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Nobby Stiles becomes latest England World Cup winner death linked to brain injuryA previous inquest was told England’s 1966 World Cup winning team had now been ‘pretty much wiped out’ by neurodegenerative disease
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Church of England forced to defend World Cup ‘hand of God’ prayerThe prayer was widely mocked online
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Jurgen Klopp reveals why Kylian Mbappe’s move to Liverpool fell throughMbappe was heavily linked with a move to Anfield after making his breakthrough at Monaco
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World Cup 2026 Golden Boot: Messi, Mbappe, Haaland and Kane in thrilling race to finish top scorerMbappe is back ahead of Messi in the standings after Haaland and Kane thrust themselves into the conversation
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Why England should be SCARED of NorwayNorway take on England in the World Cup quarter-finals, and after a historical campaign so far, should England be worried about Erling Haaland and...
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Is the Falklands War a factor? The geo-politics at play for World Cup refereeing appointmentsReferees, their decisions and their appointments have been a hot topic of conversation this week at the World Cup
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England vs Norway LIVE: Guehi and Rice emerge as doubts for World Cup quarter-finalAll of the latest as Thomas Tuchel frets over several fitness concerns ahead of the last-eight clash
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Forget Lamine Yamal and Pedri – why impenetrable Spain are built on a rock-solid defenceSpain remain the only team yet to concede a goal and have shattered clean sheet records at this tournament – but can Belgium go where no team has...
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Why Lionel Messi can’t lead Argentina to win this World Cup (on his own)Argentina’s frailties have been exposed and they’re not as good as the 2022 World Cup-winning vintage despite Messi’s heroics. Something has to...
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Who is Clement Turpin? Norway v England referee for World Cup who angered Thomas TuchelThe French referee has experience with Thomas Tuchel and Jude Bellingham and a wealth of experience officiating some of European football’s...
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Mbappe lays down latest challenge to Messi as France continue march towards historyFrance 2-0 Morocco: Kylian Mbappe missed a penalty but responded in style with a stunning goal to help send an unstoppable-looking France into...
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Is Kylian Mbappe injured? France captain taken off after stunning goal against MoroccoThe French forward had ice strapped to his ankle after being substituted by Didier Deschamps
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Sunderland home kit inspired by 1937Sunderland have revealed their new home kit for the 2026-27 season, which pays tribute to the club's historic 1937 FA Cup final triumph against...
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Walsall make 10th signing as winger Smith arrivesWalsall have made their 10th signing of the summer transfer window with the arrival of Harrogate Town winger Reece Smith on a three-year contract...
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Richard Hughes now 'determined' to sign 13-goal star for Liverpool, it's going to be 'complicated'Richard Hughes now 'determined' to sign 13-goal star for Liverpool, it's going to be 'complicated' Richard Hughes may be leaving Liverpool at...
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Zidane waited for France - now can he harness their star power?Zinedine Zidane won the Champions League three times as Real Madrid manager [Getty Images] In September, the France national team will have a...
