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• Tottenham confirm £52m signing of Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke - as Netherlands defender reunites with Roberto De Zerbi18 June 2026, 8:00 pm
  Daily Mail Sport reported on Tuesday that Spurs had agreed a deal for the defender after seeing two previous offers rejected.
  
• England boss Thomas Tuchel promises his side will play football to excite supporters in the pub during the World Cup - but admits he faces big Marcus Rashford and Bukayo Saka decision18 June 2026, 7:50 pm
  CRAIG HOPE: Thomas Tuchel says England must play football that supporters in pubs can fall in love with, as he vowed to keep on attacking at the World Cup.
  
• Lionel Messi breaks his silence on father Jorge's health problems after radio host falsely claimed he had DIED18 June 2026, 7:38 pm
  Jorge, 68, is undergoing a 'health situation' that left his son in tears on the field during Argentina's opening World Cup game in Kansas City on Tuesday night.
  
• Liverpool's stance on Yan Diomande revealed, RB Leipzig eye Everton's Thierno Barry... and Real Madrid prepare their move for Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez: WINDOW WATCH18 June 2026, 7:18 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's 'sexiest fan' sends fans wild with barely-there outfit to watch her country's first game in Dallas18 June 2026, 7:05 pm
  Model and influencer Ivana Knoll has become well-known over the past few years for her presence at Croatia's games, and she was once again front and center as they took on England in Dallas.
  
• World Cup supercomputer reveals England's new path to the final - with Thomas Tuchel's team now second favourites to win the whole thing after escaping the early upsets18 June 2026, 6:36 pm
  Opta's World Cup supercomputer has named England as the second favourites to lift the trophy on July 19 after the Three Lions' barnstorming 4-2 victory against Croatia on Wednesday. 
  
• Thomas Tuchel and England secure another World Cup victory as FIFA change protocol for national anthems - after Three Lions boss complained his view was blocked by photographers18 June 2026, 6:29 pm
  England manager Thomas Tuchel has secured a victory off the pitch at the World Cup after he complained about being blocked by photographers ahead of last night's 4-2 victory over Croatia.
  
• Liverpool confirm £34.5m signing of Osasuna star Victor Munoz - with versatile Spain winger joining after Reds hijacked Newcastle's move18 June 2026, 6:21 pm
  The forward, who is currently on World Cup duty with Spain, completed a medical at the country's base in Tennessee in the USA and has put pen to paper on a long-term contract.
  
• Portugal's World Cup civil war: Cristiano Ronaldo's sister backs attack on Bruno Fernandes - as report claims Roberto Martinez may take Saudi cash to manage CR7 at club level amid axe calls18 June 2026, 5:33 pm
  Having boarded their plane to the United States as one of the favourites, Portugal got their World Cup campaign off to a dismal start in Houston.
  
• In 72 years of World Cup history, Scotland have known only failure and glorious failure... but could the dreams of a nation finally be about to come true against Morocco in Boston?18 June 2026, 5:06 pm
  For 72 years, blind faith and optimism have been the faithful travelling companions of the Tartan Army footsoldier at the outset of a World Cup.
  
• England 4-2 Croatia: Three Lions have the firepower to go far at this World Cup with Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham at the forefront - however, this side needs to improve defensively and fast, writes OLIVER HOLT18 June 2026, 5:03 pm
  OLIVER HOLT AT DALLAS STADIUM: England had started their campaign with a 4-2 win and suddenly, dreams had been unleashed.
  
• Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka is 'TOXIC', team-mates fear: Reports claim players are sick of Premier League star and his comments at the World Cup after they drew against Qatar18 June 2026, 4:45 pm
  The Sunderland captain, 33, called on Switzerland 'to act' after they squandered a lead in the last minute against the Middle Eastern minnows in San Francisco.
  
• THE ANALYST - Ayyoub Bouaddi: Why Arsenal want 18-year-old Morocco star who tore Brazil apart, the rivals for his signature and what he must improve on before being ready for the Premier League18 June 2026, 4:45 pm
  THE ANALYST - Ayyoub Bouaddi: He does not turn 19 until October, but already he has Scotland trembling in their boots ahead of their Friday night clash in Foxborough.
  
• Raul Jimenez's remarkable journey from the streets of Mexico's Tepeji del Rio to the glory of a home World Cup, overcoming a life-threatening head injury on the way18 June 2026, 4:19 pm
  There were tears of joy for Raul Jimenez as he finally scored a goal at his fourth World Cup - a lifetime dream that had seemed impossible a few years ago.
  
• Former Man United star Edinson Cavani joins Ander Herrera in tearing up his contract in Argentina - but refuses to retire aged 39 despite running a wine brand!18 June 2026, 3:57 pm
  The striker follows fellow former Manchester United star Ander Herrera out the door after he left earlier this month. Cavani was at Old Trafford between 2020 and 2022.