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• 🚨 Official: River seal Lucas Beltrán loan until 2027

  02-07-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Official: River seal Lucas Beltrán loan until 2027River Plate confirmed this Thursday the signing of Lucas Beltrán until June 30, 2027, on loan with an obligation to buy. 
  Beltrán will immediately join first-team training, with the squad currently in Alicante. There he will work under Eduardo Coudet, the Argentine side’s head coach.The forward’s arrival strengthens River’s attacking line ahead of the upcoming fixtures. His signing comes durin
  
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• Report: Man United ready to reignite their interest in 22-year-old midfielder

  03-07-2026 07:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Man United ready to reignite their interest in 22-year-old midfielderManchester United Midfield Transfer Blow Raises Carlos Baleba And Alex Scott QuestionsManchester United have missed on Mateus Fernandes and, bluntly, that matters. A club talking about a midfield rebuild under Michael Carrick cannot keep treating every setback as a minor detour. According to Give Me Sport, Fernandes is heading elsewhere, with the report stating that he will be “remaining in London for the new seas
  
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• Switzerland beat Algeria for first World Cup knockout win in 88 years

  03-07-2026 07:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FIFA World CupSwitzerland 2 - 0 Algeria FTBreel Embolo and Dan Ndoye scored to seal Switzerland's first World Cup knockout stage win since 1938 as they comfortably beat Algeria to book a last-16 place.The Swiss took an early lead in Vancouver after some brilliant wing play from Freiburg's Johan Manzambi, who beat his man before delivering a lovely cutback for Rennes' forward Embolo to turn home in the 10th minute.Nottingham Forest winger Ndoye then doubled their lead just 46 seconds after the ha
  
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• 📺 Friday guide: where to watch Messi v Vozinha and final 16avos ties

  03-07-2026 07:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📺 Friday guide: where to watch Messi v Vozinha and final 16avos tiesWorld Cup15:00 – Australia vs. Egypt – SporTV, Rede Globo, Amazon Prime Video, CazéTV, Disney+ Premium
  19:00 – Argentina vs. Cape Verde – SporTV, Rede Globo, SBT, NSports, Amazon Prime Video, CazéTV, Disney+ Premium, Ge TV
  22:30 – Colombia vs. Ghana – Amazon Prime Video, CazéTV, Disney+ Premium
  Besta deildin (Icelandic Championship)16:15 – FH Hafnarfjordur vs
  
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• Deal will see Liverpool midfielder reunited with former Reds coach

  03-07-2026 07:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Deal will see Liverpool midfielder reunited with former Reds coachLiverpool have been tipped to shake up their midfield options this summer.The likes of Alexis Mac Allister and Curtis Jones have been linked with moves away following poor seasons under Arne Slot.Slot’s successor - Andoni Iraola - will give everyone a blank slate in preseason. But it would be a surprise to see the same options lining up for the Reds next term.Young Liverpool midfielders require loansThe outgoing Premier Leag
  
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• 🎥 Portugal through: crazy game, Croatia KO! CR7 scores, 🥹 Diogo, Modric 👋

  03-07-2026 07:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Portugal through: crazy game, Croatia KO! CR7 scores, 🥹 Diogo, Modric 👋It was a night destined to go down in history, the one between Portugal and Croatia. In Toronto, Roberto Martinez’s side secured a place in the round of 16 by beating Croatia 2-1 at the end of an endless match, decided in the 94th minute by Gonçalo Ramos’ header from a perfect cross from the left by Rafael Leao.💡 Want to stay up to date on everything happening in the U
  
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• 2026 K League 1 Round 16 Preview

  03-07-2026 07:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  2026 K League 1 Round 16 PreviewK League 1 returns this weekend after the World Cup break, with Round 16 marking the start of the second half of the season. A top-four showdown between Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors and Gangwon FC headlines the weekend's action, while Gwangju FC look to kickstart their campaign following a busy transfer window. Elsewhere, teenage midfielder Son Jeong-beom continues to emerge as one of the league's brightest young talents as leaders FC Seoul resume their title charge.Mat
  
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• Manchester United make direct contact with West Ham over Crysencio Summerville 

