Rio Ferdinand reveals his ‘one big disagreement’ with Thomas Tuchel’s England squad for World Cup

Ex-England defender Rio Ferdinand is adamant Cole Palmer should be in Thomas Tuchel’s squad (Picture: Getty)

Rio Ferdinand has questioned Thomas Tuchel’s decision to leave Cole Palmer out of his World Cup squad, insisting England should have taken a ‘gamble’ on the Chelsea star.

Tuchel sprung several surprises as he unveiled his 26-man party last month, with a host of big names missing out on…

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Brazil Couldn’t Kill Its Idol, So It Brought Him Along To The World Cup

It's almost time for the World Cup. Before the tournament, we'll be previewing each of the top 15 teams by FIFA rankings that made the tournament. Why the top 15? Because that's how many we needed to do in order for the USMNT to make the cut. You can read all of our previews here.


It's quite possible that the best moment of Brazil's 2026 World Cup happened a month before the tournament…

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Brazil’s Lula expands lead after Bolsonaro corruption scandal

The new polling released on Wednesday shows Lula widening his lead over the senator and son of former President Jair Bolsonaro. Separate polling last month showed only a one percentage point difference between the two. The shift follows a tough period for Bolsonaro’s campaign, coming under fire for allegedly seeking financial support from Daniel Vorcaro , a disgraced banker at the…

Who is the favourite to win the World Cup? Latest odds for every team

A new World Champion will soon be crowned (Picture: Getty)

The World Cup finally gets underway on Thursday and England are one of several footballing heavyweights eyeing glory across the US, Canada and Mexico this summer.

The Three Lions are aiming to end their long wait to get their hands on their second world title in what is the 60th anniversary of their first triumph.

The victory on home…

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‘I don’t fancy them’ – Joe Cole predicts huge nation will ‘limp out’ of World Cup

Spain will ‘limp out’ of this summer’s World Cup, predicts ex-England international Joe Cole (Picture: Getty)

Former England star Joe Cole says he ‘just doesn’t fancy’ Spain’s chances at the World Cup and predicts the European champions will ‘limp out’ of the tournament.

Luis de la Fuente’s men cruised through qualifying to secure their place at this summer’s spectacle, finishing top of their…

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Jose Mourinho to scupper Manchester United interest in Real Madrid star

Jose Mourinho is keen to keep hold of a Manchester United transfer target (Picture: Getty Images)

Manchester United’s interest in Aurelien Tchouameni is likely to be scuppered by incoming Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho.

The 26-year-old is one of a number of midfield targets for the Red Devils this summer, as they look to revamp that area of the pitch.

A deal has been agreed to sign Ederson…

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Everything lives its best life in Brazil. From the exotic flora to the surprising fauna to the Brasileiros, everything grows bigger and better here. For those experiencing the country for the first time, a dual-city trip, combining the drop-dead natural gorgeousness of Rio de Janeiro and the architectural wet dream of São Paulo, is a recommended introduction to this vast South American beauty.…

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Incoming Manchester United signing gets shock World Cup call up after injury

Ederson has been called up to the Brazil squad (Picture: Getty Images)

Incoming Manchester United signing Ederson is heading to the World Cup after a last minute call up to the Brazil squad.

A £35 million deal has been agreed to take the midfielder from Atalanta to Old Trafford this summer, having been with the Serie A club since 2022.

The three-cap Brazil international did not make Carlo…

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World Cup 2026 sweepstake: Download your free printable pack

The World Cup is taking place across the US, Canada and Mexico (Picture: Getty)

The World Cup finally gets underway on Thursday with 48 teams set to take part in the biggest edition in the tournament’s history.

And what does every good World Cup need? A sweepstake, of course!

Thankfully, Metro has created the perfect sweepstake kit to use with your family, friends and work colleagues,…

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Scotland forced to cancel World Cup warm-up match ‘due to injuries’

Steve Clarke is dealing with some ‘minor’ fitness concerns (Picture: Getty Images)

Scotland have cancelled a behind-closed-doors match with Norway ahead of the World Cup, with the Norwegian FA stating the decision was made ‘due to injuries.’

Steve Clarke’s side get their World Cup campaign underway on Sunday June 14 against Haiti, followed by group games against Morocco and Brazil.

Preparation…

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World Cup 2026 Group A-D guide: What to expect and players to watch

Raul Jimenez, Vinicius Junior, Alphonso Davies and Christian Pulisic (Picture: Getty)

The early exchanges of the World Cup 2026 will be full of local intrigue, with co-hosts Mexico, Canada and USA competing in three of the first four groups.

The opening game will see Group A favourites Mexico play South Africa in what is a reversal of the World Cup curtain-raiser from 2010, which saw Bafana…

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Brazil: Lula Suggests 'Hanging' Bolsonaros for 'Betrayal' After Trump Meeting

Brazilian Senator and presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro on Tuesday announced that he will lodge a complaint against socialist President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva after Lula publicly insinuated that the sons of former President Jair Bolsonaro deserved to be "hanged" following a visit to the United States.

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[Interview] Sitting Down With New House Duo Immersed

Immersed is the collaborative project from Brazilian electronic producers Öwnboss and Scorsi, bringing together two established forces in global dance music. Öwnboss rose to international recognition with his breakout hit ‘Move Your Body,’ which has surpassed 200 million streams and ranked among the most played tracks worldwide in 2022. Scorsi brings more than two decades […]

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Casa Ascendente Emerges From Among The Trees In Lagoa Santa

In the voids between existing trees in the mountainous region of Lagoa Santa, Minas Gerais, Brazil, emerges a modern structure adopting an approach of careful insertion and preservation. Designed by Tetro Architecture, Ascendente House is organized in levels that follow the site, establishing a clear hierarchy between social, private, and service areas, while keeping the…

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A Modern Home Emerges From Among The Trees In Lagoa Santa

In the voids between existing trees in the mountainous region of Lagoa Santa, Minas Gerais, Brazil, emerges a modern structure adopting an approach of careful insertion and preservation. Designed by Tetro Architecture, Ascendente House is organized in levels that follow the site, establishing a clear hierarchy between social, private, and service areas, while keeping the…

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Former Liverpool star doubts Andoni Iraola and wants Pep Guardiola as manager

Pep Guardiola has left his role as Manchester City manager (Picture: Getty Images)

Liverpool should be looking to hire a proven top manager like Pep Guardiola or Jose Mourinho, not Andoni Iraola, believes former Reds striker Dean Saunders.

Arne Slot was sacked as Liverpool boss on Saturday after two years in charge, winning the Premier League in his first season at the club.

Expectations were…

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