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• England and DR Congo set for cup clash; see the line-ups

  01-07-2026 16:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England and DR Congo set for cup clash; see the line-upsEngland and the Democratic Republic of the Congo face off this Wednesday (1st), at 1:00 p.m. (Brasília time), at Atlanta Stadium.Whoever wins secures a place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
  Road to the knockout stageEngland (Coach: Thomas Thuchel)The English team advanced as Group L leaders with seven points. The campaign, however, had its ups and downs: after an exciting opening 4-2 win over Croatia, the team suffered
  
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• Official: Diamanti is new Cesena coach after 8 games under Cole

  01-07-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Diamanti is new Cesena coach after 8 games under ColeAlessandro Diamanti is officially the new coach of Serie B side Cesena, his first Italian management job, taking over from Ashley Cole after just eight games.The club has made a habit of picking largely inexperienced figures for the bench who they believe have great potential as head coaches.Diamanti heir to Cole at CesenaCesena announce Ashley Cole as their new coach (@Cesenafc via Instagram)Cole was a surprising choice when he was
  
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• Watch as England still losing to DR Congo after Kane has penalty appeal waved away

  01-07-2026 18:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rattled England losing to DR Congo in last 32 of World CupCipenga beat Pickford at near post in opening 10 minutes'England are all over the place' - Shearer analysis after early goalKane has strong first-half penalty appeal waved awayDid referee make right decision? Vote hereWinner will play Mexico at Azteca Stadium on Monday, 6 July (01:00 BST) Watch as England still losing to DR Congo after Kane has penalty appeal waved away
  
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• 📸 England–DR Congo: penalty or not on Harry Kane?

  01-07-2026 18:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 England–DR Congo: penalty or not on Harry Kane?First refereeing controversy of this round-of-16 match between England and DR Congo!Just before half-time, Jordanian referee Adham Makhadmeh judged that the contact between Harry Kane and Congolese goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi did not warrant a penalty.After checking, VAR did not intervene, apparently considering that the English striker initiated the collision by looking for contact.A decision that is already sparking a strong reaction f
  
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• Official: Frosinone sell 80 per cent shares to Ipswich Town owners

  01-07-2026 18:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Frosinone sell 80 per cent shares to Ipswich Town ownersFrosinone were promoted to Serie A this summer and President Maurizio Stirpe has sold 80 per cent of his shares to Americans Clara Vista, who are already majority shareholders of Ipswich Town.The Canarini had long been tied to the Stirpe family, as Benito Stirpe was President along with brother Roberto from 1965-67, then his son Maurizio took over in 2003 soon after bankruptcy.After 23 years, he has now sold up most of his shares
  
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• 📸 England, Kane can't believe it! Huge penalty fury for Three Lions

  01-07-2026 18:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 England, Kane can't believe it! Huge penalty fury for Three LionsEngland are trailing DR Congo. The in-form keeper Mpasi has already denied numerous chances. The Three Lions are growing frustrated, because shortly before the break they also appeared to be denied what looked like a penalty.After a through ball towards Kane, the Bayern star knocked the ball past the opposing keeper and went down.📸 Richard Pelham - 2026 Getty ImagesReferee Makhadmeh immediately made it clear, howe
  
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• England booed at World Cup after falling behind to DR Congo in last 32

  01-07-2026 18:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England were booed by fans at the Atlanta Stadium after falling behind to DR Congo in their World Cup 2026 last 32 tie.Brian Cipenga capitalised on sloppy defending from England, with Djed Spence missing a header and Noni Madueke failing to track the winger before a powerful finish beat Jordan Pickford at the near post.Boos could be heard after 20 minutes and while many supporters have shown their disdain for hydration breaks at this tournament, the boos that followed at the first break appeared
  
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• Why were England not given a penalty for Harry Kane incident against DR Congo?

