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• Final two World Cup matches to be shown live on BBC

  15-07-2026 23:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Saturday's World Cup third-place play-off between England and France and Sunday's World Cup final will both be shown live on BBC TV.England lost 2-1 to Argentina in dramatic fashion in Wednesday's semi-final a day after France were beaten 2-0 by Spain in their last-four tie.Saturday's match, which is now known as the bronze final, will kick off at 22:00 BST.Argentina will face Spain in the final a day later, with a 20:00 BST kick-off.Both matches will be shown live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer - a
  
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• Goalkeeping great Gordon announces retirement

  16-07-2026 11:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Goalkeeper Craig Gordon has announced his retirement from football after "living my dreams", bringing an end to a 25-year playing career.Gordon, 43, ended his second spell at first club Heart of Midlothian this summer and was part of Scotland's World Cup squad."I've never wanted it to end, but end it must," Gordon said in an emotional video via his boyhood club. "I have lived my dreams and for that, I'm so thankful."He first left Tynecastle for Sunderland in 2007, with the Black Cats paying a th
  
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• Report: Arsenal ready to pay £34m to sign World Cup star

  16-07-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Arsenal ready to pay £34m to sign World Cup starArsenal transfer latest as Antonio Nusa emerges as key winger targetArsenal’s search for added thrust in the final third appears to be accelerating, with Antonio Nusa now under serious consideration as Mikel Arteta looks to reshape his forward options before the new season. According to Caught Offside, the Gunners are preparing to test RB Leipzig with an opening bid of around €40m for the Norway international.The timing is
  
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• MY NAME IS...

  16-07-2026 11:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MY NAME IS...Summer is the perfect time for puzzles, games, riddles and crosswords. But keep an eye on the clues about the real names behind some of AC Milan's greatest players - because the Rossoneri history books are full of surprises. Everyone knows the legendary Franco Baresi, but his official first name is actually Franchino. The same surprise applies to Marcel van Basten... Dutch football history also gives us Franklin Edmundo Rijkaard. In his case, Edmundo is his middle name, chosen by hi
  
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• 'Absolutely crucial' to sort goalkeeper situation

  16-07-2026 11:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Leeds United's pursuit of a goalkeeper has become "absolutely crucial", says BBC Radio Leeds' Jonny Buchan.In the aftermath of exits for Karl Darlow and Illan Meslier, who have left to join Manchester United and Arsenal respectively, Buchan said: "Unless the player is severely unhappy and wants to go somewhere, I don't think there's any point in letting him go out even on a loan deal - it's a big risk."There is quite a chance that the number one goalkeeper is someone we don't yet k
  
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• Romano has crucial update on PSG attacker’s future and contract talks

  16-07-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Romano has crucial update on PSG attacker’s future and contract talksBradley Barcola will return from the World Cup for major talks about his future with PSG – there is little progress on talks over a new contract.If you enjoy PSG Talk coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content.PSG’s summer is going to be defined by what happens to some of their top attacking players. By all accounts, the Parisi
  
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• Confirmed: Barcelona tie down promising La Masia defender with new contract until 2029

  16-07-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Barcelona tie down promising La Masia defender with new contract until 2029FC Barcelona have secured the future of one of La Masia’s most promising defenders, with Álex Campos signing a new contract that will keep him at the club until 2029.The agreement between the two parties also includes an option for the Blaugrana to extend the deal by a further year, taking it through to 2030.“FC Barcelona has reached an agreement with Alex Campos to extend
  
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• Three La Masia jewels who could step up for Barcelona after De Jong injury blow

  16-07-2026 11:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Three La Masia jewels who could step up for Barcelona after De Jong injury blowFrenkie de Jong’s serious knee injury has forced FC Barcelona into an early rethink of their plans for the new season, with Hansi Flick and the club’s sporting department now assessing how best to replace one of the team’s most influential midfielders.Although the Dutch international’s physical issues were known internally after the World Cup, the severity of the injury has come as a major setb
  
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• Official | Diego Coppola completes Paris FC move

  16-07-2026 11:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Diego Coppola completes Paris FC moveDiego Coppola (22) has completed a permanent transfer to Paris FC. The Italy international spent the second half of last season on loan at the Ligue 1 club. Coppola joined Paris FC on loan from Brighton back in January. He would make 14 appearances for Les Parisiens, firstly under Stéphane Gilli and then under Antoine Kombouaré. However, it was uncertain whether his stay at the Stade Jean Bouin would be extended beyond
  
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• A team that refuses to fail: Argentina's wild stat 😱

  16-07-2026 11:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A team that refuses to fail: Argentina's wild stat 😱Right at the very end.85th and 92nd minute. In seven minutes, in the dying moments of the match, Argentina came from behind to beat England (2-1) on Wednesday night and book their place in the World Cup final at the end of an epic semi-final, in keeping with what Argentina have been doing since the start of this World Cup in the United States.Yes, once again, the reigning world champions turned a game around in its final moments. Once a
  
