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Tuchel grants England squad Florida night out with families before World Cup base move
Thomas Tuchel will give his England squad time to relax with partners and family in Florida after their second warm-up friendly against Costa Rica on Wednesday, before the group travels to their tournament headquarters in Kansas City.
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Potter backs Gyokeres and Isak to fire together for Sweden at World Cup
Sweden manager Graham Potter has spoken openly about his plans to pair Viktor Gyokeres and Alexander Isak for the first time under his tenure, expressing confidence that the two Premier League strikers can complement each other at the 2026 World Cup.
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Real Madrid election circus set to end, giving Manchester City transfer clarity
Manchester City are days away from the end of Real Madrid's presidential election, which produced baseless claims that Erling Haaland and Rodri would be signed. Sunday's vote is expected to return Florentino Perez, ending the electioneering that prompted a legal threat from City.
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Sixty-seven Celtic fan groups oppose Robbie Keane appointment over Maccabi Tel Aviv role
A coalition of 67 Celtic supporter groups has signed a letter urging the club to drop its reported interest in Robbie Keane as manager, citing his decision to remain at Maccabi Tel Aviv for eight months after Israel's bombardment of Gaza began in late 2023.
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Riquelme calls City's legal threat 'normal' as Haaland transfer saga deepens
Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme has shrugged off Manchester City's threat of legal action over his pledge to sign Erling Haaland, calling the response 'normal' while vowing to open formal talks with the striker's camp from Monday.
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Deschamps moved by Nantes tribute despite France's defeat to Ivory Coast
France lost 1-2 to Ivory Coast on Wednesday evening at La Beaujoire in Nantes during a friendly match, but Didier Deschamps experienced a deeply personal moment: an ovation from the Nantes crowd in the 7th minute, a reference to his historic number with the French national team.
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Barcelona snatch Bernardo Silva and Cucurella from Atlético Madrid in transfer market
With tensions already high between FC Barcelona and Atlético Madrid over the Julian Alvarez affair, Barcelona are now positioning themselves on two priority targets of the Colchoneros: Bernardo Silva and Marc Cucurella.
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West Ham value relegated Mateus Fernandes at £80m as Man Utd weigh midfield options
West Ham have set an £80million asking price for 21-year-old midfielder Mateus Fernandes, who joined from Southampton last summer for £38m. Manchester United are among the clubs linked with the Portugal international ahead of the summer window.
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Manchester United target Mateus Fernandes as West Ham demand £80m to sell
Manchester United have identified West Ham's Mateus Fernandes as a midfield transfer target this summer, but the Championship club are determined to keep the 21-year-old for at least one more season and will demand over £80m if he does leave.
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Bosnian diaspora in St Louis ready to turn US World Cup into a home crowd
An estimated 60,000–70,000 Bosnians settled in St Louis after fleeing the 1990s war are set to create a home-like atmosphere for Bosnia and Herzegovina at the 2026 World Cup, with group matches against Canada, Switzerland, and Qatar spread across North American venues.
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France beaten by Ivory Coast: Konaté and Gusto under fire twelve days before World Cup
France lost 1-2 to Ivory Coast on Thursday evening in Nantes during their first World Cup 2026 warm-up match. Ibrahima Konaté and Malo Gusto were directly blamed for the two Ivorian goals.
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Wissam Ben Yedder acquitted on appeal in psychological violence case against wife
The former AS Monaco striker, initially sentenced to a €90,000 fine by Nice's criminal court, was acquitted Wednesday by the Aix-en-Provence appeals court in the psychological violence case involving his wife.
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Sheikh Jassim rules out return as Glazer family holds internal sale talks
Factions within the Glazer family are in discussions about selling their Manchester United shares, but the Qatari consortium led by Sheikh Jassim has confirmed it has no intention of reviving its bid, with sources reporting zero contact between the two parties.
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Trabzonspor president expects Onana agreement with Manchester United 'in coming days'
Trabzonspor president Ertuğrul Doğan says talks with Andre Onana are ongoing daily and he expects a resolution within days, though United want a permanent sale worth around £20 million rather than another loan.
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Every new rule at World Cup 2026: VAR corners, offside alerts and the goalkeeper timeout ban explained
World Cup 2026 introduces a significant overhaul of football's Laws of the Game, covering expanded VAR powers, real-time offside notifications for assistant referees, and a crackdown on goalkeeper time-wasting with new countdown rules.
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Braintree Town's FIFA World Cup windfall lifts transfer embargo at sixth-tier club
Sixth-tier Braintree Town are set to receive over £175,000 from FIFA's Club Benefit Programme after defender Tommy Smith was called up by New Zealand for the World Cup, with the payment arriving in time to clear the club's transfer embargo and outstanding player wages.
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Lizarazu Mixed on France's Friendly Defeat to Ivory Coast
France lost 1-2 to Ivory Coast in Nantes on Thursday, suffering their first warm-up defeat under Didier Deschamps just twelve days before the 2026 World Cup. TF1 consultant Bixente Lizarazu praised a strong first half but criticized a second half that was 'completely lifeless'.
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France drops to third in FIFA rankings after loss to Ivory Coast
Beaten 1-2 by Ivory Coast at Stade de la Beaujoire in a World Cup 2026 warm-up match, France's national team loses its number one ranking. The Blues, now with 1,869.43 points, are overtaken by Argentina and Spain just eleven days before the 2026 World Cup begins.
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Iraola eyes Senesi, Rayan and Adams as Liverpool targets from Bournemouth
Newly appointed Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola could raid his former club Bournemouth for three players, including 19-year-old Brazilian forward Rayan, who carries an £87m release clause, and Argentine centre-back Marcos Senesi, available on a free transfer.
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Rasmus Hojlund completes permanent £38m move to Napoli after loan season
Manchester United have confirmed Rasmus Hojlund's permanent transfer to Napoli for €44m (£38m). The Danish striker scored 16 goals in 44 appearances during his loan spell, helping the Italian club finish second in Serie A and qualify for the Champions League.
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