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Tottenham pursue Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford in £40m deal

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly leading the race to sign Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford. The £40m-rated England international is seeking a move but prefers Champions League football.

Soccer

Julian Alvarez sends Argentina into World Cup semi-finals against England

Julian Alvarez scored a brilliant extra-time winner as Argentina beat Switzerland 3-1 to reach the World Cup semi-finals. The defending champions will now face England in Atlanta on Wednesday.

Soccer

Arsenal agree deal to sign defender Elijah Upson from rivals Tottenham

Premier League champions Arsenal are set to sign teenage defender Elijah Upson from Tottenham. The Gunners have also seen transfer interest in Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior cool.

Soccer

Breel Embolo receives red card against Argentina after historic VAR review

Switzerland forward Breel Embolo was controversially sent off against Argentina after a landmark VAR mistaken identity review penalised him for simulation.

Soccer

Bukayo Saka inspires England to World Cup quarter-final win over Norway

Bukayo Saka reaffirmed his status as England's premier right-winger after starring in a grueling World Cup quarter-final victory against Norway. The Arsenal forward transformed the match following his half-time introduction.

Soccer

England beat Norway 2-1 despite camera cable controversy over goal

England have reached the World Cup semi-finals with a 2-1 win over Norway, surviving a major VAR controversy regarding Jude Bellingham's crucial equaliser.

Soccer

Argentina women’s youth coach faces severe sexual abuse allegations

An Argentina women's youth national team coach has been accused of years of sexual and psychological abuse against minors. The claims form part of a widening scandal engulfing the Argentine Football Association.

Football

Vinod Khosla agrees to buy Seattle Seahawks in record $9.6bn deal

Venture capitalist Vinod Khosla has agreed to purchase the reigning Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks for an NFL record $9.612bn.