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• Inter make formal offer for USG’s Anan Khalaili, Curtis Jones next target

  06-07-2026 21:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter make formal offer for USG’s Anan Khalaili, Curtis Jones next targetSerie A side Inter are now pushing to sign Union Saint Gilloise’s Anan Khalaili and are the frontrunner to sign him.Napoli have previously pushed to sign the Israeli attacker but their attempts haven’t led to fruition, with talk around Inter having only grown.Gianluca Di Marzioreports that the 21-year-old is keen on a move to Inter and he has informed his club about this. The Nerazzurri have put forward &e
  
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• 😲 Incredible run ended! Belgium superstar only on the bench v USA

  07-07-2026 01:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😲 Incredible run ended! Belgium superstar only on the bench v USAIn the lead-up to the World Cup round-of-16 clash between the USA and Belgium, almost everything revolved around the Folarin Balogun case. After his red-card suspension was lifted, the American striker has indeed made it into the starting lineup.As a result, it almost went unnoticed that Belgium coach Garcia opted for a rather surprising measure.The 62-year-old is initially leaving his superstar Kevin De Bruyne on the bench
  
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• CR7 OUT! Spain Eliminates Portugal 1-0, World Cup Post-Match Reaction & USMNT vs Belgium Preview

  07-07-2026 01:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Subscribe to The CooligansApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeThe Iberian Derby did not disappoint as Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros bring you an immediate live reaction to Spain's dramatic 1-0 victory over Portugal in the World Cup Round of 16. La Roja's impenetrable defense locked down yet another opponent, extending their incredible clean-sheet streak and booking a spot in the quarterfinals. The hosts heavily criticize Portugal manager Roberto Martinez for his lack of tactical bravery,
  
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• 📹 CR7 keeps future under wraps and likens biggest title to the Copa

  07-07-2026 01:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 CR7 keeps future under wraps and likens biggest title to the CopaThis Monday (6), Portugal lost to Spain 1-0 and bowed out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the round of 16.The result also brought Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup story to an end after six editions.After the match, the iconic No. 7 confirmed that he will not be present at the 2030 World Cup, where Portugal will be one of the hosts alongside Spain and Morocco, but he was vague about whether he will continue with the Portu
  
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• Spain's World Cup challenge built on historic defence

  07-07-2026 01:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  In 2010, Spain dazzled the football world with their tiki-taka on their way to World Cup glory in South Africa. Powered by the midfield brilliance of Xavi Hernandez and Andres Iniesta, and the goals of David Villa, they became one of the most iconic sides to have played in the tournament's storied history.With their strong Barcelona core and the tactical acumen of Vicente del Bosque, they secured their first-ever title with short, intricate passes and relentless movement, defeating the Netherlan
  
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• 🚨 Official, Cristiano confirms: it was my last World Cup

  07-07-2026 01:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Official, Cristiano confirms: it was my last World CupCristiano Ronaldo finally put an end to the speculation about his future with the Portugal national team after their Round of 16 elimination against Spain. 
  "El Bicho" spoke to the press in the mixed zone and dropped the bombshell there: "It was my last World Cup," news that had already gone viral before the Round of 16 clash against Croatia, when his sister, Katia Aveiro, had revealed it. "Sad to go out of the World Cup l
  
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• Roberto Martinez confirms decision to leave Portugal after tepid World Cup exit to Spain

  07-07-2026 01:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roberto Martinez has said “it does not make sense” for him to continue as Portugal coach after their limp exit to Spain in the last 16 of World Cup 2026.Substitute Mikel Merino settled a tame all-Iberian clash in Dallas by scoring the game’s only goal in the first minute of added time as Martinez’s side failed to threaten a Spain defence that is yet to concede in the tournament.Martinez’s contract was set to expire at the end of the tournament, though he said in a p
  
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• Why European backlash over Trump intervention won't worry Infantino

  07-07-2026 00:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gianni Infantino has been Fifa president for 10 years.Next year, he is up for re-election.From the Fifa Peace Prize, to the vastly inflated ticket prices at the World Cup, to the Club World Cup, Infantino's tenure has been increasingly controversial.But could the unprecedented decision to cancel Folarin Balogun's red-card suspension for the United States' World Cup last-16 tie against Belgium be the tipping point?In a tournament they have co-hosted, Balogun has been the star man for the US, with
  
