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• 💣 It's the last dance: Ronaldo's sister hints at goodbye

  02-07-2026 23:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💣 It's the last dance: Ronaldo's sister hints at goodbyeKatia Aveiro, Cristiano Ronaldo’s sister, believes the striker’s farewell to the Portugal national team could be near.
  The footballer’s sister spoke to reporters in Toronto, where Portugal faces Croatia in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32.Aveiro said she feels confident and happy to be able to experience this moment alongside her brother. She described the match as “the last dance” for both Ronaldo and Lu
  
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• World Cup 2026: Was video replay misused to give red card to USMNT's Folarin Balogun?

  02-07-2026 23:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Was video review improperly used to determine that United States striker Folarin Balogun deserved a red card for his foul on Bosnia and Herzegovina's Tarik Muharemović?Balogun was sent off in the 64th minute of the USMNT's 2-0 win in the World Cup Round of 32 on Wednesday night. As he and Muharemović jockeyed for position for a ball bouncing towards them, Balogun stepped on the back of Muharemović’s leg.The step appeared accidental — Balogun was looking straight ahead
  
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• World Cup 2026: USMNT shatters viewership record with 24 million viewers for Round of 32 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina

  02-07-2026 23:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  As the United States men's national team continues its best run in decades, the Americans are pulling more and more eyes their way.Fox Sports announced Thursday that 24.429 million viewers tuned in for the USMNT's Round of 32 matchup against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday, shattering the team's previous viewership record. The USMNT had previously set that record with more than 18 million viewers for their group stage opener against Paraguay.The game peaked at 31.883 million viewers between
  
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• 📋 It’s CR7 v Modric and more! See Portugal and Croatia line-ups

  02-07-2026 23:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 It’s CR7 v Modric and more! See Portugal and Croatia line-upsThe moment of truth has arrived for Portugal and Croatia, with a place in the FIFA World Cup round of 16 on the line. The highly anticipated clash kicks off at 8pm (Brasília time).And it will be played at BMO Field, in Toronto.Norwegian referee Espen Eskas will be in charge.CazéTV will broadcast it. 
  Portugal 🇵🇹A place in the round of 32 came after finishing second in Gr
  
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• 🚨 A Guinness record has just fallen at the World Cup!

  02-07-2026 23:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 A Guinness record has just fallen at the World Cup!Unai Simón has just claimed one of the finest records of this World Cup.Thanks to another clean sheet in Spain’s 2-0 win over Austria, La Roja’s goalkeeper has officially become the keeper with the longest unbeaten run in the history of the competition: 519 minutes. The Guinness record is his!The Spanish shot-stopper has thus erased the legendary record of Walter Zenga from the history books. The Italian goalkeeper h
  
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• How to watch Paraguay vs France live: Stream, TV channel, team news, prediction

  02-07-2026 23:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA — In case you haven't heard, the celebrations for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence being signed in Philadelphia this Saturday is a big deal. But so too is Paraguay against France in the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup, as the temperature will be around 100 degrees. WATCH — Paraguay v FrancePhiladelphia is at the center of huge celebrations for the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, as underdogs Paraguay look to cause another huge ups
  
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• Are you watching, France? Spain breeze past Austria – and this is why they’re peaking at just the right time

  02-07-2026 23:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  While all the big-hitters around them experience a glut of goals and drama, depending on which way you glance, Spain continue their methodical and altogether stress-free path to the latter stages of the World Cup. Sure, they are lacking France’s all-out firepower. Sure, they are lacking a leading talisman in Argentina’s Lionel Messi or England’s Harry Kane. But as a cohesive unit, ticking over possession and grounding their opposition into submission, there is still no collecti
  
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• Manchester City close in on £10 million deal for Leicester City winger – Arsenal withdraw from race

  02-07-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City close in on £10 million deal for Leicester City winger – Arsenal withdraw from raceManchester City manager Enzo Maresca is using his knowledge of Leicester’s talent to spearhead an opportunistic hijack for a wing talent.Despite extensive discussions, Arsenal have opted to walk away from the table for Jeremy Monga after deciding that the valuation of a deal was too steep.The Foxes have protected their financial position by agreeing to a £10 million compromi
  
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• Leeds United Have Increased Their Bid To £23m For Midfielder: Does It Make Sense?

