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Fifa president Gianni Infantino facing formal complaint after Trump phone call over Folarin Balogun banUSA striker Folarin Balogun had his World Cup ban suspended, meaning he was available to play against Belgium
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Erling Haaland brings $750 stuffed raccoon back to Norway after World Cup exitErling Haaland might not have brought home the World Cup trophy to Norway , but he did return with a US memento – a taxidermied $750 (£560)...
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England and Argentina’s epic rivalry is much deeper than just footballThe two nations clash in an mammoth World Cup semi-final, writes Miguel Delaney , that will be embroiled in emotion, history and so much more
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Man United sign back-up goalkeeper from Premier League rivalsManchester United have announced their second signing in as many days after completing a move for Andrey Santos on Monday
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Brighton complete club-record £46 million signing of Tottenham teenager Luka VuskovicLuka Vuskovic has joined Brighton after failing to make a single appearance for Tottenham
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From Tuchel’s outcast to England’s kingpin, how Jude Bellingham silenced his critics at the World CupNine months ago,Thomas Tuchel left out Jude Bellingham and the 22-year-old came under severe criticism. Now he is in the midst of the greatest...
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World Cup 2026: Semi-final start times, final date and results in fullEngland have booked their place in the last four of the 2026 World Cup – where Argentina await
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World Cup 2026 Golden Boot standings: Messi, Mbappe and Kane in thrilling race to finish top scorerWho will win the most exciting race for the Golden Boot in living memory?
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World Cup 2026 TV schedule: How to watch every game live in the UKThe last-32 matches are all free-to-air on the BBC and ITV
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France v Spain: Who would England prefer in World Cup final? Independent writers’ verdictsA chance at major tournament revenge will await England if they can get past Argentina
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The politics behind World Cup referee appointmentsReferees, their decisions and their appointments have been a hot topic of conversation this week at the World Cup
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Why are pink boots so popular at the World Cup?Most players are sporting similar colourways in the USA, Canada and Mexico, despite differing deals with Nike, Adidas, Puma and more brands,...
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Villa offer glimpse into future despite friendly lossStriker Brian Madjo also scored twice in Aston Villa's friendly win against Walsall last week [Getty Images] This season will see a new...
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Kick It Out wants tougher sanctions as discrimination hits new highAnti-discrimination body Kick It Out says tougher sanctions are needed to punish discrimination in football, as the number of annual incidents hits...
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Racist and homophobic abuse on the rise in English football as shocking new figures releasedReports of abuse soared last season, with Kick It Out claiming discrimination is ‘deeply embedded’ in English football
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USA's Sebastian Berhalter Joins Middlesbrough From Vancouver WhitecapsUnited States midfielder Sebastian Berhalter has transferred to English Championship side Middlesbrough from the Vancouver Whitecaps for...
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Kick It Out wants tougher sanctions as discrimination hits new highKick It Out - then called Let's Kick Racism Out of Football - was founded in 1993 [Getty Images] The chief executive of anti-discrimination...
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Barcola agrees Liverpool move - Wednesday's gossipPSG's Bradley Barcola verbally agrees to join Liverpool, but clubs apart on valuation, Real Madrid have no plans to sell Vinicius Jr and Everton...
