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Deschamps names Spain favourites for World Cup semi-final despite France's superior record
Didier Deschamps has backed Spain as favourites ahead of Tuesday's World Cup 2026 semi-final in Dallas, despite France topping the world rankings and outscoring their opponents across the tournament. Spain beat France in both Euro 2024 and last year's Nations League.
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Starmer confirms conditional bank holiday plan if England win World Cup
The UK government will announce plans for a conditional bank holiday on Friday, July 24, if England beat Argentina in Wednesday's semi-final and go on to win the World Cup final in New York.
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Rice recovers from food poisoning to target England's World Cup semi-final start against Argentina
Declan Rice is expected to be fit for England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina in Atlanta on Wednesday after missing most of the Norway match with suspected food poisoning. The Arsenal midfielder spent three days in bed last week but is now training toward full fitness.
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Pickford backs England to keep cool against Argentina in World Cup semi-final
Jordan Pickford has expressed confidence that England will avoid the flashpoints that have marred previous meetings with Argentina, as Thomas Tuchel's side prepare to face the reigning world champions in Atlanta on Wednesday for a place in the World Cup final.
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Rodri tells anxious Yamal to calm down as Spain star insists goals won't matter if they lift the World Cup
Rodri has urged Lamine Yamal to stop obsessing over his lack of goals at the World Cup, while the Barcelona teenager insists nobody will remember his tally if Spain go on to win the tournament.
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Officially Gone, Benatia Still Working Behind the Scenes at OM on McCourt's Request
Announced as departing on May 16, Medhi Benatia has never truly severed ties with Olympique de Marseille. At the request of owner Frank McCourt, he is mobilizing his network to facilitate transfers and support certain members of the management.
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New Portugal boss Jorge Jesus confirms Ronaldo will remain central to his four-year plan
Jorge Jesus, appointed on a four-year contract to lead Portugal through to the 2030 World Cup, has declared Cristiano Ronaldo 'never going to be a problem' and pledged to select the 41-year-old Al-Nassr forward as long as he remains fit.
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Spain and England final would be a sportsbooks' dream at the 2026 World Cup
With France and Argentina the public's favourites heading into the 2026 World Cup semifinals, sportsbooks are quietly hoping for a Spain-England final — the matchup that would cost them the least.
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United close in on £165m midfield overhaul as Tielemans medical set and Scott targeted
Manchester United are set to complete the signing of Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa for £35m after triggering his release clause, with Andrey Santos already unveiled. The club also 'love' Bournemouth's Alex Scott, valued at around £80m, as a potential third midfield addition.
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Rodri urges Yamal to curb anxiety as Spain face France in World Cup semifinal
Spain captain Rodri has called on 19-year-old Lamine Yamal to manage his anxiety ahead of a World Cup semifinal against France, praising the winger's maturity while identifying composure as the key area he still needs to sharpen.
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Arsenal ready to walk away from Bruno Guimarães move after £50m-to-£100m price shock
Arsenal had been led to believe a £50m bid would secure Bruno Guimarães from Newcastle, but the Magpies are demanding closer to £100m — a gap that has reportedly pushed the Gunners to the brink of abandoning their pursuit of the Brazilian midfielder.
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Neville picks Gravenberch as the Liverpool player he would sign for Manchester United
Gary Neville has named Ryan Gravenberch as his top pick from Liverpool's squad if he could sign any rival player for Manchester United, citing the Dutch midfielder as the best of Arne Slot's three central midfielders.
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Pickford vows England will not fall for Argentina's dark arts at World Cup semi-final
Jordan Pickford has pledged that England will keep their discipline against Argentina in the World Cup semi-final, insisting the squad are too streetwise to be provoked — unlike David Beckham's infamous 1998 red card against the same opponents.
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Infantino flies to Qatar to mourn former Emir on eve of World Cup semi-finals
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has left the 2026 World Cup and crossed the Atlantic to attend the funeral of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Qatar's former Emir, who died on Sunday aged 74. Infantino is expected to return to the United States within 24 hours.
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Messi faces England for first time as Waddle predicts 2026 World Cup will be his last
Lionel Messi meets England in Wednesday's World Cup semi-final — a fixture that former winger Chris Waddle believes will be the 39-year-old's final appearance at a World Cup, with the Argentina captain chasing back-to-back titles.
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Barcelona sign Adeyemi from Dortmund in €29m deal as Laporta hails Deco's work
Barcelona have completed the signing of Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund for a fee of around €22m rising to €29m, with president Joan Laporta crediting sporting director Deco for a pursuit that began long before this summer window.
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Arsenal's £35m Tzolis deal in doubt as Trossard agent signals he could stay
Arsenal's pursuit of Club Brugge forward Christos Tzolis is under threat after the agent of Leandro Trossard suggested the Belgian winger has not yet decided to leave the Gunners, keeping a Besiktas move far from certain.
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France's World Cup run puts $1 million payday on the line for one high-roller bettor
A DraftKings customer who staked $250,000 on France to win the World Cup at +400 odds stands to collect $1 million in profit if Les Bleus lift the trophy, with France now the +150 favourite among the final four.
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Reece James returns from injury and relishes England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina
Reece James came off the bench in England's quarter-final win over Norway in Miami after recovering from a hamstring strain, and says the semi-final against Argentina in Atlanta is what childhood dreams are made of.
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Barcelona's expiring Alvarez offer hands Arsenal a route into £105m striker race
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has warned that the club's offer for Atlético Madrid striker Julián Álvarez carries a time limit, potentially opening the door for Arsenal, who are also tracking the Argentine international.
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