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• Reece James doubtful for England’s crunch World Cup clash with Mexico

  05-07-2026 07:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Reece James doubtful for England’s crunch World Cup clash with MexicoManager Thomas Tuchel continues to sweat over the fitness of Reece James ahead of England’s daunting test against co-hosts Mexico. James missed the Three Lions’ final training session and is a doubt for Monday’s crucial game at the Estadio Azteca, per BBC Sport.  The Chelsea star hasn’t been involved in the last two matches after sustaining a hamstring injury during the goalless draw
  
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• Milan offer €22m for Gila as Lazio defender nears exit

  05-07-2026 14:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan offer €22m for Gila as Lazio defender nears exitMilan are closing in on the signing of Lazio defender Mario Gila, with the Spanish centre-back identified as the priority target to reinforce Ruben Amorim’s defence.According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Rossoneri hope to wrap up an agreement with Lazio as early as Monday, with the two clubs separated by only a small gap.Milan have offered €22 million as a fixed fee, while Lazio are holding out for €25 million, a figur
  
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• Everton set to sign Tyrique George from Chelsea

  05-07-2026 14:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton are set to sign Tyrique George after agreeing a fee with Chelsea for the England Under-21 winger. The Merseyside club will pay an initial £18m, which could rise to £24m including add-ons, after he impressed David Moyes during a spell on loan at Hill Dickinson Stadium. That loan deal, in the second half of last season, contained an option to purchase George for £25m, which Everton did not take up, but entered into negotiations to sign him for a lower up-front fee. George
  
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• Real Madrid sign defender Dumfries from Inter Milan

  05-07-2026 14:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Denzel Dumfries has played 76 times for the Netherlands [Getty Images]Real Madrid have signed Netherlands full-back Denzel Dumfries from Inter Milan on a four-year deal.While the transfer fee has not been confirmed, the Spanish side have reportedly activated the 30-year-old's release clause, which was 20m euros (£17.1m).The right-sided player is Real's fourth summer signing after Marc Cucurella,Bernardo Silva and Ibrahima Konate, and is set to provide competition to England international T
  
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• São Paulo line up four more tests in the mid-season break; details

  05-07-2026 14:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  São Paulo line up four more tests in the mid-season break; detailsAfter the draw with RB Bragantino, São Paulo is planning FOUR more tests in this mid-season break.According to GE, the idea is to play two training matches next Saturday (11) and two more on the following Friday (17).Two opponents have already been confirmed: Santo André and then Ferroviária.Now, the club’s board is also looking at other clubs to complete the schedule.São Paulo’s next
  
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• Real Madrid’s La Liga opener against Real Sociedad set to be postponed

  05-07-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid’s La Liga opener against Real Sociedad set to be postponedAccording to AS, Real Madrid are expected to become the first club affected by La Liga’s scheduling adjustments for players involved in the latter stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.With France set to face Morocco in the quarter-finals, the Spanish capital club are now guaranteed to have at least one player reach the semi-finals, triggering the league’s postponement policy.Opening match to be rescheduledLa Lig
  
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• Chelsea defender Chalobah prefers Inter over Como, but Fabregas’ hopes still alive

  05-07-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea defender Chalobah prefers Inter over Como, but Fabregas’ hopes still aliveAccording to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah prefers Inter to Como, yet the defending Serie A champions have not yet tabled an official offer for the Blues.Multiple sources in Italy claim it’s a two-horse race to sign England international Chalobah, with Inter and Como already in talks.Inter or Como: latest on Chalobah’s potential Serie A moveChalobah’s agents lande
  
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• 🎥 With drums and fireworks! Mexico fans keep England stars awake

  05-07-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 With drums and fireworks! Mexico fans keep England stars awakeFrom a Mexican perspective, the World Cup on home soil is far from over. However, England await in the round of 16 (Monday, 2 a.m. German time), and Javier Aguirre’s team faces no easy task.Against the star-studded side led by Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham, a strong defense will be needed. The Mexican fans also wanted to do their part and gathered outside the team hotel with fireworks and large drums to create a huge
  
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• Liverpool legend throws coaching credentials into the mix following Thiago comments

  05-07-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool legend throws coaching credentials into the mix following Thiago commentsRobbie Fowler Liverpool Return Talk Grows After Coaching Staff HintRobbie Fowler has once again stirred debate over a possible return to Liverpool, this time with a short social media reply that said plenty without needing many words. As supporters discussed who could join Andoni Iraola’s coaching staff at Anfield, Fowler stepped into the conversation with a line that immediately grabbed attention, “I
  
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• World Cup: How to buy tickets for Argentina vs. Egypt

  05-07-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  World Cup: How to buy tickets for Argentina vs. EgyptArgentina take on Egypt for what could be an intriguing World Cup 2026 last-16 tie this week, with tickets sure to be in demand.BUY ARGENTINA VS. EGYPT TICKETSRead on for our guide on how to buy Argentina vs Egypt World Cup tickets, as well as a preview of this match as we prepare for Lionel Messi vs Mohamed Salah on the biggest stage.Fans won’t want to miss this one, so read on for ticket info and what to expect from this exciting World
  
