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• 'He wants a bit of respect!': Gary Neville backs Jude Bellingham's 'punchy' hit back at Thomas Tuchel after England manager suggested his players were 'lucky' against Norway12 July 2026, 3:09 pm
  However, England boss Tuchel was unimpressed with the resolute performance in the sweltering Miami heat , labelling it 'sloppy, lucky' and not good enough in 'every sense'.
  
• Thomas Tuchel and Jude Bellingham are not close and perhaps never will be but it doesn't matter... the No 10 is motivated, firing and the best player at the World Cup, writes IAN LADYMAN12 July 2026, 2:19 pm
  IAN LADYMAN IN MIAMI: You don't have to be a body language expert to work out what Jude Bellingham made of ITV interviewer Gabriel Clarke's revelation.
  
• 'Don't be disrespectful - speak to me respectfully': Lionel Messi's unusual exchange with World Cup referee is revealed... as officials face new scrutiny over Argentina's 'rigged' run to the semi-finals12 July 2026, 2:15 pm
  The incident occurred during the 42nd minute of the South Americans' 3-1 victory over the Swiss when Messi confronted Portuguese official Joao Pinheiro.
  
• Fans brutally mock World Cup star Kylian Mbappe as viral video of height difference with NBA's Victor Wembanyama resurfaces12 July 2026, 2:09 pm
  Fans are stunned after a viral video of one of Kylian Mbappe's first interactions with Victor Wembanyama has re-surfaced amid the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
  
• England 'are like having world's ugliest daughter who you say is beautiful': Three Lions torn apart on American TV for 'really poor' World Cup - despite being two games from glory12 July 2026, 1:41 pm
  Jude Bellingham scored twice as the Three Lions came from behind to see off Norway, leveling the game just before halftime and popping up with the all-important winner three minutes into extra-time.
  
• Peter FitzSimons calls trio of football's biggest superstars the biggest poseurs at the World Cup12 July 2026, 1:37 pm
  Peter FitzSimons has hit out at three of football's biggest superstars as the World Cup nears it's conclusion.
  
• Leeds transfer briefing: Latest on their complicated hunt for a No1 and the defenders they're pursuing after Harry Wilson coup... as Elland Road chiefs prepare for a busy six weeks before window slams shut12 July 2026, 1:26 pm
  Leeds hope to find out this weekend if they have been successful in their pursuit of Southampton midfielder Shea Charles. Talks were understood to be positive as they tried to strike a compromise on Friday.
  
• Heartbreaking footage of tragic World Cup star emerges: Video of Jayden Adams goes viral after his lack of celebration following South Africa win - days before he was found dead12 July 2026, 1:24 pm
  Adams, 25, was found dead on Saturday morning in Schotschekloof, Cape Town, just weeks after featuring twice in the World Cup. His cause of death is unconfirmed.
  
• 'Work harder... you're just standing! Fight!': Thomas Tuchel's hydration break rant at England's stars is revealed by expert lip-reader - as manager lets rip again12 July 2026, 1:00 pm
  Tuchel's fiery messaging has proved to be a useful tool throughout this tournament - but it didn't have the immediate intended consequence on this occasion.
  
• How Jude Bellingham's MUM helped save him from World Cup suspension disaster: England's star man free to face Argentina - with help of mother's advice12 July 2026, 12:35 pm
  The 23-year-old was the Three Lions' saviour once again in the 2-1 victory over the Vikings, bagging his fifth and sixth goals of this summer's tournament.
  
• Argentina set up titanic World Cup semifinal against England with extra-time victory over Switzerland after Breel Embolo's embarrassing red card12 July 2026, 12:21 pm
  DANIEL MATTHEWS IN KANSAS CITY: What a night it should be and what a glorious quirk of Messi's marathon international career, the 39-year-old has never faced England.
  
• TalkSPORT host Jamie O'Hara's car is broken into during England's World Cup quarter-final win - leaving him having to wear shorts on TV the morning after12 July 2026, 11:37 am
  The former Tottenham player, 39, lost his iPad and bag in the raid - but still turned up for Sky Sports duty on Sunday morning, albeit in his shorts.
  
• 'One-sided' World Cup refs accused of 'giving Argentina every decision' to send Lionel Messi into a World Cup semi-final against England: Switzerland stars rage - just days after Egypt's 'rigging' accusations12 July 2026, 11:30 am
  The World Cup referee who oversaw Lionel Messi and Argentina's win to set up a semi-final against England overnight has been accused of 'being against' Switzerland as anger grows.
  
• Here's the message Thomas Tuchel was sending when he said England were lucky to beat Norway... and why Jude Bellingham showed the qualities of a future captain with his response12 July 2026, 11:00 am
  Thomas Tuchel was critical of his team after the nervy World Cup quarter-final win over Norway, and Jude Bellingham did not appear impressed. Here's what was said - and what it all meant...
  
• Switzerland's Breel Embolo breaks down in TEARS after being sent off for diving during Argentina World Cup clash - as distraught striker becomes first player to receive a red card via new VAR rule over mistaken identity12 July 2026, 10:43 am
  Switzerland star Breel Embolo was reduced to tears after a new rule contributed to him being sent off against Argentina in their World Cup quarter-final clash.