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Monday, 15 June 2026
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Virgil van Dijk scores, but the criticism still follows him after Japan draw
Virgil van Dijk scored in the Netherlands’ 2-2 draw with Japan, but Dutch media and pundits still criticised his display.
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Manchester United documentary deal sets up a summer 2027 reveal
Manchester United have agreed a record Amazon All or Nothing documentary covering the 2026/27 season, with a summer 2027 release.
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Lamine Yamal available for Spain, but not for 90 minutes
Lamine Yamal is available for Spain's World Cup opener against Cape Verde, but Luis de la Fuente says he is not ready for 90 minutes.
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Nathaniel Brown deal edges closer as Bayern and Frankfurt settle on price
Bayern Munich and Eintracht Frankfurt have reportedly agreed a €55m framework for Nathaniel Brown, with only the fee split left to settle before a
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Declan Rice's leadership case grows as England head to the World Cup
Declan Rice arrives at the World Cup with vice-captain status, 36 Premier League games and strong backing from Thomas Tuchel and Mikel Arteta.
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Jude Bellingham’s England warning and why Thomas Tuchel cares about chemistry
Jude Bellingham’s blunt England remarks have put Thomas Tuchel’s chemistry test and the No.10 battle with Morgan Rogers back in focus.
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Marc Cucurella gives Real Madrid an early statement signing
Marc Cucurella has joined Real Madrid from Chelsea on a six-year deal to 2032, with reports differing on a fee in the €55m-€60m range.
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Middlesbrough's UEFA Cup adventure retold by BBC Radio Tees
BBC Radio Tees launches A Small Town in Europe, a seven-part look back at Middlesbrough's UEFA Cup adventure from 2004 to 2006.
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Elliot Anderson transfer turns into a test of patience for Manchester City
Manchester City have had a £120m bid for Elliot Anderson rejected and are weighing up another move as Forest hold firm and Tuchel praises him.
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Ivory Coast vs Ecuador showed why Amad and Diomande matter
Ivory Coast vs Ecuador ended 1-0 after Amad Diallo's 90th-minute winner, with Yan Diomande producing a standout debut in Philadelphia.
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James Trafford and Newcastle's goalkeeper reset
Newcastle have reopened talks for James Trafford, with Ewen Jaouen signed for £18.5m and Nick Pope’s situation now part of the plan.
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Marc Cucurella's Real Madrid move leaves Chelsea with another reset to manage
Marc Cucurella has joined Real Madrid from Chelsea in a £51.7m deal, signing until June 30, 2032 as Chelsea absorb another big exit.
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Ousmane Diomande could drive Leeds' record bid
Leeds are reportedly ready to offer €45m for Ousmane Diomande, with Sporting CP wanting €50m and the club record at £35.5m.
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Kieran Trippier Wolves move in doubt after Rob Edwards exit
Kieran Trippier's Wolves move is in doubt after Rob Edwards was sacked, with reports saying he is considering whether to proceed.
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Brazil vs Morocco leaves Casemiro and Gabriel under fire
Brazil's 1-1 draw with Morocco drew criticism for Casemiro and Gabriel, with Casemiro hooked at half-time and Brazil's control questioned.
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Marc Cucurella one step closer to Real Madrid after Mourinho-backed push
José Mourinho is reported to be pushing Real Madrid's move for Marc Cucurella, with Chelsea agreeing a €55m plus €5m in add-ons deal after Atlético Madrid
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Ayyoub Bouaddi one of summer's hottest teenage targets after Brazil debut
Ayyoub Bouaddi’s World Cup debut for Morocco has intensified Arsenal interest, with Lille said to value the teenager at around £70million.
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Kai Havertz gives Germany an early answer at No 9
Kai Havertz scored twice in Germany’s opening World Cup win over Curaçao, and Thomas Müller wants him on the pitch every minute.
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France vs Senegal preview: Mbappe, Saliba and the 2002 shadow
France face Senegal in a World Cup opener shaped by Saliba's back issue, Mbappe's milestones and the 2002 shadow.
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Everton summer transfers are really about who stays
Everton's summer window is defined by Merlin Rohl's £18m arrival, uncertainty over Iliman Ndiaye and Idrissa Gueye, and David Moyes' response to the £35m
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Pierre Sage close to Crystal Palace deal after Lens success
Crystal Palace are close to Pierre Sage, with reports saying they will pay €5 million compensation and give him a three-year deal.
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Sweden's front line tears Tunisia apart in emphatic 5-1 opener
Sweden vs Tunisia finished 5-1 as Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökeres drove the opener, with Yasin Ayari scoring in the 7th and 90+6th.
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Manchester United transfer news: Ederson, Rashford and Onana headline early rebuild
Manchester United’s summer rebuild is taking shape with Ederson close to joining, Rashford’s Barcelona route fading and Onana, Malacia and Sancho among
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Alvaro Arbeloa Fulham move nears as search narrows
Fulham are closing in on Alvaro Arbeloa after a wide managerial search, with Marco Silva heading to Benfica and Real Madrid-linked context shaping the move.
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Netherlands vs Japan: Van Dijk defends the game plan after late equaliser
Virgil van Dijk and Ronald Koeman defended the Netherlands’ approach after Dutch pundits accused them of going too defensive in a 2-2 draw with Japan.
Sunday, 14 June 2026
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Virgil van Dijk workload raises Liverpool concern
Virgil van Dijk has played 5,841 minutes since June 2025, with Liverpool increasingly managing a 34-year-old still at elite intensity.
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Netherlands let Japan back in as Ogawa seals 2-2 draw in Group F
Netherlands vs Japan ended 2-2 after Japan came from behind twice, with Koki Ogawa's late equaliser denying the Dutch in Group F.
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Spain vs Cape Verde Islands preview: Oyarzabal, Olmo and the line-up calls
Spain’s opener against Cape Verde Islands is a selection call, with Oyarzabal in form, Olmo chasing a record and Yamal and Williams unlikely to start.
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Germany player ratings vs Curaçao: Nmecha, Brown and Undav lead the way
Germany’s 7-1 World Cup opener was a ratings showcase for Felix Nmecha, Nathaniel Brown and Deniz Undav, with Havertz, Musiala and Kimmich also standing out.
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Eberechi Eze says he would take an England penalty after Arsenal heartbreak
Eberechi Eze says he would take an England penalty at the World Cup after missing in Arsenal's Champions League final defeat.