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Plata’s golden touch against Germany sends Ecuador into knockout stages

Sí se puede , yes we can, was the chant that rang out from the sea of 55,000 yellow shirts in New York as Ecuador’s final group ma…

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Anderson's journey to England star and potential British record signing

Elliot Anderson has emerged as a key part of Thomas Tuchel's England side and is now on the brink of a potential £130m move to Man…

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Côte d’Ivoire into knockout stage for first time as Pépé inspires win against Curaçao

Côte d’Ivoire surviving the World Cup group stage for the first time, in the year of our football gods 2026, is one of those tidbi…

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Plata's 'touch of gold' gives Ecuador lead against Germany

Gonzalo Plata reacts quickest to direct Kevin Rodriuguez' flick on over Manuel Neuer, to give Ecuador a 2-1 lead over Germany in t…

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India and South Africa win as battle for semi-final spots goes to last games

India and South Africa picked up Women's T20 World Cup wins in the battle for the semi-final spots from Group 1.

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Papers: Man Utd contact Alvarez's representatives

The top stories and transfer rumours from Friday's newspapers...

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'Brilliant finish' - Pepe gets his second as Ivory Coast double their lead

Nicolas Pepe gets on the end of Ibrahima Sangare's "incisive pass" to score his second of the game, as Ivory Coast take a 2-0 lead…

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Man City agree record fee with Forest for Anderson

Manchester City agree a deal with Nottingham Forest worth up to a British record £130m to sign England midfielder Elliot Anderson.

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Manchester City agree British record £130m fee with Nottingham Forest for Elliot Anderson

England midfielder eager to move to Etihad Stadium Forest eye Lucas Bergvall as potential replacement Manchester City have agreed …

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Germany goal should have been ruled out for 'endangering opponent'

BBC Sport World Cup pundits Joe Hart, Ellen White and Lucas Leiva explain why Alexander Pavlovic's high boot in the build-up to Le…

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Japan v Sweden: World Cup 2026 – live

⚽️ Kick-off time: 6pm local/7pm EDT/12am BST/9am AEST ⚽️ Third-place table | Player guide | Bracketology | Tables What happens nex…

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Lions player Arnold charged with leading kidnap plot and armed robbery

Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold has been charged with leading a plot to kidnap and pistol-whip three people he believed ha…

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James and Rice miss training in preparation for Panama

England's Reece James and Declan Rice miss England's penultimate training session before Panama with injury concerns.

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Tunisia v Netherlands: World Cup 2026 – live

⚽️ Kick-off time: 6pm local/7pm EDT/12am BST/9am AEST ⚽️ Third-place table | Player guide | Bracketology | Mail us Bryan will be h…

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Saracens player avoids punishment for England cricket nightclub incident

A Saracens academy player has avoided formal punishment over an incident at a London nightclub that rocked English cricket and led…

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Arsenal keen on Guimaraes move - Friday's gossip

Newcastle midfielders Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimaraes are in demand, Chelsea want Maxence Lacroix and Liverpool still chase Yan …

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Sane gives Germany lead as Ecuador calls for foul waived away

Leroy Sane gives Germany a 1-0 lead against Ecuador in the second minute, as calls for the goal to be overturned by VAR for a high…

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'England over the moon' - Did NZ miss chance to bat hosts out of Test match?

Day one of the series-deciding third Test undoubtedly belonged to New Zealand as they posted the most runs of any Black Caps side …

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McIlroy gives Birkdale verdict after catching up with Faldo at Open venue

Rory McIlroy gave a positive verdict of Royal Birkdale as the course prepares to host the Open Championship for the first time in …

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Team news for Ecuador vs Germany & Curacao vs Ivory Coast LIVE!

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Is five-match ban for Qatar's Madibo excessive?

Our Ask Me Anything team look at whether Madibo's punishment for his challenge on Kone was proportionate.

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Tennis great Evert undergoes surgery as cancer returns

Tennis legend Chris Evert has undergone surgery following the return of her ovarian cancer and will not attend Wimbledon this year…

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Molinari shoots course record 63 to lead Italian Open on day one

Highlights from Day one of the Italian Open at the Circolo Golf Torino.

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Newcastle hit with demand for £3.2m over ‘deliberate’ failure to pay tax on transfers

Club owe HMRC £1.9m in tax and handed £1.25m penalty Relates to investigation of transfers under Mike Ashley Newcastle United have…