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Jarrod Bowen declares intention to stay at West Ham despite relegation
West Ham United captain Jarrod Bowen has said he wants to stay with the club following their relegation from the Premier League, despite interest from several top-flight rivals. The forward’s comments matter because they suggest West Ham can retain a key player through the disruption of relegation, even as the club sells other assets to…
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The Cure’s Robert Smith Blasts FIFA’s World Cup Final Half-Time Show: ‘Please Just F— Off’
The Cure’s frontman Robert Smith has publicly criticised FIFA’s decision to stage a half-time show at Sunday’s World Cup final, calling on the organisation to “just f— off” in a pair of pointed Instagram posts. The move marks the first time a half-time show has featured at a World Cup final, and it has drawn…
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Tuchel did not deliver, but his time with England is not up – Shearer
Former England striker Alan Shearer has defended Thomas Tuchel despite the manager’s tactics coming under fire after England’s 2-1 World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina. Shearer argues that although Tuchel failed to deliver the tournament win he was hired for, this single setback should not cost him his job, especially as England had a strong…
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BBC v ITV: who won the UK’s battle of the World Cup 2026 broadcasters?
The Guardian ran a lighthearted comparison of the BBC’s and ITV’s coverage of the 2026 World Cup, judging each broadcaster across categories such as studio setup, punditry, commentary, post-match interviews and refereeing analysis. The piece frames World Cup coverage as a long-running domestic rivalry between the two UK broadcasters, noting that ITV generally edged out…
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England need fearless passers and three Tuchel omissions may point the way
England’s exit from the World Cup has revived long-standing concerns about a lack of technically gifted, ball-carrying midfielders capable of retaining possession under pressure in the biggest games. Manager Thomas Tuchel’s comments after the defeat, contrasting Argentina’s ingrained comfort in possession with England’s tendency to surrender leads, have reignited debate about whether the FA’s “England…
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Investigation under way after disorder at football stadium
Derry City fans, including young children, fled onto the pitch on Thursday night before police restored order.
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Signal is testing the ability to add an Android phone or tablet as a secondary device
Signal’s latest beta comes with a feature that will make it easier to use the app on multiple devices.
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Hoy backs Glasgow 2026 for ‘massive success’
Sir Chris Hoy has said he expects the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games to be a “massive success”, despite the event being substantially smaller than the city’s 2014 Games. His support matters as Glasgow prepares to host at short notice after Victoria, Australia withdrew, while organisers seek to demonstrate that a lower-cost model can still deliver…
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WCA concerned about ODI World Cup format
The World Cricketers’ Association has criticised the proposed format for the 2027 men’s ODI World Cup, arguing that it undermines the benefits of expanding the tournament to 14 teams. It says the plan could deny lower-ranked qualifying nations a meaningful World Cup campaign and raises concerns about transparency, player consultation and cricket’s stated aim of…
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Aston Villa sign defender Harviken from Juventus
Aston Villa have signed Norway defender Mathilde Harviken from Juventus, strengthening their squad ahead of the Women’s Super League season. The 24-year-old brings international and Champions League experience, and Villa believe her development and versatility can make an immediate impact. Harviken made almost 50 appearances for Juventus after joining in January 2025, helping the club…