  02-07-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leeds United Have Increased Their Bid To £23m For Midfielder: Does It Make Sense?Leeds United are throwing serious weight around in the transfer market. They have just lodged an improved £23 million bid, plus add-ons, for Southampton midfielder Shea Charles.Leeds United test Southampton resolve with improved £23m Shea Charles bidSimon Jones of the Daily Mail broke the news, revealing that Elland Road directors are desperate to test the south coast club’s resolve after an
  
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• 🙈 Three nutmegs in one half: Bundesliga star terrorised by Yamal!

  02-07-2026 23:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🙈 Three nutmegs in one half: Bundesliga star terrorised by Yamal!It promised to be the duel of this match: Konrad Laimer at left-back and Lamine Yamal on the right wing went head-to-head in the round of 32 clash between Austria and Spain.Did this world-class matchup produce a winner?Well, if you only look at the number of nutmegs handed out, that victory clearly goes to Yamal.In the first half alone, the 18-year-old nutmegged Laimer no fewer than three times. At times, the Bayern star lo
  
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• Swiss Super League: FC Zürich sign Slovenia international Nina Kajzba

  02-07-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Swiss Super League: FC Zürich sign Slovenia international Nina KajzbaSlovenian striker Nina Kajzba has signed for Swiss Super League outfit FC Zürich from Italian team Parma Calcio. She has signed a long-term contract, keeping her at the club until 2028.The speedy attacker spent the 2025/26 season on loan from Parma at Belgian side Standard Liège, where she established herself as a key squad member.Kajzba brings a wealth of experience to Zürich. After making her debut for S
  
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• Manchester City is pushing hard to sign a Leicester City wonderkid

  02-07-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City is pushing hard to sign a Leicester City wonderkidManchester City have announced the signing of Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest. Anderson will immediately slot into City’s first team and be expected to make an immediate impact. City are looking to bolster Enzo Maresca’s squad this summer. At the same time, City are also in the market for elite young players. Now, Manchester City have been linked with a move for Leicester City wonderkid Jeremy Monga. The young w
  
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• Liverpool could land their perfect Ibrahima Konate successor for only £30m

  02-07-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool could land their perfect Ibrahima Konate successor for only £30mThe Frenchman followed Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson out of the Anfield doors and left for free at the end of the 2025-26 season.Konate's future had been up in the air for some time and, since an agreement for a new Liverpool deal couldn't be reached, it meant that the Reds lost yet another one of their first-team players to Real Madrid for nothing.This has led to many centre-backs being linked with a Liverpool mo
  
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• Man City 2026 World Cup Watch: Rodri helps Spain into mouth-watering last-16 clash

  02-07-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City 2026 World Cup Watch: Rodri helps Spain into mouth-watering last-16 clashRodri completed the full 90 minutes as Spain cruised beyond Austria in a 3-0 win to reach the last-16 of the FIFA World Cup.The European champions dominated the pace of the game, overcoming a frustrating opening half-hour where Marc Cucurella had a goal harshly ruled out for a Pau Cubarsí foul on goalkeeper Alexander Schlager.The breakthrough finally arrived in the 36th minute when Mikel Oyarzabal neatly swe
  
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• Celtic Want To Sign This 21-Year-Old Defender: Wise Option For The Hopps?

