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• Tottenham’s Djed Spence: Inter ready to push for WC hero

  17-07-2026 15:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham’s Djed Spence: Inter ready to push for WC heroAs reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport, Inter are ready to make a move for Djed Spence, despite the possibility of a fee hike in recent days.The World Cup campaign has resulted in a sensational uptick in fortunes for the 25-year-old Tottenham Hotspur fullback, who after collecting praises over two trying Premier League campaigns has rose to stardom during England’s semi-final in the US.Against Argentina, even though it ended it
  
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• Trump questions Kane's 'defensive' role in semi-final loss

  18-07-2026 04:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  United States President Donald Trump has joined criticism of England's tactics in their World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina, by questioning Harry Kane's second-half "defensive" role.Manager Thomas Tuchel's second-half substitutions have been criticised by pundits and supporters following the 2-1 defeat, as Argentina scored two late goals to set up Sunday's final against Spain (20:00 BST).BBC Sport reported on Thursday how a number of key players had been left disappointed at how England were
  
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• Defiant Tuchel defends decisions and says loss is 'scar we carry now'

  18-07-2026 04:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thomas Tuchel was appointed England manager in January 2025 and has a contract through to Euro 2028 [Getty Images]England head coach Thomas Tuchel has defended his tactical decisions during the World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina in a tense news conference.Addressing the media before Saturday's third-place play-off against France in Miami, Tuchel said "if you need someone to blame, I take the responsibility".But the German head coach insisted he had no regrets and said he and his team felt
  
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• Lindsey Vonn says she has no left ACL and her right ankle is still broken 5 months after Olympic crash

  18-07-2026 04:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Five months later, Lindsey Vonn is still recovering her horrific crash at the Winter Olympics. And it sounds like she has plenty of recovery still to go.Appearing on “SportsCenter” on Friday, the former Olympic gold medalist provided an update on her condition from a that she has said nearly forced the amputation of her left leg. That leg is apparently still missing an ACL, which was torn in her last downhill before the Olympics, and it’s not even her biggest issue right now:"M
  
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• With the World Cup spotlight on him, Lionel Messi won't make the final about himself

  18-07-2026 04:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK — Two days from the World Cup final — and two days from his almost certain farewell from soccer's quadrennial spectacle — Lionel Messi found himself in a helicopter sweeping over both the Hudson River and Friday's rush hour to attend a scheduled engagement.Inside Javits Center, the major conference hub on Manhattan's west side, actor Kevin Hart, NFL legend Tom Brady and tennis star Novak Djokovic lobbed him questions. Fans packed into a theater to see Argentina's littl
  
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• 📊 BR-26 is back in style! See the updated table after 3️⃣ more games

  18-07-2026 03:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📊 BR-26 is back in style! See the updated table after 3️⃣ more gamesThree matches livened up the night this Friday (17) in the 2026 Brasileirão.One of them was postponed from the fourth round. And two were from the 19th round.Check below what happened, how the table looks, and the matches still to come.Bahia confirmed their favoritism against the bottom side in Salvador.They beat Chapecoense 2-0 with goals from Rodrigo Nestor and Román Gómez, both in the
  
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• 🔥​ Incredible! A Copa Argentina match played metres from a fire

  18-07-2026 03:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🔥​ Incredible! A Copa Argentina match played metres from a fireArgentine football once again gave us an image as surreal as it was dangerous.
  During the Copa Argentina match between River Plate and Aldosivi, alarm bells literally went off both on and off the pitch.What was truly bizarre and alarming about the incident was that, despite the towering columns of smoke and the intense flames visible from the stands, the match continued. The Copa Argentina has gotten us used to col
  
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• 🎥 Brasileirão match sees ugly scenes as punches fly, watch

  18-07-2026 03:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Brasileirão match sees ugly scenes as punches fly, watchMaracanã was the stage for “regrettable scenes” in the closing stretch of Fluminense vs. Red Bull Bragantino this Friday (17), in the 19th round of the Brasileirão. Massa Bruta were leading (1-0) and the clock had already reached the 47th minute of the second half — with another seven minutes of stoppage time still to come. The clash ended with two red cards and three yellow cards b
  
