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England superfan who attended the 1966 World Cup Final dreams of repeating history in the US
Dave Thompson, 64, was taken to Wembley as a child by his late father to witness England's 4-2 victory over West Germany in 1966. Now in the United States for the 2026 World Cup, he has tickets for every England game — including the final.
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Ibrahim Mbaye could start against Norway, Pape Thiaw hesitates to change his attack
After Senegal's defeat to France (1-3), PSG prospect Ibrahim Mbaye is being called for a starting spot in the decisive match against Norway. Head coach Pape Thiaw remains attached to his usual attacking trio.
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Messi wears a one-of-a-kind jersey at the 2026 World Cup
Lionel Messi is wearing at this World Cup a jersey adorned with four distinct badges, a combination that no other player in the world can claim, combining world champion title, 2022 best player trophy and a patch reserved for veterans of five World Cups.
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Schlotterbeck ruled out of World Cup 2026 with torn ankle ligament after Ivory Coast win
Germany have lost central defender Nico Schlotterbeck for the remainder of the World Cup after scans confirmed a torn medial collateral ligament in his left ankle. The Borussia Dortmund man was substituted at half-time during Saturday's 2-1 comeback victory over Ivory Coast.
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Atletico Madrid in advanced talks to sign Kang-in Lee from PSG in summer midfield overhaul
Atletico Madrid have entered advanced talks with Paris Saint-Germain over a move for South Korean midfielder Kang-in Lee, 25, who has emerged as director Mateu Alemany's primary target in a wide-ranging summer midfield rebuild.
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Grimaldo agrees Atlético Madrid contract but €30m Leverkusen fee threatens to derail move
Alejandro Grimaldo has accepted a deal running to 2029 with Atlético Madrid, but a significant gap between the clubs' valuations — ranging from €10m to €30m depending on the source — means the transfer is far from settled.
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Liverpool ready £86m bid for Diomande after teenager torments Germany at World Cup
Liverpool are prepared to table an £86million offer for RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, 19, after the Ivory Coast teenager delivered a standout display against Germany at the World Cup, drawing praise from pundits Gary Neville and Ian Wright.
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Messi one goal from World Cup scoring record as Argentina face Austria in Group J
Lionel Messi needs just one more goal to surpass Miroslav Klose as the outright top scorer in World Cup history when Argentina take on Austria in their Group J second match, with the defending champions having opened with a 3-0 win over Algeria.
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Antonio Valencia apologises to Ecuador after shock draw leaves them on brink of World Cup exit
Former Manchester United captain Antonio Valencia has issued a public apology to Ecuador after they were held to a 0-0 draw by Curacao at the 2026 World Cup, leaving them needing a win against Germany to survive the group stage.
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FIFA defends MetLife pitch as Saliba, Deschamps and fans criticise surface ahead of England vs Panama
The MetLife Stadium pitch has drawn sharp criticism from France defender William Saliba and manager Didier Deschamps after their opening World Cup match, with FIFA issuing a formal statement defending the surface ahead of England's Group L clash with Panama on June 27.
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2026 World Cup: Morocco Favored to Face Netherlands in Round of 16
Nearly qualified for the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, the Lions of Atlas have more than a 50-50 chance of crossing paths with the Netherlands, the seventh-ranked nation in the FIFA rankings, according to Football Meets Data projections.
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Ethan Mbappé set for Lille contract extension, one sticking point remains
LOSC and Ethan Mbappé share the desire to continue together, according to Le Petit Lillois. Negotiations are advanced, but the length of the new contract remains to be settled.
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Severe storms threaten to delay France vs Iraq World Cup clash in Philadelphia
FIFA has activated weather protocols ahead of France's second World Cup group-stage match against Iraq at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, with severe storms forecast that could force fan evacuations and push the game to the following day.
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Manchester United reject Barcelona interest in Benjamin Sesko after one season at Old Trafford
Barcelona have identified Benjamin Sesko as a potential replacement for departing Robert Lewandowski, but Manchester United have no intention of selling the Slovenian striker after his promising debut season.
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Tottenham eye Rashford but balk at £40m United clause as Barcelona exit ends loan hope
Marcus Rashford has returned to Manchester United after Barcelona declined to sign him permanently, choosing Anthony Gordon instead. Tottenham have added the England forward to their targets but are reluctant to meet his £40m release clause.
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Tottenham prepare Rashford bid as £170m summer rebuild gathers pace
Tottenham are plotting a £170m squad overhaul after back-to-back 17th-place finishes and have identified Marcus Rashford as a transfer target, though United's £40m asking price and Rashford's preference for Barcelona remain significant obstacles.
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Injured in training, Amoura to miss rest of group stage with Algeria
Mohamed Amoura has suffered a right thigh muscle injury and will be sidelined for at least two weeks. Algeria, already bottom of Group J after their 3-0 defeat to Argentina, must qualify without him against Jordan and Austria.
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Rashford urges England brotherhood as he battles Gordon for World Cup starting spot
Marcus Rashford has called on England to 'fight for each other' as Thomas Tuchel builds a squad mentality ahead of their Group L clash with Ghana. The Manchester United forward, a substitute in the 4-2 win over Croatia, is competing with Anthony Gordon for a starting berth.
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Doué, Olise, Cherki and Mbappé all smiles: France in top form before Iraq
On the eve of their second 2026 World Cup match against Iraq, France's players opened their training session in Philadelphia, with technical exchanges between Désiré Doué and Michael Olise taking centre stage.
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Liverpool urged to pursue €100m Yan Diomande as Salah's departure leaves wings bare
Alan Shearer has called on Liverpool to sign RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, 19, after the club reportedly had a €100m bid rejected. Diomande has caught the eye at the World Cup with Ivory Coast following 12 goals and nine assists in the Bundesliga last season.
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