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• Cape Verde's viral World Cup star Vozinha, 40, has new species of SEA SLUG named after him following heroic performances11 July 2026, 11:25 am
  As well as keeping a clean sheet against Spain and Saudi Arabia, Vozinha made 18 saves across the tournament and outperformed his xG against by 0.9.
  
• From Graham Taylor's Spygate gaffe to David Platt's set-piece fury and Paul Gascoigne's foul-mouthed gag... England must learn the painful lessons of history and not take Norway for granted in Miami11 July 2026, 11:12 am
  INTERVIEW BY MATT BARLOW: It was the summer of 1993, and the last time the World Cup quarter finalists met in any sort of competition. For the Norwegian football it was the dawn of a new era.
  
• Enzo Fernandez rode to Argentina and Lionel Messi's rescue again on the World Cup stage - as his performances in the biggest shop window could once prove key to shaping his future11 July 2026, 11:00 am
  DAN MATTHEWS: Fernandez was happy to speak about his family, his teammates, his fans. Just not the rumbling clouds overhead. 'I'm not thinking about my future right now,' he said.
  
• Revealed: Why Lionel Messi keeps missing penalties as world's leading expert breaks down KEY issue with his technique after Argentine icon made World Cup history11 July 2026, 11:00 am
  He has also become the first player to squander two spot kicks in the same World Cup having failed to hit the target against Austria in the group stage.
  
• Behind the scenes of ITV's World Cup Studio: Two years of planning, breathtaking New York views and a virtual Brooklyn loft... how the rooftop spectacular beats the BBC11 July 2026, 11:00 am
  Nestled among the skyscrapers of the Concrete Jungle, ITV has secured a prime location in New York City for its coverage of the blockbuster tournament.
  
• Man City complete £10m Jeremy Monga deal - after beating Arsenal to 17-year-old Leicester star: WINDOW WATCH11 July 2026, 10:30 am
  It's that time of the year again - the transfer window is now open until September 1 and it's sure to be a busy period with clubs looking to make big signings ahead of next season. 
  
• David Beckham welcomes Harry Kane & Co to his Inter Miami base as Romeo and Cruz watch training on eve of England's World Cup quarter-final clash with Norway11 July 2026, 10:21 am
  England were shown around Inter Miami's training facilities by David Beckham as Thomas Tuchel's side continue preparations for Saturday's World Cup quarter-final clash with Norway.
  
• Erling Haaland urges Wayne Rooney to fulfil rowing promise - after BBC pundit pledged to 'row down the River Mersey' if Norway beat Brazil at World Cup11 July 2026, 9:59 am
  Speaking after their last-32 victory over Ivory Coast on June 30, Rooney had poured doubts on Haaland and Co's hopes of beating Brazil in the last-16.
  
• Heartwarming moment Lamine Yamal spots his adorable three-year-old brother's celebrations on the big screen as Spain set up World Cup semi-final showdown with France11 July 2026, 9:23 am
  Lamine Yamal enjoyed a touching moment with his adorable three-year-old brother as he celebrated Spain's quarter-final win over Belgium at the World Cup on Friday.
  
• Chelsea ready to SELL Alejandro Garnacho less than a year after his £40m move with ex-Man United star yet to link up with Xabi Alonso's squad11 July 2026, 9:15 am
  Chelsea are ready to sell Alejandro Garnacho after a single season with the 22-year-old Argentinian not seen since the club's other players returned for pre-season training.
  
• Former Man United star Brandon Williams - once sentenced to 14 months after dangerous driving charge - on trial with League Two side as he attempts to revive career11 July 2026, 8:33 am
  In May 2025, Williams was handed a 14-month prison sentence, suspended for two years, after crashing his Audi A3 at almost 100mph on August 20, 2023.
  
• England captain Harry Kane opens up on 'surreal' round of golf with Donald Trump - and returns compliment to US President after 'great player' flattery11 July 2026, 8:22 am
  England captain Harry Kane described playing golf with United States President Donald Trump as a 'pretty surreal experience'.
  
• Norway fan reveals why he refuses to join viral Viking Row as he brands World Cup craze 'stupid' and historically inaccurate11 July 2026, 6:20 am
  A Norwegian football fan has become an unlikely internet sensation after refusing to take part in his country's viral Viking Row celebration, insisting the chant is 'stupid' and 'wrong'
  
• The woman behind Erling Haaland: Isabel Johansen is the glamorous former footballer who keeps football's top striker in check - and leads a whole CLAN supporting him against England!11 July 2026, 6:10 am
  Isabel Haugseng Johansen has been arguably the most prominent - and perhaps the most supportive - of any of the WAGs who have travelled Stateside this summer.
  
• MICHAEL OWEN: Erling Haaland will make defenders lose sleep but he isn't the complete footballer like Harry Kane. Here's why I would always pick England's talisman over Norway's - and the best way to stop him11 July 2026, 6:09 am
  If I was a defender, I'd lose more sleep over facing Erling Haaland than I would Harry Kane. But if you asked me which striker I'd want leading my team, I'd choose Kane every time.