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Italy beat Israel 5-4 in ‘crazy’ World Cup qualifier: Gennaro Gattuso clashes with opposition player, Man City’s new £26m goalkeeper struggles and SEVEN goals are scored in second half as Newcastle star nets winner

Italy legend and manager Gennaro Gattuso clashed with an Israel player after his side won their latest World Cup qualifying match

Italy legend and manager Gennaro Gattuso was involved in a heated row with…

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September 9, 2025

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Brave Clarke proves he can still be a shrewd operator… so his Scotland critics will have to pipe down!

Steve Clarke definitely has his team pointing in the right direction after a solid performance

While Scotland didn’t manage to win in Copenhagen for the first time in…

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September 6, 2025

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Scotland boss Clarke insists his side are raring to go as he prepares to unleash his wing wonder

Steve Clarke says his side are determined to make up for 2022 World Cup play-off pain

By JOHN MCGARRY Published: 15:51 EDT, 4 September 2025 | Updated: 15:55…

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September 4, 2025

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RICHARLISON INTERVIEW: How Ange Postecoglou got me through ‘dark’ times at Tottenham, what makes Thomas Frank so special and why my two years of hell will fuel my drive to dominate World Cup with Brazil

Richarlison's overhead kick against Burnley on the opening day was a flashback to a happier time

For a moment, it was if everything was joyful again for Richarlison.…

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September 4, 2025

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Penalty rebounds ‘could be SCRAPPED for 2026 World Cup’ in radical shake-up…as VAR powers also ‘face major expansion’

Penalty rebounds could be scrapped entirely under dramatic new plans being considered

By ABDI RASHID Published: 19:03 EDT, 16 July 2025 | Updated: 19:12…

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July 17, 2025

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How Donald Trump will be protected at the Club World Cup final… a year on from Butler assassination attempt

Paris Saint-Germain fans celebrate after the team's victory during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 semi-final match between Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid CF at MetLife Stadium

Safe rooms, evacuation plans and potential attack sites aren’t the first topics…

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July 14, 2025

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Ex- Man City star Julian Alvarez reveals how Pep Guardiola’s World Cup prediction left team-mates in stunned silence – and was proved right

Julian Alvarez has revealed that Pep Guardiola predicted Argentina’s 2022 World Cup triumph

By ABDI RASHID Published: 11:39 EDT, 22 June 2025 | Updated: 11:40…

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June 22, 2025

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Brazil legend and World Cup winner steps in as last-minute addition to the Soccer Aid line-up

By SPENCER MORGAN Published: 09:15 EDT, 15 June 2025 | Updated: 09:19…

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June 15, 2025

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The SIX glaring problems haunting England ahead of next year’s World Cup – and how Thomas Tuchel must respond after a worrying international break, writes IAN LADYMAN

Thomas Tuchel's problems are mounting up after a less than impressive international break

England have emerged from the June international break with problems – both…

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June 11, 2025

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Furious Thomas Tuchel blasts his players’ ‘attitude and body language’ in scathing verdict of England’s dismal 1-0 win over Andorra… before sending clear message to booing fans

Thomas Tuchel lambasted his side's 'attitude, body language and lack of urgency' vs Andorra

By KIERAN GILL Published: 15:43 EDT, 7 June 2025 | Updated: 16:32…

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June 7, 2025

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Andorra vs England – World Cup Qualifiers: Live score, news and updates as Harry Kane’s strike hands Thomas Tuchel’s side a drab 1-0 win after sloppy display

By DANIEL DAVIS and IAN LADYMAN AT RCDE STADIUM and KIERAN GILL…

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June 7, 2025

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Andorra vs England – World Cup Qualifiers: Live score, news and updates as Three Lions aim to continue perfect start under Thomas Tuchel… with midfielder earning his first cap since November 2023

By DANIEL DAVIS and IAN LADYMAN AT RCDE STADIUM and KIERAN GILL…

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June 7, 2025

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The £60 pills England stars are taking to get ready to win the World Cup: How scientists are getting Harry Kane and Co ready to beat the heat in America

Thomas Tuchel's England stars have adopted an unorthodox approach to get used to heat

By YASEEN ZAMAN and CRAIG HOPE Published: 03:53 EDT, 6 June 2025…

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June 6, 2025

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Trump is betting the house on sports but it’s a huge risk… here’s why it could backfire

Infantino shows Trump the new Club World Cup trophy in the Oval Office back in March

He began his presidency by firing shots around the world. Soon, though,…

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May 24, 2025

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FIFA chief urges England to bid to host the World Cup in 2038 for the first time since 1966 after last effort fell flat on its face

FIFA vice-president Victor Montagliani has called for England to bid to host the World Cup for the first time sine 1966

England haven’t bid for the World Cup since 2010 when they received…

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May 15, 2025

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Donald Trump suggests Russia should be offered return to next year’s World Cup as ‘incentive’ to end Ukraine war

