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• Report: Liverpool open the door to £30m transfer

  14-07-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool open the door to £30m transferCurtis Jones Transfer Latest as Liverpool Weigh Inter Milan’s £30m MoveInter Milan have been hanging around this situation for months and, at some stage, Liverpool need clarity. According to TeamTalk, the Serie A champions are preparing another push for Curtis Jones, with Liverpool now open to a deal in the region of £30m.That number matters. So does the context. Jones is 25, homegrown, technically secure and still under con
  
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• Lionel Scaloni: Messi 'best to ever stand on a pitch,' says Argentina boss in tear-filled World Cup recap

  20-07-2026 01:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY — An emotional Lionel Scaloni praised his Argentina team and asked for time to consider his future after falling 1-0 to Spain at MetLife Stadium on Sunday.Scaloni was twice given ovations in the media room as he broke down in tears, eventually rushing off stage to gather his emotions.MORE — Rodri ever the maestro as Spain keep cool vs Argentina’s street fighters"It was a dream to play for everyone and we tried up until the very last minute," Scaloni
  
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• Ferran Torres Gets 9/10 | Spanish Players Rated After FIFA World Cup 2026 Win Against Argentina

  20-07-2026 01:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ferran Torres Gets 9/10 | Spanish Players Rated After FIFA World Cup 2026 Win Against ArgentinaHistory has a funny way of repeating itself, but this felt entirely new. At the New York New Jersey Stadium, La Roja didn’t just win the World Cup; they colonised the sport. By adding the global crown to their European Championship trophy, Luis de la Fuente’s side matched the legendary unbeaten record of 37 games, leaving a bruised, 10-man Argentina weeping into the turf.Ferran Torres break
  
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• 🎥 World Cup: Argentina floored! Torres makes Spain champions

  20-07-2026 01:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 World Cup: Argentina floored! Torres makes Spain championsWhat WAS that kind of football night, please? In a very tough but incredibly thrilling World Cup final, it took 106 minutes for the first—and in the end only—goal of the evening to be scored. Here are the highlights of the final between Spain and Argentina. What do you think of this final? How did you see it—did Spain deserve to be crowned world champions in the end? Write it in the comments!This article w
  
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• Spain sweep World Cup 2026 awards with Rodri, Unai Simon and Pau Cubarsi

  20-07-2026 01:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spain football players have landed all of the three individual player awards at the World Cup 2026 after a triumphant 1-0 win over Argentina in the final. An extra time goal from Ferran Torres was enough to secure a narrow win for La Roja in a tense final in New Jersey, though the true nature of the performance was not reflected in the scoreline as Spain dominated their opponents. Luis de la Fuente’s side capped off a superb semi-final win over France with an even more complete performance
  
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• 📹 World Cup ends with Paredes lashing out at Gavi; watch

  20-07-2026 01:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 World Cup ends with Paredes lashing out at Gavi; watchArgentina’s dream of a fourth World Cup title came crashing down this Sunday (19).In addition to winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup title with a 1-0 victory in extra time, Spain outclassed the “hermanos” from start to finish.Statistics such as possession, touches on the ball, and shots on goal confirm La Furia’s total superiority on the pitch.But things got even uglier and more embarrassing for Argentina right a
  
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• Cristian Romero snubs Trump handshake in World Cup final medal presentation

  20-07-2026 01:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Argentina centre-back Cristian Romero snubbed Donald Trump’s handshake during the presentation of the runners-up medals at the 2026 World Cup final.Argentina lost 1-0 after extra time to Spain in a largely dire final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, as Ferran Torres smashed home a 106th-minute winner to give La Roja a second World Cup triumph in their history – following their 2010 success.Romero started the match at the heart of the Argentine defence, alongside Lisandro Martinez, b
  
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• Lionel Messi Gets 6/10 | Argentine Players Rated After Losing To Spain In The FIFA World Cup 2026 Final