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• Cristiano Ronaldo’s latest World Cup failure leaves one predictable regret

  07-07-2026 00:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  So this was how it ended for Cristiano Ronaldo. Not with the ultimate glory but a certain predictability. Portugal’s World Cup was curtailed in a manner that was all too foreseeable: with Ronaldo failing to score, with younger men being removed as he stayed on the pitch, with the sense their most famous player had been put before the team, perhaps for one last time.His sixth World Cup will be his last, he had said. In a career as long as his, history can repeat itself. Portugal went out 1-
  
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• 🎥 World Cup highlights: that's it for CR7! Spain stun Portugal late

  07-07-2026 00:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 World Cup highlights: that's it for CR7! Spain stun Portugal lateCristiano Ronaldo played the last World Cup match of his career today. However, it ended quite bitterly in the round of 16 at the tournament in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Mikel Merino delivered the late knockout blow to CR7 and his teammates.You can watch the highlights here in the video.Spain, meanwhile, will face the winner of the match between the USA and Belgium in the quarterfinals, which kicks off today
  
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• 🚨 Right after the World Cup exit! Portugal boss announces exit

  07-07-2026 00:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Right after the World Cup exit! Portugal boss announces exitCristiano Ronaldo is not the only Portuguese who has played his last match for the national team. His coach, Roberto Martínez, is also stepping down. He announced this at the press conference after the defeat against Spain (0–1)."My era is over; now it is important to make a fresh start, and it is legitimate for the president to choose his own coach. I am grateful for all the support I received," said the Spaniard
  
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• 🚨 FIFA hits back at criticism: Balogun's red card wasn't revoked

  07-07-2026 00:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 FIFA hits back at criticism: Balogun's red card wasn't revokedAfter the controversy following Folarin Balogun’s presence in USA-Belgium, despite the red card he received against Bosnia and Herzegovina, FIFA released a lengthy statement to clarify the reasons behind the Disciplinary Committee’s decision.The U.S. striker had been sent off in the 64th minute of the July 1 match for "serious foul play" after a VAR review. At the end of the game, he also returned to the field to
  
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• Fifa Disciplinary Committee takes swipe at Uefa over criticism of Folarin Balogun ban decision

  07-07-2026 00:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fifa has dismissed criticism from Uefa after being accused of “crossing a red line” in its handling of Folarin Balogun’s red card and suspending the one-game ban to enable the USA striker to play in the World Cup last 16 tie against Belgium.The decision by FIFA Disciplinary Committee to alter the punishment for the USA forward after committing “serious foul play” to earn a red card against Bosnia in the last 32 has been widely criticised. And US President Donald Tru
  
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• FIFA deny Balogun red was rescinded, only ban delayed

  06-07-2026 23:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FIFA deny Balogun red was rescinded, only ban delayedThe FIFA Disciplinary Committee has published its official explanation regarding the Balogun case. The body clarifies that it did not overturn the player's sending-off, but rather confirmed the one-match suspension resulting from the red card issued on July 1.
  The sanction, however, was suspended for one year by FIFA under Article 27 of the Disciplinary Code. Balogun will only serve the one-match ban if he commits a similar serious offence aga
  
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• Substitute Merino scores late winner as Spain knock out Portugal

  06-07-2026 23:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FIFA World CupPortugal 0 - 1 Spain FTMikel Merino came off the bench to score an injury-time winner for Spain as they knocked Portugal - and Cristiano Ronaldo - out of the World Cup in a heavyweight last-16 tie in Dallas. Spain had failed to create clear-cut openings in a poor second half before Ferran Torres played in the Arsenal midfielder, who slotted low past goalkeeper Diogo Costa in the 91st minute.The 1-0 result was a repeat of their meeting at the same stage in 2010 and sets up a quarter
  
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• Cristiano Ronaldo sets unwanted record, targeted on social media 📱

