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• Jude Bellingham posts emotional World Cup poem from England driver

  17-07-2026 10:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jude Bellingham has opened up on England’s heartbreaking World Cup exit by sharing an emotional poem written by the team’s bus driver.England succumbed to a devastating semi-final exit on Wednesday, with Argentina producing a late comeback to beat Thomas Tuchel’s side 2-1 and deny them a first World Cup final since 1966.Tuchel has come under heavy criticism for his tactical strategy in the game, going defensive far too early when England were 1-0 up, which allowed Argentina to
  
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• Chelsea co-owner Behdad Eghbali negotiated Morgan Rogers deal directly with Aston Villa owner

  19-07-2026 09:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea co-owner Behdad Eghbali negotiated Morgan Rogers deal directly with Aston Villa ownerChelsea have reached a deal with Aston Villa to sign England international Morgan Rogers.Arsenal were considered favourites to sign him before Chelsea swooped in, agreeing to pay a British record £117 million fee for Rogers. The 23-year-old is expected to undergo a medical on Monday.Chelsea co-owner Behdad Eghbali negotiated the deal directly with Aston Villa owner, according to The Telegraph.Manag
  
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• Barcelona’s lack of trust pushes 26-year-old versatile star closer to PSG transfer

  19-07-2026 09:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona’s lack of trust pushes 26-year-old versatile star closer to PSG transferFerran Torres’ future at Barcelona appears increasingly uncertain, with Paris Saint-Germain now emerging as the strongest contender to sign the Spain international. According to SPORT, the forward’s growing frustration over Barcelona’s lack of commitment has opened the door to a potential move to the French and European champions.After enjoying two impressive seasons under Hansi Flick,
  
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• When is the World Cup final? Kick-off time for Spain v Argentina in 2026 Fifa showpiece

  19-07-2026 09:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Defending champions Argentina will play Spain in the World Cup final on Sunday.2010 champions Spain booked their spot in the decider after beating France in the first of two epic semi-finals in Dallas on Tuesday evening. Then, Lionel Messi’s Argentina produced a stunning late comeback from behind to defeat England in Atlanta and keep their dream of back-to-back titles alive. The World Cup has not been defended since Brazil in 1958 and 1962, while Argentina v Spain is also a first-time Worl
  
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• Real Madrid new signing endures nightmare World Cup outing after France collapse vs England

  19-07-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid new signing endures nightmare World Cup outing after France collapse vs EnglandIbrahima Konate will now turn his full attention to Real Madrid after enduring a frustrating FIFA World Cup campaign with France, one that offered little opportunity to impress before ending on a disappointing individual and collective note.The new Real Madrid defender spent almost the entire tournament watching from the sidelines as Didier Deschamps consistently preferred Dayot Upamecano, William Saliba a
  
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• Midnite betting offer: Get £30 in free bets when you bet on the World Cup final

  19-07-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  One of the best new betting sites around, Midnite, are running a welcome offer worth £30 in free bets for new customers who bet on the World Cup final. New signs up simply need to click one of the links in this article and complete registration using the Midnite promo code BETGET30. After that, deposit £10 and bet £10 on any World Cup final market with evens or greater. Once the bet has settled after the game, users will receive £30 in free bets.The free bets are not tail
  
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• Chelsea seal British record deal for Manchester City target with medical scheduled for Monday

  19-07-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea seal British record deal for Manchester City target with medical scheduled for MondayChelsea beat Man City & Arsenal to the signing of Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers for £117MThe fee surpasses Man City’s £116M deal for Elliot Anderson as the new British transfer recordRogers is set to undergo a medical at Stamford Bridge on Monday ahead of completing the moveChelsea have beaten Manchester City and Arsenal to the signing of Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers in
  
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• What TV channel is the World Cup final on? How to watch Spain v Argentina in the UK

