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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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• 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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• Everton agree £25m deal for Chelsea winger George

  04-07-2026 22:59 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 £25m, 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 £17m with the remaining £8m in add-ons based on European qualification and appearances, while Chelsea have included a 15% sell-o
  
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• Matias Soule wants to stay at Roma, delays exit options

  04-07-2026 22:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Matias Soule wants to stay at Roma, delays exit optionsThe future of Matías Soulé remains one of the open topics of the Roma transfer market.Over recent weeks, Soule has been linked with numerous teams from Europe and Saudi.According to journalist Alfredo Pedullà, the Argentine has decided not to pursue the offers he’s received in recent weeks. The Argentine’s priority is to continue his experience with the Giallorossi, aiming to relaunch his career after a seaso
  
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• Manchester United Are Keeping A Keen Eye On This Real Madrid Midfielder: Good Signing For Carrick?

  04-07-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United Are Keeping A Keen Eye On This Real Madrid Midfielder: Good Signing For Carrick?In a recent report, AS stated that Manchester United are keeping a keen eye on Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni. It has been mentioned that the Red Devils have set their sights on the France international as they look to bolster their midfield this summer.Tchouameni’s Impressive Form In La LigaTchouameni had a solid campaign at the Madrid club after he put in a run of impressive perf
  
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• Arsenal Are Eyeing A Move For This Aston Villa Star: Should Arteta Snap Him Up?

  04-07-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal Are Eyeing A Move For This Aston Villa Star: Should Arteta Snap Him Up?In a recent report, Fichajes revealed that Arsenal are eyeing a move for Aston Villa star Ezri Konsa. It has been mentioned that the Gunners are planning to launch a €60m move to land the English defender this summer.Konsa’s Solid Campaign In The Premier LeagueKonsa enjoyed a good run of form at the Midlands club as he put in a string of impressive displays for them on the defensive end of the field. The 28
  
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• Fenerbahce deny talks with Mason Greenwood: “We’re not conducting negotiations in France.”

  04-07-2026 22:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fenerbahce deny talks with Mason Greenwood: “We’re not conducting negotiations in France.”In the last few hours, worrying news emerged from Turkey for Roma in their race to sign Mason Greenwood. Fenerbahçe, according to Yağız Sabuncuoğlu, had sent emissaries to France to close the deal, with an offer close to €50 million. The Turkish club, in the last few minutes, denied this report with a harsh statement. “No one from our football committee is
  
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• Mexico authorities announce police action for World Cup showdown against England after tragic incident

  04-07-2026 22:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mexican authorities have announced that 17,000 police officers will be deployed on the streets of Mexico City on Sunday for Mexico’s blockbuster World Cup 2026 clash against England. Arguably the biggest game in the history of Mexican football, the co-hosts are aiming to reach the quarter-finals of the World Cup for just the third time. The game is set to kick-off at 6pm local time (1pm BST) as originally planned. Yet after four people tragically died in a crush during post-game celebratio
  
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• Manchester City Are Keeping Tabs On The Situation Of This Chelsea Midfielder: Should Maresca Move In For Him?

  04-07-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City Are Keeping Tabs On The Situation Of This Chelsea Midfielder: Should Maresca Move In For Him?In a recent post on X, journalist Gianluigi Longari mentioned that Manchester City are keeping tabs on the situation of Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez. It is believed that the Mancunian outfit would have to compete with Real Madrid and Arsenal in the race to sign the Argentine talent this summer.Fernandez’s Impressive Campaign In The Premier LeagueThe 25-year-old managed to shine
  
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• Atletico Madrid interested in shock move for departing Real Madrid man

  04-07-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atletico Madrid interested in shock move for departing Real Madrid manReal Madrid have already announced the exit of Dani Ceballos this summer, after another year spent mostly warming the bench. There was always a chance that Los Blancos would be seeing him again in La Liga, but he may well be staying much closer to home than expected.Ceballos, 29, and Real Madrid reached an agreement last month to terminate his contract with a year remaining on it. That allows him to leave the club as a free ag
  
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• Egypt’s coach waves Palestinian flag after World Cup victory: ‘My heart and soul are with them’

  04-07-2026 22:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Egypt's national football coach, Hossam Hassan, made a powerful statement on the pitch after his team's World Cup victory over Australia, waving a Palestinian flag and declaring, "My heart and soul are with them." He dedicated the win to both Egyptian and Palestinian people in an emotional post-game interview.The dramatic gesture followed Egypt's debut in the elimination round, where they secured a 4-2 penalty shootout victory against Australia after a 1-1 draw in the round of 32 on Friday. This
  
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• Celtic Tie Down This Veteran Midfield Ace For Next Season: Right Move By O’Neill?

