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• Aston Villa v UEFA and how they can get out of their financial straitjacket: TOM COLLOMOSSE reveals the club's options that DON'T involve selling stars - and how they believe they can win their case25 June 2026, 10:33 am
  Aston Villa's transfer strategy this summer will be determined in a boardroom in Switzerland as much as by Unai Emery and his recruitment team.
  
• Argentina unveil giant 85ft statue of Lionel Messi in Patagonia - as icon refuses to rule out 2030 World Cup after latest scoring spree25 June 2026, 10:32 am
  When Lionel Messi lifted the World Cup above his head three and a half years ago, at the golden age of 35, the narrative inevitably followed that this would be his final moment on the global stage.
  
• Andy Murray says he's snubbing boring BBC Wimbledon punditry work over their 'down-the-middle' coverage - and plans to become a 39-year-old YouTuber instead25 June 2026, 10:18 am
  Andy Murray has revealed he turned down BBC punditry work at Wimbledon because of the broadcaster's 'down-the-middle' coverage, amid plans to become a YouTuber instead.
  
• 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, 10:07 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.
  
• Latest on Tottenham's pursuit of Mateus Fernandes amid interest from Man United - as Craig Bellamy's Burnley move stalls: WINDOW WATCH25 June 2026, 9:59 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...
  
• World Cup cult hero, 40, makes history after being substituted on during Mexico's 3-0 victory over Czechia25 June 2026, 9:30 am
  This week of the World Cup has seen the likes of Messi and Ronaldo attract the plaudits for their goalscoring displays, but on Wednesday another tournament cult hero got his moment in the sun too.
  
• 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.