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The 10 breakthrough stars you must know about before they light up the 2026 World Cup

The 2026 World Cup begins a year from today and these are the must-know under-the-radar stars who will light up the global showpiece.

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Man Utd decide transfer plan after Viktor Gyokeres rejects Red Devils for Arsenal

Man Utd decide transfer plan after Viktor Gyokeres rejects Red Devils for Arsenal

Brentford in advanced talks with Keith Andrews to replace Thomas Frank as new manager

Brentford in advanced talks with Keith Andrews to replace Thomas Frank as new manager

Is Al Ahly v Inter Miami on TV? How to watch Lionel Messi in Club World Cup opener for free

Is Al Ahly v Inter Miami on TV? How to watch Lionel Messi in Club World Cup opener for free

Rangers and 25 rivals enter a transfer battle royale for summer's must have as beaming chairman raves about him

Rangers and 25 rivals enter a transfer battle royale for summer's must have as beaming chairman raves about him

Andy Robertson transfer exit has Liverpool fans worried and angry as Scots title safety net ripped away in an instant

Andy Robertson transfer exit has Liverpool fans worried and angry as Scots title safety net ripped away in an instant

Thomas Frank to cast eye over £12m Tottenham gem as early loan offers land on table

Thomas Frank to cast eye over £12m Tottenham gem as early loan offers land on table

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Man Utd and Chelsea facing same brutal transfer reality as impact of PSR becomes clear

Man Utd and Chelsea facing same brutal transfer reality as impact of PSR becomes clear

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West Ham hold transfer talks for ex-Man Utd target Chelsea tried to sign

West Ham hold transfer talks for ex-Man Utd target Chelsea tried to sign

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Arsenal rebuild becomes clearer after Viktor Gyokeres and Benjamin Sesko updates

Arsenal rebuild becomes clearer after Viktor Gyokeres and Benjamin Sesko updates

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Revealed: Florian Wirtz's new salary at Liverpool ahead of record-breaking £116million transfer from Bayer Leverkusen... so, where does youngster rank compared to Mo Salah and Virgil van Dijk?

Revealed: Florian Wirtz's new salary at Liverpool ahead of record-breaking £116million transfer from Bayer Leverkusen... so, where does youngster rank compared to Mo Salah and Virgil van Dijk?

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Liverpool could use Andy Robertson as pawn to land dream transfer after Florian Wirtz

Liverpool could use Andy Robertson as pawn to land dream transfer after Florian Wirtz

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Emiliano Martinez responds to Manchester United transfer approach

Emiliano Martinez responds to Manchester United transfer approach

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Club World Cup 2025 yellow and red card rules: How many games will players miss?

Club World Cup 2025 yellow and red card rules: How many games will players miss?

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Man Utd set sights on Liverpool target after Viktor Gyokeres says no to move

Man Utd set sights on Liverpool target after Viktor Gyokeres says no to move

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Man Utd's three back-up transfer options as Viktor Gyokeres snubs Ruben Amorim

Man Utd's three back-up transfer options as Viktor Gyokeres snubs Ruben Amorim

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Mehdi Taremi STRANDED in Iran following Israel attacks: Inter Milan 'in constant contact' with striker after he missed flight to Los Angeles amid crisis

Mehdi Taremi STRANDED in Iran following Israel attacks: Inter Milan 'in constant contact' with striker after he missed flight to Los Angeles amid crisis

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Jack Grealish sends defiant message in summer fitness snap after being exiled by Pep Guardiola - while Erling Haaland suffers Miami blunder after seeing Man City bromance broken up

Jack Grealish sends defiant message in summer fitness snap after being exiled by Pep Guardiola - while Erling Haaland suffers Miami blunder after seeing Man City bromance broken up

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Ex-Hearts & Scotland boss Craig Levein reveals triple heart bypass surgery

Ex-Hearts & Scotland boss Craig Levein reveals triple heart bypass surgery

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Man Utd identify two Bryan Mbeumo alternatives as Tottenham hijack transfer

