AnalysisMbappé’s record double lights up France’s World Cup start — but
Kylian Mbappé’s milestone goals overshadowed France’s sluggish start as Senegal exposed chinks in Les Bleus’ armour in a chaotic Group I opener.
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Tottenham’s £52m Van Hecke coup hands Postecoglou a defensive
Jan Paul van Hecke’s move to north London is a statement of intent from Spurs, giving Ange Postecoglou a Premier League-ready centre-back just days after the window opened.
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