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World 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.
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Spain into World Cup final after victory over France
Spain are into the 2026 World Cup final after goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro see them convincingly beat France 2-0 in their semi-final in Dallas.
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Gyokeres part of Alvarez offer - Wednesday's gossip
Viktor Gyokeres may be used as a makeweight to bring Julian Alvarez to Arsenal, Liverpool have made contract with Paris St-Germain over a transfer for Bradley Barcola, wh...
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Montrose stun Dundee Utd as Ayr shock Falkirk in League Cup groups
Dundee United and fellow Premiership side Falkirk’s hopes of progressing from the Scottish League Cup group stage are in the balance after they were beaten by lower-leagu...
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Who 'came alive' in the semi-final? France v Spain player ratings
Spain produce a masterclass to see off France and reach their first World Cup final since 2010 - but who were the stars?
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Oyarzabal coolly converts penalty to give Spain lead against France
Mikel Oyarzabal gives Spain the lead from the penalty spot during their semi-final against France after a clumsy challenge from Lucas Digne on Lamine Yamal.
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Porro doubles Spain's lead over France
Pedro Porro plays a one-two with Dani Olmo and doubles Spain's lead against France in the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup.
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Spain book World Cup final place by beating lacklustre France
European champions Spain are into the World Cup final after beating lacklustre France 2-0 in Dallas.
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Papers: Arsenal consider Gyokeres-Alvarez swap deal
The top stories and transfer rumours from Wednesday's newspapers...
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Fenerbahce sign Greenwood from Marseille
Fenerbahce sign Mason Greenwood from Marseille on a four-year contract.
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Why has the ball changed for World Cup semi-finals?
Why has Fifa changed the match ball after 100 games of the World Cup?
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Leeds agree £34.1m fee for defender Muharemovic
Leeds United agree a £34.1m fee with Italian club Sassuolo for defender Tarik Muharemovic.
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Henderson & Quansah only England absentees for Argentina
Jordan Henderson and Jarell Quansah are set to be the only players unavailable for England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina.
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Fenerbahce reportedly close to signing Will Clyburn
The Turkish champions have reportedly made the veteran forward their top choice after Tarik Biberovic's departure.
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Ignas Brazdeikis joins Unicaja
The Lithuanian international arrives from Zalgiris for his first stint in the Liga Endesa and Basketball Champions League.
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Barca won't give up on Arsenal target Alvarez
Barcelona are not giving up on signing Arsenal target Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid and could raise their offer after the World Cup.
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Villa warned over sportswashing after Visit Rwanda deal
Aston Villa are warned their new £20m-a-year sponsorship deal with Visit Rwanda will be used by the nation to sportswash its human rights record.
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Chelsea agree fee for Man Utd striker Malard
Chelsea agree a deal worth about £850,000 to sign Manchester United striker Melvine Malard.
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McGregor keen to 'build something special' with O'Neill amid exit talk
Callum McGregor feels he can help "build something special" with Martin O'Neill's Celtic, despite speculation surrounding the captain's future.
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Man Utd sign Tielemans for £35m from Aston Villa
Manchester United complete the signing of Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa on a five-year deal.
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