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Ex-England and Man Utd midfielder Nicky Butt (Picture: YouTube) Nicky Butt ‘hopes’ Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo is not called upon in England’s huge World Cup semi-final against Argentina. England face defending champions and historic rivals Argentina for a place …

Jack Lisowski is looking to build on his first success (Picture: Getty Images) Jack Lisowski finally wrenched a monkey off his back last season and still feels the relief of winning his ranking title on an unforgettable night in October …

Giuseppe Marotta is less than impressed with Chelsea’s new signing (Photo: Getty) Inter Milan chairman Giuseppe Marotta slammed Marco Palestra after the new Chelsea signing ‘reneged’ on an agreement to join the Serie A giants. Palestra looked all set to …

Rio Ferdinand says he would ‘100 per cent’ sign this World Cup star (Photo: YouTube) Rio Ferdinand has named the World Cup star he would ‘100 per cent’ sign, with the player a transfer target for Manchester United, Arsenal and …

Xabi Alonso during his first Chelsea press conference (Picture: Getty) New Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has backed Spain to win the World Cup ahead of their mouth-watering semi-final against favourites France. European champions Spain will have to get past the …

Rob Dieperink had been due to officiate at the 2026 World Cup (Photo: Getty) Dutch referee Rob Dieperink, who was dropped for the World Cup after being arrested in the UK earlier this year, has died aged 38. The Dutch …

Gabriel Clarke has received criticism for his interviews with Thomas Tuchel and Jude Bellingham (Picture: ITV) Piers Morgan has jumped to the defence of Gabriel Clarke after the ITV reporter was hit with a wave of criticism for his post-match …

Andrey Santos has joined Man Utd in a deal worth £48m (Picture: Getty) Andrey Santos says it is an ‘incredible feeling’ to join Manchester United after completing a £48m transfer from Chelsea. The Brazil international, 22, has signed a five-year …

Thomas Tuchel seems unlikely to follow this advice (Picture: Getty Images for Rexona) Thomas Tuchel has been urged to start a player who has not made an appearance at the World Cup so far, when England take on Argentina on …

Manchester United are ‘desperate’ for midfield reinforcements, says Gary Neville (Picture: Getty) Gary Neville has picked out Ryan Gravenberch as the one Liverpool player he would sign to strengthen Manchester United’s squad this summer. Liverpool endured an immensely disappointing year …

Newcastle don’t want to sell Bruno Guimaraes but he is keen on moving to Arsenal (Photo: Getty) Arsenal are considering ending their pursuit of Bruno Guimaraes after they were misled over how much the Newcastle United captain would cost. Mikel …

Jonathan Rowe impressed in his first season in Italy (Picture: Getty Images) Chelsea have Bologna winger Jonathan Rowe on their list of transfer targets and have contacted his representatives, according to reports in Italy. London-born Rowe has taken a unique …

Michael Carrick has pulled off a major coup for Man Utd (Photo: Getty) Manchester United are close to completing a shock move for World Cup star and Aston Villa midfielder Youri Tielemans. Michael Carrick has been looking to sign several …

Argentina are set to wear their second strip against World Cup semi-final opponents England (Picture: Getty) FIFA have confirmed that Argentina will wear their navy blue strip against England after receiving a ‘special request’ from the World Cup holders ahead …

Kyran Thompson is leaving Arsenal for Newcastle (Picture: Getty Images) Newcastle United have won the race to sign Arsenal prospect Kyran Thompson, after Tottenham had reportedly been close to securing his signature. The 16-year-old is set for another big move …

Lionel Messi skipped training on Sunday but is expected to line up against England (Picture: Getty) Argentina have been handed a significant boost ahead of their World Cup semi-final showdown against England, with Lionel Messi, Cristian Romero and Leandro Paredes …

Not all of Thomas Tuchel’s players have been shining at the World Cup (Picture: Getty Images) Michael Owen expects England to improve against Argentina after being ‘played off the park by Norway’ as he points out parts of Thomas Tuchel’s …

Former England star Joe Cole (Picture: YouTube) Joe Cole has backed England to ‘put Lionel Messi to bed’ when they face Argentina for a place in the World Cup final. Argentina stand in England’s way of a first World Cup …

Ex-Man Utd boss and new AC Milan manager Ruben Amorim (Picture: Getty) Ruben Amorim is keen to sign another Manchester United star after expressing interest in Manuel Ugarte, Mason Mount and Amad Diallo. Amorim is ready to bolster his AC …

New Chelsea boss and former Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso (Picture: Getty) Chelsea have made a £21m bid for Real Madrid left-back Alvaro Carreras, according to reports in Spain. New Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso is searching the market for a …