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• Lamine Yamal dazzles and Rodri was a forcefield to help bend World Cup semi-final Spain's way - but victory over France was the story of the collective over the individual14 July 2026, 10:40 pm
  The French players had said Yamal was wrong to claim, before this game, that they were 'scared' of him but he was undeniably right. He cut them and broke them, just as he did two years ago.
  
• France vs Spain - World Cup semi-final RECAP: European champions ease to victory to set up a final date with England or Argentina as Didier Deschamps' tenure ends in defeat14 July 2026, 10:38 pm
  Relive Daily Mail Sport's live coverage of the latest updates as Spain shocked the hot favourites France to book their spot in the World Cup final.
  
• Timothee Chalamet seen chatting with David Beckham at France-Spain World Cup game in Texas... before meeting Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders14 July 2026, 10:10 pm
  The Hollywood star headed to AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, to support France as they locked horns with the reigning European champions for a place in Sunday's final.
  
• Fuming Didier Deschamps questions whether World Cup referee was 'up to the standard required' to take charge of France's semi-final defeat by Spain14 July 2026, 10:09 pm
  Exasperated Didier Deschamps questioned whether referee Ivan Barton was 'up to the standard required' to take charge of a World Cup semi-final after Spain eliminated France.
  
• 'I remember Terry Butcher... he was the angriest': England's nemesis Diego Maradona on his infamous role in Argentina's World Cup win as Harry Kane and Co look for revenge 40 years on14 July 2026, 10:05 pm
  Maradona died in November 2020 after a suffering a heart failure. Four years earlier, he recalled his 1986 memories in 'Touched by God - How We Won The Mexico '86 World Cup'.
  
• Man United among clubs looking at France midfielder, Leeds reach £34m agreement on Bosnia star and Arsenal eye Greece forward after Leandro Trossard seals £17m exit: WINDOW WATCH14 July 2026, 9:33 pm
  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. 
  
• Half-time show could mean World Cup final interval extended to 30 minutes - in breach of laws of the game14 July 2026, 8:59 pm
  MIKE KEEGAN: Broadcasters believe the spectacle could even lead to a break of 30 minutes, while the maximum amount of time permitted in the rulebook is 15.
  
• Leeds agree £34m fee with Sassuolo for Bosnia-Herzegovina centre back - who was caught up in World Cup storm against USA14 July 2026, 8:49 pm
  If the deal is completed it would make him Leeds' second signing of the window, after forward Harry Wilson joined following the end of his contract at Fulham.
  
• 'My back is gone!' Injury fears over Arsenal star William Saliba as he is forced off in agony during France's World Cup semi-final clash with Spain14 July 2026, 8:31 pm
  France and Arsenal star William Saliba was forced off injured during the World Cup semi-final with the centre back appearing to confirm a back problem.
  
• Inside Erling Haaland's k Texas shopping spree: Shots of bourbon, line dancing... and the truth behind that 0 raccoon14 July 2026, 8:20 pm
  Haaland flew home after Norway's 2-1 loss against England but not before cementing his status as a superstar in the US - and splashing out on keepsakes from his travels around America.
  
• West Ham confident Jarrod Bowen will stay for promotion bid after Hammers superfan - and father-in-law - Danny Dyer backed him to 'rip up the Championship'14 July 2026, 8:03 pm
  MATT BARLOW: Bowen is under contract until 2030 but there has been a swirl of interest in the 29-year-old England international since relegation from the likes of Everton, Aston Villa and Newcastle.
  
• FBI say England semi-final is 'highest risk' World Cup match so far...while Argentina FA express fears over traditional fan march to stadium14 July 2026, 8:00 pm
  MIKE KEEGAN IN KANSAS CITY: England's semi-final with Argentina has been classified as the 'highest risk' match at the World Cup following a meeting of the FBI, officials and local police.
  
• Man United's £50m move for Andrey Santos unpacked: Why Brazilian was keen to leave Chelsea, the qualities he'll bring to Old Trafford - and why both Enzo Maresca and Liam Rosenior grew frustrated with him14 July 2026, 7:04 pm
  KIERAN GILL: United are not signing the completed package, but rather what Santos could become, and time on the pitch should hopefully aid his progress.
  
• Man United confirm £35m Youri Tielemans move as Michael Carrick lands third signing of the summer as part of squad rebuild14 July 2026, 6:25 pm
  The move comes hours after United confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Karl Darlow, who joined after a fine season at Leeds, and a day after Andrey Santos arrived from Chelsea for £48million.
  
• Liverpool 'could save millions with Arne Slot contract agreement' as Reds pave the way for former coach to become Netherlands boss14 July 2026, 6:19 pm
  Slot would have been entitled to a significant compensation package from Liverpool after his dismissal, with clubs tending to place coaches on gardening leave following their sacking.