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Valenzuela to referee Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Qatar in World Cup group decider
Venezuelan official Jesus Valenzuela will take charge of Bosnia and Herzegovina's clash with Qatar in Seattle, a winner-takes-all contest that could send either side into the World Cup knockout stages.
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Tottenham outbid Manchester United for Mateus Fernandes with £80m offer as Red Devils face midfield crisis
Tottenham are confident of securing West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes in a deal worth up to £80m, with Manchester United reluctant to enter a bidding war despite facing a threadbare midfield ahead of their Champions League return.
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Barcelona's €120m ceiling leaves Julián Álvarez deal far from done as Atlético hold firm
Barcelona are preparing an improved €120m bid for Julián Álvarez, but Atlético Madrid's demand for €150m — and a publicly cited €500m release clause — leaves a significant gap, with Real Madrid retaining an outside interest that complicates the Blaugrana's pursuit.
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Spanish labour law could let Julián Álvarez exit Atlético without paying €500m clause
A legal analysis by Mundo Deportivo argues that Article 16 of Spain's Royal Decree 1006/1985 could allow Julián Álvarez to unilaterally terminate his Atlético Madrid contract, with a labour court — not his release clause — determining the compensation owed.
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Sheringham urges Manchester United to abandon Mateus Fernandes deal despite reported agreement
Teddy Sheringham has called on Manchester United to walk away from a move for West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes, saying the club must target elite players rather than settle for those who have yet to prove themselves at the top level.
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Brazilian referee Ramon Abatti to take charge of Switzerland vs Canada in Vancouver
Ramon Abatti, the Brazilian official who refereed Belgium's draw with Egypt at this World Cup, will oversee the Group B decider between Switzerland and Canada in Vancouver, with Canada needing a point to stay top and keep their games on home soil.
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Mbappe confirms Beckham has lobbied him 'many times' over MLS switch
Kylian Mbappe has revealed David Beckham has repeatedly tried to persuade him to join MLS, with the Real Madrid forward admitting he admires American culture's limitless ambition while starring at the 2026 World Cup.
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Craig Bellamy poised to quit Wales after entering advanced talks to return to Burnley
Craig Bellamy is in advanced contract talks with Championship club Burnley, just ten months into a four-year deal as Wales manager. The 46-year-old's expected departure follows Wales's failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
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Maresca faces pre-season puzzle as up to 17 City players set to stay deep in World Cup
Enzo Maresca begins his first summer as Manchester City manager with a growing scheduling problem: as many as 17 of his players could remain at the World Cup long enough to miss the club's pre-season tour of Hong Kong in late July.
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Two fans split £1,000 after correctly predicting 16 World Cup group-stage results
Two players have shared FourFourTwo's first-round Match Predictor prize pot of £1,000, each pocketing £500 after correctly forecasting 16 of the 24 group-stage openers at the 2026 World Cup.
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CAS orders Lazio Women to pay £60,000 after landmark pregnancy discrimination ruling
The Court of Arbitration for Sport has ruled against Lazio Women, ordering the Italian club to pay Swedish footballer Maja Göthberg more than €70,000 in salary compensation and damages after contract talks collapsed when she disclosed her pregnancy.
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Rice yellow card puts England vice-captain at suspension risk for World Cup knockouts
Declan Rice was booked in England's 1-1 draw with Ghana at the 2026 World Cup, meaning a second caution against Panama in the final group game would rule him out of the second round. The Arsenal midfielder is also carrying a leg injury that adds to Thomas Tuchel's concerns.
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Shilton finally makes peace with Maradona's 'Hand of God' after 40 years of hurt
Peter Shilton says he is ready to "put his beef to bed" over Diego Maradona's infamous 1986 handball goal, nearly four decades after the moment ended England's World Cup campaign in Mexico.
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Homegrown rule forces Manchester United to prioritise domestic signings this summer
Manchester United must carry at least eight homegrown players in a 25-man Premier League squad, and Toby Collyer's likely departure leaves them one short — shaping their transfer priorities heading into 2026/27.
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Manchester United secure key 25-acre land plot to advance £2bn Old Trafford rebuild
Manchester United have struck a deal to acquire a 25-acre triangular plot from Indurent, clearing a major obstacle for their proposed 100,000-seat stadium. The club plans to announce further details of the project on 9 July.
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Ghanaian spiritualist claims credit for Kane's miss then vows to 'free' England captain
Nana Kwaku Bonsam, a Ghanaian spiritualist who claimed to have cast a spell on Harry Kane before England's goalless draw with Ghana in Boston, has now announced he will 'release' Kane ahead of England's next World Cup group game against Panama.
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Semenyo escapes punishment for FIFA kit rule breach in England's 0-0 World Cup draw with Ghana
Antoine Semenyo wore a white grip sock visibly mismatched with Ghana's all-yellow kit during their 0-0 World Cup draw with England — a breach of IFAB Law 4 that went uncorrected by officials, prompting former Premier League referee Keith Hackett to confirm the rule had not been applied.
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England fans earn 'exemplary' praise from US police after goalless draw with Ghana
Around 30,000 England supporters travelled to Foxborough's Boston Stadium for Tuesday's 0-0 World Cup draw with Ghana, with UK and local police reporting zero incidents or arrests of British nationals throughout the match.
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Felix Nmecha emerges as Manchester United's midfield alternative if Fernandes deal collapses
Manchester United are monitoring Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha as a contingency option after Tottenham moved to the front of the queue for primary target Mateus Fernandes, reportedly willing to meet his £85m asking price.
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Manchester United target Darlow and Johnstone as Vitek edges toward exit
Manchester United are pursuing experienced backup goalkeepers Karl Darlow and Sam Johnstone after academy graduate Radek Vitek signalled he wants regular first-team football, with Hull City among those interested in the 22-year-old Czech.
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