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Tuchel urges England to be brave and fearless ahead of World Cup quarter-final with Norway
Thomas Tuchel has called on his England players to show courage and attack without regret as they face Norway and Erling Haaland in a World Cup quarter-final in Miami, with several key players carrying fitness concerns.
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Rice and Guehi return to training as England face storm threat before Norway quarter-final
Declan Rice, Marc Guehi and Reece James all trained with England on Friday ahead of their World Cup quarter-final against Norway in Miami, while meteorologists warn thunderstorms could delay the match.
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Archie's England World Cup shirt signals Harry still backs Three Lions from California
A Father's Day photo shared by Meghan Markle shows son Archie wearing an England World Cup shirt, offering a glimpse of Prince Harry's continued support for the Three Lions despite living in southern California since 2020.
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Orlando Gill confirms release clause as United close in on £100m midfield double deal
Manchester United are edging toward two midfield signings worth close to £100m, while Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill has confirmed he holds a release clause amid reported interest from Old Trafford.
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Manchester United close in on £168m midfield rebuild as Carrick targets Alex Scott
Manchester United are reshaping their midfield this summer, with Ederson's £38.8m move from Atalanta nearing completion and Andrey Santos already secured from Chelsea for £50m. Bournemouth's Alex Scott is now identified as the marquee addition Carrick's squad still needs.
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Six goals, £110m fortune and a childhood sweetheart: the Harry Kane story driving England's World Cup run
Harry Kane heads into England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway with six goals and an assist to his name. The Bayern Munich striker's £110m net worth, family life and £30m German mansion paint a picture of a player at the peak of his powers.
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Haaland's girlfriend made the first move — and now she's cheering him toward England
Erling Haaland is in a relationship with Isabel Haugseng Johansen, a former footballer from his hometown of Bryne who messaged him first while he was at Borussia Dortmund. The couple have a son born in December 2024 and will face England in a World Cup quarter-final in Miami.
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How Jordan Pickford's father changed the family surname to spare his son from bullying
Jordan Pickford could have worn 'Pigford' on the back of his England shirt. His father Lee legally changed the family name by deed poll after being taunted as 'Piggy' throughout his school years.
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Dylan Deschamps celebrates France's qualification with his young wife Mathilde Cappelaere
After France's victory over Morocco in the World Cup quarter-finals (2-0), Didier Deschamps reunited with his loved ones in the stands at Gillette Stadium, including his son Dylan and his new wife Mathilde Cappelaere, whom he married last summer.
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Tuchel says England received no explanation for Quansah's two-match World Cup ban
Thomas Tuchel has revealed FIFA offered England no reasoning for upgrading Jarell Quansah's suspension to two matches, ruling the Bayer Leverkusen defender out of the quarter-final against Norway and a potential semi-final.
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Guehi, Rice and James return to training as England prepare for Norway World Cup quarter-final
Marc Guehi, Declan Rice and Reece James all trained with England on Friday ahead of their World Cup quarter-final against Norway in Miami, easing fitness concerns ahead of the tie. Jordan Henderson remains the only absentee as he recovers from wrist surgery.
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Kane reveals he played golf with Trump after US President called him a 'GREAT player'
Harry Kane has confirmed he played a round of golf with Donald Trump roughly 18 months ago in Palm Beach, Florida. The revelation came days after Trump publicly praised the England striker's performance in a 3-2 World Cup win over Mexico.
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Henderson fracture and Quansah ban leave England short for Norway World Cup quarter-final
Jordan Henderson will miss the rest of the tournament after fracturing his wrist, while Jarell Quansah serves the first game of a two-match ban. England do receive a boost, however, with Declan Rice, Marc Guehi, and Reece James all returning to full training.
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Klopp reveals private jet meeting that failed to lure Mbappe away from PSG to Liverpool
Jurgen Klopp has confirmed Liverpool's pursuit of Kylian Mbappe during his Monaco days, describing a private jet meeting with the forward's family that ultimately ended with the Frenchman signing for Paris Saint-Germain. Paris FC winger Moses Simon has also revealed he came close to joining the Reds between 2016 and 2018.
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Ederson medical concern delays United signing as De Ligt returns to Carrington
Manchester United's £38.3m deal for Atalanta midfielder Ederson remains on hold after a medical raised concerns over a knee injury, while centre-back Matthijs de Ligt is back at Carrington on an individual programme following back surgery.
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France-Morocco: Mbappé's penalty in World Cup quarter-final reignites VAR controversy
France eliminated Morocco in the World Cup quarter-final, but two refereeing decisions — a penalty awarded to Mbappé despite apparent simulation and a goal validated despite Rabiot's handball — immediately sparked debate.
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Scholes and Butt cast doubt on United's £50m Santos deal as medical takes place
Manchester United are on the verge of signing Andrey Santos for £50m after the Chelsea midfielder underwent a medical, but Old Trafford legends Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt have publicly questioned whether the 22-year-old is ready to start under Michael Carrick.
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France-Spain semi-final: four hours of flight and 35°C await the Blues in Dallas
For the first time in their World Cup campaign, Didier Deschamps' players are leaving the east coast of the United States. A journey of more than four hours to Dallas and temperatures expected around 35°C await them before the clash against Spain on Tuesday.
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United close in on Ederson and Santos as £80m Alex Scott bid targets midfield gap
Manchester United are nearing deals for Atalanta's Ederson and Chelsea's Andrey Santos, but head coach Michael Carrick is still pushing for a marquee addition, with Bournemouth's Alex Scott identified as the £80m target to complete a revamped midfield.
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Arsenal close in on Tzolis in £35m deal as Guimaraes reveals reasons for wanting Emirates move
Arsenal are nearing a £35m agreement for Club Brugge winger Christos Tzolis, a self-declared Gunners fan, while Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes has made clear his desire to join Mikel Arteta's Premier League champions.
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