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England face 43-degree heat and Saharan dust as Norway quarter-final looms in Miami
Thomas Tuchel's England side face a brutal physical test in Miami's extreme heat and humidity when they meet Norway for a place in the World Cup semi-finals, with players warned they could lose up to eight pints of sweat if the match goes to extra time.
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Manchester United hire production manager to shape Amazon 'All or Nothing' documentary
Manchester United are recruiting a dedicated production manager to oversee editorial control of their upcoming Amazon 'All or Nothing' documentary, which will film at Carrington during the 2026/27 season after the club secured a record fee for the project.
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Man United's midfield backup plan: Four targets if Ederson deal collapses over knee concern
Manchester United's £38m move for Atalanta midfielder Ederson is under threat after medical tests raised concerns over a previous meniscus injury. With Manuel Ugarte also ruled out long-term and Casemiro gone, United are weighing alternatives including Alex Scott, Manu Kone, Joao Gomes, and Aurelien Tchouameni.
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Petkovic Close to Departure, €5M Severance Could Keep Him in Post
Announced as leaving after Algeria's first-round elimination at the 2026 World Cup, Vladimir Petkovic could ultimately remain as head coach of the Fennecs. The FAF fears a financial dispute that could reach 5 million euros.
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England return to all-white kit for World Cup quarter-final against Norway in Miami
England will wear their preferred all-white strip for the World Cup quarter-final against Norway in Miami, after FIFA's kit-clash regulations forced them into navy shorts for earlier matches against Ghana and Mexico.
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Saharan dust cloud over Miami could affect England players with respiratory conditions against Norway
A fresh plume of Saharan dust has settled over South Florida ahead of England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway in Miami, bringing reduced air quality that could pose risks for players with asthma or respiratory conditions, including Ollie Watkins.
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Lammens blunder ends Belgium's World Cup run as Spanish substitute pounces in the 88th minute
Manchester United goalkeeper Senne Lammens spilled a Pau Cubarsi shot in the 88th minute, allowing Mikel Merino to tap home and send Spain into the semi-finals with a 2-1 win over Belgium in Los Angeles.
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Man City sign Leicester teenager Jeremy Monga in £10m deal to join pre-season tour
Manchester City have confirmed the signing of 17-year-old Jeremy Monga from Leicester City in a £10million deal with add-ons. The midfielder-winger, one of the youngest players ever to appear in the Premier League, has signed a five-year contract at the Etihad.
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Nyland's heroics against Brazil make Norway's goalkeeper England's biggest World Cup threat
Erling Haaland grabs the headlines, but it is 35-year-old goalkeeper Orjan Nyland who poses the most immediate danger to England's World Cup semi-final hopes after a stunning display — including a penalty save — eliminated Brazil.
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PSG eyeing Ferran Torres ahead of France-Spain World Cup semi-final
As France and Spain prepare to face off in the 2026 World Cup semi-final, PSG are reportedly in talks to sign Barcelona forward Ferran Torres, seen as a potential successor to Gonçalo Ramos.
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United insist £38m Ederson deal is alive despite knee scare and collapse reports
Manchester United have denied that their move for Atalanta midfielder Ederson has collapsed, despite reports of a knee problem discovered during his medical. The club does not consider the deal off, with a £48m move for Andrey Santos also progressing.
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Courtois backs Lammens to recover after costly error ends Belgium's World Cup
Senne Lammens fumbled a Pau Cubarsi strike in the 88th minute to gift Mikel Merino a winner as Spain eliminated Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarter-finals. Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, who was substituted just before the error, publicly backed his compatriot to bounce back.
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Guehi and Rice return to training to boost Tuchel ahead of England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway
Marc Guehi and Declan Rice have both returned to training and could feature for England against Norway in tonight's World Cup quarter-final in Miami, easing defensive concerns for Thomas Tuchel after Jarell Quansah's two-match ban.
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United rally behind Lammens after goalkeeper's error ends Belgium's World Cup run
Senne Lammens dropped a shot in the 88th minute to gift Spain a winner and knock Belgium out of the World Cup quarter-final. Manchester United quickly responded with a public message of support for their 24-year-old goalkeeper.
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England revert to all-white kit for World Cup quarter-final against Norway in Miami
England will wear their all-white first-choice strip for the World Cup quarter-final against Norway in Miami, after FIFA kit-clash rules forced them into navy shorts against Mexico and Ghana earlier in the tournament.
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Beckham and Neymar unite in praise of Messi's character as Argentina reach World Cup quarter-finals
David Beckham and Neymar have both spoken glowingly about Lionel Messi's off-pitch character as the 39-year-old leads Argentina into the World Cup quarter-finals with eight goals, including a late winner in a controversial 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt.
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Andy Burnham says England's World Cup run is uniting a divided nation ahead of Norway quarter-final
Mayor of Greater Manchester and Prime Minister-in-waiting Andy Burnham has written that England's World Cup campaign is reminding the country of what it has in common, as Thomas Tuchel's side prepare to face Norway in the quarter-finals.
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Kieran Tierney's blunt reaction to Odegaard's £4m Arsenal wage revealed in documentary
Kieran Tierney was visibly stunned by Martin Odegaard's reported £4 million annual salary after the Norwegian completed his permanent £30 million move from Real Madrid to Arsenal in 2021, joking about it directly to his team-mate on camera.
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Yamal provokes France ahead of semi-final: "They should be the ones afraid"
Author of another decisive performance against Belgium (2-1), Lamine Yamal displayed total confidence before France-Spain in the World Cup 2026 semi-final, reminding that Spain has eliminated France twice in a row.
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Courtois wanted to stay, Garcia took him off: the controversy overshadowing Belgium's World Cup exit
Belgium were eliminated from the 2026 World Cup after losing 2-1 to Spain in the quarter-finals on a Mikel Merino goal in the 88th minute, but the defeat is overshadowed by controversy: Thibaut Courtois claims he wanted to continue despite his injury, but manager Rudi Garcia decided to substitute him — and his replacement conceded the decisive goal.
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