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1860 Munich close to signing Phil Collins's son amid financial uncertainty

Mathew Collins, the 21-year-old son of musician Phil Collins, is set to join TSV 1860 Munich, though it remains unclear which league he will play in as the club faces serious financial uncertainty. The 1966 German champions risk dropping into the Regionalliga, the fourth tier, with their long-term status in

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Kane vs Olise: Muller's 'magic quality' could sway 2026 Ballon d'Or

Harry Kane and Michael Olise have been the driving forces behind a dominant season for Bayern Munich, but club legend Thomas Muller believes one holds a distinct advantage in the race for individual glory. Despite the England captain's record-breaking exploits in front of goal, the "magic quality&

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Ronaldo at 2030 World Cup? Proenca says 'huge surprise' would be needed

As Portugal prepares to co-host the 2030 World Cup, Portuguese Football Federation president Pedro Proenca addressed whether Cristiano Ronaldo will still be leading the line. He tempered expectations, saying "physiologically, a huge surprise would have to happen for him to be in another World Cup." Proenca insisted Ronaldo&

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Following a team could cost up to $31,000

A pre-tournament analysis of ticket, flight, hotel, and local-transit costs modeled how much a fan might spend following one team through the World Cup. FIFA is using dynamic pricing for this edition and offered 1,000 tickets at $60 for each match, distributed by each participating country's governing

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Deniz Undav puts Julian Nagelsmann in a luxurious quandary

Last Bundesliga season, Undav finished as the top German goalscorer with 19 goals, and for the national team he has now scored six times in eight appearances. "I've always been confident," Undav stated. "I just want to enjoy the moment and keep going." Selection,

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Sesko says he modelled his game on Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Manchester United forward Benjamin Sesko has identified Zlatan Ibrahimovic as his primary inspiration, saying he spent his youth trying to replicate the Swede's style. The Slovenian, who has become a fan favourite since Michael Carrick took charge, credits watching Ibrahimovic with helping him sharpen his skills and eye

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Arsenal parade: 75 rescued and 16 arrests amid title celebrations

Arsenal’s long-awaited Premier League title celebrations in north London were largely festive as thousands gathered to mark the club’s first league crown in 22 years, but emergency services were kept busy by supporters climbing buildings and the use of pyrotechnics. The London Fire Brigade said it rescued "

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Noah Darvich set for loan to SV Elversberg as bigger suitors miss out

Noah Darvich is set to leave VfB Stuttgart on a temporary deal and is poised to join newly promoted SV Elversberg, a move that leaves higher-profile suitors disappointed. Werder Bremen, SC Freiburg, VfL Wolfsburg and Hertha BSC had all been linked with the 19-year-old, who is yet to make a

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Messi smiles as Argentina arrive in Kansas City ahead of World Cup defence

Argentina have touched down in Kansas City after an 11-hour flight from Ezeiza on Aerolineas Argentinas flight 1978, its Airbus A330 bearing Messi’s No. 10 and three gold stars. The squad has set up base at the Origin Hotel, transformed into a blue-and-white fortress, with most of Lionel Scaloni&

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Perez says he won't block Vinicius exit amid stalled contract talks

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has said he will not stand in the player's way if Vinicius Jr decides to leave, as negotiations over a long-term contract continue to drag on. "There is time [to sign an extension]. I would love for him to stay for the

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20 players who will define the 2026 summer transfer window

The January transfer window has closed with relatively few big-money moves, leaving the stage set for a potentially blockbuster summer. Top-tier talents, emerging youngsters and a number of prospective free agents could reshape the market once the window reopens in June, and the World Cup is likely to produce breakout

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Nagelsmann was right — Germany must fix tactical lapses before the World Cup

Uli Hoeneß was right that the German national team still needs to gel. Despite a 4–0 friendly win over Finland that pleased Julian Nagelsmann, Joshua Kimmich and Deniz Undav, the coach noted a first-half spell in which his side grew impatient, rushed forward and lost control. Nagelsmann said the

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Osimhen’s future in doubt after Nigeria coach confirms transfer talks

