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Sporting Lisbon block Debast from Belgium's World Cup quarter-final against Spain
Zeno Debast has been ruled out of Belgium's World Cup quarter-final against Spain in Los Angeles after Sporting Lisbon declared him unfit to play — a verdict that contradicts both the Belgian FA's medical staff and FIFA's own medical authorities.
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Shakira watches France beat Morocco (2-0) alongside Mbappé's father
Colombian singer Shakira, author of the official anthem for the 2026 World Cup, watched France's quarter-final victory over Morocco from a box at Gillette Stadium in Boston, seated next to Wilfrid Mbappé, the father of the French captain.
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Rabiot's hand before Mbappé's goal against Morocco was lawful, according to regulations
Following the refereeing controversy raised by Morocco's coach Mohamed Ouahbi, the specialized ArchivoVAR account confirms that contact from Adrien Rabiot's arm could not be sanctioned under IFAB Law 12.
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Third consecutive World Cup semi-final: France savours the moment and already eyes the next step
France dominated Morocco (2-0) to reach the World Cup semi-finals, equalling Brazil and Germany with three consecutive semi-final appearances. In the dressing room, joy was total, but the players already had their eyes on what comes next.
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Ketchup and mayo banned as England's nutritionist reveals World Cup match-day diet plan
Premier League chef Jonny Marsh, who has cooked for around 100 top-flight players including Jordan Pickford, has detailed the strict dietary regime England's squad will follow ahead of their World Cup clash with Norway — including a carb-loading schedule that begins two days before kick-off.
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FIFA to spare Argentina punishment over Falklands song despite confiscating England flags
FIFA will not punish Argentina for singing 'Muchachos' — which references the Falkland Islands — in their dressing room after beating Egypt 3-2, despite having confiscated England flags at the same tournament for political imagery.
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Manchester United close in on three signings as Darlow, Santos and Ederson deals near completion
Manchester United are on the verge of completing three signings in quick succession. Goalkeeper Karl Darlow and midfielder Andrey Santos are both expected to finalise deals imminently, while Ederson is undergoing a detailed medical after arriving in Manchester from Atalanta.
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Antonio Nusa: the RB Leipzig winger England must contain beyond Haaland at World Cup
England face a dual threat from Norway in Miami, with RB Leipzig winger Antonio Nusa emerging as a genuine danger alongside Erling Haaland after scoring a stunning curler to eliminate Ivory Coast in Dallas.
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Mbappe blames three-minute VAR delay for tame penalty miss in France's win over Morocco
Kylian Mbappe has explained how a prolonged VAR review broke his concentration before he rolled a soft penalty straight to goalkeeper Yassine Bono in France's 2-0 World Cup quarter-final victory over Morocco in Boston.
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Olise subdued against Morocco, but spared suspension for semi-final
Quiet during France's 2-0 victory over Morocco in the quarter-final, Michael Olise avoided a yellow card that would have ruled him out of the semi-final. The press gave him his lowest ratings of the tournament.
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Guimaraes agrees Arsenal personal terms as Man Utd seal £50m Santos deal
Bruno Guimaraes has reportedly agreed a five-year deal with Arsenal as Newcastle insist their captain is not for sale. Meanwhile, Manchester United have completed a £50m move for Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos after he passed his medical.
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Guehi and Rice emerge as doubts for England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway
England face a significant injury scare ahead of their World Cup quarter-final against Norway, with Marc Guehi nursing a hamstring strain and Declan Rice sidelined by illness. Thomas Tuchel is also without Jarell Quansah, who is serving a two-match ban.
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Leeds target free agent John Stones to fill Struijk void after Brighton sale
Leeds United are weighing a move for Manchester City's John Stones on a free transfer after selling Pascal Struijk to Brighton for £18m. The 32-year-old centre-back, currently at the World Cup with England, would cost nothing in transfer fees.
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Ferguson's transfer warning that Michael Carrick must heed at Manchester United
As Manchester United prepare for summer recruitment, Sir Alex Ferguson's own admission about post-tournament signings — citing Jordi Cruyff and Karel Poborsky after Euro 1996 — serves as a timely caution for new manager Michael Carrick.
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Guehi and Rice doubts as England face injury crisis ahead of Norway World Cup quarter-final
England head into Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against Norway in Miami with Thomas Tuchel sweating over Marc Guehi's hamstring and Declan Rice's illness, while Reece James is pushing to return from a three-game absence.
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Tuchel's 'Grade E' referee Turpin appointed to take charge of England vs Norway
Clément Turpin, the French official Thomas Tuchel once rated one out of ten, will referee England's World Cup last-16 tie against Norway. The experienced Frenchman has already taken charge of England's 4-2 opening win over Croatia at the tournament.
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Quansah two-match ban prompts England FA complaint as Mbappe confronts referee at World Cup
Jarell Quansah's two-match suspension after his red card against Mexico has infuriated Thomas Tuchel, who demanded the FA lodge a formal complaint with FIFA over the VAR process. Meanwhile, Kylian Mbappe clashed with the referee after his penalty was saved in France's quarter-final win over Morocco.
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Santos signing for £50m reveals how data is reshaping Manchester United's transfer strategy
Manchester United are set to pay Chelsea £50m for midfielder Andrey Santos, choosing a player with just 1,262 Premier League minutes over £85m-rated Mateus Fernandes. The deal reflects a deliberate shift toward data-driven recruitment at Old Trafford.
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PSG set £128m asking price for Barcola as Liverpool weigh up move for winger
Paris Saint-Germain have placed a £128 million price tag on Bradley Barcola, according to L'Équipe, with Liverpool and Arsenal both reported as front-runners for the 23-year-old France international.
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Mbappé misses penalty against Morocco but saves France with curling strike
Kylian Mbappé missed a penalty stopped by Bounou in the first half but made amends by scoring a decisive goal in the 60th minute as France beat Morocco 2-0. He attributed his loss of concentration to VAR confusion.
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