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Tottenham seal club-record £100m Tonali signing to complete midfield revamp
Tottenham have signed Sandro Tonali from Newcastle in a club-record deal worth up to £100 million, with an initial fee of £92.5m. The move takes Spurs' summer spending to £237m as Roberto De Zerbi reshapes his squad.
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Henderson stretchered off with broken wrist after freak fall in England's World Cup celebrations
Jordan Henderson was carried off on a stretcher and rushed to hospital after landing badly on his wrist while celebrating England's 3-2 World Cup victory over Mexico. Manager Thomas Tuchel described the injury as "really bad" and suggested surgery may be required.
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UEFA accuse FIFA of crossing 'a red line' over Balogun's suspended World Cup ban
UEFA have issued a formal condemnation of FIFA's decision to suspend Folarin Balogun's automatic one-match ban, allowing the Monaco forward to face Belgium in the World Cup last 16. The ruling, reportedly linked to discussions between FIFA president Gianni Infantino and US President Donald Trump, has drawn widespread criticism.
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Balogun Suspension Lifted: FIFA Faces Backlash from UEFA and Klopp
FIFA has lifted Folarin Balogun's automatic suspension following his red card in the group stage, allowing the United States forward to play in the Round of 16 against Belgium at the 2026 World Cup. UEFA, England manager Thomas Tuchel, and Jürgen Klopp have strongly condemned the decision.
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England superfan spent £6,689 on World Cup trip but flew home before Mexico thriller
Sammie Bell, 30, from Stevenage, spent 25 days across six US states cheering England through the group stage, only to watch their dramatic 3-2 last-16 win over Mexico from her local pub — and is now weighing up a return for the quarter-final against Norway.
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Henderson's World Cup likely over after freak arm injury celebrating England's win over Mexico
Jordan Henderson is expected to miss the rest of the World Cup after suffering a serious wrist injury when he fell over advertising boards celebrating England's dramatic 3-2 victory over Mexico. The midfielder was stretchered off, given oxygen, and taken to hospital while his teammates returned to their base in Kansas City.
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Ronaldo blasts Ancelotti and Vinicius after Brazil's elimination by Norway
Eliminated in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup by Norway (1-2), Brazil faces scathing criticism from legend Ronaldo, who points to Ancelotti's tactical errors and Vinicius Junior's disappointing tournament.
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Richards mocks Lineker on air as Kane equals his World Cup knockout record
Harry Kane's penalty in England's 3-2 win over Mexico at the 2026 World Cup drew laughs on The Rest is Football, as Micah Richards teased Gary Lineker for repeatedly mentioning the records Kane keeps breaking.
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Bellingham scores twice as 10-man England stun Mexico to reach World Cup quarter-finals
Jude Bellingham struck twice in 98 seconds to put England 2-0 up before they held on with 10 men to beat co-hosts Mexico 3-2 in a last-16 thriller at the Estadio Azteca. England now face Norway in Miami on Saturday.
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Trophy-winning Glasner leaves Crystal Palace to take charge at Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest have appointed Oliver Glasner as head coach after the Austrian guided Crystal Palace to the FA Cup, Community Shield and Conference League in a remarkable 2024-25 season. He replaces Vitor Pereira ahead of a Premier League opener against Leeds on 22 August.
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Tuchel hails England's 3-2 win over Mexico as feeling 'like we won the final'
Thomas Tuchel described England's dramatic 3-2 victory over co-hosts Mexico at the 2026 World Cup as 'a moment of joy' and 'almost like we won a final', after his side survived 40 minutes with 10 men at altitude to reach the quarter-finals.
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Belgium appeals after FIFA lifts Balogun's suspension under Trump pressure
FIFA announced Sunday the lifting of the red card suspension for American striker Folarin Balogun, allowing him to play against Belgium in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. The Belgian Federation, "astounded", immediately filed an appeal.
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Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla Faces Racism Row After France-Paraguay World Cup Match
Following France's 1-0 victory over Paraguay in the World Cup round of 16, Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla posted racist remarks on social media targeting France captain Kylian Mbappé.
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One player claims £1,000 prize with near-perfect Round 4 World Cup predictor score
A single player has won the entire £1,000 cash prize in Round 4 of a World Cup predictor competition, correctly calling the winner of all eight Last 32 matches and nailing the exact goal tally in five of them.
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Tottenham sign Sandro Tonali from Newcastle in £100m deal under Roberto De Zerbi
Tottenham Hotspur have completed the £100m signing of Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United, making the Italian midfielder their sixth summer addition. The 26-year-old joins on a long-term contract after 110 appearances and a Carabao Cup winner's medal at St James' Park.
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UEFA accuses FIFA of crossing 'a red line' over Balogun's World Cup ban suspension
UEFA has condemned FIFA's decision to suspend Folarin Balogun's automatic one-match ban, calling it 'unprecedented, incomprehensible and unjustifiable' and warning the ruling undermines the integrity of the World Cup.
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10-man England survive Mexico scare to reach World Cup quarter-finals
England edged past Mexico 3-2 in Mexico City despite playing the second half with ten men, with goals from Jude Bellingham (two) and a Harry Kane penalty securing a place in the World Cup quarter-finals against Norway.
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Trump's FIFA call to reinstate Balogun leaves Team USA facing a 'lose-lose' World Cup shadow
FIFA suspended Folarin Balogun's red card after Donald Trump called FIFA president Gianni Infantino, allowing the U.S. striker to face Belgium in the last 16. Critics warn the intervention taints any future American success in the tournament.
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Klopp brands Trump-Infantino intervention over Balogun ban reversal 'crazy'
Jurgen Klopp has publicly criticised Donald Trump and FIFA president Gianni Infantino after football's governing body suspended Folarin Balogun's automatic one-match ban, allowing the USA forward to face Belgium in the World Cup round of 16.
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Bellingham brace and Kane penalty seal England's 3-2 thriller over Mexico to reach World Cup quarters
England survived a second-half red card and a late Mexican penalty to beat co-hosts Mexico 3-2 at the Azteca Stadium on Sunday, booking a World Cup quarter-final place. Jude Bellingham scored twice before half-time, while Harry Kane converted a penalty for his sixth goal of the tournament.
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