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• Richard Hughes in Liverpool endgame as transfer and contract failures exposed

  12-07-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Richard Hughes in Liverpool endgame as transfer and contract failures exposedLiverpool were hit on Friday by the stunning news that Michael Edwards is leaving his post at Fenway Sports Group. The former Liverpool sporting director returned to work under the FSG umbrella as CEO of Football when Jurgen Klopp departed in 2024.Hired in order to oversee the implementation of a multi-club ownership model Edwards nonetheless leaves the organisation with those plans unfulfilled.It leaves a leadership va
  
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• World Cup: Players, managers downplay magnitude of England and Argentina history … for now

  15-07-2026 06:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  ATLANTA — More ghosts loom over Argentina-England than a cemetery. These two nations don’t meet on the pitch very often, but when they do, the stories — and the ghosts — last for generations. Ask a La Albiceleste fan of a certain age about El robo del siglo, the dubious offside call that helped cost Argentina the match against England in 1966, and get ready for a full-blast dose of South American fury about the theft of the century. Speak the words “The Hand of
  
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• How to watch England vs Argentina live: Stream link, TV channel, team news, prediction

  15-07-2026 05:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England and Argentina are set to face off for the first time in more than 20 years in Atlanta on Wednesday, and they will do so with a place in the 2026 World Cup final on the line.WATCH — England vs ArgentinaAt this tournament alone, Messi will have realized a pair of career firsts: a World Cup hat trick, and his first-ever game against England. The last England and Argentina played was a friendly in 2005. Messi missed the game due to suspension, after he was sent off 47 seconds into his
  
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• Lamine Yamal and Spain one win from new echelon as the prince and his court spoil Kylian Mbappe's coronation

  15-07-2026 04:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ARLINGTON, TEXAS — It was supposed to be the last step before a coronation for a French king, but Spain's collective had other ideas.France's dreams of a third-straight World Cup final and a second title in nine years are done, death by a thousand cuts — or passes — and Kylian Mbappe will not be inspiring international GOAT debates for at least a bit longer.MORE — France vs Spain live updates, reaction, video highlightsThat's how quickly a tournament can change storylines
  
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• How Luis de la Fuente used Rodri and Ruiz to help Spain upset France at the World Cup

  15-07-2026 04:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ARLINGTON, TEXAS — A World Cup semifinal match-up of the second- and third-ranked teams in men's soccer pitted the last two reigning Ballon d'Or winners and two of the best playmakers of the game against each other on Tuesday in Texas, and the best team won.MORE — Spain’s collective ends Mbappe’s coronationBut how did Spain do it, shutting out France and advancing to the 2026 World Cup Final with a classy 2-0 win?MORE — France vs Spain player ratingsOne of those Bal
  
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• Mates, mate and freedom - how Argentina got the best out of Messi

  15-07-2026 04:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]There was a moment, after Argentina came back from 2-0 down to reach the World Cup quarter-finals, when Lionel Messi simply could not stop crying.There was a touch of celebration but also something more raw than that. He had already cried once this tournament, after he heard of a complication with his father's health following the opening match.This time, his tears came from relief. Not from escaping defeat against Egypt, but relief he hadn't let his team-mates down after missing a penalty
  
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• England's biggest match since 1966 as Three Lions close in on immortality

  15-07-2026 04:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England have the chance to take a giant stride towards immortality when they face Argentina in the World Cup semi-final in their biggest match since winning the 1966 final at Wembley.The Three Lions have reached two World Cup semi-finals in the six decades since then - at Italia '90 and then in Russia eight years ago - but this latest edition reignites an old rivalry, adding layers with history and controversial sub-plots.England have lost the past two European Championship finals but, under the
  
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• I still feel pain of '98 but this can be different for England - Shearer

  15-07-2026 03:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]It is 28 years since Argentina ended my World Cup dream at France '98 - and it still hurts now.I can still picture their players dancing and celebrating next to us as both teams waited to get on their buses after our epic last-16 tie. We had come so close to beating them, but we fell on the wrong side of a penalty shootout, and we were going home.I was captain and it was tough to take, not just personally but because we had an outstanding team and I felt we had an opportunity at that tourna
  
