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• Liverpool rocked as Michael Edwards QUITS: Transfer guru, who oversaw signings of Mohamed Salah, Arne Slot and Sadio Mane, walks out10 July 2026, 2:42 pm
  Michael Edwards is leaving his role as CEO of Football Operations for Fenway Sports Group.
  
• Belgium star is BANNED from playing against Spain - by his CLUB - ahead of World Cup quarter-final10 July 2026, 2:34 pm
  He returned to team training in late June and there was hope that he would be fit enough to feature for Rudi Garcia's side in the knockout stages.
  
• Mark Clattenburg reveals who will likely referee the World Cup final - and why the choice is bound to 'upset a lot of people' amid row over FIFA bias10 July 2026, 2:27 pm
  It comes as FIFA already face accusations of preferential treatment after the governing body suspended the automatic ban handed to USA striker Folarin Balogun.
  
• Rudi Garcia is Belgium's straight-shooter who has taken on Trump and went from 'a madman to a genius' inside five tournament-saving minutes - now, the Frenchman is relishing World Cup underdog status vs Spain10 July 2026, 2:27 pm
  CHRIS WHEELER: Garcia was the coach caught up in the storm surrounding Folarin Balogun's red card and the decision to allow the USA striker to face Belgium in the last round.
  
• England star's family's World Cup House of Horrors: Djed Spence's sister moves out of 'damp, mouldy and rusted' Miami hotel in more holiday hell10 July 2026, 2:26 pm
  England star Djed Spence's sister's nightmare World Cup has continued after she and her daughter were forced to check out of their hotel after they discovered their room covered with mould.
  
• Galatasaray in loan talks for former Chelsea star Lesley Ugochukwu - as Wolves close in on £8m Rafiki Said: WINDOW WATCH10 July 2026, 2:02 pm
  Here are today's latest transfer developments from Simon Jones and the Daily Mail Sport team...
  
• Viral Norway fan who REFUSES to join the 'Viking row': World Cup supporter says celebration is 'stupid' and 'factually wrong' - because they actually SAILED across the Atlantic10 July 2026, 2:00 pm
  It's been the iconic celebration of the World Cup - Norway fans simultaneously 'rowing' with their players in unison - but one supporter wants the 'Viking Row' stopped.
  
• How Yorkshire-born Erling Haaland could have been playing for England! Norway superstar even says 'home' is here - but now he's out to make himself Public Enemy Number One10 July 2026, 1:13 pm
  Although he will be England's biggest obstacle in Miami on Saturday night, few opponents have a closer connection to the country than Erling Haaland.
  
• Man United close in on £50m Andrey Santos signing from Chelsea - but face Ederson decision despite agreeing fee with Atalanta for Brazil star10 July 2026, 12:48 pm
  CHRIS WHEELER: Santos is set to become United's first signing of the summer before joining up with his new teammates for pre-season training at Carrington.
  
• Ollie Watkins targeted by Turkish giants in surprise move - as Aston Villa battle with UEFA spending rules10 July 2026, 12:14 pm
  TOM COLLOMOSSE: The England forward, who is currently preparing for Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against Norway, has two years remaining on his contract at Villa.
  
• England 1966 World Cup hero Nobby Stiles died from a traumatic brain injury, investigation reveals10 July 2026, 11:33 am
  A coroner has ordered a full inquest be held into the death of England World Cup winner Nobby Stiles after it was found he died from a traumatic brain injury.
  
• Brazil legend Romario calls for Carlo Ancelotti to be SACKED and launches attack on 'damned' manager after shock World Cup exit: 'Tell him to go to hell and rip up his contract'10 July 2026, 11:21 am
  The iconic Romario has called on Carlo Ancelotti to 'tear up' his contract with Brazil in an impassioned rant after the country's World Cup exit.
  
• 'Racist' senator claims her Instagram account has been HACKED after extraordinary social media attack on Kylian Mbappe10 July 2026, 11:16 am
  The Paraguayan politician who was accused of 'brazen racism' by France captain Kylian Mbappe has claimed her Instagram account was hacked amid the backlash to her comments.
  
• Pinch him, put three men on him and watch out for the double move: How England can stop Erling Haaland10 July 2026, 10:49 am
  JACK GAUGHAN: How do you stop this guy? With great difficulty. England know it, Thomas Tuchel knows it. Anybody who watches the Premier League knows it. Crucially: Haaland knows it.
  
• Sheer boredom! England's stars look unimpressed at Ed Sheeran's awkward David Brent-style private gig at their World Cup camp10 July 2026, 10:47 am
  Sheeran performed an acoustic version of Castle On The Hill as part of his set by the pool at England's Inn at Meadowbrook hotel, but players appeared less than enthusiastic.