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Guardian — FootballTue, 09 Jun · 23:00Bukayo Saka is playing through pain barrier, says Tuchel, as World Cup kick-off looms
Arsenal forward still struggling with achilles injury ‘Bukayo is just not there yet. Some things are missing’ Bukayo Saka continues to play through the pain of an achilles injury, according to the England manager, Thomas Tuchel, and must be managed carefully as the start of the World Cup looms large. The Arsenal win…
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BBC Sport — FootballTue, 09 Jun · 19:55Does referee case show Fifa has lost control of its own World Cup?
With referee Omar Artan denied entry to the United States and worries over staff and supporters being turned back, what does this tell us about the World Cup?
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BBC Sport — FootballTue, 09 Jun · 19:53Sullivan banned from contact with West Ham women's and youth teams since 2023
The decision followed a safeguarding investigation opened by the the Football Association.
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Guardian — FootballTue, 09 Jun · 18:30Meet the philosopher-in-training who will be at the VAR monitor this World Cup
Joe Dickerson is one of North America’s best referees, but he’ll be off the field in a high-pressure position when the World Cup begins • Predict the winner | Daily podcast | Download our app Joe Dickerson never set out to be a referee. As a player, he was told that reffing would be to make money on the side, learn…
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BBC Sport — FootballTue, 09 Jun · 16:44What now for West Ham after Sullivan allegations?
West Ham is a club in turmoil after co-chair David Sullivan stood down ahead of allegations about his private life, which he denies.
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Guardian — FootballTue, 09 Jun · 16:17Crystal Palace poised to appoint Pierre Sage as head coach on two-year deal
Sage guided Lens to second place in Ligue 1 this season Glasner likely to join Milan after rejecting Feyenoord offer Crystal Palace are poised to appoint Pierre Sage as Oliver Glasner’s successor after holding productive talks with the Frenchman. Sage, who guided Lens to the Coupe de France and second place in Ligue…
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BBC Sport — FootballTue, 09 Jun · 15:28Follow World Cup 2026 with live lock screen updates on the BBC Sport app
BBC Sport has launched live match updates - bringing you your team's score directly to your phone lock screen.
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Guardian — FootballTue, 09 Jun · 12:24Football regulator could force David Sullivan to sell West Ham stake
Former pornographer, who owns 38.8% of club, has been accused of sexually exploitative and predatory behaviour The football regulator could force David Sullivan to sell his stake in West Ham United after the former pornography billionaire was accused of sexually exploitative and predatory behaviour against women ove…
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Guardian — FootballTue, 09 Jun · 11:44‘It was madness in Baghdad’: René Meulensteen on coaching Iraq and helping Ronaldo
Iraq’s No 2 discusses his recipe for a World Cup shock, the players’ singing and his time assisting Alex Ferguson at Manchester United Iraq’s journey to their first World Cup finals tournament in 40 years involved sacrifices unmatched by any other side. After 20 qualifiers, the team faced a decisive playoff in the M…
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Guardian — FootballTue, 09 Jun · 11:18Out-of-contract XIs: players in their 20s versus players in their 30s – who wins?
There are young stars and golden oldies available on a free transfer this summer. But which team is stronger? Goalkeeper Illan Meslier, aged 26, contract expiring at Leeds United The goalkeeper joined Leeds as a teenager but departs the Yorkshire club having not made a first-team appearance since March 2025. Meslier…
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BBC Sport — FootballTue, 09 Jun · 09:21'Diogo will be with you' - Jota's widow writes to Robertson
Diogo Jota's widow urges Scotland captain Andrew Robertson to carry his former Liverpool team-mate "in your heart" when he plays at the World Cup.
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BBC Sport — FootballTue, 09 Jun · 08:42'Mazadona', 'Einstein', 'The Ant' - 20 new players to watch at the 2026 World Cup
BBC Sport TV and radio commentators pick the players they think could be the breakout stars of the 2026 World Cup.
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BBC Sport — FootballTue, 09 Jun · 07:57Why super-sized and politicised World Cup comes at a cost
Whatever one's perspective, it seems certain that away from the on-field spectacle, this super-sized World Cup could be among the most contentious ever.
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BBC Sport — FootballTue, 09 Jun · 07:52Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 2
Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?
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BBC Sport — FootballTue, 09 Jun · 06:29Football regulator 'in contact' with West Ham over Sullivan
Multiple women accuse the billionaire of abusing his power and preying on them for sex, in some cases when they were in their late teens.
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BBC Sport — FootballTue, 09 Jun · 00:38Wolves sign Trippier and in Jimenez talks
Wolves sign former England full-back Kieran Trippier and are in talks to re-sign former striker Raul Jimenez on a free transfer.
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BBC Sport — FootballMon, 08 Jun · 23:36Spurs close in on Man City's Savinho - Tuesday's gossip
Spurs make progress with negotiations to sign Manchester City winger Savinho, Manchester United are battling their city rivals for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson, Atletico Madrid and Barcelona eye Chelsea full-back Marc Cucurella, plus more.
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Guardian — FootballMon, 08 Jun · 22:49‘Diogo will be with you’: Andy Robertson shares emotional letter from Jota’s widow
Scot and Portuguese were close friends at Liverpool ‘The two of you nurtured a World Cup dream’ Andy Robertson has shared an emotional letter from Diogo Jota’s widow as he prepares to lead Scotland at their World Cup return. Robertson and Jota were teammates and close friends at Liverpool before the Portuguese was k…
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BBC Sport — FootballMon, 08 Jun · 22:47Palace hold initial talks with Lens manager Sage
Crystal Palace hold talks with Lens manager Pierre Sage about becoming their new head coach.
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BBC Sport — FootballMon, 08 Jun · 21:04Netherlands' Timber out of World Cup with injury
Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber is ruled out of the Netherlands' World Cup campaign with a groin injury, while Brazil's Neymar is making good progress from injury.
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Guardian — FootballMon, 08 Jun · 18:05Manchester United think they can beat City to £100m-rated Elliot Anderson
Nottingham Forest rejected City’s £80m bid for midfielder United’s Jason Wilcox also monitoring Mateus Fernandes Manchester United remain intent on signing Elliot Anderson, with the club’s executives optimistic they can beat Manchester City in the race to acquire the 23-year-old midfielder, who is valued at about £1…
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