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• Tottenham's World Cup finalists

  19-07-2026 12:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Tottenham are guaranteed to have a 2026 World Cup winner in their squad no matter who emerges victorious in Sunday's final. Club captain Cristian Romero, who has been the anchor of Argentina's defence at this tournament, will bid for his second world title against European champions Spain live on the BBC from 19:00 BST.International team-mate Marcos Senesi is yet to play for Spurs having signed from Bournemouth on a free transfer at the beginning of June. The defender was an unused
  
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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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• 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: 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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• World Cup final: FIFA breaks tradition for 30-minute halftime break with show featuring chaotic combo of BTS, Justin Bieber, Shakira and Madonna

  19-07-2026 22:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  That’s one way to stop a soccer game: Rather than a typical halftime period, Sunday’s matchup between Argentina and Spain on Sunday took a lengthy break for the first-ever World Cup halftime show.The lengthy event had a slew of performances from various artists, stretching the halftime break to 27 minutes — nearly double the 15 minutes allowed under FIFA rules.The show kicked off with pre-recorded segment from Madonna flipping to the singer emerging from the tunnel, joined by B
  
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• How long was half-time at the World Cup final and did Fifa break the rules?

  19-07-2026 22:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Half-time at the World Cup final lasted 27 minutes and 19 seconds after the ‘Super Bowl style’ show delayed the resumption of the match between Argentina and Spain. Organisers Fifa had assured both teams before the final that the half-time show, curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin and featuring Madonna, Shakira, BTS, Justin Bieber and Burna Boy, would only last 11 minutes, with the time needed to assemble and dismantle the stage at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey taking the to
  
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• Richard Hughes has already confirmed Liverpool’s best transfer

  19-07-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Richard Hughes has already confirmed Liverpool’s best transferRichard Hughes may be about to leave Liverpool at the end of the 2025-26 season but, that doesn't mean that he can slack off this summer. The Englishman has already got a deal for Victor Munoz over the line and, with the amount of players that Liverpool are being linked with, it doesn't feel like it'll be too long before their next signing is announced.However, since their title rivals such as Chelsea, Manchester City and Arsena
  
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• Everton Linked To 12 G/A Moroccan Full-Back: Good Move For The Toffees?

  19-07-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton Linked To 12 G/A Moroccan Full-Back: Good Move For The Toffees?Everton are looking at Genk right-back Zakaria El Ouahdi ahead of a potential summer move. That is the word coming from Africa Foot, relayed by Transfer Feed, the French-language outlet known for keeping tabs on North African and Belgian football. They reckon the 24-year-old comes with an asking price of around €15m, which translates to roughly £12.76m.Everton eye Belgium’s standout full-back Zakaria El Ouahd
  
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• U.S. Soccer VP blasts FIFA's Gianni Infantino for 'tarnishing the entire sport' to win Trump's favor

  19-07-2026 22:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The vice president of the U.S. Soccer Federation criticized FIFA president Gianni Infantino for developing a cozy relationship with United States President Donald Trump leading up to and during the 2026 World Cup. Nathán Goldberg Crenier wrote an editorial for The Guardian in which he called upon the leaders of soccer federations throughout the world to oppose Infantino's management decisions for FIFA. Crenier argues that the "egotistical and transactional" direction of his leadership thr
  
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• ‘Terrible’ World Cup final pitch criticised after slow start to Spain v Argentina

  19-07-2026 22:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ian Wright led criticism of the World Cup final pitch following a goalless first half between Spain and Argentina at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. “It's ridiculous, it's poor, it's terrible,” Wright said on ITV, before adding that the pitch was “bobbly and dry”. The playing surface at the New York New Jersey Stadium has been a talking point throughout the World Cup, and has faced criticism from players and managers. Spain v Argentina LIVE: Score and latest updates fr
  
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• Hoffenheim submit oversized €9.5m offer for former Wolfsburg flop Adam Daghim

