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• Jurgen Klopp agrees to take over Germany: Former Liverpool boss is close to sealing his return to the dugout after two years away11 July 2026, 3:09 pm
  Jurgen Klopp has reached an agreement in principle to succeed Julian Nagelsmann as the manager of the German national team.
  
• 'Reclusive' Lionel Messi's secret life locked in Fort Lauderdale: Everything you see is 'very orchestrated', say insiders who reveal divergence from wife... and retirement plan11 July 2026, 2:26 pm
  Despite his remarkable sporting exploits on the grandest stage of all, an insider has told The Daily Mail how different Messi is away from the pitch...
  
• Jayden Adams dead at 25: Tributes flood in after death of South Africa footballer just weeks after playing at 2026 World Cup11 July 2026, 2:21 pm
  South Africa star Jayden Adams has sadly passed away aged 25 just weeks after playing at the World Cup, according to reports.
  
• Ken Bates dead at 94: Tributes pour in for ex-Chelsea owner who famously bought London club for just £111 July 2026, 2:19 pm
  Bates, who famously bought the west London football club for just £1 in 1982, passed away peacefully in Monaco on Saturday morning surrounded by his wife and family.
  
• Chelsea ready to SELL Alejandro Garnacho less than a year after his £40m move with ex-Man United star yet to link up with Xabi Alonso's squad11 July 2026, 1:59 pm
  Chelsea are ready to sell Alejandro Garnacho after a single season with the 22-year-old Argentinian not seen since the club's other players returned for pre-season training.
  
• Mo Salah is wanted by MLS side Sporting Kansas City, Everton keen on Jacob Murphy and Man City complete £10m Jeremy Monga deal: WINDOW WATCH11 July 2026, 1:51 pm
  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. 
  
• Inside the inquest into the death of Maddy Cusack: The 'prison warden' manager who was star's 'nemesis', the 'bullying' and 'fat-shaming' denials, the tears in court, latest delay explained and vital evidence still to come11 July 2026, 1:46 pm
  After eight gruelling days in a courtroom, the Cusack family were on Thursday told that they must wait another five months for the answers they desperately seek about the death of their daughter Maddy.
  
• Cape Verde's viral World Cup star Vozinha, 40, has new species of SEA SLUG named after him following heroic performances11 July 2026, 11:25 am
  As well as keeping a clean sheet against Spain and Saudi Arabia, Vozinha made 18 saves across the tournament and outperformed his xG against by 0.9.
  
• From Graham Taylor's Spygate gaffe to David Platt's set-piece fury and Paul Gascoigne's foul-mouthed gag... England must learn the painful lessons of history and not take Norway for granted in Miami11 July 2026, 11:12 am
  INTERVIEW BY MATT BARLOW: It was the summer of 1993, and the last time the World Cup quarter finalists met in any sort of competition. For the Norwegian football it was the dawn of a new era.
  
• Enzo Fernandez rode to Argentina and Lionel Messi's rescue again on the World Cup stage - as his performances in the biggest shop window could once prove key to shaping his future11 July 2026, 11:00 am
  DAN MATTHEWS: Fernandez was happy to speak about his family, his teammates, his fans. Just not the rumbling clouds overhead. 'I'm not thinking about my future right now,' he said.
  
• Revealed: Why Lionel Messi keeps missing penalties as world's leading expert breaks down KEY issue with his technique after Argentine icon made World Cup history11 July 2026, 11:00 am
  He has also become the first player to squander two spot kicks in the same World Cup having failed to hit the target against Austria in the group stage.
  
• Behind the scenes of ITV's World Cup Studio: Two years of planning, breathtaking New York views and a virtual Brooklyn loft... how the rooftop spectacular beats the BBC11 July 2026, 11:00 am
  Nestled among the skyscrapers of the Concrete Jungle, ITV has secured a prime location in New York City for its coverage of the blockbuster tournament.
  
• David Beckham welcomes Harry Kane & Co to his Inter Miami base as Romeo and Cruz watch training on eve of England's World Cup quarter-final clash with Norway11 July 2026, 10:21 am
  England were shown around Inter Miami's training facilities by David Beckham as Thomas Tuchel's side continue preparations for Saturday's World Cup quarter-final clash with Norway.
  
• Erling Haaland urges Wayne Rooney to fulfil rowing promise - after BBC pundit pledged to 'row down the River Mersey' if Norway beat Brazil at World Cup11 July 2026, 9:59 am
  Speaking after their last-32 victory over Ivory Coast on June 30, Rooney had poured doubts on Haaland and Co's hopes of beating Brazil in the last-16.
  
• Heartwarming moment Lamine Yamal spots his adorable three-year-old brother's celebrations on the big screen as Spain set up World Cup semi-final showdown with France11 July 2026, 9:23 am
  Lamine Yamal enjoyed a touching moment with his adorable three-year-old brother as he celebrated Spain's quarter-final win over Belgium at the World Cup on Friday.