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• Reading sign striker Brown on two-year deal

  03-07-2026 10:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Reading have signed forward Jacob Brown on a two-year deal following his departure from the Royals' League One rivals Luton.Brown spent three years with the Hatters, scoring seven goals in 60 games.He played the second half of last season on loan with Portsmouth in the Championship.The 28-year-old was part of the Barnsley side that won promotion to the second tier in 2019 while he also made more than 140 appearances for Stoke, scoring 30 goals, during a three-season stay in Staffordshire.Brown i
  
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• England-Mexico kick-off unchanged after Fifa U-turn

  04-07-2026 02:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England will take on Mexico at the Azteca at 6pm local time as planned [Getty Images]England's World Cup last-16 tie against Mexico will kick off as scheduled at 01:00 BST on Monday after a Fifa U-turn on a plan to bring the game forward.Football's word governing body held talks with the English and Mexican football associations on Friday after proposing the match be moved to 19:00 BST on Sunday (12:00 local time).Weather forecasts suggest there could be thunderstorms at that time, though Fifa h
  
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• 🚨 Complete World Cup madness! Argentina must go to extra time

  04-07-2026 02:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Complete World Cup madness! Argentina must go to extra timeA football fairytale is taking shape. World Cup underdog Cape Verde is on the verge of a sensation against three-time world champion Argentina. The island nation has actually forced one of the big World Cup favorites into extra time. After more than 100 minutes including stoppage time, the score is 1-1 — now there is more to come. After Lionel Messi had set the course for qualification before the break, Deroy Du
  
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• 😯 Could there be a shock? Cape Verde chase a draw v Argentina

  04-07-2026 01:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😯 Could there be a shock? Cape Verde chase a draw v ArgentinaGame decided after Messi scored in the first half?Not at all!Cape Verde found the equalizer in the match currently underway in Miami. 
  They didn’t kill off the game and...Argentina let their rival grow into the game on the ball after the break. Cape Verde kept believing. And started to take control.Deroy Duarte tested Dibu in the 54th minute. And BEAT the Argentine goalkeeper five minutes later.Another slick pas
  
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• 🔥 Not in the script: Cape Verde shock world champions Argentina

  04-07-2026 01:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🔥 Not in the script: Cape Verde shock world champions ArgentinaYou really had to look twice to grasp what football minnow Cape Verde had just pulled off against the reigning world champions.Completely out of nowhere, the team from the coastal nation equalized against Lionel Messi and his side. Deroy d'Encarnacao Duarte—not just a name like poetry, but now also the first and so far only goalscorer for Cape Verde in a World Cup knockout match. The attacking midfielder for t
  
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• Gary Neville blasts Fifa for England vs Mexico kick-off confusion

  04-07-2026 01:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gary Neville has blasted Fifa for the utter confusion caused by the uncertainty surrounding kick-off for England’s last-16 tie with Mexico amid an attempt to move it forward by six hours.Fifa and the Mexican and English football associations have been in talks over the scheduled kick-off time, with the consideration of adverse weather and the prospect of flooding in Mexico City.Reports suggested that the time was set to change from 6pm local time (1am BST on Monday) to 12pm local time (7pm
  
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• Lionel Messi lauded by Ian Wright and Gary Neville for ‘total control’ after sublime Argentina goal

  04-07-2026 01:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lionel Messi has been lauded for having “total control” after scoring for Argentina at the World cup 2026 against Cape Verde in the last 32.The 39-year-old struck his seventh goal of the World Cup to hand the defending champions the lead in Miami.A 20th in his career at this level, Messi attracted widespread praise for his control of Lisandro Martinez’s ball before his steep finish past Vozinha.Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE: Lionel Messi scores stunning goal against World Cup mi
  
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• England's tall order: Azteca Stadium brings altitude, atmosphere and history to Mexico clash