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• Zinédine Zidane to sign France contract next week

  16-07-2026 11:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Zinédine Zidane to sign France contract next weekAs Didier Deschamps prepares to take charge of his final game as manager of the France national team, his successor is already waiting in the wings. Deschamps, having arrived back in 2012, is not set to depart. He would have wanted to be taking charge of his final game on the Sunday, in the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but he will have to settle for the third-place play-off against England on the Saturday, following defeat to Spai
  
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• Gossip: Alebiosu eyed by European sides

  16-07-2026 11:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Blackburn's 24-year-old Nigerian international right-back Ryan Alebiosu is attracting attention from Bundesliga and Serie A clubs. (Pete O'Rourke)Want more news from the EFL? Take a look at Thursday's gossip column here.[BBC]
  
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• Gossip: Bolton and Millwall eye Celtic striker

  16-07-2026 11:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Celtic will listen to offers for striker Johnny Kenny this summer, with Millwall and Bolton Wanderers - where the 23-year-old Republic of Ireland international was on loan last season, scoring six goals in 14 appearances - both interested. (Football Insider)Want more news from the EFL? Take a look at Thursday's gossip column here.[BBC]
  
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• Arsenal fear 4-5 month absence for key starter

  16-07-2026 11:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal fear 4-5 month absence for key starterArsenal anticipate William Saliba will need four or five months on the sidelines if he undergoes an increasingly likely surgical procedure, according to a report from France.Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty ImagesHugo Delom reports for L’Equipe that further tests are planned for William Saliba’s back problem, with nothing definitively decided yet. But as it stands, surgery is reportedly the most likely scenario.Such a procedure would keep Sali
  
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• Leicester sign ex-Ipswich forward Chaplin

  16-07-2026 11:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Conor Chaplin scored two goals in 36 Championship appearances for Portsmouth while on loan in 2025-26 [Getty Images]Leicester City have made former Ipswich Town forward Conor Chaplin their first signing since being relegated to League One.The 29-year-old moves to King Power Stadium as a free agent on a three-year deal, having been released by the Suffolk side earlier in the summer.Chaplin, who helped Ipswich to promotion to the Championship and Premier League in his time at Portman Road, spent t
  
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• Gossip: Charles wanted by Premier League clubs

  16-07-2026 11:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Leeds are set to be joined by Crystal Palace in the race to sign £30m rated Southampton and Northern Ireland midfielder Shea Charles, 22. (Football Insider)Want more transfer news from the EFL? Take a look at Thursday's gossip column here.[BBC]
  
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• Gossip: Canaries target Targett?

  16-07-2026 11:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Norwich City and West Ham are interested in left-back Matt Targett, 30, following his release by Newcastle. The defender spent last season on loan at Middlesbrough. (Shields Gazette)Want more transfer news from the EFL? Take a look at Thursday's gossip column here.[BBC]
  
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• Luton defender Makosso moves to Auxerre

  16-07-2026 11:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luton Town defender Christ Makosso has joined French Ligue 1 club Auxerre for an undisclosed fee.The 22-year-old joined the Hatters from Belgian football in January 2025 and made 28 appearances. He was loaned to Oxford United during the 2025-26 season, playing seven games for them - including six starts.Makosso has won five international caps for Congo, having made his debut in 2022.Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page
  
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• EXCLUSIVE | Stephen Warnock on Michael Olise: ‘I don’t think many people would have seen him at Crystal Palace as a potential Ballon d’Or winner.’

  16-07-2026 11:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  EXCLUSIVE | Stephen Warnock on Michael Olise: ‘I don’t think many people would have seen him at Crystal Palace as a potential Ballon d’Or winner.’Former England international Stephen Warnock was at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as a BBC co-commentator. He sat down with Get French Football News to discuss France’s tournament so far and the impact Michael Olise has made. What were your thoughts on France before this tournament, and have they changed?My though
  
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• EXCLUSIVE | Michael Owen on Michael Olise: ‘He’s lethal and would walk into any team in the world.’

  16-07-2026 11:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  EXCLUSIVE | Michael Owen on Michael Olise: ‘He’s lethal and would walk into any team in the world.’Ahead of the World Cup semi-finals, Get French Football News asked former England star striker Michael Owen about the tournament’s current top scorers – in particular Kylian Mbappé – as well as his thoughts on Michael Olise.You don’t often get so many of global football’s big names all firing at once in the same tournament. Is there a
  
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• The deeper question England must answer after latest World Cup failure

  16-07-2026 11:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England might have gone out of the World Cup with the kind of performance that would cause deep introspection in other countries, but there was none of it from the Football Association.After a bland public statement about how “the players and Thomas gave it everything”, there were strong private indications that no consideration was being given to change - or much else.Thomas Tuchel has been heavily criticised since England’s semi-final defeat (PA Wire)The FA are all in, even m
  
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• 📸 UK papers savage Tuchel: his fault, suicidal tactics! Falklands...