  03-07-2026 07:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United make direct contact with West Ham over Crysencio Summerville Manchester United are keen to sign West Ham United star Crysencio Summerville in the ongoing transfer window. According to Ben Jacobs, the Red Devils have made direct contact with the London club over a move for Summerville. Although talks are reportedly exploratory at this stage and any transfer bid could depend on what happens with Marcus Rashford. With United set to compete on multiple fronts ne
  
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• Who has your Premiership club brought in & let go? - Summer 2026

  03-07-2026 07:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Your club-by-club guide to the summer 2026 transfers in Scotland's top tier.Who has your Premiership club brought in & let go? - January 2026[BBC]In: Tony Yogane, forward (Brentford, undisclosed); Ayoub Mouloua, forward (Rabat); Connor Ronan, midfielder (Colorado Rapids); Alexander Briedl, midfielder (Blau-Weiss Linz); Brad Lyons, midfielder (Kilmarnock); Lewis Mayo, defender (Kilmarnock); Dan Happe, defender (Leyton Orient); Toyosi Olusanya, forward (Houston Dynamo, loan to permanent).
  
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• 🚨 Riyad Mahrez announces his international retirement

  03-07-2026 07:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Riyad Mahrez announces his international retirementA legend takes a bow.In the wake of Algeria’s 2-0 defeat to Switzerland in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 on Friday morning, Riyad Mahrez announced that he is retiring from international football! The 35-year-old winger will no longer wear the Algerian national team shirt.With 119 caps to his name, Mahrez bids farewell to the Greens as an absolute legend of Algerian football.The winner of AFCON 2019, he had sent his cou
  
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• World Cup What to Watch: Lionel Messi, Argentina continue title defense; Colombia, Egypt also in action

  03-07-2026 07:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026 World Cup knockout stage continues on Friday with the final three Round of 32 matchups.Here's what you need to know for Day 23 of the World Cup.Australia vs. EgyptFriday, July 3 | 2 p.m. ET | Dallas | TV: FoxOdds: Australia +116, Egypt -142Both sides are seeking their first-ever World Cup knockout stage win and a likely Round of 16 meeting against Argentina. Both also finished second in their respective groups. The Pharaohs will be led by Mohamed Salah, who exited their 1-1 draw wi
  
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• Man City 2026 World Cup Watch: Rayan Ait-Nouri and Algeria crash out after underwhelming Round of 32 display

  03-07-2026 07:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City 2026 World Cup Watch: Rayan Ait-Nouri and Algeria crash out after underwhelming Round of 32 displaySwitzerland marched into the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a composed 2-0 victory over Algeria at BC Place in Vancouver, goals from Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye doing the damage on either side of half-time.Murat Yakin‘s side arrived in the knockouts having topped Group B unbeaten, posting wins over Bosnia and Herzegovina and co-hosts Canada before a late draw against Qata
  
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• Is Argentina v Cape Verde on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch World Cup fixture

  03-07-2026 07:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Argentina continue their chase for back-to-back World Cup crowns as they face impressive debutants Cape Verde in the round of 32.The defending champions eased into the knockout rounds with captain Lionel Messi making history in Group J to top the goalscoring charts both at this tournament and all-time at the World Cup.They may expect a simple enough task as they look to reach the last 16 but Cape Verde have shown their defensive steel at this tournament.Three draws against Spain, Saudi Arabia an
  
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• Huge VAR call prolongs Ronaldo's last dance but ends Modric's

  03-07-2026 06:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BBC commentator Steve Wilson called it "one of the biggest VAR decisions there has ever been".Trailing 2-1 to Portugal after a dramatic and chaotic second half, Croatia thought they had equalised when Josko Gvardiol tapped home from close range in the 13th minute of stoppage time.They celebrated wildly, while Cristiano Ronaldo, who had earlier scored his first ever World Cup knockout goal for his country, then been substituted, looked crestfallen on the bench.Extra time looked certain. Step forw
  
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• World Cup 2026: Switzerland advances to Round of 16 with 2-0 win over Algeria