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• How Spain's collective brilliance made France's star-studded attack look ordinary

  15-07-2026 03:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ARLINGTON, Texas — Amid the celebrations following the 2-0 victory over France in the World Cup semifinals Tuesday, Spain coach Luis de la Fuente needed to take a call.The king was on the phone."It's such a source of pride that our king called us," de la Fuente said. "He shows such an interest, and he keeps supporting us."From Barcelona, King Felipe VI got through to de la Fuente because, well, he's the king. (He watched the match with his family while wearing a Spain jersey.) And his mess
  
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• A special team beats brilliant individuals - how silky Spain flattened France

  15-07-2026 02:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spain produced an absolute masterclass in control to secure their place in just their second World Cup final - leaving the rest of the world stunned at how France were blown away.Les Bleus went into Tuesday's eagerly anticipated semi-final as overwhelming favourites having cruised through the tournament, with the likes of Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele and Michael Olise making them an attacking force to be feared.But while many were questioning how France could be beaten, Spain reminded everyone
  
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• How an unlikely Spain player stunned France to clinch World Cup final berth

  15-07-2026 02:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  So, in a state with a history of Spanish conquest, history could be repeating itself for Spain. As in Euro 2024, they beat France in a semi-final. As in 2010, they could follow victory in the European Championships by doing the double, by adding a World Cup. Deep in the heart of Texas, Luis de la Fuente’s side took a sizeable step towards greatness.Didier Deschamps had pronounced them as the favourites to win the World Cup. It turns out that was not just kidology. As the France manager&rsq
  
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• Spain Shuts Down France 2-0: Deschamps Era Ends, Ian Wright & England vs Argentina Semis Preview

  15-07-2026 02:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Subscribe to The CooligansApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeIn this electric live reaction episode of The Cooligans, Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros broadcast straight from Dallas, Texas, to break down Spain’s masterclass 2-0 victory over France in the World Cup semifinals. The guys dissect an astonishingly clinical Spanish performance that completely neutralized the French powerhouse, restricting them to zero shots on target in the first half and a measly 0.3 XG over the entire mat
  
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• Pressure is on Argentina, they're world champions - Guehi

  15-07-2026 02:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marc Guehi has featured in all six matches for England at this World Cup [Getty Images]England defender Marc Guehi insists the pressure is on Argentina as the Three Lions prepare to face the reigning champions in the World Cup semi-finals.Wednesday's match in Atlanta (20:00 BST) is England's second semi-final in three World Cups, but they have not reached the final since winning the tournament in 1966.To do so this year they have to overcome Argentina, who they will face for the sixth time at a
  
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• Conmebol adopts new rules, but drops Vini Jr law: CBF to discuss

  15-07-2026 02:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Conmebol adopts new rules, but drops Vini Jr law: CBF to discussThe 2026 FIFA World Cup ends next Sunday (19), when Spain will face either Argentina or England in New Jersey (USA) at 4 p.m. Brasília time.But the ball will start rolling again in South America right after that, with the start of the Copa Sudamericana round-of-16 playoff clashes, featuring matches involving Grêmio, RB Bragantino, Santos, and Vasco on July 21, 22, and 23.So, this Tuesday (14), Conmebol announced that it
  
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• 'Extremely happy' Deschamps gets the farewell game no-one wants

  15-07-2026 01:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Didier Deschamps' long, storied career with France will come to an end not how he would have wanted it - in Saturday's World Cup third-place play-off.The dreams of the 57-year-old, who won the World Cup as both a player (in 1998) and a manager (in 2018), winning it a third time are over after their 2-0 defeat by Spain in Tuesday's first semi-final.Having danced their way through the tournament with a series of impressive attacking displays, France managed just 10 shots all match in Dallas, their
  
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• World Cup: France coach Didier Deschamps slams referee after semifinal loss to Spain

