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SeatGeek denies Fifa collusion after bulk World Cup tickets appear on resale platform
Ticket resale platform SeatGeek has rejected allegations of a secret supply arrangement with Fifa after a Boston University professor flagged unusually large blocks of World Cup tickets listed on the site at below-official prices.
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Tyler Adams embraces World Cup responsibility as USA target glory on home soil
Bournemouth midfielder Tyler Adams, 27, says he feels a 'responsibility' rather than pressure heading into the 2026 World Cup on home soil, believing Mauricio Pochettino's United States side can transform how the game is perceived across the country.
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Man United agree £38.8m Ederson deal as Rashford and Fernandes futures remain unresolved
Manchester United have agreed a £38.8 million fee with Atalanta to sign Brazilian midfielder Ederson, their first signing under Michael Carrick. The club also faces uncertainty over Marcus Rashford's future and is pursuing West Ham's Mateus Fernandes as a long-term midfield target.
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Free-agent Vlahovic resurfaces as option for Arsenal four years after initial pursuit
Dusan Vlahovic is available on a free transfer after his Juventus contract expired without a new deal being agreed. The Serbian striker was a target for Mikel Arteta in January 2022 before a £66 million fee and Champions League concerns pushed him toward Turin instead.
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Manchester United shelve Bruno Fernandes contract talks to focus on summer signings
Manchester United have put Bruno Fernandes' contract renewal on hold as Sir Jim Ratcliffe prioritises new signings this summer. The Portuguese midfielder, entering the final year of his £250,000-a-week deal, has assured club officials he has no intention of leaving.
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Manchester United cool interest in Hackney as Everton lead Championship midfielder chase
Manchester United have stepped back from a move for Middlesbrough's Hayden Hackney, despite manager Michael Carrick's admiration for the 23-year-old. Everton are now leading the pursuit of the Championship's Player of the Season, with several Premier League clubs also in contention.
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Carabao Cup 2026-27 preliminary round draw pairs York City with Crawley Town
The Carabao Cup preliminary round draw for 2026-27 has been made, with York City hosting Crawley Town and Tranmere Rovers facing Rochdale. The early-round ties are required because nine Premier League clubs have qualified for European competition.
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Manchester United shelve Bruno Fernandes contract talks until late 2026
Manchester United have put Bruno Fernandes contract negotiations on hold, with club bosses assured the Portuguese midfielder has no desire to leave Old Trafford. Talks on a new deal are expected to begin before the end of 2026.
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Iraola targets Dean Huijsen in €70m Real Madrid raid as Liverpool rebuild begins
Incoming Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola is reportedly pursuing Real Madrid centre-back Dean Huijsen for around €70 million as he looks to replace the departed Ibrahima Konate ahead of the 2026/27 season.
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England's World Cup bid depends on mastering heat and gruelling travel schedule, says former fitness coach
Dr Ben Rosenblatt, England's lead physical performance coach at the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, says the upcoming tournament in the United States will be the most logistically complex yet, with extreme heat, time-zone disruption, and extensive travel all posing serious threats to performance.
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Liverpool secure scholarship for 15-year-old winger Josh Abe ahead of Man Utd and Chelsea
Josh Abe, who made history as Liverpool's youngest-ever UEFA Youth League player in February, has agreed a scholarship at Anfield despite interest from Manchester City, Manchester United and Chelsea. The 15-year-old winger is expected to sign his first professional contract when he turns 17 next July.
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EFL confirms revised Carabao Cup format as nine Premier League clubs enter Europe
Crystal Palace's Conference League final victory made them the ninth English club to qualify for European football, forcing the EFL to introduce a preliminary round featuring four League Two sides to balance the Carabao Cup draw.
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Real Madrid's 2026/27 Adidas home kit ditches gold and black for bold new palette
Adidas has unveiled Real Madrid's home kit for 2026/27, featuring red-pink stripes along the arms, emerald green cuffs and collars, and a notable absence of the gold and black tones that have defined recent releases.
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Maguire set for podcast role at World Cup after Tuchel drops him from England squad
Harry Maguire will reportedly appear as a guest on The Rest is Football during the World Cup after Thomas Tuchel controversially left the Manchester United defender out of England's 26-man squad for the tournament in the United States.
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Lineker recalls fearing death during hat-trick game at Mexico 86 World Cup
Gary Lineker has described the 1986 World Cup match against Poland — in which he scored a hat-trick to save England from elimination — as a moment he genuinely feared he might collapse and die from heat exhaustion in 42-degree conditions in Monterrey.
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Terry Butcher warns social media pressure is crushing young England World Cup stars
Speaking at the London premiere of ITV documentary 'Butcher: Invisible Wounds', former England captain Terry Butcher said today's players face far harsher scrutiny than his generation did, and urged them to seek support beyond their coaching staff.
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Leah Keane weds Taylor Harwood-Bellis as family navigates Caragh's lupus battle
Roy Keane walked daughter Leah down the aisle at a Wiltshire ceremony this week as she married Southampton defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis, the second Keane child to wed within months. The celebrations come as daughter Caragh continues to manage lupus, diagnosed in 2021.
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Ex-Spurs midfielder Sandro backs Van Hecke to partner Van de Ven at Tottenham
Former Tottenham midfielder Sandro has urged new head coach Roberto De Zerbi to sign Brighton's Jan Paul van Hecke this summer, arguing the 25-year-old's familiarity with De Zerbi's system makes him an ideal partner for Micky van de Ven as Spurs overhaul their defence.
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Mourinho's Real Madrid overhaul puts Alexander-Arnold's starting place under threat
Jose Mourinho is set to return as Real Madrid manager and oversee at least five squad changes, with reports suggesting both defence and midfield will be overhauled — a development that could affect Trent Alexander-Arnold's role at the Bernabeu.
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Switzerland fly to USA without Embolo as ESTA review delays striker's World Cup arrival
Switzerland travelled to the United States for the 2026 World Cup without striker Breel Embolo after his ESTA travel authorisation was placed under further review. The Swiss Football Association expect the 29-year-old, their top goalscorer, to join the squad in Los Angeles by Wednesday.
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