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• 🎥 Brasileirão match sees punches thrown in ugly scenes, watch

  18-07-2026 03:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Brasileirão match sees punches thrown in ugly scenes, watchMaracanã was the stage for “regrettable scenes” in the final stretch of Fluminense versus Red Bull Bragantino this Friday (17), in the 19th round of the Brasileirão. Massa Bruta were leading (1-0) and the clock had already reached the 47th minute of the second half — with another seven minutes of stoppage time still to come. The clash ended with two red cards and three yellows be
  
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• New York is the heart of the world and is a fitting host for the 2026 World Cup final

  18-07-2026 02:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK — There's always going to be competition for absolutely anything in the New York City area, but the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina this Sunday is dominating the metropolis.Fans of Spain and Argentina, hordes of celebrities, and neutrals who just love the game, have flocked to New York City for the final at MetLife Stadium.Everywhere you turn billboards have Lionel Messi, Lamine Yamal, Christian Pulisic and other stars plastered all over them. World Cup fever is omnipr
  
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• ‘He is pure history’: Scaloni pays tribute to Messi before World Cup final

  18-07-2026 02:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lionel Messi, Emiliano Martínez, and Lionel Scaloni spoke to Fanatics Fest in advance of the World Cup final.Photograph: Stephanie Scarbrough/APArgentina head coach Lionel Scaloni, captain Lionel Messi and goalkeeper Emiliano “Dibu” Martinez met with the media on Friday in New York City, two days ahead of Argentina’s second consecutive World Cup final appearance.Few considered Argentina – who are built around an aging core and led by a 39-year-old talisman –
  
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• Argentina like to leave mark on opponents - Laporte

  18-07-2026 02:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spain defender Aymeric Laporte claims Argentina are a team that "likes to leave a mark on their opponents" and "that sort of thing shouldn't be allowed in football".European champions Spain face reigning world champions Argentina in the World Cup final at New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday (20:00 BST).Argentina adopted a physical approach for their semi-final against England, when they scored two late goals to win 2-1 - having committed 15 fouls.Just three minutes into the game, Enzo Fernande
  
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• Line-ups set for Cruz Azul v San Luis in Matchday 1

  18-07-2026 02:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Line-ups set for Cruz Azul v San Luis in Matchday 1The title defense begins for La Máquina.
  San Luis and Cruz Azul kick off Friday’s action as part of Matchday 1. Both teams will look to start the Apertura 2026 on the right foot.Cruz Azul’s XIHuiqui begins his journey at the helm of La Máquina. After stepping in “to the rescue” and winning the championship, the club has placed its trust in him and his coaching staff. Lira’s inclusion stands out, as he
  
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• President Trump says he was 'forced' to intervene with FIFA after Folarin Balogun's red card: 'I had no idea what was going to happen'

  18-07-2026 01:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The USMNT has been out of the 2026 World Cup for well more than a week, but FIFA’s decision to suspend striker Folarin Balogun’s red card remains one of the most controversial stories of the tournament.It was once again a topic of discussion on Friday, when President Donald Trump appeared to distance himself from the fallout of his phone call to FIFA president Gianni Infantino that reportedly led to Balogun being able to play in the Round of 16 against Belgium.Speaking alongside Infa
  
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• French runners-up Lens sign 'perfect fit' Nawrocki from Celtic

  18-07-2026 01:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Maik Nawrocki had featured for Celtic in pre-season [Getty Images]French top-flight runners-up Lens have signed Maik Nawrocki from Celtic, saying the 25-year-old is the perfect fit for their three-man central defence.The former Poland Under-21 international had spent last season on loan to Hannover 96 as they finished fourth in Germany's second tier.But he did not feature in Celtic manager Martin O'Neill's plans and the Scottish champions have struck a deal with Lens for his permanent departure.
  
