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• James expected to return for Norway quarter-final

  06-07-2026 19:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Reece James has been capped 26 times by England [Getty Images]England manager Thomas Tuchel expects Reece James to be available for the World Cup quarter-final against Norway on Saturday (22:00 BST).Tuchel's right-back crisis intensified after Jarell Quansah's red card in Sunday's 3-2 win over Mexico, meaning the Bayer Leverkusen defender is suspended for England's next knockout tie in Miami.James is yet to return to full training having suffered a hamstring injury in the second group match agai
  
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• World Cup: The inevitability of Leo Messi 

  07-07-2026 22:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Argentina players toss teammate Lionel Messi (10) into the air as they celebrate after the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Argentina and Egypt.AP Photo/Jacob KupfermanATLANTA — Start with 28-3. Add in a healthy dose of the Knicks’ 29-point NBA Finals Game 4 comeback, add a dash of Kick Six for flavor, and you’ll have something like Tuesday’s Argentina-Egypt match, a miracle of will, resilience and opportunity. Only the fact that La Albiceleste beat the Pharaohs
  
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• Liverpool get green light in £116m forward deal

  07-07-2026 22:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool get green light in £116m forward dealMohamed Salah is no longer a Liverpool player. The Reds’ icon called time on his Anfield career - with a deal reached to rip up his £400k per week contract one year early.Salah’s exit opens up a slot in Liverpool’s attack - with the outgoing Premier League champions keen to add one-v-one quality in wide areas.Victor Munoz has been signed from Osasuna but the Spain international is seen more as a left-sided option. That
  
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• 🥳Bangladesh is always there: celebrating Argentina qualifying

  07-07-2026 22:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🥳Bangladesh is always there: celebrating Argentina qualifyingIf there is one country that in recent years has become like a brother to Argentina, it is Bangladesh.In the city of Dhaka, people gathered once again to watch La Scaloneta’s thrilling qualification for the quarterfinals.Without a doubt, the passion for the Albiceleste transcends borders.This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.
  
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• Enzo Maresca: The European odyssey that created Manchester City’s new manager

  07-07-2026 22:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Enzo Maresca: The European odyssey that created Manchester City’s new managerWorking as a ballboy for AC Milan in 1991, an 11-year-old Enzo Maresca watched the action unfold on the pitch at the San Siro for many years while starting in the club’s youth system. Paolo Maldini and Franco Baresi – who combined to play over 1,600 times for Rossoneri – guarded the defence, while Ruud Gullit and Marco van Basten created history in midfield and attack. It was, and still
  
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• Tears of relief? Messi adds another incredible chapter to World Cup career

  07-07-2026 22:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lionel Messi stood in the centre of Atlanta Stadium in floods of tears, sobbing on the shoulders of his team-mates, after adding another remarkable World Cup victory to the story of his incredible career.Argentina's great sporting icon had been captured on the giant screens looking up in despair as the holders trailed Egypt 2-0 with less than 20 minutes left.At that point, any tears Messi may have shed would have been the same as those of his great contemporary Cristiano Ronaldo, who made an emo
  
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• Lusty goal gives Larne first leg win over Tre Fiori

  07-07-2026 22:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Larne opened their European campaign with a win as they edged past Tre Fiori 1-0 in the first leg of their Champions League first round qualifier at the San Marino Stadium.Matty Lusty scored what proved to be the winner a minute before the break to give Gary Haveron's side a slender advantage in the tie.The 22-year-old had a second goal after the break disallowed after a video assistant referee (VAR) review ruled there was a foul in the build-up.The two sides will meet again at Inver Park for th
  
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• Liverpool Are Showing Interest In Recruiting This Real Madrid Midfielder: Good Option For Iraola?

