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Jordan Henderson opens door to shock World Cup semi-final return after freak injuryHenderson snapped his arm in a freak incident after England’s last-16 win over Mexico - but still made the bench for the quarter-final against...
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Argentina v Switzerland LIVE: Lionel Messi eyes World Cup semi-finals with two major decisions over starting line-upLionel Messi and the Albiceleste continue to push for back-to-back World Cup titles, with Switzerland aiming to create history and secure a...
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England v Norway LIVE: Madueke starts and Konsa at right-back for World Cup quarter-finalThomas Tuchel has turned to Konsa at right-back, with Marc Guehi and John Stones at centre-back, to deal with the seismic challenge of quelling...
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UK pubs set to stay open longer for England v Norway World Cup clashThe Three Lions’ previous game against Mexico in the host country’s Azteca Stadium in the early hours of Monday
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Thibaut Courtois makes strange request after World Cup exit: ‘I don’t know if Belgium will agree to this’The Belgian goalkeeper was in tears as he was substituted, while No 2 Senne Lammens’ mistake sent Spain to the semis
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The science behind players wearing masks at the World CupEngland’s Djed Spence, Austria's Stefan Posch and Algeria goalkeeper Luca Zidane have all played with masks on during this World Cup
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Former Chelsea and Leeds owner Ken Bates dies aged 94Bates bought Chelsea for £1 in 1982 and eventually sold the club to Roman Abramovich, leading to a glittering era for the Stamford Bridge club
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South Africa star Jayden Adams dies, aged 25, weeks after starring at World Cup 2026Adams featured for Bafana Bafana at the World Cup 2026, helping to create history in the country’s first-ever knock-out game
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When do yellow cards reset at the World Cup? All the England players on bookings before Norway gameEngland must be very careful if they are to have certain key players available, should they get past Norway in the quarter-finals
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World Cup 2026: Who are the ITV and BBC commentators, pundits and presenters?The star-studded line-ups aim to bring enthusiasm, insight and analysis across a packed summer of football
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World Cup 2026 TV schedule: How to watch every knockout game live in the UKThe last-32 matches are all free-to-air on the BBC and ITV
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Fifa’s shameful scheme to sell off World Cup is gravest existential threat to football yet – but will anyone stop it? - The IndependentFifa’s shameful scheme to sell off World Cup is gravest existential threat to football yet – but will anyone stop it? The Independent
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Sunderland Are Close To Recruiting This Ligue 1 Full-Back: Should Le Bris Snap Him Up?Sunderland Are Close To Recruiting This Ligue 1 Full-Back: Should Le Bris Snap Him Up? In a recent report , The Northern Echo mentioned that...
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Kylian Mbappé Speaks Out After France’s Disappointing World Cup Performance: ‘Will Hurt for a While’ - People.comKylian Mbappé Speaks Out After France’s Disappointing World Cup Performance: ‘Will Hurt for a While’ People.com
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Is the World Cup for sale? Here’s what Fifa’s plans mean and what happens next - The GuardianIs the World Cup for sale? Here’s what Fifa’s plans mean and what happens next The Guardian
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Ilkay Gundogan opens up on future reunion with Pep Guardiola and managerial careerIlkay Gundogan opens up on future reunion with Pep Guardiola and managerial career Gundogan reveals Guardiola jokingly suggested he should...
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Brentford in advanced talks to sign Lens’ Mamadou Sangaré in €48m dealBrentford in advanced talks to sign Lens’ Mamadou Sangaré in €48m deal Premier League side Brentford FC are in advanced talks with RC Lens to...
