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Tyler Fletcher earns Scotland World Cup call-up after Billy Gilmour's knee injury
Manchester United teenager Tyler Fletcher has been named in Scotland's World Cup squad as a replacement for Billy Gilmour, who suffered a knee injury during Saturday's 4-1 friendly win over Curacao. Fletcher, 19, becomes the 13th United player selected for the 2026 tournament.
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Collymore and Gerrard back Iraola to replace Slot as Liverpool manager
Former Liverpool striker Stan Collymore has voiced strong support for Andoni Iraola becoming the club's next head coach, calling the 43-year-old Spaniard an 'excellent coach' after Arne Slot's departure was confirmed on Saturday.
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Arsenal hold first Premier League title parade in 22 years through north London
Hundreds of thousands of Arsenal fans lined the streets of Islington on Sunday as four open-top buses carried the men's and women's squads through north London, celebrating the club's first Premier League title since 2004 and the women's FIFA Women's Champions Cup.
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Soccer Aid 2026 brings Rooney, Berbatov and Wilshere together for 20th anniversary match
Soccer Aid marks its 20th anniversary on 31 May 2026 as England, managed by Robbie Williams, face a World XI led by Usain Bolt. Wayne Rooney, Jack Wilshere, Dimitar Berbatov and Joe Hart are among the ex-professionals set to feature.
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Football legends from Chelsea, Liverpool, Ajax and Real Madrid reunite for Masters European Champions
Claude Makélélé, Jari Litmanen, Nwankwo Kanu and a host of European football icons will take part in the Masters European Champions on 31 May 2026, a one-night legends tournament featuring 14-minute matches.
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Doku reveals Guardiola's personal pitch was key to his £55m Manchester City move
Jeremy Doku has opened up on how a direct conversation with Pep Guardiola convinced him to join Manchester City for £55 million in August 2023, with the winger admitting he needed assurances he would be a genuine first-team option rather than a squad filler.
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Arteta reveals Gabriel volunteered for the penalty that ended Arsenal's Champions League dream
Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Gabriel Magalhães asked to take the decisive fifth penalty in the Champions League final shootout against PSG in Budapest, only to sky his effort over the bar and hand Paris Saint-Germain back-to-back European titles.
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416 arrested across France as PSG Champions League celebrations turn violent
At least 416 people were arrested across France, including 283 in Paris, after celebrations of PSG's Champions League final victory over Arsenal descended into violence on Saturday night. Rioters vandalised shops, set fires, and attempted to storm a police station in the city's 8th Arrondissement.
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500 officers and drone teams deployed for Arsenal's Premier League title parade in Islington
The Metropolitan Police is mounting one of its largest operations of the year for Arsenal's Premier League trophy parade on Sunday, with more than 500 officers, specialist drone teams, and widespread road and Tube closures across Islington.
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South Africa's World Cup departure delayed as visa problems strand squad in Johannesburg
South Africa's charter flight to their Mexican training base in Pachuca has been delayed indefinitely after some players and officials failed to receive visas in time, prompting a public rebuke from Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie.
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Arsenal parade Premier League title after Champions League final penalty heartbreak against PSG
Thousands of Arsenal fans lined the streets of north London on Sunday as the club celebrated their first Premier League title in 22 years, a day after losing the Champions League final to Paris Saint-Germain 4-3 on penalties in Budapest.
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Barcelona want Rashford at half-price as United eye Lille winger Fernandez-Pardo
Barcelona are pushing to re-sign Marcus Rashford for £13 million — half his £26 million purchase clause — but Manchester United are holding firm on the full fee. Meanwhile, United are reportedly targeting Lille winger Matias Fernandez-Pardo ahead of their Champions League return.
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Liverpool sack Arne Slot after fifth-place finish as Van Dijk calls for accountability
Fenway Sports Group have dismissed Arne Slot following a fifth-place Premier League finish, with reports citing a lack of identity and intensity in Liverpool's play. Captain Virgil van Dijk has called on players to step up and take responsibility.
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Maresca faces early Man City squad call that could define his debut season
Enzo Maresca must decide how to handle Manchester City's World Cup players during the club's summer tour of Hong Kong, a logistical and man-management challenge that could set the tone for his entire first season in charge.
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Barcelona plan half-price Rashford bid as United eye Lille winger Fernandez-Pardo
Barcelona want to sign Marcus Rashford for £13 million — half his £26 million buy option — but Manchester United are resisting a discount. Meanwhile, United and Manchester City are both tracking Lille winger Matias Fernandez-Pardo, 21.
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Walcott urges Arsenal to spend £200m on Rogers and Alvarez as Nelson returns from Brentford
Former Gunners striker Theo Walcott has called on Arsenal to sign both Morgan Rogers and Julian Alvarez this summer, with each valued at around £100m. Meanwhile, Reiss Nelson has returned to the club after Brentford declined to make his loan move permanent.
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PSG president backs Luis Enrique to stay as Liverpool search for Slot's successor
Nasser Al-Khelaifi declared himself "really confident" Luis Enrique will remain at PSG, hours after Liverpool parted ways with Arne Slot. The Spaniard had been linked with Anfield following his side's Champions League final victory over Arsenal.
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Joao Neves claims PSG were 'the only team that wanted to play' after Champions League final win over Arsenal
Paris Saint-Germain retained the Champions League title with a penalty shootout victory over Arsenal in Budapest, finishing 1-1 after extra time. Midfielder Joao Neves sparked controversy by suggesting PSG alone showed the desire to play attacking football.
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Chelsea mock Arsenal with Champions League trophy post after PSG penalty final defeat
Paris Saint-Germain beat Arsenal 4-3 on penalties in the Champions League final in Budapest, retaining their title. Chelsea immediately seized on the result, posting an image of their own Champions League trophy to promote a Stamford Bridge stadium tour.
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Billy Gilmour ruled out of World Cup after knee injury against Curacao
Scotland midfielder Billy Gilmour has been confirmed out of the World Cup after sustaining a knee injury during his side's friendly win over Curacao. Manager Steve Clarke must now choose a replacement from a four-man standby group that includes Tyler Fletcher and Lennon Miller.
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