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Neville and Keane clash over World Cup opener goal just 45 minutes into tournament
Gary Neville and Roy Keane disagreed sharply at half-time of Mexico vs South Africa, the World Cup 2026 opener, debating whether Julian Quinones' goal was the fault of goalkeeper Ronwen Williams or midfielder Yaya Sithole.
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Mourinho arrival and Dumfries signing leave Alexander-Arnold fighting for Real Madrid future
Trent Alexander-Arnold faces a battle for his starting place at Real Madrid after José Mourinho was confirmed as the club's new manager and the Spanish giants moved to sign Denzel Dumfries for £17.3 million.
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Record FIFA prices leave World Cup 2026 tickets scarce as tournament opens Thursday
With the World Cup kicking off on Thursday across 16 stadiums in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, FIFA's dynamic pricing model has pushed some tickets into five-figure territory, leaving 29 matches sold out and cheapest remaining seats above $900.
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Hall ready to leave Newcastle after falling out with Howe as Man Utd circle
Lewis Hall is reportedly willing to quit Newcastle after a breakdown in his relationship with manager Eddie Howe, with Manchester United interested in signing the 21-year-old left-back, who is contracted at St James' Park until 2029.
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Mourinho targets free-agent Bernardo Silva as first Real Madrid signing on his return
Real Madrid are in advanced talks to sign former Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva as a free agent, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The move comes days after José Mourinho was confirmed as the club's new head coach.
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Man City weigh walking away from Anderson after £120m Forest bid rejected
Manchester City are considering withdrawing their pursuit of Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson after a £121m offer — £106m plus £15m in add-ons — was turned down, with chairman Khaldoon Al-Mubarak unwilling to enter a bidding war.
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Domenech bets his retirement on USA reaching 2026 World Cup final
On L'Équipe's set, Raymond Domenech declared he would retire if the United States reached at least the final of the 2026 World Cup, a bet that the history of American football makes very low-risk.
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Endo retires from Japan duty after foot injury ends his World Cup dream
Liverpool midfielder Wataru Endo has announced his retirement from international football after a persistent foot injury ruled him out of the 2026 World Cup. The Japan captain expressed pride in leading his country despite his frustration at missing the tournament.
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McTominay misses training with stomach complaint ahead of Scotland's World Cup opener against Haiti
Scott McTominay sat out a Scotland training session in Charlotte with a stomach complaint, though neither he nor Scott McKenna is considered a serious doubt for Saturday's Group C opener against Haiti at Gillette Stadium.
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BBC defends Salford studio plan for World Cup 2026 as ITV sets up in New York
The BBC has revealed its new state-of-the-art studio in Salford, where it will base World Cup 2026 coverage for at least the group stages, while rival ITV broadcasts from a custom-built set in Brooklyn.
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Man City weigh walking away from £120m Anderson bid as Forest hold firm on full fee
Manchester City have had a second bid of £120m for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson rejected, with Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis refusing to accept add-ons. City chairman Khaldoon Al-Mubarak is now considering pulling out of negotiations entirely.
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Manchester United's new 100,000-seat stadium plan faces uncertainty as mayoral election looms
Manchester United's proposed 100,000-seat stadium at Old Trafford could face funding and land-purchase complications if Greater Manchester elects a new mayor, with Andy Burnham — a key backer of the project — standing in the Makerfield by-election.
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USA flag booed by Mexico City crowd at World Cup 2026 opening ceremony
The United States flag was met with loud jeers from the crowd at Azteca Stadium during the pre-match flag parade before Mexico's opening World Cup 2026 game against South Africa, in a moment that reflected broader political tensions surrounding the tournament.
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Half of Americans uninterested in World Cup 2026 as poll reveals deep indifference to host nation's tournament
An Emerson College poll of 1,200 Americans found 45 percent have no interest in World Cup 2026, with only 22 percent describing themselves as very interested — a striking finding as the tournament kicks off on home soil.
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Mourinho returns to Real Madrid on three-year deal, 13 years after bitter exit
Real Madrid have confirmed José Mourinho as their new head coach on a three-year contract, with his second spell at the Bernabéu beginning on 13 July. The Portuguese returns to a club that has gone two seasons without a major trophy and cycled through two coaches this term alone.
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Burnley's £40m damages win over Everton sets precedent that puts Manchester City on notice
An independent commission has ordered Everton to pay Burnley nearly £40 million in damages after ruling the Toffees' PSR breach cost the Clarets their Premier League place in 2021/22 — the first such award in English football and one that casts a long shadow over Manchester City's 115-charge hearing.
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Mourinho signs three-year deal to return as Real Madrid manager for second stint
Real Madrid have confirmed José Mourinho as their new head coach on a three-year contract running until 2029, with the 63-year-old replacing Alvaro Arbeloa after a difficult season that saw the club lose La Liga to Barcelona.
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Mourinho returns to Real Madrid thirteen years later, signed until 2029
Real Madrid officially announced Thursday the appointment of José Mourinho as head coach of the first team, thirteen years after his departure. The Portuguese coach, recruited from Benfica for €15 million, has committed for three seasons, until June 30, 2029.
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FIFA revamps World Cup 2026 anthem ceremony to include full squads and 360-degree fan experience
FIFA has announced a redesigned pre-match ceremony for the 2026 World Cup in which every squad member — not just starters — will gather around the centre circle during national anthems, alongside new stadium-wide visuals and pyrotechnics for later rounds.
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Argentina reclaim FIFA's top ranking hours before World Cup 2026 kicks off
Defending champions Argentina have moved back to No. 1 in the FIFA world rankings, displacing France, just hours before the 2026 World Cup opens in North America. Spain hold second, England sit fourth, and Morocco reach a record-high seventh.
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