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• FIFA World Cup: France v England

  18-07-2026 18:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Match report to appear here.When the World Cup finishes, the football continues on BBC SportWorld Cup fixtures and group standingsHow to watch the World Cup on the BBC
  
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• Romano: Garnacho rejects Aston Villa, wants only Roma

  18-07-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Romano: Garnacho rejects Aston Villa, wants only RomaIt was an evening of important news for the Giallorossi. Not only is the heated debate surrounding Summerville underway, but there are also updates on the Garnacho situation, which appears to have been put on hold. As Fabrizio Romano reports, Aston Villa and Chelsea, in addition to discussing Rogers’ transfer, also addressed the issue of the Argentine, who has been officially requested by the Villans. The real news is the player’s
  
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• Watch as captain Rice gives England early lead against France

  18-07-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Captain Rice gives Three Lions early leadToney among seven England changes to face France in MiamiFA says Mainoo injured so not in matchday squadWatch live or listen to BBC Radio 5 Live commentaryThe story behind the 'Bronze final' Watch as captain Rice gives England early lead against France
  
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• Manchester City Are Keeping Tabs On This Gifted Youngster: One For The Future?

  18-07-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City Are Keeping Tabs On This Gifted Youngster: One For The Future?In a recent report, Le Parisien claimed that Manchester City are keeping tabs on Angers youngster Max-Edgar Chabot. It has been mentioned that the Mancunian club are monitoring the progress of the French keeper ahead of a potential move for him this summer.Chabot’s Impressive Rise In French FootballChabot came through the youth ranks of Angers and did well to establish himself as a key member of their Under-19 te
  
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• From Portugal: Sporting Lisbon’s Francisco Trincão hoping Man City hijack £38M Al Ahli deal

  18-07-2026 23:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  From Portugal: Sporting Lisbon’s Francisco Trincão hoping Man City hijack £38M Al Ahli dealSporting winger Francisco Trincão is yet to accept a move to Al Ahli, despite the Saudi club already agreeing a fee with the Portuguese champions Manchester City remain shortlisted by the 26-year-old, who favours a switch to the Premier League over the Saudi Pro League City have not opened formal talks with Sporting, leaving the Portugal international in limbo as he holds out for
  
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• 🤯 Even before kick-off! England fans angry with Tuchel again

  18-07-2026 22:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤯 Even before kick-off! England fans angry with Tuchel againIt hadn’t even kicked off yet, the little final — the third-place World Cup playoff between France and England — and the Three Lions fans were already pretty angry with their coach Thomas Tuchel again. The German, who has already been under heavy fire since the elimination against Argentina, made the next controversial decision after his tactical reshuffle in the semifinal — one that has left fans shaking
  
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• Nicky Cadden to miss season opener in Kosovo

  18-07-2026 22:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hibernian wide man Nicky Cadden will miss Thursday's season opener against Malisheva in Kosovo in the Conference League second qualifying round, but midfielder Jamie McGrath could recover in time.Head coach David Gray said the pair are his only injury concerns following Saturday's 2-1 win over Brondby at Easter Road in their final pre-season friendly.Midfielder Callum Wright, the summer arrival from Plymouth Argyle, came off before half-time, but Gray reckons "it's just more precautionary than a
  
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• Liverpool Are In Pole Position To Land This Paris Saint-Germain Winger: Should Iraola Move In For Him?

  18-07-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool Are In Pole Position To Land This Paris Saint-Germain Winger: Should Iraola Move In For Him?In a recent post on X, journalist Ben Jacobs stated that Liverpool are in pole position to land Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola. It is believed that the Reds are more active than Arsenal in the race to sign the France international this summer.Barcola’s Impressive Form In Ligue 1Barcola enjoyed a decent run of form at the French club in the previous campaign when he produced a s
  
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• Tottenham confident of Savinho signing - Sunday's gossip

