Reports say stage work and an 11-minute halftime performance may extend the World Cup final interval beyond IFAB and FIFA wording, with FIFA yet to clarify how the show fits the rulebook.
Lamine Yamal and Pedro Porro skipped Spain's Thursday training session, but Luis de la Fuente says both right-sided stars are available for the World Cup final against Argentina after a heavy run of minutes.
Former Manchester United midfielder Nicky Butt has urged Kobbie Mainoo to skip England's World Cup third-place match against France, arguing the 21-year-old deserves better after a bench-only tournament under Thomas Tuchel.
Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez deleted a social media post taunting England with Oasis' Wonderwall after Argentina's semifinal win, then reposted the image without the audio overlay amid backlash. With the World Cup final against Spain days away, former players including John Terry and Graeme Souness argue La Roja hold the edge despite Argentina's proven resilience.
Tottenham Hotspur are preparing for life without Cristian Romero while Djed Spence weighs a Serie A move, as a major summer rebuild reshapes who stays and who leaves in north London.
Lamine Yamal and Pedro Porro worked on separate tracks during Spain's opening session in New York, but federation officials expect both to be ready for Sunday's World Cup final after precautionary workload management.
Lionel Scaloni and Emiliano Martinez tore into England's late defensive retreat after Anthony Gordon's opener, as Argentina rallied for a 2-1 World Cup semi-final win and a final date with Spain in New Jersey.
Manchester United have reshaped their midfield but remain interested in Eduardo Camavinga, even as the Real Madrid star signals he wants to stay and fight for his place after missing France's World Cup squad.
Jude Bellingham played down his early clash with Lionel Messi after England's World Cup semi-final loss, while Messi rejected suggestions that Argentina have benefited from favorable officiating on their path to another final.
Lamine Yamal says Spain's World Cup semifinal against France will be the most important game he has ever played, while staying calm about pressure, scoring output, and outside noise.
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