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• Pep Guardiola ‘had verbal agreement’ to become England boss as Thomas Tuchel exit clauses revealed

  17-07-2026 13:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pep Guardiola had a “verbal agreement” to become England boss before Thomas Tuchel was appointed and may still be interested in the role.Questions have been raised over Tuchel’s future after England’s bitterly disappointing World Cup exit at the hands of Argentina in the semi-final, with many criticising the German’s tactics in a game that saw the Three Lions succumb to a late comeback after leading.There are calls for Tuchel to be sacked by the FA with many pointin
  
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• Rodri ever the maestro as Argentina's street fighters fail to ruin Spain's World Cup-winning symphony

  20-07-2026 00:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY — Spain and Argentina's 2026 World Cup Final devolved into a bunch of street fighters at the symphony, and La Roja's maestro kept his head with loads of pep in his step.Maybe we should capitalize the p in Pep.MORE — Messi passes the baton to fantastic YamalRodri and his Spanish team absolutely shut down Lionel Messi and defending champions Argentina well before the Albiceste went down to 10 men in New Jersey, falling 1-0 at MetLife Stadium on Sunday.We're
  
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• Lamine Yamal shines in World Cup final as Lionel Messi passes the baton

  20-07-2026 00:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK — The passing of the baton from Lionel Messi to Lamine Yamal took place in the 2026 World Cup final on Sunday, as Spain deservedly beat Argentina and their teenage hero played a starring role.The apprentice outplayed his master on the biggest stage of all. Yamal went to Messi and embraced him at the final whistle and the respect between them is huge.MORE — Rodri dominates for SpainBut as Messi is set to depart, Yamal is now the star set to dominate the next two decades of th
  
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• Spain break Italy unbeaten record with 38 games, but Argentina leave Azzurri’s World Cup advantage

  20-07-2026 00:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spain break Italy unbeaten record with 38 games, but Argentina leave Azzurri’s World Cup advantageSpain have broken Italy’s record of 37 unbeaten games in a row, but Argentina’s defeat means two Azzurri World Cup achievements remain intact.Whatever the result this evening in New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium would mean bad news for the Nazionale and its history books.It went all the way to extra time, where Ferran Torres eventually broke down 10-man Argentina to give Spain the
  
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• Leandro Paredes sent off after final whistle as Argentina’s World Cup ends with punches and in disgrace

  20-07-2026 00:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Argentina’s World Cup ended with punches thrown and the former champions left in disgrace following a 1-0 defeat to Spain in the final. There were chaotic scenes after the full-time whistle in New Jersey as the Spain substitutes ran onto the pitch to celebrate victory. Nahuel Molina, the Argentina defender, appeared to swing a punch into the stomach of a Spain player as he ran past him onto the field. Then, there was a violent clash involving midfielder Leandro Paredes, who was pictured sh
  
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• Spain crowned 2026 FIFA World Cup champions after extra-time win over Argentina

  20-07-2026 00:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spain crowned 2026 FIFA World Cup champions after extra-time win over ArgentinaSpain were crowned the 2026 FIFA World Cup champions after defeating Argentina 1-0 after extra time in a tense final at the MetLife Stadium on Sunday.Spain started the game on the front foot and nearly took the lead in the fifth minute when Lamine Yamal combined with Dani Olmo, but the Barcelona forward’s effort was blocked.Argentina quickly responded with a chance of their own. Julian Alvarez played in Lionel M
  
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• 💡 Check out the updated World Cup winners ranking

  20-07-2026 00:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💡 Check out the updated World Cup winners rankingSpain were crowned two-time world champions this Sunday (19) after beating Argentina 1-0 in extra time.The 2026 FIFA World Cup title puts La Furia on a "higher level" in the champions' ranking.+ Yellow card for Argentina sends social media into a frenzy 😂+ The final's controversy: disallowed Spain goal OUTRAGES social media 🎥As for La Albiceleste, despite being the defending champions, they suffered their second W
  
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• Mbappe first to win World Cup Golden Boot twice

