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Francisco Conceicao - Registers one shot Conceicao recorded one shot (zero on goal) in Thursday's 2-1 win over Croatia.

Impact Conceicao came on the field with 27 minutes to play Thursday, a part of a quadruple substitution by Portugal. He would earn a single shot in the win, not seeing too much action despite the gritty win. He has now appeared off the bench in all three appearances this World Cup, having yet to see a goal contribution on his two shots and three chances created.

JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Ekhator completes Juventus switch from Genoa Juventus have made their first signing under new director Giovanni Carnevali, with talented teenager Jeff Ekhator joining from Genoa.

JULY 2 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Douglas Luiz - Could get another shot at Juventus Luiz is leaving Aston Villa after his loan spell and could remain part of the Juventus squad next season, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Luiz spent the previous campaign at Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa, not shining for either club, scoring and assisting once and posting 24 chances created, 63 crosses (13 accurate) and 37 tackles in 31 appearances (17 starts) combined. Juventus have a new coach compared to last summer and would be hard-pressed to recoup what they spent on him, so they could decide to keep him to bolster their midfield depth if they don't receive a respectable offer.

JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Weston McKennie - Whips in four crosses McKennie had four crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 2-0 win versus Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Impact McKennie continued his success at the 2026 World Cup Wednesday, as he was an influential piece of the win. He would start with a chance created and four crosses in the attack, adding on an interception, two clearances and three tackles won in the defense. He will need to continue his major role if the USA wants to get past the round of 16, as Belgium will be no easy task.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 1 • goal

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Jeff Ekhator - Moves to Juventus Ekhator has joined Juventus on a permanent deal from Genoa.

Impact Ekhator heads to a bigger club after showing promise in the last two seasons in a secondary role at Genoa, notching four goals, one assist, 30 shots (eight on target) and 22 chances created in 54 appearances (15 starts) combined. It'll reportedly be determined later in the summer whether he'll stay put or go out on loan to play regularly.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Joao Mario - Not staying at Bologna Mario wasn't signed permanently by Bologna after a six-month loan spell.

Impact Mario will return to Juventus after recording 15 crosses (four accurate), 10 tackles and 10 interceptions in 15 appearances (all starts), from January on, contributing to two clean sheets, as Bologna didn't keep him following a coaching change. He had played very little at Juventus in the first half of the previous campaign, so he might be on the move again later in the summer, although he fared decently while he was out on loan.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Teun Koopmeiners - Two crosses from bench Koopmeiners recorded two crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Monday's 1-1 (4-3) penalty shootout defeat versus Morocco.

Impact Koopmeiners would come off the bench Monday in the 71st minute as the Netherlands tried to get a bit more help in the midfield, playing until the final whistle after that. He would earn two crosses and four clearances, although his best moment was converting the first penalty in the penalty shootout. He ended the World Cup without starting in any of his four appearances, recording one chance created, two crosses and five crosses.

JUNE 29 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan David - Fails to find back of net David generated two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 win versus South Africa.

Impact David would earn two shots on Sunday but was unable to help Canada score a goal, with the forward not earning a goal for a second match in a row. However, he has still been responsible for a hat trick this tournament, coming two games ago against Qatar. He has only left the field for 30 minutes all tournament and will need to have a good match if they want to upset either Morocco or the Netherlands.

JUNE 28 • ROTOWIRE

Kessie backs himself as 'great signing' for Juventus Franck Kessie is set to be a free agent this summer after running down his contract at Al-Ahli, with Juventus said to be interested.

JUNE 27 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Kenan Yildiz - Ends World Cup without contribution Yildiz had two shots (zero on goal) in Thursday's 3-2 win versus USA.

Impact Yildiz continued to be one of Turkey's most dangerous players and shared the team's shooting load with Orkun Kokcu, both registering two shots on the night. Those efforts pushed his tournament tally to 14 shots across three games, yet he leaves without a goal or an assist to his name in what has been a disappointing tournament for Yildiz and Turkey alike as they make an early exit.

JUNE 26 • ROTOWIRE

Weston McKennie - Three shots in loss McKennie took three shots (one on goal), sent in two inaccurate crosses, and created one chance in Thursday's 3-2 loss to Turkiye. He also won four duels and conceded one foul.

Impact Weston McKennie produced a dependable, hard-working performance in the United States' 3-2 loss to Turkiye. Wearing the captain's armband and serving as the only American to start all three group-stage matches, he provided leadership and physicality in midfield, though he was unable to prevent Turkiye from gaining control during key stretches of the game. Expect him to deliver another strong performance in Wednesday's Round of 32 clash with Bosnia and Herzegovina.

JUNE 25 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan David - Struggles in loss David generated two shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Wednesday's 2-1 defeat to Switzerland.

Impact David failed to get anything going throughout Wednesday's loss, he created a pair of half-chances and failed to put a shot on goal. It's been a mixed bag for David at the World Cup, but he's still Canada's talisman heading into the knockout stage. David will need to lead this team if they want to go on any sort of miracle run.

JUNE 24 • ROTOWIRE

Francisco Conceicao - Another good shift off bench Conceicao registered one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Tuesday's 5-0 win over Uzbekistan.

Impact Conceicao entered at halftime for Pedro Neto as manager Roberto Martinez made a double switch alongside Nelson Semedo replacing Joao Cancelo, stepping onto the pitch with Portugal already cruising 3-0. The Juventino brought fresh energy down the wing as Portugal kept their foot on the gas in the second half on the way to a dominant 5-0 win, chipping in with two tackles (two won) and one chance created. Conceicao and Portugal now shift their focus to a decisive final group-stage showdown against Colombia with qualification still firmly in their own hands.

