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• Canada co-hosted the World Cup – but whose party was it?

  05-07-2026 15:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Canadian fans watched their defeat to Morocco in bars across the nation. Photograph: Xinhua/ShutterstockIt was standing room only in Toronto’s oldest bar, The Wheatsheaf, on Saturday lunchtime. For some, the wake had already begun. Nestled in the corner was a group of sullen Irish GAA fans, who had just witnessed Cork’s demoralizing defeat to Galway in the All-Ireland Hurling semi-final. Resplendent in their red and white as they gazed despairingly into the middle distance, at least
  
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• PSG winger pushes for Premier League move – against the wishes of his club and entourage

  06-07-2026 20:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG winger pushes for Premier League move – against the wishes of his club and entourageA talented winger wants out at PSG – against the wishes of his advisors and the desires of the club. An interesting situation could develop.If you enjoy PSG Talk coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content.Sebastien Denis of FootMercato has some interesting information today about the future of Ibrahim Mbaye.The win
  
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• World Cup 2026: Portugal vs Spain lineups – Milan’s Leao on the bench as Ronaldo leads the line

  06-07-2026 20:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  World Cup 2026: Portugal vs Spain lineups – Milan’s Leao on the bench as Ronaldo leads the lineTwo of the tournament favourites meet in a heavyweight clash, with Milan winger Rafael Leao dropped to the bench as Portugal vs Spain continues the World Cup round of 16 ties.Leao, whose Milan future has been the subject of intense speculation this summer, was predicted to line up on the left of Portugal’s attack behind Cristiano Ronaldo, himself a former Serie A star from his three s
  
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• Pirlo on Italy World Cup absence: ‘It’s a disaster, but it’s what we deserve’

  06-07-2026 20:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pirlo on Italy World Cup absence: ‘It’s a disaster, but it’s what we deserve’Andrea Pirlo has not held back on Italy’s continued absence from the World Cup, branding the national team’s third successive failure to qualify “a disaster.”The former Milan and Juventus midfielder, now coaching in the United Arab Emirates, covered a wide range of subjects in an interview with the Daily Mail.“Unfortunately, it’s a really difficult period for t
  
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• €120m deal? Don't do it Richard Hughes - Johan Manzambi is right there

  06-07-2026 20:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  €120m deal? Don't do it Richard Hughes - Johan Manzambi is right thereA proposed €120m deal is not what Liverpool need. Not when Johan Manzambi is right there.Liverpool need a midfielder and they're certainly in the market for one. The Reds may lose Curtis Jones this summer, after all, but even if he stays, things have to change.A lack of control through the middle cost them last season, both in and out of possession. Signing someone new who can inject some life into midfield feels lik
  
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• Liverpool Are In The Running To Land This Talented Playmaker: What Will He Bring To Anfield?

  06-07-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool Are In The Running To Land This Talented Playmaker: What Will He Bring To Anfield?In a recent report, Ideal Granada claimed that Liverpool are in the running to land Almeria playmaker Sergio Arribas. It has been mentioned that the Reds are eyeing a move to bring the Spanish talent to Anfield in this transfer window.Arribas’ Impressive Rise In Spanish FootballArribas enjoyed a good run of form at the Spanish club as he put in a series of impressive displays for them on the offensi
  
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• Will Irish League clubs make more European history?

  06-07-2026 20:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  European football has become a stage where Irish Premiership clubs can dream bigger than ever. This year Larne, Coleraine, Linfield and Glentoran will represent the Irish Premiership as they bid to reach the league phase in Europe. Just one Irish League team, the Inver Reds, has ever progressed into the league stages of a European competition when they qualified for the Uefa Conference League in 2024. Will any of this year's quartet add another chapter to the history book? BBC Sport NI takes a l
  
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• Portugal and Spain set for cup clash, see the line-ups

