Morgan Rogers spotted arriving for Chelsea medical with blockbuster £117m transfer close England star set to seal huge move straight after return from World Cup as Arsenal miss out Evening Standard · Jul 20
Prince Harry blames ‘mindset’ for England’s World Cup failure The Duke of Sussex has said that England needs to shift its mindset if it wants to win a World Cup. The Independent UK · Jul 20
England’s white-ball success risks baking in a divide with future Test setup Finding a candidate to lead the red-ball side is no easy task, with Ben Stokes gone and Brendon McCullum still around The Guardian - UK · Jul 20
How Rich Is David Beckham? Inside the Fortune From Football, Fashion, and Franchises David Beckham amassed a £335 million fortune through football, Inter Miami, and lucrative endorsements. Explore the business empire of England's iconic former captain. International Business Times UK · Jul 20
France skipper Mbappé denies Messi to win second Golden Boot award Kylian Mbappé will return to France from the World Cup with his reputation as one of the best strikers of his generation enhanced, having become the first player to win the competition's Golden Boot award twice. Radio France Internationale · Jul 20
Brendon McCullum looking forward to working closely with new England Test coach McCullum bounced back from losing his Test role with two white-ball series wins over India The Independent UK · Jul 20
Spain’s legacy is clear and this is what England must learn from World Cup winners Luis de la Fuente’s idea and a mentality in the biggest moment provided the foundations for Spain’s second men’s world title in a clear message to the rest of the world The Independent UK · Jul 20
What punishment could Argentina face as World Cup final ends in brawl? Fifa are set to investigate the post-match scenes before deciding whether to take additional disciplinary action - but violent conduct carries a three-match ban The Independent UK · Jul 20
The World Cup is over. Here's where to get your next soccer fix The World Cup may be over, but the soccer calendar never really stops The Independent UK · Jul 20
After the whistle: AI videos, false quotes and the World Cup's biggest viral fakes From fake clips of Norway's Erling Haaland to fabricated images used to allege that Argentina rigged the tournament, misinformation spread alongside some of the 2026 World Cup’s biggest matches. Euronews · Jul 20
I watched back England’s miserable defeat by Argentina. Here’s the one thing we didn’t see The epicentre of England’s second-half anxiety was not actually Thomas Tuchel, writes Lawrence Ostlere. But his changes had a devastating impact on their dismal semi-final exit The Independent UK · Jul 20
World Cup 2026 awards including best player, goal, match and the unforgettable moments What were some of the highlights and lowlights from a tournament that delivered plenty of drama? The Independent UK · Jul 20
Hosepipe ban brought in for 2.4m people amid ongoing hot weather South East Water said customers would be affected by restrictions in Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire. Evening Standard · Jul 20
Argentina’s president Javier Milei promises the country a bank holiday... despite losing the World Cup final Argentina were finally beaten on Sunday following a tournament defined by controversial decisions and tackles The Independent UK · Jul 20
Evening Standard · Jul 20 Andy Burnham father's Alzheimer's means he's unaware son's about to become Prime Minister Andy Burnham speaks of his ‘sadness’ at his father not knowing he will be the new Prime Minister
The Guardian - UK · Jul 20 A company in the UK offering rape testing kits faces widespread criticism – but shouldn’t we ask why it exists at all? Sexual violence is hugely under-reported and cases rarely make it to court. These are the facts that should shock us, says Guardian columnist Zoe Williams
The Independent UK · Jul 20 Andy Burnham’s father unaware of son becoming prime minister due to Alzheimer’s It’s his achievement as well, incoming PM says as he prepares to take office
The Economic Times · Jul 20 Yuvraj Singh seeks clarity on Rohit Sharma-Virat Kohli future; worried over Yashasvi Jaiswal’s chances Concerns over Yashasvi Jaiswal's recent absence were raised by Yuvraj Singh, who underscored the urgency of clear dialogue regarding the futures of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. The ex-all-rounder appealed for the senior players to be strongly supported by management ahead of the World Cup. He noted that Jaiswal must…
The Guardian - UK · Jul 20 Top 30: from half a million World Cup photos, why I love these the most Our picture editor chooses his favourite images from the tournament including Lionel Messi’s cathedral, that delicious diving header from Jude Bellingham and a humbling scene in Gaza
Evening Standard · Jul 20 Gary Lineker’s The Rest is Football returns to Netflix for Premier League season The former England striker’s podcast will be return to the streaming service this summer.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 20 Ex-Celtic star labels Argentina's behaviour 'disgusting' after World Cup final Former England goalkeeper Hart labelled Argentina’s behaviour “disgusting” following their World Cup final defeat to Spain.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 20 Wayne Rooney delivers X-rated verdict on World Cup final half-time show Former England forward Rooney branded the first World Cup final half-time show “crap”.
The Economic Times · Jul 20 Captain Shubman Gill wants India to improve fitness ahead of World Cup Expressing his concern for player welfare, Captain Shubman Gill pointed out the troubling trend of injuries during the England series. The repeated unavailability of team members has necessitated several alterations in the lineup, impacting their readiness for the World Cup. He stressed the urgency for improved fitness levels among players…
The Guardian - UK · Jul 20 Rising numbers of younger midwives quitting NHS in England, data shows Exclusive: Maternity staffing shortages worsen as more and more under-35s quit because of burnout
FourFourTwo · Jul 20 England’s winners and losers from World Cup 2026 England have, on paper, had a decent tournament, but not everyone will be going home happy