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Wenger tips France to win World Cup but warns Spain are technically superior
Arsene Wenger has backed France to lift the 2026 World Cup trophy but concedes Spain are the one side capable of stopping Didier Deschamps' men, citing their superior technical quality and collective football culture.
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Twenty years on, Materazzi reveals what triggered Zidane's headbutt
As the 20th anniversary of the France-Italy final on July 9, 2006 approaches, Marco Materazzi explains how a physical challenge on Zinedine Zidane and a verbal jab about his sister led to the most famous red card in football history.
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Criticized for Lack of Football Expertise, Meunier Retains M6's Support for World Cup
Ophélie Meunier, presenter of the World Cup Magazine on M6, faces fierce criticism over her football credentials. The channel's management, satisfied with viewership figures, renews its confidence in her.
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Arsenal prioritise Morgan Rogers as Aston Villa's financial pressure forces potential sale
Arsenal have identified Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers as their top transfer priority this summer. Villa, under pressure from a UEFA settlement agreement over financial regulations, may be compelled to sell their standout player to avoid potential European bans.
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Messi Stuns Egypt and Breaks His Own World Cup Goal Record
Trailing 0-2 until the 79th minute, Argentina staged a remarkable comeback against Egypt (3-2, 92nd minute) in the 2026 World Cup, with Lionel Messi delivering decisive contributions late in the match. Messi became the first player over 30 years old to score eight goals in a single World Cup tournament.
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All-Argentine referee team for France vs Morocco sparks World Cup fix accusations
FIFA's decision to appoint a five-man all-Argentine officiating crew for France's quarter-final against Morocco has drawn widespread accusations of bias on social media, compounded by Egypt's claims that their round-of-16 defeat to Argentina was also manipulated.
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Sorloth's father reveals striker is 'irritated' by half-time substitution ahead of Norway's World Cup clash with England
Alexander Sorloth's father Goran has revealed the Atletico Madrid striker was angered by coach Stale Solbakken's decision to substitute him at half-time of Norway's 2-1 win over Brazil, casting a shadow over the squad ahead of their World Cup quarter-final against England on July 22.
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Norway illness scare hands England potential edge ahead of World Cup quarter-final
Norway's squad has been hit by a sickness bug days before their World Cup quarter-final against England on Saturday, July 11, raising doubts over the Scandinavians' readiness for the tie.
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Desailly urges Barcola to snub Arsenal and Liverpool and stay at PSG
Former France international Marcel Desailly has told Bradley Barcola to reject interest from Arsenal and Liverpool and remain at Paris Saint-Germain, arguing the 23-year-old winger still has growing to do within Didier Deschamps' system.
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Roberto Martinez officially leaves Portugal after 2026 World Cup elimination
The Portuguese Football Federation has officially confirmed the end of Roberto Martinez's contract on Wednesday, following the Seleção's elimination in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup against Spain (0-1). The Spaniard leaves behind a record of 30 wins in 45 matches and a Nations League title won in 2025.
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Manchester United push ahead with Alex Scott bid despite Bournemouth insisting midfielder is not for sale
Manchester United are continuing to pursue Bournemouth's Alex Scott even after the club declared him unavailable, with reports suggesting an offer around £80m could force a change of stance. Arsenal and Manchester City are also monitoring the 22-year-old.
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Premier League clubs' pre-tax losses surge 600% to £948m in a single season, Deloitte reveals
Premier League clubs collectively lost £948m before tax in 2024-25, a rise of more than 600 per cent on the previous year's £135m, according to Deloitte's Annual Review of Football Finance. Heavy transfer spending and a lack of significant player-sale profits are cited as the primary drivers.
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Gordon hails England's World Cup brotherhood and reveals finishing lessons from Kane
Anthony Gordon has called the current England squad the best group he has been part of 'by a country mile', crediting strong team spirit after their dramatic last-16 win over Mexico at the Azteca Stadium. The Barcelona winger also revealed he has been seeking goalscoring advice from captain Harry Kane.
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Olympic silver medallist Symonds joins Loughborough as sixth Canada international for 2026/27
Florence Symonds, who started all six of Canada's matches at the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup final, will join Loughborough Lightning next season, becoming the club's sixth Canadian international in their PWR squad.
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Balogun flooded with support after apology as USA crash out of World Cup to Belgium
Folarin Balogun has received an outpouring of support after apologising to fans following the USA's 4-1 round-of-16 defeat to Belgium, a match overshadowed by FIFA's controversial decision to suspend his red-card ban at the request of the White House.
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Northampton sign three triallists as champions build squad depth for title defence
Premiership champions Northampton Saints have handed full-time contracts to lock James Bennett, winger Thomas Rowe, and hooker Ben Alexander ahead of the 2026/27 season, with all three having combined university studies with training at Franklin's Gardens during the title-winning campaign.
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Pederneiras sees McGregor with early edge but Holloway taking over if UFC 329 fight goes deep
Jose Aldo's longtime coach Andre Pederneiras has broken down the McGregor vs. Holloway rematch at UFC 329, predicting a pure striking contest where Conor holds the early advantage but Max Holloway's gas tank becomes decisive past round two.
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Trump jokes USA's 4-1 World Cup loss to Belgium was 'rigged, just like 2020 election'
Donald Trump predicted before kick-off that any US defeat to Belgium would be 'rigged, just like the election was rigged in 2020'. The Americans went on to lose 4-1, with Trump having earlier intervened to get Folarin Balogun's red card suspended.
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Norway goalkeeper confirms sickness bug days before World Cup quarter-final against England
Goalkeeper Orjan Nyland has confirmed a sickness bug is sweeping the Norway camp ahead of Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against England, saying the team doctor is "very busy at the moment".
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Holloway opens as favourite over returning McGregor in UFC 329 Las Vegas rematch
Max Holloway is the betting favourite (-227) against Conor McGregor (+192) at UFC 329 on July 11 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, with McGregor's five-year absence from competition cited as a key factor in the odds.
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