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• Newcastle set sights on Manu Kone as Tonali replacement

  06-07-2026 12:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle set sights on Manu Kone as Tonali replacementManu Koné is awaiting news on his future. The 2001-born player is focused on the World Cup with France, but his permanence in Rome for next season, his first Champions League campaign with the Giallorossi, is still unclear. The former Borussia Mönchengladbach player played the entire match in Deschamps’s 1-0 victory over Paraguay, delivering a solid performance, including three shots, eight runs with the ball, and over 90%
  
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• Ronaldo’s World Cup ends in tears as karma comes calling for the United States

  07-07-2026 08:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ronaldo’s World Cup ends in tears as karma comes calling for the United StatesThe 2026 FIFA World Cup has reached the stage where reputation counts for little, with several of the tournament’s biggest names no longer in the picture.With the United States joining Canada and Mexico on the sidelines, all three co-hosts have now crashed out.Read on as we bring you the most important takeaways from another dramatic World Cup day.End of an eraLess than 24 hours after Neymar’s last Wo
  
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• Belgium mock Donald Trump after knocking USA out of World Cup: ‘Overturn this’

  07-07-2026 08:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Belgium’s players appeared to mock Donald Trump with the president’s trademark dance after knocking the United States out of the World Cup.The USA were comfortably second best in Seattle as the co-hosts exited the tournament with a sluggish display that saw them beaten 4-1.The build-up to the round of 16 encounter had been overshadowed by Trump’s apparent role in the suspending of a one-match ban for striker Folarin Balogun, who had been sent off in the win against Bosnia and H
  
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• Real Madrid defender emerges as an option for Arsenal

  07-07-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid defender emerges as an option for ArsenalIt will be very interesting to see how Jose Mourinho shapes up his central defence next season, especially considering how he has looked for new signings of high quality.The club already had some good players in the department, including Eder Militao, Antonio Rudiger and Dean Huijsen, but the new manager insisted on the arrival of Ibrahima Konate and continues to push for yet another player, possibly Alessandro Bastoni.With such high quality i
  
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• New developments surface in Barcelona’s Julian Alvarez pursuit

  07-07-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New developments surface in Barcelona’s Julian Alvarez pursuitBarcelona’s interest in Julian Alvarez remains active despite the difficulties surrounding a potential deal, with fresh developments suggesting the story is far from over. Reports from El Chiringuito TV indicate that communication channels between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid remain open, while further movement is expected once the 2026 World Cup reaches its conclusion.The Argentine striker continues to be viewed as
  
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• Jenkins would leave Newport if best for club

  07-07-2026 07:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Huw Jenkins became Newport's majority shareholder and chairman in January 2024 [Huw Evans Picture Agency]Newport County owner Huw Jenkins is ready to sell up and walk away from the club if a new investor sought a complete takeover.Jenkins says he is open-minded about his future at County as he looks for fresh investment to help avoid another season of struggle at the League Two club.The former Swansea City chairman confirmed he has held talks with Welsh businessman Nicholas Beddis - the founder
  
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• USMNT CRASHES OUT! USA 1-4 Belgium Immediate Live Reaction & Post-Mortem with Taylor Twellman

  07-07-2026 07:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Subscribe to The CooligansApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeThe USMNT's World Cup run comes to a crashing, embarrassing halt after a 4-1 dismantling by Belgium in the Round of 16. Hosts Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros try to process a complete tactical and fundamental capitulation on home soil. Despite winning the possession battle with 57%, the Americans looked paralyzed by fear and completely disconnected on the pitch. This allowed a heavily rotated Belgian squad playing without Kevin D
  
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• Is Switzerland vs Colombia on TV? Channel, kick-off and how to watch World Cup last-16 clash

  07-07-2026 07:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Colombia and Switzerland meet in a clash of World Cup dark horses as both vie for a place in the quarter-finals.Colombia have been something of a surprise package this year, topping their group ahead of Portugal before defeating Ghana - who held England to a draw - in the last-32.They now meet a Switzerland side who have slightly gone under the radar, bouncing back from a shock draw to Qatar in their opening group game with three straight wins.Holders Argentina could await the winners of this co
  
