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TV presenter apologises after criticising Jeremy Doku’s plan to leave World Cup for birth of first childDoku, who will miss Belgium’s match against Iran due to illness, plans to return home for the birth of his first child even if Belgium are still...
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Marcelo Bielsa blasts World Cup hydration breaks: ‘Adds nothing but takes away a lot’The hydration breaks introduced for this year’s World Cup break games down into four quarters, with an extra three-minute stoppage in each half
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Egypt coach denies rift with Salah after star substituted in World Cup openerMohamed Salah was taken off with the game at 1-1 after providing the assist for Egypt’s goal against Belgium
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Gary Lineker aims slight dig at BBC during shock World Cup cameo for ITVThe former BBC presenter, currently starring on The Rest Is Football on Netflix, made a shock cameo on ITV’s coverage
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Mark Hughes ‘heartbroken’ following sudden death of son Alex aged 38Alex Hughes was Grimsby Town’s player recruitment lead and worked with his father during spells at Blackburn, Manchester City and Fulham
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Who is Eloy Room? How Curacao goalkeeper made history with 15-save performanceThe 37-year-old spent most of his career playing as a back-up goalkeeper in the Netherlands but became Curacao royalty in Kansas City on a...
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Roy Keane criticises England WAGs for wearing partners’ names on shirtsRoy Keane has criticised the wives and girlfriends of England footballers for wearing shirts displaying their partners' surnames during the...
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World Cup 2026 LIVE: Curacao goalkeeper makes history, Egypt coach denies Salah rift, another team crashes outCuracao goalkeeper Eloy Room broke the record for the most saves in a 90-minute match as Curacao held Ecuador to a 0-0 draw
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World Cup 2026: Who are the ITV and BBC commentators, pundits and presenters?The star-studded line-ups aim to bring enthusiasm, insight and analysis across a packed summer of football
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Heroic Eloy Room breaks goalkeeper record to help Curacao create history in first World Cup pointThe goalkeeper made the most saves (15) ever in a 90-minute World Cup match, with Ecuador held to a 0-0 draw in Kansas City
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‘Sorry, old habits!’ Gary Lineker jokes with Laura Woods during surprise ITV cameo at World Cup 2026The former BBC presenter, currently starring on The Rest Is Football on Netflix, made a shock cameo on ITV’s coverage
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Julian Nagelsmann hints at Deniz Undav change after Germany striker inspires World Cup victoryThe Germany forward hit a double to secure a place in the last 32 for his side and now could feature from the first whistle against Ecuador next...
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Hartlepool sign ex-Boro goalkeeper FisherHartlepool United have signed goalkeeper Nathan Fisher on a free transfer. The 21-year-old, who was released by Middlesbrough at the end of last...
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Female referee injured in melee during friendlyA female referee is injured and has to leave the pitch after being knocked to the ground during a friendly.
