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Thursday, 18 June 2026
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Jude Bellingham gives England their edge as Tuchel’s message lands
Jude Bellingham scored in England’s 4-2 win over Croatia as Thomas Tuchel’s half-time message helped spark a freer second-half surge.
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Jan Paul van Hecke joins Tottenham in £52m deal that backs De Zerbi
Tottenham have signed Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton for £52m, backing Roberto De Zerbi's control and a shift to ball-playing defenders.
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Tuchel backs Saka bench call after England's win over Croatia
Thomas Tuchel explained why Bukayo Saka was benched for England's 4-2 win over Croatia, backing the selection call on Bellingham and his bench.
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Yan Diomande, Liverpool and PSG: why the race has tilted towards Anfield
Liverpool are reportedly in the driving seat for Yan Diomande after an improved proposal approaching €100million, while PSG remain in the race.
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Victor Muñoz to Liverpool is now confirmed after Newcastle chase
Victor Munoz Liverpool move is now confirmed on a six-year deal, subject to a work permit, after Liverpool beat Newcastle and triggered his clause.
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Gregor Kobel’s season is built on clean sheets, not noise
Gregor Kobel has 15 clean sheets, a 72.4 percent save rate and every minute for Dortmund in 2025/26, while also holding Switzerland’s No.1 shirt.
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Czech Republic vs South Africa: Mokoena rescues a draw after early Czech lead
Teboho Mokoena’s late penalty earned South Africa a 1-1 draw with the Czech Republic after Michal Sadílek’s sixth-minute opener.
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Harrison Jones joins Peterborough from Sunderland on three-year deal
Peterborough United have signed Sunderland midfielder Harrison Jones on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee. The 21-year-old made seven senior appearances.
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Switzerland vs Bosnia & Herzegovina line-ups show a tight Group B contest
Switzerland vs Bosnia & Herzegovina meet in Group B at the 2026 World Cup, with five Serie A stars starting and both sides level after opening 1-1 draws.
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Celtic opener Monday night after SPFL fixture row
Celtic's opener against Dundee is on Monday August 3 at 7.30pm after SPFL scheduling pressure from the Commonwealth Games and Police Scotland.
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Ayyoub Bouaddi backed for Real Madrid move by Giroud
Olivier Giroud says Ayyoub Bouaddi could join Real Madrid next season, praising the Lille midfielder’s calmness, maturity and finishing potential.
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Tyler Bindon makes World Cup history for New Zealand
Tyler Bindon came off the bench against Iran and made history with New Zealand, becoming part of the first mother-son duo to play at a World Cup.
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Barcelona vs Birmingham City at St Andrew's is a rare summer showcase
Barcelona travel to St Andrew's on 31 July for a rare pre-season friendly against Birmingham City, with history and ticket demand boosting the event.
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Brazil vs Haiti preview: Ancelotti plans changes as Brazil chase a first win
Brazil drew 1-1 with Morocco and need a response against Haiti. Carlo Ancelotti is expected to reshape the XI, with Neymar and Casemiro in focus.
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Jordan Pickford under pressure after Tuchel's England demands
Jordan Pickford is under pressure after Thomas Tuchel's demands and a mixed Croatia display, with 2 of 10 long passes in the first half.
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Liverpool’s Victor Munoz move is only the first step in a costly rebuild
Liverpool’s Victor Munoz hijack is being framed as the start of a bigger summer rebuild, with several more signings still targeted and wide areas a priority.
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Sandro Tonali chase is part of Manchester City’s midfield overhaul
Manchester City want Sandro Tonali and Elliot Anderson, while Newcastle value Tonali at more than £100million and rival interest stays live.
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Luka Vuskovic and Tottenham's loan dilemma
Luka Vuskovic's six-goal Bundesliga season, World Cup glimpse and Tottenham's crowded centre-back depth have made a loan decision the big summer question.
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Robin Hranáč's rise gives Hoffenheim a reliable centre-back
Robin Hranáč made 29 Bundesliga appearances, scored his first league goal and helped Hoffenheim finish fifth and reach the Europa League.
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Enzo Fernandez transfer decision faces Chelsea deadline before July 1
Chelsea want Enzo Fernandez settled before Xabi Alonso starts on July 1, with a reported £120m valuation and Real Madrid interest in play.
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Sunderland transfers point toward stability after Europa League qualification
Sunderland transfers are set to be calmer this summer after 54 points, seventh place and Europa League qualification, following a £161m rebuild.
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Marcus Rashford U-turn puts Manchester United back in the picture
Rio Ferdinand has reversed his stance on Marcus Rashford, arguing Manchester United should rethink the forward after his loan spell and England form
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Motherwell turn to Alfred Johansson as data-led succession plan continues
Alfred Johansson has been appointed by Motherwell after a data-led process, with the club pushing continuity after Jens Berthel Askou's exit.
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Luis Díaz World Cup: Bayern scorers set the pace
Luis Díaz and Harry Kane are leading Bayern Munich’s World Cup impact, with Bundesliga-based players already scoring 12 goals by 17 June.
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England goal song Chase the Sun is already the World Cup's loudest soundtrack
England's Chase the Sun was played four times in a 4-2 win over Croatia. FIFA's 2026 rules let all 48 nations choose goal songs.
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Michael Olise stands out in the heat as France adapt better than rivals
Michael Olise covered 12.6km and made 79 sprints as France beat Senegal, with Thierry Henry and Kylian Mbappé praising his impact.
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John McGinn’s goggles story turns Scotland’s World Cup opener into something bigger
John McGinn explains the goggles celebration after Scotland’s 1-0 win over Haiti, tying it to nephew Jack’s eyesight and goggles.
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England vs Croatia analysis: Barry was right about the first half
Anthony Barry's halftime verdict on England vs Croatia was backed by the data, with cautious possession and set-piece dependence in a 4-2 win.
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Marcus Rashford one deadline away from a transfer tug-of-war
Barcelona let Marcus Rashford's €30 million option expire, Manchester United want a permanent exit, and rival interest means his next move may not wait
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Abdukodir Khusanov at centre of World Cup cameraman incident in Colombia win
Abdukodir Khusanov’s 34th-minute collision with a cameraman became the standout moment in Uzbekistan 1, Colombia 3, with Jacqui Oatley on commentary.