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• Expectations increase for England, while Norway have nothing to lose in epic Miami showdown

  10-07-2026 19:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MIAMI — Strolling down Miami's South Beach, you see two very different vibes among England and Norway supporters.On one hand England fans are swigging beer in the sun with a familiar slightly nervous look on their face as the pressure is now on their team to deliver. England fans are flooding to Miami, with over 30,000 expected for the game as stories of last-minute trips via here, there and everywhere flow as freely as the drinks.FOMO was very real among the England fans here in Miami.Ove
  
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• 💣 Milan seal Rabiot, Juve-Pellegrino, Zeballos-Napoli 🤏: deals 🤑

  12-07-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💣 Milan seal Rabiot, Juve-Pellegrino, Zeballos-Napoli 🤏: deals 🤑Yesterday, the quarter-finals came to an end with Argentina’s win over Switzerland, and now the World Cup gets even more exciting with the two blockbuster semi-final clashes: France-Spain and Argentina-England. 💡 Want to stay up to date on everything happening in the USA, Mexico, and Canada? Don’t forget to bookmark the World Cup! To follow the competition, search for “World Cup
  
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• Atlético CEO gives update on move for Fred

  12-07-2026 16:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atlético CEO gives update on move for FredThe negotiations involving Atlético-MG and midfielder Fred have entered a new chapter, but there is still no imminent outcome for the Atlético fans.The CEO of the Minas Gerais club, Pedro Daniel, spoke openly about the talks, making it clear that completing the deal is seen as very difficult at the moment.The main obstacle is Fred’s contract with the Turkish club, which runs until June 2027.Since Galo’s board has already
  
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• Official: Frosinone renew Fini, Calvani and Cittadini loans for 2026-27

  12-07-2026 16:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Frosinone renew Fini, Calvani and Cittadini loans for 2026-27Newly-promoted Frosinone have announced that Gabriele Calvani, Seydou Fini and Giorgio Cittadini have renewed their loans from Genoa and Atalanta.The Canarini finished second in the Serie B table last season, securing automatic promotion back to the top flight.They did it largely thanks to a squad packed with young talent on loan from Serie A sides.Now those are allowed to continue the project at the Stadio Benito Stirpe, as
  
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• Two phone calls between Real Madrid and Vinicius Jr. changed the course of contract talks – report

  12-07-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Two phone calls between Real Madrid and Vinicius Jr. changed the course of contract talks – reportThe Vinicius Jr.-Real Madrid renewal saga is back in the limelight after the player’s campaign at the FIFA World Cup came to an end.The global event did, however, have a direct effect on the player’s future as it showed the whole world the class that the Brazilian star represents.Not only did his performances re-establish him as one of the best in the business but also reignited th
  
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• Mikel Arteta’s son trains with Arsenal u21s

  12-07-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mikel Arteta’s son trains with Arsenal u21sMikel Arteta’s son spent time training with the Arsenal u21s this week, after signing scholarship terms with the club.Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images For Premier LeagueGabriel Arteta Bernal was pictured in training with the Arsenal u21s this week, with the u21 team returning to pre-season training after their summer break.The Premier League confirmed in June that Mikel Arteta’s son Gabriel had signed scholarship terms with the Gunn
  
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• 🟥 Embolo row: Argentina aided or dive? Replays divide social media 🤯

  12-07-2026 16:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🟥 Embolo row: Argentina aided or dive? Replays divide social media 🤯A decision destined to divide opinions. In the 72nd minute of Argentina-Switzerland, with the score at 1-1 and the Swiss enjoying their best spell of the match, Breel Embolo was sent off for a second yellow after a VAR review. Want to stay up to date on everything happening in the USA, Mexico and Canada? Don’t forget to bookmark the World Cup! To follow the tournament, search for "World Cup" on OneFoot
  
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• 2026 World Cup: What we've learned about Argentina, England, France and Spain ahead of the semifinals

