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Upamecano and Saliba absent from training three days before France-Spain clash
France's two starting centre-backs, Dayot Upamecano and William Saliba, missed Saturday's training session at Bentley University in Waltham, three days before the World Cup semi-final against Spain in Dallas.
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Klopp agrees key terms to become Germany head coach in return from Liverpool exit
Jurgen Klopp has reached agreement on the key points of a deal to become Germany's new head coach, the DFB confirmed, with talks set to continue next week pending clearance from his current employer Red Bull.
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Henderson refuses to rule out World Cup semi-final return after arm broken in post-match celebrations
Jordan Henderson underwent surgery on a 'completely smashed' left forearm after slipping over an advertising board following England's 3-2 win over Mexico, yet still appeared in the squad for the quarter-final against Norway.
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Himbert scores second consecutive hat-trick as Lyon thrash Saint-Gall 6-3
Eleven goals in three days for Lyon in summer preparation. After crushing Mâcon 5-2 on Wednesday, Lyon dominated Swiss side Saint-Gall 6-3 on Saturday, with Rémi Himbert scoring another hat-trick.
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Saint-Étienne signs Austrian winger Thierno Ballo for three million euros
AS Saint-Étienne officially announced on Saturday the signing of Thierno Ballo, a 24-year-old Austrian international winger from Wolfsberg. He becomes the club's fourth summer recruit.
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Rice, Bellingham and Guehi among four England players one yellow card from semi-final ban
Four England players — Declan Rice, Jude Bellingham, Marc Guehi and Nico O'Reilly — are one booking away from an automatic suspension that would rule them out of a potential World Cup semi-final. Defender Jarell Quansah is already banned for Saturday's quarter-final against Norway and faces missing the semi-final too.
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Henderson breaks wrist in freak celebration fall but refuses to rule out World Cup return
Jordan Henderson fractured his wrist vaulting an advertising hoarding during England's 3-2 win over Mexico at the Estadio Azteca, underwent surgery, and is widely expected to miss the rest of the tournament — though the Brentford midfielder has not closed the door on a late comeback.
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Djed Spence wears carbon-fibre mask at World Cup after broken jaw from Delap elbow
Tottenham full-back Djed Spence has been wearing a custom-moulded carbon-fibre face mask throughout England's World Cup campaign after fracturing his jaw in a collision with Chelsea striker Liam Delap in a Premier League match in May.
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Henderson's World Cup ends after freak fall fractures arm in Mexico City celebrations
Jordan Henderson has been ruled out of England's 2026 World Cup quarter-final against Norway after fracturing his arm and wrist when he slipped over an advertising hoarding celebrating the 3-2 win over Mexico. The 36-year-old underwent surgery at the Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute.
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Fraud and Child Abuse: AFA Under Investigation During 2026 World Cup
The FBI has reopened an investigation into alleged fraud and money laundering by the Argentine Football Association (AFA) worth an estimated $300 million, announced as Argentina prepares to face Switzerland in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals. Investigative journalist Romain Molina simultaneously published an investigation claiming FIFA covered up these scandals for years, citing accusations of child abuse, money laundering, embezzlement, and forged documents.
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How Dan Burn lost a finger at 13 — and why it barely slowed him down
Newcastle defender Dan Burn, who made his World Cup debut at 34 during England's 3-2 round-of-16 win over Mexico, has long been open about losing a finger aged 13 after his ring snagged on a spiked fence during a childhood mishap in Blyth.
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Nusa's failed Brentford medical, injury fears and why Man United want him before England clash
Antonio Nusa nearly joined Brentford for £31.5m in January 2024 before a medical revealed serious knee and back concerns. Now at RB Leipzig and linked with Manchester United, the 21-year-old faces England in a World Cup quarter-final on Saturday.
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Quansah banned for two games as four England starters face suspension against Norway
Jarell Quansah's red card against Mexico has been extended to a two-match ban for serious foul play, ruling him out of both the quarter-final and a potential semi-final. Four more England players — Rice, Bellingham, Guehi and O'Reilly — are one yellow card away from missing the last four.
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Kane vs Haaland headlines England-Norway World Cup quarter-final broadcast team
Mark Pougatch presents ITV's coverage of England vs Norway at the 2026 World Cup in Miami, with Roy Keane, Gary Neville and Ian Wright as pundits. Sam Matterface calls the action alongside co-commentator Lee Dixon.
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McIntyre left speechless after surprise face-to-face with Infantino amid World Cup ban row
Comedian Michael McIntyre revealed on Netflix's Rest is Football that he met FIFA president Gianni Infantino at a World Cup match, managing only to blurt out the word 'FIFA' before losing his train of thought entirely.
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Ex-Manchester United defender Brandon Williams on trial at Rotherham to revive stalled career
Brandon Williams, 25, has been without a club since leaving Hull City by mutual consent in February. The former Manchester United full-back is now on trial at League Two Rotherham United, whose new owner Alex Bruce has spoken positively about the player's prospects.
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Heat index of 108°F looms over Norway vs. England World Cup quarterfinal in Miami
Saturday's World Cup quarterfinal between Norway and England in Miami faces a heat index of 108°F and a medium weather-impact risk, with mandatory hydration breaks in place. A heat advisory is in effect until 7 p.m. local time ahead of the 8 p.m. ET kickoff.
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Tuchel drops Saka and shifts Konsa to right-back for England's World Cup quarter-final vs Norway
Thomas Tuchel has made two notable selection calls for England's 2026 World Cup quarter-final against Norway in Miami, starting Noni Madueke ahead of Bukayo Saka and deploying Ezri Konsa at right-back with John Stones stepping into central defence.
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Makelele backs Tchouaméni as Madrid's best and warns Mourinho he needs a line-breaker to unlock Mbappé
Claude Makelele has named Aurélien Tchouaméni Real Madrid's most consistent player of the past season and argued that José Mourinho must sign a ball-carrying, line-breaking midfielder to get the best from Kylian Mbappé.
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England face Argentina or Switzerland in World Cup semi-final if they beat Norway
Thomas Tuchel's England, who edged co-hosts Mexico 3-2 at the Azteca in the last 16, face Norway in the quarter-finals in Miami. Victory would set up a semi-final at Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday against either Lionel Messi's Argentina or Switzerland.
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