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• Report reveals Vinicius Junior’s stance on Real Madrid future

  05-07-2026 11:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report reveals Vinicius Junior’s stance on Real Madrid futureWhile being worried about their underwhelming performances in the last two seasons, Real Madrid must also be delighted with how some of their biggest stars are performing at the World Cup 2026. The likes of Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham, and Vinicius Junior are all shining for their respective teams in the tournament, and the Merengue club is leading in terms of goals scored and MOTM awards won by its players.Howover, these good
  
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• 🎥 We are Mexico: El Tri’s stirring video before England

  05-07-2026 16:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 We are Mexico: El Tri’s stirring video before England"There is something Mexico has done time and time again: take the improbable and turn it into history." That is how the latest video posted on social media by the Mexican national team begins to build excitement for the round-of-16 match against England. And they have certainly achieved it.The clip looks back at the achievements of the country's top athletes and public figures, interwoven with an inspiring motivational message
  
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• England have struggled against low block - so should they use it to beat Mexico?

  05-07-2026 16:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thomas Tuchel's England side have struggled to break down teams who emply a low block [Getty Images]When England take to the field to face Mexico at the famous Azteca Stadium in their World Cup last-16 tie, they know they will be playing the conditions as well as their opponents.It's no secret that the altitude in Mexico City is a problem for visiting teams, with the Azteca sitting around 7,220ft above sea level.It means that England players may experience muscle fatigue earlier in the game than
  
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• Vicario wants Spurs exit as Juventus could agree to loan with buy option

  05-07-2026 16:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Vicario wants Spurs exit as Juventus could agree to loan with buy optionJuventus’ search for a new number one could be nearing a turning point, with Guglielmo Vicario emerging as the leading candidate.The Tottenham goalkeeper has made clear his desire to leave the club, and according to Tuttosport, via CalcioMercato, Spurs have opened the door to a loan with an option to buy.That formula could prove decisive. The keeper has seen an earlier possibility of joining Inter fade, and has effecti
  
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• Real Madrid offered chance to sign Premier League midfielder for €120 million – report

  05-07-2026 16:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid offered chance to sign Premier League midfielder for €120 million – reportReal Madrid’s summer transfer plans have always seemed to include a desire to sign a new midfielder for Jose Mourinho’s squad.Although it was revealed earlier that Los Blancos did not expect any changes in midfield as things stand, the potential exit of Eduardo Camavinga can still change the situation.Now, according to Defensa Central, Real Madrid have been offered the chance to sign Adam
  
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• Real Madrid to receive €15m as part of the defender’s AC Milan transfer

  05-07-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid to receive €15m as part of the defender’s AC Milan transferReal Madrid have made a lot of money this money, despite having not sold any of the players they had on their books last season: Nico Paz re-joined Como for €60m after Los Blancos bosses activated the €9m buy-back clause they had, while they also received €20m from the sale of 50% of Victor Munoz’s rights after he joined Liverpool from Osasuna.There will be more money coming in this way in the
  
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• Barcelona remain very interested in Australian teenager who has impressed at the World Cup

  05-07-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona remain very interested in Australian teenager who has impressed at the World CupEver since Deco became Barcelona’s sporting director, he has shown that youth development does not need to happen only through La Masia and can also be done by making smart signings ahead of the curve.The Catalan club have signed the likes of Hamza Abdelkarim, Patricio Pacifico and Ajay Tavares in recent times with a view to developing them into first-team players in the future.Now, according to SPORT
  
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• 🎥 Return home! How Cape Verde's World Cup heroes were welcomed

  05-07-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Return home! How Cape Verde's World Cup heroes were welcomedThey wrote one of the fairy-tale stories of this World Cup. Cape Verde remained unbeaten in the group stage, picked up three draws, and advanced to the round of 32. Even against Lionel Messi and his Argentina side, the island nation managed to score twice, and the match remained open for a long time. Many experts later called it one of the best games of the tournament. Now the team returned home and was welcomed by a
  
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• World Cup schedule today: How to watch Mexico v England, TV channels & live stream Sunday July 5th

  05-07-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mexico’s Julian Quinones (left) and England’s Harry Kane lead their teams in a blockbuster last-16 matchup on Saturday in Mexico City.Photograph: Alfredo Estrella,adnan Beci/AFP/Getty ImagesThe Estadio Azteca is the quintessential World Cup venue and one of the most formidable away days in soccer. Mexico’s record there could hardly be any stronger, losing just two competitive matches at the mythical stadium in 57 years. El Tri’s home advantage is a real thing.England have
  
