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• Guimaraes' importance - the numbers

  10-07-2026 11:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Rebuilding the squad was always on the cards at St James' Park this summer.Newcastle, fresh from a settlement with Uefa, have needed to sell in order to significantly reinvest.Anthony Gordon completed a £69.3m move to Barcelona while Sandro Tonali joined Tottenham Hotspur in a deal worth up to £100m.Such sales have helped to create headroom for Newcastle to spend within the game's financial rules.There is a cold argument that this could also be the right time to cash in
  
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• 'He has dragged them through all tournament' - England player ratings

  12-07-2026 01:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jude Bellingham scored twice as England came from behind to beat Norway 2-1 in extra time to reach the World Cup semi-finals.BBC Sport's England reporter Alex Howell assesses how the players performed in Miami on Saturday - and you can have your say at the bottom of the page too.Starting XIJordan Pickford: Made history as he became the most-capped player for England in World Cups. But Pickford was caught out by Andreas Schjelderup's cross for the Norway opener. An uncertain performance from the
  
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• BBC to show England's World Cup semi-final

  12-07-2026 01:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England beat Norway 2-1 in the quarter-finals [Getty Images]England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina or Switzerland will be broadcast live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.The Three Lions progressed by beating Norway 2-1 in the quarter-finals in Miami on Saturday.Their last-four tie will be played at the Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday, 15 July (20:00 BST).European champions Spain will face 2022 runners-up France in the other semi-final.That match - in Dallas on Tuesday, 14 July (20:00) - will be
  
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• World Cup 2026: Jude Bellingham's heroics continue as England advance to semifinals with 2-1 win over Norway

  12-07-2026 01:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jude Bellingham continued his monster World Cup for England as his second goal in Saturday's quarterfinal over Norway was the difference during a 2-1 win.The teams could not decide a winner after 90 minutes. Extra time was needed and three minutes in Bellingham pounced on a rebound created off a Morgan Rogers' shot to put the Three Lions ahead.JUDE BELLINGHAM BAGS A BRACE AND ENGLAND LEADS IN EXTRA TIME 😱 pic.twitter.com/Nus0GVYqd1— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) July 11, 2026Three of Bel
  
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• Is Erling Haaland injured? Norway star bizarrely replaced vs England in World Cup quarter-final

  12-07-2026 01:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Viewers were left stunned by Norway manager Stale Solbakken’s decision to substitute star striker Erling Haaland in extra time of their World Cup quarter-final with England, sparking injury fears.Haaland has been at the heart of Norway’s impressive run at their first World Cup since 1998, scoring seven goals - including two in their sublime last-16 win over Brazil - to take the Scandinavian side to the last-eight.Follow England vs Norway LIVE! But with Norway needing his goalscoring
  
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• 📹 It can still come home! England knock out Norway, into semis

  12-07-2026 01:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 It can still come home! England knock out Norway, into semisThis Saturday (11), England needed extra time to come from behind and beat Norway 2-1, securing a place in the semifinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.This is the fourth time the "English Team" has finished among the top four in the world. Previously, in 1966 (champions), 1990 (3rd place), and 2018 (4th place).Highlights coming up shortlyThe quarterfinal match in Miami (USA) began with the English dominating possession.However,
  
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• 📋 Argentina named to face Switzerland and try to reach the semis

  12-07-2026 01:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Argentina named to face Switzerland and try to reach the semisArgentina return to the pitch this Saturday (11) at 10pm (Brasília time), when they face Switzerland in Kansas City (USA) in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The winner will face Norway or England in the semi-final on Wednesday (15) at 4pm (Brasília time).On the other side of the bracket, France and Spain meet on Tuesday (14) at 4pm (Brasília time), battling for a place in the World Cup fina
  
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• 🚨 Argentina and Switzerland name starting XIs for quarter-final clash

  12-07-2026 01:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Argentina and Switzerland name starting XIs for quarter-final clash Reigning champions Argentina are set to take on Switzerland in the World Cup quarter-finals this evening. 
  Ahead of the showdown in Kansas City, the two coaches have named their starting lineups. What do you make of the teams? 
  
