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• Report Aubameyang approached by Genoa for intriguing transfer

  02-07-2026 22:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Aubameyang approached by Genoa for intriguing transferGenoa made an approach for veteran striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang at Olympique Marseille, claims transfer pundit Matteo Moretto.The forward just celebrated his 37th birthday a couple of weeks ago and has been informed that he should seek another club, even though his contract with Marseille runs to June 2027.The Gabon international has still got what it takes, scoring 14 goals and providing 10 assists in 41 competitive games for Mar
  
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• World Cup: Cape Verde’s triumphant, near-miraculous run shows expansion was the right move

  05-07-2026 01:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Friday evening, we were so, so close to the kind of World Cup history that inspires legends and leaves scars. Cape Verde, population 590,000, ranked 64th in the world, took defending champion Argentina and the immortal Leo Messi all the way to within sight of anything-can-happen penalty kicks. Yes, Argentina eventually hung on to win — that’s what Argentina does — but when you give the Almighty a nosebleed, you’ve done something right. FIFA’s expansion of
  
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• PLAYER RATINGS | Paraguay 0-1 France: Kylian Mbappé’s penalty sees Les Bleus into the quarter- finals after tough encounter

  05-07-2026 01:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PLAYER RATINGS | Paraguay 0-1 France: Kylian Mbappé’s penalty sees Les Bleus into the quarter- finals after tough encounterAfter a gruelling and physical encounter, Kylian Mbappé’s second half penalty proved to be the difference between Paraguay’s exit and France’s progression to the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup. The South American nation aimed to rough up and frustrate Les Bleus with physicality, time wasting and tactical fouls, but this plan saw te
  
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• Man City 2026 World Cup Watch: France reach quarter-finals with Paraguay win

  05-07-2026 01:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City 2026 World Cup Watch: France reach quarter-finals with Paraguay winRayan Cherki made yet another cameo appearance in the final exchanges of a France match at the World Cup, this time reaching the quarter-final against Morocco.Tournament favourites France secured their ticket to the World Cup quarter-finals, but were pushed to the limit by a highly disciplined Paraguay side in the scorching 38°C heat of Philadelphia.Didier Deschamps’ men dominated early possession but struggled
  
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• 2026 World Cup: France secures frustrating win over Paraguay with Kylian Mbappé penalty

  05-07-2026 01:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It wasn’t pretty, but it counted: France is moving on to the quarterfinals after defeating Paraguay 1-0 in the Round of 16 on Saturday. France controlled 76% of the possession, and picked up significantly more shots than the Albirroja, but will settle for a single-goal win to advance.The sole goal for Les Bleus came off a penalty kick from Kylian Mbappé scored in the 70th minute. Mbappé leaned just enough to the left to trick goalkeeper Orlando Gill into diving the wrong dire
  
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• Philadelphia delivers incredible World Cup party to celebrate America's 250th Birthday

  05-07-2026 01:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA — From the moment you arrived in Philadelphia, you understood how much they've loved hosting 2026 World Cup games and how electric and emotional this double celebration on America's 250th birthday would be.Paraguay against France in a last 16 game of the World Cup on Fourth of July was already a big event for Philly. But throw in huge celebrations across the city for the 250th anniversary of American Independence and it went nuts in the best way possible."It feels unreal to be
  
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• 🎥 Heat and dark arts galore! Stars decide Copa-26 Liberta clash

  05-07-2026 01:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Heat and dark arts galore! Stars decide Copa-26 Liberta clashThere was no shortage of heat in Philadelphia this Saturday (4). The 38°C temperature made for a tense atmosphere even before the ball started rolling at Lincoln Financial Field.France lacked spark in the first half against a Paraguay side that was solid without the ball.But Doué came off the bench to win a penalty.And he, Mbappé, secured another 1-0 win for France over La Albirroja in the World Cup &md
  
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• 📸 Doué dived? Paraguay stars can't believe it

