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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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Wesley ruled out of World Cup with thigh injury as Brazil call up Éderson days before opener
Brazil have lost right back Wesley to a left thigh muscle injury sustained in Saturday's friendly against Egypt in Cleveland, with midfielder Éderson named as his replacement ahead of the June 13 Group C opener against Morocco.
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Van Persie sacked by Feyenoord despite finishing second as 19-point gap seals his fate
Robin van Persie has been dismissed as Feyenoord head coach after one full season in charge, with the Rotterdam club finishing 19 points behind Eredivisie champions PSV Eindhoven and winning just two of eight Europa League games.
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Eriksen collapses during Denmark friendly but walks off pitch as pacemaker activates
Christian Eriksen fell to the ground clutching his chest in the 64th minute of Denmark's friendly against Ukraine in Odense on Sunday. The Denmark team doctor confirmed the midfielder's pacemaker delivered a shock as intended, and Eriksen was conscious and walking before being taken to hospital for further tests.
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Wesley ruled out with injury, Brazil without right-back for 2026 World Cup
Injured in the left adductor during the friendly match against Egypt (2-1), Wesley will miss the 2026 World Cup. Carlo Ancelotti has called up Atalanta midfielder Éderson to replace him.
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Eriksen collapses again during Denmark vs Ukraine friendly but walks off under own power
Christian Eriksen lost consciousness briefly after clutching his chest and falling to the ground in the 79th minute of Denmark's friendly against Ukraine. The 34-year-old was conscious following treatment and walked off the pitch before being taken to hospital for further examination.
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Tuchel hails Gordon's £70m Barcelona move as Ngumoha dazzles on England debut
Thomas Tuchel welcomed Anthony Gordon's £70m switch to Barcelona as a boost for England's World Cup preparations, while 17-year-old Liverpool debutant Rio Ngumoha drew praise from Jude Bellingham after impressing in a 1-0 friendly win over New Zealand.
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Eriksen collapses again during Denmark friendly as match against Ukraine is called off
Christian Eriksen clutched his chest and fell to the ground during Denmark's friendly with Ukraine on Tuesday. The match was called off, with Danish football authorities confirming the midfielder is conscious and "doing well under the circumstances."
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USA lose to Germany in final warm-up but vow 'it's down to business' at World Cup
The United States fell 2-1 to Germany at Soldier Field on Saturday, with Leroy Sané's second-half winner ending their pre-tournament preparations. The USMNT now open World Cup 2026 against Paraguay in Los Angeles on Friday.
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Tuchel names Rice as England vice-captain with eye on future captaincy
Thomas Tuchel has confirmed Declan Rice as England's vice-captain ahead of the 2026 World Cup, placing the Arsenal midfielder next in line to succeed Harry Kane as skipper. Rice and three Arsenal teammates joined the squad in West Palm Beach after the Champions League final.
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Denmark vs Ukraine friendly halted after player suffers medical emergency in Odense
Denmark's friendly against Ukraine in Odense was suspended at 2-1 midway through the second half after a player suffered a medical emergency. Danish media reports named the player as Christian Eriksen, who survived a cardiac arrest at Euro 2020.
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Nunez eyes Liverpool return but Chelsea and Barcelona circle after Al-Hilal exit
Darwin Nunez is reportedly keen on a return to Anfield after terminating his contract with Al-Hilal, where he was dropped from the squad in February. Chelsea, Barcelona and Newcastle are also in the running for the Uruguay forward.
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Scotland cancel Norway training match seven days before World Cup opener against Haiti
Steve Clarke's Scotland have withdrawn from a behind-closed-doors training match against Norway due to injury concerns, leaving their World Cup preparations effectively complete ahead of their Group C opener against Haiti in Foxborough.
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Leboeuf backs PSG's Zaire-Emery as ideal next midfield signing for Man United
World Cup winner Frank Leboeuf has urged Manchester United to pursue PSG's Warren Zaire-Emery after their near-complete deal for Atalanta's Ederson, calling the 20-year-old a potential 'great signing' under Michael Carrick.
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Barcelona and Atletico Madrid chase Bernardo Silva and Cucurella in summer transfer clash
Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are pursuing the same two players this summer — Manchester City's Bernardo Silva and Chelsea left-back Marc Cucurella — intensifying a transfer rivalry already inflamed by the clubs' dispute over Julian Alvarez.
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Ederson's Brazil World Cup call-up threatens to delay £35m Manchester United transfer
Manchester United's near-complete deal to sign Atalanta midfielder Ederson for £35m could be pushed back after Brazil called him up as a late replacement for injured defender Wesley ahead of the World Cup.
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