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• Liverpool legend makes surprise claim about Real Madrid

  08-07-2026 20:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool legend makes surprise claim about Real MadridThroughout their time as a club, Liverpool have had some outstanding players. Mohamed Salah is arguably the Reds' best in recent memory but, alongside him, there are many others who have gained legendary status at Anfield.Jurgen Klopp's era was one of the best times in Liverpool's history and, the German solidified himself as one of the Reds' greats thanks to the sheer amount of success he brought to L4.He put Liverpool back on the map as on
  
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• Mbappe and Dembele send France into World Cup semi-finals

  10-07-2026 00:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FIFA World CupFrance 2 - 0 Morocco FTKylian Mbappe scored his eighth goal of this World Cup to make up for an earlier missed penalty as France proved too good for Morocco and moved into the semi-finals.Mbappe won the first-half penalty when he was fouled by Manchester United defender Noussair Mazraoui, but his poorly hit spot-kick was comfortably saved by Yassine Bounou.The Real Madrid striker made amends in the 60th minute with a superb curling effort from just inside the penalty area to give F
  
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• 🎥 World Cup highlights: Semi-finals!!! Mbappé fires France through

  10-07-2026 00:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 World Cup highlights: Semi-finals!!! Mbappé fires France throughThis team is simply ruthless! Title favorites France gave the strong Moroccans no chance either and advanced to the semifinals with a confident 2-0 win.Once again, Kylian Mbappé was the match-winner. With one goal and one assist, the Real Madrid superstar was by far the standout player on the field.This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in &
  
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• World Cup 2026: Carli Lloyd doubles down on Christian Pulisic 'rest' comments after USMNT star's microfracture diagnosis

  10-07-2026 00:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  USMNT star Christian Pulisic caught more than a little heat for his presence (or lack thereof) in the 2026 World Cup, with former USWNT star Carli Lloyd among his most notable critics.It turns out there was more to his absences than needing rest. It was reported Thursday morning that Pulisic had sustained a bone bruise and microfracture in the tibia/fibula of his right leg. The injury caused him to be subbed off in the second half of the USMNT's 4-1 loss to Belgium in the Round of 16.Pulisic is
  
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• Knights come from behind to beat Hull

  10-07-2026 00:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Betfred Super LeagueYork (8) 20Tries: Nofoaluma, Bennison, Balmforth, Williams Goals: Bennison 2Hull FC (16) 16Tries: Sezer, Briscoe, Batchelor Goals: Hardaker 2York Knights secured a third consecutive Super League victory for the first time in their history - as Hull FC's poor away form continued. Mark Applegarth's side came back from 16-8 down at half-time to clinch their sixth win of the campaign to go ninth in the table and leapfrog Hull who have won just once away from home this season.Trie
  
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• Guehi could miss Norway game with hamstring injury

  10-07-2026 00:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Guehi has appeared in all five of England's games at the World Cup [Getty Images]England defender Marc Guehi is managing a slight hamstring injury and could miss the World Cup quarter-final against Norway.Guehi complained of a muscle issue following England's win over Mexico at the Azteca Stadium.Initially it was hoped that the defender was carrying muscular fatigue and that he would be fit for the game against Norway on Saturday.But it is understood the Manchester City centre-back has a hamstri
  
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• Mbappe lays down latest challenge to Messi as France continue march towards history

  10-07-2026 00:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Even when Kylian Mbappe looked fallible, he then appeared fantastic. Mbappe has been emulating Lionel Messi over the last month and when he did so in unwanted fashion, showing that the greats are not immune to missed penalties, he provided the kind of response the legendary Argentine had against first Austria and then Egypt. He scored.And so the Moroccan resistance was broken by a moment of magnificence. Beaten 2-0 by France in the 2022 semi-finals, they suffered the same scoreline in a rematch
  
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• 📸 Concern over Mbappé's ankle: France boss Deschmaps gives update!