  05-07-2026 00:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 Doué dived? Paraguay stars can't believe itParaguay defended so compactly that it took a penalty to beat the South Americans. Diego Gomez fouled France’s Desiré Doué in the box, although the referee initially let play continue. Then came the VAR intervention, and the official went to review the footage. He then awarded the penalty, and the Paraguay stars could no longer understand the world. In their eyes, as their gestures showed, it looked mo
  
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• 🔥 Mbappé scored! World Cup scoring race stays mad

  05-07-2026 00:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🔥 Mbappé scored! World Cup scoring race stays madThe race for the title of top scorer in World Cup history is still INSANE!Miroslav Klose was leading that race before the 2026 edition of the tournament began.But he saw his 16 goals be "ignored" by Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé as early as the group stage.  Argentina and France’s No. 10s are locked in a REAL battle.Messi reached 20 goals by scoring in the epic clash against Cape Verde.And Mbappé got t
  
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• Everton agree £30m deal with Chelsea for Tyrique George after successful loan spell

  05-07-2026 00:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton agree £30m deal with Chelsea for Tyrique George after successful loan spellEverton have reached an agreement with Chelsea to sign winger Tyrique George in a deal worth up to £30 million, with the move now subject to personal terms and a medical.The 20-year-old spent the second half of last season on loan at Goodison Park, where he did enough to convince David Moyes that he should become a permanent part of the club’s plans.Everton have renegotiated the structure of the
  
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• England vs Mexico referee: Who is World Cup 2026 official Alireza Faghani?

  05-07-2026 00:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alireza Faghani will take charge of England’s blockbuster World Cup last-16 tie against Mexico at the Azteca Stadium on Sunday night. The 48-year-old Australian official, who migrated from Iran in 2019 and has refereed under the Australian flag since 2023, is officiating in his third Fifa World Cup this summer. He took charge of four matches in Russia in 2018, most notably France’s 4-3 win over Argentina in the last-16 and England’s defeat to Belgium in the third-place play-off
  
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• James doubtful for Mexico tie but Quansah fit again

  05-07-2026 00:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Reece James has missed England's last two World Cup fixtures [Getty Images]Reece James missed England's final training session before their World Cup last-16 tie against Mexico but Jarrell Quansah is available for selection again. Right-back James has missed England's last two matches after suffering a hamstring injury in the closing stages of the goalless draw with Ghana.The Chelsea defender, 26, is yet to train fully with the squad since the injury and was absent for Saturday's session in Mexi
  
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• Who could take a penalty for England if World Cup last 16 clash vs Mexico goes to a shootout?

  05-07-2026 00:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Here we go again. England are into the knockout rounds of a World Cup 2026, and now the threat of penalties loom over every nerve-jangling game with Mexico coming up in the last 16.England’s relationship with shootouts was, for a long time, a tortured one. They were knocked out of Italia ‘90 by West Germany via the heartbreak of penalties, and suffered defeats by Argentina (1998) and Portugal (2006) in the same way. The losing streak was finally lifted in 2018 when Gareth Southgate&r
  
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• Rate the players in Paraguay v France

  05-07-2026 00:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]The World Cup last-16 tie between France and Paraguay - which you can follow here - is under way.You can rate both sets of players out of 10 below and come back 30 minutes after full-time to see the final ratings.World Cup fixtures and group standingsHow to watch the World Cup on the BBCEverything you need to know about the World Cup
  
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• Mexico vs England: How to watch spoiler-free World Cup last 16 tie in full or highlights

  05-07-2026 00:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mexico v England puts fans in the UK in a difficult position with the World Cup last 16 tie taking place at 1am on Monday 6 July.With the tournament taking place on the other side of the planet, many games have been kicking off after midnight in the UK, another difficulty is avoiding the overnight results when looking for highlights. The BBC and ITV have the rights to all 104 games in the UK and both broadcasters have made their highlights spoiler-free on their respective streaming sights, BBC i
  
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• Paraguay turning the World Cup into the Liberta gets fans buzzing 😂

