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• 10-man Paraguay knock out Turkey despite Almiron red card

  20-06-2026 07:49 via bbc.com
  
  Watch highlights as 10-man Paraguay win despite Miguel Almiron's red card, eliminating Turkey from the 2026 World Cup.
  
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• Silly tackle, bad reaction - Tuchel defends Bellingham after Queiroz row

  24-06-2026 03:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England manager Thomas Tuchel defends Jude Bellingham after the midfielder is involved in a heated row with Ghana boss Carlos Queiroz.
  
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• No need to panic for England - but this was a reality check

  24-06-2026 02:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England's drab goalless draw with Ghana is no cause to panic - but it does serve as a reality check, writes Phil McNulty.
  
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• Should Ghana have been awarded a penalty against England?

  24-06-2026 01:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England fans have been left frustrated by the goalless draw against Ghana, but were Thomas Tuchel's side fortunate not to have given away a penalty?
  
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• Tuchel credits 'committed' Ghana defending after England draw

  24-06-2026 01:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England manager Thomas Tuchel says England found it "difficult" to break down Ghana's defence, after the two teams played out a 0-0 draw at the 2026 World Cup.
  
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• England held to goalless draw by Ghana

  24-06-2026 00:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England fail to repeat their performance that overpowered Croatia in their first World Cup game as they are held to a draw by a resolute Ghana at Boston Stadium.
  
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• Rice remains positive after England draw with Ghana

  24-06-2026 00:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England midfielder Declan Rice says he remains positive despite being held to a 0-0 draw against Ghana in their World Cup Group L match in Boston.
  
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• Who failed to make an impact? England player ratings

  24-06-2026 00:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC Sport England reporter Alex Howell rates the players after the 0-0 draw with Ghana - plus have your say.
  
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• 'Anxious moment for England' - should this have been Ghana penalty?

  24-06-2026 00:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England's Ezri Konsa makes a last-ditch attempt to stop Ghana's Prince Adu during their World Cup Group L match in Boston.
  
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• Spence appears not to shake hands with Partey

  23-06-2026 23:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Footage circulating on social media appears to show England's Djed Spence not shaking hands with Ghana's Thomas Partey before their World Cup group match in Boston.
  
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• 'I'm back' - record-breaking Ronaldo answers critics

  23-06-2026 23:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo provides the perfect response to those that doubted him as he becomes the first player to score at six World Cups.
  
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• Man Utd & Arsenal track Scott - Wednesday gossip

  23-06-2026 22:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Manchester United and Arsenal are tracking Alex Scott, while the Gunners are also in contact with Leicester City over a deal for Jeremy Monga, Aston Villa express strong interest in Jarrod Bowen, plus more.
  
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• Chelsea close in on Palestra as Alonso's first signing

  23-06-2026 22:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Chelsea are set to sign Atalanta defender Marco Palestra for a fee in excess of £43m.
  
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• Deschamps returns to France after death of his mother

  23-06-2026 22:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  France head coach Didier Deschamps will miss his side's final World Cup group game following the death of his mother, the French Football Federation confirms.
  
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• Scotland have coping strategy for weather delays

  23-06-2026 22:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Head coach Steve Clarke says Scotland have plans in place to deal with any weather delays that might affect their crucial World Cup match with Brazil in Miami.
  
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• Mendes scores 'brilliant' second goal for Portugal

  23-06-2026 22:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nuno Mendes and Cristiano Ronaldo trick the entire stadium to score a second goal for Portugal against Uzbekistan in their Group K match in the 2026 World Cup.
  
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• Real sign Schroeder in 'most expensive' women's transfer

  23-06-2026 21:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BK Hacken teenager Felicia Schroeder has joined Real Madrid in a deal that makes the 19-year-old forward "the most expensive transfer ever in women's football".
  
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• Portugal thrash Uzbekistan as Ronaldo scores twice to make history

  23-06-2026 21:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Cristiano Ronaldo becomes the first player to score in six World Cups as his double helps Portugal thrash Uzbekistan.
  
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• Who is Hearts target Wouter Vrancken?

  23-06-2026 21:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC Sport Scotland charts the life and career of Belgian head coach Wouter Vrancken, who Hearts are reportedly about to make their new boss.
  
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• Iran's US entry terms changed for final group game

  23-06-2026 20:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Iran's football team is being given extra time in the United States to prepare for their final World Cup group game, the US Department of Homeland Security says.
  
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• Commentator stripped of Fifa credentials over Almiron rant

  23-06-2026 20:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Fifa strip a commentator of his World Cup credentials after an on-air, expletive-laden ​rant against the organisation and match officials during Paraguay's victory over Turkey.
  
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• Durham Women's future saved by local investor

  23-06-2026 20:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Durham Women's future has been saved by South Shields co-owner Geoff Thompson following an agreement to acquire a majority shareholding in the Women's Super League 2 club.
  
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• More than 300 drones seized at US World Cup sites

  23-06-2026 19:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  United States authorities seize more than 300 unauthorised drones at World Cup sites.
  
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• Ramsey appointed Oxford United head coach

  23-06-2026 18:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Former Arsenal and Wales midfielder Aaron Ramsey is appointed Oxford United head coach.
  
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• Have World Cup changes made final group stage games unfair?

  23-06-2026 18:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  With eight teams already having nothing to play for, has the jeopardy in the group stage at the World Cup been diminished? And are concerns over the integrity of competition justified?
  
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• Phelan named permanent Everton manager

  23-06-2026 18:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Scott Phelan has been appointed permanent head coach of Everton Women following an interim period last season.
  
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• O'Neil signs three-year deal as new Ipswich boss

  23-06-2026 17:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ipswich appoint former Wolves and Bournemouth boss Gary O'Neil as their manager on a three-year deal after Kieran McKenna's departure.
  
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• Former Scotland striker Miller named Maccabi Tel Aviv boss

  23-06-2026 17:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Former Scotland striker Kenny Miller is appointed Maccabi Tel Aviv head coach on a permanent basis after a spell as caretaker and is joined by St Mirren assistant Stuart Taylor.
  
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• Quiz: Name every England World Cup goalscorer since 2014

  23-06-2026 16:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Fifteen players who have scored for England across the past four men's World Cups. Can you name them all?
  
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• Having a Scottish baby & good vibes - Johansson on Motherwell move

  23-06-2026 15:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Alfred Johansson aims to consolidate on last season's success at Motherwell, with the new manager impressed by those running the club and saying he wants to play with intensity and tempo.
  
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