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• Who will win the World Cup? The view from the semi-finalists

  14-07-2026 07:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  France (1), Spain (3), England (4) and Argentina (2) are the top four teams in Fifa's rankings [BBC]The World Cup is now at the business end.One of France, Spain, Argentina or England will be crowned world champions on Sunday in New York.But who will it be?Is France against Spain on Tuesday in the semis the real final, as many are suggesting? Can Argentina become just the third team to defend their title? Will England end 60 years of hurt?BBC Sport has spoken to journalists and fans from the cou
  
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• Report: Roma set sights on Endrick

  14-07-2026 18:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Roma set sights on EndrickRoma has set its sights on several attacking players. In recent weeks, the most talked-about name has been Alejandro Garnacho, but Chelsea’s demands are holding the Roman club back. Crysencio Summerville has been re-proposed, but again, the price tag is high. The latest suggestion—as reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport—is Endrick. The Brazilian Real Madrid player has excelled in Ligue 1 this season with Lyon. He earned a call-up from Carlo Ance
  
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• Not what we want to hear: Liverpool consider controversial £6m deal

  14-07-2026 18:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Not what we want to hear: Liverpool consider controversial £6m dealLiverpool are reportedly open to a controversial deal this summer. It's one we'd rather didn't go ahead.Liverpool are currently weighing up offers for players as the market prepares to go into overdrive. The World Cup will be over this time next week, freeing up a lot of players for business.And that includes the merry-go-round for those not at the World Cup. Liverpool, for instance, appear to have a massive decision to mak
  
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• David more excited by Paris FC than Trabzonspor after Juventus flop

  14-07-2026 18:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  David more excited by Paris FC than Trabzonspor after Juventus flopJuventus are still trying to find a new club for Jonathan David, but there are reports he is more excited by the idea of Paris FC than Trabzonspor.The centre-forward was a free agent when joining Juve last summer, albeit far from low cost because of the €12.5m in various commissions and signing-on fees, plus the salary at €6m plus €2m bonus net per season.He struggled with eight goals and five assists in 46 competi
  
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• Arsenal shirt sponsorship set for update next season

  14-07-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal shirt sponsorship set for update next seasonArsenal’s front-of-shirt sponsorship deal is set for a minor update in 2027/28, with Emirates opting to remove ‘Fly Better’ for their partnered clubs next year.Photo via Arsenal.comFooty Headlines report that after many years of Emirates promoting themselves with front-of-shirt sponsorship deals reading ‘Fly Emirates’ or ‘Emirates – Fly Better’, the logo will be changed in 2027/28 to simply read &
  
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• “Never a concrete target” – Top French insider gives major update on PSG’s midfield plans

  14-07-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “Never a concrete target” – Top French insider gives major update on PSG’s midfield plansPSG are not going to chase Ayyoub Bouaddi – and apparently weren’t ever seriously considering him, despite plenty of reports to the contrary.If you enjoy PSG Talk coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content.The news that came out today that PSG have agreed a new deal with Fabian Ruiz, which
  
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• Premier League 'dream has become reality' - Rodriguez

  14-07-2026 18:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]New Bournemouth signing Alvaro Rodriguez says his "dream has become reality" after making the switch to the Premier League from La Liga side Elche.The striker has signed a five-year-deal with the Cherries on his 22nd birthday."It feels like a great privilege to be here," Rodriguez said. "I've always wanted to play in the Premier League and now, on my birthday, that dream has become reality."It has been a dream since I was a child. When my agent told me Bournemouth were interested,
  
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• Amnesty International sends ‘sportswashing’ warning to Aston Villa over new Visit Rwanda sponsorship deal

  14-07-2026 17:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa’s new sponsorship deal with Visit Rwanda has immediately drawn a stark warning from Amnesty International, which claims the African nation will exploit the partnership to sportswash its "terrible" human rights record.The Midlands club confirmed the agreement on Tuesday, describing it as the "most important sponsorship deal in the history of the football club." The Visit Rwanda logo is set to feature prominently on the front of the men’s, women’s, and academy teams&r
  
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• Real Madrid midfielder set to return to the starting lineup for France vs Spain

  14-07-2026 17:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid midfielder set to return to the starting lineup for France vs SpainReal Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe and Aurelien Tchouameni have both been instrumental in France’s FIFA World Cup campaign so far, but have both had their share of injury struggles.The former has been less affected by setbacks but was still forced off the field towards the end of the team’s quarterfinal win over Morocco. Didier Deschamps has cleared the player and assured that he is back to 100% ahead of th
  
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• Fleetwood sign midfielder Cannon from Wrexham

  14-07-2026 17:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andy Cannon spent the second half of last season on loan at Burton [Shutterstock]Fleetwood Town have signed former Wrexham midfielder Andy Cannon on a three-year deal.Cannon, 30, who was released by the Welsh club at the end of last season, has clocked up 330 senior appearances for clubs including Rochdale, Portsmouth, Hull City and Stockport County.He spent the second half of last season on loan at Burton Albion.Cannon told the Fleetwood website what attracted him to the League Two club and he
  
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• Dagnall's season for Saints over with ACL injury

