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• Barcelona sense bargain deal for Liverpool forward whose value has plummeted

  01-07-2026 08:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona sense bargain deal for Liverpool forward whose value has plummetedLiverpool are eyeing up big changes to their frontline this summer. Last year the Reds - who were then the Premier League defending champions - spent £450m on new players. Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike and Alexander Isak were among the headline arrivals for a remodelled strike line.Sadly for Arne Slot the Anfield side got worse - not better - and it cost him his job. Liverpool slumped from first to fifth with Wirtz a
  
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• No time for England to adapt to altitude - Tuchel

  02-07-2026 00:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England's players will not have enough time to adapt to the challenges of playing at high altitude before they take on Mexico in their World Cup last-16 game, says head coach Thomas Tuchel.Harry Kane's double against DR Congo booked England's trip to Mexico City's Azteca Stadium - which is around 7,200ft above sea level - on Monday, 6 July at 01:00 BST, in a match you can follow live across BBC TV, radio and online.At that altitude, the Earth's barometric pressure is lower, making the air thinne
  
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• ☝️De La Fuente warns: anyone can beat you in a one-off match

  02-07-2026 00:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ☝️De La Fuente warns: anyone can beat you in a one-off matchSpain coach Luis de la Fuente offered an in-depth analysis of La Roja’s excellent form at the 2026 World Cup. With the round of 16 in mind, the Riojan manager highlighted the team’s collective growth and the maturity of a squad whose hunger remains fully intact.Dressing-room values and attacking ruthlessnessOne of the greatest strengths emphasized by the coach lies in the group’s excellent management and t
  
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• Manchester City hold talks to sign Real Madrid’s Eduardo Camavinga

  02-07-2026 00:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City hold talks to sign Real Madrid’s Eduardo CamavingaManchester City have held talks to sign Real Madrid midfielder and France international Eduardo Camavinga (23), as per a report from Marca.Real Madrid are looking to offload the former Stade Rennais player, whose drop in form in recent months saw him miss out on Les Bleus’ squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. José Mourinho, recently appointed manager of Los Blancos, does not necessarily count o
  
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• 🙄 Fear factor? Tuchel says Mexico have a HUGE advantage

  02-07-2026 00:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🙄 Fear factor? Tuchel says Mexico have a HUGE advantageEngland head coach Thomas Tuchel analyzed the demanding 2026 World Cup Round of 16 clash against Mexico. Ahead of the match, the German manager identified the host venue’s geographical conditions as the most complex obstacle for his team.
  The climate factor under controlTuchel said he was extremely pleased with the physical preparation the England squad has been carrying out in North America, dismissing the idea that the high t
  
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• Madness in the cup! Belgian duo patch things up with miracle goal 😂

  02-07-2026 00:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Madness in the cup! Belgian duo patch things up with miracle goal 😂Belgium and Senegal are starring in an INSANE finish to decide who advances to the World Cup round of 16.The African side was in control, leading 2-0 until the 41st minute of the second half, and seemed to have qualification in its hands.
  But the Europeans, who had spent almost the entire match offering very little in attack, responded with two goals in three minutes to send the clash into extra time.Romelu Lukaku scored
  
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• USA vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina score, live updates: USMNT looks for first knockout stage win since 2002

  02-07-2026 00:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A home World Cup has done the USMNT good through three matches. The winners of Group D face Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 32 on Wednesday with an opportunity to win their first knockout round match since 2002.The USMNT left the group stage behind, tied for the fifth-most goals in the tournament. That offensive attack, featuring a healthy Christian Pulisic, will go up against a Bosnia and Herzegovina side that allowed six goals during the group stage. With Mauricio Pochettino fielding a
  
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• Spurs Reach £100m Tonali Agreement as Midfield Rebuild Accelerates

  01-07-2026 23:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spurs Reach £100m Tonali Agreement as Midfield Rebuild AcceleratesTottenham Reach Sandro Tonali Agreement in Potential £100m DealSpurs Move Boldly for Sandro TonaliTottenham Hotspur have reached an agreement to sign Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United in a deal that could rise to £100million, according to The Athletic.It is a transfer that feels less like opportunism and more like declaration. Spurs have not merely dipped into the market, they have walked into it with purpose,
  