  02-07-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic Want To Sign This 21-Year-Old Defender: Wise Option For The Hopps?The summer transfer window has barely cracked open, yet Celtic already find themselves embroiled in a proper continental dogfight. According to transfer insider Matteo Moretto, the Scottish champions have launched a concrete bid for Rayo Vallecano’s Nobel Mendy. They aren’t alone. Bundesliga heavyweights Eintracht Frankfurt and VfB Stuttgart have also thrown their hats into the ring, sparking a multi-club tug-of
  
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• World Cup 2026: Spain coasts past Austria behind Mikel Oyarzabal brace, into Round of 16

  02-07-2026 23:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  INGLEWOOD, Calif. — This World Cup has belonged to its biggest stars. Spain showed Thursday it doesn't need one.With Lamine Yamal largely quiet, Spain relied on crisp passing, patient buildup and a pair of perfect Marc Cucurella setups to coast past Austria 3-0 in a Round of 32 match at SoFi Stadium.Cucurella picked out Mikel Oyarzabal for Spain's first goal in the 36th minute, slipping a perfectly weighted pass into the box that Oyarzabal guided into the far corner with his first touch. P
  
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• Dusan Vlahovic waiting for Barcelona & Bayern, puts Besiktas on hold

  02-07-2026 23:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dusan Vlahovic waiting for Barcelona & Bayern, puts Besiktas on holdSerie A side Juventus have parted ways with Dusan Vlahovic, who is now a free agent. But the player has made up his mind about his future.La Gazzetta dello Sportreport that the striker, who has been approached by Besiktas, was in Turkey yesterday to listen to their offer. He also spoke to Vincenzo Italiano at length about their interest but has put the offer from the Turkish giants on hold.They are offering a wage packet of
  
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• 🎥 Bring on Portugal or Croatia! Spain dominate, reach Copa last 16

  02-07-2026 22:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Bring on Portugal or Croatia! Spain dominate, reach Copa last 16The reigning European champions, Spain are another team through to the FIFA World Cup round of 16.Thanks to goals from Oyarzábal (two) and Pedro Porro, La Roja beat Austria 3-0 this Thursday (2).The match was played at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. And now they await the winner of Portugal vs Croatia, who will face off later today (8pm Brasília time). Spain have now gone 34 matches without tasti
  
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• 🥇 Unai Simón breaks the all-time World Cup clean-sheet record

  02-07-2026 22:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🥇 Unai Simón breaks the all-time World Cup clean-sheet recordUnai Simón has become the goalkeeper with the longest clean-sheet streak in World Cup history. The Spanish keeper surpassed the 517 minutes Walter Zenga set at Italy 1990, a record that had remained untouched for more than three decades.
  The Vitoria-born goalkeeper’s streak began at Qatar 2022, with the final 39 minutes against Japan and the full Round of 16 match against Morocco, including extra time. Sim&o
  
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• Aston Villa Want This £25M Midfielder This Summer: Right Option At This Price?

  02-07-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa Want This £25M Midfielder This Summer: Right Option At This Price?The transfer window is picking up speed, and Aston Villa are pushing hard to land Celta Vigo midfielder Ilaix Moriba. Recruitment chiefs in the Midlands have identified the Guinean international as the ideal engine room operator to add steel to Unai Emery’s squad.Aston Villa look to strike Moriba bargain as Emery plots midfield overhaulAccording to Football Insider’s Pete O’Rourke, Villa’s
  
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• Tottenham offered chance to sign Rafa Leao, Milan open to loan

  02-07-2026 22:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham offered chance to sign Rafa Leao, Milan open to loanSerie A side Milan have now decided to part ways with Rafael Leao and could be open to flexible options, with the player offered to Tottenham Hotspur.La Gazzetta dello Sportreport that the Rossoneri have begun discussions with the forward’s entourage. The result is that the Portuguese attacker is not part of Ruben Amorim’s plans. Despite that, no concrete offers have come up for Leao. Barcelona have shown very limited
  
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• Liverpool open talks with Manchester City over deal for 22-year-old forward

  02-07-2026 22:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool open talks with Manchester City over deal for 22-year-old forwardLiverpool have been frustrated in their chase for Yan Diomande.The Ivorian winger, 19, has opted against a move to Merseyside - not long after the outgoing Premier League champions had an opening bid turned down by RB Leipzig.Sporting director Richard Hughes offered a fee that could reach €100m for the Cote d’Ivoire international - who is under contract with the Red Bull-owned club until 2030.That sum wasn&rsqu
  
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• Tottenham Hotspur Agree To Sign This Newcastle United Midfielder: Good Signing For De Zerbi?