  04-07-2026 22:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic Tie Down This Veteran Midfield Ace For Next Season: Right Move By O’Neill?If a recent transfer update from Graeme Bailey is believed to be true, Celtic have successfully tied Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain down to a longer contract. The Hoops took time to exercise the one-year extension clause, but have now managed to retain the versatile midfield ace, fending off interest from several Premier League, as well as Spanish, Italian and MLS clubs.The 32-year-old 35-capped England international
  
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• Morocco reach quarter-finals as co-hosts Canada out of World Cup

  04-07-2026 22:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FIFA World CupCanada 0 - 3 Morocco FT2026 World Cup co-hosts Canada are eliminated from the tournamentMorocco score three times in second half including Azzedine Ounahi doubleSoufiane Rahimi adds late third as Canada become first host nation to exitMorocco are one win from equalling their historic semi-final run in 2022PLAYER RATERCanada became the first co-host to exit the 2026 World Cup as they were well beaten by Morocco in Houston.The Moroccans, having failed to impress in a bad-tempered fir
  
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• Everton Ask For Payment Plan For 24-Year-Old: Why Should The Toffees Walk Away Now?

  04-07-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton Ask For Payment Plan For 24-Year-Old: Why Should The Toffees Walk Away Now?Good luck figuring out Everton’s transfer strategy right now. Just hours after wrapping up a £21 million (€25m) deal for Middlesbrough’s Hayden Hackney on Thursday, the Goodison Park hierarchy has been on the phone to Italy. The target? Mandela Keita.Everton face a transfer battle for midfielder Mandela KeitaAccording to Italian outlet Sport Parma, via Sport Witness, initial inquiries have a
  
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• Como director on ‘advanced’ Liberali talks and ‘very strong’ Chalobah

  04-07-2026 22:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Como director on ‘advanced’ Liberali talks and ‘very strong’ ChalobahComo director of sport Carlalberto Ludi confirms they are ‘at an advanced stage’ for Mattia Liberali, while Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah is ‘a very strong player’ ahead of a new €35m bid.The club was in Serie B just a couple of years ago, but is now preparing for the Champions League after a sensational fourth-place finish in Serie A, as well as reaching the Coppa Italia
  
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• 🎥 Unai Simón on Cristiano: he's not the same as six or seven years ago

  04-07-2026 21:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Unai Simón on Cristiano: he's not the same as six or seven years agoSpain and Portugal face off this Monday in the Round of 16, and two days before the clash in Dallas, goalkeeper Unai Simón analyzed the matchup and left a remark about Cristiano Ronaldo that will get people talking.
  Simón comes into this World Cup unbeaten and with a streak of 519 minutes, a figure that surpassed the record Walter Zenga had held since 1990 (517). On how to stop Cristiano, he was bl
  
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• World Cup Round of 16: Paraguay vs. France with Roma and Milan stars

  04-07-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  World Cup Round of 16: Paraguay vs. France with Roma and Milan starsRoma midfielder Manu Koné starts for France with Milan pair Adrien Rabiot and Mike Maignan in the World Cup Round of 16 against Antonio Sanabria’s Paraguay.It kicks off in Philadelphia at 22.00 UK time (23.00 CEST).The winners will go on to face either Canada or Morocco in the quarter-final on July 9.FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – MARCH 26: Matheus Cunha of Brazil runs with the ball against Adrien Rabiot of Franc
  
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• Fenerbahce deny fresh Greenwood talks with official statement, giving Roma hope

  04-07-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fenerbahce deny fresh Greenwood talks with official statement, giving Roma hopeConfusion is growing over the situation for Roma target Mason Greenwood, as Fenerbahce released a formal statement denying reports they are in France for talks with Olympique Marseille.The pursuit of the former Manchester United winger has been dragging on for weeks, and it was rumoured that Roma were about to make their first formal offer worth €45m including add-ons.Greenwood saga set to drag onMARSEILLE, FRANC
  
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• Aston Villa Start Negotiations To Sign €20m Goalkeeper: Good Option For Emery?

