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Thierry Henry denies criticizing Mbappé: "I didn't speak about him"
A video circulating on social media falsely attributed harsh criticism of Kylian Mbappé to Thierry Henry just days before the 2026 World Cup. The former French international formally denied these claims, calling them fake news.
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Greenwood's £47.5m Fenerbahce move hinges on club election as United eye £19m sell-on
Mason Greenwood's proposed transfer from Marseille to Fenerbahce could be decided by the Turkish club's new president, with Manchester United standing to receive around £19m through a 40 per cent sell-on clause in a deal valued at £47.5m.
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Maignan wants to leave AC Milan just four months after extending until 2031
According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Mike Maignan has reportedly expressed his desire to leave AC Milan despite signing a contract extension until June 2031 in January. Massimiliano Allegri's departure and the Rossoneri's disappointing season are weighing on his decision.
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Eriksen stable and expected home soon after second collapse stuns Denmark teammates
Christian Eriksen is with his family and expected to be discharged from hospital after collapsing during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine in Odense on Sunday. The 34-year-old was conscious and walked to the ambulance as the match was abandoned after 65 minutes.
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Harry Kane set to lead England's World Cup charge as Group L campaign opens against Croatia
England begin their 2026 World Cup campaign on 17 June against Croatia in Group L, with captain Harry Kane expected to be central to their hopes of progressing deep into the tournament.
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Stroll blames Honda engine for Monaco crash as Aston Martin's driveability woes deepen
Lance Stroll says a Honda engine braking failure pushed him into the wall at Antony Noghes on lap 57 of the Monaco Grand Prix, while team ambassador Pedro de la Rosa offered a more cautious reading of the incident.
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Diomande declares PSG love as Liverpool and rivals chase £110m Leipzig winger
Yan Diomande has publicly declared his admiration for Paris Saint-Germain amid strong interest from Liverpool, both Manchester clubs, and Bayern Munich. The 19-year-old Ivory Coast winger scored 12 goals and added nine assists in his debut Bundesliga season, with RB Leipzig valuing him at around €130m.
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Gloucester's Atkinson 'pretty close' to England squad despite crowded fly-half battle
Gloucester head coach George Skivington says Charlie Atkinson is on the fringe of England selection after a breakthrough season at No.10, despite competition from Fin Smith, Marcus Smith and George Ford.
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Ederson's Brazil World Cup call-up pushes back Manchester United medical and signing
Manchester United have agreed a £35million deal with Atalanta for midfielder Ederson, but his late call-up to Brazil's World Cup squad means the medical and paperwork are unlikely to be completed until after the tournament ends.
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Verstappen's Monaco engine failure draws inevitable Kimi Raikkonen comparison
Max Verstappen's Red Bull died on the grid at the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix, leaving him to retreat to his boat — a scene that immediately drew comparisons to Kimi Raikkonen's legendary hot-tub retirement at the same race 20 years ago.
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Konaté leaves Liverpool for Real Madrid, Mourinho announced as manager
Out of contract on June 30, French international defender Ibrahima Konaté has signed a four-year deal with Real Madrid, according to Radio France. Florentino Perez, re-elected president with 65% of the vote, also confirmed the return of José Mourinho as manager.
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Lamine Yamal confirmed available for Spain's opening World Cup 2026 match
Luis de la Fuente cleared up the doubt on Sunday: Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams and Victor Munoz, all three sidelined with thigh injuries, will be available for Spain's opening match against Cape Verde on June 15.
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Eriksen conscious and in good spirits after collapsing during Denmark's friendly with Ukraine
Christian Eriksen was taken to hospital after falling unconscious in the 65th minute of Denmark's friendly against Ukraine on Sunday. The national team doctor confirmed he is doing well, is with his family, and is expected to be discharged soon.
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Mourinho set to return as Real Madrid manager after Florentino Perez wins eighth presidential term
Florentino Perez has been re-elected as Real Madrid president and is expected to confirm Jose Mourinho as head coach on a three-year deal, replacing Alvaro Arbeloa. Perez also pledged a €150m club-record signing to be revealed on Tuesday.
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Fifa bans tactical timeouts and five other rule changes set to reshape World Cup 2026
Fifa referees' chief Pierluigi Collina has revealed six rule changes for this summer's World Cup, headlined by a ban on players rushing to the touchline for coaching instructions while goalkeepers are down injured.
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Neville insists Bellingham must start as Carragher warns England will find World Cup tough
Gary Neville has declared Jude Bellingham "is not a sub" and must start England's World Cup opener against Croatia, while Jamie Carragher fears the Three Lions will struggle to match the standards set under Gareth Southgate.
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Real Madrid's Mourinho return complicates Man United's pursuit of Mateus Fernandes
José Mourinho's expected return to Real Madrid following Florentino Pérez's re-election as club president has put a significant obstacle in Manchester United's path to signing West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes, 21, with the Bernabéu club tipped to move for the Portuguese playmaker.
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Dan Burn credits Disney World family trip with easing England's Florida heat challenge
Newcastle defender Dan Burn arrived in Florida a week early and took his family to Disney World to acclimatise ahead of England's World Cup warm-weather camp, saying the trip helped him cope better than expected in Tampa's sweltering conditions.
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Van Hecke agrees personal terms with Spurs as De Zerbi targets third summer signing
Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke has reportedly agreed personal terms with Tottenham Hotspur despite two rejected bids, with the Dutch international said to be eager to reunite with manager Roberto De Zerbi in north London.
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