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Man Utd Seal Éderson: £35m First Signing for Carrick
Manchester United have agreed a £35m initial deal for Atalanta's Éderson as Michael Carrick's first signing, worth up to £38.8m with add-ons.
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20NewsJun 02, 10:13 PM
FIFA Offside Alerts: 10cm Margin at 2026 World Cup Explained
FIFA to use semi-automated offside alerts at 2026 World Cup with 10cm margin, reducing VAR waits. Tested with 50cm at 2025 Club World Cup.
NewsJun 02, 10:00 PM
What France's ticket row means for their World Cup hopes
France players frustrated over FFF's limit of 8 family tickets per player for World Cup, despite positive bonus talks, sparking tension before June 10
NewsJun 02, 09:57 PM
Lukaku Passes Lewandowski: 90th Goal Puts Him in Top 5
Romelu Lukaku's 90th-minute strike against Croatia was his 90th Belgium goal, passing Robert Lewandowski to become the 5th-highest men's international scorer.
NewsJun 02, 09:45 PM
Why Zidane Returned in 2005: The Mysterious Voice
Zidane's 2005 retirement U-turn, sparked by a mysterious voice, propelled France to the 2006 World Cup final. L'Equipe's new documentary revisits the decision.
NewsJun 02, 09:14 PM
Why Scotland vs Israel Isn't Being Boycotted: Grimshaw
Scotland women haven't discussed boycotting World Cup qualifiers vs Israel, says Christy Grimshaw. Games moved to Hungary for security; Ireland mulls
NewsJun 02, 09:09 PM
Andoni Iraola: Why Liverpool chose him for 2-year deal
Andoni Iraola agrees two-year Liverpool deal, bringing his Bournemouth staff and aggressive style to succeed Arne Slot.
NewsJun 02, 09:09 PM
Henderson: England Must 'Expose' to Heat for World Cup 2026
Jordan Henderson urges England squad to embrace Florida heat for World Cup 2026 acclimation as temperatures hit 32C in first training session.
NewsJun 02, 09:09 PM
England's World Cup Heat Plan: Henderson on Florida Prep
Jordan Henderson urges England to embrace Florida heat for World Cup prep, with temps at 32C. Kobbie Mainoo says squad is acclimatising ahead of Croatia opener.
NewsJun 02, 09:05 PM
Casemiro: Brazil 'Not Among Favorites' for 2026 World Cup
Casemiro downplays Brazil's status, insisting Seleção are not top favorites as they arrive in New Jersey for the 2026 World Cup but vow to fight for victory.
NewsJun 02, 08:58 PM
DR Congo vs Chile Match Banned: World Cup Impact
DR Congo's friendly vs Chile cancelled due to Ebola, disrupting WC prep. Camp moved to Belgium; Group K with Colombia, Portugal, Uzbekistan awaits.
NewsJun 02, 08:53 PM
Why Lionel Messi Trained Alone: Argentina's Fitness Concerns
Lionel Messi trained alone due to left thigh muscle fatigue ahead of Argentina's June 16 opener against Algeria, but the federation says he is progressing well.
NewsJun 02, 08:53 PM
Wales Secure 1-1 Draw: Koumas' 90+3' Equaliser Stuns Ghana
Lewis Koumas scored a 90+3-minute equalizer as Wales drew 1-1 with Ghana in a World Cup warm-up in Cardiff, denying Caleb Yirenkyi's opener.
NewsJun 02, 08:07 PM
Morocco 4-0 Madagascar: Bouaddi's First Start in Warm-Up
Morocco defeated Madagascar 4-0 in a World Cup warm-up, with 18-year-old Ayyoub Bouaddi making his first start and playing 45 minutes. Saibari netted a brace.
NewsJun 02, 08:01 PM
Ronaldo Targets 1000 Goals: World Cup 2026 Prep Begins
Ronaldo seeks 1000th career goal at World Cup 2026, with Portugal's opener imminent. Belgium tops Croatia 2-0, Morocco routs Madagascar 4-0 in friendlies.
NewsJun 02, 07:51 PM
Why England's Florida Heat Camp Matters: World Cup Prep
England's World Cup prep begins in Florida heat: Watkins, Henderson, Mainoo share insights on acclimatization and motivation.
NewsJun 02, 07:28 PM
Ebola Scare Halts DR Congo Friendly vs Chile: What It Means
DR Congo's 9 June friendly vs Chile in Spain cancelled by mayoral decree over Ebola outbreak fears, disrupting World Cup preparations.
NewsJun 02, 07:28 PM
DR Congo Friendly Scrapped: Ebola Fears Impact
DR Congo's June 9 friendly vs Chile off: La Linea mayor blocks match over Ebola. The rare Bundibugyo strain has no vaccine, throwing prep into disarray.
NewsJun 02, 06:45 PM
Zidane: Why His 2005 France Return Felt 'Mystical'
On August 3, 2005, Zinédine Zidane reversed his international retirement, calling the decision 'mystical' and sparking a path to the 2006 World Cup final.
NewsJun 02, 06:42 PM
FIFA's 10cm offside rule to end delayed flags at World Cup
FIFA introduces semi-automated offside with 10cm audio alert to eliminate delayed flags, preventing injuries like Taiwo Awoniyi's coma-inducing collision.