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sbs.com.ausports3 hrs ago
Argentina Overcomes 2-0 Deficit to Beat Egypt 3-2 in World Cup Last 16
The reigning champions scored three times in the final 13 minutes in Atlanta to advance. Egypt's football association called for the referee to be banned from the tournament.
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espn.co.uksports5 hrs ago
Portugal Names Jorge Jesus New National Team Coach
Jorge Jesus was appointed Portugal's national team coach and said he will select Cristiano Ronaldo if the forward remains available. Ronaldo has not decided whether to continue playing for the national team after Portugal's 2026 World Cup exit.
news.sky.comsports5 hrs ago
Coventry City agree £20 million deal to sign forward Loum Tchaouna from Burnley
Coventry City reached agreement on terms to sign forward Loum Tchaouna from Burnley. The package totals £20 million and ranks as a top priority for the club.
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bbc.co.uksports5 hrs ago
Aberdeen Sells Winger Topi Keskinen to Odense for Undisclosed Fee
Aberdeen transferred 23-year-old Finland winger Topi Keskinen to Danish club Odense. The player made 89 appearances and scored nine goals over two years at the Scottish side.
winnipegfreepress.comsports6 hrs ago
Rasul Douglas Plans One-Year Deal Worth Up to $3.8 Million with Commanders
Free agent cornerback Rasul Douglas will sign a one-year contract with the Washington Commanders. The 30-year-old played 15 games for the Miami Dolphins in 2025 after joining the team following roster cuts.
espn.co.uksports7 hrs ago
Morten Hjulmand Signs Contract With Atlético Madrid
Morten Hjulmand has signed a contract to join Atlético Madrid. The agreement runs until June 2031 and carries a base fee of €40 million plus €5 million in add-ons.
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focustaiwan.twsports9 hrs ago
Egypt's National Team Returns Home After Best World Cup Run
Hundreds of fans greeted Egypt's national football team at El-Alamein airport on Friday after the side's first World Cup win and first last-16 appearance. The team lost 3-2 to Argentina in the knockout stage after leading 2-0 late in the match.
fantasypros.comsports9 hrs ago
ESPN Survey Ranks Seahawks' Leonard Williams as Top Defensive Tackle
ESPN compiled votes from more than 70 league executives, coaches and scouts to rank the top defensive tackles ahead of 2026 training camps. Seattle Seahawks veteran Leonard Williams placed first after recording 7.0 sacks and earning second-team All-Pro honors in 2025.
nbcnews.comsports11 hrs ago
England Advances After Azteca Win, Faces Norway Next
England defeated Mexico at the Azteca Stadium on Sunday. The team will play Norway in a World Cup quarter-final in Miami. Coach Thomas Tuchel has received public attention for his management style.
espn.co.uksports13 hrs ago
Manchester City signs goalkeeper Pierce Charles from Sheffield Wednesday
Manchester City agreed terms to acquire goalkeeper Pierce Charles from Sheffield Wednesday for an initial £3 million plus add-ons. The 18-year-old signed a contract running until June 2031 and will join Queens Park Rangers on loan immediately.
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news.sky.comsports20 hrs ago
Mbappé Misses First-Half Penalty but Scores Later in France Win
France captain Kylian Mbappé missed a first-half penalty against Morocco but scored later in the match. He also declined to call the unbeaten 2026 squad the strongest French team he has seen.
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asiaone.comsports1 hr agoUpdated
France Beats Morocco 2-0 to Reach World Cup Semi-Finals
France scored twice in six minutes during the second half to defeat Morocco 2-0 in Boston. The win sends France into the semi-finals as the first team to advance.
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riotimesonline.comsports1 day ago
England defender to be assessed for Norway quarter-final
England defender Marc Guehi has a slight hamstring injury and will be assessed on Friday for Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against Norway. The centre-back sustained the injury during England's 3-2 win over Mexico.
news.google.comsports1 day ago
Denver Broncos lineman predicts team will break NFL sack record in 2026 after finishing short in 2025
Denver Broncos defensive lineman Zach Allen stated on July 9, 2026, that the team expects to break the NFL single-season sack record. The Broncos finished the 2025 season with 68 sacks, five short of the mark set by the 1984 Chicago Bears.
espn.co.uksports1 day ago
Manchester United to Decide on Éderson Transfer This Week After Medical Checks
Manchester United completed the first medical check for Éderson yesterday as part of a €45 million transfer package agreed with Atalanta since June. A second check is scheduled soon, with the verdict and final club answer expected this week.
