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• White House BACKS Argentina players in row over Falklands banner after World Cup semi-final win over England17 July 2026, 10:32 pm
  The Argentinians sparked a feud with political figures in England by displaying a sign which read 'The Malvinas are Argentine,' using the country's term for the South Atlantic islands.
  
• FIFA makes decision on World Cup final venue after crisis talks with White House officials over Canada wildfire smoke17 July 2026, 10:30 pm
  Spain is due to face Argentina on Sunday afternoon and there have been warnings that the combination of heat and poor air quality poses a threat to both players and fans.
  
• Expert reveals the impact Canadian wildfire smoke will have on World Cup final... as White House officials meet FIFA for crisis talks in New York17 July 2026, 10:30 pm
  The crisis talks follow several days of heavy pollution across the Northeast, leaving many wondering if MetLife Stadium will remain safe enough to host Sunday's final.
  
• Man United target Ederson signs new Atalanta deal after £38m move collapsed, Tottenham tell Newcastle their asking price for Lucas Bergvall and Aston Villa sign £59m Johan Manzambi: WINDOW WATCH17 July 2026, 10:12 pm
  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...
  
• World Cup winners to receive Super Bowl-style RINGS for the first time - and you can get your hands on one for an eye-watering £110,000 in yet another FIFA cash grab17 July 2026, 9:40 pm
  FIFA revealed on Friday that it has manufactured 'bespoke championship rings', 30 of which will be presented to either the Spanish or Argentinian squads on Sunday night.
  
• Taking your foot off the gas, lads? England stars including Jude Bellingham gorge on BBQ FOOD at a petrol station ahead of third-place play-off17 July 2026, 8:54 pm
  The team and manager Thomas Tuchel have received backlash for their approach after going ahead against Argentina, with some defensive moves resulting in them conceding twice.
  
• France star Ibrahima Konate brands World Cup third-place play-off against England 'the game no one wants to play'17 July 2026, 8:36 pm
  The two nations will go head-to-head at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium at 8pm tomorrow after losing their respective semi-finals.
  
• England may not be in the World Cup final... but Gareth Southgate will be there! Former Three Lions boss 'set to attend Argentina vs Spain showdown in New York after speaking at private gathering'17 July 2026, 8:26 pm
  England fans are still recovering from the gut-wrenching defeat by Argentina on Thursday, which saw Thomas Tuchel's side take the lead before collapsing and ultimately losing 2-1.
  
• MICHAEL OWEN: England's euphoric win in Mexico was the worst thing that could have happened, why Thomas Tuchel must go despite signing farcical new contract and what must improve17 July 2026, 8:23 pm
  MICHAEL OWEN: Mexico was the worst thing that could have happened for England. It was not the blueprint for winning a World Cup, it was the blueprint for losing one.
  
• Kobbie Mainoo's momentum has been halted by Thomas Tuchel's World Cup snub - Man United will be hoping this dead-end of a trip doesn't stop him in his tracks, writes JACK GAUGHAN17 July 2026, 8:00 pm
  England do not owe United anything, and Tuchel picked the squad he believes could win this competition, but it does halt Mainoo's positive momentum going into next season.
  
• Arsenal continue talks with Aston Villa over Morgan Rogers... as well as preparing offer for his team-mate Ezri Konsa17 July 2026, 6:45 pm
  Daily Mail Sport reported last month that Declan Rice is understood have been trying to convince his England team-mate to make the switch and Rogers is thought to be receptive to the mvove.
  
• Kelechi Iheanacho snubs Celtic in favour of move to Turkish second tier17 July 2026, 6:21 pm
  Celtic have missed out on re-signing double-winner Kelechi Iheanacho, with the striker agreeing to a three-deal at Turkish side Bursaspor.
  
• Arsenal prepare bid for Ezri Konsa - with England defender yet to agree new deal at Aston Villa17 July 2026, 6:08 pm
  The England centre-back is currently preparing for Saturday's third place play-off at the World Cup, following the defeat to Argentina in the semi-final on Wednesday.
  
• Claude Makelele claims he has told Real Madrid club president Florentino Perez to make mega-money move for Michael Olise - with Bayern Munich France star 'obsessed' about joining17 July 2026, 5:58 pm
  Makelele, who played a major part in the all-conquering Galacticos team in the early 2000s, has revealed that he spoke with Perez privately regarding Real launching a bid for Olise.
  
• JEFF POWELL MBE: Self-obsessed Thomas Tuchel MUST be sacked NOW. He ditched ambition for fear, bungled selection at the key point and left the wrong players at home. No regrets? Cowering boss should have a boatload17 July 2026, 5:46 pm
  JEFF POWELL MBE: No regrets, Herr Tuchel? Really? Try telling that to the English patriots who blew their life's savings on the great World Cup delusion.