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Reece James returns to training and could start England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway
Reece James returned to full training on Thursday for the first time since suffering a hamstring injury against Ghana, raising hopes he will feature in England's World Cup 2026 quarter-final against Norway in Miami on Saturday.
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Nicky Butt questions Manchester United's £50m Santos deal after Chelsea midfielder's limited starts
Former United midfielder Nicky Butt has raised doubts about the club's £50m move for Chelsea's Andrey Santos, pointing to the Brazilian's 13 Premier League starts last season as evidence the fee is hard to justify.
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Nobby Stiles died with traumatic brain injury CTE, coroner rules full inquest required
A coroner at Stockport Coroner's Court has ruled that a full inquest is required into the death of England World Cup winner Nobby Stiles after a neuropathology expert found his death was contributed to by high-stage chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), linked to repeated heading of a football.
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Salah promises fresh start after Egypt's heartbreaking elimination by Argentina
After leading 2-0 then losing 3-2 to Argentina in the 2026 World Cup round of 16, Egypt saw Mohamed Salah break his silence two days later to promise his compatriots that "qualifying will no longer be enough".
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Hakimi booed in Morocco after quarter-final loss to France
Eliminated 2-0 by France in the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup, Morocco has turned on captain Achraf Hakimi, who was ineffective in attack and criticized for his smiling demeanor at the final whistle.
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England reach World Cup 2026 quarter-finals as France, Spain and Argentina also advance
England have secured their place in the last eight of the 2026 World Cup, where they face Norway. France, Spain and Argentina are also through, setting up a potential heavyweight collision in the semi-finals.
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Scholes and Butt question value of United's £50m move for Andrey Santos
Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt have both raised doubts about Manchester United's £50m pursuit of Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos, questioning whether the 22-year-old Brazilian has played enough to justify the fee at a club with no time to rebuild.
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Church of England defends World Cup prayer mocked for 'Hand of God' reference
The Church of England has been forced to defend a World Cup prayer that drew widespread ridicule online, after a clergy member raised the matter at the General Synod in York, citing its 'inauspicious' reference to Diego Maradona's infamous 1986 goal.
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Courtois urges two-on-one coverage as Belgium's only realistic way to stop Yamal
Thibaut Courtois has outlined a clear defensive strategy ahead of Belgium's World Cup quarterfinal against Spain, admitting that numerical superiority is the most realistic way to contain Lamine Yamal — while conceding it still may not be enough.
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Rima Edbouche backs Morocco from stands as Dembélé scores his fifth goal
At Gillette Stadium for the France-Morocco quarter-final (2-0), Rima Edbouche, wife of Ousmane Dembélé, publicly displayed her support for the Atlas Lions, while her husband scored his fifth goal of the tournament.
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Sadio Mané announces international retirement after Senegal's World Cup elimination
With 54 goals in 130 caps, Sadio Mané announced Thursday his international retirement following Senegal's 2-3 defeat to Belgium in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Al Nasser forward does not rule out returning one day as head coach.
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Klopp reveals Liverpool flew Mbappe's family on secret jet in failed 2017 transfer bid
Jurgen Klopp has described Liverpool's elaborate and ultimately fruitless attempt to sign Kylian Mbappe from Monaco in 2017, including a clandestine private jet meeting with the player's family over the south of France.
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Tuchel warned it would be 'foolish' to risk injured Declan Rice against Norway
Declan Rice is managing a hamstring problem and has missed two training days with illness ahead of England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway. Former England defender Stuart Pearce has urged Thomas Tuchel not to play Rice unless he is fully fit.
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2026 World Cup: Only 65% of penalties converted, worst record since 1966
With 39 penalties scored out of 60 attempted — including shootout kicks — the 2026 World Cup shows the lowest conversion rate since the 1966 edition. Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi and several other stars missed their attempts.
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Mbappe edges Messi by assists as Haaland and Kane close in on World Cup 2026 Golden Boot
Kylian Mbappe leads the World Cup 2026 Golden Boot race on eight goals, level with Lionel Messi but ahead on assists, while Erling Haaland sits third on seven and Harry Kane fourth on six as the quarter-finals unfold.
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Man City re-sign academy goalkeeper Pierce Charles for up to £10m and loan him to QPR
Manchester City have completed the signing of 20-year-old goalkeeper Pierce Charles from League One side Sheffield Wednesday for an initial £3m, rising to £10m. The former City academy product has signed a five-year deal but will spend the coming season on loan at QPR.
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Shearer names England's 3-2 win over Mexico the best Three Lions performance of his lifetime
Alan Shearer has reversed his pre-tournament scepticism after England beat Mexico 3-2 at the Azteca to reach the World Cup quarter-finals, calling it the finest collective display he has ever seen from an England side.
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Lamine Yamal's toddler half-brother Keyne steals the World Cup spotlight from Spain's star
Lamine Yamal is dazzling on the pitch for Spain at the 2026 World Cup, but his three-year-old half-brother Keyne has become a viral sensation in the stands, winning fans worldwide with his fist-pumping celebrations and irresistible energy.
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Allardyce blasts Trump and Infantino over 'scandalous' Balogun ban suspension at World Cup
Former England manager Sam Allardyce has condemned Donald Trump and FIFA president Gianni Infantino after Trump's intervention led to Folarin Balogun's one-game World Cup ban being suspended, allowing the striker to face Belgium despite Jarell Quansah's England ban being increased in the same review.
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Arsenal agree personal terms with Bruno Guimaraes as £100m Newcastle deal edges closer
Arsenal have agreed a five-year contract with Bruno Guimaraes, according to reports, but must still convince Newcastle to sell a player they desperately want to keep. The Magpies are said to be demanding more than £100 million for their captain.
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