  19-07-2026 08:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The end of the 2026 World Cup is nigh, with Sunday’s final unmissable.Every single game from the competition has been available to watch on free-to-air TV for UK viewers., with the BBC and ITV sharing coverage right through to the decider.England fans will be keen to follow the Three Lions’ progress despite time differences (PA)The time difference has provided a challenge for European audiences, with some games kicking off in the early hours – though their were kinder start tim
  
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• Vitek ready for Man Utd exit

  19-07-2026 08:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Radek Vitek played for the second 45 minutes in Manchester United's 1-0 pre-season defeat by Wrexham in Helsinki [Getty Images]Manchester United goalkeeper Radek Vitek says he hopes to resolve his future quickly as he looks to secure a move away from Old Trafford.After encouraging loan spells at Accrington Stanley and in the Austrian Bundesliga, Vitek excelled at Bristol City last season, winning three club player of the year awards.While some United fans hoped that would signal a return to the
  
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• Liverpool still face major contract dilemma after Dominik Szoboszlai agreement

  19-07-2026 08:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool still face major contract dilemma after Dominik Szoboszlai agreementLiverpool Contract Situation: Szoboszlai Extension Buys Time, Not CertaintyLiverpool have handled one job. They have not handled the full problem.Dominik Szoboszlai signing a new contract until 2031 matters. It removes one obvious concern and stops the clock from ticking towards an awkward 2028 situation. At a club where contract management has become a recurring issue, that is useful business. Necessary business, in f
  
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• Messi v Yamal shows why there will never be another World Cup final like this one

  19-07-2026 08:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It’s in elevated moments like this, when all the usual talk in football takes a more metaphysical hue, that even the most single-minded players can’t help looking for signs and omens.In Spanish training, where Lamine Yamal is “wrapped in cotton” due to recent injuries, they have still been noting every turn and finish in training. “That’s how you’re going to win the World Cup final.”It’s quite a prospect to consider.With Argentina, there has
  
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• Transfer decision made on £43m confirmed Liverpool forward target

  19-07-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Transfer decision made on £43m confirmed Liverpool forward targetLiverpool are planning to shake up their forward options this summer. The Reds have lost Mohamed Salah on a free transfer after an agreement was reached to rip up his £400k per week contract one year early.And Federico Chiesa is expected to join the Egyptian King on the exit ramp - with teams in Serie A thought to be keen on his signature.Liverpool's transfer window problemsLiverpool had plans to sign Yan Diomande from
  
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• Real Madrid will only move for Michael Olise under one condition

  19-07-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid will only move for Michael Olise under one conditionReal Madrid have not abandoned their interest in Michael Olise, but the Spanish giants have made it clear that they will not jeopardise their relationship with Bayern Munich in pursuit of the French winger. According to Mundo Deportivo, the club continue to admire Olise and view him as their ideal Galactico signing, but they also accept that a transfer remains highly unlikely under the current circumstances.The Real Madrid tran
  
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• Laporta explains why Lamine Yamal is ready to replace Lionel Messi as Barcelona’s new icon: ‘It’s time for a change’

  19-07-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Laporta explains why Lamine Yamal is ready to replace Lionel Messi as Barcelona’s new icon: ‘It’s time for a change’Barcelona president Joan Laporta believes the time has arrived for Lamine Yamal to establish himself as the club’s new leading figure, insisting the teenage sensation is ready to embrace football’s biggest occasions.Speaking on the eve of the FIFA World Cup final, Laporta reflected on Lionel Messi’s extraordinary legacy at Barcelona while e
  
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• Two golden generations may be colliding as Spain face Argentina in World Cup final

  19-07-2026 08:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The World Cup final hardly needs to be hyped up to attract interest, but even for a match of this magnitude there are a surprising number of storylines. From the race for the Ballon d’Or to the battle between the managers, the spectacle of the differing styles of play or the scarcely believable backstory between Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal, Sunday’s final is one that promises to live long in the memory. And as with any final on the world’s biggest stage, it will also define l
  
