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• Morocco win and become the first side into the Copa quarter-finals 🎥

  04-07-2026 21:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Morocco win and become the first side into the Copa quarter-finals 🎥Morocco are the first team to qualify for the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals.The spot was secured this Saturday (4) after a 2-0 win over Canada in a match played in Houston.Azzedine Ounahi was the standout player, scoring the first two goals of the match, both in the second half. In stoppage time, Rahimi sealed the result.Watch the match highlights below:
  In the next round, Morocco will face the winner of the match be
  
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• Man Utd pursue £50m Chelsea midfielder after missing out on Elliot Anderson

  05-07-2026 19:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United have turned their attentions to Chelsea’s Andrey Santos after missing out on Elliot Anderson and Mateus Fernandes in their search for midfielders. They are considering a move for the Brazil international, who Chelsea value at around £50m.United are short of available midfielders after Casemiro left Old Trafford and then Manuel Ugarte suffered a potentially serious injury at the World Cup, leaving only Kobbie Mainoo who is fit.They are set to seal a £35m move f
  
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• USA striker Balogun's one-game ban suspended by Fifa

  05-07-2026 19:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Folarin Balogun is available to play for the United States in their World Cup last-16 tie against Belgium after his one-game ban was suspended by Fifa. The 25-year-old striker was shown a straight red card for a foul on Bosnia-Herzegovina defender Tarik Muharemovic as the co-hosts won their last-32 tie 2-0. Fifa said that the automatic one-match ban will be suspended for a year. "In line with article 27 of the Fifa disciplinary code, the implementation of the match suspension is suspended for a
  
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• Serie A winger has the perfect opportunity to impress Barcelona during Spain vs Portugal

  05-07-2026 19:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A winger has the perfect opportunity to impress Barcelona during Spain vs PortugalAs reported by Mundo Deportivo, Rafael Leao will have one of the biggest stages of the summer when Portugal face Spain in the World Cup Round of 16, with renewed speculation linking the AC Milan forward to Barcelona.The Portuguese international has once again been mentioned as a potential target for the Catalan club, with reports claiming that the La Liga champions have recently enquired about his situation.B
  
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• 🚨 FIFA overturns Folarin Balogun's red card

  05-07-2026 19:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 FIFA overturns Folarin Balogun's red cardMajor controversy on the horizon.What a bombshell at the World Cup this Sunday evening! FIFA has just announced that Folarin Balogun, who was sent off after a VAR intervention during the United States' round-of-16 match against Bosnia and Herzegovina, will ultimately be available for Team USA against Belgium this Monday in the last 16!"Under Article 27 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, the application of the automatic suspension of American pl
  
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• Real Madrid consider captain transferable, value him at over €100 million – report

  05-07-2026 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid consider captain transferable, value him at over €100 million – reportOne of the players in the Real Madrid dressing room whose image took the greatest hit last season was Federico Valverde, and not without reason.The Uruguayan star, after all, was first involved in a feud with the manager and refused to play at right-back despite the team’s needs.Then, he engaged in an unnecessary fight with Aurelien Tchouameni in the dressing room. While he did come out the more in
  
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• Newcastle sign Toure for £43m - what will he bring to club?

  05-07-2026 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bazoumana Toure was part of the Ivory Coast squad at the World Cup [Getty Images]Bazoumana Toure beamed after completing his £43m move to Newcastle United from Hoffenheim.The Ivory Coast forward is not about to stop grinning, as former Hammarby team-mate Nahir Besara explained."It doesn't matter if it is a good day or a bad day," he said. "He always goes into the locker room with a smile, ready to work."This transfer marks the latest step in a rapid rise for the 20-year-old, who dreamt of
  
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• Fiorentina return for Rugani as Juventus look to cut wage bill

  05-07-2026 19:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fiorentina return for Rugani as Juventus look to cut wage billThe transfer axis between Juventus and Fiorentina is heating up again, with a deal that collapsed only a few weeks ago now firmly back on the table.According to Alfredo Pedullà, via CalcioMercato, talks have officially resumed to bring Daniele Rugani back to Florence.The renewed push is tied to Fiorentina’s own plans in defence. The Viola could sacrifice Pietro Comuzzo this summer and are hunting a replacement with more e
  
