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Van Dijk set to stay at Liverpool as Lille demand £100m for teenage midfielder Bouaddi
Virgil van Dijk is expected to remain at Liverpool despite transfer speculation, while Lille president Olivier Letang has signalled that 18-year-old Morocco star Ayyoub Bouaddi will cost around £100 million to sign.
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Tuchel blasts referees after VAR controversies cloud England's 3-2 win over Mexico
England reached the World Cup quarter-finals with a 3-2 victory over Mexico at the Azteca, but Thomas Tuchel directed sharp criticism at the officials after two VAR interventions — a red card for Jarell Quansah and a penalty — shaped a nervy second half.
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Henderson stretchered off with 'really bad' wrist injury during England's post-match celebrations
Jordan Henderson was taken off the pitch on a stretcher after falling over advertising hoardings and injuring his wrist during England's celebrations following their win over Mexico in Mexico City. Manager Thomas Tuchel described the injury as 'really bad'.
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Nypan targets fresh start as Man City hand teenager pre-season tour chance after loan setback
Sverre Nypan's loan at Middlesbrough was cut short in January, but the 19-year-old Norwegian is set to join Manchester City's summer tour of Asia and impress new head coach Enzo Maresca.
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10-man England survive Azteca siege to edge Mexico 3-2 and reach World Cup quarter-finals
Jude Bellingham's double and a Harry Kane penalty proved enough as England, reduced to 10 men after Jarell Quansah's red card, defeated co-hosts Mexico 3-2 at the Azteca Stadium to set up a last-eight clash with Norway.
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Henderson stretchered off after falling during England's World Cup celebrations against Mexico
Jordan Henderson was carried off on a stretcher after injuring his arm during post-match celebrations following England's round-of-16 victory over Mexico at the 2026 World Cup. Teammate Dan Burn confirmed the injury, though its severity remains unclear.
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Henderson injury overshadows England's march into World Cup quarter-finals
England beat Mexico to reach the World Cup quarter-finals, where they will face Norway, but the night was darkened when captain Jordan Henderson suffered an apparent arm injury during post-match celebrations after tripping over the advertising hoardings.
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Tantashev sent home by FIFA after catastrophic performance in France-Paraguay
Uzbek referee Ilgiz Tantashev has been removed from the 2026 World Cup by FIFA following his controversial handling of the France-Paraguay round-of-16 match. Two former international referees described his management of the game as the "worst performance of the World Cup," criticizing his failure to sanction Paraguay's time-wasting tactics.
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Jordanian referee Adham Makhadmeh takes charge of USA vs Belgium round of 16 clash
FIFA has appointed Jordanian official Adham Makhadmeh to referee the USA vs Belgium round of 16 tie on July 6 in Seattle. The 39-year-old has been a FIFA international referee since 2013 and already handled England's round of 32 win over DR Congo at this tournament.
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Man United target £50m Chelsea midfielder Santos as Lille chief warns Bouaddi will cost more than £116m
Manchester United are pursuing Chelsea's Andrey Santos for around £50m after missing out on other midfield targets, while Lille president Olivier Letang has signalled that 18-year-old Ayyoub Bouaddi would command a fee surpassing Elliot Anderson's £116m price tag.
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Henderson stretchered off after freak fall celebrating England's 3-2 win over Mexico
Jordan Henderson was carried off on a stretcher after falling over advertising hoardings while celebrating England's dramatic 3-2 last-16 victory over Mexico at the Estadio Azteca. The Brentford midfielder landed on his arm and required immediate medical attention.
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Henderson stretchered off with oxygen after fall during England's World Cup celebrations
Jordan Henderson was carried off on a stretcher and given oxygen after falling during England's post-match celebrations following their 2026 World Cup last-16 victory over Mexico at Mexico City Stadium.
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Kane foul splits England pundits as Mexico penalty pulls game back to 3-2
Harry Kane's challenge on a Mexican player divided the BBC studio after the referee reviewed the incident on the pitchside VAR screen. Alan Shearer argued no penalty should have been given, while Darren Cann and Joe Hart both backed the decision.
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10-man England survive Mexico fightback to reach 2026 World Cup quarter-finals
England beat co-hosts Mexico 3-2 at the Estadio Azteca to advance to the World Cup quarter-finals, with Jude Bellingham scoring twice and Harry Kane adding a penalty before Jarell Quansah's red card forced a tense finale.
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Arsenal's £100m Bouaddi pursuit and Guimarães bid both hit major obstacles
Arsenal's midfield rebuild faces serious setbacks as Lille president Olivier Letang warns Ayyoub Bouaddi could cost above £100m, while Newcastle have flatly rejected a verbal offer for Bruno Guimarães and are planning to hand him a new contract.
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10-man England survive Azteca siege as Bellingham brace seals World Cup quarter-final
Jude Bellingham struck twice in quick succession to put England in command at the Azteca, and Thomas Tuchel's side held on with 10 men after Jarell Quansah's red card to beat Mexico 3-2 and reach the World Cup quarter-finals.
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10-man England survive Mexico scare to set up Norway quarter-final at World Cup
England edged past co-hosts Mexico 3-2 in a dramatic round-of-16 tie at the 2026 World Cup, with Jude Bellingham scoring twice before Jarrel Quansah's red card forced a nervy finish. They face Norway, who stunned Brazil, in the last eight.
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Shearer disputes VAR penalty call as Jimenez scores to put Mexico ahead against England
Raul Jimenez converted a second-half VAR-awarded penalty to give Mexico the lead against England at Mexico City Stadium, but Alan Shearer argued Harry Kane's challenge on Brian Gutierrez was not enough to warrant the spot-kick.
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FIFA suspends Balogun's red-card ban under Article 27 after Trump calls Infantino
Folarin Balogun has been cleared to face Belgium in the World Cup last 16 after FIFA invoked Article 27 of its Disciplinary Code to suspend his automatic ban — a decision that followed a personal call from US President Donald Trump to FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
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Quansah sent off by VAR as high tackle sparks bench brawl in England's World Cup clash with Mexico
Jarell Quansah was shown a straight red card after a VAR review for a high challenge on Jesus Gallardo in England's World Cup Round of 16 tie against Mexico at the Azteca, with punches reportedly thrown as both benches clashed.
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