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• Official | Sadibou Sané completes AS Monaco switch

  07-07-2026 20:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Sadibou Sané completes AS Monaco switchSadibou Sané (22) has completed a move from FC Metz to AS Monaco, it was confirmed on Tuesday. The defender has signed a five-year deal with the Principality club.It has been a busy start to July for Monaco. The club have already announced the arrivals of Nazinho and Mathys Detourbet. The former has joined on a permanent transfer worth €5m from Cercle Brugge, whilst the latter has joined on loan from Manchester City. The arriva
  
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• Eight remain! All you need to know about the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals

  08-07-2026 00:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Eight remain! All you need to know about the 2026 World Cup quarter-finalsTuesday (7) brought the round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup to a close.Only eight teams remain in the tournament, battling for football’s most coveted trophy.With that in mind, OneFootball brings you all the information about the World Cup quarter-finals right in the palm of your hand.The tournament, which began on June 11, will have its first day without a single match this Wednesday (8) — leaving nothing t
  
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• World Cup 2026: Switzerland heads to the quarterfinals after beating Colombia on penalty kicks

  08-07-2026 00:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Switzerland is in the quarterfinals of the World Cup for the first time in over 70 years.Ruben Vargas buried Switzerland’s fifth penalty as the Swiss defeated Colombia 4-3 in penalty kicks after neither team scored a goal in regulation or extra time.Manuel Akanji had the only Swiss miss as Colombia’s Davinson Sanchez’s kick bounced off the crossbar and Switzerland goalkeeper Gregor Kobel saved Cucho Hernández’s spot kick.That set up Vargas, Switzerland’s fift
  
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• 2026 World Cup quarterfinals: Confirmed schedule, results, predictions

  08-07-2026 00:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup is upon us, and there are some absolutely brilliant games coming up in the last-eight. MORE — World Cup daily schedule: What game is on today?We may have lost most of the plucky underdog stories in the round of 32 and all three host nations in the round of 16, but nearly all of the pre-tournament favorites — France, Spain, Argentina, and England — are left to play one another.Below are all of the confirmed matches for the quarterfinals, w
  
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• Egypt furious at controversial referee decisions and claim World Cup ‘directed towards Argentina’

  08-07-2026 00:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Egypt star Mostafa Ziko insists the World Cup 2026 trophy is “directed towards Argentina” following their last 16 defeat with manager Hossam Hassan left furious by “unfair” decisions. Argentina pulled off a miraculous late comeback, winning 3-2 after trailing 2-0 to the Pharaohs, who had a goal controversially disallowed and protested angrily over a perceived foul in the build-up to Enzo Fernandez’s winning goal.Ziko was denied a goal at 1-0 to Egypt, while Mohamed
  
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• 🔙 Dusting off: Brazil’s last title turns 7

  08-07-2026 00:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🔙 Dusting off: Brazil’s last title turns 7Last Sunday (5), the Brazilian National Team was knocked out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the round of 16 after losing 2-1 to Norway.As a result, a record sixth World Cup title is looking more and more distant — after all, it has already been 24 years.And the situation is so complicated that the Brazil senior team's last title turns seven years old this Tuesday (7).With a 3-1 win over Peru at the Maracanã in 2019, Brazil won i
  
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• Gasperini discusses rapport with Friedkin and D’Amico, details transfer plans: “Things will get going next week.”

  08-07-2026 00:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gasperini discusses rapport with Friedkin and D’Amico, details transfer plans: “Things will get going next week.”Gian Piero Gasperini will be a guest on Sky this evening for the league’s presentation event. During the schedule presentation, the Grugliasco-born coach gave a preview: “We’re still on vacation, we start next Monday. It’s been a mixed holiday, with a lot of work and a lot of thoughts about next season.” The Roma coach then focused on hi
  
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• Sunderland monitoring Matias Soule at Ghisolfi’s request

  08-07-2026 00:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunderland monitoring Matias Soule at Ghisolfi’s requestGian Piero Gasperini dreams of Mason Greenwood for Roma’s attack. If the Englishman were to arrive in the capital, he would limit Matias Soulé’s playing time, which is why the Argentine could leave Trigoria this transfer window. The Roman club is no longer in a rush to sell to settle its finances and can dictate its terms for the departure of its key players. So far, there have been signs of interest from Germany an
  
