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• Fifa president clarifies Donald Trump conversation over rescinding Balogun ban

  06-07-2026 18:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fifa President Gianni Infantino has been forced to clarify a conversation he had with US president Donald Trump ahead of Folarin Balogun’s red card being suspended. Balogun was shown a straight red card during the United States’ last-32 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina for a challenge on Tarik Muharemovic in which he appeared to scrape his studs down the calf of the defender before landing on, and twisting, his ankle. The forward has been an influential player for the World Cup 20
  
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• World Cup 2026: France's Kylian Mbappé responds to racist attack by Paraguyan senator, condemning her as 'despicable' and 'unworthy'

  06-07-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  France captain Kylian Mbappé has responded to racist remarks made by a Paraguayan senator following Les Bleus' 1-0 victory on Saturday in the 2026 World Cup Round of 16.Mbappé scored the match's lone goal on a penalty kick in the 70th minute, advancing France to the Round of 16 for the fourth consecutive World Cup. Individually, Mbappé recorded his seventh goal of the tournament, putting him ahead of Argentina's Lionel Messi in the Golden Boot race thanks to his two assists.
  
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• Tottenham Hotspur Identify This Manchester City Winger As Their Main Target: Good Option For De Zerbi?

  06-07-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur Identify This Manchester City Winger As Their Main Target: Good Option For De Zerbi?In a recent interview with talkSPORT, journalist Ben Jacobs revealed that Tottenham Hotspur have identified Manchester City winger Savinho as their main target for this transfer window. Jacobs said,“Their primary focus is Savinho.“Let’s see whether the Man City board choose to sanction that deal or not.”Savinho’s Lack Of Game Time In English FootballSavinho struggle
  
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• Napoli reject €30m offers for Vergara with Italian set to sign new deal

  06-07-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Napoli reject €30m offers for Vergara with Italian set to sign new dealNapoli have made it clear that Antonio Vergara is not for sale, rebuffing a series of approaches for the young midfielder as they move to secure his long-term future.According to Gianluca Di Marzio, via IlNapolista, the Partenopei have turned down offers from both Italian and foreign clubs, with talks over a new contract already under way.The bids, Di Marzio reports, had edged towards €30 million, but Napoli decline
  
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• Confirmed: Barcelona secure the future of 16-year-old La Masia defensive gem

  06-07-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Barcelona secure the future of 16-year-old La Masia defensive gemFC Barcelona have secured the future of one of the club’s brightest academy prospects as they have renewed the contract of Roc Martinez. The 16-year-old La Masia defender, whose previous deal had been due to expire, has committed his future to the club and will move up to the youth ranks next season after completing his time with the Cadete A side.“Player Roc Martinez has signed his continuation with the Club
  
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• Trump, FIFA and Balogun: The World Cup controversy explained

  06-07-2026 21:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FIFA’s stunning decision to lift the suspension of a star U.S. player has riled Belgium, the host country's next World Cup opponent, and sent soccer fans and political leaders worldwide into a frenzy. The extremely rare ruling followed a call from Donald Trump to FIFA president Gianni Infantino, sparking widespread debate over political influence.Hours before kickoff, Belgium announced it would challenge what is being called the most debated political intervention in a World Cup in decades
  
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• Man City forward attracts widespread Championship loan interest as Derby County decision looms

  06-07-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City forward attracts widespread Championship loan interest as Derby County decision loomsMan City striker Divin Mubama is attracting interest from Middlesbrough, Derby & PrestonMubama scored five goals on loan at Stoke last term before an ankle injury curtailed his campaignThe 21-year-old has already spoken to Derby but he and Man City are yet to make a decisionManchester City striker Divin Mubama is attracting interest from multiple Championship clubs ahead of the new season, with Midd
  
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• Mbappe condemns racist posts from Paraguay senator

  06-07-2026 20:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kylian Mbappe scored two goals in fixtures against Senegal, Iraq and Sweden before his penalty against Paraguay [Reuters]France forward Kylian Mbappe has condemned a Paraguayan senator as "despicable" and unworthy of her position after she made a number of racist remarks mocking his origin and education.Celeste Amarilla, of Paraguay's Liberal Radical Party, posted her comments on X after her country's defeat by France in the last 16 of the World Cup.Mbappe responded: "Madame Celeste Amarilla, yo
  
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• Real Madrid set sights on Inter Milan midfielder who could cost €50-60 million – report

  06-07-2026 20:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid set sights on Inter Milan midfielder who could cost €50-60 million – reportInter Milan star Petar Sucic has emerged as one of the Croatian players attracting attention after an impressive World Cup campaign. The 22-year-old midfielder is now being linked with several major European clubs, including Real Madrid.Indeed, according to Croatian newspaper Vecernji (h/t Mundo Deportivo), the Spanish giants are among the teams closely monitoring Sucic’s progress, while a num
  
