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Shearer warns Tuchel that DR Congo will frustrate England just as Ghana and Panama did
Alan Shearer has cautioned Thomas Tuchel that DR Congo are likely to deploy the same defensive, counter-attacking approach England struggled to break down against Ghana and Panama at the 2026 World Cup. England face DR Congo in Atlanta on Wednesday, with a last-16 place at stake.
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German media demand Klopp replace Nagelsmann after World Cup penalty exit to Paraguay
Germany's shock Round of 32 exit to Paraguay on penalties has triggered a wave of calls from German outlets, led by BILD, for Jurgen Klopp to replace Julian Nagelsmann as national team head coach.
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Paraguay stun four-time champions Germany in penalty shootout to end World Cup run
Germany's miserable World Cup record worsened as they were eliminated in the last 32 by Paraguay on penalties, with Kai Havertz, Nick Woltemade and Jonathan Tah all missing from the spot. It is the third consecutive tournament in which Germany have failed to reach the last 16.
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German media turns on Nagelsmann after historic penalty defeat ends World Cup run
Germany suffered their first-ever World Cup penalty shootout defeat as Paraguay eliminated them in the round of 32, with Kai Havertz, Nick Woltemade and Jonathan Tah all missing spot-kicks in a 1-1 draw that ended in sudden death.
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Klopp leaves Germany door ajar as Nagelsmann vows to stay after World Cup exit
Jurgen Klopp stopped short of ruling out the Germany manager's job after the national side were knocked out by Paraguay on penalties in the Round of 32. Julian Nagelsmann, meanwhile, insists he will not resign and wants to continue if the DFB backs him.
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Carrick scraps eight Amorim-era rules at Manchester United to rebuild squad morale
Michael Carrick has overhauled the culture at Manchester United since taking permanent charge, abolishing post-match day training, dressing-room food bans, and several other rules introduced under Ruben Amorim and Erik ten Hag.
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Eustáquio's stoppage-time goal exposes the World Cup knockout gap still haunting Ronaldo
Stephen Eustáquio's 92nd-minute winner for Canada against South Africa made him the first player with Portuguese international roots to score a World Cup knockout goal wearing the No. 7 shirt — a milestone Cristiano Ronaldo, despite 10 World Cup goals across six tournaments, has never achieved.
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All Blacks assistant Barnes dismisses France 'B team' talk and calls box-kick trend overboard
New Zealand lead assistant coach Neil Barnes has pushed back on the notion that France are bringing a weakened squad to Christchurch, while also questioning whether the international game's heavy reliance on box kicks is genuinely warranted.
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Arsenal's approach for £80m Alex Scott rejected as Bournemouth insist midfielder is not for sale
Bournemouth have turned down Arsenal's informal approach for England midfielder Alex Scott, valued at close to £80m, with the club planning to offer him a new contract instead. Arsenal remain in the market for midfield reinforcements and are also monitoring Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes.
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Wright eager to end five-game losing streak as Wallabies host Ireland in Nations Championship opener
Australia fullback Tom Wright has acknowledged Ireland's status as a 'pretty big climb for any team' ahead of Saturday's Nations Championship opener at a sold-out Allianz Stadium in Sydney — the first time Ireland have played on Australian soil in eight years.
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Danny Simpson ends retirement to join Jonjo Shelvey's UAE project as player-coach
Former Leicester City title winner Danny Simpson has come out of retirement to join UAE Second Division side Arabian Falcons FC as a player-coach under manager Jonjo Shelvey, with the Dubai club also extending Ravel Morrison's contract ahead of a promotion push.
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Haaland set to start for Norway against Ivory Coast after resting for France defeat
Erling Haaland is expected to return to Norway's starting lineup for their World Cup round-of-16 clash with Ivory Coast on Tuesday, having been rested as an unused substitute in Friday's 4-1 group-stage loss to France.
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City land Maresca for £17m as Chelsea miss out on European revenue next season
Manchester City have confirmed Enzo Maresca as their new manager after paying Chelsea at least £17m in compensation. While Chelsea pocket the fee, they will miss out on UEFA competition income next season after finishing outside the European places.
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Germany crash out on penalties as Gakpo's emotional goal cannot save Netherlands
Germany were eliminated from the World Cup by Paraguay in a penalty shootout in Boston after a controversial disallowed goal in extra-time, while Morocco also knocked out the Netherlands on penalties. Brazil survived a scare to beat Japan 2-1 in Houston.
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Casemiro, Sancho and Malacia among six players leaving Manchester United as contracts expire
Manchester United officially part ways with six players on June 30 as their contracts expire. Casemiro ends a four-year spell at Old Trafford and is set to join Inter Miami, while Jadon Sancho and Tyrell Malacia also depart.
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Netherlands exit 2026 World Cup unbeaten, stretching 16-year record streak to 16 games
The Netherlands were eliminated by Morocco on penalties at Monterrey but leave the 2026 World Cup with their unbeaten run in regulation and extra time intact — now 16 straight games without a loss stretching back to the 2010 final.
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Klopp blames Arsenal's corner tactics after Germany's controversial World Cup exit to Paraguay
Jurgen Klopp claimed Arsenal 'scored 60% of their goals that way' after a VAR-disallowed extra-time header left Germany eliminated by Paraguay on penalties at the World Cup Round of 32.
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Injured Ugarte forces Manchester United to weigh move for Sunderland's Granit Xhaka
Manuel Ugarte's knee ligament injury has left Manchester United short in midfield, prompting links to Granit Xhaka — the 33-year-old Sunderland captain Chelsea have already had an £8m bid rejected for.
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Arsenal revive six-year pursuit of Bruno Guimaraes with £45m bid already rejected by Newcastle
Arsenal have had an opening bid of around £45m for Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes turned down, with the Magpies insisting he is not for sale. It is at least the third time Mikel Arteta has attempted to sign the Brazil midfielder since 2019.
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Liverpool lose second winger target to PSG as Wirtz pressure warning lands for Iraola
Liverpool's summer recruitment has suffered a second blow after Maghnes Akliouche told the club he prefers a move to Paris Saint-Germain, while Champions League winner Vladimir Smicer has urged new head coach Andoni Iraola to unlock Florian Wirtz after a difficult debut season at Anfield.
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