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• A Real Madrid midfielder looms as a Manchester City target as an Italian midfielder won’t arrive at the Etihad

  01-07-2026 23:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A Real Madrid midfielder looms as a Manchester City target as an Italian midfielder won’t arrive at the EtihadManchester City remain in the market for another midfielder after signing Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest. Today has seen one potential City target come off the board and a new player being named as a potential transfer target for the FA Cup and Carabao Cup holders.Newcastle United’s Italian midfielder Sandro Tonali was considered a target for the FA Cup and Carabao Cu
  
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• Atletico Madrid make Mason Greenwood enquiry

  01-07-2026 23:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atletico Madrid make Mason Greenwood enquiryAtletico Madrid have joined the race to sign Olympique de Marseille forward Mason Greenwood (24), according to a report from L’Équipe.Greenwood is expected to leave Marseille this summer, following two full seasons with the Ligue 1 club. La Provence understands that the former Manchester United forward has already given back the keys to his house in Aix in anticipation of an exit. The Englishman is opposed to a move to
  
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• Monaco and Beşiktaş agree Kassoum Ouattara deal

  01-07-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Monaco and Beşiktaş agree Kassoum Ouattara dealAS Monaco and Beşiktaş have reached an agreement regarding the transfer of Kassoum Ouattara (21), according to a report from Foot Mercato. There has been plenty of movement in the left-back slot at Monaco and it isn’t finished yet. Earlier this week, Caio Henrique left Les Monégasques to join Ajax Amsterdam on a permanent deal. On Tuesday, Monaco then confirmed the arrival of Nazinho from Cercle Brugge
  
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• Tottenham plot Eli Junior Kroupi move with £80m-rated Bournemouth forward top of three-player shortlist

  01-07-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Eli Junior Kroupi heads a list of Tottenham Hotspur targets for left forward, as they continue one of the biggest spending windows in the Premier League.Roberto De Zerbi wants all his major signings sorted for pre-season, having been strongly backed by a new football leadership who are willing to still invest more in a team that is seen as needing an overhaul.With West Ham United's Manuel Fernandes and Newcastle United's Sandro Tonali already set to arrive, for a figure in the region of £1
  
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• Manchester City Are Ready To Step Up Their Chase Of This Ligue 1 Midfielder: Should They Go For Him?

  01-07-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City Are Ready To Step Up Their Chase Of This Ligue 1 Midfielder: Should They Go For Him?In a recent post on X, respected journalist Fabrizio Romano stated that Manchester City are ready to step up their chase of Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi this summer. It has been mentioned that the Mancunian outfit are showing interest in recruiting the Morocco international and are willing to let him stay at the French club for the upcoming campaign.Bouaddi’s Impressive Rise In French Foo
  
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• 'Why not take advantage?' - did hydration breaks spark England comeback?

  01-07-2026 23:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England boss Thomas Tuchel spoke to all his players during both hydration breaks [AFP via Getty Images]When the first hydration break took place in Wednesday's World Cup last-32 match between England and DR Congo, the customary boos could be heard from the fans.While the majority of jeers were for something that has been viewed with negativity among supporters at this tournament, some of them will have been for England's performance too at that stage.But did the much-maligned splitting of the ma
  
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• Moore signs new Torquay United contract

  01-07-2026 23:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Deon Moore was manager Jimmy Ball's first signing after taking over at the club in March [Shutterstock]Torquay United striker Deon Moore has signed a two-year contract with the National League South club.The 27-year-old Guyana international scored eight goals in 10 games after joining on a short-term deal at the end of last season.Moore was Jimmy Ball’s first signing after taking over as Torquay manager, when he brought in the forward from Maidstone United.His goals helped propel the Gulls
  
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• Ipswich Town join Aston Villa in race to sign Toulouse’s Guillaume Restes

