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• What we learned from the Arsenal u21s’ pre-season return

  08-07-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  What we learned from the Arsenal u21s’ pre-season returnThe Arsenal u21s have returned to London Colney for pre-season, with David Horseman seemingly in charge of the team on an interim basis.Photo via Arsenal.comArsenal have shared photos of the u21 squad returning for pre-season training, with the players linking up at the club’s London Colney training ground on Monday.Jeorge Bird of Arsenal Youth highlights that Arsenal 2025/26 loanees Ismeal Kabia, Louie Copley, and Lucas Nygaard
  
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• The 2026 World Cup's biggest disappointments: Germany, Brazil, the USMNT and more

  12-07-2026 05:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With four teams remaining at the 2026 World Cup, 44 teams are very disappointed.Some more than others. Teams like Jordan and Uzbekistan were happy to make an appearance. But many of the teams below will be especially ruing the way their tournaments ended. GermanyThe Germans at least made it out of the group stage this year. But is that really an achievement when two-thirds of the field advanced to the knockout rounds?Germany was one-and-done in the knockout rounds too thanks to a shootout loss t
  
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• 😡 Mentality questioned! Tuchel hits the roof after England thriller

  12-07-2026 05:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😡 Mentality questioned! Tuchel hits the roof after England thrillerThe English remain the kings of crunch time at this World Cup. In their third knockout match, the Three Lions were left sweating for the third time. But once again, they came out on top after a hard-fought battle.Coach Thomas Tuchel, however, is not willing to be satisfied with scratching and biting alone. After the dramatic 2-1 win over Norway, the coach made it more than clear in an interview with FIFA what he thought o
  
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• 📹 Wonder goal in extra time saves it, Argentina face England in semi

  12-07-2026 05:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 Wonder goal in extra time saves it, Argentina face England in semiLate on Saturday night (11), already in the early hours of Sunday (12), Argentina beat Switzerland 3-1 in extra time and qualified for the semifinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The match was not a showcase of technical quality, but it produced a "roller coaster of emotions."La Albiceleste opened the scoring early, with Messi swinging in a corner onto Mac Allister's head.The goal made the iconic No. 10 the outright player
  
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• World Cup 2026: Julián Álvarez's extra-time golazo powers Argentina's 3-1 quarterfinal win over 10-man Switzerland

  12-07-2026 05:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Argentina needed a late winner again on Saturday night. And Julián Álvarez provided a golazo.Álvarez’s incredible strike from outside the penalty box in the 112th minute put Argentina up a goal in its 3-1 extra-time win over 10-man Switzerland. It was Argentina’s second extra-time win in three knockout-round games in this World Cup and the defending World Cup champions will face England in the semifinals on Wednesday.Just watch the goal seemingly come from out of
  
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• Jude Bellingham dismisses Thomas Tuchel criticism of England performance: ‘Maybe he doesn’t know what it’s like’

  12-07-2026 05:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jude Bellingham hit back at boss Thomas Tuchel’s damning analysis of England’s performance in their 2-1 World Cup quarter-final win against Norway and called for positivity.Bellingham was the star of the show with two goals as England overcame the extreme Miami heat to come from behind, banking his fourth man of the match award from six games.Tuchel’s side had to do it the hard way against the Scandinavians, requiring extra-time to eventually book their fourth World Cup semi-fi
  
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• 👀 Norway fume over English goal, Haaland's dad hits out, Fifa acts

  12-07-2026 05:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👀 Norway fume over English goal, Haaland's dad hits out, Fifa actsOn Saturday (11), England came from behind to beat Norway 2-1 in extra time and advanced to the semifinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The match, however, featured some controversy and complaints from the Nordic side.The main one — which even prompted a statement from FIFA — was over an alleged touch of the ball on the "spidercam" cable (the camera that films the game from above) in Jude Bellingham's first goal,
  
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• 🩸 Messi bleeding above the eye, treated on the touchline 🧑‍⚕️

  12-07-2026 05:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🩸 Messi bleeding above the eye, treated on the touchline 🧑‍⚕️Among the images Messi has left us from his World Cup, there will also be the one of his bloodied eye during the hydration break in the second half of Argentina-Switzerland.After a collision with Granit Xhaka, the Pulce was treated on the sideline for a cut above his eyelid.A small setback that did not prevent him from finishing regulation time, although he did miss a shot in front of Kobel and nar
  
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• Tuchel angry at 'lucky' and 'sloppy' England – can 'mentality' be enough?

