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OM targets Armand Laurienté at €25m as Greenwood heads to Roma
Despite being frozen out of the transfer market due to its UEFA financial case, Olympique de Marseille is preparing for summer: Mason Greenwood is set to leave for at least €50m, and the club is eyeing Sassuolo winger Armand Laurienté, valued at €25m.
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Manchester United sign Ederson from Atalanta for £35m as Brazil call-up delays official announcement
Manchester United have agreed a £35m deal to sign Atalanta midfielder Ederson, but a late call-up to Brazil's World Cup squad means the transfer paperwork is unlikely to be completed until after the tournament.
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Joe Cole visits Margate pub that won Samsung tech upgrade ahead of England's win over New Zealand
Former England midfielder Joe Cole made a surprise appearance at The Lord Byron in Margate, Kent, joining fans for the pre-match build-up before England's 1-0 friendly victory against New Zealand on Saturday.
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Man United eye Romero and Tonali as Rashford's Barcelona future hangs in the balance
Manchester United are reportedly preparing a bid for Tottenham captain Cristian Romero and willing to pay up to €115m for Newcastle's Sandro Tonali, while Barcelona have until June 15 to decide whether to activate their £26m purchase option for Marcus Rashford.
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Earthquake strikes England's World Cup camp as African referee denied US entry
England's preparations for the 2026 World Cup were disrupted by an earthquake near their training base, while a separate controversy emerged after an African referee was refused entry into the United States ahead of the tournament.
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Somali referee Artan barred from 2026 World Cup after US entry denial
Omar Abdulkadir Artan, a FIFA-appointed referee for the 2026 World Cup, was denied entry to the United States at Miami airport on June 6. Somalia is on the list of countries subject to travel restrictions under the Trump administration.
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Manchester United preparing offer for Tottenham captain Romero as Barcelona and Atletico circle
Manchester United are reportedly readying a bid for Cristian Romero this summer, with the Tottenham captain also attracting interest from Barcelona and Atletico Madrid. The Argentine was sent off at Old Trafford in February before apologising to his teammates.
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Ronaldo cut off Gary Lineker after presenter named Messi the better footballer
Gary Lineker has revealed Cristiano Ronaldo stopped speaking to him after he publicly declared Lionel Messi the superior footballer. The pair had previously enjoyed a friendly relationship before Lineker's stance on the GOAT debate ended contact.
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Romero targeted by Man Utd as Rashford edges closer to Bayern Munich exit
Manchester United are reportedly pursuing Tottenham defender Cristian Romero as the summer window approaches, while Bayern Munich have emerged as frontrunners to sign Marcus Rashford, with Barcelona focused on Julian Alvarez instead.
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England fans balk at £12.50 pints and £15 seltzers at World Cup venues in the US
Supporters attending England's warm-up win over New Zealand at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa were confronted with beer prices starting at £12.50 a pint, with cocktails reaching £21 and even bottled water costing nearly £6.
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Mbappé silent against Northern Ireland, Deschamps jokes: "He's saving his goals for the United States"
Kylian Mbappé fired six shots without scoring in the friendly match against Northern Ireland (3-1), remaining stuck at 56 goals for France, one short of Olivier Giroud's record. Didier Deschamps chose to laugh it off.
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Kimmich reveals PSG made him a "truly incredible" financial offer
In a documentary aired on ZDF, Joshua Kimmich confirms for the first time that PSG approached him during the summer 2024 transfer window, proposing a salary offer he describes as "incredible". The German midfielder ultimately extended his contract with Bayern Munich until 2029.
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Mbappé surpasses Lizarazu and Blanc with his 98th cap against Northern Ireland
Coming on as a substitute Monday evening at Lille against Northern Ireland, Kylian Mbappé brought his total to 98 caps with France, overtaking Bixente Lizarazu and Laurent Blanc (97 caps each) in the ranking of most-capped France players.
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Real Madrid's Mourinho return complicates United's pursuit of Mateus Fernandes
Manchester United's bid to sign West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes has grown more complicated after Florentino Perez's re-election as Real Madrid president paved the way for José Mourinho's return — with Los Blancos now reportedly prioritising the 21-year-old as a summer target.
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Barcelona target Marc Cucurella for €40m to strengthen left flank
FC Barcelona are interested in Chelsea left-back Marc Cucurella, with the Spanish club willing to pay around €40 million for the 27-year-old. Atlético Madrid, Real Madrid and Manchester City are also in the running.
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Iraola's 'all new signings' pledge hands Harvey Elliott a lifeline at Liverpool
Harvey Elliott's Liverpool career appeared to be fading after a frustrating loan spell at Aston Villa, but new head coach Andoni Iraola has signalled he will assess every player with a clean slate this summer.
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Olise's Hat-Trick Against Northern Ireland: An Unprecedented Performance Since Platini at Euro 1984
Michael Olise scored all three French goals in a 3-1 victory over Northern Ireland in Lille, becoming the first non-striker to achieve a hat-trick for France since Michel Platini in 1984.
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2026 World Cup: 70 matches at risk of not being broadcast to 19 African countries
New World TV, the broadcaster of 2026 World Cup rights for 19 sub-Saharan African countries, is facing severe financial difficulties that threaten coverage of 70 of the 104 matches. Only 34 free-to-air matches appear guaranteed.
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Dorgu's Denmark stunner strengthens case for permanent wing role at Manchester United
Patrick Dorgu scored a powerful long-range goal for Denmark against Ukraine on Sunday, adding weight to the argument that his best position at Manchester United is on the left wing — a switch made only midway through this season.
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Salah will not return to Liverpool even after Slot's exit, says Lovren
Former Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren has ruled out a Mohamed Salah U-turn, insisting the Egyptian's farewell was too public to reverse — while also revealing the winger would have stayed had he known Arne Slot would leave sooner.
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