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Mbappé surpasses 20 World Cup goals and makes history against Morocco
Scorer and provider in France's 2-0 victory over Morocco in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals, Kylian Mbappé becomes the first player to score at least eight goals in two consecutive World Cups and crosses the 20-goal mark in the competition.
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Haaland to Real Madrid « in two or three years », says former Dortmund chief
Brilliant at the 2026 World Cup with seven goals in five matches, Erling Haaland is tipped for Real Madrid in the medium term by Hans-Joachim Watzke, former Borussia Dortmund president, despite a contract with Manchester City running until 2034.
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Haaland or Kane: five pundits deliver their verdict ahead of World Cup quarter-final
Erling Haaland and Harry Kane meet in the World Cup quarter-finals on Saturday as Norway face England for a place in the semi-finals. Five pundits have weighed in on which striker holds the edge — and only one backed the England captain.
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France reach third straight World Cup semi as Mbappé closes in on Messi's all-time record
France are the only team at the 2026 World Cup to win all six matches in regulation, outscoring opponents 16-2. Kylian Mbappé has eight goals in six games and needs just one more to equal Lionel Messi's all-time World Cup scoring record.
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Bouaddi's World Cup masterclass leaves Man United facing £100m now-or-never call
Ayyoub Bouaddi's Morocco were eliminated by France at the World Cup quarter-final stage, but the 18-year-old Lille midfielder cemented his status as one of the game's elite young talents — and Manchester United are weighing a £100m move before rivals move in.
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Manchester United close in on three midfield signings as Ederson nears medical and Kone emerges as new target
Manchester United are expected to complete three midfield signings in the coming weeks, with Atalanta's Ederson set for a second medical after a £38.8m deal was agreed in June, Chelsea's Andrey Santos also close, and Roma's Manu Kone now emerging as a third target worth around £50m.
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Robertson, Gallas and Sheringham: How Spurs' free agent signings fared at the club
Tottenham have already broken their transfer record twice this summer with Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes, but the club has a long history of shrewd free agent business. Three notable arrivals — Teddy Sheringham, William Gallas and Andy Robertson — illustrate that strategy in action.
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Maresca's short-passing demand puts Donnarumma's Man City place under pressure
Enzo Maresca has made clear he expects his goalkeepers to play short from the back, a demand that could threaten Gianluigi Donnarumma's status as City's first choice ahead of the 2026/27 season.
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Manchester United's new 100,000-seat stadium to unlock £80m non-football revenue stream
Manchester United confirmed the location of their new stadium on Thursday — 350 metres from Old Trafford — with executives pointing to Tottenham's £60m-£80m annual non-football income as a blueprint for funding future squad investment.
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Ferguson's World Cup transfer warning that new United boss Carrick cannot afford to ignore
Sir Alex Ferguson once cautioned against signing players on the back of tournament performances, citing Jordi Cruyff and Karel Poborsky as costly mistakes. As Michael Carrick prepares for his first full season in charge at Manchester United, that advice carries fresh relevance.
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England's World Cup squad banned from ketchup and mayo as chef reveals strict Norway prep
Personal chef Jonny Marsh, who has cooked for around 100 Premier League players, has outlined England's nutritional plan ahead of their World Cup clash with Norway — including a ban on ketchup and mayonnaise and a heavy reliance on beetroot shots.
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Mbappé exits with ankle injury against Morocco but remains optimistic
Author of the decisive goal and his 8th tournament strike against Morocco (2-0), Kylian Mbappé left the field in the 75th minute after a blow to his right ankle. The France captain downplayed his injury in the mixed zone.
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Manchester United close in on three midfield signings as Ederson nears second medical
Manchester United have agreed deals worth a combined £85m for Atalanta's Ederson and Chelsea's Andrey Santos, and are now tracking Roma's Manu Koné as a third midfield addition following Casemiro's departure.
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Arsenal sign Meslier on a free and agree personal terms with Guimaraes in £60m move
Arsenal have confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Illan Meslier on a free transfer from Leeds United, while the club have also agreed a five-year contract with Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes ahead of a £60m bid.
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Haaland calls Norway's World Cup chances 'really low' ahead of England quarterfinal
Erling Haaland has again downplayed Norway's prospects at the 2026 World Cup, describing their chances as 'really low' despite scoring seven goals in four games to lead his country into a quarterfinal against England on 11 July in Miami.
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Mbappé scores and assists after penalty miss to send France into World Cup semifinals
Kylian Mbappé recovered from a first-half penalty miss to score his 20th World Cup goal and set up Ousmane Dembélé as France beat Morocco 2-0 in the quarterfinals, booking a third consecutive semifinal appearance.
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Xhaka and Itten embrace 'dream' of facing Messi as Switzerland target Argentina upset in Kansas City
Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka says the pressure of a World Cup quarter-final against Argentina has only sharpened his side's hunger, while striker Cedric Itten and midfielder Remo Freuler describe facing Lionel Messi for the first time as a career milestone.
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Haaland backs Mbappe after three-minute penalty wait costs France star in World Cup quarter-final
Kylian Mbappe missed a first-half penalty after waiting over three minutes before his kick, but still scored as France beat Morocco 2-0 in Boston to reach the World Cup semi-finals. Erling Haaland weighed in on social media, saying the delay was 'too long'.
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Lyon signs Cluver Sambi Mbungu, 17, ahead of PSG and Bundesliga clubs
Olympique Lyonnais officially announced on Thursday the signing of Congolese midfielder Cluver Sambi Mbungu on a three-year contract. The 17-year-old, trained at Caen, was also courted by PSG, Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig.
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Deschamps clears Mbappe to play after ankle scare in France's 2-0 win over Morocco
Kylian Mbappe was substituted late in France's 2-0 World Cup quarter-final victory over Morocco after taking two blows to his right ankle, but Didier Deschamps confirmed post-match that the Real Madrid forward is fit to face the semi-finals.
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