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• Chris Sutton's World Cup semi-final predictions

  13-07-2026 11:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  We are down to the final four but which of the teams left in the 2026 World Cup will make it to the final at MetLife Stadium, near New York City, on Sunday?"The semi-final between France and Spain should be the final based on what I've seen," said BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton."Spain are the best footballing side in terms of the way they play and control games, while France have the firepower and the flair."In the other half of the draw, England have not been anywhere near their best. "
  
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• Video: Goncalo Ramos make surprise early visit to Milan

  13-07-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Video: Goncalo Ramos make surprise early visit to MilanGoncalo Ramos is showing just how eager he is to start his new Milan adventure, arriving at the training camp today despite still being on vacation after the World Cup with Portugal.The striker completed his transfer from Paris Saint-Germain at a cost of anywhere from €74m to €90m, depending on various reports and bonuses.He was participating in the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico with Portugal, and as that experience
  
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• Inter President Marotta takes aim at Palestra’s agent after Chelsea move

  13-07-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter President Marotta takes aim at Palestra’s agent after Chelsea moveInter President Beppe Marotta notes that new Chelsea signing Marco Palestra ‘backed out of a verbal agreement’ with the Nerazzurri, but blames the defender’s agent as well: ‘He could have steered him in a different direction.’Inter President Marotta joined coach Cristian Chivu for a press conference on Monday, on the first day of the Nerazzurri pre-season.The defending Serie A champions ar
  
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• Atalanta have Alajbegovic approval and are preparing opening offer for Leverkusen

  13-07-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atalanta have Alajbegovic approval and are preparing opening offer for LeverkusenReports in Italy claim that Atalanta have stepped forwards with a proposal for Bosnia and Herzegovina talent Kerim Alajbegovic, who has also been linked with a move to Milan and Roma, and the latest updates claim that the teenager has given his approval to Bergamo as a potential destination.Atalanta preparing €20m bid for Alajbegovic after receiving player approvalAlajbegovic has attracted the interest from a n
  
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• Swindon boss Holloway sent off in pre-season friendly

  13-07-2026 16:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ian Holloway has been Swindon Town manager since October 2024 [Shutterstock]Swindon Town boss Ian Holloway was sent off during the latter stages of his side's 1-0 pre-season friendly victory against Spanish club Costa City in Alicante.The club confirmed that the 63-year-old was dismissed in the 89th minute after an altercation with a Costa City player.Friday's match, played in blisteringly hot conditions, was decided by a second-half penalty from Fletcher Holman.The club added that Holloway reac
  
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• Aberdeen buy winger Smith from Livingston

  13-07-2026 16:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aberdeen have signed Lewis Smith from Livingston for an undisclosed fee, with manager Stephen Robinson admitting he had attempted to buy the winger for previous clubs without success.The 26-year-old, who has signed a three-year contract with the Scottish Premiership club, had spent two years with Livingston after his move from Hamilton Academical.Giffnock-born Smith made 40 appearances last season, all but nine of them starts, for the side who were relegated after finishing bottom of Scotland's
  
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• Falkirk 'a good platform' for new signing Krauhaus

  13-07-2026 16:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ben Krauhaus (right) has joined Falkirk on loan [PA Media]Falkirk are "a good platform" for Ben Krauhaus, says manager John McGlynn after signing the midfielder on a season-long loan from Brentford.The Englishman joins the Bairns after two loan spells at first club Bromley and has made more than 130 senior appearances, scoring 18 goals.Krauhaus could debut in Tuesday's Premier Sports Cup match against Ayr United at the Falkirk Stadium. Falkirk opened Group G with a 5-0 win at Edinburgh City on S
  
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• Slaven Bilic makes surprise return as Croatia manager after early World Cup exit

