Stories By Graham Ruthven
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Sport
Replacing Salah Is Liverpool’s Biggest Challenge
The moment it was confirmed in March that Mohamed Salah would leave Liverpool at the end of the 2025/26 season, it was clear this summer would be an extremely important one for the Anfield club. With the Egyptian’s announcement, the clock started ticking on Liverpool’s search for his replacement.
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Vinicius Could Take Arsenal to Another Level
Mikel Arteta clearly liked what he saw of Vinicius Junior at the 2026 World Cup. While Brazil only made it as far as the round of 16, losing to Erling Haaland and Norway, the Real Madrid winger made his mark, scoring four goals in five games.
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Thomas Tuchel has given himself a long road back to forgiveness as England manager
England might have finished their 2026 World Cup campaign with a thrilling 6-4 win over France in the third-place playoff, but the way Saturday’s match in Miami started was less-than-positive for Thomas Tuchel whose name was booed by many supporters inside Hard Rock Stadium.
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Lionel Messi’s glittering World Cup career deserved to end on a more dignified note
In so many ways, this World Cup was Lionel Messi’s tournament. Kylian Mbappe might have won the Golden Boot and Rodri the Golden Ball, but the 39-year-old was the star that lit up the 2026 World Cup more than any other player, and yet he was left in tears of disappointment after Sunday’s final.
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Tuchel’s bold squad choices are paying off
Thomas Tuchel put a target on his back when he named his 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup as England manager. Trent Alexander-Arnold, Phil Foden and Cole Palmer were left at home as the German coach favoured a different approach.
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World Cup still waiting for Yamal to arrive
The superstars have shown up at the 2026 World Cup. Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi have both scored eight goals while Jude Bellingham, Erling Haaland, Harry Kane, Ousmane Dembele and Vinicius Junior have all made their mark at the tournament.
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This Golden Boot race could be the best in World Cup history
The stars are shining bright at the 2026 World Cup and nowhere is that more evident than in the scoring charts. Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi all have seven goals to their name with the likes of Ousmane Dembele and Harry Kane not far behind.
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Are Morocco poised to become Africa’s first World Cup winners?
Morocco’s 2022 World Cup team made history. They provided one of the stories of the tournament in Qatar by making an incredible run to the semi-finals, becoming the first African side to make the final four of a World Cup.
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Not for the first time, Jude Bellingham is dragging England through another tournament
When England needed someone to step up and take control of another World Cup group game drifting away from Thomas Tuchel’s team, Jude Bellingham obliged once again. It was the same in the opening fixture against Croatia when the Real Madrid midfielder was arguably the best player on the pitch.
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Michael Olise is the creative driving force behind France’s World Cup challenge
France are frightening. Two of the 2026 World Cup’s top five goalscorers play in Didier Deschamps with Ousmane Dembele and Kylian Mbappe both hitting the ground running at this summer’s tournament, netting four goals apiece after three games.
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Why Scotland Look More Dangerous Than Ever
Within just 30 minutes of Scotland’s final World Cup warm-up match, Steve Clarke’s side were out of sight. Goals from Lawrence Shankland, Scott McTominay and Che Adams put the Scots 3-0 up against Bolivia with a fourth goal from Adams before half time capping the scoring at 4-0.
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