  01-07-2026 23:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ipswich Town join Aston Villa in race to sign Toulouse’s Guillaume RestesInterest in Toulouse FC goalkeeper Guillaume Restes (21) is growing, according to a report from L’Équipe.Restes is a highly-rated young goalkeeper, who has featured for France’s U21 side, without being capped for the senior side. The Frenchman has been linked with a move away from Toulouse FC for some time, and this summer could be the time when he eventually seals a transfer away from his boyh
  
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• Lukaku pulls one back as Belgium trail Senegal late on

  01-07-2026 23:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sarr hits post after Courtois error early on in SeattleDiarra opens scoring soon after as Senegal take deserved leadLukaku brought on at half time as Belgium chase levellerBut Sarr doubles Senegal lead with superb strikeDe Bruyne and Doku taken off with Belgium trailing 2-0Winner will face winner of USA v Bosnia in last 16View last-32 broadcast schedule Lukaku pulls one back as Belgium trail Senegal late on
  
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• Real Madrid offer midfielder to Manchester City – Direct contacts held between two clubs

  01-07-2026 23:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid offer midfielder to Manchester City – Direct contacts held between two clubsReal Madrid are looking to shake up their squad under José Mourinho, signalling a willingness to let Eduardo Camavinga depart.Sporting director Hugo Viana is evaluating the market proposition as Manchester City restructure their midfield for Enzo Maresca.Talks have taken place behind closed doors as the two clubs hold largely unexpected contact.Manchester City have been offered the opportunity to
  
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• Liverpool plan something even more stupid than failed Yan Diomande assault

  01-07-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool plan something even more stupid than failed Yan Diomande assaultLiverpool appear ready to do something stupid. Even more stupid than publicly failing for Yan Diomande.Liverpool embarrassed themselves with their failed pursuit of Yan Diomande. The Ivorian was publicly made their priority target for the summer, only for it then to look pretty clear that he never wanted to go to Anfield.It leaves them in an incredibly difficult position, trying to replace Mohamed Salah on the right flank
  
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• High-flying Senegal set new record for African football at World Cup 🌍

  01-07-2026 23:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  High-flying Senegal set new record for African football at World Cup 🌍The success of the African nations has perhaps been one of the major stories at this summer's World Cup.From Morocco knocking The Netherlands out to South Africa stealing second in a competitive Group A, African football has been at the center of plenty of the talking points in recent weeks. This afternoon in Seattle, Senegal threw their name into the mix after taking the lead against Belgium, and setting a new Wo
  
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• Manchester United Are Eager To Move In For This Bournemouth Midfielder: Good Fit For Carrick?

  01-07-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United Are Eager To Move In For This Bournemouth Midfielder: Good Fit For Carrick?In a recent post on X, journalist Ben Jacobs mentioned that Manchester United are eager to move in for Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott. It has been claimed that the Red Devils are eyeing a move to bring the English talent to Old Trafford this off-season.Scott’s Impressive Form In The Premier LeagueScott had a solid campaign at the English club as he put in a run of impressive performances at the
  
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• Juventus keeper Michele Di Gregorio’s agent snaps at club, takes to Instagram

  01-07-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus keeper Michele Di Gregorio’s agent snaps at club, takes to InstagramSerie A side Juventus have appeared interested in selling keeper Michele Di Gregorio. No clubs have formally stepped forward for the Italian but his agent has now come out in the open to slam the Old Lady.Carlo Alberto Belloni has taken to Instagram to air his frustration about Juventus and their running in the last few seasons, defending his client in the process.Taking blame away from Di Gregorio, he said &ndash
  
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• Prince William jokes that England’s win over DR Congo was ‘never in doubt’ after late World Cup comeback

  01-07-2026 23:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Prince William has joked that England’s late victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo was "never in doubt”.The 2-1 triumph at Atlanta Stadium in Georgia came after the African side took a shock early lead, with Brian Cipenga scoring just seven minutes in. England captain Harry Kane then spearheaded the comeback, levelling the score with a header in the 75th minute before netting the decisive winner in the 86th, much to the relief and delight of fans watching back home.William, p
  
