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Why Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and the rest of the World Cup’s old guard just can’t say goodbyeA combination of factors means that plenty of players are ploughing on towards, or beyond, 40 – and could play huge roles at this summer’s...
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Man United agree deal for £35m Ederson to kick-start midfield rebuildReal Madrid’s Aurelien Tchouameni, Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson and Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton are also on the radar
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Voices: Fans pick their own World Cup legends after The Independent’s top 50 sparks debateIn response to our World Cup top 50 , readers have been debating the rankings, questioning omissions and putting forward their own picks for the...
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Ollie Watkins feels omission from March England camp was ‘blessing in disguise’The striker was dropped from England’s last camp but responded with a prolific run of form culminating in Aston Villa winning the Europa League
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Iran confirm World Cup travel plans after training base switch from US to MexicoIran’s football team is set to play in the World Cup despite the nation’s ongoing conflict with the US
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Congo World Cup warm-up match in Spain cancelled over Ebola fearsCongo had been scheduled to face Chile in a warm-up match in Spain next week
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Azerbaijani club banned from Conference League over match-fixing scandalAzerbaijani club Turan Tovuz have stated their intention to appeal Uefa’s ruling
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Five teenagers ready to burst onto the scene at the 2026 World CupHuge names such as Pele and Kylian Mbappe have won the World Cup as teenagers in the past
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Rasmus Hojlund completes permanent move from Manchester United to NapoliThe Serie A side finalised a permanent €44m deal for the 23-year-old forward
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World Cup 2026 – Group A guide: Hosts Mexico eye deep run with wonderkid Gilberto Mora set to dazzleMexico, hosting for a third time, eye return to knockout stages following disappointment in Qatar
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World Cup 2026 – Group B guide: Switzerland to dominate as co-hosts Canada aim to progressBosnia & Herzegovina also return to the World Cup stage for the first time in over a decade
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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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Belgian Pro League players at the 2026 World Cup: ForwardsBelgian Pro League players at the 2026 World Cup: Forwards The 2026 World Cup kicks off on Thursday and there are plenty of players from...
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Report: Liverpool plotting move for Ibrahima Konate replacementReport: Liverpool plotting move for Ibrahima Konate replacement Liverpool Transfer Plans Take Shape as Konate Successor Search Intensifies...
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Chelsea announce new home venue for cup fixturesChelsea announce new home venue for cup fixtures Chelsea will play their 2026/2027 home domestic cup fixtures and UEFA Women’s Champions...
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Ladbrokes World Cup betting offer: Claim 66/1 odds for Harry Kane to score at the World CupClaim 66/1 odds for Harry Kane to score at the World Cup with the Ladbrokes sign up offer
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Growing Up Every Four Years: The World Cup Isn’t Just A Tournament, It’s A TimelineGrowing Up Every Four Years: The World Cup Isn’t Just A Tournament, It’s A Timeline The World Cup. What a tournament. What seems like just a...
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The flag Iranians are not allowed to wave at the World CupThe flag of the pre-1979 Islamic revolution, featuring a lion and a sun, is banned from stadiums at the World Cup [BBC] "The Iranian team is...