  19-07-2026 22:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hoffenheim submit oversized €9.5m offer for former Wolfsburg flop Adam DaghimSky Austria – as relayed by transfermarkt.de – is confirming a Fabrizio Romano report regarding an oversized Hoffenheim offer for former Wolfsburg flop Adam Daghim. According to all sources, the Bundesliga outfit is prepared to spend €9.5m on the RB Salzburg professional, who is currently valued at €7.5m.Daghim’s market value rose to its current level upon moving to Wolfsburg last summer
  
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• 📱 Messi waiting for Muppets? Online reaction to XXL break

  19-07-2026 22:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📱 Messi waiting for Muppets? Online reaction to XXL breakIsn’t this actually a World Cup final? The halftime show has everything you’d expect from a major event in the USA. Stars everywhere you look. In total, the players from Spain and Argentina were kept from doing their job for 27 minutes and 34 seconds. Madonna and the two Brazil legends Ronaldinho and Ronaldo got things started. They rode through the stadium tunnels into the arena in a buggy. Then the Muppets t
  
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• Video: Ronaldo and Ronaldinho chauffeur Madonna in 2026 World Cup Final show

  19-07-2026 22:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Video: Ronaldo and Ronaldinho chauffeur Madonna in 2026 World Cup Final showFormer Serie A players Ronaldo and Ronaldinho, the latter back in Italian football when signing for Ravenna, drove Madonna onto the pitch for the 2026 World Cup Final half-time show.In an unexpected moment, Madonna had two very special chauffeurs to reach the field at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, opening up the half-time show.She was in a buggy driven by former Inter centre-forward Ronaldo, with ex-Milan man Ronald
  
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• Aston Villa Keep Pressing For €40m Forward: Is He The Right Choice For Emery?

  19-07-2026 22:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa Keep Pressing For €40m Forward: Is He The Right Choice For Emery?Reports coming out of England, relayed by Transfer Feed, suggest Aston Villa have placed Bologna winger Jonathan Rowe high on their summer wishlist. The 23-year-old is now a primary target. According to transfer updates stemming from Italy, Villa have already touched base with the player’s camp. No official paperwork has reached the Serie A club yet, though.Aston Villa linked with Bologna winger Jonathan Rowe
  
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• Official: Udinese buy Vojvoda from Como for €1.6m

  19-07-2026 22:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Udinese buy Vojvoda from Como for €1.6mUdinese have officially bought Mergim Vojvoda from Como in a deal believed to be worth €1.6m including add-ons.The agreement had been reached between the two clubs in the last few days, and it was formalised over the weekend.The 31-year-old has put pen to paper on a contract to June 2028, while there is an option to add another season after that.It is reported the fee is €1.3m plus a further €0.3m in performance-related bonuses
  
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• Argentina's game plan clear in World Cup final first half 🥊

  19-07-2026 22:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Argentina's game plan clear in World Cup final first half 🥊The 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina hasn't been a classic so far.
  A cagey first half between the reigning world and European champions was low on entertainment and meaningful action despite the latter enjoying more chances.Lionel Scaloni's side, meanwhile, are taking a near-identical approach to their late semi-final win over England by going for a robust tactic against La Roja.Nowhere was that more evident than
  
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• Yellow card for Argentina sends social media wild 😂

  19-07-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Yellow card for Argentina sends social media wild 😂One of the topics that sparked the most discussion on social media throughout this World Cup was refereeing.We’re already used to seeing complaints during Brasileirão matchdays, and in recent weeks we’ve taken them to a global level.In the final, it’s no different, with theories about Argentina being favored.And after a first half in which the South American team relied on a more physical style of play, Brazilian
  
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• Rangers Scouts Left Frustrated Amid Interest In This Blackburn Rovers Defender: Why McInnes Must Sanction Another Reunion

  19-07-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rangers Scouts Left Frustrated Amid Interest In This Blackburn Rovers Defender: Why McInnes Must Sanction Another ReunionIf a recent update from transfer expert Alan Nixon on his Patreon is true, Rangers scouts were left frustrated on their scouting mission, with reported target Ryan Alebiosu missing Blackburn Rovers’ recent pre-season fixture with a minor bug. The Light Blues were not alone in the hunt, as the Premier League outfit Brentford also sent representatives to keep close tabs on
  
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