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• Latest on Tottenham's pursuit of Mateus Fernandes as they battle to beat Premier League rivals to signature of West Ham midfielder: WINDOW WATCH25 June 2026, 9:04 am
  The transfer window is now open until September 1 - here are today's latest developments from Simon Jones and the Daily Mail Sport team...
  
• Scotland fans turn on manager Steve Clarke as he storms out of BBC interview and declares 'I think we're going home' with their World Cup dream on its last breath25 June 2026, 9:03 am
  Scotland manager Steve Clarke stormed out of his BBC interview after being quizzed on the anxious wait to see if his side will clinch one of the eight best third-placed spots.
  
• Why Mexico are playing for more than World Cup glory: Murder rate falls when footballing heroes are in action... if England come here, they will find a nation enjoying rare moment of joy25 June 2026, 8:40 am
  JEFF POWELL IN MEXICO CITY: This co-host nation for 2026 were already the first to clinch qualification for the knockout stages as uncatchable leaders of Group A.
  
• Jose Mourinho asks Real Madrid for two more signings - but £120m Enzo Fernandez transfer 'seems far from financially feasible'25 June 2026, 8:30 am
  According to Marca, Mourinho has specifically requested Real Madrid sign a further two players in the transfer window with another centre back and a midfield creator seen as priorities.
  
• Jurgen Klopp storms out of interview after being grilled on fellow pundit's 'racist' remarks about Ivory Coast - with ex-Man United star describing team's style as 'African football' and 'a bit wild, not quite as tactical'25 June 2026, 6:56 am
  The former Bayern Munich and Manchester United star's comments have sparked debate across the country.
  
• Scotland were lucky to lose only 3-0 as Vinicius Jr-inspired Brazil tore them apart... Steve Clarke's gamble backfired and two individual errors could see them go home, writes RIATH AL-SAMARRAI25 June 2026, 6:49 am
  RIATH AL-SAMARRAI AT MIAMI STADIUM: If Steve Clarke's worst fear was a drubbing, then he ought to avoid seeking anything positive from the fact Scotland suffered a mere 3-0 defeat in Miami.
  
• Agony for the Tartan Army: Scotland fans commiserate desperate World Cup defeat by Brazil - now, their US adventure hangs in the balance25 June 2026, 6:42 am
  The agony was etched across the faces of those in the Tartan Army who had watched Brazil run rings around their Scotland side on Wednesday night. 
  
• World Cup Breakfast: Ian Wright's Scottish football rant as they are heavily beaten by Brazil, with match highlights from all the overnight games - plus what to look out for today25 June 2026, 6:40 am
  Hello and welcome to Daily Mail Sport's World Cup Breakfast from day 15 at the tournament - your one-stop shop for everything you've missed overnight in North America.
  
• MICHAEL OWEN: What England's players will be thinking about sat in their hotel rooms at the World Cup as the negativity floods in25 June 2026, 6:36 am
  MICHAEL OWEN: We all need to calm down a little when it comes to the reaction to England's goalless draw with Ghana. I've been there, I've lived it, and one game this early changes nothing.
  
• The ONE Norwegian fan refusing to join in with team's viral World Cup celebration! Hilarious moment single supporter sits still as thousands do 'The Viking'25 June 2026, 6:31 am
  Norway supporters have been showing off the World Cup's most eye-catching cheer - The Viking Row - in support of their team.
  
• Sebastian Berhalter and Gio Reyna ready to 'go to war together' as USA chase World Cup glory... four years after ugly family feud25 June 2026, 3:11 am
  DANIEL MATTHEWS IN LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Sebastian Berhalter was talking to a wall of microphones when, a few yards away, Gio Reyna began holding court, too.
  
• Emotional Neymar breaks down in tears after making his Brazil return - 981 DAYS after last appearance - during World Cup win over Scotland25 June 2026, 1:52 am
  Neymar, 34, is his country's all-time record goalscorer with 79 goals in 129 caps, but he hadn't featured since a World Cup qualifying defeat by Uruguay on 17 October, 2023.
  
• SCOTLAND 0 BRAZIL 3: Sloppy Scots are architects of their own downfall in Miami no-show25 June 2026, 1:51 am
  In one corner of the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, there is a huge area where a DJ pumps out all kinds of heavy bass and techno music.
  
• Timid Scots looked unsure that they even belonged on this stage... going home early will be a small mercy25 June 2026, 1:47 am
  After all the talk of showing no fear and all the promises that Scotland would markedly improve from the Morocco game, this was a feeble effort.
  
• Ex-USA soccer star slams former teammate Alexi Lalas' Fox World Cup coverage as 'unwatchable' in brutal takedown25 June 2026, 1:44 am
  As thinkpieces and hitpieces continue to dogpile on Fox Sports' Alexi Lalas, a former teammate of the USMNT veteran is declaring that his services are no longer required by the US public.