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• 'Absolute perfection!' Mbappe fires France ahead against Morocco

  10-07-2026 00:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  All the angles of Kylian Mbappe's opener for France against Morocco in the 2026 World Cup.
  
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• A special team beats brilliant individuals - how silky Spain flattened France

  15-07-2026 02:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Spain have rather flown under the radar at the 2026 World Cup - but will they go all the way and win it?
  
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• Pressure is on world champions Argentina in semi-final - Guehi

  15-07-2026 02:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England defender Marc Guehi insists the pressure is on Argentina as the Three Lions prepare to face the reigning champions in the World Cup semi-finals.
  
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• 'Extremely happy' Deschamps gets the farewell game no-one wants

  15-07-2026 01:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Didier Deschamps' long, storied career with France will come to an end not how he would have wanted it - in Saturday's World Cup third-place play-off.
  
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• Will Scots back Three Lions against Argentina - or it is 'anyone but England'?

  15-07-2026 00:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  As England progress, possibly to a final, some Scottish football fans are making tricky decisions about where their loyalties lie.
  
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• World Cup final half-time to last up to 25 minutes

  15-07-2026 00:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The half-time break in Sunday's World Cup final is expected to last between 20 and 25 minutes.
  
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• Spain into World Cup final after victory over France

  14-07-2026 23:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Spain are into the 2026 World Cup final after goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro see them convincingly beat France 2-0 in their semi-final in Dallas.
  
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• Gyokeres part of Alvarez offer - Wednesday's gossip

  14-07-2026 23:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Viktor Gyokeres may be used as a makeweight to bring Julian Alvarez to Arsenal, Liverpool have made contract with Paris St-Germain over a transfer for Bradley Barcola, while Tottenham captain Cristian Romero is set to leave the club.
  
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• Montrose stun Dundee Utd as Ayr shock Falkirk in League Cup groups

  14-07-2026 23:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Dundee United and fellow Premiership side Falkirk’s hopes of progressing from the Scottish League Cup group stage are in the balance after they were beaten by lower-league opponents.
  
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• Who 'came alive' in the semi-final? France v Spain player ratings

  14-07-2026 23:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Spain produce a masterclass to see off France and reach their first World Cup final since 2010 - but who were the stars?
  
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• Porro doubles Spain's lead over France

  14-07-2026 23:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Pedro Porro plays a one-two with Dani Olmo and doubles Spain's lead against France in the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup.
  
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• Oyarzabal coolly converts penalty to give Spain lead against France

  14-07-2026 23:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Mikel Oyarzabal gives Spain the lead from the penalty spot during their semi-final against France after a clumsy challenge from Lucas Digne on Lamine Yamal.
  
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• Fenerbahce sign Greenwood from Marseille

  14-07-2026 22:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Fenerbahce sign Mason Greenwood from Marseille on a four-year contract.
  
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• Leeds agree £34.1m fee for defender Muharemovic

  14-07-2026 22:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Leeds United agree a £34.1m fee with Italian club Sassuolo for defender Tarik Muharemovic.
  
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• Henderson & Quansah only England absentees for Argentina

  14-07-2026 22:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jordan Henderson and Jarell Quansah are set to be the only players unavailable for England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina.
  
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• Record buy O'Sullivan leaves Liverpool for Gotham

  14-07-2026 21:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Liverpool club record signing Denise O'Sullivan leaves to join Gotham FC, just six months after joining the Reds.
  
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• Man Utd sign Tielemans for £35m from Aston Villa

  14-07-2026 20:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Manchester United complete the signing of Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa on a five-year deal.
  
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• Villa warned over sportswashing after Visit Rwanda deal

  14-07-2026 20:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Aston Villa are warned their new £20m-a-year sponsorship deal with Visit Rwanda will be used by the nation to sportswash its human rights record.
  
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• Chelsea agree fee for Man Utd striker Malard

  14-07-2026 20:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Chelsea agree a deal worth about £850,000 to sign Manchester United striker Melvine Malard.
  
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• McGregor keen to 'build something special' with O'Neill amid exit talk

  14-07-2026 20:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Callum McGregor feels he can help "build something special" with Martin O'Neill's Celtic, despite speculation surrounding the captain's future.
  
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• Celtic's McGregor keen to build with O'Neill despite exit talk

  14-07-2026 20:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Callum McGregor feels he can help "build something special" with Martin O'Neill's Celtic, despite speculation surrounding the captain's future.
  
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• All done deals in July 2026

  14-07-2026 20:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Check out the significant signings and departures in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, EFL and Women's Super League.
  
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• Parkinson eyes progress as Wrexham meet top clubs

  14-07-2026 19:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Wrexham are set for a quartet of friendlies against Premier League opponents with Phil Parkinson confident his side will be better prepared for the Championship in 2026-27 than they were last season.
  
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• Secret friendlies and promoting youngsters - Alonso's first week at Chelsea

  14-07-2026 19:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Chelsea's entire pre-season is already mapped out by new boss Xabi Alonso, keen to make an early impact on his players before the season begins.
  
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• Balogun expected controversy after World Cup ban waived

  14-07-2026 19:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  United States striker Folarin Balogun knew the decision by Fifa to suspend his one-game ban at the World Cup was going to bring "a lot of controversy" and said it brought "nerves" on his team-mates.
  
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• World Cup quiz: Name every team to have reached semi-finals

  14-07-2026 18:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  You smashed our quarter-finalists quiz, now it's time to name every nation that's reached a World Cup semi-final!
  
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• Everton sign France forward Mouchon from Leicester

  14-07-2026 17:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Everton sign France forward Noemie Mouchon on a free transfer from Leicester City.
  
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• Messi's lucky charm? Elfath to ref England v Argentina

  14-07-2026 17:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Fifa announce American referee Ismail Elfath will take charge of England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina.
  
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• London City to sign Diani for over £500k as spending spree continues

  14-07-2026 17:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  London City Lionesses are set to sign France forward Kadidiatou Diani.
  
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• London City Lionesses to sign Diani for over £500k

  14-07-2026 17:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  London City Lionesses are set to sign France forward Kadidiatou Diani.
  
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