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• Seven Manchester City stars could leave in first Enzo Maresca decision

  30-06-2026 07:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Seven Manchester City stars could leave in first Enzo Maresca decisionA major squad overhaul is brewing at Manchester City as Enzo Maresca prepares to streamline the first-team.High-profile defensive pillars and seasoned midfielders spearhead a list of potential departures.Cashing in on established talent could provide a fiscal cushion to offset the club’s acquisitions.Manchester City could yet sanction permanent exits for seven players in the first few acts of Enzo Maresca’s tenure,
  
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• Deal agreed in massive win for Liverpool and Florian Wirtz

  05-07-2026 22:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Deal agreed in massive win for Liverpool and Florian WirtzA deal has been agreed that should have nothing but positive repercussions for Liverpool and Florian Wirtz. A massive win.Florian Wirtz arrived at Liverpool a year ago as potentially their next superstar. His reputation in Germany was outstanding, after all, and he was voted, by the players, as the best in the Bundesliga before heading to Anfield.However, season no.1 wasn’t particularly a success. Wirtz wasn’t bad, certainly,
  
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• Cristiano Ronaldo confirms international retirement after World Cup

  05-07-2026 22:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cristiano Ronaldo confirms international retirement after World CupReal Madrid legend Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed the World Cup will be his final tournament at international level, with the 41-year-old set to call time on his Portugal career. The Selecao face Spain in the Round of 16 on Monday night, with five of the last six encounters between the two having finished level after 90 minutes.Ronaldo has had a mixed tournament so far, scoring three times in four games, but receiving significan
  
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• Quansah set to start at right-back for England

  05-07-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jarell Quansah is fit again after suffering an ankle injury against Panama [Getty Images]Jarell Quansah is set to start at right-back for England against Mexico in the World Cup last-16 tie at the Azteca Stadium.Wingers Bukayo Saka and Anthony Gordon are also expected to come into the side in place of Noni Madueke and Marcus Rashford.Bayer Leverkusen defender Quansah starts ahead of Djed Spence, who complained of a muscle niggle on Sunday morning.BBC Sport expects the England XI to be: Jordan Pi
  
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• Manchester City Defender Is On The Radar Of Real Madrid: Should Maresca Cash In On Him?

  05-07-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City Defender Is On The Radar Of Real Madrid: Should Maresca Cash In On Him?In a recent report, journalist James Holland stated that Manchester City defender Ruben Dias is on the radar of Real Madrid. It has been mentioned that Los Blancos, Barcelona and Chelsea are all hoping to acquire the services of the Portuguese centre-back from the Mancunian club this summer.Dias’ Important Role At Man CityDias enjoyed a solid campaign in the Premier League after putting in a series of im
  
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• Online outrage over Brazil's missed penalty: why didn't Vini take it?

  05-07-2026 22:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Online outrage over Brazil's missed penalty: why didn't Vini take it?Brazil is drawing 0-0 with Norway this Sunday (5) in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.But the deadlock in New Jersey, United States, could already have been broken if Bruno Guimarães had converted the penalty won by Matheus Cunha.Right after the Norwegian goalkeeper’s save, social media erupted over the choice of the Newcastle midfielder to take the penalty.Even Vini Jr., who had the ball before passing i
  
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• Ball don’t lie?! Brazil miss dubious penalty

  05-07-2026 22:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ball don’t lie?! Brazil miss dubious penaltySometimes, in sports, the ball does a pretty good job of deciding right and wrong. Perhaps that was just the case in the match between Brazil and Norway.
  With the score at 0-0, the Brazilians were awarded a questionable penalty. Matheus Cunha had been brought down in Norway’s penalty area by Ajer. However, VAR and referee Ismail Elfath conveniently ignored a tough challenge on Antonio Nusa in the buildup to the penalty-worthy foul.📸
  
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• Manchester City stance on Ruben Dias sale as Real Madrid register formal transfer enquiry

  05-07-2026 22:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City stance on Ruben Dias sale as Real Madrid register formal transfer enquiryMan City have turned down Real Madrid’s interest in signing Ruben Dias this summer.The defender’s contract at the English club is valid until the end of June 2029.Barcelona and Chelsea are also interested in acquiring the Portuguese star’s signature.Manchester City have ‘firmly rejected’ enquiries from Real Madrid for Ruben Dias over a possible transfer to the Santiago Bernabeu
  
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• USA v Belgium tactical analysis: what’s Pochettino’s plan with Balogun available?