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• Folarin Balogun gets ban suspended, able to play for USA vs Belgium

  05-07-2026 19:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leading goalscorer Folarin Balogun is now available to play for the USA against Belgium in their massive last 16 game of the 2026 World Cup in Seattle on Monday, as his ban has been suspended by FIFA. Balogun was sent off in the second half of the USA's 2-0 win against Bosnia and Herzegovina after a VAR review. The red card drew huge criticism from pretty much everyone and was deemed to be extremely harsh as the challenge was accidental. A statement from FIFA has stated that Balogun's one-game b
  
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• Folarin Balogun red card extraordinarily wiped by Fifa in huge World Cup boost for USA

  05-07-2026 19:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Folarin Balogun’s one-match suspension for his red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina has been wiped - meaning the USA forward is free to play against Belgium on Monday.In an extraordinary development and a huge boost for the co-hosts, United States head coach Mauricio Pochettino will have his star striker available for the World Cup last-16 tie in Seattle after Fifa decided to “suspend” Balogun’s ban. It was well-documented, and criticised, that there was no avenue in F
  
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• 🚨 Folarin Balogun will be available for USA vs Belgium following red card

  05-07-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Folarin Balogun will be available for USA vs Belgium following red cardFolarin Balogun will be available for the USMNT's Round of 16 clash against Belgium after having his red card overturned by FIFA.
  Balogun was shown a straight red card in the United States' Round of 32 tie against Bosnia and Herzegovina, after landing on Tarik Muharemovic's leg following an ariel challenge.FIFA officials had initially said the team would not be able to appeal the controversial decision.However,
  
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• Folarin Balogun eligible to play for US v Belgium as Fifa rescinds suspension for red card

  05-07-2026 19:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Folarin Balogun has been a key part of the US attack with three goals in this World Cup.Photograph: Paul Kitagaki Jr/ZUMA Press Wire/ShutterstockUSA striker Folarin Balogun will play in his team’s last-16 game against Belgium on Monday after Fifa announced it has suspended the one-game ban he received for a red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina.The decision gives the US a huge boost as they attempt to reach the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time since 2002. Balogun has been a co
  
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• Revealed: Man United’s Elliot Anderson pitch and captaincy proposition amid Man City transfer pursuit

  05-07-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Revealed: Man United’s Elliot Anderson pitch and captaincy proposition amid Man City transfer pursuitManchester United made an enquiry for Elliot Anderson in mid-June before his Man City transferUnited discussed making Anderson club captain in the future, albeit with no guarantees givenThe £116M fee involved ultimately proved too high for Manchester United to pursue furtherManchester United made a formal enquiry for Elliot Anderson in mid-June while his move to Manchester City had ye
  
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• Real Madrid midfielder issues concerning injury update: ‘It’s bad’

  05-07-2026 18:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid midfielder issues concerning injury update: ‘It’s bad’In the lead-up to France’s Round of 16 clash against Paraguay, Aurelien Tchouameni suffered a major setback when he picked up an injury during training.Initial assessment suggested that he would be out for a period of around four days, which ruled him out for the Round of 16 clash against Paraguay, with Manu Kone starting.However, it appears Tchouameni’s injury could be worse than thought, as the midf
  
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• Liverpool receive huge injury boost ahead of pre-season

  05-07-2026 18:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool receive huge injury boost ahead of pre-seasonHugo Ekitike Injury Recovery Offers Liverpool Encouragement Ahead of New SeasonLiverpool have received a timely lift in the shape of fresh signs of progress from Hugo Ekitike, whose rehabilitation from a serious Achilles injury appears to be moving forward steadily. The striker’s debut campaign at Anfield ended in brutal fashion almost three months ago, when he suffered the setback during Liverpool’s Champions League exit against
  
