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• Preston sign striker Erabi on loan from Genk

  13-07-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jusef Erabi only started four league games for Genk last season [Getty Images]Preston North End have signed striker Jusef Erabi on a season-long loan deal from Genk to make the Swede their third summer signing.Erabi, 23, joined Genk from Hammarby in his native Sweden in September 2025.Preston have the option to make the deal permanent."I've been speaking to the staff and the people around the club and it looks amazing," Erabi, who is of Afghan descent, told the club website."When I saw the club
  
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• What next for England? Why there’s hope for the future despite World Cup pain

  16-07-2026 00:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The build-up was so different, but in the end the outcome so familiar. Another tournament campaign ends in a crushing defeat, and Englandexit the World Cup at the semi-finals for the second time in three tournaments. It all felt so different ahead of kick-off. The win over Mexico had instilled real belief in the players and fans, with both now feeling that this Three Lions side had the mentality and the ability to go right to the end. If the 2018 semi-final had come by surprise, this one came wi
  
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• Argentina face fine for Falklands banner in semi-final win

  16-07-2026 00:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Argentina's players display their controversial banner after their win over England [Getty Images]Argentina face the prospect of a Fifa fine after their players celebrated the World Cup semi-final win against England with a banner in support of their country's claims to the Falkland Islands.The defending world champions produced a dramatic late comeback in Atlanta, scoring twice to defeat Thomas Tuchel's side 2-1 and book a showdown with Spain in Sunday's final. After the final whistle, their pl
  
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• Lionel Messi Gets 8.5/10 | Argentine Players Rated After They Beat England To Qualify For The FIFA World Cup 2026 Final

  16-07-2026 00:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lionel Messi Gets 8.5/10 | Argentine Players Rated After They Beat England To Qualify For The FIFA World Cup 2026 FinalThat hurt. There is no other way to put it. For 84 minutes in Atlanta, England had one foot in their first World Cup final on foreign soil. Thomas Tuchel’s tactical setup worked almost to perfection, choking the supply lines and turning the reigning world champions into a frustrated, petulant mess. When Morgan Rogers put it on a plate for Anthony Gordon to side-foot home a
  
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• ‘We didn’t know what to do’: Why did England make so many defensive changes?

  16-07-2026 00:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former England captain Wayne Rooney said the Three Lions “didn’t know what to do” after taking the lead against Argentina as the defending World Cup 2026 champions came from behind to book their place in the final. Anthony Gordon’s second-half goal had England dreaming of a first men’s World Cup final in 60 years, but it was followed by a series of defensive substitutions from head coach Tuchel as England dropped deeper and deeper. Argentina, meanwhile, did not pani
  
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• Argentina players celebrate beating England with ‘Falklands are Argentinian’ banner

  16-07-2026 00:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Argentinian players celebrated beating England in the World Cup semi-final with a banner reading “The Malvinas are Argentine” in a reference to the Falkland Islands.Tottenham midfielder Giovani Lo Celso was among those holding the sign as his teammates danced on the pitch after their 2-1 win over the Three Lions in Atlanta on Wednesday.Political slogans are banned from being displayed on the pitch or on players’ equipment according to Fifa rules.Tension had again been building
  
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• Thomas Tuchel has ‘no regrets’ over defensive substitutions in England’s loss to Argentina

  16-07-2026 00:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thomas Tuchel has insisted he has “no regrets” over the decision to make sweeping defensive substitutions after England took the lead in their World Cup semi-final exit to Argentina.The Three Lions suffered a heartbreaking 2-1 defeat in Atlanta, with Argentina pulling off a stunning comeback after Anthony Gordon put England in front.Tuchel opted to sit back and deploy very defensive tactics from around the 70th minute, switching to a 5-4-1 formation in a move that backfired spectacul
  
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• Now even more legendary: Messi photo with Yamal resurfaces

  16-07-2026 00:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Now even more legendary: Messi photo with Yamal resurfacesA 19-year-old photo will carry enormous significance next Sunday (19), when Spain and Argentina face off in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.The image of a young Lionel Messi bathing a baby Lamine Yamal has gone viral again on social media after the final was set.The then-promising Barcelona youngster became one of the greatest players in football history, while the child in the tub is now one of the biggest names of the current generation.I
  
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• Lionel Messi, a 5-month-old Lamine Yamal and the bathtub photo shoot linking 2 soccer superstars

  16-07-2026 00:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal will meet Sunday at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey with the 2026 World Cup title on the line. The first time the two soccer stars met was in a very different setting and only one of them has a memory of it.In December 2007, a 20-year-old Messi was introduced to a five-month old Yamal during a charity calendar photo shoot put together by Barcelona's foundation and Spanish sports newspaper Diario Sport. The event was an annual tradition put together by the La Liga side
  
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• England vs Argentina player ratings: Messi, Enzo, Romero inspire World Cup semifinal comeback

