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• Real Madrid midfielder one yellow card away from missing potential World Cup semi-final

  08-07-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid midfielder one yellow card away from missing potential World Cup semi-finalJude Bellingham has been one of England’s standout performers at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but the Real Madrid midfielder now heads into one of the biggest matches of the tournament carrying an added concern. As England prepare to face Norway in the quarter-finals, Bellingham knows that one mistimed challenge could cost him a place in a potential semi-final.The 23-year-old arrives full of confidence
  
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• 💥The omens of a possible World Cup final, revealed

  12-07-2026 12:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💥The omens of a possible World Cup final, revealedThe semifinals are now set, and different possible final scenarios could now unfold—ones that, of course, come with plenty of intrigue behind them.For the first time in history, the four World Cup semifinalists are the top four teams in the FIFA Ranking. From here will come the two teams that will battle for World Cup glory.France-SpainEngland-ArgentinaThese semifinals already have massive hype because of what they mean, but if we p
  
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• Zaniolo skips training with medical certificate as Udinese salary remains unsettled

  12-07-2026 12:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Zaniolo skips training with medical certificate as Udinese salary remains unsettledNicolo Zaniolo is not currently training with Udinese and has presented a medical certificate to explain his absence, but reports on Sunday claim that his ongoing salary dispute has not yet been fully settled either.Zaniolo not in training with Udinese and has not yet settled salary disputeZaniolo spent the 2025-26 season at Udinese, on loan from Galatasaray with an option to buy which has since been activated. Th
  
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• Real Madrid coach excited about England superstar after sensational World Cup performances

  12-07-2026 12:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid coach excited about England superstar after sensational World Cup performancesJose Mourinho is already turning his attention to pre-season, and he does so buoyed by the form of his players at the World Cup, none more so than Jude Bellingham.According to Diario AS, the Real Madrid boss is eager to start working with the England midfielder, whom he views as a potential cornerstone of his side’s midfield for the crucial campaign ahead.Bellingham dazzling on the world stageMourinho
  
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• Barcelona likely to offer young attacker the opportunity to leave amid ten offers

  12-07-2026 12:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona likely to offer young attacker the opportunity to leave amid ten offersBarcelona’s attacking department is likely to go through major changes this summer, with the club closing in on the capture of Karim Adeyemi and Jesse Bisiwu.This is in addition to Anthony Gordon, who will join the club from Newcastle United. All these signings could significantly alter the current dynamics of the team, and one player who is likely to be impacted is Roony Bardghji.Barcelona open to a Bardghji
  
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• 'Animals', Hand of God and Beckham - Argentina and England's World Cup rivalry

  12-07-2026 12:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]It's a footballing rivalry that goes back generations.England v Argentina for a place in the World Cup final. Iconic. Generational. Classic. It's hard to find the words to do the occasion justice.On Wednesday in Atlanta, Lionel Messi will be playing against England for the first time in his career as the defending world champions bid to stop Thomas Tuchel's Three Lions ending 60 years of hurt.It's a World Cup rivalry that started back in 1962 and has featured wonder goals, controve
  
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• Man City make Jeremy Monga pre-season decision as Enzo Maresca assesses new attacking arrival

  12-07-2026 12:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City make Jeremy Monga pre-season decision as Enzo Maresca assesses new attacking arrivalMan City new signing Jeremy Monga will join the club’s pre-season tour of Asia this summerIt remains to be seen whether the 17-year-old stays with the club or heads out on loan for 2026-27Monga joined Man City from Leicester City earlier this week for a fee of up to £12.5MManchester City’s latest signing Jeremy Monga is set to join the club’s pre-season tour of Asia this summer, w
  
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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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• ⚽️Real Madrid rule the World Cup with a flurry of goals

  12-07-2026 12:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ⚽️Real Madrid rule the World Cup with a flurry of goalsSo far, it is the team that has contributed the most goals to the tournament, with a total of 19, ahead of PSG.
  Whatever happens in this World Cup, Real Madrid come out looking very good when it comes to their contribution in front of goal. The club’s players are excelling in the tournament, and the numbers prove it.So far, their players have scored a total of 19 goals, more than any other club in World Cup history, surpas
  
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• Six Serie A players set to take part in 2026 World Cup semi-finals

  12-07-2026 12:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Six Serie A players set to take part in 2026 World Cup semi-finalsThe quarter-final stage of the 2026 World Cup is complete, and a total of six Serie A players will be progressing through to the tournament’s semi-finals, which will kick off with France vs. Spain on Tuesday evening.France eliminated Morocco 2-0 in their quarter-final on Tuesday, Spain overcame Belgium 2-1, England defeated Norway 2-1 in extra-time on Saturday night and Argentina needed the full 120 minutes again to get past
  
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• Real Madrid midfielder joins ranks with Pele after achieving key milestone against Norway

  12-07-2026 12:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid midfielder joins ranks with Pele after achieving key milestone against NorwayJude Bellingham was once again the main difference-maker as England secured a seat in the World Cup semifinals with a gritty win over Erling Haaland’s Norway.Bellingham scored both the goals in a 2-1 win over the Nordic team, with the winner coming in extra time. The performance marked a back-to-back brace for Bellingham, which puts him in an elite league that includes Pele.Bellingham joins Pele in the
  
