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Neville and Wright hail 'fearless' Yan Diomande as Liverpool target torments Kimmich
Gary Neville and Ian Wright were effusive in their praise for Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande after the RB Leipzig teenager made Germany's Joshua Kimmich miserable in the first half, with Ivory Coast leading 1-0 at the break.
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Liverpool scout 18-year-old Herrington at World Cup as Barcelona face transfer competition
Liverpool have sent scouts to the World Cup to watch Colorado Rapids centre-back Lucas Herrington, 18, with Barcelona also tracking the Australian international after an opening bid was reportedly rejected.
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Bellingham vows to give everything for England at World Cup to honour late grandfather
Jude Bellingham has revealed that memories of his late grandfather — who died just before his senior England debut — drive him every time he lines up for the Three Lions, as he targets World Cup glory.
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Lineker returns to TV punditry as ITV fields star line-up for Germany vs Ivory Coast
Gary Lineker makes a rare television appearance as part of ITV's punditry panel for Germany vs Ivory Coast at the 2026 World Cup, joining Laura Woods, Gary Neville, Ian Wright and Duncan Ferguson.
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Benitez to referee Germany vs Ivory Coast in must-win World Cup Group E clash
Paraguay's Juan Gabriel Benitez Mareco will take charge of Germany's World Cup Group E meeting with Ivory Coast at Toronto Stadium, with both sides needing a win to secure knockout football. Benitez, 43, averages nearly five yellow cards per game and has never previously refereed at a World Cup.
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Brobbey and Gakpo crush Sweden, Netherlands on brink of 2026 World Cup qualification
The Netherlands dominated Sweden 5-1 in Houston on Saturday, thanks to braces from Brobbey and Gakpo. The Oranje top Group F and are on the verge of reaching the knockout stages.
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Ederson says Man United move is 'almost all sorted' after World Cup debut with Brazil
Atalanta midfielder Ederson has confirmed his transfer to Manchester United is nearly complete, telling Tuttosport the deal is 'practically almost all sorted' days after making his World Cup debut for Brazil against Haiti.
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Aguerd ready to leave OM ten months after arrival thanks to €15m clause
Signed for €23 million in September 2024, Moroccan defender Nayef Aguerd could already leave Marseille. A clause inserted in his contract allows him to depart this summer for €15 million.
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Brobbey double and Gakpo brace fire Netherlands to 5-1 rout of Sweden in Houston
Brian Brobbey scored twice and Cody Gakpo added two more as the Netherlands dismantled Sweden 5-1 in Houston, silencing pre-match hype around Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres and signalling Ronald Koeman's side as genuine World Cup contenders.
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Vozinha's mother flies to Miami after US waives visa fees for Cape Verde keeper's family
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, who kept a clean sheet against Spain at the World Cup, had revealed his mother could not afford the visa deposit to travel to the United States. Ana Candida Evora has now confirmed she will fly into Miami in time to watch her son face Uruguay.
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Doku and the birth of his child: France Pierron apologizes after controversy
L'Équipe journalist France Pierron sparked outrage by calling a father's presence at childbirth unnecessary, after criticizing Jeremy Doku's decision to leave the 2026 World Cup to attend the birth of his child.
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Tuchel backs Stones to start again despite defensive wobbles in England's Croatia win
Thomas Tuchel has reaffirmed his commitment to John Stones as England's first-choice centre-back ahead of their World Cup 2026 group game against Ghana, despite the 32-year-old looking rusty in a two-goal concession against Croatia.
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Zubimendi defends Rodri after Spain's shock World Cup draw with Cape Verde
Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi has backed Rodri following widespread criticism of the Manchester City star after Spain were held to a 0-0 draw by Cape Verde in their 2026 World Cup opener. Spain coach Luis de la Fuente also rallied to the Ballon d'Or winner's defence.
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BBC's Chapman jokes he's 'in Houston' as studio controversy overshadows World Cup coverage
Mark Chapman deflected with humour after Micah Richards pressed him to address the BBC's decision to broadcast World Cup coverage from a Salford studio rather than the United States, a choice that has drawn widespread criticism.
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Doué dazzles Olise with unstoppable dribble, Hernandez pays the price in training
During a France training session for the 2026 World Cup, Désiré Doué demonstrated to Michael Olise a devastating double-touch move threaded through the legs, leaving Lucas Hernandez helpless as the test defender.
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Saka sits out England training with Achilles issue ahead of Ghana World Cup clash
Bukayo Saka missed England's training session in Kansas City on Monday as he continues to manage an Achilles tendinitis problem, leaving him doubtful to start against Ghana in England's second World Cup group game on Tuesday.
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Michael Oliver to referee Netherlands vs Sweden in 2026 World Cup Group F clash
England's Michael Oliver has been appointed referee for Netherlands vs Sweden in Group F at the 2026 World Cup. The Dutch enter the match on the back of a 2-2 draw with Japan, while Sweden arrive buoyed by a 5-1 demolition of Tunisia.
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Real Madrid deny any contact over £190m Olise as Bayern move to extend his contract
Real Madrid have officially denied holding any direct or indirect talks over a move for Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise, dismissing reports of a £190m bid. Bayern, meanwhile, are pushing to hand the 24-year-old a new deal to fend off outside interest.
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Unpaid bonuses, substandard hotel, uncontracted manager: the crisis shaking Senegal at the World Cup
After losing to France 3-1 on the opening day of the 2026 World Cup, Senegal is facing a series of internal dysfunctions: unpaid bonuses to players, inadequate accommodation conditions, and manager Pape Thiaw unpaid for five months.
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Tottenham close to snatching Mateus Fernandes from under Manchester United's nose
Manchester United were considered frontrunners for West Ham's Mateus Fernandes, but Tottenham have moved sharply ahead in the race, with journalist Matteo Moretto reporting a deal for the 21-year-old is now 'very close'.
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