From around the league
Monday, 8 June 2026
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![Andy Robertson carries Diogo Jota tribute into Scotland's World Cup]()
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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![Ederson’s Brazil call-up could delay Manchester United move]()
Ederson’s Brazil call-up could delay Manchester United move
Ederson’s Brazil call-up has delayed the final steps of his agreed Manchester United move, with medical and paperwork now likely after the World Cup.
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![Dan Burn says Disney World trip helped him handle England’s heat]()
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.
Sunday, 7 June 2026
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![Morocco left sweating on Mazraoui after Norway draw]()
Morocco left sweating on Mazraoui after Norway draw
Morocco's 1-1 friendly draw with Norway ended with injury worries over Noussair Mazraoui and Abde Ezzalzouli ahead of the World Cup.
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![Rio Ngumoha earns Jordan Pickford's praise after England debut]()
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]()
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 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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![Wesley injury leaves Brazil waiting on World Cup fitness test]()
Wesley injury leaves Brazil waiting on World Cup fitness test
Brazil are waiting on tests after Wesley left in tears with a left groin injury, and Carlo Ancelotti will decide on his World Cup place after diagnosis.
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![Alphonso Davies World Cup opener decision remains open for Canada]()
Alphonso Davies World Cup opener decision remains open for Canada
Alphonso Davies has not ruled out Canada’s June 12 World Cup opener. He is working day by day as Jesse Marsch keeps the call cautious.
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![Lamine Yamal wins La Liga player of the season at 18]()
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.
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![USMNT player ratings vs Germany: Robinson and Tillman stand out in defeat]()
USMNT player ratings vs Germany: Robinson and Tillman stand out in defeat
Antonee Robinson’s volley, Malik Tillman’s role and Mauricio Pochettino’s response made the USMNT’s 2-1 loss to Germany useful in parts.
Saturday, 6 June 2026
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![Scotland hit four before half-time against Bolivia]()
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]()
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]()
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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![Chris Richards out again as USMNT make final Germany checks]()
Chris Richards out again as USMNT make final Germany checks
Chris Richards is out of the Germany friendly, leaving the USA with a last-minute World Cup fitness question before June 12 against Paraguay.
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![Lennart Karl injury forces Germany into a late World Cup rethink]()
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'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.
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![Republic of Ireland vs Canada: Ogbene and Devoy headline Montreal draw]()
Republic of Ireland vs Canada: Ogbene and Devoy headline Montreal draw
Chiedozie Ogbene scored the equaliser as Republic of Ireland drew 1-1 with Canada in Montreal. Dawson Devoy made a historic senior debut.
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![Lionel Messi World Cup records are the real story of 2026]()
Lionel Messi World Cup records are the real story of 2026
Lionel Messi is set for his sixth World Cup with Argentina and could break Miroslav Klose's scoring record, pass Pelé and reach 200 caps.
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![Iran’s World Cup visa crisis has eased, but the politics are not going away]()
Iran’s World Cup visa crisis has eased, but the politics are not going away
Iran World Cup visas were issued only 10 days before the opener, after a camp move from Arizona to Tijuana and players speaking of war strain.
