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Mbappe 'on a mission' for France, says Deschamps

France head coach Didier Deschamps has launched a passionate defence of Kylian Mbappe, insisting the forward is currently on a single-minded mission to lead Les Bleus to further glory. The Real Madrid star has been the focal point of the French national team as they prepare for the high-stakes knockout rounds of the World Cup.

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Rodri to undergo surgery in blow for Man City

Enzo Maresca’s tenure at Manchester City has been hit by a significant setback before he has even overseen a competitive fixture, with midfield lynchpin Rodri set to undergo surgery. The Spanish international is carrying a mystery injury and is expected to miss the opening weeks of the 2026-27 campaign.

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Don Carlo does it again! Casemiro & Martinelli break Japanese hearts

Casemiro and Gabriel Martinelli got the goals as Brazil came from behind to beat Japan 2-1 in Houston to progress to the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup. The five-time champions appeared to be heading for an embarrassingly early exit after falling behind to a terrific first-half strike from Kaishu Sano, who found the bottom corner of Alisson Becker's net with a low shot after pouncing on a misplaced pass from Danilo.

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Olise eyes Bayern exit talks amidst Madrid interest

Michael Olise has emerged as one of the standout performers of the World Cup, cementing his status as one of global football's elite talents. Following an exceptional domestic campaign with Bayern Munich, the French international is now seeking clarity regarding his role at the Allianz Arena as heavyweight interest continues to mount.

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Kane to snub Barca for new Bayern deal

England captain Harry Kane is set to commit his long-term future to Bayern Munich after deciding to reject interest from Barcelona. The prolific striker has informed the Catalan giants that he is settled in Germany and has no intention of seeking a move away from the Allianz Arena.

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Lineker backs Deschamps for World Cup glory

Gary Lineker has named France as the outright favourites to win the World Cup, insisting that there is no manager in international football better suited to lifting the trophy than Didier Deschamps. The former England striker praised the leadership of the Les Bleus boss while simultaneously hitting out at FIFA for a controversial decision regarding the French national team.

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Nagelsmann fires back at critics ahead of Paraguay clash

Julian Nagelsmann has delivered a blunt assessment of the pressure surrounding the German national team as they prepare for a high-stakes World Cup knockout clash against Paraguay. Following a disappointing group-stage finale against Ecuador, the head coach is refusing to let external noise distract from the task at hand in Boston.

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England's biggest strength has become a World Cup weakness

Just three games into the 2026 World Cup, England find themselves shorn of all three of their named options at right-back, making what was once an abundant area of the pitch for the Three Lions a real problem position at the worst possible time. Reece James, Tino Livramento and Jarell Quansah are all out injured, and Thomas Tuchel is now under significant scrutiny for some bizarre selection calls.

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Jesus hints at Serie A move and admits Brazil axe was fair

Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus has openly fuelled intense speculation linking him with a summer move to Juventus and AC Milan, confessing to a childhood dream of playing in Italy. Breaking his silence after being dropped by Brazil for the World Cup, the 29-year-old delivered a remarkably honest assessment of his campaign, admitting he fully agreed with Carlo Ancelotti's decision.

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đŸŽ„ | No Era Penal - a MUNDIAL film

MUNDIAL release No Era Penal, a film celebrating the magic and passion of Mexican football fandom. Taking the infamous 'No Era Penal' (It wasn't a penalty) saying from the 2014 World Cup as a starting point, the film delves deep into Mexico's love for the game, the World Cup, and its elusive mission to reach La Quinto Partido, the fifth game of the World Cup. Featuring RaĂșl JimĂ©nez, Miguel Herrera, Rey Mysterio and more, it's a wild, wild ride!

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Gyokeres makes transfer stance clear as Arsenal pursue Alvarez

Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres has broken his silence regarding his future at the club following reports that the club could use him as a makeweight to sign Atletico Madrid star Julian Alvarez. The Sweden international enjoyed a title-winning debut season in north London but now finds his place under scrutiny as Mikel Arteta looks to evolve his attacking options.