  13-07-2026 16:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Slaven Bilic is back as coach of Croatia, following the departure of the team's most successful coach, Zlatko Dalic, after the World Cup.Bilic returns to a job he left 14 years ago, after six years in charge, with experience of coaching in the Premier League with West Ham and West Bromwich Albion, as well as in Turkey and Saudi Arabia. "I am genuinely happy to start this challenge and I feel fully prepared for it — as a more mature and experienced coach than in 2006, yet with the same moti
  
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• Man Utd sign £48m Santos and close in on Tielemans

  13-07-2026 16:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United's new signing Andrey Santos with director of football Jason Wilcox (left) [Getty Images]Manchester United have completed the £48m signing of Brazil international Andrey Santos from Chelsea and are in advanced talks to sign Aston Villa's Youri Tielemans as they try to revamp their midfield.It has also been confirmed United's plan to sign Ederson from Atalanta for £35m has been scrapped for now after a medical highlighted an injury-related issue.United agreed a fee wi
  
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• Academy players and new midfielders - fans on pre-season watch

  13-07-2026 16:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked you which Tottenham players you are most excited to see in action during pre-season.Here are some of your comments:Vince: Dejan Kulusevski, if he's fit, and Mateus Fernandes. From the academy, Mikey Moore and Jamie Donley.Moussa: Looking forward to seeing Moore after his successful loan spell with Rangers. He's now back with the team and should be exciting to watch. We could possibly see him make some cup appearances and the odd Premier League one - especially if we f
  
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• Arsenal World Cup star absent from training again

  13-07-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal World Cup star absent from training againWilliam Saliba has missed another France training session ahead of their World Cup semi-final against Spain, as he continues to follow a modified training schedule.Photo by Lars Baron/Getty ImagesL’Equipe report that William Saliba was absent from France’s training session on Saturday, the latest in a number of training absences for the Arsenal man during this World Cup tournament.L’Equipe claim Saliba has been following a modifi
  
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• Watch Alonso's first news conference as Chelsea manager

  13-07-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea news conference: Watch Xabi Alonso speak to the media for the first time since becoming manager at the top of this pageAlonso was sacked by Real Madrid last season and replaces Liam Rosenior, who Chelsea dismissed in April after three months in chargeIt is hoped Alonso will have the personality, gravitas from his playing career and tactical acumen to bring the club back to the standards it expects, writes the BBC's Nizaar KinsellaGet Chelsea news throughout the summer and all season on o
  
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• USWNT to play No 1 ranked Spain in two October friendlies as 2027 World Cup approaches

  13-07-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The US women were last in action in a friendly against Brazil in June.Photograph: Miguel Schincariol/AFP/Getty ImagesThe top two teams in women’s soccer will meet in a pair of friendlies this fall, with the United States hosting Spain in Washington DC on 10 October and Chester, Pennsylvania three days later.The meeting pits the 2024 Olympic gold medalist United States against a Spain side who won the 2023 women’s World Cup. It will serve as a benchmark for both sides in the run-up to
  
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• USWNT lines up heavyweight Spain friendlies ahead of 2027 World Cup

  13-07-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With the women’s World Cup a year away, the top-ranked teams — Spain and the U.S. — have agreed to play a pair of heavyweight friendlies this fall.Spain — the reigning world champion ranked No. 1 by FIFA — and the U.S. — the defending Olympic gold medalist positioned second — will clash Oct. 10 at Washington’s Audi Field and again three days later at Subaru Park in suburban Philadelphia, the federations announced Monday.Both teams will use the frie
  
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• Netflix announces Jose Mourinho documentary as preparations for new season at Real Madrid get underway

  13-07-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Netflix announces Jose Mourinho documentary as preparations for new season at Real Madrid get underwayAs Real Madrid begin a new era under Jose Mourinho, fans will soon get the opportunity to see another side of the Portuguese coach. As such, Netflix has confirmed the release of “Mourinho”, a three-part documentary series that explores the career of one of football’s most successful and controversial managers.The documentary arrives at a significant moment for Mourinho, wh
  
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• Andoni Iraola admits Liverpool need more signings in first Reds press conference

