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Davies signs new Spurs deal despite ankle surgery as £30m Bissouma departs for free
Tottenham have handed Ben Davies a one-year contract extension despite the 33-year-old requiring two operations on a serious ankle injury sustained in January. Yves Bissouma, signed for £30m in 2022, is among 11 players leaving the club when their contracts expire this summer.
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Barcelona end permanent Rashford pursuit as Gordon signing shuts door on £26m deal
Barcelona have decided against signing Marcus Rashford permanently after his loan spell, with Anthony Gordon's arrival from Newcastle cited as the key reason. United will not accept the £13m counter-offer — half the agreed purchase option.
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At 78, Claude Le Roy becomes Congo manager for 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers
Five years after his last managerial role, French coach Claude Le Roy takes over the Congo national team. He returns to a squad he previously managed between 2013 and 2015, tasked with securing qualification for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
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Tuchel managing Saka carefully as England build him up ahead of World Cup opener
Bukayo Saka is training with England's World Cup squad but remains short of full fitness after an Achilles injury that restricted his involvement in Arsenal's title run-in. Thomas Tuchel confirmed the winger is being carefully managed ahead of the Group L opener against Croatia on June 17.
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Fifty Million Euros: Paris FC Sets Budget to Build Competitive Squad for Ligue 1
According to L'Équipe, Paris FC has a budget of 50 million euros to recruit four to five players this summer, with the ambition of finishing between 6th and 10th place next season.
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2026 World Cup: White House Defends Artan's Deportation and Iran Visa Restrictions
Andrew Giuliani, head of the White House's World Cup task force, justified the denial of entry to Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who was selected by FIFA to officiate at the 2026 World Cup, and visa restrictions imposed on around fifteen members of Iran's staff, citing "valid reasons" related to security.
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SoFi Stadium workers secure 40% pay rise to avert World Cup strike two days before USA opener
A last-minute deal between union UNITE HERE Local 11 and stadium operators Legends Global has averted a strike at SoFi Stadium, with over 2,000 food and beverage workers securing a 40 per cent pay increase ahead of the USA's World Cup opener against Paraguay on June 12.
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Somali referee denied US entry returns home to hero's welcome in Mogadishu
Omar Abdulkadir Artan, named Africa's best male referee in 2025 and set to become the first Somali official at a World Cup, was turned away at Miami International Airport over unspecified 'vetting concerns' and subsequently removed from Fifa's referee list.
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World Cup referee Omar Artan barred from US over alleged terror links, ending his 2026 role
Somali referee Omar Artan, rated Africa's finest by FIFA, was turned away at Miami International Airport by US Customs and Border Protection citing alleged associations with terror organisations, ending his participation in the 2026 World Cup.
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2026 World Cup: Senegal and Iraq finish preparation in poor form, Norway emerges as main threat
Days before the 2026 World Cup kicks off, two of France's three Group I opponents disappoint in preparation, while Norway stands out as the primary threat to the French team.
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Vitinha and Joao Neves untouchable: agent Jorge Mendes shuts door on Real Madrid
With Real Madrid interested in the two Paris Saint-Germain midfielders, their agent Jorge Mendes has made it clear: Vitinha and Joao Neves will not leave PSG, where they are "very, very happy" and contracted until 2029 and 2030.
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Radwan embraces Franklin's Gardens hostility as Leicester chase famous semi-final upset
Leicester winger Adam Radwan is unfazed by the daunting record of away sides in Gallagher Premiership play-off semi-finals, insisting the Tigers' rivalry with Northampton and a 41-17 win over the Saints last month give them every reason to believe at Franklin's Gardens on Friday.
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Gabriel set for Man Utd pre-season bow at 15 after scoring 21 goals for Under-18s
JJ Gabriel, who scored 21 goals in 23 Under-18 appearances last season, is set to feature in Manchester United's pre-season tour of Europe and is now eligible to play in the Premier League after turning 15.
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Roy Keane and Bruno Fernandes bury public feud after direct phone call
Roy Keane has confirmed he spoke directly with Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes to resolve a public dispute sparked by a misinterpreted comment about the Premier League assist record on The Overlap podcast.
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Manchester United close to signing Atalanta's Ederson in £40m deal as Brazilian earns World Cup call-up
Manchester United are on the verge of completing the signing of Atalanta midfielder Ederson in a deal worth up to £40 million, with a meeting scheduled to finalise terms. The 26-year-old Brazilian also received a late World Cup 2026 call-up after Roma's Wesley Franca was ruled out with an adductor injury.
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Musiala backed to 'explode' at 2026 World Cup after snubbing England for Germany
Jamal Musiala, who came through England's youth ranks before declaring for Germany in 2021, has been backed by former Bayern Munich chief Matthias Sammer to become Die Mannschaft's standout player at the World Cup despite only recently returning from a serious knee injury.
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Guehi regrets missing out on Stones partnership at City before World Cup push
Marc Guehi has admitted it was a shame he and John Stones barely played together at Manchester City, sharing just eight minutes on the pitch, despite the pair being established England centre-back partners heading into the 2026 World Cup.
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Keane reveals phone call with Fernandes after feud left United captain upset
Roy Keane has disclosed that Bruno Fernandes reached out to him following a public dispute sparked by Keane's criticism of Manchester United's players. The pair held what Keane described as a 'nice, mature conversation' over the phone.
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Shakira, Katy Perry and Michael Bublé headline three World Cup 2026 opening ceremonies across Mexico, Canada and the USA
The 2026 World Cup kicks off with three separate opening ceremonies across its three host nations. Shakira and Burna Boy headline in Mexico City on 11 June, Michael Bublé leads the show in Toronto on 12 June, and Katy Perry tops the bill in Los Angeles on 13 June.
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Tuchel sweats on Saka's fitness as England face Costa Rica in final World Cup warm-up
Thomas Tuchel has admitted concerns over Bukayo Saka's achilles ahead of England's friendly against Costa Rica, casting doubt over the Arsenal winger's availability for the World Cup. Meanwhile, Andy Robertson has received a heartfelt letter from Diogo Jota's widow ahead of Scotland's tournament debut.
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