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The stat that shows why Liverpool signed Wirtz – and why he’ll succeed
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Miguel Delaney
Infantino arrives at his moment but football’s response is coming

<p>Marcus Rashford is looking for a new club after a brief loan spell at Aston Villa (Martin Rickett/PA)</p>

Rashford hints at Barcelona transfer after comments about Yamal

The Manchester United forward is looking for a fresh start after being sidelined by Ruben Amorim at Old Trafford

Stones speaks out on his Man City future with clear statement

<p>England held firm to book their place in the semi-finals</p>

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England U21s break Spain hearts again to book place in Euros last four

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Transfers: Rashford drops Barca hint, Liverpool set to sell Quansah

<p>The expanded Club World Cup is taking place in the USA</p>

Club World Cup 2025: Schedule, fixtures, dates and venues

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Why Matheus Cunha is Man United’s best signing in years

The real reason Liverpool signed Jeremie Frimpong

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Making a Premier League team of the season that actually works

The Newcastle tactics that proved Eddie Howe is an elite manager

Premier League

<p>Jarell Quansah looks set to join Bayer Leverkusen after the club agreed a fee with Liverpool</p>

Quansah nears move to Leverkusen as Liverpool agree fee for defender

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Man City boss Guardiola would consider managing in South America

John Stones admitted he endured some tough times during his recent injury lay-offs (Adam Davy/PA)

John Stones reflects on ‘dark days’ during recent injury setbacks

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Club World Cup crowds have wildly fluctuated, from swathes of empty seats to 'hostile' atmospheres

European football

<p>PSG players celebrate after beating Atletico Madrid</p>

Luis Enrique hails PSG win in ‘difficult’ conditions at Club World Cup

Marseille reach ‘agreement in principle’ to sign Angel Gomes

<p>Aleksander Ceferin is coming under pressure as Uefa president (Mike Egerton/PA)</p>

Uefa mutiny brewing as rebels plot challenge to Ceferin’s presidency

International football

<p>Michal Probierz has stepped down as Poland manager</p>

Poland manager resigns after Lewandowski threat

<p>Thomas Tuchel must find a way to solve England's issues ahead of the World Cup next year</p>

England have regressed under Tuchel with a year left to the World Cup

<p>Thomas Tuchel has a number of problems to solve with England</p>

Tuchel issues warning to England players in World Cup countdown

Football League

<p>Sheffield Wednesday face a troubled financial future</p>

Wednesday charged over failing to pay players as EFL sounds warning

<p>Charlton are back in the second tier of English football</p>

Charlton seal Championship return with Wembley win over Leyton Orient

<p>Jobe Bellingham helped Sunderland reach the promised land of the Premier League</p>

How Sunderland are set up to survive in the Premier League

Football betting

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Best Football Betting Sites UK 2025: Top 10 Ranked and Reviewed

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Best Betting Sites UK: Top 10 Online Bookmakers For June 2025

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Free Bets and Betting Sign Up Offers UK for June 2025

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How to bet on football