Doku and Marmoush face off, Belgium held by Egypt
Your players went head-to-head Monday night. Jeremy Doku's Belgium drew with Omar Marmoush's Egypt to open their World Cup campaign (3). Doku, whose partner is due to give birth in early July, may face a wrenching call, missing a key Belgium match to be there (from team background). No word yet on the result beyond the draw.
Haaland embraces the target on his back
Erling Haaland knows what he is walking into at his first senior tournament with Norway. "If we mark him with five players we might have a chance," he said, describing how opponents will approach him (1). He sounds ready for it.
Saka declares himself fit for England
Bukayo Saka says he is gambling on his fitness but is "ready to go" ahead of England's match against Croatia (2) (4). City fans remember the achilles problem, he picked it up against your team in the Carabao Cup final.
Tottenham join City and Arsenal in Tonali race
Spurs have entered the battle for Sandro Tonali. Manchester City, Arsenal, and now Tottenham are all circling the Newcastle midfielder (5). Tonali is a potential summer target as City prepare for a busy window.
Fan reactions
The Tonali story is moving fast on Reddit, with Spurs' entry dividing opinion, some see it as a genuine statement from De Zerbi, others as ambition without legs. Meanwhile, Enzo Fernandez chatter has City fans breathing easier after reports the club has distanced itself from a deal, with one Real Madrid supporter calling it "Madrid or bust." Read the Tonali thread