  05-07-2026 00:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Paraguay turning the World Cup into the Liberta gets fans buzzing 😂Paraguay is bringing a Copa Libertadores atmosphere to a World Cup match this Saturday (4).At least during the first half, the South American team held the score at 0-0 in the match that is worth a place in the quarterfinals.
  With plenty of grit and gamesmanship on the pitch, the Paraguayans got Brazilians excited on social media.The opening half even featured a mass confrontation after a foul by Cubas on Mbappé, w
  
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• Premier League quartet want Scott - Sunday's gossip

  04-07-2026 23:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bournemouth's Alex Scott is wanted by Premier League quartet, Arsenal agree to sell Leandro Trossard, Manchester United's Kobbie Mainoo on Real Madrid's radarBournemouth's 22-year-old English midfielder Alex Scott is wanted by Arsenal, Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea. (Talksport)Arsenal have agreed to sell Belgium forward Leandro Trossard, 31, to Turkish side Besiktas for 20 euros (£17m). (Athletic - subscription required)Manchester United and England midfielder Kobbie Maino
  
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• Serie A side step up pursuit of Real Madrid youngster and Arsenal target

  04-07-2026 23:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A side step up pursuit of Real Madrid youngster and Arsenal targetReal Madrid have struggled to blood products from La Fabrica into the senior team over recent years, but they have become highly successful in selling them on to other top clubs in Europe. The production line at Valdebebas is operating successfully, and has now become a regular visit for scouts.The success stories of Nico Paz, Rafa Marin, Chema Andres and Jacobo Ramon have alerted many clubs to the possibility of getting a t
  
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• Real Madrid player apologises for World Cup showing – ‘Even if…’

  04-07-2026 23:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid player apologises for World Cup showing – ‘Even if…’Real Madrid midfielder Fede Valverde has released an emotional statement following Uruguay’s exit at the World Cup. The future Real Madrid captain has endured a tough season both at club and international level, and now will have some time off to recover from a taxing campaign.Valverde was involved in an altercation with teammate Aurelien Tchouameni towards the end of the season, but even before that w
  
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• Everton agree £30m deal for Chelsea winger George

  04-07-2026 23:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  George won the Conference League and Club World Cup at Chelsea [Getty Images]Everton have agreed a deal worth up to £30m, including add-ons, to sign Chelsea winger Tyrique George.The 20-year-old spent the second half of last season on Merseyside, with a loan deal and option to buy permanently for £25m.Everton have renegotiated the upfront fee to £24m with the remaining £6m in add-ons based on European qualification and appearances, while Chelsea have included a 15% sell-o
  
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• Annoys him all the more: what Gräfe is upset about in Paraguay v France

  04-07-2026 23:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Annoys him all the more: what Gräfe is upset about in Paraguay v FranceIf only, if only! The German team could have been facing France today in the World Cup round of 16, but instead all football fans are currently watching a very defensively solid Paraguay side take on 'Les Bleus'. After 15 minutes, Manuel Gräfe took the opportunity to once again remind everyone of the alleged foul on Leon Goretzka in the round of 32. Here is his post again from during the Germany match.Like
  
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• Two clubs join the race for Cologne’s Jakub Kaminski 

  04-07-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Two clubs join the race for Cologne’s Jakub Kaminski Bundesliga club RB Leipzig and Portuguese side Benfica are both interested in signing 24-year-old Polish winger Jakub Kaminski, according to The Express. Kaminski is free to leave for €20m due to the release clause in his agreement. However, the release clause only works until mid-July, so clubs are in a hurry to get a deal done. Brighton & Hove Albion were long considered the favourites to sign the player. It was even
  
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• RB Leipzig values in-demand Antonio Nusa at €60m

  04-07-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  RB Leipzig values in-demand Antonio Nusa at €60mRB Leipzig are demanding at least €60m for 21-year-old winger Antonio Nusa, according to Sky Germany, despite English media outlets recently reporting a figure of €50m. Clubs like Newcastle United, Juventus, Tottenham Hotspur, Crystal Palace, and Bayern Munich have all shown interest in the Norwegian winger, who is currently playing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. According to Sky, the 21-year-old is not considered untouchable
  
