Daily Star - Football

Lee Dixon fights back tears on ITV after Spain stunned in World Cup shock

staronline@reachplc.com (Patrick Austen-Hardy, Amie Wilson) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:10:40 +0000

Cape Verde took on reigning European Champions Spain in their first ever World Cup finals match on Monday

England stars to save their scoring for the pitch as WAGs outlawed from overnight stays

staronline@reachplc.com (Jerry Lawton) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:59:00 +0000

England football bosses told the World Cup squad to expect less contact with their loved ones because of the manic schedule and the huge distances between the matches

SWAT team swarms 'serious incident' a mile from England's World Cup 2026 venue

staronline@reachplc.com (Abigail Hunt) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:52:33 +0000

Dozens of police vehicles were spotted on West Division Street in Arlington, Texas, less than a mile from AT&T Stadium where England face Croatia in their opening World Cup 2026 fixture

Phil Foden's fuming WAG tells adult star Lily Phillips to leave her man alone

staronline@reachplc.com (Josh Watton, Cameron Winstanley) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:15:58 +0000

An England star's long-term partner furiously waved away adult star Lily Phillips as she attempted to interrupt their night by chatting to the Premier League ace

'Mad Dog' footballer bonked adult star, teabagged team-mate and knocked out Ronaldo's tooth

staronline@reachplc.com (Neil Docking, Ravi Meah) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:37:12 +0000

The great Dane earned his Mad Dog moniker at Everton – and that was no accident as this history of his audacious life on and off the pitch reveals

World Cup side brutally sack manager at start of tournament as fans left stunned

staronline@reachplc.com (Joe Krishnan, Neil Docking) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:05:35 +0000

A World Cup side have sacked their head coach after just one World Cup game, with an official statement expected imminently on the decision

Alan Pardew says 'I was like Kim Kardashian's sugar daddy' and makes Lewis Hamilton claim

staronline@reachplc.com (Cameron Winstanley) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:36:33 +0000

Alan Pardew claims he was ‘like Kim Kardashian’s sugar daddy’ as the former Premier League boss laid bare an odd interaction with F1 king Lewis Hamilton's new girlfriend

Mexican fan issues public apology after racist gesture at World Cup

staronline@reachplc.com (Bruna Reis) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:41:10 +0000

WARNING, OFFENSIVE CONTENT: A Mexican fan has been widely condemned after being filmed making a racist gesture in the stands behind a popular South Korean influencer during a World Cup match in Mexico.

England World Cup hero backs Three Lions to win it all – and save our struggling pubs

staronline@reachplc.com (Edward Easton) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:32:41 +0000

England's 1966 World Cup hat-trick hero Sir Geoff Hurst is backing the Three Lions to finally end 60 years of hurt - and says it could save our struggling pub trade and unite the nation

England legend claims we won't win World Cup for 'horrible' reason

staronline@reachplc.com (Mark McCadden, Adam Cailler) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:27:39 +0000

Michael Owen is not confident about England's chances of winning the 2026 World Cup in the USA due to the "horrible" heat conditions, saying there are teams better than Thomas Tuchel's side.

Arsenal news: £140m transfer war vs Man Utd and Liverpool as Gunners want World Cup stars

staronline@reachplc.com (Neil Docking, Jake Bayliss) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:05:40 +0000

Arsenal are targeting two midfielders also wanted by Manchester United and Liverpool as Mikel Arteta looks to strengthen his Premier League title-winning squad in the summer transfer window

Liverpool news: £60m Mo Salah replacement 'wants transfer' as Reds target World Cup star

staronline@reachplc.com (Tom Victor, Cameron Winstanley) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:56:18 +0000

Liverpool are closing in on a busy summer transfer window as Andoni Iraola looks to build his Liverpool team after the key exits of Mohamed Salah, Andy Robertson and Ibrahima Konate

Jesse Lingard's grandfather dies before child sex offences retrial

staronline@reachplc.com (Kelly Williams) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:34:49 +0000