  12-07-2026 05:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After reaching the stage as hosts in 1966, and then in Italy and Russia in 1990 and 2018, England have another World Cup semi-final to prepare for.When French referee Clement Turpin signalled the end of an incident-filled quarter-final win in Miami, Thomas Tuchel's exhausted players sank to their knees in celebration after being taken to extra-time by Norway.England's fans danced in the stands, two-goal Jude Bellingham accidentally clashed heads with Jordan Pickford during the on-pitch celebrati
  
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• World Cup 2026: Neymar enters World Series of Poker event after Brazil's elimination

  12-07-2026 05:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Neymar wasn’t going to let Brazil’s World Cup elimination stop him from competing in the U.S. this month.The Santos star has entered the $10,000 No-Limit Hold’em 6ix-Max event of the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas, the tournament announced on Saturday. The event is a standard Texas Hold’em competition, with a six-player maximum at each table.Welcome to the 2026 WSOP @neymarjr!The Brazilian soccer superstar has entered the $10,000 six-max after his country was eliminat
  
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• Breel Embolo in tears after Switzerland forward given red card after mistaken identity VAR decision

  12-07-2026 04:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Breel Embolo was left distraught and in tears after the Switzerland forward was dragged off following his red card in the World Cup 2026 quarter-final against Argentina.The Swiss forward initially earned a foul with Leandro Paredes handed a yellow card in a collision that saw him tumble with his legs sprawling, though replays suggested that he appeared to at least make the most of the contact.And under new Fifa World Cup rules, a VAR check considered mistaken identity, landing the Swiss forward
  
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• 📹 New rule sees red in Switzerland v Argentina; player distraught

  12-07-2026 04:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 New rule sees red in Switzerland v Argentina; player distraughtIn Kansas City (USA), Argentina and Switzerland are drawing 1-1 this Saturday (11) in the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The winner will face England in the semifinals next Thursday (15).After going into halftime behind, Switzerland came back stronger and found the equalizer through Ndoye.However, minutes later, a new FIFA rule came into play and left the European side with one fewer player on the field.That&rsquo
  
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• 📹 New rule causes red card in Switzerland v Argentina, player distraught

  12-07-2026 04:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 New rule causes red card in Switzerland v Argentina, player distraughtIn Kansas City (USA), Argentina needed extra time to eliminate Switzerland 3-1 this Saturday (11) in the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.However, the rematch with England in a World Cup semifinal after 40 years could have been called off.That’s because, after going into halftime behind, Switzerland came back stronger and equalized through Ndoye.But minutes later, a new FIFA rule came into play and left
  
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• 📸 He bursts into tears straight away: Switzerland star sent off for diving!

  12-07-2026 04:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 He bursts into tears straight away: Switzerland star sent off for diving!Around the 70th minute, dramatic scenes unfolded in the World Cup quarter-final in Kansas City!Switzerland had just equalized at 1-1 through Dan Ndoye, once again putting world champions Argentina under pressure.
  But just moments later came the shock: after reviewing the VAR footage, referee Joao Pinheiro sent Breel Embolo off with a second yellow card. The Swiss striker, who had already been booked earl
  
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• 📸 He burst into tears at once: Swiss star sent off for a dive!