Man Utd identify two Bryan Mbeumo alternatives as Tottenham hijack transfer

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Andy Robertson makes decision on leaving Liverpool for Atletico Madrid

Andy Robertson makes decision on leaving Liverpool for Atletico Madrid

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Craig Levein reveals triple heart bypass that had delirious former Hearts boss seeing the devil in hospital

Craig Levein reveals triple heart bypass that had delirious former Hearts boss seeing the devil in hospital

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Arsenal respond after top target Viktor Gyokeres snubs Man Utd transfer

Arsenal respond after top target Viktor Gyokeres snubs Man Utd transfer

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Man Utd set sights on two Bryan Mbeumo alternatives after huge Tottenham bid

Man Utd set sights on two Bryan Mbeumo alternatives after huge Tottenham bid

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Erik ten Hag identifies shock Premier League target to replace Liverpool-bound Florian Wirtz at Bayer Leverkusen

Erik ten Hag identifies shock Premier League target to replace Liverpool-bound Florian Wirtz at Bayer Leverkusen

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Tottenham and Bayern Munich in 'advanced negotiations over permanent deal for Mathys Tel' after endorsement by Thomas Frank

Tottenham and Bayern Munich in 'advanced negotiations over permanent deal for Mathys Tel' after endorsement by Thomas Frank

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Crystal Palace receive boost in bid to play in Europe next season as UEFA chiefs deliberate over decision amid questions over FA Cup winners' ownership structure

Crystal Palace receive boost in bid to play in Europe next season as UEFA chiefs deliberate over decision amid questions over FA Cup winners' ownership structure

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Aston Villa make contact with Real Betis over deal for Spain U-21 winger Jesus Rodriguez - who has also attracted interest from Chelsea

Aston Villa make contact with Real Betis over deal for Spain U-21 winger Jesus Rodriguez - who has also attracted interest from Chelsea

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Ruben Amorim told to KEEP Antony after Man United flop enjoyed Real Betis revival following Old Trafford nightmare

Ruben Amorim told to KEEP Antony after Man United flop enjoyed Real Betis revival following Old Trafford nightmare

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Club World Cup 2025 prize money round-by-round breakdown

Club World Cup 2025 prize money round-by-round breakdown

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Callum McGregor took fears over yobs directly to Celtic board as SFA chief makes weighty plea to players

Callum McGregor took fears over yobs directly to Celtic board as SFA chief makes weighty plea to players

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Josh Rock slams disrespectful darts rival over bizarre act during fiery World Cup clash

Josh Rock slams disrespectful darts rival over bizarre act during fiery World Cup clash

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Thomas Frank gives green light to first Tottenham transfer with £30m deal close

Thomas Frank gives green light to first Tottenham transfer with £30m deal close

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Florian Wirtz alternative lined up as Premier League star called ahead of Liverpool transfer

Florian Wirtz alternative lined up as Premier League star called ahead of Liverpool transfer

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Pep Guardiola makes Club World Cup admission and discusses Johann Cruyff influence

Pep Guardiola makes Club World Cup admission and discusses Johann Cruyff influence

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Chelsea give clear Club World Cup hint with £100m prize money on the line

Chelsea give clear Club World Cup hint with £100m prize money on the line

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Jarell Quansah hints at Liverpool transfer exit as £40m price tag set

Jarell Quansah hints at Liverpool transfer exit as £40m price tag set

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Tottenham seal Thomas Frank's first signing with £29.7m forward deal

Tottenham seal Thomas Frank's first signing with £29.7m forward deal

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Chelsea vs LAFC: Fifa Club World Cup team news and predicted lineups

Chelsea vs LAFC: Fifa Club World Cup team news and predicted lineups

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Tottenham reach Mathys Tel agreement for lower than £45m clause

Tottenham reach Mathys Tel agreement for lower than £45m clause

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Benjamin Nygren not who he seems as exact fee to seal his Celtic transfer named and Greg Taylor hijack is ON

