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Arsenal pursue three teenage talents as youth overhaul gathers pace
Arsenal are set to submit a revised bid for 16-year-old Leicester winger Jeremy Monga and are in talks over Georgia U21 midfielder Andria Bartishvili, while also targeting Tottenham scholar Elijah Upson as the club moves to strengthen a struggling academy.
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Bayern Munich cool on Rashford signing despite summer interest as wage concerns mount
Bayern Munich have Marcus Rashford on their summer shortlist but are not actively pursuing a deal, with wage demands and a preference for PSV's Ismael Saibari making a move to the Bundesliga unlikely at this stage.
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Tantashev set for World Cup debut as Uzbek referee takes charge of Scotland vs Morocco
Ilgiz Tantashev will referee his first-ever World Cup fixture when Scotland face Morocco in their Group C second-round match. The Uzbek official previously took charge of Morocco's Olympic semi-final against Spain in 2024.
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Rashford muscle scare clouds England's World Cup win over Croatia
Marcus Rashford came off with muscle tightness after scoring England's fourth goal as a substitute in their World Cup Group opener against Croatia in Dallas on Wednesday, casting doubt over his availability for Tuesday's clash with Ghana in Boston.
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Mexico seal World Cup knockout berth with back-to-back wins over South Africa and South Korea
Mexico have become the first team to advance from the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage, winning Group A after victories over South Africa and South Korea. The hosts still face Czechia in their final group game on June 24.
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Yamal rules out full 90 minutes against Saudi Arabia as hamstring recovery continues
Lamine Yamal has confirmed he is not yet fit to play a full match at the 2026 World Cup, with the 18-year-old Barcelona winger still managing his return from a hamstring injury after playing 25 minutes in Spain's goalless draw with Cape Verde.
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Algeria file FIFA complaint after Messi escapes red card in 3-0 World Cup defeat
Algeria have lodged a formal complaint with FIFA's refereeing commission following their 3-0 World Cup loss to Argentina, citing a first-half incident in which Lionel Messi stood on the calf of captain Aissa Mandi without punishment.
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Tuchel backs Anthony Barry to continue blunt half-time interviews after Croatia win
England assistant Anthony Barry went viral for his candid half-time critique during the 4-2 World Cup win over Croatia, calling the first half 'complicated and confusing'. Thomas Tuchel has since endorsed Barry's approach, with the FA confirming he will continue conducting half-time interviews throughout the tournament.
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Solskjaer backed for Premier League return as Ipswich seek McKenna's replacement
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been linked with the Ipswich Town managerial vacancy following Kieran McKenna's departure, with former Manchester United teammate Louis Saha urging the Norwegian to be given another top-flight opportunity.
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Pulisic ruled out of USA's World Cup clash with Australia after leg injury
Christian Pulisic will miss the United States' 2026 World Cup group-stage match against Australia on Friday after picking up a leg injury in the opening 4-1 win over Paraguay. Ricardo Pepi will start in his place, with Pochettino expecting Pulisic to return for the next game.
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Kane calls Wonderwall celebration one of his best England moments after Croatia win
Harry Kane described the post-match scenes at the AT&T Stadium — England players and fans singing Oasis's Wonderwall together — as one of his favourite moments in an England shirt after the Three Lions' opening World Cup victory over Croatia.
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USA face Australia in Seattle with a World Cup knockout-stage berth on the line
The United States host Australia in Seattle needing a win to secure their place in the World Cup knockout rounds. Australia arrive in confident form after a 2-0 opening victory over Turkiye, making Group D's second fixture a genuine contest.
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Scotland face Morocco in World Cup Group C with place in last 16 at stake
Scotland and Morocco meet in a World Cup 2026 Group C fixture with both sides eyeing progression. Here is everything you need to know about the match, including kick-off time and venue.
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Felix Zwayer to referee USA vs Australia despite past match-fixing ban at World Cup 2026
Germany's Felix Zwayer will take charge of the United States vs Australia Group D clash at World Cup 2026, despite having served a six-month ban two decades ago after allegedly accepting a €300 bribe in a match-fixing scandal.
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Barcelona maintain daily contact with Álvarez as Real Madrid cool €500m pursuit
Real Madrid have stepped back from their pursuit of Julián Álvarez after Atlético rejected a €150m bid, pointing to the striker's €500m release clause. Barcelona, who Álvarez's camp have identified as his preferred destination, are maintaining daily contact with his representatives.
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City's £200m midfield pursuit of Tonali and Anderson could price United out of the market
Manchester United need a central midfielder after Casemiro's departure, but Manchester City are targeting the same two players — Sandro Tonali and Elliot Anderson — in a combined outlay that could reach £200m and drive up prices across the board.
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Demba Ba appointed sporting director of Le Havre, a homecoming for the former Senegalese international
Le Havre AC officially announced on Friday the arrival of Demba Ba as sporting director, replacing Mathieu Bodmer. The former Newcastle and Chelsea striker, who grew up in Le Havre, leaves Dunkerque after two seasons in Ligue 2.
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Lineker to appear as ITV pundit at World Cup despite Netflix alignment
Gary Lineker will feature as a pundit on ITV's World Cup coverage for Germany's Group E clash with Ivory Coast in Toronto, despite being aligned with Netflix through The Rest Is Football podcast during the tournament.
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Rejected by Lorient and Montpellier, Thauvin reveals he was chasing clubs that ignored him
In a documentary about RC Lens's season, Florian Thauvin recounts how Lorient and Montpellier turned him down before his return to France, after he ultimately scored 14 goals and provided 10 assists with the Sang et Or.
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Man City handed first home opener in a decade as 2026-27 Premier League fixtures confirmed
Manchester City will host Bournemouth at the Etihad on August 23 to open their 2026-27 Premier League campaign — their first home start in ten years. The schedule also confirms a September 12 derby trip to Old Trafford and a Boxing Day visit to Newcastle.
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