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A Summer Without Sunderland? Not a Chance

A Summer Without Sunderland? Not a Chance

For anyone missing their Sunderland fix, we haven’t got too long to wait until we can watch our favourite players in action again…
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Soccer-Olise's rise gives France another potential World Cup star

Soccer-Olise's rise gives France another potential World Cup star

By Julien Pretot PARIS, June 2 (Reuters) - France forward Michael Olise arrived at Bayern Munich a year ago as one of Europe's most gifted dribblers. Heading towards the World Cup, he increasingly looks like a player capable of becoming one of the tournament's defining figures.
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Soccer-Norway dream big but defensive doubts cloud potential fairytale

Soccer-Norway dream big but defensive doubts cloud potential fairytale

By Tommy Lund June 2 (Reuters) - Norway will arrive at the World Cup carrying the weight of a golden generation and the anxiety that comes with it.
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‘I have a contract until 2030’ – Jules Kounde sends out strong message on his future at Barcelona amid exit talk

‘I have a contract until 2030’ – Jules Kounde sends out strong message on his future at Barcelona amid exit talk

The defender does not want to leave Camp Nou.
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Soccer-Cape Verde's progress to World Cup is much more than fairytale

Soccer-Cape Verde's progress to World Cup is much more than fairytale

By Mark Gleeson June 2 (Reuters) - Cape Verde are the only African newcomers in this year's World Cup and with a population of around 600,000 are the third smallest nation to qualify in the tournament’s long history.
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Soccer-Haaland ready to carry Norway's World Cup hopes after 28-year wait

Soccer-Haaland ready to carry Norway's World Cup hopes after 28-year wait

By Tommy Lund June 2 (Reuters) - Erling Haaland will carry the weight of Norway's 28 years of longing when he leads the nation into the World Cup, marking the striker's debut on the grandest international stage.
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Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal are all going to the World Cup after injury scares

Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal are all going to the World Cup after injury scares

Injuries to some of soccer’s star players, including Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal, sparked concern ahead of the World Cup
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Soccer-Casemiro says not being favourites at World Cup will keep Brazil on their toes

Soccer-Casemiro says not being favourites at World Cup will keep Brazil on their toes

June 3 (Reuters) - Brazil midfielder Casemiro believes being a "step behind" other World Cup favourites could actually work in the team's favour when the tournament kicks off next week.
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Back injury threatens William Saliba’s World Cup

Back injury threatens William Saliba’s World Cup

With Arsenal’s season finally finished, the time-honored sports tradition of revealing injuries has begun. First up, William Saliba. The French centerback played the last few weeks of the season with a back injury that might keep him out of the World Cup, per reports. This isn’t Saliba’s first go-round with back issues. He missed the […]
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Opta Supercomputer Predicts France as Second Favourites for 2026 World Cup

Opta Supercomputer Predicts France as Second Favourites for 2026 World Cup

Opta Supercomputer Predicts France as Second Favourites for 2026 World Cup
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France reportedly loses key defender William Saliba on eve of World Cup

France reportedly loses key defender William Saliba on eve of World Cup

France defender William Saliba could miss the World Cup with a back injury, per multiple reports on Monday, June 1.
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USMNT midweek viewing guide: The friendliest week

USMNT midweek viewing guide: The friendliest week

Follow along with all the USMNT action this week.