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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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Al-Ahli attempt last-minute hijack of Fenerbahce's £34m move for Mason Greenwood
Saudi side Al-Ahli called Mason Greenwood directly on Sunday in a bid to derail Fenerbahce's advanced €40m move for the former Manchester United forward, with Atletico Madrid also holding an agreed deal with Marseille.
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Top Four FIFA-Ranked Nations All Reach 2026 World Cup Semifinals in Historic First
Argentina, Spain, France, and England have all advanced to the 2026 World Cup semifinals — the first time since FIFA rankings were introduced in 1992 that the top four pre-tournament seeds have each reached the last four.
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Cole Palmer wishes Andrey Santos luck after £50m move from Chelsea to Manchester United
Cole Palmer publicly backed his former Chelsea team-mate Andrey Santos after the Brazilian midfielder completed a £50m transfer to Manchester United on Monday, commenting on the club's Instagram post with a brief message of support.
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Odegaard set to stay at Arsenal despite Galatasaray agreement claims
Reports from Turkish outlets claiming Martin Odegaard's agent had met with Galatasaray have been dismissed, with sources close to the Arsenal captain insisting he is happy in north London and keen to extend his stay.
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Yan Diomandé agrees with PSG, but Leipzig demands €130M
Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomandé, 19, has reportedly reached a preliminary agreement with PSG through 2031, but negotiations with RB Leipzig remain stalled over a transfer fee around €130 million.
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England vs Argentina semi-final tickets hit £215,000 as fans accuse FIFA of exploitation
Resale prices for England's World Cup 2026 semi-final against Argentina have soared to $287,500 on FIFA's own marketplace, with the cheapest category-four seats starting at $3,105 — prompting furious accusations of supporter exploitation.
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England's World Cup semi-final with Argentina set to drive 10 million extra pints sold
Up to 26.2 million fans are expected to watch England face Argentina in Wednesday's World Cup semi-final, with pubs forecast to sell nearly 10 million extra pints and hospitality venues set to gain £60.5 million from drinks alone.
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