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• Everson says Galo's priority for the second half of the season

  04-07-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everson says Galo's priority for the second half of the seasonAtlético Mineiro has reached the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil and is awaiting its opponent in the same stage of the Copa Sudamericana. It will pursue those titles while also having a clearly defined goal: to bounce back in the Brasileirão, which is considered the priority after poor campaigns in 2024 and 2025. In an interview with Itatiaia, goalkeeper Everson, the new black-and-white captain, made it clear
  
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• Chelsea Have Set Their Sights On This Real Madrid Left-Back: What Will He Bring To Stamford Bridge?

  04-07-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea Have Set Their Sights On This Real Madrid Left-Back: What Will He Bring To Stamford Bridge?In a recent report, Fichajes mentioned that Chelsea have set their sights on Real Madrid left-back Alvaro Carreras. It has been mentioned that the Blues are eyeing a move to bring the Spanish defender to Stamford Bridge this off-season.Carreras’ Solid Campaign In La LigaCarreras enjoyed a good run of form at the Spanish club as he has produced a handful of impressive displays for them on the
  
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• Canada’s World Cup exit revives questions over Alphonso Davies injury management

  04-07-2026 23:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alphonso Davies of Canada looks on during Saturday’s last-16 match against Morocco in Houston.Photograph: Jose Breton/NurPhoto/ShutterstockComing into this World Cup, Canada’s hopes hinged on the form of their one world-class player, Alphonso Davies. This has been the case for every major competition they have entered since he made his international debut in 2017, and it’s easy to see why: over the last nine years, Davies has transformed Canada’s fortunes.After being grou
  
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• Unbeaten in 34 matches - why Morocco are World Cup contenders

  04-07-2026 23:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Morocco's four World Cup knockout wins is as many as Cameroon, Senegal, Ghana and Egypt combined [Getty Images]Morocco are on another fairytale World Cup run - even if their latest win over Canada was less beauty and more beast.The north African side were not pretty in beating the 2026 co-hosts 3-0 in their round of 16 meeting in Houston.Morocco won despite having just five efforts on goal – the fewest by a team who won a World Cup knockout match on record – and the first half was th
  
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• Andoni Iraola intervenes in deal for £43m World Cup standout

  04-07-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola intervenes in deal for £43m World Cup standoutAndoni Iraola has already played a significant role in bringing one long-term Liverpool transfer target to Anfield. Victor Munoz - the 22-year-old Spain attacker - was signed after the outgoing Premier League champions triggered his €40m Osasuna release clause.And now according to a report in Spain it looks like Iraola is attempting to get a deal for another preferred candidate over the line.Andoni Iraola wants deal for Malik
  
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• Rangers Have Joined The Race For This Emerging French Defender: Why They Must Step Up The Chase

  04-07-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rangers Have Joined The Race For This Emerging French Defender: Why They Must Step Up The ChaseIf a recent report from the French outlet Foot Mercato is believed to be true, Rangers have registered their interest in Sankhoun Diawara. But they are not alone in the race, with Swiss heavyweights FC Basel also making progress over a potential summer swoop for the FC Troyes centre-back.The 20-year-old France U-19 international progressed through FC Solitaires, Paris-Charenton and Troyes academy ranks
  
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• How Man City CEO Ferran Soriano salvaged £116M Elliot Anderson deal with key intervention

  04-07-2026 23:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  How Man City CEO Ferran Soriano salvaged £116M Elliot Anderson deal with key interventionForest owner Evangelos Marinakis was at one stage minded to walk away from Anderson talksMarinakis even considered selling Anderson to another club for less money during negotiationsMan City CEO Ferran Soriano stepped in to push the deal through at a guaranteed £116MManchester City CEO Ferran Soriano played a pivotal role in salvaging the £116 million transfer of Elliot Anderson from Nottin
  
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