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• What we learned from Alonso's first training session

  10-07-2026 10:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso was seen doing a mixture of ball and fitness work in his first training session at Chelsea.As well as carrying out internal media duties, the 44-year-old toured the facilities. He had also visited last month to meet key staff like the medical department but has now formally settled into his new office at the training ground.Meanwhile, the players were instructed to arrive at around 9am for an extended reintroduction to training as pre-season preparations
  
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• 🇳🇴​🇲🇽​ The most Mexican Norwegian! Haaland sets social media alight

  11-07-2026 02:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🇳🇴​🇲🇽​ The most Mexican Norwegian! Haaland sets social media alightAfter Mexico’s painful elimination against England, Haaland has become the “most Mexican Norwegian” after responding and fully jumping on the Mexican fans’ bandwagon.  
  A group of fans added banda music to a video of him doing the traditional “Viking row.” Haaland saw the post and replied directly from his official account with a forceful: &
  
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• Top 25 players in the USMNT pool right now: A post-World Cup view of the USA men

  11-07-2026 02:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Whenever we conduct this most-fun, super-serious exploration of the United States men's national team, it usually revolves around how that USMNT coach would organize the USA for an upcoming World Cup.Considering the 2026 World Cup is ongoing, this exercise is a bit trickier than that. For one thing, extreme recency bias has combined with the sick, sick world of scapegoating — mimetic desire is real — to produce ridiculous ideas about invaluable players.MORE — What we learned, b
  
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• 🛒 United give up on Ancelotti call-up, target another Brazilian

  11-07-2026 02:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🛒 United give up on Ancelotti call-up, target another BrazilianCalled up to represent Brazil at the FIFA World Cup after Wesley was cut, defensive midfielder Éderson will no longer be joining Manchester United.ge has learned that he did not pass his medical exams, causing the deal with Atalanta to collapse.The Red Devils' focus — having already reached an agreement with Andrey Santos — has now shifted to João Gomes of Wolverhampton.📸 Shaun Botterill - 20
  
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• Merino the unlikely hero again - as Spain wait for Lamine Yamal show

  11-07-2026 01:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mikel Merino has been capped 49 times by Spain [Getty Images]For almost any side looking to be successful they need match winners throughout the team - and Spain are proving they have them as Mikel Merino delivered in his role as super sub once again to send the European champions into the World Cup semi-finals.The Arsenal midfielder stepped off the bench for the second successive game to score the decisive goal - this time securing a 2-1 victory against Belgium.The win means Spain are into last
  
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• Lammens' error spells end for Belgium's golden generation

  11-07-2026 01:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fairytale goodbyes are a rarity in football.Belgium's 2-1 defeat by Spain in the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup likely marked the final bow of the four remaining members of the Red Devils' golden generation.Thibaut Courtois, Romelu Lukaku, Kevin de Bruyne and Axel Witsel have been mainstays of the national team since the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, but their final chance of winning football's biggest prize ended with a mistake from one of their successors.The injured Courtois, replaced midwa
  
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• World Cup: After Thibaut Courtois' injury, one mistake sent Belgium home and Spain through

  11-07-2026 01:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Only minutes into the second half of Friday's World Cup quarterfinal against heavily favored Spain, Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois boomed a goal kick downfield and felt a twinge in his thigh. He initially felt good enough to keep playing, but the pain resurfaced each time he tried to kick the ball long. Rather than ask Courtois to fight through the pain, Belgium head coach Rudi Garcia removed the Real Madrid goalkeeper in the 71st minute of a 1-1 match. C
  
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• Spain Knocks Out Belgium 2-1: Mikel Merino Closer Heroics, KDB Retires & Semis Spain vs France Preview

  11-07-2026 01:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Subscribe to The CooligansApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeIn this high-energy live reaction episode of The Cooligans, Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros broadcast live from a remarkably humid Miami to break down Spain's dramatic 2-1 victory over Belgium in the World Cup quarterfinals. The guys dissect an unpredictable game of two halves that saw a cagey opening explode into a chaotic, vibe-driven second period. They analyze Belgium's impressive defensive resilience and Charles De Ketelaere
  
