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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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Neuer demands Germany seal knockout spot early as Napoli chief eyes Lukaku and De Bruyne
Manuel Neuer has called on Germany to clinch a last-32 place against Ivory Coast after their 7-1 opening win over Curacao. Meanwhile, Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis will attend Belgium's clash with Iran to assess the futures of Romelu Lukaku and Kevin De Bruyne.
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High winds force ITV's World Cup panel off New York rooftop mid-broadcast
Laura Woods, Juan Mata, Karen Carney, and Patrick Vieira were forced to abandon their outdoor rooftop studio in New York after fierce winds disrupted their live coverage of Switzerland vs Bosnia & Herzegovina on 18 June.
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England face Azteca altitude threat if they advance past Ghana at World Cup 2026
England's potential knockout path at the 2026 World Cup has sharpened after Mexico sealed top spot in Group A, raising the prospect of a last-16 tie at the high-altitude Azteca Stadium. First, Thomas Tuchel's side must beat Ghana in Boston on Tuesday to secure top place in Group L.
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Criticized after moving from RMC to RTL, Jean Rességuié recounts the messages he received
A year after leaving RMC for RTL by activating his severance clause, commentator Jean Rességuié reveals he faced a wave of harsh criticism upon arriving at his new station, despite his departure from RMC being praised by many listeners.
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Arsenal linked with £69m Greenwood move as Tottenham rule out De Zerbi reunion
A report by French outlet L'Equipe claims Arsenal are among the clubs monitoring Mason Greenwood, with Marseille open to selling the 24-year-old for around €80m to meet Financial Fair Play requirements. Tottenham, despite Roberto De Zerbi's connection to the player, have no interest.
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Kone vows to 'be back very soon' after broken leg mars Canada's 6-0 rout of Qatar
Ismael Kone has spoken publicly for the first time since suffering a broken leg in Canada's 6-0 World Cup win over Qatar, promising teammates he will return. Coach Jesse Marsch confirmed players on the bench heard the bone snap during the 52nd-minute challenge.
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Hat-trick at 38: Messi equals Klose's World Cup record, Yamal hails him 'greatest player ever'
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick at age 38 in Argentina's 3-0 victory over Algeria in the 2026 World Cup, bringing his tournament tally to 16 goals — level with Miroslav Klose. Lamine Yamal immediately called him 'the greatest player in history'.
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Hakimi to stand trial on rape charges after Versailles appeal court rejects dismissal bid
Achraf Hakimi will face trial on rape charges after a Versailles appeal court ruled there is sufficient evidence to proceed. The PSG and Morocco right-back, who has consistently denied any wrongdoing, was originally charged in March 2023 following an alleged incident the previous month.
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Dias dismisses Thierry Henry's Ronaldo criticism as 'noise' ahead of Portugal's Uzbekistan test
Ruben Dias has defended Cristiano Ronaldo after Portugal's frustrating 1-1 draw with DR Congo in their World Cup opener, calling outside criticism — including Thierry Henry's pointed analysis — mere 'noise' that the squad is tuning out.
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Kane reveals Beckham's voice note after equalling his 115 England caps record
Harry Kane matched David Beckham's record of 115 England caps and Gary Lineker's ten World Cup goals in the Three Lions' 4-2 win over Croatia in Dallas, with Beckham sending a personal voice note before and after the match to mark the milestone.
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Pochettino refuses to confirm Pulisic fitness for USA's Group D clash with Australia
Christian Pulisic trained only in a limited individual capacity ahead of the United States' Group D match against Australia at Lumen Field in Seattle, after leaving their 4-1 win over Paraguay at half-time with an injury.
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Pickford warns World Cup rivals England's bench depth is a 'killer' after Croatia rout
Jordan Pickford says England's substitutes bench is a demoralising weapon for opponents after Thomas Tuchel's super-subs helped seal a 4-2 win over Croatia in their World Cup opener in Dallas.
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Maresca faces Champions League blow and derby test as Man City fixture list lands
Manchester City's 2025-26 fixture list has been released, handing expected new head coach Enzo Maresca a favourable opening run but an early Old Trafford derby and a Champions League complication to navigate.
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Merino reveals Spain felt 'do or die' pressure in Euro 2024 final despite tournament-long belief
Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino has opened up on Spain's Euro 2024 triumph, admitting the final against England was the one moment the squad felt the weight of expectation — with Oyarzabal's winner coming centimetres from being ruled offside.
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Lamine Yamal rules out starting against Saudi Arabia: "It's too soon"
Still hampered by a left thigh injury sustained in late April, Lamine Yamal confirmed he will not start in Spain's second group match against Saudi Arabia on Sunday at the 2026 World Cup.
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OM Sign 18-Year-Old Jephthe Malanda from LOSC Until 2029
Olympique de Marseille have officially announced the signing of Jephthe Malanda, an 18-year-old striker trained at Lille, who has committed until 2029 and will join the club's Pro 2 squad.
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South Africa's Broos shuts down Trump question and calls out Messi's VAR treatment at World Cup
Hugo Broos has become one of the most compelling figures at the 2026 World Cup, refusing to answer a reporter's question about Donald Trump's claims on South Africa and openly questioning why Lionel Messi escaped VAR scrutiny that cost his own player a three-match ban.
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Dawn the Duck leads Scotland's Tartan Army bagpipe march ahead of Morocco World Cup clash
A duck from Providence, Rhode Island, with over 30,000 Instagram followers has become Scotland's unofficial World Cup mascot, donning a Scottish flag to lead a pre-match bagpipe procession ahead of Friday's fixture against Morocco.
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UEFA financial sanctions on Marseille threaten to slash Manchester United's Greenwood sell-on windfall
Manchester United hold a 40% sell-on clause from Mason Greenwood's £26.7m move to Marseille, but UEFA's threat of a European ban and £8.6m fine for financial non-compliance could force the French club to sell the forward well below his £52m release clause.
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