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• 🫨 Why he's irreplaceable: France star breaks Pelé record

  19-07-2026 08:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🫨 Why he's irreplaceable: France star breaks Pelé recordFrance may have lost the spectacular third-place match against England 4–6, but Michael Olise still broke an incredible record once set by Pelé. With a total of seven assists, he is now the player with the most assists in a single World Cup.In doing so, he broke a record that had stood for 56 years. Since Pelé in 1970, no player had managed that.So despite the defeat, Olise once again showed just how impor
  
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• ☕️🥐 FC Breakfast: it's the big day of the year 🔥

  19-07-2026 08:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ☕️🥐 FC Breakfast: it's the big day of the year 🔥Spain vs Argentina: Head-to-Head! ⚔️This Sunday evening at 9pm, Spain and Argentina will face off in the 2026 World Cup final.So now is the time to take stock of their rivalry. Rarely enough, it is perfectly balanced, with six wins on each side and two draws!Spain or Argentina? The stars have voted!Who will win the 2026 World Cup final? Here are the stars' predictions.Goodbye to public enemy number 1? 
  
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• The unseen Argentina gesture inspiring Emi Martinez at World Cup

  19-07-2026 08:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It took an injury to set Emiliano Martinez on the path from being a perennial deputy to a World Cup winner. Another imperilled his chances of becoming the first goalkeeper since Gilmar in 1962 to start two World Cup final wins.Martinez’s career seemed first to stall, then to accelerate at dizzying speed. Approaching his 28th birthday, he had played fewer than 100 senior games and had four different loan spells in the Championship. When Bernd Leno was injured against Brighton, however, he w
  
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• Real Madrid may move for Barcelona target if academy graduate leaves – report

  19-07-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid may move for Barcelona target if academy graduate leaves – reportReal Madrid have had a relatively silent week on the transfer front for the first time this summer, but matters are expected to heat up once again once the FIFA World Cup ends later today.Jose Mourinho has already begun rallying his troops and overseeing their training, and several internationals will join pre-season over the next few weeks.The manager, however, still demands certain signings he sees as a must, an
  
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• Key details of Joan Laporta’s deadline for Barcelona’s Julian Alvarez transfer – report

  19-07-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Key details of Joan Laporta’s deadline for Barcelona’s Julian Alvarez transfer – reportBarcelona have not deviated from their strategy to sign Julian Alvarez despite Atletico Madrid’s repeated insistence that the Argentina international is not for sale. Public statements from Enrique Cerezo and Miguel Angel Gil Marin have done little to change the mood within the Catalan club, where confidence remains that the operation can still be completed.The latest Barcelona tra
  
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• Mbappe in pole position for Golden Boot despite France defeat, Trump fuels FIFA backlash

  19-07-2026 08:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mbappe in pole position for Golden Boot despite France defeat, Trump fuels FIFA backlashThe dust is beginning to settle on another dramatic World Cup campaign, but there are still plenty of records and farewell moments to keep an eye on.Last night’s third-place play-off between France and England served as a fitting appetiser ahead of tonight’s showpiece.With the stakes at an all-time high for Argentina and Spain, it would be unrealistic to expect anything other than a tactical chess
  
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• 🎥 World Cup highlights: France & England in a 10-goal classic

  19-07-2026 08:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 World Cup highlights: France & England in a 10-goal classicExpectations weren’t insanely high and the anticipation certainly wasn’t either — but this little final, the third-place match, whatever you want to call it, definitely proved us wrong. Because there really could be no talk of a dull, meaningless game between England and France. Here you can see all 10 (!!!) goals in the video!After a 0–4 humiliation by halftime, the French came damn close in the sec
  
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• Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham finds solace after consolation win over France: ‘England’s best position since 1966’

  19-07-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham finds solace after consolation win over France: ‘England’s best position since 1966’The third-place match between England and France was heavily mocked as a game that would see both teams play without passion. What turned out when the two sides locked horns, however, was complete drama.Ten goals were scored in ninety minutes last night as England took away a 6-4 win over France to win third place at the prestigious event.Jude Bellingham was o
  
