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Regragui targeted by Feyenoord to succeed Van Persie in Champions League
Free since his resignation from Morocco, Walid Regragui would be among six managers targeted by Feyenoord to replace Robin van Persie. The Rotterdam club, qualified for the Champions League, would however prefer Sébastien Pocognoli.
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Atletico Madrid mock Real Madrid with laughing emojis after £129m Julian Alvarez bid rejected
Atletico Madrid publicly ridiculed Real Madrid on social media after rejecting a £129m offer for Julian Alvarez, pointing the Spanish giants to the striker's £431m release clause. Arsenal remain among the clubs linked with the Argentine forward.
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Iraola mirrors Slot's dressing-room rule as Liverpool eye Bournemouth's Alex Scott
New Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has echoed predecessor Arne Slot's hands-off approach to the dressing room, while reports suggest Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott is emerging as his first transfer target at Anfield.
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Berrada promises stadium news 'in weeks or months' as United chase land deal
Manchester United CEO Omar Berrada says an announcement on the club's proposed 100,000-seat Old Trafford replacement is imminent, but progress remains stalled while a land agreement with Freightliner is yet to be reached.
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United dismiss Romero interest and baulk at £80m Scott fee amid busy summer planning
Manchester United have ruled out a move for Tottenham captain Cristian Romero and are unwilling to meet Bournemouth's £80m valuation of Alex Scott, as the club navigates a complex summer transfer window that opens on 15 June.
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Messi scores penalty as Argentina seal 3-0 win over Iceland at Auburn
Lionel Messi came off the bench to net a penalty as Argentina cruised to a 3-0 pre-World Cup friendly victory over Iceland at Jordan-Hare Stadium on the Auburn University campus, completing a two-game SEC stadium tour.
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DR Congo lose to Chile and enter controversy eight days before World Cup
Beaten 2-1 by Chile on Tuesday in Orléans, the Leopards approach the 2026 World Cup under tension: starting goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi is heavily criticized by supporters after conceding two long-range goals.
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Arsenal's £86m Yildiz approach rejected as Gunners make Tonali contact
Arsenal have been firmly rebuffed in their attempt to sign Juventus winger Kenan Yildiz, with the Serie A club declaring the Turkey international unavailable at any price. Separately, Fabrizio Romano reports the Gunners have made contact with Newcastle over midfielder Sandro Tonali.
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Kane declares 2026 World Cup his best ever chance to win it all with England
Harry Kane says his peak physical condition and strong domestic form make the upcoming World Cup the greatest opportunity of his career to deliver international glory for England, who open Group L against Croatia on June 17.
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Freese or Turner? USA's World Cup No. 1 still undecided three days before Paraguay opener
Mauricio Pochettino has yet to name his starting goalkeeper for the United States' World Cup opener against Paraguay in Los Angeles on Friday, leaving both Matt Freese and Matt Turner in the dark ahead of the tournament.
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England beat Ukraine 3-0 but fall short of automatic World Cup qualification
The Lionesses responded to Friday's 4-0 thrashing by Spain with a professional 3-0 win over Ukraine at Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium, but Spain's simultaneous victory over Iceland sealed Group A3 and condemned England to the play-offs for a place at the 2027 World Cup in Brazil.
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Malard's acrobatic goal sends France to 2027 World Cup in Brazil
Melvine Malard's acrobatic finish in the 40th minute gave France a 1-0 victory over Ireland at Stade des Alpes in Grenoble on Tuesday, securing direct qualification for the 2027 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
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Four sets of brothers will represent rival nations at the 2026 World Cup
The 2026 World Cup will feature four pairs of brothers competing for different countries, from the Williams siblings split between Spain and Ghana to the Doué brothers divided by France and Ivory Coast — a trend shaped by decades of migration to Europe.
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Guehi likens Tuchel to Guardiola and backs Stones' England recall despite City absence
Marc Guehi has drawn striking parallels between Thomas Tuchel and Pep Guardiola, saying both managers share the same passion and tactical vision. The Manchester City defender also defended John Stones' place in the England squad despite his limited club minutes this season.
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Tuchel warns Bellingham his England starting spot is far from guaranteed at World Cup 2026
Thomas Tuchel has made clear that Jude Bellingham is not assured of a starting role at the World Cup, with the Real Madrid midfielder in a three-way battle with Morgan Rogers and Eberechi Eze for England's No.10 position.
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Tuchel confirms Saka's Achilles concern leaves England sweating before World Cup opener
Bukayo Saka is managing an Achilles problem and is not yet at full fitness, Thomas Tuchel confirmed ahead of England's final warm-up against Costa Rica on Wednesday, with the tournament opener against Croatia on June 17.
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Tuchel managing Saka carefully as England build him up for World Cup 2026
Thomas Tuchel has confirmed England are taking precautions with Bukayo Saka following a March injury, gradually building up the Arsenal winger ahead of the World Cup 2026 group stage. The other three Arsenal players in camp — Madueke, Eze and Rice — are fully fit.
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Timber ruled out of World Cup as groin injury dashes lifelong Netherlands dream
Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber has been forced to withdraw from the Netherlands' World Cup squad after failing to recover sufficiently from the groin injury he sustained in March. Lutscharel Geertruida has been named as his replacement.
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Somalia's first-ever World Cup referee denied US entry after 11-hour airport interrogation
Omar Artan, set to become the first Somali referee at a World Cup, was turned away at Miami International Airport after an 11-hour interrogation and subsequently removed from FIFA's roster. US Customs cited unspecified "vetting concerns" despite Artan holding a valid visa.
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Liverpool and Man City locked in £112m battle to sign RB Leipzig winger Diomande
Journalist Gianluca Di Marzio says 19-year-old Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande will end up at either Liverpool or Manchester City this summer, with RB Leipzig demanding upwards of £112m for a player contracted until 2030.
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