  05-07-2026 22:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mauricio Pochettino has his sights set on a World Cup quarter-final.Photograph: Julio Cortez/APAfter a few days of preparing for the World Cup’s last 16 without their top scorer, the United States were dealt a surprise Sunday when Fifa rescinded Folarin Balogun’s red-card suspension for Monday’s match against Belgium.Belgium’s own preparations have now been scuppered as they go from planning to face an alternative – likely either Ricardo Pepi or Haji Wright –
  
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• £10m Celtic Target In Talks With Serie A Sides: Why The Hoops Must Stay Away?

  05-07-2026 22:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  £10m Celtic Target In Talks With Serie A Sides: Why The Hoops Must Stay Away?The Italian top flight loves a Scottish export these days. Look at the data. It works. Now, a proper bidding war has kicked off in Serie A for Kieron Bowie, and it leaves Celtic with a massive decision to make this summer.Serie A bidding war erupts for £10m Scotland striker Kieron Bowie as Celtic look elsewhereSassuolo have actively entered the race for the 23-year-old forward. According to the Daily Record,
  
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• World Cup 2026: President Donald Trump reportedly called FIFA's Gianni Infantino to review Folarin Balogun's red card suspension

  05-07-2026 22:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  President Donald Trump reportedly pushed for FIFA to allow United States striker Folarin Balogun to play on Monday against Belgium.FIFA stunned the soccer world with its announcement Sunday that Balogun’s one-match ban for his straight red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina in the World Cup Round of 32 had been suspended and he would be allowed to play in the Round of 16.Sunday afternoon, the New York Times reported that Trump called FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Wednesday and asked
  
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• Guimaraes has VAR-awarded penalty saved for Brazil against Norway in last 16

  05-07-2026 22:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brazil face Norway in last 16 of World Cup in New JerseyGuimaraes sees VAR-awarded penalty saved early in first halfBerg has early opener ruled out for offside in build-upMatch sees Man City forward Erling Haaland renew rivalry with Arsenal defender Gabriel Guimaraes has VAR-awarded penalty saved for Brazil against Norway in last 16
  
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• 📸 Norway, close to a howler after three minutes against Brazil

  05-07-2026 22:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 Norway, close to a howler after three minutes against BrazilNorway saw the referee disallow a Berg goal for offside in the match against Brazil.The move came after a counterattack in which the Norwegians completely tore through the Brazilian defense. There was fear in the yellow stands...The assistant referee correctly flagged the illegal position, although the play left a bittersweet feeling for the Scandinavians. It would have been the perfect start had the goal stood.Despite the dis
  
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• Incredible! Michael Edwards exploring the transfer of the summer for Liverpool

  05-07-2026 22:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Incredible! Michael Edwards exploring the transfer of the summer for LiverpoolMichael Edwards could be exploring the transfer of the summer for Liverpool. It has not been an easy start to the window for the Reds. They had been forced into a managerial change after Arne Slot's position became untenable and then they had missed out on their primary target after Yan Diomande decided he favoured a move to Paris Saint Germain.This compounded by the fact that a World Cup taking place has stalled the m
  
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• Fifa’s controversial Folarin Balogun decision ‘absolutely stinks’, says Gary Neville

  05-07-2026 22:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gary Neville has criticised Fifa’s unprecedented decision to suspend USA striker Folarin Balogun’s one-game ban which would have forced him to miss their last-16 clash against Belgium, with the ITV pundit saying “it absolutely stinks”.Balogun was sent off during USA’s last-32 win overBosnia-Herzegovina, when he appeared to accidentally make contact with defender Tarik Muharemovic. On Sunday, Fifa’s disciplinary committee announced that it was applying article
  
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• Leeds United In The Race For €30m Centre-Back: Should Daniel Farke Push For Him?

