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France drops to third in FIFA rankings after loss to Ivory Coast
Beaten 1-2 by Ivory Coast at Stade de la Beaujoire in a World Cup 2026 warm-up match, France's national team loses its number one ranking. The Blues, now with 1,869.43 points, are overtaken by Argentina and Spain just eleven days before the 2026 World Cup begins.
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Iraola eyes Senesi, Rayan and Adams as Liverpool targets from Bournemouth
Newly appointed Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola could raid his former club Bournemouth for three players, including 19-year-old Brazilian forward Rayan, who carries an £87m release clause, and Argentine centre-back Marcos Senesi, available on a free transfer.
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Rasmus Hojlund completes permanent £38m move to Napoli after loan season
Manchester United have confirmed Rasmus Hojlund's permanent transfer to Napoli for €44m (£38m). The Danish striker scored 16 goals in 44 appearances during his loan spell, helping the Italian club finish second in Serie A and qualify for the Champions League.
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Kolo Muani set to leave PSG this summer for around €30 million
Sidelined by Luis Enrique since his €90 million arrival in 2023, Randal Kolo Muani is attracting interest from Juventus Turin and several Turkish clubs. PSG could sell him permanently during the next summer transfer window.
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George Bridge heads overseas again as Western Force confirm six departures
Western Force have confirmed six players will leave the club at the end of the 2026 Super Rugby season, headlined by former All Blacks winger George Bridge, who is set for a second overseas stint after just one season in Perth.
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Xabi Alonso's Chelsea role could convince Enzo Fernandez to stay amid Real Madrid links
Former Chelsea winger Shaun Wright-Phillips believes Xabi Alonso's appointment as manager — with significant transfer authority — gives the club a strong chance of keeping Enzo Fernandez, who has been linked with Real Madrid and Manchester City this summer.
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Gyokeres shakes off knee scare to score as Sweden draw with Greece in World Cup warm-up
Viktor Gyokeres suffered a worrying knee injury scare during Sweden's pre-World Cup friendly against Greece after a clumsy challenge from defender Panagiotis Retsos, but the Arsenal striker recovered to equalise from a free-kick in a 2-2 draw.
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England's iconic 1990 World Cup third shirt never worn at Italia '90 but beloved by fans
The England 1990 World Cup third shirt — famously never worn at Italia '90 but immortalised in New Order's 'World in Motion' video — has been named the second-best England kit of all time by FourFourTwo, behind only the 1966 World Cup-winning away strip.
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Hamilton hails new Ferrari engineer Carlo Santi as his 'Italian Bono' in 2026
Lewis Hamilton has drawn a direct comparison between new Ferrari race engineer Carlo Santi and his long-time Mercedes partner Peter Bonnington, crediting the pairing with helping him to two podiums and fourth place in the 2026 championship standings.
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Cherki scores and shows wit after France's loss to Ivory Coast
France fell 1-2 to Ivory Coast on Thursday in a 2026 World Cup warm-up match in Nantes. Rayan Cherki, the sole French goalscorer, delivered a notable media appearance mixing lucidity about the result with self-deprecating humour.
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Rice, Raya and Gabriel shortlisted for PFA Men's Player of the Year after Arsenal's title win
Three Arsenal players — Declan Rice, David Raya and Gabriel — have been nominated for the PFA Men's Player of the Year award following the Gunners' Premier League title-winning season. They are joined on the six-man shortlist by Erling Haaland, Rayan Cherki and Bruno Fernandes.
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Andrew Kellaway leads nine Waratahs departures after 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season
The NSW Waratahs have confirmed nine players will leave the club following the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season. Wallaby back Andrew Kellaway, flanker Charlie Gamble and midfielder Lalakai Foketi are among the most prominent names on the list.
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FIFA confirms centre-circle anthem ceremony for all players at 2026 World Cup
FIFA has introduced a new pre-match ceremony for the 2026 World Cup, requiring both starting XIs and substitutes to gather around the centre circle during national anthems, giving stadium crowds a 360-degree view of every squad member.
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FIFA revamps World Cup 2026 anthem ceremony to include all squad members
FIFA has announced a redesigned pre-match ceremony for the 2026 World Cup in which every player in the matchday squad, not just the starting eleven, will gather around the centre circle during national anthems. The 360-degree format also introduces flag banners, player entry arches, and pyrotechnics for later rounds.
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Real Madrid Ready to Offer €150M for Vitinha, but PSG Has No Intention to Sell
Florentino Perez announced Thursday an offer of €150 million for a Ligue des Champions player without revealing the name. Spanish media unanimously identify Vitinha, PSG midfielder, as Real Madrid's primary target.
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Rice, Fernandes and Haaland among six nominees for PFA Player of the Year
The PFA Players' Player of the Year shortlist features three Arsenal men — Declan Rice, Gabriel Magalhaes and David Raya — alongside Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes, Erling Haaland and Rayan Cherki of Manchester City.
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Marx injury blow leaves Kubota Spears undermanned for Japan League One final against Kobe
Kubota Spears face Kobelco Kobe Steelers in the Japan Rugby League One championship final on 7 June without World Rugby Player of the Year Malcolm Marx, who is sidelined by a bicep injury, while backrower Tyler Paul is also doubtful with a toe problem.
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Cherki shines in France's defeat to Ivory Coast with goal and impressive first half
Despite France's loss to Ivory Coast (1-2) in Nantes, Rayan Cherki dominated the first half, scoring the opening goal and earning praise from manager Didier Deschamps and observers.
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Verstappen says Red Bull learned its lesson after Canada set-up disagreement
Max Verstappen has revealed that Red Bull internally discussed his public criticism following the Canadian Grand Prix, where he stated the team had ignored his set-up feedback. The four-time world champion says a lesson has been learned, though he expects another difficult weekend in Monaco.
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