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• In wake of FIFA's Folarin Balogun decision, member of British Parliament asks FIFA to apply the same ruling to Jarell Quansah

  06-07-2026 20:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  More lobbying has begun from soccer federations and political leaders around the world following President Donald Trump's calls to FIFA's Gianni Infantino in the wake of Folarin Balogun's World Cup red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina.Days after Trump first reached out to the FIFA president and said he suggested that Balogun not receive a mandatory one-match ban, FIFA announced Sunday that Balogun would be able to play against Belgium on Monday night and that his one-game ban had been suspend
  
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• “That’s their position” – Fabrizio Romano confirms Liverpool’s stance on defender’s future

  06-07-2026 20:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “That’s their position” – Fabrizio Romano confirms Liverpool’s stance on defender’s futureVirgil van Dijk to AC Milan? Liverpool Have Made Their Position ClearRumours travel fast in the summer, especially when they involve elite players, big clubs and a contract running down. Virgil van Dijk ticks every box. So when reports in Italy suggested AC Milan were exploring a move for Liverpool’s captain, it was always going to get attention.Now, according to Fa
  
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• World Cup injury tracker: Jordan Henderson freak arm break, Reece James recovery and more

  06-07-2026 20:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The knockout stages of World Cup 2026 are in full swing, meaning teams will be praying not to suffer any untimely injury setbacks in their quest for global glory.Some of the big injury sagas heading into the tournament have come to happy endings, with Lamine Yamal now a regular fixture for Spain after returning to full fitness, while injury-ridden Neymar was able to get some minutes in what will likely be his final World Cup, before Brazil’s elimination at the hands of Norway.However, many
  
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• Sunderland sign former Southampton defender Bourne

  06-07-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunderland sign former Southampton defender BourneSunderland have completed the signing of former Southampton defender Tara Bourne on a free transfer.The Lady Black Cats announced news of the deal via a post on their official club website this evening.The 22-year-old centre-back joins Sunderland following the expiry of her contract with Southampton. She has signed a two-year deal on Wearside.Bourne spent her youth in the academies at Manchester City, Liverpool and Manchester United. She made her
  
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• Nottingham Forest urged to sign Liverpool star this summer

  06-07-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nottingham Forest urged to sign Liverpool star this summerNottingham Forest Eye Curtis Jones as Elliot Anderson ReplacementNottingham Forest have banked a huge fee for Elliot Anderson and now face the hardest part, spending it wisely. According to talkSPORT, former Forest man James Perch believes Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones is the obvious candidate to help fill the gap left by Anderson’s departure, and there is logic to that view.Forest sold Anderson to Manchester City for £116
  
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• Brentford set to sign Wilson after West Ham exit

  06-07-2026 20:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Brentford are set to sign former England striker Callum Wilson on an initial 12-month contract.The 34-year-old forward, who left West Ham at the end of last season, is in advanced talks with the west London club, with the deal expected to be completed this week.Wilson is a free agent following his departure from the London Stadium after the club's relegation from the Premier League.He would provide competition for Brazil international Igor Thiago, who is not for sale at any price d
  
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• Celtic Plot Move For This Norwegian Hitman: Why He Holds The Right Profile To Replace Iheanacho

  06-07-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic Plot Move For This Norwegian Hitman: Why He Holds The Right Profile To Replace IheanachoIf a recent transfer update from Il Secolo XIX (as cited by Martin Crawford on X) is believed to be true, Celtic are keeping close tabs on Tobias Lauritsen ahead of a potential summer swoop. But they are not alone in the race, with Leicester City and Sampdoria also keen on the former Sparta Rotterdam hitman, who is currently available on a Bosman upon the expiration of his contract with De Kasteel
  
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• John Stones on England’s World Cup clash with Erling Haaland’s Norway: ‘We know what they’ve got’

  06-07-2026 20:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  John Stones insists England have “huge respect” for Norway and Erling Haaland as Thomas Tuchel’s side look ahead to their World Cup quarter-final clash on Saturday. England’s reward for their thrilling 3-2 win over Mexico in the thunderous cauldron of the Estadio Azteca on Sunday night is a date with Norway in Miami, after Haaland’s late brace stunned Brazil in New Jersey earlier on Sunday in the last 16. The match-up between the two nations – their first sinc
  
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• Pirlo on Ederson’s United move and Arsenal’s ‘deserved’ title

