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• The USMNT's World Cup run changed everything — except the ending

  07-07-2026 08:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SEATTLE — Two very different feelings swept over the U.S. World Cup team, the Lumen Field crowd and the millions watching across an enthralled nation Monday evening.There was the immense disappointment of the 4-1 round-of-16 loss to Belgium, a match that got off on the wrong foot and never seemed quite right. The U.S. was outclassed by European royalty, reduced to a wobbly team that, after playing with energy and cohesion for weeks, was out of its depth.“It was unlike any other perfo
  
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• 'Composed' Roelfsema joins Rangers after Nantes exit

  07-07-2026 14:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rangers have signed "composed" former Netherlands youth defender Mijke Roelfsema following the 28-year-old's exit from Nantes in the French top flight.Roelfsema, who has signed a two-year contract, joined Nantes in January from Irish side Treaty United but did not make it off the bench for the team who finished fourth in Ligue 1.Rangers head coach Leanne Crichton told her club website: "She's a composed defender who reads the game well, is comfortable in possession and brings leadership qualitie
  
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• Bruno Genesio keen to keep Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang at Marseille amid Corum FK interest

  07-07-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bruno Genesio keen to keep Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang at Marseille amid Corum FK interestIt seemed that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (37) was one of the players that Olympique de Marseille were most keen to get off their books amid a recently imposed period of austerity. La Provence reported that, keen to rid themselves of the Gabonese forward’s high salary, he would be available for under €2m.However, Onze Mondial now report that Aubameyang has now exchanged with new manag
  
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• Belgium players say Balogun saga spurred them to beat USA

  07-07-2026 14:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Belgium players say Balogun saga spurred them to beat USABelgium’s emphatic 4-1 victory over the United States this Monday (6), in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, was marked by the episode involving the reversal of a red card for a U.S. player after a request from Donald Trump. And players from the European side admitted that FIFA’s decision to clear forward Folarin Balogun — who was supposed to serve a suspension after being sent off against Bosnia — ended up
  
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• Roma put Greenwood talks on hold as player raises demands

  07-07-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma put Greenwood talks on hold as player raises demandsGian Piero Gasperini’s favorite to strengthen the attack is Mason Greenwood, but that’s no longer news. The 24-year-old Marseille player, who attended the French club’s training camp yesterday and personally met with new coach Genesio, appears close to leaving France this summer. The Trigoria club remains strongly interested, but only under the right conditions. According to Alfredo Pedullà, the Roman club is repor
  
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• La Liga chief critical of 'complicit silence' surrounding Fifa

  07-07-2026 14:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Javier Tebas has been the president of La Liga since 2013 [Getty Images]La Liga president Javier Tebas has criticised the "complicit silence" which surrounds Fifa after United States striker Folarin Balogun was controversially spared from suspension at the 2026 World Cup.Balogun was able to play in the 4-1 defeat to Belgium in the last 16 after Fifa's disciplinary committee opted to suspend his one-game ban for 12 months.Uefa, which has been at loggerheads with Fifa over a number of issues, stro
  
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• Two new Liverpool signings spotted as pre-season begins

  07-07-2026 14:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Two new Liverpool signings spotted as pre-season beginsLiverpool youth recruitment gathers pace with Ifeanyi Ndukwe arrivalLiverpool’s long-term planning has been on clear display again this summer, with the club continuing to strengthen its academy pipeline through a series of smart defensive additions. The latest step in that process has seen Ifeanyi Ndukwe report to the AXA Training Centre for the first time, giving Liverpool another highly rated young centre-back to develop.Ndukwe&rsqu
  
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• Juventus insist on summer signing of Real Madrid forward

  07-07-2026 14:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus insist on summer signing of Real Madrid forwardAfter completely four signings earlier in the summer, Real Madrid have turned their attention to exits in recent weeks. Several first team players have chances to be sold during the ongoing transfer window, and one of them appears to be Brahim Diaz.Brahim has been an important squad player for Real Madrid since returning from AC Milan three years ago, but with the addition of Bernardo Silva and return of Endrick Felipe from Lyon, there is a
  
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• Real Madrid could bid goodbye to four La Fabrica products this summer – report

  07-07-2026 14:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid could bid goodbye to four La Fabrica products this summer – reportReal Madrid are preparing for another busy summer in their academy structure, with several promising talents expected to move on in search of regular senior football.According to AS, the latest Real Madrid Castilla departures could involve Fran Gonzalez, David Jimenez, Manuel Angel and Cesar Palacios, all of whom are approaching crucial moments in their careers.Each player remains hopeful of earning a place in th
  
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• England fans skip sleep for World Cup drama as thrilling win over Mexico smashes BBC viewing records

  07-07-2026 14:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England's dramatic 3-2 World Cup victory over Mexico in the early hours of Monday morning shattered BBC viewing records, the corporation has confirmed.Despite a 2am BST kick-off, the match drew a peak live audience of 9.1 million, with an average of 7.8 million tuning in. This figure more than tripled the previous record for a BBC event screened between 2am and 4am, which was set during the Rio Olympics in 2016.Digital engagement also soared, with match highlights streamed a record 5.9 million t
  
