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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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Juan Mata, Emma Hayes and Postecoglou to analyse Spain v Cape Verde at World Cup 2026
ITV has confirmed its presenting team for Spain's Group F opener against Cape Verde at Atlanta Stadium on Monday. Mark Pougatch will host from New York, with Juan Mata, Emma Hayes and Ange Postecoglou as pundits and Sam Matterface leading commentary alongside Lee Dixon.
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Keane names Ferguson on his football Mount Rushmore despite 'bad smell' jibe months ago
Roy Keane has included Sir Alex Ferguson among his four most influential figures in football, just months after publicly questioning the former Manchester United manager's continued involvement at Old Trafford.
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Ruben Amorim joins AC Milan, halves salary to leave Manchester United
Three weeks after sacking Massimiliano Allegri, AC Milan has reached a verbal agreement with Ruben Amorim. The Portuguese manager, dismissed by Manchester United in early January, agreed to cut his pay in half to join the Rossoneri.
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Garcia excludes Openda and Sels from World Cup in 'heartbreaking' decision
Belgium manager Rudi Garcia revealed he personally called Loïs Openda and Matz Sels to inform them of their exclusion from the 2026 World Cup squad, describing the choice as 'heartbreaking'. Garcia, appointed in January 2025, has made the remobilization of the squad's senior players central to his mandate.
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Keane places Ferguson on his football Mount Rushmore but insists he holds no grudges
Roy Keane named Sir Alex Ferguson among the four most influential figures in football history, quipping he is 'not one to hold grudges' — a notably softer tone from a man who vowed in 2019 he would never forgive his former manager.
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Manchester United sign record-breaking Amazon documentary deal ahead of 2026/27 season
Manchester United have agreed a record fee with Amazon for an All or Nothing documentary covering their 2026/27 campaign, surpassing deals previously struck with Manchester City, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur.
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Manchester United to star in Amazon 'All or Nothing' documentary under Michael Carrick
Manchester United have confirmed they will feature in an Amazon 'All or Nothing' documentary series, with cameras following the club throughout the 2026/27 season as Michael Carrick takes charge for his first full campaign as head coach.
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Injury-plagued Bajcetic returns early to Liverpool training to stake his claim under Iraola
Stefan Bajcetic has cut short his summer break to begin pre-season work at Liverpool's AXA Training Centre, giving new head coach Andoni Iraola an unexpected option in midfield after the 21-year-old missed the entire 2024/25 season through injury.
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Liverpool and PSG told to wait as Diomande shines on World Cup debut for Ivory Coast
Yan Diomande delivered a standout performance for Ivory Coast against Ecuador at World Cup 2026, creating five chances, but his manager Emerse Faé has insisted all transfer talk — including links to Liverpool and PSG — must wait until after the tournament.
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Croatia's Caleta-Car hails Kane as 'master of the game' ahead of World Cup opener in Dallas
Croatia defender Duje Caleta-Car has praised Harry Kane as a 'master of the game' as England and Croatia prepare to meet in their World Cup 2026 Group L opener in Dallas on Wednesday, revisiting a rivalry that dates back to the 2018 semi-finals.
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Maguire urges Man United to sign more players ahead of Champions League return
Harry Maguire has called on Manchester United to strengthen their squad this summer, warning that the club will need more depth to handle the demands of competing in the Champions League alongside the Premier League next season.
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Mexican fan who made racist gesture at World Cup resigns and issues public apology
Ulises Fernando Bernal Miramontes was filmed pulling the corners of his eyes behind South Korean influencer Ino Cat during South Korea's 2-1 win over the Czech Republic in Guadalajara. He has since resigned from his job and issued a video apology to the Korean community.
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Mbappé reveals Euro 2021 was worst atmosphere moment of his France career
In an interview with Le Parisien, Kylian Mbappé revealed that Euro 2021, marked by France's elimination to Switzerland, was the moment when the national team was "the least united" since his arrival in the squad.
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Henderson defends Bellingham as England's World Cup X factor amid media criticism
Jordan Henderson has passionately backed Jude Bellingham ahead of England's World Cup opener against Croatia, saying criticism of the Real Madrid midfielder is "hard to read" and that he gives the Three Lions a genuine X factor.
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Up to 35,000 protesters vow to disrupt Iran's World Cup opener against New Zealand in Los Angeles
Iranian diaspora activists plan mass demonstrations at SoFi Stadium on Monday as Iran face New Zealand in their World Cup group opener, with organisers promising to boo the national anthem and display pre-revolutionary flags.
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Bayern ready to double Olise's salary to counter Real Madrid and PSG
Named Bundesliga Player of the Year 2025-2026 with 22 goals and 31 assists, Michael Olise is in the sights of Real Madrid and PSG. Bayern Munich wants to keep him by offering a new contract worth 22 million euros annually.
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Basile Boli Snags Selfie with Jay-Z Pitchside in Philadelphia
Present at Lincoln Financial Field to watch his protégé Yan Diomandé, Jay-Z was intercepted by Basile Boli during the Côte d'Ivoire–Ecuador match (1-0), which counted toward Group E of the 2026 World Cup.
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Liverpool edges PSG in race for Yan Diomandé after brilliant World Cup
Ivorian winger Yan Diomandé (19) from Leipzig, previously linked with PSG, is now reportedly closer to Liverpool, according to journalist Abdellah Boulma. Leipzig hopes to convince him to extend his contract by one year.
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