  07-07-2026 22:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool Are Showing Interest In Recruiting This Real Madrid Midfielder: Good Option For Iraola?In a recent report, Fichajes mentioned that Liverpool are showing interest in recruiting Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga. It has been claimed that the Reds are eager to get a deal done for the French talent, who prefers to stay and fight for his place at the Madrid club.Camavinga’s Decent Form In Spanish FootballCamavinga served as a useful squad player for Los Blancos in the previous
  
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• Report: Newcastle Target World Cup Star After £100m Tonali Exit

  07-07-2026 22:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Newcastle Target World Cup Star After £100m Tonali ExitNewcastle Transfer Reality Check, Tonali Sale, Toure Arrival and What Comes NextNewcastle United are having the sort of summer that tells you a lot about how the club now sees itself. Sentiment has taken a back seat. Structure, value and compliance are driving the agenda. Credit to The Athletic for laying out the latest picture, and the Newcastle sections of their latest DealSheet make one thing very clear, this is a window bui
  
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• Pochettino’s future uncertain as US Soccer weighs next move after World Cup exit

  07-07-2026 22:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  USA coach Mauricio Pochettino acknowledges supporters after the World Cup last-16 match against Belgium in Seattle.Photograph: Ted S Warren/APSpend any time around US men’s national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino and you’ll likely notice a medallion hanging from a bracelet on his right wrist. It is emblazoned with an engraving of Saint Christopher, the patron saint of travelers.It’s a detail that feels appropriate for Pochettino, or any high-level manager, really, all of w
  
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• World Cup 2026: 30 million people watched USMNT-Belgium, making it the most-watched soccer match in U.S. history

  07-07-2026 22:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The United States men’s national team was knocked out of the World Cup on Monday night after a rough showing against Belgium.  The match, however, still drew a massive audience and set an all-time soccer record in the United States.Fox announced on Tuesday that 30 million people tuned in to watch the United States fall to Belgium 4-1 in Seattle. The audience peaked at just shy of 37 million people, too. That made it the most-watched soccer telecast in American history. 🎶
  
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• Argentina preferred?! Ittrich and Egypt star agree

  07-07-2026 22:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Argentina preferred?! Ittrich and Egypt star agreeAre Argentina undeservedly in the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup? At the very least, referee expert Patrick Ittrich strongly disagreed with several decisions made by François Letexier in the reigning world champions’ 3-2 win over Egypt.“All the controversial decisions went against Egypt,” explained the former Bundesliga referee. In his view, Enzo Fernández’s decisive 3-2 goal in particular should not hav
  
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• Martinez agent set for crucial Juventus talks after Argentina 3-2 Egypt spectacle

  07-07-2026 22:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Martinez agent set for crucial Juventus talks after Argentina 3-2 Egypt spectacleReports in Italy claim that a crucial round of talks between the Juventus management and the agent of Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez are due to take place on Wednesday, following the stopper’s involvement in the 3-2 thriller between Argentina and Egypt at the 2026 World Cup.Juventus management set for face-to-face talks with Martinez agentIt has been a busy summer for Martinez between his World Cup d
  
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• Arsenal Have Set Their Sights On This West Ham United Winger: What Will He Bring To North London?

  07-07-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal Have Set Their Sights On This West Ham United Winger: What Will He Bring To North London?In a recent report, Fichajes claimed that Arsenal have set their sights on West Ham United winger Crysencio Summerville. It has been stated that the Gunners are showing interest in acquiring the services of the Dutch talent this summer.Summerville’s Impressive Record In English FootballSummerville managed to catch the eye at times with his performances on the left side of West Ham’s attac
  
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• World Cup 2026: What's next for the USMNT? 3 biggest questions that will shape 2030

  07-07-2026 21:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SEATTLE — Four summers from now, assuming qualification will not trip it up, the U.S. will enter the centennial World Cup spread across six countries on two continents seeking to take that elusive next step.Following Monday's humbling elimination in the Round of 16 by Belgium — the fifth loss in six tries since 1994 they've departed at that point — the Americans will catch their breath and begin pivoting to the 2030 competition in Portugal, Spain, Morocco, Uruguay, Argentina an
  
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• De Laurentiis ‘astonished’ by Bari investigation: ‘Hope proceedings will be dismissed’

  07-07-2026 21:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  De Laurentiis ‘astonished’ by Bari investigation: ‘Hope proceedings will be dismissed’Napoli have released a statement making it clear that they, Aurelio and Luigi De Laurentiis hope that the investigation into false accounting and fraudulent bankruptcy offences relating to their involvement with Serie C side Bari.Napoli owner Aurelio De Laurentiis and son Luigi, the sole director of Bari, are at the centre of an investigation by the Bari Prosecutor’s office into al
  
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• Chelsea Identify This Bundesliga Defender As A Target: One For The Future?

