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• Celik’s renewal completed: Announcement soon

  05-07-2026 17:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celik’s renewal completed: Announcement soonGian Piero Gasperini has made it a priority for Roma to renew their expiring contracts and retain the core team that secured Champions League qualification. No sooner said than done. The Giallorossi have not sold anyone despite the settlement agreement with UEFA and are preparing to announce their renewals. The first will be Zeki Celik. The Turk will sign a new deal that will tie him back to the Roman club. As reported by Filippo Biafora, the clu
  
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• Real Madrid star Rodrygo opens up on painful recovery journey: ‘Worst I have ever experienced’

  06-07-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid star Rodrygo opens up on painful recovery journey: ‘Worst I have ever experienced’Real Madrid forward Rodrygo has shared an encouraging injury update, offering insight into his recovery process following the serious knee injury that prematurely ended his season.The Brazilian international has spent the FIFA World Cup period from the sidelines, where he spoke to AS about his ongoing rehabilitation and the challenges he has faced since suffering one of the most difficult in
  
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• 🥐Dumfries, Klopp, Leao... the 5️⃣ stories not about the World Cup

  06-07-2026 09:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🥐Dumfries, Klopp, Leao... the 5️⃣ stories not about the World CupDespite what’s happening at the World Cup, there’s also more news and information from the world of football that’s worth checking out.
  Leao, future after the World CupThe Portuguese forward is reportedly very close to leaving Milan once his World Cup journey comes to an end. Interest from the Saudi league is growing by the day, although several top European clubs are still keeping a close eye
  
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• League Cup win 'a real good start' for ambitious Reds

  06-07-2026 09:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cliftonville captain Kelsie Burrows said that their emphatic Women's League Cup win against Glentoran "is a real good start" in their quest to win a domestic treble.The Reds won the trophy for a fourth year in a row courtesy of a 4-0 victory over the Glens at Seaview.Caitlin McGuinness scored twice with sister Kirsty and substitute Danielle Maxwell also finding the net as Brendan Lynch's side sent out a signal of intent against the Women's Premiership champions."Everyone is delighted. We wanted
  
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• Dani Olmo offers himself as Lewandowski successor at Barcelona: ‘Wouldn’t have any problem playing there’

  06-07-2026 09:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dani Olmo offers himself as Lewandowski successor at Barcelona: ‘Wouldn’t have any problem playing there’Barcelona midfielder Dani Olmo has revealed that he would be willing to operate as a striker if required, providing insight into Hansi Flick’s Barcelona plans should the club fail to strengthen their attack this summer.With the club continuing to pursue Julian Alvarez at Barcelona as their preferred reinforcement in the forward line, questions remain over who could eve
  
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• 🎥 Oasis party with fans: Kane's voice rougher than Mbappé's spot

  06-07-2026 09:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Oasis party with fans: Kane's voice rougher than Mbappé's spotThe Three Lions booked their place in the World Cup quarter-finals after a nerve-shredding battle against Mexico. There was no holding back after the final whistle. The team celebrated the triumph in style with the fans. England may not have the Yellow Wall, but they do have Wonderwall. The Oasis classic was once again belted out at full volume.No wonder Harry Kane’s voice was in even worse shape in the int
  
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• Next 48 hours to be decisive for Greenwood’s future

  06-07-2026 09:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Next 48 hours to be decisive for Greenwood’s futureGian Piero Gasperini has circled Mason Greenwood’s name in red. The English winger is a top priority for raising the level of attack ahead of next season. The 2001-born player already has an agreement with Roma, but that’s not enough. The next 48 hours will determine the deal for the former Manchester United player, who is also being eyed by Fenerbahçe and Atlético Madrid. Meanwhile, Greenwood was called up today
  
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• Fabrizio Romano confirms major update about key Liverpool target

