Tuchel: Time to end World Cup foreign-coach curse

England boss Thomas Tuchel has said he wants to become the first foreign-born coach to win the World Cup and is dreaming of the joy it would bring to the nation.

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Another Misfire for Belgium 😬

Neymar, who has been out for a month with a right calf injury, trained on the pitch sidelines on Tuesday for the first time since arriving in the United States.

Former England and Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge has expressed his surprise at the exclusion of Cole Palmer from England's World Cup squad but added that he feels Thomas Tuchel has made the "right decisions" with his picks.

Mikel Merino said World Cup favourites Spain are "dealing with the mourning" after their shock draw with underdogs Cape Verde in their opening game.

José and Mourinho React to Spain's Draw Against Cape Verde 🎙️

Tottenham have entered the race to sign Sandro Tonali but Newcastle may demand a fee in the region of £100million, sources have told ESPN.

Tottenham have agreed a £52 million ($69.8m) deal to sign Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton, sources have told ESPN.

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