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• Tears, tantrums and the Pulisic decision that floored the squad: Inside the ruthless USMNT World Cup revolution making stars sweat... and America's dream of glory19 June 2026, 12:56 pm
  DANIEL MATTHEWS IN SEATTLE: Since taking the job, Pochettino has strived to transform the USMNT from a 'holiday camp' into a setup that will allow his players to shock the world.
  
• Presenter who claimed Lionel Messi's dad was dead QUITS her job and issues groveling apology19 June 2026, 12:38 pm
  The Messi family issued a statement on Thursday explaining that Jorge, 68, is  undergoing a 'health situation' after his son was seen in tears during his first World Cup game.
  
• Lionel Messi breaks his silence on father Jorge's health problems after radio host falsely claimed he had DIED19 June 2026, 12:35 pm
  Jorge, 68, is undergoing a 'health situation' that left his son in tears on the field during Argentina's opening World Cup game in Kansas City on Tuesday night.
  
• Portugal's World Cup civil war: Cristiano Ronaldo's sister backs attack on Bruno Fernandes - as report claims Roberto Martinez may take Saudi cash to manage CR7 at club level amid axe calls19 June 2026, 12:22 pm
  Having boarded their plane to the United States as one of the favourites, Portugal got their World Cup campaign off to a dismal start in Houston.
  
• Aston Villa in court battle with FIFA over £10m teen sensation Brian Madjo as they block him from playing19 June 2026, 12:20 pm
  Aston Villa will challenge FIFA at sport's highest court next month as they try to register young striker Brian Madjo in time for the new season. 
  
• Revealed: Premier League's hardest and easiest starts ranked 1-20 - as analysis shows Man United and Liverpool gifted early great runs19 June 2026, 12:11 pm
  The much-anticipated fixture list was at last released at 10am on Friday morning, giving supporters their first real insight into how their clubs' seasons could shape up.
  
• Premier League fixture release day RECAP: Find out your team's schedule for the new season19 June 2026, 12:03 pm
  The complete Premier League fixture list, as every club finds out their schedule for the upcoming campaign.
  
• Canada star suffers sickening injury in World Cup game vs Qatar as horrified coach screams: 'His leg is hanging off'19 June 2026, 11:59 am
  The Canadian star was stretchered off 55 minutes into the Group B clash against Qatar in Vancouver after he appeared to break his leg.
  
• Now Cristiano Ronaldo's team-mates are hit by barrage of social media abuse for not passing to him - as Portugal's World Cup civil war explodes after his sister sparked blame game19 June 2026, 11:45 am
  Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal squad is facing talk of a possible 'civil war' after claims the 41-year-old was sabotaged by his team-mates during their 1-1 draw with DR Congo.
  
• Tottenham join the race for £85m-rated Mateus Fernandes - as pressure mounts at West Ham to sell before month-end deadline19 June 2026, 11:34 am
  The 21-year-old is being targeted by a number of major clubs this summer, including Manchester United , Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain .
  
• Boston's women predict a Scottish BABY BOOM in nine months' time after their 'faith in men is restored' by partying Scots at the World Cup19 June 2026, 11:32 am
  Thousands of Scots have made the trip Stateside to watch the Tartan Army's first World Cup appearance in 28 years - and they enjoyed a dream start to the tournament last weekend.
  
• Mary Earps seals WSL return with London City Lionesses after PSG exit - as ambitious club plot blockbuster summer with Alexia Putellas linked to join controversial former England star19 June 2026, 11:16 am
  Mary Earps has confirmed her return to the Women's Super League after two seasons away, following the completion of her move to London City Lionesses.
  
• Chelsea transfer briefing: What they're doing with the £52m Marc Cucurella fee, the truth about Ethan Nwaneri and Lucas Bergvall rumours - and one striker must leave19 June 2026, 11:14 am
  Chelsea have sold Marc Cucurella to Real but still have work to do, this being a big transfer window if they are to get back in the Champions League. Here's the latest from inside Stamford Bridge.
  
• A whole different ball game! Thomas Tuchel throws the first pitch at the baseball in Kansas City - after England win AGAIN, 5-1, in a behind-closed-doors friendly at the World Cup19 June 2026, 10:30 am
  Thomas Tuchel swapped the dugout for the mound as the England boss threw the first pitch for the Kansas City Royals the night after opening the World Cup with an impressive win.
  
• Premier League 2026-27 fixtures CLUB-BY-CLUB GUIDE: Find out your team's full list of matches for the upcoming season19 June 2026, 10:07 am
  We may all currently be preoccupied by events unfolding in the United States, Canada and Mexico, but blink and the Premier League season will be upon us.