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• Cup final referee was once detained at party with drugs, prostitutes

  17-07-2026 17:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cup final referee was once detained at party with drugs, prostitutesSlovenian referee Slavko Vinčić, chosen to officiate the 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina this Sunday (19), has an unusual and tense episode in his recent past.In May 2020, the referee was one of 35 people detained during a police raid in Bosnia and Herzegovina, but he proved the situation was nothing more than a major misunderstanding.'Wrong place at the wrong time'Police raided a farm in the city of B
  
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• 🚨 Will he be Klopp's new boss?! German World Cup winner confirms talks!

  19-07-2026 20:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Will he be Klopp's new boss?! German World Cup winner confirms talks!All eyes are naturally on the World Cup final right now, and we’re eagerly waiting for the answer to the big question: Who will be crowned world champions in 2026? Can Argentina pull off the miracle of defending their title, or will Spain have the greater stamina?But even though the Germany team has already been out of the running for the World Cup title for a few days now, we’re currently also learning so
  
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• Santiago Bernabeu set for a summer glow up before Real Madrid start the new season – report

  19-07-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Santiago Bernabeu set for a summer glow up before Real Madrid start the new season – reportAfter two consecutive seasons without a major trophy, Real Madrid are staring at an important season ahead, one where they must dominate Spanish football again.While new coach Jose Mourinho has already started preparations for the season ahead, the club are also undertaking some vital improvements to the club’s stadium, the Santiago Bernabeu.A summer of touch-upsImprovements are being carried o
  
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• Conte: ‘No Italy call, Romero best defender at 2026 World Cup’

  19-07-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Conte: ‘No Italy call, Romero best defender at 2026 World Cup’Antonio Conte maintains he was ‘not contacted’ for the Italy job, and advises Inter to go all-in for Tottenham’s Cristian Romero. ‘He’s the best defender by a mile at the World Cup.’The former Napoli coach is a free agent after negotiating a termination by mutual consent with the club, a year on from winning the Scudetto.MILAN, ITALY – JANUARY 11: Antonio Conte, Head Coach of SSC N
  
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• Roma willing to pay Summerville’s release clause: the Giallorossi have reached total agreement with the player

  19-07-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma willing to pay Summerville’s release clause: the Giallorossi have reached total agreement with the playerRoma has made its choice in attack: Crysencio Summerville. The Giallorossi have identified the Dutch winger as the right player to raise the level of their attack. The Roman club has reached an agreement with the 2001-born player, lowering their asking price (around €6 million) and opening the door to the project Gasperini presented to them. These are crucial hours to close th
  
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• Spain v Argentina lineups confirmed for World Cup final as Messi and Yamal go head to head

  19-07-2026 20:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The lineups for the World Cup final have been confirmed as Spain stick with their tried and tested formula but Argentina opt to ring the changes.The current European champions and the reigning world champions are going head to head in a fascinating encounter in New Jersey, as this historically large World Cup plays its 104th and final match.Spain are the favourites after brilliantly beating France 2-0 in a surprisingly one-sided semi-final, so perhaps it is no surprise that Luis de la Fuente has
  
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• Shakira offers verdict on whether Lamine Yamal can emulate Lionel Messi — “It depends on discipline”

  19-07-2026 20:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Shakira offers verdict on whether Lamine Yamal can emulate Lionel Messi — “It depends on discipline”Lamine Yamal will be starting for Spain tonight as they take on Argentina in the FIFA World Cup final.It will be a special game for the Barcelona attacker, who has been widely tipped to become the next Lionel Messi. Ahead of this high-octane encounter, Colombian pop icon Shakira was asked whether she believes Yamal has what it takes to emulate Messi.Shakira on Yamal becoming the
  
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• Report: Liverpool ready to make ‘concrete’ move for €40m-rated Bundesliga star

  19-07-2026 20:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool ready to make ‘concrete’ move for €40m-rated Bundesliga starLiverpool Transfer News: Daniel Svensson Interest Grows as Arsenal Rivalry EmergesLiverpool and Arsenal appear to be moving towards another transfer duel, this time over Borussia Dortmund’s Daniel Svensson, a player increasingly admired for his ability to influence games from multiple positions on the left.According to Caught Offside, Liverpool have now placed Svensson high on their shortlist, wi
  
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• Liverpool dodge bullet after surprise transfer news emerges from Anfield

  19-07-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool dodge bullet after surprise transfer news emerges from AnfieldIf you look at the number of players that teams have been linked with, Liverpool have been one of the busiest in the Premier League. Everybody knows that the Reds need a fair few new players to be added to their ranks before they're ready to challenge for the title again this term.Indeed, the appointment of Andoni Iraola was certainly a step in the right direction but, without bringing some new faces through the Anfield door
  
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• ‘Disgusted’: How Arsenal’s new signing’s football journey almost took a different path

  19-07-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘Disgusted’: How Arsenal’s new signing’s football journey almost took a different pathFrom an unwilling young goalkeeper to one of Europe’s most highly rated young keepers, Meslier’s strong local roots run deep.Photo by George Wood/Getty ImagesIllan Meslier’s journey to Arsenal began in a small town near Lorient, where those who first coached the goalkeeper still speak about him with immense pride.The 26-year-old completed his move to Arsenal at the star
  
