‘France should fear Spain’ in Tuesday’s semifinal
INGLEWOOD, California: Lamine Yamal thinks France should be afraid of Spain with the European giants headed to a World Cup semifinal showdown on Tuesday.
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Belgium coach Garcia’s tenure in doubt after Courtois substitution
ATLANTA: Belgium coach Rudi Garcia came under a barrage of fire for replacing first-choice goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois in Friday’s World Cup quarter-final loss to Spain, adding to questions about his future. Courtois felt he could continue despite a twinge in his leg, but Garcia insisted he come off as he was not 100 percent fit. Senne Lammens went on as his replacement after 71 minutes but spilt a low strike by Pau Cubarsi, allowing Spain substitute Mikel Merino to pounce in the 86th minute and secure a 2-1 victory on Friday. Garcia’s insistence on taking off Courtois attracted the ire of Belgian analysts, like commentator Peter Vandenbempt. “You substitute the best goalkeeper in the world during a World Cup quarter-final because he can no longer kick long balls...
Point guard Mario Saint-Supery signs with EuroLeague's Valencia - ESPN
In a stunning move, Gonzaga starting point guard Mario Saint-Supery is returning to Spain.
Atletico sign midfielder Hjulmand from Sporting
MADIRD: Atletico Madrid announced Saturday the signing of Danish international defensive midfielder Morten Hjulmand from Sporting Lisbon. The 27-year-old has joined the 2020/21 La Liga champions on a contract that will run until 2031. In a statement on their website, Atletico praised the Dane’s “physical strength, his ability to win the ball back and his reading of the game.” He has represented Denmark on 27 occasions, scoring one goal. After playing in his homeland and Austria, Hjulmand moved in 2021 to Lecce, where aged 23 he became the second-youngest player to captain a Serie A side, after Francesco Totti at Roma. From there, he joined Sporting and, during his three seasons in Lisbon, won two Primeira Liga titles as well as the Portuguese Cup. So far this transfer window, Atletico have signed Spanish international left-back Alejandro Grimaldo from Bayer Leverkusen, while they are also set to recruit Korean forward Lee Kang-in from European champions Paris Saint-Germain.
How to Watch the World Cup Today: Schedule, Times, TV, Streaming for Argentina, Norway, England, More
Day 31 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup brings a pair of blockbuster quarterfinals, as Erling Haaland's Norway meets Harry Kane's England in Miami before Lionel Messi's Argentina faces Switzerland in Kansas City. Norway, powered by one of the tournament's top scorers in Haaland, looks to extend a surprise run, while England arrives in the quarterfinals after edging Mexico in the round of 16. In the nightcap, Messi and Argentina chase a semifinal berth against a Switzerland side that has yet to lose in regulation. Both matches air on FOX, with every game streaming live and on demand on FOX One.
Atletico Madrid sign Denmark midfielder Hjulmand from Sporting
July 11 : Morten Hjulmand has joined Atletico Madrid from Sporting Lisbon on a five-year contract, the La Liga club said on Saturday.
De la Fuente hails Spain's strength in depth after super-sub Merino strikes again
INGLEWOOD, California, July 10 : Spain manager Luis de la Fuente's golden touch carried his side into the World Cup semi-finals on Friday as Fabian Ruiz and Mikel Merino, two players elevated by his bold selection calls, scored the goals in a tense 2-1 quarter-final win over Belgium.
Spain's super sub Merino delivers again to set up France semi-final
INGLEWOOD, California, July 10 : Spain's march into the World Cup semi-finals owed much to a familiar figure on Friday, with Mikel Merino once again coming off the bench to deliver in the dying moments of a crucial knockout match.