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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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Arne Slot pens open letter to Liverpool fans after sacking following fifth-place finish
Arne Slot has addressed Liverpool supporters for the first time since his dismissal on Saturday, reflecting on the Premier League title win, the Water Street incident, and the death of Diogo Jota in an open letter published by the Liverpool ECHO.
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Madueke responds to penalty criticism as Arsenal celebrate Premier League title
Noni Madueke hit back at critics on Instagram after Arsenal's Champions League final penalty shootout defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, posting a defiant message alongside a photo with Declan Rice during Sunday's Premier League trophy parade through North London.
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Arne Slot bids farewell to Liverpool fans in open letter after sacking
Arne Slot has addressed Liverpool supporters directly following his departure as manager, reflecting on the Premier League title win, the tragedy involving Diogo Jota, and the bond he formed with the club and its fanbase during his single season in charge.
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Maguire offered to Inter Milan as Arsenal, Liverpool and United eye summer moves
Manchester United have offered Harry Maguire to Inter Milan, according to Gazzetta dello Sport, while Arsenal are targeting Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers and Liverpool are among several clubs monitoring AC Milan's Rafael Leao, available for around £43m.
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Japan head to 2026 World Cup in form but without Mitoma, Minamino and doubts over Endo
Japan arrive at the 2026 World Cup having beaten England, Brazil and Scotland in their last five matches, but Kaoru Mitoma and Takumi Minamino are both ruled out through injury, while captain Wataru Endo's fitness remains a serious concern.
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Manchester United poach Harvey Busby from Newcastle to lead academy scouting
Manchester United have appointed Harvey Busby as their new lead national scout for the Under-14 to Under-18 age groups, bringing him in from Newcastle United to strengthen academy recruitment across Britain.
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Haaland vow and World Cup ambitions give Man City players new drive under Maresca
Pep Guardiola's farewell at the Etihad has given way to questions about what comes next, with Erling Haaland already declaring his intent to chase major honours and incoming manager Enzo Maresca inheriting a squad with plenty to prove.
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World Cup 2026 opens on June 11 as Mexico host South Africa at Azteca
The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on Thursday, June 11, when co-hosts Mexico face South Africa at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. The 104-match tournament concludes with the final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19.
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Carrick faces midfield headache as Maguire's United future comes into question
Michael Carrick must find a replacement for the departed Casemiro as Manchester United prepare for a busy summer transfer window, with Edwin van de Sar warning the Brazilian's absence will leave a significant gap in midfield.
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Manchester United close to signing Atalanta midfielder Ederson in £38m deal
Manchester United are on the verge of completing a £38million move for Atalanta midfielder Ederson, 26, who would become the club's first signing of the summer transfer window.
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Tottenham close in on Savinho as Robertson and Senesi set for free transfers
Spurs are expected to sign Marcos Senesi and Andy Robertson on free transfers as their contracts expire next month, while Roberto De Zerbi's side are also reviving their pursuit of Manchester City winger Savinho, valued at £60 million.
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Carragher blames recruitment failures and Salah's public posts for Slot's Liverpool exit
Jamie Carragher has spoken out following Arne Slot's sacking at Liverpool, placing blame on the club's recruitment team, player power, and Mohamed Salah's social media activity, while raising doubts about whether incoming managers can sustain title-winning intensity across a congested schedule.
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Inter Milan offered Harry Maguire as Carrick faces Casemiro void in United rebuild
Manchester United are preparing for a busy summer under Michael Carrick, with Inter Milan reportedly offered the chance to sign Harry Maguire just weeks after he renewed his contract, while the club moves to replace Casemiro and close in on Atalanta's Ederson.
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Arsenal contact Carnesecchi's agent as Odegaard pledges long-term commitment
Arsenal have made contact with the agent of Atalanta goalkeeper Marco Carnesecchi, valued at £35m, as the club plans its summer rebuild. Captain Martin Odegaard has also reaffirmed his desire to remain at the club for 'many years' following the Champions League final defeat to PSG.
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Xavi surprises lone fan at Champions League final in Heineken competition stunt
Former Barcelona and Spain midfielder Xavi Hernandez joined competition winner Forest Robinson at the Puskas Arena during Saturday's Champions League final, whisking him from an isolated seat to a Skybox as part of Heineken's Fans Have More Friends campaign.
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Tchouameni denies punching Valverde in first comments on Real Madrid training-ground incident
Aurélien Tchouameni has broken his silence on his altercation with Fede Valverde at Real Madrid's Valdebebas training ground, denying he threw a punch. Both players were fined €500,000 by the club, and Tchouameni insists there is no lasting personal issue between them.
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Barcelona insist €100m Julian Alvarez offer was emailed to Atletico Madrid on Friday
Barcelona have confirmed to Spanish outlet MD that a €100m opening bid for Julian Alvarez was sent to Atletico Madrid sporting director Mateu Alemany on Friday, directly contradicting Atletico's public denial that any offer had been received.
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Guler, Valverde and Llorente collect Champions League awards despite Real Madrid's early exit
Real Madrid ended the 2025-26 Champions League without a trophy, but Arda Guler was named Revelation of the Season, Fede Valverde won Goal of the Tournament, and Atletico Madrid's Marcos Llorente earned a place in the Team of the Season.
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