Victor Osimhen is once again at the centre of a global transfer scramble after a major admission from the Nigerian national team camp. Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle confirmed the striker is negotiating a move away from Galatasaray and said he was left out of the Super Eagles' friendly

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100 most iconic World Cup moments — from Pele to Maradona

The World Cup has produced countless unforgettable scenes, from Pele’s painful exit in 1966 to Esteban Cambiasso’s 24-pass finish in 2006. Pele was injured twice in England, limping through Brazil’s defeat to Portugal as substitutions had yet to be introduced. Argentina’s move that day began with

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Lennart Karl reveals secret of his success at Bayern and Germany

Against the Finns he swung in a quick corner for Deniz Undav to open the scoring in the 34th minute, then delivered another assist to the Stuttgart striker in the 57th. Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann praised him: "He's a player who can operate in several positions and

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Set-piece battle could decide Champions League final

With the Champions League final just hours away, the tactical duel between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain looks poised to hinge on a few key moments rather than sustained dominance. Arsenal’s off-ball organisation and corner routines remain a clear strength. Since the March break they have blended inswinging deliveries with

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VfB Stuttgart poised to sign Tim van der Leij

VfB Stuttgart are stepping up efforts to sign RKC Waalwijk centre-forward Tim van der Leij, Sky and Voetbal International report. Sky says concrete talks are already underway and that the Swabians would only have to pay a base fee of one million euros, with performance-related bonuses possible; van der Leij&

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Viral stunt pushes World Cup's 'least-known' player Tim Payne to 2.5m Instagram followers

New Zealand defender Tim Payne has seen his Instagram following surge to more than 2.5 million after a viral online stunt. The jump came after Argentine influencer Valen Scarsini, who posts as 'elscarso', singled out the Wellington Phoenix full-back and rallied his audience behind him, sending Payne&

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AC Milan in talks with Oliver Glasner, former Crystal Palace boss

AC Milan have opened talks with former Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner as they search for a permanent successor to Massimiliano Allegri. The 51-year-old has moved to the top of their shortlist as the club attempts to reset after a disappointing season. Glasner's reputation rose during a successful

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Marcus Rashford 'keeps it moving' as he pushes for permanent Barcelona stay

Marcus Rashford is prioritising a permanent move to Barcelona and appears unfazed by the club's high-profile signing of international teammate Anthony Gordon. On Instagram the Manchester United loanee posted training pictures with the caption: "Keep it moving," signaling his intent to ignore outside noise and focus

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Anthony Gordon vows to help Barcelona win sixth Champions League

Anthony Gordon set a clear objective after completing his move from Newcastle United to Barcelona on a five-year contract reportedly worth €80m (£69m). The 25-year-old winger visited the club museum and, seeing the five Champions League trophies, said: "We need the sixth," adding he hopes to help the

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Kai Havertz gives Arsenal early lead, joins Ronaldo in Champions final club

Arsenal's quest for their first Champions League title began strongly in Budapest when Kai Havertz opened the scoring in the fifth minute against Paris Saint-Germain. The German broke free down the left, drove into the penalty area and blasted the ball into the roof of the net at

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Kai Havertz makes Champions League history against PSG

Kai Havertz made Champions League history with an early goal in the final against Paris Saint-Germain, becoming the first German in the modern Champions League to score in two finals. He had previously netted the winner for Chelsea in Porto in 2021, and only Cristiano Ronaldo and Mario Mandžukić have

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Mexico player ratings vs Australia: Johan Vazquez shines

Johan Vazquez scored as Mexico edged Australia 1-0 at the Rose Bowl, extending their unbeaten run in 2026. The victory, in front of 78,479 fans, felt more like an evaluation exercise than a definitive World Cup statement. With Javier Aguirre set to finalise his roster, this match was one

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Arteta: PSG are 'best in the world' but Arsenal must be 'very ambitious'

Mikel Arteta has called on the Arsenal board to be "very ambitious" in the upcoming transfer window as the Gunners look to move past the heartbreak of their Champions League final defeat. Despite securing a historic Premier League title this season, the north London side fell just short