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Spain and Argentina meet in the 2026 World Cup Final at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, with kickoff set for 3:00 PM ET. Spain enter as narrow favorites at +131, with Argentina available at +268, in what shapes up as one of the most consequential World Cup final matchups in decades. Spain are unbeaten through five matches at this tournament, having beaten France 2-0 in the semifinal, while Argentina edged England 2-1 to reach their second final in four years. The World Cup 2026 final Spain vs. Argentina odds reflect Spain’s superior goal difference and…

Andy Cruz says the only thing his disputed loss to Raymond Muratalla accomplished was giving him extra motivation. The Cuban lightweight contender believes the setback has made him a better fighter as he prepares to face Abraham Montoya tonight in Carson, California. Cruz’s first professional defeat came in January when he dropped a closely contested majority decision to Muratalla in an IBF lightweight title fight. Many observers believed the 2020 Olympic gold medalist had done enough to win, but Cruz isn’t dwelling on the judges’ scorecards. Instead, he says the experience taught him valuable lessons that he’ll carry into the…

Ask locals and they will confirm that the stadium has long had a poor reputation.”For lack of a better word, the technical term for MetLife Stadium is ‘blah’,” says long-time New Jersey sports columnist Steve Politi. One of his readers once compared its appearance to a giant prison toilet, another to a big air conditioner.The stadium is home to two American football franchises, the New York Giants and the New Jersey Jets – and Politi explains that, by design, the stadium had to fit a lot of different people’s wants and needs. He said the result was a soulless, large…

Enzo Fernandez is still keen to leave Chelsea, even though his preferred destination have ruled out a move for the midfielder. If you enjoy Talk Chelsea coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content. Our writer Simon Phillips is here today with an exclusive update on the controversial future of midfielder Enzo Fernandez. He claims that Atletico Madrid are “weighing up making an approach” for the Argentina star, who has been pushing to leave Chelsea since the spring. While Real Madrid…

I first saw Gary Sobers in the flesh at Taunton in 1971. Of course, I had watched him countless times on television, in the 1963, 1966, and 1969 Test series, for example, but somehow never live before. Somerset—some things remain ever the same—was chasing the John Player League title. A massive, throbbing crowd had come to watch this crucial game. Just the thing to stimulate the aged, slightly lame champion.His appearance was sleek as a greyhound, slim, graceful in movement, yet almost hobbling in that strange, hiccuppy walk of his.Sobers took a blinding catch, four wickets, scored 73 not out,…

(Brad Holloway/Matchroom Boxing) Irish boxing is enjoying a resurgence and is looking ahead to one of its brightest spells in years. On August 1, Pierce O’Leary headlines a Queensberry Promotions show in Dublin against Mark Chamberlain. A week later, Callum Walsh and Aaron McKenna box in showpiece fights and, of course, Katie Taylor finally headlines in Croke Park in front of a sold out 80,000 crowd. Taylor is set to bow out after the event at the national stadium, and that will leave a vacancy at the top for a standout Irish star, although Paddy Donovan and Lewis Crocker have…

Former Spain international Joan Capdevila has made a plea to US President Donald Trump for help after he says he was denied a visa to enter the United States before Sunday’s World Cup final.Capdevila, 48, was part of the Spain team that defeated the Netherlands to win the 2010 World Cup final.The retired full-back was hoping to reunite with his former team-mates and watch Spain’s second World Cup final appearance when they take on Argentina at the MetLife Stadium on Sunday (20:00 BST).”I NEED HELP @realDonaldTrump!” Capdevila posted on X on Friday.”They just told me that I can’t travel to…

Blackburn Rovers fans address their concerns and suggest improvements to the club’s new CEO Steve Curwood ahead of an upcoming Q&A next week. The 2025/26 season saw Rovers finish 20th with 52 points from 46 games played, 5 points above the relegation zone. Supporters have also been asked for their feedback, with the aim to help shape the future of fan engagement by applying to become part of the club’s new Fan Advisory Panel. Blackburn Rovers posted: “Your voice matters. Applications are now open to join Blackburn Rovers’ new Fan Advisory Panel. “We’re passionate about building a stronger relationship with…

The Crown Prosecution Service sees first-hand the impact that domestic abuse has on victims. It says that of every five cases the police refers to it, four result in charges being brought.Olivia Rose, the CPS’s National Stalking Lead, says it does not just see physical abuse. There is coercive and controlling abuse too.”It’s crucial for victims to spot the signs early,” Rose said. “What our prosecutors see can include monitoring of victims’ phones and social media, often inundating them with dozens of messages. “There’s also emotional blackmail, such as threatening to kill themselves if their partner leaves. “It’s incredibly important…

Morning all. A quick Saturday round-up for you. It seems Christos Tzolis will be travelling to London this weekend to do a medical and complete his move to Arsenal. So, we should have an announcement early next week assuming everything goes well in that regard. There are various reports that as we look to offset the news about William Saliba’s back injury and potential absence, we’re looking at Aston Villa’s Ezri Konsa. On paper, I think you can see why. He’s 28, has loads of Premier League experience, can play centre-half and right-back, and provides cover for two positions where…