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• In-demand Argentina forward has bids near R$1 billion 💰

  12-07-2026 12:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  In-demand Argentina forward has bids near R$1 billion 💰Julián Álvarez finally broke his scoring drought at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and did so with a STUNNER that helped Argentina qualify for the semifinals.After a quiet start to the World Cup — in which he even lost his place in the starting lineup to Lautaro Martínez — the Atlético de Madrid forward shone by finding the top corner past goalkeeper Kobel in the second half of extra time, setting Ar
  
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• Rangers in talks with Leicester with Mavididi - gossip

  15-07-2026 08:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rangers have held talks with Leicester City as the Ibrox club look to secure 28-year-old winger Stephy Mavididi. (Mark Hendry on Substack)Leicester City are considering a move for Rangers centre-half John Souttar but could face competition from some Championship clubs for the 29-year-old Scotland international. (Sky Sports)Sheffield United are among the Championship clubs interested in Souttar while Dutch and Greek clubs are tracking Rangers forward Danilo, 27. (Sun)Rangers fear they will be pri
  
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• The 91-year-old Argentine journalist covering his 18th World Cup

  15-07-2026 08:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Since Sweden 1958, Macaya has not missed a men's World Cup [Getty Images]It seems everyone wants a photograph with Enrique Macaya Marquez.Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni certainly does - stopping to pose for a picture with the broadcaster after his news conference before the World Cup group-stage match with Jordan.Macaya - as he is known - has quite the story.In a career spanning almost seven decades, the 91-year-old has covered an unprecedented 18 consecutive World Cups.His first one was in 1958
  
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• Richard Hughes must act fast as agents of 'outstanding' star set to talk with Euro giants

  15-07-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Richard Hughes must act fast as agents of 'outstanding' star set to talk with Euro giantsRichard Hughes may be exiting Liverpool at the end of the 2026-27 summer transfer window but that doesn't mean that he can just sit back and relax. The Englishman was at the forefront of the Reds' business last summer where the club spent over £450 million on new players.Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz were expected to keep things on the up and potentially help win the Reds another Premier League titl
  
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• Kylian Mbappe pinpoints where France failed after World Cup exit to Spain: ‘We couldn’t do what we wanted’

  15-07-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kylian Mbappe pinpoints where France failed after World Cup exit to Spain: ‘We couldn’t do what we wanted’While Spain celebrated qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe was left reflecting on another painful international defeat.France’s hopes of reaching a third straight World Cup final came to an end after a 0-2 defeat to Spain, with the French captain admitting his side fell short both tactically and technically on one of foot
  
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• 📺 Wednesday's agenda: England and Argentina decide 2nd finalist

  15-07-2026 08:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📺 Wednesday's agenda: England and Argentina decide 2nd finalistWorld Cup16:00 – England vs Argentina – SporTV, Rede Globo, SBT, NSports, CazéTV, Disney+ Premium, Ge TV
  Copa Rio14:45 - Olaria vs Bangu - YT (Cariocão TV)NWSL (American Women’s Championship)20:00 – Orlando Pride (W) vs Boston Legacy FC (W) – OneFootball21:00 – Gotham FC (W) vs Washington Spirit (W) – ESPN 4, Disney+ PremiumMLS Next Pro (American Development Championship
  
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• How much Manchester United earned from Mason Greenwood’s transfer to Fenerbahce

  15-07-2026 08:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  How much Manchester United earned from Mason Greenwood’s transfer to FenerbahceTurkish club Fenerbahce have signed Mason Greenwood from Marseille in a deal worth €39 million plus bonuses. Manchester United are set to receive a significant percentage of the transfer fee, having agreed a sell-on clause when the 24-year-old joined Marseille in 2024 for €31.6m. According to The Athletic, United are expected to receive around €13m from the English forward’s latest
  
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• Real Madrid’s new signing boasts incredible World Cup knockout stat

