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Brandt, Carvajal and Goretzka among free agents Liverpool could target as Iraola shapes his squad
Andoni Iraola has taken charge at Liverpool with Victor Munoz already signed for £35m, but free agents Julian Brandt, Dani Carvajal and Leon Goretzka could offer cost-effective reinforcements as the club rebuilds after losing Salah, Robertson and Konate.
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Mexico fans' Azteca Stadium euphoria triggers seismograph tremors after Ecuador win
Seismologists recorded measurable ground vibrations at the Azteca Stadium after Mexico's 2-0 World Cup victory over Ecuador on Tuesday, as mass celebrations caused what monitors described as a significant 'artificial' seismic signal.
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Rudi Garcia denies targeting Senegal with 'those teams' comment after Belgium's qualification
After Belgium's dramatic comeback against Senegal (3-2 a.e.t.) in the World Cup round of 16, Rudi Garcia was accused of a racist slip for referring to 'those teams'. The manager denied the allegation at a press conference.
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Mexico target England's 1966 clean-sheet record as Jimenez eyes Pickford again
Mexico have kept four consecutive clean sheets at the 2026 World Cup and need just 83 more scoreless minutes to surpass England's 1966 record of 442. Raul Jimenez, who has scored six career goals against Jordan Pickford, leads their attack into the last-16 tie at the Estadio Azteca.
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Kane's late brace rescues England as Belgium and USA survive World Cup drama
Harry Kane struck twice in the closing stages to overturn a 1-0 deficit and send England into the World Cup round of 16 with a 2-1 win over DR Congo in Atlanta. Belgium came from two goals down to beat Senegal 3-2 in extra time, while 10-man USA edged Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 in San Francisco.
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Gueye threatens Senegal boycott after Belgium's stunning 3-2 extra-time comeback
Villarreal midfielder Pape Gueye has announced he will not return to the Senegal squad while the current coaching staff remains, following a painful 3-2 extra-time defeat to Belgium at the World Cup that saw his side surrender a two-goal lead.
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Vitinha underutilized by Martinez as Portugal faces Croatia in difficult position
Constrained by Roberto Martinez's system, Vitinha's statistics show a sharp decline compared to his PSG season. Portugal, unable to finish first in their group, face Croatia on July 3 for a place in the round of 16.
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Pochettino insists Balogun red card was 'never a red card' as USA striker faces Belgium ban
Mauricio Pochettino has strongly disputed Folarin Balogun's straight red card in the USA's 2-0 World Cup win over Bosnia and Herzegovina, calling it accidental. Balogun, who scored the opener, will now miss the last-16 clash against Belgium in Seattle.
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Rooney warns England face World Cup exit unless Tuchel fixes glaring defensive flaws
Harry Kane's two late goals rescued England against DR Congo to secure a round-of-16 place, but Wayne Rooney has warned the side face elimination if Thomas Tuchel cannot address the team's lack of defensive shape and midfield connections before facing Mexico.
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Five free agents Arsenal could sign this summer to ease Arteta's £250m burden
With contracts expiring across Europe, Arsenal have the chance to add proven quality without a transfer fee. From Leon Goretzka to Dusan Vlahovic, several high-profile free agents fit Mikel Arteta's reported summer priorities.
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Balogun's VAR red card overshadows USA's 2-0 win over Bosnia to reach World Cup last 16
Folarin Balogun was sent off via VAR review in the 64th minute after stepping on an opponent's ankle, despite no initial foul being called. The dismissal came even as the USA sealed a 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina to advance to the World Cup round of 16.
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USMNT's 2-0 win over Bosnia breaks US sports betting records ahead of Belgium clash
The United States men's national team's 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina at the 2026 World Cup generated the highest soccer betting handle in Caesars Sports history, with sportsbooks reporting record wagers and unique customers. The Round of 16 tie against Belgium is expected to surpass even those figures.
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Balogun scores then sees red as 10-man USA stun Bosnia to reach World Cup last 16
Folarin Balogun opened the scoring before being sent off for violent conduct as the United States beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 in Seattle on Wednesday, securing their first World Cup knockout-stage victory since 2002.
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10-man USA stun Bosnia 2-0 as Pulisic defends Balogun's controversial red card
The United States survived Folarin Balogun's second-half dismissal to beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium on Wednesday, with Malik Tillman's set-piece goal sealing the round-of-32 win. Christian Pulisic said Balogun 'didn't deserve the red card' but praised the team's resilience.
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Maguire backs Rashford return to Man United despite Scholes' 'banish him' call
Harry Maguire has publicly supported Marcus Rashford's potential return to Manchester United this summer, saying the squad would welcome him back — directly contradicting Paul Scholes, who urged the club to 'banish' the forward after his controversial exit comments.
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DR Congo manager Desabre learns of father's death at post-match press conference after England defeat
Sebastien Desabre was informed of his father's passing by DR Congo's communications manager at the end of his press conference following a 2-1 round-of-32 loss to England at the 2026 World Cup in Atlanta.
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Extreme Heat in Philadelphia: France Face 40°C Conditions in Round of 16 Against Paraguay
France will face Paraguay on Saturday in Philadelphia for their World Cup Round of 16 match under brutal conditions: a heat dome could push temperatures to 40°C at kickoff, with players having had insufficient time to acclimatize.
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Koundé silences critics with solid display against Sweden
Criticized for his recent performances, Jules Koundé delivered a convincing match during France's 3-0 victory over Sweden in World Cup 2026 qualifying, earning praise from Bixente Lizarazu.
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Ronaldo set to start as Portugal face Croatia in World Cup round of 32
Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to start for Portugal against Croatia on Thursday at Toronto Stadium, with a round of 16 place on the line. The 41-year-old has scored twice in three group-stage appearances at his sixth World Cup.
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Maresca brings six trusted allies to Man City as Guardiola era backroom staff departs
Enzo Maresca is set to install six former colleagues into Manchester City's coaching staff after being confirmed as Pep Guardiola's successor on a three-year deal, with set-piece coach James French the only senior survivor from the previous regime.
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