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Premier League 2026-27 preview No 15: Manchester City
With the departures of Pep Guardiola and Rodri it looks like the end of an era at City. Will Enzo Maresca be able to sustain their position as a domestic and continental superpower…
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In Zavier Gozo, Crystal Palace land a US prospect living up to the hype
The 19-year-old US youth international has turned heads in MLS this year, and is on the cusp of a USMNT breakthrough For much of the past year, the story of American starlet Zavier…
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Palace sign United States prospect Gozo
Crystal Palace sign forward Zavier Gozo from Real Salt Lake for a reported $15m (£11.08m).
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Al Hilal target England's Kane - Wednesday's gossip
Al-Hilal in talks with Harry Kane and Ollie Watkins, Newcastle explore move for Manchester City's Nico Gonzalez, Sunderland move for Dayann Methalie in danger of collapsing.
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Brighton sign Canada striker David on loan
Brighton sign Canada striker Promise David from Royale Union Saint-Gilloise on a season-long loan with an obligation to buy for a reported £22m.
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Serie A's Trepy out of coma after pool rescue
Serie A striker Yael Trepy is out of an induced coma two days after being pulled unconscious from a swimming pool in Sardinia.
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Man found dead at Charlton Athletic's ground
A 33-year-old man was found dead at The Valley after a possible fall from height, police say.
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Jamal Musiala says ‘treatable seizures’ are reason for two collapses in four days
Musiala reveals ‘neurological dysfunction’ diagnosis Winger has fallen to floor during two recent friendlies The Bayern Munich winger Jamal Musiala has revealed he is suffering fro…
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Musiala collapses during match for second time in four-day period
Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala says he is being treated for a "neurological dysfunction" after collapsing during a match for the second time in a four-day period.
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Barcelona steal Rodri away from Real Madrid and plan to make him new Busquets
Spain’s World Cup-winning captain has completed his move to Camp Nou where he is a natural successor to club legend By the time Flight PTN27B started its descent into El Prat a bit…
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Irish striker Parrott on brink of Real Betis move
Republic of Ireland striker Troy Parrott is on the brink of a move from AZ Alkmaar to Spanish club Real Betis as talks are at an advanced stage.
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Hull City interested in Japan winger Nakamura
Hull City express an interest in signing Stade de Reims' Japanese winger Keito Nakamura
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Pep’s final act of passion: Amazon’s revealing Guardiola series pulls no punches
From the manager’s divorce to tension with the club hierarchy, new documentary is an honest portrayal of his difficult last two seasons Having occupied a front-row seat for the fin…
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Jeff Bezos consortium could be majority Liverpool shareholder within a year
1892 Holdings has first refusal if FSG opts to sell Group paid more than £2bn for initial 38% slice of club 1892 Holdings, the new investor in Liverpool, has first refusal to becom…
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Rodri ready for 'excitement again' after Barca complete £65m deal
Barcelona sign Spain midfielder Rodri, the player of the 2026 World Cup, from Manchester City after a trophy-laden seven years with the Premier League club.
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Transfer roundup: Dedic completes £29.5m Newcastle move, Wan-Bissaka loaned to Villa
Right-back worked with Matthias Jaissle at RB Salzburg Guglielmo Vicario completes loan move to Juventus The chance to be reunited with Matthias Jaissle convinced Amar Dedic to swa…
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Israel withdraws support for embattled Fifa president Gianni Infantino
IFA points to ‘unprecedented crisis of confidence’ Premier League chief says Infantino ‘hit self-destruct’ Gianni Infantino’s decision to sack his chief operating officer, Kevin La…
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Aston Villa agree deal for West Ham's Wan-Bissaka
Aston Villa agree to sign West Ham defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka on an initial loan deal with an obligation to buy at the end of the season.
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Fifa sacking 'deeply troubling' - Uefa executive
Fifa's decision to dismiss senior executive Kevin Lamour following his criticism of president Gianni Infantino sends a "deeply troubling message to all of us seeking change", says …
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Football Daily
Richard Masters speaks to Dan Roan ahead of the new season.