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• La Masia graduate makes his case to Barcelona with impressive Spain U19 displays

  05-07-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  La Masia graduate makes his case to Barcelona with impressive Spain U19 displaysBarcelona have been focusing on some first-team sales this summer, and one of those on the chopping block is Marc Casado.The former Barça Atletic captain has fallen down the pecking order under Hansi Flick, and a sale seems the most logical solution for all parties involved.His exit would leave a vacancy in the midfield in the first-team squad, and one of the candidates who can make it his own is Xavi Espart.T
  
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• Stones wage demands revealed as Milan, Juventus & Inter linked with departing Man City defender

  05-07-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Stones wage demands revealed as Milan, Juventus & Inter linked with departing Man City defenderJohn Stones’ wage demands could put him out of reach for Italy’s biggest clubs.According to transfer journalist Alfredo Pedullà, via MilanNews24, the England centre-back has decided to leave Manchester City after a decade under Pep Guardiola, and has been linked in Italy with both Inter and Juventus.Milan, too, are in the market for a central defender to bolster Ruben Amorim&rsqu
  
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• Liverpool could make surprise move for 18-goal Premier League star – Opinion

  05-07-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool could make surprise move for 18-goal Premier League star – OpinionCould Morgan Gibbs-White Become Liverpool’s Surprise Solution?A Different Route After Missing Out on DiomandeLiverpool’s search for Mohamed Salah’s long-term successor appeared straightforward. The continual links and huge fees mentioned meant that the heir to the throne was almost over the line.And then it wasn’t.The expectation was that RB Leipzig sensation Diomande would arrive at Anfield
  
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• Canada co-hosted the World Cup – but whose party was it?

  05-07-2026 15:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Canadian fans watched their defeat to Morocco in bars across the nation. Photograph: Xinhua/ShutterstockIt was standing room only in Toronto’s oldest bar, The Wheatsheaf, on Saturday lunchtime. For some, the wake had already begun. Nestled in the corner was a group of sullen Irish GAA fans, who had just witnessed Cork’s demoralizing defeat to Galway in the All-Ireland Hurling semi-final. Resplendent in their red and white as they gazed despairingly into the middle distance, at least
  
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• Luka Modric ready to turn down Real Madrid offer in favour of AC Milan stay

  05-07-2026 15:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luka Modric ready to turn down Real Madrid offer in favour of AC Milan stayIn recent weeks, it has been rumoured that Jose Mourinho could be joined at Real Madrid by Luka Modric, whom he signed during his first spell in charge at the Bernabeu 14 years ago. Reports have claimed that the 40-year-old had intended to retire after the 2026 World Cup, and that opened the door for him to head back to the Spanish capital to take up a non-playing role.Modric left Real Madrid last summer after he was not
  
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• Galliani praises Juventus chief Carnevali amid push for PSG star Kolo Muani

  05-07-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Galliani praises Juventus chief Carnevali amid push for PSG star Kolo MuaniJuventus are sending encouraging signals on the transfer market, and it was Adriano Galliani who offered a revealing glimpse into new chief executive Giovanni Carnevali’s summer as he heaped praise on his friend and former colleague.The occasion was the seventh edition of the “United for Meyer” charity gala, held at Villa Alpebella, the Tuscan estate owned by Andrea Bocelli, in aid of the Meyer Paediatri
  
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• World Cup What to Watch: Mexico, England battle at Estadio Azteca; Erling Haaland, Norway take on Brazil

  05-07-2026 15:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026 World Cup continues on Sunday as the Round of 16 continues.Here's what you need to know for Day 25 of the World Cup.Brazil vs. NorwaySunday, July 5 | 4 p.m. ET | East Rutherford, N.J. | TV: FoxOdds: Brazil -245, Norway +196The World Cup will be losing some star power after this match. Brazil, led by Vinícius Júnior, Raphinha and Casemiro, among others, will take on Golden Boot contender Erling Haaland and Norway.Haaland has scored five times in three matches, includin
  
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• Paraguay hero Gill coy on Torino rumours: ‘They’re one of the biggest clubs in Italy’

