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Neville backs Cole Palmer as 'gold' United signing but Palmer insists he plans to stay at Chelsea
Gary Neville has endorsed Cole Palmer as a near-certain success if Manchester United signed the Chelsea forward, comparing him to historic Old Trafford acquisitions. Palmer, 23, has publicly stated he has no plans to leave Stamford Bridge.
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World Cup 2026 kicks off as 48 nations battle across three host countries
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway across the United States, Canada and Mexico, with 48 nations competing over six weeks in the biggest edition of the tournament in history.
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Yamal on track to make World Cup debut for Spain against Cape Verde on 15 June
Lamine Yamal is expected to be available for Spain's World Cup opener against Cape Verde on 15 June, despite missing club football since 22 April with a hamstring injury. Coach Luis de la Fuente confirmed the 18-year-old is progressing within the planned recovery timeline.
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Manchester United to assess teenage Colombian midfielder Orozco before deciding development path
Manchester United will evaluate 17-year-old Cristian Orozco at Carrington following his arrival from Colombian side Fortaleza CEIF next month, with the club expected to mirror the development approach taken with Seko Kone and Diego Leon.
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Grealish endorsement puts Everton's Ndiaye on Man City's summer shortlist
With Savinho potentially leaving and Jack Grealish's future at the Etihad in doubt, Manchester City are eyeing Everton winger Iliman Ndiaye — a player Grealish has publicly called the most skilful in the Premier League.
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David Sullivan resigns as West Ham chairman over 'entirely false' historic allegations
David Sullivan has stepped down as joint-chairman and director of West Ham United with immediate effect, citing 'entirely false, decades-old allegations' he says are about to be published. The club confirmed none of the allegations relate to West Ham or its operations.
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Alvarez's agent denies Real Madrid contact as Arsenal and Barcelona circle with £130m bid floated
Julian Alvarez's agent Fernando Hidalgo has insisted 'no one has contacted us' over a potential move to Real Madrid, even as Arsenal and Barcelona are heavily linked with the Atletico Madrid striker ahead of the summer window.
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PSG ready to spend €115m on Morgan Rogers to beat Arsenal to the punch
Paris Saint-Germain is targeting Morgan Rogers, Aston Villa's attacking midfielder who has scored 14 goals and provided 12 assists this season. The Villans are demanding €115m, a sum PSG has not invested since the purchase of Kolo Muani in 2023.
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Wiegman vows tactical overhaul as England chase automatic World Cup spot against Ukraine
Sarina Wiegman will make tactical changes for England's must-win World Cup qualifier against Ukraine on Tuesday, after the Lionesses' 4-0 defeat by Spain left their automatic qualification hopes dependent on other results.
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Iran players honour 168 airstrike victims as visa row forces World Cup base move to Mexico
Iran's squad arrived in Tijuana on Sunday after being forced to relocate their World Cup base from Arizona to Mexico amid a deepening dispute with the United States over visas and entry restrictions.
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Somali referee Omar Artan turned away at US border three days before 2026 World Cup
FIFA-appointed referee Omar Artan from Somalia was denied entry to the United States and sent back to Turkey upon arrival, with no explanation provided by US immigration authorities despite holding a diplomatic passport.
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Pavard excluded from World Cup squad, to watch France from stands against Northern Ireland
Several 2018 World Cup champions — including Varane, Umtiti, Giroud and Pavard — will attend the France-Northern Ireland match at Stade Pierre-Mauroy before the Blues depart for the 2026 World Cup. Pavard is the only one excluded from the squad by Deschamps, penalised by a disappointing season at Marseille.
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Norway's Solbakken brands Scotland 'unprofessional' after Clarke cancels training friendly
Norway head coach Stale Solbakken has publicly criticised Scotland counterpart Steve Clarke after Scotland abruptly cancelled a planned training-ground friendly, citing squad injuries. Former Fulham defender and Norway team manager Brede Hangeland called the decision 'weak' and 'embarrassing'.
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Neville offers to step aside from United coverage if Sky Sports ask him to
Gary Neville has acknowledged he may have misjudged the balance in his Manchester United punditry over the past decade, telling Rio Ferdinand's podcast he would willingly stop covering United matches if instructed to do so.
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A musical comedy about France 98 planned for the 30th anniversary of the World Cup triumph
A producer is preparing a show provisionally titled "1998, Our Greatest Story", scheduled for 2028. Several World Cup champions have reportedly already been contacted and are showing enthusiasm.
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Manchester United agree £35m Ederson deal but World Cup call delays Old Trafford switch
Manchester United have agreed a £35 million fee with Atalanta for midfielder Ederson, plus up to £3.8 million in add-ons and a four-year contract. However, the 26-year-old's late call-up to Brazil's World Cup squad means the move will not be finalised until after the tournament.
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England's World Cup 2026 squad and fixtures: Tuchel targets end of 60-year wait
Thomas Tuchel's England open their World Cup 2026 campaign against Croatia in Dallas, with a perfect qualifying record — eight wins, 22 goals, none conceded — fuelling confidence ahead of the tournament in North America.
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Neville reveals unanimous England strike vote in support of banned Ferdinand in 2003
Gary Neville has disclosed for the first time that every England player voted to boycott the 2003 World Cup qualifier against Turkey in protest at Rio Ferdinand's pre-hearing suspension, with Neville calling the ballot result unanimous despite later denials from some squad members.
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Pierre Ménès accuses certain media outlets of seeking to destabilize France ahead of World Cup
A few days before the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off, Pierre Ménès denounces an "unhealthy narrative" orchestrated according to him by certain journalists and influencers to sow discord within the French national team.
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Fernandes hints he will stay at United to lead Premier League title charge
Bruno Fernandes has spoken of the "special" responsibility of returning Manchester United to the top of English and European football, appearing to signal he intends to remain at Old Trafford beyond the summer despite interest from Saudi Arabia.
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