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Jose Mourinho is set to return to Real Madrid (Picture: Getty) Jose Mourinho has ‘approved’ a move for Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori as he prepares to take over at Real Madrid, according to reports in Spain. Florentino Perez’s re-election as …

Spain will ‘limp out’ of this summer’s World Cup, predicts ex-England international Joe Cole (Picture: Getty) Former England star Joe Cole says he ‘just doesn’t fancy’ Spain’s chances at the World Cup and predicts the European champions will ‘limp out’ …

Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe (Picture: Getty) Manchester United executives are ‘optimistic’ they will beat Manchester City to a stunning deal for England midfielder Elliot Anderson, according to reports. Anderson is currently preparing for the World Cup and is …

Who will be lifting the trophy on 19 July? Micah Richards is tipping Brazil or France to secure World Cup glory this summer 60 years of hurt continues for England. This summer’s revamped tournament kicks off on Thursday with Mexico …

The World Cup will be without some big names (Picture: Getty) Playing at the World Cup is one of the proudest moments of any footballer’s career. But for some of the biggest stars in the game, their World Cup 2026 …

Jurrien Timber is out of the World Cup (Picture: Getty Images) Arsenal full-back Jurrien Timber will miss the World Cup due to an ongoing groin injury, with Netherlands calling up a replacement just days before the tournament begins. The 24-year-old …

Christian Eriksen is recovering at home after another collapse during a match (Picture: Getty Images) Christian Eriksen has spoken out after collapsing on the pitch during a Denmark friendly on Sunday, saying he is ‘doing well’ at home with his …

Rafael Leao wants to leave AC Milan this summer (Picture: NurPhoto/Shutterstock) Rafael Leao has made it clear he wants to make a big move away from AC Milan, but there is only one way he will get his desired switch …

Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson were involved in a ‘nightclub incident’ (Picture: Getty Images) The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) are investigating Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson for a ‘breach of team protocols’ during an incident at a nightclub. …

Omar Artan was expecting to officiate at the World Cup this summer (Picture: Getty Images) Somali referee Omar Artan has been denied entry into America, where he was due to referee at the World Cup this summer. The 34-year-old had …

Real Madrid will need to spend big if they want Enzo Fernandez this summer (Picture: Getty Images) Chelsea are not willing to let Enzo Fernandez leave for less than their huge asking price, as interest from Real Madrid materialises. The …

Marcus Rashford is set to play a big role for England at this summer’s World Cup (Picture: Getty Images) Bayern Munich are keen on signing Marcus Rashford this summer but he will not explore other avenues until he is certain …

Thomas Tuchel has some big calls to make in the coming days (Picture: Getty Images) Jamie Carragher expects Thomas Tuchel to pick an eyebrow-raising team in England’s opening World Cup game, leaving out a star name. The Three Lions get …

Nottingham Forest star Morgan Gibbs-White (Picture: Getty) Nottingham Forest are aware of interest from Arsenal, Manchester United and at least three other Premier League clubs in talisman Morgan Gibbs-White. Gibbs-White just enjoyed his best season to date at the City …

Jose Mourinho is keen to keep hold of a Manchester United transfer target (Picture: Getty Images) Manchester United’s interest in Aurelien Tchouameni is likely to be scuppered by incoming Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho. The 26-year-old is one of a …

Darwin Nunez left Liverpool last summer (Picture: Getty) Darwin Nunez wants to make a shock return to Liverpool this summer but has also attracted interest from Chelsea and Barcelona, according to reports. Much was expected of Nunez following his £64m …

Man Utd could approach Chelsea with an official offer (Picture: Getty) Manchester United are considering a surprise move for Marc Cucurella after he reportedly informed Chelsea he wants to leave this summer. Cucurella is one of several Chelsea players who …

Manchester United legend Gary Neville (Picture: Getty) Gary Neville believes Cole Palmer would be ‘gold’ for Manchester United but does not expect him to leave Chelsea this summer. Palmer was heavily linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge towards …

Harry Kane, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappe (Picture: Getty) Groups I-L of the World Cup 2026 are packed full of some of the biggest stars in the game with Harry Kane, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappe and …

Bournemouth star Eli Junior Kroupi in action against Arsenal (Picture: Getty) Arsenal have been set a new price to sign summer transfer target Eli Junior Kroupi after Chelsea and PSG made approaches for the Bournemouth forward. The Gunners are hoping …