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Spain lead 2026 World Cup odds as France close gap with tournament 13 days away
Spain remain the narrow favourites to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup at +450, but France have moved to +500 to close the gap on the defending Euro 2024 champions, with England third at +700 as the tournament approaches.
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One bettor stands to win $3.5 million across three parlays if Portugal lift the World Cup
A high-roller at Fanatics Sportsbook has placed three separate parlays — totalling $55,000 in stakes — all requiring Portugal to win the 2026 World Cup, with combined potential winnings of just under $3.5 million.
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Mbappé leads 2026 World Cup Golden Boot odds as Kane and Messi chase top scorer honours
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup less than two weeks away, Kylian Mbappé heads the Golden Boot market ahead of Harry Kane and Lionel Messi, as a mix of established stars and emerging talents compete for top scorer honours.
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John Stones leaves Man City after a decade as Bayern Munich and Everton circle
John Stones has departed Manchester City on a free transfer after ten years at the Etihad, with Bayern Munich and Everton emerging as the leading candidates to sign the 32-year-old England defender.
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Tottenham sign Bournemouth defender Marcos Senesi on a free as De Zerbi rebuilds
Tottenham have confirmed the free transfer of Argentine centre-back Marcos Senesi from Bournemouth, making him their second signing of the summer following the arrival of Andy Robertson from Liverpool.
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Leverkusen snatch Hertha teenager Eichhorn from Liverpool, City and Chelsea
Bayer Leverkusen have secured the signing of 16-year-old Hertha Berlin midfielder Kennet Eichhorn, beating Liverpool, Manchester City and Chelsea to a prospect who had a release clause of around €8-9m.
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Casemiro set to mentor Ederson in Brazil camp as Man United's £35m deal nears completion
Manchester United have agreed a £35m deal to sign Atalanta midfielder Ederson, and departing Casemiro — with just 20 days left on his contract — is poised to ease his successor's transition during their shared time in Brazil's World Cup squad.
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Sports Minister Gives Lucky Stones to France Squad Ahead of World Cup
During Emmanuel Macron's visit to Clairefontaine on June 2, Sports Minister Marina Ferrari handed France players semi-precious stones — blue jasper and rock crystal — believed to bring good luck before their departure for the World Cup in the United States.
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Eze names Zidane and Ronaldinho as heroes ahead of his first World Cup
Eberechi Eze has revealed that Zinedine Zidane and Ronaldinho are the two players who shaped him most, citing the 2006 World Cup as his earliest tournament memory as he prepares to make his own debut at the 2026 edition with England.
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Messi reassures on fitness and warns Algeria ahead of 2026 World Cup
Scorer three minutes after coming on against Iceland (3-0), Lionel Messi displayed full confidence a week before the World Cup kicks off, sending a direct warning to Algeria, Argentina's first opponent.
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Saka injury concern clouds England's World Cup eve as Infantino prepares press conference
Thomas Tuchel has raised doubts over Bukayo Saka's fitness ahead of the 2026 World Cup, revealing the Arsenal forward is being managed through an Achilles issue as England face Costa Rica in their final warm-up. FIFA president Gianni Infantino is also set to address the media on the eve of the tournament.
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Gascoigne sends love to Keegan and recalls losing his boots as a Newcastle apprentice
Paul Gascoigne has expressed his support for Kevin Keegan following the former England manager's Stage Four cancer diagnosis, while sharing a story of accidentally losing one of Keegan's boots as a teenage apprentice at Newcastle United in the 1980s.
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Shearer hails Dalglish and Keegan as 'superb men' after both receive cancer diagnoses
Alan Shearer has paid tribute to Sir Kenny Dalglish and Kevin Keegan after both men revealed they are undergoing cancer treatment, calling the two managers who shaped his career 'superb men first and foremost'.
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Gilberto Silva backs Ancelotti's Brazil but rules them out as World Cup favourites
World Cup winner Gilberto Silva says Carlo Ancelotti has transformed into an honorary Brazilian ahead of this summer's tournament, but the former Arsenal captain does not believe the Seleção are among the main contenders for a sixth title.
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Real Madrid sets Camavinga at €50m and opens door to summer exit
Sidelined from José Mourinho's plans, Eduardo Camavinga could leave Real Madrid this summer. Madrid's board has set the French midfielder's price at 50 million euros, with several English clubs interested.
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Ligue 1+ raises price to €19.99/month for new subscribers, loyal customers spared
LFP Media has unveiled its new pricing for the 2026-2027 season: €19.
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First OM-PSG Classique Set for September 20 at the Vélodrome in 2026-2027
The LFP unveiled the 2026-2027 Ligue 1 calendar on Wednesday. Olympique de Marseille will host PSG on September 20 in matchday five, before the return fixture at Parc des Princes on February 7.
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Saint-Étienne opens Ligue 2 season at Sochaux on August 8, with Metz and Nantes clashes
The LFP has published the Ligue 2 2026-2027 schedule. AS Saint-Étienne, relegated for the second consecutive year after their playoff defeat to Nice, begin away at promoted Sochaux on August 8 and finish at home on May 22 against Pau.
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Everton ordered to pay Burnley £30m in damages over PSR breach that cost Clarets their place in Premier League
Everton have been ordered to pay Burnley £30 million in compensation and interest after a Premier League Independent Disciplinary Commission ruled the Toffees' PSR breach contributed to Burnley's relegation in May 2022. Everton have appealed, calling the ruling "fundamentally flawed".
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Everton ordered to pay Burnley £35m compensation over PSR breach that cost Clarets their place
An independent Premier League panel has ruled that Everton must pay Burnley £35.1m in compensation after their 2022 PSR breach contributed to Burnley's relegation. Everton, who called the ruling 'fundamentally flawed', have immediately launched an appeal.
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