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• Kylian Mbappe is the ultimate leader at the World Cup - but there are TWO France stars who must fire if they are to come up against Spain's almighty defence, writes IAN HERBERT10 July 2026, 1:16 am
  IAN HERBERT AT THE GILLETTE STADIUM: L'Equipe fretted in its headlines about 'Une Autre Histoire' - another history - but technical brilliance told and Kylian Mbappe again led the way.
  
• England hit by illness scare: Declan Rice isolated from Three Lions team-mates ahead of World Cup quarter-final against Norway - with opponents battling their own sickness bug10 July 2026, 12:51 am
  MIKE KEEGAN: The influential Arsenal midfielder is already suffering with a hamstring and lower back issue, with the problem now exacerbated by sickness.
  
• Female American influencer goes viral for looking exactly like World Cup star Erling Haaland10 July 2026, 12:38 am
  Emma Kate Willman first made her name online by posting hair tutorials and showing her followers how she styles her braids and plaits. Yet during the World Cup, her Instagram blew up a little more than usual.
  
• Jurgen Klopp reveals outrageous lengths Liverpool went to during secret talks to sign Kylian Mbappe - before France superstar snubbed Anfield club for PSG10 July 2026, 12:02 am
  In a stunning admission, Klopp, who was covering the World Cup quarter-final between France and Morocco for German TV, detailed on air how Kylian Mbappe was almost a Liverpool player.
  
• ITV forced to abandon World Cup studio ahead of France's clash with Morocco as New York is hit by storms10 July 2026, 12:02 am
  Laura Woods and Co have received plaudits for their set-up in the United States for the summer tournament, particularly after the BBC opted to host coverage from Manchester.
  
• Roy Keane hits out at 'unfair' penalty delay after Kylian Mbappe was forced to wait for over THREE minutes before fluffing his lines: 'It's NOT right'9 July 2026, 11:41 pm
  The World Cup quarter-final was blown wide open when Argentinian referee Facundo Tello pointed to the spot in favour of France after Mbappe was fouled by Noussair Mazraoui.
  
• Samir Nasri arrested on suspicion of money laundering, reports in France claim9 July 2026, 11:27 pm
  Former Arsenal and Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasri, 39, spent ten hours in police custody in Paris on Thursday before being released without charge, according to reports in Le Parisien.
  
• Bruno Fernandes turns OFF his replies after being hit by barrage of social media abuse - with Cristiano Ronaldo fans blaming Portugal star and his team-mates for 'sabotaging' his fairytale World Cup swansong9 July 2026, 11:12 pm
  The Manchester United captain, 31, turned off the replies to his first post since their exit from the tournament in the wake of intense criticism from fans of Portugal team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo, 41.
  
• Key questions ANSWERED on Man United's new £2bn 100,000-seater stadium: What is the plan for the existing Old Trafford? Will they sell naming rights like Tottenham? Could the costs heap more debt on the club?9 July 2026, 11:07 pm
  Collette Roche, United's CEO of new stadium development, sat down with Daily Mail Sport and other media outlets to answer the key questions around the club's new 100,000-seater stadium.
  
• Thomas Tuchel receives major Reece James boost as England star returns to training ahead of World Cup quarter-final against Norway9 July 2026, 11:03 pm
  The 26-year-old has missed the last three matches with a hamstring issue and was not present when the squad trained in Kansas City on Wednesday.
  
• France vs Morocco - World Cup quarter-final RECAP: All the reaction as Les Bleus cruise past pitiful African champions in Boston - with Kylian Mbappe making amends for shock penalty miss9 July 2026, 11:02 pm
  Relive Daily Mail Sport's live coverage of the latest updates as France took down Morocco in the quarter-finals of the World Cup in Boston.
  
• Remarkable England-Mexico TV figures rank World Cup alongside NFL Championship games in the USA... as 45 MILLION soccer fans tune in9 July 2026, 11:01 pm
  World Cup fever has swept through the United States over the past month as the soccer extravaganza takes over the country and co-hosts Canada and Mexico, bringing a boom to Fox and Telemundo.
  
• From blossoming together at Borussia Dortmund to a World Cup battle for the ages - Erling Haaland and Jude Bellingham must put their bromance on hold when England face Norway in Miami9 July 2026, 10:30 pm
  This World Cup has already delivered its fair share of thrills, spills and strained relationships, with the latest flashpoint arriving during Spain's victory over Portugal.
  
• Newcastle agree £49m Manzambi deal, race is on for Neco Williams, Upson's son wanted by Arsenal and other top clubs, Man United close in on back-up goalkeeper, and Everton eye keeper Johnstone as Pickford cover: WINDOW WATCH9 July 2026, 9:52 pm
  Here are today's latest transfer developments from Simon Jones and the Daily Mail Sport team...
  
• Jarell Quansah banned for TWO games: FIFA refuse to show mercy to England star after Mexico red card - despite bending to Donald Trump's World Cup intervention9 July 2026, 9:51 pm
  MIKE KEEGAN IN KANSAS CITY: President Trump called FIFA boss Gianni Infantino to plead for the striker to play vs Belgium in the last-16, paving the way for the shock ban suspension.