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Deschamps defends Dembélé after subdued display against Senegal
Ousmane Dembélé had a quiet first match for France against Senegal at the World Cup, but manager Didier Deschamps publicly backed his winger, attributing his struggles to a season hampered by injuries and just ten league starts.
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Saka trains with England squad ahead of Ghana clash but remains unlikely to start
Bukayo Saka joined England's full training session on Sunday despite managing an Achilles injury, offering a boost ahead of Tuesday's World Cup Group L clash with Ghana in Boston. Manager Thomas Tuchel still does not expect the winger to start until the Panama game.
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Iran hold 10-man Belgium to keep World Cup knockout stage dream alive
Iran claimed a goalless draw against Belgium at SoFi Stadium on Sunday, leaving them well-placed to top Group G. The result came amid extraordinary off-pitch tension, with Donald Trump threatening to bomb Iran hours before kick-off.
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Arsenal free to sign Rashford as Barcelona exit leaves Man Utd forward without a club
Marcus Rashford's hopes of a permanent move to Barcelona have collapsed after the La Liga champions signed Anthony Gordon, leaving Arsenal as an eligible suitor for the England forward at around £40m.
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Klopp calls Diomande one of the world's best as Liverpool chase £87m Leipzig winger
Jurgen Klopp has described RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande as "one of the best wingers in the world right now" as Liverpool step up their pursuit of the 19-year-old Ivorian, with a reported bid already rejected and PSG also circling.
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Iraq coach joked about fielding three goalkeepers to stop France
Before facing France on Monday in Philadelphia, Iraq's coach admitted in a press conference that he asked whether he could field three goalkeepers to contain the French attack. On the France side, three changes are expected in Deschamps' starting eleven.
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Salah inspires Egypt's first-ever World Cup win as Saka returns to England training
Mohamed Salah scored and assisted as Egypt came from behind to beat New Zealand 3-1 and top Group G, while Bukayo Saka's return to England training eased fears ahead of their second group game against Ghana.
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Salah fires Egypt to first-ever World Cup win as Iran leave dignified farewell note in LA
Mohamed Salah scored as Egypt beat New Zealand 3-1 to claim their first victory in World Cup history, topping Group G. Iran, restricted to Tijuana for their stay, left a handwritten letter in their SoFi Stadium locker room after a 0-0 draw with Belgium.
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Leeds bid £20m for Shea Charles as United face midfield transfer battle on multiple fronts
Manchester United are targeting Southampton's Shea Charles to bolster their midfield ahead of a Champions League return, but Leeds have tabled a £20m bid for the 22-year-old, complicating United's plans as they also chase Elliot Anderson, Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes.
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Iraola's Liverpool arrival hands forgotten Tsimikas a route back into contention
Kostas Tsimikas, who spent last season on loan at Roma, could earn a fresh start at Liverpool under new head coach Andoni Iraola, with a left-back spot opening up following Andy Robertson's summer departure.
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Tottenham's move for Mateus Fernandes threatens to derail United's cut-price transfer plan
Manchester United have been pursuing West Ham's Mateus Fernandes at a discount, banking on the club's financial pressure to force a deal below the £80m asking price. Tottenham's reported interest now risks triggering a bidding war that hands West Ham the leverage United were hoping to avoid.
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Liverpool's £100m Diomande pursuit hits wall as Leipzig reject opening bid
Liverpool have seen an £87m opening bid for RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande rejected, with the German club holding out for closer to £100m — or potentially £112m — for the 19-year-old Ivory Coast winger.
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Muller urges Bayern to sign £43m World Cup star also targeted by Manchester United
Bayern Munich legend Thomas Muller has publicly called on his former club to move for Freiburg midfielder Johan Manzambi, who scored twice for Switzerland against Bosnia and Herzegovina — with Manchester United also credited with an interest in the 20-year-old.
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Jahanbakhsh vows to unite Iran as national anthem boos intensify at World Cup 2026
Iran captain Alireza Jahanbakhsh has pledged to play for all Iranians regardless of ideology after the national anthem was loudly booed during their 2026 World Cup matches against New Zealand and Belgium at Los Angeles Stadium.
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Cape Verde Snatches Second Draw Against Uruguay and Stays in Contention for Round of 16
Trailing 2-1 at half-time, the Blue Sharks equalized through Helio Varela to hold Uruguay to a 2-2 draw and confirm their status as World Cup sensation, following their 0-0 against Spain.
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Vincic, referee with troubled past, appointed for Algeria-Jordan at 2026 World Cup
FIFA has entrusted Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic with officiating the decisive Group J match between Algeria and Jordan at the 2026 World Cup, a choice that raises eyebrows given his involvement in a 2020 police operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Yamal passes Messi in record books as Spain thrash Saudi Arabia; Belgium's drought hits 406 minutes
Lamine Yamal became the eighth-youngest scorer in World Cup history, surpassing Lionel Messi, as Spain extended their unbeaten run to 32 games with a dominant win over Saudi Arabia. Belgium's goalscoring crisis deepened in a draw with Iran, while Cape Verde scored their first-ever World Cup goal against Uruguay.
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Tonali stays at £100m as Neville urges Carrick to pursue Nmecha over Fernandes
Tottenham's £80m bid for Newcastle's Sandro Tonali has been rejected, with the Magpies valuing the Italian at £100m. Manchester United legend Gary Neville is now pushing Michael Carrick to target Borussia Dortmund's Felix Nmecha as a more attainable midfield option.
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Salah bends Egypt to historic first World Cup win as New Zealand swept aside
Mohamed Salah scored and assisted as Egypt overturned a first-half deficit to beat New Zealand 3-1 at BC Place on Sunday, claiming their first-ever World Cup victory and moving top of Group G with four points.
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Salah scores on World Cup debut to edge Egypt's all-time scoring record
Mohamed Salah netted and assisted as Egypt came from behind to beat New Zealand 3-1 at the 2026 World Cup, moving him to within one goal of the Pharaohs' all-time scoring record held by his own head coach.
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