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Sunday, 19 July 2026
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![Bukayo Saka's bronze medal redemption]()
Bukayo Saka's bronze medal redemption
Saka hat-trick wins England's bronze medal. Limited by Achilles injury to two starts, he scored three in the 6-4 World Cup bronze final against France.
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![He did everything right: Tuchel vindicates Saka with hat-trick]()
He did everything right: Tuchel vindicates Saka with hat-trick
Saka's hat-trick in England's 6-4 bronze-final win over France vindicated Tuchel's controversial benching. The nation's best World Cup finish in 60 years.
Saturday, 18 July 2026
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![England survive France's World Cup comeback to claim best finish since 1966]()
England survive France's World Cup comeback to claim best finish since 1966
England beat France 6-4 in World Cup bronze final as Bukayo Saka's hat-trick and Jude Bellingham's late goal secure England's best World Cup finish since 1966.
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![Saka's hat-trick and Rice's captaincy lead England to best World Cup finish since 1966]()
Saka's hat-trick and Rice's captaincy lead England to best World Cup finish since 1966
Saka's hat-trick and Rice's 9.3 rating lead England to 6-4 victory over France in the World Cup bronze final, securing their best World Cup finish since 1966.
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![Kobbie Mainoo ruled out as Tuchel's World Cup gamble backfires]()
Kobbie Mainoo ruled out as Tuchel's World Cup gamble backfires
Mainoo ruled out with injury after unused World Cup tournament. Manchester United faces a midfield crisis before August 22 Hull opener.
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![Andrey Santos faces integration test as Manchester United falls to Wrexham]()
Andrey Santos faces integration test as Manchester United falls to Wrexham
Manchester United lost 1-0 to Wrexham as Andrey Santos made his debut. The £50m Brazilian midfielder struggled early but settled by half-time in Helsinki.
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![Mainoo's World Cup exclusion complete with third-place absence]()
Mainoo's World Cup exclusion complete with third-place absence
Kobbie Mainoo won't play in England's World Cup third-place game after injury, capping a tournament where Tuchel never selected him despite strong club form.
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![Savinho completes Manchester City exit to Tottenham for £60-65 million]()
Savinho completes Manchester City exit to Tottenham for £60-65 million
Savinho joins Tottenham from Manchester City for £60 million, completing Roberto De Zerbi's £200m summer rebuild after Spurs' 17th-place finish.
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![Aaron Ramsdale's emotional Newcastle farewell wins dressing room respect]()
Aaron Ramsdale's emotional Newcastle farewell wins dressing room respect
Aaron Ramsdale's emotional Newcastle farewell wins respect from teammates including Bruno Guimaraes and Joe Willock, despite failed permanent deal.
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![Spain's final training cancelled as storms batter New Jersey]()
Spain's final training cancelled as storms batter New Jersey
Spain's final World Cup preparation disrupted as thunderstorms force training cancellation in New Jersey. Argentina managed to train despite weather delays.
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![Defensive lapse undoes Manchester United in Carrick's opening test]()
Defensive lapse undoes Manchester United in Carrick's opening test
Manchester United lost 1-0 to Wrexham in Carrick's opening match as permanent manager. A defensive lapse exposed early organization issues in Helsinki.
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![Andrey Santos announces himself with measured midfield composure]()
Andrey Santos announces himself with measured midfield composure
Santos impressed in his Manchester United pre-season debut against Wrexham, delivering the measured midfield play the club signed him to provide.
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![Liverpool sign Samuel Martinez in long-term recruitment play]()
Liverpool sign Samuel Martinez in long-term recruitment play
Liverpool confirm signing of 17-year-old Colombian midfielder Samuel Martinez from Atletico Nacional for £750,000. The prospect joins in summer 2027.
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![Szoboszlai and the youth reset: how Iraola is rebuilding Liverpool]()
Szoboszlai and the youth reset: how Iraola is rebuilding Liverpool
Iraola's reset: youth promotion over replacement at Liverpool. Szoboszlai elevated to vice-captain as club rebuilds after Salah and Robertson.
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![Reigan Heskey joins Cologne with elite youth pedigree - and a steep senior test]()
Reigan Heskey joins Cologne with elite youth pedigree - and a steep senior test
Reigan Heskey joins Cologne from Manchester City on a five-year deal. The academy graduate scored 18 goals in 19 U18 Premier League games this season.