  15-07-2026 01:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After largely dominating the World Cup, France hit a wall in Tuesday's semifinal in a 2-0 loss to a Spain team that has allowed just a single goal in seven World Cup games.Spain's defense locked up French stars Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé while getting a goal in each half to advance to Sunday's final. Spain's first goal arrived via a borderline penalty in which Lamine Yamal drew contact in the box from Lucas Digne while he didn't have possession of the ball.After the g
  
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• Thomas Tuchel confirms Declan Rice ‘ready to start’ against Argentina after illness

  15-07-2026 01:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thomas Tuchel is confident of Declan Rice‘s ability to start England’s World Cup semi-final after he trained on the eve of their last-four clash with Argentina in a huge fitness boost.England take on Lionel Messi and co in Atlanta on Wednesday seeking to seal a place in Sunday’s MetLife Stadium showpiece.The Three Lions secured their place in the semi-finals with a narrow 2-1 extra-time victory against Norway in Miami, where the unusually ineffective Rice was withdrawn at half-
  
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• Roma hold positive meeting with Summerville’s agents

  15-07-2026 00:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma hold positive meeting with Summerville’s agentsGianluca Di Marzio brings fresh updates regarding Roma’s pursuit of Crysencio Summerville.The Dutch winger is one of the primary targets to strengthen Gian Piero Gasperini’s attack.As reported by Di Marzio, Roma continues to work on Summerville. A meeting between the club and the player’s agents took place in the last few hours. The said meeting was reportedly a positive one.Now, it remains to be seen whether the team wi
  
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• Cristian Romero expected to leave Tottenham this summer

  15-07-2026 00:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cristian Romero expected to leave Tottenham this summerCristian Romero is set to leave Tottenham Hotspur this summer, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano.Spurs have prepared for the potential departure of the Argentine by signing Jan Paul van Hecke and Marcos Senesi.Tottenham have offered Romero to Inter Milan during talks over Djed Spence, who the Nerazzurri are also interested in signing.Inter are keen on signing Romero, but could be priced out of the move. Spurs have placed a €50 mil
  
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• William Saliba dealt injury blow in France’s World Cup exit to spark Arsenal fears

  15-07-2026 00:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  William Saliba was dealt a gut-wrenching injury blow early into France’s World Cup semi-final clash with Spain, which they went on to lose as their title hopes came crashing down.The influential defender went down untouched on the ball and immediately looked dejected, with it quickly becoming apparent the Arsenal man would not be able to continue.Stretching out his leg, he was treated by France team doctors before being substituted, though he was able to walk off without help.Crystal Palac
  
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• World Cup injury tracker: Declan Rice latest, William Saliba blow and Jordan Henderson freak arm break

  15-07-2026 00:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026 World Cup is down to its last four, meaning teams will be praying not to suffer any untimely injury setbacks in their quest for global glory.Some of the big injury sagas heading into the tournament have come to happy endings, with Lamine Yamal now a regular fixture for Spain after returning to full fitness, while injury-ridden Neymar was able to get some minutes in what will be his final World Cup, before Brazil’s elimination at the hands of Norway.However, many nations are still
  
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• World Cup final half-time to last up to 25 minutes

  15-07-2026 00:01 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]The half-time break in Sunday's World Cup final is expected to last between 20 and 25 minutes.An 11-minute Super Bowl-style show, co-headlined by Madonna, Shakira and K-pop boy band BTS, will take place during the interval at New York New Jersey Stadium.While sources within World Cup organisers Fifa suggest the break will be around 20 minutes,
  
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• France vs Spain player ratings: La Roja shut down Mbappe, Dembele, Olise in World Cup semifinal

  14-07-2026 23:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spain have conceded just one goal in seven games at the 2026 World Cup, and it was that same defense that carried them to a 2-0 victory over France in the semifinals on Tuesday.FRANCE 0-2 SPAIN — Recap, highlightsKylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele, Michael Olise, Bradley Barcola, Desire Doue and Rayan Cherki were all rendered as close to useless as players of their immense quality can be. Lamine Yamal helped to set up one of Spain's goals, but it was the colossal defensive performance that wil
  