  01-07-2026 18:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Harry Kane was left disappointed after the England captain’s appeals for a penalty against DR Congo were turned down by the officials.Thomas Tuchel’s side, favourites to progress from the round of 32 tie, fell behind early to a goal from Brian Cipenga in Atlanta as DR Congo made a fast start.Looking for an equaliser with the half-time interval nearing, Kane burst beyond the defence of the opposition and attempted to round goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi.Harry Kane could not believe no penalt
  
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• 'A laughing stock' but an 'exciting' change

  01-07-2026 18:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked for your views on Vitor Pereira's exit and Oliver Glasner being set to take charge at Nottingham Forest.Here are some of your comments:Linda: I'm gutted. Yet another manager, we will be the laughing stock of the Premier League. The team and fans were so happy with Vitor Periera , why change again?Jon: The revolving door at the City Ground shows no signs of slowing down. You have to feel for Vitor having guided Forest to safety. He appeared to have galvanised the squad
  
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• 🚨 England already up against it: two very worrying stats!

  01-07-2026 18:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 England already up against it: two very worrying stats!The Three Lions without bite.Surprised as early as the 7th minute by DR Congo in the World Cup round of 32 (0-1), England are already under pressure and facing the threat of a stunning elimination.The statistics offer little encouragement. England have not won a World Cup match after falling behind since... the 1966 final against Germany, which ended with the Three Lions’ historic triumph.Even more worrying, Thomas Tuchel&rsq
  
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• “To Win A World Cup All Players Have To Feel Part Of The Squad”

  01-07-2026 18:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “To Win A World Cup All Players Have To Feel Part Of The Squad”How did you come to be in football in the first place?Well, actually, the reason was mostly my father, and he got me into the game. I started at the age of 10. You know, in those days we didn’t have any E or F youth like they have today, so they start already pretty early, at six or seven years old. It was prohibited then because there were some issues regarding health, and people thought if you start regular footba
  
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• Napoli set Lukaku price tag with eye on Chelsea clause

  01-07-2026 18:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Napoli set Lukaku price tag with eye on Chelsea clauseNapoli are hoping to get Romelu Lukaku off their books, largely because of his salary, but the asking price is going to be at least €10m for clubs in MLS, Saudi Arabia and RSC Anderlecht.The striker already infuriated his club last season when returning to Belgium for treatment and rehabilitation, preferring his own personal physiotherapist to the ones provided by the Partenopei.Lukaku and Napoli ready to splitNAPLES, ITALY – FEBRU
  
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• Are England doomed to World Cup failure after DR Congo opener? 👀

  01-07-2026 18:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Are England doomed to World Cup failure after DR Congo opener? 👀England's World Cup knockout hopes are off to the worst possible start against DR Congo.
  Brian Cipenga pulled off an early shock at Atlanta Stadium as he fired the world's 35th-ranked nation ahead against Thomas Tuchel's side after just seven minutes.The Three Lions' response before the mandated first-half hydration break was hardly inspiring but history suggests that things could be about to get even worse.Since being crown
  
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• Stoke sign Swansea's Galbraith for £10m plus Ingelsson

  01-07-2026 18:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ethan Galbraith has won 16 caps for Northern Ireland [Getty Images]Stoke City have signed Northern Ireland midfielder Ethan Galbraith for a reported £10m after also agreeing a deal for Sheffield Wednesday's Svante Ingelsson earlier on Wednesday.Galbraith, 25, joins the Potters from Swansea City where he scored three times in 39 Championship appearances in his one season in south Wales.The eight-figure deal is also believed to include potential add-ons.Before moving to the Swans, former Man
  
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• Oliver Glasner set to replace Vitor Pereira as Nottingham Forest head coach

  01-07-2026 18:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Oliver Glasner set to replace Vitor Pereira as Nottingham Forest head coachNottingham Forest are set to appoint Oliver Glasner as their new head coach, with Vitor Pereira expected to leave the City Ground despite only taking charge midway through last season.Discussions over Pereira’s future are ongoing, but the Portuguese is increasingly likely to depart after guiding Forest to Premier League safety.The move would see Glasner return to management just weeks after leaving Crystal Palace fo
  