  16-07-2026 00:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lionel Messi delivered the goods when Argentina needed him the most, sending the defending world champs back to the final with a dramatic, late 2-1 comeback victory over England on Tuesday.ENGLAND 1-2 ARGENTINA — Recap, highlightsFrom 1-0 down after 84 minutes, to 2-1 up after 92, Messi, along with Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez — the usual suspects for Argentina — came up with two goals after very little went right for them in the first 60 to 70 minutes.MORE —S
  
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• The Lionel Messi superpower that sunk England and sent Argentina to another World Cup final

  16-07-2026 00:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England did what Algeria, Austria, Jordan, Cape Verde and Egypt all failed to do. Lionel Messi didn’t score. The greatest goalscorer in World Cup history took only one shot and it didn’t trouble Jordan Pickford. England harried him, frustrated him and badgered him out to the right wing. But there they discovered a truth: that goals are just one strand of his multifarious brilliance. Messi created one, then another, and sent England back across the Atlantic. Messi’s assist for A
  
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• 🎥 World Cup highlights: Messi sparks Argentina's epic comeback v England

  16-07-2026 00:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 World Cup highlights: Messi sparks Argentina's epic comeback v EnglandThey are the kings of the final quarter-hour. Argentina have done it again, snatching a late win against England. Here comes 90+ minutes of drama compressed into one highlight clip.Simply unbelievable how the Albiceleste have once again made it to the World Cup final. England will need some time to recover from this shock. On Sunday, Messi and Co. will be aiming for a fourth star. Only Spain, after their dominant dis
  
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• A sad and familiar World Cup ending reveals regrets for England and Thomas Tuchel

  15-07-2026 23:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Some people were on the pitch. They thought it was all over. It was then, when Lionel Messi crossed, when Lautaro Martinez headed, when the Argentina substitutes charged towards the corner flag to celebrate. England’s bid to win the World Cup was over. Sixty years of hurt, sixty years since Hurst, England still see that tackle by Moore and Nobby dancing. But it remains the case that the only time their men won a World Cup semi-final was when Bobby belted the ball; they have not reached a f
  
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• Roma working to convince Summerville, ready €45 mln bid

  15-07-2026 23:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma working to convince Summerville, ready €45 mln bidRoma are strongly targeting Summerville. The Dutch winger is currently the Giallorossi’s top target, following recent meetings that have rekindled a trail that seemed abandoned until 20 days ago. But Roma must now act quickly: he’s the look-ahead for Gasperini, and his value is between €40 and €45 million, a figure the Giallorossi can invest. In fact, Gianluca Di Marzio confirms that the Giallorossi are preparing a
  
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• Aston Villa Target £25m Galatasaray Midfielder As Tielemans Replacement

  15-07-2026 23:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa Target £25m Galatasaray Midfielder As Tielemans ReplacementAston Villa and Gabriel Sara, Why a €30m Move Would Make SenseAston Villa have been linked with Gabriel Sara again, and according to Sporx, a bid worth €30m is being prepared. Strip away the noise and this is the sort of report that immediately gets attention because the fee is serious enough to suggest intent, not gossip dressed up as transfer news.Sara has built a reputation as a midfielder with range, techn
  
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• Thomas Tuchel lost his bottle and his pure cowardice ended England’s World Cup dream

  15-07-2026 23:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England somehow lose a place in the World Cup final, because Thomas Tuchel loses his bottle.This dogged campaign, that had England on the brink of their greatest moment since 1966, somehow ends as the worst yet: a 2-1 defeat to Argentina that should never have happened.They ceded the initiative, ceded the pitch, ceded the space around their box and – finally – ceded the game. The decision to go to five at the back as early as the second-half hydration break – in the 67th minute
  
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• World Cup final early preview: Argentina's comebacks meet Spain's impenetrable defense

  15-07-2026 23:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026 World Cup final is set. After beating France on Tuesday, Spain will face Argentina following its comeback win over England on Wednesday. Here's what you need to know now that Sunday's title matchup is set. On Saturday, France will pay England in the third-place match.Argentina vs. Spain3 p.m. ET | Sunday, July 19 | East Rutherford, New Jersey | TV: FoxOdds: Spain (-175), Argentina (+125)Argentina aims for historyArgentina is now a win away from being the first team since Brazil in 1958
  
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• England fans across UK devastated as World Cup journey ends in emotional rollercoaster

  15-07-2026 23:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England fans have been left heartbroken after the Three Lions were knocked out of the World Cup in a nail-biting 2-1 loss to Argentina.The ecstasy after Anthony Gordon put England ahead just 10 minutes into the second half came crashing down as Enzo Fernandez equalised 85 minutes in and soured even further when Martinez put Argentina in the lead in the 92nd minute.It followed a tense game which was littered with fouls and saw tempers flare at the Atlanta Stadium in Georgia. England fans were lef
  
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• France to face England in World Cup Bronze final

  15-07-2026 23:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  France to face England in World Cup Bronze finalFrance will face England for Saturday’s World Cup Bronze final. The game will be played in Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium at 11pm CET. The Three Lions fell to World Cup holders Argentina on Wednesday at Atlanta.Anthony Gordon opened the scoring for Thomas Tuchel’s men, but the latter came undone in the dying minutes with Lionel Messi providing a brace of assists, for Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Fernandez, to send the Albiceleste on
  