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• Joan Laporta fires back after Atletico Madrid’s attack on Barcelona’s Julian Alvarez bid: ‘Big club cannot afford to have unhappy players’

  19-07-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Joan Laporta fires back after Atletico Madrid’s attack on Barcelona’s Julian Alvarez bid: ‘Big club cannot afford to have unhappy players’Barcelona president Joan Laporta has once again made it clear that the club’s pursuit of Julian Alvarez is far from over. Despite Atletico Madrid continuing to insist that the Argentine striker is not for sale, the Blaugrana remain hopeful of keeping negotiations alive.Speaking ahead of the FIFA World Cup final, Laporta confi
  
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• Andoni Iraola shares his thoughts on Liverpool’s summer business so far

  19-07-2026 07:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola shares his thoughts on Liverpool’s summer business so farAndoni Iraola Backs Liverpool Transfers as Jeremy Jacquet and Victor Munoz Face Early ScrutinyLiverpool’s summer transfer window was always going to be judged harshly. When a squad loses figures of the stature of Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson, supporters do not want vague promises or long-term theory. They want immediate quality, depth and certainty. So far, the club’s business has prompted more questions
  
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• The best goals of the 2026 World Cup, from Messi and Mbappé's Golden Boot race to Jude Bellingham's solo masterpiece

  19-07-2026 07:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With the expansion of the 2026 World Cup, there are more teams than ever, more games than ever — and more goals. Across the tournament, 307 total goals have been scored by the 48 teams in the field, led by England (20), France (20) and Argentina (19).Almost everyone had a chance to celebrate a goal during the tournament; only one team, Panama, failed to score. Some of those goals have been particularly superb, rising above the pack in a tournament that has displayed plenty of skill.Here ar
  
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• Best England team for a long time? That's a fact, says Rice

  19-07-2026 04:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Declan Rice captained England in their 6-4 win over France in Miami [Getty Images]"This is the best England group for a very long time. That's a fact. No-one can take that away from us."England's thrilling 6-4 win against France secured the Three Lions a World Cup bronze medal - their best finish since they won the trophy in 1966 - and left Declan Rice adamant major tournament success is "close".Despite the criticism of Thomas Tuchel's tactics since their painful semi-final collapse against Arge
  
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• World Cup set for longest half-time in tournament's history

  19-07-2026 03:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The half-time show for last year's Club World Cup final took place on a stage constructed in the top tier of the New York New Jersey Stadium [Getty Images]Half-time in the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina is set to be the longest in the tournament's history.This is due to an 11-minute Super Bowl-style show, co-headlined by Madonna, Shakira, Justin Bieber and K-pop boy band BTS, which will take place during the interval at New York New Jersey Stadium.Due to the time to set-up for the e
  
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• Timbers 'set to hire' former Leicester boss as new head coach 🇪🇸

  19-07-2026 03:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Timbers 'set to hire' former Leicester boss as new head coach 🇪🇸Portland Timbers have reportedly selected former Leicester manager Martí Cifuentes as their next head coach, according to The Athletic's Tom Bogert. The West Conference club currently have interim head coach Jack Cassidy running the show following the departure of Phil Neville in the spring. Now, as Major League Soccer returns following the World Cup, they have decided to hire the 44-year-old. The de
  
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• 👕 This week's kits: inspirations, tributes and even a baseball shirt

  19-07-2026 03:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👕 This week's kits: inspirations, tributes and even a baseball shirtIt’s time for OneFootball to highlight some of the week’s main releases.Check out the roundup below and have your say: which shirt is the best looking?Brentford 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿Brentford have kept their policy of using the home kit for two consecutive cycles. The shirt below will be worn in the 2026/27 and 2027/28 seasons.The idea behind the more sustainable
  
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