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Tuchel drops Maguire from England's World Cup squad in favour of Guehi and Konsa
Thomas Tuchel has omitted Harry Maguire from England's 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, with the Manchester United centre-back left 'shocked and gutted' by the decision. Tuchel is understood to prefer a defensive partnership of Marc Guehi and Ezri Konsa.
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Clement Turpin named referee for England vs Croatia at World Cup 2026
Experienced French official Clement Turpin will take charge of England's opening World Cup 2026 group game against Croatia at Dallas Stadium. Turpin has previously refereed the 2021 Europa League Final and the 2022 Champions League Final.
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Djed Spence wears protective jaw guard at World Cup after broken jaw sustained against Chelsea
Tottenham defender Djed Spence is wearing a custom-made protective jaw guard throughout England's World Cup 2026 campaign, having fractured his jaw in a Premier League clash with Chelsea in May when Liam Delap caught him with an elbow.
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Haaland's World Cup debut brace triggers literal earth tremors across Norway
Erling Haaland scored twice in Norway's 4-1 World Cup victory over Iraq in Boston, with celebrations so intense that seismic monitoring institute NORSAR recorded ground vibrations in Bergen coinciding precisely with his goals.
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Atletico Madrid open talks to sign Grimaldo as Leverkusen slash asking price to €13m
Atletico Madrid have entered negotiations to sign Bayer Leverkusen left-back Alejandro Grimaldo, with the German club now valuing the 30-year-old at €10-13m — a dramatic drop from the €30m that blocked a deal in May 2025. Atletico have already tabled a contract offer running until 2029.
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Rashford's Barcelona loan ends without permanent deal as Man Utd weigh permanent sale
Marcus Rashford's loan spell at Barcelona has concluded without the Catalan club activating their £26m purchase option, leaving the 28-year-old set to return to Manchester United, who are now seeking a permanent transfer rather than another loan.
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Southgate swaps dugout for Harvard and BBC docs after England exit
Nearly two years after stepping down following England's Euro 2024 final defeat to Spain, Gareth Southgate has carved out a new life spanning UEFA analysis, academic lecturing, and a BBC documentary series on young men's mental health.
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Messi should have been sent off for stamp in World Cup hat-trick game, says ex-Premier League referee
Former Premier League referee Mark Halsey says Lionel Messi endangered Aissa Mandi's safety with a stamp during Argentina's 3-0 win over Algeria and should have received a straight red card, with VAR criticised for failing to intervene.
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French Football Mourns Éric Roy, Respected Coach Dead at 58 from Pancreatic Cancer
Éric Roy, one of the most respected coaches in French football, died on Wednesday at the age of 58 after battling pancreatic cancer for three and a half years.
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Elye Wahi arrested over spot-fixing allegations weeks before Ivory Coast's World Cup opener
Nice forward Elye Wahi was arrested by French police on May 29 on suspicion of organised sports corruption and fraud, according to The Athletic. The 23-year-old was released without charge and has since joined Ivory Coast's World Cup squad in North America.
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Giroud warns Rooney to expect Ronaldo text after 'raging' World Cup remark
Wayne Rooney predicted Cristiano Ronaldo would be 'raging' after Mbappe, Haaland and Messi all scored in the World Cup opener, prompting Olivier Giroud to warn his fellow pundit that a message from the Portugal captain would be incoming.
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Milan target Gonçalo Ramos for €40m, but PSG's asking price is too high
AC Milan have identified PSG striker Gonçalo Ramos as their top offensive priority for the summer transfer window, but a valuation gap threatens to derail negotiations quickly. Paris are demanding €40 million for the 25-year-old Portuguese forward, while Transfermarkt estimates his market value at around €30 million.
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Promoted Hull City face immediate six-point deduction over £6m PSR breach
Hull City's Premier League return is already under threat after owner Acun Ilicali admitted the club has exceeded PSR calculations by £6m, leaving them facing a potential six-point deduction unless they sell players before a 1 July deadline.
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Argentina fans shot at in Kansas City Uber on way to World Cup opener against Algeria
A group of Argentina supporters say a passing car fired twice at their Uber while travelling to the team's 2026 World Cup match against Algeria in Kansas City, with the driver reportedly struck in the leg by gunfire.
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Klopp apologises after Nagelsmann quip sparks row with Germany legend Effenberg
Jurgen Klopp has issued a public apology after joking he could replace Julian Nagelsmann as Germany head coach during live punditry, drawing sharp criticism from former international Stefan Effenberg.
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McGinn silences Roy Keane's 'pub player' jibe with winner in Scotland's first World Cup victory in 36 years
John McGinn scored the only goal as Scotland beat Haiti in their 2026 World Cup opener, then calmly defended Roy Keane's pre-match criticism — admitting the ITV pundit 'had a point' about his inconsistency.
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Leeds weigh legal action against Leicester after £35m Everton-Burnley PSR ruling
Leeds United are considering suing Leicester City following an independent commission's ruling that Everton must pay Burnley more than £35m in compensation for breaching Premier League PSR rules — a decision that has opened the door to wider legal claims across the division.
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UEFA Bans Marseille from European Competitions with Suspended Sentence and €10M Fine
UEFA has sanctioned Olympique de Marseille on Wednesday for a €120 million deficit, double the permitted threshold. The club faces a one-year suspended ban from European competitions and a total fine of €10 million.
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Suspected of match-fixing, Elye Wahi arrested by police before World Cup
Ivorian striker Elye Wahi, who started in Ivory Coast's last two matches at the 2026 World Cup, was arrested by French police on May 29 as part of an investigation into potential match-fixing.
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Qatari referee Abdulrahman Al-Jassim to officiate Ronaldo's World Cup opener against DR Congo
Abdulrahman Al-Jassim, the Qatari official who refereed at the 2022 World Cup, has been appointed to take charge of Portugal's Group K opener against DR Congo at NRG Stadium in Houston, where Cristiano Ronaldo could become the first player to score at six World Cups.
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