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Pérez ready to break Real Madrid's transfer record with €200m-plus bid for Olise
Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez is personally driving a pursuit of Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise that could exceed €200m, surpassing all previous figures reported and potentially setting a new club record by a substantial margin.
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Ivory Coast striker Wahi denied entry to Canada amid match-fixing investigation
Elye Wahi will miss Ivory Coast's World Cup clash with Germany in Toronto after being refused entry to Canada, one day after it emerged the 23-year-old Nice forward had been arrested over alleged match-fixing in Ligue 1.
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Wahi barred from Ivory Coast's World Cup clash with Germany after match-fixing arrest
Elye Wahi will miss Ivory Coast's Group E match against Germany in Toronto after being refused entry into Canada, following his arrest on suspicion of match-fixing in connection with a Nice league game in May.
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TV rights, online criticism, visa issues: Michou faces obstacles in first World Cup 2026 match for M6
Content creator Michou, sent by M6 to cover the 2026 World Cup, faced public backlash after France's 3-1 win over Senegal and is blocked by TV rights restrictions from sharing stadium footage on social media, while visa complications threaten to further complicate his assignment.
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Wahi denied entry to Canada for Ivory Coast's World Cup clash amid match-fixing investigation
Elye Wahi has been barred from joining Ivory Coast's squad in Toronto for their World Cup match against Germany on Saturday, a day after French police arrested the Nice forward over suspected match-fixing. He becomes the second World Cup player refused entry into Canada, following Ghana's Thomas Partey.
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Vieira backs France to beat England and win the World Cup after Three Lions' 4-2 opener
Patrick Vieira praised England's 4-2 win over Croatia but insisted France remain the team to beat at the World Cup, predicting Les Bleus would defeat the Three Lions if the sides meet.
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Kane doubles to equal Lineker's England record as Haaland rivalry fuels Golden Boot bid
Harry Kane scored twice in England's 4-2 win over Croatia to match Gary Lineker's record of 10 World Cup goals for England, and admitted that Erling Haaland's brace 24 hours earlier is sharpening his own ambitions for the Golden Boot.
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Rashford's World Cup goal for England leaves Barcelona regretting their transfer decision
Marcus Rashford came off the bench to score a late goal as England beat Croatia 4-2 at the 2026 World Cup, prompting Spanish media to question whether Barcelona made the wrong call by letting their loan option lapse in favour of signing Anthony Gordon.
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England open 2026 World Cup campaign with 4-2 victory over Croatia in USA
Thomas Tuchel's England side made a confident start to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, beating Croatia 4-2 in their opening group match on US soil to sit top of their group.
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Lawson's Red Bull demotion was 'best thing' for his career, says Naomi Schiff
Analyst Naomi Schiff argues that Liam Lawson's swift demotion from Red Bull to Racing Bulls in 2025 has revived his Formula 1 career, with the New Zealander now scoring points in five of the first seven grands prix of 2026.
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Panini World Cup 2026 sticker mega pack available at Sports Direct for as little as 4p per sticker
Sports Direct is selling a 112-sticker Panini FIFA World Cup 2026 Mega Set for £19.99, with new TopCashback members able to bring the cost down to £4.66 — roughly 4p per sticker — after the pack sold out at Argos.
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Wahi blocked in Canada, Ivory Coast deprived of striker against Germany
Suspected of involvement in a match-fixing scandal in Ligue 1, Elye Wahi was denied entry to Canadian territory and will miss Ivory Coast's match against Germany in the 2026 World Cup.
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Wenger and Terry's unlikely stand chat sparks fan theories at England's World Cup opener
Former Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger and ex-Chelsea captain John Terry were spotted deep in conversation during England's 4-2 win over Croatia at Dallas Stadium, prompting widespread reaction from fans online.
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Ronaldo flops in Portugal's World Cup opener but vows to play on until 1,000th goal
Cristiano Ronaldo squandered two chances as Portugal drew 1-1 with DR Congo in their World Cup 2026 opener, drawing scathing criticism from Thierry Henry. The 41-year-old, on 973 career goals, has said he will not retire until he reaches the 1,000-goal milestone.
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England drawn against Greece in Women's World Cup play-off after Spain deny automatic qualification
England will face Greece in the first round of the UEFA Women's World Cup qualifying play-offs this October, after Sarina Wiegman's side finished second in their group behind reigning champions Spain.
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Liverpool trigger £34.5m release clause to sign Osasuna winger Victor Munoz as Iraola's first recruit
Liverpool have triggered Victor Munoz's release clause to sign the 22-year-old Osasuna and Spain winger for £34.5m. The deal, accelerated by new head coach Andoni Iraola, makes Munoz the first step in Liverpool's post-Salah forward line rebuild.
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Lineker hails Kane as England's greatest ever striker after World Cup record equalled
Harry Kane scored twice as England beat Croatia 4-2 in Dallas to equal Gary Lineker's record of 10 World Cup goals for England. Lineker responded by calling Kane the greatest English striker the country has ever produced.
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Munster close in on Harrison and Brookes as McMillan reshapes squad for next season
Munster are set to sign Australian fly-half Will Harrison and Irish-qualified former England tighthead Kieran Brookes, bringing their summer recruitment to four new arrivals ahead of the 2025-26 United Rugby Championship campaign.
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Tuanzebe shuts down mentor Ronaldo as DR Congo stun Portugal at World Cup
Axel Tuanzebe helped DR Congo hold Portugal to a shock draw in their first World Cup game since 1974, neutralising former Manchester United team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, who cut a frustrated figure in Houston.
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France-Germany in Round of 16, Spain in Semis: Projected Bracket for France at 2026 World Cup
After their opening victory against Senegal (3-1), France are projected to top Group I with a 99.9% qualification chance. A potential bracket would see them face Sweden in the Round of 16, then Germany, Morocco, and Spain.
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