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• 'I have a strong desire to play in the Premier League,' says Daizen Maeda as Celtic prepare for striker's exit13 July 2026, 8:35 pm
  Celtic striker Daizen Maeda has moved a step closer to the Parkhead exit by confirming his desire to play in the Premier League.
  
• Erling Haaland returns home to hero's welcome - bringing a £560 taxidermied RACCOON with him - before joining Norway fans in one last Viking Row celebration to toast country's best ever World Cup run13 July 2026, 8:26 pm
  Erling Haaland and his team-mates touched down back in Norway to a heroes welcome after their World Cup exploits - with the forward curiously carrying a stuffed raccoon in his luggage.
  
• Jordan Pickford urges England fans to forget Argentina history ahead of blockbuster World Cup semi-final - after Lionel Messi and Co sang that they will beat the Three Lions 'for the Falklands' in dressing room chant13 July 2026, 8:05 pm
  MIKE KEEGAN IN KANSAS CITY: The Everton goalkeeper was asked if he had a message for supporters given the rivalry between the nations and concerns things may boil over in Atlanta.
  
• The new evidence that proves England were RIGHT on World Cup's new 'Hand of God' goal - despite bitter Norway moans about the ball hitting spidercam13 July 2026, 7:33 pm
  New evidence - direct from the World Cup stadium spidercam - now proves that Jude Bellingham's controversial first goal against Norway was right to stand after all.
  
• Now use it against them! Argentina legend Diego Maradona once offered Harry Kane shooting tips to help him reach the top - now the England captain bids to end the world champions' title defence13 July 2026, 7:20 pm
  Kane met Argentina legend Diego Maradona before a Tottenham match back in 2017, where he sought to offer advice to the striker on how he could remain at the top of the game.
  
• Argentina's media are convinced Jude Bellingham is INJURED as new footage emerges of England star grimacing in pain from his heavily-scarred shoulder13 July 2026, 7:07 pm
  New footage released today shows the Three Lions ace clutching his shoulder and grimacing while walking through the mixed zone post-match at the Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday.
  
• Angry USA World Cup fans revolt over 'ridiculous' semifinal kickoff times for Atlanta and Dallas games13 July 2026, 7:06 pm
  Two of the biggest soccer games ever to be played on American soil are set to be kicked off on weekday afternoons, much to the chagrin of local television audiences.
  
• Argentina demand new talks to take over 'illegitimately occupied' Falkland Islands days before England World Cup semi-final grudge match - after their players sang anti-English chants13 July 2026, 6:59 pm
  Argentina's foreign minister Pablo Quirno has added fuel to the arch World Cup rivalry between his nation and England ahead of their semi-final meeting.
  
• Andoni Iraola reveals his plot to get Liverpool back to winning ways as new Anfield boss vows to unite disjointed fanbase after woeful campaign13 July 2026, 6:28 pm
  The new Liverpool boss addressed the media for the first time since being appointed as Arne Slot's successor.
  
• How Ousmane Dembele became France's quiet assassin: The luxury watch bet that sparked his Champions League triumph - and why he has a ruthless obsession with winning13 July 2026, 6:24 pm
  IAN HERBERT IN DALLAS: The story of Ousmane Dembele and a rare timepiece, which he saw one of his friends wearing, encapsulates the flinty resolve beneath an awkward public persona.
  
• World Cup star Jayden Adams' father refuses to comment on reports his son died by suicide as South African police investigate sudden passing13 July 2026, 6:20 pm
  Police have launched an investigation into the sudden death of South African World Cup star Jayden Adams, as his father refused to comment on unverified reports his son had died by suicide.
  
• European champions PSG eye surprise move for France and Aston Villa defender Lucas Digne - as release clause for full-back is revealed13 July 2026, 4:52 pm
  The Aston Villa left-back spent three years PSG from 2013-16 and is seen as an ideal alternative to Nuno Mendes - regarded as one of the world's top full-backs.
  
• Arsenal keeping tabs on PSG winger Bradley Barcola and admire Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers - as Unai Emery's side finalise club-record deal to sign Johan Manzambi after hijacking Newcastle move: WINDOW WATCH13 July 2026, 4:27 pm
  Here are today's latest developments from Simon Jones and the Daily Mail Sport team.
  
• What I learned from Andoni Iraola's note-perfect Liverpool unveiling: How he'll avoid traps Arne Slot fell into, his hint on club's transfer plans and why I was blown away by new Reds boss, writes LEWIS STEELE13 July 2026, 4:27 pm
  As far as opening addresses go, Iraola nailed it. Daily Mail Sport was in the room and has picked out some of the biggest talking points from the man tasked with turning around Liverpool's fortunes.
  
• Sky Bet punter turns £20 into £5,300 after cashing out huge World Cup bet - but could lose thousands if Kylian Mbappe wins Golden Boot13 July 2026, 4:18 pm
  A Sky Bet customer has this week turned a £20 stake into a huge £5,300, cashing out on their nine-legged accumulator with just one leg yet to land.