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Messi nets hat trick ties Klose record with 1th World Cup goal

KANSAS CITY, Kansas — Lionel Messi made history Tuesday night when tying the record for most World Cup goals at…

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June 17, 2026

Thomas Tuchel at home in England, but won’t sing national anthem – yet

Thomas Tuchel is not yet ready to sing the national anthem yet but has said he considers England home as…

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June 17, 2026

England captain Harry Kane: One of the best opportunities to win World Cup

ARLINGTON, Texas — Harry Kane says this is one of the best opportunities England will have to win the World…

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June 17, 2026

Sources: England may play MLS side in mid-World Cup friendly

England will hold a behind-closed doors friendly in Kansas City on Thursday, head coach Thomas Tuchel has confirmed. Sources told…

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June 17, 2026

Lionel Messi becomes 1st man to play at 6 World Cups

Lionel Messi added another record to his illustrious career on Tuesday, becoming the first player to take the pitch in…

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June 17, 2026

FIFA claims over 1 million fans at first 16 World Cup games

More than one million fans attended the opening 16 games at the World Cup hosted in Canada, the United States…

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June 17, 2026

Kylian Mbappé after breaking France record: I don’t play for ‘revenge’

Kylian Mbappé has played down any notions of seeking revenge following his goals in France‘s World Cup opener against Senegal.…

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June 17, 2026

Erling Haaland scores two in World Cup debut as Norway win

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Erling Haaland took just 29 minutes to score his first ever World Cup goal on his tournament…

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June 17, 2026

Iran’s Torabi cleared for World Cup after U.S. visa issue resolved

Iran forward Mehdi Torabi has received a new visa and will be able to participate in the remainder of the…

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June 17, 2026

Thomas Partey to miss Ghana World Cup opener after visa appeal rejected

A Federal High Court in Canada has upheld the decision to deny Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey entry into the country…

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June 17, 2026

Chelsea’s Liam Delap set for £50M Nottingham Forest move as deal reached – sourcesAugust 26, 2026
Nottingham Forest have reached a deal to sign Chelsea forward Liam Delap, sources have told ESPN. Delap is set to join Forest in a move worth an initial £45 million ($61m) plus £5m ($7m) in add-ons, sources added. The 23-year-old has failed to flourish at Stamford Bridge since joining Chelsea from Ipswich Town in 2025.… Read more: Chelsea’s Liam Delap set for £50M Nottingham Forest move as deal reached – sources
Chelsea’s Lucy Bronze: Need to ‘protect’ football for fansAugust 26, 2026
LONDON — Chelsea and England defender Lucy Bronze said she wants to “protect [football] for the fans” after joining a collective statement criticising FIFA president Gianni Infantino and the “current leadership’s ability to distinguish between its own interests and what is best for football.” Bronze was one of several former and current players, including Emmanuel… Read more: Chelsea’s Lucy Bronze: Need to ‘protect’ football for fans
Man City’s Nico González to join Newcastle for £52 million – sourcesAugust 26, 2026
Nico González‘s transfer from Manchester City to Newcastle United has been agreed, sources told ESPN. The Spanish midfielder is set to move to St James’ Park in a £52 million deal ($70.9m), sources said. Newcastle will pay an initial £48 million ($65.4m) with another £4 million ($5.5m) in potential add-ons. He becomes the fourth senior… Read more: Man City’s Nico González to join Newcastle for £52 million – sources
Man United confirm signing of Carlos Baleba from BrightonAugust 25, 2026
Manchester United confirmed the arrival of midfielder Carlos Baleba from Brighton & Hove Albion on a five-year contract on Tuesday. United will pay a fee of £65 million ($88.7m) plus £5 million ($6.8m) in possible add-ons, sources told ESPN. The deal includes an option to extend Baleba’s contract for a further year. Baleba, 22, has… Read more: Man United confirm signing of Carlos Baleba from Brighton
Arsenal’s Bruno Guimarães: Chance to ‘make a dynasty’ under Mikel ArtetaAugust 25, 2026
Bruno Guimarães is relishing being part of Mikel Arteta’s quest to “make a dynasty” at Arsenal. Having swept past Manchester City in the Community Shield, the Gunners opened the defence of their Premier League title with an impressive 3-0 win over newly promoted Coventry at the Emirates Stadium. Guimaraes missed the chance to make his… Read more: Arsenal’s Bruno Guimarães: Chance to ‘make a dynasty’ under Mikel Arteta
Morgan Rogers teases ‘more to come’ after scoring on Chelsea debutAugust 25, 2026
Morgan Rogers promised there is more to come after he marked his Chelsea debut with a goal in Monday’s 3-2 win over Fulham. The club’s £117 million ($157.28m) buy from Aston Villa got the Blues’ second goal at Craven Cottage to restore their lead late in the first half, and contributed to a scintillating attacking… Read more: Morgan Rogers teases ‘more to come’ after scoring on Chelsea debut
Christopher Nkunku close to Leipzig loan from AC Milan – sourcesAugust 25, 2026
France forward Christopher Nkunku is on the verge of a return to RB Leipzig on loan from AC Milan, sources have told ESPN. Nkunku, 28, joined AC Milan in 2025 from Chelsea on a deal in the region of €40 million (£34m / $47m), but he is one of several players deemed surplus to requirements… Read more: Christopher Nkunku close to Leipzig loan from AC Milan – sources
Randal Kolo Muani ‘hasn’t played for two years, there’s a reason for that’ – Juventus bossAugust 25, 2026
Juventus coach Luciano Spalletti has warned Randal Kolo Muani he must rediscover his top form after expressing frustration with the French forward’s lacklustre display against Frosinone. Kolo Muani played all 90 minutes as Juve kicked off their Serie A campaign with a 1-0 win at Frosinone on Sunday, with Gleison Bremer scoring the only goal.… Read more: Randal Kolo Muani ‘hasn’t played for two years, there’s a reason for that’ – Juventus boss
Man City monitoring Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo before transfer deadline – sourcesAugust 25, 2026
Cody Gakpo is one of a number of forwards Manchester City are monitoring ahead of the transfer deadline, sources have told ESPN. City have enquired about Gakpo’s potential availability although the club have not yet made direct contact with Liverpool. The Dutchman started and scored in Liverpool’s 2-2 draw with Newcastle on Sunday. So far… Read more: Man City monitoring Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo before transfer deadline – sources
Tottenham complete the signing of Sávio from Man CityAugust 25, 2026
Sávio has joined Tottenham from Manchester City in a deal worth up to £85 million ($116m). Spurs had been pursuing Sávio for a year, after first registering their interest in the forward last summer. “It’s taken a while but I’m very happy to be here,” Sávio said. “It’s a wonderful opportunity at a brilliant club… Read more: Tottenham complete the signing of Sávio from Man City