  06-07-2026 09:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabrizio Romano confirms major update about key Liverpool targetFabrizio Romano has issued a major update about one Liverpool target. Liverpool are going to have to work quickly in the coming weeks and have a lot of tricks up their sleeve. After missing out on Yan Diomande, the Reds have been dealt a major blow.Thankfully, it's early on in the window, which means Liverpool can move onto other targets.Fortunately for Liverpool, they still have one of the sharpest recruitment minds in football hel
  
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• Manchester City agree £10 million package for League One goalkeeper – Championship loan expected

  06-07-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City agree £10 million package for League One goalkeeper – Championship loan expectedManchester City are finalising a financial package to re-sign highly-rated Northern Ireland senior international goalkeeper Pierce Charles from Sheffield Wednesday.The initial layout is reportedly a guaranteed £3 million, with add-ons and future clauses projected to push the transaction past £10 million.Plans mapped out by the Etihad hierarchy will prioritise a season-long loan
  
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• Madrid World Cup Spotlight: Vinicius bows out with Brazil; Bellingham helps England bury the ghosts of Azteca

  06-07-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Madrid World Cup Spotlight: Vinicius bows out with Brazil; Bellingham helps England bury the ghosts of AztecaThe 2026 FIFA World Cup truly came to life last night as it served up two absolute classics that will be remembered for a long time to come.Brazil took on Norway in the first game, hoping to eliminate the Vikings and keep their dream of a sixth star alive.It was a game that was tightly contested throughout. Brazil had the opportunity to take an early lead after Matheus Cunha was fouled in
  
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• Haaland stuns Brazil, Spain & Portugal set up blockbuster World Cup clash

  06-07-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Haaland stuns Brazil, Spain & Portugal set up blockbuster World Cup clashWe’re getting closer and closer to crowning a new world champion, with the margin for error now thinner than ever.Canada and Mexico have bowed out in the second knockout round, leaving the United States as the only co-hosts still standing in the race for World Cup glory.Read on as we keep you up to date with all the latest action from North America.Norway make history as Brazil go homeErling Braut Haaland continue
  
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• Could Enzo Maresca’s demands hand several players a Manchester City lifeline?

  06-07-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Could Enzo Maresca’s demands hand several players a Manchester City lifeline?While Enzo Maresca and Pep Guardiola share similar footballing philosophies, life will be different at Manchester City with Maresca as the manager. One such difference between the pair is the size of the squad that each manager wants to operate with. Pep Guardiola preferred to work with a smaller squad to maintain performance and team harmony. Sam Lee has reported for The Athletic that Maresca would prefer to work
  
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• Brazil’s World Cup exit raises a question: are they more a brand than a team?

  06-07-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Vinicíus Júnior takes in his defeat to Norway on Sunday. Photograph: Xinhua/ShutterstockBrazil were 1-0 down. At first, a few yellow jerseys wandered up the aisles and out to the concourse, writing off the small fortunes they had invested in being here, never mind the chances of their nation lifting a sixth World Cup. Then it was a steady stream of Brazil fans heading to the exits.They knew how this was going to end. That Brazil would be eliminated here in the last 16, knocked out
  
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• Liverpool Fans Vote Steven Gerrard as Their Greatest Ever Player

  06-07-2026 08:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool Fans Vote Steven Gerrard as Their Greatest Ever PlayerSteven Gerrard Tops Liverpool Greatest Ever Player ListLiverpool have brought to a close one of the most ambitious acts of self-examination in the club’s modern history, a vast attempt to order greatness across 134 years of football and memory. The exercise, built from supporter sentiment, historical record and internal assessment, has ended with Steven Gerrard placed at the summit of the club’s top 100 players.It is a r
  
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• Donald Trump surprisingly praises England captain Harry Kane in Truth Social post

  06-07-2026 08:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Harry Kane helped inspire England to the most dramatic of 3-2 victories over Mexico to keep their World Cup 2026 dream alive and his performance attracted the attention of a particularly notable viewer.Shortly after the full-time whistle blew to send England into a quarter-final against Norway on Saturday, US president Donald Trump took to Truth Social to praise the Three Lions captain in his own typical style.“Harry Kane of England is a GREAT player!!!,” declared Trump.Harry Kane at
  