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• Is Argentina vs Egypt on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch World Cup last-16 clash

  07-07-2026 07:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Argentina face Egypt in the last-16 of the World Cup hoping for avoid another knockout-stage scare in their pursuit of back-to-back titles.The holders were forced to extra time against African minnows Cape Verde in the round of 32, pegged back twice before an own goal proved the difference in a 3-2 win in Miami.That will give Egypt hope of pulling off an upset against Lionel Scaloni’s side, with Mohamed Salah hoping to spearhead the Pharaohs towards more history after sealing their first-e
  
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• World Cup: Mauricio Pochettino rejects Trump, Balogun controversy as excuse after USMNT elimination

  07-07-2026 07:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SEATTLE — Over the past two days, the United States men's national team's clash with Belgium has been focused around the complicated saga of Folarin Balogun's red card. But after a decision from the FIFA disciplinary committee, and an apparent call from President Donald Trump, Balogun was back in the starting lineup on Monday amid a swirl of controversy.And it didn't even make a difference.The sky-high hopes of this USMNT instead ended with a disastrous 4-1 loss to Belgium. The U.S. attack
  
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• Richard Hughes' parting gift? He wants to give midfielder new contract

  07-07-2026 07:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Richard Hughes' parting gift? He wants to give midfielder new contractLiverpool have so far refused to buckle in transfer talks for Curtis Jones. The 25-year-old midfielder is only under contract until June 2027 - meaning Richard Hughes is running out of time to cash in on the homegrown playmaker.Jones - a six-cap England international - attracted heavy interest from both Inter Milan and Tottenham in January - although he ultimately ended up staying put.The Italian champions have been back in to
  
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• England receive big injury boost ahead of crunch World Cup tie with Norway

  07-07-2026 07:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England receive big injury boost ahead of crunch World Cup tie with NorwayEngland have received a timely injury boost ahead of their World Cup quarter-final clash with Norway on Saturday. According to The Telegraph, Reece James could return to the national side for the quarter-final showdown at the Hard Rock Stadium in Florida. James picked up a hamstring injury during the goalless draw with Ghana, missing the subsequent three matches against Panama, DR Congo and Mexico. England&r
  
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• Man City 2026 World Cup Watch: Jeremy Doku and Belgium set up last-eight clash with Spain

  07-07-2026 07:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City 2026 World Cup Watch: Jeremy Doku and Belgium set up last-eight clash with SpainJeremy Doku and Belgium progress into a FIFA World Cup quarter-final after defeating co-hosts United States in Seattle on Monday night.A brace from Charles De Ketelaere spear-headed a ruthless Belgian display in Seattle, silencing the home support and bringing a bruising halt to the United States’ World Cup journey.De Ketelaere initially caught the defence napping by tapping home a ninth-minute cross f
  
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• 'Overturn this' – Belgium taunt US and say Trump move fired them up

  07-07-2026 07:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Belgium midfielder Nicolas Raskin said his team felt a "sense of injustice" over United States striker Folarin Balogun's one-match ban being suspended by Fifa shortly before their World Cup last-16 match.Balogun, 25, appeared certain to miss the tie in Seattle after being shown a straight red card for a foul on Bosnia-Herzegovina defender Tarik Muharemovic in the previous round.But on Sunday Fifa suspended the automatic one-match ban for 12 months, leading to widespread criticism, with Uefa, Bel
  
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• ‘It had no impact’: USMNT insist Balogun political circus did not affect World Cup exit

  07-07-2026 07:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Folarin Balogun shakes hands with Mauricio Pochettino after he is subbed off in the second half of Monday’s defeat.Photograph: John Dorton/USSF/Getty ImagesFor a while, it seemed the only story in the lead-up to the US men’s national team last-16 matchup against Belgium was the presence of Folarin Balogun. In the end, Balogun’s presence didn’t really matter at all. Not on the field, at least.The forward was serviceable in the USMNT’s 4-1 loss and even earned the fou
  
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• A shambolic end for the American dream - did Balogun saga play a part?