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• Barcelona star contradicts narrative around Cristiano Ronaldo: ‘I’ve never heard…’

  05-07-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona star contradicts narrative around Cristiano Ronaldo: ‘I’ve never heard…’Real Madrid legend Cristiano Ronaldo has come in for no shortage of criticism during Portugal’s World Cup campaign, but he has found a surprising backer in Barcelona midfielder Gavi. The two will face off in the Round of 16 at the World Cup, with a place in the quarter-finals against the United States or Belgium as the prize.The 41-year-old forward remains captain of the Portugal side
  
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• Spain star hails Barcelona duo Lamine, Cubarsi: ‘Surprised by their age and how they handle things’

  05-07-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spain star hails Barcelona duo Lamine, Cubarsi: ‘Surprised by their age and how they handle things’Spain face their toughest test so far at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Monday when they take on Portugal in the Round of 16.The game will come as a stern test for Luis de la Fuente’s players, especially considering that Cristiano Ronaldo & co. got the better of them in the UEFA Nations League finals last year.Two of Barcelona’s precocious teenage wonderkids, Lamine Yamal an
  
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• Dybala not fully convinced by Roma offer, but extension still expected

  05-07-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dybala not fully convinced by Roma offer, but extension still expectedPaulo Dybala is reportedly not fully convinced by Roma’s contract offer, but is still expected to sign a new deal next week.Talks over the Argentine’s new contract at the Stadio Olimpico have continued in recent days, and according to Corriere dello Sport, the Giallorossi hope to put pen to paper on a new agreement at the beginning of next week.Dybala set to sign new Roma contractThe Rome-based paper reports that D
  
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• Fear not, the heir to Mohamed Salah is here for Liverpool

  05-07-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fear not, the heir to Mohamed Salah is here for LiverpoolIt goes without saying that Mohamed Salah is going to be one of the toughest players for Liverpool to replace this summer. The Egyptian King has been one of the Reds' main attacking outlets ever since he joined the club back in 2017.Granted, he may not have performed to the best standards possible during the 2025-26 campaign but, Salah still managed to contribute to 22 goals across all competitions.Salah's drop off in form was likely to co
  
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• England fighting history as well as Mexican nation in Azteca cauldron

  05-07-2026 13:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England are aiming to dash the hopes of an expectant host nation when they face Mexico in the World Cup last 16 at the Azteca [Getty Images]England will not just be fighting against the fierce passion of an entire nation when they face Mexico in the iconic Azteca Stadium for a place in the World Cup quarter-finals - they will be battling the weight of history.The atmosphere in Mexico City was already red hot more than 24 hours before the last-16 meeting, with giant screens erected along the leng
  
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• Brentford set to sign Burnley forward Anthony

  05-07-2026 13:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jaidon Anthony has 17 goals and 11 assists in 81 games for Burnley [Getty Images]Brentford are nearing a move for Burnley forward Jaidon Anthony for a £15m fee rising to £17m with add-ons.The 26-year-old is ready to sign a four-year contract with an option for an extra year and his medical is provisionally scheduled for Monday.Anthony contributed nine goals and four assists across 38 appearances in all competitions last season, although that was not enough to prevent the Clarets from
  
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• Saints signing Alvarez could miss start of season

  05-07-2026 13:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Summer St Johnstone signing Unax Alvarez is likely to miss the start of their Premier Sports Cup campaign after picking up an injury during pre-season.The 24-year-old winger, signed from Deportivo Guadalajara after their relegation from Spain's third tier, twisted his ankle in last week's 4-0 friendly win over Forfar Athletic.Head coach Simo Valakari told Saints TV: "But the good news is nothing is broken."It is just a twisted ligament, so it will be a couple of weeks unfortunately."There is mor
  
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• Real Madrid left with an uncomfortable question for their players shining at the World Cup

  05-07-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid left with an uncomfortable question for their players shining at the World CupAs we enter the Round of 16 stage of the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026, it is perhaps fair to assess that Real Madrid players have done tremendously well.Kylian Mbappe, in particular, has lit up the World Cup with his consistent scoring tally, while Vinicius Jr. has been the heart of everything Brazil.The list extends to players such as Jude Bellingham and Federico Valverde, as well as incoming signings Marc
  
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• Kylian Mbappe delighted with France win over Paraguay – “We know how to play ugly football”

  05-07-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kylian Mbappe delighted with France win over Paraguay – “We know how to play ugly football”Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe made the difference for his France side in their Round of 32 World Cup clash with Paraguay, scoring the penalty that separated the two sides. In a bad-tempered game, Mbappe’s side came out on top, in his view, for their ability to play ugly football.Paraguay were centred on halting France’s advances, and for the most part did so, until Desire Dou
  
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• Report Hull City pounce on Napoli goalkeeper Milinkovic-Savic

  05-07-2026 13:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Hull City pounce on Napoli goalkeeper Milinkovic-SavicIl Corriere dello Sport reports that newly-promoted Premier League side Hull City have set their sights on Napoli goalkeeper Vanja Milinkovic-Savic.Newly promoted Premier League side Hull City are interested in Napoli goalkeeper Milinkovic-Savic.Milinkovic-Savic targeted by Hull CityThe Serbian international has spent only one season at the Stadio Maradona, and according to the report, Napoli are open to offers of at least €15m in
  
