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Real Madrid have released a statement regarding Enzo Fernandes after it was reported that the Spanish giants are in contract talks to sign the Chelsea midfielder this summer.09:18, 03 July 2026Updated July 3, 2026 09:49Real Madrid releases statement regarding Enzo Fernandes (Image: Katie Chan/Action Plus/Shutterstock)Real Madrid have confirmed that they have not held talks regarding the transfer of Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandes. Reports emerged earlier this week that Real were in talks with Fernandes’ camp over a blockbuster move for the 25-year-old Argentina international.Fernandes’ agent Javier Pastore then added fuel to the rumors by revealing the player was considering options…

Ashley Sanchez scored twice as the North Carolina Courage defeated the Seattle Reign 3-1 on Saturday night.In the only other game on Independence Day, the San Diego Wave defeated Gotham FC, the reigning National Women’s Soccer League champions, 2-0. The Reign (4-6-2) took an early lead when Sally Menty received a cross from Sofia Huerta and beat Courage goalie Kailen Sheridan in the 19th minute. This was Menty’s first goal of the season. Less than four minutes later, Sanchez scored his eighth goal of the season, tying the game.Seattle’s Madison Curry fouled Arie Schlegel in the box and Riley Jackson…

Former England defender Gary Neville was furious about the changes to the World Cup, about 48 hours before the Three Lions’ clash with Mexico.July 3, 2026, 22:31Updated July 3, 2026 23:50Manager Gary Neville has slammed FIFA after plans to change the kick-off for England’s match against Mexico.Gary Neville feels England are at a “disadvantage” in their World Cup last-16 clash with Mexico and criticized FIFA’s “mean” changes. Three Lions managers are stunned at the prospect of playing against co-hosts as fears of bad weather could push the match forward by six hours.England were due to play Javier Aguirre’s side at…

CHICAGO (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs were delayed for 15 minutes after the sixth inning Saturday night at Wrigley Field due to fog.The Cardinals led 2-0 when play was stopped and won 3-0.A crowd of 38,872 sang John Denver songs. “Take me home, country road.” when the delay started. The song appeared during the World Cup soccer tournament, with U.S. players singing it at the end of games along with tens of thousands of fans.A rare Saturday night game at the iconic Northside Ballpark started an hour late because of rain, and by the second inning…

Australia 0-0 (Team: 3-4) Egypt: Unable to pull away after 120 minutes, the Egyptians secured victory in the penalty shootout and advanced to the last eight of the World Cup, but a last-minute goalkeeper change did not pay off.21:58, 03 July 2026Updated July 3, 2026 22:11Mohamed Salah helped Egypt reach the last eight of the World CupEgypt won 4-3 in a penalty shootout in Dallas and advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals.The Australians made a bold move by making a goalkeeper change with 120 minutes remaining, with former Arsenal shot-stopper Matt Ryan replacing Patrick Beach, who had been excellent throughout…

Sunderland captain Granit Xhaka was in talks to reunite with former Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso at Chelsea after his initial bid of £8m was rejected.July 3, 2026, 18:15Updated July 3, 2026 18:51Granit Xhaka will not join Chelsea (Image: MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images)Granit Xhaka’s move to Chelsea has been called off after the Sunderland captain decided to make a U-turn and remain at the Stadium of Light. Xhaka, 33, is reportedly interested in reuniting with former Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso, who recently joined Chelsea, and has agreed personal terms with the Blues.The midfielder is currently representing Switzerland at…

HOUSTON (AP) — Morocco is heading to the world again world cup In the quarter-finals, coach Mohamed Ouabi believes his team has established itself as one of the elite in the world of football.Azzedine Unahi scored twice to lead Morocco to a 3-0 victory over Canada in the Round of 16 on Saturday, making the country the first African nation to reach the quarterfinals more than once.“We are no longer surprised,” Ouabi said through an interpreter. “Now when people talk about Morocco, we are the leading contenders and that is a source of great pride. I think this is just…

Ange Postecoglou has been removed as manager since his disastrous short spell at Nottingham Forest when he was sacked in October last year.Ange Postecoglou returns to Al Nasr’s management team (Image: Gareth Copley, Getty Images)Al Nasr have announced the appointment of Ange Postecoglou as their new head coach. The Australian will manage Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo in the Saudi Pro League side.The 60-year-old has been out of work since being sacked as Nottingham Forest manager in October after just 40 days in charge, during which time he has been winless in all eight games. Postecoglou’s disastrous tenure at the City…

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Cape Verde’s world cup After the team was eliminated from the tournament, they entered a hotel in Miami, almost in disbelief at the sight in the lobby.Dozens of people were there, cheering them on.The same goes for after you lose.Let’s say this is the first sign that things are going to be very different in many ways for the team, at least for the foreseeable future. Such was the case when the club, without warning and virtually unprecedented, pushed Lionel Messi and Argentina to the brink of elimination on soccer’s biggest stage. lost the match…

Jurgen Klopp is officially the front-runner to succeed Julian Nagelsmann, who resigned as Germany coach just four days after Germany lost to Paraguay in the World Cup.July 3, 2026, 11:13Updated July 3, 2026 11:42Germany want Jurgen Klopp as their next manager (Image: Richard Sellers/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images)Manager Jurgen Klopp has informed the German Football Association (DFB) that he wants the top job in the German national team and is set to replace Julian Nagelsmann.Nagelsmann has paid the price for Die Mannschaft’s World Cup disaster, with his tenure coming to an end just four days after Monday’s penalty shootout loss to…