  20-07-2026 00:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kylian Mbappe was part of the France side which won the World Cup in 2018 [Getty Images]Kylian Mbappe has become the first player to win the World Cup Golden Boot twice after earning the award for top scorer at the 2026 tournament.The France forward netted 10 goals in eight games to edge out Lionel Messi in a high-quality race.Having struck eight times to finish top scorer at Qatar 2022, Mbappe has won the Golden Boot in back-to-back World Cups.The 27-year-old was the first man to reach double f
  
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• World Cup Final: Spain 1-0 Argentina – Inter captain forced to watch extra time defeat

  20-07-2026 00:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  World Cup Final: Spain 1-0 Argentina – Inter captain forced to watch extra time defeatSpain have won the 2026 World Cup, but were forced to wait until the Ferran Torres strike in extra time to break down 10-man Argentina, who left Lautaro Martinez on the bench throughout.Both teams were still unbeaten going into the Final, but Argentina made changes with Juventus winger Nico Gonzalez entering the starting XI, leaving Inter’s Lautaro Martinez and Como starlet Nico Paz on the bench.Lio
  
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• Five reasons why the World Cup final was so dull

  20-07-2026 00:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After a World Cup that delivered so much colour and drama, the final between Spain and Argentina will not last long in the memory. Spain are World Cup winners for the second time after Ferran Torres’ goal in extra time secured a second star for La Roja, but Argentina offered nothing as Lionel Messi and the defending champions finally ran out of road. Style of the teamsSpain love the ball and seek to control the game through meticulous passing (but some people also find this “boring&r
  
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• 🚨 A winner in the 106th minute!!! Spain break Messi's heart

  20-07-2026 00:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 A winner in the 106th minute!!! Spain break Messi's heartSpain win a at-times scrappy but hugely thrilling final against Messi’s Argentina thanks to a goal from substitute Ferran Torres in the 106th minute and are world champions!From the very start, the game plan of both teams for this 22nd World Cup final was clear: while Spain wanted to build on their impressive display in the semi-final against France, Argentina set out to stop exactly that.No flow to the gameRight from kick-
  
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• 📹 Spain beat Argentina in extra time to win the 2026 Cup

  20-07-2026 00:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 Spain beat Argentina in extra time to win the 2026 CupThis Sunday (19), Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time and won the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Ferran Torres’ goal early in the second half of extra time secured the Spaniards’ second world title, as they lifted the trophy again after their historic 2010 triumph in South Africa.Highlights coming up shortly⚽ The matchThe first half had few exciting moments.The Europeans completely dominated possession, and Lamine Yamal ca
  
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• Final controversy: Spain’s disallowed goal sparks outrage online 🎥

  19-07-2026 23:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Final controversy: Spain’s disallowed goal sparks outrage online 🎥The biggest refereeing controversy of the World Cup final was saved for extra time.Spain had a goal disallowed right at the start of extra time, sparking plenty of complaints from La Roja players.The play saw Nico Williams find the net, but it was ruled out because of a stomp on Otamendi’s foot moments before the finish. See below:In Brazil, social media joined the outrage and was nearly unanimous in disagreein
  
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• Final controversy: Spain's disallowed goal sparks outrage online 🎥

  19-07-2026 23:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Final controversy: Spain's disallowed goal sparks outrage online 🎥The biggest refereeing controversy of the World Cup final was saved for extra time.Spain had a goal disallowed right at the start of extra time, sparking plenty of complaints from La Roja players.The play saw Nico Williams find the net, but it was ruled out because of a stomp on Otamendi’s foot moments before the finish. See below:In Brazil, social media joined the outrage and was almost unanimous in disagreeing with
  
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• World Cup final: Argentina's Emiliano Martínez breaks saves record to deny Spain and send game to extra time

  19-07-2026 23:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  In a stunning performance in the World Cup final, Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez has also made history. Late in regulation against Spain, Martínez broke the saves record in a World Cup final with his ninth save of the match.HISTORY FOR EMI MARTÍNEZ 🧤He breaks the Men’s FIFA World Cup Final record with 9 saves in this match, and Argentina gets a red card immediately after! pic.twitter.com/DvM7EUQdlJ— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) July 19, 2026Beyond near
  
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• World Cup final: Argentina's Emiliano Martínez breaks saves record in extra time loss to Spain

