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• Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann is told to QUIT after being called to a secret meeting about interfering WAGs in World Cup failure - but there's a stand-off over £6m severance deal2 July 2026, 2:24 pm
  Nagelsmann was then said to have been questioned over his tactical decisions, as well as a 'family and friends atmosphere' around the national team's base during the tournament.
  
• Fox Sports give controversial update on future on Alexi Lalas after the World Cup2 July 2026, 2:19 pm
  Former USMNT star Lalas has ruffled feathers throughout the initial stages of the World Cup, which is being co-hosted by his home country along with Mexico and Canada this summer.
  
• Furious USA World Cup stars slam 'typical FIFA' after Folarin Balogun's 'bogus' red card against Bosnia2 July 2026, 2:09 pm
  DANIEL MATTHEWS AT LEVI'S STADIUM: Balogun, who earlier scored the goal that put the US ahead, was shown a straight red card after a collision with Tarik Muharemovic.
  
• Leeds increase bid for Shea Charles to £23m plus add-ons, Bournemouth finalise £21m deal for Elche striker... and Hayden Hackney tells Everton fans to 'expect a bit of everything from me': WINDOW WATCH2 July 2026, 2:00 pm
  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. Here are today's latest developments...
  
• Elliot Anderson is Britain's new most-expensive footballer: Nottingham Forest confirm England star's £116m sale to Man City2 July 2026, 1:59 pm
  The England midfielder will link up with his new club after he has concluded World Cup duties.
  
• Daily Mail readers' scathing verdict on England's stars: Marcus Rashford's average rating is just 3/10 with five others under 4.5/10 after Harry Kane's goals kept them in the World Cup2 July 2026, 1:55 pm
  Unsurprisingly, Kane was the highest rated England star by Daily Mail readers after his late double, top scoring with an 8.7/10 average. There were low scores for England defenders and Rashford.
  
• The remarkable moment DR Congo's manager left stunned as press officer announces the death of his father in a press conference after England defeat2 July 2026, 1:53 pm
  The press conference ended in unexpected fashion, as after confirming there were no further questions for Desabre, the DR Congo press officer then revealed the loss of his father.
  
• Bournemouth finalising £21million deal for Uruguay forward as they plan for next season under Marco Rose2 July 2026, 1:25 pm
  The 21-year-old Uruguay international started his career at Real Madrid before moving to Elche in 2025.
  
• Roy Keane names when England will be knocked out of the World Cup because they 'don't have many more gears to go to' - and the dead-cert starting player who 'worries' him2 July 2026, 1:16 pm
  Keane conceded England will likely reach their ceiling in a potential quarter-final against Brazil.
  
• Mauricio Pochettino on his World Cup secrets, partying in Nashville - and how his USA team can 'do the impossible' and go all the way2 July 2026, 1:12 pm
  DANIEL MATTHEWS IN LOS ANGELES: Ahead of facing Bosnia and Herzegovina, the USMNT manager discussed donkeys, bar hopping in Nashville, being neighbors with Folarin Balogun,
  
• The remarkable story of how billionaires bankrolled Mauricio Pochettino's USA contract... and sparked America's World Cup dreams2 July 2026, 1:11 pm
  DANIEL MATTHEWS IN SAN FRANCISCO: After firing Gregg Berhalter in the wake of a disastrous Copa America campaign, US Soccer wanted to land one of soccer's best managers.
  
• Mexicans boast they will CRUSH England at the Azteca - and list the weaknesses of Thomas Tuchel's team in their national newspapers2 July 2026, 1:04 pm
  The unconvincing win has emboldened the view in Mexico that their national team can beat England and advance to the quarter-finals, as they did when hosting the World Cup in 1970 and 1986.
  
• Fury erupts as USA star is controversially sent off and MISSES next World Cup game as Brittany Mahomes slams 'bulls***' call2 July 2026, 12:53 pm
  During their 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina in the World Cup's Round of 32 , the 24-year-old was shown a red card after scraping his cleats down the leg of a rival, sparking widespread fury online.
  
• USA fans beg Donald Trump to get Folarin Balogun 'pardoned' for the next game after disastrous World Cup red card2 July 2026, 12:46 pm
  Gianni Infantino's well-documented deference to Donald Trump has led Americans to plead for the President to intervene over Folarin Balogun's disastrous red card.
  
• USA secures dramatic World Cup win over Bosnia and Herzegovina despite controversial red card for Folarin Balogun2 July 2026, 12:45 pm
  DANIEL MATTHEWS IN SANTA CLARA: Balogun scored the goal that put the USMNT on course for the last 16 of this World Cup. Then he was shown a laughable red card in the second half.