Haaland brace stuns Brazil as Norway reach first World Cup quarter-final
Erling Haaland scored twice late on as Norway stunned five-time champions Brazil 2-1 to reach the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time in their history.
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FIFA Rescinds Balogun Red Card, Striker Cleared for US vs Belgium
FIFA has overturned Folarin Balogun’s red card and one-match ban, making the United States striker eligible for the World Cup Round of 16 tie against Belgium. The decision was made under Article 27 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code.
RB Salzburg agree €5m fee with Hoffenheim for Haris Tabaković
RB Salzburg and Hoffenheim have agreed a fee of around €5 million for striker Haris Tabaković, though the transfer remains incomplete as personal terms are yet to be settled.
Niklas Süle joins amateur side SV Tiefenbach after Dortmund retirement
Former Borussia Dortmund defender Niklas Süle has signed for Kreisliga outfit SV Tiefenbach following his retirement from professional football at the age of 30.
Schalke loan Sánchez to Santos Laguna with permanent option
Argentine defender Felipe Sánchez has joined Mexican club Santos Laguna on a season-long loan from FC Schalke 04. The 22-year-old’s deal includes an option to make the transfer permanent based on appearances.
Riyad Mahrez offers himself to Serie A after Al-Ahli exit
Algeria winger Riyad Mahrez is offering his services to Italian clubs as a free agent following the termination of his Saudi Pro League contract. At 35, the former Manchester City player faces a difficult market in Serie A.
Bologna’s Barron interest could unlock Rangers’ Ferguson pursuit
Bologna remain interested in Rangers midfielder Connor Barron, with the Serie A club’s pursuit potentially influencing the Scottish side’s bid for Rossoblù captain Lewis Ferguson.
Canada exit World Cup as visiting nations capture host cities’ imagination
Canada co-hosted the World Cup but their last-16 elimination in Houston highlighted a disconnect between subdued home support and the fervent passion displayed by fans of Portugal, Egypt and Morocco.
Benfica poised to trigger Kaminski’s €20m Köln release clause
Benfica are prepared to activate Jakub Kaminski’s release clause at 1. FC Köln, with the fee understood to be around €20 million. The Portuguese club have moved ahead of Brighton in the race for the Polish winger, who impressed during his debut Bundesliga campaign.
Tevez backs Conte-Maldini Italy project and criticises Allegri, Spalletti
Former Juventus striker Carlos Tevez has urged Italy to appoint Antonio Conte as coach and Paolo Maldini as technical director, while delivering scathing assessments of Massimiliano Allegri and Luciano Spalletti.