  07-07-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea Identify This Bundesliga Defender As A Target: One For The Future?In a recent report, journalist Fraser Fletcher claimed that Chelsea have identified Werder Bremen defender Karim Coulibaly as a target. It has been stated that the Blues are eyeing a move to land the German talent later this year.Coulibaly’s Impressive Rise In German FootballCoulibaly played a useful role in Werder Bremen’s squad in the previous campaign when he put in a string of solid performances for them in
  
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• 🤯 Almost impossible! Why Argentina's comeback was so special

  07-07-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤯 Almost impossible! Why Argentina's comeback was so specialThe World Cup round-of-16 match between Argentina and Egypt had everything and was almost impossible to beat in terms of excitement. This stat shows just how spectacular the comeback by Messi and his teammates was. According to 'Opta', Argentina's chances of winning were 0.6 percent in the 78th minute. At that point, Egypt were leading 2-0. What happened next was an Argentine miracle. You can watch the highlights and a
  
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• Journalist expects interest in Liverpool midfielder this summer

  07-07-2026 21:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist expects interest in Liverpool midfielder this summerDavid Lynch Reveals Liverpool’s Harvey Elliott Plan Ahead of Crucial PreseasonHarvey Elliott’s Liverpool future remains one of the more intriguing storylines of the summer transfer window, and David Lynch believes the coming weeks could prove decisive.Speaking to Trev Downey on the Anfield Index podcast, Lynch discussed Elliott’s position as Liverpool weigh up their midfield options. While speculation continues over
  
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• Carter-Vickers makes return as Yamada secures draw

  07-07-2026 21:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Shin Yamada scored Celtic's equaliser from the penalty spot [Getty Images]Cameron Carter-Vickers played his first game since picking up an Achilles injury in October as Celtic drew 1-1 with Shelbourne in their first public pre-season friendly.The injury picked up by the 28-year-old United States centre-half in a Europa League win over Sturm Graz meant he missed the World Cup as well as Celtic's Scottish league and cup double."At first, I just thought I had a bit of cramp in my calf," Carter-Vick
  
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• No team in World Cup history has done what Argentina did in rally past Egypt

  07-07-2026 21:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Argentina’s 3-2 stunner over Egypt Tuesday was the wildest game of a World Cup that’s been filled with thrillers.And the comeback from a 2-0 deficit late in the second half was the first of its kind. Per Greg Harvey of OptaStats, no team in World Cup history has rallied from a two-goal deficit in the 75th minute or later to secure a win in regulation.Teams in FIFA World Cup HISTORY to win in regular time despite being down 2+ goals in the 75th minute or later:
  Argentina - Today
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• 👑 King Messi 😢, Lautaro assist 🤩 Argentina comeback, social 🤯

  07-07-2026 21:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👑 King Messi 😢, Lautaro assist 🤩 Argentina comeback, social 🤯Tears, disbelief, and an explosion of joy. In just a few minutes, Argentina went from the nightmare of elimination to celebrating one of the most incredible comebacks of the 2026 World Cup. Trailing 2-0 until the 79th minute, La Albiceleste turned it around to beat Egypt 3-2 thanks to yet another legendary night from Lionel Messi, who provided an assist and scored a goal after also missing a penalty in t
  
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• 👑 King Messi 😢 and Lautaro assist 🤩 Argentina comeback on social media 🤯

  07-07-2026 21:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👑 King Messi 😢 and Lautaro assist 🤩 Argentina comeback on social media 🤯Tears, disbelief, and an explosion of joy. In just a few minutes, Argentina went from the nightmare of elimination to celebrating one of the most incredible comebacks of the 2026 World Cup.Down 2-0 until the 79th minute, La Albiceleste turned it around to beat Egypt 3-2 thanks to yet another legendary night from Lionel Messi, who starred with an assist and a goal after also missing a penalty i
  