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• Fifa clears USA forward for Copa quarter-final after red card

  05-07-2026 18:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fifa clears USA forward for Copa quarter-final after red cardFIFA has suspended the punishment of Folarin Balogun, the starting striker for the United States national team.The player was sent off during the match against Bosnia and Herzegovina with a straight red card.Therefore, he was supposed to miss the Round of 16 clash against Belgium this Tuesday (7).With FIFA’s decision, however, Balogun is cleared to play in the match, which will take place in Seattle.According to the organization,
  
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• 💛 All 20 J.League clubs to get an exclusive Pokémon

  05-07-2026 18:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💛 All 20 J.League clubs to get an exclusive PokémonThe J.League has confirmed that its 60 professional clubs will each have an exclusive Pokémon mascot starting this week. The full allocation will be revealed on July 6 at 6:00 PM Japan time, so for now we’ll have to wait with the trainer’s handbook tucked under our arm.
  All three top tiers of Japanese football are part of the initiative. In other words, even the humblest third-division team will have its own off
  
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• Brazil Starting XI vs Norway: Confirmed Team News and Predicted Lineup

  05-07-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brazil Starting XI vs Norway: Confirmed Team News and Predicted LineupBrazil vs Norway: Predicted XI, Lucas Paqueta Doubt and Vinicius Junior Focus Ahead of Norway TestBrazil are through, but the win over Japan raised a couple of issues that matter before the meeting with Norway. Lucas Paqueta went off at half-time, Casemiro followed before the end, and while there is optimism around the latter, Paqueta looks the bigger concern.If Paqueta does not make it, Danilo Santos is expected to come in. T
  
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• Milan forward Leao open to Tottenham Hotspur move amid De Zerbi revolution

  05-07-2026 18:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan forward Leao open to Tottenham Hotspur move amid De Zerbi revolutionRafael Leao could be on the move this summer, with Tottenham Hotspur emerging as a potential destination.According to English sources relayed by MilanNews via TEAMtalk, Spurs have opened contacts with agent Jorge Mendes and Leao’s entourage, and the Portuguese forward is said to be receptive to a switch.Despite a strong World Cup and some warm words for Ruben Amorim that appeared to soften his earlier exit talk, Leao
  
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• Juventus and Tottenham in Guglielmo Vicario talks, loan possible

  05-07-2026 18:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus and Tottenham in Guglielmo Vicario talks, loan possibleJuventus are continuing their evaluation for a new goalkeeper, and a significant new development has emerged involving Tottenham Hotspur’s Guglielmo Vicario.While the Bianconeri recently made an inquiry for Zion Suzuki, who is valued at around €30 million and has interest in the Premier League, direct contacts have progressed with Spurs regarding Vicario, as perAlfredo Pedulla.With negotiations for Aston Villa’s Emi
  
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• 2026 World Cup: USMNT striker Folarin Balogun available vs. Belgium after red-card ban suspended

  05-07-2026 18:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  United States Men's National Team striker Folarin Balogun will be available for the team's match against Belgium on Monday night (5 p.m. ET, Fox).Balogun was expected to be suspended for the match after receiving a red card in the United States' win over Bosnia-Herzegovina. The striker was trying to make a play for the ball against defender Tarik Muharemović, but was called for a foul that was reviewed. This play is being reviewed for a potential red card against the US pic.twitter.com/EdyP
  
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• Magic Weekend to return to Everton in 2027

  05-07-2026 18:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Super League's Magic Weekend has set attendance records at Hill Dickinson Stadium [Getty Images]Super League's Magic Weekend will return to Everton FC's Hill Dickinson Stadium in 2027.A record-breaking attendance of 82,925 - the biggest crowd in the event's history - watched the seven games over the two days of action this weekend.Next year's showpiece will take place on 1 and 2 May."We are absolutely delighted to be returning next year," Rhodri Jones, managing director of RL commercial, said."T
  
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• Motherwell boss Johansson upbeat despite friendly loss