  02-07-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur Agree To Sign This Newcastle United Midfielder: Good Signing For De Zerbi?In a recent post on X, respected journalist Fabrizio Romano claimed that Tottenham Hotspur have agreed to sign Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali. It has been mentioned that Spurs have agreed on a record-breaking deal to land the Italy international this off-season.Tonali’s Impressive Form In The Premier LeagueTonali enjoyed a good run of form at the Tyneside club as he put in a series of imp
  
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• The 10 (not entirely serious…) right-back options Thomas Tuchel should consider

  02-07-2026 22:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  They may be more of an infamous five than a famous five. Reece James, Jarell Quansah, Djed Spence, Declan Rice and Ezri Konsa are the quintet to play at right-back in this World Cup for England.Four games, five right-backs, perhaps only one of them with a genuinely preferred position of right-back... And given that Tino Livramento was in the original squad and Ben White might have been but for injury, there could have been still others. But if Thomas Tuchel needs a sixth right-back of the World
  
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• Man Utd ready for Baleba move - Friday gossip

  02-07-2026 22:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United want Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, Arsenal are keen on Aston Villa favourite Ezri Konsa and Bruno Guimaraes, and is Mason Greenwood heading to Madrid?After missing out on Mateus Fernandes, Manchester United are ready to make a bid for Brighton's 22-year-old Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba. (Give Me Sport)Arsenal remain determined to sign Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, 28, and are preparing a bid believing that a £60m package is still possible for the Brazili
  
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• Details behind Milan’s interest in Virgil Van Dijk and why deal remains complex

  02-07-2026 22:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Details behind Milan’s interest in Virgil Van Dijk and why deal remains complexSerie A side Milan have been linked with a move for Liverpool’s Virgil Van Dijk. The deal would be quite ambitious but it also presents significant challenges.This is clear from Luca Bianchin’s chat withMilanNews about the Dutchman, who saw him side get knocked out of the World Cup at the hands of Morocco.When asked whether talks can proceed, Bianchin said: It’s hard to say. We reported what we
  
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• 🚨 FEF confirm Beccacece's exit from the Ecuador national team

  02-07-2026 22:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 FEF confirm Beccacece's exit from the Ecuador national teamThe Ecuadorian Football Federation has confirmed the end of Sebastián Beccacece’s contract as Ecuador’s head coach. Alongside the Argentine manager, the work of his entire coaching staff also comes to an end.The official statement highlights the commitment and professionalism shown by Beccacece during his time in charge of La Tri. Under his leadership, Ecuador completed a solid qualifying campaign and secured
  
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• 10 reasons for Senegal to take heart after the disappointment

  02-07-2026 22:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  10 reasons for Senegal to take heart after the disappointmentOn Wednesday night, Senegal experienced one of the greatest traumas in its World Cup history. Even crueler than the elimination on fair-play points because of yellow card accumulation at the 2018 edition.This comeback suffered against Belgium (2-3) will remain one of the most painful episodes ever endured by an African nation at a World Cup.But amid this gloom, the Land of Teranga can still look to the future with optimism.Nearly 48 ho
  
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• Manchester United Identify This Brighton Midfielder As A Target: Should Carrick Move In For Him?

  02-07-2026 22:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United Identify This Brighton Midfielder As A Target: Should Carrick Move In For Him?In a recent post on X, journalist Ben Jacobs mentioned that Manchester United have identified Brighton and Hove Albion midfielder Carlos Baleba as a target. It has been claimed that the Red Devils are eyeing a move to secure the services of the Cameroonian talent later this year.Baleba’s Solid Campaign In The Premier LeagueBaleba enjoyed a decent run of form at Brighton as he produced a series o
  
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• Chelsea Are In Talks To Land This La Liga Full-Back: Should Alonso Bring Him On Board?

