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Manchester United to sign Colombian teenager Cristian Orozco for academy
Manchester United will formally announce the signing of 18-year-old Colombian defensive midfielder Cristian Orozco next week. The teenager, who helped Colombia reach the U17 South American Championship final, has already arrived in England and will join United's Under-21s.
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Bellingham defends England team-mates after Tuchel brands quarter-final win 'sloppy'
Jude Bellingham has pushed back on Thomas Tuchel's criticism of England's 2-1 extra-time victory over Norway, saying his manager 'doesn't know' how hard it was to play in Miami's heat against a formidable Norwegian side.
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Oliver and Taylor banned from World Cup final as England and Argentina both reach semi-finals
FIFA rules barring referees from matches involving their home nation — and a Falklands War geopolitical restriction — have ended Michael Oliver and Anthony Taylor's involvement in the 2026 World Cup after England and Argentina both advanced to the semi-finals.
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Messi warns England 'we never stop believing' ahead of World Cup semi-final in Atlanta
Lionel Messi posted a defiant message on Instagram after Argentina edged past 10-man Switzerland in Kansas to set up a 2026 World Cup semi-final against England in Atlanta on Wednesday.
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Man United and Liverpool both chase Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes after Atletico Madrid deal collapses
Manchester United and Liverpool have both made contact over a move for Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes after his €45m switch to Atletico Madrid collapsed following a dispute involving his agent Jorge Mendes.
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The fake CAS verdict on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations: why the viral document doesn't hold up
A document presented as a Court of Arbitration for Sport ruling, claiming Senegal has recovered its 2025 African champion title stripped by the CAF, is circulating widely on social media. Multiple major inconsistencies prove it is a forgery.
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Haaland rated 4/10 by Norwegian media as Bellingham double sends England into World Cup semi-finals
Jude Bellingham scored twice, including a third-minute extra-time winner, as England defeated Norway 2-1 in Miami to reach their fourth ever World Cup semi-final. Erling Haaland, who had scored seven goals in the tournament, was substituted without impact and savaged by his home press.
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Bellingham's brace fires England past Norway as Tuchel publicly demands more
Jude Bellingham scored twice to send England into the World Cup semi-finals with a 2-1 win over Norway in Miami, but a public disconnect emerged after Thomas Tuchel called the performance sloppy and lucky — comments his star midfielder pushed back on.
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Haaland backs England to go further as Odegaard fumes over Bellingham's controversial equaliser
Erling Haaland pledged his support to England after they eliminated Norway 2-1 in extra time to reach the World Cup semi-finals, while Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard accused FIFA of allowing a 'comedy' decision to decide the match.
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Turpin at the centre of storm after Norway's elimination by England
Norway was knocked out of the World Cup on Saturday night, losing 2-1 after extra time to England in the quarter-finals. However, it is French referee Clément Turpin's decisions that have dominated the debate since the final whistle, with Norway contesting an England goal that may have touched an aerial cable and a disallowed Norwegian goal following VAR intervention.
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Embolo's Controversial Red Card for Diving Swings Quarter-Final in Argentina's Favour
Argentina qualified for the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup by beating Switzerland 3-1 after extra time, but the match is overshadowed by controversy: a second yellow card given to Breel Embolo for diving, following a VAR review, dramatically changed the course of the game.
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Yakin blasts 'unacceptable' mistaken identity rule after Embolo red card ends Switzerland's World Cup
Switzerland manager Murat Yakin condemned the new mistaken identity rule after Breel Embolo was sent off in a 3-1 extra-time defeat to Argentina, ending the Swiss side's first World Cup quarter-final appearance in 72 years.
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Bellingham credits mum's pep talk after brace fires England into World Cup semi-finals
Jude Bellingham scored twice as England came from behind to eliminate Norway in Miami, and the Real Madrid midfielder revealed his mother Denise spent the week urging him to keep his emotions in check to avoid a yellow card suspension.
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Solbakken breaks down in tears after Bellingham's extra-time goal ends Norway's World Cup run
Norway head coach Stale Solbakken was left in tears after Jude Bellingham's brace, including a winner three minutes into extra-time, gave England a 2-1 quarter-final victory at Miami Stadium on Saturday. Solbakken also raised doubts over whether a deflection off an overhead wire influenced Bellingham's equaliser.
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France Télévisions won't renew Coupe de France deal: free-to-air coverage at risk
France Télévisions has not renewed its contract with the French Football Federation, which expired at the end of June 2026, and no longer wishes to invest the 8 million euros annually previously dedicated to broadcasting the Coupe de France on free-to-air channels.
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Bellingham brace sends England past Norway to face Argentina in World Cup semi-final
Jude Bellingham scored twice in extra-time to fire England past Norway and into a World Cup semi-final against Argentina in Atlanta on July 15, while defending champions Argentina survived a VAR storm to beat Switzerland 3-1 after extra-time.
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How Newcastle broke a 16-year rule by signing two Liverpool legends on free transfers
Newcastle United have a quiet history of raiding the free agent market for big names, including Liverpool icons John Barnes and Ian Rush, who both arrived at St James' Park in 1997 at no cost.
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Liverpool make contact with Wolves over £38m midfielder Joao Gomes as Gakpo stays put
Liverpool have made initial contact with Wolves over a potential £38m move for Brazil international Joao Gomes, while the club are reportedly refusing to sanction a sale of Cody Gakpo despite interest from Tottenham.
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Baleba interest cools as United eye Summerville and Ndiaye to cover Rashford exit
Manchester United are not actively pursuing Nice midfielder Carlos Baleba despite residual interest, with Andrey Santos and Ederson closer to signing. Should Marcus Rashford leave, the club would target Crysencio Summerville or Iliman Ndiaye as replacements on the left.
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Eliminated in Round of 16, Senegal Eyes Vieira to Replace Pape Thiaw
After being knocked out in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup by Belgium (3-2), Senegal is questioning the future of Pape Thiaw. Patrick Vieira, born in Dakar and 1998 World Cup winner, is among the candidates to succeed him.
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