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Lukaku agent seeks Napoli peace

Romelu Lukaku’s relationship with Napoli has reached a critical juncture following his decision to remain in Belgium during the international break. While the club and manager Antonio Conte were left frustrated by his absence from the training ground, new reports suggest a diplomatic effort is underway to repair the damage.

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Madrid sensation Pitarch chooses Spain over Morocco

The tug-of-war between Spain and Morocco for one of the world's brightest dual-national talents has reached a new chapter. Real Madrid's rising star Thiago Pitarch has seemingly ended the speculation surrounding his international allegiance, sending a definitive message to both federations.

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Saka, Kane & Rice arrive to boost England squad

Thomas Tuchel has welcomed another batch pf senior stars back into the England fold following a frustrating 1-1 draw with Uruguay. The likes of Harry Kane, Bukayo Saka, and Declan Rice are set to feature against Japan after being granted a period of physical and mental rest.

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Maguire slams referee after Araujo horror tackle on Foden

Harry Maguire has hit out at referee Sven Jablonski following England's frustrating draw with Uruguay, questioning how Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo remained on the pitch after a horror tackle on Phil Foden. The Manchester City midfielder was forced off with an injury following the challenge, leaving the Three Lions camp incandescent with the officiating at Wembley.

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'Part of being an England player' - Henderson reacts to White boos

Ben White’s long-awaited return to the England fold proved to be a rollercoaster evening at Wembley. Jordan Henderson has leapt to the defence of White after the Arsenal defender was targeted by boos from his own supporters during the Three Lions' 1-1 draw with Uruguay. The veteran midfielder insisted that the public do not know the "ins and outs" of White's controversial departure from the 2022 World Cup squad in Qatar.

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Beckham reacts to Alexander-Arnold England absence

England legend David Beckham has confessed he would find it "very hard" to overlook Trent Alexander-Arnold for a World Cup squad after the Real Madrid star was hit with another international snub. He waded into the debate after Alexander-Arnold became the headline omission from Thomas Tuchel’s latest 35-man selection for clashes against Uruguay and Japan.

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📽️ | Messi looks stunned as Paz scores free-kick banger

Nico Paz announced himself on the international stage with a moment of pure magic during Argentina’s friendly clash against Mauritania at La Bombonera. The 21-year-old playmaker left even the legendary Lionel Messi watching in awe from the bench as he whipped a sublime free-kick into the back of the net.

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'One of the worst games' - Emi Martinez blasts Argentina after Mauritania win

Argentina may have secured a victory in their latest international outing, but the mood in the camp is anything but celebratory. Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has launched a scathing assessment of the national team following their underwhelming 2-1 victory over Mauritania. The World Cup winner was left fuming with the lack of intensity shown by Lionel Scaloni’s side against the African minnows.

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📽️ | Messi mobbed for selfies after Argentina win

Lionel Messi remains the biggest attraction in world football, as evidenced by the chaotic scenes following Argentina's latest friendly outing against Mauritania. Despite the competitive nature of the match, the full-time whistle sparked a dash from the opposition to secure a permanent memory with the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner.

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Tuchel slams England fans for booing Ben White

Thomas Tuchel has hit out at the section of England supporters who chose to boo Ben White during his long-awaited international return at Wembley. The Arsenal defender made his first appearance for the Three Lions since leaving the 2022 World Cup early, but his comeback was met with a hostile reception from some parts of the home crowd.

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Ugarte bizarrely escapes red card despite two yellows vs England

England were left scratching their heads at Wembley during their 1-1 friendly draw against Uruguay after Manuel Ugarte was allowed to stay on the pitch despite seemingly being shown two yellow cards. The Manchester United midfielder appeared to have been dismissed late in the game, only for the match officials to backtrack in a move that has sparked widespread confusion.

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Slot blasted over use of Szoboszlai by Hungary boss

Hungary head coach Marco Rossi has issued a blunt response to Arne Slot after the Liverpool manager publicly called for his international stars to be rested. The Reds boss expressed his hope that national team coaches would manage minutes carefully, but Rossi has made it clear he does not take orders from Anfield.

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White endures rollercoaster return in England's ugly Uruguay draw

Ben White experienced all manner of emotions as he unexpectedly played the lead role in England's uninspiring 1-1 draw with Uruguay. The full-back was booed by his own fans when he was brought on and again after he gave the Three Lions the lead from a corner. He was then subjected to yet further criticism when his rash tackle led to a penalty from which Federico Valverde equalised in injury time.

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Arsenal sweat on Madueke injury on England duty

Mikel Arteta and Arsenal are facing a nervous wait over the fitness of Noni Madueke after the winger was forced off during the first half of England's international friendly against Uruguay. The former Chelsea man was withdrawn early at Wembley following a heavy collision, leaving the Gunners sweating on his availability for the Premier League run-in.

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Henderson joins Rooney in exclusive England club

Jordan Henderson etched his name into English football history on Friday night. By taking the field for the Three Lions' clash against Uruguay, the Brentford midfielder has officially joined a legendary group of players whose international careers have spanned more than 15 years. It is a testament to his remarkable longevity and enduring value to the national setup.

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Frequently asked questions

Currently, the most cost efficient package looks to be picking up a TV deal through Virgin Media or EE TV.

Existing TV or broadband customers can add TNT Sports to Virgin Media for £12 per month and Sky Sports for £31.75 per month, adding on Amazon Prime Video for the few weeks in the season when they show football which is £8.99 per month.

EE TV (formerly BT TV) also provide their Big Sport deal which includes TNT Sports and Sky Sports via NOW TV, for £45 per month, which is available for existing broadband customers, with the addition of Amazon Prime Video for the few weeks in the season when they show football which is £8.99 per month.

However, when it comes to bang for your buck, if you’re wanting to spend a little less, then the Complete Sky Sports package from an additional £22 per month on top of your current Sky TV deal is the best option, giving you over 128 games across a single season.

A number of broadcasters have the rights to stream and show highlights on the television, with Match of the Day on the BBC being the most notable of these. Every weekend the BBC show highlights airs on both Saturday and Sunday from around 10.30pm, in the company of Gary Lineker and fellow ex-professionals.

Sky Sports offer highlights slightly earlier, with their packages getting underway from around 7.00pm, while TNT Sports also offer highlights and goals from each and every game on the top flight online too.

Yes. TNT Sports is the new name for what was once known as BT Sport, in both the UK and Ireland. Along with appearing on the same channels as it always has, TNT Sports provides four live sporting channels, with red-button and digital channels, Eurosports channels, TNT Sports Ultimate (4K), and Box Office, depending on what package and provider you opt to go with.

Besides watching matches through the designated TV package your subscription is assigned to, some offer ways to live stream and tune in to the big game through a variety of ways. For games on TNT Sports, the discovery+ Premium app is available on the usual array of live stream options, including on Smart TVs mobile phone, PC, laptop and Mac, as well as video games consoles, Apple and Android devices too. Similarly, if you are using NOW TV for Sky Sports, you can login on a range of devices to keep track of the scores.

Yes. Standard coverage of TNT Sports is available to BT broadband customers.

NBC, Peacock, and USA Network currently have the rights to broadcast the English Premier League in the United States. Matches are available across two of their TV channels, NBC Sports and USA Network, as well as their dedicated streaming service Peacock.

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