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BBC Sport — FootballMon, 06 Jul · 13:57How England used five mini games to beat Mexico
The tactical breakdown of how Thomas Tuchel's 10-man England pulled off a remarkable World Cup win in a hostile Mexico City.
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Guardian — FootballMon, 06 Jul · 13:46Sandro Tonali seals £92.5m move to Tottenham on back of ‘magic’ sales pitch
Club record signing wowed by Roberto De Zerbi’s plans Wages could rise to £275,000-a-week over six-year deal Sandro Tonali has completed a record-breaking transfer to Tottenham from Newcastle for an initial £92.5m, the Italian claiming he was powerless to resist Roberto De Zerbi’s “magic” sales pitch. “I spoke to th…
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BBC Sport — FootballMon, 06 Jul · 13:21'You've been trying to kill me for 23 years' - should Ronaldo start?
Appearing at his sixth World Cup, will Cristiano Ronaldo lift the famous trophy for the first time before he retires?
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BBC Sport — FootballMon, 06 Jul · 13:07The numbers behind Spain defence chasing World Cup history
With Spain yet to concede at the 2026 World Cup and on the brink of another tournament record, BBC Sport examines the numbers behind the shutouts.
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BBC Sport — FootballMon, 06 Jul · 13:05How England's epic night at the Azteca unfolded
Relive all the drama from England’s 3-2 win over Mexico, as Thomas Tuchel’s team progressed to a quarter-final meeting with Norway on Saturday.
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BBC Sport — FootballMon, 06 Jul · 12:01Tottenham seal £100m move for Newcastle's Tonali
Tottenham complete the signing of midfielder Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United for a club-record fee which could reach £100m.
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Guardian — FootballMon, 06 Jul · 11:53World Cup 2026: Trump admits lobbying Fifa over Balogun red; Mbappé hits out at Paraguayan senator; Starmer’s intervention– live
⚽️ World Cup news and reaction as the last 16 continues ⚽️ Uefa accuses Fifa of ‘crossing red line’ over Balogun ⚽️ Mexico 2-3 England | Player guide | And email us We haven’t even mentioned Balogun-gate yet. The Belgian FA, and you can assume a large proportion of the football world, has been left “astonished” by F…
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BBC Sport — FootballMon, 06 Jul · 11:49Will Glasner tarnish Palace legacy with move to new enemies Forest?
Will Oliver Glasner tarnish Crystal Palace legacy with Nottingham Forest move?
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BBC Sport — FootballMon, 06 Jul · 11:13Glasner becomes Forest's fifth head coach in a year
Former Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner replaces Vitor Pereira following his sacking last week.
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Guardian — FootballMon, 06 Jul · 11:11Oliver Glasner aims for ‘next level’ at Nottingham Forest as head coach role confirmed
Austrian left Crystal Palace at the end of last season He is Forest’s fifth head coach in less than a year Oliver Glasner has outlined his desire to take Nottingham Forest to “the next level” after being confirmed as the club’s head coach. The Austrian is Forest’s fifth head coach in less than a year and arrives in…
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BBC Sport — FootballMon, 06 Jul · 11:02What are the games to look out for in the Scottish League Cup?
Four top-flight clubs open their competitive season in the group stages of the Scottish League Cup on Saturday.
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Guardian — FootballMon, 06 Jul · 11:00Unwelcome and undue: Trump’s red-card intervention hurts the US’s World Cup more than it helps | Pablo Iglesias Maurer
In pushing Fifa to reverse Folarin Balogun’s suspension, the president did the most American thing possible: assert unasked-for power to get his way The story of Garrincha’s red card in the 1962 World Cup is the stuff of legend. The Brazilian great was sent off in the semi-finals for lashing out at an opponent, but…
BBC Sport — FootballMon, 06 Jul · 10:36Integrity of game at stake over Fifa Balogun decision - Uefa
Uefa says Fifa's decision not to uphold Folarin Balogun's immediate ban at the World Cup is "unprecedented, incomprehensible and unjustifiable".
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BBC Sport — FootballMon, 06 Jul · 10:12Quiz: Name every team England have played in a World Cup quarter-final
Norway will be the 11th team England will have faced in a World Cup quarter-final - so can you name the other 10?
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Guardian — FootballMon, 06 Jul · 09:00Let’s talk about Mikel Oyarzabal: Spain’s quiet man forced into the limelight
The 29-year-old forward always avoided attention, but his World Cup goals have dragged him into the centre of the conversation We have to talk about Mikel Oyarzabal. When Spain scored their third goal against Austria in Los Angeles, cameras caught Lamine Yamal’s little brother celebrating , fists clenched and shouti…
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Guardian — FootballMon, 06 Jul · 09:00Brazil’s World Cup exit raises a question: are they more a brand than a team?
A decidedly unremarkable Brazilian team had looked tentative at this tournament. A sixth World Cup title looks a long way off Brazil were 1-0 down . At first, a few yellow jerseys wandered up the aisles and out to the concourse, writing off the small fortunes they had invested in being here, never mind the chances o…
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Guardian — FootballMon, 06 Jul · 08:59England’s unbelievable night at the Azteca | World Cup Daily – video
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning , Archie Rhind-Tutt , Nicky Bandini and Lars Sivertsen as England beat Mexico 3-2 at the Azteca in an all-time great World Cup game Continue reading...
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BBC Sport — FootballMon, 06 Jul · 08:30Bologna keen on Rangers' Barron amid possible Ferguson swap - gossip
Rangers midfielders linked with moves, speculation over Celtic targets and St Johnstone to offer winger trial.
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BBC Sport — FootballMon, 06 Jul · 08:29Neymar says Brazil career over after Norway defeat
An emotional Neymar says his international career for Brazil is "over" following his side's exit at the 2026 World Cup at the hands of Norway.
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Guardian — FootballMon, 06 Jul · 08:10England rise to Azteca occasion and see off ghosts, time and Mexico | Barney Ronay
This was the most extraordinary night of football as an experience of the mind, body, bones, guts and blood “Enn-JOYYY this unforrrgGEDDABLE Fifa Worrrld Cup … expPERRIENCE!!” the strangely guileless American‑accented public address had commanded, with 40 minutes still to run before the delayed kick‑off in Mexico Ci…
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BBC Sport — FootballMon, 06 Jul · 07:51'Iconic match at iconic stadium' - England win down to 'pure will'
England are praised for showing "heart and belief" as they beat Mexico in an "iconic match at an iconic stadium" to reach the World Cup quarter-finals.
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