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South Africa squad set to depart for World Cup after visa debacle delays travel
South Africa's World Cup squad will fly to the United States and Mexico on Monday after unresolved visa issues pushed back their planned Sunday departure. Four staff members, including an assistant coach and team doctor, were still awaiting travel documents as of Monday morning.
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Haaland and Odegaard lead Norway into first World Cup in 28 years with genuine ambition
Norway return to the World Cup stage for the first time since 1998, armed with Erling Haaland's 16 qualifying goals and Martin Odegaard's Premier League-winning leadership. Stale Solbakken's side topped a group containing Italy and face France, Senegal and Iraq in the group stage.
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James Milner retires at 40 as Premier League's all-time appearance record holder
James Milner has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 40, ending a career in which he set the Premier League all-time appearance record with 658 games, surpassing Gareth Barry's previous mark of 653.
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Kevin Keegan confirms stage-four cancer diagnosis at first public appearance since January
Kevin Keegan revealed he has stage-four cancer during a public appearance at Newcastle's Tyne Theatre over the weekend, offering his first detailed update since his diagnosis was announced in January. The 75-year-old addressed supporters with characteristic humour despite the gravity of his condition.
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Gvardiol says 'we'll see' on Manchester City future after Guardiola's departure
Josko Gvardiol has stopped short of committing his long-term future to Manchester City, saying he will reassess after the World Cup. The Croatian defender, contracted until 2028, made 25 appearances in Guardiola's final season after a significant mid-season injury.
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Gvardiol happy at Man City but leaves door open after World Cup
Josko Gvardiol says he has everything he needs at Manchester City but stopped short of a commitment, telling reporters 'after the World Cup we'll see what happens next' amid interest from Barcelona and Bayern Munich.
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Saudi Arabia hands out free World Cup tickets as sky-high prices deter fans
Saudi Arabia's football association is distributing free tickets to supporters who have travelled to North America for the 2026 World Cup, as FIFA faces growing criticism over a ticketing process that has left many matches at risk of half-empty stadiums.
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World Cup 2026 squads confirmed: Every player named for the summer tournament
All 48 nations must submit their final 26-man squads to FIFA by 2 June ahead of the World Cup, which begins on 11 June in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Thomas Tuchel has named his England group, with Brazil, Spain, France and Germany also confirmed.
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Michael Jordan's PSG deal earns him millions after Champions League final win over Arsenal
Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League triumph over Arsenal at the Puskas Arena is set to generate a significant financial windfall for Michael Jordan, whose Jumpman brand sponsors the French club and entitles him to five per cent of all merchandise sales bearing his logo.
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James Milner retires at 40 after setting all-time Premier League appearances record
James Milner has announced his retirement from football after 24 seasons in the Premier League. The former Liverpool and Manchester City midfielder ends his career with a record 658 top-flight appearances, having played his final season at Brighton at the age of 40.
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FIFA targets England's corner tactics with new World Cup rule on pre-kick fouls
FIFA refereeing chief Pierluigi Collina has singled out England after highlighting Adam Wharton's block on José María Giménez in a friendly against Uruguay as a prime example of the grappling and illegal screening the governing body wants to eradicate at the 2026 World Cup.
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James Milner retires at 40 after 24 Premier League seasons and three titles
James Milner has confirmed his retirement from professional football in an emotional statement posted on social media. The midfielder ends a 24-season Premier League career that included three title wins across spells at Manchester City, Liverpool, and Brighton.
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United close in on Ederson signing as midfield rebuild targets multiply
Manchester United have agreed a deal worth around £38 million for Atalanta midfielder Ederson, with the Brazilian set to sign a long-term contract at Old Trafford. The club are also pursuing multiple further midfield additions, plus targets in attack and defence.
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Liverpool propose Dumfries swap deal as Iraola closes in on Anfield role
Liverpool have reportedly suggested including Denzel Dumfries in negotiations with Inter Milan over Curtis Jones, as the clubs remain €10m apart in their valuation of the Liverpool midfielder. Andoni Iraola is meanwhile the frontrunner to become the club's next head coach.
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IFAB confirms nine rule changes for the 2026 World Cup, including expanded VAR powers
The International Football Association Board has approved sweeping rule changes ahead of the 2026 World Cup, covering expanded VAR intervention, five-second countdowns for set-pieces, and automatic red cards for players who leave the pitch in protest.
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Vinicius Jr scores and assists as Brazil thrash Panama 6-2 at the Maracana
Vinicius Jr marked his homecoming at the Maracana with a goal and an assist as Brazil beat Panama 6-2 in a World Cup warm-up, with Carlo Ancelotti's side missing Neymar, Marquinhos and Arsenal's two Gabriel's due to injury and the Champions League final.
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Pochettino uses hydration break as tactical timeout despite FIFA's new coaching crackdown
FIFA referees' chief Pierluigi Collina has warned all 48 World Cup teams that referees will prevent players gathering at dugouts during goalkeeper injury stoppages — but USA head coach Mauricio Pochettino found an alternative route, using a hydration break to deliver laptop-aided instructions in a 3-2 friendly win over Senegal.
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Tuchel backs England to go 'a long way' as squad departs for Miami pre-camp
Thomas Tuchel has expressed full belief and excitement that England can make a deep run at the 2026 World Cup, as his 26-man squad prepares to fly to Miami for a pre-tournament camp before relocating to their base in Kansas City on 13 June.
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Jack Wilshere's £40,000 FA fine for leading anti-Tottenham chants at Arsenal's 2015 trophy parade
Jack Wilshere was fined £40,000 and severely warned by the FA after grabbing the microphone at Arsenal's 2015 FA Cup trophy parade and leading a series of obscene anti-Tottenham chants in front of more than 500,000 supporters in Islington.
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Leeds target Shakhtar goalkeeper Riznyk as Darlow and Meslier set to leave
Leeds United are tracking Shakhtar Donetsk goalkeeper Dmytro Riznyk as their primary summer transfer target, with both Karl Darlow and Illan Meslier expected to depart Elland Road as free agents at the end of the season.
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