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• Trump hails ‘great player’ Harry Kane after England’s dramatic World Cup win over Mexico

  06-07-2026 08:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England captain Harry Kane appears to have emerged from the Three Lions’ battling World Cup last-16 victory over Mexico with a new fan – US president Donald Trump. Kane scored what turned out to be England’s winner from the penalty spot in the 60th minute of the match at the Azteca in Mexico City as Thomas Tuchel’s side dug deep to book their place in the quarter finals, where they will meet Erling Haaland’s Norway. A quick-fire brace from midfielder Jude Bellingham
  
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• Gasperini wants Tresoldi as Roma’s Malen back-up

  06-07-2026 08:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gasperini wants Tresoldi as Roma’s Malen back-upOn Gian Piero Gasperini’s tactical board, a name is rumored to be written in red: Nicolò Tresoldi. The center forward for Club Brugge. A talent closely monitored in recent months, far from prying eyes, and one for whom the coach holds great esteem. Moving along a fine line of interlocking destinies, Roma is targeting the Italian-German player as Malen’s understudy. However, they will have to make a dramatic departure: that
  
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• Chelsea Scout Portuguese Star For Much Needed Position

  06-07-2026 08:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea Scout Portuguese Star For Much Needed PositionChelsea Transfer Interest Grows as Diogo Costa Impresses at the World CupChelsea’s search for certainty in goal has become a recurring subplot of the modern transfer market, and Diogo Costa now appears to sit firmly in that conversation. According to Record (via Sport Witness) Chelsea were among the clubs with scouts present as Portugal beat Croatia, a match in which the Porto captain again underlined why he is regarded as one of Europe
  
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• Barcelona receive positive news on Fermin Lopez return timeline

  06-07-2026 08:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona receive positive news on Fermin Lopez return timelineBarcelona have received an encouraging Fermin Lopez injury update, with the midfielder edging closer to a return after being forced to miss the 2026 FIFA World Cup through injury.The 23-year-old suffered a major setback in May when he picked up an injury during Barcelona’s match against Real Betis, bringing an abrupt end to his hopes of representing Spain at the tournament. However, latest reports suggest the Fermin Lopez
  
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• 😁Smiles and tears 😭... World Cup day's biggest moments

  06-07-2026 08:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😁Smiles and tears 😭... World Cup day's biggest momentsFrom the elimination of Brazil and Mexico to the joy of Norway and England, it was a crazy day at the World Cup.
  This may well have been one of the most incredible days of the World Cup so far. Brazil were knocked out, England ruled the Azteca against Mexico, and the White House is weighing in on FIFA decisions — pure cinema.A little sweet treat for HarryIt’s a lot of emotion, Harry — understandable. Sometime
  
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• Bologna keen on Rangers' Barron amid possible Ferguson swap - gossip

  06-07-2026 08:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bologna remain keen on Connor Barron, who they were interested in before he joined Rangers, and the Italian club's interest could yet come into play over a potential swap deal for fellow Scotland midfielder Lewis Ferguson. (Record)Rangers could be convinced to sell Thelo Aasgaard if they receive a big offer in the coming weeks for the 24-year-old Norway midfielder, who has attracted interest from Atalanta and other clubs. (Football Insider)Independiente are considering a move for Marcelo Saracch
  
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• Manchester City monster keeping Real Madrid option open despite long-term contract

  06-07-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City monster keeping Real Madrid option open despite long-term contractDespite persistent speculation linking him with a move to Spain, an Erling Haaland Real Madrid transfer is not expected to materialise this summer. However, according to Fabrizio Romano, the possibility of seeing the Norwegian striker at the Santiago Bernabéu in the future remains very much alive.The latest Real Madrid transfer news suggests that while there are no ongoing negotiations between the two p
  
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• Liverpool gifted golden chance to repeat Mohamed Salah deal