  02-07-2026 22:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea Are In Talks To Land This La Liga Full-Back: Should Alonso Bring Him On Board?In a recent post on X, respected journalist Fabrizio Romano claimed that Chelsea are in talks to land Rayo Vallecano full-back Pep Chavarria this summer. It has been stated that the Blues have agreed personal terms with the talented defender but are still locked in discussions with the Spanish club over a potential move for him.Chavarria’s Impressive Form In La LigaChavarria had a solid campaign at the Sp
  
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• World Cup Round of 32: Spain vs. Austria official line-ups

  02-07-2026 22:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  World Cup Round of 32: Spain vs. Austria official line-upsLamine Yamal leads the way for a Spain side that makes two changes against Ralf Rangnick’s Austria in the World Cup Round of 32.It kicks off in Los Angeles at 20.00 UK time (21.00 CEST).The winners of this fixture will go on to face either Portugal or Croatia in the Round of 16.ATLANTA, GEORGIA – JUNE 14: Luis de la Fuente Castillo, Head Coach of Spain speaks to the media during a press conference one day ahead of the FIFA Wor
  
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• Udinese very active with Unai Gomez and Traore agreements

  02-07-2026 22:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Udinese very active with Unai Gomez and Traore agreementsUdinese are very busy, as today they reportedly shook hands with free agent Omar Haktab Traoré and a €4.5m deal for Athletic Club’s Unai Gomez.Multiple sources had already noted that an agreement was close with Athletic Club for Unai Gomez, the 23-year-old creative midfielder and product of their youth academy.According to transfer pundit Matteo Moretto and Marca, a deal has now been done worth €4,5m plus bonuses and
  
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• Report Aubameyang approached by Genoa for intriguing transfer

  02-07-2026 22:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Aubameyang approached by Genoa for intriguing transferGenoa made an approach for veteran striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang at Olympique Marseille, claims transfer pundit Matteo Moretto.The forward just celebrated his 37th birthday a couple of weeks ago and has been informed that he should seek another club, even though his contract with Marseille runs to June 2027.The Gabon international has still got what it takes, scoring 14 goals and providing 10 assists in 41 competitive games for Mar
  
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• Over 10,000 Lazio fans gather to protest against President Lotito

  02-07-2026 22:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Over 10,000 Lazio fans gather to protest against President LotitoOver 10,000 Lazio fans have gathered in the streets of Rome to march in protest against President Claudio Lotito, demanding he ‘free’ the club from his influence.The ultras have been boycotting home matches for the better part of a year, even after having bought season tickets, as they wanted to send a message of their displeasure at the way the club is being run.With Lotito not interested in stepping back or even takin
  
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• Milan back in Gila battle with Napoli, Atalanta and Inter

  02-07-2026 22:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan back in Gila battle with Napoli, Atalanta and InterMilan have reportedly joined the race for Lazio defender Mario Gila, who is already wanted by Napoli, Atalanta and Inter with an asking price of over €20m.The centre-back will be a free agent next summer, as his contract is running down and there are no negotiations to extend.An exit therefore seems inevitable, although the Aquile are holding out for a big payday, especially as they still owe Real Madrid a cut of the fee thanks to his
  
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• Italy coach salary could be covered by Serie A clubs: ‘From hostility to resources’

  02-07-2026 22:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Italy coach salary could be covered by Serie A clubs: ‘From hostility to resources’A remarkable offer from Serie A clubs to help pay the salary of a top new Italy coach has impressed Minister for Sport Andrea Abodi. ‘We’ve gone from hostility to putting resources at our disposal.’The Azzurri are currently without a coach after Gennaro Gattuso stepped down in the wake of the failed World Cup play-offs against Bosnia and Herzegovina.It would seem to be down to a choic
  
