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• England sneak through - but who had a nightmare start? Player ratings

  01-07-2026 20:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Harry Kane is the first England player to score twice in a World Cup knockout stage match since Gary Lineker against Cameroon in 1990 [Getty Images]England left it late to keep their World Cup dream alive, with Harry Kane scoring twice against DR Congo to set up a last-16 tie with co-hosts Mexico.BBC Sport England reporter Alex Howell assesses how the players performed in Atlanta on Wednesday.Starting XIJordan Pickford: A nightmare start for the England goalkeeper, beaten at his near post by Bri
  
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• Update On The Future Of This Sunderland Youngster: Good Move For Everyone Involved?

  01-07-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Update On The Future Of This Sunderland Youngster: Good Move For Everyone Involved?Sunderland have offered an update on the future of Jenson Jones on their official website. The Black Cats have announced that the English full-back has penned a new, two-year deal to stay at the Wearside club beyond this summer.Jones’ Rise In English FootballJones has come through the youth ranks of Sunderland but is yet to make a senior appearance for them. The English talent has managed to shine at times w
  
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• Paraguay hero Gill targeted by Torino after 2026 World Cup performance

  01-07-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Paraguay hero Gill targeted by Torino after 2026 World Cup performanceTorino were so impressed by the heroics of Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill when eliminating Germany from the World Cup that they have asked San Lorenzo for his signature.According to Sky Sport Italia transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio, his performances really convinced the Serie A side to make a firm offer this summer.It won’t be easy, considering those games on the biggest stage in football have undoubtedly caused his
  
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• Shaymen snap up midfielder Trusty

  01-07-2026 21:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FC Halifax Town have signed midfielder Tayt Trusty from Isthmian League Premier Division side Eastbourne Borough.Trusty, 22, began his career at Blackpool and moved to Eastbourne last year after a spell at Maidstone United.His career has also included stints on loan at Hartlepool, Hyde United and Radcliffe. During his time at Blackpool, Trusty was called up to the Cyprus Under-21 squad.
  
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• Tottenham Hotspur Are Set To Win The Race For This West Ham United Midfielder: Good Choice For De Zerbi?

  01-07-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur Are Set To Win The Race For This West Ham United Midfielder: Good Choice For De Zerbi?In a recent post on X, respected journalist David Ornstein claimed that Tottenham Hotspur are set to win the race for West Ham United midfielder Mateus Fernandes. It has been mentioned that Spurs have submitted a bid in the region of £85m to bring the Portuguese talent to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this summer.Fernandes’ Impressive Form In English FootballFernandes enjoyed a goo
  
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• Milan annoyed as Como seal move for Mattia Liberali

  01-07-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan annoyed as Como seal move for Mattia LiberaliSerie A has witnessed a battle involving Milan and Como for Catanzaro’s Mattia Liberali and the lakeside club have now won the race.Gianluca Di Marzio has reported that Liberali will be a new Como player as the player, along with his agent Alessandro Lucci, chose Fabregas’ team over a return to Milan. Como have placed a lot of faith in him and, in addition to paying a €6 million release clause to sign him from Catanzaro, they wi
  
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• Di Gregorio agent lashes out at ‘terrible’ Juventus strikers, demands ‘respect’

  01-07-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Di Gregorio agent lashes out at ‘terrible’ Juventus strikers, demands ‘respect’Michele Di Gregorio’s agent has hit out at Juventus demanding ‘respect’ and attacking the club management. ‘They spend €130m for 3 terrible strikers, then shift the blame onto the goalkeeper.’It is no secret that the Bianconeri are looking for a new shot-stopper this summer, as even during the campaign there were times when Di Gregorio was dropped in favour of
  
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• Real Madrid miss out on midfield target as Tottenham strike €100m deal

  01-07-2026 21:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid miss out on midfield target as Tottenham strike €100m dealAfter having already made four new signings, Real Madrid are reportedly still in the market for two more players, in accordance with the demands of their new coach Jose Mourinho. They are looking for another center-back, after having already signed Ibrahima Konate, and another midfielder.For the center-back position, the options they were considering included the German center-back Nico Schlotterbeck and the Italian defen
  
