From around the league
Sunday, 5 July 2026
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Alireza Faghani to referee England vs Mexico at World Cup 2026
Alireza Faghani will referee England vs Mexico at the World Cup, bringing third-tournament experience and a disputed summer VAR call.
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France Paraguay row after Chilavert’s racist remark
Philippe Diallo condemned José Luis Chilavert’s racist remark before France’s 1-0 win over Paraguay, with the row overshadowing the knockout tie.
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Mbappé moves level with Messi as France edge Paraguay
Kylian Mbappé’s 70th-minute penalty sent France past Paraguay and moved him level with Lionel Messi on seven World Cup goals.
Saturday, 4 July 2026
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France player ratings vs Paraguay: Mbappé and Doué lift les Bleus after a frustrating night
France beat Paraguay 1-0 in the World Cup last 16, but Mbappé and Doué were the difference in a frustrating night for les Bleus.
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Reece James doubtful for Mexico as England juggle right-back options
Reece James missed England's final training session before Mexico, while Jarell Quansah returned to full training and is fit to face them.
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France vs Paraguay preview: Tchouaméni out as Deschamps downplays the heat
France face Paraguay in the World Cup last 16 with Aurélien Tchouaméni out, Didier Deschamps downplaying the heat, and FIFA warning of possible weather
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Thomas Tuchel's right-back problem is England's real test before Mexico
England have played five different right-backs across four matches, with Reece James doubtful and Djed Spence still under debate before Mexico.
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Jurgen Klopp confirms Germany talks and says he is ready
Jurgen Klopp has confirmed talks with the DFB over the Germany job and says he is ready to return, but the move is not yet complete and Red Bull must
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Harry Maguire England World Cup snub draws Rooney criticism
Wayne Rooney called Harry Maguire's England omission a shock. Cole Palmer said the snub will drive him to prove people wrong.
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Germany next number one: Baumann still leads the race
Oliver Baumann leads Germany's next number one race with 523 Bundesliga games, while Atubolu, Urbig, ter Stegen and Nübel keep the debate open.
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Bobby Williamson Scotland head coach pitch leans on McCoist, Brown and Thomson
Bobby Williamson has put himself forward for the Scotland head coach job, saying a backroom team of Ally McCoist, Scott Brown and Kevin Thomson could help.
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Portugal vs Croatia: Ramos leads Portugal's 2-1 win
Gonçalo Ramos was Portugal's top-rated player as Cristiano Ronaldo scored and Portugal beat Croatia 2-1 in Toronto to reach the last-16.
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Cristiano Ronaldo retirement talk grows after sister's comments
Kátia Aveiro says Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal farewell is coming soon as he remains on 975 career goals and 231 caps.
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Harry Kane England case grows as Tuchel backs reliance
Stan Collymore says Harry Kane's consistency makes him indispensable for England, while Tuchel is happy to build around him against Mexico.
Friday, 3 July 2026
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Thomas Tuchel Djed Spence debate turns on England man-management
John Terry has questioned Thomas Tuchel's treatment of Djed Spence, while Fabian Hurzeler says the England boss is coaching, not bullying.
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Thomas Tuchel's Trent Alexander-Arnold call leaves England under pressure
Thomas Tuchel has left Trent Alexander-Arnold out of England's World Cup squad again, despite criticism and a growing right-back debate.
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Piet Cremers leaves Wales for Club NXT after Bellamy's "everything" verdict
Piet Cremers has left his role as Wales assistant coach to become head coach of Club NXT, after Craig Bellamy described him as "everything".
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Portugal vs Croatia VAR controversy puts Snicko in the spotlight
Snicko and VAR ruled out Joško Gvardiol’s stoppage-time equaliser in Portugal vs Croatia, drawing fury from Zlatko Dalic and backing from Roberto Martinez.
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Portugal vs Croatia: Ramos scores late winner
Gonçalo Ramos scored Portugal’s stoppage-time winner against Croatia, with Rafael Leão providing the assist and Croatia furious over a disallowed late
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Julian Nagelsmann urged to resign after Germany's World Cup exit
Lothar Matthäus says Julian Nagelsmann should resign after Germany's World Cup exit, with a Frankfurt crisis meeting and severance talk in focus.