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espn.co.uksports1 day ago
Crystal Palace Signs Spanish Defender Oscar Mingueza as Free Agent
Crystal Palace completed the signing of Spanish defender Oscar Mingueza on a free transfer. The player was pictured with agents from Unique Sports Group after the deal was confirmed.
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Euronewssports1 day ago
Norway Reaches First World Cup Quarterfinal With 2-1 Win Over Brazil
Erling Haaland scored both goals in the victory last Sunday. A 2016 rap track recorded by Haaland has resurfaced with a new remix by Kygo.
espn.co.uksports1 day ago
Newcastle United Agree £51.5m Deal for Johan Manzambi from Freiburg
Newcastle United have reached agreement on a £51.5 million transfer for 20-year-old Switzerland midfielder Johan Manzambi. The club has also signed 18-year-old Sean Steur from Ajax for £23 million while stating Bruno Guimarães is not for sale.
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worldsoccertalk.comsports1 day ago
Referee Issues Yellow to Olise but No Cards to Paraguay in France Win
France's appeal against Michael Olise's booking was rejected by FIFA. The Bayern Munich player has five assists at the 2026 World Cup and would miss the semi-final with another yellow. Morocco will also be without Ismael Saibari for the match.
cnbc.comsports1 day ago
South Korean Parliament Schedules July 22 Hearing on National Football Body
The National Assembly's sports committee approved a hearing on the Korea Football Association after the national team's early World Cup exit. The session will examine coach selection and federation management.
winnipegfreepress.comsports1 day ago
Daichi Kamada Signs One-Year Contract Extension with Crystal Palace
Japanese midfielder Daichi Kamada has signed a new contract with Crystal Palace that runs until the summer of 2027. The 29-year-old joined the club from Lazio in 2024 and has made 89 appearances across all competitions.
New York Postsports15 hrs agoUpdated
France Advances Past Morocco 2-0 in World Cup Quarter-Final
France beat Morocco 2-0 in a quarter-final on Thursday in Boston. Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé scored the goals. Violent disorder occurred in central London early Friday.
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skysports.comsports1 day agoUpdated
Barcelona Bid for Karim Adeyemi Ongoing as Dortmund Forward Refuses New Contract
Barcelona has placed an official bid for Borussia Dortmund forward Karim Adeyemi. The player will not extend his contract in Dortmund and has said he wants only to join Barcelona this summer.
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espn.co.uksports2 days ago
Manchester United to Complete Éderson Medical Check This Week Before €45 Million Atalanta Signing
@FabrizioRomano reported that the second part of Éderson's medical will occur this week in England. Manchester United seeks guarantees before finalizing the transfer agreed one month ago.
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worldsoccertalk.comsports2 days ago
FIFA rejects France appeal over Olise yellow card
FIFA upheld the booking shown to Michael Olise during France's World Cup last-16 win over Paraguay. France coach Didier Deschamps confirmed the decision on Wednesday ahead of the quarterfinal against Morocco.
worldsoccertalk.comsports1 day agoUpdated
Egypt Files FIFA Complaint After 3-2 World Cup Loss; FIFA Defends Officials
The Egyptian Football Association accused match officials of bias and improper VAR use following a round-of-16 defeat. FIFA's chief of refereeing defended the decisions and rejected the allegations.
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news.sky.comsports2 days ago
Sheffield United’s New Owners Face Winding-Up Petition from Former Owners Over £35 Million Claim
United World has petitioned the High Court to wind up COH Sports Bidco Limited, the company that owns Sheffield United. The former owners claim they are owed more than £35 million including interest after the December 2024 takeover.
espn.comsports2 days ago
QPR Head Coach Close to Contract Extension After 15th-Place Finish
Julien Stephan is close to signing an extension after leading Queens Park Rangers to 15th place in the Championship. The 45-year-old Frenchman was appointed last summer on a two-year deal.
news.sky.comsports2 days ago
Uefa Prepared to Block Russian Teams From International Football
Uefa is prepared to block the return of Russian teams to international football after the International Olympic Committee provisionally lifted the country’s suspension from global competition. Fifa has indicated it will review its position after imposing a ban on Russian teams fo…
slate.comsports2 days ago
Data Examines Penalty Kick Strategies in Football
Statistics and research offer insights into penalty kick techniques. A video analysis reviews what data shows about effective approaches during shootouts.
espn.co.uksports2 days ago
Barcelona and Al Hilal Continue Fee Talks for João Cancelo Before Transfer Window Closes
@FabrizioRomano reported that negotiations between Barcelona and Al Hilal over a fee for João Cancelo remain ongoing. Cancelo has reiterated his preference to join only Barcelona, unchanged since January.