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• Inter sell Carboni to Parma, warning for Berenbruch on future

  02-07-2026 22:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter sell Carboni to Parma, warning for Berenbruch on futureInter have officially sold Franco Ezequiel Carboni to Parma, but warned Thomas Berenbruch he will only be released on loan or with a buy-back clause.The Nerazzurri are whittling down their squad to raise funds and completed the sale of Carboni to Parma today.Their youth player had impressed during the six-month loan at the Stadio Tardini and the decision was made to buy him outright with a contract to June 2030.The former Club Atletico
  
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• Fiorentina meet for Thorstvedt as Sassuolo set €15m asking price

  02-07-2026 22:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fiorentina meet for Thorstvedt as Sassuolo set €15m asking priceFiorentina are set to meet with Sassuolo tomorrow to discuss reuniting midfielder Kristian Thorstvedt with coach Fabio Grosso, despite Besiktas interest.The Norway international is currently participating in the World Cup with his teammates, preparing for Sunday’s Round of 16 showdown with Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil.He has flourished at Sassuolo under Grosso, but as the coach left for a new experience at the Stadio Ar
  
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• Done Deal: Inter secure Provedel from Lazio for €3m pending medical

  02-07-2026 22:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Done Deal: Inter secure Provedel from Lazio for €3m pending medicalInter have agreed a €3m deal to buy Lazio and Italy international goalkeeper Ivan Provedel, claim Sky Sport Italia, pending a medical.The Nerazzurri have been searching for a new shot-stopper this summer, as Yann Sommer moved on at the end of his contract.Inter shake hands for ProvedelBERGAMO, ITALY – OCTOBER 19: Ivan Provedel of Lazio makes a save during the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and SS Lazio at Gewis
  
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• Damallsvenskan: Malmö FF sign Iceland international Hlín Eiríksdóttir from Leicester City

  02-07-2026 22:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Damallsvenskan: Malmö FF sign Iceland international Hlín Eiríksdóttir from Leicester CityMalmö FFhave signed Icelandic star Hlín Eiríksdóttir from Women’s Super League side Leicester City. The winger spent a season-and-a-half in the Midlands before moving to Italian side Fiorentina on a loan move.The 26-year-old, who has represented Iceland more than 50 times, comes with a wealth of experience in European football. Eiríksdót
  
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• Bastoni will not speak to investigators, Calafiori interview tomorrow in escort scandal

  02-07-2026 22:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bastoni will not speak to investigators, Calafiori interview tomorrow in escort scandalAlessandro Bastoni will not speak to investigators for the probe into an escort service and potential underage prostitution, but Arsenal’s Riccardo Calafiori should be interviewed tomorrow.The investigation is into a company that organised ‘all-inclusive’ events in the Milan area, including entertainment, dining and at times also escorts.Bastoni under formal investigationFLORENCE, ITALY &ndas
  
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• Why was Marc Cucurella’s goal for Spain disallowed in World Cup last-32?

  02-07-2026 22:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marc Cucurella controversially had an opener disallowed in Spain’s World Cup last-32 clash with Austria with pundits unanimous that the referee’s on-field decision should have been overturned.Cucurella blasted home after a corner delivery caused chaos in the Austria box, but referee Glenn Nyberg ruled for a foul on goalkeeper Alexander Schlager.Follow Spain vs Austria live - Oyarzabal opens scoring after Cucurella controversially denied goalReplays showed that while Spain defender Pa
  
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• Liverpool told to pay £100m to sign ideal Van Dijk replacement

  02-07-2026 22:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool told to pay £100m to sign ideal Van Dijk replacementOn Wednesday Liverpool confirmed the arrival of Jeremy Jacquet. The 20-year-old Frenchman comes on board for a fee that could reach £60m from Rennes. Injured in February the France under-21 international is nonetheless expected to be fit for preseason under new coach Andoni Iraola.Jacquet is part of a new wave of Liverpool defenders as Richard Hughes sets about safeguarding the backline into the future.Last summer Giovanni
  
