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• 'There was no left, no right - only his way': This is the young life that made Thomas Tuchel - CRAIG HOPE finds a tiny German town, a love of 'flares, older women and wearing sunglasses indoors' and tracks down elusive parents of England manager5 June 2026, 1:00 am
  SPECIAL REPORT BY CRAIG HOPE: In Krumbach, population 13,000 and sleepy to the point of sedation, I do not meet a single resident without a story, opinion or memory of its famous son.
  
• Why Jordan Henderson's England inclusion is justified: Insiders reveal when star players pined for his return, the problem he solves for Thomas Tuchel and how he's so much more than a cheerleader5 June 2026, 1:00 am
  CRAIG HOPE IN WEST PALM BEACH: On a bitter night in Riga last October, with dense forest hemming the Daugava Stadium, Jordan Henderson orchestrated a pre-match shooting drill.
  
• That's awkward! Cole Palmer appears in new star-studded Nike 'rip the script' World Cup advert after being left out of England's squad5 June 2026, 12:48 am
  The short film, called 'rip the script', features a host of global superstars and celebrities, including Cristiano Ronaldo, LeBron James, Kim Kardashian and Travis Scott.
  
• Fans still waiting for FIFA to reimburse them from official World Cup ticket resales - with one supporter awaiting £1,250 with deadline missed4 June 2026, 11:15 pm
  EXCLUSIVE BY BOBBY MANZI: FIFA has failed to pay supporters who sold World Cup tickets through its official resale marketplace
  
• Qatar group led by Sheikh Jassim unlikely to revive Man United bid after previous rejection despite claims Glazer family members could sell up4 June 2026, 10:28 pm
  MIKE KEEGAN: Rumours have been swirling for some time that the Florida-based Glazers were looking into ending their 21-year era at Old Trafford and cashing in.
  
• Chelsea consider joining Brighton and Newcastle in race to sign £20m Zadok Yohanna with Real Madrid also keen4 June 2026, 7:55 pm
  Brighton opened talks with the Swedish club at the weekend and Newcastle have since made a rival offer as a £20million battle takes shape for the 18-year-old winger.
  
• Newcastle join Brighton in race to sign £20m highly-rated teenage winger with Chelsea, Tottenham and Real Madrid also keeping tabs on Nigerian4 June 2026, 7:54 pm
  SIMON JONES: Brighton have already made an opening offer for the 18-year-old and Newcastle are now discussing figures also with the Swedish club. ahead of a potential summer move.
  
• Sir Alex Ferguson, 84, is seen for the first time since being rushed to hospital from Man United match and missing public appearances4 June 2026, 7:14 pm
  It marks a happy turn since his worry in March, when he was taken to hospital after falling ill at Old Trafford ahead of United's 3-2 win over Liverpool.
  
• World Cup podcast war heats up! Piers Morgan mocks Gary Lineker with 'the rest is boring' jibe as he joins forces with John Terry and Simon Jordan4 June 2026, 7:10 pm
  Piers Morgan and Gary Lineker have had many social media spats over the years and the former has thrown another jibe at the ex-England striker.
  
• Andoni Iraola appointed new Liverpool head coach: Ex-Bournemouth boss replaces sacked Arne Slot as he signs two-year deal at Anfield4 June 2026, 7:07 pm
  Iraola, 43, spent three years with the Cherries and led them to a Europa League finish last season, just three points behind his new club.
  
• Grinning Andoni Iraola leaves Liverpool's training ground after finalising two-year deal to replace Arne Slot - as former Reds star names FIVE managers he would rather they had hired4 June 2026, 5:40 pm
  The Spaniard is expected to join on an initial two year deal to replace Arne Slot , who parted company with the Reds last week just 12 months on from winning the club's 20th top-flight title.
  
• Bournemouth star Alex Scott tells Liverpool fans to 'get excited' about Andoni Iraola and tips Reds to return to heavy metal football4 June 2026, 5:06 pm
  CRAIG HOPE IN WEST PALM BEACH: Alex Scott says Liverpool should expect a return to Jurgen Klopp's heavy metal football under Andoni Iraola.
  
• From a Diego Maradona kiss and Chris Waddle's close shave with Gazza to Lionel Messi's crowning glory and a furious Fabio Capello... these are the World Cup's most iconic photos - that you've never seen before4 June 2026, 4:56 pm
  Tucked away in the corner of Canning Town Business Park, more than nine million pictures are stored that document nearly every major event you could possibly imagine, including World Cups.
  
• Real Madrid WILL sign Erling Haaland if I am elected, guarantees club's presidential candidate as fight with Florentino Perez heats up - and long-standing chief recruits new boss Jose Mourinho for his re-election campaign4 June 2026, 4:54 pm
  Riquelme boldly held up a Madrid shirt with Haaland's name on the back during a campaign appearance on television, leading to a furious response from Man City, who said they are considering legal action.
  
• Man United chief Omar Berrada shares rare insight into summer transfer plan and reveals true thoughts on Ruben Amorim's failed Old Trafford tenure4 June 2026, 4:42 pm
  In a wide-ranging end-of-season sit-down, the Manchester United executive shed light on how the club is planning to approach yet another crucial summer transfer window .