  12-07-2026 04:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 He burst into tears at once: Swiss star sent off for a dive!Around the 70th minute, dramatic scenes unfolded in the World Cup quarter-final in Kansas City!Switzerland had just equalized at 1-1 through Dan Ndoye, once again putting world champions Argentina on the ropes.
  But just moments later came the shock: after reviewing the VAR footage, referee Joao Pinheiro sent Breel Embolo off with a second yellow card. The Switzerland striker, who had already been booked earlier, comm
  
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• Jude Bellingham pushes back on criticism from England manager Thomas Tuchel after win over Norway: 'Yeah, well, whatever'

  12-07-2026 04:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England is advancing to the World Cup semifinals with a 2-1 win over Norway, thanks to a heroic brace from star midfielder Jude Bellingham. But as the team celebrated the victory, England manager Thomas Tuchel was more focused on what the players needed to do better, calling it a “lucky” win and bluntly chiding the team for their “sloppy” tactics.When asked about Tuchel’s criticism after the game, though, Bellingham brushed it off.“Yeah, well, whatever,”
  
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• Did ball hit spidercam before England goal? Snicko says not - Norway unsure

  12-07-2026 04:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Norway's impressive World Cup campaign ended in a 2-1 quarter-final defeat by England, but their exit was accompanied by frustration as they felt Jude Bellingham's equaliser should have been disallowed for an unusual reason. The Norwegians claimed the ball struck one of the spidercam wires in the build-up to Bellingham's equalising goal in Miami. Had it been determined that the ball had touched a wire, the goal would have been ruled out and play restarted with a dropped ball."It's ridiculous, th
  
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• 🃏 Neymar joins poker tournament after Brazil's cup exit

  12-07-2026 03:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🃏 Neymar joins poker tournament after Brazil's cup exitA week ago, the Brazilian national team lost to Norway 2-1 and bowed out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the round of 16.The result marked one of the worst campaigns in the history of the Canarinho in the tournament: 11th place overall.The early exit also marked the (likely) end of an era in the national team for a number of players, such as goalkeeper Alisson, full-back Danilo, center-back Marquinhos, defensive midfielder Casemiro, an
  
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• 🃏 Neymar pops up at poker event after Brazil exit

  12-07-2026 03:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🃏 Neymar pops up at poker event after Brazil exitA week ago, the Brazilian National Team lost to Norway 2-1 and was knocked out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the round of 16.The result marked one of the worst campaigns in the Canarinho’s history in the tournament: 11th place overall.The early exit also meant the (likely) end of an era with the national team for a number of players, such as goalkeeper Alisson, full-back Danilo, center-back Marquinhos, defensive midfielder Casemiro,
  
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• Bellingham inspires England to beat Norway and reach World Cup semi-finals

  12-07-2026 03:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FIFA World CupNorway 1 - 1 England AETEngland stand one win from their first men's World Cup final since 1966 as Jude Bellingham's brilliant two-goal display inspired them to come from behind to beat Norway after extra time in Miami.Thomas Tuchel's side rode their luck in a quarter-final played in fierce heat and humidity, but Bellingham was once again the talisman to send England into the last four, where they will play either Argentina or Switzerland - which will be shown live on the BBC.In a
  
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• 🐐 Will it ever stop? Messi's bonkers record World Cup rolls on!

  12-07-2026 03:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🐐 Will it ever stop? Messi's bonkers record World Cup rolls on!Lionel Messi’s epic record chase at the 2026 World Cup continued in the quarter-finals!Against Switzerland, the 39-year-old set up the early 1-0 by Alexis Mac Allister (10th minute) with a perfectly delivered corner.In doing so, the World Cup’s all-time leading scorer set yet another record: Messi is the first player ever to reach a total of ten assists across multiple tournaments.In the past few weeks alone, the
  
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• 🐐 Will it ever end? Messi extends his absurd World Cup record!

