WORLD CUP ROUND-UP: England vs Argentina referee controversy‚ Yank taunts and racism row

Expert tells Aston Villa exactly what to expect from Johan Manzambi after Newcastle hijack

Arsenal reconsider move for Arteta's top target after confusion over transfer price

England boss Tuchel faces selection headache ahead of Argentina clash

Sources: Chelsea demand of £75m considered ‘excessive' for versatile full-back

How to watch France vs Spain for FREE: TV channel and live stream

Alonso issues Spain vs France prediction ahead of World Cup semi-final

Deschamps reinvents France again as Mbappe bids to keep World Cup promise

THE MAN IN THE MIDDLE! England vs Argentina World Cup semi-final referee confirmed on eve of showdown for place in Sunday's final

Newcastle United plan of attack for rest of transfer window as three deals eyed

Liverpool star was handed 18-match ban after X-rated dressing room row sparked mutiny

Man United's dream midfield with Youri Tielemans and huge £80million transfer

Rangers weight lifting from Youssef Chermiti's shoulders as Portuguese makes his way down a different path

Youssef Chermiti tackles Rangers transfer exit links head on as he reveals career 'dream'

Time for Lamine Yamal to ignite? Or another Mbappe World Cup masterclass?

The referee conspiracy that kickstarted Argentina's hatred of English football

England vs Norway row immediately ended by new evidence

After Santos and Tielemans: Man United turn attention towards bargain midfield signing

“Yes‚ yes” - Alonso confirms his desire to work with player heavily linked with Chelsea exit

Phil Neumann outlines his Birmingham City intentions after Dael Fry signing

Newcastle United now know Dan Burn's pre-season return date after World Cup heroics with England

Liverpool latest: Andoni Iraola opens up on plans as Alexis Mac Allister makes transfer comment

Florian Wirtz set 'bare minimum' goals and assists target ahead of second Liverpool season

Djed Spence is Premier League leader and offers Everton two transfer signings in one

Man United latest: Michael Carrick's transfer role made clear as midfield plans take £35m turn

Youri Tielemans has already sent Man United an important message about Marcus Rashford

Man City ballot offers solution to ticket concern - but can it work?

Why Manchester United criticism over transfer gone wrong has just been debunked

Man Utd legend Rio Ferdinand threatened to walk off BBC live on air after Man City jibe

Scott McTominay should be like Jude Bellingham and Scotland must embrace instead of disgrace - Keith Jackson

Norway and thousands of fans make an impressive Viking row in Oslo

'Knighthood? Jude Bellingham for Prime Minister!' - England fan's hilarious response

Strike action threatens new A-League season as post-World Cup glow again fades too fast

Arsenal star told he has 'played himself out' of England's World Cup semi-final team

Xabi Alonso tells Chelsea to replace two players and sign £51m World Cup star

Nicky Butt says Man Utd star could cost England in World Cup semi-final

Man City face early test of transfer policy as double deal agreed

Jurgen Klopp's red flag ahead of starting Germany job as Gary Neville raises real concern

Andoni Iraola admission leaves Liverpool with no other transfer option

David Moyes fumed after Everton signed wrong World Cup star before beating Arsenal to future captain

'Pressure? No': Lamine Yamal enjoys birthday with a kickabout and a show before France test

Deschamps predicts 'spectacular' France v Spain semi-final

Paul Scholes makes incredible World Cup prediction for England vs Argentina semi-final

Andoni Iraola makes Curtis Jones transfer stance clear as Liverpool talks planned after bids

World Cup SF Rondo: Who will win in Argentina vs. England?

'We have a different team': Revenge for Euro exit drives France ahead of Spain semi-final

KIERAN GILL: Sitting in the Stamford Bridge directors' lounge‚ just Xabi Alonso and a few of the Chelsea-dedicated correspondents‚ the talk turned to setting standards after such a substandard season. 'I can't assess the things from the past because I was not here so it would be unfair‚' Alonso told us. 'But what we want is a team with the right mentality‚ the right hunger‚ the right standards and on a daily basis to build on them. That's important. 'I'm not a general‚ but I'm a good professional‚ and I know what it takes to be a good professional. Those are the standards we want for the whole building.'