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• What TV channel is the World Cup final on? How to watch every game live in the UK

  15-07-2026 23:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The end of the 2026 World Cup is nigh, making every moment between now and 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 – tho
  
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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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• 🎥 Cameras catch Messi's outpour of emotion after reaching World Cup final

  15-07-2026 23:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Cameras catch Messi's outpour of emotion after reaching World Cup finalLionel Messi once again has a chance to lift the FIFA World Cup after orchestrating Argentina's thrilling 2-1 comeback against England on Wednesday.
  The little boy for Rosario, who time after time drags his country over the line, then couldn't calm himself after the full-time whistle. Cameras caught the usually meek player showing an outpouring of emotion. Check it out...What it means!
  
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• England v Argentina player ratings: Iconic defender earns 8/10 but Thomas Tuchel costs Three Lions

  15-07-2026 23:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England suffered late heartbreak in their World Cup semi-final against Argentina as the defending champions produced a stunning late comeback to reach another final, where they will play Spain on Sunday. The Three Lions, bidding to reach a first men’s World Cup final in 60 years, took the lead early in the second half when Anthony Gordon steered in a cross from Morgan Rogers. It looked to be a crucial breakthrough, following a tetchy first halflittered with fouls and which saw no shots on
  
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• 2026 World Cup final: Spain is favored against Lionel Messi's Argentina

  15-07-2026 23:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026 World Cup keeps on delivering iconic games and moments, as Lionel Messi's Argentina team came back from a 1-0 deficit against Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and England on Wednesday afternoon to win 2-1 and book a spot in Sunday's final against Spain.The defending champions scored two goals in less than 10 minutes to break English hearts yet again and deny England an opportunity to win the country's first World Cup since 1966.But oddsmakers have installed Messi and Co. as the underdog agai
  
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• World Cup 2026: Final start time, date and results in full

  15-07-2026 23:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The final for the 2026 World Cup has been confirmed as holders Argentina prepare to defend their crown against Spain.Spain overcame France in Dallas to book their place in the showpiece decider as they look to add global glory to the continental crown won at Euro 2024.They were then joined by Argentina, who came from behind to break England hearts in stoppage time, a match that saw Thomas Tuchel’s substitute strategy backfire spectacularly.Saturday will pitch France and England, the two se
  
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• 🎥 Emotional explosion! Enough World Cup tears to water the pitch

  15-07-2026 23:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Emotional explosion! Enough World Cup tears to water the pitchAfter the final whistle of the semifinal clash between England and Argentina, tears were flowing everywhere. Pent-up emotions were simply let out. For the Three Lions, they were tears of sorrow. Their 60 years of suffering are still not over. For the Argentinians, on the other hand, they were tears of joy. Just take a look at how Lionel Messi reacted to the final whistle. Lautaro Martinez scored the winner, and at the f
  
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• Enzo Maresca to assess Man City defender on pre-season tour amid doubts over future

  15-07-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Enzo Maresca to assess Man City defender on pre-season tour amid doubts over futureJuma Bah joined Man City in January 2025 and has been out on loan twice, with Lens & NiceDefender likely to join City on their pre-season tour of Asia & Maresca will evaluate the situationStade Brest interested in the 20-year-old, who is contracted at the Etihad Stadium till 2031The future of Manchester City defender Juma Bah has been in doubt this summer and there is unlikely to be any clarity on his situ
  
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• Rangers Identify This World Cup Centre-back As A Summer Target: Why He Could Be A Smart Signing

  15-07-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rangers Identify This World Cup Centre-back As A Summer Target: Why He Could Be A Smart SigningIf a recent transfer update from Sky Sports Scotland is true, Rangers are keeping close tabs on Olwethu Makhanya ahead of a potential summer move. They might part ways with John Souttar amid interest from Leicester City, and the Philadelphia Union defender could be roped in as his replacement in the heart of the backline.The 22-year-old South Africa international progressed through Marumo’s acade
  
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• Lionel Messi leads Argentina's unbelievable late comeback as England collapse in World Cup semifinal

  15-07-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ATLANTA — Argentina pulled off yet another improbable comeback at the 2026 World Cup, led again by Lionel Messi, as they scored twice in the final minutes to beat England 2-1 in an epic World Cup semifinal in Atlanta. Once again, their sheer will to win defied belief as Messi turned it on when his country needed him. The reigning World Cup champions simply refused to give up their crown as Messi and Co. will now meet Spain in the final on Sunday and get a crack at history as they aim to be
  
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• Charlton Athletic trio sign new deals

  15-07-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Charlton Athletic trio sign new dealsCharlton Athletic trio Carla Humphrey, Ellie Mason and Anna Pedersen have signed contract extensions with the club.The Addicks announced the news via a series of posts on their official club website earlier today.All three players have signed one-year extensions at The Valley as Charlton Athletic prepare for their first season in the Barclays Women’s Super League.Midfielder Humphrey joined Charlton Athletic in summer 2023 after leaving Liverpool. The 29
  
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