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Man United close £85m double midfield deal while targeting Summerville from relegated West Ham
Manchester United have agreed deals to sign Andrey Santos from Chelsea for £50m and Atalanta's Ederson for £35m, and have held initial talks with West Ham over winger Crysencio Summerville, their identified top forward target.
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England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway faces delay as Miami heat and storms threaten kick-off
England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway in Miami could be delayed or postponed after FIFA was forced to push back their last-16 match against Mexico by an hour. Temperatures are forecast to hit 34°C, feeling closer to 43°C, with thunderstorms expected around kick-off.
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Maddy Cusack inquest adjourned for second time in 2026 as coroner seeks further club records
The inquest into the death of Sheffield United midfielder Maddy Cusack has been adjourned until 7 December after eight days of evidence, with the coroner requesting an audit of club health records and recalling key witnesses.
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World Cup 2026 quarter-finals: England, France, Spain and Argentina's path to the semi-finals
The 2026 World Cup has reached the quarter-final stage, with England facing Norway in Miami, France meeting Morocco, Spain taking on Belgium, and Argentina squaring off against Switzerland.
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Klopp set to become Germany manager after Nagelsmann's elimination
After Julian Nagelsmann's resignation following Germany's penalty shootout loss to Paraguay in the 2026 World Cup round of 16, the German Football Association is in final negotiations with Jürgen Klopp on a contract running until 2030.
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Maguire, Shaw and academy prospects report as United begin pre-season under Carrick
Manchester United opened their pre-season training camp at Carrington on Monday, with Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw and Mason Mount among the first-team players present alongside several academy prospects given an early chance to impress new head coach Michael Carrick.
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Former Romania international Gabriel Muresan dies at 44 after drowning in lake
Gabriel Muresan, who earned nine caps for Romania and won three Romanian league titles with Cluj, has died at the age of 44 after drowning in a lake near Apold, where he served as mayor.
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Manchester United close in on £50m Andrey Santos signing as Chelsea exit confirmed
Manchester United are set to sign Andrey Santos from Chelsea in a £50m deal, with the Brazilian midfielder travelling to Manchester for a medical. Former Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole believes Santos will thrive at Old Trafford after being blocked by Caicedo and Fernandez at Stamford Bridge.
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Lineker and Cole call out Infantino's relentless World Cup camera appearances
Gary Lineker and Joe Cole have aired their frustration at FIFA president Gianni Infantino's constant on-screen presence at the 2026 World Cup, with Cole revealing he once resisted the urge to foul Infantino during a charity match in Dubai.
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Griezmann scores first goal for Orlando City in dominant friendly victory
A few weeks after joining MLS, Antoine Griezmann found the back of the net with Orlando City in a friendly match against Tampa Bay Rowdies (6-0), a second-division American team.
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UK government eyes 24 July bank holiday if England clinch first World Cup in 60 years
Friday 24 July has been earmarked as a potential bank holiday should England win the World Cup, it is understood, as the government weighs a national celebration 60 years after the country's only previous triumph. England face Norway in the quarter-finals this Saturday.
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Collina defends World Cup referees after Egypt coach accuses officials of bias against Argentina
FIFA Chief Refereeing Officer Pierluigi Collina has rejected allegations of biased officiating at the World Cup, after Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan publicly accused referee Francois Letexier of unfairness following his side's 3-2 defeat to Argentina.
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All-Argentine crew for France v Morocco fuels World Cup 2026 referee controversy
Facundo Tello, a 44-year-old Argentine referee, will take charge of France's quarter-final against Morocco in Boston on Thursday — the first knockout fixture at this tournament where every match official hails from the same nation, drawing accusations of favouritism toward holders Argentina.
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England navigate weather threat again as storm looms over Norway quarter-final in Miami
England face another potential weather disruption at Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against Norway in Miami, after managing an hour-long delay in Mexico City last weekend. The FA is closely monitoring forecasts, with temperatures around 33 degrees and a thunderstorm threat in the area.
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Collina Defends Letexier and Validates Controversial Decisions from Argentina-Egypt
Pierluigi Collina, FIFA's head of refereeing, has backed French referee François Letexier following the controversy surrounding the Round of 16 match between Argentina and Egypt (3-2), notably justifying the disallowed goal for the Pharaohs by citing a foul by Marwan Attia on Lisandro Martínez.
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Santos seals £50m Manchester United move after Chelsea blocked his path to regular football
Manchester United have agreed a deal worth up to £50m to sign Andrey Santos permanently from Chelsea, with the 22-year-old Brazilian midfielder set to undergo a medical in Manchester. Former Chelsea forward Joe Cole says Santos is guaranteed more game time at Old Trafford following Casemiro's departure.
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Half of City fans back Maresca as new head coach despite Guardiola shadow
A poll of 2,318 Manchester City supporters found 50 per cent are happy with Enzo Maresca's appointment as head coach, with just 14 per cent opposed. Maresca, confirmed on June 29, takes his first training session on July 20.
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Arsenal's 16-year-old record-breaker Dowman compared to Yamal ahead of pre-season audition
Max Dowman, the youngest player ever to score in the Premier League, has been likened to Barcelona and Spain star Lamine Yamal by former US prodigy Freddy Adu, with the Arsenal teenager set for extended pre-season minutes.
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Barcelona submit official Adeyemi bid as Flick leads Dortmund winger pursuit
Barcelona have made a formal approach to Borussia Dortmund for winger Karim Adeyemi, with Hansi Flick identified as the driving force. The 24-year-old German international has already given his personal approval to the move.
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Brahim Diaz left stifling laughter as journalists brawl at Morocco World Cup press conference
Brahim Diaz's pre-match media session ahead of Morocco's World Cup 2026 quarter-final against France descended into chaos on Tuesday when two journalists began fighting, forcing a press officer to intervene and leaving the Real Madrid star visibly amused.
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