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• Iheanacho rejects new Celtic deal as Saracchi gives up on return

  18-07-2026 01:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nigeria striker Kelechi Iheanacho has turned down a new contract with Celtic and joined Bursaspor, who have just been promoted to Turkey's second tier, as former loanee Marcelo Saracchi admitted defeat in his bid to return to the Scottish champions.On the same day, centre-half Maik Nawrocki ended his three-year spell at Celtic Park by signing a four-year contract with French Ligue 1 runners-up Lens.The Scottish champions had tabled a new offer for 29-year-old Iheanacho after he helped them to th
  
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• Goalkeeper Anastasiadis signs for Hibernian

  18-07-2026 00:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Greece international Ariana Anastasiadis has signed for Hibernian after the goalkeeper left Kifisia in her country's top flight.The 25-year-old has signed a one-year contract, with the Scottish Women's Premier League club having the option to extend it by a year.Hibs head coach Joelle Murray said of her fourth signing of the summer: "She's a talented goalkeeper with excellent potential and a strong mentality."She has already shown she can perform at a high level, having been involved with the Gr
  
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• 💰 Cup sensation sets sale and signing records for clubs

  18-07-2026 00:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💰 Cup sensation sets sale and signing records for clubsJohan Manzambi was not physically fit enough to help Switzerland against Colombia and Argentina.But he had already caught the eye at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Aston Villa won the race with Newcastle to secure one of the sensations of the tournament.The 20-year-old forward arrived at the Birmingham club with records to his name.Villa bought him for 60 million euros.Making him the most expensive signing in the club’s history. 
  
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• Aymeric Laporte accuses Argentina of tricks that ‘shouldn’t be allowed’ in World Cup final

  18-07-2026 00:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aymeric Laporte has accused Argentina of dirty tricks and said referees have allowed them to get away with gamesmanship in the World Cup.And the Spain defender warned the final could descend into chaos if Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic does not clamp down on Argentina.The defending champions tried a variety of strategies to get under England’s skin in the semi-final, while Egypt manager Hossam Hassan accused officials of favouring Argentina following his side’s 3-2 defeat to them in
  
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• 🫣 Turns out yes, Cruz Azul will play at Estadio Banorte in A2026

  18-07-2026 00:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🫣 Turns out yes, Cruz Azul will play at Estadio Banorte in A2026No, it’s not a joke! In a matter of days, La Máquina left the Estadio Azteca to say they would play at the Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes, but because of the poor quality of the pitch, they announced they would play in Querétaro. 
  But Liga MX being Liga MX, today it announced that Cruz Azul will indeed play at Estadio Banorte 🙃​.The current Liga MX champion still doesn’t have a ho
  
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• Eckersley hat-trick as Wigan sink Huddersfield

  18-07-2026 00:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Betfred Super LeagueHuddersfield (4) 10Tries: Milne, Gagai Goal: FlanaganWigan (10) 24Tries: Partington, Eckersley 3 Goals: Keighran 4Zach Eckersley's hat-trick broke Huddersfield Giants' stiff resistance to send Wigan Warriors up to second and to within two points of the Super League summit.Jim Lenihan's side made a nonsense of the fact they had suffered 11 straight defeats going into the game and threatened to do the league double over the in-form Warriors after pulling off a shock victory at
  
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• Donald Trump questions Thomas Tuchel’s tactics in World Cup loss: ‘Harry Kane on defence?’

  18-07-2026 00:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Donald Trump has remarkably become the latest person to question Thomas Tuchel’s tactics in England’s World Cup semi-final defeat.On Wednesday, England took a second-half lead against Argentina and eventually found themselves within five minutes – plus added time – of their first men’s World Cup final since their 1966 triumph.But Anthony Gordon’s goal gave way to a late strike from Enzo Fernandez and an even-later header by Lautaro Martinez. With that, Argenti
  
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• 📋 Who takes it? Mirassol and Grêmio named for BR restart

