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Deschamps predicts 'spectacular' France v Spain semi-final
France manager Didier Deschamps has predicted a "spectacular" World Cup semi-final against Spain, describing the match as a heavyweight showdown between two great offensive teams. …
England to make late call on Rice for World Cup semi-final
England will make a late decision on whether Declan Rice is fit to start the World Cup semi-final against Argentina. There remains optimism the Arsenal midfielder can shake off the…
Chance to face Messi once in a lifetime - O'Reilly
England left-back Nico O'Reilly is looking forward to a 'once-in-a-lifetime opportunity' to face Lionel Messi in the World Cup semi-final against Argentina. The 21-year-old, who ma…
Villa assess Estupinan move - Tuesday's gossip
Tuesday's football gossip roundup includes several transfer stories. Aston Villa are assessing a potential move for AC Milan's Ecuador left-back Pervis Estupinan, 28. Newcastle Uni…
Villa working on deal for Switzerland's Manzambi
Aston Villa are working on a deal for Freiburg midfielder Johan Manzambi, attempting to hijack a move from Newcastle United. Newcastle had appeared in pole position to sign the 20-…
Dutch referee dies weeks after being dropped from World Cup
Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Rob Dieperink began refereeing in the Netherlands' top flight in 2017 Dutch football referee Rob Dieperink has died weeks after he was dro…
Alonso wants to keep Fernandez at Chelsea
New Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso, unveiled at Stamford Bridge on Monday, stated he wants to keep midfielder Enzo Fernandez at the club. The 25-year-old Argentina international, who …
How valuable are Engels, Maeda & McGregor to Celtic?
Celtic fans are facing concerns about the summer transfer window after the club's only addition so far is Colombian striker Camilo Duran. Manager Martin O'Neill has reportedly resi…
Police chief makes plea to England fans in UK
Police have urged England fans at home to follow the example of supporters in the United States after over 500 domestic football-related incidents and more than 100 arrests occurre…
Which Premier League clubs have been hit hardest by World Cup?
The World Cup has left a significant mark on Premier League squads, with some clubs carrying a far heavier burden than others as the tournament concludes just 33 days before the ne…
Bilic reappointed as Croatia manager
Croatia have reappointed former defender Slaven Bilic as manager of their men's national team, replacing Zlatko Dalic. Bilic, whose first spell in charge was from 2006 to 2012, tak…
I want to give fans a Liverpool team to be proud of - Iraola
Andoni Iraola has stated his ambition to give Liverpool fans "a team they can be proud of" following his appointment as manager. The 44-year-old, who signed a two-year deal with Li…