  05-07-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Paraguay hero Gill coy on Torino rumours: ‘They’re one of the biggest clubs in Italy’Orlando Gill has emerged as one of the breakout stars of the 2026 World Cup, and the Paraguay goalkeeper has now been drawn on speculation linking him with a move to Torino.The San Lorenzo shot-stopper announced himself on the biggest stage with a heroic display against Germany in the Round of 32, saving two spot-kicks in the shootout to secure a stunning 4-3 win, the first time Paraguay have e
  
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• Fabrizio Romano confirms Manchester City hijack of Arsenal transfer after long talks

  05-07-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabrizio Romano confirms Manchester City hijack of Arsenal transfer after long talksMan City have hijacked Arsenal’s long-running pursuit of Leicester City winger Jeremy MongaRomano has confirmed a ‘Here We Go’ on a deal worth a total £10M package for the teenagerManager Enzo Maresca was directly involved in the process to sign the 16-year-oldDespite long talks with Arsenal, Manchester City have successfully hijacked a deal to sign highly-rated Leicester City winger Jerem
  
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• Barca-Leao, new Juve-Kolo plan and Chalobah block? Today's buzz 🤑

  05-07-2026 14:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barca-Leao, new Juve-Kolo plan and Chalobah block? Today's buzz 🤑The World Cup continues, but the transfer market doesn’t stop either. Serie A’s big clubs are trying to wrap up some major deals and so far Milan look like the most active team.After Gonzalo Ramos, in fact, the Rossoneri are also one step away from Mario Gila: they have beaten competition from Napoli and Atalanta, with the Spaniard set to join the Diavolo on a major contract barring any late surprises.Let’
  
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• Barça-Leão, new Juve-Kolo plan and Chalobah roadblock? Latest🤑

  05-07-2026 14:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barça-Leão, new Juve-Kolo plan and Chalobah roadblock? Latest🤑The World Cup goes on, but the transfer market is not slowing down either. Serie A’s biggest clubs are trying to wrap up some major deals, and so far Milan look like the most active team.After Gonzalo Ramos, in fact, the Rossoneri are also just a step away from Mario Gila: they have beaten off competition from Napoli and Atalanta, with the Spaniard set - barring any last-minute surprises - to join the Diavo
  
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• Liverpool could finally replace Fabinho with Real Madrid star – Opinion

  05-07-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool could finally replace Fabinho with Real Madrid star – OpinionAurélien Tchouaméni Could Finally Solve Liverpool’s Biggest Midfield ProblemThe Fabinho Successor Liverpool Have Been Searching ForEver since Fabinho departed Liverpool, the club has searched for a midfielder capable of protecting the defence with the same authority, intelligence and physical dominance that made the Brazilian one of the world’s very best in his position.Several players have att
  
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• Report: Four Premier League clubs set to battle to sign AFC Bournemouth star

  05-07-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Four Premier League clubs set to battle to sign AFC Bournemouth starAlex Scott Transfer Latest: Arsenal Interest Meets Bournemouth ResistanceBournemouth’s position on Alex Scott is clear, and that matters more than the noise around him. According to talkSPORT, the Cherries “are not in the market to sell star midfielder Alex Scott this summer”, which is the starting point for any serious discussion about where this goes next.That will frustrate Arsenal, who reportedly sa
  
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• 🇨🇻 Pride of a nation: Cape Verde come home to a wild party; watch

  05-07-2026 14:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🇨🇻 Pride of a nation: Cape Verde come home to a wild party; watchPRIDE is perhaps the word that best defines Cape Verde’s participation in the FIFA World Cup, reaching the round of 32 right in its tournament debut.And the Cape Verde national team’s return home this Sunday (5) reflects that. An INSANE welcome, with thousands of fans celebrating at the airport and in the streets. Take a look:Cape Verde left the World Cup WITHOUT losing in 90 minutes. There were three dr
  
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• Fenerbahce executive in Marseille to discuss Mason Greenwood transfer

  05-07-2026 14:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fenerbahce executive in Marseille to discuss Mason Greenwood transferFenerbahce executive Feridun Gecgel is in Marseille currently to discuss the transfer of OM forward Mason Greenwood (24), according to a report from Foot Mercato.Greenwood is expected to leave Marseille this summer, following two full seasons with the Ligue 1 club. La Provence understands that the former Manchester United forward has already given back the keys to his house in Aix in anticipation of an exit. 
  
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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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