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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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• The trial that saved Antoine Semenyo's career

  23-06-2026 14:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC Sport traces the origin story of Manchester City and Ghana star Antoine Semenyo, and hears from former coach David Hockaday about the trial which saved his career.
  
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• What are Clarke's big calls for Brazil? And who would you pick?

  23-06-2026 14:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC Sport Scotland outlines the key selection issues facing Steve Clarke as Scotland take on Brazil in one their biggest ever games, plus pick your XI.
  
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• The World Cup stars being targeted by Premier League clubs

  23-06-2026 14:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The World Cup stars being targeted by Premier League clubs. Who has caught the eye already, and which clubs are focusing on longer-term priorities?
  
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• From non-league to the World Cup - the Semenyo story

  23-06-2026 13:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Winger Antoine Semenyo's football journey began in the English lower leagues. BBC Sport charts his rise from Bath City to the World Cup.
  
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• Man Utd will not enter EFL Trophy next season

  23-06-2026 13:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Manchester United will not enter the EFL Trophy or National League Cup next season.
  
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• Anderson's journey to England star and potential British record

  23-06-2026 12:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Elliot Anderson has emerged as a key part of Thomas Tuchel's England side, and could be on the verge of a British record transfer.
  
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• Relive every World Cup match with BBC Sport's 3D Experience

  23-06-2026 12:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ever wanted to see a World Cup match from every angle? How about a full-pitch tactical view? You can now watch every match back in full with BBC Sport's 3D Experience.
  
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• Unpaid bonuses and food issues - what's going on inside Senegal camp?

  23-06-2026 10:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Senegal's start to the World Cup has been overshadowed by a series of issues behind the scenes.
  
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• Why Scotland can't play for draw or narrow defeat against Brazil

  23-06-2026 08:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A draw or even narrow defeat could mean Scotland qualify for the knockout stage of the World Cup. But how difficult is it to play a game you do not need to win?
  
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• Miami romance, Billy Gilmour and a mince and tattie hot dog

  23-06-2026 07:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Another city. Another ballpark. Another Tartan Army love-in. The warmth towards the Scotland fans during this World Cup burns hotter than the Florida sun.
  
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• Algeria complete late turnaround to send Jordan home

  23-06-2026 07:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Algeria fight back to eliminate debutants Jordan from the World Cup and keep their own knockout hopes alive in San Francisco.
  
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• A Golden Boot race for the ages - but who will come out on top?

  23-06-2026 05:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  It is fast turning into a Golden Boot race for the ages as the world's best strikers star at the World Cup. But who will come out on top?
  
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• Why Bale wants to go from icon to investor

  23-06-2026 05:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Wales legend explains to BBC Sport Wales why he is getting into the business side of sport that could soon see him become a club owner.
  
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• What France & Iraq did during 'mentally draining' two-hour weather delay

  23-06-2026 05:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  France's World Cup match against Iraq was delayed for two hours because of the weather. BBC Sport look at how the sides dealt with it.
  
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• Norway win five-goal thriller against Senegal to make last 32

  23-06-2026 04:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Erling Haaland scores twice as Norway book their place in the last 32 of the World Cup with a 3-2 victory over Senegal in New Jersey.
  
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• 'Scoring machine' Haaland hits second double of World Cup

  23-06-2026 04:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Erling Haaland scored another World Cup double as Norway beat Senegal 3-2 in New Jersey.
  
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• France weather storm to beat Iraq and sail into knockouts

  23-06-2026 03:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Kylian Mbappe marks his 100th international cap for France with two goals in a 3-0 win over Iraq which seals' Les Bleus place in the last 32, after a two-hour storm delay.
  
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• Argentina's Alvarez wants to leave Atletico Madrid

  23-06-2026 01:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Argentina striker Julian Alvarez says he wants to leave Atletico Madrid to "fulfil his dream".
  
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• All the angles of Messi's record-breaking goal

  23-06-2026 00:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Watch all the angles of Lionel Messi's record-breaking opening goal against Austria in Argentina's 2-0 victory.
  
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