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Lamine Yamal's World Cup hopes clouded by hamstring injury

The 2026 World Cup was meant to be another step for Lamine Yamal after his breakthrough at Euro 2024, but a hamstring injury sustained during Barcelona's title run has cast doubt over how much he will be able to contribute. The 18-year-old has not played since signalling to

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Bayern reportedly closing on surprise double signing: Dest and Saibari

FC Bayern have been linked with PSV Eindhoven's Ismael Saibari and former target Sergino Dest. Dest was already in Munich in summer 2020 when a move appeared imminent but chose Barcelona: "Why Barcelona and not Bayern? It wasn't easy, but Barcelona is the club of

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Maybe that's a good omen for me! Harry Kane sees himself as Ballon d'Or favourite

After an outstanding season, Harry Kane said he considers himself "one of the favourites" for the Ballon d'Or. "Given the trophies I've won this season and the goals I've scored, I'd be in the running," he added, noting

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Diomande names Vini and Mbappé as inspirations amid €100m move

RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande has emerged as one of the Bundesliga’s most feared attackers, and Europe’s elite clubs are circling ahead of a possible summer move that has put Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain in contention. On his footballing education Diomande said: "My idol before was Cristiano

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Gabriel shirt sales jump 350% after missed final penalty

Shirt sales for Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes surged 350 per cent after he missed a decisive penalty in the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain. The 28-year-old stepped up to take the fifth spot-kick, but his effort flew over the crossbar, allowing the French side to secure the European title

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MLS supplies record 44 active players to 2026 World Cup

Major League Soccer will be represented by a record 44 active players at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the most in the league's 33-year history. In total, 103 current and former MLS players will compete, giving MLS more World Cup participants than any pro league in the Western

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Brazil FIFA World Cup 2026: TV and streaming guide

Broadcast rights in Brazil are shared across major television networks and digital platforms. Grupo Globo, through TV Globo and SporTV, will show every match featuring the Brazilian national team, the final, and half of the remaining games. SBT and N Sports hold partial television broadcast rights. For online viewing, CazéTV

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Pochettino wants belief — can the USMNT turn it into World Cup success?

On September 13, 2024, Mauricio Pochettino arrived in New York in a blue suit with a U.S. Soccer pin and a clear message: "We need to really believe and think of big things. We need to believe that we can win, that we can win all [of the]

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Jarrod Bowen weighs his future after West Ham's relegation

Jarrod Bowen faces a career-defining crossroads after West Ham United's shock relegation to the Championship. The Hammers' 15-year stay in the top flight ended despite a 3-0 win over Leeds on the final day, as Tottenham's victory against Everton sealed the drop. Bowen also missed

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Scott McTominay ready for World Cup after sun-soaked holiday with Cam Reading

Scott McTominay is heading into the 2026 World Cup after a transformative year that included a Scudetto and a new life in Naples. He spent a sun-soaked pre-tournament break with partner Cam Reading, who shared images of the couple on Instagram. Since swapping Manchester for southern Italy in the summer

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Ricardo: Ronaldo has slowed slightly but remains a 'destroying machine'

Cristiano Ronaldo might have lost a tiny fraction of his peak speed, but former Portugal team-mate Ricardo says the legendary forward remains a lethal goalscoring machine. The two shared the pitch during the 2006 World Cup, where Portugal reached the semi-finals, and they are reunited today with Ricardo serving as

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Morgan Rogers linked to Barcelona and Real Madrid; Villa warned off Gabriel Jesus

Andy Townsend says Morgan Rogers has the ceiling to play for the world’s biggest clubs, naming Barcelona and Real Madrid after the 23-year-old impressed since arriving at Aston Villa. Rogers has been praised for his power and versatility and has also emerged as a target for Premier League champions

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Scaloni: Messi will ‘play as long as he wants’ and controls his retirement

Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni says Lionel Messi decides when he will retire and expects him to play his sixth World Cup. He told Diario Olé: "He will play until he wants because we already know what he is and it is not surprising that he plays his sixth World

