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• Kevin Keegan dead at 75: Football legend passes away following battle with cancer20 July 2026, 2:31 pm
  Kevin Keegan has died at the age of 75 after a short battle with illness.
  
• Donald Trump ignores FIFA president's call to leave the stage as he joins Spain's World Cup final trophy lift in awkward moment20 July 2026, 2:29 pm
  Trump handed out various awards to match officials and players, before officially welcoming Spain's players up to the stage to lift the World Cup trophy in East Rutherford.
  
• Deluded Argentine media praise 'polite and respectful' World Cup team despite New York meltdown in which star PUNCHED Spanish rival - describing the ugly full-time scenes as 'an unfortunate isolated incident'20 July 2026, 2:26 pm
  Argentina's media have praised the conduct of their World Cup finalists despite the ugly scenes that occurred at full-time on Sunday.
  
• BBC WIN the World Cup ratings war with ITV: Beeb boast a FOUR-times bigger audience than broadcast rival after ditching work from home studio for the New York final20 July 2026, 2:26 pm
  Daily Mail Sport understands the BBC's peak audience share advantage was 4 times greater than ITV, while its average audience share advantage was 4.06 times greater.
  
• Samuel L Jackson calls Argentina 'racist' in bizarre social media meltdown over World Cup final20 July 2026, 2:25 pm
  In the wake of Argentina's 1-0 extra-time loss to Spain, Jackson reshared a post from Facebook onto his Instagram story which had urged black soccer fans to not support the South American country.
  
• FIFA launch investigation into Argentina's shocking World Cup final post-match behaviour... as new footage shows what really sparked final-whistle brawl20 July 2026, 2:19 pm
  FIFA will open disciplinary proceedings into the behaviour of Argentina's bitter players after the World Cup final descended into violent scenes at the final whistle of their defeat to Spain on Sunday.
  
• Pep Guardiola 'holds talks with Italian Football Federation' just TWO months after leaving Manchester City - having previously agreed to manage England in 202420 July 2026, 2:15 pm
  Paolo Maldini travelled to Barcelona to speak with the former Man City boss in an attempt to persuade him to lead Italy into the 2028 European Championships.
  
• Spain's World Cup heroes touch down in Madrid after enjoying £1K bottle of red wine and cigars in their New York hotel before late-night dash to airport20 July 2026, 1:58 pm
  Spain have landed in Madrid after wasting no time in jetting out of New York in the immediate aftermath of winning the World Cup with the victory over Argentina on Sunday night. 
  
• Revealed: The fee Como are willing to pay for Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah - with Morgan Rogers due for Blues medical ahead of £117m move from Aston Villa: WINDOW WATCH20 July 2026, 1:46 pm
  The transfer window is open until September 1 and it's sure to be a busy period with clubs looking to make big signings ahead of next season. Here are today's latest developments
  
• World Cup fans go wild for incredible Telemundo call of Ferran Torres' final-winning goal for Spain20 July 2026, 1:45 pm
  Torres' goal sparked wild Spanish scenes inside the stadium and back home in their Madrid capital, and Telemundo's incredible commentary perfectly encapsulated how big of a moment it was.
  
• Lamine Yamal's adorable three-year-old brother steals the show again as he shares heartfelt moment with World Cup winner on the pitch20 July 2026, 1:33 pm
  Lamine Yamal isn't the only member of his family captivating audiences around the world. Younger brother Keyne, 3, once again stole the show on Sunday.
  
• Bitter Argentina players turn their backs to Spain's World Cup trophy lift after violence marred winners' celebrations - as lip-reader reveals what furious star said to winning captain Rodri during brawl20 July 2026, 1:25 pm
  The 2026 runners-up collected their silver medals from FIFA supremo Gianni Infantino and US President Donald Trump on the stage at the MetLife Stadium before the winners' trophy lift.
  
• Alan Shearer's wild World Cup party: England legend dances on the table while singing karaoke with Micah Richards as stars celebrate after Netflix confirm they WILL extend £14m deal with Gary Lineker's podcast firm20 July 2026, 1:17 pm
  But soon after the coverage came to an end, the pair joined Gary Lineker in the Rest is Football studio in New York to record their final episode of the tournament, before enjoying a party.
  
• Britain left baffled as Andy Burnham hugs football legend Peter Reid at Downing Street unveiling - as connection with new Prime Minister is revealed20 July 2026, 1:05 pm
  The 70-year-old mingled with Burnham's friends, family and new staff outside the iconic residence, even hugging the new PM, but unknowingly attracting a barrage of questions.
  
• Soccer lover Barron Trump makes rare appearance next to his father as he towers over stadium of packed World Cup final fans20 July 2026, 12:57 pm
  President Donald Trump's youngest son, Barron, was spotted alongside his parents at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, just before halftime of the final game of the World Cup tournament between Spain and Argentina.