  18-07-2026 00:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Who takes it? Mirassol and Grêmio named for BR restartBrasileirão 2026 is back for Mirassol and Grêmio. They will face off starting at 8 p.m. (Brasília time) this Friday night (17).Maião is the venue for the clash valid for the 19th round of the competition. Bruno Arleu de Araújo (RJ) will referee the match. Premiere will broadcast it.
  📊 Standings situationThe Lions from the countryside are in the bottom four. With 16 point
  
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• Wayne Rooney names only alternative to Thomas Tuchel as England manager

  17-07-2026 23:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wayne Rooney believes Thomas Tuchel should remain as England manager unless the Football Association (FA) can bring in Pep Guardiola.An inquest is under way after England spurned the chance to reach a second ever men’s World Cup final, with their semi-final collapse against rivals Argentina.Tuchel’s position has been widely criticised for his decision-making in Wednesday’s 2-1 loss as England retreated and lost in a manner that became all too familiar on the big occasions under
  
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• 📋 Fluminense and Red Bull Bragantino line-ups confirmed for BR return

  17-07-2026 23:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Fluminense and Red Bull Bragantino line-ups confirmed for BR returnBrasileirão 2026 is back for Fluminense and Red Bull Bragantino.They will face off starting at 8 p.m. (Brasília time) this Friday night (17).The Maracanã will host the clash valid for the 19th round of the competition. Davi de Oliveira Lacerda (ES) will be the referee. SporTV and Premiere will broadcast it.
  📊 Standings situationWith 31 points, Tricolor are in third place.They have
  
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• Lille president hands Man City major Ayyoub Bouaddi transfer blow in press conference

  17-07-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lille president hands Man City major Ayyoub Bouaddi transfer blow in press conferenceLille president Olivier Létang says his “conviction” is that Bouaddi stays for another seasonLétang held talks with Bouaddi after FIFA World Cup return but cannot reveal contentsIt is believed Man City would have no intention of loaning Bouaddi back to Lille after signing himLille president Olivier Létang has publicly stated his belief that Manchester City target Ayyoub Bouaddi s
  
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• Rangers Linked With €900k Forward: Should The Ibrox Giants Go After Him?

  17-07-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rangers Linked With €900k Forward: Should The Ibrox Giants Go After Him?Ben Jacobs dropped a fresh update on his transfer feed, putting Rangers right in the mix for Sheffield United forward Ryan Oné. The 20-year-old Scot is attracting plenty of glances this summer. He is a physical presence. The Blades hold a strong hand here because his current contract at Bramall Lane runs all the way until June 2029. That gives Chris Wilder and the United board massive leverage if anyone decides t
  
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• Tuchel urges England to finish strongly in emotional address

  17-07-2026 23:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thomas Tuchel was appointed England manager in January 2025 on an initial 18-month deal [Getty Images]Manager Thomas Tuchel has called on England to end the World Cup strongly in an emotional address to the squad after their agonising defeat by Argentina.The players returned to their base in Kansas City following the semi-final loss on Wednesday to undertake two final training sessions before Saturday's bronze-medal match against France.And sources have told BBC Sport that Tuchel, in a speech to
  
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• Chelsea Are In Talks To Land This Serie A Midfielder: Should Alonso Move In For Him?

  17-07-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea Are In Talks To Land This Serie A Midfielder: Should Alonso Move In For Him?In a recent report, Fichajes stated that Chelsea are in talks to land AS Roma midfielder Manu Kone. It has been mentioned that the Blues are eyeing a move to secure the services of the French talent this off-season.Kone’s Impressive Form In Serie AKone enjoyed a good run of form at the Italian club in the previous campaign when he produced a string of impressive displays for them in the middle of the park.
  
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• 🚨 Official: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang leaves Marseille!

  17-07-2026 23:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Official: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang leaves Marseille!A frustrating adventure.And now Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is leaving OM once again.Looking to reduce its wage bill, Marseille officially confirmed the departure of its striker to Deportivo La Coruña on Friday evening.According to various media reports, OM should receive around €1.5 million from the deal.Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s story will definitely leave a bitter taste. While his first spell had been exceptional
  
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