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• 🚨 World Cup final line-ups are in! Argentina make three changes

  19-07-2026 20:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 World Cup final line-ups are in! Argentina make three changesThe World Cup final kicks off in just under an hour. Spain and Argentina are ready and fired up to win the trophy. While Spain are lining up with the same starting XI as in the semifinal against France, Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has sprung a surprise with three changes compared to the match against England. For La Albiceleste, Gonzalo Montiel, former Bundesliga pro Nicolás González, and Rodrigo de Paul
  
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• World Cup free bets: Best World Cup final betting offers for Spain vs Argentina

  19-07-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England may not be involved but the World Cup final promises to be one of the most bet on sporting events of the year as favourites Spain take on holders Argentina. UK bookmakers are braced for an influx of new customers eager to get the best betting offers for the game, so we’ve ranked the top promos from regulated UK bookies.It’s important to be vigilant when signing up for a new bookmaker as there’s still plenty of unregulated sites in operation in the UK.To that end, we onl
  
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• Roma ready to pay Summerville release clause from West Ham, but is it €53m?

  19-07-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma ready to pay Summerville release clause from West Ham, but is it €53m?There are fresh reports Roma are prepared to activate Crysencio Summerville’s release clause from West Ham United, although it’s unclear whether that is under the rumoured €53m figure.The Hammers need to sell their star winger following relegation from the Premier League, and there is no shortage of clubs interested in picking up the Netherlands international.Roma set condition for West Ham deal in f
  
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• Conte: ‘I need rest and recuperation, then await possible developments’

  19-07-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Conte: ‘I need rest and recuperation, then await possible developments’Antonio Conte assures he is eager to ‘rest and recuperate’ after two years at Napoli, but leaves the door open for Italy. ‘I await situations and developments during the year.’The coach had one more year left on his three-season contract with the Partenopei, but after securing the Scudetto in his debut campaign and then finishing second during an injury crisis, he decided to walk away.Conte
  
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• Trump presence means tight security for World Cup final

  19-07-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  There were significant queues outside New York New Jersey Stadium more than four hours before kick-off [BBC Sport]Supporters faced long queues to get into New York New Jersey Stadium amid heightened security for the 2026 World Cup final.Spain face Argentina at the 82,500-seater venue, with kick-off at 15:00 local time (20:00 BST).There is increased security partly because United States president Donald Trump is attending the final - the only World Cup match he is watching in person.As a result,
  
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• Report: Chelsea closing in on new signing with personal terms agreed

  19-07-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Chelsea closing in on new signing with personal terms agreedChelsea Nearing Maxence Lacroix Deal as Xabi Alonso Rebuild Gathers PaceChelsea are advancing in talks to sign Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace, with the defender emerging as a central figure in the club’s summer planning. According to TeamTalk, the Blues have stepped up their pursuit after agreeing personal terms in principle with the France international, and there is now growing belief that a full agreement can be re
  
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• Trump reveals who he’s rooting for in World Cup final and tells Fox pregame he’s already asking for another

  19-07-2026 19:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Donald Trump has revealed he is backing Argentina to win today’s World Cup final, saying: “It’s hard to bet against Messi.”The president is set to present the World Cup trophy to the winner of the Sunday game between Argentina and Spain. Speaking to Fox ahead of the match, Trump was asked who he thought would triumph and said he’d been giving the question a lot of thought as he “knew” they would ask.After describing Argentinian president Javier Milei as
  
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• 🚨 BREAKING: Spain and Argentina name World Cup final XIs

  19-07-2026 19:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 BREAKING: Spain and Argentina name World Cup final XIsSpain and Argentina have confirmed their starting XIs for the 2026 World Cup final.
  Here's how both teams are lining up at New York/New Jersey Stadium.The reigning holders are aiming to win a fourth crown while La Roja will be hoping to be named world champions for the second time since their 2010 success.
  
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• Trump demands another World Cup in United States ‘immediately’

  19-07-2026 19:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Donald Trump has declared that the World Cup should return to the United States “immediately” and claimed he would ask Fifa president Gianni Infantino to help stage another tournament during his presidency. The hosting rights for next two World Cup have already been decided. The 2030 edition will take place in Morocco, Portugal and Spain, following opening matches in Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay to mark the tournament’s centenary, while the 2034 tournament will be held in Sa
  
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• Confirmed: Three Barcelona players start in FIFA World Cup final vs Argentina

  19-07-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Three Barcelona players start in FIFA World Cup final vs ArgentinaWe are just a little more than an hour away from witnessing the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup as Spain take on Argentina at the Metlife Stadium.Heading into this game, Spain has confirmed its starting eleven that will take on the defending champions, as La Roja look for their second World Cup title.Unsurprisingly, the Spain starting eleven features multiple Barcelona stars, who will have a role to play in helping the
  
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• World Cup 2026: New Jersey balks at FIFA, NY-NJ host committee selling pieces of MetLife Stadium pitch

