out with a torn ACL, coming off the bench against Scotland in Miami at the 2026 World Cup. He marked the moment by posting Lewis Hamilton's post-Ferrari-win mantra on Instagram — and Hamilton replied.
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Seedorf reveals Ronaldo Nazario lured him to Inter and away from Manchester United twice
Clarence Seedorf has explained why he turned down Manchester United on two separate occasions, admitting the chance to play alongside Ronaldo Nazario at Inter Milan was simply too good to refuse.
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Kenzo Kies, 21, dies after drowning in Rhone River as Lyon and Saint-Etienne mourn
Former Lyon and Saint-Etienne academy striker Kenzo Kies has died at 21 after being dragged under by a powerful current in the Rhone River on June 22, during a heatwave that pushed temperatures to 40C in France.
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Beckham sums up England's Ghana stalemate with blunt nine-word verdict
David Beckham distilled England's frustrating 0-0 draw with Ghana at the 2026 World Cup into nine words, reportedly telling actor Kit Harington before kick-off that Ghana would make it a tough night — and he was proved right.
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Wolves host Blackburn to open 2026-27 Championship season as full fixtures released
The EFL has published all 552 fixtures for the 2026-27 Championship campaign. Wolverhampton Wanderers kick off the season against Blackburn Rovers on August 14, while relegated Premier League sides Burnley and West Ham meet on the opening weekend.
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Iran accuse US officials of detaining Taremi and delaying World Cup travel to Seattle
Mehdi Taremi and assistant coach Saeed Alhoei were held by US officials during Iran's journey to Seattle for their World Cup group match against Egypt, delaying the squad's departure by 25 minutes, the Iranian Football Federation confirmed.
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Bellingham speaks fluent Spanish at World Cup press conference after FIFA reverses language ban
Jude Bellingham showcased his Spanish skills in the mixed zone after England's 0-0 draw with Ghana, following FIFA's reversal of a rule that had barred players and journalists from using the language at official World Cup media events.
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Manchester United's proposed 100,000-seat stadium could cost well over £2bn, finance expert warns
Football finance expert Stefan Borson has cautioned that Manchester United's planned 100,000-seat stadium could exceed £2billion, warning that soaring interest rates and the club's existing debt pile of over £1billion make the project highly risky.
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McCann tells BBC colleague to 'stick to egg chasing' in live radio row after Scotland's 3-0 loss to Brazil
Kilmarnock manager Neil McCann clashed furiously with BBC Scotland chief sports writer Tom English on live radio after Scotland's 3-0 World Cup defeat to Brazil in Miami, accusing English of being 'bang out of order' for writing off the squad.
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Owen urges calm after England's goalless draw with Ghana at World Cup
Michael Owen has pushed back against the wave of negativity following England's 0-0 draw with Ghana at the 2026 World Cup, insisting the camp retains a positive outlook with four points from two games and Panama still to play.
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Cunha scores third World Cup goal as Brazil crush Scotland 3-0 to top Group C
Matheus Cunha netted his third goal of the tournament as Brazil secured top spot in Group C with a commanding 3-0 victory over Scotland on Wednesday, with the Manchester United forward drawing widespread praise from the Brazilian press.
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Klopp walks out of interview after being asked about Schweinsteiger's 'African football' remarks
Jürgen Klopp abruptly ended a press huddle in New York on Wednesday after a Deutsche Welle journalist asked him to respond to Bastian Schweinsteiger's widely criticised description of Ivory Coast's playing style as 'a bit African football, a bit wild'.
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Alvarez eyes Atletico exit after Real Madrid's £130m bid, handing City a windfall
Julian Alvarez has admitted he wants to leave Atletico Madrid following the World Cup, with Real Madrid having already submitted a £130m bid. A sale at that price would trigger a sell-on clause worth up to £7m for former club Manchester City.
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