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Real Madrid target Denzel Dumfries and Ibrahima Konate before World Cup

Real Madrid are seeking a new right-back to challenge Trent Alexander-Arnold next season and are also pursuing Liverpool centre-back Ibrahima Konate. The club hope to finalise both signings before the World Cup begins. Alexander-Arnold endured a mixed debut season, sharing right-back duties with Dani Carvajal, who will leave when his

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How to watch Bosnia and Herzegovina at FIFA World Cup 2026

Arena Sport holds the official TV and streaming rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Bosnia and Herzegovina. On television, matches will be shown live across Arena Sport’s suite of premium cable sports channels. For online or mobile viewing, the tournament can be streamed via the Arena Cloud

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Leaked message reveals pressure on interns in Southampton spygate

Leaked WhatsApp messages have shed new light on Southampton's spying operation, exposing a culture under head coach Tonda Eckert in which junior staff felt obliged to monitor rivals' secret training sessions. The revelations come as the Saints’ dismissal from the Championship play-offs continues to be dissected, with

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Olmo rejects talk of problems behind closed doors over Yamal's No.10

Dani Olmo dismissed speculation about friction in the Spain camp after the squad numbers for the 2026 World Cup were announced. Despite Lamine Yamal’s meteoric rise, the 18-year-old will not wear the No.10 in North America; Olmo remains in the No.10 while Yamal has opted to keep

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Arsenal fans brought style and swagger to the victory parade

Hundreds of thousands of fans gathered for one of the biggest parades in English sporting history. The route stretched five miles from Seven Sisters to Upper Street, metal barriers lining the streets as red smoke from flares drifted through a sea of Arsenal fits. Collectors and DIY customisers were prominent.

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Messi granted private room at Argentina's 2026 World Cup camp

Lionel Messi has been given a private room for the duration of Argentina's 2026 World Cup camp in Kansas City as he prepares to lead the nation in a record-breaking sixth tournament. The Inter Miami forward is staying alone in room 202, next door to friends Rodrigo De

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Shocking revelations in Spygate scandal around Tonda Eckert

The spying scandal involving Southampton FC and manager Tonda Eckert has produced a flood of new details after the EFL published facts from the 20 May appeal hearing. The documents show opponents were systematically and secretly spied on, and the club released a detailed statement from Eckert explaining the circumstances,

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Harry Kane: 'I'd be one of the favourites' for Ballon d'Or

Harry Kane believes he will be a strong contender for the Ballon d'Or if he leads England to World Cup glory. After a season in which he scored 61 goals across all competitions, the forward said lifting the international trophy would solidify his claim for the sport'

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Real Madrid set to sign Ibrahima Konaté, beating Bayern to the transfer

Real Madrid appear poised to sign Ibrahima Konaté, with the move reportedly set to go ahead if Florentino Pérez is re-elected as club president. The centre-back would sign a four-year deal with an optional fifth year, according to AS. Konaté left Liverpool this week and posted on Instagram: "I

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Benfica close to appointing Marco Silva as Mourinho's successor

Marco Silva looks set to leave Craven Cottage to take charge at Benfica, who have launched a lucrative raid on the Premier League to land their prime managerial target. The Lisbon club have offered the former Everton boss a contract worth just over £4m a year, and with his current

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Liverpool legend Sir Kenny Dalglish reveals he is receiving treatment for cancer

Sir Kenny Dalglish, 75, has revealed he is receiving treatment for cancer after mistakenly posting about it earlier in the day. Dalglish wrote: "As my inadvertent social media post has indicated, I am currently undergoing treatment for cancer. Unlike my mobile phone use, the treatment is going well. Ideally,

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Man Utd join race for Hayden Hackney as midfielder looks set to leave

Manchester United have joined the race to sign Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney, with former Boro boss Michael Carrick backing the move. Carrick, who spent three seasons managing Hackney at the Riverside, pushed the youngster's claims during post-season recruitment meetings at Old Trafford. Hackney has been a key figure