  10-07-2026 00:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 Concern over Mbappé's ankle: France boss Deschmaps gives update!France’s 2–0 win over Morocco did not come without a moment of concern. When a place in the semifinals already seemed secured in the 77th minute, Kylian Mbappé had to leave the pitch early. A few minutes later, TV cameras showed him sitting on the bench with his ankle bandaged. The first rumors quickly spread online: Had the superstar perhaps suffered a more serious injury?That does not
  
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• 🚑 Mbappé out, France worried: ice on his ankle 🥶 Felt pain!

  10-07-2026 00:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚑 Mbappé out, France worried: ice on his ankle 🥶 Felt pain!France fly into the semi-finals, but the 2-0 win over Morocco also brought a scare: Kylian Mbappé went off near the end with ice on his right ankle after a heavy challenge from Issa Diop. 💡 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 OneFootball and cli
  
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• PLAYER RATINGS | France 2-0 Morocco: Les Bleus progress to the semi-final after a dominant victory

  10-07-2026 00:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PLAYER RATINGS | France 2-0 Morocco: Les Bleus progress to the semi-final after a dominant victoryAlthough it took an hour to make the breakthrough against an obdurate Morocco defence, second half goals from Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé gave France a comfortable 2-0 win in Boston, securing a Bastille Day semi-final against either Spain or Belgium.The MatchDespite all the talk in the build-up about how Morocco would be far more willing to play football than Paraguay, the
  
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• Is Kylian Mbappe injured? France captain taken off after stunning goal against Morocco

  10-07-2026 00:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kylian Mbappe was substituted as a precaution in France’s 2-0 World Cup quarter-final win over Morocco on Thursday. France captain Mbappe, who is now level with Lionel Messi in the golden boot race with eight goals, scored a stunning opening goal in the second-half having missed a first-half penalty in Boston. Yet shortly afterwards, Morocco defender Issa Diop sliced through the France forward, receiving a yellow card as Mbappe reacted in pain. France boss Didier Deschamps was taking no ch
  
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• France v Morocco player ratings: Ousmane Dembele stars in dominant World Cup quarter-final victory

  10-07-2026 00:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  France are through to the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup after easing past Morocco 2-0 in Boston.Kylian Mbappe saw his first-half penalty saved by Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou, but made amends with a wonderful finish to break the deadlock – and retake the lead in the Golden Boot race.Ousmane Dembele then burst through the centre before curling a low finish through Bounou’s hands and into the bottom corner, to wrap up victory.Here is how the players rated.FranceMike Maignan, 6
  
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• I'm disappointed with the goals we conceded - Lynch

  10-07-2026 00:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lynch's side were narrowly beaten in the first leg of the first leg of their Europa League first round qualifier [Getty Images]Derry City boss Tiernan Lynch said it is still "all to play for" after his side were narrowly defeated 3-2 by CSKA Sofia at the Natsionalen Stadion Vasil Levski in Sofia in the Europa League first qualifying round tie.Ioannis Pittas opened the scoring in fabulous style before Liam Boyce equalised for Derry.It was Bruno Jardao who grabbed the Bulgarian side's second with
  
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• 2026 World Cup: France overpowers Morocco behind Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé goals to return to semifinals

  10-07-2026 00:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  France's revenge tour continues, as Les Bleus are heading back to the World Cup semifinals. A resounding 2-0 win over Morocco, behind outstanding goals from Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé, was enough to keep France's chances at a third straight finals appearance alive.France turned up the pressure early in the game, but Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine "Bono" Bounou continued his excellent campaign with three first-half saves — including a save on a penalty kick awarded
  
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• 2026 FIFA World Cup Schedule: Bracket, matches, dates, locations, group tables, results, how to watch

  10-07-2026 00:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The full schedule for the 2026 World Cup is a thing of beauty, with the kick off times, dates and venues for all 104 games sorted and listed below.You can watch every single 2026 World Cup game live across Universo, Telemundo and Peacock en Espanol, here.Here you will find where each team will play across the USA, Canada and Mexico this summer, so you can make your plans.MORE — World Cup base camps for every team | 2026 World Cup hub | 2026 World Cup tablesThis is what it is all about
  
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• France beat Morocco and become the first World Cup semi-finalists

