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Sunderland reject £8M lowball Chelsea bid for Swiss captain Granit Xhaka
Sunderland have rejected an opening £8 million bid from Chelsea for midfielder Granit Xhaka, despite the 33-year-old Switzerland captain already agreeing to personal terms for a reunion with manager Xabi Alonso. Sunderland have rejected an initial £8 million transfer offer from Chelsea for veteran midfielder Granit Xhaka. The 33-year-old Switzerland captain is eager to leave…
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Presidential backlash triggers Hong Myung-bo’s resignation after South Korea’s World Cup disaster
South Korea head coach Hong Myung-bo has resigned from his post after an early group stage exit at the 2026 FIFA World Cup triggered fierce public backlash and intense government scrutiny. South Korea head coach Hong Myung-bo has officially resigned following the nation’s premature elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Despite launching their Group…
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Man United plans scuppered by Manuel Ugarte’s ACL tear at the World Cup
Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte faces up to a year on the sidelines after sustaining a complete anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear during Uruguay’s 1-0 World Cup defeat against Spain. Manchester United’s summer transfer plans have been thrown into complete disarray following confirmation that midfielder Manuel Ugarte suffered a complete anterior cruciate ligament tear in…
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Nico Paz’s father explains why son prefers Como stay
Argentina international Nico Paz rejected an immediate return to Real Madrid, choosing instead to finalize a permanent €60 million transfer to Como to lead Cesc Fàbregas’s side into their historic debut Champions League campaign, confirms his dad, Pablo. Argentine midfielder Nico Paz has chosen to remain with Como despite intense pressure from Real Madrid for…
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Iran inspires World Cup fans with touching dressing room message on respect
Following a dramatic 1-1 draw against Egypt in Seattle, the Iranian national football team left a deeply moving handwritten message in their locker room emphasizing honor, fair play, and sportsmanship over tournament results. The Iranian national football team has captured global attention by leaving an emotional, handwritten manifesto on sportsmanship in their dressing room following…
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Scaloni reveals why Messi took sub role in Jordan win at World Cup
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni praised captain Lionel Messi’s unselfishness after the icon voluntarily started on the bench against Jordan to preserve himself and grant his teammates valuable World Cup playing time. Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni has lauded captain Lionel Messi’s selfless approach following their 3-1 World Cup group stage victory over Jordan. Scaloni revealed that…
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Lionel Messi equals World Cup free-kick Record in Jordan victory
Argentina icon Lionel Messi has equaled the record for the most direct free-kick goals scored at the FIFA World Cup since 1966 after netting a brilliant set-piece against Jordan. Argentina superstar Lionel Messi has written his name further into football folklore by equalizing the long-standing record for the most direct free-kick goals converted at the…
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Mehdi Taremi rips FIFA over disastrous World Cup logistics
Iran captain Mehdi Taremi has launched a scathing attack on FIFA and president Gianni Infantino, branding the 2026 World Cup a disaster due to severe visa restrictions and grueling travel arrangements forced upon his squad. Iran national team captain Mehdi Taremi has publicly condemned FIFA, labeling the 2026 World Cup an organizational disaster following a…
