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Sheffield United aware of Cusack tensions with coach before hiring him
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World Cup 2026: France v Morocco quarter-final buildup, Collina defends refereeing – live
Ahead of their World Cup 2026 quarter-final between France and Morocco, Fifa refereeing chief Pierluigi Collina publicly defended the officiating in Argentina’s 3-2 round-of-16 win over Egypt, rejecting allegations of bias and insisting match officials act with complete independence. His comments matter because Egypt exited the tournament claiming they were treated unfairly, and the Argentinian…
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Wilson delighted boss Bellamy staying with Wales
Wales captain Harry Wilson has said he is delighted that head coach Craig Bellamy is staying with the national side after the manager’s proposed move to Championship club Burnley fell through. Bellamy had looked set to take charge at Turf Moor in June but could not reach an agreement with the relegated club, and Wilson…
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England’s big chances and France’s shots: how World Cup quarter-finalists’ stats line up
The Guardian has published a data-led preview of the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals, highlighting one statistical strength for each of the eight remaining teams. Drawing on Opta metrics, it names France, Spain, Argentina and England as the most likely, in that order, to reach the semi-finals, while arguing that every side has numbers working in…
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Warping the World Cup: the rise of homespun ‘photographs’
The Guardian’s picture editor Jonny Weeks has published a gallery of deliberately distorted images from the 2026 World Cup, created by adapting other photographers’ work with a domestic digital flat-bed scanner. The piece highlights a growing trend during the tournament for “alternative photography” — experimental, imperfect images that offer a different way of viewing the…
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Team for now, not a squad for later – Spurs are spending big but what is it for? | Jonathan Liew
Tottenham Hotspur are spending an unprecedented £230m in the summer transfer market, funded largely by cash injections from the Lewis family, in a striking departure from the frugal approach of the Daniel Levy era. Jonathan Liew argues this splurge matters because it represents a deliberate shift in club philosophy — away from years of financial…
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‘Best player England has developed’: Olise’s rise from Hayes to the World Cup
Michael Olise, the Bayern Munich and France playmaker, has emerged as one of the standout performers at the 2026 World Cup, providing five assists — more than any other player in the tournament — and establishing himself as a Ballon d’Or contender. The article traces his path from a housing estate in Hayes, west London,…
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Four set for debuts as Ireland make nine changes for Japan
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has made nine changes to his starting side for Saturday’s Nations Championship fixture against Japan in Newcastle, Australia, with four players set to win their first caps. The reshuffle comes after Ireland’s dramatic 33-31 win over Australia and ahead of a high-profile meeting with the All Blacks in Auckland the…
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Idolises Ronaldo, plays like Saka – meet £40m Chelsea winger Quenda
Chelsea have completed the £40m signing of 18-year-old winger Geovany Quenda from Sporting, formally unveiling the highly-rated Portugal Under-21 international on a contract until 2034. Although the deal was reportedly agreed as far back as March 2025, the move marks a significant addition for the Premier League club, who have secured one of the most…
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Formal arrangements set out to extend Sheffield snooker deal for World Championships