  10-07-2026 00:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  France beat Morocco and become the first World Cup semi-finalistsFrance are the first team through to the World Cup semi-finals.The spot was secured this Wednesday (9) with a 2-0 win over Morocco.Kylian Mbappé even missed a penalty in the first half, but he was the one who broke through the Moroccan defense and opened the scoring with a fine finish early in the second half.Dembélé doubled the lead shortly after, ending any chance of an opposition comeback.
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• Christian Pulisic injury news: USA star suffered "microfracture of the tibia/fibula"

  09-07-2026 23:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  USMNT star Christian Pulisic had a rough 2026 World Cup with injuries and the latest report says he will be out for several weeks and is in a race to be fit for the start of the 2026-27 season with AC Milan. Per a report from The Athletic, Pulisic suffered a "bone bruise and microfracture of the tibia/fibula" against Belgium on Monday as the USA lost 4-1 to crash out of the World Cup at the last 16 stage. The report goes on to say that Pulisic was on crutches after the Belgium game. A statement
  
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• Roma alert to Alejandro Garnacho, Chelsea yet to make final decision

  09-07-2026 23:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma alert to Alejandro Garnacho, Chelsea yet to make final decisionSerie A side Roma have been attempting to make a major attacking signing this summer. They have faced failure with Mason Greenwood but the idea of signing Chelsea’s Alejandro Garnacho remains very much alive.Alfredo Pedulla has reported that the Giallorossi are strongly interested in the Argentine. He appeals to them more than Nottingham Forest’s Dan Ndoye or even Strasbourg’s Diego Moreira.They remain attentiv
  
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• Mbappé's unreal World Cup numbers 🔥

  09-07-2026 23:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mbappé's unreal World Cup numbers 🔥He’s the player of the century!With a goal and an assist in the 2025 World Cup quarter-final against Morocco, Kylian Mbappé is smashing all the craziest records!First of all, he becomes the second player to score 20 World Cup goals after Lionel Messi. The Frenchman needed 20 matches to reach that total, compared with 30 for the Argentine.On top of that, Kylian Mbappé becomes the very first player in history to be involved in a
  
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• Mbappé's push for Messi's mantle continues with latest summer exploit 😎

  09-07-2026 23:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mbappé's push for Messi's mantle continues with latest summer exploit 😎Kylian Mbappé and the World Cup are fast-becoming synonymous, with France's superstar willing Les Bleus to book their semi-final ticket against Morocco in Boston.
  After a 0-0 stalemate at half-time, which included a missed penalty effort from the Real Madrid man before the break, Mbappé swung into action like he so often does.The 27-year-old curled in a fantastic effort from outside of the box to
  
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• 👑 Mbappé does a Messi 2.0: superstar only scores screamers

  09-07-2026 23:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👑 Mbappé does a Messi 2.0: superstar only scores screamersEven in the first half, the football world was mocking Kylian Mbappé’s fairly miserable missed penalty.The French superstar did a Messi there, just like Messi himself, who has already blasted two penalties into the stands at this World Cup.
  The positive: Mbappé also did a Messi in the second half! Because just like the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner, the Real Madrid forward didn’t let his
  
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• World Cup 2026 Golden Boot: Messi, Mbappe, Haaland and Kane in thrilling race to finish top scorer

  09-07-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The race for the golden boot at the World Cup is on, and it is shaping into a thrilling race featuring some of the best players in the world.The stars continue to dominate at this tournament, none more so than Kylian Mbappe. He got up and running with a brace against Senegal before notching another against Iraq, and a third double against Sweden in the round of 32. He then added another in the last 16, scoring a crucial goal from the spot against Paraguay, and scored again in the quarter-finals
  
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• Erling Haaland’s United States popularity boom likened to Travis Kelce’s Taylor Swift moment

  09-07-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Erling Haaland’s United States popularity boom likened to Travis Kelce’s Taylor Swift momentHaaland’s camp has been told social media algorithms are being geared toward his contentThe Norway striker’s surge in US popularity has been likened to Travis Kelce’s Taylor Swift momentThe development comes as Haaland has scored seven goals for Norway at the FIFA World CupErling Haaland’s surge in popularity in the United States has been likened internally to the momen
  
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• Sunderland Are Showing Interest In This Argentina Midfielder: What Will He Add To Le Bris’ Side?

