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Balogun brace fires USA to 4-1 rout as Canada earn first ever World Cup point
Folarin Balogun scored twice as the United States demolished Paraguay 4-1 on day two of the 2026 World Cup, while Canada claimed a historic first World Cup point after Cyle Larin's 78th-minute equaliser rescued a 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Arsenal lead race for 16-year-old Leicester attacker Monga despite Brentford and Newcastle hijack bids
Arsenal remain the frontrunners to sign England U18 international Jeremy Monga from Leicester City, with sporting director Andrea Berta heavily involved in the pursuit despite late interest from Brentford, Newcastle, and a German club.
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Arsenal schedule £60m talks for Lille's Bouaddi as Arteta pushes to beat PSG
Arsenal are preparing to hold formal transfer talks over an £60m move for Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, with Mikel Arteta's side confident they can outmanoeuvre Paris Saint-Germain for the 18-year-old's signature.
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Balogun nets twice as USA demolish Paraguay 4-1 in World Cup 2026 opener
Folarin Balogun scored twice and Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie also contributed as the United States routed Paraguay 4-1 in front of 70,492 fans at Los Angeles Stadium, matching their entire 2022 World Cup goal tally inside the first half.
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Mbappé reveals childhood flute playing and promises unique celebration against Senegal
In a Carpool Karaoke episode filmed in Madrid with James Corden, Kylian Mbappé revealed he played the flute for one or two years as a child and promised to mime playing it if he scores against Senegal.
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Atletico reject Real Madrid's €150m bid for Julian Alvarez, citing €500m clause
Real Madrid's €150m offer for Julian Alvarez has been officially rejected by Atletico Madrid, who made clear the Argentine striker is unavailable to any domestic rival below his €500m release clause. Both clubs issued public statements on Tuesday in an unusually charged exchange.
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Barcelona sell Ansu Fati to Monaco for €11m with €29m buy-back clause after 14-year association ends
Barcelona have finalised a permanent €11m sale of Ansu Fati to AS Monaco, ending a 14-year relationship with the club. The deal includes a €29m buy-back clause and frees up an estimated €17.2m in wage commitments for the Blaugrana.
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USA stun Paraguay 4-1 in World Cup opener as celebrities pack out Los Angeles
The United States launched their 2026 World Cup campaign with a commanding 4-1 victory over Paraguay, drawing a star-studded crowd in Los Angeles that included David Beckham, Tom Cruise, Leonardo DiCaprio and Katy Perry.
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Pearce urges England stars and Tuchel to seize rare World Cup glory chance
Stuart Pearce, who attended just one World Cup in a 12-year England career, has called on Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Thomas Tuchel to capitalise on what he describes as a rare opportunity to make history in the United States this summer.
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Two men charged with assaulting police during Canada's historic first World Cup point against Bosnia
Toronto police arrested two German nationals linked to a Bosnian fan group after an altercation in the stands during Canada's 1-1 draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina on Friday — the co-hosts' first ever World Cup point.
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Messi trains with Argentina in Kansas City as study crowns him football's biggest global name
Lionel Messi, preparing for his sixth World Cup at age 38, topped a Google Trends study with a peak relative interest index of 100 — outranking Mbappé (72) and Ronaldo (65) across a two-year global window before the tournament.
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England recover stolen World Cup kit after Kane's boots and Tuchel's tactical board go missing
Harry Kane's boots, Jude Bellingham's boots, official World Cup balls and Thomas Tuchel's tactical whiteboards were stolen from an England team vehicle during the 1,238-mile road trip from Florida to Kansas City. Kansas City police arrested two suspects and sources say the missing items have since been recovered.
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Lorient demands at least €20m for Pablo Pagis, OM's top target
Lorient president Loïc Féry has set Pablo Pagis's price at a minimum of €20 million. Olympique de Marseille is among the main contenders for the 23-year-old winger, who has scored 10 goals and provided 5 assists this season.
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Martinez backs Portugal as genuine World Cup contenders after Nations League title
Roberto Martinez believes Portugal's Nations League triumph over Germany and Spain has given his squad the psychological foundation to challenge for a first-ever World Cup title this summer.
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Benched at PSG, Lee Kang-In pushed towards the exit
Arriving in Paris in summer 2023 alongside Luis Enrique, Lee Kang-In has never managed to establish himself as a regular starter at PSG. With 39 appearances across all competitions in 2025-2026 but no key role, the South Korean attacking midfielder is now being encouraged to leave the club.
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Mbappé warns media: Olise is introverted and 'will never change'
Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, Kylian Mbappé gave a frank portrait of Michael Olise, describing the Bayern Munich winger as an introverted player who 'economises his words' but whose 'feet do the talking for him'.
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Susan Boyle backs Scotland ahead of first World Cup match in 28 years
Singer Susan Boyle has sent a video message of encouragement to Scotland's men's team before their World Cup opener against Haiti on Saturday, their first appearance at the tournament since France 1998.
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Hat-trick against Miami FC puts Toney back in Tuchel's World Cup plans after Saudi exile
Ivan Toney scored a hat-trick in England's closed-doors practice match against Miami FC this week, underlining his credentials as a penalty specialist and impact striker after a turbulent two years that included a betting ban and a move to the Saudi Pro League.
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115 minutes in a year: Monaco running out of patience with ghost Pogba
Back in the spotlight after signing with AS Monaco a year ago, Paul Pogba has played just 115 minutes across all competitions this season. The summer preparation could seal his future at the club.
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Morocco–Brazil: Five new starters expected for 2026 World Cup opener
New manager, Nayef Aguerd's absence and the integration of Chadi Riad, Issa Diop and Ayyoub Bouaddi: Morocco enters its first 2026 World Cup match against Brazil with a significantly reshuffled lineup compared to the Africa Cup of Nations final.
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