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• Argentina complete extraordinary comeback to beat Egypt

  07-07-2026 21:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FIFA World CupArgentina 3 - 2 Egypt FTArgentina survived another almighty scare before delivering a scarcely believable second-half comeback to break Egypt hearts and reach the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup.The reigning world champions - sent to extra time by Cape Verde in the last round - had looked set for a shock exit against the Pharaohs, who led 2-0 thanks to goals from Yasser Ibrahim and Mostafa Zico.But Cristian Romero halved the deficit 11 minutes from time before Lionel Messi &nd
  
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• Liverpool in position to seal deal for sensational talent

  07-07-2026 21:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool in position to seal deal for sensational talentLiverpool are in a fantastic position to sign a brilliant talent. The Reds need it to happen, too.Liverpool went into this summer with the grand plan of signing Yan Diomande. The Ivorian is arguably the brightest young winger in Europe and the Reds are desperate for such a player.However, things didn't stick to that plan. Diomande essentially rejected Liverpool, making it clear that Paris Saint-Germain were his dream destination.It leaves
  
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• Shades of Keane and Gerrard in Bellingham display - Rooney

  07-07-2026 21:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bellingham's double helped England beat Mexico 3-2 [Getty Images]Wayne Rooney believes Jude Bellingham's performance against Mexico was reminiscent of heroic Champions League displays from Steven Gerrard and Roy Keane.England midfielder Bellingham, 23, scored twice in 98 seconds as Thomas Tuchel's side beat Mexico 3-2 despite finishing with 10 men in an epic World Cup clash at the Azteca.The hard-fought victory set up a quarter-final tie with Norway as England go in search of their first major t
  
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• Aston Villa Linked With La Liga Player As Onana’s Replacement: Why Paying A Premium Is Not Right?

  07-07-2026 21:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa Linked With La Liga Player As Onana’s Replacement: Why Paying A Premium Is Not Right?Amadou Onana’s World Cup is over. Worse still, his season is in tatters before it even began. The Belgium midfielder snapped his anterior cruciate ligament during a brutal knockout clash against the United States, leaving Unai Emery with a massive, gaping hole in the center of his pitch. Villa are returning to Europe’s elite tier, and they need a physical anchor right now.Spanish re
  
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• Fifa investigating alleged racist abuse of IShowSpeed

  07-07-2026 21:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  IShowSpeed has more than 100 million followers across all social media platforms [Getty Images]Fifa has opened an investigation following allegations of racist abuse involving American social media influencer IShowSpeed and a supporter during Argentina's 3-2 win over Cape Verde on Friday.IShowSpeed - who has 57 million subscribers on YouTube and 53 million followers on TikTok - has live-streamed matches during the tournament, with Fifa president Gianni Infantino and ex-Barcelona and AC Milan for
  
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• FIFA condemns racist abuse toward IShowSpeed at World Cup match

  07-07-2026 21:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FIFA has launched an investigation into a confrontation between streamer IShowSpeed and a fan at Friday’s World Cup match between Argentina and Cape Verde.IShowSpeed was livestreaming the game and could be heard asking a fan in an Argentina jersey what was being said toward him. The fan, speaking in Spanish, appeared to be telling IShowSpeed, who is Black, to “go cry to the zoo.”"FIFA strongly condemns racism, hate and discrimination in all forms. These actions have no place in
  
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• 🤬 Egypt's brutal blast at the referee

  07-07-2026 21:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤬 Egypt's brutal blast at the refereeThe Egyptian player did not hesitate to state that the referee was unfair and that they are handing the Cup to Argentina.
  He scored two goals but only one counted. Ziko was one of the standout players despite Egypt’s defeat and, at the end of the match, he did not hesitate to say everything he thought about the referee’s performance."The referee is unfair, God is sufficient for me and the best disposer of affairs. He is wasting the effort
  
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