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Yakin blasts 'unacceptable' mistaken identity rule after Embolo red card ends Switzerland's World Cup
Switzerland manager Murat Yakin condemned the new mistaken identity rule after Breel Embolo was sent off in a 3-1 extra-time defeat to Argentina, ending the Swiss side's first World Cup quarter-final appearance in 72 years.
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Bellingham credits mum's pep talk after brace fires England into World Cup semi-finals
Jude Bellingham scored twice as England came from behind to eliminate Norway in Miami, and the Real Madrid midfielder revealed his mother Denise spent the week urging him to keep his emotions in check to avoid a yellow card suspension.
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Solbakken breaks down in tears after Bellingham's extra-time goal ends Norway's World Cup run
Norway head coach Stale Solbakken was left in tears after Jude Bellingham's brace, including a winner three minutes into extra-time, gave England a 2-1 quarter-final victory at Miami Stadium on Saturday. Solbakken also raised doubts over whether a deflection off an overhead wire influenced Bellingham's equaliser.
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France Télévisions won't renew Coupe de France deal: free-to-air coverage at risk
France Télévisions has not renewed its contract with the French Football Federation, which expired at the end of June 2026, and no longer wishes to invest the 8 million euros annually previously dedicated to broadcasting the Coupe de France on free-to-air channels.
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Bellingham brace sends England past Norway to face Argentina in World Cup semi-final
Jude Bellingham scored twice in extra-time to fire England past Norway and into a World Cup semi-final against Argentina in Atlanta on July 15, while defending champions Argentina survived a VAR storm to beat Switzerland 3-1 after extra-time.
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How Newcastle broke a 16-year rule by signing two Liverpool legends on free transfers
Newcastle United have a quiet history of raiding the free agent market for big names, including Liverpool icons John Barnes and Ian Rush, who both arrived at St James' Park in 1997 at no cost.
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Liverpool make contact with Wolves over £38m midfielder Joao Gomes as Gakpo stays put
Liverpool have made initial contact with Wolves over a potential £38m move for Brazil international Joao Gomes, while the club are reportedly refusing to sanction a sale of Cody Gakpo despite interest from Tottenham.
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Baleba interest cools as United eye Summerville and Ndiaye to cover Rashford exit
Manchester United are not actively pursuing Nice midfielder Carlos Baleba despite residual interest, with Andrey Santos and Ederson closer to signing. Should Marcus Rashford leave, the club would target Crysencio Summerville or Iliman Ndiaye as replacements on the left.
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Eliminated in Round of 16, Senegal Eyes Vieira to Replace Pape Thiaw
After being knocked out in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup by Belgium (3-2), Senegal is questioning the future of Pape Thiaw. Patrick Vieira, born in Dakar and 1998 World Cup winner, is among the candidates to succeed him.
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2030 World Cup Final: Casablanca's Grand Stadium Dethrones Bernabéu in the Race
Long favored to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup final, the Santiago Bernabéu now faces serious competition from Morocco's future Grand Stade Hassan II in Casablanca, which will have 115,000 seats and enjoys significant backing within FIFA.
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Alvarez wonderstrike sends Argentina past Switzerland to set up England semi-final
Julian Alvarez's stunning long-range strike in extra time sealed a 3-1 win for Argentina over Switzerland in Kansas, setting up a World Cup semi-final showdown with England in Atalanta on Wednesday, July 15.
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United face Ederson medical doubt while Greenwood sale could net £13m windfall
Manchester United's £38m move for Atalanta midfielder Ederson is in doubt after a reported knee issue emerged during his medical, while a sell-on clause could earn the club up to £13.3m if Mason Greenwood leaves Marseille for Atletico Madrid or Fenerbahce.
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Bellingham fires back at Tuchel after brace sends England into World Cup semi-finals
Jude Bellingham scored twice to drag England past Norway 2-1 after extra-time in Miami, then publicly challenged manager Thomas Tuchel's claim that the side were lucky — drawing a swift response from the German coach.
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Norway boss insists Spidercam struck Bellingham's equaliser despite FIFA sensor data
Stale Solbakken has pushed back against FIFA's official statement, maintaining the ball visibly hit the overhead camera wire before Jude Bellingham's leveller in England's World Cup quarter-final victory over Norway.
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Embolo sent off for simulation as 10-man Switzerland face Argentina in World Cup quarters
Breel Embolo was reduced to ten men after receiving a second yellow card for diving in the 72nd minute of Switzerland's World Cup quarterfinal against Argentina, with VAR overturning the original foul call against Leandro Paredes.
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Antonio Rattín, whose 1966 World Cup defiance sparked red and yellow cards, dies at 89
Argentine football legend Antonio Rattín has died at 89. The former Boca Juniors captain's infamous dismissal at the 1966 World Cup quarterfinal against England directly led FIFA to introduce the red and yellow card system still used today.
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Arsenal snatch Spurs teenager Upson as Vinicius Jr set to stay at Real Madrid
Arsenal have reportedly beaten Chelsea, Bayern Munich and Manchester City to sign 18-year-old Tottenham defender Elijah Upson, son of former England international Matthew Upson. Meanwhile, Vinicius Junior is expected to sign a new deal with Real Madrid after talks were agreed following Brazil's World Cup exit.
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Norway boss fumes as VAR ignores Bellingham's spidercam-assisted equaliser in World Cup exit
Norway manager Stål Solbakken has condemned VAR's failure to disallow Jude Bellingham's equaliser after the ball appeared to strike an overhead television cable and deflect into play, as England edged Norway 2-1 in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals.
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Embolo sent off for simulation as VAR's mistaken identity rule rocks Switzerland against Argentina
Breel Embolo was dismissed for simulation after VAR overturned a yellow card shown to Argentina's Leandro Paredes and redirected it at the Swiss forward, reducing Switzerland to 10 men in their World Cup quarter-final against Argentina.
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Embolo sent off for simulation in World Cup quarter-final as VAR overturns mistaken-identity call against Argentina
Breel Embolo was reduced to tears after receiving a second yellow card for simulation in Switzerland's 1-1 World Cup quarter-final against Argentina in Kansas City, with VAR reversing a foul call initially given against Leandro Paredes.
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