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• Joe Ledley admits playing abroad 'appeals'

  12-06-2017 20:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Joe Ledley has revealed he is open to playing abroad after being released by Crystal Palace. The 30-year-old said Premier League and Championship clubs had made enquiries.
  
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• FIFA will allow fans to bring rainbow flags into World Cup 'Pride Match' - despite Iran and Egypt protests

  25-06-2026 15:08 via dailymail.com
  
  Seattle had aimed to honour the LGBTQ + community in the liberal city by designating the game as a Pride match, with the plan pencilled in before the two competing teams were known.
  
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• Qatar player who left Canada rival's leg 'hanging off' with World Cup horror tackle gets huge ban

  25-06-2026 14:58 via dailymail.com
  
  Canada's first World Cup victory was overshadowed by the injury to Koné, who was taken off on a stretcher and later underwent surgery on broken tibia and fibula in his left leg.
  
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• Inside Japan's 100-year plan to win the World Cup: Meticulous mission launched in 1992 is ahead of schedule - these are the cultural reasons why it CAN happen

  25-06-2026 14:45 via dailymail.com
  
  Such has been the swashbuckling nature of Japan's football in their opening two World Cup games that talk of a 100-year plan to be the best in the world would seem to be a little conservative. 
  
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• Emma Raducanu is injury doubt for Wimbledon after failing to turn up to practice - and being seen wearing a protective boot

  25-06-2026 14:44 via dailymail.com
  
  Daily Mail Sport understands the British No 1 is managing a niggle, but while that wording would suggest something minor the boot and the no-show are hardly promising signs.
  
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• Who Scotland need to cheer for to keep their World Cup hopes alive as a best third-placed team - and the matches the Tartan Army will be watching through their fingers

  25-06-2026 14:04 via dailymail.com
  
  The Tartan Army will be forced to watch on nervously over the coming days to see whether Scotland can finish as one of the eight best third-placed teams to reach the knock-out stages.
  
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• Revealed: Afghan men accused of stealing England stars' World Cup boots and kit were given US citizenship for fighting the Taliban

  25-06-2026 13:42 via dailymail.com
  
  NICK PISA IN BOSTON: Mustafa Salik, 40, and Erfan Kamal, 35, were arrested by police after more than $18,000 (£13,700) worth of equipment was stolen from a van.
  
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• Germany's goalkeeper row! Manuel Neuer's team-mates and World Cup winner 'call' for him to be dropped vs Ecuador for player who deserves it as a 'reward' - but Julian Nagelsmann disagrees

  25-06-2026 13:42 via dailymail.com
  
  Germany have seamlessly qualified for the World Cup knockout stages, but despite that there is seemingly a strong debate over one key position involving a national legend.
  
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• Who Scotland need to cheer for to keep their World Cup hopes alive as a best third placed team - and the matches the Tartan Army will be watching through their fingers

  25-06-2026 13:13 via dailymail.com
  
  The Tartan Army will be forced to watch on nervously over the coming days to see whether Scotland can finish as one of the eight best third placed teams to reach the knock-out stages.
  
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• 'Are you deaf? Stick to egg-chasing - you are bang out of order': BBC's Scotland World Cup punditry team in blazing on-air fall-out over team's failure to beat anyone but Haiti

  25-06-2026 13:09 via dailymail.com
  
  With Scotland now staring down the barrel of a likely World Cup exit, emotions were high as BBC colleagues Neil McCann and Tom English clashed during a feisty on-air spat.
  
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• The Netherlands' deadly striker who bounced back from extortion nightmare to shine at the World Cup: Brian Brobbey escaped Amsterdam gang violence and is now bullying defences for Ronald Koeman's side

  25-06-2026 13:05 via dailymail.com
  
  CHRIS WHEELER: If you were asked to name the players who scored twice for their country in the second round of group games at this World Cup, Brian Brobbey might not spring to mind.
  
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• Inside Japan's 100-year plan: Meticulous mission for World Cup glory launched in 1992 is ahead of schedule, with new crop of stars impressing Pep Guardiola and lighting up tournament

  25-06-2026 13:02 via dailymail.com
  
  Such has been the swashbuckling nature of Japan's football in their opening two World Cup games that talk of a 100-year plan to be the best in the world would seem to be a little conservative. 
  
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• Argentina unveil giant 85ft statue of Lionel Messi in Patagonia - as icon refuses to rule out 2030 World Cup after latest scoring spree

  25-06-2026 12:32 via dailymail.com
  
  When Lionel Messi lifted the World Cup above his head three and a half years ago, at the golden age of 35, the narrative inevitably followed that this would be his final moment on the global stage.
  
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• Lionel Messi refuses to rule out 2030 World Cup after latest scoring spree - as Argentina unveil giant 85ft statue of icon in Patagonia

  25-06-2026 12:17 via dailymail.com
  
  When Lionel Messi lifted the World Cup above his head three and a half years ago, at the golden age of 35, the narrative inevitably followed that this would be his final moment on the global stage.
  
