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Second-tier English football league.
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Irankunda's stunning counter-attack goal puts Australia ahead against Turkiye at World Cup
Nestory Irankunda, the 20-year-old Watford winger signed from Bayern Munich, scored a brilliant 27th-minute counter-attack goal to give Australia a 1-0 lead over Turkiye in their World Cup Group D opener.
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Larin's stunning late equaliser earns Canada their first-ever World Cup point
Cyle Larin came off the bench to cancel out Bosnia and Herzegovina's opener with a superb half-volley in Toronto, ending Canada's 39-year wait for a point at the World Cup finals.
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John Terry's £14m Colchester United takeover collapses for third time under Cowling
Chelsea and England legend John Terry has seen his bid to join a consortium buying League Two side Colchester United fall through, with owner Robbie Cowling confirming the end of talks that had been ongoing since April.
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Wolves sack Rob Edwards after seven months and relegation to the Championship
Wolverhampton Wanderers have dismissed head coach Rob Edwards, seven months after appointing him to manage their Premier League relegation battle. Edwards won just five of his 30 games in charge, with Wolves finishing bottom of the table.
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Wolves sack Rob Edwards after seven months with Gil Vicente's César Peixoto lined up
Wolverhampton Wanderers have dismissed manager Rob Edwards just seven months into his tenure at Molineux, despite his involvement in summer signings including Kieran Trippier and Raul Jimenez. Gil Vicente head coach César Peixoto is expected to be appointed as his replacement.
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McKenna resigns as Ipswich boss weeks after securing Premier League promotion
Kieran McKenna has stepped down as Ipswich Town head coach just weeks after guiding the club to a second Premier League promotion in three seasons. The 39-year-old cited a desire to take time away from management after five years at Portman Road.
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Vardy rules out Leicester return and confirms he will keep playing into 2026-27
Jamie Vardy has shut down speculation about a sentimental return to Leicester City, saying 'that's gone', while also revealing he has no plans to retire ahead of the 2026-27 season after his contract at Cremonese expires.
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Frank Lampard joins Rest Is Football on Netflix for 2026 World Cup coverage
Coventry City manager Frank Lampard will appear as a special guest on The Rest Is Football podcast, streaming on Netflix from June 10 alongside Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Joe Cole for the 2026 World Cup.
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Carrick's relegation ordeal at West Ham could fuel Bowen's United ambitions
Michael Carrick has recalled how suffering relegation with West Ham in 2003 drove him to succeed at Manchester United — a parallel that could prove significant as Jarrod Bowen is linked with a move to Old Trafford following the Hammers' drop to the Championship.
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Carrick's West Ham relegation story adds weight to Bowen's potential United move
Jarrod Bowen has been linked with a move to Manchester United after West Ham's relegation to the Championship. Michael Carrick followed an identical path from the Hammers to Old Trafford in 2003, and has spoken candidly about how the experience sharpened his ambition.
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West Ham dig in over Jarrod Bowen despite Man United interest and £100m sales target
West Ham have told interested clubs they intend to keep Jarrod Bowen this summer, even after relegation to the Championship. Manchester United are among the Premier League sides monitoring the England international, who is contracted until 2030.
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West Ham insist Jarrod Bowen is not for sale despite Man United interest
West Ham have told interested clubs, including Manchester United, that they intend to keep captain Jarrod Bowen despite their relegation to the Championship. The 29-year-old is contracted until 2030 and earns over £100,000 a week, with no wage-reduction clause triggered by the drop.
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West Ham value relegated Mateus Fernandes at £80m as Man Utd weigh midfield options
West Ham have set an £80million asking price for 21-year-old midfielder Mateus Fernandes, who joined from Southampton last summer for £38m. Manchester United are among the clubs linked with the Portugal international ahead of the summer window.
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Manchester United target Mateus Fernandes as West Ham demand £80m to sell
Manchester United have identified West Ham's Mateus Fernandes as a midfield transfer target this summer, but the Championship club are determined to keep the 21-year-old for at least one more season and will demand over £80m if he does leave.
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EFL chief executive Trevor Birch to step down at end of 2026-27 season
Trevor Birch has informed the EFL board of his intention to leave at the conclusion of the 2026-27 campaign, ending a six-year tenure that began in January 2021. The announcement follows the re-election of chair Rick Parry for a further three-year term.
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