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• MARIO GILA: FOCUS AND FUN FACTS

  12-07-2026 12:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MARIO GILA: FOCUS AND FUN FACTSA young, but experienced defender, familiar with Italian football, and still with his best years ahead of him. That's Mario Gila Fuentes, the second new arrival to the Rossoneri this summer after the signing of Gonçalo Ramos. The former Lazio defender is a player that AC Milan have come up against several times in recent years. Seeing his physical, tecnical and tactical skills up-close, he has always impressed. Now, a new chapter begins for him with Rú
  
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• Official: Maldini appointed FIGC technical director in Italy national team revolution

  12-07-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Maldini appointed FIGC technical director in Italy national team revolutionPaolo Maldini has officially been appointed as the new technical director of the FIGC (Italian FA) and will be joined by former Milan teammate Leonardo as an advisor, the federation has confirmed.Official: Maldini appointed new FIGC technical directorThe revolution of the Italy national team is well and truly underway: Former FIGC President Gabriele Gravina resigned following Italy’s failure to qualify for
  
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• Three things to watch out for as Mourinho begins pre-season with Real Madrid

  12-07-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Three things to watch out for as Mourinho begins pre-season with Real MadridJose Mourinho is officially back as Real Madrid’s new manager, and he is set to begin his pre-season campaign on Monday the 13th of July.Coming in to replace Alvaro Arbeloa after a disappointing spell at the club and given Real Madrid’s trophy drought for two seasons, the new manager will not have much time to get the side back on track.There is, however, a lot of internal support for Mourinho and belief in t
  
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• Report: Key Liverpool figure set to follow Michael Edwards out of the door at Anfield

  12-07-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Key Liverpool figure set to follow Michael Edwards out of the door at AnfieldLiverpool Face Fresh Upheaval as Richard Hughes Exit Report Raises New Questions at AnfieldLiverpool have spent years trying to present themselves as a club built on order, planning and calm heads. That is why this latest report lands with such force. According to the Daily Mail, Richard Hughes is now expected to follow Michael Edwards out of the door, leaving Anfield facing another senior reset before the seaso
  
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• 8 Arsenal players make World Cup semi-finals

  12-07-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  8 Arsenal players make World Cup semi-finalsOver half of Arsenal’s World Cup internationals have made it to the semi-final stage of the competition, meaning they’ll remain at the tournament until the final weekend.Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty ImagesArsenal sent 15 players off to the 2026 World Cup, and with just one week left until the conclusion of the tournament, eight of them are still in contention to win it.In terms of resting up for the new season, the quarter-final results were
  
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• What is England’s semi-final record? History beckons as Norway victory sets up Argentina World Cup clash

  12-07-2026 11:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England will play Argentina in their fourth World Cup semi-final after securing a 2-1 win over Norway in extra time on Saturday.The back-to-back European Championship finalists were made to sweat in Florida but Jude Bellingham kept his cool in the Miami heat and humidity to send fans in the stadium and across the UK in raptures. Wednesday’s clash against Argentina in Atlanta will be the seventh time England have played in the semi-finals of a major tournament, not including the 1968 Europe
  
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• 🎖️Spain want to keep making history

  12-07-2026 11:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎖️Spain want to keep making historyTo date, the national team has gone 37 official matches unbeaten, and they want to keep this great run going.
  Since June 2023, Spain has not known what it is to lose an official match. So far, they have recorded 30 wins and seven draws, with 96 goals scored and 26 conceded.A spectacular statistic made even more impressive by the fact that it has been achieved across the European Championship, the Nations League, and now the World Cup.This unbeate
  
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• Saudi Arabian outfit deny links with Barcelona attacker, claims club’s name is being used unnecessarily

  12-07-2026 11:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Saudi Arabian outfit deny links with Barcelona attacker, claims club’s name is being used unnecessarilyBarcelona’s recent moves in the market has generated a lot of excitement among fans, with the club all set to bring in Borussia Dortmund winger Karim Adeyemi while Belgium’s Jesse Bisiwu is also expected to join.However, these moves may be a sign of Raphinha’s ominous future at Barcelona, as the Brazilian international has been strongly linked with a move to Saudi Arabia
  
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• Report: Coventry City and West Ham United interested in move for World Cup star

  12-07-2026 11:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Coventry City and West Ham United interested in move for World Cup starCoventry City Join Patrick Berg Transfer Race After Norway Midfielder’s Standout RiseCoventry City are among the English clubs exploring a move for Patrick Berg, with TeamTalk reporting that the Bodo/Glimt midfielder is now seriously weighing up a fresh opportunity abroad. West Ham United are also in the mix, alongside Burnley, Hull City and Ipswich Town, as interest gathers around one of Norway’s most con
  
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• Rabiot meets with mother-agent Veronique as Napoli circle around Milan midfielder