Kenneth Lingard, 87, died before he could face a retrial after a jury failed to reach verdicts on 15 alleged child sex offence counts - he is the grandfather of a former Man United and England player

'I was sounded out for the England job – I hate that Thomas Tuchel is German'

staronline@reachplc.com (Adam Cailler) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:22:31 +0000

Thomas Tuchel is leading England at the World Cup, but it could have been a very different story had former Newcastle and Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew been given the job

World Cup referee hit with 'white power' accusation as gesture spotted on TV

staronline@reachplc.com (Samuel Meade) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:10:26 +0000

FIFA will launch an investigation after Australian referee Shaun Evans was accused of making a gesture associated with white supremacy while on camera during Germany's 7-1 World Cup win over Curacao

Marc Cucurella's £52m Real Madrid transfer official as Chelsea issue statement on decision

staronline@reachplc.com (Neil Docking, Mark Wakefield) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:53:15 +0000

Marc Cucurella has officially completed his £51.7m transfer to Real Madrid, with both Chelsea and the Spanish giants confirming the permanent deal that includes an initial fee of £47.4m plus £4.3m in add-ons.

World Cup team in travel chaos after being banned from entering US just hours before game

staronline@reachplc.com (Cameron Winstanley, Jarrod Castillo) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:07:51 +0000

Uruguay have been embroiled in a travel nightmare after their chartered plane was denied authorisation to enter the United States ahead of their clash against Saudi Arabia

Man Utd transfer window explained - midfield targets, left-back hunt and key departures

staronline@reachplc.com (Tyrone Marshall, Andy Gilpin) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:59:03 +0000

Manchester United are set for a busy summer transfer window as they pursue midfield reinforcements, a new left-back and a series of high-profile departures – here's what to expect from Old Trafford this summer

Man Utd news: £28m target 'receptive' to transfer and Marcus Rashford saga in fresh twist

staronline@reachplc.com (Neil Docking, Harry Brent) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 06:50:48 +0000

Manchester United are reconsidering the future of Marcus Rashford and said to be eyeing a £28m move for a Premier League ace wowing at the World Cup

World Cup round-up: Man Utd hero, flight chaos, chief's insult fury and Liverpool relief

staronline@reachplc.com (Neil Docking, Connor O'Neill) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 06:00:31 +0000

WORLD CUP DAY 4 ROUND-UP: Manchester United and Liverpool stars stole the headlines, Uruguay's team flight was delayed, ITV faced a backlash, a UEFA chief was slammed and Iran hit out at FIFA

World Cup 2026 viewers issue same complaint over ITV's live coverage

staronline@reachplc.com (Abbie Bray) — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 20:56:22 +0000

ITV viewers were less than impressed by the broadcaster's World Cup coverage on Sunday night

FIFA reveal 2026 World Cup attendance figures after empty seats galore

staronline@reachplc.com (Liam Prenderville, Adam Cailler) — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 20:22:14 +0000

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has been marred by controversy in its opening days, with widespread empty seats a major talking point for fans around the world

Chelsea agree Marc Cucurella transfer with Real Madrid in major blow to Xabi Alonso

staronline@reachplc.com (Bobby Vincent, Abbie Meehan) — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 17:41:14 +0000

Marc Cucurella is set to leave Chelsea for Real Madrid in a deal worth up to £51.7million

Man Utd news: £40m star 'wants transfer' as ex-Red Devil sends message to Michael Carrick

staronline@reachplc.com (Neil Docking, Mark Whiley) — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 14:02:39 +0000

Manchester United are keen on signing a midfielder set to shine at the World Cup, while a former Old Trafford favourite has issued a come-and-get-me plea to Michael Carrick

Footie stars who played to the cameras in hit music videos – from Cantona to Peter Crouch

staronline@reachplc.com (James Moore, Meg Jorsh) — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 13:16:50 +0000

Chelsea’s Cole Palmer and João Pedro pop up at the urinals in Madonna’s new video – but they’re not the first footballers to make musical cameos