  07-07-2026 07:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It all started with the usual razzmatazz that has come to be seen at United States' World Cup games - a boisterous and patriotic fanbase, fireworks and smoke flares and a military fly over. But the American dream of winning the tournament for the first time fizzled out in shambolic fashion in the early hours of Tuesday morning with a hugely disappointing defeat by Belgium.The US lost 4-1 - their heaviest defeat since 1990 - while the lively atmosphere that had been a feature of their previous ga
  
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• 🎙️ Scaloni on the World Cup final: If it's Spain, I'd take it

  07-07-2026 06:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎙️ Scaloni on the World Cup final: If it's Spain, I'd take itLionel Scaloni spoke to the press ahead of Argentina vs. Egypt in the Round of 16. And there, the Argentine tactician looked ahead to a possible World Cup final. 
  "If it's Spain, I'd take it," the Argentine said, while adding that there is still a long way to go in the knockout stage: "both of us still have a long way to go." The leader of the Scaloneta also spoke about Spain's progress in the tournament, sayin
  
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• 🚨 Official: Roberto Martínez is no longer Portugal manager

  07-07-2026 06:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Official: Roberto Martínez is no longer Portugal managerIt’s over.After Portugal’s crushing failure, having been eliminated as early as the round of 16 of this World Cup, Roberto Martinez announced his resignation to reporters."I hope Portuguese supporters will remember that we gave everything for three and a half years. This is my last match with Portugal. I thank the Portuguese people and the players," he said at the press conference.At the time of his departure, R
  
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• World Cup Day What to Watch: Lionel Messi, Argentina take on Egypt; Switzerland faces Colombia

  07-07-2026 06:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026 World Cup continues on Tuesday with two more games to close out the Round of 16.Here's what you need to know for Day 27 of the World Cup.Argentina vs. EgyptTuesday, July 7 | 12 p.m. ET | Atlanta | TV: FoxOdds: Argentina -435, Egypt +700Argentina and Lionel Messi continue their quest to become the first country to successfully defend a World Cup title since Brazil in 1962. However, La Albiceleste got a scare against Cape Verde in its Round of 32 matchup before prevailing in extra time, 3
  
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• TNS look to home comforts in Champions League bid

  07-07-2026 06:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Craig Harrison is in his second spell in charge at The New Saints [FAW]The New Saints head coach Craig Harrison says his side will be looking to make the most of being at home in the second leg of their Champions League qualifier.Welsh champions Saints face Sabah of Azerbaijan in the first qualifying round with the first leg in Baku on 7 July.The return leg is at Park Hall a week later on 14 July."It's really important that we're in the game when it comes back to the second leg," Harrison told B
  
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• 🎙️ Ancelotti fronts up, sends message after Brazil exit

  07-07-2026 06:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎙️ Ancelotti fronts up, sends message after Brazil exitCarlo Ancelotti reappeared on his social media to send a message to Brazilian fans after the National Team’s elimination in the World Cup round of 16. "Today the pain is great. But the confidence in what we are building remains intact. We will keep working for our National Team. Always together. Always Brazil!" the manager wrote on his social media. Despite the uncertainty surrounding his future, Carletto was c
  
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• Red cards, mass brawls and magic memories

  07-07-2026 05:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wales have toured Argentina on five previous occasions [Huw Evans Picture Agency]Wales have arrived in Argentina to continue almost 60 years of history oftravelling to face the Pumas in their own backyard.It has been eight years since Wales previously toured South America, although this will just be a passing visit with one Nations Championship game in San Juan before Steve Tandy's side move on to face South Africa in Durban.Wales have never before made the 7,000 miles trip to play just one game
  
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• Belgium trolls USA, FIFA, Donald Trump after dominant World Cup win: 'Overturn this'