  09-07-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunderland Are Showing Interest In This Argentina Midfielder: What Will He Add To Le Bris’ Side?In a recent report, Tele Radio Stereo claimed that Sunderland are showing interest in AS Roma winger Matias Soule. It is believed that the Black Cats would have to compete with other clubs from Saudi Arabia and Borussia Dortmund in the race to land the Argentine wide player this off-season.Soule’s Impressive Form In Serie ASoule enjoyed a decent run of form at the Italian club as he put in
  
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• Top Transfer news: Fiorentina and Inter done deals, Juventus move for Dibu Martinez

  09-07-2026 23:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Top Transfer news: Fiorentina and Inter done deals, Juventus move for Dibu MartinezFiorentina have completed their third summer signing by welcoming Arthur Atta from Udinese, while Inter have secured a deal with Union Saint-Gilloise for Anan Khalaili. Check out today’s most important transfer news in the latest Football Italia transfer show.Click here to subscribe to the official Football Italia YouTube channelJuventus are keen to strengthen between the posts ahead of the new season, with
  
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• Bounou joins goalkeepers' union elite with Mbappé penalty save 🧤

  09-07-2026 23:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bounou joins goalkeepers' union elite with Mbappé penalty save 🧤The quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup has already given us a moment to savour this evening as tournament favourite France clashes with Morocco in Boston.And we have two of the most beloved players from each side to thank for it.
  Across what has been a dominant opening half from Didier Deschamps' Les Bleus, France are unfortunate to be level at nil-nil heading into the second half, with Kylian Mbappé spurning
  
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• Norway's Haaland says pressure is all on England

  09-07-2026 23:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Erling Haaland has scored seven goals this tournament and is one behind Lionel Messi in the battle for the Golden Boot [Getty Images]Norway striker Erling Haaland says all the pressure is on England leading into their World Cup quarter-final meeting on Saturday, - and with a smile, called on the media to put as much pressure on Thomas Tuchel's side as possible.Norway had not competed at a World Cup since 1998, but have reached the final eight for the first time after finishing second in Group I
  
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• Roma want Tresoldi regardless of Dovbyk’s departure

  09-07-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma want Tresoldi regardless of Dovbyk’s departureRoma will revamp their attacking roster ahead of next season. This is the only certainty in the transfer market for the Roman club. Artem Dovbyk is set to leave, while Robinio Vaz could be loaned out. In this scenario, the only certainty is Donyell Malen. At Trigoria, the prime candidate to provide Gian Piero Gasperini with an alternative to the Dutchman is Nicolò Tresoldi. There’s no shortage of competition for the Italian-Ge
  
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• Liverpool Are In Talks To Sign This Ligue 1 Midfielder: Should Iraola Snap Him Up?

  09-07-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool Are In Talks To Sign This Ligue 1 Midfielder: Should Iraola Snap Him Up?In a recent report, journalist Pete O’Rourke mentioned that Liverpool are in talks to sign Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi this summer. It is understood that the Reds are facing competition in the form of Arsenal and Manchester City in the race to land the Moroccan talent this off-season.Bouaddi’s Rapid Rise In Ligue 1Bouaddi enjoyed a solid campaign at Lille recently as he put in a string of impressive
  
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• Bukayo Saka insists he’s ‘ready to go’ after battling Achilles issue at World Cup

  09-07-2026 22:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bukayo Saka has declared himself "ready to go" for England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway, despite continuing to manage an Achilles problem that has hampered his tournament. The Arsenal winger arrived in the US still feeling the effects of an injury sustained in March, leading to limited game time and no full 90-minute appearances so far.While he started against Panama and Mexico, and came off the bench in other fixtures, Saka confirmed he is now "feeling great". He acknowledged the in
  
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