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• USA fans beg Donald Trump to get Folarin Balogun 'pardoned' for the next game after disastrous World Cup red card2 July 2026, 11:22 am
  Gianni Infantino's well-documented deference to Donald Trump has led Americans to plead for the President to intervene over Folarin Balogun's disastrous red card.
  
• How Tottenham can splash even MORE cash after landing Fernandes and Tonali: Two Premier League wingers on shortlist - and the stars heading for the exit2 July 2026, 10:51 am
  This year, instead of overpaying for the best of youthful promise in Archie Gray, Lucas Bergvall, Wilson Odobert and Mathys Tel, they are now paying for the best Premier League talent.
  
• Tottenham's £200m double act inbound: Spurs confirm Mateus Fernandes signing - with Newcastle star Sandro Tonali poised to jet in from Milan to complete £100m move2 July 2026, 10:47 am
  At £100m Tonali will become Tottenham's record signing, with the deal surpassing the £85m they have paid to West Ham for 21-year-old Portugal midfielder Mateus Fernandes.
  
• Leeds increase bid for Shea Charles to £23m plus add-ons, Brighton sign Austria defender... and Hayden Hackney tells Everton fans to 'expect a bit of everything from me' as he signs deal until 2031: WINDOW WATCH2 July 2026, 10:44 am
  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. Here are today's latest developments...
  
• The remarkable moment DR Congo's manager left stunned as press officer announces the death of his father in a press conference after England defeat2 July 2026, 10:41 am
  The press conference ended in unexpected fashion, as after confirming there were no further questions for Desabre, the DR Congo press officer then revealed the loss of his father.
  
• Woman is rescued by crane after getting stuck on a fence trying to sneak into World Cup fans area2 July 2026, 10:35 am
  The Mexico supporter became trapped on the 13ft perimeter fence while attempting to sneak into the sold-out event.
  
• Mexicans boast they will CRUSH England at the Azteca - and list the weaknesses of Thomas Tuchel's team in their national newspapers2 July 2026, 10:31 am
  The unconvincing win has emboldened the view in Mexico that their national team can beat England and advance to the quarter-finals, as they did when hosting the World Cup in 1970 and 1986.
  
• 'Infatuated' Maddy Cusack would still be alive if her girlfriend hadn't taken a transfer away, her former Sheffield United captain tells inquest2 July 2026, 10:11 am
  The former captain of Sheffield United's women's team has told an inquest she believes Maddy Cusack's girlfriend moving away was the main reason for her decline in mental health.
  
• World Cup pitchside mics catch Thomas Tuchel hammering England star for playing backwards as they struggled against DR Congo - and his dismissive reaction to his boss2 July 2026, 10:07 am
  The Three Lions boss has been known to give an earful to whichever player is nearest and has done the same to the star against Ghana and in training.
  
• Don't try this in Mexico! Foreign office warn boozed-up England fans they face mugging and drink spiking at next World Cup game - while supporters are all-day partying, making it two games in one day at the baseball2 July 2026, 9:55 am
  England are preparing for the ultimate hostile reception on the pitch in Mexico City and supporters will also have to be prepared for a similar welcome. 
  
• Revealed: Oliver Glasner set to become one of the highest-paid bosses in the Premier League if he joins Nottingham Forest2 July 2026, 9:10 am
  TOM COLLOMOSSE: Oliver Glasner is set to join the ranks of the Premier League's best-paid bosses if he joins Nottingham Forest.
  
• Manchester United transfer briefing: What's next after missing out on Mateus Fernandes - the four stars on midfield shortlist, the overhaul in defence, Bruno Fernandes' future and what's happening with Marcus Rashford2 July 2026, 8:43 am
  CHRIS WHEELER: No Mateus Fernandes, no Elliot Anderson and Manuel Ugarte going nowhere after his World Cup injury. Here, we explain where Manchester United go from here.
  
• Crystal Palace lose executive credited with bringing Ted Lasso and World Championship Boxing to Selhurst Park to EFL club2 July 2026, 7:52 am
  Barry Webber was instrumental in a historic period for Palace, spearheading significant commercial revenue growth at the club.
  
• Aussie influencer slams 'soy-infused' Socceroos fans for having an 'excruciatingly woke culture'2 July 2026, 7:49 am
  The activist was left appalled when he heard fans singing anti-Donald Trump chants while he took in the World Cup action in the USA.
  
• What are YOU going to do for the 1am Battle of Mexico City? England fans brace for most-antisocial World Cup kick-off EVER - sleep experts weigh in as Tuchel says 'give kids the day off!'2 July 2026, 7:26 am
  Revellers at home will be forced to stay up into the early hours of the morning to watch The Three Lions battle it out with Mexico at the unsavoury hour of 1am.