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Pepe double propels Ivory Coast to maiden Round of 32 appearance

Nicolas Pépé’s double sent Ivory Coast into the FIFA World Cup (WC) knockout phase for the first time, as the Elephants’ 2-0 victory over Curaçao in Philadelphia sealed second place in Group E and eliminated the WC debutants.

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Portugal played with heads not hearts in victory over Uzbekistan, says Roberto Martinez

Portugal played with their heads not their hearts in thumping ⁠Uzbekistan 5-0 on Tuesday with a performance that showed the players learned their lesson from a disappointing draw in ‌their World Cup opener, coach Roberto Martinez said.

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Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first player to score at six different World Cup tournaments

Portugal legend Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player in history to score at six different World Cup tournaments with the opener against Uzbekistan on Tuesday.

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Martinez insists Portugal feeling no pressure ahead of Uzbekistan match

Portugal ignored the criticism that followed their 1-1 draw with Democratic Republic ⁠of Congo in their World Cup opener, and the unity within the squad is even stronger as they ‌head into their second match against, coach Roberto Martinez said.

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Why Roberto De Zerbi wants Liverpool's Cody Gakpo to be a focal point of Spurs attack

It took until the last day of the 2025/26 Premier League season, but Roberto De Zerbi kept Tottenham Hotspur in the English top-flight at the expense of London rivals West Ham.

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Belgium see red & play out bore draw with Iran to continue poor start to World Cup

Iran showed impressive resilience once again to secure a 0-0 draw with 10-man Belgium in FIFA World Cup (WC) Group G, which saw them go unbeaten in the opening two games of the tournament for the first time.

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Tottenham reportedly pushing to beat Man United to Mateus Fernandes signature

Tottenham are reportedly pushing to sign West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes ahead of Manchester United.

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Switzerland go top of Group B as late goal flurry breaks Bosnia resistance

Supersubs Johan Manzambi and Rubén Vargas shared three goals in the final 16 minutes before a late penalty rounded off Switzerland's 4-1 win over 10-man Bosnia and Herzegovina to move into the driving seat to qualify from Group B for the Round of 32 at the FIFA World Cup (WC).

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Liverpool confirm signing of Victor Munoz from Osasuna after hijacking Newcastle deal

Liverpool have confirmed the signing of Spanish winger Victor Munoz from Osasuna after hijacking Newcastle's deal.

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'We need to be calm': Martinez positive after Portugal's draw with Congo DR

Portugal’s lacklustre start to the World Cup in their 1-1 draw with ⁠the Democratic Republic of Congo on Wednesday was a major disappointment but is a continuation of underwhelming form at the global finals ‌over the last two decades, but head coach Roberto Martinez believes his side did some things well.

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Rafael van der Vaart issues apology for racist joke about Japan players

Former Netherlands international Rafael van der Vaart has apologised for a joke about the Japan team, insisting there was ‘no racist or discriminatory intent’.

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Portugal boss Roberto Martinez unfazed by underwhelming D.R. Congo result

Portugal coach Roberto Martinez was unfazed on Wednesday by his side's unexpected 1-1 World Cup draw ⁠with unheralded Democratic Republic of Congo and said his side showed "extraordinary" attitude but still had work to do.

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Ivory Coast's Elye Wahi reportedly arrested for alleged match fixing on eve of World Cup

Ivory Coast forward Elye Wahi had reportedly been arrested for alleged fixing offences on the eve of the 2026 World Cup.

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Martinez coy on future as he plots World Cup triumph for Portugal

Roberto Martinez did not deny reports that this is likely to be his last ⁠World Cup with Portugal as he prepares his side for their Group K opener against the Democratic Republic of Congo in Houston ‌on Wednesday, but characterised it as 'old news'.

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Cape Verde's Lopes glad he didn't swap jersey after historic draw with Spain

Now that he is at the World Cup, Cape Verde defender Roberto Lopes had ⁠initially decided to break his habit of not swapping jerseys after a match, but is happy to have missed the chance to do ‌so after his side's shock draw with Spain.

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Pedro Porro signs new long-term deal to remain at Tottenham until 2031

Tottenham have confirmed that right-back Pedro Porro has signed a new long-term deal with the club.

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Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella reportedly closing in on move to Real Madrid

Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella is reportedly set to leave the club for Real Madrid, with an agreement reached between all parties worth €60 million.

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Flashscore sources: Chicago Fire set sights on signing free agent Robert Lewandowski

Chicago Fire set their sights on signing Robert Lewandowski last year, and have been trying to convince him of the move so that he joins this month.

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Mancini leaves Qatari club Al-Sadd, linked with return to Italian national team

Roberto Mancini has left Al-Sadd, the Qatar Stars League champions announced on Saturday, ‌with the 61-year-old coach widely ‌expected to return to ‌the Italy national team.

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Former Man United manager Ruben Amorim emerges as favourite to take AC Milan job

Former Man United manager Ruben Amorim is reportedly the 'leading candidate' to take over at AC Milan.

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Carlo Ancelotti confirms Neymar is out of Brazil's World Cup opener with Morocco

Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that Neymar won't be fit to face Morocco in their World Cup opener on Saturday (June 13).

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Thomas Partey denied entry into Canada for Ghana's World Cup opener over rape charges

Former Arsenal and current Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey has been denied entry into Canada ahead of their opening game due to rape charges in the UK.

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RB Salzburg reportedly looking to appoint Rangers boss Danny Rohl as new manager

RB Salzburg are reportedly pushing for Rangers manager Danny Rohl to take over.

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Mexico's Julian Quinones bags first goal of World Cup as hosts get off to flyer

Mexico forward Julian Quinones was the man to score the first goal at the 2026 World Cup.