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How Brazil’s Carlo Ancelotti showed ‘enormous greatness’ towards Norway coach despite World Cup exitControversy had brewed following Norway's last-32 win against the Ivory Coast, when a clip emerged of Solbakken stating, ‘Carlo Ancelotti, we're...
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Trump, FIFA and Balogun: The World Cup controversy explainedFIFA’s stunning decision to lift the suspension of a star U.S. player has riled the host country's next World Cup opponent, Belgium
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World Cup injury tracker: Jordan Henderson freak arm break, Reece James recovery and moreEverything you need to know about all the key injuries at the 2026 World Cup
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USA vs Belgium ticket prices plummet hours before World Cup last-16 clashUSA are due to play Belgium in the Round of 16 at the World Cup on Monday night
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John Stones on England’s World Cup clash with Erling Haaland’s Norway: ‘We know what they’ve got’The England defender, who just left Man City, will come up against his former teammate in Norway striker Haaland
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USA v Belgium LIVE: Trump reveals talks with Fifa over Balogun ban as USMNT prepare for crunch World Cup last 16 tieAfter Donald Trump called the Fifa president to have Balogun’s red-card ban suspended, the USA striker could prove vital in a tough last-16 test
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Fifa president clarifies Donald Trump conversation over rescinding Balogun banThe Fifa president released a statement explaining his conversation with Trump did not influence the decision of the independent Fifa Disciplinary...
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Spain v Portugal LIVE: Team news and latest updates as Ronaldo faces European champions at World Cup 2026Cristiano Ronaldo’s dream of finally winning the World Cup is in danger of crumbling, as Portugal face one of the absolute favourites
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Everton complete signing of Tyrique George from ChelseaThe 20-year-old has signed a permanent contract after spending last season on loan at the Merseyside club
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Copa Independent | Why England’s Mexico triumph is one of their best-ever World Cup winsIn the cauldron of the Azteca Stadium, England got it done.
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Trump labels FIFA referee ‘very suspect’ as he reveals what he said about Balogun red card call to Infantino for Team USAPresident Donald Trump has called the World Cup referee who sent off U.S. striker Folarin Balogun in last week’s match against Bosnia-Herzegovina...
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Seven chaotic moments that defined England’s heroic World Cup win over MexicoEngland clung on to beat Mexico 3-2 for one of their greatest World Cup wins and are now in the quarter-finals of the World Cup
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Report: Everton considering move to sign Chelsea forwardReport: Everton considering move to sign Chelsea forward Everton Eye Liam Delap Transfer as Chelsea Weigh Striker Exit Everton are...
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Cape Verde's Sidny Lopes Cabral Wins 2026 World Cup Goal of the Tournament - ComplexCape Verde's Sidny Lopes Cabral Wins 2026 World Cup Goal of the Tournament Complex
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Free-agent striker still waiting for Barcelona as Turkish giants grow frustratedFree-agent striker still waiting for Barcelona as Turkish giants grow frustrated Dusan Vlahovic remains without a club after becoming a free...
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Real Madrid take to the transfer market in search of new strikerReal Madrid take to the transfer market in search of new striker The final few weeks of the summer transfer window will be busy for Real...
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Bournemouth, Crystal Palace and Everton competing with Inter Milan, Al-Hilal, Real Sociedad for NEOM’s Nathan ZézéBournemouth, Crystal Palace and Everton competing with Inter Milan, Al-Hilal, Real Sociedad for NEOM’s Nathan Zézé A year after leaving FC...
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Falkirk sign 'tall boy' Gardner on three-year deal[Getty Images] Falkirk have signed midfielder Joe Gardner from Nottingham Forest on a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee. Irishman...