  03-07-2026 06:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It will be Switzerland in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup after a 2-0 win over Algeria on Thursday.It’s the fourth straight time the Swiss have reached the Round of 16, but they’re still looking for their first quarterfinal appearance since hosting the tournament in 1954. This time around will see them face the winner of Colombia and Ghana on Friday (9:30 p.m. ET, Fox).Thursday was a third straight win for Switzerland, which they had previously never done in the World Cup. The
  
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• Fuchs had no more to give says Newport chairman

  03-07-2026 06:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Christian Fuchs left Newport County last week after just seven months in charge [Getty Images]Christian Fuchs walked away from Newport County because he felt "he didn't have a lot to give", says chairman Huw Jenkins.The former Austria defender resigned as manager of the Exiles on 27 June after just seven months in charge of the League Two club.Fuchs himself has yet to explain his reasons for his departure, which came less than two months after he helped keep them in the Football League on the fi
  
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• How do penalty kicks work? Rules and examples from the 2026 World Cup

  03-07-2026 06:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With the 2026 World Cup knockout round well underway, things are starting to heat up from the penalty spot. In total, 13 penalty kicks have been attempted in the run of play at the tournament, and two of the Round of 32 games have gone to a dramatic penalty shootout.For fans who are new to soccer, or who might just need a little reminder, here are some of the basic rules and reasonings behind penalty kicks in the beautiful game.Why are penalty kicks given?A penalty kick (also called a penalty or
  
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• CR7 🆚​ Lamine, a blockbuster last-16 showdown

  03-07-2026 05:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CR7 🆚​ Lamine, a blockbuster last-16 showdownPortugal and Spain will face each other in the Round of 16 in an Iberian Clásico that promises fireworks.
  Beyond the historical weight of both shirts, the spotlight will be on the showdown between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lamine Yamal. Youth 🆚​ Legend.Portugal has NEVER beaten Spain at a World Cup. In the South Africa 2010 Round of 16, La Roja won 1-0, while in Russia 2018 they played out a thrilling 3-3 draw.The m
  
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• Rate the players in Switzerland v Algeria

  03-07-2026 05:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]The World Cup match between Switzerland and Algeria - which you can follow here - is under way.You can rate both sets of players out of 10 below and come back 30 minutes after full-time to see the final ratings.World Cup fixtures and group standingsHow to watch the World Cup on the BBCEverything you need to know about the World Cup
  
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• Johan Manzambi keeps up his sensational World Cup 🔥

  03-07-2026 05:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Johan Manzambi keeps up his sensational World Cup 🔥Fire.This Friday morning, Switzerland and Algeria face off in the Round of 32 of the World Cup in Vancouver, Canada.
  Switzerland took the lead quickly in the 10th minute thanks to a goal from Breel Embolo.The Stade Rennais striker was brilliantly set up by… Johan Manzambi, the 20-year-old Swiss gem, who is continuing his exceptional World Cup!The Freiburg attacking midfielder produced a dazzling solo run to set up his teammate, qu
  
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• 👀​ Unfair or rightly given? The controversy in Portugal's match

  03-07-2026 05:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👀​ Unfair or rightly given? The controversy in Portugal's matchTechnology made its presence felt once again at the 2026 World Cup. The Croatians were pulling off a heroic effort and sending the match to extra time, but the referees had the final say. 
  Backed by the ball’s smart sensor and a VAR review, the officiating crew disallowed the goal for offside, sealing Portugal’s dramatic advancement and leaving the Croatians devastated. It’s not the first con
  
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• Luka Modric, Cristiano Ronaldo, and a World Cup instant classic with historic stakes and tension

  03-07-2026 04:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ask almost any fan at Thursday's FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match in Toronto about the best player on their favored team and you're going to get descriptions of the highest admiration, words that will dare you to call out exaggeration.But don't you dare when it comes to Portuguese fans and Cristiano Ronaldo or Croatian supporters and Luka Modric.MORE — Portugal 2-1 Croatia recap and video highlightsNow note that Modric, 40, and Ronaldo, 41, had defied time just to participate in this tourn
  
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• Victorious Portugal pay emotional tribute to Jota

