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Anthony Taylor confirmed as referee for Portugal v Spain World Cup last-16 clash
Premier League official Anthony Taylor will take charge of Portugal's round-of-16 meeting with Spain at Arlington's AT&T Stadium on Monday. The 47-year-old has previously refereed five matches involving Spain and four featuring Portugal.
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Real Madrid plotting €220m Olise move that would rival Neymar's world-record fee
Real Madrid are reportedly preparing a financial package worth up to €220 million for Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise, a figure that would come close to Neymar's all-time world-record transfer of €222 million set in 2017.
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Barcelona's Gordon switch leaves Rashford's £40m sale in doubt ahead of World Cup knockout stage
Marcus Rashford's expected £26m permanent move from Manchester United to Barcelona collapsed after the Catalans chose Anthony Gordon instead. With Thomas Tuchel now favouring Gordon on England's left wing, United's hopes of commanding £40m for Rashford are under serious threat.
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10-man England stun Mexico at the Azteca to reach World Cup 2026 quarter-finals
England defeated co-hosts Mexico 3-2 in a dramatic World Cup 2026 Round of 16 at the Estadio Azteca on 5 July, becoming the first team in history to win there at a World Cup. Jude Bellingham scored twice in 98 seconds before England held on with ten men through 11 minutes of added time.
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Henderson set to miss rest of World Cup after freak post-match injury
Jordan Henderson is facing an early exit from the World Cup after sustaining an injury shortly after the final whistle in England's win over Mexico, despite not featuring in the match itself.
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West Ham's Summerville pursuit of replacement hands Manchester United transfer boost
Manchester United's interest in West Ham winger Crysencio Summerville has been strengthened after the relegated Hammers contacted Sevilla over a deal for Swiss winger Ruben Vargas, signalling they are preparing to sell the Dutchman.
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Henderson faces World Cup exit after freak injury mars England's 3-2 win over Mexico
Jordan Henderson was stretchered off and taken to hospital after slipping on advertising hoardings during England's post-match celebrations following their 3-2 round-of-16 victory over Mexico. An injury expert says the midfielder would be 'really lucky' to play again at the tournament.
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Bellingham's brace fires England past Mexico and into World Cup quarter-finals
Jude Bellingham scored twice in the first half as England beat Mexico 3-2 at the Estadio Azteca, booking a World Cup quarter-final place. The Real Madrid midfielder called it the best night of his England career after a match delayed an hour by a storm.
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Balerdi, Greenwood, Højbjerg: OM set to lose several key players this summer
Back in training under Bruno Genesio's orders, OM players could be numerous to leave the club this summer. Balerdi and Greenwood have requested transfers, while Atalanta is interested in Højbjerg.
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Henderson suffers wrist injury in World Cup celebrations after England beat Mexico
Jordan Henderson was hospitalised overnight after tumbling over an advertising hoarding during post-match celebrations following England's 3-2 win over Mexico at the 2026 World Cup, casting serious doubt over his continued involvement in the tournament.
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Bentley taunts Mexico fans and receives throat-slit threats during 10-man England's Azteca triumph
Former England winger David Bentley traded gestures with furious Mexico supporters at the Estadio Azteca as 10-man England survived to reach the World Cup quarter-finals, with Bentley later celebrating through the stadium concourse.
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Olmo dismisses Real Madrid's criticism as envy after two trophy-less years
Dani Olmo has told RAC1 that Real Madrid's public attacks on Barcelona are a predictable response to two barren seasons for Los Blancos, during which the Blaugrana collected La Liga, the Copa del Rey, and the Supercopa.
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Henderson's World Cup likely over after freak injury celebrating England's win over Mexico
Jordan Henderson suffered a serious wrist injury tumbling over the advertising hoardings at the final whistle of England's 3-2 victory over Mexico. The midfielder was hospitalised in Mexico City and is highly unlikely to feature again this summer.
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Bellingham double and Kane penalty send 10-man England past Mexico into World Cup quarter-finals
England survived a second-half red card to beat Mexico 3-2 at the Estadio Azteca, with Jude Bellingham scoring twice and Harry Kane adding a penalty. Thomas Tuchel's side face Norway in Miami on Saturday for a place in the semi-finals.
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Henderson hospitalized after fall celebrating England's World Cup qualification
England qualified for the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup after beating Mexico, but the evening was marred by Jordan Henderson's wrist injury. The 36-year-old midfielder was hospitalized after falling during post-match celebrations.
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Real Madrid ready to offer €260M for Olise, Bayern remains inflexible
According to transfer specialist Ekrem Konur, Real Madrid is preparing an offer of €222 million plus €38 million in bonuses to lure Michael Olise away from Bayern Munich — which would make it the most expensive transfer in football history.
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Henderson faces World Cup exit after freak post-match fall leaves wrist badly injured
Jordan Henderson suffered a nasty wrist injury after slipping on an advertising board while celebrating England's 3-2 win over Mexico at the Azteca Stadium. With FIFA rules preventing squad replacements after the group stage, the 36-year-old midfielder could miss the rest of the tournament.
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Bellingham's double sends England past Mexico and into World Cup quarter-finals
Jude Bellingham scored twice as England beat Mexico 3-2 at the Azteca Stadium to reach the World Cup 2026 quarter-finals, where they will face Norway on Saturday. The Real Madrid midfielder called it the greatest night of his international career.
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Man City set to loan Alleyne to Championship club after defensive depth tested last season
Manchester City are weighing up loan offers from several Championship clubs for 21-year-old defender Max Alleyne, who impressed Pep Guardiola after being recalled mid-season to cover injuries to Ruben Dias and Josko Gvardiol.
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England fans desert Monday commute after Bellingham and Kane sink Mexico past 4am
Roads and railway stations across Britain fell unusually quiet on Monday morning after millions of England supporters stayed up past 4am to watch the Three Lions beat Mexico in a weather-delayed World Cup tie, with many opting to work from home, take leave, or simply not show up.
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