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Chelsea target Real Madrid's Carreras to fill Cucurella void after £51.7m sale
Chelsea are exploring a move for Real Madrid left-back Alvaro Carreras after confirming the £51.7m sale of Marc Cucurella to the Spanish club. New Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso is reported to be a strong admirer of the 23-year-old Spaniard.
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Ekitike targets Christmas return as Achilles injury leaves Liverpool forward in 'immense pain'
Hugo Ekitike has set a Christmas return date as he recovers from a ruptured Achilles tendon sustained in Liverpool's Champions League clash with PSG in April — an injury that has also ruled him out of the 2026 World Cup.
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Lamine Yamal breaks silence after Spain's disappointing draw with Cape Verde
Spain failed to break down Cape Verde (0-0) in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup despite 74% possession and 27 shots. Lamine Yamal, who came on in the 71st minute, responded on Instagram calling for patience.
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Livramento ruled out of World Cup with hamstring injury as Chalobah set for call-up
Newcastle defender Tino Livramento has picked up a hamstring injury that will end his World Cup before it begins, with Chelsea's Trevoh Chalobah expected to replace him in Thomas Tuchel's England squad ahead of Wednesday's Group L opener against Croatia.
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Manchester United target Nmecha as £61m Dortmund release clause looms in 2027
Manchester United are tracking Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha, 25, after the Germany international impressed at the World Cup. Dortmund hold him on a contract until 2030, with a £61m release clause activating in summer 2027.
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Haaland leads Norway to first World Cup since 1998 with pressure embraced
Top qualifier with 16 goals, Erling Haaland plays his first World Cup on Wednesday against Iraq in Group I, which also includes France and Senegal.
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Renard takes emergency charge of Tunisia after 5-1 collapse at World Cup 2026
Hervé Renard has been appointed Tunisia head coach for the remainder of their World Cup group stage, just days after the team was routed 5-1 by Sweden. It is the Frenchman's third consecutive men's World Cup, each time with a different nation.
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Saka set to start his 50th cap as Tuchel keeps England guessing for Croatia opener
Thomas Tuchel is expected to hand Bukayo Saka a start for England's World Cup opener against Croatia in Dallas on Wednesday, with Anthony Gordon edging Marcus Rashford on the left wing and Jude Bellingham likely at No. 10.
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FA chief defends Tuchel contract extension, confirms performance clauses ahead of World Cup
FA chief executive Mark Bullingham has explained why England extended Thomas Tuchel's contract until 2028 weeks before the World Cup, insisting the FA had not "moved the goalposts" and confirming performance clauses are written into the new deal.
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World Cup 2026: Semifinals set as minimum target for France
As runners-up at the last World Cup, France face Senegal in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Consultant Éric Di Meco believes failing to reach the semifinals would be a disappointment given the quality of the French squad.
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FA chief Mark Bullingham defers stance on Infantino's Fifa re-election bid amid World Cup controversy
Football Association chief executive Mark Bullingham says the FA will decide its position on Gianni Infantino's bid for another Fifa presidential term after a board review, as dissent grows over the Swiss official's conduct and proximity to the Trump administration.
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BBC stands by Giroud despite fans branding his World Cup punditry 'disastrous'
Olivier Giroud has drawn sharp criticism from viewers after his debut as a BBC pundit during Belgium vs Egypt at the 2026 World Cup, with fans calling for him to be dropped. The corporation has historically backed struggling pundits, as it did with Phil Neville in 2014.
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Barcelona let £26m Rashford option expire, leaving Bayern Munich as likeliest destination
Barcelona's agreed option to sign Marcus Rashford permanently from Manchester United for £26 million expired at midnight on Monday. The La Liga club would now need to renegotiate a new fee, while Bayern Munich have emerged as an alternative suitor.
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Manchester United monitoring £50m Summerville for possible West Ham double deal
Manchester United are tracking West Ham winger Crysencio Summerville as a left-flank target, valued at around £50m, while also pursuing Hammers midfielder Mateus Fernandes — raising the prospect of a double transfer from the relegated club.
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Valencia backs Amad to thrive under Carrick — then watches him score the winner
Antonio Valencia praised Amad's development as a right-sided defender ahead of the Copa America group stage, only for the Manchester United winger to come off the bench and score a 90th-minute winner as Ivory Coast beat Ecuador 1-0 in Philadelphia.
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Maguire reveals 'awkward' Tuchel FaceTime after England World Cup squad snub at 33
Harry Maguire has described an uncomfortable video call with Thomas Tuchel after being left out of England's 2026 World Cup squad, admitting the news came as a shock and that Tuchel could not offer him a clear explanation for the decision.
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Rashford's £40m release clause bars Liverpool and City but opens door to Premier League return
Marcus Rashford has a £40m release clause in his Manchester United contract that any club can trigger this summer — except Liverpool and Manchester City. Barcelona have opted against signing him permanently after his loan spell, leaving the 28-year-old's future unresolved.
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Hervé Renard appointed Tunisia manager after 5-1 hammering by Sweden at World Cup 2026
Tunisia have turned to Hervé Renard following a 5-1 opening defeat to Sweden at the 2026 World Cup. The 57-year-old, who masterminded Saudi Arabia's shock win over Argentina in 2022, has signed a short-term deal to lead the side through the North American tournament.
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France-Senegal: French supporters set Times Square ablaze on eve of World Cup
In New York, France fans took over Times Square the day before the Blues' first match at the 2026 World Cup, crossing paths with Argentine and Algerian supporters.
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Man arrested in Valencia for racist insults against Vinicius Junior outside Metropolitano
A 27-year-old Atlético de Madrid supporter was arrested in Valencia for directing racist insults at Vinicius Junior on April 14 outside the Metropolitano stadium. He is accused of incitement to hatred.
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