  15-07-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid’s new signing boasts incredible World Cup knockout statSpain absolutely dominated and dumped France out of the FIFA World Cup last night in the semifinal of the competition.While many called La Roja favourites ahead of the entire event, their performances were considered to be significantly poorer than those of France, and Les Bleus were the favourites heading into the semifinal.A comprehensive team performance, however, saw the Spanish national team humble the champions of 201
  
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• Pau Cubarsi’s humble verdict after helping Spain reach FIFA World Cup final: ‘I need to keep going’

  15-07-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pau Cubarsi’s humble verdict after helping Spain reach FIFA World Cup final: ‘I need to keep going’Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsi continues to enhance his reputation on the biggest stage after playing another commanding role in Spain’s 2-0 victory over France in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final. The Barcelona centre-back helped Luis de la Fuente’s side secure a place in the World Cup final, where Spain will face either England or Argentina.Despite being only
  
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• What do you think?: France star walks out over this question

  15-07-2026 08:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  What do you think?: France star walks out over this questionDespite his disappointment over the semifinal defeat to Spain (0–2), Rayan Cherki faced the journalists’ questions after the final whistle. The France star spoke at length about why his team had lost.When he was then asked about his playing time, he reacted with visible irritation. “Would you personally have liked to be brought on earlier?” a journalist asked him. “What do you think?” the Man City sta
  
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• Where did it all go wrong for France against Spain?

  15-07-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Where did it all go wrong for France against Spain?France suffered a 2-0 loss against Spain in the semi-final of the 2026 World Cup, crashing out with a whimper on the grandest stage. Despite being the overwhelming favourites to win the clash thanks to their blockbuster squad, La Roja got the better of Les Bleus.The much-touted front four of Kylian Mbappe, Michael Olise, Ousmane Dembele, and Bradley Barcola failed to make any impact, and the defence struggled to contain Spain’s fluidi
  
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• Tuchel puts Bellingham issue to bed as he backs ‘world-class’ Real Madrid midfielder ahead of semi-final showdown vs Argentina

  15-07-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tuchel puts Bellingham issue to bed as he backs ‘world-class’ Real Madrid midfielder ahead of semi-final showdown vs ArgentinaThomas Tuchel has moved to end any speculation over a rift with Jude Bellingham, insisting there is no problem between the pair ahead of England’s huge World Cup semi-final clash with Argentina.The England head coach held a clear-the-air meeting with his entire squad after comments made following the quarter-final victory over Norway sparked debate.Belli
  
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• Infantino controversy erupts, Kane seeking history-defining moment against Messi

  15-07-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Infantino controversy erupts, Kane seeking history-defining moment against MessiThe road to World Cup glory has delivered another dose of drama, as back-to-back finalists France slumped at the penultimate hurdle.With one legend chasing immortality, another searching for his defining moment and controversy refusing to leave the spotlight, the stage looks set for a memorable conclusion to football’s biggest tournament.Read on as we break down the latest twists from North America.Infantino fa
  
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• Bournemouth close to signing Antonio Silva from Benfica

  15-07-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bournemouth close to signing Antonio Silva from BenficaBournemouth are close to signing Benfica defender Antonio Silva, according to Gianluca DiMarzio.AC Milan looked like his next destination, but after they picked up Mario Gila, the move died.The Cherries have managed to snap Silva up after he decided to leave his boyhood club, rejecting their renewal offer.Silva has been highly-touted since his youth days, earmarking himself as one of the better centre-halves in the Portuguese top-flight.His
  
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• What happened to David Batty, who shook off penalty miss against Argentina?

