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target=_blank>Attempted burglary at Lamine Yamal’s home after France defeat – Police
Wednesday’s incident occurred early in the morning, moments after Spain completed their 2-0 victory over France in Texas to qualify for the World Cup final.
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target=_blank>Rice declared fit to start for England in World Cup semi-final
Rice has been struggling with illness and came off at half-time in the quarter-final victory over Norway.
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target=_blank>Throwback: ‘Hand of God’, ‘Goal of the Century’ – Two records Maradona set against England
As England and Argentina prepare to renew one of football’s fiercest rivalries in Wednesday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final, memories of Diego Maradona’s unforgettable performance in Mexico 1986 have once again taken centre stage.
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target=_blank>Russian Haaland lookalike says viral video felt ‘like a dream’
“At first, I did not even know what was happening, it felt like a dream,” Kostromina told AFP in Moscow, saying she “never expected” the video to go so viral.
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target=_blank>Belgian star Meunier signs for Premier League side Sunderland
The 34-year-old — one of Belgium’s ‘golden generation’ whose last hurrah was a World Cup quarter-final exit to Spain — signed a two-year contract.
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target=_blank>Mac Allister calls on Argentina to channel Maradona spirit in England World Cup clash
Argentina’s Alexis Mac Allister has urged his team to take inspiration from Diego Maradona as they seek to get the better of England in their World Cup semi-final on Wednesday.
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target=_blank>‘They controlled the game better than us’ — Mbappe on why France lost to Spain
France captain Kylian Mbappe appeared to question Didier Deschamps’ tactical approach after Les Bleus were beaten 2-0 by Spain in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday.
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target=_blank>World Cup 2026 Young Player award favourites ranked as Cubarsi leads race
Spain defender Pau Cubarsi has emerged as the frontrunner for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Young Player of the Tournament award following a string of commanding displays at the tournament in North America.
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target=_blank>Full list: Unai Simon joins World Cup’s greatest goalkeepers for clean sheets
Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon has written his name into FIFA World Cup history after moving into joint third on the tournament’s all-time clean-sheet rankings.
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target=_blank>Tuchel unfazed by history ahead of England v Argentina World Cup semi
Former Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich boss Tuchel said he did not feel extra pressure as he spoke to reporters in Atlanta on Tuesday.
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target=_blank>Transfer: Josh Maja linked with Stoke City move
Stoke City are plotting a move for Nigerian striker Josh Maja, DAILY POST reports. Maja recently left West Bromwich Albion after failing to agree a new contract with the Baggies. According to transferfeed, Stoke City manager, Mark Robins is an admirer of the Nigerian. The 27-year-old previously had a loan spell at Stoke City from
Transfer: Josh Maja linked with Stoke City move
target=_blank>World Cup: Tuchel reacts as FIFA approves Argentina’s ‘special request’ for England clash
England manager, Thomas Tuchel, has said he is not bothered about Argentina making a ‘special request’ to wear navy blue for Wednesday’s World Cup semi-final. Tuchel has even suggested he “would have done the same” if it is deemed a “lucky shirt”. Argentina have taken to the pitch in their usual light blue and white strip
World Cup: Tuchel reacts as FIFA approves Argentina’s ‘special request’ for England clash
target=_blank>World Cup: Thierry Henry speaks on France’s next coach, sends message to Deschamps
Former France striker, Thierry Henry, has insisted that he knows who is coming next to replace Didier Deschamps as the Les Bleus’ new coach. Henry also wished Deschamps all the very best in the future as he thanked him for what he has done with the France national team since he took charge in 2012.
World Cup: Thierry Henry speaks on France’s next coach, sends message to Deschamps
target=_blank>Transfer: Ikorodu City midfielder star set for Middlesbrough switch
Ikorodu City midfielder Aderemi Adeoye is on the verge of sealing a transfer to Sky Bet Championship club Middlesbrough. The talented midfielder is currently undergoing a trial at the Riverside Stadium. Adeoye moved to Ikorodu City during the January transfer window, and caught the eye with his impressive performances for the Oga Boys. The 19-year-old was
Transfer: Ikorodu City midfielder star set for Middlesbrough switch
target=_blank>World Cup 2026: Spain far superior – Thierry Henry reacts to France’s 2-0 defeat
Former France striker, Thierry Henry, has reacted to the Les Bleus’ World Cup semi-final 2-0 defeat to Spain. Henry insisted that the La Roja were far superior to France during the encounter. Spain defeated France on Tuesday to qualify for the World Cup final, thanks to goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro. “Too little from France
World Cup 2026: Spain far superior – Thierry Henry reacts to France’s 2-0 defeat
target=_blank>World Cup 2026: They wanted it – Zlatan Ibrahimovic explains why Spain beat France
Former Sweden striker, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, has explained why Spain defeated France 2-0 in Tuesday’s World Cup semi-final encounter. According to Ibrahimovic, Spain wanted the win more than France, adding that they took command of the game for the entire duration of the match. Speaking on Fox Sports, the former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain star said, “When
World Cup 2026: They wanted it – Zlatan Ibrahimovic explains why Spain beat France
target=_blank>Transfer: Fiorentina return with improved offer for Arokodare
Serie A club, Fiorentina have submitted a new proposal to Wolverhampton Wanderers for striker, Tolu Arokodare, DAILY POST reports. Wolves rejected Fiorentina’s first offer for the Nigeria international last week. According to transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, Fiorentina’s latest offer is a loan with a €22 million buy clause. The 25-year-old is keen to move to
Transfer: Fiorentina return with improved offer for Arokodare
target=_blank>2026 World Cup: Zidane to replace Deschamps as France coach after Spain defeat
Former Real Madrid manager, Zinedine Zidane is now set to replace Didier Deschamps as the head coach of the France national team. This follows Les Bleus’ 2-0 defeat to Spain in the semi-final of the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday night. Deschamps already confirmed that he would be leaving the role after the tournament. His last game
2026 World Cup: Zidane to replace Deschamps as France coach after Spain defeat
target=_blank>2026 World Cup: Why Spain beat France 2-0 – Mbappe
France captain, Kylian Mbappe, has claimed they didn’t stick to their original gameplan, as they lost 2-0 to Spain in the semi-final of the 2026 World Cup. Les Bleus conceded an early penalty in the first half, which Mikel Oyarzbal smashed in to open the scoring. After the break, Spain doubled their advantage through a
2026 World Cup: Why Spain beat France 2-0 – Mbappe
target=_blank>World Cup 2026: France fail to match Brazil, Germany records after Spain defeat
France on Tuesday failed to match a FIFA World Cup record held by Brazil and Germany after losing their semi-final clash against Spain. A first-half goal from Mikel Oyarzabal and a second-half goal from Pedro Porro gave Spain a deserved win over France at Dallas Stadium. France’s defeat against La Roja means Germany and Brazil remain the
World Cup 2026: France fail to match Brazil, Germany records after Spain defeat
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