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Burnham set for Labour coronation as Sky eyes ITV airwaves
Andy Burnham is poised to succeed Starmer unopposed after his last rival quit; Sky plans to air its own shows on ITV, while Michael Olise dazzles at the World Cup with a tournament-leading five assists.
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Free agent Darlow set for Man Utd move
Manchester United are close to signing veteran goalkeeper Karl Darlow, 35, on a free transfer following his departure from Leeds United at the end of June. The move matters because it addresses United’s need for experienced back-up cover in goal ahead of the new season, as head coach Michael Carrick reshapes his goalkeeping options. Darlow,…
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France vs Morocco World Cup quarterfinal tips the scales toward Kylian Mbappe and a low-scoring affair
France and Morocco are set to meet in the first quarterfinal of the World Cup, with the piece framing France as clear favourites and predicting a tight, low-scoring contest. The article matters mainly as a betting-oriented preview, highlighting France’s attacking strength and defensive record while questioning whether Morocco can overcome both a formidable opponent and,…
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Christian Pulisic suffered leg fracture in US loss to Belgium, out for several weeks
Christian Pulisic has been ruled out for several weeks after suffering a microfracture and bone bruise in his leg during the United States’ 4-1 defeat to Belgium in the World Cup last 16 in Seattle on Monday, US Soccer has confirmed. The Milan forward was withdrawn in the second half and later underwent X-ray and…
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Jarell Quansah handed two-match ban by Fifa for sending off against Mexico
England defender Jarell Quansah has been given a two-match ban by Fifa after being sent off in England’s last-16 World Cup win over Mexico on Sunday. The suspension is significant because it rules the 23-year-old out of Saturday’s quarter-final against Norway in Miami, as well as a possible semi-final should England progress, deepening a selection…
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Wisconsin football team gets uniform reveal for matchup against Notre Dame at Lambeau Field
Wisconsin’s college football team, the Badgers, has unveiled special alternate uniforms to be worn for their season-opening fixture against Notre Dame at Lambeau Field in Green Bay on 6 September. The reveal comes at a testing time for the programme, with head coach Luke Fickell under mounting pressure after a 17-21 record since his appointment,…
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Did j-hope Just Tease That BTS Is Releasing a New Song for the FIFA World Cup Final?
BTS member j-hope has appeared to hint that the group may be releasing a new song for FIFA ahead of their co-headlining appearance at the 2026 World Cup Final halftime show. During a Weverse livestream on Wednesday 8 July, he read out a fan question asking whether BTS were putting out a FIFA song, responded…
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Going first in a penalty shootout gives teams an advantage … or does it?
The long-held belief that going first in a penalty shootout confers an advantage is being questioned after all four shootouts at the 2026 World Cup were won by the team taking penalties second. The article, by Opta Analyst, examines whether this reflects a genuine edge or merely a statistical quirk, noting that 13 of the…
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Meslier joins Arsenal on free transfer after Leeds exit
Arsenal have signed goalkeeper Illan Meslier on a free transfer from Leeds United, agreeing a two-year deal with the option of a further year. The 26-year-old French keeper was out of contract this summer after losing his place as Leeds’ number one, making him available at no cost. He said he was “very happy and…
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“That wasn’t a football game. It was The Clash in 1977!” Courtney Love has discovered England’s “beautiful” football team, and is very, very excited about their progress in the FIFA World Cup
The American musician Courtney Love, former frontwoman of Hole, has become an enthusiastic supporter of the England men’s football team during this summer’s FIFA World Cup, sharing her excitement across social media. In an Instagram reel she compared England’s dramatic 3-2 win over Mexico to seeing punk and rock legends at their peak, declaring: “It…