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Iraola confirms pre-season tweaks and World Cup return plan in first Liverpool squad update
Andoni Iraola has outlined his approach to Liverpool's pre-season, confirming he will make minimal changes to existing plans while carefully managing the return of the eight first-team players set to feature at the 2026 World Cup.
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Rashford gives Gordon Barcelona tips as United's left-back target nears Bayern move
Marcus Rashford has been advising Anthony Gordon on life at Barcelona despite his own uncertain future at the club. Meanwhile, United's linked left-back Nathaniel Brown has reportedly agreed personal terms with Bayern Munich on a deal until 2031.
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Man United's family connection could give them edge in Alex Scott transfer race
Manchester United hold an unusual advantage in the pursuit of Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott: his step-sister, Maya Le Tissier, already captains United's women's side. Chelsea are also reportedly interested in the 22-year-old, who is with England's World Cup squad in North America.
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Hazard hopes for a great 2026 World Cup for Algeria, but not against Belgium
Retired international Eden Hazard expressed his support for Algeria's team ahead of the 2026 World Cup, while clarifying that his Algerian friends will have to bow to the Red Devils if the two nations meet in the tournament.
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Merson calls Odegaard sale 'madness' but says Arsenal should consider it this summer
Paul Merson has urged Arsenal to consider selling captain Martin Odegaard despite his role in ending the club's 22-year Premier League drought. The Norwegian, 27, is entering the final 12 months of his £240,000-a-week contract.
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Gordon reveals Rashford's mentoring role after £70m Barcelona move from Newcastle
Anthony Gordon has spoken about his £70m transfer from Newcastle to Barcelona, disclosing that Marcus Rashford — his direct rival for an England starting spot — privately guided him on life at Camp Nou and in the city.
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Only one in five England fans are backing the Three Lions to win the World Cup
New betting data from Ladbrokes and Coral owner Entain shows just 20 per cent of domestic wagers in England back the Three Lions to win the 2026 World Cup — well behind Portugal's 57 per cent and France's 29 per cent.
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Kosovo youth international Fatjon Bunjaku, 22, dies in road crash as federation mourns 'great talent'
Fatjon Bunjaku, a 22-year-old footballer who represented Kosovo at U19 and U21 level, died on Sunday following a collision on the Mitrovica–Pristina road in the village of Maxhunaj. The Football Federation of Kosovo has paid tribute to the 'educated, dedicated and ambitious boy'.
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Deschamps clears Saliba to face Northern Ireland as Dembélé returns for World Cup warm-up
Didier Deschamps has dismissed concerns over William Saliba's back problem ahead of France's final World Cup warm-up against Northern Ireland, while Ousmane Dembélé is set to start after being rested following PSG's Champions League final.
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Ten-man Italy holds firm in Greece and ends season with two wins
Eliminated from 2026 World Cup qualifying, Italy concluded its season with two friendly victories: 1-0 against Luxembourg and then 1-0 in Greece, despite a late red card.
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Feyenoord sack Robin van Persie after 18 months despite Champions League finish
Robin van Persie has been dismissed as Feyenoord head coach after less than 18 months in charge, despite guiding the Dutch club to second place in the Eredivisie and securing Champions League qualification for next season.
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Hojbjerg reveals dressing room anguish as Eriksen collapse revives Euro 2020 trauma
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg says Christian Eriksen's collapse during Denmark's friendly with Ukraine in Odense on Sunday brought back harrowing memories of his teammate's cardiac arrest at Euro 2020. Eriksen regained consciousness and was taken to hospital for further tests.
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Endrick scores winner for Brazil then vows to Ancelotti: 'This is where I want to be'
Endrick came off the bench to net the decisive goal in Brazil's 2-1 friendly win over Egypt in Cleveland, then delivered a pointed message to Carlo Ancelotti's staff about his readiness ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
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Brahim Diaz opens scoring for Morocco against Norway a week before World Cup
Real Madrid forward Brahim Diaz scored Morocco's opening goal against Norway in a friendly match on Sunday, with a right-footed strike into the far corner in the 7th minute.
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Mazraoui and Ezzalzouli injured four days before World Cup, major blow for Morocco
During a friendly match against Norway on Sunday, Morocco lost two key players to injury in the first half: defender Noussair Mazraoui and winger Abde Ezzalzouli, just four days before the Atlas Lions begin their 2026 World Cup campaign.
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Messi sits out Argentina's 2-0 win over Honduras as hamstring concern clouds World Cup bid
Lionel Messi watched from the bench as Argentina beat Honduras 2-0 in a pre-World Cup friendly at Kyle Field on June 6, managing muscle fatigue and a mild left hamstring strain ahead of the tournament opening on June 16.
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Eriksen collapses again as Denmark abandon Ukraine friendly and boss Riemer speaks out
Christian Eriksen collapsed during Denmark's international friendly against Ukraine on Sunday and was taken to hospital. Coach Brian Riemer said neither he nor his players could have continued playing after witnessing the incident.
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De la Fuente hails Yamal as 'born for this' and places him alongside Messi
Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has compared Lamine Yamal to Lionel Messi, saying the 18-year-old Barcelona winger is 'touched by God's wand' and built to handle the pressure of a World Cup.
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Leboeuf urges Man United to sign PSG's Zaire-Emery as Carrick's midfield expertise cited
Former Chelsea defender Frank Leboeuf has backed Manchester United to pursue PSG midfielder Warren Zaire-Emery this summer, arguing that assistant manager Michael Carrick's experience in the same position makes him the ideal mentor for the 20-year-old Frenchman.
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Eriksen collapses on pitch again, Denmark-Ukraine match permanently halted
Christian Eriksen suffered a medical emergency in the 65th minute of the friendly match between Denmark and Ukraine on Sunday and was stretchered off. The match was permanently stopped. The Danish Football Association confirmed the player is conscious.
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