  15-07-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  David Batty won 42 caps for England [Getty Images]Few players take their first penalty as a professional at a World Cup, but that was exactly the situation David Batty found himself in back in 1998.England's breathless last-16 tie against Argentina had gone to a shootout and it fell to the midfielder to keep his side in the tournament with the fifth spot-kick.The country held its breath as Batty stepped up, only for goalkeeper Carlos Roa to make the save to send Argentina through.Rather than col
  
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• Real Madrid midfielder internally discussed as an option by Premier League giants but deal difficult – Romano

  15-07-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid midfielder internally discussed as an option by Premier League giants but deal difficult – RomanoReal Madrid’s Eduardo Camavinga is facing a tricky situation around his club-level future, and the club and player are at odds over the same.Los Blancos are looking for a big sale to level the books before they go after more signings this summer. They see Camavinga as their best shot of selling a player without much prominence for a good price and are thus pushing for him to l
  
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• Barcelona starlet Lamine Yamal sends defiant message after World Cup semi-final win: ‘We are coming for you’

  15-07-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona starlet Lamine Yamal sends defiant message after World Cup semi-final win: ‘We are coming for you’Despite being closely marked throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal continues to show why he is one of the biggest difference-makers in international football. The 18-year-old once again influenced the outcome as Spain defeated France 2-0 in the World Cup semi-final, securing a place in the final where they will face either England or Argentin
  
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• The ‘anti-football’ red card that explains why Lionel Messi has never faced England

  15-07-2026 07:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lionel Messi has received just three red cards in his illustrious 21-year professional career – but one of them meant he missed out on an international appearance against England. Argentina captain Messi, now with 205 caps and 125 goals to his name, will face the Three Lions for the first time in his career on Wednesday night in a blockbuster World Cup semi-final in Atlanta. For all their history at World Cups, England and Argentina haven’t actually faced each other – competiti
  
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• The truth about England v Argentina and where a chaotic World Cup semi-final will be decided

  15-07-2026 07:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  As the world has honed in on the same patch of land in Atlanta, to the point that the FBI has discussed England vs Argentina with new geopolitics about oil surrounding the Falklands, the two teams have just banded together in different ways.They are all that matters here, after all. Not the history. Not the noise. Not the Falklands.And, on that, Thomas Tuchel’s staff have intuited an opportunity. If it had been felt that the post-Norway comments by the manager and Jude Bellingham might bri
  
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• Report: Liverpool could reignite interest in England World Cup star

  15-07-2026 07:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool could reignite interest in England World Cup starLiverpool monitoring Djed Spence as defensive rebuild continues under Andoni IraolaLiverpool are exploring defensive options again this summer, with Djed Spence among the names being watched as the club reshapes its back line. According to Anfield Watch, the Reds remain interested in the Tottenham full-back, a player they have tracked for some time and whose profile increasingly fits the current market conditions at Anfield.This
  
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• The cost may be high for Manchester City to sign a Moroccan sensation, but they have to make the move

  15-07-2026 07:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The cost may be high for Manchester City to sign a Moroccan sensation, but they have to make the moveManchester City have already spent big to sign Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest. David Ornstein reported for The Athletic that City paid £116 million to sign the powerful midfielder. It is no secret that City remain in the market for another midfielder. Lille’s 18-year-old midfield sensation Ayyoub Bouaddi is looming as City’s preferred target. However, it has been reporte
  
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• Report: Newcastle’s summer plans dealt another major blow

  15-07-2026 07:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Newcastle’s summer plans dealt another major blowNewcastle United Transfer Latest as Bruno Guimaraes Future Clouds Crucial SummerThere is a particular anxiety that settles over Tyneside when a transfer window begins to feel less like construction and more like resistance. Newcastle United are in that territory now, a club trying to preserve momentum while shaping a squad for the season ahead, yet finding themselves nudged repeatedly into reactive mode.According to The Athletic, thi
  
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• Didier Deschamps questions World Cup semi-final referee after France beaten by Spain

  15-07-2026 07:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Didier Deschamps questioned whether referee Ivan Barton was the right official to oversee a World Cup semi-final after France were beaten by Spain.A 2-0 defeat in Dallas marked a disappointing end to Deschamps’ time in charge, with the manager set to depart after Saturday’s third place play-off and expected to be succeeded by Zinedine Zidane.Deschamps led France to World Cup glory in 2018 and reached the final four years ago, but saw his side dominated in midfield particularly during
  