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Two Weeks to Kick-Off — Premier League 2026/27 Returns After Spain's World Cup Triumph
Arsenal open their title defence against Coventry on 21 August, Chelsea have spent big under new manager Xabi Alonso, and the Community Shield in Cardiff kicks off the countdown this weekend.
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Spain's Masterclass: How the Spanish Dominated to Reclaim the World Cup
Spain lifted the 2026 World Cup trophy with a 1-0 victory over defending champions Argentina at the New York/New Jersey Stadium — a composed, possession-led masterclass that sealed their second world title.
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England vs France: The World Cup Nobody Wanted, But Somebody Has to Win
Two semi-final losers meet in Miami for the bronze final — with Mbappé chasing the Golden Boot and England chasing their best World Cup finish in sixty years.
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England 6-4 France: A Third-Place Thriller That Proved the Tournament's Best Was Yet to Come
Rice and Saka fired England into a 4-0 half-time lead before Mbappé dragged France back to 4-3 — but Saka's hat-trick and Bellingham's 90+8' finish sealed a breathless 6-4 bronze win in Miami.
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England 1-2 Argentina: How the Three Lions' World Cup Dream Died in Atlanta
Anthony Gordon put England ahead in Atlanta, but Enzo Fernández and Lautaro Martínez struck late as Argentina reached the World Cup 2026 final at the Three Lions' expense.
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Round of 32 Done, Round of 16 Underway — World Cup 2026 Recap & Golden Boot Predictions, 3 July
All ten round-of-32 ties decided as Spain, Argentina and Portugal enter the last 16. Messi and Kane lead the Golden Boot on six — our predictions for who wins it.
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England Cruise, USA Survive, Belgium Edge Senegal — World Cup 2026 Matchday Recap, 1 July
England beat DR Congo in Atlanta, the USA edged Bosnia in Santa Clara, and Belgium defeated Senegal in Seattle as the round of 32 continued across North America.
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England Beat DR Congo and Will Face Mexico in the Round of 16 at the Azteca
Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham sent England through in Atlanta. Mexico, co-hosts and conquerors of Ecuador, await in Mexico City on 5 July.
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France Cruise, Norway Survive on Pens, Mexico Roar at the Azteca — World Cup 2026 Matchday Recap, 30 June
France beat Scotland 3–1 in New Jersey, Norway edged Ivory Coast on penalties in Texas, and Mexico defeated Ecuador 2–0 in Mexico City as the round of 32 heated up.
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Six Weeks to Kick-Off — Premier League 2026/27 Countdown While the World Cup Roars On
Arsenal defend their title on a compressed calendar as pre-season begins. City, Liverpool and Chelsea chase while World Cup stars stagger back from North America.
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Morocco Knock Out the Netherlands on Penalties After Dramatic World Cup Thriller
Morocco defeated the Netherlands on penalties after a dramatic 1-1 draw in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32. Full match report and analysis.
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Gone Before the Final Whistle — The World Cup 2026 Teams Already Out
Panama and Jordan are eliminated before matchday three. Uzbekistan are all but gone. How FIFA Article 13 and the 48-team format turned two defeats into an early flight home.
Read article →The New Season Starts Now — Premier League 2026/27 Preview After the World Cup
Arsenal defend their title on a compressed calendar. City, Liverpool and Chelsea chase them as the Premier League returns in mid-August after North America 2026.
Read article →Belgium Rout New Zealand, England Top Panama — World Cup 2026 Matchday Recap, 27 June
Belgium hammer New Zealand 5–1, Iran denied by VAR against Egypt, Spain beat Uruguay, England beat Panama, Croatia edge Ghana, Colombia draw Portugal, Congo DR advance, Messi strikes again.
Read article →Messi, Kane and Cabo Verde — The Stories That Closed the World Cup 2026 Group Stage
Lionel Messi scores in a seventh straight World Cup game. Harry Kane passes Gary Lineker. Cabo Verde reach the Round of 32. Iran, Panama and Uzbekistan go home.
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FIFA's Head-to-Head Rule Has Changed the World Cup Group Stage - But Not in the Way Some Headlines Suggest
FIFA Article 13 now ranks head-to-head results before goal difference. It does not auto-eliminate teams after two defeats — but it can seal group fates earlier.
