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Declan Rice explains sunburn blunder as World Cup photo goes viralRice joined up with the squad late after his exploits with Arsenal
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Essex Police receive new information after David Sullivan allegationsThe 77-year-old West Ham co-owner said he ‘categorically denies’ all of the claims
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Who is Omar Artan? The Somalian World Cup referee denied entry to the USThe Somali referee was due to become his country’s first to officiate the World Cup
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The Cristiano Ronaldo problem standing between Portugal and World Cup breakthroughPerhaps the biggest footballing nation never to win the World Cup, could Portugal’s greatest player hold them back in North America?
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Relegated Wolves sack Rob Edwards after seven months in chargeEdwards presided over two important signings as Wolves look to rebuild in the Championship but has now been sacked
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World Cup 2026 live: Mexico set to kick off tournament after Gianni Infantino’s shambolic press conferenceFifa president spoke four years after his last pre-World Cup press conference was mired by ‘I feel gay’ comments, this time playing down a...
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World Cup 2026 fantasy football: 54 players and hidden gems to targetThe deadline to submit your team is before Thursday’s opening game
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World Cup 2026 live: Gianni Infantino says ‘chill, relax’ after referee was denied entry to USFifa president spoke four years after his last pre-World Cup press conference was mired by ‘I feel gay’ comments, this time playing down a...
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When are the three World Cup 2026 opening ceremonies and who is performing?Mexico, the USA and Canada will all put on displays as the World Cup kicks off
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World Cup 2026 fixtures: Full schedule, kick-off times and groupsEngland will face Croatia, Ghana and Panama while Scotland will meet Haiti, Morocco and Brazil in the 48-team tournament held across Mexico,...
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World Cup 2026 stadiums: All 16 venues at this summer’s tournamentEverything you need to know about all 16 stadiums being used across the United States, Canada and Mexico
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World Cup 2026 TV schedule: How to watch every game on BBC and ITV in the UKThe biggest World Cup ever is set to include 104 games across the US, Canada and Mexico
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Hull sign free agent MoritaHull City have signed free agent Hidemasa Morita on a two-year deal, with a club option of a further year. Morita was released from Portuguese...
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Tamworth name Hollis as head of academy coachingHaydn Hollis has been named as Tamworth's head of academy coaching. The 33-year-old has spent the past two seasons with the club as a player,...
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Palace want teenage Brest defender Le GuenRaphael le Guen made his professional debut for Brest as a substitute in their 3–1 defeat away to Lens on 29 August 2025 [Getty Images]...
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'His commitment to the club was exceptional' - Gueye leaves Everton[Getty Images] Everton have announced Idrissa Gana Gueye has left the club after spending seven years on Merseyside across two spells. The...
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Belghali close to Olympique Marseille, as Verona receive €13m offerBelghali close to Olympique Marseille, as Verona receive €13m offer Verona right-back Rafik Belghali has been linked with Inter and Roma ,...
