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Alex Scott embraces England training camp role after missing World Cup squad cut
Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, 22, was left out of Thomas Tuchel's 26-man World Cup squad but accepted an invitation to join England's Florida training camp and is set to win his first cap against New Zealand in Tampa on Saturday.
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Alex Scott predicts Iraola will revive Klopp-era pressing football at Liverpool
Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott says incoming Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola plays a style reminiscent of Jurgen Klopp's early teams, citing the Spaniard's aggressive pressing and the personal improvement he delivered to players at the Vitality Stadium.
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EFL chief executive Trevor Birch to step down at end of 2026-27 season
Trevor Birch has informed the EFL board of his intention to leave at the conclusion of the 2026-27 campaign, ending a six-year tenure that began in January 2021. The announcement follows the re-election of chair Rick Parry for a further three-year term.
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Berrada outlines United's summer transfer plan as Ederson deal nears completion
Manchester United chief executive Omar Berrada has set out a disciplined transfer strategy for the summer, promising to replicate last year's recruitment model. A £35 million agreement with Atalanta for Brazilian midfielder Ederson is already understood to be in place.
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Ballon d'Or 2026: Harry Kane favourite ahead of Dembélé and Declan Rice
With 61 goals in 51 matches for Bayern Munich, Harry Kane emerges as the clear favourite for the 2026 Ballon d'Or according to current odds, ahead of Ousmane Dembélé, winner of the Ligue des Champions, and Declan Rice, crowned Premier League champion with Arsenal.
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PSG exit Kroupi race as Arsenal pursue Bournemouth's record-breaking teenager
Paris Saint-Germain are no longer considered active pursuers of Bournemouth striker Eli Junior Kroupi, clearing the path for Arsenal and Chelsea to intensify their interest in the 19-year-old, who scored 13 Premier League goals this season.
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FFF Books Entire Four Seasons Boston for 2026 World Cup, Sparking Internal Debate Over Costs
The French Football Federation has privatized the entire Four Seasons Boston to house the France team during the 2026 World Cup, a decision raising serious questions internally as the FFF faces a deficit of 8.7 million euros in 2025. The total cost of the luxury hotel could exceed 12 million euros, while regional leagues struggle financially.
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Galatasaray make first official bid for Leao as Manchester United register interest
Galatasaray have submitted the first formal proposal for Rafael Leao after the AC Milan forward confirmed he wants to leave this summer. Manchester United have registered interest in the £43m-rated Portugal winger, though no formal offer has been made.
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Allan Saint-Maximin leaves Lens for Charlotte FC in MLS this summer
Six months after arriving from Mexico, Allan Saint-Maximin is set to leave RC Lens to join Charlotte FC in MLS. An agreement is imminent, according to L'Équipe.
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Liverpool contact RB Leipzig over Yan Diomande as Salah replacement search intensifies
Liverpool have made contact with RB Leipzig to discuss signing 19-year-old Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande, who scored 13 goals and added 10 assists in 36 games this season. Leipzig's £112m asking price and reluctance to sell this summer remain significant obstacles.
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Nike brings together Ronaldo, Mbappé and LeBron James in six-minute film ahead of 2026 World Cup
Nike unveiled on Thursday a six-minute advertising campaign titled "Rip The Script", mobilizing a star-studded cast — Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappé, Vinicius, LeBron James, Erling Haaland and many others — days before the 2026 World Cup kicks off.
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Konate opens up on depression after losing Jota and his father in the same season
Ibrahima Konate has spoken candidly about battling depression throughout Liverpool's 2024-25 season, following the death of teammate Diogo Jota and the loss of his own father, Hamady, in January. The France defender, out of contract at Anfield, is reportedly in advanced talks with Real Madrid.
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Andoni Iraola set to be named Liverpool manager after talks at AXA Training Centre
Andoni Iraola held detailed talks with Liverpool officials at their AXA Training Centre on Thursday and is expected to be formally appointed as the club's next manager imminently, signing a two-year contract to succeed the sacked Arne Slot.
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Mbappé one goal from Giroud's record and four from Klose before World Cup
Starting Thursday night against Côte d'Ivoire in Nantes, Kylian Mbappé can become France's all-time leading goalscorer in this warm-up match, then target Miroslav Klose's world record during the 2026 World Cup.
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Marquinhos reveals Gabriel's private message after Champions League final consolation
PSG captain Marquinhos has disclosed that Arsenal defender Gabriel sent him a personal message of thanks after he abandoned his own celebrations to console the Brazilian following his decisive penalty miss in the Champions League final.
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Arsenal vs Manchester City Community Shield set for Cardiff's Principality Stadium on August 16
Manchester City will face Premier League champions Arsenal in the Community Shield on Sunday, August 16, with the match moving to Cardiff's Principality Stadium — its first hosting of the fixture since 2006 — after Wembley became unavailable due to pre-planned concerts.
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Faé sees France "doubly armed" at every position ahead of 2026 World Cup
On the eve of the France-Côte d'Ivoire friendly match in Nantes, Ivory Coast manager Émerse Faé praised the depth of the French squad and predicted Kylian Mbappé would be "very very strong" at the World Cup.
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Mourinho takes Turkish football ban to European Court of Human Rights
José Mourinho has filed a complaint with the European Court of Human Rights over a fine and touchline ban imposed by the Turkish Football Federation in November 2024, arguing his rights to a fair trial and free speech were violated during his time at Fenerbahçe.
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Tom Heaton signs one-year extension to remain Manchester United's third-choice keeper
Manchester United have extended Tom Heaton's contract for a further year. The 40-year-old, who rejoined the club in 2021, has made just three first-team appearances in his second spell at Old Trafford.
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Arsenal target Eli Junior Kroupi faces PSG competition in summer transfer race
Arsenal are monitoring Bournemouth striker Eli Junior Kroupi, 19, who scored 13 Premier League goals in his debut full season, but Paris Saint-Germain have also registered interest in the teenager ahead of the summer window.
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