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• Man City caught off-guard as Fenerbahce announce deal to sign Nathan Ake

  3-7-2026 Football The Independent Football

  Fenerbahce announced that they had reached an agreement to sign Ake but City’s view is that no deal has been arranged

• The 20-minute trick that could help England fans stay up to watch Mexico World Cup tie

  3-7-2026 Football The Independent Football

  The government announced on Thursday that pubs can stay open until 5am for the game

• Man Utd outcast Andre Onana rejoins Trabzonspor on loan

  3-7-2026 Football The Independent Football

  Onana has returned to Turkey after spending last season away from Old Trafford on loan

• Joao Palhinha gives verdict on Tottenham return after club spend big on midfielders

  3-7-2026 Football The Independent Football

  Joao Palhinha will not return to Tottenham this summer after spending last season on loan

• Ange Postecoglou to manage Cristiano Ronaldo as he lands Al-Nassr role

  3-7-2026 Football The Independent Football

  Postecoglou has been appointed manager at Saudi champions Al-Nassr for two years

• Mexico fans sent safety warning over World Cup celebrations after fatal crush following last-32 win

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  Mexico are due to take on England at the Azteca Stadium on Sunday night

• Man City caught off-guard as Fenerbahce announce deal reached to sign Nathan Ake

  3-7-2026 Football The Independent Football

  Nathan Ake looks set to bring his six-year stay at Manchester City to an end

• Predict the World Cup and win a holiday to Spain with Jet2: Have you got what it takes?

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  Play our World Cup 2026 knockout prediction game, pick every result from the last 16 onwards, and win a holiday for two to Spain at the Daia Slow...

• World Cup heatwave sparks safety fears ahead of France v Paraguay clash in Philadelphia

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  France are set to face Paraguay in their last-16 clash in extreme heat on Saturday

• Australia v Egypt LIVE: Socceroos bid to make history with Salah set to start World Cup clash

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  Two evenly-matched sides battle to keep their World Cup going in Dallas

• Voices: ‘A flag that should unite everyone’: Readers divided over England displays

  3-7-2026 Football The Independent Football

  The debate over the England flag has exposed a clear divide – with some readers saying it has been ‘tainted’ or ‘weaponised’, while others insist...

• Brazilian barber’s unique haircut a major hit with fans as World Cup fever grows

  3-7-2026 Football The Independent Football

  Brazil are aiming to win the World Cup for the sixth time and have the backing of the entire nation