  04-07-2026 00:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mexico's Estadio Azteca has long been one of soccer's most intimidating venues. On Sunday, unbeaten Mexico will try to use that home-field advantage — and the altitude of Mexico City — to end England's World Cup run.Sitting 7,220 feet (2,240m) above sea level in Mexico's capital city, the 87,523 capacity stadium holds a mythical presence among soccer fans. England arrives Friday, just two days before kickoff, hoping to adjust to the thin air, a hostile crowd and an opponent yet to co
  
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• MK Dons sign defender Bramall after Luton exit

  04-07-2026 00:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MK Dons have signed defender Cohen Bramall following the expiry of his contract with Luton Town.The 30-year-old left-back made 35 appearances in all competitions for the Hatters last season.Following a successful career in non-league, Bramall joined Arsenal in 2017 but failed to make a senior appearance before spells at Colchester, Lincoln, Rotherham and Portsmouth.Dons boss Paul Warne previously signed Bramall when he was manager of Rotherham and told the club website that "it was easy to convi
  
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• 👽 He’s INEVITABLE! Messi bags his 20th Copa goal, watch 🎥

  04-07-2026 00:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👽 He’s INEVITABLE! Messi bags his 20th Copa goal, watch 🎥The first half of Argentina versus Cape Verde in Miami had no excitement until the hydration break.Except Lionel Messi is on the pitch in a live-ball clash in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32.
  Making their World Cup debut, the African side were holding off yet another world champion after Spain and Uruguay.The Messi vs Vozinha duel had only "appeared" once, with the goalkeeper comfortably collecting the No. 10's free-ki
  
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• 🚨 Out of this world! Messi breaks another World Cup record

  04-07-2026 00:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Out of this world! Messi breaks another World Cup recordWhat more is there to say about Lionel Messi? It’s all almost impossible to believe now. The Argentine superstar scored his 20th World Cup goal in the round of 32 against Cape Verde. A sensational first touch, a composed finish over the keeper’s shoulder. He makes it look so easy. Messi not only extended his World Cup scoring record, he also immediately broke the next milestone at the tournament. The 39-year-old h
  
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• Mexico boss furious at Fifa over proposed World Cup kick-off change vs England

  04-07-2026 00:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mexico manager Javier Aguirre is “quite angry” at the proposed kick-off time change for his side’s World Cup 2026 last 16 tie with England on Sunday. Fifa and the Mexican and English football associations are in talks over the scheduled kick-off time, with the consideration of adverse weather and the prospect of flooding in Mexico City.It is the latest wildcard factor to a game which will be influenced by the impact of altitude on both sets of players, while reports suggested t
  
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• Linfield win to move top of Women's Premiership

  04-07-2026 00:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A first-half hat-trick from Cora Chambers helped Linfield move top of the Women's Premiership with a 3-0 win over Lisburn Rangers on Friday night.That treble increased her personal tally for the season to 11 goals as the Blues maintained their impressive form.Elsewhere Lisburn Ladies collected three points by defeating Larne 2-1 away from home, while Derry City and Crusaders drew 3-3 at Mill Meadow.Caoirse Doherty, Leah Craig and Caitlin Doherty were on target for the Candystripes, but Crusaders
  
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• Bradford bring in Leicester midfielder Cartwright

  04-07-2026 00:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bradford City have completed the signing of Leicester City midfielder Henry Cartwright for an undisclosed fee.The 21-year-old, who first joined the Foxes at under-nine level, has agreed a three-year contract with the Bantams.Cartwright failed to make a senior appearance for Leicester but scored twice in 42 appearances in all competitions while on loan with Scottish Premiership side Falkirk last season."We are delighted to bring Henry in and he will add a real competitive edge to our midfield," B
  
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• 📸 Peekaboo! Argentina star copies the Busquets meme

  04-07-2026 00:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 Peekaboo! Argentina star copies the Busquets memeOn paper, the clash between Cape Verde and Argentina is probably the clearest-cut knockout match at a World Cup. But Messi and co. have been warned, because Spain could not get past a goalless draw in their opener. So La Albiceleste are definitely taking the match seriously. Nahuel Molina perhaps a little too seriously. It is hard to explain his reaction after an alleged blow to the face any other way. In doing so, the Arg
  
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• A reliable defender will leave Manchester City after making a massive contribution.