  18-07-2026 22:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham are hopeful of signing Savinho from Manchester City, Real Madrid cool their interest in Rodri, while AC Milan are keeping tabs on Phil Foden.Tottenham remain confident of signing Manchester City's 22-year-old Brazil winger Savinho this summer. (Fabrizio Romano)Real Madrid have no intention of signing Manchester City's 30-year-old Spanish midfielder Rodri this summer (The Athletic)AC Milan are keeping tabs on 26-year-old Manchester City and England midfielder Phil Foden (Tuttosport).But
  
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• Grosvenor Sport World Cup final betting offer: Double your odds and get £30 in free bets

  18-07-2026 22:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  We are down to the final match of the 2026 World Cup with a global audience eagerly awaiting a showdown between Spain and Argentina. UK bookmakers Grosvenor Sport are running a new customer offer ahead of the match, with two elements to their World Cup final betting offer. The Grosvenor Sport World Cup final betting offer allows users to receive £30 in free bets as well as a ‘Double the Odds’ bet when they sign up, deposit and wager £10 at Grosvenor Sport. Below, we&rsquo
  
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• 🚁 From 2. Bundesliga to new heights: keeper gets helicopter welcome

  18-07-2026 22:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚁 From 2. Bundesliga to new heights: keeper gets helicopter welcomeJust recently he was still playing for Hertha BSC in Germany’s second division, and now he was flown into the stadium by helicopter at the presentation of his new club: goalkeeper Tjark Ernst is going through some pretty wild days right now. It was recently made official that he is leaving the German capital for the Netherlands — joining top club Feyenoord Rotterdam.Every year, the club celebrates the so-calle
  
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• Argentina wear 1986 kit replica against England

  18-07-2026 22:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Argentina wore a look-alike jersey during their 1986 Fifa World Cup quarter-final win over England [Getty Images]Argentina's rugby union players wore replicas of the football team's 1986 World Cup kit for their match against England at the Nations Championship.The footballers wore the dark blue kit during their 2-1 quarter-final victory over England at the tournament- which they later won -in a match made famous by Diego Maradona's 'Hand of God' goal, before he scored a brilliant second.Argentin
  
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• Update On Chelsea And Their Pursuit Of This Crystal Palace Defender: What Should Alonso Do?

  18-07-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Update On Chelsea And Their Pursuit Of This Crystal Palace Defender: What Should Alonso Do?In a recent report, The Times provided an update on Chelsea and their pursuit of Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix. It has been stated that the Blues would have to pay £55m to land the French centre-back later this year.Lacroix’s Impressive Form In The Premier LeagueLacroix enjoyed a good run of form at the London club after he put in a run of solid displays for them in the Premier League
  
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• Stunning development: Liverpool midfielder offered to Real Madrid in £85m deal

  18-07-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Stunning development: Liverpool midfielder offered to Real Madrid in £85m dealLiverpool are facing problems over certain midfielders this summer. Curtis Jones could be sold to Inter Milan if the Italian champions meet his €40m asking price. The 25-year-old is out of contract in 2027 and this is Richard Hughes’ last chance to make some decent money on the Scouse playmaker.Others - such as Stefan Bajcetic and Harvey Elliott - are also out of contract next year and it would be no s
  
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• Sunderland Are In The Mix To Sign This Ligue 1 Striker: What Will He Add To Le Bris’ Side?

  18-07-2026 22:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunderland Are In The Mix To Sign This Ligue 1 Striker: What Will He Add To Le Bris’ Side?In a recent report, Mundo Deportivo stated that Sunderland are in the mix to sign Monaco striker Folarin Balogun. It is understood that the Black Cats would have to compete with Juventus and Borussia Dortmund in the race to land the United States forward this off-season.Balogun’s Impressive Form In English FootballBalogun enjoyed a decent run of form at the French club in the previous campaign a
  
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• Contact between Gasperini-Summerville, West Ham reject Roma’s first bid

  18-07-2026 22:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Contact between Gasperini-Summerville, West Ham reject Roma’s first bidA turning point in the Roma-Summerville negotiations: the Roman club has submitted a €46 million offer to West Ham. The Dutchman is open to the move, and Roma expects a positive response from the English club. A €4 million salary plus bonuses is ready.On his YouTube channel, Fabrizio Romano confirmed the player’s openness to the Giallorossi. He added that Gasperini called Summerville directly today. The
  
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• 🤑 Where does Morgan Rogers rank in the transfer pecking order?

