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Rooney pins England's World Cup semi-final collapse on Tuchel's defensive gamble
Wayne Rooney blamed Thomas Tuchel's substitutions for England's 2-1 defeat to Argentina in the World Cup semi-final, saying the decision to introduce three defenders after Anthony Gordon's opener drained belief and surrendered control of the match.
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Rooney, Shearer and Muller turn on Tuchel after England's World Cup semi-final collapse against Argentina
Thomas Tuchel faces a wave of criticism from pundits after England surrendered a 1-0 lead to lose 2-1 to Argentina in the World Cup semi-final, with Wayne Rooney, Alan Shearer and Thomas Muller all condemning his decision to drop into a back five after Anthony Gordon's opener.
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How United's £35m Tielemans deal quietly hands Man City an edge over Arsenal
Manchester City could benefit indirectly from Manchester United's summer recruitment, with the £35m signing of Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa strengthening Villa's hand in negotiations over Morgan Rogers — a player Arsenal need to upgrade their midfield.
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Manchester United confirm new 100,000-seat Old Trafford will rise 350 metres from current ground
Manchester United have confirmed their new 100,000-seat stadium will be built 350 metres from the current Old Trafford, on land purchased from Indurent. The decision avoids the need for an interim ground but has divided supporters, with the Manchester United Supporters Trust calling for the club to do more to address fan concerns.
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Tuchel vows to stay as England boss despite World Cup semi-final exit to Argentina
Thomas Tuchel has confirmed he will remain England manager after the Three Lions' World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina in Atlanta, with his contract running until Euro 2028 on home soil.
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Pro-Falkland Banner: Several Argentine Players Face Suspension Threat Before Final
After their stunning comeback against England, Lissandro Martinez, Giovani Lo Celso and other Argentine players displayed a banner reading "The Falklands are Argentine", exposing themselves to FIFA disciplinary proceedings.
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De la Fuente hits back at Deschamps: "When you lose, you look for excuses"
After France's 2-0 defeat to Spain in the 2026 World Cup semi-final, Didier Deschamps questioned the referee's standard. Luis de la Fuente responded sharply, defending the official and dismissing claims of bias.
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FIFA Considers 30-Minute Halftime for 2026 World Cup Final
To host a major musical show featuring Shakira, Madonna and BTS, FIFA is reportedly studying the idea of extending the halftime break of the 2026 World Cup final to 20 or 30 minutes, double the standard 15-minute duration.
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Tielemans takes No. 18 shirt as Rashford's Barcelona return fades further
Manchester United have completed the signing of Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa, their third addition in a week, as the Belgian midfielder inherits the iconic No. 18 shirt. Meanwhile, Marcus Rashford's hopes of a permanent Barcelona move have dimmed after fresh reports from Spain.
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Tuchel rejects curse talk after Argentina deny England a World Cup final place
Thomas Tuchel insists England's 2-1 semi-final defeat to holders Argentina at the 2026 World Cup is a football matter, not a curse, after Anthony Gordon's 55th-minute opener was overturned by two late goals.
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McGregor demands no contest after knee injury ends UFC 329 return in 69 seconds
Conor McGregor is pushing to have his stoppage loss to Max Holloway at UFC 329 overturned to a no contest, claiming a knee injury sustained on his first kick rendered the fight invalid. The former double champion also wants all bets on the bout refunded.
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Waddle questions Van Dijk's place in Liverpool's starting XI under Iraola
Chris Waddle has urged Liverpool to address what he calls the "real issue" at the heart of their defence, questioning whether captain Virgil van Dijk will feature regularly under new head coach Andoni Iraola after the Reds conceded 53 Premier League goals last season.
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Manchester United target Manu Koné to complete midfield overhaul after Tielemans signing
Manchester United have signed Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans this week, but manager Michael Carrick is now pursuing Roma midfielder Manu Koné — available for around £45m — to add the physical presence his revamped midfield still lacks.
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Kane vows to never set a limit on England career after record-breaking World Cup exit
Harry Kane insists he will never put a limit on his international career after England's semi-final defeat to Argentina at World Cup 2026, where he scored six goals to become his country's record World Cup goalscorer with 14 tournament goals.
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Owen calls for foreign coaches ban after Tuchel's England fall to Argentina in World Cup semi-final
Michael Owen has argued that foreign coaches should be barred from international football after Thomas Tuchel's England were beaten 2-1 by Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals, with Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez overturning Anthony Gordon's opener.
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FIFA sanctions Deschamps after his criticism of France-Spain referee
After France's 2-0 defeat to Spain in the 2026 World Cup semi-final, Didier Deschamps publicly criticized Salvadoran referee Iván Barton. FIFA responded by calling Barton "world-class", while Salvadoran media rallied to the referee's defense.
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Finances « concerning » : OM forced into major squad overhaul this summer
OM sporting director Grégory Lorenzi has publicly acknowledged that the club's financial situation is « concerning » and that several sales or loans are inevitable this summer, following Mason Greenwood's sale to Fenerbahçe for €39 million.
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Friedkin-Mourinho Cold War Could Hand Endrick to Lyon Over Roma
AS Roma has made Endrick their top priority to strengthen their attack, but the fallout from José Mourinho's January 2024 sacking weakens their bid. Olympique Lyonnais, their direct rival, could capitalize if Real Madrid agrees to loan the Brazilian.
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Guskov reveals Blachowicz and Costa turned down Ankalaev before he stepped up in 30 seconds
Bogdan Guskov accepted a short-notice main event against Magomed Ankalaev at UFC Abu Dhabi within 30 seconds, after both Jan Blachowicz and Paulo Costa declined the fight on 14 days' notice.
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Tielemans takes Scholes' No. 18 as Rashford's Barcelona return fades further
Youri Tielemans has chosen the iconic No. 18 shirt at Manchester United after completing his £35m move from Aston Villa, while Marcus Rashford's hopes of a permanent return to Barcelona have dimmed as the club pursues other targets.
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