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Vini Jr: “We are NOT the favorites to win the World Cup”. “We want to bring Brazil where it deserves. Do not talk about favorites”. #Brazil #ViniciusJr #WorldCup #WorldCup2026

Jamie O'Hara ranking Mo Salah in the all-time PL XI: “I would put [Cristiano] Ronaldo on the right wing. He is the GREATEST right winger I have seen.” “I would go Rooney as a no. 10, Thierry Henry, Ronaldo & Ryan Giggs.” “If one of them gets injured Salah is in.” #Salah #Liverpool #LFCV

The USA wants fans from Senegal, Cape Verde, Ivory Coast and Tunisia to pay a $15,000 deposit if they want to go to the 2026 World Cup. The Trump administration says this rule is meant to STOP people from staying in the country illegally. — TheAthleticFC #USA #FIFA #FIFAWorldCup #FIFAWorldCup2026

Newcastle’s Lewis Hall is on #MUFC's radar for the left-back position this summer. [@DanyalHKhan] #NUFC #Newcastle #ManchesterUnited

There have been some serious injuries this season like James Maddison at Spurs - we look at 5 of the most impactful injuries #PremierLeague #THFC essential.football/worst-injuries…

Arsenal Invincible goalie Jens Lehmann would like to see Kepa start over Raya vs Southampton: “Why not stick with Kepa? Kepa is a good keeper & is up for cup games. Should give him playing time because something could happen to Raya & then you need a good backup on the bench who is full of confidence & knows he has the manager's trust. Kepa bought them to the final. He made one mistake, it happens, but Arsenal didn’t score against City which was a disappointment.” #Arsenal #AFC #COYG

Eberechi Eze set to miss key games in Arsenal’s trophy run-in amid initial concerns he will miss around a month with a calf injury. #Afc #Arsenal #Coyg

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John Terry: “My whole family are West Ham fans. I once scored against them. When I was celebrating in front of their fans, I saw my uncle and my father among them, screaming and insulting me.” What a story 😅 #Terry #Chelsea #WestHam

BREAKING: Igor Tudor is set to LEAVE Tottenham by mutual consent. ⚪️👋 [GraemeBailey] #Spurs #Tottenham #Epl

An eighth clean sheet of the season for Caoimhin Kelleher at the weekend 👏 Only David Raya has now kept more in a single Premier League season for Brentford!! #PremierLeague #Brentford #DavidRaya

Ben White has been called up to the England squad by Thomas Tuchel, but still no sign of Trent Alexander-Arnold, which is a sign of some fans (especially Liverpool fans), as to what could be the reason for it!! #BenWhite #England #Tuchel #TAA

Carlo Ancelotti has officially dropped Neymar from Brazil’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA. 😳🇧🇷❌ Neymar said this would be his last ever World Cup, but Ancelotti has decided not to make it happen. It’s completely 'OVER' for the magician — Neymar will watch the tournament from the stands. #Brazil #WorldCup2026 #Ancelotti

Patrice Evra on Arsenal after the EFL Cup Final; “Arsenal lose one final and suddenly you start to see the real mentality. I’ve seen this movie too many times. People talking about them winning the league… based on what? When the pressure hits, they always find a way to bottle it. If they couldn’t handle a final, how are they going to handle a title race? Be serious.” #EFLCup #Arsenal #Afc #Evra

Just wow #MCFC what a manager you have in Pep

Arteta on picking Kepa over Raya: “I have to do what I think is right, honest and fair. It would have been very, very unfair on him and on the team to do something different.” #AFC #Arsenal #Arteta

Never lost a League Cup final in his career!! Beat Arsenal 2-0 with ease!! Total trophy count now at 40 in his career and the saga continues!! Ladies and gentlemen, the one, the only , Pep Guardiola!! #ManchesterCity #PepGuardiola #EFLCup

Mikel Arteta has won every match at Wembley as an Arsenal player & manager. Player- Wigan (2014) ✅ Hull (2014) ✅ Manchester City (2014) ✅ Chelsea (2015) ✅ Manager - Manchester City (2020) ✅ Chelsea (2020) ✅ Liverpool (2020) ✅ Manchester City (2023) ✅ #AFC #MikelArteta #Arsenal #COYG