  06-07-2026 23:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cristiano Ronaldo sets unwanted record, targeted on social media 📱Portugal’s elimination from the FIFA World Cup marked Cristiano Ronaldo’s final act at World Cups.And, of course, the reaction on social media “focused” on CR7.The No. 7 extended his record as the forward with the most matches in the tournament’s history without scoring (19).And he also joined another unfortunate list: he is among the players with the most losses in the tournament (8). On
  
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• FIFA fines USMNT's Folarin Balogun $40,000 in addition to postponing red card suspension by 1 year

  06-07-2026 23:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The saga around Folarin Balogun’s red card continued on Monday afternoon. Hours before the United States’ Round of 16 matchup against Belgium, FIFA released a lengthy statement from the disciplinary committee, announcing that Balogun has been fined $40,000 in connection to the red card.The statement confirmed that the one-match suspension for Balogun’s red card, which the striker picked up the card against Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 32, has been delayed by one year.
  
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• FIFA disciplinary committee fines USMNT's Folarin Balogun $40,000, defends postponing red card suspension by 1 year

  06-07-2026 23:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The saga around Folarin Balogun's red card continued on Monday afternoon. Hours before the United States' Round of 16 matchup against Belgium (8 p.m. ET, Fox), FIFA released a lengthy statement from the disciplinary committee, announcing that Balogun has been fined $40,000 in connection to the red card.The statement confirmed that the one-match suspension for Balogun's red card, which the striker picked up the card against Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 32, has been delayed by one year.
  
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• Lamine Yamal Gets 7.5/10 | Spain Players Rated After They Steal It Late Against Portugal In The FIFA World Cup 2026

  06-07-2026 23:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lamine Yamal Gets 7.5/10 | Spain Players Rated After They Steal It Late Against Portugal In The FIFA World Cup 2026A Texas heatwave met an equally scorching tactical battle in Dallas in the FIFA World Cup 2026. Old rivals Spain and Portugal locked horns in a monumental World Cup round of 16 clash that, for the most part, felt more like a chess match than a chaotic goalfest.Both managers set up teams that essentially cancelled each other out for vast swathes of the evening. The first half yielded
  
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• 📸 Cristiano Ronaldo in tears following final World Cup match 😪

  06-07-2026 23:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 Cristiano Ronaldo in tears following final World Cup match 😪Cristiano Ronaldo's dreams of ending his career with a stunning World Cup win are over after Mikel Merino's late goal saw Spain progress past Portugal.Understandably, the iconic number seven could not hold back his emotions. 
  The Arsenal midfielder struck in the first minute of added time to finally break the deadlock of an extremely tight and tense clash between the Iberian neighbours. Ronaldo tried to rally
  
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• Portugal vs Spain player ratings: How did Cristiano Ronaldo perform on his World Cup swansong?

  06-07-2026 23:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cristiano Ronaldo has surely played his last minutes at a World Cup after Spain’s substitutes broke Portugal hearts to snatch a last-gasp winner in a cagey last-16 affair.The Iberian rivals struggled to break each other down in a match of attrition, with Nuno Mendes coming closer than anyone inside 90 minutes when his strike was deflected onto the crossbar in the first half.But with none of the contest’s starters having the key to find a winner, Mikel Merino came off the bench to pro
  
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• Cristiano Ronaldo fights back tears after his final World Cup appearance for Portugal

  06-07-2026 23:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cristiano Ronaldo fought back tears as he lingered on the field after what is set to be his final World Cup game.Portugal lost 1-0 in the Round of 16 to Spain on Monday in what was Ronaldo's sixth World Cup. The game was scoreless into second-half added time before substitute Mikel Merino cut through the Portugal defense and slotted home the winner.Cristiano Ronaldo is visibly emotional after Portugal's defeat in what could be his final FIFA World Cup match ❤️ pic.twitter.com/jc1ZN
  
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• Spain set remarkable World Cup record in knockout win over Portugal 🧤

  06-07-2026 23:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spain set remarkable World Cup record in knockout win over Portugal 🧤After a tense 1-0 victory in the Round of 16 against Portugal, Spain have set a new World Cup record.La Roja have become the first men's side to keep a clean-sheet in each of their first five matches in a single World Cup.
  Remarkably, the win also extends Unai Simón's personal streak, taking the 29-year-old keeper to 609 minutes played since he last conceded in the World Cup, another tournament record.Simon's rec
  
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• Liverpool Identify This Paris Saint-Germain Winger As Their Main Target: Good Fit For Iraola?

