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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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Lego's FIFA World Cup 2026 sets arrive as tournament opener approaches
With the FIFA World Cup 2026 kicking off on June 11, Lego has released a range of official sets including a 2,842-piece trophy build and player-specific Football Highlights sets featuring Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior and others.
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DR Congo face Ronaldo and World Cup debut amid Ebola outbreak disruption
DR Congo return to the World Cup for the first time since 1974, but their preparations have been severely disrupted by an Ebola outbreak that forced the cancellation of a training camp in Kinshasa and a friendly against Chile.
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Scholes backs Rashford move to Arsenal as Manchester United seek summer exit
Paul Scholes has endorsed Arsenal as the ideal destination for Marcus Rashford, saying it would be a 'great move for both parties' after Barcelona's option to sign the forward permanently looks set to go unused.
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Manchester United contact West Ham over Mateus Fernandes as Ederson deal nears completion
Manchester United have agreed a £39.8million package to sign Atalanta midfielder Ederson and have already approached West Ham about 21-year-old Portuguese playmaker Mateus Fernandes, their next reported transfer target.
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Iraola agrees two-year Liverpool deal as Slot's successor takes shape
Andoni Iraola is set to become Liverpool's next manager after the club reached an agreement with the former Bournemouth head coach. Iraola, 43, will sign a two-year contract — consistent with his stated philosophy of earning his position season by season.
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Rasmus Hojlund completes permanent £38m Napoli move after loan redemption
Manchester United have confirmed the permanent sale of Rasmus Hojlund to Napoli for £38m, ending the Danish striker's troubled spell at Old Trafford. The 22-year-old scored 16 goals in 44 appearances during his loan season in Italy, helping Napoli win the Supercoppa Italiana and finish Serie A runners-up.
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Leeds United begin Elland Road expansion with 32,000 on season ticket waiting list
Leeds United have started demolition work on Elland Road's West Stand as part of a redevelopment that will take the stadium's capacity from just under 38,000 to 53,000, with a waiting list of 32,000 prospective season ticket holders driving the project.
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Maresca's appointment delay leaves Man City's post-Guardiola era in limbo
Nearly two weeks after Pep Guardiola's departure was confirmed, Manchester City have yet to officially announce Enzo Maresca as his successor, stalling the club's preparations for a new era ahead of a busy summer.
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Maguire set for World Cup podcast role after Tuchel drops him from England squad
Harry Maguire will appear as a guest on The Rest is Football's Netflix-backed World Cup coverage after Thomas Tuchel left the Manchester United defender out of England's 26-man squad, opting instead for Dan Burn, Jarrel Quansah and Djed Spence.
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Tuchel delivers tactical masterclass to grassroots under-11 side at St. George's Park
England head coach Thomas Tuchel hosted grassroots coach Amir Shaed and his under-11 team at St. George's Park, giving them a behind-the-scenes look at how England prepare for major tournaments ahead of this summer's World Cup.
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Turan Tovuz banned from Conference League over 2019 match-fixing case
UEFA has barred Azerbaijani club PFK Turan Tovuz from next season's UEFA Conference League after ruling the club was involved in activities aimed at influencing match outcomes. The club, who finished third in Azerbaijan's top flight, intends to appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
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Manchester United confirm Rasmus Hojlund's permanent move to Napoli for €44m
Manchester United have officially confirmed that Rasmus Hojlund has joined Napoli on a permanent basis for €44million. The Danish striker's loan-to-buy clause was triggered after Napoli secured Champions League football by finishing second in Serie A.
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Mainoo credits Carrick for World Cup place after difficult spell under Amorim at United
Kobbie Mainoo has spoken candidly about the "difficult times" he endured under Ruben Amorim at Manchester United, revealing he believes he would have left the club had Amorim not been sacked in January. Interim manager Michael Carrick restored him to the starting line-up, and Mainoo has since earned a place in England's 26-man World Cup squad.
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Heskey warns Guardiola's coaching style may not translate to international management
Former England striker Emile Heskey believes Pep Guardiola's intense, detail-driven approach is poorly suited to international football, where managers have only days rather than months to work with their squads.
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Manchester United sign Atalanta midfielder Ederson for £35 million in first summer deal
Manchester United have secured the signing of Brazilian midfielder Ederson from Atalanta for £35 million, potentially rising to £40 million with add-ons. The 26-man Brazil international has agreed a four-year contract, with an option for a further 12 months, as the club prepares for a return to the Champions League.
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Rogers open to Villa exit as Arsenal lead £100m chase ahead of summer window
Morgan Rogers is not actively pushing for a move away from Aston Villa but is open to a new challenge this summer, with Arsenal leading interest from several Premier League clubs. Villa are expected to demand around £100m for the 23-year-old England forward.
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England open 2026 World Cup campaign against Croatia in Dallas on June 17
England face Croatia on Wednesday, June 17 at Dallas Stadium in their opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026, with around 65,000 British fans expected to travel across Canada, Mexico and the United States for the tournament.
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