  03-07-2026 04:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Portugal paid tribute to Diogo Jota after their World Cup win against Croatia [Getty Images]Portugal paid a touching tribute to Diogo Jota at the end of their remarkable World Cup victory against Croatia.It is a year since Jota, while a Liverpool player, died in a car accident in Spain, 11 days after marrying his long-term partner Rute Cardoso.His brother Andre Silva was also killed in the accident on 3 July 2025.At the end of Portugal's drama-filled 2-1 win to set up a last-16 tie against Spain
  
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• Ball don't lie: How the World Cup match ball helped deny Croatia a dramatic equalizer vs. Portugal

  03-07-2026 04:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  For a moment, Croatia seemed to do the impossible. In the Round of 32, Joško Gvardiol scored a stoppage-time equalizer to keep their game against Portugal alive.But the goal was called back after VAR review, sealing Portugal's 2-1 victory and ending Croatia's World Cup run in heartbreaking fashion. Notable, though, was the reason why VAR was able to overturn the goal: a microchip, embedded in the game ball, that confirmed the offside call.Before the goal, Ivan Perišić had sent
  
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• Ronaldo’s tears, Martinez’s choice and Modric’s ending: Inside Portugal v Croatia, a World Cup epic

  03-07-2026 04:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Belatedly, Roberto Martinez was stirred out of his slumber. A manager who can look smilingly passive was facing the end: of Portugal’s World Cup, perhaps of his reign, too. Portugal’s perplexing first half had brought 69 per cent of possession and a lone shot on target.Then they trailed and Martinez showed a decisiveness he is often accused of lacking. A quadruple change altered the momentum, the World Cup. One of the arrivals, Goncalo Ramos, was to prove the man who did something ma
  
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• 🙏🏽 Portugal pays tribute on first anniversary of Diogo Jota's death +

  03-07-2026 04:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🙏🏽 Portugal pays tribute on first anniversary of Diogo Jota's death +It was already July 3 in Portugal when the Seleção das Quinas secured its place in the FIFA World Cup round of 16.At the end of the epic clash in Toronto, the celebration over qualification was paused for another tribute to Diogo Jota.The then-Liverpool forward and his brother André Silva died in a car accident on exactly a July 3, but last year. Cristiano Ronaldo was the one responsibl
  
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• 🚨 Switzerland and Algeria name starting XIs for last-32 clash

  03-07-2026 03:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Switzerland and Algeria name starting XIs for last-32 clashWe're more than halfway through the Round of 32 matches at this summer's World Cup, and we continue on this evening as Switzerland take on Algeria. 
  Ahead of the showdown in Vancouver, the two managers have named their starting lineups.Let's take a look at how they will set up. What do you make of the teams? 
  
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• Upset about the US red card in the World Cup? Domino’s is here to help you cope

  03-07-2026 03:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Domino’s is helping US soccer fans cope after striker Folarin Balogun got a red card in the World Cup. The US secured its second-ever World Cup knockout victory against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday. But the team had to finish the game without Balogun after getting a red card from the refs in the second half, frustrating fans. The good news is that the red card has activated a Domino's deal for pizza lovers. In May, Domino’s announced it was going to be there to “help sof
  
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• Portugal beat Croatia in chaotic finish to reach last 16

  03-07-2026 03:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FIFA World CupPortugal 2 - 1 Croatia FTGoncalo Ramos' goal was the second-latest scored for Portugal at a World Cup (after Silvestre Varela's goal - timed at 94 minutes 34 seconds - against the USA in 2014) [Getty Images]Goncalo Ramos grabbed a 94th-minute winner after Cristiano Ronaldo had scored his first goal in a World Cup knockout stage as Portugal came from behind to beat Croatia and progress to the last 16.Second-half substitute Ramos rose above two Croatia defenders to head in from a sup
  
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• Why was Josko Gvardiol’s goal disallowed vs Portugal? Croatia fans throw bottles on pitch amid VAR controversy

  03-07-2026 03:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Croatia had their hearts broken by another contentious VAR decision at the 2026 World Cup after having a last-gasp equaliser chalked off against Portugal in the round of 32.Portugal thought they had the game won when Goncalo Ramos headed home in the 94th minute, making it 2-1 after Cristiano Ronaldo had cancelled out Ivan Perisic’s opener from the spot.Live reaction - VAR fury mars Portugal’s last-gasp win over Croatia in round of 32But Croatia kept coming deep into stoppage time and
  
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