  12-07-2026 15:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The best group of World Cup semifinalists is set.The top four teams in FIFA's world rankings make up the last four teams standing at the 2026 World Cup. We're poised for what could be an epic set of semifinals with France vs. Spain on Tuesday and England vs. Argentina on Wednesday. Here's what we've learned about each of the four best teams in the world through their first six games of the tournament.ArgentinaNothing fazes this teamThe vast experience of Argentina's squad has shown to be an incr
  
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• Report: Liverpool have reignited their interest in move for French midfielder

  12-07-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool have reignited their interest in move for French midfielderLiverpool Transfer News: Manu Kone Interest Makes Sense as Midfield Plans Take ShapeLiverpool’s interest in Manu Kone has resurfaced and, on the face of it, this feels logical rather than dramatic. According to The Kopite View, the club are back looking closely at the Roma midfielder as Andoni Iraola continues reshaping a squad that badly needed direction after last season’s collapse.That is the key point he
  
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• Just strolling around on the pitch: Ibrahimović lays into England star

  12-07-2026 15:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Just strolling around on the pitch: Ibrahimović lays into England starThe English can be pleased about reaching the semi-finals at this World Cup. But it was not only Thomas Tuchel who was not entirely satisfied with his players’ performance – Zlatan Ibrahimović also made his feelings clear and singled out one English player for particularly harsh criticism. The former Swedish striker is working as a pundit for 'Fox Sports' at the World Cup and had already laid into&nb
  
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• Report: Arsenal star set to stay despite interest from Premier League giants

  12-07-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Arsenal star set to stay despite interest from Premier League giantsArsenal secure Emerson Nwaneri future after rival Premier League interestArsenal have moved decisively to keep one of their most highly regarded academy talents, with Emerson Nwaneri committing his future to the club after what the original report by Sports View describes as “lengthy and complex negotiations between the club’s hierarchy and the player’s representatives”.There had been genuine inte
  
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• Barcelona Atletic manager completes highest-level coaching certification

  12-07-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona Atletic manager completes highest-level coaching certificationJuliano Belletti oversaw Barcelona Atletic’s operations last season as the head coach and was instrumental in the team’s recent campaign in the Segunda Federación, where they finished sixth.Over the past season, he has shown signs of being a promising tactician with an astute understanding of the game. His license, however, was a UEFA A license which only gave him the capacity to coach until the First Fede
  
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• Real Madrid midfielder returns early as he fights for Mourinho’s trust

  12-07-2026 15:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid midfielder returns early as he fights for Mourinho’s trustThe French midfielder Eduardo Camavinga is one of the players with his future at Real Madrid highly uncertain. He has not been able to meet the expectations that the Merengue club had put on him when they signed him as a highly promising youngster from Rennes, and the club believes his growth has stunted in the last few years.In fact, he was directly at fault as Los Blancos saw their UEFA Champions League hopes end last
  
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• FIFA weighs expanding teams for the 2030 World Cup, explained

  12-07-2026 15:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FIFA weighs expanding teams for the 2030 World Cup, explainedFIFA president Gianni Infantino confirmed that the organization will examine the possibility of expanding the World Cup to a 64-team format as early as the 2030 edition.The information was published by The Athletic, the sports arm of The New York Times.The current tournament, co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, introduced the 48-team format, a significant increase from the 32-team version that was in place from 1998 to 2
  
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• Brazilian superstar removes all footprint of Real Madrid on Instagram as renewal doubts grow

  12-07-2026 15:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brazilian superstar removes all footprint of Real Madrid on Instagram as renewal doubts growReal Madrid have one major issue to sort out this summer, with Los Blancos still not certain whether Vinicius Junior will renew his contract at the club.His future at the Spanish club has been under scrutiny for a while now, with Florentino Perez making it a priority to extend his contract before moving for a player like Michael Olise.The Brazilian has created fresh uncertainty around his Real Madrid futu
  
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• Roma working to lower Bruges’ demands for Tresoldi

