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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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Jordanian referee Adham Makhadmeh appointed for Spain vs Cape Verde World Cup opener
Adham Makhadmeh, a Jordanian official with 167 international matches to his name, will referee Spain's World Cup Group H opener against Cape Verde at Atlanta Stadium on Monday, with a sell-out crowd of over 75,000 expected.
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Saibari Joins Bayern Munich for €55M After Scoring Against Brazil
Ismael Saibari, who scored Morocco's equaliser in a 1-1 draw with Brazil on the opening day of the 2026 World Cup, is leaving PSV Eindhoven for Bayern Munich. Fabrizio Romano confirms the transfer, valued at €55 million, is complete.
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Isak scores and assists twice as Sweden demolish Tunisia 5-1 in World Cup opener
Alexander Isak scored and set up two goals as Sweden crushed Tunisia 5-1 in their World Cup Group F opener, with Swedish media awarding the Liverpool forward man of the match after a dominant display.
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Real Madrid sign Cucurella from Chelsea, ending pursuit of Arsenal's Calafiori
Real Madrid have completed the signing of Marc Cucurella from Chelsea for up to £51.7 million, effectively ending their interest in Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori, who was already unlikely to be sold with three years left on his contract.
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Forest's £130m Anderson demand rattles Premier League rivals ahead of City deal
Nottingham Forest are holding out for more than £130million for Elliot Anderson after rejecting two bids from Manchester City, a fee that would shatter the British transfer record and force rivals to rethink their own valuations.
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Chelsea confirm £52m Cucurella sale to Real Madrid on a six-year deal
Marc Cucurella has left Chelsea for Real Madrid in a £51.7m deal, ending a near four-year stay at Stamford Bridge. The left-back, currently on World Cup duty with Spain, will formally join the Santiago Bernabéu after the tournament.
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FIFA clears Trump to stay on stage again if USA wins the World Cup trophy lift
FIFA has given Donald Trump permission to remain on the podium during the World Cup trophy presentation, mirroring the controversy at last summer's Club World Cup final when he refused to leave the stage after handing Chelsea the trophy.
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Cucurella joins Real Madrid for €60m despite Barcelona and Atlético rumours
Real Madrid officially confirmed on Monday the transfer of Marc Cucurella from Chelsea. The Spanish left-back, who had been linked with Barcelona and Atlético Madrid, has signed until 2032 for approximately €60 million.
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Tuchel set to bench Rashford for England's World Cup opener against Croatia
Marcus Rashford looks likely to start on the bench when England face Croatia in Dallas on Wednesday, with Thomas Tuchel expected to hand Anthony Gordon the left-wing berth in their Group L opener.
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Tunisia Thrashed 5-1 by Sweden, Federation Considers Sacking Lamouchi Before Second Match
After a devastating 5-1 defeat to Sweden in Monterrey, Tunisia's Football Federation has called an emergency meeting and could part ways with manager Sabri Lamouchi before facing Japan. Wahbi Khazri is being considered as his replacement.
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Fifa urged to remove World Cup VAR official over alleged white supremacist hand gesture
Discrimination monitors have called for Australian video review analyst Shaun Evans to be removed from the 2026 World Cup after he appeared to make an 'OK' symbol — designated a hate symbol by the Anti-Defamation League in 2019 — during the broadcast of Germany's opening game against Curaçao.
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England begin 2026 World Cup campaign against Croatia with Kane leading the line
England kick off their 2026 World Cup campaign on Wednesday against Croatia, with captain Harry Kane set to lead the attack as Gareth Southgate's side open their bid for a first major international trophy.
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Amad's goals for Ivory Coast hint at a new central role for Man United
Amad Diallo has scored five goals in nine appearances for Ivory Coast since December, including a decisive strike against Ecuador at the World Cup. His performances through the middle raise the possibility of a more central role at Manchester United next season.
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Storm in Florida: Portugal cancels training three days before World Cup
Torrential rain and violent storms in Florida forced the Portuguese national team to cancel its training session and press conference, three days before their opening match against the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Amad's 90th-minute stunner gives Ivory Coast opening World Cup win over Ecuador
Manchester United winger Amad came off the bench to score a stunning left-footed finish in the 90th minute, securing a 2026 World Cup opening victory for Ivory Coast against Ecuador after the South Americans struck the woodwork three times.
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Body found in parking lot outside Iran's World Cup training base in Tijuana
Mexican authorities discovered human remains inside a bag in the trunk of a vehicle in a parking lot across from Estadio Caliente in Tijuana, where Iran's national team is based ahead of their World Cup opener against New Zealand.
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Ivory Coast Snatch Late Victory and Eye Group Top Spot
Held at bay for 90 minutes by Ecuador, the Elephants found the breakthrough in added time (1-0) and join Germany at the top of Group E. Players and manager display ambitions far beyond mere qualification.
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FIFA to investigate World Cup referee Shaun Evans over white supremacy gesture
Australian VAR official Shaun Evans is under FIFA investigation after appearing to make an upside-down 'OK' hand gesture — associated with white supremacy — during Germany's 7-1 win over Curacao in Group E on Sunday.
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Taremi and Uruguay blast Fifa as travel chaos overshadows World Cup 2026 opener
Iran captain Mehdi Taremi has criticised Fifa over the impact of his country's conflict with the US on World Cup preparations, while Uruguay were stranded in Cancun without flight clearance ahead of their opener against Saudi Arabia in Miami.
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