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• It’s now official as Manchester City confirm the signing of Elliot Anderson

  02-07-2026 22:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It’s now official as Manchester City confirm the signing of Elliot AndersonElliot Anderson is now a Manchester City player. City have confirmed the signing of the England international on their official website today. Anderson’s signing is the first of the Enzo Maresca era and Anderson will bring immense quality, work rate and energy to Manchester City’s midfield.Manchester City have confirmed the signing of Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest.It was expected that Manchester
  
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• Manchester City Are Hoping To Recruit This Real Madrid Midfielder: Good Option For Maresca?

  02-07-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City Are Hoping To Recruit This Real Madrid Midfielder: Good Option For Maresca?In a recent report, Marca stated that Manchester City are hoping to recruit Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga. It has been mentioned that the Mancunian club have been offered a chance to sign the French talent in this summer transfer window.Camavinga’s Impressive Form In La LigaCamavinga enjoyed a solid campaign at the Madrid club after he put in a run of influential displays for them in the m
  
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• 🧤 Can they stun Spain? Austria keeper plays like prime Neuer

  02-07-2026 22:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🧤 Can they stun Spain? Austria keeper plays like prime NeuerThe bad news: Austria are trailing Spain 0-1 after 45 minutes.The good news: Austria are trailing Spain 0-1 after 45 minutes.
  Because the truth is that the ÖFB eleven could already be facing a much heavier deficit against the 2024 European champions.The fact that Austria can still dream of reaching the round of 16 is almost solely down to goalkeeper Alexander Schlager. The keeper has already made five saves against the over
  
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• Tottenham eye double Man City raid after defeating Hugo Viana in Sandro Tonali chase

  02-07-2026 22:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham eye double Man City raid after defeating Hugo Viana in Sandro Tonali chaseTottenham are interested in Man City goalkeeper James Trafford, per a new reportSpurs have also been consistently linked with Man City winger Savinho in recent monthsThe interest follows Tottenham’s success in beating Man City to the signing of Sandro TonaliTottenham are eyeing a double summer raid on Manchester Cityafter pipping the Blues to a deal for Newcastle United’s Sandro Tonali, as per a new r
  
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• 🔢 Spain star continues to shine by extending incredible scoring form

  02-07-2026 21:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🔢 Spain star continues to shine by extending incredible scoring formMikel Oyarzabal has, once again, continued to perform as one of Spain's biggest goalscoring threats.
  The Real Sociedad player came into the World Cup with a reputation as a big-game player.Oyarzabal had already scored the winning goal in the Euro 2024 final and netted in the 2025 Nations League final.The attacker also made a promising start at the 2026 World Cup, with two goals and an assist during the group stage.H
  
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• Rangers Held Initial Talks To Sign This Serie A Midfielder: Do The Ibrox Club Need Him?

  02-07-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rangers Held Initial Talks To Sign This Serie A Midfielder: Do The Ibrox Club Need Him?Rangers have made their first major move of the summer window. Senior figures at Ibrox have opened initial talks with Italian outfit Bologna over a potential deal for Scotland midfielder Lewis Ferguson. The news, broken by Chris Jack via Rangers Review, as relayed by @LetsTalkGers on X, confirms that the Glasgow club now know exactly what it will take in terms of a transfer fee and wages to land the 26-year-ol
  
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• ‘Curse’ ends three African teams’ dream of a World Cup spot

  02-07-2026 21:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘Curse’ ends three African teams’ dream of a World Cup spotThe clock striking 41 minutes of the second half has become synonymous with terror at this 2026 FIFA World Cup.In a coincidence—or a curse 😅—three African national teams saw their places in the round of 16 slip through their fingers at exactly the 86th minute of their matches.So far, Ivory Coast, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Senegal have been the victims of this astonishing “curse&
  
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