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United's £40m Rashford price is a gentleman's agreement, not a release clause
Manchester United have set £40million as the price to sell Marcus Rashford permanently, but the figure is an informal understanding rather than a contractual release clause. Meanwhile, United are quietly waiting for West Ham's financial pressure to force a cheaper deal for Mateus Fernandes.
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Messi's hat-trick crushes Algeria, Zinedine Zidane heads to dressing room to support his son
Algeria suffered a nightmare start to the 2026 World Cup, losing 3-0 to Argentina in Kansas City with Lionel Messi scoring a hat-trick. Zinedine Zidane, watching from the stands, reportedly went down to the dressing room to encourage his son Luca and rally the Algerian squad.
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Jordie Barrett senses a maturing Hurricanes side ready to end their 10-year title drought
Jordie Barrett says the 2026 Hurricanes have shown a new cohesiveness since his return from Leinster, with the co-captain believing the squad's growth could finally deliver a first Super Rugby title in a decade when they face the Chiefs in Saturday's final.
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Marsch walks away from Lopetegui after Canada's historic 6-0 rout of Qatar
Jesse Marsch refused to discuss Qatar coach Julen Lopetegui after a full-time altercation at the World Cup, as Canada secured their first-ever Finals victory with a 6-0 win — a result overshadowed by a serious leg injury to Ismael Kone.
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Ferdinand urges Man United to reverse Rashford exit as Baturina catches eye at World Cup
Rio Ferdinand has called on Manchester United to reconsider selling Marcus Rashford after the winger's strong form for Barcelona and England. Meanwhile, Croatia midfielder Martin Baturina has emerged as a transfer target following his goal against the Three Lions.
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Storm forces ITV to abandon New York rooftop studio mid-World Cup broadcast
Blustery conditions in New York left Laura Woods and pundits battling wind and clattering noise during ITV's World Cup coverage on Thursday, forcing the broadcaster to move its operation indoors partway through the evening.
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Ancelotti at €10M, Cannavaro ahead of him: Deschamps only 7th best-paid manager at 2026 World Cup
At the 2026 World Cup, Didier Deschamps (€3.8M/year) ranks only 7th among the highest-paid managers. Carlo Ancelotti, Brazil's coach, dominates the hierarchy with €10M annually, while Fabio Cannavaro, in charge of Uzbekistan, earns more than the French manager.
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Nine Man United players risk missing Premier League opener due to World Cup commitments
As many as nine Manchester United players are competing at the 2026 World Cup and could still be recovering when the Premier League season kicks off on August 22, leaving new permanent manager Michael Carrick short of key names for the opening fixture.
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DR Congo's historic draw against Portugal thrills Moutoussamy and Wissa
DR Congo claimed its first-ever World Cup point by holding Portugal to a 1-1 draw in their opening match of the 2026 tournament. Samuel Moutoussamy celebrated neutralizing Cristiano Ronaldo, while goalscorer Yoane Wissa dedicated the result to victims of the war in the country's east.
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Arsenal hijack Liverpool's teenage goalkeeper target and eye £100m Barcola bid
Arsenal have beaten Liverpool and Nottingham Forest to sign 15-year-old Northern Irish goalkeeper Phoenix Blayney, with his father confirming the deal is done. The Gunners are also preparing a formal bid for PSG winger Bradley Barcola, valued at up to £105 million.
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USA face Australia in Seattle for first time in a decade at 2026 World Cup
The United States men's national team returns to Seattle for the first time in ten years when they face Australia in their second 2026 FIFA World Cup group match on Friday. Midfielder Weston McKennie, born nearby at Fort Lewis, is among the players experiencing the city's renowned soccer atmosphere for the first time with the national team.
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Puma unveils Ultra Nitro 7 boot at 180g after two years of athlete consultation
Puma has launched the Ultra Nitro 7, its lightest and most advanced football boot to date, weighing just 180g. The design process involved professional players such as Christian Pulisic and Cody Gakpo alongside amateur players and parents across Germany, France and the USA.
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Kasey Keller backs USMNT to beat Australia but warns Pochettino's side still lacks consistency
USMNT all-time clean-sheet record holder Kasey Keller rates the US an '11 out of 10' after their 4-1 demolition of Paraguay, but cautions that Pochettino's side has repeatedly failed to replicate strong performances across 20 months together.
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Kone fractures tibia and fibula as Canada rout Qatar 6-0 in World Cup opener
Canada midfielder Ismael Kone was stretchered off and taken to hospital after fracturing his tibia and fibula in a horror challenge during Canada's 6-0 win over Qatar. Opponent Assim Madibo, who was sent off, later visited the dressing room to apologise.
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Three uncapped players named as Wallabies open 2026 Nations Championship campaign
Joe Schmidt has named a 37-man Wallabies squad for the Nations Championship featuring three uncapped players — Brumbies duo Declan Meredith and Lachlan Shaw, plus Waratahs lock Miles Amatosero — alongside the return of veteran prop James Slipper.
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Jonathan David's hat-trick fires Canada to historic first World Cup win in 6-0 rout of Qatar
Jonathan David scored three goals as Canada claimed their first-ever FIFA World Cup victory, demolishing hosts Qatar 6-0 at BC Place on Thursday to all but secure a place in the knockout round.
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Toney bags second behind-closed-doors hat-trick as England rout Sporting KC 5-1
Ivan Toney scored a hat-trick as England defeated Sporting KC 5-1 in a behind-closed-doors friendly on Thursday, with Morgan Rogers and Ollie Watkins also on the scoresheet. Trevoh Chalobah also joined the squad after Tino Livramento was ruled out through injury.
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Pearce and Keown on commentary duty as Mexico face South Korea in Group A clash
Jonathan Pearce and Martin Keown are on BBC commentary for Mexico vs South Korea, a Group A fixture in which both sides carry 100 per cent records into the game.
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Kone breaks leg in Canada's 6-0 World Cup rout of Qatar as Madibo sees red
Canadian midfielder Ismael Kone suffered a broken left leg after a foul by Qatar's Assim Madibo in the 50th minute in Vancouver, casting a shadow over Canada's emphatic 6-0 victory. Madibo was initially booked before a VAR review upgraded the decision to a red card.
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Kone suffers broken leg as Canada rout Qatar 6-0 in ugly World Cup clash
Canada thrashed Qatar 6-0 in their 2026 World Cup Group B opener in Vancouver, but the match was overshadowed by a serious lower-leg injury to midfielder Ismael Kone that triggered a furious confrontation between players and coaching staff from both sides.
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