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skysports.comsports2 days ago
Fulham Appoints Alvaro Arbeloa as Head Coach on Three-Year Contract
Fulham named the 43-year-old former Real Madrid interim manager to succeed Marco Silva. Arbeloa takes over after Silva agreed to join Benfica despite contract offers to remain at Craven Cottage.
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nypost.comsports3 days ago
England Edges Mexico 3-2 in World Cup Last-16 Match Despite Finishing With 10 Men
England advanced to the quarter-finals after beating Mexico 3-2 despite finishing with 10 men. Jude Bellingham scored twice in 98 seconds during the match at the Azteca stadium.
profootballtalk.nbcsports.comsports2 days agoUpdated
Former Cowboys player posthumously diagnosed with Stage 1 CTE
Marshawn Kneeland, who died by suicide in November 2025 at age 24, received a Stage 1 CTE diagnosis after his family donated his brain for research. Boston University's CTE Center confirmed the finding and noted that suicide is complex and multifactorial.
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France 24sports3 days ago
FIFA lifts red card suspension for U.S. forward ahead of round of 16 match
FIFA revoked the automatic suspension of a U.S. forward after a straight red card in the round of 32. The decision came hours before the team's round of 16 game against Belgium.
jns.orgsports3 days ago
Celtic Manager Confirms Qarabag Forward Camilo Durán Nears First Summer Signing
Martin O'Neill said the 24-year-old Colombian is undergoing a medical after moving from Portuguese club Portimonense to Qarabag less than a year ago. The deal remains undisclosed in fee.
espn.co.uksports3 days ago
Arsenal agrees to sign goalkeeper on free transfer
Arsenal reached an agreement to sign goalkeeper Illan Meslier on a free transfer from Leeds. The 26-year-old completed a medical and contract details at the club's training centre on Tuesday.
Nbc Sportssports3 days ago
Team traded up one spot in 2026 draft to select safety
A team moved from the 12th to the 11th pick in the 2026 NFL draft to select an Ohio State safety. The head coach said the team had targeted the player and feared another club would take him.
winnipegfreepress.comsports3 days ago
French Prosecutors Investigate Paraguayan Senator’s Posts About Mbappé; Senator Later Apologizes and Demands Player Apology
French authorities opened an inquiry into social media remarks by a Paraguayan senator after France defeated Paraguay 1-0 in the World Cup. The posts followed Kylian Mbappé's penalty goal that advanced France to the quarter-finals.
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sbs.com.ausports3 days ago
French Footballer Responds to Paraguayan Senator's Remarks After World Cup Match
Kylian Mbappe posted a reply on social media after a Paraguayan senator made comments about his background following a July 4 match. The senator later issued a statement and said she had deleted her posts.
fantasypros.comsports3 days ago
Bijan Robinson Edges Jahmyr Gibbs in ESPN 2026 Running Back Survey
ESPN surveyed more than 70 league executives, coaches and scouts to rank the top 10 running backs. Atlanta Falcons back Bijan Robinson finished first in the seventh edition of the annual positional rankings released July 6.
BBC Newssports3 days ago
Zimbabwean Footballer Survives Shooting in Johannesburg
A Zimbabwean footballer escaped unharmed after his car came under gunfire in Johannesburg on Sunday. South African police are investigating the incident as attempted murder with no arrests reported.
finance.yahoo.comsports3 days ago
England Weigh Appeal Over Player Red Card After FIFA Postpones U.S. Striker Ban
England are considering an appeal against Jarell Quansah’s red card. The decision follows FIFA’s move to delay the suspension of a U.S. striker.
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news.sky.comsports3 days ago
Barcelona agrees deals for Joao Cancelo from Al-Hilal and Anthony Gordon from Newcastle
FC Barcelona is expected to complete the signing of Joao Cancelo from Al-Hilal within days. The two-season transfer carries an approximate fee of $11.4 million and resolves minor tax matters from a prior loan spell.
ndtv.comsports3 days ago
Former South Korea Coach Paulo Bento Expresses Informal Interest but Submits No Application
Former coach Paulo Bento has told a Korea Football Association employee he is open to a second stint. The KFA has received no formal application. Hong Myung-bo resigned last month after South Korea's group-stage exit at the 2026 World Cup.
theconversation.comsports3 days ago
U.S. World Cup Player Suspension Overturned After Review Request
A U.S. striker's one-match ban was reversed following a review request to Fifa. European football officials said the decision raises concerns about game integrity. The U.S. team is scheduled to face Belgium early Tuesday.