  06-07-2026 08:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool gifted golden chance to repeat Mohamed Salah dealLiverpool have a golden chance to repeat the Mohamed Salah deal. Will they go for it, though?It's easy to forget that Mohamed Salah didn't arrive at Liverpool as a sure thing. The Egyptian had already failed in the Premier League once before and his stock wasn't exactly sky-high when the Reds bought him from AS Roma.Of course, any doubts were quickly forgotten about, essentially from fixture no.1 as Salah started brilliantly and never re
  
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• Barcelona wonderkid receives massive vote of confidence from De la Fuente ahead of Portugal vs Spain: ‘He loves these kinds of matches’

  06-07-2026 08:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona wonderkid receives massive vote of confidence from De la Fuente ahead of Portugal vs Spain: ‘He loves these kinds of matches’Spain manager Luis de la Fuente has once again explained the importance of Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal as La Roja prepare for a highly anticipated FIFA World Cup Round of 16 encounter against Portugal.While much of the build-up has centred around a potential showdown between the Barcelona sensation and Cristiano Ronaldo, De la Fuente was keen to sh
  
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• 🎥 World Cup highlights: Wondewall holds firm, ten England men down Mexico

  06-07-2026 08:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 World Cup highlights: Wondewall holds firm, ten England men down MexicoThe round of 16 match between England and co-host Mexico had everything a neutral football fan could wish for - drama right to the end, huge emotions, and chances coming every minute. Here are the highlights of an epic battle for a place in the World Cup quarter-finals. England will now face Norway and superstar Erling Haaland in the last eight. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intell
  
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• Neymar says Brazil career over after Norway defeat

  06-07-2026 08:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Neymar has played at four World Cup tournaments [Getty Images]An emotional Neymar said his international career for Brazil is "over" after his side's defeat by Norway at the 2026 World Cup.The 34-year-old came on as a 67th minute substitute with Brazil 2-0 down against Norway in the last-16 tie but could not stop the Selecao being eliminated.Neymar did score a penalty deep into added time at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey but it proved nothing more than a consolation effort in what is set to be h
  
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• Prince William and Trump react to England’s dramatic World Cup win over Mexico

  06-07-2026 08:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England’s Three Lions secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Mexico in their World Cup last-16 clash, sparking nationwide celebrations and immediate congratulations from the Prince of Wales. Prince William urged the team on to the quarter-finals, joining millions across the country in celebrating the triumph in Mexico City.Supporters packed out hundreds of bars and pubs for the late-night encounter, with the Government having extended opening hours until 5am on Monday. Beers flew into the air
  
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• An incredible night when England heroes were made

  06-07-2026 08:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England's players dropped to their knees in sheer elation and exhaustion at the end of a performance fit for heroes as Mexico's great fortress of the Azteca was breached.On a spine-tingling night of drama, emotion and pure theatre in one of sport's most atmospheric arenas, England delivered one of their great World Cup victories.In fact, one of their great victories full stop. Arguably their best since the World Cup was won at Wembley in 1966.And head coach Thomas Tuchel, who shook two-goal hero
  
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• 'Iconic match at iconic stadium' - England win down to 'pure will'

  06-07-2026 08:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England are now three wins away from lifting the World Cup [AFP via Getty Images]Harry Kane's creaking voice in his post-match interview summed up the nature of England's epic World Cup win against Mexico at a raucous Azteca Stadium.Kane converted a penalty as England won a pulsating last-16 tie - and by the time he spoke to BBC Sport after the game, he was audibly exhausted from the effort he had put into the celebrations after the 3-2 win."I've just been singing, I can't really talk," the Baye
  
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• Real Madrid demand immediate answer from superstar forward amid contract standoff – Romano

  06-07-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid demand immediate answer from superstar forward amid contract standoff – RomanoReal Madrid are eager to bring clarity to the Vinicius Jr. contract renewal story as soon as possible, with the club unwilling to allow uncertainty to continue surrounding one of their most important players.According to Fabrizio Romano, both Real Madrid and Vinicius Jr remain committed to continuing together, but the discussions are now centred entirely around financial matters. While there is o
  
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