Erling Haaland Reveals Childhood England Allegiance After Norway Exit

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Erling Haaland Reveals Childhood England Allegiance After Norway Exit

Haaland revealed he owned an England jersey before a Norway shirt as a child and backed the Three Lions after their 2-1 World Cup quarter-final win on Saturday. “Of course I want England to do well,” he said despite his side’s painful elimination. The striker called England “a nice country” and joked that their national-team jersey is “a nice T-shirt.”

By Tanish Chachra

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Thomas Tuchel Reveals Declan Rice’s Three-Day Illness Before Norway Win

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Thomas Tuchel Reveals Declan Rice’s Three-Day Illness Before Norway Win

Tuchel said Rice spent most of the three days before England’s 2-1 quarter-final victory in bed, battling illness alongside a hamstring and lower-back neural issue. Rice started but was replaced at half-time as Jude Bellingham scored twice, including the extra-time winner. England face Argentina in Wednesday’s semi-final after surviving Miami’s stifling heat.

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Gianni Infantino Backs Another Major World Cup Shake-Up

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Gianni Infantino Backs Another Major World Cup Shake-Up

Infantino said FIFA committees will examine expanding the 2030 tournament from 48 to 64 nations after this World Cup. The edition will mark 100 years since the inaugural 1930 tournament. He called the current format “100 percent a success,” while UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin and CONCACAF chief Victor Montagliani warned further expansion could weaken the competition.

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Julian Alvarez Vows Argentina Will Crown Lionel Messi World Cup Champion Again

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Julian Alvarez Vows Argentina Will Crown Lionel Messi World Cup Champion Again

"We are gonna give everything to make sure Messi wins the World Cup again," Alvarez pledged. The Manchester City forward highlighted the difficulty of defending their crown as Messi continues his form with eight goals already. Argentina defeated Egypt 3-2 in the round of sixteen after coming from two goals behind. "Every game is a battle for him," he said.

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Patrick Berg Draws Five-Club English Chase After Norway Run

about 7 hours ago

Patrick Berg Draws Five-Club English Chase After Norway Run

Berg is ready to leave Bodo/Glimt after impressing for Norway at the World Cup, with five English clubs monitoring a summer move. West Ham United and Burnley are assessing the 28-year-old midfielder, while Coventry City, Hull City and Ipswich Town are also watching as he considers a second spell abroad following his success at club level.

By Nischay Rathore

PSG Eye Ferran Torres if Bradley Barcola Leaves, Put $171M Price Tag on French Forward

about 9 hours ago

PSG Eye Ferran Torres if Bradley Barcola Leaves, Put $171M Price Tag on French Forward

PSG have explored a move for Barcelona forward Torres, with coach Luis Enrique and the club’s sporting staff said to rate the Spain international highly. Any deal is expected to depend on Barcola leaving Paris, with PSG valuing him at €150 million ($171 million). Among those reported to be interested in signing Barcola are Arsenal, Liverpool and Bayern Munich.

By Nischay Rathore

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