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• Portsmouth bring in midfielder Bailey

  01-07-2026 21:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Odin Bailey played in Stockport County's League One play-off defeat by Bolton at Wembley in May [Getty Images]Portsmouth have made their first signing of the summer with the capture of midfielder Odin Bailey on a three-year deal after he left Stockport County at the end of the season.The 26-year-old arrives on a free transfer, having featured as Stockport lost in the League One play-off final to Bolton at Wembley in his final appearance for the Hatters.Having signed from Salford City in 2023, Ba
  
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• Colchester sign experienced defender Raggett

  01-07-2026 21:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Colchester United have confirmed the signing of experienced central defender Sean Raggett following his departure from Rotherham United.The 32-year-old was one of 11 players confirmed to be departing the Millers in May after their relegation to League Two last season.Raggett began his career at hometown club Gillingham before a six-year spell at Dover Athletic.He scored the winning goal in Lincoln City's famous 1-0 FA Cup victory at Burnley as the Imps became the first non-league outfit to reach
  
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• 🙏 El Chacho awaits him: Beltrán to join pre-season in Spain

  01-07-2026 21:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🙏 El Chacho awaits him: Beltrán to join pre-season in SpainRiver Plate’s transfer market activity shows no sign of slowing down, and the club has secured the return of another top-class striker. Lucas Beltrán underwent the customary medical examinations this Wednesday in Spain and, after signing his contract, will immediately join the preseason training sessions the Millionaire squad is holding in Alicante.The details of a financial frameworkAt 25 years old, and after
  
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• World Cup Round of 16 picks, predictions: Best bets for every match, including Brazil-Norway

  01-07-2026 21:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The first World Cup Round of 32 has already seen some favorites roll (France) and some go home early (Germany), setting up various types of matchups in the Round of 16.  There are Davids versus Goliaths (Paraguay-France), a host-but-not-at-home versus a continental champ (Canada-Morocco) and a superstars versus the birthplace of superstars (Erling Haaland vs Brazil). High-level knockout soccer produces thrilling drama, and these games should be no different. As always, remember that wa
  
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• Sandro Tonali set to join Tottenham in £100m deal after agreement reached with Newcastle

  01-07-2026 21:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur are poised to shatter their transfer record for the second time in as many days having agreed a deal to sign Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali. The move for the Italy international follows hot on the heels of Tuesday's agreement for Mateus Fernandes from West Ham.Spurs head coach Roberto De Zerbi had identified the 26-year-old Tonali as a priority summer acquisition. Despite significant interest from Premier League rivals Manchester City and Arsenal, Tonali has opted to join h
  
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• Harry Kane’s heroics secure England’s World Cup last 16 berth

  01-07-2026 21:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Harry Kane’s heroics secure England’s World Cup last 16 berthHarry Kane scored two second-half goals against DR Congo to help England reach the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup. Thanks to the Bayern Munich striker, who was named Man of the Match, the Three Lions managed to win after falling behind early on.The African nation had a dream start when, in the seventh minute of the game, Brian Cipenga gave the Leopards the lead.The match was one-way traffic after that as England chased the g
  
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• Europe’s top clubs monitoring Vinicius Junior as Real Madrid contract talks continue

  01-07-2026 21:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Europe’s top clubs monitoring Vinicius Junior as Real Madrid contract talks continueDespite their underwhelming performances with their club during the last season, several Real Madrid stars are lighting up the World Cup 2026 with their stellar performances for their respective sides.This is the case with Kylian Mbappe, who is once again the most important player for the French national team, and for Jude Bellingham, who has erased any doubts that remained in the minds of the English natio
  
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• Boreham Wood make three signings

