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Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns at the ticker-tape parade at New York City Hall (Picture: Shutterstock) New York’s biggest thing when the region’s first World Cup game took place was not at MetLife Stadium, but 2,000 miles west, in Texas. The …

Jose Mourinho: ‘If Arsenal tried to be a second Man City, probably they wouldn’t win.’ (UEFA via Getty) Jose Mourinho has hit back at the criticism Mikel Arteta received during Arsenal’s Premier League title-winning campaign last season. Arsenal won the …

Scotland face Brazil in their final group game (Picture: Getty) Scotland’s hopes of reaching the World Cup knockouts for the first time ever hang in the balance ahead of their final group game versus Brazil. Steve Clarke’s side got their …

The stakes are ramping up at the World Cup (Picture: Getty) The second round of group stage games has seen the World Cup dreams of five sides come to a premature end. Whilst being knocked out of the World Cup …

John McGinn fired Scotland to victory against Haiti in their opening game (Picture: Getty) Scotland still have a realistic chance of reaching the World Cup knockouts for the first time ahead of their final group game versus Brazil. Steve Clarke’s …

Michael Carrick is keen to bolster his Man Utd squad (Picture: Getty) Manchester United have been advised to pull out of the race to sign West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes. The Red Devils have identified Fernandes as one of their …

Serbian World Cup pundit Rade Bogdanovic (Picture: RTS) Former Atletico Madrid striker Rade Bogdanovic has faced backlash after suggesting that ‘black players lack concentration’ live on Serbian television. Bogdanovic made the comments on a World Cup programme aired by RTS, …

Jude Bellingham was seen covering his mouth in conversation with Ghana’s Jordan Ayew (Picture: Zuma Press) Jude Bellingham courted controversy during England’s 0-0 World Cup draw against Ghana and, at first glance, appeared fortunate to have avoided a red card. …

Jack Wilshere has urged Thomas Tuchel to change things up for England’s next game against Panama (Picture: Getty) Jack Wilshere has urged England fans not to panic after last night’s 0-0 draw against Ghana, but believe Thomas Tuchel should make …

Arsenal have made an approach for Ayyoub Bouaddi (ANP/Shutterstock) Ayyoub Bouaddi is open to leaving Lille this summer but would only join Arsenal if he is given assurances over playing time, according to reports. The 18-year-old is one of the …

Former England internationals Gary Neville and Ian Wright (Picture: The Overlap) Gary Neville and Ian Wright questioned two of Thomas Tuchel’s selection choices after England were held to a lacklustre 0-0 draw with Ghana. The Three Lions dominated possession in …

England’s hydration break against Ghana was booed by travelling fans (Picture: Getty) Gianni Infantino claimed Fifa makes ‘no additional revenue’ from the increasingly unpopular hydration breaks during the World Cup. Three-minute pauses midway through both halves of all World Cup …

Incoming Man City boss and former Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca (Picture: Getty) Enzo Maresca is pushing Manchester City to sign his former Chelsea player Malo Gusto, according to reports. Man City are set to confirm Maresca as their new manager …

Former Arsenal captain and World Cup winner Patrick Vieira (Picture: ITV) Patrick Vieira has downplayed the significance of England’s deflating draw with Ghana but expects Thomas Tuchel to take a ‘different approach’ against similar opponents at the World Cup. England …

Marco Palestra is set to join Chelsea (LightRocket via Getty) Chelsea have reached an initial agreement with Atalanta over a €60 million (£51.6m) deal to sign Marco Palestra, according to reports in Italy. Inter appeared to be favourites to sign …

Alvarez only wants one club (Picture: Getty Images) Arsenal have ruled out a summer move for Julian Alvarez after learning the Atletico Madrid star only wants a move to Barcelona. The Gunners have made the Argentina international a summer transfer …

Declan Rice is dealing with various aches and pains (Picture: Getty Images) England and Ghana played out a forgettable goalless draw on Tuesday at the World Cup, but the frustrating contest for the Three Lions could become a nightmare one …

Do England need more threats outside of Harry Kane? (Picture: Getty Images) Thomas Tuchel dismissed the idea that England are over-reliant on Harry Kane after a frustrating World Cup goalless draw with Ghana in Boston. The Three Lions came back …

Tuchel went ballistic at the England star during the goalless draw (Picture: ITV Sport) Thomas Tuchel was caught on camera furiously blasting Djed Spence during England’s World Cup stalemate against Ghana. After an exhilarating start to the competition against Croatia …

Konsa appeared to make contact with the Ghana player (Picture: James Gill – Danehouse/Getty Images) Ghana were left furious after their appeals for a penalty against England were turned down in their World Cup group clash. The Three Lions toiled …