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• Real Madrid finally announce fourth summer signing as defender joins for €20m

  05-07-2026 13:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid finally announce fourth summer signing as defender joins for €20mFor weeks, it has been known that Real Madrid would be signing Inter Milan and Netherlands defender Denzel Dumfries. Florentino Perez announced during his re-election campaign that a deal had been done for the 30-year-old, although it has taken until now for the club to make it official.On Sunday, Real Madrid released an official statement confirming that Dumfries has become the club’s fourth summer signing &
  
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• Metz accept Saudi offer for Alpha Touré

  05-07-2026 13:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Metz accept Saudi offer for Alpha TouréFC Metz, who last season suffered relegation to Ligue 2, have accepted an offer from a Saudi Arabian club for promising midfielder Alpha Touré (20), as per a report from L’Équipe.Touré is one of those to have joined Les Grenats through the French club’s partnership with Génération Foot in Senegal. He made his Ligue 1 debut last season, having broken through at Metz during their promotion c
  
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• Real Madrid put midfield signing on hold

  05-07-2026 13:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid put midfield signing on holdReal Madrid have been heavily linked with the signing of a star midfielder for much of the past six months, following their struggles to control games over the past two seasons, and the haunting absence of Toni Kroos. Yet Los Blancos are not currently focusing their efforts on bringing in a new midfielder.A number of names have been linked with a move to the Santiago Bernabeu, but Real Madrid have denied that there will be any move for Chelsea’s Enzo
  
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• Jose Mourinho studying every Real Madrid player at the World Cup very closely

  05-07-2026 13:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho studying every Real Madrid player at the World Cup very closelyJose Mourinho has not waited for pre-season to begin his Real Madrid work. The Portuguese coach is already studying his players closely during the World Cup.Indeed, according to SPORT, Mourinho has watched the full matches involving his Real Madrid players, analysing their physical and mental condition, their decisions on the pitch and anything that could later be useful at the club.That is exactly the level of control
  
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• France manager strongly denies Kylian Mbappe “dictator” claims – “His public image does not reflect reality”

  05-07-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  France manager strongly denies Kylian Mbappe “dictator” claims – “His public image does not reflect reality”Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe is having a fantastic 2026 World Cup, and his form continued on Saturday as he scored the only goal of the game as France edged past Paraguay to reach the quarter-finals. He’s also the top scorer with seven goals (joint with Lionel Messi but with more assists), and if he manages to hold that position, he would become t
  
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• Barcelona midfielder hits back at critics ahead of Spain vs Portugal – “I will never change”

  05-07-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona midfielder hits back at critics ahead of Spain vs Portugal – “I will never change”Gavi is one of many Barcelona players who are part of the Spanish contingent for the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026.But with just two appearances, he hasn’t played a critical role for La Roja, who are set to face Portugal in the Round of 16.Ahead of this high-octane encounter, Gavi spoke to the press, talking about the criticism that has followed him throughout the tournament and maki
  
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• Arsenal exit talk cools as injury complicates interest

  05-07-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal exit talk cools as injury complicates interestBen White’s injury continues to cloud his future, despite interest from multiple Premier League clubs.Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesIn a piece mostly focusing on Morgan Rogers, Gary Jacob reported for The Times recently that Ben White’s future is “clouded by injury”, despite the player drawing interest from fellow Premier League sides Everton and Crystal Palace.In a similar update last month, Jacob had report
  
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• Man City 2026 World Cup Watch: How the Blues fared in the Round of 32

  05-07-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City 2026 World Cup Watch: How the Blues fared in the Round of 32The 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage concluded on June 28, with 32 of the 48 qualifying nations advancing to the first knockout stage.The tournament began with Manchester City having the largest representation after Bayern Munich with respect to club football and 18 stars from the Premier League side represented 12 different nations.The conclusion of the group stage saw 16 Manchester City stars across 11 nations qualify for the
  
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• Jurgen Klopp agrees to become Germany manager

  05-07-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jurgen Klopp agrees to become Germany managerJurgen Klopp has agreed to become Germany’s new manager following Julian Nagelsmann’s resignation in the aftermath of their disappointing World Cup exit.Germany began the tournament with renewed optimism, but their campaign ended in the round of 32 after a penalty shoot-out defeat to Paraguay.Nagelsmann stepped down from his role just days later, accepting responsibility for another disappointing tournament as Germany’s long wait for
  
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• Jurgen Klopp agrees to become Germany head coach

  05-07-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jurgen Klopp agrees to become Germany head coachJurgen Klopp has agreed to become Germany’s new head coach following Julian Nagelsmann’s resignation in the aftermath of the country’s disappointing World Cup exit.Germany began the tournament with renewed optimism but saw their campaign end in the round of 32 after a penalty shootout defeat to Paraguay.Nagelsmann stepped down from his role just days later, accepting responsibility for another disappointing tournament as Germany&r
  
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