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![Martin Ødegaard's future is locked in - Arsenal contract extension imminent]()
Martin Ødegaard's future is locked in - Arsenal contract extension imminent
Martin Ødegaard's future at Arsenal is secure. Contract extension talks progress positively, Arteta backs him, and the Norwegian wants to stay.
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![Arsenal's World Cup cost: defending champions hit by injuries before season restart]()
Arsenal's World Cup cost: defending champions hit by injuries before season restart
Arsenal faces a fitness crisis after the World Cup. Saliba sidelined by back injury, Saka managing Achilles concerns, Rice fatigued after 55 league
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![Newcastle United pre-season: Willock and Murphy stand out in Darlington win]()
Newcastle United pre-season: Willock and Murphy stand out in Darlington win
Joe Willock and Jacob Murphy stood out as Newcastle United opened pre-season with a 3-0 friendly win over Darlington, while Sean Neave also scored.
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![Manchester United complete Youri Tielemans deal as hidden clause stuns Villa]()
Manchester United complete Youri Tielemans deal as hidden clause stuns Villa
Youri Tielemans has joined Manchester United in a £35m move from Aston Villa after a hidden clause triggered a fast midfield shake-up.
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![France vs England bronze final as Konate calls it unwanted]()
France vs England bronze final as Konate calls it unwanted
Ibrahima Konate says nobody wants France vs England in the World Cup bronze final, with Tuchel and Deschamps also blunt about it.
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![Lucas Bergvall one bid from Tottenham standoff]()
Lucas Bergvall one bid from Tottenham standoff
Tottenham have rejected Newcastle's £46m bid for Lucas Bergvall, with Nottingham Forest also failing at £38m, as he wants more minutes.
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![World Cup 2026 team of the tournament led by Messi]()
World Cup 2026 team of the tournament led by Messi
The Independent's World Cup 2026 team of the tournament is driven by Lionel Messi's 8 goals and 4 assists, plus Spain's one-goal defence.
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![Joan Capdevila visa denial before World Cup final]()
Joan Capdevila visa denial before World Cup final
Joan Capdevila has appealed to Donald Trump after saying his ESTA was denied before the World Cup final, leaving him unable to travel with his children.
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![James Trafford wait turns into a goalkeeper battle]()
James Trafford wait turns into a goalkeeper battle
Leeds and Newcastle are both chasing James Trafford, with Manchester City asking £35million to £40million and Leeds waiting until after the World Cup.
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![Harry Kane’s 2030 answer exposes England’s striker problem]()
Harry Kane’s 2030 answer exposes England’s striker problem
Harry Kane’s 2030 answer leaves England’s striker succession unresolved, with 85 goals in 124 caps and few convincing No 9 options behind him.
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![Ollie Rathbone says Manchester United clash will be a humbling experience]()
Ollie Rathbone says Manchester United clash will be a humbling experience
Ollie Rathbone says facing Manchester United will be a humbling experience as the Wrexham midfielder reflects on his academy roots and gratitude.
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![Trevoh Chalobah and Como move into third bid stage]()
Trevoh Chalobah and Como move into third bid stage
Como are preparing a third offer for Trevoh Chalobah, with Chelsea holding out for €35m and Mirwan Suwarso revealing a pact talk with Inter.
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![Capdevila denied ESTA before World Cup final as he asks Trump for help]()
Capdevila denied ESTA before World Cup final as he asks Trump for help
Joan Capdevila has appealed to Donald Trump after being denied an ESTA before the World Cup final, with travel costs and security concerns in play.
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![Lawrence Shankland says Rangers move is about proving himself, not pressure]()
Lawrence Shankland says Rangers move is about proving himself, not pressure
Lawrence Shankland says he feels no extra pressure at Rangers, insisting the move is about proving himself and fitting into Derek McInnes' plans.
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![Andrey Santos set for Manchester United debut against Wrexham]()
Andrey Santos set for Manchester United debut against Wrexham
Andrey Santos looks set for a Manchester United debut against Wrexham, with United short in midfield and other new arrivals on slower timelines.