  05-07-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leeds United In The Race For €30m Centre-Back: Should Daniel Farke Push For Him?The summer transfer window loves a saga. This one has moved from Turin straight to the gossip columns of West Yorkshire, with Italian outlet Tutto Juve via Sport Witness reporting that Juventus want a quick sale for Lloyd Kelly. They want him off the books. Fast.Farke must look elsewhere as Juventus slash Kelly’s price tagOriginally holding out for €35 million, the Italian giants have dropped the
  
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• Fiorentina scare as Arsenal join race for Boca Juniors sensation Aranda

  05-07-2026 21:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fiorentina scare as Arsenal join race for Boca Juniors sensation ArandaFiorentina’s interest in Tomas Aranda could be complicated by the arrival of Premier League competition, with Arsenal now monitoring the Boca Juniors midfielder.The 20-year-old is regarded as one of the most exciting talents in South American football, and in recent weeks Fiorentina took the first steps to explore the feasibility of bringing him to Fabio Grosso’s side.According to a report from El Transigente, via
  
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• Belgium ‘astonished’ by Fifa’s decision to wipe Folarin Balogun’s World Cup ban

  05-07-2026 21:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Belgium have declared themselves “astonished” after Folarin Balogun’s suspension was wiped by Fifa ahead of their World Cup last-16 clash.United States striker Balogun had his one-match ban “suspended” in an extraordinary development on Monday after being controversially sent off in his country’s round of 32 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina.Fifa’s regulations provided no official avenue to hear an appeal of Balogun’s red card - something which was c
  
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• White House lobbied Fifa to lift Folarin Balogun suspension for World Cup game v Belgium

  05-07-2026 21:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Folarin Balogun has been a key part of the US attack with three goals in this World Cup.Photograph: Paul Kitagaki Jr/Zuma Press Wire/ShutterstockThe White House lobbied Fifa to lift the US striker Folarin Balogun’s one-game ban for a red card received in the team’s win over Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Guardian understands, resulting in Sunday’s stunning announcement that he would be available for the cohosts’ last-16 clash against Belgium in Seattle on Monday night.Relate
  
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• Everton Handed Boost To Sign 20 G/A Forward: Right Man For Moyes?

  05-07-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton Handed Boost To Sign 20 G/A Forward: Right Man For Moyes?David Moyes wants his man. And now, he knows he can get him. According to reports from TEAMtalk, via Read Everton, Jarrod Bowen has directly told his former boss that he is ready to seriously consider a summer move to Goodison Park. It is a massive development. Insider Graeme Bailey has added some vital context to this, revealing that the England international has given the green light, but on one strict condition: the Everton hier
  
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• Cristiano Ronaldo confirms this is his last World Cup, doesn't want to talk retirement

  05-07-2026 21:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed what most had expected on Sunday. This World Cup, the sixth that the Portugal star has played in throughout his career, will be his last. Ronaldo said as much on Sunday ahead of Portugal's Round of 16 match with Spain at Dallas Stadium in Texas. The 41-year-old, however, was simply trying to keep the focus on the game itself rather than his future. And, despite putting an end to his World Cup run, Ronaldo was not ready to answer any retirement questions just
  
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• Spence muscle problem adds to England right-back concerns

  05-07-2026 21:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Djed Spence has featured in all four of England's World Cup matches so far [Getty Images]Defender Djed Spence has complained of a muscular niggle before England's last-16 World Cup meeting with Mexico.The 25-year-old started the last-32 victory over DR Congo at right-back, but there is uncertainty over his role at the Azteca Stadium.The Tottenham player's issue is currently unspecified and it remains to be seen whether he is able to start the match on Sunday night (Monday 01:00 BST).If Spence is
  
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• Trump finally arrives at World Cup – but Balogun decision shows Fifa hasn’t learned its lesson

  05-07-2026 21:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It came like a bolt from the blue, so much so that many Team USA players and staff were completely unaware of the pack of cards being shuffled behind closed doors on Sunday morning. The extraordinary decision by Fifa to “suspend” Folarin Balogun’s one-match ban for his red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina means the United States will have their star striker available for the last-16 tie against Belgium, who maintain they are “astonished” at the decision. Just thi
  
