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Why Bournemouth's Eli Junior Kroupi could be a wise summer purchase for Chelsea

With Chelsea not having qualified for European football next season, it was a huge coup for them to be able to tempt Xabi Alonso to take over managerial duties.

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Mbappe and Olise star against a disappointing Sweden side in one-sided World Cup romp

One of the pre-tournament favourites, France, took on Graham Potter's Sweden on Tuesday, the first time that the two countries had actually faced each other in the World Cup, and only the third time in tournament competition (also two previous encounters in the European Championship).

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Portugal and Colombia split points in scoreless encounter as La Tricolor top group

Portugal missed the chance to top Group K, playing out a thoroughly entertaining goalless draw with Colombia, which sees the Selecao finish runners-up to Los Cafeteros, who are now unbeaten after 90 minutes in their last four FIFA World Cup (WC) matches against European teams (W2, D2).

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Injury-hit Spain facing winger crisis ahead of World Cup knockout stages

Spain may have left Guadalajara with a 1-0 win over ⁠Uruguay and top spot in World Cup Group H, but their night was marred by injuries ‌to Nico Williams and Yeremy Pino that could leave the European ‌champions scrambling for answers on the wings.

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Mbappe and Haaland preparing to help fire France and Norway to the top of Group I

Friday sees a battle between France and Norway that will ensure that the two hottest strikers in Europe, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland, get the chance to fire their nations to the top of Group I.

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Ecuador battle to famous win over Germany to snatch spot in World Cup knockout stages

Ecuador sealed qualification for the round of 32 as one of the best third-place teams courtesy of a superb 2-1 victory over Germany at the 2026 FIFA World Cup (WC), ending a nine-match winless run against European opposition in the process.

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Alajbegović wondergoal puts Bosnia on the verge of last 32 as Qatar crash out

A Kerim Alajbegović wondergoal helped Bosnia and Herzegovina to a 3-1 win over Qatar, as the Europeans sealed third place in Group B on four points, meaning a likely passage through to the FIFA World Cup (WC) knockout stages.

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World Cup questions: Discussing huge ticket prices & alternative plans with fans in Dallas

In front of AT&T Stadium, we interviewed fans who proudly (and sometimes a bit painfully) held their tickets in hand. The amounts they revealed would leave the average European football fan speechless.

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Brommapojkarna: The academy that built the Swedish national team

With seven players from the Swedish national team having come through its ranks, IF Brommapojkarna stands out as the true backbone of Sweden at the World Cup. This club from the suburbs of Stockholm, which aims to be the "biggest club in Europe" with over 4,000 registered members, takes pride in developing the country's next golden generation, with a unique approach to learning.

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Real Madrid beat out competition for Hacken youngster at reported world record fee

Real Madrid has officially announced the signing of young Swedish prodigy Felicia Schroder (19 years old) until 2030. After a fierce battle with some of Europe's biggest clubs, the women's team of the Casa Blanca lands one of the most sought-after talents in the world for a record-breaking amount.

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NBA Europe will distribute 'hundreds of millions' to franchises for new competition

The NBA's proposed new European league would distribute hundreds of millions of dollars per year to its franchises, George Aivazoglou, one of the league's senior executives, told AFP.

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Marseille hit with fine and squad restrictions by UEFA for breaking financial rules

French side Olympique de Marseille, who are set to ⁠compete in the Europa League in 2026/27, have been restricted from adding new ‌players to their 'list A' in the European competition after ‌a failure to comply with earnings targets, ‌UEFA said on Wednesday.

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Why the signing of Roma's Manu Kone can strengthen Arsenal's offering even further

Although the focus of the football world remains on the USA, Mexico and Canada, as World Cup 2026 continues, there's still the small matter of the European transfer window opening in a fortnight, and the potential for clubs to get some deals done before the conclusion of the showpiece tournament.

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KuPS start UCL in North Macedonia as Finnish sides discover European opponents

Veikkausliiga champions KuPS will begin their 2026/27 European campaign with a trip to North Macedonia to take on Vardar in the First Qualifying Round of the UEFA Champions League (UCL).

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Scottie Scheffler chases career Grand Slam at US Open as Europeans target history

While top-ranked Scottie Scheffler chases a career Grand Slam at this week's US Open, European golfers can achieve an unprecedented treble if one of them wins the title at Shinnecock.

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EXCLUSIVE: Srna backs Spurs' Vuskovic for stardom as Croatia prepare for England

Shakhtar Donetsk legend and current sporting director Darijo Srna has backed Tottenham prospect Luka Vuskovic to become one of the defining defenders of European football, telling Flashscore the teenager already plays with the assurance of a 25-year-old ahead of Croatia's World Cup meeting with Thomas Tuchel's England.

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Austria coach Rangnick wary of Jordan challenge at unpredictable World Cup

Austria coach Ralf Rangnick is wary that his team could become the ⁠latest European nation to be thwarted by sides from the Asian confederation at the World Cup if they fail to bring their best ‌against debutants Jordan on Tuesday.

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World Cup LIVE: Four consecutive draws on a dramatic day five

We've got another jam-packed day of action at the FIFA World Cup, with European champions Spain among the teams taking to the field for the first time. Follow every moment of today's four matches with our live tracker!

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The 2005 generation: Can a new wave of exciting talent lead Turkey to the top?

When Turkey last took part in a World Cup, in 2002, current stars Arda Guler and Kenan Yildiz had not even been born. Twenty-four years later, they are now carrying the hopes of an entire nation on their shoulders, joined by a third talent from the same year, Can Uzun. Three players born in 2005, all playing for some of the biggest clubs in Europe.

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The Goliath Syndrome: Will the Netherlands finally beat a top opponent?

Ever since Ronald Koeman returned to his old job as Netherlands manager, the former European champions have struggled in one specific, but very problematic area.

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EXCLUSIVE: Marcel Desailly on how Chelsea, AC Milan and Marseille can get back on track

One of the best defenders football has seen, Marcel Desailly has a remarkable CV at club level. Having played for some of Europe's biggest clubs and experienced various cultures across Europe, he got his hands on the biggest trophies, including two Champions League titles, two Serie A crowns, and the FA Cup.

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EXCLUSIVE: France legend Desailly on their World Cup hopes and how African nations will fare

France head into the World Cup as one of the big favourites, and Marcel Desailly knows a lot about reigning victorious on the grandest of stages. A French legend, Desailly made 116 appearances for his national team, winning the World Cup in 1998 and the European Championships in 2000.

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Argentina complete World Cup preparations with comfortable win over Iceland

Lionel Messi came off the bench to score his 117th international goal as Argentina wrapped up preparations for their FIFA World Cup (WC) defence with a 3-0 friendly win over Iceland, their first meeting with European opposition since the 2022 WC final.

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World Cup Group I preview: European and African giants clash in Group of Death

The 2026 World Cup gets underway on June 11th as co-hosts Mexico take on South Africa in the tournament opener. Over the coming days, Flashscore will preview every pool in depth, with this piece looking at Group I.