  06-07-2026 19:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Portugal and Spain set for cup clash, see the line-upsThe 2026 World Cup has one of the most anticipated Round of 16 matchups in store for this Monday (6): the Iberian derby between Portugal and Spain.
  Kickoff is at 4 p.m. (Brasília time) at Dallas Stadium in the United States, in a rematch of the 2025 Nations League final, when the Portuguese came out on top in a penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw in regular time.How the teams arriveDespite being considered one of the favorites for the ti
  
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• Report: Liverpool have made contact over move for World Cup wonderkid

  06-07-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool have made contact over move for World Cup wonderkidLiverpool transfer interest in Gilberto Mora gathers pace after Mexico World Cup breakthroughLiverpool have moved early, which is what smart clubs do when a teenager suddenly goes from promising to globally relevant. According to TeamTalk, the Premier League champions have made contact over a deal for Gilberto Mora, the 17-year-old Mexico attacking midfielder who has emerged as one of the biggest stories of the 2026 World Cup.T
  
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• James expected to return for Norway quarter-final

  06-07-2026 19:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Reece James has been capped 26 times by England [Getty Images]England manager Thomas Tuchel expects Reece James to be available for the World Cup quarter-final against Norway on Saturday (22:00 BST).Tuchel's right-back crisis intensified after Jarell Quansah's red card in Sunday's 3-2 win over Mexico, meaning the Bayer Leverkusen defender is suspended for England's next knockout tie in Miami.James is yet to return to full training having suffered a hamstring injury in the second group match agai
  
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• Report: Tottenham Hotspur ready to launch £85m bid for Premier League forward

  06-07-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Tottenham Hotspur ready to launch £85m bid for Premier League forwardTottenham Prepare £85m Eli Junior Kroupi Bid as Bournemouth Hold FirmTottenham’s summer has already moved beyond ambitious and into something more ruthless. The latest name in the frame is Eli Junior Kroupi, with talkSPORT reporting that Spurs are preparing a £85 million bid for the Bournemouth forward, despite a clear message from the south coast that the 20-year-old is not available.That is the
  
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• Crawley forward Adeyemo signs new contract

  06-07-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Crawley Town forward Ade Adeyemo has signed a new two-year contract with the League Two club, with the option of a third.Adeyemo, 27, joined Crawley from non-league side Cray Valley Paper Mills in 2023 and has since made over 80 appearances for the Reds.He began his career at Millwall and has had spells with Beckenham Town and Hayes and Yeading United."To have Ade renew his contract with us is as good as signing a new player," Crawley boss Colin Kazim-Richards said. "What Ade brings to our team
  
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• Juventus manager continues to push for Real Madrid star shining at the World Cup

  06-07-2026 19:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus manager continues to push for Real Madrid star shining at the World CupBrahim Diaz is enjoying an outstanding World Cup with Morocco, who have reached the quarter-finals and are set to face France. The Real Madrid midfielder’s performances have not gone unnoticed, particularly by Luciano Spalletti, who is reportedly determined to bring him to Juventus, reports Mundo Deportivo.Spalletti makes Brahim his priorityJuventus’ interest in Brahim is nothing new, but the report sugge
  
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• Carlisle to skip National League Cup again

  06-07-2026 19:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Carlisle United will not participate in this season's National League Cup.The Blues did not take part in the competition last season, which comprises 16 sides from the National League and 16 invited Premier League Under-21 teams.Carlisle are the fifth National League side to turn down an invitation this season, following on from Yeovil Town, Forest Green Rovers, Eastleigh and Barrow.Their Cumbria neighbours had cited "travel and operational costs" in their decision not to participate.The Brunton
  
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• Barcelona excited by the potential of 18-year-old imminent new signing

  06-07-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona excited by the potential of 18-year-old imminent new signingAlthough the move has yet to be officially announced, Josue Caicedo is all set to sign for FC Barcelona in the coming days.And, according to SPORT, he is already one of the signings generating the most excitement around Barcelona’s academy.Currently with LDU Quito, Caicedo will join on an initial loan deal with an option to buy that could turn into obligation for a fee of around €2.5 millionThe club has already conf
  
