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The news that Chelsea are hoping to land 36-year-old Jordan Henderson and 35-year-old Danny Welbeck will likely have come as quite the shock to Blues supporters.

With the World Cup having finished and the start of the new season still weeks away, the next few days and weeks are likely to see lots of movement in the transfer window.

What were the standout stories from the most recent race weekend? And what off-track developments are causing a stir? All of that and more is explored in Formula 1 Focus, a regular F1 column by Flashscore's Finley Crebolder.

Our regular tennis feature, The Base Line, looks to keep you up to date with the relentless and fast-paced nature of the ATP and WTA Tours. Who were crowned champions, who struggled to make an impact, and what moments stood out?

It wasn't that long ago that Jack Grealish was celebrating an epic treble with his all-conquering Man City teammates.

Arsenal are preparing a bid for Bruno Guimaraes, despite accepting that their offer is unlikely to be enough to convince Newcastle United to sell.

With a loan move for Alejandro Garnacho to Aston Villa complete, and with Morgan Rogers, Geovany Quenda and Marco Palestra having signed for Chelsea, new manager Xabi Alonso is already making moves at Stamford Bridge.

To nobody's real surprise, Spain were triumphant at the World Cup that's just been played in the USA, Canada and Mexico.

Another World Cup has been consigned to the history books, and once again, there were several players who put themselves in the shop window with a series of eye-catching displays in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Stvanice, an island on the river in Prague, has always been a sporting paradise. For many years, it was home to an ice hockey stadium that hosted the World Championship, where the national team won its first gold in 1947, and right next to it, the stands of an iconic tennis arena were built. It was this arena, now the host of the upcoming Livesport Prague Open, that in July of 1986 hosted one of the most memorable tournaments of all time.

It's been quite the summer transfer window for West Ham already, both with players leaving the club and others committing their futures to it.

Grit and passion were not enough for Argentina as they failed to overcome the obstacle of a dominant Spain side in the World Cup final. Now, questions arise about how those who remain will react and form a new group, with the futures of Lionel Messi and manager Lionel Scaloni up in the air.

After landing the Premier League title for the first time in 22 years last season, Arsenal may have thought that procuring elite-level players would be that much easier this summer.

Rodri will push for a move to Real Madrid if the Spanish giants decide to step up their interest, sources have confirmed.

Folarin Balogun's World Cup may have ended in disappointment, but it has done little to diminish his growing reputation - and the United States striker is now set to make new headlines in the summer transfer window.

What were the standout stories from the most recent race weekend? And what off-track developments are causing a stir? All of that and more is explored in Formula 1 Focus, a regular F1 column by Flashscore's Finley Crebolder.

Noise surrounding the prospect of Vinicius Junior making a sensational move to the Premier League has been growing louder in recent weeks.

It all came down to this. One epic match-up between the European champions and the Copa America champions, for the right to call themselves world champions.

What a World Cup final we have in prospect on Sunday evening, as Spain take on Argentina in New Jersey.

This year’s women’s final at Wimbledon was notable for featuring two Czechs, and it's not just Linda Noskova and Karolina Muchova who have made their mark on the hallowed grass courts, but other Czechs too. One after another, they’re being asked the same questions: Where does the magic of Czech tennis come from? How is it possible that so many girls succeed? What are you doing differently over there?

It's the game that nobody from either France or England will want to play.

The entire premise of Thomas Tuchel's appointment was that he was not Gareth Southgate, and the German serial winner was recruited - with plenty of excitement - to get the Three Lions over the hurdles that have haunted them in the previous five tournaments. On Wednesday night in Atlanta, a huge opportunity to reach a World Cup final for the first time in 60 years arrived, and, unfortunately for England fans, Tuchel inexplicably went full Southgate at the worst possible moment.

Lionel Messi delivered two more assists on Wednesday night against England, just when Argentina seemed to be up against the wall. But, driven by a mission after Anthony Gordon opened the scoring, the Albiceleste captain did everything he could to send the Scaloneta to another World Cup final.

One of the transfer scrambles of the summer could be about to intensify once again, with the news that Man City are prepared to integrate Lille's Moroccan midfield talent, Ayyoub Bouaddi, into their first-team squad, rather than loaning him straight back to the Ligue 1 outfit.

Old rivalries were renewed when England took on Argentina in Atlanta on Wednesday, in the second of the World Cup semi-finals, and for a place in the showpiece on Sunday against Spain.

Although things have been on the back burner for a few weeks, as soon as Argentina are out of the World Cup, whether that be at the hands of England in the semi-final or after the final, the future of Julian Alvarez will be front and centre for Atletico Madrid.