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• Genuine superstar Kane produces his biggest England moment

  01-07-2026 22:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  As Harry Kane raced away into a corner of Atlanta's futuristic stadium, England head coach Thomas Tuchel followed on to the pitch in celebration.Kane - captain, inspiration and undisputed world class operator - had rescued a World Cup campaign that was threatening to end in one of the worst humiliations in England history.Under the roof away from Atlanta's searing heat and stifling humidity England, and perhaps Tuchel's time in charge, were withering away as they trailed DR Congo until a player
  
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• From Spain: Atletico Madrid return for Manchester City superstar clarified

  01-07-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  From Spain: Atletico Madrid return for Manchester City superstar clarifiedA return to Atletico Madrid for Man City’s Rodri has been firmly ruled out this summerRodri was linked with Real Madrid earlier this summer as he enters final year of Man City dealThe clarification comes amid ongoing speculation over midfielder’s long-term club futureA potential return to Atletico Madrid for Manchester City and Spain international superstar Rodri has now been clarified amid recent rumours, as p
  
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• Chelsea Are In Talks To Land This Bournemouth Forward: Should Alonso Snap Him Up?

  01-07-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea Are In Talks To Land This Bournemouth Forward: Should Alonso Snap Him Up?In a recent report on Substack, journalist Simon Phillips mentioned that Chelsea are in talks to land Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi. It has been claimed that the Blues have set their sights on the French forward in this transfer window.Kroupi’s Impressive Form In The Premier LeagueKroupi enjoyed an impressive campaign at the West London club as he managed to put in a string of impressive displays for t
  
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• Arsenal Are Eyeing A Record-Breaking Move For This Aston Villa Star: Dream Signing For Arteta?

  01-07-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal Are Eyeing A Record-Breaking Move For This Aston Villa Star: Dream Signing For Arteta?In a recent report, Fichajes mentioned that Arsenal are eyeing a record-breaking move for Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers. It is believed that the Gunners are ready to offer €150m to acquire the services of the English playmaker this off-season.Rogers’ Impressive Form In The Premier LeagueRogers enjoyed a decent run of form at the Midlands club after he put in a run of impressive displays for
  
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• Millwall keen on KV Mechelen’s impressive versatile midfielder

  01-07-2026 22:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Millwall keen on KV Mechelen’s impressive versatile midfielderHNB are reporting that Millwall are in talks with KV Mechelen for former Belgian youth international Mathis Servais. The 21-year-old only joined KV Mechelen from SK Beveren last summer but had an immediate impact on the side. After an impressive debut season in the top flight of Belgian football, the former Club Brugge youngster looks set for a move to England with Millwall. After watching Servais star for KV Mechelen last seaso
  
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• 🚨 Reports: mega transfer out of the blue, Bundesliga star for €50m

  01-07-2026 22:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Reports: mega transfer out of the blue, Bundesliga star for €50mThis comes out of nowhere! As 'Sky' transfer expert Florian Plettenberg and 'The Telegraph' report, Bazoumana Touré is moving from TSG Hoffenheim to Newcastle United for more than €50 million.The Sinsheim winger had only moved to the Bundesliga last year. Before that, he was playing for Hammarby in Sweden, who had only signed him in 2024 from ASEC Mimosas in Ivory Coast.At Newcastle, Touré will link
  
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• Spurs target West Ham's Summerville - Thursday's gossip

  01-07-2026 22:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham target West Ham's Crysencio Summerville, Juventus consider Sunderland striker Brian Brobbey, Everton look at Pape Gueye and Mandela Keita to replace Idrissa Gueye.Tottenham will try to sign West Ham's Netherlands attacker Crysencio Summerville, 24, having already picked up Portugal midfielder Mateus Fernandes, 21, from the relegated Hammers. (GiveMeSport)Sunderland and Netherlands forward Brian Brobbey, 24, is being considered by Juventus as an alternative to their first-choice target,
  
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