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Leeds target World Cup centre-back Elvedi to fill Struijk void after £18m Brighton sale
Daniel Farke is prioritising defensive reinforcements this summer after Pascal Struijk's £18m departure to Brighton left a significant gap. Switzerland international Nico Elvedi of Borussia Mönchengladbach has emerged as a key target to anchor Leeds' back three.
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Desailly warns Paraguay: Dembele has not yet hit top gear at this World Cup
France legend Marcel Desailly believes Ousmane Dembele, who has scored four goals including a hat-trick against Norway, is still to reach his peak at the 2026 World Cup ahead of Saturday's round-of-16 tie against Paraguay in Philadelphia.
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Liverpool open to Van Dijk offers as Barcola reportedly favours Arsenal move
Liverpool are willing to entertain serious offers for captain Virgil van Dijk, who turns 35 this month and is contracted until 2027, while PSG winger Bradley Barcola is said to prefer a move to Arsenal over Anfield.
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Alex Scott emerges as United's top midfield target as Ugarte faces suspected ACL blow
Manchester United have identified Bournemouth's Alex Scott as their most likely midfield signing this summer, while the club awaits confirmation on Manuel Ugarte's suspected ACL knee injury. Sandro Tonali was never a serious target, despite reports linking United to the Italy international.
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Savinho exit looms as Man City weigh winger options and Bouaddi midfield interest grows
Manchester City are actively scouting wide players ahead of a likely Savinho departure to Tottenham, while interest in teenage midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi continues to develop alongside the confirmed arrivals of Enzo Maresca and Elliot Anderson.
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Amrabat reaches World Cup last 16 after United rejected £21m permanent deal
Sofyan Amrabat, released by Manchester United despite Erik ten Hag wanting to keep him, has helped Morocco advance to the World Cup 2026 last 16, where they face Canada in Houston on Saturday.
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Maddison Levi and Luciano Gonzalez headline Ultimate Sevens' first 16 marquee signings
Ultimate Sevens has confirmed its first 16 marquee players for Season One of the new global championship, launching in September. World Rugby Sevens Players of the Year Maddison Levi and Luciano Gonzalez lead a group that also includes three-time Olympian Henry Hutchison and Paris gold medallist Jazmin Felix-Hotham.
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England face Brazil and Argentina route to World Cup final if they beat Mexico
England's potential path to the World Cup final has sharpened after the round of 32, with Brazil and Argentina likely standing between Thomas Tuchel's side and glory — starting with a last-16 tie against Mexico.
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Barcelona target Rafael Leão for over €60m, United and Tottenham also interested
After signing Anthony Gordon for €80 million, FC Barcelona has reportedly opened talks with AC Milan over Rafael Leão. The Rossoneri would be willing to sell the Portuguese international for over €60 million.
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Eliminated by Switzerland at 2026 World Cup, Petkovic refuses to leave Algeria job
After Algeria's 2-0 defeat to Switzerland in the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup, head coach Vladimir Petkovic is facing mounting criticism but insists he intends to honour his contract through 2028 despite growing pressure for his departure.
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AC Milan set £51-60m asking price for Leao as United target eyes Old Trafford move
AC Milan have agreed internally to sell Rafael Leao for between £51m and £60m this summer, with the Portugal winger having publicly declared his desire to leave the club. Manchester United are among those tracking the 27-year-old.
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Arsenal target £165m double raid on Aston Villa for Rogers and Konsa this summer
Arsenal are pursuing both Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers and Ezri Konsa in a potential £165m double deal, with Rogers commanding a British record £130m fee and Konsa valued at around £35m by the Gunners.
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Manchester City close to renewing Charlie Gray's deal after contract expiry
Manchester City are on the verge of tying down 20-year-old midfielder Charlie Gray to a new contract after his previous deal expired at the end of June. Gray made his senior debut for the club in a Carabao Cup win over Brentford last December.
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Messi rescues Argentina from Cape Verde upset with goal and decisive assist
Lionel Messi scored his 20th World Cup goal and set up Cristian Romero's extra-time winner as Argentina survived a stunning scare against Cape Verde to reach the round of 16. The 39-year-old now leads the Golden Boot race with seven goals in four games.
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Ecuador demand FIFA investigation into Mexico after World Cup exit amid England last-16 fears
Ecuador have filed a formal complaint with FIFA requesting an investigation into events surrounding their 2-0 defeat to Mexico, including a delayed flight and hotel disruptions. England, who face Mexico in the last-16, are also taking precautions against a hostile reception in Mexico City.
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Vozinha's eight saves stun Argentina but Cape Verde fall 3-2 in extra time
Cape Verde's 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha denied Lionel Messi three times and finished with eight saves in regulation, but Cristian Romero's 111th-minute winner sent Argentina through 3-2 in a World Cup round-of-32 thriller at Miami Stadium.
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Romero's 111th-minute goal rescues Argentina from Cape Verde upset at World Cup
Argentina survived a dramatic scare at Miami Stadium on Friday as Cape Verde twice equalised before Cristian Romero's 111th-minute strike sent the reigning champions into the World Cup round of 16. Lionel Messi scored his record-extending 20th World Cup goal in a 3-2 extra-time win.
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Argentina survive two Cape Verde equalisers to reach World Cup quarter-finals
Lionel Messi's opener and a Cristian Romero header in extra-time proved decisive as Argentina edged Cape Verde 3-2 in Miami, with Sidny Lopes's stunning long-range strike briefly threatening the greatest upset in World Cup history.
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Cabral scores stunning equalizer against Argentina in extra time
Trailing 2-1 at the 92nd minute after a Lisandro Martinez goal, Cape Verde equalized at the 102nd minute through a spectacular strike by Sidny Lopes Cabral, forcing Argentina to search for victory further into the match.
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Cabral's stunning curler levels it again as Cape Verde push Argentina to the brink at World Cup 2026
Sidny Cabral scored one of the tournament's finest goals, bending a spectacular curler into the top corner to equalise for Cape Verde in extra time against Argentina at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, as the 2022 champions were pushed to the limit by the tournament's great underdogs.
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