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• Andoni Iraola already has a huge advantage over Arne Slot at Liverpool

  06-07-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola already has a huge advantage over Arne Slot at LiverpoolAndoni Iraola has taken over as Liverpool's manager after Arne Slot's reign was brought to an end. The Dutchman had a couple of solid seasons in charge of the Reds as he even managed to bring the Premier League title back to Anfield.However, the performances his team delivered during the 2025-26 campaign were beyond poor so, it came as a surprise to absolutely nobody when he was relieved of his duties.But, to be fair to Slot,
  
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• Jack Wilshere refuses to rule out second Luton Town loan for Manchester City attacker

  06-07-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jack Wilshere refuses to rule out second Luton Town loan for Manchester City attackerLuton Town boss Jack Wilshere hasn’t ruled out a second loan for Man City’s Emilio LawrenceWilshere says “there is a chance” of a return but decision ultimately down to Lawrence & Man CityLawrence impressed for Luton after an initial adjustment period in the second half of last seasonLuton Town manager Jack Wilshere has refused to rule out a second loan move for Manchester City youngs
  
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• Belgium FA to challenge Folarin Balogun’s eligibility for USA clash as FIFA row escalates

  06-07-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Belgium FA to challenge Folarin Balogun’s eligibility for USA clash as FIFA row escalatesThe Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) has formally questioned the eligibility of United States striker Folarin Balogun to feature in their FIFA World Cup last-16 clash.This comes after FIFA decided to overturn Balogun’s suspension, making him available for selection despite an earlier red-card ban. The governing body reviewed the case after US President Donald Trump reportedly urged
  
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• Barcelona weighing up move for La Liga midfield starlet – report

  06-07-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona weighing up move for La Liga midfield starlet – reportThe midfield is perhaps the department Barcelona least require reinforcements in ahead of the new season, but Hansi Flick has a clear idea of the profile of player he is looking for if given the chance to recruit a player in the department.As relayed earlier this week, Valencia’s Javi Guerra emerged as a player highly rated by the administration and management and was linked with a move to the club.Barcelona’s spor
  
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• Bring Stones in but ignore Barcola? Free agents and who to avoid

  06-07-2026 19:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked for your views on which free agents Liverpool could target this summer and whether there is one player the Reds are linked with but you hope they never sign.Here are some of your comments:Hamshanks: I'd happily take John Stones at Liverpool. One thing that was learned from last season was that the squad was too small. And with the new manager's physical demands, a lot of muscle injuries will ensue. Stones is an experienced head who would help the younger players.Samer
  
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• “Here we go!” – Fabrizio Romano confirms Liverpool have agreed deal for defender

  06-07-2026 19:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “Here we go!” – Fabrizio Romano confirms Liverpool have agreed deal for defender“Here we go” – Fabrizio Romano Confirms New Liverpool SigningLiverpool have confirmed the signing of Celtic youngster Dara Jikiemi, according to Fabrizio Romano.The Scotland Under-16 captain will sign a five year deal at the club and will join up immediately with the youth setup at Anfield.The Reds have been in talks with the centre-back for months now, but they have finally made a
  
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• Confirmed: Four Barcelona players start for Spain against Portugal | World Cup

  06-07-2026 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Four Barcelona players start for Spain against Portugal | World CupSpain face their biggest test of the 2026 FIFA World Cup so far as they lock horns with Portugal tonight in the Round of 16.Having beaten Austria rather easily last week in the first knockout round, La Roja await a much tougher challenge coming up against Cristiano Ronaldo & co.Four Barcelona stars inWith kickoff less than a couple of hours away, Spain manager Luis de la Fuente has announced the starting lineup tha
  
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• Folarin Balogun red card suspension timeline: Belgium 'astonished' by FIFA's ruling in favor of USMNT star

