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Liverpool and PSG told to wait as Diomande shines on World Cup debut for Ivory Coast
Yan Diomande delivered a standout performance for Ivory Coast against Ecuador at World Cup 2026, creating five chances, but his manager Emerse Faé has insisted all transfer talk — including links to Liverpool and PSG — must wait until after the tournament.
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Croatia's Caleta-Car hails Kane as 'master of the game' ahead of World Cup opener in Dallas
Croatia defender Duje Caleta-Car has praised Harry Kane as a 'master of the game' as England and Croatia prepare to meet in their World Cup 2026 Group L opener in Dallas on Wednesday, revisiting a rivalry that dates back to the 2018 semi-finals.
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Maguire urges Man United to sign more players ahead of Champions League return
Harry Maguire has called on Manchester United to strengthen their squad this summer, warning that the club will need more depth to handle the demands of competing in the Champions League alongside the Premier League next season.
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Mexican fan who made racist gesture at World Cup resigns and issues public apology
Ulises Fernando Bernal Miramontes was filmed pulling the corners of his eyes behind South Korean influencer Ino Cat during South Korea's 2-1 win over the Czech Republic in Guadalajara. He has since resigned from his job and issued a video apology to the Korean community.
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Mbappé reveals Euro 2021 was worst atmosphere moment of his France career
In an interview with Le Parisien, Kylian Mbappé revealed that Euro 2021, marked by France's elimination to Switzerland, was the moment when the national team was "the least united" since his arrival in the squad.
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Henderson defends Bellingham as England's World Cup X factor amid media criticism
Jordan Henderson has passionately backed Jude Bellingham ahead of England's World Cup opener against Croatia, saying criticism of the Real Madrid midfielder is "hard to read" and that he gives the Three Lions a genuine X factor.
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Ojomoh recalled as Borthwick names 13 Premiership semi-final losers in England training squad
Bath centre Max Ojomoh returns to Steve Borthwick's England setup after being left out last month, joining 12 teammates from Bath and Leicester Tigers in a 33-man squad that includes eight uncapped players ahead of a France XV fixture in Vannes.
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Up to 35,000 protesters vow to disrupt Iran's World Cup opener against New Zealand in Los Angeles
Iranian diaspora activists plan mass demonstrations at SoFi Stadium on Monday as Iran face New Zealand in their World Cup group opener, with organisers promising to boo the national anthem and display pre-revolutionary flags.
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Bayern ready to double Olise's salary to counter Real Madrid and PSG
Named Bundesliga Player of the Year 2025-2026 with 22 goals and 31 assists, Michael Olise is in the sights of Real Madrid and PSG. Bayern Munich wants to keep him by offering a new contract worth 22 million euros annually.
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Basile Boli Snags Selfie with Jay-Z Pitchside in Philadelphia
Present at Lincoln Financial Field to watch his protégé Yan Diomandé, Jay-Z was intercepted by Basile Boli during the Côte d'Ivoire–Ecuador match (1-0), which counted toward Group E of the 2026 World Cup.
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Liverpool edges PSG in race for Yan Diomandé after brilliant World Cup
Ivorian winger Yan Diomandé (19) from Leipzig, previously linked with PSG, is now reportedly closer to Liverpool, according to journalist Abdellah Boulma. Leipzig hopes to convince him to extend his contract by one year.
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Calf injury rules Keiron Assiratti out of Wales' Nations Championship tour
Cardiff tighthead prop Keiron Assiratti has been withdrawn from Steve Tandy's Wales squad after suffering a calf injury in Cardiff's URC quarter-final defeat to the Stormers, ruling him out of July fixtures against Fiji, Argentina, and South Africa.
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Jordanian referee Adham Makhadmeh appointed for Spain vs Cape Verde World Cup opener
Adham Makhadmeh, a Jordanian official with 167 international matches to his name, will referee Spain's World Cup Group H opener against Cape Verde at Atlanta Stadium on Monday, with a sell-out crowd of over 75,000 expected.
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Saibari Joins Bayern Munich for €55M After Scoring Against Brazil
Ismael Saibari, who scored Morocco's equaliser in a 1-1 draw with Brazil on the opening day of the 2026 World Cup, is leaving PSV Eindhoven for Bayern Munich. Fabrizio Romano confirms the transfer, valued at €55 million, is complete.
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Isak scores and assists twice as Sweden demolish Tunisia 5-1 in World Cup opener
Alexander Isak scored and set up two goals as Sweden crushed Tunisia 5-1 in their World Cup Group F opener, with Swedish media awarding the Liverpool forward man of the match after a dominant display.
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Real Madrid sign Cucurella from Chelsea, ending pursuit of Arsenal's Calafiori
Real Madrid have completed the signing of Marc Cucurella from Chelsea for up to £51.7 million, effectively ending their interest in Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori, who was already unlikely to be sold with three years left on his contract.
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Forest's £130m Anderson demand rattles Premier League rivals ahead of City deal
Nottingham Forest are holding out for more than £130million for Elliot Anderson after rejecting two bids from Manchester City, a fee that would shatter the British transfer record and force rivals to rethink their own valuations.
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Chelsea confirm £52m Cucurella sale to Real Madrid on a six-year deal
Marc Cucurella has left Chelsea for Real Madrid in a £51.7m deal, ending a near four-year stay at Stamford Bridge. The left-back, currently on World Cup duty with Spain, will formally join the Santiago Bernabéu after the tournament.
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FIFA clears Trump to stay on stage again if USA wins the World Cup trophy lift
FIFA has given Donald Trump permission to remain on the podium during the World Cup trophy presentation, mirroring the controversy at last summer's Club World Cup final when he refused to leave the stage after handing Chelsea the trophy.
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Cucurella joins Real Madrid for €60m despite Barcelona and Atlético rumours
Real Madrid officially confirmed on Monday the transfer of Marc Cucurella from Chelsea. The Spanish left-back, who had been linked with Barcelona and Atlético Madrid, has signed until 2032 for approximately €60 million.
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