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• Who wins now? France and Spain meet again in another decider

  11-07-2026 01:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Who wins now? France and Spain meet again in another deciderAnd here we go again for another France versus Spain clash that PROMISES a lot!The first semifinal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will pit two national teams against each other that keep piling up heavyweight showdowns.And the one next Tuesday (14) promises to be the biggest of them all.
  The last three meetings, considering the senior national teams, were decisive ones. And there was also a match worth a gold medal. Recent history show
  
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• Argentina rocked by hacker as FA sends emails about ‘corrupt refereeing’ after Egypt win

  11-07-2026 01:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Argentine Football Association (AFA) appears to have been the target of a cyber attack after emails were sent from its official accounts reportedly criticising the “corrupt refereeing” of Argentina’s controversial World Cup last-16 win over Egypt.Egypt, who were leading 2-0 in the closing stages of the game, had a goal controversially ruled out and were angry over a perceived foul in the build-up to Enzo Fernandez’s winning strike.The Egyptian FA lodged an official co
  
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• Colombia condemn death threats against player after World Cup shootout exit

  11-07-2026 00:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Colombian football federation has condemned death threats directed at midfielder Jaminton Campaz and his family following the national team’s elimination from the World Cup.Colombia’s tournament ended in a penalty shootout loss to Switzerland in the round of 16. During extra time, Campaz - who plays for Argentine club Rosario Central - missed a critical scoring opportunity when his shot went wide.After the match, the player’s social media accounts were flooded with negative
  
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• Thibaut Courtois reveals cause of thigh injury in cruel Belgium loss against Spain

  11-07-2026 00:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thibaut Courtois insists he could have continued in Belgium’s defeat to Spain in the World Cup 2026 quarter-finals after the goalkeeper sustained a thigh injury in the second-half. Courtois was in tears after he was substituted in the 70th minute for Senne Lammens, whose mistake in the dying minutes led to Mikel Merino’s match-winner and sends Belgium home. Real Madrid keeper Courtois was clutching his left thigh but admitted afterwards that he did not feel overly impacted by the inj
  
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• Argentina hit by hacker as FA sends emails about ‘corrupt refereeing’ after Egypt win

  11-07-2026 00:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Argentine Football Association (AFA) appears to have been the target of a cyber attack after emails were sent from its official accounts reportedly criticising the “corrupt refereeing” of Argentina’s controversial World Cup last-16 win over Egypt.Egypt, who were leading 2-0 in the closing stages of the game, had a goal controversially ruled out and were angry over a perceived foul in the build-up to Enzo Fernandez’s winning strike.The Egyptian FA lodged an official co
  
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• England's Guehi, Rice & James all train before Norway game

  11-07-2026 00:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England are seeking to reach the semi-finals of the World Cup for only the fourth time [Getty Images]England midfielder Declan Rice and defenders Marc Guehi and Reece James all took part in training on the eve of Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against Norway.Jordan Henderson is the only squad player who missed out after having surgery on a broken arm.Manchester City's Guehi complained of a slight hamstring injury following England's 3-2 victory over Mexico in the last 16 at the Azteca Stadiu
  
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• Wigan youngsters impress in win over Warrington

  10-07-2026 23:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Betfred Super LeagueWigan (6) 30Tries: Cartwright, Kerr, Eckersley, McDermott, Daniel Goals: Keighran 5Warrington (12) 18Tries: Hopoate, Irwin, Ashton Goals: Irwin 3Wigan Warriors' young stand-ins held off the challenge of Warrington Wolves to move to within two points of Super League leaders Leeds Rhinos.Josh Cartwright, Taylor Kerr, Kian McDermott and Austin Daniel all repaid the faith of head coach Matt Peet by scoring their first senior tries after filling gaps left by the Warriors' injury t
  
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• 🔥 A manager for the ages! De la Fuente makes football history