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• World Cup cult hero, 40, makes history after being substituted on during Mexico's 3-0 victory over Czechia

  25-06-2026 11:30 via dailymail.com
  
  This week of the World Cup has seen the likes of Messi and Ronaldo attract the plaudits for their goalscoring displays, but on Wednesday another tournament cult hero got his moment in the sun too.
  
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• Latest on Tottenham's pursuit of Mateus Fernandes amid interest from Man United - as Craig Bellamy's Burnley move stalls: WINDOW WATCH

  25-06-2026 11:30 via dailymail.com
  
  The transfer window is now open until September 1 - here are today's latest developments from Simon Jones and the Daily Mail Sport team...
  
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• Andy Murray says he's snubbing boring BBC Wimbledon punditry work over their 'down-the-middle' coverage - and plans to become a 39-year-old YouTuber instead

  25-06-2026 11:26 via dailymail.com
  
  Andy Murray has revealed he turned down BBC punditry work at Wimbledon because of the broadcaster's 'down-the-middle' coverage, amid plans to become a YouTuber instead.
  
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• Why Mexico are playing for more than World Cup glory: Murder rate falls when footballing heroes are in action... if England come here, they will find a nation enjoying rare moment of joy

  25-06-2026 10:40 via dailymail.com
  
  JEFF POWELL IN MEXICO CITY: This co-host nation for 2026 were already the first to clinch qualification for the knockout stages as uncatchable leaders of Group A.
  
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• Jose Mourinho asks Real Madrid for two more signings - but £120m Enzo Fernandez transfer 'seems far from financially feasible'

  25-06-2026 10:30 via dailymail.com
  
  According to Marca, Mourinho has specifically requested Real Madrid sign a further two players in the transfer window with another centre back and a midfield creator seen as priorities.
  
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• Scotland fans turn on manager Steve Clarke as he storms out of BBC interview and declares 'I think we're going home' with their World Cup dream on its last breath

  25-06-2026 09:57 via dailymail.com
  
  Scotland manager Steve Clarke stormed out of his BBC interview after being quizzed on the anxious wait to see if his side will clinch one of the eight best third-placed spots.
  
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• 'Cheap shots' on Clark 'dangerous' – coach fumes with officiating

  25-06-2026 09:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White criticises referees for their "egregious" and "utterly disrespectful" officiating around star player Caitlin Clark.
  
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• Bologna open talks for Rangers' Raskin - gossip

  25-06-2026 09:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Rangers midfielder attracts interest from Italy and England and Scotland goalkeeper could land move to Premier League giants...
  
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• AFL umpire cops a huge blow in his battle to beat charges over alleged Brownlow Medal betting scandal

  25-06-2026 09:02 via dailymail.com
  
  The former match official is alleged to have passed insider information to his brother and associates about Brownlow Medal votes.
  
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• INSIDE THE ENGLAND CAMP: Two dead-cert starters set to miss next game - here's who is on standby to replace them

  25-06-2026 08:45 via dailymail.com
  
  Craig Hope is inside the England camp every day as the Three Lions look to end 60 years of hurt at the World Cup this summer. Watch the video to find out more.
  
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• World Cup Breakfast: Ian Wright's Scottish football rant as they are heavily beaten by Brazil, with match highlights from all the overnight games - plus what to look out for today

  25-06-2026 08:40 via dailymail.com
  
  Hello and welcome to Daily Mail Sport's World Cup Breakfast from day 15 at the tournament - your one-stop shop for everything you've missed overnight in North America.
  
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• Neymar - the return of Brazil's forgotten hero

  25-06-2026 08:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC Scotland's Scott Mullen delves into the return of Brazil's Neymar against Scotland.
  
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• MICHAEL OWEN: What England's players will be thinking about sat in their hotel rooms at the World Cup as the negativity floods in

  25-06-2026 08:36 via dailymail.com
  
  MICHAEL OWEN: We all need to calm down a little when it comes to the reaction to England's goalless draw with Ghana. I've been there, I've lived it, and one game this early changes nothing.
  
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• BBC signs new Wimbledon deal until 2033

  25-06-2026 08:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC Sport will continue to broadcast Wimbledon until 2033 after signing a new deal with the All England Club.
  
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• Grace Hayden's innocent Instagram post goes viral for all the wrong reasons as men leave shocking comments

  25-06-2026 08:16 via dailymail.com
  
  The TV sport presenter dropped a clip of her dancing at musician Zach Bryan's concert in London.
  
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• World Cup Breakfast: Ian Wright claims Scottish football chiefs are 'letting the country down' after their heavy defeat to Brazil, with match highlights from all the overnight games - plus what to look out for today

  25-06-2026 08:02 via dailymail.com
  
  Hello and welcome to Daily Mail Sport's World Cup Breakfast from day 15 at the tournament - your one-stop shop for everything you've missed overnight in North America.
  
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