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Bensebaïni spotted in orthopedic boot six days before Algeria-Argentina clash
Ramy Bensebaïni suffered a right ankle injury during training and missed Algeria's two warm-up matches. His absence from the opening World Cup 2026 fixture against Argentina next Wednesday is now a serious possibility.
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Croft questions Monaco GP's wave of pitlane penalties: 'Something was a bit amiss'
Sky Sports F1 commentator David Croft has voiced scepticism over the unusually high number of pitlane speeding penalties at the Monaco Grand Prix, suggesting a timing system flaw may have cost Pierre Gasly and George Russell podium finishes.
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Maguire handed £1,000 speeding fine as England World Cup squad travels without him
Harry Maguire was convicted of driving at 37mph in a 30mph zone in Altrincham last December, receiving a £1,000 fine and three penalty points — the latest setback for the Manchester United defender weeks after his England World Cup omission.
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Panini launches limited-edition World Cup 2026 trading card booster box with ultra-rare parallels
Panini's Monopoly Prizm FIFA World Cup Trading Cards Booster Box delivers 24 cards per box, including potential ultra-rare pulls and Monopoly Prizm parallels, as collectors gear up for the tournament.
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Rice shrugs off sunburn blunder and vows to carry Arsenal title confidence into World Cup
Declan Rice arrived at England's Florida warm-up camp and promptly got sunburned, sparking a scolding from his mother — but the Arsenal midfielder says winning the Premier League has given him the belief to help England go all the way this summer.
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United walk away from Anderson pursuit as desire to join becomes key transfer criterion
Manchester United have stepped back from signing Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson after he made Manchester City his priority destination, reflecting a broader shift in the club's recruitment philosophy under Ineos.
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Barcelona's €80m offer pushes Gvardiol closer to Manchester City exit
Barcelona have submitted a concrete €80 million opening offer to Manchester City for defender Josko Gvardiol, 24, as the Croatian international weighs his future amid a sweeping summer exodus at the Etihad.
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Burnley's £35m Everton award puts Man City at risk of £100m-plus rival claims
A Premier League arbitration commission has awarded Burnley more than £35m in compensation from Everton for PSR breaches, setting a precedent that could expose Manchester City to nine-figure claims from Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United and Spurs if found guilty of their 115 alleged rule violations.
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Gouiri scores quick brace as Algeria crushes Bolivia 4-0 ahead of World Cup
In Kansas City, Algeria dominated Bolivia 4-0 in its final World Cup warm-up match. Amine Gouiri scored a brace in two minutes, with Mandi and Hadj Moussa completing the rout.
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Itoje's England tour future uncertain as Borthwick waits on Premiership play-off fitness news
England will not decide whether to rest Maro Itoje for the July Tests against South Africa, Fiji and Argentina until after the Premiership play-offs conclude. The 31-year-old has logged more Test minutes than any player since 2016 and endured a gruelling personal year.
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Aldi and Mirror team up to offer readers £100 voucher giveaway ahead of World Cup
The Mirror has partnered with Aldi to run a £100 voucher competition timed to the 2026 World Cup. The supermarket is forecasting record sales of beer, pizza, and snacks as fans prepare for home viewing parties.
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Sir Geoff Hurst dismisses 'nonsense' claim he doesn't want England to win the World Cup
Sir Geoff Hurst, the last surviving starter from England's 1966 World Cup-winning XI, has pushed back against suggestions he would not want the Three Lions to lift the trophy again, calling the notion 'nonsense' ahead of England's tournament opener.
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Mabil 'relieved' his family stayed home as World Cup safety fears mount before opener
Australia winger Awer Mabil says he is glad his family did not travel to the 2026 World Cup, citing safety concerns and travel difficulties. His comments come as Iran relocated their training base, Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry, and FIFA president Infantino held a press conference attempting to address mounting worries.
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Essex Police receive new information as David Sullivan categorically denies exploitation allegations
Essex Police confirmed on Thursday they had received new information following the publication of sexual exploitation allegations against West Ham co-owner David Sullivan, who stepped down as chairman at the weekend and denies all claims.
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Ronaldo misses everything against Nigeria six days before World Cup: press alarmed
Starting in the friendly Portugal-Nigeria match (2-1) on Wednesday evening, Cristiano Ronaldo missed at least three clear chances, including several one-on-one situations with the goalkeeper, just six days before Portugal's opening match at the 2026 World Cup.
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Barcelona set to let £26m Rashford clause expire, leaving Man Utd forward's future unresolved
Barcelona are expected to let their June 15 purchase option on Marcus Rashford lapse, with no official communication yet made to Manchester United. The 27-year-old's future is now likely to be decided in the window between the World Cup and pre-season.
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Neville backs FIFA's time-limited substitution rule ahead of 2026 World Cup
Gary Neville has praised FIFA's decision to introduce time-limited substitutions at the 2026 World Cup, saying teams that delay will temporarily play with ten men. He also welcomed a new throw-in counter designed to speed up play.
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Desailly predicts Zidane will drop four or five Deschamps regulars
Marcel Desailly believes Zinedine Zidane, tipped to succeed Didier Deschamps after the 2026 World Cup, will impose his own philosophy and part ways with several current France squad pillars.
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Wolves sack Rob Edwards after seven months and relegation to the Championship
Wolverhampton Wanderers have dismissed head coach Rob Edwards, seven months after appointing him to manage their Premier League relegation battle. Edwards won just five of his 30 games in charge, with Wolves finishing bottom of the table.
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Aguerd and Ezzalzouli ruled out, double blow for Morocco ahead of World Cup
Two days before their opening match against Brazil, the Atlas Lions lose their central defender Nayef Aguerd, sidelined by chronic pubic pain, and Betis winger Abde Ezzalzouli, who suffered a knee sprain against Norway.
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