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• Lazio join the race for Aaron Wan-Bissaka as Roma ponder new bid for £50m-rated Crysencio Summerville: WINDOW WATCH19 July 2026, 2:26 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. 
  
• England stars are home: Thomas Tuchel's Three Lions land in Birmingham after seven-week World Cup journey ended with best result since 1966 after Argentina heartbreak19 July 2026, 2:23 pm
  England arrived back home from the World Cup on Sunday afternoon, after they finished their seven-week journey on a high in Miami.
  
• NYC flooding horror brings travel chaos just as 80,000 set out for World Cup Final at MetLife Stadium19 July 2026, 2:17 pm
  New York has been hit by heavy floods ahead of the World Cup final, leaving hundreds of fans at risk of missing the showdown, as the United States battles the conditions for one final time this tournament.
  
• England and France players involved in prayer huddle just moments after their epic World Cup third-place play-off in Miami19 July 2026, 2:12 pm
  England and France's footballers put rivalry aside after their 10-goal thriller in Miami on Saturday night to share a poignant moment of unity on the pitch.
  
• US Soccer VP says Donald Trump leaves 'moral stain' on the World Cup in astonishing outburst before the final19 July 2026, 2:09 pm
  The vice-president of US Soccer has launched a blistering attack on Donald Trump and FIFA president Gianni Infantino on the day of the World Cup final in the United States.
  
• Nostalgia is alive and well at Kilsyth Rangers as glorious Junior Cup memories fill the air at Duncansfield19 July 2026, 12:19 pm
  Things change. 'There used to be two bings behind that enclosure,' says Russell McKay.
  
• Caitlin Clark reveals who she'll be 'cheering hard' for in World Cup final between Spain and Argentina19 July 2026, 11:28 am
  On Sunday, Argentina and Spain will face off in the tournament's finale at MetLife Stadium - with Lionel Messi and Co. looking to secure back-to-back World Cup titles.
  
• Lionel Messi posts emotional rallying cry to Argentina ahead of World Cup final showdown against Spain19 July 2026, 11:28 am
  On Sunday, the 39-year-old will lead Argentina out at MetLife Stadium, where they will face Spain in a mouthwatering clash between the defending champions and European champions.
  
• France's World Cup MELTDOWN after England humiliation: Furious Adrien Rabiot hits out at teammates' 'shameful' attitude during dismal first half as L'Equipe gives THREE Premier League stars 2/1019 July 2026, 11:14 am
  The 2018 champions unravelled in spectacular fashion in the Sunshine State, shipping four first-half goals to the Three Lions in a shocking performance.
  
• Emiliano Martinez reveals he has been playing with 'extremely painful' fractured finger throughout the World Cup - but ignored surgery advice19 July 2026, 11:07 am
  The former Arsenal shot-stopper has been an ever-present for the defending champions, who will claim their second World Cup trophy in as many tournaments if they can beat Spain.
  
• Five ways Argentina can learn from France's mistakes and beat Spain in World Cup final: The area they need to exploit and the two stars who hold the key for the European champions19 July 2026, 11:06 am
  Yamal being a huge Messi fan won't make the slightest difference in Sunday's World Cup final, given the quality of Spain's performance in their semi-final win over France.
  
• Heartwarming moment England stars urge fourth-choice goalkeeper Jason Steele to collect a bronze medal after win over France - even though unsung hero wasn't in the squad!19 July 2026, 10:33 am
  Steele, 35, has never been capped by the senior team but has been in and around camps with Tuchel as a bridge between management and the players throughout the competition.
  
• France 4-6 England: Three Lions secure best World Cup performance since 1966 with bonkers but brilliant performance that might just vindicate Thomas Tuchel, writes CRAIG HOPE19 July 2026, 9:27 am
  CRAIG HOPE: For Tuchel, this absurdly bi-polar victory will be vindication, silencing the boos that came before kick-off and the chorus of criticism that has followed him since Wednesday's defeat.
  
• Spain star says he will reluctantly shake US President Donald Trump's hand at World Cup final: 'I don't want to go to prison'19 July 2026, 9:24 am
  The United States president will be on hand at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey to hand the Jules Rimet trophy to the winners on Sunday, with Spain taking on defending champions Argentina.
  
• England's hat-trick hero Bukayo Saka tells Thomas Tuchel he is 'fit and would love to have played more' - as Three Lions boss reveals why he snubbed him during Argentina implosion19 July 2026, 9:21 am
  Tuchel's side finished their tournament in style on Saturday night as they beat France 6-4 in the bronze medal match, with Saka netting a hat-trick for his team in a stunning performance.