  20-07-2026 01:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lionel Messi Gets 6/10 | Argentine Players Rated After Losing To Spain In The FIFA World Cup 2026 FinalAgony. Pure, unadulterated agony in New York in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final.Luis de la Fuente has guided Spain to the absolute summit of world football, leaving Argentina broken, bloodied, and utterly exhausted after 120 minutes of relentless tactical torture. The European champions did not just win; they choked the life out of this match. They monopolised the ball, zipped it around with crue
  
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• World Cup final ends in scuffle as Argentina's Leandro Paredes grabs Spain's Eric García by the throat

  20-07-2026 01:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tensions were high in a physical World Cup final, and Argentina's Leandro Paredes grabbed Spain's Eric García by the throat in a scuffle in the aftermath of Spain's 1-0 win. The game featured five yellow cards and a red card on Argentina, and Spain scored late to secure its second World Cup title as the defending champions played a man down in extra time. When the final whistle blew, Paredes wasn't ready to call the score settled.Paredes, who was at the center of second-half tensions that
  
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• World Cup final: Argentina's Leandro Paredes grabs Eric García by the throat in postgame scuffle as tensions boil over after Spain's win

  20-07-2026 01:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tensions were high in a physical World Cup final, and Argentina's Leandro Paredes grabbed Spain's Eric García by the throat in a scuffle in the aftermath of Spain's 1-0 win. The game featured five yellow cards and a red card on Argentina, and Spain scored late to secure its second World Cup title as Argentina played a man down in extra time. When the final whistle blew, Paredes wasn’t ready to call the score settled.Paredes, who was at the center of second-half tensions that resulte
  
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• Argentina’s World Cup final performance was a disgrace to Lionel Messi’s legacy

  20-07-2026 01:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Don’t cry for them, Argentina. Some tears were shed by Lionel Messi, after an unsatisfactory end to one of the great World Cup careers. But his team-mates merit rather less sympathy. What had been a valiant, dramatic and compelling attempt to retain the World Cup ended with a lack of discipline, creativity and, above all, shots.The historic feat, it transpired, was not becoming the first team since Brazil in 1962 to win consecutive World Cups, but in being officially the least attacking te
  
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• ⭐ The best of the 2026 World Cup

  20-07-2026 01:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ⭐ The best of the 2026 World CupSpain won the 2026 World Cup title along with most of the individual awards; here we tell you how the trophies were handed out. 
  Best Young Player 👦​The Barcelona player had an outstanding tournament, playing a key role in Spain’s defense, which allowed just one goal throughout the competition. Best GoalkeeperUnai raised plenty of doubts when the coach preferred him over David Raya and Joan García, but time made it
  
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• Spain secure World Cup glory to banish miserable Argentina and their anti-football

  20-07-2026 01:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spain win a second star after finally beating a black hole of an Argentina team in the World Cup final.Lionel Messi may not have got the ending that he and much of the world may have wanted but few can say the winners weren’t the right champions for the World Cup 2026 final.Spain have been the best team and they were duly the only side actually playing to win this otherwise dismal occasion across more than 120 minutes.It had an argument to be the worst final of all - which subsequently des
  
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• Ferran Torres’s history moment echoes Andres Iniesta’s 2010 World Cup-winning goal

  20-07-2026 01:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pedro Porro hung a cross into the sky and Argentina’s defenders squinted at the ball like a dying sun, watching it set behind them. There, Nico Williams arrived by stealth to head it back into yawning space in the middle of the box, where Ferran Torres had momentarily slipped the attention of a limping Giuliano Simeone. Torres steadied himself before rapping his left foot through the ball, piercing a gap above Emiliano Martinez’s gloves, and then he was off, adrenaline pumping, eyes
  
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• Mbappe first to win Golden Boot twice as Rodri named best player

  20-07-2026 01:04 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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• Who made the difference for Spain? World Cup final player ratings