  12-07-2026 03:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🐐 Will it ever end? Messi extends his absurd World Cup record!Lionel Messi’s epic record chase at the 2026 World Cup continues in the quarter-finals!Against Switzerland, the 39-year-old set up the early 1-0 by Alexis Mac Allister (10') with a perfectly delivered corner.The most prolific scorer in World Cup history set another record in the process: Messi is the first player ever to reach a total of ten assists across multiple tournaments.In the past few weeks alone, the eight-time
  
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• World Cup 2026: England advances, but 'Cable of God' and contentious VAR call stoke fires of conspiracy 

  12-07-2026 03:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  See, this is how conspiracy theories get started. This deep into the World Cup, every goal, every VAR review, every single touch carries possible title implications. And, by the same rationale, every touch also carries the potential for sinister conspiracy … at least in the eyes of those whose squad ends up on the wrong end of the call. Conspiracy-minded World Cup fans always have a bounty of evidence to fuel their dark suspicions, and 2026 has brought a whole new set of potenti
  
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• Erling Haaland’s father blames referee for Norway defeat to England

  12-07-2026 03:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Erling Haaland’s father has put blame on the referee after Norway were knocked out of the World Cup by England.England eked out a 2-1 extra-time victory to seal their place in the semi-finals with Jude Bellingham scoring both, first cancelling out Andreas Schjelderup’s opener on the brink of half-time before pouncing on a rebound in the 93rd minute to net the winner.However, England’s win did not go without controversy, with question marks surrounding their equaliser as well as
  
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• 😔 The Ro is over! Faces after Norway's elimination

  12-07-2026 03:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😔 The Ro is over! Faces after Norway's eliminationNorway became one of the big favorites to make a deep run in the World Cup. Their charisma and great football won over football fans, who for several weeks joined the Viking movement. After the elimination against England in the quarterfinals, the cameras captured the painful defeat:A friendship that even elimination can’t breakNyland breaks down in tearsKane’s hug with HaalandTuchel comforts OdegaardBut there was also en
  
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• Cup on social media: Neymar's revenge, paddle home, Haaland and Bellingham

  12-07-2026 02:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cup on social media: Neymar's revenge, paddle home, Haaland and BellinghamEngland struggled, but secured a place in the semifinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup by beating Norway 2-1 in comeback fashion, in extra time, this Saturday (11).Besides the drama until the very end, which has been a hallmark of this edition of the tournament, the match delivered entertainment.Norwegian goalkeeper Nyland, who gained international attention with his "duel" with Neymar at the end of the game that eliminated B
  
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• 😂 Cup on social media: Neymar revenge, Haaland, Bellingham

  12-07-2026 02:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😂 Cup on social media: Neymar revenge, Haaland, BellinghamEngland struggled, but advanced to the semifinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup by beating Norway 2-1 in comeback fashion, in extra time, this Saturday (11).Besides the drama until the end, which has been a hallmark of this edition of the tournament, the match delivered entertainment.Norwegian goalkeeper Nyland, who gained international attention with his "duel" with Neymar at the end of the game that eliminated Brazil, made a terrib
  
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• 🚨Breaking: FIFA dismisses controversy over Bellingham goal

  12-07-2026 02:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨Breaking: FIFA dismisses controversy over Bellingham goalThe England-Norway match sparked a major debate, and FIFA has already stepped in to deny any “foul play” in the result of the game. 
  The controversy arose over Bellingham’s first goal, the equalizer against Norway, which reportedly should not have stood because before the Real Madrid player scored, the ball hit the spidercam cables. That action was reportedly pointed out to the referee by Haaland and hi
  
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• Argentina face Switzerland as England await in semi-finals

  12-07-2026 02:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Messi starts for Argentina in Kansas CityWinner will face England in last four on Wednesday (20:00 BST) live on BBCLionel Messi on eight goals and level in Golden Boot race with Kylian Mbappe Argentina face Switzerland as England await in semi-finals
  
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• Thomas Tuchel rages at interviewer and claims England were ‘lucky’ to beat Norway

  12-07-2026 02:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thomas Tuchel appeared to lose his cool at ITV interviewer Gabriel Clarke as the England manager branded his side as “lucky” in their extra-time World Cup win over Norway.England eked out a 2-1 victory to seal their place in the semi-finals with Jude Bellingham scoring both, first cancelling out Andreas Schjelderup’s opener on the brink of half-time before pouncing on a rebound three minutes into extra time to net the winner.It was an agonising watch for England at times, who w
  
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