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Les Rouges brought moments of joy to their nation. But there are plenty of questions around Canadian soccer as the tournament moves on It was standing room only on Saturday lunchtime in Toronto’s oldest bar, the Wheatsheaf. For some, the wake had already begun. Nestled in the corner was a group of sullen Irish GAA f…

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Real Madrid sign Netherlands full-back Denzel Dumfries from Inter Milan on a four-year deal.

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England will be battling against history as well as entire nation when the face Mexico in the World Cup last 16 at The Azteca, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

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Brentford sign forward Jaidon Anthony from Burnley on a four-year contract, with an option for an extra year.

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The Premier League between Manchester City's Erling Haaland and Arsenal defender Erling Haaland goes global as Norway meet Brazil at the World Cup.

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Newcastle also linked with £50m-rated Brazilian Chelsea need to sell to help Xabi Alonso rebuild squad Manchester United are targeting the Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos, who is valued in the region of £50m. Talks are yet to take place between the two clubs but an offer is expected. After missing out on Elliot And…

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England return to the Azteca Stadium for the first time in 40 years as they take on co-hosts Mexico in the last 16 of the World Cup. We take a look at the games the Three Lions have played in this iconic setting. And yes, Maradona is featured Continue reading...

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BBC sport explores the history and cultural power of the Azteca, one of the great cathedrals of world football, as England prepare to face Mexico there in the last 16 of the World Cup.

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Sassuolo and Bologna are reportedly in talks with Hellas Verona about Kieron Bowie, while Celtic are linked with Norwegian striker Tobias Lauritsen and three clubs are said to be chasing former Rangers loanee Mikey Moore.

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World Cup co-hosts Mexico - who play England on Sunday night - return luxury watches gifted to them by a content creator because Fifa rules prohibit expensive gifts.

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⚽ All the latest news and reaction from the World Cup ⚽ Player guide | Bracketology | Knockout draw | Email us Kylian Mbappe has pulled level with Lionel Messi at the top of the Golden Boot charts. Both icons have seven after the Frenchman tucked away the winning penalty against Paraguay. Erling Haaland (5), Harry K…

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Norway have waited 28 years for an appearance at the World Cup - now they face Brazil hoping to make history by reaching the quarter-finals for the first time.

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Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning , Archie Rhind-Tutt, Barney Ronay and Philippe Auclair as France beat a spiky Paraguay side to reach the quarter-finals Rate, review, share on Apple Podcasts and join the conversation on email . On the podcast today; a masterclass in the dark arts from Paraguay, who somehow…

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‘Impossible’ to adapt to altitude but players coping, says coach Aguirre trying to keep El Tri ‘grounded’ before Azteca match Thomas Tuchel has admitted England are enduring a challenging adaptation in Mexico City but is convinced his team will be ready to “write our own chapters” when they face the World Cup co-hos…

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After dismantling all before them at this World Cup, France had to find a new way to win against a Paraguay side whose use of the dark arts angered many of those watching.

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Philippe Diallo: former goalkeeper has ‘fallen into disgrace’ Remarks came in run-up to France v Paruguay match The French football federation president, Philippe Diallo, has condemned José Luis Chilavert after the former Paraguay goalkeeper said Les Bleus are “a squad from Africa”. “I condemn in the strongest possi…

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After their frantic display against DR Congo, England head coach needs his side to remain composed in the Azteca cauldron It was somehow in keeping with the bedlam that has gripped Mexico since Tuesday night when their team beat Ecuador to set up a World Cup last-16 showdown with England on Sunday. There was talk of…

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World Cup favourites France book their quarter-final place thanks to Kylian Mbappe's second-half penalty against a stubborn Paraguay side in Philadelphia.

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Belgium play Americans in the last-16 on Monday US have enjoyed strong support at home at the World Cup A raucous, pro-US crowd is expected in Seattle for the Americans’ last-16 match against Belgium on Monday, but the Red Devils say that they don’t fear the atmosphere that will await them. “I think we just have to…

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BBC pundits Thomas Hitzlsperger, Joe Hart and Micah Richards discuss Paraguay's attempts to get under France's skin at the 2026 World Cup.

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