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Eriksen discharged and 'doing well' after ICD fires during Denmark friendly
Christian Eriksen has been released from hospital and says he is 'doing well' after his implantable defibrillator activated during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine on Sunday, causing the match to be abandoned.
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Amazon docuseries to chart Guardiola's emotional farewell and Man City's era-ending rebuild
A four-part behind-the-scenes docuseries covering Pep Guardiola's final two seasons at Manchester City — including the departures of Kevin De Bruyne, Bernardo Silva, and John Stones — is set to arrive on Amazon Prime this summer.
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Giroud extends at LOSC for one more year and will play Champions League at 39
Despite a mixed season, Olivier Giroud has signed a new one-year contract with LOSC. The 39-year-old striker will compete in the Champions League next season under the direction of Davide Ancelotti.
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France vs Norway at 2026 World Cup: Haaland impresses, but Les Bleus remain favorites
Norway, France's third group opponent at the 2026 World Cup, has drawn mixed assessments despite Erling Haaland's presence. Former footballer Pierre Bouby argues the gap between the two teams remains substantial.
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LEGO FIFA World Cup 2026 Emblem set returns to Argos shelves after selling out
Argos has restocked the LEGO Editions FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Emblem set, priced at £20, after the 298-piece build sold out following its initial release. A TopCashback deal brings the price down to under £3 for eligible new customers.
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Garcia reveals UFC ran background checks before booking him for White House card
Steve Garcia learned he was fighting at the UFC's White House event only when the card was announced live during UFC 326, after the promotion quietly vetted his criminal record days earlier. The featherweight, on a seven-fight win streak, faces Diego Lopes at the south lawn event.
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Scotland Women to return to Murrayfield for 2027 Six Nations clash against Ireland
Scottish Rugby has confirmed Scotland Women will play Ireland at Scottish Gas Murrayfield in April 2027, making it the showpiece fixture of their home season. The match will also see the Siobhan Cattigan Trophy contested for the second time.
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Divock Origi retires at 31, ending career defined by iconic Liverpool moments
Divock Origi has announced his retirement from professional football at 31. The Belgian striker scored 41 goals in 175 Liverpool appearances, including a decisive double in the 2019 Champions League semi-final comeback against Barcelona and a goal in the final against Tottenham.
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Klopp's £4.25m Formby mansion sells nearly two years after his Liverpool exit
Jürgen Klopp's former home on Merseyside's so-called Millionaire's Row in Formby has sold, nearly two years after the German left Liverpool. The six-bedroom property, which previously housed Steven Gerrard and Brendan Rodgers, was listed at £4.25 million in October 2024.
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Snubbed by Tuchel, Maguire to cover World Cup 2026 as Netflix pundit
Harry Maguire, left out of Thomas Tuchel's England squad for the 2026 World Cup, will appear as a special guest pundit on Gary Lineker's Netflix show 'The Rest is Football', broadcasting daily from New York's Times Square.
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Eriksen collapses in friendly match but reassures after night under observation
Christian Eriksen suffered a medical episode in the 65th minute of Denmark's friendly against Ukraine on Sunday, five years after his cardiac arrest at Euro 2021. Hospitalized in Odense, the 34-year-old midfielder was cleared by Denmark's team doctor.
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Neville backs Cole Palmer as 'gold' United signing but Palmer insists he plans to stay at Chelsea
Gary Neville has endorsed Cole Palmer as a near-certain success if Manchester United signed the Chelsea forward, comparing him to historic Old Trafford acquisitions. Palmer, 23, has publicly stated he has no plans to leave Stamford Bridge.
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World Cup 2026 kicks off as 48 nations battle across three host countries
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway across the United States, Canada and Mexico, with 48 nations competing over six weeks in the biggest edition of the tournament in history.
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Yamal on track to make World Cup debut for Spain against Cape Verde on 15 June
Lamine Yamal is expected to be available for Spain's World Cup opener against Cape Verde on 15 June, despite missing club football since 22 April with a hamstring injury. Coach Luis de la Fuente confirmed the 18-year-old is progressing within the planned recovery timeline.
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Ulster sign injury-hit Argentine prop Bello on one-year deal despite two-year absence
Ulster have secured tighthead Eduardo Bello from Newcastle Red Bulls on a one-year contract, with the Argentine international returning from an ACL injury that has kept him sidelined since the 2024 Rugby Championship.
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Manchester United to assess teenage Colombian midfielder Orozco before deciding development path
Manchester United will evaluate 17-year-old Cristian Orozco at Carrington following his arrival from Colombian side Fortaleza CEIF next month, with the club expected to mirror the development approach taken with Seko Kone and Diego Leon.
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Grealish endorsement puts Everton's Ndiaye on Man City's summer shortlist
With Savinho potentially leaving and Jack Grealish's future at the Etihad in doubt, Manchester City are eyeing Everton winger Iliman Ndiaye — a player Grealish has publicly called the most skilful in the Premier League.
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Marlie Packer to leave Saracens after nine years and three Premiership titles
England flanker Marlie Packer will depart Saracens at the end of the current season, ending a nine-year spell that brought three Premiership Women's Rugby titles and the 2023 World Rugby Women's Player of the Year award.
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David Sullivan resigns as West Ham chairman over 'entirely false' historic allegations
David Sullivan has stepped down as joint-chairman and director of West Ham United with immediate effect, citing 'entirely false, decades-old allegations' he says are about to be published. The club confirmed none of the allegations relate to West Ham or its operations.
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Alvarez's agent denies Real Madrid contact as Arsenal and Barcelona circle with £130m bid floated
Julian Alvarez's agent Fernando Hidalgo has insisted 'no one has contacted us' over a potential move to Real Madrid, even as Arsenal and Barcelona are heavily linked with the Atletico Madrid striker ahead of the summer window.
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