  12-07-2026 11:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rabiot meets with mother-agent Veronique as Napoli circle around Milan midfielderAdrien Rabiot has sat down for a meeting with his mother-agent Veronique in the United States as he weighs up his next steps at club level, with Napoli and former Milan head coach Massimiliano Allegri said to be keen on a reunion with the France international.Rabiot meets with agent while weighing up Milan futureRabiot is currently away in the United States with the France national team, who will be taking on Spain
  
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• Liverpool star breaks silence on World Cup injury heartbreak

  12-07-2026 11:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool star breaks silence on World Cup injury heartbreakHugo Ekitike injury update shows why Liverpool can trust his mindsetThere is no good timing for an Achilles rupture, but this was especially brutal. Hugo Ekitike had finished his first Liverpool season with 17 goals in 44 appearances, he had settled quickly, and he looked on course to push himself into France’s World Cup picture. Instead of spending this summer in the middle of the biggest tournament in the game, he is in Californ
  
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• Dublin v Kerry - an age-old rivalry set for a new chapter

  12-07-2026 11:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Every sport has its great rivalries, whether that is Barcelona-Real Madrid in football, New Zealand-South Africa in rugby, or Mexico-Puerto Rico when it comes to boxing.Gaelic football is no different and when Dublin and Kerry go toe to toe, it is always special.The counties have shared 70 All-Ireland titles between them, with Kerry leading the way on the roll of honour with 39 to Dublin's 31.Over the years, they have met at various stages in the race for Sam Maguire with some unforgettable mome
  
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• 🤬The Colombian Federation rejects threats against Campaz

  12-07-2026 11:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤬The Colombian Federation rejects threats against CampazThrough a statement, the Colombian organization condemns the threats received by the player and his family.
  After Colombia’s elimination against Switzerland on penalties, player Jaminton Campaz and his family received death threats, and today the Colombian Football Federation has decided to speak out on the matter.Through a statement, they completely rejected these threats against Campaz, his family, and, more generally, any p
  
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• PSG looking to pull an Adeyemi-type deal for Barcelona forward this summer – report

  12-07-2026 11:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG looking to pull an Adeyemi-type deal for Barcelona forward this summer – reportThere has been much speculation surrounding Ferran Torres’ future at Barcelona, with the Spaniard now shockingly finding himself on PSG’s radar.It appears the reigning European champions want to sign Ferran as a direct replacement for the departing Goncalo Ramos – a role in which he will largely deputise for Ousmane Dembele.PSG eyeing an Adeyemi-type transferAccording to Diario SPORT, PSG i
  
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• Deal signed: Mo Salah's next club announcement is coming

  12-07-2026 11:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Deal signed: Mo Salah's next club announcement is comingMohamed Salah left Liverpool officially when his contract expired at the end of June. The Egyptian King - who was knocked out of the FIFA World Cup by Lionel Messi and Argentina last week - is now one of the biggest free agents in the game.No shortage of teams have been linked with making a move for the 34-year-old - who has been voted the fourth-best player in Liverpool’s club history.Salah was making £400k per week at Anfield
  
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• Inter could rival Milan for Doué after Khalaili medical uncertainties

  12-07-2026 11:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter could rival Milan for Doué after Khalaili medical uncertaintiesSunday’s reports claim that Inter could challenge their city-rivals Milan to the signing of right-back Guela Doué following the concerns that cropped up during Anan Khalaili’s medical.Inter and Milan both keen on Strasbourg’s DouéInter are on the hunt for a new starting right wing-back after losing Denzel Dumfries to Real Madrid. The Nerazzurri had initially target a deal for Marco Palestr
  
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• Will England get a Bank Holiday if team wins the World Cup? Potential date revealed ahead of Argentina semi-final

  12-07-2026 11:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The government is considering an extra bank holiday if England wins the World Cup, with the final set to take place next Sunday.It is understood that Friday 24 July has been earmarked for a celebratory bank holiday if England wins the tournament, 60 years after its first and only victory in the competition.England took a stride closer to the final with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Norway after extra time on Saturday night, saved again by a brace from the effervescent Jude Bellingham.The prime mini
  
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• Three cost-effective strikers Barcelona should look at to replace Ferran Torres

  12-07-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Three cost-effective strikers Barcelona should look at to replace Ferran TorresBarcelona’s attacking plans could take an unexpected turn before the transfer window closes. While the club remain focused on integrating Karim Adeyemi, uncertainty continues to surround Ferran Torres, whose future has become one of the biggest talking points of the summer.Paris Saint-Germain have maintained their interest in the Spain international, and recent reports suggest Ferran has already given the g
  
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• Three biggest challenges that await Mourinho as Real Madrid reign begins

  12-07-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Three biggest challenges that await Mourinho as Real Madrid reign beginsForget the grand unveilings and the promises that usually accompany a managerial appointment at Real Madrid, as Jose Mourinho’s return is not about sentiment. Rather, it is about finding answers to problems that have lingered despite a squad packed with world-class talent.Few clubs enter a new season with expectations as demanding as Real Madrid. That is exactly where Mourinho begins his second spell at the Santia
  
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