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Man Utd target Summerville - Thursday's gossip
West Ham winger Crysencio Summerville is a target for Manchester United, Arsenal are preparing an offer for Norway winger Antonio Nusa, Everton consider moving for Manchester City's Rico Lewis, plus more.
July 15, 2026Headers caused Stiles' brain disease, coroner finds
England 1966 World Cup winner Nobby Stiles died with a condition caused by heading footballs, his inquest concludes.
July 15, 2026England bring in James, Spence and Rogers, Argentina make one change - Reuters
England bring in James, Spence and Rogers, Argentina make one change Reuters
July 15, 2026Arsenal forward Trossard joins Besiktas for £15.3m
Arsenal forward Leandro Trossard joins Besiktas on a three-year deal.
July 15, 2026France’s golden generation left heartbroken as Zidane era beckons - Reuters
France’s golden generation left heartbroken as Zidane era beckons Reuters
July 15, 2026Morecambe first club to face action from regulator
The independent football regulator issues a warning to Morecambe after their owners fail to respond to requests for information.
July 15, 2026England's biggest match since 1966 as Three Lions close in on immortality
England face Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday - and BBC Sport's Phil McNulty explains why it is the Three Lions' biggest match since 1966.
July 15, 2026Coventry close on £17m Switzerland defender Amenda
Coventry City close in on a deal worth more than £17m for Eintracht Frankfurt defender Aurele Amenda.
July 15, 2026The 91-year-old Argentine journalist covering his 18th World Cup
Enrique Macaya Marquez has covered every World Cup since 1958, where a 17-year-old Pele featured.
July 15, 2026What happened to David Batty, who shook off penalty miss against Argentina?
England midfielder David Batty quickly shook off his penalty miss against Argentina in 1998. As the two teams prepare to meet in the World Cup knockout stage again, BBC Sport asks: what happened to him?
July 15, 2026Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 38
Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?
July 15, 2026Bellingham best player at World Cup - Rooney
Jude Bellingham has been the best player at the World Cup so far, says former England striker Wayne Rooney.
July 15, 2026Mates, mate and freedom - how Argentina got the best out of Messi
Guillem Balague examines how the Argentina squad is built around Lionel Messi as they prepare to play against England in the World Cup semi-finals.
July 15, 2026I still feel pain of '98 but this can be different for England - Shearer
England's defeat by Argentina at the 1998 World Cup still burns deep for Alan Shearer, but he explains why this team can take their chance to change their lives forever.
July 15, 2026Kylian Mbappe calls France 'sloppy' after semifinal loss - Reuters
Kylian Mbappe calls France 'sloppy' after semifinal loss Reuters
July 15, 2026A special team beats brilliant individuals - how silky Spain flattened France
Spain have rather flown under the radar at the 2026 World Cup - but will they go all the way and win it?
July 15, 2026Pressure is on world champions Argentina in semi-final - Guehi
England defender Marc Guehi insists the pressure is on Argentina as the Three Lions prepare to face the reigning champions in the World Cup semi-finals.
July 15, 2026Masterful Rodri rolls back the years to anchor Spain's march into the final - Reuters
Masterful Rodri rolls back the years to anchor Spain's march into the final Reuters
July 14, 2026We were second best, France coach concedes after chastening World Cup loss - Reuters
We were second best, France coach concedes after chastening World Cup loss Reuters
July 14, 2026World Cup final half-time to last up to 25 minutes
The half-time break in Sunday's World Cup final is expected to last between 20 and 25 minutes.
July 14, 2026