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Rooney clashes with BBC refereeing expert Cann over Canada goalkeeper's unpunished foul
Wayne Rooney and BBC refereeing expert Darren Cann clashed on air over whether Canada goalkeeper Nikola Vasilj should have been sent off for striking Tanitoluwa Oluwaseyi in the head during Canada's 1-1 draw with Bosnia-Herzegovina at the 2026 World Cup.
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United close in on £80m Fernandes as Kim Min-jae emerges as defensive target
Manchester United are leading Arsenal in the race to sign West Ham's Mateus Fernandes for a fee approaching £80m, while the club are also monitoring Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-jae ahead of a major summer overhaul under Michael Carrick.
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Tottenham sign Robertson and Senesi as De Zerbi pursues £70m Van Hecke to rebuild defence
Roberto De Zerbi has already secured Andy Robertson from Liverpool and Marcos Senesi from Bournemouth on free transfers as Tottenham rebuild after back-to-back 17th-place finishes. Brighton's Jan Paul van Hecke remains a priority target despite two rejected bids.
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Bayern rebuffed as Liverpool block Ngumoha exit, while Nunez return fades with Barcelona circling
Liverpool shut down Bayern Munich's approach for 17-year-old winger Rio Ngumoha despite his camp signalling interest, while a romantic return for Darwin Nunez looks increasingly unlikely as Barcelona emerge as frontrunners for the Uruguayan.
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Barcola threatens Doué for starting spot in France's attack
Four days before the match against Senegal, Désiré Doué failed to impress against Northern Ireland, and Bradley Barcola, more impactful during the game, could take his place in France's attacking quartet.
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Ibrahimović and Henry back USA for deep World Cup run after 4-1 demolition of Paraguay
The United States opened their home World Cup with a commanding 4-1 victory over Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium, scoring four goals in a men's World Cup match for the first time ever. Zlatan Ibrahimović and Thierry Henry both declared the Americans capable of a serious tournament run.
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Partey denied entry to Canada as USA thrash Paraguay and Marsch anthem row erupts on World Cup day two
Thomas Partey was refused entry into Canada ahead of Ghana's Group L opener against Panama, while the USA opened their World Cup 2026 campaign with a 4-1 win over Paraguay and Canada's American coach Jesse Marsch sparked controversy by singing the Canadian anthem.
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USA score four in a World Cup game for the first time as Canada earn historic first point
The United States crushed Paraguay 4-1 in Los Angeles to record their biggest-ever World Cup victory margin, while Canada drew 1-1 with Bosnia and Herzegovina to claim their first point in men's World Cup history.
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Liverpool lead £87m chase for Diomande as father's Anfield dream fuels transfer talk
RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, 19, is Liverpool's reported top target to succeed Mohamed Salah, with the Bundesliga club demanding £87 million. Diomande has publicly declared his love for Liverpool, though he later clarified the dream belongs primarily to his father.
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Man United close in on £80m Fernandes as Kim Min-jae emerges as defensive target
Manchester United are reportedly ahead of Arsenal in the race to sign West Ham's Mateus Fernandes for up to £80m, while the club are also monitoring Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-jae's World Cup performances.
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Bayern Munich emerge as likely Rashford destination after Liverpool block Ngumoha exit
Bayern Munich are reportedly ready to meet Manchester United's £34.5m valuation of Marcus Rashford, with Liverpool's refusal to sell teenage winger Rio Ngumoha pushing the Bundesliga club toward the 28-year-old as an alternative target.
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Ferran Torres extends Barcelona contract after 21-goal season under Flick
FC Barcelona has decided to offer Ferran Torres a contract extension, with his current deal running until June 2027. The Spanish forward, who scored 21 goals and provided 3 assists in 49 matches this season, has fully convinced Hansi Flick.
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Balogun brace and Reyna's stoppage-time strike send USA to historic 4-1 rout of Paraguay
The United States recorded their first-ever four-goal performance at a Men's World Cup with a 4-1 win over Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium on Friday. Folarin Balogun scored twice — the first American man to net multiple World Cup goals since Bert Patenaude in 1930 — before Gio Reyna sealed it deep in stoppage time.
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VAR's 'mistaken identity' rule makes World Cup debut as Almiron booked for simulation against USA
A long-awaited VAR rule allowing yellow cards to be reversed for mistaken identity was used for the first time at the 2026 World Cup during USA's Group D opener against Paraguay, with Miguel Almiron booked for simulation after Tim Ream's card was overturned.
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Topuria demands mic cut as Josh Hokit's relentless interruptions derail UFC White House press conference
Ilia Topuria repeatedly told Josh Hokit to 'shut up' and demanded his microphone be cut at the UFC White House press conference on Friday, after the fighter hijacked nearly every question with unsolicited interjections.
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Arsenal handed £200m double-deal green light as Barcola talks stall at PSG
Arsenal are being linked with a busy summer window as PSG open the door to a Bradley Barcola sale and Gunners legend Ray Parlour urges the club to pursue a £200m double swoop for Morgan Rogers and Eli Junior Kroupi.
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Pulisic signals 'I'm good' after precautionary halftime exit in USA's 4-1 World Cup win
Christian Pulisic was substituted at halftime during the United States' 4-1 World Cup opener against Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium on Friday, but the AC Milan winger appeared in good spirits and showed no signs of discomfort on the bench.
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England robbed of boots and tactical equipment in transit ahead of World Cup opener against Croatia
Thomas Tuchel's England squad had boots, balls, and analysis equipment stolen during a transfer from West Palm Beach to their Kansas City base, with fears Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham's boots are among the missing items ahead of their Group L opener on June 17.
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Balogun's two-goal burst against Paraguay shakes up World Cup Golden Boot race
Folarin Balogun fired USA into contention at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a two-goal performance against Paraguay, vaulting him to the top of the early Golden Boot standings ahead of pre-tournament favourites Mbappé and Kane.
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White House bonuses tripled as UFC adds $250,000 from new sponsor World Liberty Financial
UFC CEO Dana White announced that Fight of the Night winners will each receive $400,000 and Performance of the Night earners $425,000 at the UFC White House card, after sponsor World Liberty Financial added $250,000 to the bonus pool.
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