  06-07-2026 19:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With a 1-0 lead in the second half against Bosnia & Herzegovina, the USMNT were cruising to the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. Then, in the 64th minute of play, a seemingly innocuous challenge from Folarin Balogun on Tarik Muharemovic turned the match, and the tournament, on its head.It wasn’t the challenge itself that created the controversy – it was VAR’s intervention and misinterpretation of their own rules that put the on-field official in an impossible position to
  
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• Arbeloa to bring Carvajal but no to Phillips? Free agents and who to avoid

  06-07-2026 19:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked for your views on which free agents Fulham could target this summer and whether there is one player the Cottagers are linked with but you hope they never sign.Here are some of your comments:Andy: None of the World Cup free agents are realistic for Fulham because of their inevitable wage demands. As for someone I hope we never sign despite links... it used to be Kalvin Phillips, but that has thankfully died down. This year there has so far been no consistency to the tr
  
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• Transfer round-up: Decisive week for Italy director and coach, Amorim’s first day at Milan

  06-07-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Transfer round-up: Decisive week for Italy director and coach, Amorim’s first day at MilanGiovanni Malagò has revealed that a decisive week has begun regarding Italy’s next technical director and coach, while Ruben Amorim has landed in Milan to begin his tenure at the Rossoneri’s helm.Click here to subscribe to the official Football Italia YouTube channel.It’s been another busy day for Serie A and Italian football with FIGC President Malagò providing updates
  
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• Napoli want €10m for Lukaku amid Besiktas and Fenerbahce interest

  06-07-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Napoli want €10m for Lukaku amid Besiktas and Fenerbahce interestRomelu Lukaku appears to be nearing the end of his time at Napoli, with the club open to cashing in this summer.According to transfer journalist Nicolò Schira, via IlNapolista, Turkish pair Fenerbahce and Besiktas have shown interest in the Belgian striker, and Napoli are asking for €10 million to let him go.The former Inter and Chelsea forward, who earns €8 million net per season and is under contract until J
  
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• Liverpool could send €10m to Real Madrid in surprise deal

  06-07-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool could send €10m to Real Madrid in surprise dealLiverpool could be about to send €10m to Real Madrid as they look into a surprise deal. Few saw this coming.Liverpool's hunt for a new attacking player has taken an interesting twist. Ideal reports that they're looking at Sergio Arribas of Almeria in the Spanish Segunda División.Now, that's not as mad as it first looks on the face of it. Arribas scored 25 times last season in the league and assisted another seven, playing
  
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• 2026 World Cup: Folarin Balogun available Monday night as Belgium's red card suspension appeal is dismissed

  06-07-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  United States Men's National Team striker Folarin Balogun will officially be available for the team's game Monday night against Belgium in Seattle. Belgium had appealed FIFA's decision to void Balogun's one-game suspension from the red card he received in the Round of 32 victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina. FIFA dismissed the appeal, paving the way for the striker to play. FIFA issued a statement obtained by The Athletic. It said in part, “the RBFA (Royal Belgian Football Association) is not a
  
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• 2026 World Cup: Folarin Balogun available for U.S. Monday night as Belgium's red card suspension appeal is dismissed

  06-07-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  United States men's national team striker Folarin Balogun will officially be available for the team's World Cup game Monday night against Belgium in Seattle. Belgium had appealed FIFA's decision to void Balogun's one-game suspension from the red card he received in the Round of 32 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina. FIFA has now dismissed the appeal, paving the way for the striker to play. FIFA issued a statement obtained by The Athletic. It said in part, "the RBFA (Royal Belgian Football Assoc
  
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• Real Madrid La Liga opener to be postponed with key stars poised to play World Cup semi finals

  06-07-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid La Liga opener to be postponed with key stars poised to play World Cup semi finalsReal Madrid will have to wait a little longer before kicking off their 2026/27 La Liga campaign.The Athletic reports that the Spanish top flight has agreed to delay the club’s opening fixture because of the ongoing impact of the FIFA World Cup.The new La Liga season is still scheduled to kick off during the weekend of August 14 and 15. However, Madrid’s home clash against Real Sociedad
  
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