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New York City Mayor backs Egypt's VAR 'robbed' claim after Argentina World Cup defeat
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani publicly sided with Egypt after their 3-2 round-of-16 loss to Argentina at the 2026 World Cup, calling them 'robbed' during a public address — as the Egyptian Football Association filed an official complaint against the referee.
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Manchester United reveal 100,000-seat stadium plans at heart of £7.3bn Trafford Wharfside district
Manchester United have confirmed plans for a new 100,000-seat stadium 350 metres from Old Trafford, forming the centrepiece of the Trafford Wharfside regeneration project projected to generate £7.3bn annually for the UK economy.
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Newcastle eye Camara and Danois as Arsenal circle Bruno Guimaraes
Newcastle United have identified Monaco's Lamine Camara and Auxerre's Kevin Danois as potential midfield replacements for Bruno Guimaraes, after the Brazilian captain confirmed his desire to leave St James' Park with Arsenal poised to bid.
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Auxerre signs 18-year-old Chinese forward Xiangxin Wei
AJ Auxerre officially announced on Thursday the signing of Xiangxin Wei, an 18-year-old forward from MZ Hakka. The fourth summer recruit for the Burgundy club, the young Chinese U17 international has committed for five seasons.
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Failed Panenka at AFCON: Altercation between Brahim Diaz and Hakimi confirmed
According to L'Équipe, Brahim Diaz and Achraf Hakimi had a heated altercation during Morocco's March gathering following the Real Madrid forward's missed panenka in the 2025 AFCON final. Their relationship remains strained despite Diaz's apologies.
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Burn relishes Haaland duel as England target improvement for Norway quarter-final
Dan Burn has warned England must deliver a significantly better performance than their 3-2 win over Mexico if they are to beat Norway and reach the World Cup semi-finals, while welcoming the prospect of a physical battle with Erling Haaland.
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Manchester United reveal exact site for 100,000-seat stadium in Trafford Wharfside masterplan
Manchester United have confirmed their proposed 100,000-seat stadium will sit 350 metres north-west of the current Old Trafford ground, forming the centrepiece of a sweeping Trafford Wharfside regeneration plan that promises 48,000 jobs and 15,000 new homes.
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Haaland calls out Rooney over River Mersey rowing bet after Norway reach World Cup quarter-finals
Wayne Rooney promised to row down the River Mersey if Norway reached the World Cup quarter-finals — and Erling Haaland is holding him to it, publicly demanding the BBC pundit make good on his word ahead of Saturday's clash with England in Miami.
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Arsenal's £75m bid could unlock Bruno Guimaraes deal as Newcastle express astonishment at Berta silence
Arsenal are weighing a £75m offer for Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, who has reportedly told the club he wants to move to the Emirates. Newcastle are said to be astonished that sporting director Andrea Berta has yet to make formal contact.
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Maresca brings seven trusted coaches to Man City as backroom staff confirmed
Manchester City have confirmed the coaching staff joining new head coach Enzo Maresca at the Etihad Stadium, with seven additions including former City goalkeeper Willy Caballero and long-time Maresca lieutenant Roberto Vitiello.
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Chelsea's £75m asking price for Malo Gusto stalls Maresca's Man City rebuild
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca is targeting his former Chelsea right back Malo Gusto, but the Blues have set a £75m asking price that City consider prohibitively expensive, leaving the move in serious doubt.
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Three-quarters of Manchester United fans back move from Old Trafford to new 100,000-seat stadium
A poll of 4,463 Manchester United supporters found 75 per cent in favour of leaving Old Trafford, as the club confirmed its new 100,000-seat stadium will be built 350 metres from the current ground on land purchased from Indurent.
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Tchouameni signs new Real Madrid deal to end Manchester United's £50m pursuit
Aurélien Tchouameni has committed to a new five-year contract at Real Madrid, ending Manchester United's interest in the France midfielder. The news arrives hours after United finalised a £50m agreement with Chelsea for Andrey Santos.
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Odegaard warns England that Premier League familiarity cuts both ways ahead of World Cup quarter-final
Norway captain Martin Odegaard says his side's knowledge of England's players — built through Premier League football — gives them a genuine edge in Saturday's World Cup quarter-final in Miami, with Erling Haaland already on seven goals heading into the tie.
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Manchester United reveal site for new 100,000-seat stadium at heart of £7.3bn Wharfside district
Manchester United have confirmed the proposed location for a new 100,000-seat stadium, to be built roughly 350 metres north-west of the existing Old Trafford as the centrepiece of a sweeping regeneration of Trafford Wharfside.
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Manchester United confirm site for 100,000-seater stadium 350 metres from Old Trafford
Manchester United have revealed the exact location of their planned 100,000-seater stadium, to be built on land purchased from Indurent roughly 350 metres from Old Trafford, as part of a wider Trafford Wharfside development projected to generate £7.3bn a year for the UK economy.
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FIFA defends referee integrity after Egypt accuse World Cup officials of fixing Argentina clash
FIFA's chief refereeing officer Pierluigi Collina has rejected Egyptian FA accusations of a 'fix' following Argentina's dramatic 3-2 comeback victory in the World Cup last 16, insisting match officials 'cannot be influenced by anyone'.
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Manchester United confirm new 100,000-seat stadium site 350 metres from Old Trafford
Manchester United have revealed the location of their planned new 100,000-seat stadium, to be built on land purchased from Indurent approximately 350 metres from Old Trafford as part of the wider Trafford Wharfside development.
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Mbappé effigy burned in Asunción as Paraguayan senator renews attacks
Five days after Paraguay's elimination by France (1-0) in the 2026 World Cup round of 16, anger remains high in Asunción: supporters burned an effigy of Kylian Mbappé during the San Juan Ara festival, while senator Celeste Amarilla again attacked the France captain before the Senate.
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Mourinho keeps Tchouameni at Real Madrid as United seal £50m Santos deal
Manchester United have agreed a £50m deal with Chelsea for Andrey Santos, but their hopes of signing Aurelien Tchouameni have been ended after Jose Mourinho made the France international a priority and the midfielder agreed a new five-year contract at Real Madrid.
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