  04-07-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa Start Negotiations To Sign €20m Goalkeeper: Good Option For Emery?Aston Villa have a verbal agreement with Toulouse goalkeeper Guillaume Restes, but the deal is far from simple. French outlet L’Equipe, via Sport Witness, reports that both Napoli and newly promoted Ipswich Town have barged into the boardroom to trigger a three-way transfer battle.Aston Villa face fierce tug-of-war for French prodigy Guillaume RestesEverything at Villa Park depends on Emiliano Martíne
  
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• 📋 Paraguay and France name confirmed line-ups for the decider

  04-07-2026 21:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Paraguay and France name confirmed line-ups for the deciderIt’s time for another FIFA World Cup showdown. Paraguay and France have announced their lineups in the heat of Philadelphia.The ball will start rolling shortly, from 6pm (Brasília time), at Lincoln Financial Field. With a place in the quarter-finals at stake against Morocco, who knocked out Canada.Uzbek referee Ilgiz Tantashev will take charge.CazéTV will broadcast the match.
  World Cup history 🆚
  
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• Tottenham Hotspur Have Been Offered A Chance To Land This AC Milan Winger: Good Fit For De Zerbi?

  04-07-2026 21:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur Have Been Offered A Chance To Land This AC Milan Winger: Good Fit For De Zerbi?In a recent report, La Gazzetta dello Sport mentioned that Tottenham Hotspur have been offered a chance to land AC Milan winger Rafael Leao. It has been claimed that Spurs have been given an opportunity to bring the Portuguese talent to North London in this transfer window.Leao’s Impressive Form In Portuguese FootballLeao enjoyed a good campaign at the Milan club as he put in a series of impres
  
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• Report Stones agent pushing former Manchester City defender to Inter

  04-07-2026 21:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Stones agent pushing former Manchester City defender to InterMultiple Italian reports claim representatives for John Stones have again pushed him towards Inter as a free agent, but they don’t seem interested in the former Manchester City defender.The Nerazzurri need at least one new defender and most likely two after saying goodbye to Stefan de Vrij and Francesco Acerbi at the end of their contracts.They are currently locked in a transfer battle with Como for Chelsea and England cen
  
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• Sunderland Are Among The Clubs Hoping To Land This La Liga Midfielder: Good Option For Le Bris?

  04-07-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunderland Are Among The Clubs Hoping To Land This La Liga Midfielder: Good Option For Le Bris?In a recent report, journalist Harry Watkinson claimed that Sunderland are among the clubs hoping to land Villarreal midfielder Pape Gueye. It has been mentioned that the Black Cats would have to rival Everton, Crystal Palace and Brighton and Hove Albion in the race to land the Senegalese talent in this transfer window.Gueye’s Impressive Form In La LigaGueye was an important member of Villarreal&
  
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• Manchester City academy talent makes permanent move to Cardiff City

  04-07-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City academy talent makes permanent move to Cardiff CityMan City academy player Cass Machin has joined Cardiff City on a permanent deal this summerThe midfielder featured in Man City’s U16 squad last seasonMachin is expected to be a part of Cardiff City’s U18 squad for the 2026-27 campaignManchester City academy star Cass Machin has completed a permanent move to Cardiff City ahead of the 2026-27 season.Reports in May anticipated the 16-year-old’s transfer to Cardiff
  
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• Liverpool Are Eyeing A Move For This Bundesliga Playmaker: Should Iraola Launch A Move For Him?

  04-07-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool Are Eyeing A Move For This Bundesliga Playmaker: Should Iraola Launch A Move For Him?In a recent report, Fichajes stated that Liverpool are eyeing a move for Bayer 04 Leverkusen playmaker Malik Tillman. It has been claimed that the Reds are showing interest in recruiting the United States talent in this transfer window.Tillman’s Impressive Form In The BundesligaTillman enjoyed a decent campaign at the German club as he put in a few eye-catching displays for them in the final thir
  
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• World Cup 2026: Morocco reaches quarterfinals again after second-half goals sink Canada

  04-07-2026 21:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Morocco has reached the quarterfinals for the second straight World Cup after knocking off co-hosts Canada 3-0 in Houston on Saturday.In a match that featured a spicy first half that saw more yellow cards (6) than shots (5), Canada had the better of the play over the opening 45 minutes but were unable to score. With the match goalless at halftime, an opportunity was there for Morocco.The breakthrough for the Atlas Lions would come in the 50th minute and ended up being more than enough to get pas
  
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• Morocco win and become the first side into the Copa quarter-finals 🎥

  04-07-2026 21:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Morocco win and become the first side into the Copa quarter-finals 🎥Morocco are the first team to qualify for the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals.The spot was secured this Saturday (4) after a 2-0 win over Canada in a match played in Houston.Azzedine Ounahi was the standout player, scoring the first two goals of the match, both in the second half. In stoppage time, Rahimi sealed the result.Watch the match highlights below:
  In the next round, Morocco will face the winner of the match be
  
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