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Tartan Army descends on Boston as Scotland prepare for first World Cup match in 28 years
Celebrities, politicians and thousands of fans have gathered in Boston ahead of Scotland's Group C opener against Haiti on Saturday, marking the nation's return to the World Cup for the first time since 1998.
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Drogba urged Salah to make 'selfish' Chelsea return during 2021 Liverpool contract standoff
Didier Drogba publicly called on Mohamed Salah to leave Liverpool and rejoin Chelsea during the Egyptian's 2021 contract dispute with the Reds — advice that went unheeded as Salah signed a new deal at Anfield.
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One-Minute Highlights: beIN Sports Justifies World Cup 2026 Cuts by Broadcasting Rights
Criticized for match summaries limited to around sixty seconds on its social media, beIN Sports invokes its contractual obligations linked to broadcasting rights for the 2026 World Cup.
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McTominay returns to Scotland training after stomach illness sparked squad concern
Scott McTominay missed a Scotland training session in Boston and travelled separately to the team hotel due to a stomach issue, but the Napoli midfielder has since recovered and been declared fit by manager Steve Clarke ahead of their World Cup opener against Haiti.
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Arsenal explore £34m Tzolis move as Arteta pushes for left-wing reinforcement
Arsenal are reportedly pursuing Club Brugge winger Christos Tzolis for around £34m as Mikel Arteta seeks to strengthen his attack following the Champions League final defeat to PSG.
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Aulas forced to step back from Lyon Metropolis governance following rape allegation against former campaign director
Jean-Michel Aulas has been forced to withdraw from the governance of the Cœur Lyonnais group at the Lyon Metropolis following revelations of a rape complaint involving chemical submission against his former campaign director, Roman Abreu.
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Lalas drops NSFW British slur at James Corden live on Fox's World Cup coverage
Alexi Lalas left Fox panelists Thierry Henry and Zlatan Ibrahimović visibly stunned during live World Cup coverage after calling James Corden a "full kit w*****" — British football slang — moments after an advert for Corden's new Fox show aired.
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Bellingham silences Henderson critics: 'They don't have a clue what they're talking about'
Jude Bellingham and Morgan Rogers have passionately defended Jordan Henderson's World Cup selection, dismissing critics of Thomas Tuchel's call-up and calling the veteran midfielder the first name on the teamsheet.
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Neymar ruled out against Morocco, Ancelotti hopes for return next week
Carlo Ancelotti confirmed at a press conference that Neymar will not be available for Brazil's opening match against Morocco at the 2026 World Cup. The injured Santos player could rejoin the squad the following week.
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Two fans arrested for assaulting officers as Canada draw 1-1 with Bosnia in World Cup opener
Two members of a Bosnian supporters' group were arrested at Toronto Stadium 50 minutes before kick-off after allegedly assaulting police officers, as Canada were held to a 1-1 draw by Bosnia and Herzegovina in their FIFA World Cup opener.
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England's match boots and tournament balls stolen before World Cup opener against Croatia
Training equipment including match boots and official tournament balls was stolen from an England team vehicle in Kansas City on Friday, as staff transferred gear from Florida to the Swope Soccer Village base. Kansas City police confirmed two individuals have been taken into custody.
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Bayern Munich ready to meet £34.5m asking price for Rashford as Barcelona balk at permanent deal
Manchester United's Marcus Rashford could be heading to Bayern Munich this summer after Barcelona showed reluctance to pay the full £26m fee to make his loan permanent. Bayern are reportedly willing to match United's £34.5m valuation, with Rashford's wages the only remaining sticking point.
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VAR strips Almiron of penalty and books him for diving in World Cup first
A landmark refereeing moment unfolded at SoFi Stadium on Friday as VAR used FIFA's new mistaken-identity protocol to rescind a yellow card against USA's Tim Ream and redirect it to Paraguay captain Miguel Almiron for simulation — the first time the rule has been applied in this way at a major tournament.
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Kane and Bellingham's boots stolen before England's World Cup opener
England's squad fell victim to equipment theft during transport from Florida to Kansas City, where they are based for the 2026 World Cup: match boots and nearly all of the team's footballs went missing, according to the Daily Mail.
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England's match boots stolen en route to Kansas City World Cup base as FIFA defends empty seats
Thomas Tuchel's England squad arrived at their World Cup 2026 training base in Kansas City to find match boots and balls had been stolen from a team vehicle during transit from Florida. Two suspects have been taken into custody by Kansas City Police.
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Robertson leads Scotland into World Cup 2026 vowing to end 28-year knockout-stage drought
Andy Robertson has declared Scotland 'locked in and ready' for the 2026 World Cup, their first appearance in 28 years, with the captain urging his squad to leave the tournament without regrets after two disappointing European Championship exits.
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Maresca appointment and Anderson signing both stalled as City's summer frustration grows
Manchester City are yet to confirm Enzo Maresca as manager while two bids for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson have been rejected. England's World Cup campaign further complicates a deal for the 23-year-old.
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Man United priced out of Anderson move as Fernandes and Hall talks advance
Manchester City's £120m bid for Elliot Anderson has ended Manchester United's interest, with Michael Carrick's side now focusing on West Ham's Mateus Fernandes and Newcastle left-back Lewis Hall as priority summer targets.
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England squad hit by boot theft as police make two arrests ahead of Kansas City move
The England national team had players' boots and training equipment stolen in transit as the squad relocated from West Palm Beach to Missouri. Two arrests have been made and the Football Association is working with local police as staff race to replace gear before training resumes.
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Shaquille O'Neal demanded a million dollars to return David Beckham's lost wallet
Shaquille O'Neal once found David Beckham's wallet on a Beverly Hills pavement and jokingly demanded a million-dollar fee to return it — before admitting the cash inside had mysteriously vanished.
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