  19-07-2026 19:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  As the 2026 World Cup final is set to be played between Spain and Argentina at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium on Sunday, the state of New Jersey and FIFA are engaged in a turf war. Earlier this week, FIFA announced that it would sell pieces of the grass field from MetLife Stadium's World Cup competition for $450 each. The grass surface will be taken out of the stadium following the World Cup and artificial turf will be re-installed before the NFL season for the New York Giants and New York Jets.Ho
  
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• UEFA Champions League rights awarded to Telemundo starting in 2027-28 season

  19-07-2026 19:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The UEFA Champions League will have a new Spanish-language home in the USA from the 2027-28 season with Telemundo awarded the rights to show games. Per a statement from Telemundo, the deal will run for three seasons and also includes the UEFA Europa League, UEFA Conference League, UEFA Super Cup and UEFA Youth League competitions. In a statement Telemundo said that games will be shown in Spanish across "the Telemundo Network, Peacock, Universo and Telemundo Deportes Ahor
  
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• Brazilian legend heaps praise on Real Madrid superstar at World Cup — “He surpassed Lionel Messi”

  19-07-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brazilian legend heaps praise on Real Madrid superstar at World Cup — “He surpassed Lionel Messi”Despite France’s heartbreaking defeat to Spain in the semifinals, Kylian Mbappe has been undoubtedly one of the best performers at the World Cup.This was evident in his recent exploits in the third-place playoff against England, where he scored a brace to overtake Lionel Messi as the all-time goalscorer in the FIFA World Cup. Mbappe’s blistering performances have led to
  
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• Brazilian legend heaps praise on Real Madrid superstar at World Cup – “He surpassed Lionel Messi”

  19-07-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brazilian legend heaps praise on Real Madrid superstar at World Cup – “He surpassed Lionel Messi”Despite France’s heartbreaking defeat to Spain in the semifinals, Kylian Mbappe has been undoubtedly one of the best performers at the World Cup.This was evident in his recent exploits in the third-place playoff against England, where he scored a brace to overtake Lionel Messi as the all-time goalscorer in the FIFA World Cup. Mbappe’s blistering performances have led to
  
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• Copa title at stake! Spain and Argentina named for the final 📋

  19-07-2026 19:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Copa title at stake! Spain and Argentina named for the final 📋Spain and Argentina are set to chase the ultimate glory in football.The two teams are confirmed to take the field at New York/New Jersey Stadium and contest the World Cup final this Sunday (19).For the Europeans, a victory would bring the country's second world title in history.For the South Americans, it would be their fourth trophy, and their second in a row.
  See below for the starting lineups:SpainLuis de la Fuente keeps th
  
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• World Cup Final: Spain vs. Argentina official line-ups, Juventus player starts

  19-07-2026 19:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  World Cup Final: Spain vs. Argentina official line-ups, Juventus player startsJuventus winger Nico Gonzalez starts the 2026 World Cup Final with Lionel Messi for Argentina, with Lautaro Martinez and Nico Paz on the bench against Lamine Yamal’s Spain.It kicks off at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey at 20.00 UK time (21.00 CEST).Argentina are defending the title they won in 2022 in Qatar, although their path to the Final has been scrappy, with a series of comeback and late victories.Lautaro
  
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• Arsenal consider John Stones offer despite obvious issue

  19-07-2026 19:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal consider John Stones offer despite obvious issueJohn Stones is available on a free transfer, but his injury record raises an obvious question as Arsenal assess their options.Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty ImagesArsenal are reportedly considering a move for John Stones as they look at options to cover for William Saliba, who appears likely to face a spell on the sidelines because of the back problem that has troubled him for months.While nothing has been confirmed regarding Saliba’s
  
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• Arsenal consider John Stones offer but should they?

  19-07-2026 19:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal consider John Stones offer but should they?John Stones is available on a free transfer, but his injury record raises an obvious question as Arsenal assess their options.Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty ImagesArsenal are reportedly considering a move for John Stones as they look at options to cover for William Saliba, who appears likely to face a spell on the sidelines because of the back problem that has troubled him for months.While nothing has been confirmed regarding Saliba’s cond
  
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• Juventus considering Ekhator loan to Parma and Owusu promotion

  19-07-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus considering Ekhator loan to Parma and Owusu promotionJuventus just bought Jeff Ekhator from Genoa, but it’s already possible he could be loaned out if Mateo Pellegrino arrives from Parma, while Augusto Owusu is promoted from the youth team.The Bianconeri began their pre-season with a 0-0 friendly draw against FC Basel yesterday, but Luciano Spalletti’s side is looking far from complete.The search for a striker goes on, with reports that Pellegrino is the latest target from P
  
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• Derry beat Tolka to progress to third round of FAI Cup

  19-07-2026 19:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Derry City progressed to the third round of the FAI Cup after a comfortable 3-0 victory over Tolka Rovers at the Brandywell.The Candystripes were aiming to bounce back from European disappointment after their Europa League qualifying campaign came to an end when CSKA Sofia were the victors of a match marred by trouble in the stands on Thursday night.The home side dominated possession from the first whistle and were denied an early goal by the woodwork.However, they would take the lead on 29 minu
  
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