  18-07-2026 22:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤑 Where does Morgan Rogers rank in the transfer pecking order?Mind-blowing figures!This is the bombshell that shook the transfer market on Saturday night: Morgan Rogers is set to leave Aston Villa and join Chelsea in a deal estimated at 138 million euros.An absolutely crazy amount for a 23-year-old player who has recorded 21 goals and 19 assists in 85 Premier League matches. A starter in the World Cup semi-final against Argentina, Rogers has also established himself as a key part of the
  
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• Biggest controversies of the 2026 World Cup, from FIFA policies to Folarin Balogun's red card

  18-07-2026 22:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026 World Cup has been one filled with both excitement and controversy. Though there's been a lot of entertaining soccer, there's also been plenty of outrage.Everything from on-field decisions — with ever-meddlesome VAR reviews making controversial calls throughout the tournament — to off-field visa concerns has been tinged by controversy and debate. FIFA has stepped in to handle everything, even Mother Nature, receiving scrutiny for decisions consequential and baffling alike.He
  
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• Tottenham Hotspur Are Close To Recruiting This Manchester City Winger: Good Choice For De Zerbi?

  18-07-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur Are Close To Recruiting This Manchester City Winger: Good Choice For De Zerbi?In a recent report, journalist Graeme Bailey claimed that Tottenham Hotspur are close to recruiting Manchester City winger Savinho this summer. It has been stated that Spurs are inching closer to acquiring the services of the Brazilian talent this off-season.Savinho’s Lack Of Game Time At Man CitySavinho struggled to earn a regular first-team spot at the Mancunian club but managed to catch the e
  
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• Everything in place for Liverpool to sign their next Sadio Mané

  18-07-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everything in place for Liverpool to sign their next Sadio ManéLiverpool are in a brilliant position to sign the next Sadio Mané. We're crossing our fingers.Sadio Mané was unquestionably one of the greatest to ever play for Liverpool. His arrival in 2016 helped transform the team, giving them the kind of output and pace they need - and lacked - on the flank.Well, 10 years later the situation is very similar. Liverpool have some great attacking players but lack pace, while th
  
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• O'Neill eyes 'couple of new faces' for Celtic

  18-07-2026 21:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Martin O'Neill insists Celtic are "making some progress" in introducing more new faces to his squad as he opened up on the failure to re-sign Kelechi Iheanacho and Marcelo Saracchi.The Scottish champions are again facing criticism from their own fans for their lack of summer transfer activity, with some suggesting it led to a poor attendance at Saturday's 1-1 pre-season friendly draw at home to Middlesbrough.Camilo Duran, the striker brought in from Qarabag, struck Celtic's equaliser after David
  
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• The Argentina formula that can defy logic to beat Spain in World Cup final

  18-07-2026 21:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ahead of a day imbued with more meaning than any other in football, to the extent the stakes can seize lesser players, there is a distinctive serenity about the two teams left.As Spanish captain Rodri said to his teammates, “your will to win has to be greater than the fear of losing.” Argentina feel the same.Part of that comes from performance, and how both sides got to this final. Spain’s route saw the European champions ascend to new peaks against France. Argentina came from
  
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• Aston Villa Closing In On Midfielder Signing After Onana Injury

  18-07-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa Closing In On Midfielder Signing After Onana InjuryJoao Palhinha to Aston Villa: Midfield Reset Takes Shape Under Unai EmeryAston Villa’s summer has developed the sort of urgency that can define a season before a ball is kicked. A serious injury to Amadou Onana, the departure of Youri Tielemans to Manchester United and Lucas Digne’s expected move to Paris Saint-Germain have forced movement, but they have also sharpened the club’s thinking. If A Bola is correct, Asto
  
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• Arsenal Have Set Their Sights On This Aston Villa Defender: Should Arteta Go For Him?

