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• Bayern Munich superstar makes final decision over future amid Barcelona interest

  03-07-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bayern Munich superstar makes final decision over future amid Barcelona interestGerman journalist Christian Falk (h/t SPORT) has claimed that Harry Kane has made a final decision regarding his future, choosing to remain at Bayern Munich despite interest from Barcelona.The England captain is enjoying one of the finest seasons of his career. The 32-year-old has scored 72 goals for club (61) and country (11), including a decisive brace this week that helped England come from behind to defeat Mexico
  
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• 🚨 Brazil v Norway: the official line-ups!

  05-07-2026 20:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Brazil v Norway: the official line-ups!The return of the Haaland vs Gabriel duel!This Sunday evening, a huge showdown in the 2026 World Cup Round of 16!Brazil and Norway face off in New York. The official lineups are in!For Brazil, Neymar is still on the bench; for Norway, the frightening attacking quartet of Haaland-Sørloth-Nusa-Ødegaard is indeed starting.Brazil: Alisson - Danilo, Marquinhos, Gabriel, Santos - Casemiro,  Guimarães - Rayan, Martinelli, V
  
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• Cristiano Ronaldo praises Lamine Yamal ahead of World Cup showdown: ‘Has a bright future’

  05-07-2026 20:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cristiano Ronaldo praises Lamine Yamal ahead of World Cup showdown: ‘Has a bright future’Cristiano Ronaldo has tipped FC Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal for a ‘bright future’ ahead of the massive World Cup Round of 16 clash between Spain and Portugal on Monday. The Portuguese captain offered rare praise for the teenage prodigy, despite admitting he has not been closely following La Roja’s matches during the tournament.Ronaldo’s praise for LamineSpeaking to re
  
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• Balogun no isolated case! How FIFA 'skewed' a 1962 World Cup final

  05-07-2026 20:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Balogun no isolated case! How FIFA 'skewed' a 1962 World Cup finalFIFA officially announced today that Florian Balogun’s red card has been suspended on probation. The American will therefore be allowed to play in the Round of 16 against Belgium (Tuesday, 2 a.m.) despite being sent off in the Round of 32 against Bosnia and Herzegovina. As sports journalist Ben Jacobs reported, FIFA received a direct call from the White House before making the decision. Did the Americans perhaps remember the
  
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• World Cup emerging star gains ground as target for Real Madrid after Enzo Fernandez ruled out

  05-07-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  World Cup emerging star gains ground as target for Real Madrid after Enzo Fernandez ruled outEarlier this week, Real Madrid put to rest all rumours linking them to Chelsea’s Enzo Fernández.Making an official announcement, the club ended all speculation and made it clear that they are not interested in the London-based footballer despite all the links.In fact, reports went on to even state that Real Madrid will not make any more midfield signings this summer and that the existing cor
  
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• Liverpool Are Keeping Tabs On This Serie A Midfielder: Should Iraola Go For Him?

  05-07-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool Are Keeping Tabs On This Serie A Midfielder: Should Iraola Go For Him?In a recent report, journalist Graeme Bailey mentioned that Liverpool are keeping tabs on Roma midfielder Neil El Aynaoui this summer. It has been revealed that the Reds would have to compete with Manchester United in the race to land the Moroccan midfield ace this summer.El Aynaoui’s Impressive Form In Italian FootballEl Aynaoui put in a string of impressive displays at the heart of Roma’s midfield in th
  
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• 📋 Brazil line-up named to face Norway in the Cup last 16

  05-07-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Brazil line-up named to face Norway in the Cup last 16Brazil’s national team lineup is set to face Norway this Sunday (5) in the Round of 16 of the World Cup.The match will take place at the New York/New Jersey stadium, the same venue as the tournament final.Both teams come into the game after dramatic victories in the first knockout round.Both Brazil and Norway needed a late goal to get past Japan and Ivory Coast, respectively.
  See below for the starting lineups:BrazilCarlo Ance
  
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• Report – The real hurdle behind Real Madrid’s struggle to sell 23-year-old midfielder