  13-07-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola admits Liverpool need more signings in first Reds press conferenceLiverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has admitted that the club need to sign more players this summer.Iraola was appointed last month following an impressive three-year spell at Bournemouth. He signed a two-year contract with the Reds.Liverpool endured a disappointing campaign last season. They suffered 20 defeats across all competitions for the first time since 1992/93.The club’s struggles have heightened expect
  
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• PSG to sign Aston Villa’s Lucas Digne after paying €10m release clause

  13-07-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG to sign Aston Villa’s Lucas Digne after paying €10m release clausePSG have informed Aston Villa that they would pay Lucas Digne’s (32) release clause to sign the France international left-back, according to Fabrizio Romano. Digne is therefore set for a return to the French capital after spending two seasons with the Ligue 1 side between 2013 and 2015. Digne was under contract with Aston Villa until 2028, and his release clause is set at around the €10m mark.As a 32
  
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• Chivu: ‘Inter do not fear anybody, crazy idea for Diouf’

  13-07-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chivu: ‘Inter do not fear anybody, crazy idea for Diouf’Cristian Chivu insists Inter ‘do not fear anybody’ in Serie A or Europe, will wipe the slate clean after winning the Double, and has fresh ideas for Benjamin Pavard and Andy Diouf.Last season was his first full campaign in Serie A, yet he finished it with the Serie A and Coppa Italia trophies, so now the pressure is on to continue that extraordinary start.Pre-season training begins today at the Appiano Gentile ground
  
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• Report: Liverpool midfielder edges closer to summer exit amid interest from European giants

  13-07-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool midfielder edges closer to summer exit amid interest from European giantsCurtis Jones transfer latest as Inter Milan line up fresh Liverpool bidInter Milan are preparing a second move for Curtis Jones after Liverpool rejected an opening offer worth £21.6million, according to talkSPORT. The Serie A club remain keen on the Liverpool midfielder, with the Merseyside club holding firm on a £30million valuation as the summer window develops.There is a clear sense that thi
  
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• Gasperini praises Kone, warns Man United ‘there will be more clarity in the coming weeks’

  13-07-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gasperini praises Kone, warns Man United ‘there will be more clarity in the coming weeks’Gian Piero Gasperini says that Manu Kone is ‘having a great World Cup’, and though he is aware of the fact that Roma still need to balance their budgets, he insists that there will be ‘more clarity’ surrounding the Manchester United target in the coming weeks.Gasperini: ‘Kone having a great World Cup, there will be more clarity in the coming weeks’Kone is enjoy
  
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• Barcelona captain to start pre-season training on July 20 after undergoing medicals today

  13-07-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona captain to start pre-season training on July 20 after undergoing medicals todayFC Barcelona captain Ronald Araujo is expected to report for pre-season training on July 20, exactly one week after the squad officially commenced preparations for the 2026/27 campaign. According to reports from Cadena SER (h/t Carpetas FCB), the Uruguayan centre-back has been granted extended leave following his participation in the FIFA World Cup but will join Hansi Flick’s sessions well in time for
  
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• World Cup records: Appearances, scoring leaders as Messi leads Mbappe... for the moment

  13-07-2026 15:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The debate over Lionel Messi's status in the annals of footballing history is all well and good, and he's now the leading goal scorer in the history of the World Cup.Messi scored a hat trick in his 2026 World Cup opener to join Miroslav Klose on 16 goals as the most prolific scorer at the tournament, and then bagged a brace against Austria to break the record and build on his new standard.MORE — Messi scores hat trick at 2026 World Cup (video)Unfortunately for Messi, he's got someone hot o
  
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• Real Madrid rule out the sale of 27-year-old star this summer – report

  13-07-2026 15:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid rule out the sale of 27-year-old star this summer – reportReal Madrid veteran Thibaut Courtois is one of the best goalkeepers in world football, and it is close to impossible to dispute that fact.The Belgian star has been a mainstay for Real Madrid for a long time now and is currently one of the leaders of the dressing room. Heading into the new season, his age seems to be just a number and the player will remain the number one choice of the manager.If recent seasons have shown
  
