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Messi calls World Cup result ‘crazy’ as Argentina boss gives 12-second interview: ‘I’m sorry’
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Messi calls World Cup result ‘crazy’ as Argentina boss gives 12-second interview: ‘I’m sorry’

Emotional captain Lionel Messi said he “suffered” during Argentina’s late comeback win over Egypt to reach the quarter-finals of the World Cup 2026 – and head coach Lionel Scaloni could barely speak in a 12-second post-match interview. Messi, who lashed…

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Manchester City confirm Anderson agreement

Manchester City confirm Anderson agreement

Manchester City have confirmed they have reached an agreement with Nottingham Forest to sign midfielder Elliot Anderson. The 23-year-old is set to make the move to the Etihad Stadium for a reported fee of up to £130million after an excellent…

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Manchester United: Carrick targets improvement, and trophies, and says club is in a good place

Manchester United: Carrick targets improvement, and trophies, and says club is in a good place

Michael Carrick says Manchester United need to keep on improving next season and hinted they would compete for the major trophies if they can find a level of consistency they showed in flashes last term. Carrick took over on an…

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Nottingham Forest confirm Glasner as new head coach

Nottingham Forest have confirmed the appointment of Oliver Glasner as head coach following the dismissal of Vitor Pereira. Pereira was sacked on Thursday despite masterminding Forest’s escape from relegation last season and guiding them to the semi-finals of the Europa…

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Nottingham Forest confirm Glasner as new head coach
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Real Madrid v Athletic Club: Line-ups, stats and preview as Arbeloa takes charge of final game

Real Madrid v Athletic Club: Line-ups, stats and preview as Arbeloa takes charge of final game

Real Madrid will bring the curtain down on a disappointing La Liga campaign when they host Athletic Bilbao at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday night. Los Blancos have already confirmed a second-place finish behind champions Barcelona, while Athletic will end…

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Valencia v Barcelona: Line-ups, stats and preview

Champions Barcelona travel to Mestalla on Saturday night looking to finish their La Liga campaign with another win against Valencia. Hansi Flick’s side secured the title earlier this month and remain comfortably clear at the top of the standings, while…

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Valencia v Barcelona: Line-ups, stats and preview
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BREAKING: AC Milan appoint Ruben Amorim as head coach

BREAKING: AC Milan appoint Ruben Amorim as head coach

Ruben Amorim has been appointed AC Milan head coach on a two-year contract with the option for a third. Amorim was sacked by Manchester United in January following 14 largely underwhelming months at Old Trafford but will get the chance…

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