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target=_blank>World Cup final ball, halftime show outfits to be auctioned

A 2022 Argentina jersey signed by star player Lionel Messi is being auctioned too, as well as a US jersey signed by the United States’ men’s team.
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target=_blank>LeBron James to appear in New York with NBA future unknown

The 41-year-old NBA all-time scoring leader has said he will not return to the Los Angeles Lakers but wants to play a 24th season with another club.
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target=_blank>Real Madrid, Barca Liga starts delayed

Jose Mourinho’s first La Liga game in charge of Real Madrid in his second spell at the club will be away at Espanyol on August 22 after Los Blancos’ original opener was pushed back on Tuesday.
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target=_blank>Aston Villa move to hijack Newcastle deal for Swiss World Cup star Manzambi

Aston Villa have entered the race to sign Switzerland midfielder Johan Manzambi, with Unai Emery’s side working to hijack Newcastle United’s proposed £50 million move for one of the breakout stars of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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target=_blank>Spain ‘favourites’ says France coach ahead of World Cup semi-final

“I don’t want to add extra pressure to (Spain coach) Luis (de la Fuente) and their team — he knows very well that people are expecting great things of Spain.
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target=_blank>World Cup: Yamal insists Spain have nothing to fear against France

A relaxed-looking Yamal addressed those comments as he spoke to reporters on Monday at a press conference.
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target=_blank>Messi meets England at last with World Cup final place on the line

The diminutive playmaker is surely in the final days of a remarkable international career which began when he was a fresh-faced 18-year-old in 2005.
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target=_blank>France and Spain prepare to duel at World Cup

France’s exciting attack led by Kylian Mbappe take on a technically accomplished Spain team in the first semi-final of the World Cup on Tuesday.
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target=_blank>Haaland, teammates receive heroes’ welcome in Norway after World Cup exit

Erling Haaland’s side were knocked out of the tournament on Saturday after losing 2-1 to England in extra-time in the last eight in Miami, their best result in the competition.
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target=_blank>Senegalese FA says Thiaw salary demands caused World Cup downfall

Prior to leaving for the World Cup, he had asked for a salary increase from 20 million CFA ($35,000) per month to 50 million CFA ($87,000).
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target=_blank>WAFU B U-20 Championship: Flying Eagles must fight to secure AFCON ticket – Maikaba

Flying Eagles head coach Abdu Maikaba has said his side must work hard to excel at the WAFU B U-20 Championship, DAILY POST reports. The sub-regional tournament will serve as  qualifier for the 2027 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations. Hosts Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Burkina Faso, Benin Republic, Togo, and Niger Republic are the other countries that
WAFU B U-20 Championship: Flying Eagles must fight to secure AFCON ticket – Maikaba

target=_blank>Serie A: Amorim hands Chukwueze new role at AC Milan

Samuel Chukwueze played in a new position during AC Milan’s first training session under new manager, Ruben Amorim on Monday, DAILY POST reports. Chukwueze was deployed  on the right side of a four-man midfield in a wing-back role. The role was similar to the one Ivory Coast international Amad Diallo occupied under Amorim  at Manchester United.
Serie A: Amorim hands Chukwueze new role at AC Milan

target=_blank>England vs Argentina: Agbonlahor, Bent hand Tuchel names of players to play in attack

Former England internationals, Gabby Agbonlahor and Darren Bent, have handed manager, Thomas Tuchel the names of players to feature in the Three Lions’ attacking line against Argentina in the World Cup semi-final fixture on Wednesday. Speaking on talkSPORT, Agbonlahor urged Tuchel to start Marcus Rashford ahead of Noni Madueke on the right-hand side of England’s attack
England vs Argentina: Agbonlahor, Bent hand Tuchel names of players to play in attack

target=_blank>World Cup: ‘They’re very strong’ – Chelsea boss, Xabi Alonso predicts country to win trophy

Chelsea manager, Xabi Alonso has predicted the likely winner of the 2026 FIFA World Cup trophy. The former Real Madrid midfielder is confident that his country, Spain would win the World Cup as they prepare for one of the semi-final matches against France. Reigning European champions, Spain must overcome France in the semi-finals to stand
World Cup: ‘They’re very strong’ – Chelsea boss, Xabi Alonso predicts country to win trophy

target=_blank>2026 World Cup: FIFA confirms referee for England vs Argentina semi-final

FIFA has confirmed that Ismail Elfath will be the referee in charge of the 2026 World Cup semi-final between England and Argentina. The American official has already refereed three games at the tournament. Elfath most recently took charge of Norway’s World Cup last 16 win over Brazil. In that game, he was at the centre
2026 World Cup: FIFA confirms referee for England vs Argentina semi-final

target=_blank>EPL: Xabi Alonso confirms Chelsea captain under him

New Chelsea manager, Xabi Alonso, has confirmed that Reece James will remain captain of the team. Alonso has officially resumed work with the Premier League club, as pre-season begins this week. However, he former Spain midfielder is currently training with a reduced squad as the World Cup begins to wrap up. James and Enzo Fernandez
EPL: Xabi Alonso confirms Chelsea captain under him

target=_blank>Transfer: Xabi Alonso tells Chelsea to get rid of two players, sign Costa

Chelsea manager, Xabi Alonso, has reportedly told the Blues to replace Robert Sanchez and Filip Jorgensen and sign a new goalkeeper. Alonso does not believe Sanchez or Jorgensen are at the level required for a team he intends to turn into title contenders. According to Portuguese outlet Correio da Manha, Chelsea are set to make
Transfer: Xabi Alonso tells Chelsea to get rid of two players, sign Costa

target=_blank>World Cup: ‘They’ll batter them’ – Troy Deeney predicts England vs Argentina

Former England striker, Troy Deeney, is of the opinion that Thomas Tuchel’s team has the potential to defeat Argentina in the semifinal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.  He said that they could triumph over the defending champions with a score of 2-0, despite both teams facing significant challenges. In a discussion on talkSPORT, Deeney
World Cup: ‘They’ll batter them’ – Troy Deeney predicts England vs Argentina

target=_blank>World Cup: Didier Deschamps snubs France, names favourites for final

France head coach, Didier Deschamps, has described Spain as the clear favourites to progress to the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Les Bleus are set to face La Roja in the first semi-final on Tuesday, July 14, at Dallas Stadium. Didier Deschamps has stated that Spain is the clear favorite against his team, emphasizing
World Cup: Didier Deschamps snubs France, names favourites for final

target=_blank>France World Cup star, Olise is son of former Nigeria international – Report

France and Bayern Munich star, Michael Olise has left football lovers in awe after it was disclosed that his father, Vincent Olise, was a former international cricketer who played for Nigeria, as reported by The Sun Sport. The ex-Crystal Palace winger has emerged as one of France’s key players at the 2026 FIFA World Cup,
France World Cup star, Olise is son of former Nigeria international – Report

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