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• 📹 Cristiano Ronaldo confirms 2026 World Cup exit: not tomorrow, I hope

  05-07-2026 21:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 Cristiano Ronaldo confirms 2026 World Cup exit: not tomorrow, I hopeNext Monday (6), Portugal will take the field again to face Spain in Dallas at 4 p.m. (Brasília time) in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
  On the eve of the Iberian derby, Cristiano Ronaldo was chosen to give the press conference. + CR7 challenges Brazilian journalist to ask a question: 'He doesn't like me'; watch 🎥Portugal’s greatest icon, CR7 confirmed that, at 41, this will b
  
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• Belgium's soccer federation 'astonished' that FIFA allows USMNT's Folarin Balogun to play after red card

  05-07-2026 21:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Belgium's soccer governing body said Sunday afternoon it was shocked that FIFA had allowed United States striker Folarin Balogun to play in Monday's World Cup Round of 16 game.Balogun had been suspended for the game against Belgium (8 p.m. ET, Fox) after his straight red card in the 64th minute of the USMNT's Round of 32 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina. Balogun was sent off after replay officials summoned referee Raphael Claus to the monitor after a play where Balogun stepped on the back of Tari
  
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• Report: Premier League clubs and Real Madrid keen on Inter talent Sucic

  05-07-2026 21:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Premier League clubs and Real Madrid keen on Inter talent SucicPetar Sucic has emerged from the World Cup with his reputation enhanced, and the Inter midfielder is now attracting attention from some of Europe’s biggest clubs.According to Croatian newspaper Večernji, via CalcioMercato, both Real Madrid and a number of Premier League sides have taken note of the 2003-born playmaker’s displays in North America.Sucic was among the brightest spots of Zlatko Dalic’s Croa
  
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• Folarin Balogun available to play for US v Belgium as Trump thanks Fifa for suspending ban

  05-07-2026 21:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Folarin Balogun has been a key part of the US attack with three goals in this World Cup.Photograph: Paul Kitagaki Jr/Zuma Press Wire/ShutterstockPresident Donald Trump thanked Fifa after Sunday’s stunning announcement that USA striker would have his one-game ban suspended and be available for the host nation’s last-16 clash against Belgium.The decision gives the US a huge boost on the field as they attempt to reach the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time since 2002. Balogun h
  
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• Aston Villa Linked With £18.3m Goalkeeper: Good Option For Emery?

  05-07-2026 21:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa Linked With £18.3m Goalkeeper: Good Option For Emery?Aston Villa’s scouting network has focused its gaze on South America. Reports from Argentine outlet El Crack Deportivo, via Sport Witness, suggest the Midlands club are keeping a very close watch on River Plate’s rising star, Santiago Beltrán. The 21-year-old shot-stopper is attracting attention after a brilliant breakthrough year.Aston Villa eye River Plate goalkeeper Santiago BeltránRight now, it i
  
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• 🚨 Belgian FA reacts after Balogun's card is overturned

  05-07-2026 21:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Belgian FA reacts after Balogun's card is overturnedThe controversy is growing.This Sunday evening, FIFA announced that Folarin Balogun, sent off after a VAR review during the United States’ round-of-16 match against Bosnia and Herzegovina, will ultimately be available for Team USA against Belgium this Monday in the Round of 16!"Pursuant to article 27 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, the application of the automatic suspension of American player Folarin Balogun is suspended for a p
  
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• Long-serving Ilesanmi opts to leave Boreham Wood

  05-07-2026 21:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Shutterstock]Boreham Wood stalwart Femi Ilesanmi has opted to leave Meadow Park after rejecting a contract offer for next season.The 35-year-old defender, who featured 370 times for Wood in all competitions over two separate spells, was the club's longest-serving player and took his farewell bow in their play-off final defeat to Rochdale in May.Ilesanmi, who began his career at AFC Wimbledon before spending a year at QPR, originally joined Wood in 2016 after leaving York City.He moved to Dover
  
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