  05-07-2026 20:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report – The real hurdle behind Real Madrid’s struggle to sell 23-year-old midfielderReal Madrid are looking for a big sale from their existing squad, and Eduardo Camavinga is one of the names most commonly linked with such a departure.The French midfielder has not been at his best for a long time now after all, and his prominence in the Real Madrid dynamics took a massive dip last season.Jose Mourinho, who is now in charge of Real Madrid’s first team, does not count on the pla
  
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• Andoni Iraola given major Premier League title boost as 'powerful' star set to stay

  05-07-2026 20:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola given major Premier League title boost as 'powerful' star set to stayLiverpool need change and they need it fast. The fact that they finished fifth in the Premier League last season is a travesty and, without the five-game winning streak they went on at the start of the 2025-26 season, they'd have probably missed out on the Champions League.This poor form clearly proves that new players are needed but, as the Reds showed last term, too much change all at once can actually be detrim
  
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• De Vrij aims subtle dig at Inter after exit: ‘I wanted to feel important again’

  05-07-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  De Vrij aims subtle dig at Inter after exit: ‘I wanted to feel important again’Stefan de Vrij has offered a pointed explanation for his decision to leave Inter and Serie A, in comments that read as a subtle dig at his former club.The Netherlands defender, whose contract expired at the end of June, has joined Greek side Panathinaikos after years as a fixture in the Inter backline, a spell that brought the Scudetto among other honours, but ended with a diminished role.Speaking to ESPN
  
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• Grogan leaves Stockport to join Derry City

  05-07-2026 20:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Christy Grogan spent a decade with Stoke before joining Stockport [Shutterstock]Irish defender Christy Grogan has left Stockport County to join League of Ireland side Derry City.Grogan, 20, moves for an undisclosed fee, subject to international clearance.He joined Stockport from Stoke City last summer after 10 years with the Potters.Grogan struggled to break through at Stockport and joined National League side Aldershot Town on loan in December after being restricted to just two appearances in t
  
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• Gavi talks Lamine, Messi, Alvarez, Oyarzabal, World Cup: ‘Even at 60%, he’s still the best’

  05-07-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gavi talks Lamine, Messi, Alvarez, Oyarzabal, World Cup: ‘Even at 60%, he’s still the best’FC Barcelona midfielder Gavi has once again admitted he would welcome Julian Alvarez to Camp Nou, describing the Argentine as a top-class player while also insisting that every footballer should choose the club where they feel happiest.The Spain international shared his thoughts during an interview with Tot Gira on Catalunya Radio (h/t SPORT), where he discussed both the World Cup and Bar
  
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• Report: Liverpool have joined the race to sign 33-G/A midfielder

  05-07-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool have joined the race to sign 33-G/A midfielderLiverpool Transfer News: Reds Join The Race For Former Real Madrid StarLiverpool have already been active in the transfer window with deals for Jeremy Jacquet and Victor Munoz already wrapped up.A move for another midfielder is expected with names like Adam Wharton and Alex Scott being heavily linked.However, an attacking midfielder could also be on their radar. According to Ideal Granada, Liverpool have joined the race for UD Almer
  
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• Report: Newcastle exodus set to continue as rivals prepare second bid for World Cup ace

  05-07-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Newcastle exodus set to continue as rivals prepare second bid for World Cup aceBruno Guimaraes to Arsenal: £65m Bid Could Test Newcastle’s ResolveArsenal have made their move, Newcastle have pushed it away, and now the real question is simple, how far does this go? According to Chronicle, a second Arsenal bid for Bruno Guimaraes is expected soon, with the London club drawing a line at around £65m.That matters because the first approach, a £55m offer put forward th
  
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• Real Madrid set for economic boost as Ajax and Benfica battle it out for former player

  05-07-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid set for economic boost as Ajax and Benfica battle it out for former playerReal Madrid academy players have been in high demand this summer, as evidenced by Nico Paz’s permanent move to Como. Another player in focus this summer is Sergio Arriabas, a product of La Fabrica who currently plies his trade for Almeria. Arribas has been with Almeria since 2023, and his performance has been extraordinary, with the player racking up 44 goals and 16 assists. His performances have not gone
  
