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BBC Sport — FootballWed, 24 Jun · 02:53No need to panic for England - but this was a reality check
England's drab goalless draw with Ghana is no cause to panic - but it does serve as a reality check, writes Phil McNulty.
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BBC Sport — FootballWed, 24 Jun · 01:46'VAR went for a coffee' - should Ghana have had penalty against England?
England fans have been left frustrated by the goalless draw against Ghana, but were Thomas Tuchel's side fortunate not to have given away a penalty?
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BBC Sport — FootballWed, 24 Jun · 01:25Tuchel credits 'committed' Ghana defending after England draw
England manager Thomas Tuchel says England found it "difficult" to break down Ghana's defence, after the two teams played out a 0-0 draw at the 2026 World Cup.
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Guardian — FootballWed, 24 Jun · 01:06Panama 0-1 Croatia: World Cup 2026 – live
⚽️ World Cup kick-off time: 7pm EDT/12am BST/9am AEST ⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Email Jeff Ear-splitting cheers from this very pro-Croatia – Proatia? – crowd for Luka Modrić. We all know the end is near and there’s a palpable sense in the air that we might all be seeing him for the last time. Th…
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Guardian — FootballWed, 24 Jun · 01:00Ingenuity absent for turgid England as they fail to break down Ghana’s yellow wall | Jacob Steinberg
Thomas Tuchel experiences an England tradition – a difficult second game at a major tournament There were times when this looked like the goalless draw with the USA at the 2022 World Cup, or the misshapen stalemate with Denmark in Frankfurt two years ago. For Thomas Tuchel, the worry was that the more passive patter…
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BBC Sport — FootballWed, 24 Jun · 00:41England held to goalless draw by Ghana
England fail to repeat their performance that overpowered Croatia in their first World Cup game as they are held to a draw by a resolute Ghana at Boston Stadium.
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BBC Sport — FootballWed, 24 Jun · 00:28Rice remains positive after England draw with Ghana
England midfielder Declan Rice says he remains positive despite being held to a 0-0 draw against Ghana in their World Cup Group L match in Boston.
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Guardian — FootballWed, 24 Jun · 00:15England given reality check by stubborn Ghana to leave group in the balance
It was a talking point beforehand in the England dressing room, Harry Kane bringing it up; a message with it, too. At each of the previous three tournaments, the team had spluttered in game two. The roll call of irritation took in the draws against Scotland and Denmark at the European Championship – either side of t…
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BBC Sport — FootballWed, 24 Jun · 00:08Who failed to make an impact? England player ratings
BBC Sport England reporter Alex Howell rates the players after the 0-0 draw with Ghana - plus have your say.
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BBC Sport — FootballWed, 24 Jun · 00:05'Anxious moment for England' - should this have been Ghana penalty?
England's Ezri Konsa makes a last-ditch attempt to stop Ghana's Prince Adu during their World Cup Group L match in Boston.
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BBC Sport — FootballTue, 23 Jun · 23:46Spence appears not to shake hands with Partey
Footage circulating on social media appears to show England's Djed Spence not shaking hands with Ghana's Thomas Partey before their World Cup group match in Boston.
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BBC Sport — FootballTue, 23 Jun · 23:33'I'm back' - record-breaking Ronaldo answers critics
Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo provides the perfect response to those that doubted him as he becomes the first player to score at six World Cups.
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BBC Sport — FootballTue, 23 Jun · 22:55Man Utd & Arsenal track Scott - Wednesday gossip
Manchester United and Arsenal are tracking Alex Scott, while the Gunners are also in contact with Leicester City over a deal for Jeremy Monga, Aston Villa express strong interest in Jarrod Bowen, plus more.
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BBC Sport — FootballTue, 23 Jun · 22:52Chelsea close in on Palestra as Alonso's first signing
Chelsea are set to sign Atalanta defender Marco Palestra for a fee in excess of £43m.
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BBC Sport — FootballTue, 23 Jun · 22:33Deschamps returns to France after death of his mother
France head coach Didier Deschamps will miss his side's final World Cup group game following the death of his mother, the French Football Federation confirms.
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Guardian — FootballTue, 23 Jun · 22:28Steve Clarke warns Scotland of threat posed by returning Brazil ‘icon’ Neymar
Forward expected to return from injury in Group C finale ‘His qualities are without question … he’s a superstar’ Steve Clarke believes Scotland must be prepared for the threat provided by the “icon” Neymar in Miami on Wednesday. Neymar is expected to make his bow for Brazil in this World Cup after returning from inj…
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BBC Sport — FootballTue, 23 Jun · 22:02Mendes scores 'brilliant' second goal for Portugal
Nuno Mendes and Cristiano Ronaldo trick the entire stadium to score a second goal for Portugal against Uzbekistan in their Group K match in the 2026 World Cup.
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BBC Sport — FootballTue, 23 Jun · 21:54Real sign Schroeder in 'most expensive' women's transfer
BK Hacken teenager Felicia Schroeder has joined Real Madrid in a deal that makes the 19-year-old forward "the most expensive transfer ever in women's football".
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BBC Sport — FootballTue, 23 Jun · 21:47Portugal thrash Uzbekistan as Ronaldo scores twice to make history
Cristiano Ronaldo becomes the first player to score in six World Cups as his double helps Portugal thrash Uzbekistan.
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Guardian — FootballTue, 23 Jun · 21:20Cristiano Ronaldo ends his goal drought as rampant Portugal outclass Uzbekistan
Golden oldies fighting for the golden boot? Let us not get ahead of ourselves. But it will do Cristiano Ronaldo’s ego no harm that he is off the mark for this summer, particularly given Lionel Messi’s voracious appetite to keep long-burning fires ablaze. Nor will it pass unnoticed that he has broken a record of his…
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Guardian — FootballTue, 23 Jun · 21:17Transfer latest: Spurs push for Fernandes and Tonali, Chelsea like Palestra
Tottenham also among clubs tracking Summerville Chelsea consider move for Como’s Jacobo Ramón Roberto De Zerbi has been given significant funds and is looking to make two big moves in midfield. Tottenham are pushing to land Sandro Tonali, even though Newcastle will demand a huge fee for the Italy international, and…
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