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Clarke storms out of interview as Scotland's World Cup exit looms after 3-0 Brazil thrashing
Scotland's hopes of reaching the World Cup round of 32 are hanging by a thread after a 3-0 defeat to Brazil in Miami. Manager Steve Clarke walked out of a post-match interview, while midfielder John McGinn admitted qualification is "unlikely".
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Newcastle target Mingueza free transfer to fill right-back void left by Trippier exit
Newcastle United are pursuing Celta Vigo's Oscar Mingueza as a free agent this summer, with Eddie Howe seeking cover at right-back after Kieran Trippier and Emil Krafth near the end of their contracts.
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Camavinga's Real Madrid stay opens door for United to land Tchouameni in midfield overhaul
Eduardo Camavinga's refusal to leave Real Madrid could force the club to sell Aurelien Tchouameni, with Manchester United among the frontrunners as Michael Carrick targets a revamped midfield alongside near-certain signing Ederson.
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Freiburg's Manzambi scores third World Cup goal to intensify Manchester United interest
Johan Manzambi netted his third goal of the World Cup as Switzerland beat Canada 2-1 in Vancouver, sharpening transfer speculation around the 20-year-old Freiburg forward, who is valued at £43 million and has also attracted attention from Bayern Munich.
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Western Force sign Chiefs prop Reuben O'Neill on two-year deal after five seasons in Hamilton
Western Force have secured Chiefs loosehead Reuben O'Neill on a two-year contract, with head coach Simon Cron confirming the 31-year-old was a recruitment target as far back as two years ago.
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Soucek stretchered off with knee injury as Czech Republic fall to Mexico at World Cup
Tomas Soucek was carried from the pitch on a stretcher after appearing to suffer a serious knee injury during the Czech Republic's 3-0 defeat to hosts Mexico at the Azteca Stadium, casting doubt over his availability for West Ham.
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FIFA bans Qatar's Madibo five matches for tackle that shattered Koné's leg at World Cup
FIFA's disciplinary committee has handed Qatar midfielder Assim Madibo a five-match ban for the straight-red-card tackle that broke Canada's Ismaël Koné's tibia and fibula during Canada's 6-0 win in Vancouver. The decision is subject to appeal.
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Iraola faces depleted squad for preseason as World Cup disrupts Liverpool's July plans
Andoni Iraola is set to begin Liverpool's preseason on July 13, but up to eight first-team players could miss the opening weeks — including the US tour — due to World Cup commitments and the club's three-week rest policy for international players.
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Homegrown rules set a hard ceiling on Manchester City's summer transfer ambitions
Manchester City have room to manoeuvre in their Premier League and Champions League squads, but UEFA's homegrown regulations could quickly complicate their transfer plans — especially with James Trafford and Rico Lewis potentially leaving this summer.
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Amad silences his critics with World Cup goal and assist after dismal United season
After contributing just two goals and four assists for Manchester United last season, Amad has rediscovered his form at the World Cup, scoring the winner for Ivory Coast against Ecuador and playing a key role against Germany.
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Ferreira's coach backs 'unpredictable' Hulk to neutralise Aliskerov at UFC Baku
Brunno 'Hulk' Ferreira arrives in Baku looking to bounce back, with coach Andre 'Dida' confident his fighter's judo, jiu-jitsu and knockout power give him every tool to dismantle the predictable Ikram Aliskerov on Saturday.
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Ronaldo scores twice to break World Cup record as Dalot salutes him in dressing room
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six successive World Cups, netting twice in Portugal's 5-0 demolition of Uzbekistan at the 2026 tournament. Former Manchester United team-mate Diogo Dalot marked the moment with an Instagram tribute.
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Wes Brown says Trent Alexander-Arnold move to Man Utd 'not out of the question' amid Real Madrid struggles
Former Manchester United defender Wes Brown has refused to rule out a shock move for Trent Alexander-Arnold, who has started just 14 league games at Real Madrid and faces further competition for his place.
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Camavinga's Real Madrid loyalty clears path for United's Tchouameni pursuit
Eduardo Camavinga's refusal to leave Real Madrid could force the club to sell Aurélien Tchouameni instead, handing Manchester United a clearer route to one of their top midfield targets ahead of a Champions League return.
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Bruno Fernandes idol story adds intrigue to Mateus Fernandes' £80m United transfer pursuit
West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes, valued at over £80m, is being chased by Manchester United, Real Madrid, Tottenham and Liverpool this summer. A resurfaced anecdote about his admiration for United captain Bruno Fernandes adds an unusual personal dimension to the race for his signature.
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Maseko's 63rd-minute strike sends Bafana Bafana into first-ever World Cup knockout round
South Africa defeated South Korea 1-0 in their World Cup 2026 Group A finale on Wednesday, with Thapelo Maseko's precise finish securing second place and a historic first knockout-stage appearance after a disastrous opening loss to hosts Mexico.
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Larkham leads Schmidt and Cron into two-test Australia A tour of the USA in October
Australia A will face the USA in back-to-back fixtures in Nashville and New Jersey in late October, with a coaching trio of Stephen Larkham, Simon Cron and outgoing Wallabies head coach Joe Schmidt overseeing the development side.
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South Africa stun South Korea to reach World Cup knockouts for the first time
Bafana Bafana secured a historic 1-0 win over South Korea on Wednesday to advance to the World Cup knockout round for the first time, having failed to progress from the group stage in 1998, 2002 and 2010. They will face Canada on Sunday in Inglewood, California.
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Neymar returns from 20-month absence as South Africa stun South Korea at World Cup
Match Day 14 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup delivered two new group winners and a pair of veteran comebacks, as Neymar made his first Brazil appearance since October 2023 and Guillermo Ochoa earned his 153rd and likely final cap for Mexico.
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Messi turns 39 at the World Cup as Argentina teammates honour their record-breaking captain
Lionel Messi celebrated his 39th birthday at Argentina's Kansas City training base during the 2026 World Cup, where he has scored all five of his side's goals to become the tournament's all-time leading scorer with 18 career strikes.
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