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USA captain Tomasin backs squad to seize moments at SVNS Bordeaux finale
The USA arrive at the HSBC SVNS World Championship finale in Bordeaux (June 5-7) ranked in the bottom four but buoyed by back-to-back wins in Valladolid, including a tense 28-21 victory over Germany to finish ninth.
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Arteta reveals Gabriel volunteered for fatal fifth penalty in Champions League final loss
Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Gabriel Magalhaes personally asked to take Arsenal's fifth penalty in their Champions League final shootout defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in Budapest, after the centre-back blazed his effort over the bar to hand PSG the trophy.
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Hojlund's permanent Napoli move leaves United's No.9 shirt vacant for Sesko
Rasmus Hojlund's £38m permanent transfer to Napoli has freed up Manchester United's No.9 shirt. Benjamin Sesko, currently wearing No.30, is the most likely candidate to claim the number next season.
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Guardiola tells friends he wants England job after leaving Manchester City
Pep Guardiola has reportedly told close friends that managing England is his next ambition following his departure from Manchester City, where he won 20 trophies across a decade. However, Thomas Tuchel's contract extension until 2028 means any move remains a distant prospect.
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Leao confirms AC Milan exit as Manchester United weigh £43m winger move
Rafael Leao has publicly stated he is ready to leave AC Milan and play in a different league, with Manchester United among the clubs credited with an interest in the 26-year-old Portugal international, who is reportedly available for around £43 million.
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Scholes mocked Soccer Aid's sky-blue Old Trafford flags in 2023 charity match
Paul Scholes took to Instagram before the 2023 Soccer Aid match at Old Trafford to mock the sky-blue and white flags decorating the stadium, joking that someone had to be 'taking the p***' given their resemblance to Manchester City's colours.
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Tyler Fletcher earns Scotland World Cup call-up after Gilmour's knee injury
Manchester United midfielder Tyler Fletcher has been drafted into Scotland's World Cup squad as a direct replacement for Napoli's Billy Gilmour, who suffered a knee injury during Saturday's friendly against Curacao.
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Tyler Fletcher earns World Cup call-up after Gilmour injury rocks Scotland squad
Manchester United midfielder Tyler Fletcher has been called into Scotland's World Cup squad as a late replacement for Billy Gilmour, who suffered a knee injury in the team's final pre-tournament friendly. Fletcher made his senior Scotland debut just 24 hours before receiving the call.
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Arsenal's Premier League title parade rolls through Islington on Sunday with 500,000 fans expected
Arsenal's open-top bus procession celebrating their Premier League title begins at 2pm on Sunday, May 31, travelling a 9km route through Islington. The Arsenal Women's squad will also feature, carrying the FIFA Women's Champions Cup won during their own historic season.
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Soccer Aid 2026 squads confirmed: Rooney, Van der Sar and Bolt headline 20th anniversary match
Soccer Aid marks its 20th anniversary on Sunday, May 31 at London Stadium, with Wayne Rooney captaining England and Edwin van der Sar in goal for the World XI. Usain Bolt manages the World squad in a charity match raising funds for UNICEF.
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Jack Wilshere's marriage cost him one fan — the man who dated his wife first
A former friend of Jack Wilshere says he can no longer support Arsenal because the ex-midfielder married his former girlfriend, Andriani Michael. Starzi Kyriacou, a fish and chip shop owner, claims Wilshere showed him no respect by pursuing the relationship.
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Potter takes Sweden to 2026 World Cup with Gyokeres and Isak leading the line
Graham Potter has guided Sweden to their first World Cup since 2018 after taking charge following a failed qualifying campaign under Jon Dahl Tomasson. The squad boasts Viktor Gyokeres, Alexander Isak and Anthony Elanga among its attacking options.
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De Zerbi targets Savinho and Summerville in Tottenham's summer attacking rebuild
Roberto De Zerbi has outlined plans to overhaul Tottenham's attack this summer after securing Premier League survival, with Manchester City winger Savinho and relegated West Ham forward Crysencio Summerville among his reported targets.
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Leeds target Southampton's Leo Scienza for £25m and Burnley striker Zian Flemming
Daniel Farke is plotting a busy summer transfer window at Elland Road, with Southampton midfielder Leo Scienza reportedly available for around £25m and Burnley's Zian Flemming — who scored 11 Premier League goals last season — also on Leeds' radar.
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Paul Scholes joked Soccer Aid were 'taking the mick' with sky blue Old Trafford flags
Paul Scholes publicly complained — in jest — when Soccer Aid organisers filled Old Trafford with sky blue and white flags for the 2023 charity match, joking the colours made United's ground look like a Manchester City stadium.
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Dutch media accuse Liverpool of betraying their culture after Arne Slot's sacking
Dutch outlets have sharply criticised Liverpool's decision to dismiss Arne Slot just one year after he delivered the club's 20th league title, with several publications pointing to Mohamed Salah's public friction with the manager and a costly summer transfer window as key factors in the collapse.
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Sacked Slot emerges as AC Milan candidate hours after Liverpool exit
Arne Slot was dismissed as Liverpool head coach on Saturday after a poor end to the 2025/26 season, and the Dutchman has already been linked with the vacant AC Milan job as a leading candidate to replace Massimiliano Allegri.
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Cherki hails Pierre Sage as 'tactical genius' amid Liverpool manager search
Liverpool are hunting for a successor to sacked head coach Arne Slot, with RC Lens boss Pierre Sage among the reported candidates. Manchester City's Rayan Cherki, who worked under Sage at Lyon, has described him as a tactical mastermind who restored calm to a fractured dressing room.
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Van Dijk becomes first Liverpool player to publicly thank sacked Arne Slot
Virgil van Dijk has posted a message of gratitude to Arne Slot on Instagram, becoming the first Liverpool player to respond publicly after the head coach was dismissed less than 24 hours earlier, one year on from winning the Premier League title.
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Carragher spreads Slot blame across Liverpool hierarchy, squad and recruitment
Jamie Carragher says he was surprised by the timing of Arne Slot's sacking and argues fault lies with Liverpool's owners, recruitment staff and players alike, while raising questions about leading managerial candidate Andoni Iraola.
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