Donald Trump suggested the World Cup could be an incentive for Russia to end the war in Ukraine

Russia have effectively been barred from FIFA and UEFA since Ukraine invasion …

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May 7, 2025

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MALIK TILLMAN: The future of America on his Premier League ‘dream’ amid Chelsea interest

Malik Tillman can become the future of football in the United States

The first sign of Malik Tillman’s status here comes at the customs…

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May 1, 2025

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How FIFA and the FBI have joined forces for 2026 World Cup… 10 years on from shocking corruption raids

(L-R) FBI director Kash Patel, FIFA president Gianni Infantino, and attorney general Pam Bondi

Cameras began to flash as Gianni Infantino held out his hand. The…

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April 18, 2025

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FIFA president Gianni Infantino confirms 2026 World Cup final will feature a Super Bowl-style half-time show… with Coldplay in charge of choosing the musical performers

Rapper Kendrick Lamar headlined the half-time show at this year's Super Bowl in New Orleans

The 2026 FIFA World Cup final in New Jersey will feature a…

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March 5, 2025

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FIFA president Gianni Infantino gushes over Donald Trump after being namechecked in victory rally speech as World Cup fever heats up in USA

Gianni Infantino gives a thumbs-up as he attends Donald Trump's victory rally in Washington

By BEN NAGLE Published: 08:47 EST, 20 January 2025 | Updated: 09:19…

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January 20, 2025

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Fans fear another Netflix ‘disaster’ as streaming giant wins right to Women’s World Cups in 2027 and 2031

Spain squad celebrates after defeating England during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Final match between Spain and England at Stadium Australia

By ALEX RASKIN and ASSOCIATED PRESS Published: 09:16 EST, 20 December 2024…

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December 20, 2024

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World Cup

Italy beat Israel 5-4 in ‘crazy’ World Cup qualifier: Gennaro Gattuso clashes with opposition player, Man City’s new £26m goalkeeper struggles and SEVEN goals are scored in second half as Newcastle star nets winner

Brave Clarke proves he can still be a shrewd operator… so his Scotland critics will have to pipe down!

Scotland boss Clarke insists his side are raring to go as he prepares to unleash his wing wonder

RICHARLISON INTERVIEW: How Ange Postecoglou got me through ‘dark’ times at Tottenham, what makes Thomas Frank so special and why my two years of hell will fuel my drive to dominate World Cup with Brazil

Penalty rebounds ‘could be SCRAPPED for 2026 World Cup’ in radical shake-up…as VAR powers also ‘face major expansion’

How Donald Trump will be protected at the Club World Cup final… a year on from Butler assassination attempt

Ex- Man City star Julian Alvarez reveals how Pep Guardiola’s World Cup prediction left team-mates in stunned silence – and was proved right

Brazil legend and World Cup winner steps in as last-minute addition to the Soccer Aid line-up

The SIX glaring problems haunting England ahead of next year’s World Cup – and how Thomas Tuchel must respond after a worrying international break, writes IAN LADYMAN

Furious Thomas Tuchel blasts his players’ ‘attitude and body language’ in scathing verdict of England’s dismal 1-0 win over Andorra… before sending clear message to booing fans

Andorra vs England – World Cup Qualifiers: Live score, news and updates as Harry Kane’s strike hands Thomas Tuchel’s side a drab 1-0 win after sloppy display

Andorra vs England – World Cup Qualifiers: Live score, news and updates as Three Lions aim to continue perfect start under Thomas Tuchel… with midfielder earning his first cap since November 2023

The £60 pills England stars are taking to get ready to win the World Cup: How scientists are getting Harry Kane and Co ready to beat the heat in America

Trump is betting the house on sports but it’s a huge risk… here’s why it could backfire

FIFA chief urges England to bid to host the World Cup in 2038 for the first time since 1966 after last effort fell flat on its face

Donald Trump suggests Russia should be offered return to next year’s World Cup as ‘incentive’ to end Ukraine war

MALIK TILLMAN: The future of America on his Premier League ‘dream’ amid Chelsea interest

How FIFA and the FBI have joined forces for 2026 World Cup… 10 years on from shocking corruption raids

FIFA president Gianni Infantino confirms 2026 World Cup final will feature a Super Bowl-style half-time show… with Coldplay in charge of choosing the musical performers

FIFA president Gianni Infantino gushes over Donald Trump after being namechecked in victory rally speech as World Cup fever heats up in USA

Fans fear another Netflix ‘disaster’ as streaming giant wins right to Women’s World Cups in 2027 and 2031

FDA Will Probe Child Deaths Linked to COVID Vaccine.

I’ve Traveled The World For Years, But The Arctic Left Me Speechless

Cat Deeley puts on an animated display in a red mini as she leads the departures from ITV’s 70th anniversary bash with AJ Odudu, Christine Lampard and Judi Love

London Underground Tube strikes: When are they and which lines are affected?