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Klopp confirms Germany talks after Nagelsmann quits, but Red Bull exit complicates move
Jürgen Klopp has confirmed he will hold talks with the German football association over succeeding Julian Nagelsmann, who resigned after Germany's shock penalty shootout defeat to Paraguay at the World Cup. Klopp's current contract with Red Bull remains an obstacle.
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Egypt's Trezeguet and team director pushed by Dallas police officer before World Cup win over Australia
A Dallas police officer pushed Egypt player Trezeguet and team director Ibrahim Hassan at their hotel on Friday, as the two attempted to take a photo with a fan. Egypt went on to beat Australia on penalties in their World Cup round-of-32 tie.
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Clément Turpin appointed to referee Colombia vs Ghana in World Cup round-of-16 decider
French official Clément Turpin will take charge of Colombia vs Ghana at Kansas City Stadium, with the winner advancing to face Switzerland in the World Cup round of 16 on July 7.
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Duarte equalises and Vozinha twice denies Messi as Cape Verde stun Argentina in World Cup last 32
Deroy Duarte's 59th-minute debut goal drew Cape Verde level against Argentina at Miami Stadium, before 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha twice denied Lionel Messi to keep the lowest-ranked side left in the tournament in contention for the greatest upset in World Cup knockout history.
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Neville blasts Fifa over last-minute England vs Mexico kick-off chaos at World Cup
Gary Neville condemned Fifa after reports emerged that England's last-16 tie with Mexico could be moved six hours earlier due to storm warnings in Mexico City, only for the governing body to backtrack and confirm the original 6pm local time kick-off.
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Messi scores his seventh World Cup goal as Wright and Neville hail 'total control' finish
Lionel Messi struck his seventh goal of the 2026 World Cup as Argentina faced Cape Verde in the last 32 in Miami, with pundits Ian Wright and Gary Neville queuing up to praise the 39-year-old's sublime touch and finish.
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Drew Fischer: the Canadian MLS referee appointed to officiate Argentina vs Cape Verde
Canadian official Drew Fischer, a veteran of the 2022 World Cup and last year's MLS Cup final, has been appointed to referee Argentina's Copa América last-16 tie against Cape Verde at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.
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Klopp confirms Germany talks after Nagelsmann's shock World Cup exit resignation
Jurgen Klopp has confirmed he is in discussions with the German FA about succeeding Julian Nagelsmann, who resigned after Germany's round-of-32 World Cup exit to Ecuador. The 59-year-old remains under contract with Red Bull but says he is interested in taking the role.
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Messi shatters four world records with opening goal against Cape Verde
With a perfect touch followed by a shot from a tight angle, Lionel Messi opened the scoring for Argentina against Cape Verde in Miami, bringing his World Cup goal tally to 20 and setting four new records.
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Messi nets 20th World Cup goal to break his own all-time record against Cape Verde
Lionel Messi scored his 20th FIFA World Cup goal in Argentina's round-of-16 win over Cape Verde at Miami Stadium on Friday, extending his own record for most World Cup goals in the history of the men's and women's game.
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Real Madrid publicly deny any interest in signing Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez
Real Madrid have issued an official statement categorically denying interest in Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez, insisting the club has made no direct or indirect efforts to sign the Argentina international despite persistent transfer rumours.
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Balogun misses USA's Belgium clash after controversial red card — and handles it with grace
Folarin Balogun will sit out the United States' World Cup round-of-16 match against Belgium after a disputed red card that referee Raphael Claus issued only upon reviewing slow-motion replay — a decision FIFA's own protocols arguably did not permit.
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Mexico boss Aguirre blindsided by Fifa's World Cup kick-off change ahead of England clash
Javier Aguirre says Fifa never consulted him before moving Mexico's round-of-16 fixture against England to an earlier kick-off at the Estadio Azteca, calling the potential change 'a kick in the stomach' that disrupts his team's entire preparation schedule.
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Egypt end Australia's World Cup run as Mat Ryan's penalty gamble backfires in shootout
Egypt beat Australia 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw to record their first World Cup knockout victory. Goalkeeper Mat Ryan was brought on in the final 90 seconds specifically for the shootout but failed to save a single spot-kick as the Socceroos crashed out.
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Egypt reaches World Cup knockout stage for first time, eliminating Australia on penalties
Egypt made history by beating Australia (1-1, 4-2 on penalties) in the Round of 16 of the World Cup, marking the first time the Egyptian national team has advanced past a knockout round in the competition. They will face Argentina or Cape Verde in the quarterfinals in Atlanta.
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Galatasaray transfer claims dismissed as Odegaard remains committed to Arsenal
Reports linking Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard to Galatasaray have been firmly denied, with sources close to the player insisting his agent was never in Istanbul and that the 27-year-old is 'very happy' at the club.
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Egypt beat Australia on penalties to claim first-ever World Cup knockout stage victory
Egypt defeated Australia 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw to record their first World Cup knockout stage win. Mohamed Salah converted despite a hamstring injury, while Australia missed two spot-kicks to exit the tournament.
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Neville accuses FIFA of sporting integrity breach over last-minute England-Mexico schedule change
Gary Neville has condemned FIFA for a proposed six-hour shift to England's World Cup last-16 clash with Mexico in Mexico City, warning the late change hands Thomas Tuchel's side a clear sporting disadvantage with preparations already locked in for a 6pm local kick-off.
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Balogun calls red card against Bosnia 'incorrect' as USA prepare to face Belgium without him
Folarin Balogun has spoken out for the first time since his controversial dismissal against Bosnia and Herzegovina, insisting the incident was unintentional and that a yellow card would have been the fair punishment. The Monaco forward will miss the USA's last-16 tie against Belgium on Monday.
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Atletico Madrid's move for Greenwood could hand Man United a £20m windfall
Diego Simeone has reportedly requested the signing of Mason Greenwood from Marseille, with Atletico Madrid leading interest from Juventus, Roma, and Fenerbahce. Manchester United hold a 40-50% sell-on clause on any deal, potentially netting tens of millions for their summer transfer budget.
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