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World Cup round-up
Spain reach semis after late win over Belgium
Spain have reached the semifinals of the FIFA 2026 World Cup after a narrow win over Belgium last night. A late goal from Mikel Merino sealed a 2-1 win for the Spanish national team.
Fabian Ruiz handed his team the lead in the 30th minute, but Belgium fought back through Charles De Ketelaere in the 41st minute. Both teams managed to cancel each other out after that, but a late error from substitute goalkeeper Senne Lammens allowed Merino to score from close range.
Spain will now take on France in the semi-final of the World Cup.
FT Spain 2-1 Belgium [Pictures from ITV Sport]
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Arsenal
Arsenal are now leading the race to sign Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa, despite the interest from other Premier League clubs. (CaughtOffside)
Arsenal are interested in signing Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, and the player is very keen to join them. (Ben Jacobs)
Arsenal could look to make a surprise move to sign the West Ham United defender, Konstantinos Mavropanos. (Sky Sports)
Arsenal are currently leading the race to sign the highly talented English defender, Elijah Upson. (Daily Mail)
Arsenal are interested in signing Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa, but they will have to pay in excess of £50 million. (Football Insider)
Barcelona
Barcelona will return with an improved offer to sign Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund after their initial approach was rejected. (Patrick Berger)
Ferran Torres has now secured an agreement in principle to join PSG from Barcelona. (Gianluca Di Marzio)
Barcelona are no longer interested in selling Marc Casado during the summer transfer window. (Sport)
Chelsea
AS Roma are hoping to sign Chelsea attacker Alejandro Garnacho this summer and have made enquiries. (Fabrizio Romano)
Rio Ferdinand has backed Brazilian midfielder Andrey Santos, who has huge potential, to succeed at Manchester United. (Rio Ferdinand)
Chelsea are trying to hijack Morten Hjulmand’s move to Atletico Madrid this summer. (Cadena Ser)
Chelsea is one of the clubs interested in signing the talented English defender Elijah Upson. (Daily Mail)
Liverpool
Liverpool are interested in signing the Brazilian midfielder Joao Gomes from Wolverhampton Wanderers. (Sport Mediaset)
Michael Edwards has decided to leave Liverpool because of FSG's decision to move away from the multi-club model. (Times)
Manchester City
Manchester City have been given the green light to approach Chelsea regarding a move for Malo Gusto. (Football Insider)
Manchester United
Manchester United are interested in signing the Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes. (Sport Mediaset)
Manchester United are interested in signing the French International midfielder Manu Kone from AS Roma. (Sport Mediaset)
Manchester United's move for the Atalanta midfielder Ederson Dos Santos has now collapsed. (Fabrizio Romano)
Manchester United are interested in signing the Nottingham Forest defender Neco Williams. (BBC)
Manchester United are hoping to sign the Norwegian international defender Julian Ryerson from Borussia Dortmund. (FussballDaten)
Real Madrid
Real Madrid playmaker Franco Mastantuono could end up on loan at Fulham. (Mundo Deportivo)
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé is hoping to convince Michael Olise to join the Spanish club. (Christian Falk)
Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the Barcelona attacker Ferran Torres. (CaughtOffside)
Tottenham are now preparing an £85 million move for Eli Junior Kroupi, and they will have to offer him a lucrative contract. (Football Insider)
Tottenham are interested in signing the Genclerbirligi midfielder Ousmane Diabate. (Daily Mail)
Tottenham are keen on signing the Sevilla defender Joaquin Oso. (Vamos Mi Sevilla)