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Saka's stoppage-time goal sends Arsenal to first Champions League final since 2006
Bukayo Saka's 44th-minute rebound finish gave Arsenal a 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid at the Emirates, sealing a 2-1 aggregate victory and ending a 20-year wait for a Champions League final appearance.
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Lamine Yamal declared fit to face Cape Verde in Spain's World Cup opener
Lamine Yamal has been cleared to feature for Spain against Cape Verde in Atlanta on June 15, ending weeks of uncertainty over the 17-year-old's hamstring and groin injury sustained in late April. Whether he starts or comes off the bench will depend on the medical staff's assessment.
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Nicolas Seiwald tipped as under-the-radar Casemiro replacement for Manchester United
Manchester United are being pointed towards RB Leipzig defensive midfielder Nicolas Seiwald as a potential Casemiro replacement this summer. The 25-year-old Austria international, currently valued at around £19m, is expected to be one of the breakout stars of the 2026 World Cup.
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Salah's final World Cup bid begins as Belgium face Egypt in Seattle opener
Belgium and Egypt kick off their 2026 World Cup campaigns in Seattle on Monday, with Rudi Garcia's side seeking redemption after a group-stage exit in 2022 and Mohamed Salah potentially playing in his last World Cup.
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Deschamps names Spain as World Cup 2026 favourite, not France
On the eve of France's opening match against Senegal in New York, Didier Deschamps clearly ruled out the Blues as favourites, pointing to Spain as the great favourite for this 2026 World Cup.
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Nunez set to rejoin Liverpool less than a year after £46m Saudi Arabia exit
Darwin Nunez is reportedly heading back to Anfield this summer, according to a Uruguayan outlet, after a troubled spell at Al-Hilal that saw him axed from the club's 25-man squad earlier this year.
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Amorim set to face Manchester United in pre-season after agreeing AC Milan deal
Ruben Amorim is closing in on the AC Milan job just months after his Old Trafford exit, with the Portuguese coach reportedly waiving a year's pay owed by United. His first game in charge could come against Celtic on 25 July, before a pre-season clash with his former club on 15 August.
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Carrick greenlights record £10m Amazon documentary Amorim had blocked at Man Utd
Manchester United have agreed a deal worth more than £10 million for an Amazon Prime All or Nothing series, believed to be the largest fee ever paid for a football club documentary. New manager Michael Carrick approved the project after predecessor Ruben Amorim shelved it over concerns about dressing-room cameras.
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Amorim set to take charge at AC Milan five months after Manchester United sacking
Ruben Amorim is closing in on the AC Milan head coach role after reaching a verbal agreement on a deal until June 2028, with an option for a further year, according to Fabrizio Romano. The Portuguese coach was dismissed by Manchester United earlier this year despite guiding them to the Europa League final.
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Manchester United agree record Amazon documentary deal ahead of Champions League return
Manchester United have struck a record-fee deal with Amazon Prime to film an 'All or Nothing' documentary throughout the 2026/27 season, after rejecting a similar proposal last year under then-manager Ruben Amorim.
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Lamine Yamal starts on the bench as Spain begin their World Cup campaign
Still recovering from a thigh injury sustained in late April, Lamine Yamal will not start Monday against Cape Verde in Atlanta. Ferran Torres replaces him on the right flank of Spain's attack.
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Carrick green-lights record £10m Amazon documentary Amorim refused to make
Michael Carrick has approved Manchester United's participation in an Amazon Prime All or Nothing series worth more than £10 million — a deal his predecessor Ruben Amorim blocked over concerns about dressing-room intrusion.
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Stones names comeback from injury as one of his 'greatest achievements' ahead of England's World Cup opener
John Stones, who considered retirement after an injury-ravaged two seasons at Manchester City, says his mental resilience through repeated setbacks ranks among his proudest accomplishments as he prepares for England's World Cup opener against Croatia.
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Childhood postcards and 2Pac on the speakers: inside England's World Cup 2026 base camp
The FA has decorated England's World Cup headquarters with postcards tracing every squad member's footballing origins, while Jordan Henderson revealed the squad are bonding over games of Imposter and training sessions soundtracked by 2Pac.
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Ivory Coast boss laughs off Liverpool and PSG talk as Diomande shines at World Cup
Ivory Coast manager Emerse Fae has played down transfer speculation linking 19-year-old RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande with Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain, after the teenager impressed in a 1-0 World Cup win over Ecuador in Philadelphia.
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Clauss accuses Benatia of orchestrating his forced departure from Marseille in 2024
Transferred to Nice for €5 million in summer 2024, Jonathan Clauss breaks his silence and accuses Medhi Benatia of maneuvering behind the scenes to force him out after he criticized Gattuso.
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OM Sign 18-Year-Old Talent Jephthe Malanda from LOSC
Olympique de Marseille have officially completed the transfer of Jephthe Malanda, an 18-year-old attacking midfielder trained at Lille, who has signed his first professional contract with the Marseille club. A second young prospect, defender Sacha Lung from Strasbourg, is also reportedly on his way to the Ligue 1 side.
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Rashford wants Barcelona return despite £26m clause expiring and Gordon signing
Marcus Rashford remains determined to return to Barcelona next season, according to Marca, even after the Spanish club opted against activating their £26m permanent purchase option and signed Anthony Gordon for £69m.
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Houston Fan Festival closes amid flood warnings as wild weather disrupts World Cup 2026
FIFA's Fan Festival in Houston has been shut on Monday due to flood warnings expected to last through Wednesday, when Portugal face DR Congo at the city's roofed stadium. Extreme weather has already disrupted several matches at the tournament.
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Cucurella completes £51.7m Real Madrid move as girlfriend's farewell message goes viral
Marc Cucurella has left Chelsea for Real Madrid in a deal worth £51.7 million, ending a four-year spell at Stamford Bridge. His girlfriend Claudia Rodriguez posted an emotional farewell on Instagram, saying she does not know how to explain the move to their children.
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