Ismael Kone’s serious-looking injury left Canada manager Jesse Marsch in tears and overshadowed their first-ever World Cup finals win as they thrashed nine-man Qatar 6-0.
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Referee in Usyk v Verhoeven fight had seen enough to stop fight in 11th round before bell sounded
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe ruling added Lyson stated unequivocally: “I decided I wanted to stop the contest… I had already seen enough.” The commission also stressed how the referee had the authority to …
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World Cup play-offs: Rhian Wilkinson wants courageous Wales after Albania tie
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWilkinson says Wales have learned from their experience at Euro 2025, when they stuggled to make an impact against three of the world’s best teams – Netherlands, France and England. …
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Liverpool transfer news: Victor Munoz set to sign for Reds
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesLast summer, it was Hugo Ekitike who chose Liverpool over Newcastle before Alexander Isak forced a move from Newcastle to Liverpool. The tale of Victor Munoz follows a similar pattern, …
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Ghana’s Caleb Yirenkyi scores the only goal from close range in the 95th minute to break Panama hearts in their World Cup Group L match in Toronto.
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World Cup: Cape Verde goalkeeper set to be reunited with his mum
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesVozinha has become a cult hero after his performance against Spain, attracting millions of new followers on social media. He has earned 91 caps for his country and currently plays …
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‘Nearly men of Asian football’ – Uzbekistan’s rise to the World Cup
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesManchester City signed Uzbekistan defender Abdukodir Khusanov in January 2025 from Lens for a fee worth £34m. A relatively unknown 20-year-old at the time, Khusanov’s stature in the City side …
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Arnautovic scores a late penalty as Austria beat World Cup debutants Jordan 3-1 in Group J.
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World Cup 2026: England will not adapt style in USA heat, says Thomas Tuchel
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThomas Tuchel says that he is “not ready to adapt” England’s playing style at the World Cup despite the heat – as it would “give up” the team’s strengths. Since …
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Jan Paul Van Hecke: Tottenham agree £52m deal with Brighton for defender
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesTottenham Hotspur have agreed a £52m deal with Brighton for Dutch defender Jan Paul van Hecke. The 26-year-old started in his country’s 2-2 draw with Japan on Sunday at the …