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Tuchel promises physical intensity as England face Costa Rica in final World Cup warm-up
Thomas Tuchel says England will push hard in Wednesday's warm-up against Costa Rica, with players set for 60-70 minutes ahead of the squad's move to their World Cup base in Kansas. The manager also played down talk of England being tournament favourites.
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180,000 tickets remain unsold on FIFA resale portals as World Cup 2026 approaches
Nearly 180,000 tickets for World Cup 2026 are still listed on FIFA's official resale portals, with the United States' opening match against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium yet to sell out despite the tournament beginning this week.
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Real Madrid sack Arbeloa to clear path for Mourinho's return under re-elected Perez
Real Madrid have confirmed the departure of head coach Álvaro Arbeloa, clearing the way for José Mourinho to return to the club. President Florentino Perez, re-elected by a landslide, publicly pledged during his campaign to bring Mourinho back for a second spell.
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Arbeloa leaves Real Madrid, Mourinho expected to take over
Real Madrid officially confirmed Tuesday the departure of Alvaro Arbeloa, manager since January. José Mourinho, who led the club from 2010 to 2013, is tipped to succeed him.
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Gregg Berhalter pens emotional World Cup letter to son Sebastian ahead of USA debut
Former USA head coach Gregg Berhalter has written a heartfelt open letter to his son Sebastian, a midfielder on the 2026 World Cup roster, telling him: "I am proud of you because of who you are, not because of what you accomplish."
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Tuchel uses barbecues and themed food nights to sharpen England's World Cup edge
Thomas Tuchel has made outdoor dining and themed food evenings a regular feature of England's World Cup camp in the United States, with the FA also shipping in 1,000 specialist Lucozade pouches to aid player hydration during matches.
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Real Madrid's €150m bid for Julian Alvarez rejected by Atletico amid €500m release clause
Real Madrid confirmed on Tuesday that Atletico Madrid turned down a €150 million offer for Argentine forward Julian Alvarez, with the Madrid club citing his €500 million release clause as the reason for the refusal.
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Kane dismisses 'one-man team' fears and declares 2026 World Cup his best shot at glory
Harry Kane, fresh from a 61-goal season at Bayern Munich, has rejected suggestions England rely too heavily on him and insists his squad has the depth and winning pedigree to lift the World Cup this summer.
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Louis Saha, Heskey and Smicer lead football coaching camps at Cypriot resort
Former Manchester United and France striker Louis Saha is among several ex-Premier League stars running Football Coaching Camps at Aphrodite Hills Resort near Paphos, Cyprus.
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Kane reaches out to Eriksen after 'scary' ICD activation ends Denmark friendly
Christian Eriksen collapsed during Denmark's friendly with Ukraine on Sunday before his ICD device activated and he walked off the pitch. Former Tottenham team-mate Harry Kane said he was shaken by the news and has since contacted Eriksen to wish him well.
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Meulensteen urges Carrick to sign Kane and Elliot Anderson in first United transfer window
Former Manchester United coach Rene Meulensteen has called on new permanent manager Michael Carrick to pursue England internationals Harry Kane and Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson this summer, warning that United must sign at least two or three midfielders ahead of their Champions League campaign.
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Manchester City confirms four-part Guardiola farewell documentary directed by BAFTA-winning filmmaker
Manchester City have announced a four-part documentary series covering Pep Guardiola's final two seasons at the club, directed by Academy and BAFTA award-winning filmmaker Kevin Macdonald. The series will cover the club's 26-game unbeaten run, Kevin De Bruyne's departure, and Guardiola's emotional farewell.
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United dismiss Romero links as midfield overhaul and left-back search take priority
Manchester United have ruled out a move for Tottenham captain Cristian Romero, with sources describing reports of a prepared offer as wide of the mark. The club's summer focus remains on midfield reinforcement and addressing the left side of the squad.
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Lorenzi recruitment exposes OM to heavy damages in favor of Nice
Grégory Lorenzi had given his agreement to OGC Nice before joining OM as sporting director. According to Ouest-France, the Marseille club would be « clearly at fault » and risks a ruling against it by the labor court.
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Somali referee Omar Artan banned from US after 11-hour ordeal, sparking World Cup fury
Omar Artan, one of Africa's top referees, was held for 11 hours at Miami Airport before being refused entry to the United States and deported to Turkey. Somalia's Prime Minister and former England star Ian Wright are among those condemning the decision ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
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Scott McTominay's goalscoring form at Napoli makes him one to watch at World Cup 2026
Scott McTominay has scored 13 goals in all competitions for Napoli this season and sits on 13 goals again with two games remaining, underlining his credentials as a genuine attacking threat for Scotland at the 2026 World Cup.
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Crystal Palace close in on Pierre Sage after Lens boss made Liverpool shortlist
Crystal Palace are set to appoint Lens manager Pierre Sage as Oliver Glasner's successor, with a compensation package of around €5 million (£4.3m) and a three-year deal at Selhurst Park reportedly close to completion.
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Iraola's 'all new signings' stance hands Harvey Elliott a Liverpool lifeline
Incoming Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has declared every player in his squad a 'new signing', offering 23-year-old Harvey Elliott renewed hope after a difficult loan spell at Aston Villa yielded just one goal in 11 appearances.
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Iran condemn FIFA and US after ticket allocation stripped ahead of World Cup 2026
The Iranian Football Federation has issued a furious statement after its official ticket allocation for World Cup 2026 group-stage matches was revoked, leaving Iranian fans unable to attend any of their team's fixtures in the United States.
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Maresca appointment delayed as Man City wait on Chelsea compensation talks
Manchester City's move to install Enzo Maresca as Pep Guardiola's successor is taking longer than anticipated, with compensation talks between the clubs still ongoing. City remain confident the deal will be concluded without major complications.
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