  04-07-2026 00:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A reliable defender will leave Manchester City after making a massive contribution.It was expected that Nathan Ake would leave Manchester City this summer. Ake wasn’t surplus to requirements at City. Far from it. However, the rise of Abdukodir Khusanov and Vitor Reis did look to have limited Ake’s opportunities to play regularly next season. Nathan Ake was a reliable squad member for his team during the 2025-26 season. As always, he never let his team down when called upon last seaso
  
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• ⌚ U-turn: FIFA cancels kick-off time change for Mexico v England

  04-07-2026 00:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ⌚ U-turn: FIFA cancels kick-off time change for Mexico v EnglandThe highest governing body in world football decided to backtrack on its controversial proposal to move up the kickoff time for the crucial Round of 16 clash. All signs indicate that the match between Mexico and England will remain set for next Sunday at 6:00 PM (local time).
  Outrage in both federationsFIFA’s reversal came after a firm rejection from the two national teams involved. Both the Football Association (FA) and
  
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• England, Mexico & Fifa locked in kick-off time talks

  04-07-2026 00:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England had been set to take on Mexico at the Azteca at 6pm local time [Getty Images]England and Mexico are locked in talks with Fifa about moving their World Cup last-16 tie to 19:00 BST on Sunday.Fifa was set to make the change and confirm in a statement on Friday, but both teams' officials have been angered by the late proposed change.The game was due to be played at the Azteca, Mexico City, at 01:00 BST on Monday (18:00 local time on Sunday).Forecasts suggest there could be thunderstorms and
  
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• World Cup injury tracker: Declan Rice, Raphinha and Nico Williams updates

  04-07-2026 00:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  One of the big injury sagas of World Cup 2026 appears to have come to a happy ending after Neymar made his long-awaited return for Brazil in their final group game against Scotland.Neymar, who had been out of action after suffering a calf injury just three weeks out from the tournament, came off the bench for a tearful cameo as the Selecao topped Group C, meaning the 34-year-old could be set to play a greater role in Brazil’s knockouts campaign.However, many nations are still sweating over
  
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• Cambridge sign AFC Wimbledon defender Bauer

  04-07-2026 00:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newly-promoted Cambridge United have signed experienced central defender Patrick Bauer on a free transfer from fellow League One side AFC Wimbledon.The 33-year-old, who was out of contract with the Dons, has agreed a one-year deal.Bauer made 30 appearances for Wimbledon in all competitions last season after joining them following spells with Preston and Charlton."He brings the experience of the position, leadership qualities, and a real desire to help us develop and improve as a football club in
  
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• Salah's Panenka helps Egypt edge Australia in shootout

  04-07-2026 00:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FIFA World CupAustralia 1 - 1 Egypt AET (2 - 4)Egypt defeated Australia on penalties to claim their first ever win in the World Cup knockout stage and set up a last-16 tie with either Argentina or Cape Verde.Mohamed Salah calmly slotted home a Panenka before defender Hossam Abdelmaguid scored the decisive spot-kick for the Pharaohs, who won the shootout 4-2 after Australia defenders Harry Souttar and 18-year-old Lucas Herrington missed their efforts.Egypt took the lead against the run of play at
  
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• Roma give Dovbyk green light for loan to Genoa

  04-07-2026 00:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma give Dovbyk green light for loan to GenoaRoma are expected to part ways with Artem Dovbyk this summer.The Ukrainian striker is looking to get back on the pitch after missing the last several months due to injury.One of the options the player is exploring is Daniele De Rossi’s Genoa.As reported by Gianluca Di Marzio, the Giallorossi club is open to a loan deal.Moreover, the Ukrainian striker is also being convinced thanks to the constant pressure from De Rossi, who coached him during h
  
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• England v Mexico kick-off time at World Cup could be brought forward due to storm risk

  04-07-2026 00:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The kick-off time of England’s last-16 clash with Mexico at the World Cup 2026 could be brought forward by six hours in order to avoid potential storms in Mexico City, although that switch is now in doubt. Media in Mexico, citing sources with knowledge of the matter, had suggested the game, which is scheduled to kick off at 1am BST on Monday morning (6pm local time on Sunday) will now start at 7pm BST (12pm local) instead. The BBC also initially reported that they understood the game has b
  
