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Cifuentes confirmed as Leicester manager

London, July 15 (UNI) Leicester City have named former Queens Park Rangers head coach Marti Cifuentes as their new manager on a three-year deal.
The 43-year-old Spaniard replaces Ruud van Nistelrooy at the Foxes' helm with less than a month until the season starts.
Cifuentes takes charge of a Leicester side that finds itself in the Championship for the second time in three years, having been immediately relegated from the Premier League after going up as second-tier title winners under Enzo Maresca in 2024.
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Japan captain Wataru Endo withdraws from World Cup due to foot injury

12 Jun 2026 | 2:02 PM

Washington, June 12 (UNI) Japan captain Wataru Endo has pulled out of the World Cup due to his foot injury, according to the Japan Football Association.
The 33-year-old Liverpool midfielder had a left foot surgery in February and returned to action on May 31.

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World Cup set to break attendance records: FIFA

12 Jun 2026 | 1:35 PM

Mexico City, June 12 (UNI) The 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada is on track to break attendance records, football's governing body said.
Mexico City's Azteca Stadium, which staged Thursday's tournament opener between Mexico and South Africa, is the largest of the 16 venues with capacity for 80,824 spectators. It is followed by New York New Jersey Stadium (80,663), Dallas Stadium (70,649) and Los Angeles Stadium (70,492), according to Xinhua.

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Freiburg signs Goto from RSC Anderlecht

12 Jun 2026 | 1:32 PM

Berlin, June 12 (UNI) SC Freiburg has signed Japanese striker Keisuke Goto from Belgian side RSC Anderlecht, adding another attacking option as the Bundesliga club continues its summer transfer activity, Freiburg announced. .

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France settles into Boston base ahead of World Cup campaign

12 Jun 2026 | 1:10 PM

Boston, June 12 (UNI) France held its first training session in Boston at Bentley University, with Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele and Michael Olise all taking part. .

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Mexico, South Korea win World Cup openers

12 Jun 2026 | 1:06 PM

Mexico City, June 12 (UNI) Mexico and South Korea began with victories on an absorbing opening day of the FIFA World Cup. .

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