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Egypt, who had a goal disallowed when they were winning 1-0, accuse Fifa of 'fix' and for favouring Messi after exiting tournament
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Illan Meslier has officially joined Arsenal, taking the No.30 shirt.
Illan Meslier: “I’m extremely happy. It’s a great day for me because I have just joined the champions,” the Frenchman said.
“For me, Arsenal is the biggest club in England. I cannot wait to win trophies with this team, because this is a club that needs to lift trophies again and again.”
Atletico Madrid have identified Barcelona’s Ferran Torres as their potential replacement for Julian Alvarez, according to journalist Gerard Romero.
Sporting director Mateu Alemany is reportedly a long-term admirer of Torres, whose Barca future is now uncertain following the club’s surprise move for Dortmund’s Karim Adeyemi.
Torres’ contract expires next year — Barca may look to cash in to fund incoming signings.
Manchester United have reacted to losing out on Aurelien Tchouameni, who’s signed a new Real Madrid deal, by targeting AS Roma’s Manu Kone — though the France international reportedly wants Arsenal.
United’s midfield rebuild rolls on. Having missed out on Tchouameni, who committed his future to Real Madrid until 2031, according to Football365, the Red Devils have shifted focus to Roma’s Manu Kone, with TEAMtalk reporting United are “plotting a move” worth around £50m.
It would be United’s third midfield addition alongside Ederson Silva and Andrey Santos.
Complicating matters, Italian outlets have long reported Kone’s preference lies with Arsenal, who reportedly agreed personal terms and held talks with his representatives back in June.
Roma, needing sales to meet financial regulations, are said to be open to a deal.
Michael Olise, rejected as a teenager by both Chelsea and Manchester City’s academies, has become one of the standout stars of the 2026 World Cup for France instead of England, the country of his birth.
Every great story needs an origin, and Olise’s starts on a scrap of grass on a Hayes housing estate in west London, according to the Irish Times. Coach Sean Conlon remembers a six-year-old already gliding across the pitch with uncanny grace.
Chelsea signed him at nine, released him at 16. Manchester City took a chance next — he was in Cole Palmer’s year group — before letting him go too.
Reading gambled where the big clubs wouldn’t, and academy scout Brendan Flanagan recalls a teenage Olise leaving pros stunned in a youth Cup tie against Sparta Prague.
England never came calling, even though he was born there. France did, drawn by his family’s roots — his mother is French Algerian, his father British Nigerian.
Now Olise leads the World Cup in assists with five, chasing glory for Les Bleus instead of the Three Lions, with mentors like Flanagan admitting they’ll be torn if the two sides ever meet in the final.
World Cup: Norway Insight!
England faces Norway in the World Cup quarter-final! Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith host Erik Steigen and Henning Gabrielsen, who share what the “Erling Haaland effect” means for Norwegian football’s massive rise. Discover local confidence levels against England and the team’s impact back home, straight from Santa Monica.
Kane vs. Haaland: World Cup Showdown!
Rivals Square Off
Harry Kane and Erling Haaland’s careers have mirrored each other since Kane’s 2021 Man City move collapsed, paving the way for Haaland’s Treble-winning arrival. Once trophy-less at Tottenham, Kane now shines with Bayern Munich titles and a Golden Shoe. He has six World Cup goals; Haaland, with seven in his debut tournament, aims to stop him in a high-stakes clash.
Challenge: Guess the World Cup Star!
Step up to our daily ‘Who am I?’ football game. A new mystery player awaits! Guess in the fewest tries possible. Each wrong answer reveals a new clue, helping you score more points. Aim for an exceptional score of three to five points. Play daily!
Quenda: The New Ronaldo?
Chelsea’s £40m Winger Quenda Arrives
Chelsea’s £40m new signing, Geovany Quenda, aims to mirror Cristiano Ronaldo’s move from Sporting to the Premier League. Often compared to Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka, Quenda’s unique journey includes an iconic first touch that shaped his early career.
Record-Breaking World Cup!
This World Cup is delivering! Thrilling comebacks, late goals, and shock results define a summer football festival. With quarter-finals approaching, eight matches remain in the biggest ever tournament across Canada, Mexico, and the US. It’s packed with drama, proving a true spectacle.
Celtic Chase Bowie!
Hoops Go “All Out” for Hellas Verona Striker
£13m Price Tag on Bowie Amid Celtic & Bologna Battle
Celtic are going “all out” for Scotland striker Kieron Bowie from Hellas Verona, despite Bologna being in “pole position.” The Italian club has slapped a £13m price tag on the 23-year-old, attracting interest from Serie A clubs Cagliari and Sassuolo. Celtic are also linked with Egypt winger Haissem Hassan.