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Mark Hughes heartbroken after death of son Alex, 38

Former Manchester United striker and Manchester City manager Mark Hughes has been left devastated by the sudden and unexpected death of his son, Alex Hughes, at the age of 38. The family released a statement through the League Managers Association: "Jill and I are totally heartbroken by the sudden

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Ecuador vs Germany FIFA World Cup 2026 preview

Ecuador vs Germany will kick off on 25 June 2026 at 20:00 GMT at the New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium). The Group E meeting arrives with big consequences after Matchday 2: Germany produced a 2-1 comeback win over the Ivory Coast in Toronto, while Ecuador were held

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William Saliba says he's 'already forgotten' Champions League final loss

William Saliba has said he has already put Arsenal’s Champions League final heartbreak behind him as he shifts his focus to international duty. The Frenchman played a key role in Arsenal’s run to the showpiece in Budapest but suffered a 4-3 defeat on penalties to Paris Saint-Germain. "

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TV presenter apologises after criticising Jeremy Doku for leaving squad

Journalist France Pierron apologised on Saturday after a debate on L'Equipe de Choc in which she criticised Jeremy Doku's decision to temporarily leave the Belgium squad to be present for the birth of his first child. On air she described a World Cup appearance as '

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Eloy Room equals World Cup saves record in Curacao’s 0-0 draw with Ecuador

Eloy Room produced the performance of a lifetime to help Curacao claim their first-ever World Cup point in a gritty 0-0 draw with Ecuador. The 37-year-old made 15 saves at Arrowhead Stadium, the most recorded in a 90-minute World Cup match, and in doing so matched the benchmark set by

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Belgium vs Iran: Worldwide broadcasts and how to watch with a VPN

A detailed country-by-country listing names broadcasters showing Belgium v Iran across dozens of territories, from TV Klan in Albania and VRT 1 in Belgium to ITV 1 in Great Britain and NPO 1 in the Netherlands. The full schedule covers broadcasters in regions including Europe, Africa, Asia, the Americas and

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Lionel Messi, Pele and the top 10 World Cup players - ranked

The World Cup is football's highest stage, where careers are defined by a single moment and legends are made. Attempting to rank the tournament's greatest performers is a near-impossible task, and the list reluctantly omits a string of icons, from Garrincha and Vava to Johan Cruyff

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Tunisia 0-2 Japan at half-time

Half-time: Japan lead Tunisia 2-0. Daichi Kamada put Japan ahead in the fourth minute and Ayase Ueda doubled the advantage in the 31st with a powerful low drive that went through Talbi’s legs and into Dahmen’s net. Japan dominated the first half, looking very good and deserving of

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Curaçao claim historic first World Cup point as Room stuns Ecuador

Few fans had heard of Eloy Room before this match, but the Curaçao goalkeeper produced a display that will be long remembered. Watched by King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima, the 37-year-old came within one save of Tim Howard’s single-game World Cup record of 16 from 2014, a run that

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Seattle singalong of 'Country Roads' fuels USMNT belief

The stadium in Seattle rang out with "Country Roads" after the U.S. men’s 2-0 win over Australia, and players took multiple laps to soak it in. Weston McKennie led the circuit while teammates pointed to the stands, hugged each other and lifted staff as thousands in

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Undav brace seals comeback as Germany beat Ivory Coast

Deniz Undav scored twice off the bench as Germany came from behind to beat Ivory Coast in an absorbing World Cup Group E match in Toronto. Kai Havertz looked lively early on, but Yan Diomande's dangerous cross led to Franck Kessie opening the scoring after half an hour.

