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EUROPES The European Report
European Edition Wednesday, 22 July 2026
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European football: Champions League, Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga.

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Keir Starmer wants Fifa investigation into Argentina players who held Falklands banner

Spokesperson says islands belong to the UK ‘PM wishes both teams well for the final, especially Spain’ Keir Starmer supports the i…

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Scheffler sends Open warning with early birdie charge

Scottie Scheffler birdied four out of his first six holes during his opening round at Royal Birkdale.

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24m tune in to watch England-Argentina

England's defeat to Argentina in the World Cup semi-final attracts an audience of 24 million on the BBC.

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United breaks 13-year trend with £48m Santos purchase from Chelsea

Manchester United have paid Chelsea £48m for midfielder Andrey Santos, a rare cross-rival acquisition that represents a significan…

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Ireland bring back big names for clash against All Blacks at Eden Park

Ireland have brought back their big names for the crunch Nations Championship clash against the All Blacks at Eden Park on Saturda…

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Norris takes Belgian GP grid penalty after Mercedes unit failures

Reigning champion Lando Norris will start Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix no higher than 11th after McLaren was forced to take a 10-pl…

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Record NWSL crowd underlines US women's soccer investment boom

Gotham FC drew 42,175 fans to a baseball stadium, a record turnout that underscores how heavy financial investment is rapidly tran…

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Messi's tactical intelligence exposes flaws in England's physical approach

Argentina's 39-year-old captain Lionel Messi used spatial awareness and in-game adjustments to dismantle England's physically inte…

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England and France contest World Cup third place

England face France in Saturday's World Cup third-place play-off, a match that offers a final stage for European club players and …

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Argentina ends Tuchel's World Cup bid as old England flaws return

England's 2-1 World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina has exposed the same defensive mentality Thomas Tuchel was hired to eradica…

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Goalkeeper Muller joins Aberdeen on two-year deal

Goalkeeper Marius Muller hopes to "have plenty to celebrate" after joining Aberdeen from Wolfsburg.

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Newcastle sign Scotland defender McLauchlan

WSL 2 side Newcastle United sign defender Rachel McLauchlan from Brighton for an undisclosed fee.

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Shankland not feeling pressure at Rangers

Lawrence Shankland does not feel "too much pressure" to establish himself at Rangers as he has "always wanted to prove myself".

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Record signing Craig Gordon retires after 25-year career

Scotland's most-capped goalkeeper Craig Gordon has retired at 43, closing a 25-year career defined by a record transfer fee, sever…

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MLS return storylines: Berhalter’s future, Son’s goal drought and what’s next for Messi?

The league is back in play after a six-week pause for the World Cup. We spotlight seven players to watch after their stints with t…

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Quiz: Name every team to knock England out of a World Cup

England have lost their 12th game during the knockout stage of a World Cup - can you name every country that struck a blow?

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Record crowd as Kerr returns to Gotham FC

Former Chelsea forward Sam Kerr makes her second debut for Gotham FC in front of the largest ever crowd for a women's sporting eve…

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Scottish goalkeeper Craig Gordon retires after 25-year career

Craig Gordon, who once set a British transfer record for a goalkeeper, has ended a 25-year professional career marked by severe in…

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Midfielder Gomes close to £38m Villa move

Joao Gomes is set to leave Wolves after their relegation from the Premier League and join Aston Villa.

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View from the other side: inside Argentina’s celebrations after semi-final win against England

Watching England lose is one thing. Watching them lose surrounded by millions celebrating Argentina’s march to another World Cup f…

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Bellingham risks bronze match ban after post-match clash with Barco

Jude Bellingham faces a potential FIFA suspension for Saturday's World Cup bronze match against France after slapping Argentina's …

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Does third place play-off count towards World Cup golden boot?

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks into the history of World Cup golden boot winners and the third-place play-off

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MacIntyre holes monster putt for dream start at The Open!

Robert MacIntyre made a birdie on the first hole at Royal Birkdale to get his Open underway in style.

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Romero labels Neville 'stupid' over criticism

Argentina defender Cristian Romero says player-turned-pundit Gary Neville was "stupid" to criticise his centre-back partnership wi…