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• De Maesschalck to be named Gunners' new academy director

  01-07-2026 18:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Arsenal are set to appoint Strasbourg technical director Pascal De Maesschalck as the club's new academy head.A deal for the Belgian administrator to become the club's new academy director has been agreed and his appointment is expected to be confirmed in due course.The experienced De Maesschalck has previously worked at Monaco and Club Brugge before joining Strasbourg in 2024.He will replace Per Mertesacker, who left the club at the end of last season, as Arsenal's academy directo
  
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• Why is Lumumba Vea not at England vs DR Congo? All the people unable to enter Trump’s United States for World Cup

  01-07-2026 18:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DR Congo’s statue superfan Lumumba Vea inability to get his visa granted for his country’s historic knockout-stage clash against England represents the latest notable figure to be impacted by the strict and aggressive border restrictions imposed by Donald Trump’s administration in the United States. Long dismissed as an issue by Fifa president Gianni Infantino, the inevitable consequence of Iran being at war with a co-host of the tournament is rearing its head. Iranian state me
  
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• ☑️ Official! Bayern land Cup star for a bargain

  01-07-2026 18:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ☑️ Official! Bayern land Cup star for a bargainWhat had already been speculated behind the scenes is now official: Bayern Munich announced this Wednesday (1st) the signing of Moroccan player Ismaël Saibari. The Bavarian club had been actively in the market looking for reinforcements for the attacking sector ahead of next season and secured the arrival of the 25-year-old forward, one of the standout players of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Saibari arrives in German football after stan
  
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• Scunthorpe sign ex-Macclesfield striker Gale

  01-07-2026 18:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Scunthorpe United have signed striker James Gale following his departure from National League North Macclesfield Town.The 24-year-old scored eight goals in 24 matches towards the end of 2025-2026 to help the Silkmen reach the play-offs.He spent the first six months of last season playing for Altrincham in the National League, scoring five goals in 24 appearances, including one in the FA Cup.
  
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• Cambridge sign Ahadme as Lavery & McLoughlin stay

  01-07-2026 18:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gassan Ahadme (left) and Shayne Lavery have both committed themselves to Cambridge United for the next 12 months [Getty Images]Cambridge United have re-signed forward Gassan Ahadme on a season-long loan deal from Charlton Athletic while striker Shayne Lavery and midfielder Shane McLoughlin have remained with the club on 12-month contracts.Ahadme, 25, spent last season on loan with Cambridge's League One rivals Stevenage, scoring four goals in 17 appearances in all competitions before a hip injur
  
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• Brighton agree club record £46m Vuskovic deal

  01-07-2026 18:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luka Vuskovic won his sixth Croatia cap in the World Cup defeat by England [Getty Images]Brighton have agreed a club record £46m deal with Tottenham Hotspur for Croatia defender Luka Vuskovic.Brighton had two bids for Vuskovic turned down last month.However, they have now reached an agreement over a transfer that is also subject to potential additional payments that could take the overall fee to £50m.The 19-year-old will have a medical when Croatia's World Cup campaign is over.They p
  
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• 🚨 Official: Bayern Munich sign a Moroccan wonderkid for €55m

  01-07-2026 18:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Official: Bayern Munich sign a Moroccan wonderkid for €55mA major coup for Bayern Munich!It had been in the works, and now it’s official! In search of new attacking reinforcements for next season, Bayern Munich announced the signing of Moroccan international Ismaël Saibari this Wednesday.The Moroccan forward arrives from PSV Eindhoven in a deal estimated at €55 million. His contract runs until 2033.This is a top-class attacking addition for the Bavarians, who have
  
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• Why so many players are wearing pink football boots at World Cup 2026