  01-07-2026 21:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Boreham Wood have signed Tottenham goalkeeper Luca Gunter on a season-long loan and Sunderland defender Oliver Bainbridge on a permanent deal along with midfielder Tarryn Allarakhia, who was recently released by RochdaleGunter, 21, has previous National League experience, having played 14 times for Wealdstone in the latter half of the 2024-25 season.He won the Under-17 and Under-18 Premier League Cup double with Tottenham in 2022-23, and the Premier League 2 title with the club's U
  
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• Stuttgart set Bilial El Khannouss asking price

  01-07-2026 21:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Stuttgart set Bilial El Khannouss asking priceStuttgart would not consider selling Moroccan international Bilal El Khannouss unless an offer of €65m or more was received, according to BILD. Even though there still hasn’t been an official offer for the player, the Swabian club believes it is only a matter of time before an offer is made. El Khannouss is currently at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where his outstanding performances have attracted considerable attention. Because of this,
  
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• Spurs agree deal worth up to £100m for Newcastle's Tonali

  01-07-2026 21:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sandro Tonali joined Newcastle from AC Milan in 2023. [Getty Images]Tottenham Hotspur are set to smash their transfer record for a second time this week after agreeing a deal worth up to £100m with Newcastle United for midfielder Sandro Tonali.Spurs previously had a bid of about £80m rejected by Newcastle, but are now set to pay an initial £92.5m plus a further £7.5m in add-ons.BBC Sport previously reported how manager Roberto De Zerbi is a long-time admirer of the Italia
  
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• 🎥 World Cup highlights: superb Kane saves England after early setback

  01-07-2026 21:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 World Cup highlights: superb Kane saves England after early setbackEngland can keep hoping for the title. After falling behind early, the “Three Lions” turned the game around thanks to a brace from the once again outstanding superstar Harry Kane. You can see here in the highlights how the Bayern striker saved the team and Thomas Tuchel from elimination. This Kane is simply unbelievable. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You
  
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• Official | Ismael Saibari joins Bayern Munich 

  01-07-2026 21:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Ismael Saibari joins Bayern Munich Bayern Munich have signed Moroccan attacking midfielder Ismael Saibari from PSV Eindhoven for a reported fee of €55m. The 25-year-old has put pen to paper on a contract until 2031.Upon his signing, Saibari said: “As a child, you dream of signing for a club like Bayern – everyone knows it’s one of the biggest clubs in the world.” Bayern sporting director Christoph Freund explained: “Saibari is versatile, in
  
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• Kane's rescue act sends England into World Cup last 16

  01-07-2026 21:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FIFA World CupEngland 2 - 1 Congo DR FTEngland were spared one of the biggest humiliations in their World Cup history by Harry Kane's two late goals as they came from behind to beat DR Congo in Atlanta to reach the last 16.Thomas Tuchel's side were 15 minutes away from an embarrassing exit as DR Congo defended the early lead given to them by Brian Cipenga.It was then that captain and talisman Kane came to the rescue by heading the equaliser after 75 minutes, before lashing in a stunning winner o
  
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• Find out who Brazil face in the quarter-finals if they beat Norway

  01-07-2026 21:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Find out who Brazil face in the quarter-finals if they beat NorwayEngland had to work hard, but secured their place in the 2026 World Cup round of 16.With two goals from Harry Kane, the English team came from behind to beat DR Congo 2-1 at Atlanta Stadium, and will now face hosts Mexico.And whoever wins will be the Brazilian national team’s opponent in the quarterfinals—if Brazil, of course, advances in the tournament.
  England’s qualification had plenty of drama. DR Congo opene
  
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• Tottenham beat Manchester City in £100 million midfielder transfer chase

  01-07-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham beat Manchester City in £100 million midfielder transfer chaseManchester City have fallen short as Tottenham agree a deal for Sandro Tonali.Roberto De Zerbi takes his spending in midfield to almost £200 million after signing Mateus Fernandes.Despite losing the race for the Italian, City will focus their attentions on other potential midfield targets.Manchester City have lost out to Tottenham in the chase to sign Newcastle and Italy international midfielder Sandro Tonali, it
  
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• Celtic Lock Horns For 21-Year-Old Left-Footed Defender: Why The Hoops Should Walk Away?