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• Lazio & Roma contest derby transfer battle over Sassuolo’s Pinamonti

  05-07-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lazio & Roma contest derby transfer battle over Sassuolo’s PinamontiLazio are weighing a move for Andrea Pinamonti as they look to hand Gennaro Gattuso a much-needed attacking reinforcement, though they face competition from within the capital and beyond.The Biancocelesti need to bolster their forward line as well as their defence, and, according to Tuttosport, via LaLazioSiamoNoi, the Sassuolo striker is among the names on their list.The operation looks complicated for financial reaso
  
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• Man Utd pursue £50m Chelsea midfielder after missing out on Elliot Anderson

  05-07-2026 19:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United have turned their attentions to Chelsea’s Andrey Santos after missing out on Elliot Anderson and Mateus Fernandes in their search for midfielders. They are considering a move for the Brazil international, who Chelsea value at around £50m.United are short of available midfielders after Casemiro left Old Trafford and then Manuel Ugarte suffered a potentially serious injury at the World Cup, leaving only Kobbie Mainoo who is fit.They are set to seal a £35m move f
  
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• USA striker Balogun's one-game ban suspended by Fifa

  05-07-2026 19:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Folarin Balogun is available to play for the United States in their World Cup last-16 tie against Belgium after his one-game ban was suspended by Fifa. The 25-year-old striker was shown a straight red card for a foul on Bosnia-Herzegovina defender Tarik Muharemovic as the co-hosts won their last-32 tie 2-0. Fifa said that the automatic one-match ban will be suspended for a year. "In line with article 27 of the Fifa disciplinary code, the implementation of the match suspension is suspended for a
  
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• Serie A winger has the perfect opportunity to impress Barcelona during Spain vs Portugal

  05-07-2026 19:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A winger has the perfect opportunity to impress Barcelona during Spain vs PortugalAs reported by Mundo Deportivo, Rafael Leao will have one of the biggest stages of the summer when Portugal face Spain in the World Cup Round of 16, with renewed speculation linking the AC Milan forward to Barcelona.The Portuguese international has once again been mentioned as a potential target for the Catalan club, with reports claiming that the La Liga champions have recently enquired about his situation.B
  
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• 🚨 FIFA overturns Folarin Balogun's red card

  05-07-2026 19:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 FIFA overturns Folarin Balogun's red cardMajor controversy on the horizon.What a bombshell at the World Cup this Sunday evening! FIFA has just announced that Folarin Balogun, who was sent off after a VAR intervention during the United States' round-of-16 match against Bosnia and Herzegovina, will ultimately be available for Team USA against Belgium this Monday in the last 16!"Under Article 27 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, the application of the automatic suspension of American pl
  
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• 🚨 FIFA overturns Balogun red card, White House reportedly intervened

  05-07-2026 19:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 FIFA overturns Balogun red card, White House reportedly intervenedWhat a bombshell at the World Cup!FIFA announced this Sunday evening that Folarin Balogun, who was sent off after a VAR review in the United States’ round-of-16 match against Bosnia and Herzegovina, will ultimately be available for Team USA against Belgium this Monday in the Round of 16!"Under Article 27 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, the automatic suspension of American player Folarin Balogun is suspended for a pr
  
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• Real Madrid consider captain transferable, value him at over €100 million – report

  05-07-2026 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid consider captain transferable, value him at over €100 million – reportOne of the players in the Real Madrid dressing room whose image took the greatest hit last season was Federico Valverde, and not without reason.The Uruguayan star, after all, was first involved in a feud with the manager and refused to play at right-back despite the team’s needs.Then, he engaged in an unnecessary fight with Aurelien Tchouameni in the dressing room. While he did come out the more in
  
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• Newcastle sign Toure for £43m - what will he bring to club?

