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England superfan who witnessed Hand of God returns to Azteca for 2026 World Cup
Peter Robinson, 69, was among the 114,580 fans inside Mexico City's Azteca stadium when Diego Maradona scored his infamous Hand of God goal in 1986. Now attending his eleventh World Cup, he has returned to the same ground ahead of England's clash with Mexico.
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Kane calls DR Congo winner one of his favourite England goals after World Cup rescue act
Harry Kane scored twice to drag England into the World Cup round of 16 against DR Congo, and the captain has opened up on why his decisive second strike ranks among his best international goals and why he gathered the squad for an on-pitch huddle at full-time.
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Fenerbahce announce Nathan Ake signing before Manchester City deal is finalised
Fenerbahce prematurely declared Nathan Ake a signed player on Friday, releasing an official statement before Manchester City had concluded negotiations. A fee of around £7m, rising to £8.5m, is under discussion for the Dutch defender's exit after six years at the Etihad.
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Uzbek referee Ilgiz Tantashev to oversee France-Paraguay last-16 clash
FIFA has appointed Uzbek official Ilgiz Tantashev to referee the last-16 match between France and Paraguay on Saturday in Philadelphia. The 42-year-old has only refereed two group-stage matches at this 2026 World Cup.
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Chalobah's agents fly to Italy to hold talks with Inter Milan and Como over summer exit
Trevoh Chalobah's representatives have travelled to Italy to discuss a potential Serie A move, with Inter Milan and Como both pursuing the Chelsea defender. Inter are yet to table a formal offer, while Como's opening bid of around £23m has already been rejected.
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Roma eye Garnacho as Man United stand to profit from Chelsea sell-on clause
AS Roma are reportedly interested in signing Alejandro Garnacho from Chelsea this summer, a move that would trigger Manchester United's 10 per cent sell-on clause from his £40m departure to Stamford Bridge last year.
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United confirm Onana loan exit to clear path for Carrick's goalkeeper rebuild
Manchester United have confirmed Andre Onana will return to Trabzonspor on a season-long loan worth £1.3m, freeing up wages and a squad spot as manager Michael Carrick targets a new goalkeeper ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.
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Fifty European MPs demand investigation into Infantino over Trump 'Peace Prize'
Fifty European lawmakers from thirteen countries have formally requested that FIFA's ethics commission investigate President Gianni Infantino following his decision to award Donald Trump a 'Peace Prize' in December 2024.
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Hundreds of UK pubs to open until 5am for England's last-16 clash against Mexico
Sir Keir Starmer extended licensing hours to 5am after removing the need for individual venues to apply for special permissions. Greene King, Wetherspoon and Fuller's have confirmed which of their pubs will stay open for England's 1am kick-off against Mexico at the Azteca Stadium.
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Manchester United confirm Onana's second Trabzonspor loan with no purchase option
Manchester United have confirmed goalkeeper Andre Onana will return to Trabzonspor on loan for a second consecutive season, with no option for the Turkish club to buy him permanently in 2027.
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Klopp set for Wirtz talks after Germany move to appoint ex-Liverpool boss as national manager
Jurgen Klopp is in line to become Germany's next manager after the DFB confirmed talks following Julian Nagelsmann's resignation. The role would see Klopp work directly with Florian Wirtz, the Liverpool playmaker he has repeatedly championed despite a difficult debut Premier League season.
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Deschamps breaks 51-year-old record and receives FFF jersey number 17
By beating Sweden 3-0 in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, Didier Deschamps became the most successful manager in World Cup history with 17 victories, surpassing German Helmut Schön and his record set in 1974.
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Liverpool target PSG's Barcola in £100m-plus summer push after Salah exit
Liverpool have placed PSG winger Bradley Barcola at the top of their summer transfer wishlist, with reports suggesting the club will go 'all in' to sign the France international. PSG are expected to demand a fee exceeding £116m.
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Manchester United confirms Tchouaméni pursuit to replace Casemiro
Seeking a defensive midfielder after Casemiro's departure, Manchester United has placed Aurélien Tchouaméni at the top of its transfer priorities. Real Madrid holds the upper hand, with the French midfielder under contract until 2028.
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Brazilian barber's 'Hexa Cut' captures World Cup fever as Brazil edge past Japan
A barber in Resende, Brazil, has revived his viral flag haircut ahead of the 2026 World Cup, serving around 30 customers with intricate green, yellow, blue, and white designs. Brazil beat Japan 2-1 on Monday, with Gabriel Martinelli scoring a stoppage-time winner.
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Michael Carrick begins first full season as Manchester United prepare for Premier League return
Manchester United will open their 2026/27 Premier League campaign with a trip to Hull City before hosting newly promoted Ipswich Town at Old Trafford on August 29, as Michael Carrick takes charge of his first full season after securing a top-four finish.
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Simon Jordan questions Tottenham's direction after £237m summer splurge under De Zerbi
Former Crystal Palace owner Simon Jordan has criticised Tottenham's £237m transfer outlay, questioning why elite players are choosing a club that finished 17th last season and whether the Spurs hierarchy knows what it is doing.
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Manchester United close in on Swansea's Kit Margetson ahead of Liverpool and Brighton
Manchester United are set to sign 19-year-old Welsh goalkeeper Kit Margetson from Swansea City after contract talks between the teenager and the Championship club broke down. United's goalkeeping scout Tony Coton was spotted watching Margetson in March, with Liverpool, Brighton and Crystal Palace also credited with interest.
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England's World Cup training base in Mexico City leaked as sabotage fears grow
Mexican media have revealed that England will train at Club Universidad Nacional's La Cantera facility ahead of their last-16 clash with hosts Mexico. The disclosure comes as the FA scrambles to prevent a repeat of the organised disruption that plagued Ecuador's camp earlier in the tournament.
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Real Madrid categorically denies interest in Enzo Fernández after agent's claims
Real Madrid issued an official statement to refute comments made by Javier Pastore, agent of Enzo Fernández, who had claimed that the Madrid club was interested in the Chelsea midfielder.
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