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• Wolves forced to CANCEL training as banned star refuses to leave the pitch - and extra security is enforced to keep player away from Compton Park22 July 2026, 10:05 am
  Wolves' preparations for life in the Championship descended into farce on Monday when training was reportedly cancelled because a player refused to leave the pitch.
  
• Tiny New Jersey restaurant reveals what Spain's World Cup stars ordered as they celebrated win against Argentina22 July 2026, 9:56 am
  Before flying back home to celebrate a second World Cup title with their compatriots, the Spanish national team needed just one more New York area treat in their system.
  
• Spain star who was attacked by Argentina players in shameful World Cup scenes insists they SHOULDN'T be banned amid FIFA's violent conduct investigation22 July 2026, 9:50 am
  Lionel Scaloni's side were aggressive throughout the match, as they had been during their semi-final victory over England, yet things escalated at the end of the game.
  
• Spain's World Cup hero Ferran Torres dons 'Make Spain Great Again' cap during victory parade - with Trump's White House claiming: 'Everyone wants in on the movement'22 July 2026, 9:42 am
  World Cup hero Ferran Torres attracted the attention of Donald Trump's White House after donning a cap emblazoned with 'Make Spain Great Again'.
  
• Roma attempt to hijack Al-Hilal's £60m move for West Ham star Crysencio Summerville with last-ditch swoop - and approach two out-of-favour Chelsea players: WINDOW WATCH22 July 2026, 9:32 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. 
  
• Socceroos icon who captained Australia 46 times reveals devastating neurodegenerative CTE diagnosis22 July 2026, 9:16 am
  Paul Wade, former Socceroos captain, has revealed he has been diagnosed with probable chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).
  
• Argentina star praised for defying his team-mates and watching Spain's World Cup trophy lift - amid heavy criticism of national team's disgraceful post-match conduct22 July 2026, 8:59 am
  Argentina star Jose Manuel 'Flaco' Lopez has won plaudits for appearing to be the only player to acknowledge Spain's World Cup trophy lift after suffering a 1-0 defeat on Sunday. 
  
• Jeff Bezos 'holds talks about investing in Liverpool' as Amazon founder - and world's fourth richest man worth 7BILLION - considers joining bid for Premier League giants22 July 2026, 8:48 am
  British-Indian businessman Amit Bhatia is leading a group of financiers which is in talks to make a 'strategic minority investment' in Liverpool.
  
• Sky Sports News presenter Jo Wilson reveals the 'emotional toll' of incorrect cancer diagnosis - three years on from receiving the all-clear after stage 3 cervical cancer battle22 July 2026, 8:02 am
  Sky Sports News presenter Jo Wilson has opened up on receiving a second, incorrect, cancer diagnosis three years after she was given the all-clear following her battle with stage 3 cervical cancer. 
  
• Donald Trump 'wants Gianni Infantino to be next UN secretary-general' as controversial World Cup bromance takes astonishing twist22 July 2026, 4:29 am
  The two worked together over the years to help organize the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, with Infantino even renting space in Trump Tower in New York City to serve as offices for FIFA.
  
• Socceroos breakout star Nestory Irankunda is set to become the most expensive Australian football player in history with move to club that spawned Ronaldo22 July 2026, 2:03 am
  The move has the potential to make the Socceroos attacker the most expensive player in the history of Australian football.
  
• Lionel Messi's full humiliation laid bare: Left crying as his Argentine thugs disgraced themselves... how this World Cup exposed the GOAT's dark arts shame22 July 2026, 12:50 am
  Like so many sporting greats, Lionel Messi did not get the fairytale ending that his illustrious career deserved in New Jersey on Sunday night.
  
• New boss Vrancken laments Hearts' failings after nightmare first match in charge21 July 2026, 10:50 pm
  Wouter Vrancken bemoaned his players' lack of efficiency in both boxes as Hearts slumped to a nightmare 4-0 defeat.
  
• Sturm Graz 4-0 Hearts: Wouter Vrancken's bold vision falls apart on a night of disorganised disaster with Jam Tarts' Champions League hopes in tatters21 July 2026, 10:49 pm
  Wouter Vrancken describes the style of play he likes to instil in his teams as 'organised chaos'.
  
• West Ham accept £60m bid from Al-Hilal for Crysencio Summerville... with Premier League clubs now unlikely to compete at that price21 July 2026, 10:35 pm
  Al-Hilal have agreed a £68million deal with West Ham for winger Crysencio Summerville.