  12-07-2026 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma working to lower Bruges’ demands for TresoldiAmong the reinforcements requested by Gian Piero Gasperini to complete Roma’s attack is a replacement for Donyell Malen. The Giallorossi coach has reportedly identified Nicolò Tresoldi as the ideal candidate to complete the lineup, focusing on a young, promising striker. Artem Dovbyk, in fact, is not part of the coach’s plans, as he considers the Italian-German striker the most suitable option. The 2004-born player has re
  
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• Why Lautaro avoided suspension for England vs. Argentina World Cup semi-final

  12-07-2026 15:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Why Lautaro avoided suspension for England vs. Argentina World Cup semi-finalLautaro Martinez struck in the 121st minute to help Argentina on their way to the 2026 World Cup semi-final in the early hours of Sunday morning, but some feel that the Inter skipper was fortunate to avoid a second yellow and a suspension for the upcoming last-four tie with England. Here’s why El Toro escaped punishment.How Lautaro Martinez escaped second yellow card in Argentina 3-1 SwitzerlandLautaro was initial
  
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• Sunderland appear confident in talks for Matias Soule

  12-07-2026 15:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunderland appear confident in talks for Matias SouleMatias Soulé’s future at Roma is far from certain. The Argentine striker, who returned to the capital yesterday after a holiday in his homeland, is expected at Trigoria tomorrow for the start of his training camp. But he could leave again soon. Sunderland want to bring him to the Premier League. After interest from Borussia Dortmund and Arab clubs in June, who, however, did not submit offers, the English clubs are now the most int
  
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• Roma hold talks with Chelsea for Garnacho-Moreira deal

  12-07-2026 15:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma hold talks with Chelsea for Garnacho-Moreira dealRoma’s hottest incoming players are Alejandro Garnacho and Diego Moreira. The former is on his way out of Chelsea, who are currently asking for €50 million, while the latter is owned by Strasbourg, and their asking price is also €50 million. Negotiations are inevitably complex for the Giallorossi, but the demands could decrease over time. Garnacho and Moreira are linked by a common thread, not only because Chelsea has a buybac
  
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• Muharemovic wanted by Newcastle, Sunderland, Leeds United and Bournemouth

  12-07-2026 15:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Muharemovic wanted by Newcastle, Sunderland, Leeds United and BournemouthSassuolo defender Tarik Muharemovic remains a Premier League target, with Newcastle United, Sunderland, Leeds United and Bournemouth focus on the €40m player, as Juventus still wait.The Bosnia and Herzegovina international impressed at the 2026 World Cup and in Serie A for the Neroverdi, so is widely expected to move on this summer.Muharemovic hot property for SassuoloSASSUOLO, ITALY – DECEMBER 06: Tarik Muharemo
  
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• Wesley overcomes injury, set to join Roma’s preseason

  12-07-2026 15:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wesley overcomes injury, set to join Roma’s preseasonWesley is ready to begin his second season with Roma. The Brazilian full-back has recovered from a muscle injury to his left thigh adductor, which prevented him from playing in the World Cup with Carlo Ancelotti’s national team. The Brazilian winger is a key player for Gasperini, the coach who has been able to improve his performance in front of goal: five goals in his first year in Serie A, record numbers for the 2003-born player.
  
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• Premier League legend backs Real Madrid midfielder to become England’s greatest player – “This is superstar reaction”

  12-07-2026 15:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier League legend backs Real Madrid midfielder to become England’s greatest player – “This is superstar reaction”Real Madrid players have been in excellent form at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Junior in top form at the tournament.Bellingham single-handedly helped England beat Norway 2-1 on the night, with the English midfielder scoring both goals on an indifferent night for the Three Lions.The 23-year-old was deservedly nam
  
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• EFL players' World Cup involvement ends

  12-07-2026 15:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]The final four remaining English Football League players have seen their World Cup hopes come to an end at the quarter-final stage.Watford goalkeeper Egil Selvik, 28, and defenders David Moller Wolfe (Wolves) and Sondre Langas (Derby County) bowed out when their Norway team was beaten 2-1 by England after extra time in Miami on Saturday.Moller Wolfe, 24, was replaced after 90 minutes of the quarter-final and started five of the Norwegians' six games at the tournament, while Selvik
  
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• ⚠️The Athletic drops a bombshell: FIFA plans a 64-team World Cup!