  16-07-2026 11:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 UK papers savage Tuchel: his fault, suicidal tactics! Falklands...England exit the World Cup at the cruelest moment, in the semi-finals, with the final truly just a step away. Then Messi did Messi things and in just over five minutes he turned everything around.Needless to say, back home the Three Lions' elimination has not been taken lightly, especially because of the way it happened. From Gordon’s goal in the 55th minute onward, the English practically handed themselves over to
  
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• Thierry Henry sends England a pointed Lionel Messi message: ‘Don’t wake the beast’

  16-07-2026 11:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thierry Henry eulogised about Lionel Messi after the Argentina captain inspired his side’s comeback against England in the World Cup semi-finals. Messi was relatively quiet prior to England going ahead in the 55th minute but the 39-year-old, arguably the greatest player of all time, came alive late on as he set up both of Argentina’s late goals to break England hearts. With the Three Lions opting to sit deep with five at the back, Messi saw more of the ball on the right-hand side and
  
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• Union St Gilloise, Anderlecht and Standard Liege interested in Moroccan striker from Union Touarga Sport

  16-07-2026 11:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Union St Gilloise, Anderlecht and Standard Liege interested in Moroccan striker from Union Touarga SportAccording to Sudinfo, three different Belgian teams are keen on signing Moroccan striker Tawfik Bentayeb. The 24-year-old currently plays for Rabat based side Union Touarga Sport, although last season he was on loan at French side Troyes. The three Belgian sides interested in Bentayeb are Union St Gilloise, Standard Liege and Anderlecht. Union have made an offer of around €3.5m, although
  
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• Real Madrid World Cup Spotlight: Jude Bellingham bows out against Argentina

  16-07-2026 11:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid World Cup Spotlight: Jude Bellingham bows out against ArgentinaThe 2026 FIFA World Cup is now one step away from its final, and England’s dream has ended in the cruellest possible fashion.The Three Lions took on reigning champions Argentina in Atlanta in a semi-final loaded with history, tension and individual star power.For Real Madrid fans, the focus was naturally on Jude Bellingham, who had already produced some of the tournament’s biggest moments.England took the lead
  
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• Barcelona stick with exit plan for La Masia graduate despite De Jong injury

  16-07-2026 11:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona stick with exit plan for La Masia graduate despite De Jong injuryAccording to MARCA, FC Barcelona have decided not to alter their transfer plans for Marc Casado despite Frenkie de Jong’s long-term knee injury, with the club remaining committed to finding the midfielder a new destination this summer.De Jong’s setback, which could keep him sidelined until November, initially raised questions about whether Barça would postpone Casado’s departure to avoid weakening
  
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• Record crowd as Kerr returns to Gotham FC

  16-07-2026 11:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kerr scored 116 goals and won 12 trophies with Chelsea [Getty Images]Former Chelsea forward Sam Kerr began her second spell with Gotham FC in front of the largest ever crowd for a women's sporting event in New York City.Over 42,000 fans turned out at Citi Field for Gotham's 1-0 victory against Washington Spirt in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL).Usually home to Major League Baseball team the New York Mets, the official attendance was announced as a sell-out 42,715.Kerr, who came on as a
  
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• Jude Bellingham clarifies Lionel Messi confrontation in England’s World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina

  16-07-2026 11:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jude Bellingham insists he was simply “discussing a foul” with Lionel Messi as a clip of their heated confrontation in the World Cup semi-final went viral on social media. Argentina captain Messi set up both late goals as the defending champions broke English hearts with a 2-1 victory in Atlanta while England’s star playmaker Bellingham, despite his last-16 and quarter-final heroics, was largely quiet in the final-four contest. Yet Real Madrid midfielder Bellingham, who can spe
  
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• Messi and Argentina react after finding Pickford’s World Cup penalty cheat sheet

  16-07-2026 11:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  For a few minutes in England’s World Cup semi-final against Argentina the tie looked to be heading towards extra time and potentially penalties, as Enzo Fernandez equalised late in the second half to cancel out Anthony Gordon’s opener.Extra time and a shootout never materialised as Lautaro Martinez scored the winner for the reigning champions in injury time, booking a final against European champions Spain.The bitter 2-1 defeat means England will play 2022 finalists France in Saturda
  
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• I'm ready for Championship challenge - Servais

  16-07-2026 11:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Millwall's new midfield signing Mathis Servais says he is ready to make the step up to the intensity of the Championship.The 21-year-old, who has joined from Belgian Pro League side KV Mechelen, scored in the Lions' first pre-season friendly - a 2-1 defeat by FC Andorra."I think as you've seen (on Tuesday), I've got a good left foot, I can make the difference by runs," Servais told BBC Radio London."I give everything, every game I'm fighting. I'm good on the ball, I can create chances. I'm good
  
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