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Pochettino defends emailed World Cup squad notifications as Donovan calls for phone calls
US Men's National Team head coach Mauricio Pochettino defended his decision to notify players of their World Cup squad status via an emailed video, arguing direct calls would only serve his own conscience. USMNT legend Landon Donovan said he understood the logic but would still have preferred a personal phone call.
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Guehi urges England to take collective responsibility ahead of USA World Cup
Marc Guehi has called on England's players to lead their own belief ahead of the World Cup in the United States, drawing on lessons from his breakout tournament at Euro 2024 in Germany, where he overcame a knee injury to become one of the squad's standout performers.
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Crystal Palace's Conference League final referee draws criticism from Spanish football figures
Italian official Maurizio Mariani will take charge of Crystal Palace's Conference League final against Rayo Vallecano in Leipzig on May 27. The 44-year-old has previously drawn sharp criticism from Spanish media over his handling of Real Madrid's Champions League matches.
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United closing in on Tonali and Ederson in £129m double midfield move
Manchester United are reportedly confident of signing Newcastle's Sandro Tonali for £86m and Atalanta's Ederson for £43m, with a verbal agreement said to be in place with the Brazilian midfielder on a five-year deal.
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Murphy names Luis Enrique as ideal Slot replacement as Alisson nears Liverpool extension
Former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy has warned Arne Slot that a poor start to next season could cost him his job, while naming PSG boss Luis Enrique as his preferred successor. Separately, transfer insider Fabrizio Romano reports that Alisson Becker is in talks to extend his contract beyond its current expiry.
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Fernandes spotted in lengthy chat with Brighton's Baleba as Ugarte eyes United exit
Bruno Fernandes held an extended conversation with Carlos Baleba after United's match at Brighton, fuelling transfer speculation. Meanwhile, Manuel Ugarte has admitted he is open to leaving Old Trafford after a difficult debut season.
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Nine Manchester United academy players set to feature in pre-season friendlies
With senior internationals away at the North American World Cup, Manchester United manager Michael Carrick is expected to hand several academy prospects extended minutes during pre-season this summer, following encouraging cameos from Shea Lacey and Tyler Fletcher on the final day of the season.
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Atalanta midfielder Ederson verbally agrees terms with Manchester United as Casemiro replacement
Manchester United have made signing Atalanta's Ederson their top transfer priority this summer, with the 26-year-old reportedly reaching a verbal agreement with the club and pausing talks with other suitors. Atalanta value the combative midfielder at around £38.3 million.
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Guehi says Guardiola left his head 'spinning' and completely changed his game at City
Marc Guehi has opened up on the profound impact Pep Guardiola had on him during their brief time together at Manchester City, saying the Spaniard's methods transformed his game and left him processing new information every day.
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Manchester City back Maresca's fresh start by clearing out Guardiola's backroom staff
Five members of Pep Guardiola's backroom staff have left Manchester City, with the club allowing incoming manager Enzo Maresca to build his own team — a move that aligns with Guardiola's own advice to his successor.
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Lijnders leaves Man City after one year to prioritise family over new role
Pep Lijnders has explained his decision to depart Manchester City following Pep Guardiola's exit, turning down an offer to stay on under the new manager or take a head coaching role within the City Football Group in order to settle his family.
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Liverpool goalkeeper Mamardashvili fined and handed six points for using phone while driving on M6
Giorgi Mamardashvili was convicted of using a handheld mobile phone while driving after a Cheshire Police officer spotted the Liverpool goalkeeper watching a video on his phone at motorway speed on 27 January. He was fined £440 and received six penalty points at Warrington Combined Court.
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Madueke embraces Saka rivalry ahead of Arsenal's Champions League final against PSG
Noni Madueke has spoken candidly about his relationship with Bukayo Saka, acknowledging the two compete for the same spot at both Arsenal and England. The Chelsea-turned-Arsenal winger is likely to feature from the bench when the Gunners face PSG in Saturday's Champions League final.
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Michael O'Neill signs four-year deal to remain Northern Ireland manager until 2032
Michael O'Neill has committed to Northern Ireland until 2032 after rejecting a permanent role at Blackburn Rovers. The 56-year-old, now in his second spell as boss, led the nation to Euro 2016 and has taken charge of 104 matches across both tenures.
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Crystal Palace face Rayo Vallecano in Conference League final at Leipzig's Red Bull Arena
Crystal Palace meet Rayo Vallecano at the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig on Wednesday, May 28, with both clubs appearing in a major European final for the first time. The match marks a historic occasion for Palace, who are chasing their first European trophy.
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Julian Alvarez tells Atletico Madrid he wants to leave in the summer transfer window
Julian Alvarez has informed Atletico Madrid that he wants to leave the club this summer if a move representing an 'important step' in his career becomes available, with Barcelona his preferred destination and PSG also interested.
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Riquelme claims two signings secured as he challenges Perez for Real Madrid presidency
Enrique Riquelme, who submitted a €187m bank guarantee to run in Real Madrid's first presidential election in 20 years, says he has already secured two unnamed international stars and is targeting Jürgen Klopp as his preferred manager.
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Cerrone trains with Army parachute team to skydive into UFC White House event
Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone is taking skydiving lessons with the U.S. Army Golden Knights ahead of the UFC White House event, planning a parachute entrance he says has already been approved by Dana White and Hunter Campbell. Former strawweight champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk is also training alongside him and has requested to join the jump.
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Bortoleto braced to lose more places at Canadian GP start as Audi powertrain woes persist
Gabriel Bortoleto has admitted Audi is likely to lose positions off the line in Sunday's Canadian Grand Prix, after both he and Nico Hulkenberg dropped four spots each at the sprint start. The Brazilian qualified 13th, citing severe driveability problems with Audi's first-generation F1 power unit.
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Glasner seeks Conference League farewell trophy as Foden omission reignites schedule debate
Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner wants to sign off with Conference League glory against Rayo Vallecano in Leipzig, while PFA chief Maheta Molango says Phil Foden is a 'victim' of football's 'crazy' calendar after his England World Cup exclusion.
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