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Did Lamine Yamal commit a handball as he won a penalty for Spain vs France?Lamine Yamal won a penalty after Lucas Digne’s foul, with Mikel Oyarzabal scoring to hand the European champions the lead, but France protested...
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France vs Spain hit with unexpected delay after referee mishapSalvadoran referee Ivan Barton forgot his white vanishing spray and had to be bailed out by his colleague
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Who is Christina Unkel? American rules analyst and VAR expert adds insight for ITV during World Cup 2026The former referee impressed television viewers during the opening matches of Euro 2024
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When is the Fifa World Cup 2026 final?After 103 matches across five weeks, the showpiece match of the 23rd Fifa World Cup takes place this weekend
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Kylian Mbappé ready for France’s World Cup semifinal against Spain after ‘slight’ ankle injuryKylian Mbappé is in France's starting lineup for Tuesday’s World Cup semifinal match against Spain after the striker exited in the 77th minute of...
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Manchester United complete signing of Youri Tielemans as midfield rebuild ramps upTielemans arrives for £35m after Manchester United activated his release clause
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England receive Declan Rice fitness boost on eve of World Cup semi-final with ArgentinaRice trained with the squad as optimism grows over his ability to start after illness
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Fifa releases World Cup 2026 closing ceremony line-up including Robbie WilliamsThe cast of celebs includes, music artists, actors and social media stars - all coming together to close out the 2026 World Cup
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Amnesty International sends ‘sportswashing’ warning to Aston Villa over new Visit Rwanda sponsorship dealAston Villa announced a new sponsorship deal with Visit Rwanda on Tuesday
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World Cup 2026 power rankings: Rating all four nations ahead of the semi-finalsAfter starting at 48, the 2026 World Cup is down to its last four teams - how do they stack up against each other?
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Folarin Balogun admits Trump’s ‘unique’ World Cup intervention affected US team before Belgium lossBalogun was cleared to play against Belgium despite being sent off in USA’s previous match
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France v Spain LIVE: Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal face off in ‘spectacular’ World Cup semi-finalLes Bleus face off against La Roja with a place in the 2026 World Cup final on the line
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Real Madrid locker room believe Kylian Mbappe will win the Ballon d’Or – reportReal Madrid locker room believe Kylian Mbappe will win the Ballon d’Or – report London will host one of the most highly-anticipated Ballon...
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Confirmed: Barcelona star Xavi Espart out for seven weeks with ankle injury after El ClasicoConfirmed: Barcelona star Xavi Espart out for seven weeks with ankle injury after El Clasico In a major blow, FC Barcelona have confirmed...
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Spurs star targeted by Serie A giantsSpurs star targeted by Serie A giants Tottenham Transfer Latest: Barcelona and Napoli Circle Lucas Bergvall Amid James Maddison Injury Worry...
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EXCLUSIVE | Chris Waddle: “Harry Kane should win Ballon d’Or, but Lamine Yamal will win it.”EXCLUSIVE | Chris Waddle: “Harry Kane should win Ballon d’Or, but Lamine Yamal will win it.” Former Olympique de Marseille winger and...
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Has Harry Kane won Ballon d'Or? England captain's history with soccer award - YahooHas Harry Kane won Ballon d'Or? England captain's history with soccer award Yahoo
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Paris Saint-Germain are about to ruin Liverpool's transfer plansParis Saint-Germain are about to ruin Liverpool's transfer plans Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain have been fairly intertwined with one...
