The Independent Football
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From war to World Cup: Bosnian fans set to deliver home-away-from home atmosphere in US MidwestBosnia and Herzegovina will have plenty of support at this summer’s World Cup
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World Cup set for three star-studded opening ceremonies - but do not expect a Super Bowl-style extravanganzaThere will be opening ceremonies in the United States, Mexico and Canada at the World Cup
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Glazer family members ‘debating’ whether to sell Manchester United stakeStakeholders within the US-based billionaire family are reportedly exploring divesting part or all of their holdings
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Alan Brazil ‘lucky to be alive’ after heart stopped during operationThe former Ipswich and Scotland striker confirmed he is ‘on the mend’ after undergoing a liver transplant
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Tottenham’s opening bid for Jan Paul van Hecke rejected as Brighton resist raidSpurs are looking to bolster their defence this summer and have targeted the Dutch international
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Iran footballers open up on how war with US has affected their World Cup preparationsIran will play their World Cup matches in the US, a country they are currently at war with
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Arsenal face PSG battle over signing of Bournemouth teenager Eli Junior KroupiThe Gunners face competition from the Champions League winners on a number of potential targets this summer
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Fifa makes last-minute decision to ban fans from taking water bottles into World Cup venuesMany matches during this summer’s tournament will be played in hot weather across the United States, Mexico and Canada
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Man City may need to break transfer record to sign Elliot Anderson after opening bid rejectedEngland international Anderson is valued at at least £100 by Nottingham Forest as City look to replace departing captain Bernardo Silva
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World Cup 2026 squads: Every player at this summer’s tournamentThe 48 teams have now all named their 26-man squads for the tournament in the USA, Canada and Mexico this summer
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Chelsea’s former record goalscorer Bobby Tambling dies aged 84Tambling made his debut for the Stamford Bridge club as a 17-year-old in 1959
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The meaning of 1966: Does England’s only World Cup still carry the same relevance?1966 is now closer to the sinking of the Titanic than to this World Cup - England’s victory remains a blessed memory, writes Miguel Delaney, as...