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• Juventus youngster set for Ajax loan with €1m purchase option

  13-07-2026 15:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus youngster set for Ajax loan with €1m purchase optionMike Verweij of De Telegraaf is reporting that Ajax are set to bring in Diego Pugno from Juventus on loan. The Amsterdam club have also agreed a purchase option of just €1m with Juventus for the 20-year-old. It appears that, initially at least, Pugno will play for Jong Ajax in the second tier of Dutch football. The young Juventus forward looks to be the latest signing by Jordi Cruijff who has been incredibly active at Ajax al
  
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• Barcelona defensive mainstay intent on staying at club after Bayern Munich approach

  13-07-2026 15:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona defensive mainstay intent on staying at club after Bayern Munich approachBayern Munich have made initial enquiries about FC Barcelona star Jules Kounde, contacting the French defender’s representatives to assess his current situation and determine whether he would be open to a future move.While reports in Germany had suggested interest from the Bavarians over the weekend, SPORT now confirms from sources close to the situation, the Bundesliga champions have recently sought informa
  
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• Men's World Cup: Full list of past winners year-by-year

  13-07-2026 15:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Argentina won the 2022 World Cup, further cementing Lionel Messi's name as one of, if not the, greatest players to ever play the game.Messi joins celebrated countryman Diego Maradona as debated 'GOATS' to lift the World Cup trophy, as Argentina won for the third time and first since the 1986 tournament in Mexico.MORE — 100 days away |2026 World Cup qualification hubOf course, Kylian Mbappe and France won the previous tournament, four years after Germany laid claim to the 2014 honors throug
  
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• Revealed: How Man City caveat may push Barcelona towards Ferran Torres sale over contract renewal

  13-07-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Revealed: How Man City caveat may push Barcelona towards Ferran Torres sale over contract renewalBarcelona open to selling Ferran Torres this summer to avoid triggering a clause owed to Man CityExtending Torres’ deal would force Barca to pay Man City ~£6.7M as per original 2022 dealThe clause would take the total fee Barcelona have paid for Torres to around £61.5MBarcelona are open to selling Spain international Ferran Torres this summer to avoid paying an additional £6.7
  
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• Brentford interested in teenage Inter and Italy talent Iddrissou after failed Köln bid

  13-07-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brentford interested in teenage Inter and Italy talent Iddrissou after failed Köln bidReports in Italy claim that Premier League side Brentford are interested in a potential deal for Italy and Inter youth star Jamal Iddrissou, who has also been the subject of an unsuccessful bid from Bundesliga side FC Köln.Brentford, Köln and Wolfsburg want Inter and Italy talent IddrissouAccording to Sky Sport Italia reporter Luca Bendoni, Brentford are keen on 18-year-old Inter winger Iddrissou
  
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• Which Premier League clubs have been hit hardest by World Cup?

  13-07-2026 15:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rodri has clocked 537 World Cup minutes, among the most of any Premier League player [Getty Images]Every World Cup leaves its mark on Premier League squads, but this one feels particularly intense.The tournament in the US, Canada and Mexico ends on Sunday, leaving just 33 days before the start of the new Premier League season.While clubs in England's top flight have begun pre-season preparations, many are without key players whose minutes continue to add up in the United States.Opta data shows s
  
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• How to watch France vs Spain live: World Cup stream link, TV channel, team news, prediction

  13-07-2026 15:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A ticket to the 2026 World Cup Final will be punched Tuesday in Texas, where Kylian Mbappe's France look to hold off Lamine Yamal and Spain in a sensational semifinal.Or maybe we should say Les Bleus will try to hold off Mikel Merino and Spain, as Arsenal's super sub has delivered huge goals for La Roja including the decisive tally against Belgium in the quarterfinals.WATCH — France v Spain, en EspanolDidier Deschamps' France are seeking to become the first nation to reach three-straight f
  
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