  06-07-2026 20:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pirlo on Ederson’s United move and Arsenal’s ‘deserved’ titleAndrea Pirlo has backed Ederson to make a smooth transition to the Premier League, as the Brazil midfielder closes in on a move from Atalanta to Manchester United.Speaking to the Daily Mail, via Tuttosport, the Italy great, gave his verdict on a player leaving Serie A for Old Trafford.“I think he’s a player suited to the Premier League: he’s a runner, dynamic and gritty,” Pirlo said. &ldq
  
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• Official | Merlin Röhl joins Everton on a permanent basis

  06-07-2026 20:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Merlin Röhl joins Everton on a permanent basisMerlin Röhl has joined Everton on a permanent deal from Freiburg for a reported €25m after spending last season at The Toffees on loan. Having joined Freiburg from Ingolstadt in 2022 for €2.9m, Röhl spent three seasons in the Bundesliga, making a total of 48 appearances before his loan move to the Premier League, where he managed to impress under David Moyes. In their statement after the deal, Everton con
  
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• Barcelona delighted with La Masia prodigy’s standout performances at U19 Euros

  06-07-2026 20:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona delighted with La Masia prodigy’s standout performances at U19 EurosThe ongoing UEFA Under-19 European Championship has once again proven to be the perfect showcase for some of Europe’s brightest young talents. It offers emerging players the opportunity to compete against the best footballers of their generation while performing under the spotlight in a high-level international tournament.A year ago, Jan Virgili, then still at FC Barcelona, produced a standout tournament be
  
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• Mbappé and FFF respond to racist attacks by Paraguayan senator

  06-07-2026 20:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mbappé and FFF respond to racist attacks by Paraguayan senatorThe French team secured its place in the World Cup quarterfinals by defeating Paraguay 1-0, with a penalty goal scored by Kylian Mbappé.However, the celebratory mood was overshadowed by racist remarks made by Paraguayan senator Céleste Amarilla."This brute never even learned how to write. Instead of mother’s milk, he suckled coconuts, and the most educated beings he has ever heard were chimpanzees."The lawma
  
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• Bayern Munich and Besiktas reach agreement over Alexander Nübel

  06-07-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bayern Munich and Besiktas reach agreement over Alexander NübelTurkish Süper Lig side Besiktas have reached a total agreement worth €6.5m plus €5m in bonuses with Bayern Munich for Alexander Nübel, according to Sky Germany.The 29-year-old keeper has also agreed personal terms with Besiktas until 2029.However, per Florian Plettenberg, Nübel is yet to agree on a contract termination with Bayern, with discussions between the club and the player still ongoing. It has al
  
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• 🚨 FFF takes Mbappé racism case to court

  06-07-2026 20:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 FFF takes Mbappé racism case to courtThe French Football Federation described Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla’s racist comments against Kylian Mbappé as “aberrant and unacceptable.” In a statement, the FFF announced that it will file a complaint with the prosecutor’s office to begin legal proceedings.
  The federation said the remarks were “criminal and condemnable” and demanded that they be prosecuted “here as anywhere else.&rd
  
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• Sunderland Forward Is Set To Join Rennes This Summer: Good Move For Everyone Involved?

  06-07-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunderland Forward Is Set To Join Rennes This Summer: Good Move For Everyone Involved?In a recent post on X, journalist Santi Aouna mentioned that Sunderland forward Eliezer Mayenda is set to join Rennes this summer. It has been mentioned that the Black Cats have reached a €25m agreement with the French club to let the Spanish striker leave this off-season.Mayenda’s Impressive Rise In English FootballMayenda enjoyed a run of form at the Wearside club after he put in a few impressive d
  
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• Kylian Mbappe hits out at Paraguayan senator over racist insults: ‘Gives the worst possible image of her country’

  06-07-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kylian Mbappe hits out at Paraguayan senator over racist insults: ‘Gives the worst possible image of her country’France captain Kylian Mbappe has launched a scathing attack against Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla following a wave of derogatory and racist insults directed at him. The public fallout comes directly after France secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Paraguay in a highly volatile 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 clash.Amarilla’s racist remarkThe controversy igni
  
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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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• Bristol City sign Hearts midfielder Shore

  06-07-2026 20:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bristol City sign Hearts midfielder ShoreBristol City have completed the signing of attacking midfielder Eilidh Shore on a two-year deal.The Robins announced news of the transfer via a post on their official club website earlier today.The 24-year-old joins Bristol City from Scottish Women’s Premier League (SWPL) champions Hearts. Shore joined The Jambos from Aberdeen in summer 2024 and helped the Edinburgh side to win their first-ever league title in 2025/2026. The midfielder previously sp
  
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