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Kane escapes yellow card as FIFA confirms Mexico booking was wrongly attributed
Harry Kane was not booked during England's 3-2 World Cup 2026 last-16 victory over Mexico, despite a broadcast graphic suggesting otherwise. FIFA's official records confirm the 68th-minute caution belonged to centre-back Marc Guehi, not the England captain.
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Liam Gallagher ready to perform Wonderwall live if England reach World Cup final
Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher has said he is 'ready' to perform Wonderwall at the World Cup final in New Jersey on July 19, after England's 3-2 victory over Mexico sent fans and players singing the anthem at the Azteca.
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England's 3-2 win over Mexico shatters BBC overnight viewing record with 9.1 million watching at 2am
England's dramatic 3-2 World Cup victory over Mexico in the early hours of Monday drew a peak live audience of 9.1 million on the BBC — more than tripling the broadcaster's previous record for programming aired between 2am and 4am.
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Fernandes declares Portugal's World Cup exit a 'missed opportunity' as Ronaldo debate intensifies
Bruno Fernandes admitted Portugal 'can't be positive' about their last-16 exit at the World Cup after Spain's Mikel Merino struck a stoppage-time winner, with the Manchester United midfielder insisting his side 'had the quality to win the tournament'.
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Rúben Dias walks out of Portugal press conference as Merino speaks nearby at World Cup
Rúben Dias abruptly left his post-match mixed zone interview at AT&T Stadium after Spain's Mikel Merino began speaking at an adjacent stage, following a prolonged delay caused by Portugal's press officer insisting on finding a Portuguese journalist to ask the first question.
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Norway hit by illness and fatigue ahead of World Cup quarter-final against England
Norway have been disrupted by sickness and exhaustion throughout the Women's World Cup, with Crystal Palace forward Jørgen Strand Larsen and Marcus Holmgren Pedersen both missing matches due to illness ahead of the quarter-final against England.
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Stones tricks Tuchel with fake shoulder injury after England's World Cup qualification
After England's 3-2 victory over Mexico in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, John Stones and Declan Rice played a prank on Thomas Tuchel in the Estadio Azteca dressing room, simulating a shoulder injury.
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Newcastle signing two midfielders as Arsenal push £65m Bruno Guimaraes bid
Arsenal are pursuing Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes this summer, with a £65m offer understood to be under consideration after an initial £45m bid was rejected. Newcastle, meanwhile, are closing in on Ajax teenager Sean Steur and opening talks for Freiburg's Johan Manzambi.
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Barcelona could loan Leao and snub Milan's buy clause, just as they did to United with Rashford
AC Milan winger Rafael Leao is expected to leave this summer, and Barcelona are among the interested parties — but the Catalans may pursue a loan-only deal, mirroring the move that left Manchester United without a permanent fee for Marcus Rashford.
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Letexier appointed for Argentina-Egypt: Buenos Aires press cries foul
The appointment of French referee François Letexier to oversee the 2026 World Cup round-of-16 match between Argentina and Egypt has sparked a wave of criticism in Argentine media and on social networks, fueled by Franco-Argentine rivalry.
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Balogun fined $40,000 despite red card overturned
FIFA's Disciplinary Commission fined Folarin Balogun $40,000, the American striker for AS Monaco whose suspension was lifted following Donald Trump's intervention during the 2026 World Cup.
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Balogun distances himself from Trump-backed FIFA ban reversal after US lose 4-1 to Belgium
Folarin Balogun insists he played no part in overturning his one-match suspension after a red card against Bosnia, a ban that Donald Trump confirmed he personally lobbied FIFA president Gianni Infantino to lift. The US still lost 4-1 to Belgium.
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Slot emerges as Netherlands contender after Liverpool sacking, setting up Van Dijk reunion
Arne Slot, dismissed by Liverpool at the end of May after a fifth-place finish in his second season, is understood to be in talks with the Netherlands national team as they search for a successor to Ronald Koeman.
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Infantino vows to stay as FIFA president despite calls to resign over Trump interference
Gianni Infantino has confirmed he will stand for re-election as FIFA president in 2027, defying widespread calls to resign after Donald Trump's intervention in Folarin Balogun's red-card suspension drew a fierce rebuke from UEFA.
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Liverpool lead chase for Parker as rivals circle Man City's academy trio
Manchester City face a summer battle to retain three of their most promising academy players, with Liverpool leading the pursuit of 16-year-old forward Xavier Parker and foreign clubs targeting Ryan McAidoo and Reigan Heskey.
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Lequjaa on Yamal: "I don't know a Spaniard named Jamal"
Morocco Football Federation president Fawzi Lequjaa reopened the Lamine Yamal file, confirming Morocco's respect for the Barcelona star's choice to represent Spain, but delivered a pointed jab at the Arabic name of the Spanish talent.
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Hakimi warns Mbappé before France-Morocco clash: "He's not my mate on the pitch"
Two days before the 2026 World Cup quarter-final between France and Morocco at Gillette Stadium in Boston, Achraf Hakimi has set aside his friendship with Kylian Mbappé in unequivocal terms.
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Garnacho faces Chelsea exit one year after £40m move that ended his United career
Alejandro Garnacho is reportedly on Chelsea's transfer list just one season after joining Stamford Bridge for £40m, following a bitter falling-out with Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim in the wake of the Europa League final defeat to Tottenham.
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Rooney claims Portugal players don't share Argentina's bond with their star as Ronaldo exits World Cup
Wayne Rooney has suggested Portugal's players do not rally around Cristiano Ronaldo the way Argentina's squad unites behind Lionel Messi, after Spain's Mikel Merino struck in the 91st minute to end Ronaldo's World Cup career in a 1-0 round-of-16 defeat.
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Xavi Valero departs Liverpool after just one year, leaving Iraola short-handed before pre-season
Head goalkeeping coach Xavi Valero has left Liverpool after only 12 months at Anfield, with new manager Andoni Iraola set to begin pre-season next week without a permanent replacement in place. Goalkeeper development lead Colin Stewart will cover the role in the interim.
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