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• Doncaster sign Partick goalkeeper Clarke

  07-07-2026 14:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Josh Clarke represented Sweden, England, Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland at youth level [Shutterstock]Doncaster Rovers have signed Partick Thistle goalkeeper Josh Clarke on a loan deal that will become a permanent in January.The League One side say the 21-year-old will sign a "long-term contract" when he joins for an undisclosed fee.The Northern Ireland Under-21 international initially joined the Jags on loan from Celtic last summer before making it a permanent move in February.Clarke k
  
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• Colchester sign Dundee midfielder Digby

  07-07-2026 14:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Paul Digby began his career at Barnsley [Shutterstock]Colchester United have signed midfielder Paul Digby following his release from Dundee.The former England Under-20 international made 14 appearances in the Scottish Premiership for Dundee last season after joining from Cambridge United in June 2025.The 31-year-old spent five years with Cambridge, making 229 appearances.He is Colchester's third summer signing after left-back Jake Leake from Oldham Athletic and former Rotherham United defender S
  
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• Dundee Utd send Stirton to Ayr for first-team game time

  07-07-2026 14:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dundee United have sent striker Owen Stirton to Ayr United on a season-long loan, with manager Jim Goodwin stressing the need for the 19-year-old to play regular first-team football.Stirton made seven appearances, starting three times, on loan to Airdrieonians in the second half of last season as they were relegated from the Championship.Now he returns to the second tier with Ayr under new head coach Gary Naysmith. Stirton also made 17 appearances for United last season, three of them starts, bu
  
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• How many U.S. men's soccer players can go from 2026 World Cup to 2028 Olympics?

  07-07-2026 14:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  No more than three players from the U.S. men's soccer roster at the 2026 World Cup can be on the 2028 Olympic team, should traditional Olympic age eligibility rules remain in place.Olympic men’s soccer has largely been for players 23 years and younger. Teams have traditionally been allowed three over-age exceptions.Though final 2028 Olympic qualification procedures have not been posted on the IOC website yet, FIFA did say last December that the age rules will remain in place for LA."The me
  
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• Barcelona close to renewing 18-year-old academy goalkeeper amid growing interest

  07-07-2026 14:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona close to renewing 18-year-old academy goalkeeper amid growing interestBarcelona are on the verge of finalising another important piece of business away from the transfer market, with Iker Rodriguez Barcelona renewal talks now entering their final stages.According to Mundo Deportivo, the club has made the 18-year-old goalkeeper’s extension a priority, to the extent that members of the first-team sporting structure have become directly involved in negotiations.The agreement is now
  
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• Report: Spurs set to battle Aston Villa in the race to sign PSG star

  07-07-2026 14:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Spurs set to battle Aston Villa in the race to sign PSG starTottenham monitor Mbaye as Aston Villa push hardest for PSG wingerTottenham Hotspur are watching the situation around PSG winger Mbaye, but the current picture is fairly straightforward. Aston Villa appear further down the road.According to Sports View, the 18-year-old “has expressed a desire to leave the French capital in search of a new challenge”, even though “his inner circle favouring a different path&rdqu
  
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• Official: Napoli unveil home kit for 2026-27 – pictures and video

  07-07-2026 14:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Napoli unveil home kit for 2026-27 – pictures and videoNapoli have unveiled their new home kit for 2026-27, the Partenopei’s centenary season.Napoli have dropped their new home kit for the new season. It will be an important one for Napoli, not just because it’s the first after the Antonio Conte era but also because it will mark the club’s 100th anniversary.The Partenopei showed some of their stars, including Scott McTominay and Kevin De Bruyne, posing with thei
  
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• AS Monaco draw up striker shortlist in anticipation of Folarin Balogun sale

  07-07-2026 14:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  AS Monaco draw up striker shortlist in anticipation of Folarin Balogun saleAS Monaco are anticipating the sale of Folarin Balogun this summer. Even prior to his strong performances at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with the USMNT, interest was expected and the Principality club, who have missed out on UEFA Champions League football for next season, are not opposed to a sale. Balogun, thanks to his three goals at the World Cup, has put himself in the shop window and there is notably interest from t
  
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• 🤯 The peak of Balogun-gate: Trump didn't know what a red card was

  07-07-2026 14:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤯 The peak of Balogun-gate: Trump didn't know what a red card wasIn the end, it had no sporting impact because Belgium also beat the USA convincingly 4–1 with Folarin Balogun. But the debate over FIFA’s intervention in the striker’s suspension after his red card will likely continue for quite some time. Even more bizarre is the role US President Donald Trump is said to have played in the matter. Both FIFA boss Infantino and Trump himself confirmed a phone call that had
  
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• Barcelona prepare fresh push to complete the signing of veteran defender

  07-07-2026 14:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona prepare fresh push to complete the signing of veteran defenderPortugal’s World Cup hopes ended in dismay last night when the Cristiano Ronaldo-led side succumbed to a narrow defeat at the hands of Spain.After the final whistle, Barcelona players were seen consoling Portugal’s fullback Joao Cancelo, who was on loan in Catalonia during the second half of last season. Gavi even had a message for the defender afterwards.Nevertheless, Barcelona are keen on prolonging Cancelo&rsq
  
