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Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev to meet in Wimbledon men’s final

Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev to meet in Wimbledon men’s final

Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev to meet in Wimbledon men’s final

Sports ·10 Jul 2026, 22:03 ·Rafael Ortega 3 min read
England enters World Cup quarterfinal against Norway as betting favorite

England enters World Cup quarterfinal against Norway as betting favorite

England meets Norway in a quarterfinal match in Miami, as Erling Haaland leads the Norwegian attack. The winner advances to face Argentina or Switzerland.

Sports ·10 Jul 2026, 17:05 ·Rafael Ortega 3 min read
Justin Bieber, Shakira, Madonna and BTS to headline FIFA halftime show

Justin Bieber, Shakira, Madonna and BTS to headline FIFA halftime show

FIFA has confirmed an all-star musical lineup for the 2026 World Cup final, featuring a historic halftime show curated to benefit the Global Citizen Education Fund.

Sports ·10 Jul 2026, 07:32 ·Rafael Ortega 3 min read
Jarell Quansah hit with two-game World Cup ban after red card

Jarell Quansah hit with two-game World Cup ban after red card

Jarell Quansah is suspended for two matches following a red card during England's victory over Mexico. He will miss the quarter-final against Norway.

Sports ·9 Jul 2026, 23:31 ·Rafael Ortega 3 min read
Ducks match Flyers offer sheet to retain center Leo Carlsson

Ducks match Flyers offer sheet to retain center Leo Carlsson

Ducks match Flyers offer sheet to retain center Leo Carlsson

Sports ·9 Jul 2026, 19:33 ·Rafael Ortega 3 min read
Newcastle signs midfielder Sean Steur from Ajax in £23m deal

Newcastle signs midfielder Sean Steur from Ajax in £23m deal

Newcastle United have signed 18-year-old midfielder Sean Steur from Ajax on a five-year contract. The move marks a shift in the club's strategy to acquire high-potential young talent.

Sports ·9 Jul 2026, 18:33 ·Rafael Ortega 3 min read
Starmer hints at bank holiday if England win World Cup

Starmer hints at bank holiday if England win World Cup

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has indicated a bank holiday may be granted if England wins the World Cup, though he remains cautious about jinxing the team.

Sports ·9 Jul 2026, 17:35 ·Rafael Ortega 3 min read
Manchester United agree 50 million pound deal to sign Andrey Santos

Manchester United agree 50 million pound deal to sign Andrey Santos

Manchester United have reached an agreement with Chelsea to sign midfielder Andrey Santos in a deal valued at £50 million. The player is expected to undergo a medical examination to finalize the transfer.

Sports ·9 Jul 2026, 16:31 ·Rafael Ortega 3 min read
Ismael Saibari ruled out of Morocco-France World Cup quarter-final

Ismael Saibari ruled out of Morocco-France World Cup quarter-final

Morocco head coach Mohamed Ouahbi confirmed that Ismael Saibari is unavailable for the upcoming quarter-final match against France due to a hamstring injury. Soufiane Rahimi is expected to replace him as the team prepares to face the French side at Boston Stadium.

Sports ·9 Jul 2026, 14:33 ·Rafael Ortega 3 min read
Jordan Henderson ruled out of World Cup following severe arm injury

Jordan Henderson ruled out of World Cup following severe arm injury

Veteran midfielder Jordan Henderson has been ruled out of the remainder of the 2026 World Cup following a severe arm injury sustained after falling.

Sports ·8 Jul 2026, 16:31 ·Rafael Ortega 3 min read
Manchester United open discussions with Real Madrid for Aurelien Tchouameni

Manchester United open discussions with Real Madrid for Aurelien Tchouameni

Manchester United have initiated formal negotiations with Real Madrid to sign midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni as part of a significant squad overhaul. The club is pursuing the deal to bolster their midfield options under head coach Michael Carrick.

Sports ·8 Jul 2026, 15:32 ·Rafael Ortega 3 min read
Argentina beats Egypt 3-2 in dramatic World Cup comeback win

Argentina beats Egypt 3-2 in dramatic World Cup comeback win

Argentina secured their place in the World Cup quarter-finals with a 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt. Enzo Fernandez's stoppage-time goal completed the rally after Cristian Romero and Lionel Messi scored to erase a two-goal deficit.

Sports ·8 Jul 2026, 14:01 ·Rafael Ortega 3 min read
Amadou Onana ruled out of World Cup following ACL injury

Amadou Onana ruled out of World Cup following ACL injury

Belgium midfielder Amadou Onana has suffered an ACL rupture, leaving the Red Devils and Aston Villa facing a significant midfield void.

Sports ·8 Jul 2026, 08:02 ·Rafael Ortega 3 min read
Egypt coach Hossam Hassan slams officiating after World Cup loss to Argentina

Egypt coach Hossam Hassan slams officiating after World Cup loss to Argentina

Hossam Hassan has publicly criticized officiating following Egypt's 3-2 defeat to Argentina, claiming his team was denied crucial VAR checks. The coach alleged that institutional biases favored the reigning champions during the tournament's Round of 16.

Sports ·8 Jul 2026, 01:02 ·Rafael Ortega 3 min read
Daniel Alfredsson joins Toronto Maple Leafs as associate coach

Daniel Alfredsson joins Toronto Maple Leafs as associate coach

In a move involving rival franchises, former Ottawa Senators figure Daniel Alfredsson has joined the Toronto Maple Leafs as an associate coach. The appointment is part of a broader coaching staff overhaul led by new head coach Jim Hiller.

Sports ·7 Jul 2026, 23:07 ·Rafael Ortega 3 min read
Colombia faces Switzerland in World Cup round of 16 clash at BC Place

Colombia faces Switzerland in World Cup round of 16 clash at BC Place

Colombia and Switzerland face off in Vancouver for a spot in the World Cup quarterfinals, as both teams navigate tactical adjustments and recent injury concerns.

Sports ·7 Jul 2026, 20:32 ·Rafael Ortega 3 min read
Cristiano Ronaldo confirms retirement from World Cup after Portugal exit

Cristiano Ronaldo confirms retirement from World Cup after Portugal exit

Cristiano Ronaldo has officially announced the end of his World Cup career after Portugal's defeat to Spain in the round of 16. The 41-year-old forward concludes his time on the global stage having scored in six different tournaments.

Sports ·7 Jul 2026, 12:33 ·Rafael Ortega 3 min read
Roberto Martinez steps down as Portugal coach after World Cup exit

Roberto Martinez steps down as Portugal coach after World Cup exit

Roberto Martinez has stepped down as head coach of Portugal following a round-of-16 defeat to Spain. The exit marks the end of a cycle that included a UEFA Nations League title.

Sports ·7 Jul 2026, 07:04 ·Rafael Ortega 3 min read
Belgium eliminates United States from World Cup in 4-1 rout

Belgium eliminates United States from World Cup in 4-1 rout

Belgium secured a quarterfinal berth for the first time since 2018 by dominating the United States in a 4-1 victory. The loss marks the exit of all three host nations from the tournament.

Sports ·7 Jul 2026, 06:03 ·Rafael Ortega 4 min read
Spain advances to quarterfinals as Mikel Merino ends Cristiano Ronaldo career

Spain advances to quarterfinals as Mikel Merino ends Cristiano Ronaldo career

Substitute Mikel Merino scored in stoppage time to secure Spain's quarterfinal spot, marking the end of Cristiano Ronaldo's six-tournament World Cup tenure.

Sports ·7 Jul 2026, 03:02 ·Rafael Ortega 3 min read