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Real Madrid presidential candidate vows to sign Erling Haaland if electedErling Haaland’s agent and father issued a joint statement calling the election promise as ‘all very entertaining but not true’
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World Cup 2026: How soccer has evolved since ‘USA94’As the US (with Mexico and Canada) gets set to host the mega-event once again, more than anything, the tournament’s defining change since 1994 is...
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North American transit chiefs braced for ultimate World Cup challenge after backlash over spiraling costsThe World Cup is now just over a week away
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Switzerland striker goes to US embassy for urgent World Cup visa after Esta disputeBreel Embolo is still in Switzerland while his teammates have already travelled to the US for the World Cup
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Ibrahima Konate opens up on battle with depression after Diogo Jota and his father’s deathsIbrahima Konate has lost his teammate Diogo Jota and his father in the past 12 months
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World Cup co-hosts Mexico lose appeal against Fifa fines for anti-gay chant by fansMexico have lost an appeal against fines handed down by Fifa for an anti-gay chant by fans
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Pele’s iconic World Cup final jersey heads to auction as fans get chance to own a piece of football historyPele’s famous World Cup jersey is heading to auction
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Andoni Iraola verbally agrees to Liverpool coaching job after Arne Slot sackingIraola announced in April that he would be leaving AFC Bournemouth, while Slot was sacked by Liverpool last week
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Harry Kane honoured with Madame Tussauds London waxwork ahead of World CupHarry Kane has been honoured with a waxwork at Madame Tussauds London
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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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Three Barcelona players confirmed to miss first pre-season test against CE EuropaThree Barcelona players confirmed to miss first pre-season test against CE Europa After 15 demanding training sessions, FC Barcelona players...
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'Let's keep everything crossed' - why Trafford 'would be a top-tier signing'[BBC] [Getty Images] We asked for your views on whether Manchester City 's James Trafford would fit into the goalkeeping outfit at Elland...
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Bamba promises to 'give my all' - but who should Newcastle target next?[BBC] [Getty Images] New signing Aladji Bamba says he is "excited to test" himself in a new league after penning a five-year contract...
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Pep Guardiola ‘turns down Italy’ as Jurgen Klopp takes charge of GermanyPep Guardiola has turned down the chance to coach Italy , according to reports in the country. The former Manchester City manager had been...
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David Squires on … the notable people and big moments from World Cup 2026 - The GuardianDavid Squires on … the notable people and big moments from World Cup 2026 The Guardian
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Who will he invite? Klopp’s expectation of the Germany starsWho will he invite? Klopp’s expectation of the Germany stars German football needs a fresh start — Jürgen Klopp made that clear right from the...
