From around the league
Monday, 8 June 2026
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Jurrien Timber World Cup injury forces Netherlands reshuffle
Jurrien Timber has been ruled out of the World Cup with a groin injury, forcing the Netherlands to call up Lutsharel Geertruida before Japan.
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Andy Robertson carries Diogo Jota tribute into Scotland's World Cup
Rute Cardoso writes to Andy Robertson before Scotland's World Cup opener, and Robertson says he will carry Diogo Jota with him throughout the tournament.
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Christian Eriksen says he is home and recovering after Denmark scare
Christian Eriksen says he is home with his family after collapsing in Denmark’s friendly with Ukraine, and says his ICD protected him.
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Dan Burn says Disney World trip helped him handle England’s heat
Dan Burn says an early Disney World family trip helped him acclimatise to Florida heat before England’s World Cup camp.
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Connor Roberts returns after a draining injury year
Connor Roberts returned for Wales after 362 days out with an Achilles injury and said the year made him appreciate football more.
Sunday, 7 June 2026
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Christian Eriksen conscious after Denmark friendly collapse
Christian Eriksen collapsed during Denmark’s friendly against Ukraine, but the Danish FA and team doctor said he was conscious, walking off and due checks.
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Rio Ngumoha earns Jordan Pickford's praise after England debut
Jordan Pickford hailed Rio Ngumoha after the 17-year-old Liverpool talent made his England debut in Tampa, praising his composure and quality.
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England vs Costa Rica: Tuchel gets Arsenal quartet back in camp
Tuchel says the return of Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, Eberechi Eze and Noni Madueke gives England energy and quality before Costa Rica.
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Cristiano Ronaldo World Cup debate is now wide open
Cristiano Ronaldo has 143 international goals and is heading to a record sixth World Cup, but Portugal’s debate over his role is now fully open.
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Lamine Yamal wins La Liga player of the season at 18
Lamine Yamal has been named La Liga player of the season at 18, with 16 goals, 11 assists and a record three monthly awards.
Saturday, 6 June 2026
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Scotland hit four before half-time against Bolivia
Scotland beat Bolivia 4-0 in New Jersey, with Lawrence Shankland, Scott McTominay and Che Adams scoring before half-time.
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England player ratings vs New Zealand: Rashford and Henderson stand out
Marcus Rashford's 8/10 and Jordan Henderson's composed display headline England's ratings against New Zealand, with Tuchel's rotated XI judged on execution.
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Nagelsmann explains why Ouedraogo got the nod after Karl's injury
Julian Nagelsmann explains why Assan Ouédraogo got Germany's late call-up after Lennart Karl's torn muscle, with fitness driving the decision.
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Lennart Karl injury forces Germany into a late World Cup rethink
Lennart Karl's training injury has forced Germany into a late World Cup squad change, with Julian Nagelsmann calling it a huge shock.
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Lewis Ferguson's World Cup sympathy comes from experience, not sentiment
Lewis Ferguson says he is gutted for Billy Gilmour after Scotland's World Cup blow, drawing on his own Euro 2024 injury heartbreak.
Friday, 5 June 2026
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Steve Clarke's Scotland selection puzzle before Bolivia
Steve Clarke’s Scotland build-up is being shaped by Billy Gilmour’s injury, Tyler Fletcher’s surprise call-up and selection calls before Bolivia.
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France World Cup 2026: Mbappé, Dembélé and Olise headline an attack worth more than €800m
France head to the 2026 World Cup with a squad worth more than €800m, a refreshed attacking structure and Didier Deschamps chasing a historic farewell.
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Romelu Lukaku will not start for Belgium against Egypt, says Garcia
Romelu Lukaku scored his 90th Belgium goal, but Rudi Garcia says he will not start against Egypt as Belgium manage his return carefully.
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Erling Haaland is carrying Norway's World Cup hopes into 2026
Erling Haaland scored 16 goals in 8 qualifiers and has 55 in 49 for Norway as they head to a first World Cup finals since 1998.
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Marcus Rashford vs Anthony Gordon for England left wing
Rashford and Gordon are pushing Thomas Tuchel into an England left-wing call, with No11 and 18, Rashford's Barcelona output and Dallas looming.