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Egypt coach Hossam Hassan waves Palestinian flag after World Cup shootout win over Australia
Hossam Hassan carried a Palestinian flag across the pitch after Egypt's 4-2 penalty shootout victory over Australia at the World Cup, dedicating the win to both Egyptian and Palestinian people. FIFA confirmed the gesture broke no rules, as Palestine is a recognised FIFA member association.
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Marsch insists 'I'd rather be us than them' after Canada's 3-0 World Cup exit to Morocco
Jesse Marsch drew widespread bewilderment after Canada were eliminated from the World Cup, losing 3-0 to Morocco in the Round of 16. The Canada head coach insisted he was prouder of his side's attacking approach than Morocco's clinical, more conservative display.
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Uzbekistan's Tantashev to referee Paraguay vs France World Cup quarter-final clash
Ilgiz Tantashev of Uzbekistan will take charge of the World Cup round-of-16 tie between Paraguay and France at Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field on July 4. The 42-year-old is officiating his third match of the tournament.
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Three USMNT Veterans Reveal What It's Really Like to Play at Azteca Before England's Test
Bob Bradley, Maurice Edu, and Walker Zimmerman share their first-hand experiences of playing at Mexico City's Azteca Stadium ahead of England's World Cup 2026 group-stage clash with Mexico on Sunday.
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Barcelona's players lobby for Álvarez signing as Atlético files FIFA complaint and holds firm at €500m
Midfielder Marc Bernal has publicly backed a move for Julián Álvarez, calling the Argentine a 'game-changer', as Barcelona president Joan Laporta confirms a formal offer has been submitted. Atlético Madrid, however, are enforcing a €500m release clause and have filed a FIFA complaint against Barcelona over their approach.
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Mahrez announces international retirement and leaves Al-Ahli within 48 hours
Eliminated with Algeria by Switzerland in the 2026 World Cup round of 16, Riyad Mahrez announced the end of his international career and then terminated his contract with Al-Ahli two days later. At 35, his next club remains unknown.
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Manchester United set for £19m windfall as Greenwood nears £38.6m Roma move
Manchester United could receive up to 50 per cent of Mason Greenwood's next transfer fee after inserting a sell-on clause when they sold him to Marseille in 2024. Roma are preparing a €45m offer for the 24-year-old, who has reportedly agreed a five-year deal with the Serie A club.
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Arsenal agree Trossard sale to Besiktas as Arteta clears path for Rogers or Barcola
Arsenal have agreed a €20m deal to sell Leandro Trossard to Besiktas, clearing the way for a blockbuster move for either Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers or PSG winger Bradley Barcola ahead of the 2026-27 season.
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Thunderstorm threat looms over Brazil vs. Norway World Cup round of 16 clash
Sunday's round of 16 meeting between Brazil and Norway at New York New Jersey Stadium carries a high weather-impact risk, with forecasters predicting 83°F temperatures and scattered thunderstorms that could trigger mandatory lightning delays.
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UK pubs cleared to stay open until 5am for England vs Mexico World Cup clash
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced an emergency licensing extension allowing pubs and bars across England and Wales to serve alcohol until 5am on Monday, July 6, so fans can watch England's 1am BST round-of-16 kick-off against Mexico.
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Kane vows England will write new Azteca history 40 years after Maradona's Hand of God
Harry Kane has called England's upcoming World Cup knockout tie at the Azteca Stadium a chance to 'write their own history', 40 years after Diego Maradona's Hand of God ended their 1986 campaign in Mexico City.
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Kane urges fans to celebrate at sunrise as FIFA kick-off chaos forces pubs to scramble
England captain Harry Kane has told supporters to embrace an early-morning celebration after FIFA's repeated changes to the Mexico City kick-off time threw pub owners, travelling fans, and staffing plans into disarray.
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Saibari forced off the pitch in the 21st minute against Canada
Morocco's leading scorer at the 2026 World Cup with three goals, Ismael Saibari had to leave the field through injury in the 21st minute of the round of 16 between Morocco and Canada at NRG Stadium in Houston.
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Piers Morgan faces backlash after admitting he had never heard of Cape Verde
Piers Morgan drew widespread criticism on social media after confessing he had never heard of Cape Verde before their run to the World Cup round of 32, where they pushed reigning champions Argentina to extra time before losing 3-2.
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Richard criticizes Longoria's financial management at OM: "a very significant accounting hole"
Appointed president of Olympique de Marseille in April, Stéphane Richard has criticized his predecessor Pablo Longoria's financial management in an interview with La Provence, citing a "control problem" following DNCG sanctions.
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Tuchel expects Mexico's 'every trick' but backs England to make peace with the Azteca
Thomas Tuchel says England are braced for hostile crowds, altitude and logistical disruptions ahead of their World Cup last-16 tie against joint hosts Mexico at the Azteca Stadium, while insisting his squad has the experience to handle it all.
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Michael Oliver named referee for Canada v Morocco World Cup round-of-16 clash
Premier League official Michael Oliver will take charge of Canada's round-of-16 meeting with Morocco at Houston Stadium, with the winner advancing to face France or Paraguay in the quarter-finals.
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Injured adductors, Tchouameni out against Paraguay and uncertain for quarterfinal
Aurélien Tchouameni will miss the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup against Paraguay on Saturday in Philadelphia after an adductor injury was detected in training. His availability for a potential quarterfinal on July 9 remains highly uncertain.
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Simeone insists Álvarez stays as player's transfer request deepens Atlético crisis
Diego Simeone publicly declared Julián Álvarez central to Atlético Madrid's project this week, directly contradicting the striker's own request to leave in May. With Barcelona having submitted a formal offer, the standoff between player and club is now impossible to conceal.
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Michail Antonio reveals shattered leg and memory loss six months after near-fatal car crash
Michail Antonio has opened up on the December 2024 car crash that nearly ended his life, revealing he has no memory of the incident and that one leg was a quarter of its normal size when first responders arrived. The former West Ham striker made a stunning return to action for Jamaica just six months later.
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