Benjamin Nygren not who he seems as exact fee to seal his Celtic transfer named and Greg Taylor hijack is ON

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Tottenham 'set to reach agreement' on cut-price Mathys Tel signing to start Thomas Frank era

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Tottenham 'set to reach agreement' on cut-price Mathys Tel signing to start Thomas Frank era

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Andy Robertson's comments about leaving Liverpool as Atletico Madrid plot move

Andy Robertson's comments about leaving Liverpool as Atletico Madrid plot move

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Jill Scott's huge net worth, Soccer Aid F-bomb, relationship with team-mate's sister

Jill Scott's huge net worth, Soccer Aid F-bomb, relationship with team-mate's sister

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Arsenal sent Phil Foden transfer message as Man City accept defeat on Jack Grealish exit

Arsenal sent Phil Foden transfer message as Man City accept defeat on Jack Grealish exit

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England's latest generation of stars are hungrier than ever to dominate, feels Lee Carsley... as U21s boss outlines Germany and Spain similarity

England's latest generation of stars are hungrier than ever to dominate, feels Lee Carsley... as U21s boss outlines Germany and Spain similarity

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FIFA moving fans to face television cameras to avoid viewers seeing empty stadiums at Club World Cup as revamped tournaments fails to sell tickets

FIFA moving fans to face television cameras to avoid viewers seeing empty stadiums at Club World Cup as revamped tournaments fails to sell tickets

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Atletico Madrid make Liverpool lynchpin 'one of their top transfer targets this summer' - as Premier League winners eye replacement

Atletico Madrid make Liverpool lynchpin 'one of their top transfer targets this summer' - as Premier League winners eye replacement

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Man United 'line-up two Premier League stars', including an England international, as plan B in case they fail with Bryan Mbeumo move

Man United 'line-up two Premier League stars', including an England international, as plan B in case they fail with Bryan Mbeumo move

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Mexico's president calls for no ICE raids during Mexico-Dominican Republic soccer match

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Mexico's president calls for no ICE raids during Mexico-Dominican Republic soccer match

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Andy Robertson's Liverpool future in doubt as La Liga giant 'make him top target'

Andy Robertson's Liverpool future in doubt as La Liga giant 'make him top target'

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Bryan Mbeumo has 'agreed transfer' as Man Utd and Spurs target makes U-turn decision

Bryan Mbeumo has 'agreed transfer' as Man Utd and Spurs target makes U-turn decision

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Tottenham chief brutally rejected Thomas Frank as awkward decision resurfaces

Tottenham chief brutally rejected Thomas Frank as awkward decision resurfaces

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Ange Postecoglou receives first job offer since Tottenham sacking

Ange Postecoglou receives first job offer since Tottenham sacking

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Nedim Bajrami's Rangers woe a world away from Albania hero status as Euros record breaker honoured with special mural

Nedim Bajrami's Rangers woe a world away from Albania hero status as Euros record breaker honoured with special mural

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Andy Robertson is Atletico Madrid transfer 'target' as Liverpool contract situation and Trent reunion chance come into play

Andy Robertson is Atletico Madrid transfer 'target' as Liverpool contract situation and Trent reunion chance come into play

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Evening Standard

Chelsea XI vs LAFC: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup, injury latest for Club World Cup

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Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal suffer Williams blow; Gyokeres rejects Man Utd; Pedro to Chelsea; Mbeumo latest

Evening Standard

Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal suffer Williams blow; Gyokeres rejects Man Utd; Pedro to Chelsea; Mbeumo latest

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Wayne Rooney sparks massive debate after picking players he was better than

Wayne Rooney sparks massive debate after picking players he was better than

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Andre Onana drops Man Utd exit hint as 'Emi Martinez waits for Old Trafford offer'

Andre Onana drops Man Utd exit hint as 'Emi Martinez waits for Old Trafford offer'

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Ange Postecoglou could make instant return as club contact sacked Spurs boss

Ange Postecoglou could make instant return as club contact sacked Spurs boss

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