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• World Cup: Thierry Henry, Alexi Lalas get into heated exchange about Folarin Balogun's red card decision

  07-07-2026 23:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fox Sports analysts Thierry Henry and Alexi Lalas got into a heated and awkward exchange on the air Tuesday while discussing FIFA's decision to overturn United States star Folarin Balogun's red card suspension during the World Cup. The analysts, who have been in previous awkward moments together during the network's World Cup coverage, got into a very tense conversation Tuesday in the wake of the USMNT's tournament-ending loss to Belgium. Balogun was allowed to play in Monday's 4-1 loss in
  
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• World Cup: Thierry Henry, Alexi Lalas get into heated exchange about Folarin Balogun's red card dec

  07-07-2026 23:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fox Sports analysts Thierry Henry and Alexi Lalas got into a heated and awkward exchange on the air Tuesday while discussing FIFA's decision to overturn United States star Folarin Balogun's red card suspension during the World Cup. The analysts, who have been in previous awkward moments together during the network's World Cup coverage, got into a very tense conversation Tuesday in the wake of the USMNT's tournament-ending loss to Belgium. Balogun was allowed to play in Monday's 4-1 loss in
  
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• 📸 He's one of us! How Klopp is watching the World Cup last 16

  07-07-2026 23:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 He's one of us! How Klopp is watching the World Cup last 16After the first Round of 16 match of the evening between Argentina and Egypt ended with plenty of goals, the current game between Switzerland and Colombia has yet to deliver any major highlights. That at least gives the TV cameras time to film Jürgen Klopp eating fries. It was also reported on 'Magenta TV' that media representatives had gone to get themselves a pizza in all the excitement. A little comfort food certai
  
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• The fury and heartbreak of Egypt's stunning World Cup collapse

  07-07-2026 23:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With 12 minutes of normal time remaining Egypt stood on the cusp of their greatest ever World Cup result.The Pharaohs led Argentina, the reigning world champions, 2-0 in Atlanta Stadium.A quarter-final spot - their first - beckoned for the football-mad African country. Then it went wrong. Horribly wrong.When Cristian Romero reduced the deficit in the 79th minute, it was a case of Egypt digging in. But they looked panic-stricken when captain Lionel Messi - who else? - made it 2-2 four minutes lat
  
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• Fox Sports pundits Thierry Henry and Alexi Lalas clash during intense Balogun red card debate

  07-07-2026 23:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thierry Henry and Alexi Lalas were engaged in a tense argument over Fifa’s handling of Folarin Balogun’s suspension during Fox Sport’s World Cup 2026 coverage.The United States forward was handed a reprieve by Fifa after President Donald Trump intervened and encouraged Fifa President Gianni Infantino to review the one-game suspension after a sending off against Bosnia.Fifa’s Disciplinary Committee pointed to article 27 of their Disciplinary Code to suspend Balogun’s
  
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• 🤝Total agreement: João Cancelo will stay at Barcelona

  07-07-2026 23:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤝Total agreement: João Cancelo will stay at BarcelonaThe transfer market soap opera has come to an end. FC Barcelona and Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal have reached a definitive agreement for Portuguese full-back João Cancelo to remain permanently with the Catalan club, with only the formal signing of the official documents still pending.The details of the deal and Flick’s planCancelo, who already spent the last six months on loan with the Blaugrana side, will sign a n
  
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• Chelsea concede defeat in pursuit of Morgan Rogers

  07-07-2026 23:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea concede defeat in pursuit of Morgan RogersThe Athletic claim that Chelsea have given up on their pursuit of the Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers, acknowledging that several other top clubs are also interested in signing him.Chelsea are also not ready to pay Villa’s reported £130 million asking price.The Blues had identified Rogers as a key target to strengthen their left wing, but are now expected to pursue alternative options.The 23-year-old has several admirers across Europe,
  
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• An experienced midfielder seems likely to leave Manchester City