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• Besiktas advance contractual offer to Lorenzo Pellegrini

  04-07-2026 00:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Besiktas advance contractual offer to Lorenzo PellegriniLorenzo Pellegrini’s future remains a key issue for Roma. The Roman midfielder, while waiting to finalize his contract renewal with the Giallorossi, has reportedly received inquiries from abroad.According to journalist Eleonora Trotta of calciomercato.it, Besiktas has contacted Pellegrini and is considering making a significant offer to the player. The Turkish club, which is also negotiating with Asllani, could offer the midfielder a
  
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• Mexico manager says he’s been left in dark by Fifa over World Cup kick-off change

  04-07-2026 00:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mexico boss Javier Aguirre described the possible kick-off change for the last-16 clash with England as a “kick in the stomach”.Fifa was in discussions to move the Estadio Azteca fixture from 6pm local time (1pm BST) to an earlier time due to the risk of weather disruption.No confirmation had come by late on Friday night, but Aguirre says the decision would “really hit us hard”.“It’s like a kick in the stomach,” he told Radio Formula. “Now we have
  
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• Rice likely to be available for England v Mexico

  04-07-2026 00:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Declan Rice stepped in at right-back during the last-32 win over DR Congo [Getty Images]Declan Rice is likely to be available to start England's World Cup last-16 tie against Mexico on Sunday despite an ongoing injury issue.The Arsenal midfielder has been playing with a neural problem that affects his hamstring and lower back and was substituted in injury time of the 2-1 win over DR Congo in the last 32.Speaking after that game, manager Thomas Tuchel said: "I asked him. He said: 'I can do it for
  
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• Huddersfield sign Dutch right-back Bronkhorst

  04-07-2026 00:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ilias Bronkhorst played 33 times in the Dutch top flight last season [Getty Images]Huddersfield have signed Dutch right-back Ilias Bronkhorst on a two-year contract.The 29-year-old joins as a free agent having been released by Excelsior of the Eredivisie, who he joined in August 2024.He only missed one league match last season and also spent two years in the Dutch top flight with NEC Nijmegen."He's athletic and has physical capabilities that align with how we want to play," Huddersfield head coa
  
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• Derry City suffer loss to Waterford at Brandywell

  03-07-2026 23:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Derry City suffered an eighth Premier Division defeat of the season as they lost 4-2 to Waterford in Friday's league encounter at the Brandywell.Having defeated Drogheda on their return to their home stadium last week, this loss will again ramp up the pressure on manager Tiernan Lynch, whose side remain sixth in the table.Waterford move off the bottom, ahead of Sligo Rovers on goal difference, thanks to their second consecutive win.A double from Tommy Lonergan, reportedly the subject of a transf
  
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• Derry City suffer defeat by Waterford at Brandywell

  03-07-2026 23:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Irish Premier DivisionDerry City 2 - 4 Waterford FTDerry City suffered an eighth Premier Division defeat of the season as they lost 4-2 to Waterford in Friday's league encounter at the Brandywell.Having defeated Drogheda on their return to their home stadium last week, this loss will again ramp up the pressure on manager Tiernan Lynch, whose side remain sixth in the table.Waterford move off the bottom, ahead of Sligo Rovers on goal difference, thanks to their second consecutive win.A double from
  
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• The Mat Ryan gamble that failed spectacularly as Egypt beat Australia on penalties

  03-07-2026 23:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Egypt recorded their first World Cup knockout victory as Australia’s decision to send on goalkeeper Mat Ryan specifically for the penalty shoot-out failed to pay off.Ryan replaced Patrick Beach with the score at 1-1 with 90 seconds remaining in a pre-determined tactic – however the former Brighton keeper failed to guess the right way, never mind get near any of Egypt’s attempts, as the African side prevailed 4-2 on spot-kicks.The move seemed harsh on Beach, who made a great sav
  
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