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• 'It's a real, legitimate risk': Human rights group warns that Donald Trump's ICE agents could target Scotland's World Cup clash against Haiti in Boston6 June 2026, 10:34 am
  RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: Scotland's opening fixture with Haiti at the World Cup is at 'legitimate risk' of being targeted by ICE agents, according to a leading human rights group.
  
• Spain 4-0 England: Sarina Wiegman's European champions torn apart in Mallorca as Alexia Putellas and Co leave the Lionesses' automatic World Cup qualifying hopes in tatters6 June 2026, 10:32 am
  TARA ANSON-WALSH: After back-to-back defeats in the Euros final and then in the reverse leg at Wembley, Spain had finally had enough. More than that, they were fuming.
  
• England fans brand World Cup warm-up match with New Zealand a 'farce' with 50,000 seats set to be left empty after ticket 'price gouging'6 June 2026, 10:29 am
  Instead of a rah-rah launch in America, Harry Kane 's Three Lions will be met by huge sections of the giant stadium in sweltering Tampa being entirely empty for the friendly against New Zealand.
  
• 39 days, 15,000 miles, 27 cities ... and one (smelly) bus: Welcome to the Woody and Kleiny 'football's coming home' World Cup US tour6 June 2026, 10:21 am
  Paul Wood and Paul Klein will criss-cross the States to give their own unique insight into the greatest show on earth - and their take on stars and stripes American culture.
  
• From Richarlison's place among Brazil legends and Marcus Rashford's Man United journey to the Leroy Sane self-portrait mocked by Raheem Sterling ... these are football's most iconic tattoos6 June 2026, 9:31 am
  The combination of youth, money and long periods of downtime makes footballers the perfect canvases for some of the world's most striking and sometimes strange body art.
  
• Scott McTominay - Scotland's World Cup poster boy: How ex-Man United star reached icon status after his 'glow-up' era in sunny Naples, his love of Italian fashion - and why he's now on £20 bank notes6 June 2026, 9:14 am
  Two years after leaving Manchester United following a 22-year association that began when he was five, the midfielder is preparing to represent Scotland at their first World Cup since 1998.
  
• Jurgen Klopp's agent rules out 'annoying' Real Madrid links as upstart presidential candidate angers yet another star after Erling Haaland promise in chaotic election build-up6 June 2026, 8:30 am
  Jurgen Klopp will not be taking charge of Real Madrid, despite the club's presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme vowing to pursue him if elected. 
  
• Bayern Munich exploring move for Liverpool star Rio Ngumoha, 17, after breakthrough season6 June 2026, 7:57 am
  The 17-year-old, who has played 19 times for Liverpool in what was a breakthrough season, is viewed as one of the most highly-rated prospects in Europe having joined his current side from Chelsea.
  
• Martin O'Neill, 74, agrees terms on one-year deal to become permanent manager of Celtic6 June 2026, 7:56 am
  Martin O'Neill will continue as Celtic manager next season after agreeing terms on a new contract.
  
• Tottenham clear the decks: Roberto De Zerbi completes first signing of his reign as Andy Robertson joins on a free transfer - and more could be on the way after relegation scare6 June 2026, 7:56 am
  Liverpool legend Andy Robertson has completed his move to Tottenham as a free agent and more signings are lined up as Tottenham bid to make a clean break from their relegation scrap. 
  
• Thomas Tuchel admits England must protect 'key player' Harry Kane at the World Cup - but insists 32-year-old captain is in the 'best shape' of his career6 June 2026, 6:58 am
  CRAIG HOPE IN WEST PALM BEACH: The England captain scored 61 goals from 51 games for this season and, amid temperatures topping 35C here in North America, there was a concern.
  
• USA star Chris Richards' World Cup status in doubt as frustrated Mauricio Pochettino reveals crucial 'decision' looms6 June 2026, 1:42 am
  DANIEL MATTHEWS IN CHICAGO: Pochettino confirmed on Friday that Richards will miss the USMNT's final World Cup friendly against Germany and said a 'decision' will have to be made.
  
• Scotland boss Steve Clarke stresses the need not to underestimate Haiti ahead of tricky World Cup opener6 June 2026, 12:54 am
  Steve Clarke has claimed that Haiti's thumping win against New Zealand has underscored the difficulty Scotland face in their opening match.
  
• FIFA does dramatic U-turn on water bottle ban at World Cup 2026 stadiums following fears over extreme heat6 June 2026, 12:40 am
  The governing body confirmed that supporters attending games in the United States and Canada will be allowed to carry one soft, plastic, factory-sealed disposable water bottle into stadiums.
  
• Socceroos legend Mark Bosnich hospitalised after World Cup promotion goes horribly wrong6 June 2026, 12:12 am
  Former Socceroos goalkeeper Mark Bosnich faces surgery after rupturing a quadriceps muscle while saving a penalty from former AFL boss Gillon McLachlan at a World Cup promotion