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NYC Mayor Mamdani watches World Cup semifinal with inmates at Rikers Island
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani joined more than 100 incarcerated men at Rikers Island to watch England face Argentina, as part of a jail-run World Cup programme that has hosted roughly 90 screenings for around 4,500 inmates since the tournament began.
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Rashford set to return for United pre-season as club shapes third midfield signing
Marcus Rashford is expected to report for Manchester United's pre-season after a post-World Cup break, with positive talks easing uncertainty over his future. United have already signed Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans and a goalkeeper this window, and are targeting a third midfielder.
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Colombian teenager Orozco completes Manchester United move on his 18th birthday
Cristian Orozco has joined Manchester United's academy after the club finalised a deal with Colombian side Fortaleza CEIF, an agreement that had been in place for nine months pending the midfielder's 18th birthday.
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Liverpool close to securing Szoboszlai on new deal to end free-transfer fears
Liverpool are on the verge of agreeing a contract extension with Dominik Szoboszlai, who had entered the final two years of his deal. The £60m signing from RB Leipzig scored 13 goals and registered 12 assists last season.
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Messi's two assists edge him ahead of Mbappe as Argentina reach World Cup final
Lionel Messi moved clear of Kylian Mbappe in the Golden Boot standings after contributing two assists in Argentina's 2-1 semi-final comeback win over England, setting up a final against Spain in New York on Sunday.
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Pardew delivers five-point verdict on Tuchel's tactical errors in England's 2-1 defeat to Argentina
Alan Pardew has issued a detailed breakdown of where Thomas Tuchel went wrong as England surrendered a 2-1 semi-final lead to Argentina, with Enzo Fernandez equalising late before Lautaro Martinez sealed the win in added time.
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Lineker jokes Tuchel is a 'German spy' sent to sabotage England after World Cup semi-final exit
Gary Lineker has quipped that Thomas Tuchel is a 'German spy' tasked with ruining England's chances, after the Three Lions were eliminated by Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals. Lineker also questioned whether Tuchel remains the right man to lead the side.
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Openda Struggles at Juventus as Lyon and Lens Battle for His Loan
With just two goals in 34 appearances for Juventus this season, Loïs Openda is being pushed out by Turin. Olympique Lyonnais and RC Lens are competing to sign the Belgian forward on loan, but his €600,000 monthly salary is complicating negotiations.
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Orozco set for debut as United academy heads to Germany for pre-season friendlies
New Manchester United signing Cristian Orozco could make his first appearance in a red shirt when the club's PDP group faces TSV 1860 Munich and FC Nurnberg at the Adi-Dassler Stadium. Meanwhile, JJ Gabriel continues individual coaching sessions with Jack Hunter as pre-season ramps up.
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Messi overtakes Mbappé in World Cup scoring race after France's exit
Eliminated by Spain in the 2026 World Cup semi-finals, France sees Kylian Mbappé lose the top spot in the scoring standings. Lionel Messi, thanks to an additional assist, now leads him with eight goals each.
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Police rescue lone Argentina fan surrounded by England supporters in central London after World Cup exit
A lone Argentina fan wearing his country's shirt was encircled by hostile England supporters near Piccadilly Circus after England's World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina. Metropolitan Police officers formed a protective cordon and escorted him to safety in a police van.
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Downing Street demands FIFA probe after Argentina players wave Falklands banner at England
The British government has backed calls for a FIFA investigation after Argentina players celebrated their 2-1 World Cup semi-final victory over England by holding a banner claiming the Falkland Islands as Argentine territory, in apparent breach of tournament rules banning political messaging.
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England superfan Brian Robson's flag carried to every World Cup game weeks after his death
Brian Robson, 63, from Ashington, Northumberland, died from cancer just weeks before the 2026 World Cup, having held a ticket for the final. His friends and fellow England supporters have carried his flag and photo to every Three Lions match in the United States in his memory.
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Messi and Argentina stars studied Pickford's penalty notes after World Cup semi-final win
Footage captured Lionel Messi and several Argentina players huddled around Jordan Pickford's water bottle after their 2-1 comeback win over England, with the bottle revealing detailed penalty-taking assessments for each Argentine player.
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Dembélé raised his voice at half-time against Spain, his teammates didn't appreciate it
Trailing 0-1 at half-time in the 2026 World Cup semi-final, Ousmane Dembélé called out his teammates over a lack of coordinated pressing. His outburst annoyed several France players, who felt he was getting angry while he himself was struggling.
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Knocked out by Spain, Deschamps accepts the pain before the third-place playoff against England
The day after France's 0-2 defeat to Spain in the 2026 World Cup semi-final, Didier Deschamps acknowledged "enormous disappointment" while calling on his players to refocus for the third-place match against England on Saturday.
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Under Messi's 85-foot statue, Cutral Co erupts as Argentina reach World Cup final
The small Patagonian town of Cutral Co, home to the world's tallest monument to Lionel Messi, erupted in celebration as Argentina came from behind to beat England 2-1 in the World Cup semi-final, setting up a final against Spain.
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Argentina fans burn England flags and parade coffin in Buenos Aires after World Cup semi-final win
Argentina's supporters flooded the streets of Buenos Aires to celebrate a stoppage-time victory over England, burning Union Jacks and carrying a flag-draped coffin through the city. Lautaro Martinez headed the winner after Enzo Fernandez had equalised in the 85th minute.
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Guardiola leads next England manager odds as Tuchel vows to stay after World Cup exit
Thomas Tuchel has confirmed his intention to remain England manager despite criticism following a World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina, with the FA backing him to continue. Pep Guardiola heads the replacement odds at 10/3 should Tuchel ultimately depart.
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UK government demands FIFA probe Argentina over Falklands banner after England defeat
Britain's Business Secretary has called on FIFA to investigate Argentina after several players displayed a 'Las Malvinas son Argentinas' banner following their World Cup semi-final victory over England, potentially breaching the governing body's ban on political messaging.
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