Manchester City Stay Optimistic After Nottingham Reject $162M Elliot Anderson Bid

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Manchester City Stay Optimistic After Nottingham Reject $162M Elliot Anderson Bid

Manchester City still believe they can land Anderson after Nottingham turned down a British-record $162m offer. Nottingham owner Evangelos Marinakis is handling all negotiations himself and keeping other senior figures at the club in the dark, per Ben Jacobs. Anderson contributed four goals and four assists in 38 Premier League matches last season, which boosted his stock.

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Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson revealed that missing Liverpool matches was a deliberate strategy to ensure he arrived at the World Cup in peak condition. The 33-year-old suffered a thigh injury in the final stretch of the season. He said, "Missing games for Liverpool was part of the plan to make sure I was ready for the World Cup."

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Thieves stole training equipment from England's van at Swope Soccer Village in Kansas City on Saturday, but the missing items were quickly recovered. The stolen footwear and gear were taken during team setup. Kansas City police confirmed two suspects were taken into custody, with the investigation ongoing. England kicks off on Wednesday against Croatia at Dallas Stadium.

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World Cup Hero Folarin Balogun Became US Citizen by Accident

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Balogun’s USMNT rise traces back to his mother, Florence, being stopped from flying home while seven months pregnant in 2001, leading to his birth in Brooklyn instead of London. The former Arsenal and England U21 striker later chose the USMNT and, after starring against Paraguay on Friday, said he wants to show fans “I made the right decision.”

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Federico Valverde’s World Cup Photo Shows Scar From Aurelien Tchouameni Fight

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Valverde’s 2026 World Cup photo drew attention after a visible scar appeared on his head, reportedly from his earlier altercation with Tchouameni. The Uruguayan midfielder suffered a forehead cut, received stitches and was advised to rest for 10-14 days. Madrid opened disciplinary proceedings, while both players later apologised and downplayed claims that they exchanged blows.

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Vinicius Jr. Enters World Cup Feeling at Peak Level

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Vinicius Jr. Enters World Cup Feeling at Peak Level

“This is the most special and important moment of my career. I have the physical and technical level I’ve always dreamed of,” Vinicius said. He posted 16 goals and five assists in La Liga this season. “I’ve not had any injuries this season. I prepared very well to reach this moment at the World Cup.”

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