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Tottenham must raise offer as Newcastle reject opening bid for Tonali

Tottenham have opened talks with Newcastle over Sandro Tonali, submitting a formal bid of around £75–80m. Newcastle rejected the opening offer, saying it falls short of the club’s valuation. Newcastle value Tonali at £100m and have informed his camp they will not sanction a sale unless that figure

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Brighton to trigger Michael Svoboda's €6m release clause

Brighton are preparing to activate the €6 million release clause for Venezia captain Michael Svoboda after the Austrian centre-back led his team back to Serie A. The 27-year-old enjoyed a productive campaign, making 30 appearances across all competitions while scoring three goals and providing two assists to help Venezia finish

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Koeman praises Brobbey but says Netherlands 'could be better' after Sweden win

Ronald Koeman offered a mixed review after the Netherlands' 5-1 victory over Sweden, praising Brian Brobbey for a quick double that set the tone. In the fifth minute a seven-touch counter began with Bart Verbruggen’s long ball to Brobbey, who linked with Cody Gakpo before driving into the

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Casemiro reportedly agrees to join Inter Miami in major MLS transfer

Brazilian midfielder Casemiro has reportedly agreed to join Inter Miami after a months-long pursuit. Miami and LA Galaxy had both been linked with the former Manchester United player, who left United as a free agent in June, and the reigning MLS Cup champions appear to have secured his signature. Fabrizio

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How to watch USA vs Australia for free

The USA meet Australia in the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Seattle Stadium, kicking off at 3PM ET on Friday 19 June (8PM BST / 5AM AEST on 20 June in Australia). The sides last met in an October 2025 friendly that the US won 2-1, and a meta-analysis of two

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Curtis Jones' Inter move hinges on Man City signing Elliot Anderson

Inter are eyeing a move for Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones, but the transfer depends on a chain of dealings involving Manchester City and Nottingham Forest. The Nerazzurri see Jones as a key building block for their midfield if the financial pieces align. At the centre of that chain is Elliot

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Gakpo shines as Netherlands hammer Sweden 5-1

Netherlands announced themselves as serious World Cup contenders by beating Sweden 5-1 in Houston, following a mixed opening performance against Japan that had brought criticism of Ronald Koeman's approach. This time the team produced a ruthless attacking display to dismantle a Sweden side that had begun the tournament

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Hjulmand set to leave Sporting as Milan eye reunion with Amorim

Morten Hjulmand has said his goodbyes at Sporting CP after three years with the club and a spell as captain, signalling that his time at the Estadio Jose Alvalade has come to a close. The 26-year-old Danish midfielder had pushed for a move last year but was blocked; Sporting had

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Denzel Dumfries urges 'a little fire' in Netherlands dressing room

Denzel Dumfries has called for a clear change in the Netherlands' team culture, urging team-mates to adopt a more confrontational approach and take lessons from the intensity of the Inter dressing room. The defender, who is on the verge of a high-profile move to Real Madrid, believes the squad

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How to Watch Netherlands vs Sweden Live for Free

Kickoff is 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT / 6 p.m. BST at NRG Stadium in Houston. The match is free in many countries, and unlocking a local stream from abroad takes about as long as a loading screen. If you are in the UK, Australia or Brazil,

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Toni Kroos backs Jude Bellingham amid criticism at Real Madrid

Real Madrid legend Toni Kroos has defended Jude Bellingham, calling the England midfielder "one of the most complete midfielders in the world." Speaking on a podcast with Rio Ferdinand, Kroos recalled that Bellingham's first year in Madrid "was crazy" and praised qualities he described

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Bayern prepare lucrative Olise deal as Kane delays decision until World Cup

Bayern Munich have prepared a massive new contract proposal for Michael Olise to fend off interest from Real Madrid and Liverpool. The 24-year-old, who moved to Germany in 2024 and is currently representing France at the World Cup, has attracted attention after two sensational seasons. Club chiefs are ready to

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Ivan Toney hat-trick in England's 5-1 behind-closed-doors win

Ivan Toney staked his claim for a starting berth by netting a clinical hat-trick as England beat Sporting Kansas City 5-1 in a behind-closed-doors friendly. The training fixture was arranged at the team's base camp to keep fringe players match fit and sharp. Manager Thomas Tuchel organised the

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Tuchel signals Saka set for bench against Ghana

England manager Thomas Tuchel has hinted winger Bukayo Saka is unlikely to start the World Cup tie with Ghana. Saka made a goal-scoring impact from the bench in the 4-2 opening win over Croatia, providing an immediate assist for Marcus Rashford, but his minutes are being closely managed because of