Read article →Norway Edge Senegal, Portugal Fire Five — World Cup 2026 Matchday Recap, 23 June
Norway beat Senegal 3–2, Algeria down Jordan 2–1, Portugal rout Uzbekistan 5–0, Colombia beat Congo DR, Croatia defeat Panama, and England draw with Ghana.
Read article →The Beautiful Game in Difficult Places — Football's Power in the Developing World
From red-earth pitches to World Cup semi-finals — how football serves as a lifeline, a language, and a ladder for communities across the developing world.
Read article →When the Final Whistle Becomes a Ceasefire — Football as a Force for Peace
From the Christmas Truce of 1914 to Didier Drogba's tearful plea in Ivory Coast — the remarkable, real history of football as a peacebuilding tool.
Read article →A Day of Giants — World Cup 2026 Matchday Recap, June 22
Messi breaks the all-time World Cup scoring record. Mbappé battles a thunderstorm. Haaland strikes twice. The greatest day of stars the 2026 tournament has seen.
Read article →The Machine Behind the Magic — How Football Became the World's Biggest Industry
Billion-pound TV deals, sovereign wealth funds, and €222m transfers. How football transformed into a global industry — and what it cost the game's soul.
Read article →The New Champions League — Everything You Need to Know
36 teams, eight league phase games, knockout play-offs, merit-based home advantage. UEFA's biggest format overhaul in 21 years, fully explained.
Read article →Who Is Alireza Beiranvand? The Story Behind Iran's World Cup Hero
From Lorestan to Persepolis to Iran's number one shirt — how Alireza Beiranvand became a World Cup hero and why his Belgium performance mattered.
Read article →England's next opponents are out of World Cup after FIFA rule change
Panama and Jordan are officially eliminated under FIFA's head-to-head tiebreaker rules, even though both still have a final group match to play.
Read on MSN ↗✍️ EditorialFootball Is Inspiring Canada's Next Generation
In Toronto and across Canada, boys and girls are discovering football's power during the FIFA World Cup 2026 era. A GoalCurrent.live community feature with original photography from Toronto.
Read article →🌍 World Cup 2026World Cup 2026 Golden Boot Race — Top Scorers and Stats
Follow the World Cup 2026 Golden Boot race with live top scorers, assists, goals per game and tournament stats.
Read article →🌍 World Cup 2026World Cup 2026 Group Stage — All 12 Groups Explained
Complete guide to all 12 World Cup 2026 groups with team analysis, key fixtures, and tournament predictions.
Read article →🏴 Premier LeaguePremier League 2026/27 — Season Preview and Title Predictions
Full preview of the Premier League 2026/27 season — new managers, key transfers, promoted clubs and title race predictions.
Read article →✍️ EditorialFIFA World Cup History — Every Winner From 1930 to 2022
The complete history of the FIFA World Cup — every champion, every host nation, and the greatest moments from 96 years of football's greatest tournament.
Read article →🌍 World Cup 2026England at World Cup 2026 — Can the Lions Finally Win It?
England's World Cup 2026 campaign preview — squad analysis, tactics, key players, group fixtures and honest prediction.
Read article →🌍 World Cup 2026World Cup 2026 Venues — Guide to All 16 Stadiums
Complete guide to all 16 FIFA World Cup 2026 venues across USA, Canada and Mexico — capacities, locations, atmosphere and match schedules.
Read article →🌍 World Cup 2026FIFA World Cup 2026 — The Complete Fan Guide
Everything you need to know about the 2026 FIFA World Cup — 48 teams, 104 matches, 16 venues across USA, Mexico and Canada.
Read article →⭐ Champions LeagueChampions League 2025/26 — Complete Season Review
Full UEFA Champions League 2025/26 review — group stage through to the Budapest final between PSG and Arsenal.
Read article →⭐ Champions LeaguePSG vs Arsenal — 2026 Champions League Final Report
Full report from the 2026 UEFA Champions League Final at Puskás Aréna, Budapest, between PSG and Arsenal.
Read article →🏴 Premier LeaguePremier League 2025/26 — Season Review: Arsenal Champions
Arsenal ended their 22-year title drought with an 85-point season. A complete review of the 2025/26 Premier League campaign.
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