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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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Anderson, Rogers and the five Premier League transfers set to define the World Cup window
The Premier League transfer window has opened with the World Cup already underway, and several high-profile deals are taking shape — including a potential British record move for Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson and Arsenal's pursuit of Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers.
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Gvardiol set to sign new Man City deal until 2031, snubbing Real Madrid interest
Josko Gvardiol is closing in on a contract extension at Manchester City through June 2031, according to Fabrizio Romano, despite reported interest from Real Madrid and Barcelona.
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Mahrez absent from press conference ahead of Algeria-Argentina World Cup clash
The Algerian Football Federation decided that Vladimir Petkovic would face the media alone on Monday, the day before the showdown against Argentina in Kansas City. Captain Riyad Mahrez, initially expected, will not be present in order to remain focused on the match.
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Lou Macari reveals Royal secrecy oath after receiving MBE for homeless charity work
Former Manchester United and Scotland midfielder Lou Macari has been awarded an MBE in the King's Birthday Honours for services to football and his work supporting homeless people in Stoke-on-Trent, where he founded the Macari Foundation in 2016.
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World Cup 2026 fans in UK risk £100 fines and seized TVs under 11pm noise law
England's group-stage matches at the 2026 World Cup will run past 11pm UK time, putting fans at risk of on-the-spot fines, equipment seizure, and even a criminal record under the Noise Act 1996.
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Deschamps spares Mbappé ahead of France-Senegal by sending Kanté to press conference
On the eve of France's opening match against Senegal at MetLife Stadium, Didier Deschamps kept Kylian Mbappé away from the press conference to spare him several hours of travel, instead sending vice-captain N'Golo Kanté.
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Roy Keane names Sir Alex Ferguson in his 'Mount Rushmore' of football despite end-of-career bitterness
Roy Keane has included Sir Alex Ferguson among the four most significant figures in his football life, despite admitting he was left disappointed by the way Ferguson treated him at the end of his Manchester United career.
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Lineker accuses FIFA of using World Cup hydration breaks as disguised ad slots
Gary Lineker has criticised FIFA's mandatory three-minute hydration breaks at the 2026 World Cup, arguing they function as advertising opportunities and disrupt match momentum — pointing to Germany's 7-1 rout of Curacao as a prime example.
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De la Fuente confirms Yamal fit to feature against Cape Verde but not for 90 minutes
Spain manager Luis de la Fuente has eased concerns over Lamine Yamal ahead of their World Cup 2026 Group H opener against Cape Verde, confirming the Barcelona forward is available but unlikely to play a full game.
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Van Dijk calls out FIFA's mandatory hydration breaks after Netherlands draw with Japan
Virgil van Dijk has publicly criticised FIFA's decision to enforce three-minute hydration breaks in all 104 World Cup matches, including games played in air-conditioned stadiums. The Liverpool captain scored but could not prevent the Netherlands being held to a 2-2 draw by Japan in Dallas.
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Tunisia sack Lamouchi hours after 5-1 thrashing by Sweden at World Cup 2026
Tunisia have dismissed head coach Sabri Lamouchi after a 5-1 opening defeat to Sweden at the 2026 World Cup, making him the tournament's first managerial casualty. Former Sunderland forward Wahbi Khazri will take charge as interim for the remainder of the competition.
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England open 2026 World Cup campaign against Croatia in Dallas on June 17
Thomas Tuchel's England side begin their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group L campaign against Croatia in Dallas on Wednesday, June 17, before further fixtures against Ghana and Panama complete their group stage schedule.
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Kubo leaves Netherlands vs Japan in wheelchair after knee scare in 2-2 World Cup draw
Real Sociedad winger Takefusa Kubo was substituted on 75 minutes and later seen in a wheelchair after a collision with Denzel Dumfries in Japan's 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in Dallas. Japan's medical staff will assess him internally before Saturday's Group F clash with Tunisia.
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Barcelona decline £26m Rashford option, forcing Manchester United to find new buyer
Barcelona have opted against triggering their £26 million purchase option on Marcus Rashford after his loan spell, leaving Manchester United to seek a permanent buyer for the 27-year-old this summer.
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Debt-laden Manchester United sign record-breaking Amazon documentary deal under Carrick
Manchester United have agreed what they claim is the highest fee ever paid for a sports fly-on-the-wall documentary, with Amazon's All or Nothing series set to follow Michael Carrick's side throughout the 2026-27 season and air in summer 2027.
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Khedira returns to Real Madrid as Mourinho names full coaching staff for 2026–27
Fabrizio Romano has confirmed Sami Khedira will rejoin Real Madrid in July 2026 as assistant coach under José Mourinho, eleven years after leaving the Bernabéu. The former Germany international was chosen ahead of ex-teammate Pepe for a liaison role bridging the dressing room and club hierarchy.
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