  14-07-2026 17:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Owen Dagnall ruptured his ACL in St Helens' 46-0 home defeat by Toulouse [SWpix.com]Owen Dagnall will miss the rest of the season for St Helens as he needs surgery on an ACL injury.Dagnall, 20, hurt his knee in the second half of Sunday's Super League home defeat by Toulouse and scans have revealed he suffered a rupture.The outside back is expected to return in 2027.Dagnall has made 17 appearances this season for Saints, and 29 in total."I'm absolutely gutted about the news, but I'm going to do
  
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• France Starting XI vs Spain: Confirmed Team News and Predicted Lineup

  14-07-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  France Starting XI vs Spain: Confirmed Team News and Predicted LineupFrance Predicted XI vs Spain as Kylian Mbappe Leads Strong Semi-Final Team NewsFrance head into their semi-final with Spain carrying momentum, authority and the look of a side that know exactly how to win tournament football. Didier Deschamps has guided his team through Sweden, Paraguay and Morocco in the knockout rounds without conceding a goal, and that defensive steel has provided the perfect platform for a forward line brim
  
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• David Lynch: Andoni Iraola Has Already Shown Liverpool What Was Missing Under Arne Slot

  14-07-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  David Lynch: Andoni Iraola Has Already Shown Liverpool What Was Missing Under Arne SlotAndoni Iraola Press Conference Reveals Early Leadership Traits Liverpool Fans Wanted to SeeLiverpool supporters have waited patiently to hear from new head coach Andoni Iraola, and if first impressions matter, then his opening press conference has already provided reasons for optimism.Speaking on Media Matters for Anfield Index, Liverpool journalist David Lynch joined Eddie Gibbs to analyse Iraola’s firs
  
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• World Cup 2026 power rankings: Rating all four nations ahead of the semi-finals

  14-07-2026 17:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026 World Cup is down to its final four with the cream of the crop now so close to global glory that they can almost taste it.With dark horses now banished, the semi-finals are made up the world’s top four seeds according to Fifa’s world rankings - though it could have very easily not come to that.England and holders Argentina were both forced to extra time by Norway and Switzerland respectively, required to dig deep to keep their World Cup dreams alive. They now reignite their
  
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• Everton sign France forward Mouchon from Leicester

  14-07-2026 17:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton have signed France forward Noemie Mouchon on a free transfer from Leicester City.The 23-year-old joins after two years at Leicester, having been part of the squad who suffered relegation from the Women's Super League in May.She began her career at childhood club Lille, before moving to fellow French side Reims for a year.During her time with Leicester in the WSL, Mouchon made 24 appearances and scored twice."I feel really excited to start with the team and this new club," said Mouchon."I
  
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• Mourinho completes Real Madrid staff overhaul with new arrival and departure

  14-07-2026 17:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho completes Real Madrid staff overhaul with new arrival and departureWhile most of the spotlight at Real Madrid this summer will be taken by the changes in the first team, with four new signings completed already, and the change of the head coach, Jose Mourinho taking over from Alvaro Arbeloa, there have also been a lot of changes in the coaching staff.As Diario AS has noted, the Portuguese coach has made two notable changes to finalize the staff that will work alongside him with the Mere
  
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• Atalanta ‘stunned’ by Ederson turnaround from Manchester United, working on new contract

  14-07-2026 17:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atalanta ‘stunned’ by Ederson turnaround from Manchester United, working on new contractAtalanta were ‘stunned’ that Manchester United abandoned their Ederson transfer, and confirm ‘he is happy to remain, so we’re working on a new contract.’The deal had been done last month for €45m including add-ons, but could not be completed until after he had finished his participation in the 2026 World Cup with Brazil.BERGAMO, ITALY – MAY 02: Ederson of A
  
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• France are coming! Germany still lead the way in this World Cup stat

  14-07-2026 17:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  France are coming! Germany still lead the way in this World Cup statThe glorious days of the DFB team are now a few years behind them. The last tournaments ended early, bringing plenty of disappointment and frustration. Germany used to be a tournament team.This myth was not built solely on their four World Cup titles; it also stemmed from the incredible consistency German national teams displayed at World Cups over decades. If they didn’t make the final, a semifinal spot was still often wi
  
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• Forest Green 'will turn down bids' for Mendy - Savage

  14-07-2026 17:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Forest Green Rovers boss Robbie Savage says the club will turn down bids for midfielder Laurent Mendy as he prepares his side for the new National League season.Rovers kick their campaign off with a home fixture against Halifax Town on Saturday, 8 August after the National League fixture list was announced on Friday.Forest Green finished seventh last season, just inside the play-off places, but lost after extra-time at the eliminator stage to eventual play-off finalists Boreham Wood.There has be
  
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• Arsenal to move for Tzolis after Trossard exit

  14-07-2026 17:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Arsenal are set to accelerate their pursuit of Club Brugge attacker Christos Tzolis following the departure of Leandro Trossard.BBC Sport reported the Gunners' interest in the Greece international in June and his Belgian club are anticipating an offer.Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta is working on the deal after his assistant Maurizio Micheli watched the 24-year-old play for Greece against Sweden last month.Tzolis could be available for about £30m.Any move for him would
  
