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Manchester United tracking Bouaddi after 18-year-old dazzles Morocco in World Cup opener
Ayyoub Bouaddi, Lille's 18-year-old midfielder, turned heads with a commanding display as Morocco held Brazil in their World Cup opener — and Manchester United are among the clubs monitoring him.
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NFL quarterback Jameis Winston goes pitch-side as Fox Sports' World Cup 2026 correspondent
New York Giants quarterback Jameis Winston has swapped the NFL gridiron for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, covering the 48-team tournament across the United States, Mexico and Canada as a roving correspondent. His stops so far include Dallas with the Dutch 'Oranje Army' and the USA's opening match in Los Angeles.
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Germany rout Curacao 7-1 but Comenecia's equaliser steals the World Cup spotlight
Germany opened their 2026 World Cup campaign with a 7-1 demolition of Curacao in Houston, but Livano Comenecia's shock equaliser — which briefly threatened the greatest upset in tournament history — was the moment everyone will remember.
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England's Nico O'Reilly arrives at first World Cup with life story inked across his skin
Manchester City midfielder Nico O'Reilly, 21, reported for England's opening training session in Kansas City carrying tattoos that range from the Manchester dialling code 0161 to the phrase 'The World is Yours' — a fitting motto for his World Cup debut.
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Manchester United add £108m in debt as refinancing extends Glazer loans to 2031
Manchester United have taken on an additional £108m in long-term debt after restructuring borrowings tied to the 2005 Glazer takeover, pushing the club's total debt to £728m and extending the repayment deadline from 2026 to 2031.
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Nmecha and Musiala score for Germany at World Cup 2026 despite both representing England youth teams
Felix Nmecha opened the scoring and Jamal Musiala added a fourth as Germany beat Curacao in their World Cup 2026 opener in Houston — both players having previously represented England at youth level before committing to Die Mannschaft.
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Elfath appointed referee for Netherlands vs Japan in World Cup 2026 Group F opener
Moroccan-born American official Ismail Elfath will take charge of Netherlands vs Japan at AT&T Stadium, the Group F opener at World Cup 2026. Elfath previously refereed Japan's Round of 16 clash against Croatia at the 2022 World Cup.
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Postecoglou warns Japan's caution could cost them against Netherlands in World Cup opener
Ange Postecoglou offered a candid assessment of Japan's risk-averse first half against the Netherlands, warning the Samurai Blue are capable of more despite a goalless stalemate at the break.
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Letexier steps in for injured Oliver to referee Ivory Coast vs Ecuador at World Cup 2026
Premier League referee Michael Oliver has withdrawn from Sunday's Group E clash between Ivory Coast and Ecuador through injury. France's François Letexier, who officiated the Euro 2024 final, will take charge instead at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.
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Scotland superfan flies 4,000 miles to Miami to watch World Cup match on a TV screen
Neil McKnight, 62, is travelling from London to Miami on a 70-hour round trip — spending over £1,000 — to watch Scotland face Brazil on a big screen, having never followed his country abroad before.
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Southgate reveals why he stepped back from punditry to avoid distracting Tuchel's England at the World Cup
Gareth Southgate has explained his decision to turn down a television punditry role at the 2026 World Cup, saying he feared his presence and comments could be used against Thomas Tuchel's England squad in press conferences.
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Hakimi stamps on Vinicius's ankle without punishment in Brazil-Morocco draw (1-1)
During Brazil's 1-1 draw with Morocco at the 2026 World Cup, Achraf Hakimi's challenge on Vinicius Junior's ankle sparked controversy: neither Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic nor VAR sanctioned the incident, triggering strong reactions.
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Doué to start, Saliba fit: Deschamps settles on XI for Senegal clash
Two days before France face Senegal in the 2026 World Cup, Didier Deschamps has reportedly decided to start Désiré Doué on the left wing, while William Saliba has been declared fit to play.
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Netherlands and Japan draw 0-0 in Dallas for their 2026 World Cup debuts
The Netherlands and Japan opened their 2026 World Cup campaign with a goalless draw (0-0) on Sunday evening at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Dallas, during the first day of the group stage.
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Germany opens 2026 World Cup campaign against Curaçao in Houston
On Sunday, June 14 at 7 p.m., Germany begins its 2026 World Cup campaign against Curaçao at NRG Stadium in Houston, in Group E. Neuer, Wirtz and Havertz start in this opening match.
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Lizarazu says goodbye to Téléfoot until September 6, shut out of World Cup coverage
The final episode of Téléfoot for the 2025-2026 season aired on June 14. Bixente Lizarazu confirmed the show's summer break and admitted struggling with his absence from the World Cup, whose broadcast rights are held by M6.
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Brazil and Morocco draw 1-1, Australia stuns Turkey at 2026 World Cup
Brazil and Morocco played to a 1-1 draw in New York in the opening clash of the 2026 World Cup, with Ismael Saibari scoring first before Vinicius Jr equalized. Australia delivered the weekend's surprise by defeating Turkey 2-0 in Group D.
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Bruno Genesio signs with Marseille for two years with an option, his staff already known
Bruno Genesio has reached an agreement with Olympique de Marseille for the next two seasons, plus a third as an option. His Lille assistants Jérémie Bréchet and Dimitri Farbos, as well as goalkeeping coach Nicolas Dehon, will join him on the Canebière.
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Leboeuf backs Mbappe to fulfil France captaincy as third World Cup looms
Frank Leboeuf has defended Kylian Mbappe's leadership credentials ahead of France's World Cup opener, arguing the captaincy will bring out the best in the 27-year-old, just as it did for Zidane, Deschamps and Lloris before him.
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Sancho leaves Man Utd without a club after toxic feud, WhatsApp exile and five wasted years
Jadon Sancho will depart Manchester United when his contract expires on June 30, ending a deeply troubled five-year spell that included a public falling-out with Erik ten Hag, removal from the first-team WhatsApp group, and a complete breakdown in his career trajectory.
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