  06-07-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool Identify This Paris Saint-Germain Winger As Their Main Target: Good Fit For Iraola?In a recent segment on Youtube, respected journalist Fabrizio Romano claimed that Liverpool have identified Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola as their main target for this summer transfer window. Romano said,“Liverpool are there, don’t forget Liverpool, and also Arsenal.“But Arsenal’s priority is Morgan Rogers. So, Barcola, Arsenal is a possibility if Morgan Rogers doesn&
  
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• USA vs. Belgium score, World Cup live updates: Folarin Balogun to play Monday after red card fiasco

  06-07-2026 23:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The U.S. men's national team is back in action Monday night, taking on Belgium in the World Cup Round of 16 at Lumen Field in Seattle. When they do so, they'll have starter Folarin Balogun available — a pleasant surprise for fans after he'd earned himself a red card inlast week's win over Bosnia and Herzegovina, which, per FIFA's World Cup rules, is automatically accompanied by a one-game suspension.However, in a stunning turn of events, FIFA announced he'd be available for the U.S. team's
  
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• Cristiano Ronaldo in tears after Portugal crash out of World Cup to Spain’s stoppage-time winner

  06-07-2026 23:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cristiano Ronaldo was in tears at full-time after his and Portugal’s World Cup dream ended in the last-16 against Spain in Dallas. A stalemate for the majority, Mikel Merino’s decisive finish through on goal put Spain in front in stoppage time and Portugal could not find an equaliser despite going close in the dying seconds. The World Cup is the only major competition Ronaldo has not won but now, at the sixth time of trying, the 41-year-old Portuguese captain will have to come to ter
  
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• 😢 Tears at the end! Ronaldo's World Cup career ends against Spain

  06-07-2026 23:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😢 Tears at the end! Ronaldo's World Cup career ends against SpainWho’s cutting onions? After Portugal’s elimination against Spain (0–1), emotions ran high. Cristiano Ronaldo had already said beforehand that this would be his last World Cup. The tournament—and with it, his career in the Portuguese national team—thus comes to an end. So it’s no surprise that he had tears in his eyes after the final whistle and had to be comforted. A bitter endi
  
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• 😢 Cristiano's historic goodbye, in tears after Portugal defeat

  06-07-2026 23:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😢 Cristiano's historic goodbye, in tears after Portugal defeatSpain defeated Portugal in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, bringing the World Cup journey of a true legend like Cristiano Ronaldo to an end.The forward, who had announced the day before that this would be his last World Cup, left the tournament in tears.The image of Ronaldo crying after the elimination instantly became one of the iconic moments of the competition. The Portuguese star thus closes a chapter of five World
  
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• Man City 2026 World Cup Watch: Rodri and Spain reach the quarter-finals ahead of Portugal

  06-07-2026 23:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City 2026 World Cup Watch: Rodri and Spain reach the quarter-finals ahead of PortugalRodri and Spain secured a 90th minute winning goal against Portugal to secure their passage into the last-eight of the FIFA World Cup.Spain advanced to the World Cup quarter-finals in dramatic fashion at Dallas Stadium courtesy of a 91st-minute strike from Mikel Merino that simultaneously knocked out Portugal and brought a curtain down on Cristiano Ronaldo’s legendary international tournament career.In
  
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• Confirmed: Roma hold positive talks with Pepe’s entourage

  06-07-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Roma hold positive talks with Pepe’s entourageRoma is making concrete moves to strengthen their attacking flanks. According to Nicolò Schira, the Giallorossi management has expressed strong interest in Pepê, the Brazilian winger owned by Porto. In the last few hours, the first positive contacts have taken place with the intermediaries involved in the operation to explore the feasibility and financial terms of the transfer.Pepe is one of the numerous profiles Roma ar
  
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