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• 😂 Swagger gets punished! Social media roast France's exit

  14-07-2026 23:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😂 Swagger gets punished! Social media roast France's exitWith Rodri, Lamine Yamal & Co. putting on a real show, Spain beat France 2-0 this Tuesday (14) and qualified for the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The Spaniards now wait to find out whether they will face England or Argentina in the tournament’s grand final next Sunday (19).With Brazil long since eliminated, all that was left was the banter on social media.Obviously, the targets were Mbappé ("dictator"), Olise (
  
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• 😂 Pride comes before a fall! Social media mock France exit

  14-07-2026 23:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😂 Pride comes before a fall! Social media mock France exitWith a true masterclass from Rodri, Lamine Yamal & Co., Spain beat France 2-0 this Tuesday (14) and qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.The Spaniards now wait to find out whether they will face England or Argentina in the tournament’s grand final next Sunday (19).With Brazil eliminated (a long time ago), all that was left was the banter on social media.Obviously, the targets were Mbappé ("dictator"), Olise
  
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• Red Star Belgrade tie 'free hit' for Larne - Haveron

  14-07-2026 23:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Larne boss Gary Haveron said their Champions League second qualifying round tie against Serbian giants Red Star Belgrade will be a "free hit" for his side.The Inver Reds progressed to the second qualifying round for the first time courtesy of a 3-1 aggregate win over San Marino side Tre Fiori.Haveron's side came from behind to win the second leg 2-1 at Inver Park and they will now welcome Red Star, who played in the league phase of the Champions League as recently as the 2024-25 campaign, to Lar
  
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• How an unlikely Spain source stunned France to clinch World Cup final berth

  14-07-2026 23:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  So, in a state with a history of Spanish conquest, history could be repeating itself for Spain. As in Euro 2024, they beat France in a semi-final. As in 2010, they could follow victory in the European Championships by doing the double, by adding a World Cup. Deep in the heart of Texas, Luis de la Fuente’s side took a sizeable step towards greatness.Didier Deschamps had pronounced them as the favourites to win the World Cup. It turns out that was not just kidology. As the France manager&rsq
  
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• Celtic Eye £2.5m Surprise Winger: Why It Makes Sense As Low-Risk Punt?

  14-07-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic Eye £2.5m Surprise Winger: Why It Makes Sense As Low-Risk Punt?Sky Sports reporter Anthony Joseph has dropped a rather unexpected name into the Parkhead transfer mix. Celtic are reportedly monitoring FC Utrecht left winger Adrian Blake, a player whose contract situation in the Netherlands has suddenly put several clubs on high alert. The London-born attacker turns 21 tomorrow. With only 12 months left on his current deal at Galgenwaard, Utrecht have slapped a £2.5 million pric
  
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• Montrose stun Dundee Utd as Ayr shock Falkirk in League Cup groups

  14-07-2026 23:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dundee United were stunned at Montrose, while Falkirk also suffered defeat to lower-league opposition [SNS]Dundee United's hopes of progressing from the Scottish League Cup group stage are in the balance after they were stunned by third-tier Montrose.Jim Goodwin's top-flight side, who needed a stoppage-time penalty to beat Stirling Albion on Saturday, were undone by a first-half goal from Graham Webster at Links Park.Fellow Premiership club Falkirk were also on the receiving end of a shock resul
  
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• Gyokeres part of Alvarez offer - Wednesday's gossip

  14-07-2026 23:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Viktor Gyokeres may be used as a makeweight to bring Julian Alvarez to Arsenal, Liverpool have made contract with Paris St-Germain over a transfer for Bradley Barcola, while Tottenham captain Cristian Romero is set to leave the club.Arsenal have explored the possibility of offering Sweden striker Viktor Gyokeres, 28, as part of a deal for Atletico Madrid's Argentina forward Julian Alvarez, 26. (Talksport)Barcelona will resume their pursuit of Alvarez after the World Cup and could also include on
  
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