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• 📸 Club World Cup: huge controversy, was the first English goal invalid?

  12-07-2026 01:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 Club World Cup: huge controversy, was the first English goal invalid?This is going to cause a stir!It’s an image that escaped everyone’s notice, except the Norwegians and the FOX cameras.With Norway leading 1-0, Jude Bellingham popped up to bring the Three Lions back into the game.Except according to FOX’s footage, that goal should have been ruled out. On the Norwegian goalkeeper’s clearance that led to England’s goal, the ball appears to have hit the stad
  
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• World Cup injury tracker: Kylian Mbappe latest, Jordan Henderson freak arm break and more

  12-07-2026 01:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026 World Cup is down to its last eight, meaning teams will be praying not to suffer any untimely injury setbacks in their quest for global glory.Some of the big injury sagas heading into the tournament have come to happy endings, with Lamine Yamal now a regular fixture for Spain after returning to full fitness, while injury-ridden Neymar was able to get some minutes in what will be his final World Cup, before Brazil’s elimination at the hands of Norway.However, many nations are still
  
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• Fifa official refuses to answer BBC's Balogun ban questions

  12-07-2026 00:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The head of Fifa's disciplinary committee has refused to answer BBC questions about the decision-making process which led to United States striker Folarin Balogun avoiding a ban after being sent off.Balogun, 25, was dismissed for serious foul play against Bosnia-Herzegovina. He should have received a ban for two games.However, Fifa's disciplinary committee waived a ban - a decision that prompted widespread condemnation, particularly when it emerged US President Donald Trump and White House offic
  
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• Norway furious after Jude Bellingham’s England goal not ruled out as ball appears to hit cable

  12-07-2026 00:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jude Bellingham scored another superb goal for England in the World Cup 2026. against Norway in the quarter-finals, but controversy surrounded the build-up. That’s because Norway goalkeeper Orjan Nyland's goal kick appeared to touch a cable above the Miami Stadium. The ball was then dropped into the path of Elliot Anderson, who exchanged a pass with Anthony Gordon, with the ball then fizzed into Bellingham, who dribbled into the penalty area and finished strongly. England v Norway LIVE: Wo
  
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• 📸 Shocking VAR blunder! Why England's goal should not have stood

  12-07-2026 00:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 Shocking VAR blunder! Why England's goal should not have stoodNorway can’t believe it. The English benefited from a major mistake by the officials. Jude Bellingham’s equalizer, as beautiful as it was, should not have counted under a correct interpretation of the rules. What happened? After a goal kick by Norway keeper Örjan Nyland, the ball touched a wire of the Skycam. Neither the referees on the field nor the VAR noticed it. Erling Haaland and a few ot
  
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• 📸 Massive VAR blunder! Why England's goal should not have stood

  12-07-2026 00:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 Massive VAR blunder! Why England's goal should not have stoodNorway can’t believe it. The English benefited from a major refereeing error. As beautiful as Jude Bellingham’s equalizer was, it should not have counted under a correct interpretation of the rules. What happened? After a goal kick by Norway keeper Örjan Nyland, the ball touched a wire cable of the Skycam. Neither the referees on the field nor the VAR noticed it. Erling Haaland and several othe
  
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• Why was Norway’s second goal against England ruled out by VAR for Erling Haaland foul?

