From around the league
Monday, 6 July 2026
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Cristiano Ronaldo confirms his last World Cup, but not his last match
Cristiano Ronaldo says the 2026 World Cup will be his last, but the Portugal captain insists only he will decide when he stops.
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Ørjan Nyland turns Brazil heroics into free agent value
Ørjan Nyland saved a penalty and produced crucial stops against Brazil, turning the 35-year-old free agent into a hot goalkeeper market.
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Thomas Tuchel says England's Mexico win felt like a final
Thomas Tuchel hailed England's 3-2 win over Mexico as heroic after playing with 10 men, surviving late pressure and losing Jordan Henderson to injury.
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Erling Haaland powers Norway into first World Cup quarterfinal
Erling Haaland has 7 goals in 4 World Cup games after scoring twice in Norway's 2-1 win over Brazil to reach a first-ever quarterfinal.
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England vs Mexico: brotherhood, grit and a 3-2 win
Ezri Konsa, Dan Burn and Elliot Anderson explain how England's brotherhood, defensive reshuffle and emotional resilience powered a 3-2 World Cup win over
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England vs Mexico ratings: Bellingham leads chaotic 3-2 win
Jude Bellingham’s 9.2-rated brace led England past Mexico 3-2, with Harry Kane also influential and Jarell Quansah’s red card shaping the tie.
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Jude Bellingham gives England the right message after Mexico win
Jude Bellingham scored twice against Mexico and told England fans to celebrate, before quickly turning attention to Norway.
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England ratings vs Mexico show why Bellingham, Kane and Pickford stood out
England vs Mexico ended 2-3, with Jude Bellingham's 9.2 rating leading Harry Kane and Jordan Pickford in a chaotic World Cup win.
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Jordan Pickford calls Mexico win a bucket list memory
Jordan Pickford called England's 3-2 World Cup win over Mexico a bucket list memory after making three saves in a chaotic five-goal thriller.
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Matheus Cunha hails Brazil's World Cup exit as the hardest day of his life
Matheus Cunha called Brazil's 2-1 World Cup exit to Norway the hardest day of his life. Casemiro also said Brazil wasted chances as Haaland struck twice.
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Thomas Tuchel blasts referees after England's chaotic win over Mexico
Thomas Tuchel ripped into referees after England's verified 3-2 win over Mexico, calling the officials not good enough after VAR controversy and two penalties.
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England vs Mexico: Rooney hails 3-2 win in Mexico City
Wayne Rooney and Alan Shearer praised England after a 3-2 win over Mexico, with Jude Bellingham's brace and Pickford's saves key.
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Harry Kane loses his voice after Mexico win
Harry Kane was left speechless after Mexico 2-3 England, with his goal, assist and post-match BBC interview capturing a chaotic World Cup last-16 night.
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Jude Bellingham double and Harry Kane penalty lift England past Mexico
Jude Bellingham scored twice as England beat Mexico 3-2 at the Azteca, with Harry Kane adding a penalty and Jarell Quansah sent off.
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Brazil vs Norway exposed the cost of an uneven midfield
Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway beat Brazil 2-1 in the World Cup last 16. Bruno Guimarães missed a penalty and Neymar signalled the end.
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Erling Haaland Real Madrid talk stays alive again
Alf-Inge Haaland says Erling is happy at Manchester City and has a long contract, but also says anyone would want to play for Madrid.
Sunday, 5 July 2026
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Carlos Queiroz quits Ghana after World Cup exit
Carlos Queiroz has stepped down as Ghana head coach after the Black Stars’ World Cup exit, with his farewell statement and Jordan Ayew’s plea to keep him
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Brazil vs Norway player ratings: Haaland tops the night as Brazil pay for the miss
Erling Haaland’s 9/10 and Bruno Guimarães’ missed penalty headline Brazil vs Norway player ratings after Norway’s 2-1 win.
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Brazil vs Norway: Haaland sends Norway into a first World Cup quarter-final
Brazil vs Norway ended 2-1 as Erling Haaland scored twice and sent Norway into their first World Cup quarter-final.
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Marcus Rashford’s nutmeg leaves England laughing before Mexico
Marcus Rashford’s nutmeg on Ezri Konsa has England laughing in training, with Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice and Thomas Tuchel all praising him before Mexico.