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Cunha scores third World Cup goal as Brazil crush Scotland 3-0 to top Group C
Matheus Cunha netted his third goal of the tournament as Brazil secured top spot in Group C with a commanding 3-0 victory over Scotland on Wednesday, with the Manchester United forward drawing widespread praise from the Brazilian press.
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Klopp walks out of interview after being asked about Schweinsteiger's 'African football' remarks
Jürgen Klopp abruptly ended a press huddle in New York on Wednesday after a Deutsche Welle journalist asked him to respond to Bastian Schweinsteiger's widely criticised description of Ivory Coast's playing style as 'a bit African football, a bit wild'.
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Alvarez eyes Atletico exit after Real Madrid's £130m bid, handing City a windfall
Julian Alvarez has admitted he wants to leave Atletico Madrid following the World Cup, with Real Madrid having already submitted a £130m bid. A sale at that price would trigger a sell-on clause worth up to £7m for former club Manchester City.
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Scotland cling to World Cup last-32 hope despite 3-0 Brazil defeat and -3 goal difference
Scotland finished third in Group C after losses to Brazil and Morocco were offset by their win over Haiti. They currently sit seventh among third-placed teams, with eight of 12 advancing — and several results across other groups could yet carry them through.
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Cunha nets third World Cup goal as Brazil down Scotland 3-0 to top Group C
Matheus Cunha scored his third goal of the tournament as Brazil beat Scotland 3-0 on Wednesday, securing top spot in Group C. Former Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay was Scotland's brightest spark but could not prevent the defeat.
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Netherlands, Japan and Sweden's routes to the World Cup 2026 last-32 from Group F
Netherlands lead Group F on goal difference with four points, level with Japan, while Sweden sit one point back. Tunisia are already eliminated, leaving three teams to contest two guaranteed spots — plus a potential third-place berth — in the final round.
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Rice shrugs off dead leg to stay available as Rashford hamstring scare adds to England's World Cup injury concerns
Declan Rice is set to be fit for England's decisive World Cup Group L clash against Panama after overcoming a dead leg, though Thomas Tuchel faces a selection dilemma with Marcus Rashford and Reece James also managing hamstring issues.
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Ronaldo laughs off pay-rise plea from journalists after taking stake in streaming firm
Cristiano Ronaldo has acquired a share in LiveModeTV Portugal, a streaming enterprise broadcasting World Cup matches on YouTube. The Al Nassr forward was in good spirits after Portugal's 5-0 win over Uzbekistan, joking with two journalists who cheekily asked for a raise and a supercar.
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Scotland's World Cup last-32 fate rests on nine results going their way
Scotland finished third in Group C with three points and a -3 goal difference after a 3-0 defeat to Brazil, leaving Steve Clarke's side needing at least four favourable results across the remaining groups to reach the knockout rounds for the first time.
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Canada forced to play World Cup knockout game in the US after Switzerland defeat ends home run
Canada became the first host nation in World Cup history to be drawn away from home for a knockout fixture after Switzerland's 2-1 win in Vancouver on Wednesday condemned them to second place in their group, sending them to Los Angeles for the round of 32.
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Carabao Cup 2026/27 First-Round Draw: Date, Time and Ball Numbers Confirmed
The Carabao Cup 2026/27 first-round draw takes place on Thursday, June 25 at 4:30pm BST, with 70 EFL clubs split into regionalised Northern and Southern sections. Ties are scheduled for the weekend of August 7–9, 2026.
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National League fixtures for 2026/27 season to be released on July 10
The full fixture list for the 2026/27 Enterprise National League season — covering the National League, National League North, and National League South — will be published on Friday, July 10 at 11am, with the campaign kicking off on August 8.
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Mexico sweep World Cup group stage for first time ever as Chávez and Quiñones shine
Goals from Mateo Chávez and Julián Quiñones in a six-minute second-half burst sealed a 3-0 win over the Czech Republic at Estadio Azteca on Wednesday, giving Mexico three wins from three group-stage matches for the first time in their World Cup history.
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Gordon's own words cast doubt on his ability to thrive in £70m Barcelona move
Anthony Gordon told the BBC that a Premier League style of football suits his strengths — a candid admission that sits awkwardly with his reported £70 million switch to Barcelona, whose possession-based approach under Hansi Flick is a world away from Eddie Howe's high-intensity Newcastle setup.
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All Blacks Sevens pair Tocker and Lasaqa named to start New Zealand U20s' Junior World Championship opener against Japan
Bradley Tocker and Kele Lasaqa, both All Blacks Sevens players, have been named in New Zealand's starting XV for their Junior World Championship Pool B opener against Japan in Georgia, with Haki Wiseman captaining the side.
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Carabao Cup to kick off before EFL season begins in rare 2026/27 calendar shake-up
The Carabao Cup first round will be played before the EFL league season begins for the first time since the Covid pandemic, with fixtures across the Championship, League One and League Two released on Thursday. The restructuring accommodates nine Premier League clubs in European competition.
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Klopp urges England fans to stay calm after Tuchel's side draw with Ghana in World Cup qualifying
Jurgen Klopp has backed Thomas Tuchel to deliver for England despite a goalless draw against Ghana, insisting that dropped points are a normal part of any successful World Cup campaign.
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Tamati Ellison hands debuts to six players as Maori All Blacks face Japan XV in Nagoya
Tamati Ellison has named six debutants in his first Maori All Blacks squad, with Bailyn Sullivan appointed captain for Saturday's rematch against Japan XV in Nagoya — a fixture the Kiwis won 53-20 earlier in 2025.
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Bruno Fernandes admiration could tip £80m Mateus to Man Utd over Real Madrid and Spurs
West Ham's Mateus Fernandes, valued at over £80m, is wanted by Manchester United, Real Madrid and Tottenham this summer. A childhood story about desperately trying to impress compatriot Bruno Fernandes may give United an edge in the race.
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Wes Brown urges Manchester United to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold despite fierce rivalry
Former United defender Wes Brown believes Manchester United should pursue Trent Alexander-Arnold this summer, arguing the England international is unsettled at Real Madrid and would suit Michael Carrick's attacking style.
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