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• 🎧 Stoke's pre-season prep

  14-07-2026 17:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BBC Radio Stoke's A Cold Wet Tuesday Night podcast is BACK!Lucas Yeomans and Matt Sandoz are joined by former Stoke City defender Gareth Owen to chat new signings, pre-season preparations and Nathan Lowe's loan to Hibernian.Listen below or on BBC Sounds here - and don't forget to subscribe to get each episode into your My Sounds feed.Explore more Stoke City content on BBC Sounds
  
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• The two final changes in Jose Mourinho’s coaching staff at Real Madrid

  14-07-2026 17:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The two final changes in Jose Mourinho’s coaching staff at Real MadridJose Mourinho’s latest stint as the Real Madrid manager has officially begun, and the manager is already overseeing training sessions with the existing players.Over the next few weeks, several first-team stars will return to the dynamics after the post-World Cup breaks, and the manager will look to have the team well-drilled with his ideas by the time the first official game of the season arrives.He is, however, no
  
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• Messi's lucky charm? Elfath to ref England v Argentina

  14-07-2026 17:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ismail Elfath sent off Uruguay midfielder Agustin Canobbio in their defeat against Spain [Getty Images]Ismail Elfath, who has twice officiated matches in which Lionel Messi has won trophies, will referee England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina.The 44-year-old has taken charge of group games between Japan and the Netherlands and Uruguay versus Spain at this tournament, as well as Norway's last-16 victory over five-time winners Brazil.He has issued six yellow cards and shown Uruguay midfi
  
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• London City Lionesses to sign Diani for over £500k

  14-07-2026 17:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kadidiatou Diani has played for Paris St-Germain and Lyon [Getty Images]London City Lionesses are set to sign France forward Kadidiatou Diani for a fee exceeding £500,000. The 31-year-old announced her departure from European giants Lyon on Monday despite a year remaining on her contract. It is understood London City have been in advanced discussions for several weeks and have beaten competition from other European clubs for her signature. BBC Sport previously reported that London City hop
  
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• Bournemouth sign £25.7m striker Rodriguez

  14-07-2026 17:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rodriguez is a product of Real Madrid's academy system [Getty Images]Bournemouth have announced the signing of striker Alvaro Rodriguez from Spanish club Elche in a deal worth up to £25.7m.Rodriguez has joined on a five-year contract to strengthen the Cherries' forward line alongside Evanilson, with the deal confirmed on the day of his 22nd birthday.Rodriguez should provide a more physical presence in attack and will add competition and depth as Bournemouth prepare for their first season i
  
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• Premier League rules World Cup defences - but not attacks

  14-07-2026 17:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Do the world's best attacking players compete away from the Premier League? [Getty Images]If you want to find a Premier League name on World Cup semi-final duty, look to defence, rather than attack.For although the squads of the tournament's final four contain 41 Premier League players between them, very few of the forwards on show are based in England.France, Spain and Argentina have a combined total of 20 players who featured in England's top flight last season. To add to that are 21 of the 26
  
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• England vs Argentina World Cup 2026 semi-final preview: Prediction, team news & line-ups

  14-07-2026 17:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England vs Argentina World Cup 2026 semi-final preview: Prediction, team news & line-upsEngland and Argentina are set to write another chapter in their storied rivalry at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, four decades after Diego Maradona’s iconic performance in Mexico.Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium forms the backdrop for this mouth-watering semi-final tie on Thursday, July 15th, with the Three Lions seeking revenge for frustrating World Cup defeats in 1986 and 2018.Thomas Tuchel’s
  
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• Andoni Iraola confirms he wants Liverpool star to stay despite interest

  14-07-2026 17:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola confirms he wants Liverpool star to stay despite interestCurtis Jones Transfer Latest as Andoni Iraola Makes Liverpool Stance ClearCurtis Jones is back in the transfer conversation, and the situation is straightforward. Inter Milan want him, Liverpool do not want to sell him, and Andoni Iraola has already drawn his line.Inter have tried twice to take the 25-year-old from Anfield. The first move came late in the January window, a loan proposal that went nowhere. They came back this
  
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• 'Important now to get some consistency and battle regularly for the top half'

  14-07-2026 17:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]New Nottingham Forest boss Oliver Glasner has had his first day with the squad before their return to full pre-season training.The 51-year-old Austrian, who will speak to external media for the first time since taking charge in a news conference on Thursday, told Forest TV: "For me, it is very important that it is exciting and challenging."I really believe that us, all together - the staff, the players, the fans, the leadership of the club - can be really competitive in the Premier
  
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• Folarin Balogun admits Trump’s ‘unique’ World Cup intervention affected US team before Belgium loss

  14-07-2026 17:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  USA striker Folarin Balogun has admitted he anticipated significant backlash following President Donald Trump’s intervention in overturning his World Cup suspension, stating he knew it would "cause a lot of controversy”.The Monaco forward received a red card during the United States’ round-of-32 clash against Bosnia and Herzegovina. However, Fifa’s disciplinary committee subsequently suspended the one-match ban for a year, enabling Balogun to feature in the USA’s la
  
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