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Matuidi names Olise as the France 'monster' who can fire Les Bleus to third straight World Cup final
World Cup winner Blaise Matuidi has backed Michael Olise as the standout talent capable of driving France to a third consecutive World Cup final at the 2026 tournament in North America.
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Vozinha, 40, breaks World Cup debut record then cries after stunning Spain to a draw
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha became the oldest player to feature in a nation's World Cup debut, making seven saves to hold European champions Spain to a 0-0 draw — then broke down in tears and gained 5.8 million Instagram followers overnight.
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Spain held to 0-0 by Cape Verde as punter loses $1m bet on European champions to win
Cape Verde stunned reigning European champions Spain with a goalless draw in their World Cup debut, leaving one bettor $1 million out of pocket while another turned a $400,000 stake on Spain not winning into a $3.5 million windfall.
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Dino Toppmöller appointed Lens manager after Sage's departure to Crystal Palace
RC Lens officially announced the arrival of German coach Dino Toppmöller, a disciple of Julian Nagelsmann, on a two-year deal. He replaces Pierre Sage, who left to join Crystal Palace after winning the Coupe de France and finishing second in Ligue 1.
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FIFA clears World Cup referee Shaun Evans over controversial hand gesture after review
Australian referee Shaun Evans has been cleared by FIFA after being filmed making an upside-down 'OK' gesture — associated with white supremacists — in the VAR hub before Germany's match against Curacao. Evans called the movement an involuntary, subconscious twitch.
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FIFA clears World Cup VAR official Shaun Evans over white supremacy gesture accusations
Australian referee Shaun Evans has been cleared by FIFA after making an 'OK' symbol on the World Cup broadcast during Germany's opening match against Curaçao. Evans says the gesture was an 'involuntary, subconscious twitch' and that he did not make it deliberately.
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Liverpool and Arsenal battle to sign Morocco's Bouaddi after World Cup breakout
Liverpool and Arsenal are both in the race to sign Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, 18, after the Morocco international impressed at the 2026 World Cup. Fabrizio Romano reports that both clubs have held meetings with the teenager's agent.
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Tunisia sack Lamouchi after one game as Sweden's 5-1 rout ends his World Cup tenure
Tunisia dismissed manager Sabri Lamouchi after a 5-1 opening-group-stage defeat to Sweden at World Cup 2026, with former coach Mondher Kebaier stepping in on an interim basis for the remaining two games.
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England fan quits chef job to extend World Cup stay in Texas after Croatia opener
Ben King, 27, from Portsmouth left his job to stay in the United States beyond his original return date after England's opening World Cup fixture against Croatia. His travelling companions also flagged the "outrageous" cost of match tickets as a major barrier for fans.
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Haaland to wear captain's armband as Norway open World Cup 2026 campaign against Iraq
Erling Haaland will captain Norway when they face Iraq in their opening World Cup 2026 group match on Tuesday, wearing the armband that sets him apart from his teammates.
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Tottenham join Arsenal and Man Utd in transfer race for Newcastle's Tonali
Tottenham have emerged as the latest Premier League club pursuing Sandro Tonali, with Roberto De Zerbi's admiration for the Italian midfielder driving Spurs' interest alongside existing bids from Arsenal and Manchester United.
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England x Palace x Nike World Cup collection returns to shelves after selling out in an hour
The England x Nike x Palace lifestyle collection, which sold out within an hour of its debut last Friday, has gone on wider sale at select retailers including Nike, with prices ranging from £37.99 for a t-shirt to £749.99 for a premium leather varsity jacket.
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Hervé Renard marries Viviane Deye, widow of Bruno Metsu, in 2019
Sacked by Saudi Arabia then recalled by Tunisia for the 2026 World Cup, Hervé Renard has been sharing his life since 2019 with Viviane Deye, widow of former national team coach Bruno Metsu, who died in 2013.
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Visas Denied, Late Arrival: Iran Denounces Unacceptable Conditions After Draw with New Zealand
After a 2-2 draw with New Zealand in their World Cup 2026 Group G opener, Iranian head coach Amir Ghalenoei strongly protested the restrictions imposed on his delegation in the United States: around fifteen staff members denied visas, travel bans, and sabotaged preparation.
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Iran forced to leave USA immediately after World Cup draw as players condemn 'disastrous' conditions
Iran's players and coaching staff have condemned their treatment at the 2026 World Cup after being ordered to leave the United States within hours of their 2-2 draw with New Zealand at the Los Angeles Stadium, with head coach Amir Ghalenoei and striker Mehdi Taremi both criticising the restrictions imposed on the squad.
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Iran's Mohebi denies gun gesture after controversial celebration in World Cup draw with New Zealand
Mohammad Mohebi has addressed accusations that he mimicked shooting a gun while celebrating his 64th-minute equaliser as Iran drew 2-2 with New Zealand at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, a result that twice saw the Iranians come from behind.
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Federico Chiesa ready to fight for Liverpool place after Arne Slot's sacking
Federico Chiesa, who failed to start a single Premier League game under Arne Slot, is now prepared to stay and compete for his place at Liverpool following the Dutchman's dismissal and Andoni Iraola's appointment as head coach.
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Inter Milan contacts Camavinga's entourage as Real Madrid considers letting him leave
According to Corriere dello Sport, Inter Milan has made contact with Eduardo Camavinga's representatives as Real Madrid would be open to letting the French midfielder depart this summer despite a contract running until 2029.
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Scaloni warns of Algeria threat ahead of Argentina's World Cup 2026 opener
Title holders Argentina face Algeria in their opening match at the 2026 World Cup. Coach Lionel Scaloni has publicly acknowledged the Fennecs' danger, comparing their style to Morocco's.
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Cape Verde hold European champions Spain in stunning World Cup debut
Cape Verde, one of the lowest-ranked teams at the 2026 World Cup, held European champions Spain to a goalless draw on day five — the biggest result in the island nation's footballing history. Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams both started on the bench due to hamstring injuries.
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