  19-07-2026 23:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  In a stunning performance in the World Cup final, Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez made history. But it wasn’t enough to prevent his team from losing. Late in regulation against Spain, Martínez broke the saves record in a World Cup final with his ninth stop of the match.HISTORY FOR EMI MARTÍNEZ 🧤He breaks the Men’s FIFA World Cup Final record with 9 saves in this match, and Argentina gets a red card immediately after! pic.twitter.com/DvM7EUQdlJ&mdas
  
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• Lionel Messi called ‘a baby’ after attempting to get Marc Cucurella sent off in World Cup final

  19-07-2026 23:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lionel Messi has been labelled “a baby” after his apparent attempt to get Marc Cucurella sent off in the World Cup 2026 final. The Argentina football captain was reacting to an interaction with the former Spain football defender during a tense final in New York.In the immediate aftermath of Enzo Fernandez’s red card for a second yellow card for his foul on Pau Cubarsi, players surrounded the Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic.Spain v Argentina LIVE: Fernandez sent off for stupid t
  
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• Why was Enzo Fernandez sent off in World Cup final?

  19-07-2026 23:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Enzo Fernandez was sent off in the World Cup final after the Argentina and Chelsea midfielder received two yellow cards in the space of 10 minutes against Spain. Fernandez, who scored Argentina’s equaliser against England in the semi-finals, was dismissed by referee Slavko Vincic with the game heading to extra time. Spain v Argentina LIVE: Score and latest updates from World Cup final(Reuters)The 25-year-old received his first yellow card in the 82nd minute. After going to ground following
  
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• Leeds United Linked To 23-Year-Old American Midfielder: Does He Suit Farke’s System?

  19-07-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leeds United Linked To 23-Year-Old American Midfielder: Does He Suit Farke’s System?Leeds United have made an exploratory enquiry about AC Milan midfielder Yunus Musah. The West Yorkshire club reached out to both the player’s representatives and the Italian giants directly, according to information relayed via Transfer Feed.No formal bid has landed on the table yet. Milan are standing firm, insisting they see no immediate reason to sell the 23-year-old. Their new technical staff want
  
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• 📸 Cubarsi soars through the air, Argentina star sent off

  19-07-2026 23:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 Cubarsi soars through the air, Argentina star sent offThe World Cup final is going into extra time. Spain and Argentina were unable to find a winner in regular time. However, the added period will take place without Enzo Fernandez. The Argentina midfielder was shown a second yellow card after a heavy challenge on Spain’s Pau Cubarsi. 📸 Dan Mullan - 2026 Getty Images📸 Florencia Tan Jun - 2026 Getty Images📸 JEWEL SAMAD - AFP or licensorsAs a result, Mes
  
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• One player may get more opportunities from Enzo Maresca at Manchester City

  19-07-2026 23:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  One player may get more opportunities from Enzo Maresca at Manchester CityRico Lewis endured a frustrating 2025-26 season for Manchester City. The England international only made 22 appearances in all competitions as he fell down the pecking order in Pep Guardiola’s squad. Enzo Maresca is now Manchester City’s manager and you do sense that Lewis may have a bigger role to play in Maresca’s squad next season. Lewis is a home-grown player and with his versatility and technical abi
  
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• Manchester United Are In Talks To Recruit This Tottenham Hotspur Youngster: One For The Future?

  19-07-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United Are In Talks To Recruit This Tottenham Hotspur Youngster: One For The Future?In a recent post on X, The Evening Standard journalist Sam Tabuteau stated that Manchester United are in talks to recruit Tottenham Hotspur youngster Tynan Thompson. It has been mentioned that the Red Devils are keeping tabs on the English talent ahead of a potential move for him this summer.Thompson’s Rapid Rise In English FootballThompson came through the youth ranks of Tottenham and has manage
  
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• Fans rip Madonna, Bieber, BTS and Shakira World Cup halftime: ‘Look how they massacred my beautiful game’