  10-07-2026 23:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🔥 A manager for the ages! De la Fuente makes football historyCan Spain even still be beaten? With today’s 2–1 win over Belgium, La Roja and coach Luis de la Fuente have now gone 13 World Cup and European Championship matches unbeaten. Is that good?It’s actually damn good. Luis de la Fuente is now the first coach in football history to pull off this feat. Even so, the streak could already come to an end in the semifinals. That’s because none other than France await
  
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• Richard Hughes to hijack Euro giants move for £34m star, he’s perfect for Liverpool

  10-07-2026 23:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Richard Hughes to hijack Euro giants move for £34m star, he’s perfect for LiverpoolRichard Hughes and Andoni Iraola have a lot of things to figure out this summer. Liverpool's first-team squad are in dire need of reinforcement and, without it, they could end up even worse off than they did last term.This would be another massive fall from grace, especially since they ended up fifth in the Premier League at the end of the 2025-26 campaign.At the very least, Iraola will be wanting to f
  
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• When are the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinals? Dates, confirmed teams

  10-07-2026 23:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026 FIFA World Cup will soon be down to just four teams, and two bluebloods have already sealed their places in the semifinals.A whirlwind of a tournament with plenty of entertainment saw favorites France and Spain hold off stiff challenges to reach the final four, and they'll learn the other side of the bracket in short order.MORE — Spain find late winner, beat BelgiumWhen and where are the semifinals, and who is alive to win the World Cup? When will we see Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mb
  
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• Marc Guehi and Declan Rice train in huge World Cup injury boost for England

  10-07-2026 23:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marc Guehi and Declan Rice handed England a fitness boost as they both trained ahead of the World Cup quarter-final with Norway in Miami.Guehi had been reported to be suffering from a hamstring injury, while Rice has been struck by a stomach bug following last weekend’s win in Mexico.However, they trained with the rest of the group at Inter Miami’s training facilities on the eve of the last-eight tie.Declan Rice trained for the first time in a couple of days after overcoming a sickne
  
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• Lamine Yamal Gets 7/10 | Spanish Players Rated After Their 2-1 Win Vs Belgium In The FIFA World Cup 2026

  10-07-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lamine Yamal Gets 7/10 | Spanish Players Rated After Their 2-1 Win Vs Belgium In The FIFA World Cup 2026Los Angeles. Absolute boiling heat. A match that felt like a tactical chess game played at hypersonic speed. Spain are through to the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup 2026, but bloody hell, they had to sweat for it against a ridiculously stubborn Belgium side.Luis de la Fuente pulled a rabbit out of the hat before kick-off, throwing Fabián Ruiz into the engine room. It paid off massive
  
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• Lisburn Rangers beat Reds as Glens and Blues draw

  10-07-2026 23:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lisburn Rangers scored a 90th-minute winner to beat Cliftonville 4-3 at Solitude, while Linfield and Glentoran drew 2-2 in the Premiership.Caoimhe Gleston opened the scoring after just five minutes in sunny north Belfast before Hannah Doherty levelled the game. The away side restored their lead in the 27th minute, but Doherty equalised once again and Caitlin McGuinness then fired the Reds in front. However, an own goal from stopper Maddy Harvey Clifford levelled the end-to-end match on 58 minute
  
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• Manchester United Ready To Step Up Their Efforts For This Serie A Midfielder: Good Choice For Carrick?

  10-07-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United Ready To Step Up Their Efforts For This Serie A Midfielder: Good Choice For Carrick?In a recent report, journalist Graeme Bailey revealed that Manchester United are ready to step up their efforts for AS Roma midfielder Manu Kone. It has been mentioned that the Red Devils are hoping to get a deal done for the French talent in this transfer period.Kone’s Impressive Form In Serie AKone enjoyed a solid campaign at the Italian club as he put in a string of impressive displays
  
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• Inexplicable Lammens error costs Belgium as Spain’s Merino grabs match-winning mantle again