  12-07-2026 00:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England received a huge let off as they saw Norway’s second goal ruled out by VAR in their World Cup quarter-final.After Jude Bellingham cancelled out Andreas Schjelderup’s opener in the first half, Torbjørn Heggem thought he had restored Norway’s lead in the 55th minute after forcing home at the back post from Patrick Berg’s corner.Follow England vs Norway LIVE! Just like for Norway’s opener, England’s players went straight to referee Clement Turpin to
  
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• 2026 World Cup: Norway burned after missed collision with sky cam wire led to England goal, along with controversial VAR review

  12-07-2026 00:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  No matter how the match with Norway and England ends, the Norwegians will not be thanking the officials. The Vikings and the Three Lions remained locked in a 1-1 draw in the second half thanks to two tough calls — one missed, one called through VAR — that both went against Norway.England’s Jude Bellingham equalized with a great goal in first-half stoppage time. But after halftime, Fox Sports showed that the ball clipped the sky cam wire in the run-up to that goal, landing sharp
  
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• Argentina midfield great Rattin dies aged 89

  12-07-2026 00:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Antonio Rattin captained Argentina at the 1966 World Cup [Getty Images]Antonio Rattin, one of Argentina's greatest midfielders - and the man who brought about the introduction of red and yellow cards in football - has died aged 89, his former club Boca Juniors have announced.Rattin played at the 1962 and 1966 World Cups, but it was his controversial dismissal at the latter tournament which led to an overhaul.He spent his entire career with Buenos Aires club Boca Juniors, who said: "With great so
  
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• Ian Wright hails vital part of Jude Bellingham’s England goal against Norway: ‘Absolute star’

  12-07-2026 00:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jude Bellingham has been hailed as an “absolute star” after his latest goal for England in the World Cup 2026. Bellingham struck in the second minute of stoppage time in the first half to bring England level after Andreas Schjelderup’s opener for Norway in Miami. And after Gary Neville described the Real Madrid midfielder as “an absolutel star,” following his powerful run and finish for Thomas Tuchel’s side, Ian Wright heaped praise on a key part of the goal.E
  
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• Why wasn’t Norway’s opener vs England ruled out after Harry Kane appeals for foul?

  12-07-2026 00:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Harry Kane was left aggrieved after the referee waved away appeals of a foul on the England captain in the build-up to Norway’s shock opener in their World Cup quarter-final.England, who had dominated possession for the majority of the first half, fell behind in the 36th minute as Andreas Schjelderup fired in off the post from out wide, scoring an effort which looked like it was meant as a cross.Follow England vs Norway LIVE! But in the moments leading up to the goal, Kane felt he was ille
  
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• 📸 World Cup cracker: Bellingham answers Norway wondergoal

  12-07-2026 00:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 World Cup cracker: Bellingham answers Norway wondergoalThe World Cup quarter-final between England and Norway is living up to the hype. It took a little while to get going, but before half-time the match really picked up pace. The first real statement came from the Scandinavians through Andreas Schjelderup. Just under ten minutes before the break, the 22-year-old blasted the ball over England keeper Jordan Pickford from an apparently impossible angle and into the top corner. 
  
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• Jude Bellingham proves to be England's Mr. Clutch once again 🥶

  11-07-2026 23:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jude Bellingham proves to be England's Mr. Clutch once again 🥶He's making a real habit of this now. Jude Bellingham just always pops up when England need a moment of magic. The Real Madrid star was brilliant against Mexico at the Azteca last weekend, and he has nabbed a crucial equaliser against Norway this evening. 
  We looked all set to head into half-time with Norway on pace for a quarter-final upset, but Bellingham had other ideas. The Three Lions superstar went on a mazy ru
  
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• Arsenal star is becoming a chief creator at the World Cup 🪄

  11-07-2026 23:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal star is becoming a chief creator at the World Cup 🪄Martin Ødegaard is quietly having a superb World Cup. The Norway star was injured throughout most of the 2025/26 domestic season, but he has bounced back in a tremendous way. Against England this evening in Miami, he nabbed another assist as Andreas Schjelderup rocketed the opener into the corner. 
  The Arsenal man had just one goal and six assists in the Premier League games as club captain, but he has perha
  
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• Fifa official refuses to answer BBC's ban questions

  11-07-2026 23:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The head of Fifa's disciplinary committee has refused to answer BBC questions about the decision-making process which led to England's Jarell Quansah being banned for two World Cup games.Defender Quansah was sent off in England's 3-2 win over Mexico following a high challenge on Jesus Gallardo.It was classed as serious foul play, meaning the Bayer Leverkusen player was handed an extra match on top of the automatic one-game suspension by Fifa.But the same committee waived a ban for United States
  
