Pelé’s 1958 World Cup final jersey sells for $4.9M at auction

July 17, 2026
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Coventry announce signing of Aurèle Amenda from Eintracht FrankfurtJuly 17, 2026
Coventry have announced the signing of Switzerland defender Aurèle Amenda from Eintracht Frankfurt. Amenda, 22, has signed a long-term contract with the newly-promoted Premier League side, in a deal worth a reported £17 million ($22.9m), subject to international clearance. After coming through the ranks at Young Boys, Amenda joined the Bundesliga side for the start… Read more: Coventry announce signing of Aurèle Amenda from Eintracht Frankfurt
Messi tells Argentina critics: ‘Nothing was handed to us’July 17, 2026
Lionel Messi has a message for Argentina‘s detractors: “Nothing was handed to us.” The Argentina superstar responded to critics who have been bashing the reigning World Cup champions over perceptions of beneficial officiating and favoritism by the soccer establishment. He said the team’s ability to overturn late-game deficits, most recently the semifinal victory over England,… Read more: Messi tells Argentina critics: ‘Nothing was handed to us’
Pelé’s 1958 World Cup final jersey sells for $4.9M at auctionJuly 17, 2026
Tim Ream: USMNT was in ‘shock’ at poor showing in World Cup exitJuly 17, 2026
United States men’s national team captain Tim Ream said he and his teammates were in “shock” following their poor performance in exiting the 2026 World Cup at the hands of Belgium. The U.S. was riding a wave of optimism heading into the round of 16 matchup after eye-catching performances in the group stage and an… Read more: Tim Ream: USMNT was in ‘shock’ at poor showing in World Cup exit
Spain’s Yamal, Porro train apart but expected to be fit vs. ArgentinaJuly 17, 2026
Spain stars Lamine Yamal and Pedro Porro trained separately from their teammates on Thursday during the team’s first training session in New Jersey but are expected to be fit for Sunday’s World Cup final vs. Argentina at MetLife Stadium. The right-back and right-winger, who played 84 and 90 minutes respectively in Spain’s semifinal victory over… Read more: Spain’s Yamal, Porro train apart but expected to be fit vs. Argentina
Tuchel: DNA of English football needs changing after World Cup semifinal collapseJuly 17, 2026
England boss Thomas Tuchel says the DNA of English football needs changing if his side are to win major tournaments — and insists he is “100%” committed to staying in the job. It was the same old story for England as their World Cup bid ended in semifinal heartbreak to Argentina. They were on the… Read more: Tuchel: DNA of English football needs changing after World Cup semifinal collapse
Aston Villa reach agreement to sign Wolves midfielder João Gomes – sourcesJuly 17, 2026
Aston Villa have reached an agreement to sign Wolves midfielder João Gomes on a permanent deal, sources have told ESPN. The two clubs have agreed a fee of around €40 million (£34m) for the Brazilian player. Gomes, who was with Wolves in their pre-season camp in the Algarve, Portugal, will travel back to England to… Read more: Aston Villa reach agreement to sign Wolves midfielder João Gomes – sources
Ibrahimović: England players must ‘look in the mirror’ after World Cup exitJuly 17, 2026
Zlatan Ibrahimović has told England‘s players to “look in the mirror” and ask “how good you really are” after the Three Lions suffered their latest failure to reach a World Cup final with defeat to Argentina. England have now lost three World Cup semifinals — 1990, 2018 and 2026 — since last reaching the final… Read more: Ibrahimović: England players must ‘look in the mirror’ after World Cup exit
England midfielder Bellingham slaps Argentina’s Barco on the head after World Cup semifinal exitJuly 17, 2026
England midfielder Jude Bellingham slapped the back of Argentina player Valentín Barco’s head after their World Cup semifinal defeat in Atlanta. Barco was an unused substitute but had run onto the field in celebration following Enzo Fernández‘s equaliser, pumping his fists as he ran along the 18-yard line and earning a shove on his way… Read more: England midfielder Bellingham slaps Argentina’s Barco on the head after World Cup semifinal exit
Gary Neville: Thomas Tuchel should have taken Harry Kane off in England vs. Argentina World Cup semifinalJuly 16, 2026
Gary Neville said Thomas Tuchel should have made the “bold decision” to substitute Harry Kane as England surrendered a 1-0 lead to lose 2-1 to Argentina in the World Cup semifinal on Wednesday. England looked on course for a place in Sunday’s final after Anthony Gordon put them ahead, but Argentina struck twice late on… Read more: Gary Neville: Thomas Tuchel should have taken Harry Kane off in England vs. Argentina World Cup semifinal

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