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• Report: Everton have made contact over move for £21.5m forward

  03-07-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Everton have made contact over move for £21.5m forwardKeito Nakamura Transfer Interest Grows as Premier League Clubs Track Japan StarKeito Nakamura has played his way firmly into the Premier League conversation, and it is easy to understand why. As reported by BBC Sport, Everton, Bournemouth and Fulham are all showing interest in the Japan international after a World Cup that pushed his profile to another level.For clubs searching for value in a market that often runs wild, Nakamur
  
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• Now it’s Brazil mixed with Egypt! Socials hail Cape Verde and more +

  04-07-2026 03:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Now it’s Brazil mixed with Egypt! Socials hail Cape Verde and more +The BIGGEST game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, right?Cape Verde came VERY close to sending Argentina home much earlier than anyone imagined.But then they saw Messi & Co. win an epic match that went to extra time. Social media went WILD over the African team's performance.And people are already looking ahead to Argentina vs. Egypt.Will the "mix of Brazil and Egypt" (as É o Tchan! would say) succeed in the miss
  
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• Cape Verde’s Sidny Cabral celebrates in crowd after scoring screamer against Argentina

  04-07-2026 03:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sidny Cabral scored arguably the goal of the tournament and celebrated by jumping into the crowd as tiny Cape Verde threatened to produce one of biggest ever World Cup upsets against Argentina.With his side trailing 2-1 in extra time, Cabral cut past Alexis Mac Allister into the box before bending spectacularly into the top-right corner, curling around the body of Nahuel Molina as Cape Verde pegged back the holders for the second time of their last-32 clash.Wild celebrations erupted inside the H
  
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• Jurgen Klopp responds to Germany manager speculation after Julian Nagelsmann exit

  04-07-2026 02:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that he will hold talks with the German football association (DFB) over succeeding Julian Nagelsmann as Germany manager.Nagelsmann resigned from his post aftere four-time champions were beaten by Paraguay in a penalty shootout, meaning they have once again failed to win a knockout game at the World Cup since being crowned champions in 2014.Former Liverpool manager Klopp has immediately been earmarked as Germany’s desired replacement, with the DFB confirming: &ldq
  
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• World Cup 2026: Cape Verde's Vozinha frustrates Lionel Messi in heroic loss to Argentina

  04-07-2026 02:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha was already one of the breakout stars of the 2026 World Cup. Then he held his own against the best to ever do it.A Round of 32 match against defending champion Argentina didn't go the underdog's way, but Vozinha once again delivered a star-making performance with eight saves, four at the expense of Lionel Messi.A worse goalkeeper for Cape Verde and it's a blowout. Vozinha helped turn the 3-2 Argentina win in extra time into one of the tournament's classics.That incl
  
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• 👏 Full credit to them: Cape Verde earn everyone’s applause

  04-07-2026 02:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👏 Full credit to them: Cape Verde earn everyone’s applauseWithout a doubt, Cape Verde has won everyone’s heart. A country of just over 500,000 inhabitants, made up of 10 islands, moved people and fought until the very end like no one else.In the group stage, they took a point off Spain in a brilliant match by Vozinha, one of the heroes of this team. Then they took another point off Uruguay, and in the final group-stage match, they had the pleasure of knocking them out, despit
  
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• Did debutants Cabo Verde deliver the moment of the World Cup? 🤯

  04-07-2026 02:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Did debutants Cabo Verde deliver the moment of the World Cup? 🤯FIFA World Cup debutants Cabo Verde have stolen the hearts of many after an extremely impressive run on football's biggest stage. With a population of only 530,000, the team did the impossible in their tournament debut, finishing second behind Spain and ahead of Uruguay to reach the knockouts. 
  After holding the Europeans and the South Americans (plus Saudi Arabia) to draws, their biggest test was next. And, arguabl
  
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• 2026 World Cup: Argentina survives against Cape Verde in extra time to advance

  04-07-2026 02:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Despite being the defending World Cup champions, Argentina is moving on by the skin of its teeth. La Albiceleste pulled to a 3-2 Round of 32 win over Cape Verde in extra time, but not before the Blue Sharks stunned the defending champs with two equalizing goals to stay alive.It was one of the greatest underdog performances in the tournament's history, as Cape Verde's defense continued to hold strong in the face of a relentless Argentinian attack. Argentina had 22 shots, with 10 on target, but th
  
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• What was that? 🤯 Argentina and Cape Verde serve up an epic clash

  04-07-2026 02:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  What was that? 🤯 Argentina and Cape Verde serve up an epic clashAn easy time against a World Cup debutant that qualified after three draws?That’s not what happened in Miami this Friday (3). Defending champions Argentina had to WORK HARD against Cape Verde’s capable (and historic) side.They saw the clash for a place in the round of 16 go to extra time and won 3-2, with Messi decisive and unexpected protagonists stepping up.Argentina escaped a potentially massive embarrass
  
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• 📸 Selfies in the stands! Cape Verde star shocks Argentina again

  04-07-2026 02:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 Selfies in the stands! Cape Verde star shocks Argentina againLast year, Sidny Lopes Cabral was still playing in Germany’s 3. Liga for Viktoria Köln; today, he is making football history with Cape Verde. The fact alone that the small island nation off the coast of Africa forced the three-time world champions into extra time is a complete surprise. But Cape Verde came back again after falling behind for the second time. And what a comeback it was. In the 103rd minute
  
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• 🚨 Colombia and Ghana name starting XIs for Round of 32 clash

  04-07-2026 02:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Colombia and Ghana name starting XIs for Round of 32 clashThe final World Cup match of the day sees Colombia take on Ghana in a tasty Round of 32 clash on Friday. Ahead of kickoff, both teams have named their starting lineups.
  The South American side notably topped their group ahead of Portugal on route to the knockouts. Meanwhile, the African side finished third in a group with both England and Croatia.Here is who made the cut for the beginning of the next phase...A spot in the R
  
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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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• 🚨 Total World Cup madness! Argentina go into extra time

  04-07-2026 02:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Total World Cup madness! Argentina go into 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 progression before the break, Deroy Duarte equalize
  
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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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