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Gary Mabbutt hospitalised in South Africa with serious blood clot after accident

Former England and Tottenham defender Gary Mabbutt has been hospitalised in South Africa following a serious accident, with a blood clot in his calf leaving him unable to fly home until at least 24th, according to ex-teammate Micky Hazard.

Football Jul 15

Man United hold internal talks over £43m Camavinga as Carrick eyes fourth summer signing

Manchester United have internally discussed a move for Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, though the France international is said to want to remain at the Bernabéu. United have already signed Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans and Karl Darlow this summer.

Football Jul 15

FIFA defends extended World Cup final half-time show featuring Madonna, Shakira and Bieber

FIFA has confirmed an 11-minute half-time performance at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, featuring Madonna, Shakira and Justin Bieber — a show that will push the interval well beyond the 15 minutes stipulated by football's laws.

Football Jul 15

Morecambe set to become first club censured by England's new Independent Football Regulator

Morecambe face formal censure from the Independent Football Regulator after failing to provide required ownership and financial information on time — a landmark moment for the newly established body, even as the club's relegation to the sixth tier places them outside its current jurisdiction.

Football Jul 15

FIFA rules and Falklands War history end Oliver and Taylor's World Cup final hopes

Premier League referees Michael Oliver and Anthony Taylor have been ruled out of the 2026 World Cup final. A combination of FIFA's home-nation impartiality rules and geopolitical restrictions linked to the 1982 Falklands War has eliminated both officials from all remaining fixtures.

Football Jul 15

Manchester United set to let £31m Angelo Stiller release clause expire without a bid

Manchester United have less than 24 hours to trigger Stuttgart midfielder Angelo Stiller's £31m release clause, but MEN Sport understands the club shows no intention of doing so, effectively ending their long-standing interest in the Germany international.

Football Jul 15

Why Alvarez left Man City for £81m and what makes him England's biggest World Cup threat

Julian Alvarez is set to partner Lionel Messi in Argentina's World Cup semi-final against England on Wednesday, bringing with him an £81m Atletico Madrid pedigree, a stunning quarter-final goal against Switzerland, and a £430m release clause that has Europe's elite clubs circling.

Football Jul 15

FIFA grants Mercedes branding exemption as England vs Argentina kicks off on schedule in Atlanta

England's World Cup 2026 semi-final against Argentina in Atlanta will start as scheduled at 8pm UK time, with stadium officials confirming the retractable roof eliminates any weather risk. FIFA has also been forced to grant a rare advertising exemption after the venue's enormous Mercedes logo proved impossible to safely cover.

Football Jul 15

Eliminated by Spain, France plays first third-place match since 1986

Beaten 0-2 by Spain in the 2026 World Cup semi-finals, Kylian Mbappé's France will face the loser of the England-Argentina clash on Saturday in Miami for third place, a situation unseen for forty years.

Football Jul 15

Shearer threatens John Obi with lawyers after pundit's false claim on The Rest Is Football

Alan Shearer jokingly demanded an apology — or legal action — from Mikel John Obi on The Rest Is Football after the former Chelsea midfielder falsely claimed Shearer had elbowed him at St James' Park, despite never playing there while Shearer was still active.

Football Jul 15

Davitashvili wants to leave ASSE, but €20m price tag blocks all progress

Georgian international Zuriko Davitashvili has requested to leave Saint-Étienne this summer. The Ligue 1 club's board is demanding €20 million — nearly double his Transfermarkt valuation — which is cooling interest from Atalanta, Besiktas and Olympiakos.

Football Jul 15

England's retro 1982 World Cup shirt discounted ahead of Argentina semi-final

England's classic 1982 World Cup home shirt has been reduced to £35 at Pro:Direct Sport, with cashback deals cutting the price further ahead of Wednesday's semi-final against Argentina in Atlanta.

Football Jul 15

Lorenzi settles it: Benatia has no role at OM after power handover

Officially presented as sporting director of Olympique de Marseille, Grégory Lorenzi formally denied rumours suggesting Medhi Benatia still had influence over the club's transfer activity.

Football Jul 15

Tchouaméni Heavily Criticized After World Cup Semifinal Loss to Spain

Starting in France's 0-2 defeat to Spain in the World Cup semifinal, Aurélien Tchouaméni delivered a heavily criticized performance, notably for his overly defensive positioning in midfield.

Football Jul 15

At least 12 people killed in World Cup-related violence across Bangladesh

At least 12 people have died in Bangladesh during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, in incidents ranging from fatal assaults and stabbings to electrocutions and road crashes, as intense rivalry between Argentina and Brazil supporters turns deadly.

Football Jul 15

Scaloni vows to call Spain boss De la Fuente if Argentina lose to England in World Cup semi-final

Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni says he will phone close friend and Spain coach Luis de la Fuente to offer advice for the World Cup final if Thomas Tuchel's England knock his side out at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Wednesday.

Football Jul 15

Manchester United to net £10.5m from Greenwood's £33.3m Fenerbahce move after Getafe cut

Mason Greenwood has completed a £33.3m transfer from Marseille to Fenerbahce, triggering a 40% sell-on clause that will earn Manchester United roughly £10.5m — after 20% of their share is forwarded to Getafe.

Football Jul 15

Yamal's Barcelona home targeted by burglars hours after Spain's World Cup semi-final win

Lamine Yamal's home in Barcelona was targeted by robbers shortly after Spain's 2-0 victory over France in the World Cup semi-finals. The attempted burglary was foiled by the 19-year-old's security team, who spotted two hooded individuals and alerted police.

Football Jul 15

United believe they lead the race for Diomande despite Leipzig's £102m asking price

Manchester United consider themselves frontrunners to sign RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande this summer, according to German outlet BILD, though Liverpool, Manchester City and PSG all remain in contention for the 19-year-old Ivory Coast international.

Football Jul 15

Rico Lewis targets regular game time as Man City future hangs in balance

Rico Lewis has declared game time his priority for the coming season after a difficult year at Manchester City, with Nottingham Forest among the clubs interested in signing the 21-year-old despite him penning a new five-year deal in August 2025.

Football Jul 15