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Deschamps says Olise free to leave Bayern as Real Madrid plot record £130m signing
France manager Didier Deschamps has refused to discourage Michael Olise from leaving Bayern Munich, as Real Madrid president-elect Florentino Perez confirms a club-record bid — worth at least £130m — is imminent for an elite Champions League player.
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Guéla Doué scores and assists as Ivory Coast stun France in World Cup warm-up
Strasbourg right-back Guéla Doué scored the equalizer and set up Amad Diallo's winning goal as Ivory Coast defeated France 2-1 on Thursday evening in Nantes in a 2026 World Cup preparation match. The France-born defender became the fifth player born in France to score against the French national team.
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Dembélé to start against Northern Ireland in final World Cup warm-up
Rested against Ivory Coast, Ousmane Dembélé will start Monday evening at Lille. Didier Deschamps wants to field a team close to the one that will face Senegal on June 16 in New York.
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Tuchel says Bellingham and James have reached their 'sweet spot' ahead of World Cup
England manager Thomas Tuchel believes Jude Bellingham and Reece James are peaking at the right moment after both returned from hamstring injuries in Saturday's 1-0 friendly win over New Zealand in Tampa.
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Salah feud, Nunez friction and Alexander-Arnold exit: how Slot lost the Liverpool dressing room
Arne Slot was sacked by Liverpool last month after a turbulent second season, with strained relationships with Mohamed Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Darwin Nunez emerging as a central fault line in his departure.
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Iran's World Cup 2026 preparations unravel as US denies visas to key coaching staff
Iran's World Cup campaign is in serious jeopardy after the US denied visas to integral members of their coaching staff, with the country's ambassador to Mexico claiming the squad will only be permitted to enter the United States on matchdays.
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OM renames stadium 'Velodrome Stadium' while seeking international title sponsor
Olympique de Marseille has officially renamed its 67,000-capacity stadium 'Velodrome Stadium' in English, ending a decade-long partnership with Orange. The club is reportedly in talks with British online bank Revolut to become the title sponsor.
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Bellingham presents Ngumoha with debut cap and predicts 'so many more' for Liverpool teenager
Rio Ngumoha was left speechless after Jude Bellingham personally handed him his first England cap following his Three Lions debut against New Zealand, telling the Liverpool winger he has a 'really bright future' ahead.
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Dalot reveals Ronaldo's blunt verdict on Man United striker who lacked 'fire' for a third goal
Diogo Dalot has recalled how Cristiano Ronaldo coldly predicted a Manchester United striker would fail at Old Trafford during their 2021-22 season together, telling Dalot the player lacked the hunger to chase a third goal after scoring twice.
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Tuchel confirms full England squad available after pitch concerns in New Zealand win
Thomas Tuchel has confirmed no England players were injured in their narrow warm-up win over New Zealand in Tampa, with the head coach set to ring the changes for Wednesday's clash against Costa Rica.
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Evra claims he would have silenced Yamal in his prime, citing Ronaldo and Messi battles as proof
Patrice Evra insists he would have kept Lamine Yamal quiet at his peak, pointing to his defensive record against Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi as evidence. Yamal, 18, is preparing for his first World Cup with Spain despite recovering from a hamstring injury.
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Sane's winner extends Germany's nine-game streak as Robinson screamer goes in vain
Leroy Sane's second-half strike sealed a 2-1 Germany victory over the United States at Soldier Field, Chicago, despite Antonee Robinson's stunning volley levelling for the hosts. The result leaves the US with nine straight losses to European opponents since 2022.
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Pickford hails 17-year-old Ngumoha as England's fifth-youngest debutant shines against New Zealand
Rio Ngumoha, 17, became England's fifth-youngest debutant in Saturday's 1-0 friendly win over New Zealand in Tampa, with goalkeeper Jordan Pickford praising the Liverpool winger as 'quality' and 'nothing fazed him'.
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Man City frontrunners to sign Elliot Anderson in potential £100m deal as Tonali also targeted
Manchester City are leading the race to sign Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson, with talks already under way over a fee that could exceed £100m. Newcastle's Sandro Tonali is also on City's radar as the club looks to overhaul its midfield this summer.
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Barcelona's St. George's Park pre-season plan sets up Rashford reunion if £26m deal is sealed
Barcelona have confirmed a training camp at St. George's Park from July 27 to August 3, which could see Marcus Rashford return to England's national football centre as a Barça player — if his £26m permanent move from Manchester United is finalised by then.
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CAF Opens Disciplinary Inquiry Following Senegal-Morocco U17 Africa Cup of Nations Semi-Final
The Confederation of African Football has launched a disciplinary procedure following a complaint from Morocco targeting Yaya Baldé, a Senegalese Football Federation official, over his conduct after the U17 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final.
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Real Madrid target Olise in €165m move Bayern insist will never happen
Florentino Pérez has identified Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise as his primary summer target, with Real Madrid prepared to bid up to €165m. Bayern, however, hold a contract until 2029 with no release clause and have publicly declared the 23-year-old unsellable.
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Former United star urges club to sign free-agent Lewandowski as Sesko's mentor
Robert Lewandowski is available on a free transfer after Barcelona allowed his contract to expire, and ex-Manchester United forward Giuseppe Rossi has called a move to Old Trafford a 'no-brainer', citing the 37-year-old's value to young striker Benjamin Sesko.
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Keane takes aim at Maguire after England squad omission sparks public outburst
Roy Keane has suggested players who miss out on a 26-man England squad have only themselves to blame, comments widely seen as directed at Harry Maguire, who went public with his frustration before Thomas Tuchel's World Cup squad was announced.
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Scotland thrash Bolivia 4-0 to sharpen World Cup preparations ahead of Haiti opener
Che Adams scored twice and Lawrence Shankland and Scott McTominay also netted as Scotland beat Bolivia 4-0 in New Jersey, building momentum ahead of their World Cup opener against Haiti in Foxborough next Saturday — their first finals appearance since 1998.
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