  07-07-2026 23:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  An experienced midfielder seems likely to leave Manchester CityThere are a host of players at Manchester City who face uncertain futures. It is expected that a host of players will depart the FA Cup and Carabao Cup holders. Bernardo Silva, John Stones and Nathan Ake have already left City. They won’t be the only players who find a new club this summer. Now it has been reported that it is likely that Mateo Kovacic is likely to leave Manchester City this summer. Given Kovacic’s age and
  
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• Revealed: Khaldoon Al Mubarak held Elliot Anderson talks with Evangelos Marinakis at UEFA dinner to launch £116M talks

  07-07-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Revealed: Khaldoon Al Mubarak held Elliot Anderson talks with Evangelos Marinakis at UEFA dinner to launch £116M talksKhaldoon Al Mubarak spoke to Evangelos Marinakis at a UEFA dinner before the 2026 UCL finalMarinakis initially demanded £126M for Anderson – £106M plus £20M in achievable bonusesMan City’s preference for UCL-related add-ons was rejected by Forest as insufficiently realisticManchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak held initial discussions wi
  
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• 🤯 Simply historic! Argentina star hits World Cup milestone

  07-07-2026 23:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤯 Simply historic! Argentina star hits World Cup milestoneThe round-of-16 match between Argentina and Egypt delivered plenty of action and will likely be remembered for a long time, especially by all Argentine fans. But it is not only the thrilling final phase that will go down in World Cup history — Enzo Fernandez’s goal deserves special mention in particular. That is because it was the 3,000th goal ever scored at a FIFA World Cup. FIFA just announced this on 'X'.You ca
  
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• 🚨 James Rodríguez sets a prestigious record with Colombia

  07-07-2026 23:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 James Rodríguez sets a prestigious record with ColombiaA new page in the history of the Colombian national team was written tonight.Starting in Colombia’s 2026 World Cup round-of-16 clash against Switzerland, captain James Rodríguez (34) earned his 123rd cap for Los Cafeteros, officially becoming the most-capped player in Colombia’s history.
  Rodríguez therefore moves ahead of legendary goalkeeper David Ospina (122 caps) and takes sole possession of the
  
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• Tottenham Hotspur Are Eyeing Another Move For This Bournemouth Striker: What Will He Add To De Zerbi’s Side?

  07-07-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur Are Eyeing Another Move For This Bournemouth Striker: What Will He Add To De Zerbi’s Side?In a recent report, journalist Graeme Bailey claimed that Tottenham Hotspur are eyeing another move for Bournemouth striker Eli Junior Kroupi. It has been mentioned that Spurs are hoping to lure the French forward to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this off-season.Kroupi’s Impressive Numbers In The Premier LeagueKroupi enjoyed a good run of form at the English club in the previou
  
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• 🎥 Dream duo with Völler? Klopp reveals personal talks

  07-07-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Dream duo with Völler? Klopp reveals personal talksAccording to numerous media reports, Jürgen Klopp is the leading candidate for the position of head coach of the German national team. As reported by, among others, 'Sky', the former Liverpool coach has already held talks in the USA with DFB officials led by Hans-Joachim Watzke.Ahead of the World Cup round-of-16 match between Switzerland and Colombia, Klopp confirmed that he had also already been in direct contact with DFB sp
  
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• Senior figures call for calm, Liverpool on brink of high-profile exit

  07-07-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Senior figures call for calm, Liverpool on brink of high-profile exitLiverpool are on the brink of another high-profile exit. Senior figures have reportedly tried to calm the situation.Mohamed Salah, Andy Robertson and Ibrahima Konate all left Liverpool this summer. The Reds will move forward without any of them, leaving giant holes in their squad heading into the new season.All will need replacing, of course, and probably at great expense. But they weren't the only high-profile exits this summe
  
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• Fikayo Tomori can leave Milan after Mario Gila’s arrival, clubs interested

  07-07-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fikayo Tomori can leave Milan after Mario Gila’s arrival, clubs interestedSerie A side Milan are all but set to sign Lazio’s Mario Gila, who arrives on a permanent transfer. The Spaniard will be a key player for the Rossoneri but his arrival could lead to the departure of Fikayo Tomori.The Englishman has previously been close to a move to England. Milan had once reached an agreement with Tottenham to sell him but the player rejected the deal.Daniele Longo has reported that things can
  