  07-07-2026 05:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After a 4-1World Cup win over USA on Monday in which it dominated from the game's opening minute, Belgium couldn't resist. The Belgians trolled U.S. Soccer, FIFA and U.S. President Donald Trump in the aftermath of the overturned red-card kerfuffle that led up to the game. After the final whistle blew, Belgium soccer's official X account published a post with an image of their players celebrating alongside a two-word caption: "Overturn this."Overturn this. 🧏‍♂️ #USABELpic
  
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• Christian Pulisic in tears after latest injury in USA’s World Cup exit

  07-07-2026 05:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Christian Pulisic was visibly emotional after being withdrawn with a new injury as the USAcrashed out of the World Cup at the hands of Belgium.Pulisic’s tournament has been plagued by fitness problems after sustaining a calf problem the USA’s opener against Paraguay, which forced him to come off at half-time in Los Angeles.The American talisman was able to make a return to the starting XI against Bosnia and Herzegovina in the round of 32 after being limited for the rest of the group
  
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• ‘Overturn this’: victorious Belgium throw barb after Balogun red-card controversy

  07-07-2026 05:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Romelu Lukaku celebrates his team’s fourth goal against the US. Photograph: Lindsey Wasson/APFor Belgium, Monday’s 4-1 victory over the United States was doubly sweet. They advanced to the World Cup quarter-finals, as well as overcoming what they saw as injustice off the field.The buildup to the match had been tinged with controversy after Fifa had suspended the red card US striker Folarin Balogun was given in the last 32 against Bosnia and Herzegovina. That meant Balogun was free to
  
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• What we learned, big and small picture, from the USMNT's awful World Cup exit

  07-07-2026 04:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The United States men's national team slipped up for the first time this World Cup and looked like they'd never conceived failure as a possibility, playing a baffled 90 minutes where their stars didn't shine and their wizard lost his magic touch.In short, Mauricio Pochettino's Yanks picked a bad time to play their worst game in a long time... or at least since the last time they played Belgium.MORE — USMNT 1-4 Belgium recap | Player ratingsIndividual errors and legacy-challenging performan
  
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• What we learned, big and small picture, from the USMNT's awful exit from the 2026 World Cup

  07-07-2026 04:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The United States men's national team slipped up for the first time this World Cup and looked like they'd never conceived failure as a possibility, playing a baffled 90 minutes where their stars didn't shine and their wizard lost his magic touch.In short, Mauricio Pochettino's Yanks picked a bad time to play their worst game in a long time.MORE — USMNT 1-4 Belgium recap | Player ratingsIndividual errors and legacy-challenging performances abounded through a 4-1 loss to Belgium in the Round
  
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• That’s bad karma for you, Mr President, as United States crash out of World Cup to defiant Belgium

  07-07-2026 04:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After all the controversy and commander-in-chief-led skullduggery, here came the great American fall from grace. Following the whackiest of all lead-ups to a World Cup knockout match, one statement outdoing the next, an aggrieved Belgium outfit firmly made their statement on the pitch to knock the United States out of the World Cup on Monday evening. That’s what you call bad karma, Mr President.And it felt fitting that Fifa president Gianni Infantino, who took Trump’s call to arms, w
  
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• USA player ratings: Where did it all go wrong in USMNT's 2026 World Cup exit?

  07-07-2026 04:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The USMNT reached its glass ceiling once again on Monday, bowing out of the 2026 World Cup in the round of 16 at the hands of familiar foes Belgium.USA 1-4 BELGIUM — Video highlights & recap | Mauricio Pochettino reactionThat's four straight runs to the round of 16 for the Americans, having twice been bounced by the Belgians in that span. The 4-1 scoreline will have some USMNT fans longing for the days of only losing 2-1 in extra-time, but the gulf in class between the sides was actual
  
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• Nice of him not to play: Balogun appearance mocked online

  07-07-2026 04:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nice of him not to play: Balogun appearance mocked onlineActually, he should not have been playing at all: After his red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina, US forward Folarin Balogun was suspended for the round-of-16 match against Belgium.But at the initiative of US President Donald Trump, the FIFA Disciplinary Committee decided to revise the ruling to a suspended ban and allow Balogun to play against the Belgians.This decision was met with great disbelief around the world and drew heavy criti
  
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