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BBC Sport — FootballFri, 03 Jul · 14:02Mexico's unlikely hero who England could fear most
Julian Quinones' path to being a Mexican hero has been unorthodox - and he will hope to become a legend against England on Monday morning.
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- MEX
BBC Sport — FootballFri, 03 Jul · 13:36England fan tickets for Mexico on resale for up to £26K
Tickets originally bought by England fans for the World Cup last-16 game against Mexico are relisted for thousands of pounds on Fifa's official resale portal.
- ENG
- MEX
Guardian — FootballFri, 03 Jul · 13:12Norway have finally lived up to World Cup billing – a reunion with Brazil is perfect timing | Lars Sivertsen
Ståle Solbakken’s side have surpassed previous golden generation as they prepare to meet team they beat in 1998 For a country of 5.6 million people, Norway’s list of competitive achievements is remarkable. Our Winter Olympians gobble up medals at a freakish rate, our women’s handball team is all-conquering, we’ve ha…
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- NOR
BBC Sport — FootballFri, 03 Jul · 13:01Argentina v Cape Verde: Breaking down biggest World Cup knockout mismatch
Lionel Messi versus Vozinha. It is the World Cup battle no-one knew they wanted, but which fans now cannot wait to see.
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- ARG
BBC Sport — FootballFri, 03 Jul · 12:49'You can't breathe' - what is it like playing at altitude?
BBC pundits Rachel Corsie and Lucas Leiva explain their experiences of playing football at altitude, ahead of England's game at Estadio Azteca against Mexico which sits 2,240 metres above sea level.
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- MEX
Guardian — FootballFri, 03 Jul · 12:43Family ties and focus: Lamine Yamal carries burden of Spain’s World Cup dream
The 18-year-old is leading a nation’s effort to win a second title – to the delight of his three-year-old brother No one celebrated Spain’s last-32 win quite like Keyne. As the third goal against Austria went in, cameras caught Lamine Yamal’s younger brother, still only three, raising his arms and shouting: “Come on…
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BBC Sport — FootballFri, 03 Jul · 12:39BBC offers 'Stay Up or Catch Up' for England v Mexico
The BBC will be launching a special 'Stay Up or Catch Up' offer for its live coverage of England's game against Mexico at the 2026 World Cup.
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- MEX
BBC Sport — FootballFri, 03 Jul · 12:23After World Cup goals are last year's signings finally set to deliver for Newcastle?
Anthony Elanga and Yoane Wissa both struggled in their first season at Newcastle, but five goals between at the World Cup them suggest things will be different next term.
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BBC Sport — FootballFri, 03 Jul · 12:17Germany want Klopp talks as Nagelsmann resigns
The German football association is seeking talks with Jurgen Klopp about becoming their men's national team coach after Julian Nagelsmann resigned.
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BBC Sport — FootballFri, 03 Jul · 12:02Aston Villa sign Norway midfielder Kielland
Norway midfielder Justine Kielland joins Aston Villa from German club Wolfsburg, subject to visa approval. Kielland joined Norwegian side Brann in 2023. During her time there, she helped the club reach the quarter-finals of the Women's Champions League, playing in 12 matches and scoring four goals.
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- BRA
Guardian — FootballFri, 03 Jul · 12:00England must go low against Mexico to hit heights with Total Arsenalball
Thomas Tuchel needs to slow game down so his side can handle altitude challenge – it is time for the low block If any win will do then England do not have to worry about putting on an exhibition of attacking football against Mexico. They have no time to acclimatise to the altitude in Mexico City and will have to box…
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- MEX
BBC Sport — FootballFri, 03 Jul · 11:59Napoli appoint Allegri as Conte's successor
Napoli appoint former AC Milan and Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri as head coach on a three-year contract following Antonio Conte’s departure.
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- NAP
BBC Sport — FootballFri, 03 Jul · 11:47Cremers leaves Wales role as key Bellamy assistant
Piet Cremers quits his position as Wales men's assistant coach, leaving boss Craig Bellamy without one of his key backroom staff.
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- MEX
BBC Sport — FootballFri, 03 Jul · 11:32Real Madrid have 'no intention' of signing Fernandez
Real Madrid say they have "no intention" of trying to sign Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea this summer.
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- CHE
Guardian — FootballFri, 03 Jul · 11:00Lionel Messi makes his Miami homecoming with Argentina: ‘For us this is a chance to celebrate him’
The Albiceleste’s last-32 match against Cape Verde will see the Inter Miami star’s paths for club and country meet at last Take a walk around Miami’s Little Buenos Aires neighborhood, and nearly everyone there will tell you a story about meeting Lionel Messi. There’s the bakery employee, working at the counter, who…
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BBC Sport — FootballFri, 03 Jul · 10:41Mahrez retires from Algeria duty after World Cup exit
Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez announces his retirement from international football after the Desert Foxes’ 2-0 defeat by Switzerland in the World Cup round of 32.
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- ALG
Guardian — FootballFri, 03 Jul · 10:23Georgia Stanway targets trophies after sealing ‘unbelievable’ move to Arsenal
Stanway back in WSL after stint at Bayern Munich ‘This is a massive club’ says England midfielder Georgia Stanway believes Arsenal is the right place for her to win more trophies and further improve her game after completing her move to the north London club on a free transfer. Stanway, who helped Bayern Munich win…
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- ENG
BBC Sport — FootballFri, 03 Jul · 10:20Bournemouth agree £25.7m deal for Elche striker Rodriguez
Bournemouth enter talks for Elche striker Alvaro Rodriguez for an initial fee of £21.4m, rising to £25.7m with add-ons.
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BBC Sport — FootballFri, 03 Jul · 10:11World Cup: David Villa on Spain, Messi & World Cup glory
David Villa on Spain, Messi and winning the World Cup.
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BBC Sport — FootballFri, 03 Jul · 10:00Arsenal sign Lioness Stanway from Bayern
England midfielder Georgia Stanway says she is joining Arsenal to "win trophies and grow as a player".
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- ENG
Guardian — FootballFri, 03 Jul · 09:11World Cup 2026: Germany hold Klopp talks after Nagelsmann quits; Neymar unhappy with Brazil role – live
⚽ All the latest news and reaction from the World Cup ⚽ Player guide | Bracketology | Knockout draw | Email us Julian Nagelsmann is set to resign as Germany coach , according to reports in the newspaper, Bild. It was reported on Friday the 38-year-old had agreed to leave following talks with senior German soccer …
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