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• Fenerbahçe near Mason Greenwood agreement with Marseille

  07-07-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fenerbahçe near Mason Greenwood agreement with MarseilleMason Greenwood (25) is on the verge of leaving Olympique de Marseille with the Ligue 1 side nearing an agreement with Fenerbahçe, according to Foot Mercato. The former Manchester United striker was expected to leave Les Phocéens this summer to free up funds. Greenwood also wanted out after only two seasons in Marseille. The 25-year-old already reportedly gave back the keys of his Aix-en-Provence hou
  
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• Brazil’s World Cup Exit Signals The Need For A New Beginning But Is Carlo Ancelotti The Right Man To Lead It?

  07-07-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brazil’s World Cup Exit Signals The Need For A New Beginning But Is Carlo Ancelotti The Right Man To Lead It?Brazil’s hopes of ending their long wait for a sixth FIFA World Cup came to another painful conclusion at the 2026 tournament as a last-16 defeat to Norway brought Carlo Ancelotti’s first major tournament in charge to an abrupt end.The defeat means that when the next World Cup arrives in 2030, Brazil will have gone 28 years without lifting football’s greatest prize
  
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• Sunderland Are In The Running For This Serie A Defender: Should Le Bris Snap Him Up?

  07-07-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunderland Are In The Running For This Serie A Defender: Should Le Bris Snap Him Up?In a recent post on X, Alfredo Pedulla stated that Sunderland are in the running for Sassuolo defender Tarik Muharemovic. It has been revealed that the Black Cats would have to compete with Bournemouth in the race to sign the Bosnia international this off-season.Muharemovic’s Solid Campaign In Serie AMuharemovic enjoyed a good run of form at the Italian club after he put in a string of impressive displays f
  
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• Egypt's coach blamed 'injustice' after Argentina's comeback. His team's collapse said otherwise

  07-07-2026 23:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ATLANTA — We should be feeling sorry for Egypt. We should be using what happened here to have an urgent discussion about the disaster that is VAR and whether officiating bias at the World Cup makes it orders of magnitude more difficult for underdog teams like Egypt to beat the brand names like Argentina.But we can't.Because Egypt blew it. And there should be no tears or excuses for a team that blew it as egregiously as Egypt blew it.And because they blew it in a way that will melt minds fo
  
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• Rogers is Arsenal's main target - Wednesday's gossip

  07-07-2026 22:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal make Morgan Rogers their main target, Liverpool interested in Mexico teenager and Everton eye England defender Spence.Arsenal have made 23-year-old midfielder Morgan Rogers their top target and want to sign the England international from Aston Villa (The Athletic).Liverpool have enquired about the possibility of signing 17-year-old Mexico midfielder Gilberto Mora from Club Tijuana (El Universal).Everton want to sign 25-year-old England defender Djed Spence from Tottenham (The Athletic).T
  
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• James Rodríguez makes Colombian national team history against Switzerland 📊

  07-07-2026 22:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  James Rodríguez makes Colombian national team history against Switzerland 📊Colombia are currently level at half-time of their World Cup Round of 16 clash against Switzerland.And heading into the second-half, the Colombians will be looking for a moment of magic from James Rodríguez on what is a milestone occasion for their captain.
  Today marks Rodríguez's 131st appearance for Colombia, officially passing veteran goalkeeper David Ospina to become the most cap
  
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• Rangers See Cash-Plus-Player Path to Sign Long-Term Midfield Target Amid Bologna’s Barron Pursuit: Why McInnes Must Make The Call

  07-07-2026 22:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rangers See Cash-Plus-Player Path to Sign Long-Term Midfield Target Amid Bologna’s Barron Pursuit: Why McInnes Must Make The CallIf a recent report from The Daily Record is true, Bologna remain keen on Connor Barron, having missed out on the Rangers midfield ace a couple of summers ago. Interest from the Serie A side could be a blessing in the Light Blues’ pursuit of Lewis Ferguson, as a player-plus-cash deal could be considered by both suitors.The 23-year-old Scotland international
  
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