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• Trump's cringe World Cup cameo was a fitting finale to a tournament blighted by excess, greed and FIFA boss Gianni Infantino's twisted dreams20 July 2026, 5:59 pm
  DANIEL MATTHEWS AT METLIFE STADIUM: At nearly 7pm local time, at long last - Spain captain Rodri thrust the World Cup trophy toward the setting sun. Nearly four hours after the final kicked off.
  
• 'He became a superstar but never changed... to say he was a gentleman would be an understatement': GRAEME SOUNESS pays tribute to his friend KEVIN KEEGAN20 July 2026, 5:59 pm
  If you ever wanted an example of a man who became a superstar but never changed as a man, Kevin Keegan would be top of that list.
  
• Kevin Keegan dead at 75: Football legend passes away following battle with cancer as devastated family pay heartbreaking tribute to England icon20 July 2026, 5:55 pm
  The England and Newcastle legend was diagnosed with stage four stomach cancer in January, having been admitted to hospital with abdominal problems.
  
• Football world mourns Kevin Keegan: Heartbroken Alan Shearer pays tribute to his 'hero', Jamie Carragher hails 'one of the greatest players this country has ever produced', while Prince William says he 'inspired generations'20 July 2026, 5:43 pm
  Alan Shearer has led the tributes to football legend Kevin Keegan after he passed away at the age of 75 following a short battle with illness.
  
• Argentina World Cup star's family member was removed from stands after violent scenes on the pitch extended into crowd20 July 2026, 5:37 pm
  As ugly scenes played out on the field - with Leandro Paredes reacting to the loss by grabbing one Spain player by the neck and punching another - there was similar chaos up in the stands.
  
• Arsenal continue talks with Aston Villa over Morgan Rogers... as well as preparing offer for his team-mate Ezri Konsa20 July 2026, 5:32 pm
  Daily Mail Sport reported last month that Declan Rice is understood have been trying to convince his England team-mate to make the switch and Rogers is thought to be receptive to the mvove.
  
• Shakira sparks backlash by admitting that she wanted Argentina and Messi to win World Cup final... despite having two Spanish sons with La Roja legend ex Gerard Pique20 July 2026, 5:20 pm
  Gerard Pique, a former World Cup winner with Spain, and their sons were rooting for the eventual champions. However, Shakira landed herself in hot water with her own pick.
  
• 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, 5:14 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.
  
• The day Kevin Keegan hurtled down the autobahn at 100mph to get me to the airport on time - after our lunch of beefburgers and steins of pilsner to mark his move to Hamburg, writes JEFF POWELL20 July 2026, 5:02 pm
  JEFF POWELL: Oh so feisty if he felt wronged. All heart in the end. Brimming with energy. Flooded with adrenalin. Full of fun. Arch competitor. Raging with ambition yet eager to help others.
  
• Samuel L Jackson calls Argentina 'racist' in bizarre social media meltdown over World Cup final20 July 2026, 4:42 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.
  
• Alexi Lalas blasts 'weak' mentality of Argentina players after Lionel Messi and Co snubbed interviews to flee World Cup final stadium20 July 2026, 4:35 pm
  Argentina suffered an agonizing 1-0 extra-time defeat to Spain in the New Jersey showpiece, meaning they fell short in their bid to become the first world champions to retain the title since 1962.
  
• JEFF POWELL MBE: Why unapologetic imposter Lionel Messi is now not even in the top five players of all time - and will forever be tainted as the leader of Argentina's brutes in ugliest World Cup final ever20 July 2026, 4:24 pm
  An image of the real greatest footballer of all time flickered across the stadium with no proper name before the team captained by the imposter to that throne desecrated his beautiful game.
  
• 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, 4:22 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
  
• 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, 4:16 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.
  
• Tottenham transfer briefing: Latest on Savinho and Kroupi, the Djed Spence and Richarlison dilemmas, why Mikey Moore may be sold and the academy stars being pushed away by spending spree20 July 2026, 4:00 pm
  After an explosion of early summer transfer activity, recruitment plans rumble on at Spurs led by sporting director Johan Lange with strong input from Roberto De Zerbi. Daily Mail Sport brings you the latest.