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• Five reasons for England to be cheerful despite World Cup exit

  17-07-2026 15:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Despite the heartbreak of a World Cup semi-final loss, there are plenty of reasons to be optimistic about England's footballing future.
  
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• Defiant Tuchel defends decisions and says loss is 'scar we carry now'

  18-07-2026 04:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England head coach Thomas Tuchel defends his tactical decisions during the World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina in a tense news conference.
  
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• 'They made him a defensive player' - Trump questions Kane role in semi

  18-07-2026 04:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  US President Donald Trump joins criticism of England's tactics in their World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina, by questioning Harry Kane's second-half "defensive" role.
  
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• Argentina like to leave mark on opponents - Laporte

  18-07-2026 02:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Spain defender Aymeric Laporte claims World Cup final opponents Argentina are a team that "likes to leave a mark on their opponents".
  
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• Iheanacho rejects new Celtic deal as Saracchi gives up on return

  18-07-2026 01:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nigeria striker Kelechi Iheanacho turns down a new contract with Celtic and joins Bursaspor as former loanee Marcelo Saracchi admits defeat in his bid to return to the Scottish champions.
  
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• White House defends Argentina team over Falklands banner

  18-07-2026 00:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The comments could further fuel the row over the incident, which has seen Downing Street back calls for Fifa to investigate.
  
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• Arsenal want Villa's Rogers - Saturday's gossip

  17-07-2026 23:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Arsenal want Morgan Rogers, Mohamed Salah is set to join Besiktas, Manchester United are interested in Neco Williams, plus more.
  
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• Tuchel urges England to finish strongly in emotional address

  17-07-2026 22:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England manager Thomas Tuchel urges his players to end the World Cup strongly in an emotional address after their agonising semi-final defeat by Argentina.
  
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• Stick with Tuchel unless Guardiola is available - Rooney

  17-07-2026 22:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Wayne Rooney thinks the Football Association should stick with Thomas Tuchel as England head coach unless a move for Pep Guardiola is possible.
  
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• Ederson extends Atalanta contract after Man Utd move collapses

  17-07-2026 21:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Atalanta midfielder Ederson extends his contract after a move to Manchester United collapses.
  
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• 'It hurts' - Saints boss Eckert on Spygate judgement

  17-07-2026 19:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert admits it has been "tough to read" judgement on his role in the scandal that saw the club kicked out of the Championship play-offs.
  
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• Villa complete club record Manzambi signing

  17-07-2026 19:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Unai Emery makes his first summer signing by bringing in Johan Manzambi for a club record fee of just over £50m.
  
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• Who could follow as Gordon leaves Scotland as a legend?

  17-07-2026 18:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Craig Gordon has retired as a goalkeeping legend with Heart of Midlothian and Scotland, but what is his legacy and who can succeed him with the national team?
  
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• 'Chaos v calm' - Sutton's World Cup final and third-place predictions

  17-07-2026 18:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC Sport's football expert Chris Sutton makes his prediction for Spain against Argentina in the World Cup final, and the bronze final between France and England.
  
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• Are Argentina being treated favourably at World Cup?

  17-07-2026 18:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Egypt have alleged bias in favour of Argentina and favouritism towards their star player, Lionel Messi. Is this fair?
  
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• Leeds sign £34.1m defender Muharemovic

  17-07-2026 18:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Leeds United sign defender Tarik Muharemovic for £34.1m from Serie A side Sassuolo.
  
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• Keep calm and carry on - Spain trust team identity to deliver World Cup

  17-07-2026 17:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Former Spain captain Cesar Azpilicueta explains why Luis de la Fuente's side have confidence in the collective as they prepare for Sunday's World Cup final against Argentina.
  
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• Hearts sign goalkeeper Reus as Schwolow departs

  17-07-2026 16:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Heart of Midlothian announce the imminent departure of Alexander Schwolow and the arrival of a replacement goalkeeper, Beau Reus.
  
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• Liverpool midfielder Szoboszlai signs new five-year deal

  17-07-2026 16:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai signs a new five-year contract at Anfield.
  
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• Uefa will not use VAR for diving like at World Cup

  17-07-2026 15:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Uefa has told its video assistant referees (VARs) they must not consider potential simulation as mistaken identity, as seen at the 2026 World Cup.
  
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• World Cup quiz: Can you name finalists since 1930?

  17-07-2026 15:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  As we approach Sunday's World Cup final, test your knowledge of the teams who have made it to this stage before.
  
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• Birmingham City sign Canada defender Levasseur

  17-07-2026 15:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  WSL newcomers Birmingham City have signed Canada international Marie Levasseur.
  
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• How World Cup final could be pivotal in Ballon d'Or race

  17-07-2026 14:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  With the Ballon d'Or race tighter than ever before, BBC Sport looks at how the World Cup final could determine the 2026 winner.
  
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• Pele at the Azteca? England in '66? Ranking the best World Cup finals

  17-07-2026 13:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Pele and Brazil at the Azteca in 1970? Lionel Messi's first World Cup? England winning it on home soil in 1966? BBC Sport attempts to rank the best finals.
  
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• The financial winners and losers from the World Cup

  17-07-2026 13:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Big bucks are being made from the 2026 tournament off the field, but who is raking in the most, and who is losing out?
  
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• Tuchel did not deliver, but his time with England is not up - Shearer

  17-07-2026 13:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Former England captain Alan Shearer says Three Lions boss Thomas Tuchel will not be fazed by criticism he has faced over the World Cup semi-final defeat.
  
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• West Ham captain Bowen to stay at club

  17-07-2026 12:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  West Ham United captain Jarrod Bowen will stay at the club for the forthcoming season in the Championship.
  
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• Underdogs, history and late goals - Africa's World Cup

  17-07-2026 12:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The 2026 World Cup saw Africa send its largest ever contingent to the finals, but five sides were eliminated by late goals as underdogs Cape Verde impressed.
  
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• What happened at Man City's loans exhibition day?

  17-07-2026 12:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Manchester City welcome clubs to their training ground to showcase the talent that is on offer during the summer transfer window.
  
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• Aston Villa sign defender Harviken from Juventus

  17-07-2026 12:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Aston Villa have signed Norway international Mathilde Harviken from Juventus.
  
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