  01-07-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic Lock Horns For 21-Year-Old Left-Footed Defender: Why The Hoops Should Walk Away?A proper scramble is breaking out across Europe for former West Brom kid Michael Parker. News broke via journalist Pete O’Rourke on X that Celtic are firmly in the mix, tracking the towering English defender after he shone in Sweden. It’s been a whirlwind few months for the 21-year-old left-sided centre-back. Since swapping England for Allsvenskan side Örgryte IS back in February, he’s a
  
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• Pardoned Iranian nuclear negotiator sues FIFA over team’s World Cup loss against Egypt

  01-07-2026 21:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  An Iranian political scientist once accused by the feds of working as an unregistered agent for Tehran has filed a $1 billion lawsuit against FIFA, association president Gianni Infantino, and an unknown number of anonymous FIFA officials after the nation’s World Cup team was eliminated from competition by a controversial on-field call.Lotfolah Kaveh Afrasiabi, who, among other things, served as an official adviser to Iran’s nuclear negotiation team when talks were underway with forme
  
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• Juventus offered chance to sign Sunderland’s Brian Brobbey

  01-07-2026 21:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus offered chance to sign Sunderland’s Brian BrobbeySerie A side Juventus have sealed a move for Genoa talent Jeff Ekhator, who has joined the club on a permanent basis. But they remain in the hunt for another attacking signing and Sunderland’s Brian Brobbey could be in the picture.Tuttomercatowebreport that while the Dutchman has been shortlisted by several clubs because of his performances at the World Cup, he has been offered to Juventus as well.The Old Lady could see the Su
  
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• How this suburban Pennsylvania town shaped USMNT’s Christian Pulisic for the World Cup

  01-07-2026 21:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hershey, Pennsylvania, may be known as the "Sweetest Place on Earth" due to its chocolate-rich heritage, but it is also the hometown of Christian Pulisic, the most celebrated and accomplished player on a U.S. national team with ambitious World Cup aspirations as it prepares to co-host the tournament.Pulisic recently reflected on his roots via Instagram while promoting limited-edition Pulisic’s Milk Chocolate Bars by the Hershey Company, featuring his signature. "Hershey to me is everything
  
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• Fabrizio Romano confirms Liverpool's bold choice to replace Yan Diomande

  01-07-2026 21:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabrizio Romano confirms Liverpool's bold choice to replace Yan DiomandeLiverpool need a new target after Yan Diomande said no. Fabrizio Romano confirms who the Reds have their eyes on.Liverpool are after a winger this summer. There's no getting around that as the Reds lack production from wide areas and then lost Mohamed Salah.Their top target? Yan Diomande. Liverpool actually made that public, with reports all over the place saying they'd gone all-in on the Ivorian and were pushing forward on
  
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• Leeds United Continue Talks With 23-Year-Old Target: How Can They Get The Deal Over The Line?

  01-07-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leeds United Continue Talks With 23-Year-Old Target: How Can They Get The Deal Over The Line?Leeds United are pushing hard to land Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki. Contacts are active. Italian transfer insider Gianluigi Longari broke the news on X, revealing that Elland Road chiefs have been aggressively chasing the Parma shot-stopper since mid-June. It is a bold, expensive move.Leeds hunt for Suzuki as Parma demand massive feeParma are already planning for life without him. The Serie A side recent
  
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• Brentford trying to complete move for experienced Premier League attacker

  01-07-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brentford trying to complete move for experienced Premier League attackerBrentford Explore Callum Wilson Move as Free Transfer Talks ContinueBrentford are weighing up an experienced addition to their forward line, with The Athletic reporting that the club are in discussions with Callum Wilson over a potential move as a free agent.The 34 year old striker is currently without a club after his contract with West Ham expired at the end of last season. While no agreement has yet been reached, Wilson
  
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