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• Bristol City sign goalkeeper Collins

  11-07-2026 23:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brad Collins featured 42 times for Bristol City on loan in 2025-26 [Getty Images]Bristol City have signed goalkeeper Brad Collins on a two-year deal after he was released by Coventry City earlier in the summer.The 29-year-old was out on loan in League One with Burton Albion last season.While he did not feature for the Sky Blues in their Championship title-winning campaign to return to the Premier League last term, he did make 46 appearances for the club before that.Collins, who was on the books
  
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• Tottenham Hotspur Are In The Mix To Recruit This Man United Striker: Should De Zerbi Go For Him?

  11-07-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur Are In The Mix To Recruit This Man United Striker: Should De Zerbi Go For Him?In a recent report, Asromalive.it mentioned that Tottenham Hotspur are in the mix to recruit Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford this summer. It has been mentioned that the Red Devils would have to compete with AS Roma, Napoli, Barcelona, Galatasaray, Fenerbahce, Aston Villa and Newcastle United in the race to sign the English forward this off-season.Rashford’s Impressive Loan Spell At Bar
  
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• 👀 Despite a bad break, England star Henderson is suddenly benched

  11-07-2026 23:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👀 Despite a bad break, England star Henderson is suddenly benchedUnbelievable. Just a few days ago, Jordan Henderson suffered a comminuted fracture in his left arm while celebrating, and today he is still on the bench and could theoretically even come on.The Brentford FC midfielder warmed up with the England team and was wearing a special brace on his arm. It brings back memories of Philipp Lahm at the 2006 World Cup. Recently, Jordan Henderson’s father said: “His left f
  
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• Liverpool news: Major name returns in wake of massive Michael Edwards exit

  11-07-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool news: Major name returns in wake of massive Michael Edwards exitLiverpool have welcomed a major name back to the fold after Michael Edwards' shock exit.Michael Edwards is out at FSG and is no longer a part of the setup around Liverpool. Edwards, who was the Reds' sporting director between 2016 and 2022, returned as FSG's CEO of football back in early 2024.However, the main part of that job was to oversee a multi-club project. That simply hasn't come about, with FSG seemingly abandoning
  
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• Liverpool Are Eyeing A Move For This Gifted Winger: Should Iraola Get Him On Board?

  11-07-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool Are Eyeing A Move For This Gifted Winger: Should Iraola Get Him On Board?In a recent report, Fichajes revealed that Liverpool are eyeing a move for Real Oviedo winger Haissem Hassan. It is believed that the Reds are showing interest in securing the services of the Egyptian wide player this off-season.Hassan’s Lack Of Consistency In Spanish FootballHassan had an inconsistent campaign at the Spanish club but managed to put in a few eye-catching displays for them in the final third.
  
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• Jordan Henderson opens door to shock World Cup semi-final return after freak injury

  11-07-2026 22:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jordan Henderson has refused to rule out a shock return in the World Cup semi-finals after his freak arm break in the celebrations of England’s win over Mexico.Henderson, an unused substitute in the 3-2 last-16 victory at Estadio Azteca, slipped when attempting to leap over an advertising board after the match and landed awkwardly, with medics urgently rushing over to his aid.Follow England vs Norway LIVE!His concerned England team-mates gathered around him as he was treated, with Henderso
  
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• Tresoldi awaiting Roma: the striker wants the Giallorossi

  11-07-2026 22:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tresoldi awaiting Roma: the striker wants the GiallorossiRoma has identified Nicolò Tresoldi as Malen’s replacement. As reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Club Brugge player has already expressed his approval and has also spoken to Niccolò Pisilli about the deal: the two met when they faced each other for the Under-19s in 2022 and have remained in touch. Negotiations are expected to accelerate next week.As added by Alfredo Pedullà, Tresoldi has a lot of market in
  
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