  05-07-2026 18:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motherwell manager Alfred Johansson took positives despite losing his first friendly match 4-0 against Danish champions AGF Aarhus.The 35-year-old was appointed last month, replacing Jens Berthel Askou, who led the club to fourth place in the Scottish Premiership before departing for Toulouse.The Steelmen have been in Denmark for a pre-season training camp as they prepare to face Havnar Boltfelag of the Faroe Islands in Conference League qualifying later this month,"From a performance perspectiv
  
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• Roma reach agreement with Celik over new contract after Juventus and Inter links

  05-07-2026 18:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma reach agreement with Celik over new contract after Juventus and Inter linksRoma have reached an agreement with Zeki Celik over a new contract, ending speculation about the Turkish defender’s future after his deal expired on 30 June.According to Fabrizio Romano, via CalcioMercato, the two parties have found terms to continue together, with Celik reported to have already signed, leaving only the official announcement outstanding.It marks a notable win for Roma in a summer when several o
  
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• Report: Roma open talks with Diego Moreira’s entourage

  05-07-2026 18:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Roma open talks with Diego Moreira’s entourageRoma’s transfer window continues to develop on the flanks as well. In addition to strengthening their attack, the Giallorossi are working to identify a player capable of increasing the quality and depth of the left flank requested by Gian Piero Gasperini.According to Il Messaggero, Diego Moreira remains one of the names being closely monitored by the Giallorossi management. The Strasbourg winger is considered an ideal candidate du
  
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• Dybala expected back in Rome to sign new deal

  05-07-2026 18:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dybala expected back in Rome to sign new dealPaulo Dybala’s future at Roma is increasingly close: his contract renewal has been on the table for weeks, and any moment could be the right one for it to be made official. La Joya is therefore ready to begin the second chapter of his adventure with the Giallorossi.According to Corriere dello Sport, an agreement between Paulo Dybala and Roma is now close, despite doubts raised in recent days about the contract’s duration. The new agreement
  
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• World Cup 2026: Mexico returns gift of Rolex watches from online content creator to avoid violating FIFA rules

  05-07-2026 18:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mexico's World Cup team has returned Rolex watches given to players by American online content creator "Stevewilldoit," The Athletic's Leon Imber reports.The collection of watches was gifted to the team following El Tri's 2-0 victory over Ecuador in the Round of 32. The watches were worth $1 million in total, according to Stevewilldoit, whose real name is Stephen Deleonardis. In a video on his YouTube channel, Deleonardis said the watches ranged from $30,000 to $90,000 in value. In a statement p
  
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• Cliftonville beat Glentoran to win League Cup

  05-07-2026 18:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cliftonville wrote themselves into the history books with a fourth consecutive Women's League Cup final thanks to an impressive 4-0 victory over Glentoran at Seaview.A Caitlin McGuinness double kick-started a Reds' comeback in last season's win over Glentoran and the striker was at it again on Sunday with two great first-half goals to put Brendan Lynch's side in control at the break.It was a real family affair for the Solitude outfit as Caitlin's sister Kirsty McGuinness capped an impressive per
  
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• Arsenal and Hamburg in price standoff over €20m midfielder clause

  05-07-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal and Hamburg in price standoff over €20m midfielder clauseHamburg want Fabio Vieira back after a productive loan, but their current limit is around half the €20m option.Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty ImagesHamburg will only pay up to around half the agreed option fee for Fábio Vieira, leaving Arsenal with little reason to rush into a sale.When Arsenal loaned Vieira to Hamburg, the agreement included an option to buy for around €20 million.That figure always looked am
  
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• 📸 Home game for World Cup hosts: even England get Mexico flags

  05-07-2026 18:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 Home game for World Cup hosts: even England get Mexico flagsEven before kick-off tonight at 2 a.m. German time, it is already clear that the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City is likely to be firmly in the hands of the World Cup hosts.A picture from the stadium shows that 80,000 Mexican flags have been distributed around the vast arena. The flags are even said to be on the seats reserved for the England supporters.So everything points to it being a home game for Mexico. Let’s see whet
  
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