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Ferdinand reverses stance on Rashford's Man Utd future after Croatia World Cup goal
Rio Ferdinand has reversed his January 2025 verdict that Marcus Rashford had no future at Manchester United, suggesting the 27-year-old's loan spells at Aston Villa and Barcelona — and a goal against Croatia at the World Cup — may have matured him enough to warrant a return to Old Trafford.
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Neymar ruled out against Haiti, Scotland return uncertain
Already absent from Brazil's 1-1 draw with Morocco, Neymar will not be fit in time for Brazil's second World Cup 2026 match against Haiti. His participation against Scotland on June 25 remains in doubt.
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United reject fresh Barcelona loan and invite agents to seal Rashford's permanent exit
Manchester United will not sanction another loan move for Marcus Rashford to Barcelona this summer, instead pushing for a permanent sale. The club has invited agents to bring forward realistic offers for the 27-year-old forward.
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World Cup captains to exchange anti-hate pennants as Fifa deletes 388,000 abusive posts
Football captains in Thursday's four World Cup fixtures will swap special pennants marking the International Day for Countering Hate Speech. Fifa says its automated moderation tool has already removed 388,000 harmful posts at the 2026 tournament — surpassing the 287,000 total from the entire 2022 event.
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Undefeated Khabalaev joins PFL New York card for hometown lightweight clash
Professional Fighters League has added a lightweight bout to its PFL New York event on Long Island, pairing undefeated Longo's MMA prospect Levan Khabalaev (5-0) against fellow New Yorker Ryan Gerena (4-1) on a card headlined by Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Archie Colgan.
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Tori Penso becomes first female American referee at a men's World Cup in Czechia vs South Africa
Tori Penso, a 39-year-old Florida-based official who refereed the 2023 Women's World Cup final, takes charge of Czechia vs South Africa at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta — making history as the first female American referee at a men's World Cup.
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Tyler Bindon and mother Jenny make history as first mother-son duo at a World Cup
Nottingham Forest defender Tyler Bindon became the first son to follow his mother to a World Cup when he came off the bench for New Zealand in a 2-2 draw with Iran. His mother Jenny Bindon represented New Zealand as a goalkeeper at the 2007 and 2011 Women's World Cups.
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Farrell hands Ireland debuts to Connacht trio as Lions stars rest before tour
Andy Farrell has named a 36-man Ireland squad for the Nations Championship summer tour, handing potential Test debuts to uncapped Connacht players Billy Bohan, Sam Illo and Sean Jansen while 12 Lions await their first summer break in two years.
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Aguerd could leave OM this summer for just €15 million
Signed for €23 million last summer, Nayef Aguerd is already on his way out. A clause would allow OM to sell him for €15 million this summer, while the Moroccan defender recovers from groin surgery.
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Premier League 2026/27 fixtures revealed as Arsenal begin title defence
The Premier League's 2026/27 schedule is set to be released on Friday 19 June at 10am BST. Arsenal, who ended a 22-year wait for the title last season, will open their defence against a division that includes returning sides Coventry, Ipswich and Hull.
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Cody Brundage steps back from UFC to train as firefighter after three fights in six months
UFC middleweight Cody Brundage will take an extended break from competition after completing three fights in the first half of 2026, revealing he has been accepted into a four-month fire academy while also expecting a new baby with wife and ex-UFC fighter Amanda Cooper.
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Armed suspect hunts near England's World Cup base after Kansas City shooting spree kills one
US police are hunting Oscar Sanchez-Munoz, 22, after a shooting spree in Kansas City left one person dead and four injured — with one incident occurring just 15 minutes from England's training base at Swope Soccer Village.
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Kane nets twice and wins Man of the Match as England beat Croatia 4-2 in World Cup opener
Harry Kane scored twice and claimed Man of the Match as England defeated Croatia 4-2 in their World Cup opener at the Dallas stadium, with Jude Bellingham's second-half goal proving decisive after Croatia levelled just before half-time.
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Palestine FA vows to resist 'sportswashing' after Ireland agree to host Israel behind closed doors
The Palestine Football Association has rejected any interpretation of Ireland's closed-doors arrangement with Israel as political cover, vowing it will not participate in efforts that 'normalise' or 'sportswash' what it calls crimes against the Palestinian people.
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Six uncapped players named as France XV face England in Vannes warm-up
Fabien Galthié has selected six uncapped players in a France XV squad to face England XV on Friday at the Stade de la Rabine in Vannes, with Lyon lock Mickaël Guillard captaining the experimental side.
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Feyi-Waboso cleared to face Northampton as Exeter Chiefs gain double injury boost
Immanuel Feyi-Waboso has been passed fit to play in Saturday's Gallagher Premiership final against Northampton Saints at Twickenham after recovering from facial fracture surgery. Winger Campbell Ridl has also been cleared following a knee scare at Bath.
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Bellingham silences doubters with goal as England edge Croatia 4-2 in World Cup opener
Jude Bellingham scored England's third goal in a 4-2 win over Croatia in Dallas, answering public and private questions about his place in Thomas Tuchel's World Cup squad. Harry Kane also netted twice to draw level with Gary Lineker's record of 10 World Cup goals.
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Lip reader reveals Mbappe's threat to referee after controversial penalty denial in France's World Cup opener
Kylian Mbappe told the referee "I'ma go and watch it" after being denied a penalty in France's 3-1 World Cup victory over Senegal, with a professional lip reader decoding the heated exchange following a disputed VAR review.
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Arsenal table £10m-£15m bid for Leicester teenager Jeremy Monga
Arsenal have lodged a formal offer for Leicester City winger Jeremy Monga, 16, with a deal worth between £10m and £15m under discussion. The Foxes teenager made his Premier League debut aged 15 and became the Championship's youngest-ever goalscorer this season.
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Arsenal CEO admits capacity constraints as Emirates expansion plans take shape
Arsenal chief executive Richard Garlick has confirmed the club is exploring renovation options at the Emirates Stadium, citing railway and underground infrastructure as barriers to a full capacity increase. The update coincides with Arsenal ending their 20-year catering deal with Delaware North.
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