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• Explosive contributions are central to Anthony Gordon's game, but he faces a race against time to get himself back in the fast lane - why Thomas Tuchel needs his winger firing and the welcome problem he gives England9 June 2026, 1:00 am
  CRAIG HOPE: Before the amiable surrounds of Barcelona, Tuchel has to find a way of getting his winger up to speed in the sunnier, yet far more unforgiving environs of North America.
  
• The young stars you HAVEN'T heard of about to light up the World Cup - our expert talent-spotter has picked out 32 top talents, from an Everton target who could haunt England to Uzbekistan's answer to Lionel Messi9 June 2026, 1:00 am
  In just a few days' time, the biggest World Cup in history will kick off in Mexico City. We'll see the biggest names from around the world... and also a raft of stars you'll be less familiar with.
  
• Thomas Tuchel needs to stop playing games with Jude Bellingham - he's a generational talent England can't afford to overlook and deserves to be trusted from the start at the World Cup, writes OLIVER HOLT9 June 2026, 1:00 am
  England have to hit the ground running in Dallas next week. They have to be at their best and being at their best means having Bellingham in the starting XI.
  
• West Ham co-owner David Sullivan accused of abusing and preying on teenage girls for sex in BBC Panorama documentary9 June 2026, 12:14 am
  West Ham co-owner David Sullivan has been accused of preying on a string of women, some in their teens, during his time as a newspaper chief.
  
• This is unbearable. I'm dizzy, disorientated, a kilogram lighter and my legs are like lead. How hard will it be playing in 'dangerous' 40°C heat at the World Cup? I found out the hard way - now I know why experts think players won't even last a half9 June 2026, 12:01 am
  I'm reaching the end of a gruelling 50-minute exercise stint during which the average temperature has been 39.8°C and the humidity 46 per cent - just the sort of conditions England will face.
  
• David Sullivan could be forced to sell his West Ham stake in wake of new Independent Football Regulator rules - amid claims against co-owner, 77, of abusing and preying on teenage girls for sex in BBC Panorama documentary9 June 2026, 12:01 am
  MIKE KEEGAN: David Sullivan could be forced to sell his stake in West Ham United after he was accused of preying on women for sex.
  
• John McGinn bursting with pride over giant mural in his hometown as he reveals the move to MLS that might have changed his career dramatically8 June 2026, 11:39 pm
  As just the second captain in Aston Villa's history to lift a European trophy, John McGinn might well find his image cast in bronze in the Midlands one day.
  
• Do it for Diogo! Jota's widow pens emotional message to his ex-Liverpool team-mate Andy Robertson - as she wills Scotland captain to 'cherish' the World Cup and 'live it' for both of them8 June 2026, 11:25 pm
  Diogo Jota's widow has urged Scotland captain Andy Robertson to live the World Cup dream of his former Liverpool team-mate.
  
• World Cup referee - Africa's best official but from Trump's 'worst country in the world' - is dropped by FIFA after being denied entry to the US and sent back after landing... despite having a diplomatic passport8 June 2026, 11:16 pm
  A Somali referee acclaimed as the best in Africa has reportedly been denied entry to the United States and sent on a flight back to Istanbul upon arrival at Miami Airport.
  
• Crystal Palace set to fire starting gun on race for Middlesbrough's Hayden Hackney with £20million bid - and Everton ready to fight them for his signature8 June 2026, 11:11 pm
  Crystal Palace are readying a bid for Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney - igniting the race for his signature.
  
• Iranian World Cup team risks more Trump fury with defiant act after landing in Mexico amid bitter visa feud8 June 2026, 10:26 pm
  Amid the ongoing conflict between the two countries, America has refused to issue visas to some members of Iran's staff for the 2026 World Cup, which gets underway later this week.
  
• Wolves send delegation to Mexico to convince Raul Jimenez to return to Molineux as World Cup star, 35, leaves Fulham8 June 2026, 10:07 pm
  He has had interest from other Premier League sides and Club America but Wolves have sent a delegation over to Mexico to help convince the centre forward he can spearhead their return to the top flight.
  
• Iran's World Cup team 'plots' against America as regime commander declares tournament a 'battlefield'8 June 2026, 9:50 pm
  A prominent watchdog group is urging the US government to deny or revoke visas for the Iranian national soccer team ahead of the World Cup.
  
• Juventus eye Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez after failing to land Liverpool's Alisson - with Europa League winners interested in an England star should Argentine leave8 June 2026, 7:25 pm
  Juventus have trained their sights on Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez after missing out on Liverpool's Alisson.
  
• Newcastle United set to land new goalkeeper to compete with Nick Pope as they agree £18.65m deal with Reims8 June 2026, 6:59 pm
  Ewen Jaouen, a France U21 international, was also on Real Madrid's radar but believes he can challenge for a first team place at St James' Park.