  05-07-2026 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bazoumana Toure was part of the Ivory Coast squad at the World Cup [Getty Images]Bazoumana Toure beamed after completing his £43m move to Newcastle United from Hoffenheim.The Ivory Coast forward is not about to stop grinning, as former Hammarby team-mate Nahir Besara explained."It doesn't matter if it is a good day or a bad day," he said. "He always goes into the locker room with a smile, ready to work."This transfer marks the latest step in a rapid rise for the 20-year-old, who dreamt of
  
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• Fiorentina return for Rugani as Juventus look to cut wage bill

  05-07-2026 19:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fiorentina return for Rugani as Juventus look to cut wage billThe transfer axis between Juventus and Fiorentina is heating up again, with a deal that collapsed only a few weeks ago now firmly back on the table.According to Alfredo Pedullà, via CalcioMercato, talks have officially resumed to bring Daniele Rugani back to Florence.The renewed push is tied to Fiorentina’s own plans in defence. The Viola could sacrifice Pietro Comuzzo this summer and are hunting a replacement with more e
  
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• Folarin Balogun gets ban suspended, able to play for USA vs Belgium

  05-07-2026 19:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leading goalscorer Folarin Balogun is now available to play for the USA against Belgium in their massive last 16 game of the 2026 World Cup in Seattle on Monday, as his ban has been suspended by FIFA. Balogun was sent off in the second half of the USA's 2-0 win against Bosnia and Herzegovina after a VAR review. The red card drew huge criticism from pretty much everyone and was deemed to be extremely harsh as the challenge was accidental. A statement from FIFA has stated that Balogun's one-game b
  
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• Folarin Balogun red card extraordinarily wiped by Fifa in huge World Cup boost for USA

  05-07-2026 19:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Folarin Balogun’s one-match suspension for his red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina has been wiped - meaning the USA forward is free to play against Belgium on Monday.In an extraordinary development and a huge boost for the co-hosts, United States head coach Mauricio Pochettino will have his star striker available for the World Cup last-16 tie in Seattle after Fifa decided to “suspend” Balogun’s ban. It was well-documented, and criticised, that there was no avenue in F
  
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• Folarin Balogun will be available for USA vs Belgium following red card

  05-07-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Folarin Balogun will be available for USA vs Belgium following red cardFolarin Balogun will be available for the USMNT's Round of 16 clash against Belgium after having his red card overturned by FIFA.
  Balogun was shown a straight red card in the United States' Round of 32 tie against Bosnia and Herzegovina, after landing on Tarik Muharemovic's leg following an ariel challenge.FIFA officials had initially said the team would not be able to appeal the controversial decision.However, FIFA have
  
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• 🚨 Folarin Balogun will be available for USA vs Belgium following red card

  05-07-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Folarin Balogun will be available for USA vs Belgium following red cardFolarin Balogun will be available for the USMNT's Round of 16 clash against Belgium after having his red card overturned by FIFA.
  Balogun was shown a straight red card in the United States' Round of 32 tie against Bosnia and Herzegovina, after landing on Tarik Muharemovic's leg following an ariel challenge.FIFA officials had initially said the team would not be able to appeal the controversial decision.However,
  
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• Folarin Balogun eligible to play for US v Belgium as Fifa rescinds suspension for red card

  05-07-2026 19:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Folarin Balogun has been a key part of the US attack with three goals in this World Cup.Photograph: Paul Kitagaki Jr/ZUMA Press Wire/ShutterstockUSA striker Folarin Balogun will play in his team’s last-16 game against Belgium on Monday after Fifa announced it has suspended the one-game ban he received for a red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina.The decision gives the US a huge boost as they attempt to reach the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time since 2002. Balogun has been a co
  
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• Revealed: Man United’s Elliot Anderson pitch and captaincy proposition amid Man City transfer pursuit

  05-07-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Revealed: Man United’s Elliot Anderson pitch and captaincy proposition amid Man City transfer pursuitManchester United made an enquiry for Elliot Anderson in mid-June before his Man City transferUnited discussed making Anderson club captain in the future, albeit with no guarantees givenThe £116M fee involved ultimately proved too high for Manchester United to pursue furtherManchester United made a formal enquiry for Elliot Anderson in mid-June while his move to Manchester City had ye
  
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