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Summerville scores 'sizzler' as Netherlands retake lead
Crysencio Summerville's "sizzler" of a goal helps Netherlands retake the lead against Japan in their Group F fixture at the 2026 World Cup.
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Japan level it late to earn draw with the Netherlands
Daichi Kamada diverted in an 89th-minute equaliser for Japan as they twice levelled to secure a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in this Group F opener.
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Arsenal & Liverpool in Bouaddi talks - Monday's gossip
Arsenal and Liverpool are keen on Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, Manchester City target a move for Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite, plus more.
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World Cup teams reject Ceferin 'uninteresting' claim
Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin has been criticised for reportedly claiming the World Cup expansion for the 2026 finals has led to 'uninteresting' games.
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Overton puts Somerset in County Championship title race as Essex move top
Craig Overton took five wickets as Somerset ignited their County Championship challenge and handed defending champions Nottinghamshire their first defeat of the season at...
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'I'll be staying out of the way' - Southgate on World Cup punditry
Former England manager Sir Gareth Southgate says he turned down work as a pundit at the World Cup because he did not think it would be "helpful" to the side's chances.
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England-Croatia referee was called Grade E by Tuchel
Clement Turpin is appointed referee for England's opening World Cup game against Croatia on Wednesday - and was once labelled a "Grade E" official by head coach Thomas Tu...
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Havertz scores twice as Germany thrash Curacao
Four-time winners Germany overcome a brief scare from World Cup debutants Curacao before turning on the style to win their Group E opener in Houston.
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Comenencia scores Curacao's first-ever World Cup goal
Livano Comenencia makes national history scoring Curacao's first-ever World Cup goal against Germany in their Group E match in Houston.
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Germany fire SEVEN past World Cup debutants Curacao
Germany made a confident start to their World Cup campaign with a 7-1 win over tournament debutants Curacao in Group E.
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Porro signs new long-term Tottenham contract
Tottenham Hotspur right-back Pedro Porro signs a new, long-term contract with the club understood to be valid until 2031.
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Arbeloa, Mourinho, Silva trading places - with agent key to swaps
Alvaro Arbeloa, Jose Mourinho and Marco Silva are replacing each other at Fulham, Real Madrid and Benfica - with one super-agent key to the swaps.
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How will Scotland approach Morocco game after opening win?
How will Scotland approach Group C games against Morocco and Brazil after a tense opening victory over Haiti in Boston?
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Real Madrid reach agreement for Chelsea's Cucurella
Chelsea have agreed a deal to sell Marc Cucurella to Real Madrid.
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Real Madrid agree deal for Chelsea's Cucurella
Real Madrid have a verbal agreement in place to sign Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella after the World Cup.
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Why will Uruguay v Saudi Arabia referee wear pink?
Italian referee Maurizio Mariani will wear pink during Monday's World Cup game between Uruguay and Saudi Arabia.
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Boyd: 'Nervy' Scotland must step it up against Morocco
Kris Boyd claimed that Scotland looked 'nervous' as the favourites against Haiti and that they need to improve their performance levels if they want to secure a point aga...
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Norway vs Senegal LIVE!
Norway vs Senegal LIVE!
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Why can't World Cup games kick off on time?
A delay to Scotland's Group C tie with Haiti in Massachusetts continued a noticeable trend of tardiness at the 2026 tournament, with none of the first eight matches kicki...
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The 20-year-old who stole the show on Scotland's World Cup return
Ben Gannon-Doak wasn't born when Scotland last played at the men's World Cup. But the 20-year-old was at the heart of their long-awaited return and their first win at the...
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