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Commentator Warren Barton left bloodied by projectile during Colombia's 3-1 win over Uzbekistan
Former Newcastle and England defender Warren Barton was struck by a projectile and left bleeding during his commentary duties at the Azteca Stadium, as Colombia beat Uzbekistan 3-1 to go top of World Cup Group K.
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Ekitike blanks out football entirely to cope with Achilles injury as Nunez return rumours are dismissed
Hugo Ekitike has revealed he is mentally coping with a ruptured Achilles tendon — which will sideline him for the rest of 2025 — by pretending football no longer exists. Meanwhile, Liverpool have moved to quash reports linking Darwin Nunez with a free-agent return to Anfield.
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Amorim targets £86m Sporting CP raid in first transfer move as AC Milan manager
Ruben Amorim has been confirmed as AC Milan's new manager and is already pursuing Sporting CP pair Francisco Trincao and Morten Hjulmand, with the two players valued at a combined £86m. Both targets are also attracting interest from Premier League clubs.
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Ronaldo silent and criticized after Portugal's disappointing draw against Congo
Portugal could only manage a 1-1 draw against Congo in their World Cup opener. Cristiano Ronaldo, without a shot on target and goalless for ten competitive matches, is at the center of criticism.
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Liverpool hijack Newcastle's move for Osasuna winger Victor Munoz in £34m deal
Liverpool are on the brink of signing Spain international Victor Munoz from Osasuna, triggering his €40m release clause to pip Newcastle United to the 22-year-old winger's signature. Munoz is set to sign a six-year contract at Anfield.
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Ronaldo, Messi and a 40-year-old keeper headline World Cup's age extremes after week one
From Cristiano Ronaldo becoming the oldest outfield player to start a World Cup match to a 17-year-old Mexican midfielder tracked by European clubs, the expanded 48-team tournament is showcasing football's full generational spectrum.
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Greenwood agrees Roma move as Rooney brands Chalobah call-up over Shaw 'strange'
Mason Greenwood is set to join Roma on a permanent deal worth £3.9m a year after leaving Marseille, while Wayne Rooney has questioned Thomas Tuchel's decision to call up Trevoh Chalobah ahead of Luke Shaw for England's World Cup squad.
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Zidane smashes door at Leipzig after controversial substitution against South Korea in 2006
Replaced in the 91st minute by Domenech after receiving a yellow card, Zinedine Zidane vented his rage in the corridors of Leipzig stadium during the 2006 World Cup, punching a reinforced door with his studs.
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Outbid by Real Madrid for Bernardo Silva, Barcelona turns to internal options
After seeing Real Madrid snatch Marc Cucurella and then Bernardo Silva within two days, FC Barcelona is exploring internal alternatives to strengthen its right flank this summer.
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Mane reveals he snubbed Man Utd deal to join Liverpool — and never ruled out a Premier League return
Sadio Mane has disclosed he had a contract agreed with Manchester United before choosing Liverpool in 2016, and later refused to rule out returning to the Premier League after leaving Bayern Munich.
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Turkish World Cup broadcaster suspended after confusing Iran and New Zealand for four minutes
Veteran Turkish commentator Murat Ekrem Cimen was pulled from World Cup 2026 coverage by state broadcaster TRT after spending roughly four minutes misidentifying Iran and New Zealand players during their group-stage clash at SoFi Stadium.
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Arsenal reportedly agree Gyokeres swap deal to land Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid
Arsenal are said to have struck a breakthrough agreement with Atletico Madrid to sign Julian Alvarez in a deal worth €50m plus Viktor Gyokeres, according to Spanish journalist Jota Jordi. Meanwhile, Martin Odegaard impressed on corner duty for Norway in their 4-1 World Cup win over Iraq.
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Bellingham scores and admits 'chip on shoulder' as England stun Croatia 4-2 in World Cup opener
Jude Bellingham scored England's third goal and spoke candidly about playing with a point to prove as Thomas Tuchel's side beat Croatia 4-2 in their World Cup opener in Dallas, with the Real Madrid star's starting place having been far from guaranteed.
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Yirenkyi snatches victory for Ghana against Panama in 95th minute
Ghana secured their first win at the 2026 World Cup by beating Panama (1-0) thanks to a goal from Caleb Yirenkyi, midfielder for Nordsjaelland, scored in stoppage time on June 17.
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Yirenkyi's stoppage-time tap-in earns 10-man Ghana victory over Panama in World Cup opener
Caleb Yirenkyi scored in stoppage time to give Ghana a 1-0 win over Panama at the 2026 World Cup on Wednesday, with the Black Stars forced to play the second half without goalkeeper Lawrence Ati Zigi after a first-half collision.
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Wright praises Tuchel's team spirit after England's 4-2 comeback win over Croatia
Ian Wright visited England's World Cup training camp and was struck by the togetherness Thomas Tuchel has built in a short time. England recovered from a shaky first half to beat Croatia 4-2, with Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford sealing the win.
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Ibrahimović singles out Kane's defensive block as England's finest moment in Croatia rout
Harry Kane scored twice as England beat Croatia 4-2, but it was his last-gasp shot block in the 94th minute that drew the loudest praise from analyst Zlatan Ibrahimović, who called it the mark of a winner.
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FIFA denies ticketless entry reports as England fans allegedly breach security at World Cup opener
FIFA says it has no indication of supporters entering AT&T Stadium in Arlington without valid tickets, after eyewitness accounts claimed large numbers of England fans bypassed security checks ahead of their 4-2 win over Croatia.
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Ronaldo mocked with Messi chants after Portugal's frustrating draw against DR Congo
Cristiano Ronaldo walked off the pitch alone after Portugal were held to a surprise draw by DR Congo, only to be serenaded by Messi chants from the stands — the latest chapter in football's defining rivalry.
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Liverpool hijack Newcastle's move for Víctor Muñoz to seal first Iraola signing
Liverpool have activated Osasuna attacker Víctor Muñoz's £34 million release clause, beating Newcastle to the 22-year-old's signature for the second successive summer. The deal, confirmed by Fabrizio Romano and David Ornstein, was completed after Liverpool conducted Muñoz's medical in the United States.
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