  01-07-2026 18:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  One of the World Cup 2026 trends has been the players wearing pink boots. Gio Reyna, Vinicius Junior, Kylian Mbappe and Harry Kane are just some of the players sporting the eye-catching boots across the USA, Canada and Mexico.The designs from the likes of Nike, Adidas, Puma, Skechers and New Balance are all helping the boots pop on screens with the green grass backdrop;The design team at major brands have opted for the colourways due to both performance and visibility.“Athletes associate t
  
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• Spurs wanting to complete £100m move for Premier League star

  01-07-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spurs wanting to complete £100m move for Premier League starTottenham Transfer News: Spurs Move Closer to Sandro Tonali in Record Deal PursuitTottenham are edging closer to one of the biggest transfers in their history, with TeamTalk reporting that Sandro Tonali is now only two significant stages away from completing a move to north London. While negotiations with Newcastle United remain ongoing, there is growing confidence that Spurs have positioned themselves strongly to land the Italy i
  
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• 'It's Time to Shine a Light on African Football': Axel Tuanzebe on Inspiring the Next Generation

  01-07-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Axel Tuanzebe of Congo DR controls the ball during the AFCON Group C match between Algeria and DR Congo at Moulay El Hassan Stadium, Rabat, Morocco on January 6, 2026. (Photo by Ulrik Pedersen/NurPhoto via Getty Images)NurPhoto via Getty ImagesToday, the Democratic Republic of Congo's men's soccer team, Les Léopards, makes its first appearance in the World Cup's knockout round, taking on traditional powerhouse England. The significance is obvious to everyone in the team and the country's
  
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• ✍🏼It's official: Saibari, Bayern's new signing

  01-07-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ✍🏼It's official: Saibari, Bayern's new signingThe Moroccan player becomes the German giant’s first signing of the season.He is one of the players attracting the most attention at this World Cup, and Bayern have ultimately managed to secure his services.Ismael Saibari is now officially a new player for the German side, arriving from PSV to strengthen Kompany’s midfield.His stock has risen exponentially at this World Cup with Morocco, where he has recorded four appearance
  
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• Cardiff trio training with U21s ahead of Championship return

  01-07-2026 17:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Huw Evans Picture Agency]Three of Cardiff City's senior players are training with the Under-21s as the players return for the start of pre-season.Roko Simic, Jesper Daland and Kion Etete have been absent from the first team as the Bluebirds prepare for life back in the Championship.Manager Brian Barry-Murphy's transfer mantra has always been "quality over quantity" and the Irishman has chosen to keep a relatively small squad despite their promotion from League One.Simic, a Croatia Under-21 inte
  
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• Journalist name checks former Liverpool coach as possible replacement

  01-07-2026 17:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist name checks former Liverpool coach as possible replacementArne Slot Linked With Netherlands Role as Fabrizio Romano Reveals LatestThe managerial landscape in international football could be set for another significant change, with the Netherlands searching for a new head coach following Ronald Koeman’s departure. Speaking on his YouTube channel, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano outlined the developing situation while also providing insight into several high profile managerial vac
  
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• Solihull sign ex-Birmingham striker Wodskou

  01-07-2026 17:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Solihull Moors have made their third signing in the past week after agreeing a deal for the new season with teenage striker Ben Wodskou.The 19-year-old joins the Moors having spent last term with Yeovil on loan from Championship club Birmingham City before Blues sold him to Brackley in December, where he scored four times in 21 games.He heads to Damson Park for the 2026-27 campaign and will join midfielder Jamie Andrews and defenders Alex Whitmore and Junior Tiensia as the club's most recent rec
  
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• Nottingham Forest to replace Pereira with Glasner

  01-07-2026 17:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Vitor Pereira is poised to leave Nottingham Forest with the club ready to appoint former Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner as his successor. BBC Sport understands a deal to appoint the Austrian is virtually done with just the formalities left to complete.Contact with Glasner, who left the role as Palace manager at the end of last season, was first initiated earlier this summer.More to follow.
  
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