JUNE 23 • ROTOWIRE

Kenan Yildiz - Good outing despite loss Yildiz recorded six shots (one on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and four chances created in Friday's 1-0 loss against Paraguay.

Impact Yildiz produced Turkiye's best chance of the early second half, rifling a shot into the side netting from a tight angle just three minutes after the restart, and he kept the pressure on Paraguay's back line with additional efforts in the 48th and 62nd minutes during Friday's 1-0 defeat. The winger was a constant menace operating out of the left channel as Turkiye poured forward and pinned Paraguay deep for nearly the entire second half, but Orlando Gill and a resilient Paraguayan defense refused to break despite being down to 10 men since first-half stoppage time. Yildiz finished with six shots (one on target) and four crosses, though Turkiye's inability to convert their overwhelming territorial control into goals brought an official end to their World Cup run, a bitter finish for a squad many viewed as one of the tournament's most dangerous dark-horse contenders.

JUNE 19 • ROTOWIRE

Weston McKennie - Active at both ends in draw McKennie had two shots (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and three chances created in Friday's 2-0 victory against Australia. He also added four interceptions, three tackles...

Impact McKennie was busy on both ends Friday, pushing the lines forward every time he had the chance but also doing the dirty work defensively in central midfield alongside Tyler Adams. McKennie is one of the most interesting midfielders in fantasy due to his ability to fill the stat sheet with peripheral contributions. That said, he won't carry a lot of upside unless he scores or assists consistently, which he's yet to do in the current World Cup campaign. He has two shots, six chances created and four crosses already.

JUNE 19 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan David - Scroes hattirck in 6-0 WC win David scored three goals to go with eight shots (five on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Thursday's 6-0 victory against Qatar.

Impact David has a brilliant performance and announced himself on the World Cup stage as Canada defeated Qatar 6-0. He took eight shots in the game, having also taken three in the opening game. He put a huge five of these shots on target, bringing him to six shots on target across the two games. David also had a huge importance to the opening goal, where he put a shot straight at the keeper before it fell to Cyle Larin, who was able to put it into the net after an Alistair Johnston cross.

JUNE 18 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan David - First World Cup hat-trick for Canada David recorded three goals on eight shots (five on target) in Thursday's 6-0 win over Qatar.

Impact David was a standout player Thursday as Canada throttled Qatar, scoring three of their six goals. He would begin in the 29th minute for the second goal of the match, then scoring two more in stoppage time of the first and second half. This is not only a great match for the forward, but a great match for Canadian history, as it is their first World Cup hat-trick, their first World Cup win, and inching closer to their first-ever qualification for the knockouts. David will continue to be a key part of the team, showing his true strength against Qayar after a quiet opener.

JUNE 18 • ROTOWIRE

Francisco Conceicao - Spark off bench Conceicao had one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against DR Congo.

Impact Conceicao replaced Bernardo Silva at halftime in Portugal's 1-1 draw with DR Congo and brought immediate pace to the right side as Portugal chased control after the break. His best moment came in the 75th minute when he sprinted down the flank, entered the box and crossed for Cristiano Ronaldo, who missed the target from close range. Conceicao's direct running gave Portugal one of its sharper second-half outlets, even though the team could not turn that pressure into a winner. Conceicao contributed one shot and two created chances in his shift and could be set for a greater role on the right wing for Portugal.

JUNE 18 • ROTOWIRE

Atalanta hires Maurizio Sarri in third coaching change in a year

Atalanta has hired Maurizio Sarri as its new coach, marking the club's third managerial change in 12 months

JUNE 15 • Associated Press

Federico Chiesa 'determined' to stay at Liverpool after Arne Slot exit as he seeks to prove himself to Andoni Iraola

Federico Chiesa is reportedly ready to fight for his future at Liverpool following the departure of Arne Slot. Despite a frustrating spell o...

JUNE 15 • goal

Federico Chiesa 'determined' to stay at Liverpool after Arne Slot exit as he seeks to prove himself to Andoni Iraola

Jeremie Boga - Stays at Juventus Boga signed a contract with Juventus until 2029 after being bought out following a six-month loan spell.

Impact Boga was effective as a super sub and a fill-in starter in his Serie A return following a tumultuous start of the season at Nice, where he had stopped paying due to an incident with the fans. He'll have a similar role next campaign after tallying four goals, 27 shots (12 on target) and 16 chances created in 16 appearances (six starts) in Turin.

JUNE 15 • ROTOWIRE

Tottenham linked to Juventus striker amid salary dispute issues | Sporting News It appears that Tottenham could look towards the Serie A for their next striker.

JUNE 15 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Kenan Yildiz - Lively cameo off bench Yildiz (calf) recorded six shots (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 defeat to Australia.

Impact Yildiz checked in at halftime for Baris Yilmaz and instantly gave Turkiye's attack a spark, firing six shots (none on target) while finding pockets of space between Australia's lines with the kind of direct, aggressive play that had been missing in the first half. His introduction was widely viewed as the turning point that transformed Turkiye from predictable to dangerous going forward, though Patrick Beach and Australia's defense ultimately stood tall. Yildiz wrapped up the Juventus campaign with 11 goals and nine assists in 46 appearances, and coach Vincenzo Montella is expected to hand him a spot in the starting XI against Paraguay as Turkiye looks to get its World Cup qualifying push back on track.

JUNE 14 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan David - Struggles up top David recorded three shots (one on goal) in Friday's 1-1 draw versus Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Impact David had a day to forget leading the line, struggling to get much done and putting just one of his shots on goal. The forward couldn't get involved in the attack and got comfortably outclassed throughout most of the match. Cyle Larin looked far more more effective off the bench than David did in the starting XI, and could take the starting job if David doesn't show some form.

JUNE 13 • ROTOWIRE

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