  20-07-2026 00:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spain have won the World Cup after beating Argentina 1-0 in the final.BBC Sport journalist Neil Johnston assesses how the players performed in New Jersey - and you can see how BBC Sport readers rated them at the bottom of the page too.SpainStarting XIUnai Simon: Came charging outside his box in the opening minutes which almost led to disaster before recovering to help Spain add the World Cup to their European triumph of two-years ago. 7Marc Cucurella: Drove forward on numerous occasions and went
  
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• 🏆 No Yamal: Golden Ball, Boot & Glove handed out

  20-07-2026 00:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🏆 No Yamal: Golden Ball, Boot & Glove handed outSpain are world champions, while Messi’s dreams of defending the title were shattered after a 0-1 defeat to Yamal and Co. on the day of the final. Even before de la Fuente’s team were handed the World Cup trophy, the individual awards had been announced. Best PlayerThe award for best player went to a newly crowned world champion. City midfielder Rodri was presented with the coveted Golden Ball. Best Young Play
  
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• Lionel Messi leaves World Cup final in tears as Argentina future hangs in balance

  20-07-2026 00:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spain and Argentina went into extra time to decide a winner, and it was Spain that came away with the 1-0 victory. The loss for Argentina means that the international football future of Lionel Messi is officially uncertain.The legendary player has entertained the idea that the 2026 World Cup would be his last, but has not made a definitive statement on his international soccer future. Messi has now played in six World Cups and has scored 21 goals in the tournament in his tenure. After the loss t
  
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• 2026 World Cup award winners: Golden Boot, Golden Ball, Best Young Player, Golden Glove

  20-07-2026 00:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kylian Mbappe will take home the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot after scoring 10 goals in France's eight games, while Rodri has been crowned the tournament's best player and awarded the Golden Ball after Spain beat Argentina in the final.SPAIN 1-0 ARGENTINA — Recap, highlights | Player ratingsLionel Messi came up two goals and one game short of likely sweeping the top awards at 39 years old.2026 World Cup Golden Boot winnerKylian Mbappe — 10 goals
  Lionel Messi — 8 goals
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• President Donald Trump booed by crowd at World Cup final before handing out medals, trophies

  20-07-2026 00:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  United States President Donald Trump was a prominent presence in the World Cup trophy presentation — not necessarily to the delight of the crowd. After Spain defeated Argentina in the final on Sunday, Trump was among the dignitaries on stage to present the teams with their medals and trophies.Shortly after the match, the president entered the stadium with FIFA president Gianni Infantino. Trump was booed as he walked out of the tunnel and made his way to the temporary stage.President Trump
  
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• Lionel Messi brought to tears as final World Cup ends in bitter defeat

  20-07-2026 00:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tears rolled down Lionel Messi’s face as he watched the Argentina fans following the World Cup final defeat to Spain. Messi, 39, is yet to confirm his future plans but the expectation is that one of the greatest to grace the game has played his final World Cup before retirement. The Argentina captain was left frustrated as Spain dominated the final, with the European champions winning 1-0 thanks to Ferran Torres’ goal after extra time. Argentina's Lionel Messi shakes hands with US Pr
  
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• Trump booed after presenting Spain with World Cup and joining trophy lift

  20-07-2026 00:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Donald Trump was booed after joining captain Rodri on the podium as Spain lifted the World Cup 2026 trophy after defeating Argentina 1-0 after extra-time in the final.The US president attended the blockbuster match at MetLife Stadium, sitting alongside Fifa president Gianni Infantino to take in the contest.Trump could be seen behind bullet-proof glass at the MetLife Stadium, with First Lady Melania Trump and Barron Trump also sitting alongside him for the game.Spain v Argentina LIVE: Ugly scenes
  
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• 💔 Messi loses his second World Cup final! These scenes are heartbreaking

  20-07-2026 00:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💔 Messi loses his second World Cup final! These scenes are heartbreakingArgentina had to admit defeat to Spain in the World Cup final. Despite winning the title four years ago, Lionel Messi is experiencing this bitter moment for the second time. Back in 2014, he already had to watch Germany lift the World Cup trophy into the air. Now, against Spain, it was a repeat of that nightmare for La Pulga. After the final whistle in New York, tears flowed. 📸 Carl Recine - 2026 Ge
  