  19-07-2026 23:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The first ever halftime show at a Fifa World Cup final has divided the internet, for sure.The eclectic medley of performances was opened by Madonna, who sang her 2000 hit “Music” while accompanied by Brazilian football legends Ronaldinho and Ronaldo, who won the World Cup together in 2002.That was followed by The Muppets and Los Angeles Philharmonic conductor Gustavo Dudamel performing a version of The White Stripes’ “Seven Nation Army”, K-pop boy band BTS doing the
  
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• All the celebrities spotted at World Cup final as Spain and Argentina face off

  19-07-2026 22:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celebrities and sport legends are out in full force for the World Cup final as Spain face off against Argentina in New Jersey.The event kicked off with a closing ceremony, which saw Robbie Williams perform the official Fifa anthem, Desire, alongside Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger and Italian singer-songwriter Laura Pausini.Tom Cruise gave a passionate speech after Streamer IShowSpeed sang his song Champions and Post Malone performed with rapper Swae Lee.David Beckham and Victoria Beckham atten
  
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• World Cup final: Tensions boil over amid physical play, shoves in the back, resulting in second yellow card for Argentina

  19-07-2026 22:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After a physical first half that went into the break in a scoreless tie, tensions boiled over early in the second half of Sunday’s World Cup final and resulted in a yellow card for Argentina’s Leandro Paredes.As Spain controlled the ball at midfield, Paredes shoved an unsuspecting Rodri in the back, sending the Spanish midfielder flailing to the turf away from the ball. The whistle blew, and players from both teams converged around Rodri and the official at midfield.Tensions rise bet
  
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• World Cup final: Late red card on Enzo Fernández leaves Argentina a man down in extra time of Spain’s 1-0 win

  19-07-2026 22:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Argentina’s physical play was a theme of Sunday’s World Cup final and for much of its run throughout the tournament.Ultimately, it cost Argentina as it played a man down in extra time of Spain’s 1-0 victory to to secure the country’s second World Cup title.Enzo Fernández's second yellow of the day resulted in a red card and his ejection late in regulation before the game went to extra time in a scoreless tie. The ejection left Argentina without one of its top playe
  
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• World Cup final: Enzo Fernández sent off with late red card for physical challenge as yellow cards pile up for Argentina

  19-07-2026 22:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After a physical first half that went into the break in a scoreless tie, tensions boiled over in the second half as the yellow cards piled up for Argentina. Enzo Fernández's second yellow of the day resulted in a red card and his ejection late in regulation before the game went to extra time in a scoreless tie. The ejection left Argentina without one of its top players and a hero of its semifinal win over England. The incident that sent Fernández off took place in the 93rd minute.
  
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• Chelsea Reach A Verbal Agreement For This Aston Villa Star: Dream Signing For Alonso?

  19-07-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea Reach A Verbal Agreement For This Aston Villa Star: Dream Signing For Alonso?In a recent post on X, The Athletic claimed that Chelsea have reached a verbal agreement for Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers. It has been mentioned that the Blues have made a £117m bid that was accepted by the Villans for the English talent.Rogers’ Impressive Form In The Premier LeagueRogers enjoyed a decent run of form at the West Midlands club in the previous campaign when he put in a run of impress
  
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• Arsenal line up Stones free transfer - Monday's gossip

  19-07-2026 22:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal are weighing up a move for John Stones as a replacement for the injured William Saliba, Chelsea hold formal talks over Maxence Lacroix, while Hull City want to sign Leon Bailey from Aston Villa.Arsenal are considering signing 32-year-old England defender John Stones on a free transfer if 25-year-old France defender William Saliba's injury turns out to be long term (Sun)Chelsea have held formal talks with Crystal Palace over a move for France defender Maxence Lacroix with the Eagles valui
  
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• Ronaldo and Ronaldinho join Madonna in World Cup final half-time show performance

  19-07-2026 22:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brazil legends Ronaldo and Ronaldinho joined Madonna in an extraordinary World Cup 2026 final half-time show.The Selecao icons were seen driving into the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on a cart, with Madonna kicking off the show after Spain and Argentina played out a 0-0 draw in the first half. The two former Brazil players have been seen at various Fifa World Cup 2026 matches, even outside of their own nation’s games, with Carlo Ancelotti’s side exiting the tournament at the hands o
  
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