The Guardiansports4 days ago
Spain beats Portugal 1-0 in added time and advances to World Cup quarter-finals
Mikel Merino scored in added time for a 1-0 win that advanced Spain to the quarter-finals. The BBC reported the result from the match against Portugal. The outcome eliminated Portugal from the tournament.
espn.co.uksports4 days ago
Football Association Considers Appeal Over Player Suspension
The Football Association is reviewing whether to ask FIFA to lift a player's suspension. The move comes ahead of upcoming international matches.
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The Guardiansports4 days agoUpdated
Portugal Meets Spain in 2026 World Cup Round of 16 Match
Portugal and Spain face off in the round of 16 on July 6 at 3 p.m. ET at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The winner advances to play the victor of the USA versus Belgium quarterfinal on July 10.
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fantasypros.comsports4 days ago
ESPN's 2026 NFL Running Back Rankings Place Bijan Robinson First
ESPN's annual survey of more than 70 league executives, coaches and scouts placed Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson first. The 24-year-old led the NFL with 2,498 yards from scrimmage in 2025.
The Guardiansports4 days ago
Cape Verde Football Team Returns Home After First World Cup Appearance
Thousands of fans welcomed Cape Verde's national football team in the capital Praia after the squad's debut World Cup campaign ended with a narrow loss to Argentina. The return marked the first time the island nation had qualified for the tournament.
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channel4.comsports4 days ago
Conservative Party Chairman backs knighthood for England captain Harry Kane
Conservative Party Chairman Kevin Hollinrake endorsed a knighthood for England captain Harry Kane after the team's World Cup win over Mexico. Hollinrake made the comments to GB News on July 6, 2026. He praised Kane's leadership and the squad's performance.
winnipegfreepress.comsports4 days ago
Nottingham Forest Appoints Oliver Glasner as Head Coach After Sacking Vitor Pereira
The club named the 51-year-old Austrian as its fifth head coach in less than a year. Glasner replaces Vitor Pereira, who was dismissed two minutes before a contract clause expired.
news.sky.comsports4 days ago
Carlos Queiroz Ends Tenure as Ghana National Team Coach
AllAfrica reported that Carlos Queiroz posted a farewell statement on Instagram after concluding his role with Ghana's Black Stars. The message included reflections on team progress and calls for stronger off-field structures.
bbc.co.uksports4 days ago
England Edges Mexico 3-2 in World Cup Round of 16 Despite Playing With 10 Men
England beat Mexico 3-2 in the FIFA World Cup round of 16. Jude Bellingham scored twice and Harry Kane added a penalty as the team played more than 40 minutes with 10 men. They next face Norway on Saturday in Miami.
Forbessports2 days agoUpdated
England goalkeeper Pickford hails special night after 3-2 win over Mexico
Jordan Pickford made multiple saves in a 3-2 World Cup victory. Goals from Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane secured the result at the Azteca Stadium.
The Guardiansports4 days ago
Norway Beats Brazil 2-1 to Reach World Cup Quarterfinals
Norway eliminated Brazil from the 2026 World Cup with a 2-1 victory in the round of 16 on July 5. Erling Haaland scored both goals while Neymar converted a late penalty for Brazil.
Financial Timessports4 days ago
England Advances Past Mexico in Football Match
England defeated Mexico in a match held at a historic stadium. The result came after a tense contest between the two sides. Officials reported the outcome shortly after the final whistle.
bbc.co.uksports5 days ago
FIFA reverses U.S. striker suspension ahead of World Cup match against Belgium
FIFA reinstated U.S. forward Folarin Balogun for Sunday’s last-16 World Cup game after previously suspending him. The Belgian federation said it is reviewing options to protect fair play. U.S. players learned of the change through social media.
bbc.co.uksports5 days ago
Brazil midfielder transfer fee agreed with Italian club
A transfer fee has been agreed between an Italian club and an English club for a Brazilian midfielder. Personal terms were completed one month ago. The deal remains subject to medical checks.
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