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• 🤬 Paredes loses it: grabs E. Garcia by the throat, brawl, red 🟥

  20-07-2026 00:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤬 Paredes loses it: grabs E. Garcia by the throat, brawl, red 🟥At the end of the World Cup final, there were not only beautiful moments like the one between Messi and Yamal, because part of the Albiceleste bench lost their heads.Right after the final whistle, a brawl immediately broke out, which led to the sending-off of Leandro Paredes, who had come on in the second half and was immediately booked for a retaliatory foul. After the defeat, he went after Eric Garcia, putting a han
  
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• World Cup final player ratings: 9/10 for architect of Spain triumph but Argentina villain gets 3/10

  20-07-2026 00:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spain are world champions after a dominant win over Argentina in the final of the 2026 World Cup, with Ferran Torres giving La Roja a famous win in New Jersey.Both sides played out a scrappy first half, and though Spain were dominant as they stifled the holders, neither side could fashion a clear-cut chance, save for one early effort from Lamine Yamal that was blocked by Lisandro Martinez. The second half played out in similar fashion, with Argentina failing to have a shot in 90 minutes before E
  
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• 📸 Messi in tears, then a hug with Yamal, the photos are historic

  20-07-2026 00:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 Messi in tears, then a hug with Yamal, the photos are historicSpain-Argentina's showdown on the pitch delivered images and scenes destined to go down in football history.Messi’s last World Cup, Yamal’s first triumph, and Paredes’ usual fury.📸 Messi-Yamal embrace and tears: it’s historyLeo Messi ended his World Cup in tears, lying on the ground while Spain celebrated. An incredibly powerful and symbolic image. More tears for Messi after receiving the silv
  
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• 😂 Feeling sad, Messi? Social media erupts as Argentina finish second

  20-07-2026 00:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😂 Feeling sad, Messi? Social media erupts as Argentina finish secondSpain beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time this Sunday (19) and were crowned champions of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.La Furia’s second world title (2010 and 2026) sparked celebrations across social media.Phrases like "good won" were common in the posts.And Messi, of course, the biggest name in world football today, even raising some "doubt" over whether he would surpass King Pelé as the "greatest player of all time
  
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• Fulham preparing for next chapter as historic rise continues following season double

  20-07-2026 00:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fulham preparing for next chapter as historic rise continues following season doubleFulham Women are making history. As the curtain came down on the 2025/26 season, Steve Jaye’s side ended with a domestic double, winning Division One South East – in the fourth tier of the pyramid – and the Capital Cup. A second league title in as many seasons means Fulham have now secured back-to-back promotions. The team’s 47-game unbeaten league streak stretches over three seasons.Despi
  
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• Spain vs Argentina player ratings: Who shined brightest in 2026 World Cup final?

  20-07-2026 00:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spain are World Cup winners for the second time in their history after dominating Argentina in the 2026 final in a way that perhaps we will never see in a major tournament final ever again.SPAIN 1-0 ARGENTINA — Recap, highlightsArgentina didn't attempt their first shot of the game until the 117th minute — 27 minutes into stoppage time, after they had finally gone behind. Spain's defensive and possession dominance was well chronicled during this tournament, but somehow they seemed to
  
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• 📊 Yamal king, historic defence and finals 👎🏻: all Spain-Argentina records

  20-07-2026 00:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📊 Yamal king, historic defence and finals 👎🏻: all Spain-Argentina recordsSpain are World Champions after dominating Argentina and breaking the deadlock in the 106th minute thanks to a goal from Ferran Torres.It is a second triumph for La Roja, who once again prove ruthless in World Cup finals: two appearances, two wins, and a second star to wear on their chest. It was also a record-breaking night for Spain, who became the first national team to win the European Championsh
  
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