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• Bellingham best player at World Cup - Rooney

  15-07-2026 07:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jude Bellingham has been the best player at the World Cup so far, says former England striker Wayne Rooney.Real Madrid midfielder Bellingham has scored six goals in six games for England, leaving him only two behind France's Kylian Mbappe and Argentina's Lionel Messi in the Golden Boot standings.Erling Haaland, whose Norway side were eliminated by England in the quarter-finals, is on seven while Three Lions captain Harry Kane is level with Bellingham.England play Messi's Argentina on Wednesday i
  
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• Kylian Mbappe reveals the big mistake France made in ‘sloppy’ World Cup semi-final defeat to Spain

  15-07-2026 07:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  France captain Kylian Mbappe believes his side made a tactical error with their selection after failing to fire in their World Cup semi-final against Spain.The European champions progressed to the showpiece decider with a strong 2-0 win in Dallas, shutting down France’s forward line and controlling much of the game.Mbappe and the rest of the French attack had been in outstanding form at the tournament, with their skipper still in the mix for the golden boot, but Didier Deschamps’ sid
  
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• Man City 2026 World Cup Watch: Rodri inspires Spain into final at expense of Rayan Cherki and France

  15-07-2026 07:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City 2026 World Cup Watch: Rodri inspires Spain into final at expense of Rayan Cherki and FranceSpain are into the 2026 FIFA World Cup final after a commanding 2-0 victory over France at Dallas Stadium on Tuesday, with La Roja captain Rodri orchestrating one of the tournament’s finest midfield performances.The tie, hyped as a final before the final, delivered on occasion if not on drama, as Luis de la Fuente‘s men proved too composed, too structured and too relentless for Didier
  
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• Newcastle transfer news: What is the latest on Bruno Guimaraes’ future?

  15-07-2026 07:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle transfer news: What is the latest on Bruno Guimaraes’ future?Bruno Guimarães’ future at Newcastle United is the story dominating headlines this summer. Newcastle regard the midfielder as an indispensable leader and are unwilling to sanction a sale in this transfer window. But their position has seemingly weakened after the 28-year-old informed the club of his wish to leave St James’ Park and join Arsenal. Latest reports claim Newcastle are aiming to s
  
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• A World Cup master-class from a Manchester City midfielder is a reminder of what City simply must do

  15-07-2026 07:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A World Cup master-class from a Manchester City midfielder is a reminder of what City simply must doManchester City midfielder Rodri has been one of the stars of this summer’s World Cup. The Ballon d’Or-winning midfielder has returned to his dominant best and has played a key role in Spain’s progression to the final of the 2026 World Cup. Spain booked their place in the final of the tournament with a dominant 2-0 win over tournament favourites France overnight. Rodri put in a m
  
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• ☕️🥐 FC breakfast: Cherki loses it 😡, Spain bogey side 👹, Tielemans 🚀

  15-07-2026 07:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ☕️🥐 FC breakfast: Cherki loses it 😡, Spain bogey side 👹, Tielemans 🚀Cherki’s rant after the elimination 😡Rayan Cherki did not look for excuses. After Les Bleus were knocked out in the World Cup semi-final by Spain (0-2), the attacking midfielder refused to hide behind refereeing controversies to explain the French team’s poor performance.At the press conference, France manager Didier Deschamps was far more critical of the referee..
  
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• ☕️🥐 FC breakfast: Cherki fumes 😡, Spain the bogey team 👹, Tielemans 🚀

  15-07-2026 07:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ☕️🥐 FC breakfast: Cherki fumes 😡, Spain the bogey team 👹, Tielemans 🚀Cherki’s rant after the elimination 😡Rayan Cherki did not look for excuses. After Les Bleus were knocked out in the World Cup semi-final by Spain (0-2), the attacking midfielder refused to hide behind refereeing controversies to explain the French team’s poor performance.At the press conference, France coach Didier Deschamps was far more critical of the referee...
  
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