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• 'We still have the Falklands': Sister of Argentina thug who punched Spanish footballer at the World Cup final makes bizarre claim after nation's shameful behaviour21 July 2026, 10:18 am
  The sister of Leandro Paredes shared a bizarre statement about Argentina's claim to the Falklands just hours after the national team lost their World Cup final to Spain on Sunday evening. 
  
• FIFA launch investigation into Argentina's shocking World Cup final post-match behaviour... as new footage shows what really sparked final-whistle brawl21 July 2026, 10:18 am
  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.
  
• Shameless moment Argentina star fakes an injury in desperate attempt to save Enzo Fernandez from red card in World Cup final21 July 2026, 10:08 am
  The Chelsea midfielder was given his marching orders in the 93rd minute on Sunday, after picking up a second yellow card for a recklessly late challenge on Spain defender Pau Cubarsi.
  
• Unseen footage of Lionel Messi's bizarre World Cup final pep talk goes viral as he tells upset Argentina stars to 'relax and forget everything' moments before kick-off21 July 2026, 10:08 am
  Argentina captain Lionel Messi gave a curious message to his players just moments before their World Cup final defeat by Spain, new footage has revealed.
  
• Man United, Arsenal and Chelsea target Alex Scott turns down new Bournemouth contract as Tariq Lamptey joins QPR: WINDOW WATCH21 July 2026, 9:58 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. 
  
• 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 ever21 July 2026, 9:56 am
  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.
  
• Sir Alex Ferguson recalls spending 'a night on the piano' with Kevin Keegan just weeks after his infamous 'I would love it if we beat them' rant - when he bumped into his old rival at a bar21 July 2026, 9:49 am
  Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed he enjoyed a 'great night' with his old rival Kevin Keegan shortly after the former Newcastle manager's infamous 'I would love it if we beat them' outburst.
  
• MICHAEL OWEN: Why Argentina's awful World Cup final performance fills me with England regret - we DO have the players to win a major tournament21 July 2026, 9:49 am
  MICHAEL OWEN: Argentina's awful performance in the final was a frustrating reminder that it should have been England. They did not beat us in the semi-final, we beat ourselves.
  
• Bitter Argentina players turn their backs to Spain's World Cup trophy lift after violence marred winners' celebrations - as lip-reader reveals what furious star said to winning captain Rodri during brawl21 July 2026, 9:43 am
  The 2026 runners-up collected their silver medals from FIFA supremo Gianni Infantino and US President Donald Trump on the stage at the MetLife Stadium before the winners' trophy lift.
  
• World Cup final descends into violence at full-time whistle as Spain and Argentina players clash in ugly scenes21 July 2026, 9:34 am
  After the whistle, Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes was lambasted for punching Eric Garcia and pushing Gavi to the ground. Argentina's Thiago Almada was also involved.
  
• MICHAEL OWEN: I was nervous about Kevin Keegan's arrival at Newcastle in 2008 after our spell together with England, but I was so happy to be so wrong. He was the warmest, kindest, most genuine person I've known in football - and a head tennis master!21 July 2026, 9:14 am
  MICHAEL OWEN: There are some people in football you respect because of what they achieved. There are others you admire because of who they are. Kevin Keegan was both.
  
• Chelsea step up pursuit for Crystal Palace star Maxence Lacroix as Eagles demand £60m fee - with club chiefs meeting in New York ahead of World Cup final over wantaway defender21 July 2026, 9:08 am
  SIMON JONES: Palace have been holding out for maximum profit on the France international defender who is ready to leave this window.
  
• Why your fake football shirt is DANGEROUS: Fans warned dodgy kit could catch FIRE after £18m-worth of counterfeit jerseys were seized during World Cup boom21 July 2026, 9:00 am
  Counterfeit football shirts can carry dangerous risks due to their flammability and the effect of unregulated dyes on skin, a detective sergeant who has taken part in multiple raids has warned. 
  
• Cristiano Ronaldo BACKS FIFA conspiracy theories: Portugal star 'likes' journalist's claim organisation is 'one of the most corrupt institutions on the planet' after bitter rival Lionel Messi's fortuitous run to the World Cup final21 July 2026, 8:39 am
  The Portugal legend liked a post on Instagram where a journalist claimed that FIFA are an 'abject, mafia-like, and shameful organisation'.
  
• Farewell to 'Mighty Mouse' Kevin Keegan - the diminutive pioneer let his emotions run wild and was a riot of colour and flame in a grey world: OLIVER HOLT21 July 2026, 7:37 am
  OLIVER HOLT: Mighty Mouse, he was called as a player and it suited him. He was the little man who would never give up. He was the small guy who punched way above his weight.