  18-07-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal Have Set Their Sights On This Aston Villa Defender: Should Arteta Go For Him?In a recent report, The Daily Mail mentioned that Arsenal have set their sights on Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa. It has been claimed that the Gunners are eyeing a move to secure the services of the English centre-back in this transfer period.Konsa’s Impressive Form In The Premier LeagueKonsa enjoyed a solid campaign at the West Midlands club after he put in a series of impressive displays for them on th
  
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• Roma still keen on Chelsea’s Alejandro Garnacho amidst Crysencio Summerville push

  18-07-2026 21:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma still keen on Chelsea’s Alejandro Garnacho amidst Crysencio Summerville pushSerie A side Roma have made a significant move towards signing West Ham’s Crysencio Summerville but haven’t stopped in a move for Chelsea’s Alejandra Garnacho.Alfredo Pedulla has reported that a move for the Dutchman is indeed gathering pace but this doesn’t mean attention has shifted from Garnacho. Talks for the Chelsea player remain on and the Giallorossi haven’t given up on him
  
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• Mbappé chasing record? France and England set for third-place play-off

  18-07-2026 21:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mbappé chasing record? France and England set for third-place play-offThe France and England national teams have announced their lineups for this Saturday’s (18) clash, which will decide third place at the World Cup.The match takes place in Miami and marks the end of both teams’ participation in this year’s tournament.This will also be coach Didier Deschamps’ final game in charge of the French team.For Kylian Mbappé, the match is also important in the race f
  
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• Manchester United Set To Part Ways With This Celtic Target: Why The Hoops Must Reignite Their Interest

  18-07-2026 21:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United Set To Part Ways With This Celtic Target: Why The Hoops Must Reignite Their InterestIf a recent report from the BBC (as cited by The Glasgow Times) is true, Celtic have received a boost in pursuit of Tyler Fredricson. A January move for the Manchester United defender fell through due to an ill-timed injury. But he is expected to leave permanently this summer, failing to stake a claim in Michael Carrick’s plans.The 21-year-old England youth international progressed through
  
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• Lionel Messi gets the plaudits but Spain have the real player of the tournament

  18-07-2026 21:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  To quote Rio Ferdinand, “Ballon d’Or! Ballon d’Or! Ballon d’Or! Ballon d’Or! Ballon d’Or! Ballon d’Or! Ballon d’Or! Ballon d’Or! Ballon d’Or!”.Although Ferdinand’s most infamously unilluminating piece of punditry was actually about Vinicius Junior, who didn’t win the Ballon d’Or, as Rodri instead did.Two years and one cruciate ligament injury later, Rodri’s return to the level that made him the Ballon d&rsq
  
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• With three Brazilians: Portuguese paper 🇵🇹 names biggest World Cup flops

  18-07-2026 21:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With three Brazilians: Portuguese paper 🇵🇹 names biggest World Cup flopsPortuguese newspaper A Bola put together a lineup of disappointments from the FIFA World Cup.The list has 11 ‘starters’, as well as 12 ‘substitutes’, and includes three players from the Brazilian national team: Gabriel Magalhães, Neymar and Raphinha.One goal in two games. The iconic playmaker started the tournament injured and played only 14 minutes before taking over the attack
  
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• McInnes Plot Reunion With This Former Kilmarnock Defender: Why Rangers Should Secure His Services

  18-07-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  McInnes Plot Reunion With This Former Kilmarnock Defender: Why Rangers Should Secure His ServicesIf a recent transfer update from Pete O’Rourke is believed to be true, Rangers are plotting a summer move for Corrie Ndaba. But they are not alone in the hunt, with Ligue 1 outfit Strasbourg and Turkish club Goztepe also keeping close tabs on the versatile Lecce defender.The 26-year-old Republic of Ireland international progressed through Palmerstown, Cherry Orchard and Ipswich Town’s aca
  
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