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Showdown at Wembley: Brighton (w) vs Man City (w) May 31 KO 3pm. Khadija Shaw has committed to City and looms as their chief threat; City are favourites but Brighton arrive unbeaten in seven and beat City 3-2 in April. A likely high-scoring finale. #FACup #WSL
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Warm-up curtain for Germany: they face Finland in Mainz on Sun; Neuer rested, Oliver Baumann to start. Kai Havertz arrives later. Deniz Undav among attacking options. Germany favourites but past meetings often draw. Tight tuneup. KO19:45 #WorldCup2026 #GER #FIN
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Pochettino in the spotlight as USMNT host a historic World Cup - trio to shape their campaign: McKennie must hold a clear role and be fit, Balogun must supply goals, Pulisic must regain form. A strong summer will set realistic expectations.... #WorldCup #USMNT
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Alonso appointed: Xabi Alonso signs a four-year deal to take charge of Chelsea on July 1 after an unbeaten Bundesliga title at Leverkusen. Michael Essien says a trophy in season one is essential. Pre-season tour heads to Australia and Asia. Expect #CFC #Alonso
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Row in Budapest: Perry Groves lashes Jason Cundy and Gabby Agbonlahor for wearing PSG shirts as Gabriel missed the decisive spot-kick. Groves called it shallow; debate reignites over Arsenal's long Champions League drought. Parade set for Sunday. #Arsenal #PSG
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PSG retain Champions League after 1-1 draw with Arsenal and 4-3 shootout win in Budapest; celebrations turn sour. Nearly 800 arrests across France - 480 in Paris, 57 officers injured as fans clash with police. Victory marred by mass disorder. #PSG #UCLs #Paris
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Manager target: Crystal Palace eye Lens boss Pierre Sage after Iraola hopes fade. Sage won Coupe de France and took Lens to 2nd in Ligue 1 but says he's happy at Lens. Palace weigh options as Glasner exits this year - stability key. #CrystalPalace #PierreSage
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Shock at Anfield as Arne Slot is sacked after a turbulent defence - Liverpool finish fifth despite last season's title and £446m spending. Slot pens emotional farewell; AC Milan linked as immediate frontrunner. New era beckons for Liverpool, Slot. #LFC #ArneSlot
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Red card blow for Curacao: Jurgen Locadia sent off after VAR review in 4-1 friendly loss to Scotland, facing a 3-match ban that could rule him out of Curacao's opening World Cup games. Appeal possible -a major setback for the squad. #WorldCup #Curacao #Locadia
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Pitch warning for 2026 - tests at US venues show dead, uneven bounces after NFL stadiums relaid grass for the World Cup; Senegal players puzzled in warm-up. Hosts insist FIFA standards met, but fans fear a tournament pitch test. Fans uneasy #WorldCup #Football
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Could Iraola reignite Klopp-era intensity at Anfield? Liverpool sacked Arne Slot after a trophyless season and fifth place despite big spend; journalist Kevin Hatchard says Andoni Iraola is favourite to restore high-octane football. Final thought. #LFC #Iraola
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Career warning for Paulo Dybala: journalist Andy Brassell says a move to the Premier League at 32, would risk ending the Argentine's career after an injury-hit season at Roma. Staying in Italy could prolong his playing years, Brassell adds. #Dybala #PL #SerieA
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Visa chaos derails Bafana Bafana's World Cup trip: some players and officials delayed as SAFA scrambles over visas. Team trains in Johannesburg; Emergency Committee meets. Opener v Mexico at Estadio Azteca on June 11 now uncertain. #WorldCup #BafanaBafana #RSA
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Heartbreak in Budapest: Gabriel admits it hurts after skying the decisive penalty as Arsenal lose to PSG in the Champions League final. He thanked fans and urged them to enjoy the parade - proud of the season and already eyeing next year. #Arsenal #UCL #PSG2026
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Big chance for Kostas Tsimikas as he returns to Liverpool after a season at Roma, hoping to fight for left-back minutes with Andy Robertson departing and Milos Kerkez the only other senior option. Liverpool also set for a new coach. #LFC #Tsimikas #TransferNow
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Big move looming: Manchester United close to signing Atalanta midfielder Ederson. Talks advanced and the 26-year-old has agreed a 5-year deal; reported fee up to £43m though United aim nearer £35m. Likely Casemiro replacement as new era begins. #MUFC #Transfers
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Captaincy debate heats up as Henry Winter urges Mikel Arteta to swap the Arsenal armband from Martin Odegaard to Declan Rice. Winter praises Odegaard but says Rice's drive and consistency make him the natural leader. Arsenal must decide.-- #Arsenal #DeclanRice
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Vuskovic puts transfer talk on hold to focus on the World Cup. After a stellar Hamburg loan - rookie awards and Bundesliga team of the season - Spurs are readying a new contract as big clubs circle. De Zerbi calls him an ideal fit. Huge summer. #Spurs #WorldCup
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Budapest drama: Sir Alex Ferguson told PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi "You were the team that played football", denying he called Arsenal 'boring'. PSG won on penalties after Gabriel missed the decisive spot-kick. Arsenal's European wait continues. #UCL #PSG
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Iraola to Liverpool in a bold move - the Spaniard could restore intensity and pressing but Liverpool face a summer rebuild after Salah, Robertson and Konate exit. Multiple wide players, midfield reinforcements and a centre-back are needed. A big test. #LFC #PL
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