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Messi eyes 200 caps and Klose's record as Argentina open World Cup 2026 against Algeria
Lionel Messi stands on the verge of his 200th Argentina cap and needs just three more World Cup goals to surpass Miroslav Klose's all-time record as the reigning champions begin their 2026 campaign against Algeria.
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Olise poses in Chelsea kit, seven years after leaving the club without being retained
The FFF asked the French national team players to pose in their first amateur club's kit. Michael Olise chose Chelsea, where he spent seven years in the academy before being released — a choice that reignited regrets among London supporters.
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Arsenal lead Manchester United in £90m race to sign Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers
Arsenal are favourites to sign Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers this summer, with Manchester United also in pursuit. Aston Villa are understood to be demanding a fee in excess of £90 million for the 23-year-old, who has contributed 14 goals and 12 assists across all competitions this season.
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60-cap France centre Gabrielle Vernier signs for Gloucester Hartpury ahead of 2026/27 season
Gabrielle Vernier, the 2023 Women's Six Nations Player of the Championship, will leave Blagnac Rugby after seven years to join three-time Premiership Women's Rugby champions Gloucester Hartpury next season.
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Bielsa shrugs off viral World Cup photo after Uruguay rescue draw with Saudi Arabia
Marcelo Bielsa dismissed questions about his downward-gazing official World Cup portrait with characteristic bluntness — 'I'm not a model' — after Uruguay came from behind to draw 1-1 with Saudi Arabia in Miami.
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Tuchel snubs Alexander-Arnold for Chalobah after Livramento's World Cup injury exit
Tino Livramento has been ruled out of England's World Cup squad with a calf injury, but Thomas Tuchel passed over Trent Alexander-Arnold in favour of Chelsea's Trevoh Chalobah, citing logistical concerns and his policy of not selecting players unlikely to feature.
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Le Roux warns Leinster that Bulls have buried Grand Final demons under Ackermann
Willie le Roux insists the Bulls have moved on from their 32-7 URC Grand Final thrashing by Leinster at Croke Park, but acknowledges that facing a Jacques Nienaber-coached defence remains a formidable challenge.
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Scholes slams Man United's £10m 'All or Nothing' deal as 'anything worse' for players
Paul Scholes has criticised Manchester United's reported record-breaking deal with Prime Video for an 'All or Nothing' documentary series covering the 2026/27 season, warning it will pile extra pressure on manager Michael Carrick. Former team-mate Nicky Butt echoed the concern.
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Luca Zidane Defies Messi and Argentina on Eve of Algeria's World Cup Opener
Recovered from a jaw fracture sustained at the Africa Cup of Nations, Algerian goalkeeper Luca Zidane will start in goal on Wednesday as Algeria face world champions Argentina in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, displaying measured ambition.
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Neville warns England's back four cannot afford nervous start against Croatia in World Cup opener
Gary Neville has urged England's defence to hit the ground running when Thomas Tuchel's side face Croatia in Dallas on Wednesday, warning that a shaky start from the back four could derail their Group L campaign.
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Arsenal accelerate pursuit of Fresneda as City and Newcastle rival Gunners for Sporting full-back
Arsenal are weighing up a move for Sporting Lisbon right-back Ivan Fresneda, a long-term target valued at €80 million whose form has flourished under Rui Borges after being sidelined by Ruben Amorim. Manchester City and Newcastle are also in the running.
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Solskjaer and O'Neil emerge as leading candidates for Ipswich Town manager role
Ipswich Town are weighing up Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Gary O'Neil as potential replacements for Kieran McKenna, who stepped down last week after guiding the club to a third promotion in five years.
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Tottenham's dual pursuit of Tonali and Savinho could trigger £200m City transfer reshuffle
Tottenham have entered the race for both Sandro Tonali and Savinho, complicating Manchester City's summer midfield plans and potentially setting off a chain of moves involving Newcastle and keeper James Trafford.
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Manchester United target Fernandes as West Ham's relegation weakens their £85m asking price
Manchester United are pursuing West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes this summer, with the Hammers' drop to the Championship significantly undermining their bargaining position despite owner Daniel Kretinsky's insistence that key players will not be sold.
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Cape Verde Holds Spain to Historic Draw but Remains Far From Qualification
Thanks to a historic 0-0 draw against Spain in Atlanta, Cape Verde and goalkeeper Vozinha pulled off one of the surprises of this World Cup. With just one point, the Blue Sharks will need to beat Uruguay or Saudi Arabia to have any hope of reaching the Round of 16.
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BBC's Mark Chapman slams celebrity crowd cutaways at the 2026 World Cup
BBC presenter Mark Chapman has voiced his frustration at the frequency of celebrity crowd shots during World Cup broadcasts, calling out appearances by David Beckham, Tom Cruise, and Rod Stewart as distracting from the football.
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Los Angeles to host eight 2026 World Cup matches including USA vs Paraguay opener
Los Angeles Stadium will stage eight FIFA World Cup matches this summer, starting with the United States facing Paraguay on June 12. The city's schedule also includes a quarterfinal on July 10 as the tournament runs through to the final on July 19.
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Tuchel calls up Chalobah over Alexander-Arnold after Livramento ruled out of World Cup
Tino Livramento has been ruled out of the 2026 World Cup through injury, forcing England manager Thomas Tuchel to call up Chelsea's Trevoh Chalobah as a replacement — passing over Real Madrid's Trent Alexander-Arnold.
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Juventus makes Brahim Diaz summer transfer priority amid World Cup
According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Juventus Turin is targeting Brahim Diaz, Real Madrid's forward, as a major priority for the summer transfer window. Direct contacts between the two parties are planned during the 2026 World Cup.
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Messi set for historic 200th cap as Argentina open World Cup defence against Algeria
Lionel Messi is on course to earn his 200th international cap when Argentina face Algeria at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on Tuesday, with coach Lionel Scaloni confirming the 37-year-old is fit after a minor hamstring concern.
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