  10-07-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  No wonder Spain boss Luis de la Fuente can’t resist keeping Mikel Merino on the bench. It’s now two World Cup knockout games deadlocked, two World Cup knockout games won by the left boot of the Arsenal midfielder. On Monday, it was against Portugal in Dallas; here in the Californian sunshine, he was quickest following in, anticipating an error from the Belgian goalkeeper. Slamming the ball into the roof of the net two minutes from time, he sends his country into a tantalising semi-fi
  
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• Mikel Merino, Spain's most clutch player ever 👑

  10-07-2026 23:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mikel Merino, Spain's most clutch player ever 👑France has been warned.A few years ago, it was Jude Bellingham who had the football world on edge as stoppage time approached. Today, that honor belongs to Mikel Merino.Over the course of two tournaments, the Spanish midfielder has already snatched victory for Spain three times in the dying moments of a match.Against Portugal in the previous round, the Arsenal player had already come up trumps in the 91st minute to seal the win for his side.
  
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• Report Ederson waiting for final Manchester United decision on €45m move

  10-07-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Ederson waiting for final Manchester United decision on €45m moveIn another unexpected twist, there are now reports Manchester United haven’t made a final decision yet on whether to buy Ederson from Atalanta following a medical.The deal had been done on June 2 for €40.5m plus another €4.5m in add-ons.It could not be completed because the player was in the United States with Brazil participating in the 2026 World Cup, so he only had initial medical tests there.Ederson
  
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• 💢 It’s official! Vasco confirm their new manager

  10-07-2026 23:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💢 It’s official! Vasco confirm their new managerVasco has officially announced the arrival of coach Pedro Emanuel.At 51, he has signed a contract through December 2027.His last three jobs were in Saudi Arabia, in charge of Al-Nassr, Al-Khaleej, and Al-Fayha.Assistants Rui Gomes and Pedro Correia are also joining, along with fitness coach André Galbe and performance analyst Gil Varajão.A former center back who had standout spells with Boavista and Porto, Pedro Emanuel
  
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• World Cup 2026: Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois forced off due to injury during quarterfinal loss to Spain

  10-07-2026 23:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thibaut Courtois was subbed off in the 71st minute of Belgium's World Cupquarterfinal defeat to Spain due to injury.The 34-year-old goalkeeper left the SoFi Stadium field in tears after appearing to injure his hip. Courtois went down to make a save on Spain's Mikel Oyarzabal. He sat down as the teams took the second-half hydration break and was replaced by Senne Lammens minutes later after play resumed.The moment Thibaut Courtois appeared to suffer an injury, resulting in him being subbed off in
  
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• Manchester City Are Among The Clubs Hoping To Land This Gifted Defender: One For The Future?

  10-07-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City Are Among The Clubs Hoping To Land This Gifted Defender: One For The Future?In a recent report, The Daily Mail mentioned that Manchester City are among the clubs hoping to land Elijah Upson. It has been claimed that the Mancunian giants are facing competition from Chelsea, Everton, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, RB Leipzig and Monaco in the race to sign the English centre-back later this year.Upson’s Impressive Rise In English FootballUpson came through the youth ranks o
  
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• Liverpool now 'in talks' to sign 18-year-old sensation

  10-07-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool now 'in talks' to sign 18-year-old sensationAndoni Iraola has a tough challenge to take on this summer. The Spaniard has just joined Liverpool from Bournemouth where he managed to massively over-achieve and finish in sixth place.On the other hand, the Reds under-performed which led to Arne Slot getting sacked and the Anfield outfit only just managing to qualify for the Champions League.This lack of form has led to several players being linked with an Anfield switch to try and give Live
  
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• France to face Spain in World Cup semi-final

  10-07-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  France to face Spain in World Cup semi-finalFrance will face Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-finals. The tie will be held on Bastille Day – Tuesday, July 14 – at Arlington’s AT&T Stadium at 9pm CET. France qualified for the World Cup Final 4 courtesy of their dominant 2-0 win against Morocco. La Roja have defeated The Red Devils in the quarter-final stage on Friday night at Inglewood’s SoFi Stadium. PSG’s Fabian Ruiz have opened the scoring
  
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