France v Spain in the World Cup semi-final was always going to be a game for the purist to enjoy.

Many players from the Argentina national team play or have played in the Premier League. Some of them will be asked to put into practice on the field what they've learned in the world's most competitive domestic division in Wednesday's blockbuster semi-final.

Is Lamine Yamal just an individual, incapable of doing any defensive work? Whether with Spain or Barcelona, the left winger is not one to shy away from effort, and his stats at this World Cup leave no doubt about it.

With the World Cup soon coming to an end, focus will quickly switch back to pre-season commitments and the transfer window.

Wednesday sees the second of the World Cup semi-finals taking place, and old rivalries will be renewed as England take on Argentina for a place in Sunday's final.

England's World Cup showdown with Argentina on Wednesday could have consequences that stretch beyond the international stage, with Arsenal expected to step up their transfer plans once the tournament is over for Morgan Rogers and Julian Alvarez.

The first of the World Cup semi-finals sees both the pre-tournament favourites, France and Spain, face off in what's expected to be an epic 90+ minutes of football.

Our regular tennis feature, The Base Line, looks to keep you up to date with the relentless and fast-paced nature of the ATP and WTA Tours. Who were crowned champions, who struggled to make an impact, and what moments stood out?

Jannik Sinner remains the king of Wimbledon. He managed to defend the trophy he once doubted he could win. Right now, there’s no question about who plays best on grass. The Italian also dispelled doubts that arose after his collapse at Roland Garros. He won the London showcase despite not playing a single competitive match on grass before the tournament at the All England Club.

Czech tennis is celebrating another Wimbledon champion. Linda Noskova has become the third player in the last four years to claim the sport’s most prestigious trophy. Just six years ago, she wasn’t even ranked among the top thousand players in the WTA rankings.

Pre-tournament favourites France had looked in awesome form during this World Cup, and they faced a Morocco side determined to shock the football world with what would arguably be one of the greatest results in their history if they were to beat Les Bleus.

Friday at Wimbledon will feature both men's semi-finals. Many are calling the clash between seven-time champion Novak Djokovic and his fierce rival, the reigning champion Jannik Sinner, the tournament's premature final. Alexander Zverev will also face British sensation Arthur Fery for a place in the final.

Even in an increasingly globalised football world, the World Cup remains an unparalleled showcase for young players and standouts from less prominent national teams. The same scenario is repeating itself in 2026, even as the big stars steal the spotlight in North America.

An all-Czech final could be on the cards at Wimbledon this year. Everything will be decided by Thursday's schedule, which features both women's singles semi-finals. Karolina Muchova faces a tough test against her frequent nemesis, American star Coco Gauff. Linda Noskova also comes up against a dangerous opponent, as Marta Kostyuk is currently enjoying the finest form of her career.

When the World Cup comes around every four years, it's a chance for the best players on the planet to really showcase their talents and lead their countries to ultimate glory.

The first of the World Cup semi-finals takes place on Thursday, as pre-tournament favourites France take on Morocco in Boston.

A quarter-final tie against either Switzerland or Colombia was the prize for the winners of the Argentina v Egypt Round of 16 game, and pre-match hype centred, unsurprisingly, around Lionel Messi and Mo Salah.

Argentina's quest to become the first side since Brazil in 1962 to retain the World Cup continued on Tuesday, thanks to a remarkable comeback against Egypt, whilst Switzerland knocked out Colombia on penalties.

Portugal’s elimination by Spain in the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup marked Cristiano Ronaldo’s farewell to the World Cup tournaments. It was a journey of 27 matches and 11 goals, starting in Germany and ending in the United States.

Much of the focus of the Argentina v Egypt World Cup Round of 16 clash is likely to be centred on how influential Lionel Messi and Mohamed Salah will be for their respective countries.

The USA bowed out of the World Cup with a humbling defeat to Belgium, whilst Spain saw off rivals Portugal as we near the quarter-final stage of this thrilling tournament.

The World Cup headed into its third week on Thursday, as Ecuador picked up a historic win over Germany to qualify for the knockout rounds, whilst a rotated USA side failed to win all three group games for the first time.

Wednesday saw the conclusion of the first three groups in the World Cup. Brazil shone against Scotland and secured the top spot, while South Africa advanced to the knockout stage for the first time. Mexico, Switzerland, Canada, and Morocco are also through; South Korea, Bosnia, and Scotland must wait.

Tuesday evening sees the return to action of a confident England team on the back of one of the best wins in their recent history against Croatia.