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Secret row between Sir Alf Ramsey and Billy Wright finally revealed after seven decades
A freemasons code of silence kept a bitter tactical dispute between 1966 World Cup winner Sir Alf Ramsey and England legend Billy Wright hidden for over 70 years. The row, overheard by FA officials, is now believed to have ended Ramsey's England playing career.
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Martinez and Dalic leave their posts after Portugal and Croatia's eliminations
Roberto Martinez and Zlatko Dalic have announced their departures following Portugal and Croatia's respective eliminations at the 2026 World Cup, bringing to fifteen the number of national team managers who have left their positions since the tournament began.
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Upamecano and Saliba in the spotlight: centre-backs struggling from the penalty spot
On the eve of the France-Morocco quarter-final at the 2026 World Cup, a worrying statistic emerges: at this tournament, only 4 out of 10 centre-backs have converted their penalty kicks, a trend that could influence Didier Deschamps' choices.
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Man City sell academy defender Galvez to Go Ahead Eagles with buy-back clause
Manchester City have permanently sold left-back Tom Galvez to Eredivisie side Go Ahead Eagles for around £427,000, inserting a 30 per cent sell-on clause and a buy-back option into the deal. The sale takes City's total summer outgoings past £25m.
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Klopp and Slot set for Nations League collision as both target national team roles
Jurgen Klopp is reportedly set to take charge of Germany while Arne Slot is in talks to replace Ronald Koeman as Netherlands head coach — a combination that could pit the former Liverpool managers against each other in the Nations League on September 24.
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Egypt demand Fifa exclude referee after Argentina's 3-2 stoppage-time comeback ends their World Cup
The Egyptian FA has filed an official complaint to Fifa demanding the exclusion of French referee François Letexier after Argentina overturned a 2-0 deficit to win 3-2 in the last 16, with a disallowed goal and a disputed foul in the build-up to Enzo Fernández's winner fuelling the protest.
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Garnacho dropped from Chelsea's protected list, handing Man United a potential £4m windfall
Alejandro Garnacho has been left off Chelsea's 'not for sale' list less than a year after his £40m move from Manchester United, with the Blues open only to a permanent exit — a development that could trigger United's 10 per cent sell-on clause.
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Manchester United open talks over £25.6m Ryerson as Dortmund set their asking price
Manchester United have held initial talks over a move for Borussia Dortmund full-back Julian Ryerson, with the Bundesliga club willing to sell for around €30m (£25.6m) after the Norwegian impressed at the World Cup.
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World Cup 2026 Quarterfinals: France, Argentina, Haaland and Messi's Race for the Golden Boot
Wednesday, July 8 is a scheduled rest day at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The quarterfinals begin Thursday, with France vs. Morocco in Boston headlining a run of four matches through Saturday that also features Spain vs. Belgium, Norway vs. England, and Argentina vs. Switzerland.
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Pogba Under Pressure at Monaco: Possible Departure After Just 115 Minutes Played
Arriving at AS Monaco in summer 2025, Paul Pogba played only 115 minutes last season. The club's general manager, Thiago Scuro, openly discussed a possible departure this summer.
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Brazil squad splinters after World Cup exit as only Danilo flies home with staff
Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil were eliminated from the World Cup 2026 after a 2-1 defeat to Norway, with Erling Haaland scoring twice. The squad's disunity was laid bare when just one player, Danilo, chose to board the CBF-arranged flight back to Rio.
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Thunderstorms threaten to delay England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway in Miami
Extreme heat and thunderstorms are forecast for Miami Gardens this weekend, raising the prospect of another weather-related delay to England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway after similar conditions pushed back their round of 16 clash with Mexico by an hour.
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Greenwood Set to Leave: Fenerbahçe and OM Close to Agreement Within 48 Hours
After two seasons at Marseille, Mason Greenwood is expected to leave OM this summer. Turkish club Fenerbahçe wants to wrap up the transfer of the 24-year-old English striker within the next 48 hours, although the two clubs remain apart on price.
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Rice, Bellingham and two more England stars one booking from World Cup semi-final ban
Four England players — Declan Rice, Jude Bellingham, Nico O'Reilly and Marc Guehi — are one yellow card away from missing a potential semi-final, joining 13 other international stars on the disciplinary tightrope heading into the quarter-finals.
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Zlatko Dalic ends nine-year Croatia reign after World Cup last-32 exit to Portugal
Zlatko Dalic has stepped down as Croatia head coach following his side's last-32 defeat by Portugal at the World Cup. The 59-year-old, appointed in October 2017, guided Croatia to the 2018 final and a third-place finish in 2022.
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Sorloth's father reveals frustration at half-time substitution as Norway prepare to face England
Alexander Sorloth has been left irritated after being substituted at half-time during Norway's 2-1 World Cup win over Brazil, with his father confirming the Atletico Madrid striker is frustrated by the tactical concessions required to accommodate Erling Haaland.
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Tottenham ready to outbid Arsenal for Bournemouth's Eli Junior Kroupi in £85m-plus pursuit
Spurs, who have already spent over £237m this summer including a £100m deal for Sandro Tonali, are the most determined club to sign Bournemouth striker Eli Junior Kroupi, with manager Roberto De Zerbi pushing to accelerate the move ahead of Arsenal and Barcelona.
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England players recharge in Kansas City ahead of Norway World Cup quarter-final
Thomas Tuchel's England side are enjoying a two-day break at their Kansas City hotel following their famous win over co-hosts Mexico at the Azteca Stadium, with a World Cup quarter-final against Norway on Saturday now firmly in focus.
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Townsend jokes MK Dons are a 'franchise' on air then braces for complaints
Andros Townsend sparked a self-aware on-air moment during ITV's World Cup coverage when he called MK Dons a franchise — then immediately predicted the backlash, apologising to the club he represented on loan in 2010.
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Balogun Affair: UEFA Quietly Prepares Rival Candidate to Challenge Infantino in 2027
Folarin Balogun's controversial requalification at the 2026 World Cup, following Donald Trump's appeal to Gianni Infantino, has crystallized opposition to FIFA. Influential UEFA members are reportedly already sounding out potential alternative candidates for the presidency in 2027.
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