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Gordon calls Aguirre's foul-mouthed outburst a compliment and praises Rashford amid Barcelona rivalry
Anthony Gordon has spoken openly about Mexico boss Javier Aguirre's viral expletive-laden exchange during England's World Cup clash, and revealed that Marcus Rashford was the first to congratulate him on his £70m move to Barcelona — despite the pair now competing for the same club spot.
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Storms force Roy Keane and ITV pundits indoors before France vs Morocco
Roy Keane, Ian Wright and Patrick Vieira were moved from ITV's outdoor New York loft studio after storms struck the city ahead of France's World Cup semi-final against Morocco.
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Manchester United unveil plans for 100,000-seat stadium at heart of £7.3bn Trafford regeneration
Manchester United have revealed a draft masterplan for a new 100,000-seat stadium 350 metres from Old Trafford, anchoring a 150-hectare regeneration scheme projected to create 92,000 jobs and deliver a £7.3bn annual boost to the regional economy.
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Eriksen begins rehabilitation in Denmark after second cardiac episode
Nearly a month after his second cardiac arrest during a friendly match between Denmark and Ukraine, Wolfsburg announced that Christian Eriksen will begin a rehabilitation programme in his home country. The midfielder's sporting future remains uncertain.
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Atlético sign Hjulmand from Sporting CP for €40m — half his release clause
Atlético Madrid have agreed a deal to sign Danish midfielder Morten Hjulmand from Sporting CP for €40m plus add-ons, well below the €80m release clause in his contract. The 27-year-old flew to Madrid on 9 July to complete medicals and sign a deal running until June 2031.
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Kane presents Crouch with England legacy cap after Three Lions reach World Cup quarter-finals
Harry Kane handed former England striker Peter Crouch an England legacy cap following the Three Lions' 3-2 round-of-16 victory over Mexico in Mexico City. Kane, who scored and assisted in the win, has now netted six goals in five matches at the 2026 World Cup.
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Tuchel lodges complaint with FA after FIFA rejects Quansah World Cup ban appeal
Thomas Tuchel has reacted with fury to FIFA's decision to uphold Jarell Quansah's two-match World Cup suspension, immediately requesting the FA formally register England's objection. Quansah will miss the quarter-final against Norway and a potential semi-final.
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England fans flood Miami ahead of Norway quarter-final with 30,000 expected at stadium
Thousands of England supporters have descended on Miami ahead of Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against Norway, with an estimated 30,000 Three Lions fans set to pack Miami Stadium as the team chase a first semi-final since 2018.
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Haaland hands England all the pressure ahead of World Cup quarter-final in Miami
Erling Haaland has declared England clear favourites and urged the world to pile pressure on Thomas Tuchel's side before Norway face the Three Lions in a World Cup quarter-final in Miami on Saturday.
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Gordon urges England to shelve Mexico euphoria and refocus on Norway quarter-final
Anthony Gordon has called on England to stop celebrating their famous win over Mexico and lock in on Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against Norway in Miami, warning that Erling Haaland's side are a genuine threat capable of ending their run.
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Barcelona's move for Adeyemi hands Rashford a blow in his bid to join Spotify Nou Camp
Barcelona have made a £17m offer for Borussia Dortmund winger Karim Adeyemi, a player Manchester United also targeted, further clouding Marcus Rashford's hopes of securing a move to the Spanish club this summer.
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Paraguayan Senator's Lawyer Demands Mbappé Extradition, a Legally Baseless Threat
After racist remarks by a Paraguayan senator targeting Kylian Mbappé, her lawyer has threatened the France captain's extradition. The procedure is legally impossible under international law, and the Paraguayan government itself does not support it.
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Fernandes 'sad and disillusioned' after Merino's late goal ends Portugal's World Cup
Bruno Fernandes has released an emotional statement after Portugal were knocked out of the World Cup at the last-16 stage by Spain, with Mikel Merino's stoppage-time strike ending their campaign.
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Pelé's daughter says 'Brazilian football is broken' after earliest World Cup exit since 1990
Kely Nascimento, activist filmmaker and eldest daughter of Pelé, has condemned Brazil's football administration as a 'closed, incestuous ecosystem' following the national team's 2-1 last-16 defeat to Norway — their earliest World Cup exit in 36 years.
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White House brands Starmer's England scheduling intervention 'more egregious' than Trump's Balogun lobbying
A senior White House official has claimed Keir Starmer's support for FA representations over England's Mexico City kick-off time was 'far more egregious' than Donald Trump's call to FIFA chief Gianni Infantino seeking a review of Folarin Balogun's red card.
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Eriksen to resume rehabilitation in Denmark after ICD fires during collapse on international duty
Wolfsburg have confirmed Christian Eriksen will begin an individual rehabilitation programme in Denmark after his ICD device activated during a collapse playing for Denmark against Ukraine last month. The 34-year-old does not appear set to retire despite warnings from leading cardiac specialists.
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Quansah handed two-match World Cup ban by Fifa for serious foul play against Mexico
Jarell Quansah will miss England's quarter-final against Norway and a potential semi-final after Fifa doubled his suspension to two matches, citing serious foul play in the last-16 win over Mexico.
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Wolfsburg confirm Eriksen rehabilitation plan after second on-pitch collapse in Denmark
Christian Eriksen will complete an individual rehabilitation programme in his native Denmark after losing consciousness during a Denmark vs Ukraine friendly on June 8, his second serious on-pitch medical incident since his cardiac arrest at Euro 2020.
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Quansah handed two-game ban after red card leaves England short for World Cup qualifiers
FIFA have confirmed Jarell Quansah will serve a two-match suspension after his red card in England's 3-2 victory over Mexico on Monday, dealing a defensive blow to the national side.
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Facundo Tello to referee France vs Morocco quarter-final at 2026 World Cup
Argentinian official Facundo Tello will take charge of the France vs Morocco quarter-final at the 2026 World Cup — a near-repeat of their 2022 semi-final — supported by a full Argentine officiating team. Tello has never awarded a penalty in five World Cup appearances.
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