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Germany thrash Curaçao 7-1 as Kai Havertz nets twice in World Cup opener

Kai Havertz scored twice as four-time champions Germany began their World Cup campaign with a ruthless 7-1 victory over debutants Curaçao in Houston.

England fast bowler Ollie Robinson bowling during a Test match
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England bowler Ollie Robinson ruled out of second New Zealand Test

England fast bowler Ollie Robinson will miss the second Test against New Zealand after experiencing right knee soreness.

Mohamed Salah and Kevin De Bruyne facing each other representing Egypt and Belgium on a football pitch
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Egypt face Belgium as Salah and De Bruyne renew Premier League rivalry

Premier League icons Mohamed Salah and Kevin De Bruyne will face off once again as Egypt and Belgium meet in their World Cup Group G opener in Seattle.

Manchester City winger Savinho and Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke in action during Premier League matches
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Tottenham pursue £115m double deal for Savinho and Jan Paul van Hecke

Tottenham Hotspur are advancing in talks to sign Manchester City winger Savinho and Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke for a combined £115m.

Eberechi Eze celebrating a goal for Arsenal in the Premier League
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Eberechi Eze says Arsenal title win can inspire England to World Cup glory

Arsenal forward Eberechi Eze believes the winning mentality forged during his club's Premier League title success can drive England to World Cup glory.

Alvaro Arbeloa standing on the touchline giving tactical instructions
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Alvaro Arbeloa nears Fulham job as Jorge Mendes orchestrates managerial swaps

Alvaro Arbeloa is close to becoming Fulham manager, completing a remarkable coaching triangle involving Jose Mourinho and Marco Silva.

Pedro Porro in action for Tottenham Hotspur wearing the white home kit
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Tottenham agree new five-year contract with defender Pedro Porro

Tottenham Hotspur defender Pedro Porro has signed a new five-year contract, committing his long-term future to the club until at least 2031.

Marc Cucurella playing for Chelsea in a competitive football match
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Real Madrid reach verbal agreement to sign Chelsea’s Marc Cucurella

Real Madrid have reached a verbal agreement to sign Marc Cucurella from Chelsea, with the Spanish defender set to join following the World Cup.