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• Mourinho’s former ward backs him for success at Real Madrid: ‘He is now a much more experienced manager’

  07-07-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho’s former ward backs him for success at Real Madrid: ‘He is now a much more experienced manager’Jose Mourinho’s return to the Santiago Bernabeu continues to attract attention across Europe, and one former player who knows him well believes the Portuguese manager is entering a completely different stage of his career.Speaking to AS, former Portugal international Andrade reflected on his experience working under Jose Mourinho at Porto and explained why he believes t
  
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• Durham appoint Kirk as new head coach

  07-07-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Durham appoint Kirk as new head coachDurham have appointed Willie Kirk as their new head coach.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Wildcats this morning.The 48-year-old returns to the English game following a spell coaching in Sweden with Linköping FC and Djurgårdens IF. Kirk has plenty of experience coaching in the English professional game after previously spending time in charge of Bristol City, Everton and Leicester City. The Scot wa
  
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• 9.1m watch England's epic win over Mexico

  07-07-2026 14:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A peak audience of 9.1 million people tuned in to watch England's dramatic win over Mexico in the World Cup on BBC TV and BBC iPlayer on Monday.The game was overnight for a UK audience, with kick-off at 02:00 BST, but it was watched on average by 7.8m people on BBC TV and BBC iPlayer.It is the biggest television audience ever for a live UK broadcast between 02:00 and 04:00.Jude Bellingham scored twice in a frantic game, with England surviving a Mexico fightback at the Azteca Stadium to progress
  
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• Teenage goalkeeper talks about why he chose PSG after making free transfer switch

  07-07-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Teenage goalkeeper talks about why he chose PSG after making free transfer switchAlessandro Longoni has completed a free transfer move from AC Milan to PSG, and he’s now spoken about his happiness about the switch. If you enjoy PSG Talk coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content.It’s been a slow start to the summer for PSG in terms of transfers, but an incoming deal has now been confirmed.The lon
  
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• Koleosho: Fiorentina warn Burnley as Paris FC send offer for Italy winger

  07-07-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Koleosho: Fiorentina warn Burnley as Paris FC send offer for Italy wingerSky Sport Italia reports that Paris FC have outbid Fiorentina with their latest offer for Italian winger Luca Kolesho, but the Tuscans have warned Burnley that they won’t engage in a bidding war with the French club.Fiorentina risk missing out on Burnley winger Koleosho as Paris FC have reportedly submitted a proposal higher than the Tuscans’.Koleosho: latest on potential Fiorentina transferFiorentina had made a
  
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• Barcelona superstar enters final phase of recovery before pre-season – report

  07-07-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona superstar enters final phase of recovery before pre-season – reportBarcelona have received an encouraging boost ahead of the new campaign, with Raphinha’s injury recovery now moving into the final stage following months of frustration on the sidelines.According to Mundo Deportivo, the Brazilian international is close to completing his rehabilitation process and will soon begin a period of rest before rejoining the squad for pre-season preparations.Although Barcelona’s
  
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• Preston's EFL Cup tie moved to Goodison Park

  07-07-2026 13:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Preston North End's Carabao Cup first round tie at home to Huddersfield Town has been moved to Goodison Park.Deepdale is having a new hybrid pitch installed which the club say will be ready in time for their first home Championship game against Wolves on Saturday, 22 August.The cup tie kicks off at 15:00 BST on Saturday, 8 August, the week before the new league season starts."To ensure no issues after a significant £1.5m-plus investment, the decision was made to ask permissio
  
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• Former Liverpool star suffers horror injury after ‘freak accident’

  07-07-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Liverpool star suffers horror injury after ‘freak accident’Jordan Henderson World Cup Injury Leaves England Short of ExperienceEngland have lost Jordan Henderson from the 2026 World Cup, and there is no clever way to dress it up. It is bad luck, bad timing and, for the player, a miserable end to what was almost certainly his final tournament on this stage.According to Sky Sports News, Henderson’s World Cup is over after a freak accident following England’s 3-2 win
  
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• 'That is a card Farke could play...'

  07-07-2026 13:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]On the latest episode of Don't Go To Bed Just Yet, Jonny Buchan, Adam Pope and Kaiser Chiefs' bassist Simon Rix discuss Daniel Farke's contract situation and whether he could sign a new deal before the Premier League season begins. The Leeds United boss is under contract until summer 2027.Pope said: "You're negotiating so many facets and at this point in time I would imagine recruitment is a major thing. You wouldn't put your signature to a contract where you feel that you're not h
  
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• Manchester United interested in signing Aurélien Tchouaméni after losing out on key targets

  07-07-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United interested in signing Aurélien Tchouaméni after losing out on key targetsAccording to a report from The Athletic, Manchester United are interested in signing Aurélien Tchouaméni (26) after losing out on their key midfield targets so far this summer. Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali, who were the Old Trafford club’s primary targets, have both opted to move to Tottenham Hotspur. Manchester United losing out on their primary targets ha
  
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