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Atletico Madrid pursue Aleix García for third time with €25m Leverkusen bid
Atletico Madrid have revived their interest in Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Aleix García for a third time, with director Mateu Alemany targeting a €25m deal after failed approaches in the summer and January windows.
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UEFA rules out mandatory hydration breaks for Euro 2028 in UK and Ireland
UEFA has confirmed it will not introduce compulsory hydration breaks at Euro 2028, diverging from FIFA's controversial policy at the 2026 World Cup. Breaks will only be required if temperatures exceed 32°C — a rare scenario across the UK and Irish host venues.
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Mbappé at press conference and confirmed starter against Iraq
Absent from the press briefing before France-Senegal, Kylian Mbappé will indeed be alongside Didier Deschamps on Sunday evening ahead of the Blues' second match against Iraq. The French captain is also expected to start, with only three changes to the lineup.
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Germany Scrapes Through in Extra Time, Ivory Coast Denounces Lack of Fair Play
Germany reversed a 1-0 deficit to beat Ivory Coast 2-1 in extra time on Saturday night in Toronto to qualify for the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup. The aftermath was marked by a heated altercation between the two managers and accusations of unsporting conduct.
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Muscle injury: Raphinha ruled out against Scotland and facing early World Cup exit
The FC Barcelona forward suffered a right thigh muscle injury during Brazil's 3-0 victory over Haiti in the group stage of the 2026 World Cup. Absent for the third group match, Raphinha risks missing the rest of the tournament.
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Rice draws on Arsenal's title formula to fuel England's 2026 World Cup ambitions
Declan Rice says the same focus that ended Arsenal's 22-year Premier League wait can drive England to their first World Cup since 1966, and has praised Thomas Tuchel's half-time team talk against Croatia as a turning point in the tournament.
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United eye Dortmund's Nmecha as £100m Mateus Fernandes alternative emerges
Manchester United are pursuing West Ham's Mateus Fernandes but face a potential £100m asking price. Reports from Germany suggest Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha has emerged as a fallback option, with director of football Jason Wilcox holding first-hand knowledge of the 25-year-old from their shared time at Manchester City's academy.
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Hakimi summoned to court on World Cup match day: Morocco cries conspiracy
Summoned to a French criminal court on rape allegations the same day Morocco faced Scotland at the 2026 World Cup, Achraf Hakimi played anyway despite the pressure. In Morocco, the judicial timing has sparked outrage and fueled conspiracy theories.
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Spain and Saudi Arabia meet in Atlanta with both sides seeking first World Cup 2026 win
Spain and Saudi Arabia face off in their second Group H fixture at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, with both sides having been held to draws in their opening games. The European champions were surprisingly held by debutants Cape Verde, while Saudi Arabia drew 1-1 with Uruguay.
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Rice vows to put his body on the line for England despite lower back concern
Declan Rice has reassured England supporters he is fit and ready to start after being substituted in the 73rd minute of the 4-2 win over Croatia, revealing he has been managing a lower back problem since Christmas.
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Beckham's World Cup endorsement deals set to net him £19m from Lay's to Adidas
David Beckham is projected to earn £19million from a string of World Cup advertising campaigns, including deals with Adidas, McDonald's, Lay's, and the Bank of America, adding to a reported net worth of £1.185billion.
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Raphael Claus to referee Spain vs Saudi Arabia at World Cup 2026 Group H clash
Brazilian official Raphael Claus, who refereed the 2024 Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia, will take charge of Spain's World Cup Group H meeting with Saudi Arabia at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Former Mexico City mayor becomes viral sensation at World Cup after fan attention
Sandra Cuevas, a former mayor of Mexico City's Cuauhtémoc borough, has become one of the most talked-about figures at the World Cup after social media attention prompted her to address comparisons to a famous 1986 tournament icon.
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Klopp fires back at Van der Vaart after 'Boeing 747' dig at Van Dijk
Jurgen Klopp has publicly dismissed Rafael van der Vaart's criticism of Virgil van Dijk, saying the former Tottenham midfielder's opinion is 'not that important' after Van der Vaart likened the Netherlands captain's movement to a Boeing 747 following a 2-2 draw with Japan.
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Chelsea dismiss Wirtz transfer talk despite Alonso's history with Liverpool star
Chelsea have rubbished reports they are monitoring Liverpool playmaker Florian Wirtz, shutting down speculation of a reunion with new manager Xabi Alonso, who coached the German at Bayer Leverkusen.
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Real Madrid denies any contact with Olise to protect itself from FIFA regulations
Real Madrid has issued an unusual statement denying any contact, direct or indirect, with Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise. The move is driven by FIFA transfer regulations governing approaches to players under contract, though it does not necessarily close the door on the matter.
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Beckham's World Cup ad blitz set to earn England icon £19m in endorsements
Sir David Beckham, who never reached a World Cup final during his 115-cap England career, is projected to earn £19 million from tournament endorsements including Adidas, McDonald's, Lay's, and Bank of America.
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Costil slams Ronaldo as "more of a burden than anything else" for Portugal at World Cup
After Portugal's 1-1 draw with DR Congo in the 2026 World Cup opener, former goalkeeper Benoît Costil harshly criticized Cristiano Ronaldo, arguing that Gonçalo Ramos would do "more and better" in his place.
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Real Madrid deny Olise contact but analysts say the door stays open
Real Madrid have officially denied making contact with Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise or his representatives, but analysts note the statement rules out tapping-up rather than future pursuit — and Bayern's hierarchy insist their 2030-contracted star is not for sale.
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Malang Sarr too expensive: OM's defensive target slips away
As Olympique de Marseille prepares for a possible departure of Nayef Aguerd, hampered by injuries, the Malang Sarr option appears compromised: the former Chelsea player's salary demands exceed the club's capacity.
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