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Onana Out for Rest of World Cup with ACL Tear, Belgium Loses Key Midfielder
Amadou Onana has suffered an anterior cruciate ligament rupture sustained during Belgium's 4-1 victory over the United States in the World Cup round of 16. The Aston Villa midfielder will miss not only the remainder of the 2026 World Cup but the entire rest of the year.
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Caceres reveals unexpected exchange with Mbappé during France-Paraguay knockout
After France's victory over Paraguay (1-0), defender Juan José Caceres recounted a humorous jab exchanged with Kylian Mbappé during a match marked by extreme physical intensity.
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Rosenior lands Paris FC job weeks after Chelsea sacking ended 106-day reign
Liam Rosenior has been appointed head coach of Ligue 1 side Paris FC on a two-year contract, just weeks after being sacked by Chelsea following 11 wins in 23 matches during a troubled 106-day tenure.
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Rosenior lands Paris FC job less than three months after Chelsea's 114-year low ended his reign
Liam Rosenior has been appointed head coach of Paris FC on a two-year deal, returning to French football just 11 weeks after being dismissed by Chelsea during the club's worst winless and goalless league run in 114 years.
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Belgium mock Trump with his own dance moves after routing US 4-1 at World Cup
Belgium eliminated the United States 4-1 in Seattle, with players mimicking Donald Trump's signature dance after their final goal — a pointed response to Trump's controversial lobbying of FIFA to reinstate striker Folarin Balogun ahead of the match.
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Roma and Juventus explore free transfer swoop for Salah as Saudi interest persists
Mohamed Salah, now a free agent after leaving Liverpool, has attracted interest from his former club Roma and Juventus, though Saudi Pro League sides Al-Ittihad and Al-Hilal remain in contention. The 34-year-old says he will decide his future after Egypt's World Cup campaign.
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Rashford's World Cup inclusion hints at Manchester United return under Carrick
Manchester United's decision to feature Marcus Rashford in an official list of their World Cup round-of-16 players has fuelled speculation that the 28-year-old will rejoin the squad this summer after Barcelona declined to trigger their £26m purchase option.
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Bouaddi with Morocco: Létang had alerted the FFF, Deschamps did nothing
According to L'Équipe, LOSC president Olivier Létang had warned Philippe Diallo of the risk of losing Ayyoub Bouaddi to Morocco. The decision lay with Didier Deschamps, who did not recall the 18-year-old midfielder.
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Onana ruptures ACL as Belgium beat USA 4-1 to reach World Cup quarter-finals
Amadou Onana ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament in Belgium's last-16 win over the United States in Seattle, ruling him out of the rest of the World Cup and likely much of next season. Charles De Ketelaere scored twice as Belgium advanced 4-1.
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Racist chants and French referee: Argentina tensions with France escalate before World Cup
Videos of Argentine supporters chanting racist songs targeting French players, combined with the appointment of French referee François Letexier for Argentina's round-of-16 match against Egypt, have heightened tensions between the two nations ahead of a potential 2026 World Cup final.
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Ronaldo plays his final World Cup and claims three titles won with Portugal
Eliminated by Spain (0-1) in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed that this World Cup was the last of his international career, while defending a record of 148 goals and three trophies in 233 caps.
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Bellingham, Rice and two defenders on yellow-card tightrope for England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway
Four key England players — Jude Bellingham, Declan Rice, Marc Guehi and Nico O'Reilly — face suspension for the semi-final if booked against Norway on Saturday, with Jarell Quansah already absent after his red card against Mexico.
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Rooney warns England celebrations came too soon despite Mexico thriller sending them to last eight
Wayne Rooney has voiced concern that England's exuberant dressing-room celebrations after their 3-2 World Cup last-16 win over Mexico were premature, disagreeing with fellow BBC pundit Cesar Azpilicueta as injury worries mount ahead of a quarter-final against Norway.
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Rooney takes fresh swipe at Ronaldo after Portugal's World Cup exit against Spain
Wayne Rooney appeared to aim a pointed jibe at Cristiano Ronaldo while working as a BBC pundit, suggesting Portugal's players lack the collective unity behind their captain that Argentina's squad shows for Lionel Messi.
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Liam Rosenior appointed Paris FC manager until 2028
Paris FC officially confirmed the signing of 41-year-old English manager Liam Rosenior from Chelsea on Tuesday. He has committed until 2028 and will take charge starting Thursday.
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Rodri apologises to Bernardo Silva after celebrating miss in former City teammate's face
Rodri has apologised to Bernardo Silva after appearing to celebrate directly in front of his former Manchester City teammate following a missed header in the 96th minute of Spain's 1-0 World Cup win over Portugal on Monday.
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Rashford included in United's World Cup round-of-16 list, fuelling return speculation
Manchester United's official social media account included Marcus Rashford in a list of eight club players to reach the World Cup's round of 16, prompting widespread fan speculation that the 28-year-old will be reintegrated into the squad under Michael Carrick this summer.
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Bellingham scores twice as 10-man England survive Mexico scare to reach World Cup quarter-finals
England edged past Mexico 3-2 in a tense round-of-16 tie at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Jude Bellingham netting twice in under two minutes despite his side being reduced to 10 men. Thomas Tuchel's team now face Norway in the last eight on 11 June.
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Rodri apologises to Bernardo Silva after celebrating miss in his face during Spain's win over Portugal
Rodri has admitted he 'made a mistake' by celebrating in Bernardo Silva's face after the Portugal forward missed a late header in Spain's 1-0 World Cup round-of-16 victory in Dallas, with the pair briefly clashing before being separated by teammates.
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Liverpool insist Van Dijk will see out his contract despite AC Milan and Fenerbahce interest
Liverpool have no intention of selling Virgil van Dijk this summer, with FSG preferring to let the 34-year-old captain run down his deal. The defender broke his social media silence after the Netherlands were knocked out of the World Cup by Morocco on penalties.
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