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• Leeds transfer briefing: Latest on their complicated hunt for a No1 and the defenders they're pursuing after Harry Wilson coup... as Elland Road chiefs prepare for a busy six weeks before window slams shut11 July 2026, 1:00 am
  Leeds hope to find out this weekend if they have been successful in their pursuit of Southampton midfielder Shea Charles. Talks were understood to be positive as they tried to strike a compromise on Friday.
  
• Thomas Tuchel urges his England stars to 'be BRAVE' ahead of World Cup quarter-final against Norway - and reveals he has had 'NO explanation' from FIFA on Jarell Quansah's two-match ban11 July 2026, 12:12 am
  Thomas Tuchel will tell England to show courage and attack Norway to make sure they leave their World Cup quarter-final with 'no regrets'.
  
• 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, 12:06 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.
  
• Unlucky Jordan Henderson watches England training session in a cast as Three Lions star is seen for the first time since surgery after he broke his wrist in freak accident during Azteca celebrations10 July 2026, 11:22 pm
  Jordan Henderson was pictured for the first time after suffering a freak accident during England's wild celebrations at the Azteca in the wake of their round-of-16 defeat of Mexico on Sunday. 
  
• Jordan Henderson shares update post-surgery - after being ruled out of the World Cup following freak accident during England celebrations in Mexico10 July 2026, 11:20 pm
  The England star, 36, suffered a chilling arm injury as he vaulted an advertising hoarding while celebrating the 3-2 victory over Mexico in the World Cup last 16.
  
• FIFA blast conspiracy theories and insist World Cup referees are NOT fixing the tournament for Lionel Messi to win - as new footage emerges of Egypt's raging manager waiting to confront Argentina over 'rigged' game10 July 2026, 11:00 pm
  FIFA refereeing chief Pierluigi Collina has hit out at those questioning the integrity of the World Cup officials, insisting that they cannot be influenced by anyone.
  
• Senne Lammens' World Cup NIGHTMARE: Man United star gifts Spain super sub Mikel Merino late winner with howler - after Thibaut Courtois left the pitch in tears with injury10 July 2026, 10:47 pm
  Manchester United star Senne Lammens experienced a World Cup cameo to forget after replacing injured Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois during their World Cup clash against Spain.  
  
• Triple injury boost for England as Declan Rice, Marc Guehi and Reece James ALL train ahead of World Cup showdown with Norway10 July 2026, 10:46 pm
  Declan Rice has returned to training after beating a bug and Marc Guehi has overcome a hamstring concern ahead of England's World Cup quarter-final tie against Norway.
  
• Spain secure dramatic World Cup victory over Belgium after dreadful error from Senne Lammens gifts Mikel Merino late winner10 July 2026, 10:31 pm
  DANIEL MATTHEWS IN LOS ANGELES: With this quarterfinal hanging in the balance, Courtois gave way for Senne Lammens. What a disaster this was for the Manchester United goalkeeper.
  
• Spain vs Belgium - World Cup quarter-final RECAP: All the reaction as Senne Lammens howler gifts Arsenal star ANOTHER late goal as Spain book semi-final clash with France10 July 2026, 10:17 pm
  Relive Daily Mail Sport's live coverage of the latest updates as Spain broke Belgium hearts late on in the quarter-finals of the World Cup in Los Angeles.
  
• Upson Jr swaps Tottenham for Arsenal, Burnley in talks over £28m sale to Leipzig.. and Wolves close in on £8m Rafiki Said: WINDOW WATCH10 July 2026, 9:52 pm
  Here are today's latest transfer developments from Simon Jones and the Daily Mail Sport team...
  
• 'It feels like someone close to you has died': Brazil legend Ronaldo reveals he suffered with 'severe depression' and 'gained a lot of weight' after retiring10 July 2026, 9:14 pm
  Brazil icon Ronaldo has opened up about his struggles post-retirement revealing that he suffered with 'severe depression' and 'gained a lot of weight' as a result.
  
• Inside Norway's football revolution: Breaking the rules for 'special' Martin Odegaard, a 'no a***holes' policy, heavy investment in clubs - and why England clash won't be the end even if they lose10 July 2026, 9:00 pm
  LEWIS STEELE: Norway, remember, are at their first World Cup in 28 years, and have beaten Brazil and Ivory Coast in the knock-outs to set up a last-eight clash with England.
  
• Brad Pitt, Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem lead star-studded LA crowd for Spain's World Cup quarter-final with Belgium10 July 2026, 8:57 pm
  A plethora of famous faces turned out for the occasion as Spain looked to seal their spot in the semifinals of the World Cup for the first time since 2010 when they won the tournament in South Africa.
  
• Real Madrid 'weigh up SELLING Vinicius Jr' amid contract stand-off as Brazil star's deal enters its final year - with new boss Jose Mourinho arriving for work after rejoining Spanish giants10 July 2026, 8:00 pm
  The 25-year-old was expected to extend his deal but weeks have passed and with no agreement in sight, reports are emerging in Spain that Real Madrid may need to consider selling him.