It's almost crunch time at the World Cup. The last month has seen plenty of action - thrilling goals‚ tight races‚ and red cards being flashed have all added to the spectacle of the stateside tournament. As the pressure builds and we gear up for the final few days of play across the pond‚ let's take a look at the top players of the quarter-finals‚ according to Sofascore...

Hoffenheim confirm talks over Barcelona and Chelsea target Asllani

Kounde insists Yamal's confidence has not unsettled France

Rodri: Spain have what it takes to defeat France

U17 Women's World Cup: Nigeria drawn with Poland and Korea DPR

Liverpool to save millions as Slot closes in on new job

Is Sporting Lisbon vs Celtic on TV? Live stream‚ channel and kick off time for Algarve friendly

France issue Mbappe injury update after scare before Spain semi-final

Pickford sends Argentina message as England eye World Cup shootout

Mora ready to 'carry' Xolos

England handed major Rice boost ahead of Argentina World Cup clash

Yamal told to 'calm down' as Spain sensation admits 'nobody will remember'

'I need to prove I belong here': Iraola stays humble as new Anfield era begins

Alonso 'optimistic' on arrival but must avoid managerial conveyor belt

Rice winning fitness battle to start for England against Argentina

Villa assess Estupinan move - Tuesday's gossip

Chance to face Messi once in a lifetime - O'Reilly

England to make late call on Rice for World Cup semi-final

Why Chelsea should let Alejandro Garnacho join Roma

England's O'Reilly relishing 'once-in-a-lifetime' chance to face Messi

Cameroonian winger Macaulay Zepa signs first Fulham contract

Everton captain Megan Finnigan signs new deal until 2027

England hopeful Rice will recover in time for Argentina semi-final

Pickford backs England to stay calm in Argentina semi-final

Haaland: World Cup 'best journey' of my life

Kounde dismisses Yamal tension ahead of semi-final

Brad Lyons reveals why Aberdeen transfer offer had him 'rubbing his hands' as Stephen Robinson vision comes true

Palestra agent angrily hits back at Inter over Chelsea criticism

Roma make first Garnacho bid to Chelsea‚ ask West Ham for Summerville

Fabrizio Romano confirms Arsenal authorisation to seal attacker transfer

Fabrizio Romano drops here we go as Chelsea finalise midfielder transfer

Andoni Iraola reacts to Michael Edwards exit and shares FSG 'not perfect' Liverpool message

Pick your England team to face Argentina in World Cup semi-final

Arsenal ready to pull out of Guimaraes move after Newcastle transfer error

CAN'T PICK ON US: England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford insists they will be no repeat of David Beckham in 1998 with Three Lions ready for Argentina dark arts in World Cup semi-final

Arsenal to launch new Bruno Guimaraes bid as ‘utter nonsense' shut down

Attacking reinvention could earn Deschamps all-time great status

Mourinho takes charge as Real Madrid begin pre-season training

Done Deal: Dundee FC sign Alan Forrest on two-year deal

Rabiot: France fear no one and need no anti-Yamal plan

Celtic await Iheanacho decision on new contract offer

Falkirk sign Brentford midfielder Ben Krauhaus on loan

Everton captain Finnigan signs one-year extension

Man United 'love' third signing to complete £165m business as Youri Tielemans medical set

Inter Milan chairman slams £47m Chelsea signing after 'reneging' on transfer

Rio Ferdinand sends message to Man Utd over signing £100m Arsenal target

England sent Messi warning ahead of Argentina clash: 'Stay focused'

Xabi Alonso explains why he signed for Chelsea despite Liverpool links

Mbappé training gives clearer hint at fitness concerns

Lamine “isn't disrespectful” - Koundé

Terry ignites England-Argentina clash with a challenge to Messi and his teammates

Gilberto Mora picks Haaland's side after Bellingham praise in Miami

Erling Haaland and Norway stars celebrate World Cup run with Flo Rida at Miami