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Thursday, 11 June 2026

• Tuchel: the transfer battle will elevate Anderson, not distract him

  Tuchel says the £100m+ transfer battle will elevate Anderson for the World Cup, not distract him. Manchester City and United battle Forest for the midfielder.

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• Bellingham as England's No. 9: how Tuchel is reshaping the attack

  How Tuchel's Bellingham No. 9 experiment and the omission of Foden and Palmer reshape England's World Cup approach with athleticism and pressing.

  5 min read
• Real Madrid in advanced talks for Bernardo Silva after outmaneuvering Barcelona

  Real Madrid are in advanced talks to sign Bernardo Silva on a free transfer from Manchester City, outmaneuvering Barcelona with Jose Mourinho's backing.

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• Spain World Cup preview: Yamal fitness and a rare squad shape define the case

  Spain head to the 2026 World Cup as joint favourites, with Lamine Yamal's fitness, a unusual squad and a tricky bracket shaping the story.

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• Morocco's injury headache before Brazil is bigger than the opener

  Morocco face Brazil with Nayef Aguerd and Abde Ezzalzouli out, while Andy Brassell says their real test is how they respond to AFCON pressure.

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• Liverpool transfer targets World Cup watchlist is shaped by realism

  Liverpool's World Cup coverage doubles as a transfer watchlist, with Nico Schlotterbeck, Yan Diomande and Rayan among the standout names and price tags

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• Scott McTominay misses Scotland training but Haiti worry looks limited

  Scott McTominay missed Scotland training with a stomach issue, but reports say he should still be available for the Haiti opener.

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• Fulham manager search widens with Arbeloa and Amorim in the frame

  Fulham have opened talks with Alvaro Arbeloa and are discussing Ruben Amorim as they search for a replacement for Marco Silva.

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• Celtic punished after Hearts pitch invasion

  Celtic have been handed a suspended 1,000-seat reduction and £7,500 fine after the pitch invasion that followed their title-clinching win over Hearts.

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• Premier League world cup players lead 2026 field

  Premier League leads all leagues with 154 players at the 2026 World Cup, well ahead of the Bundesliga's 94, with City and Palace prominent.

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• Germany players pay for 600 fans to travel to Ecuador match

  Germany's players are paying for buses for 600 fans to the Ecuador group match in New Jersey after World Cup transport prices sparked backlash.

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• Manchester City charges could trigger £100m rival claims

  Liverpool could be among the clubs seeking compensation if Manchester City are found guilty of 115 charges, after Burnley’s Everton ruling.

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• USA vs Paraguay: Pochettino's opening-night defensive call

  USA open World Cup 2026 against Paraguay with Chris Richards a major doubt, Matt Freese established as No 1 and pressure on the hosts to start with three

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• John McGinn carries Scotland's World Cup story better than anyone else

  John McGinn heads into Scotland's World Cup return after lifting Aston Villa's first major silverware in 30 years and finishing the season strongly.

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• Marcos Senesi joins Tottenham on a free transfer

  Marcos Senesi has joined Tottenham on a free transfer after 128 Bournemouth appearances, with Roberto De Zerbi praising his ball-playing quality.

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• Canada vs Bosnia & Herzegovina: Davies likely to miss the opener

  Jesse Marsch says Alphonso Davies will miss Canada’s World Cup opener against Bosnia & Herzegovina, but could return later in the group stage.

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• Thomas Tuchel picks form over names in a ruthless England World Cup squad

  Thomas Tuchel leaves Phil Foden, Cole Palmer, Harry Maguire and Trent Alexander-Arnold out of England's World Cup squad and recalls Ivan Toney.

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• Politics and visa rows dominate the 2026 World Cup build-up

  The 2026 World Cup build-up has been dominated off the pitch: US entry refusals, Infantino's 'chill, relax' and a criminal complaint from Michel Platini.

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• Craig Gordon one world cup appearance from history

  Craig Gordon says making the World Cup at 43 is already a triumph, and if he plays he could become the second-oldest player in World Cup history.

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• Elliot Anderson transfer turns into a British record standoff

  City's £106m Elliot Anderson offer has been rejected. Forest want a British-record package, with talks now centring on £120m-plus.

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• Coventry City could be considered for Freedom of the City after Premier League return

  Coventry City could be awarded the Freedom of the City after Premier League promotion, with George Duggins calling it an extraordinary achievement.

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• Manuel Neuer's World Cup comeback flips Germany's goalkeeping order at 40

  Manuel Neuer, 40, has reversed his retirement and returns as Germany's first-choice goalkeeper for the World Cup, displacing Oliver Baumann.

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• Cole Palmer omission is Rio Ferdinand's main England squad gripe

  Rio Ferdinand says Cole Palmer should have been in Thomas Tuchel's England squad as an impact option, despite being left out for the World Cup.

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• Jose Mourinho returns to Real Madrid with a long list of problems

  Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid return comes with questions over Mbappe, Vinicius Junior, Trent Alexander-Arnold and squad unity.

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• Martin O'Neill gets permanent Celtic job after restoring order

  Martin O'Neill is Celtic's permanent manager on a one-year deal after two interim spells brought a Premiership and Scottish Cup double.

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• Manchester United transfer news: Hall, Anderson and Rashford shape the window

  United’s transfer plans are shifting around Lewis Hall, Elliot Anderson and Marcus Rashford, with fit, price and availability driving the window.

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• Lionel Messi back in training as Argentina manage his fitness before the World Cup

  Lionel Messi says he feels great after a muscle issue, and Scaloni says the Argentina captain will play against Iceland with his minutes managed.

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• Harry Maguire fine adds to his England World Cup week disappointment

  Harry Maguire was fined £1,000 for speeding weeks after being left out of Thomas Tuchel’s England World Cup squad. He asked for a speed awareness course.

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• Manchester City compensation claims gather pace after Burnley ruling

  Burnley’s £35million-plus award against Everton has set a precedent that could expose Manchester City to £100million-plus claims from four rivals.

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• Anthony Gordon backed to start for England against Croatia

  Roy Keane says Anthony Gordon should start for England against Croatia after a strong warm-up showing, while Thomas Tuchel admits a penalty mix-up against

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