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• Robin van Persie is SACKED as Feyenoord head coach after just 18 months at the helm - as Dutch giants point to their 'downward trend' under ex-Arsenal and Man United striker7 June 2026, 10:50 pm
  Former Manchester United and Arsenal forward Robin van Persie has been sacked as manager of Feyenoord after 18 months in charge. 
  
• Mohamed Salah's old Liverpool team-mate blasts Jamie Carragher and English media over 'disgusting' treatment of departing legend - and claims Arne Slot was the 'one person' pushing him to leave7 June 2026, 10:49 pm
  Salah endured a difficult final campaign with the Reds, scoring just seven times in the league despite having won the Premier League's Player of the Season award in 2024-25.
  
• Manchester United's £39m-bound Ederson is called up to Brazil's World Cup squad - with midfielder replacing injured defender Wesley7 June 2026, 10:46 pm
  Manchester United fans will get to witness what incoming signing Ederson is all about earlier than planned after he was called up to Brazil's World Cup squad.
  
• US government warns Iran World Cup team against 'sneaking terrorists' into the country during the tournament7 June 2026, 10:42 pm
  The United States is refusing to shift from its hardline stance on the strict visa conditions imposed on Iran's soccer team ahead of the start of the World Cup.
  
• 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 half7 June 2026, 10:36 pm
  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.
  
• Christian Eriksen collapses on the pitch for Denmark again as well-wishes pour in for playmaker as Ukraine friendly is abandoned - almost exactly five years since his cardiac arrest at Euro 20207 June 2026, 9:46 pm
  Christian Eriksen collapsed on the pitch during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine on Sunday, almost five years after he suffered a cardiac arrest at Euro 2020.
  
• Thomas Tuchel's demeanour and the way he is handling the lead-in to this World Cup is inspiring only confidence - England's task ahead doesn't faze him but excites, writes OLIVER HOLT7 June 2026, 9:27 pm
  OLIVER HOLT IN TAMPA: It is half an hour after England have beaten New Zealand in a low-key friendly at the Raymond James Stadium.
  
• Roy Keane insists Harry Kane 'must be sensible' with his positioning in sweltering heat if England are to stand any chance of World Cup glory7 June 2026, 8:55 pm
  Roy Keane has insisted England boss Thomas Tuchel will not want Harry Kane to drift from his position during the World Cup, as he declared his tendency to drop too deep as 'madness.'
  
• Nine people injured in mass shooting near England's World Cup base in Kansas City7 June 2026, 8:26 pm
  Police were called to reports of an incident on Troost Avenue in Kansas City at around 4 a.m on Saturday, launching a major emergency response to the area.
  
• Thomas Tuchel sends World Cup message to Jude Bellingham after Real Madrid star impressed in New Zealand warm-up win - as England boss names vice-captain for Harry Kane7 June 2026, 7:36 pm
  CRAIG HOPE IN TAMPA: That position is one of several Tuchel admits is not nailed down in his thinking ahead of next Wednesday's group-stage opener against Croatia.
  
• 'We're all here for each other,' says Celtic defender Tony Ralston as back-up men give Scotland a World Cup boost7 June 2026, 7:14 pm
  Tony Ralston believes the positive attitude of Steve Clarke's fringe players will go a long way to determining the success of the World Cup campaign.
  
• 'I dread to think where I would be without it': Inside Blackburn's dads' award-winning five-a-side team helping grieving fathers heal through football7 June 2026, 7:00 pm
  CHRIS WHEELER: Friday night in Blackburn and a group of men are getting together as usual on an indoor pitch in the shadow of Ewood Park. Alan Shearer and Chris Sutton used to train here.
  
• World Cup 2026 pundit wars: How BBC's work-from-home line-up shapes up against ITV without Gary Lineker, with two sacked Tottenham managers ready to go head-to-head... but who comes out on top?7 June 2026, 6:15 pm
  If you want to watch the games from within the UK, the usual pair of networks are where you will go. The big two, BBC and ITV , will show their own particular games before both broadcasting the final.
  
• Lawrence Shankland does not feel he is certain to start in Scotland's World Cup opener against Haiti - despite his red-hot scoring form7 June 2026, 6:10 pm
  Lawrence Shankland insists he doesn't feel like he's certain to start against Haiti despite being in the form of his life going into the World Cup.
  
• Get ahead of the game! Where to buy the best merch ahead of next week's FIFA World Cup kick-off, whatever your budget - including a £3.50 shirt from Tesco7 June 2026, 6:00 pm
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