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Tuchel's 'path of destruction' record haunts England's early contract gamble
Troy Deeney has warned that Thomas Tuchel 'leaves a path of destruction' at every club he manages, questioning whether the FA moved too soon in handing the England head coach a contract extension before the World Cup.
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Alonso jokes grandstand view beats racing as Aston Martin struggles in Barcelona
Fernando Alonso quipped to Spanish TV during the drivers' parade that he would rather watch the Spanish Grand Prix from the grandstands than race his Aston Martin, after qualifying 22nd and starting from the pitlane at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
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West Ham owner insists club will not sell Bowen or Fernandes despite United interest
West Ham director Daniel Kretinsky has moved to quash speculation over Jarrod Bowen and Mateus Fernandes, insisting the club has no financial need to sell either player despite Manchester United's reported interest this summer.
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FIFA to pay Omar Artan full fee after Somalian referee was barred from entering the US
FIFA will pay referee Omar Artan his full tournament fee despite him not officiating a single match at the 2026 World Cup, after US border control denied him entry following an 11-hour interview.
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Amorim edges closer to AC Milan job that sets up summer reunion with Manchester United
Ruben Amorim is set to be appointed AC Milan head coach five months after being sacked by Manchester United, with the two clubs scheduled to meet in a pre-season friendly in Wroclaw, Poland this summer.
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England fans face $18.50 beers and $8 water at Dallas World Cup opener against Croatia
Supporters attending England's World Cup Group F opener against Croatia at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Wednesday will pay up to $18.50 for a draft beer and $8.25 for a bottle of water — among the steepest prices across all 2026 host venues.
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Southgate turns down World Cup TV role to keep England free from distraction
Gareth Southgate has revealed he declined offers to work as a television pundit at the 2026 World Cup, saying he did not want his comments to be 'misconstrued' and used against the England squad in press conferences.
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Scotland's first openly gay footballer Zander Murray launches blueprint to make football inclusive
Zander Murray, who came out in September 2022 and became Scotland's first openly gay professional footballer, has partnered with Millwall Romans to release the Pride Playbook — a practical guide for clubs looking to build genuine LGBTQ+ inclusion from the ground up.
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Socceroos stun Turkiye 2-0 to open Women's World Cup campaign with disciplined counter-attacking display
Australia claimed a composed 2-0 victory over Turkiye in their World Cup Group D opener, with goals from Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe rewarding a disciplined defensive gameplan executed to near perfection.
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Waratahs crush Brumbies 29-17 to preserve unbeaten record against domestic rivals
NSW Waratahs extended their perfect record against Australian domestic opposition with a commanding 29-17 win over the Brumbies at Viking Park, Canberra, with Wallaroos lock Kaitlan Leaney scoring twice in a dominant first half.
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Tuchel's 'Grade E' referee Turpin appointed to take charge of England vs Croatia
Clément Turpin, the French official Thomas Tuchel once rated one out of ten after a fiery Champions League quarter-final, will referee England's World Cup 2026 qualifier against Croatia. Turpin has also previously dealt with Jude Bellingham in European competition.
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Sacked Slot tipped for Netherlands job as Koeman's World Cup contract nears its end
Arne Slot has emerged as a candidate to replace Ronald Koeman as Netherlands head coach after the World Cup, with ITV commentator Jon Champion openly alluding to the recently sacked Liverpool manager's availability during the Oranje's opening match against Japan.
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Ivory Coast face Ecuador in Philadelphia as both sides chase first World Cup win
Ivory Coast make their first World Cup appearance since 2014 when they face Ecuador in a Group E opener in Philadelphia. A win for either side would place them second in the group after Germany's 7-1 demolition of Curacao.
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Germany crushes Curaçao 7-1 to open 2026 World Cup campaign in Houston
The Mannschaft dominated Curaçao without breaking a sweat on Sunday in Houston, winning 7-1 in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup. Havertz scored twice, with Musiala, Nmecha, Schlötterbeck, Brown and Undav completing Germany's offensive display.
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Mourinho refuses Florentino Perez's €150M galáctico signing
Newly appointed Real Madrid manager José Mourinho is at odds with president Florentino Perez over summer transfers: the Portuguese coach believes his attack is already well-stocked and prefers to strengthen midfield and left flank instead.
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Sweden face Tunisia in World Cup opener as Gyökeres leads Scandinavian return after six-year absence
Sweden make their first World Cup appearance since 2018 when they face Tunisia in Group F on June 14 in Houston. Viktor Gyökeres and Alexander Isak headline a Swedish attack taking on Africa's most consistent qualifiers.
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Lampard's 18 Premier League signings ranked as Coventry prepare for top-flight return
Frank Lampard steered Coventry City back to the Premier League for the first time in 25 years on a budget of just £15.5m. Now his transfer record at Chelsea and Everton is under the microscope as the Sky Blues prepare to spend.
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Zahabi on anime, fatherhood and facing O'Malley at UFC White House
UFC bantamweight Aiemann Zahabi sits down to talk life outside the cage ahead of his high-stakes bout with former champion Sean O'Malley this Sunday. The 14-2 Canadian, riding a six-fight win streak, opens up about his love of Dragon Ball Z and Naruto and watching anime with his daughters.
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Hamilton wins first race for Ferrari as Elkann hails 'emotional moment' in Barcelona
Lewis Hamilton claimed his maiden victory in Ferrari red at the Spanish Grand Prix, finishing 19 seconds clear of George Russell after a three-stop strategy. Chairman John Elkann led tributes to the seven-time world champion.
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Klopp's punditry puts Nagelsmann under pressure before Germany's World Cup campaign begins
Jurgen Klopp, working as lead pundit at the World Cup, has already unsettled Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann by publicly calling for Jamal Musiala to be dropped from the opening game — a move Nagelsmann addressed pointedly at his first pre-tournament press conference.
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