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Top Dutch football referee Rob Dieperink has died‚ aged 38‚ weeks after he was dropped from the World Cup over a sexual assault arrest in the United Kingdom. The Dutch Football Association have today confirmed Dieperink's death. Dutch newspaper AD say police are conducting an 'investigation following a deceased person' in the street where Dieperink lived. The cause of death has not been disclosed. Dieperink was due to referee at this summer's World Cup but was ultimately left at home by FIFA. That came after he was arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a teenage boy in a case that was ultimately dismissed.
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The Manchester City forward was followed by his former footballer father throughout the World Cup‚ and Alf Inge‚ who played for the likes of Manchester City and Leeds in the Premier League during his career‚ made his thoughts known during and after the game. Haaland Sr took to X to congratulate 'Bellingham and the referee' and claimed Norway were 'robbed' by French referee Clement Turpin‚ who denied Norway a second goal after a VAR review in which Haaland Jr was adjudged to have fouled Elliot Anderson.
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MARK CLATTENBURG: England had scored their equaliser. The English fans at Miami Gardens were going crazy‚ celebrating Jude Bellingham's brilliant goal. But then I noticed Norway's goalkeeper Orjan Nyland was complaining to the referee‚ Clement Turpin of France. Then the half-time whistle was blown. Then the Norwegian bench was going wild with the fourth official‚ Alejandro Hernandez of Spain. Norway's manager Stale Solbakken was definitely not happy. FOX‚ who I am working for as a rules analyst at this World Cup‚ allowed me and the team to review why they were so upset. Then we saw it. That video clip. You've probably seen it on social media‚ too. The angle that shows the ball suddenly drop from the air. Hardly anyone knows the laws.
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MIKE KEEGAN: The influential Arsenal midfielder is already suffering with a hamstring and lower back issue‚ with the problem now exacerbated by sickness. FA officials have taken steps to isolate Rice from the main group in an attempt to contain what could be a potentially damaging outbreak. Camp insiders say they are confident the illness has been contained.
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Tottenham XI to be chosen by Roberto De Zerbi next season if they make dream next three signings
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Hundreds of mourners were in attendance as the funeral of Mark Hughes' son Alex took place in Prestbury following his sudden death last month. Former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson was among those in attendance‚ as well as Mike Phelan‚ Martin Edwards‚ Bryan Robson and Ryan Giggs. Hughes carried the coffin of his son into St Peter's Church with other members of the family‚ including Alex's brother Curtis and father-in-law David Pollock.
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Ex England & Sampdoria Defender Des Walker Backs Roberto Mancini For Italy Hot Seat ‘Understands The Game Really Well'
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The Iberians were dumped out cruelly as Arsenal's Mikel Merino came off the bench to score a stoppage-time winner - but many felt Portugal had only themselves to blame. Cristiano Ronaldo's sixth World Cup ended in tears and intense criticism‚ manager Roberto Martinez has resigned‚ and Ruben Dias stormed out of a post-match interview.
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MATT BARLOW: Sandro Tonali has revealed how a magical two-hour conversation with Roberto de Zerbi convinced him Tottenham was the only club he wanted to join upon leaving Newcastle.
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I spotted Martin O'Neill subtly dropping a claim about Celtic that threatens to become a serious problem
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MIKE KEEGAN IN MEXICO CITY: Officials are planning a so-called 'ring of steel' around England's Mexico City hotel - in an attempt to prevent a repeat of the raucous scenes that marred Ecuador's visit. Cars‚ fog horns‚ fireworks and loud music triggered a miserable night's sleep for Mexico's last opponents - and a complaint to FIFA. However‚ it is understood that a series of measures are expected to be put in place to try and ensure Thomas Tuchel and his players do not face similar problems on the eve of their last-16 battle.
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LEWIS STEELE: Cristiano Ronaldo finally scored a World Cup knockout goal at the grand old age of 41 - but deputy Goncalo Ramos stole his thunder for Portugal. Boss Roberto Martinez has been hounded all tournament for his reluctance to drop or substitute veteran Ronaldo but he got his in-game moves spot on as his team overcame a gutsy and spirited Croatia side in Toronto. Ronaldo was not one of four substitutions in the 63rd minute and he repaid his manager's faith five minutes later to score a penalty which cancelled out Ivan Perisic's 53rd-minute opener.
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TUCH LUCK: FIFA rules leave England powerless ahead of daunting Mexico trip as Thomas Tuchel warns players about major problem for next World Cup clash
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The older I get‚ the more I realise I was wrong about strikers - and Harry Kane is an example of why I have changed my mind‚ writes MICHAEL OWEN. When I was young‚ I thought the great goalscorers were simply born that way. I believed finishing was instinct. You either had it or you didn't. I probably thought that about myself.
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Gary Neville and Roy Keane have highlighted England's wingers as a major problem at the World Cup amid continued concerns over Bukayo Saka's fitness‚ as they predicted where the Three Lions could be knocked out. Saka has been having a persistent Achilles problem managed by the FA‚ after playing through pain during the run-in for Arsenal at the end of last season. England boss Thomas Tuchel had admitted earlier this month that Saka had been unable to train on consecutive days.
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BREAKING! Steve Clarke airs real reason for signing Scotland deal and reveals Andy Robertson act before emotional exit meeting
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Roberto Martinez lands next Scotland boss shout as SFA told don't be 'small-minded' in Steve Clarke successor search
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McGinn‚ Andy Robertson and Tyler Fletcher were among the players photographed as they left their hotel in Charlotte. And Steve Clarke - who quit half an hour after their exit was confirmed‚ ending a seven-year spell in charge - was seen waving to photographers as he and his side made their exit.
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