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Transfer News
Reports on Carlos Baleba's Manchester United future remain contradictory — contact has reportedly been made at around £70 million, but Brighton are said to want a fee closer to £115-120 million, in line with what Chelsea paid for Moises Caicedo. No agreement is close.
Reports on Cody Gakpo's future are pulling in different directions — some say Liverpool have closed the door on Tottenham's interest, others say Fabrizio Romano still rates a move as possible. Gakpo has a contract at Anfield until 2030.
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World Cup 2026
Match Analysis
France 0-2 Spain: Oyarzabal Penalty and Porro Strike Send La Roja Into the World Cup Final
Oyarzabal converted a 22nd-minute penalty after Digne fouled Yamal and Pedro Porro's give-and-go with Olmo settled it in the 58th. France were restricted to 0.3 xG and Mbappe had no shot on target. Spain are in the World Cup final for the first time since winning it in 2010. They face either England or Argentina at MetLife Stadium on July 19.
Argentina 3-2 Egypt: Messi Misses Penalty, Goes 2-0 Down, Then Scores the Equaliser Before Fernandez Wins It in Stoppage Time
Argentina came from 2-0 down with eleven minutes remaining to beat Egypt 3-2 at Atlanta Stadium. Romero headed in from a Messi cross in the 79th minute, Messi equalised with a stunning left-footed volley off the crossbar in the 83rd, then Enzo Fernandez headed in on the counter in stoppage time. Messi missed a first-half penalty and Egypt had a goal disallowed by VAR. Argentina into the quarter-finals. Messi has eight World Cup goals at this tournament.
Brazil 1-2 Norway: Haaland Brace Ends Brazil World Cup Journey as Norway Reach Quarter-Finals for the First Time in History
Erling Haaland scored twice in the final stages, a thumping header from a Schjelderup cross and a drilled low shot off the far post, to send Norway into the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time in their history with a stunning 2-1 win over Brazil. Neymar's late consolation penalty could not save the Selecao, who are eliminated at the Round of 16 for the first time since 1990.
Opinion
The 10 Greatest Footballers of All Time — Our Definitive, Inarguable List
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The Premier League Has Never Been Better Than La Liga. They Just Have More Money.
Spain 20 Champions League titles. England 15. La Liga 20-9 over the Premier League in this round of 16. The evidence has always been there. English football just bought itself a louder microphone to drown it out.