  12-07-2026 15:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ⚠️The Athletic drops a bombshell: FIFA plans a 64-team World Cup!For the 2030 edition, FIFA will examine the option of adding 16 more national teams, something that would once again break the mold.
  While this World Cup is already historic for being the longest in history and featuring the highest number of national teams ever seen, FIFA is now planning to go one step further.According to The Athletic, Infantino reportedly said that expanding the World Cup to a total of 64 teams for
  
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• Preston postpone friendly after England win

  12-07-2026 15:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]England's progress to the World Cup semi-final has resulted in Preston North End postponing a pre-season friendly.The Championship club were due to visit Chorley on Wednesday, 15 July, but the match has been called off as England will face Argentina on the same evening.Preston will start their pre-season schedule away at Bamber Bridge on Tuesday, 14 July (19:00 BST), with the club having no friendlies scheduled for their Deepdale stadium while pitch improvement work is carried out.
  
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• No discount: Barcelona draw up plan to sell unwanted Spanish midfielder amid widespread interest

  12-07-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  No discount: Barcelona draw up plan to sell unwanted Spanish midfielder amid widespread interestMarc Casado is one of the players facing an uncertain future at Barcelona this summer, as he is no longer a part of Hansi Flick’s setup due to increased competition.Casado has already been linked with a move away from Catalonia, with multiple clubs across Europe keen on acquiring his services.Barcelona’s plan to sell CasadoA recent report from Diario SPORT has offered a fresh update on Cas
  
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• Milan pre-season squad of 26 includes teenagers eager to impress

  12-07-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan pre-season squad of 26 includes teenagers eager to impressCoach Ruben Amorim has named a 26-man squad for the first part of Milan pre-season training, including new buy Mario Gila, while some young and loan players will get a chance to impress him.The Rossoneri come together at the Milanello training camp on Monday July 13, where the work really begins for the new tactician.Gila is thrown straight into the mix after completing his transfer from Lazio, but Goncalo Ramos is still on vacation
  
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• Guardiola re-appears on Italy head coach shortlist after Maldini appointment

  12-07-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Guardiola re-appears on Italy head coach shortlist after Maldini appointmentPaolo Maldini and Leonardo are the new technical leaders of the Italy national team set-up, and reports on Sunday claim that Pep Guardiola has again become an option for the vacant national team head coach role under the new leadership.Could Italy make a move for Guardiola under Maldini and Leonardo leadership?The FIGC have recently confirmed that Maldini has been appointed as the federation’s new technical directo
  
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• Fabrizio Romano provides update on Liverpool star’s potential exit

  12-07-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabrizio Romano provides update on Liverpool star’s potential exitCody Gakpo Transfer Latest as Liverpool Hold Firm Amid Tottenham InterestLiverpool’s stance on Cody Gakpo appears clear for now, with the club showing no desire to encourage an exit despite interest from Tottenham. The latest update, credited to Fabrizio Romano on his YouTube channel, points towards a firm position at Anfield as the market develops.Tottenham are exploring options for the wide attacking areas and Gakpo
  
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• Report: Chelsea eyeing move for Serie A forward

  12-07-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Chelsea eyeing move for Serie A forwardChelsea Transfer News: Jonathan Rowe Emerges as Serious Summer TargetChelsea are doing what smart clubs do in the market, they are lining up options early and keeping the noise down. According to Sports View, Bologna winger Jonathan Rowe has moved firmly into the frame as the Blues look for more attacking depth before the new season.The key detail is simple. Chelsea have “intensified their search for attacking reinforcements this summer”
  
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