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Rashford World Cup cameo sharpens £40m United exit as Spurs and Bayern circle
Marcus Rashford's composed substitute appearance for England against Croatia has intensified interest from Tottenham and Bayern Munich, with Manchester United targeting a £40m sale after Barcelona let his loan option expire.
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Astrologer predicts Saka will 'suffer' as England face Ghana in World Cup 2026
Astrologer Inbaal Honigman has forecast that Bukayo Saka could lose confidence during the knockout stages due to Mercury retrograde, while Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham are tipped to shine as England take on Ghana.
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Mahrez makes African World Cup history, 46 years after Roger Milla
At 35, Riyad Mahrez became the oldest African player to provide an assist at the World Cup since Roger Milla in 1990, during Algeria's 2-1 victory over Jordan at the 2026 World Cup.
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Tuchel says mandatory World Cup hydration breaks are stripping football of its identity
England manager Thomas Tuchel has criticised FIFA's compulsory three-minute hydration breaks at the 2026 World Cup, arguing they fracture matches into four quarters and erode the momentum that defines the game.
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Doku returns to Belgium squad after birth of his son, available for New Zealand clash
Jeremy Doku left the Belgium camp during the 2026 World Cup to attend his wife's labour in London. The Manchester City winger will rejoin the squad in Seattle on Tuesday and will be available for Friday's decisive group-stage match against New Zealand.
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MacGinty handed summer rest as USA name Nations Cup squad without injured fly-half
Bristol Bears fly-half AJ MacGinty has been left out of the USA's Nations Cup squad as the 43-cap veteran continues his recovery from an Achilles injury that wiped out most of his 2024-25 season. Jack Walsh, a potential future Eagles option, is also listed among the unavailable players.
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Maguire reveals Man United GPS-track players on holiday as pre-season date confirmed
Harry Maguire has lifted the lid on Manchester United's off-season fitness monitoring, revealing the club sends players GPS trackers and detailed training schedules during their break. The defender returns for pre-season on July 8 under new head coach Michael Carrick.
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Martinez concedes Portugal's 'frustration' as Ronaldo starter debate intensifies at World Cup
Roberto Martinez has acknowledged a 'feeling of frustration' after Portugal's 1-1 draw with DR Congo in their World Cup opener, with questions mounting over whether a 41-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo should continue to lead the line.
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Liverpool make fresh move for Barcola as PSG star signals openness to Anfield switch
Liverpool have submitted a new approach for Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola, 23, who is reportedly tempted by a move to Anfield. PSG are willing to let him leave if he requests a transfer, though manager Luis Enrique has publicly insisted he wants to keep the France international.
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Leeds table £20m bid for Shea Charles to complicate Manchester United's midfield pursuit
Leeds United have submitted a £20m offer for Southampton midfielder Shea Charles, a reported Manchester United target, though Southampton have rejected the bid and are holding out for more money.
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Abi Burton targets Lions call-up after breakthrough season with Trailfinders
Abi Burton has emerged as one of Premiership Women's Rugby's most influential No.8s this season, racking up seven tries and 160 carries for Trailfinders as they prepare to face Saracens in the PWR Final — a win that would complete a remarkable clean sweep.
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Tearful Casemiro and wife reflect on 'difficult decision' to leave Manchester United after four years
Casemiro broke down in tears alongside his wife Anna in a farewell video released by Manchester United, as the Brazilian midfielder departed Old Trafford after four years, 160 appearances, and two trophies. He has since agreed to join Inter Miami on a free transfer.
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Ligue 2 player in brain death after drowning in Rhône river
A young professional footballer from Ligue 2 is in a state of brain death after drowning in the Rhône river on Monday in Caluire-et-Cuire, near Lyon. His two swimming companions were successfully resuscitated by emergency services.
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Dembélé scorer and provider, Deschamps defends him after Iraq display
After a disappointing performance against Senegal, Ousmane Dembélé responded with a goal and an assist against Iraq. Didier Deschamps defended him in a press conference, backed by Kylian Mbappé.
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Lineker dismisses Maguire's Harry Kane World Cup goal-scoring claims as 'b*****ks'
Gary Lineker publicly rejected Harry Maguire's assessment of Harry Kane's World Cup ambitions during a debate on The Rest is Football, as England prepare to face Ghana in Group L.
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Said Martinez becomes first Honduran referee to officiate a World Cup match
Said Martinez will take charge of England's Group L clash against Ghana in Boston at World Cup 2026, becoming the first Honduran referee to officiate at a World Cup. The 34-year-old previously served as an assistant at the 2022 tournament in Qatar.
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Deschamps equals Helmut Schön and targets record for greatest World Cup coach in history
With 16 World Cup wins after victories against Senegal and Austria, Didier Deschamps has equalled German Helmut Schön's record. A 17th success against Norway would give him sole possession of the all-time record.
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1999 World Cup winner Nathan Grey joins USA coaching staff for Nations Cup
Australia's Nathan Grey, a World Cup winner with the Wallabies in 1999, has been appointed as USA's defence coach for the upcoming World Rugby Nations Cup, joining head coach Scott Lawrence's five-man assistant team.
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Chalobah missed Tuchel's World Cup call for two hours while shopping in Times Square
Trevoh Chalobah was browsing Times Square shops when Thomas Tuchel texted to call him into England's World Cup squad as a late replacement for the injured Tino Livramento — and the Chelsea defender is still chasing a refund on a scrapped Los Angeles holiday.
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Manchester United bank £38m from Hojlund sale as Ederson deal and summer rebuild take shape
Manchester United have received £38m from Rasmus Hojlund's permanent move to Napoli and agreed a £35m deal for Atalanta midfielder Ederson, as Michael Carrick begins reshaping the squad for a return to Champions League football.
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