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Manager / player media briefings.
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Messi's brace seals Argentina's 2-0 win over Austria as Scaloni lauds captain's defensive commitment
Lionel Messi scored twice to give Argentina a 2-0 victory over Austria in Group J of the 2026 World Cup at Dallas Stadium. Coach Lionel Scaloni was equally impressed by Messi's defensive work, crediting his captain's all-round commitment for lifting the entire squad.
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Tuchel rules out dropping Kane despite Ghana stalemate leaving Toney and Watkins unused again
Thomas Tuchel defended his decision to keep Harry Kane on for the full 90 minutes as England were held 0-0 by Ghana in their second World Cup group game, with strikers Ivan Toney and Ollie Watkins unused for a second successive match.
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Tuchel defends keeping Kane on as Toney and Watkins unused in England's goalless draw with Ghana
Thomas Tuchel opted to keep Harry Kane on for the full 90 minutes rather than introduce Ivan Toney or Ollie Watkins as England were held to a 0-0 draw by Ghana in their World Cup Group L fixture on Tuesday.
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Tuchel silenced on Djed Spence's handshake snub of Thomas Partey at World Cup
Thomas Tuchel was blocked from commenting on Djed Spence's refusal to shake Thomas Partey's hand before England's 0-0 draw with Ghana at the World Cup in Boston, with England's communications lead citing legal reasons.
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Pochettino's laptop tactics and player indifference: USA adapts to World Cup hydration breaks
Two matches into the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the United States men's national team has shown little concern over mandatory mid-half hydration breaks — while manager Mauricio Pochettino has turned them into a tactical weapon, pulling out a laptop to review footage with his players.
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Tuchel faces Rice dilemma as yellow card threatens England's World Cup knockout plans
Declan Rice is at risk of missing England's first World Cup knockout match after picking up a yellow card in Tuesday's goalless draw with Ghana. Thomas Tuchel may rest the midfielder for the Group L finale against Panama on 27 June.
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Steiner predicts Wolff will impose Mercedes team orders if Ferrari's Hamilton challenge intensifies
Former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner believes Toto Wolff will move quickly to back one Mercedes driver if Ferrari sustain the form that gave Lewis Hamilton his first win with the Maranello outfit at the Spanish Grand Prix.
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Richards slams England's timid display as Ghana hold Three Lions to goalless draw
England were frustrated by a disciplined Ghana side in a 0-0 draw in their second World Cup 2026 Group L match, leaving Micah Richards and Wayne Rooney critical of the Three Lions' lack of bravery and attacking intent.
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Robertson urges Scotland to seize World Cup history against Brazil in Miami
Scotland captain Andy Robertson and manager Steve Clarke have spoken of their determination to make history against Brazil in Miami on Wednesday, with a draw enough to send Scotland into the World Cup knockout stages for the first time ever.
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Rooney believes Tuchel's 'wake up' shout at Spence was a deliberate message to squad and media
Wayne Rooney says Thomas Tuchel's viral training-ground outburst at Djed Spence was no accident, arguing the England head coach used an open media session to send a pointed message to his players ahead of the World Cup clash with Ghana.
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Barry admits Ghana defended 10 metres deeper than England prepared for at AFCON
England assistant manager Anthony Barry revealed at half-time that Ghana, marshalled by Carlos Queiroz, sat far deeper than the Three Lions had anticipated, leaving them with 79% possession but zero shots on target.
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Deschamps leaves World Cup squad to attend mother's funeral, missing France's Norway clash
Didier Deschamps will return to France after the death of his mother and miss Les Bleus' final group game against Norway on Friday. Assistant coach Guy Stéphan will take temporary charge of the side in Massachusetts.
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Shearer condemns 'crazy' decision to keep hydration break separate from head injury stoppage at World Cup
Alan Shearer criticised the referee's refusal to merge a head injury stoppage with a scheduled hydration break during England's Group L clash with Ghana, with commentator Guy Mowbray suggesting advertising schedules were behind the decision.
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Anthony Barry: the England assistant whose brutal half-time honesty won over Tuchel and the squad
Anthony Barry went viral after delivering a searingly honest half-time assessment of England's opening World Cup qualifier against Croatia, calling the performance complicated, confusing and riddled with fearful passing. Thomas Tuchel backed him fully, and the players responded with good-natured banter.
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Keane hails Ronaldo after record sixth World Cup scoring tournament: 'Why would you ever doubt him?'
Roy Keane praised Cristiano Ronaldo after the Portuguese forward scored twice against Uzbekistan at World Cup 2026, becoming the first player to score at six separate World Cup tournaments.
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Keane hails Fernandes as world's best passer weeks after public spat with United captain
Roy Keane reversed his recent criticism of Bruno Fernandes at the World Cup, calling the Manchester United captain 'by far the best player in the world' at picking passes in transition after Fernandes set up Cristiano Ronaldo in Portugal's 3-0 win over Uzbekistan.
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Philipp Lahm accuses Infantino of selling out the World Cup and robbing football of credibility
Former Bayern Munich and Germany captain Philipp Lahm has renewed his attack on FIFA president Gianni Infantino, alleging he and Donald Trump 'derive personal advantages from their offices' and that the World Cup is being 'sold', stripping the game of credibility.
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Infantino defends hydration breaks and hints Fifa could make them permanent despite fan jeers
Fifa president Gianni Infantino has backed the controversial hydration breaks introduced at the 2026 World Cup, suggesting they may boost player intensity and hinting the stoppages could become a permanent feature of future tournaments.
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Erasmus likens England's Pollock to Kolisi ahead of Nations Championship opener at Ellis Park
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has compared 21-year-old England flanker Henry Pollock to Springboks captain Siya Kolisi, calling his recent output 'exceptional' as the two sides prepare to meet at Ellis Park on 5 July.
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Rice dismisses fitness fears ahead of England's World Cup clash with Ghana
Declan Rice has brushed aside concerns over his hamstring injury, insisting his body is 'conditioned and built' for a long tournament after being substituted in the 70th minute of England's opening win over Croatia.
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