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Manchester City planning stunning £200 million move for FIFA World Cup star and Sandro Tonali - Reports English giants Manchester City are reportedly plotting a stunning £200 million double swoop for a Premier League and a FIFA World Cup star.

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Tijjani Reijnders - Busy outing in midfield Reijnders generated one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 5-1 victory versus Sweden.

Impact Reijnders was active and industrious during his 59 minutes in Saturday's 5-1 win over Sweden, registering one shot, one corner, one cross and two aerial duel wins as the left-sided midfielder in coach Ronald Koeman's 4-3-3 before being replaced by Guus Til as the Netherlands managed the game in the second half. The midfielder contributed consistently in the pressing phases and was involved in multiple sequences that pushed Sweden back into their own half, and his delivery from dead-ball situations gave the Netherlands additional set-piece variety throughout the first period. His energy and technical quality from wide midfield positions make him an important rotation option heading into the knockout stage, and his ability to operate in tight spaces will be valuable against the deeper defensive blocks the Netherlands are likely to encounter from the round of 32 onwards.

16 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Revealed: How Curtis Jones' Inter move depends on Man City signing Elliot Anderson as Liverpool midfielder waits on transfer dominoes to fall

Inter are reportedly eyeing a move for Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones, but the deal hinges on a complex series of transfer dominoes invol...

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Revealed: How Curtis Jones' Inter move depends on Man City signing Elliot Anderson as Liverpool midfielder waits on transfer dominoes to fall

Jeremy Doku - Out Sunday Doku (illness) is out for Sunday's clash with Iran, Belgium announced.

Impact Doku is officially ruled out for Sunday's clash due to an illness that will put him out for the second match, but he could be back for a Friday clash with New Zealand. Doku's absence could bring Alexis Saelemaekers into the starting XI for Sunday's clash, with Trossard sliding over to the left wing.

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Ruben Dias - Fully fit, likely to start Dias (undisclosed) is fully available and will likely start in Portugal's second game against Uzbekistan, according to A Bola.

Impact Dias missed Portugal's opening group stage match against the Democratic Republic of Congo after coach Roberto Martinez confirmed he was not fully fit but the picture has changed considerably since then. He has been back in training and recent reports suggest he is now physically at one hundred percent meaning he is expected to reclaim his starting berth. That comeback would push Tomas Araujo back to the bench as Martinez looks to restore his first choice defensive setup.

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Arsenal starts Premier League title defense against promoted Coventry

Arsenal will begin its Premier League title defense at home against newly promoted Coventry, kicking off the league’s 2026-27 season on August 21

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

England miss Harry Maguire but reason for second snub explained as defensive 'worry' remains in bid for 2026 World Cup glory

England are considered to miss Harry Maguire, amid defensive concerns at the 2026 World Cup, but Danny Mills has explained to GOAL why the M...

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England miss Harry Maguire but reason for second snub explained as defensive 'worry' remains in bid for 2026 World Cup glory

Josko Gvardiol - Minimal fantasy impact in loss Gvardiol recorded one shot (zero on goal) in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to England. He also added one clearance, one tackle and two duels won.

Impact Gvardiol was expected to be Croatia's main defensive asset, but he lost several battles against Harry Kane and failed to slow down an England attack that scored four times. Gvardiol should be in line for easier assignments in the next two matches against Panama and Ghana on Tuesday and Saturday, respectively.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Dias - Returns to team training Dias (undisclosed) has been integrated back into Portugal's training session, according to Cabine Desportiva.

Impact Dias had been ruled out of Wednesday's opening group stage fixture against the Democratic Republic of Congo after coach Roberto Martinez confirmed he was not fully fit, making his return to the training pitch an encouraging development ahead of the clash against Uzbekistan. The Manchester City center-back is one of Portugal's most important defensive figures, and his reintegration into the group suggests he is progressing well toward a return to full fitness. Portugal will hope to have their defensive cornerstone available for the upcoming fixture as they look to build on their opening performance.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Abdukodir Khusanov - Leads defense in defeat Khusanov recorded two tackles (one won) and three clearances in Wednesday's 3-1 defeat to Colombia. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 34th minute.

Impact Khusanov was Uzbekistan's defensive leader in Wednesday's 1-3 defeat to Colombia, operating as the right centre-back in a back three and registering two tackles (one won), four clearances and an authoritative aerial presence that kept Luis Suarez largely quiet throughout the match despite Colombia's dominance. The Manchester City centre-back received a yellow card for a foul on Luis Diaz in the first half, a booking that will leave him just one caution away from suspension and will require careful management in the remaining group games against Portugal and Congo. His physicality, reading of the game and experience at the highest club level make him Uzbekistan's most important individual defensive asset heading into the remainder of the tournament, and his ability to marshal the backline against Portugal's attacking threats will be central to any upset Uzbekistan can produce.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Antoine Semenyo - Sparks stoppage-time winning goal Semenyo generated two shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 1-0 win versus Panama.

Impact Semenyo was at the heart of Ghana's improved second-half performance, sparking the winning move in stoppage time by releasing Brandon Thomas-Asante down the left, whose low cross was eventually forced over the line by Caleb Yirenkyi for a dramatic 1-0 win over Panama. He helped transform Ghana's attack after a poor first half in which the team failed to register a shot until the 45th minute, with his movement and link-up play key to Ghana's territorial improvement after the break. Semenyo's influence on the winning goal underlines his importance to Ghana's attack as they look to build on this opening win in their next group match against England on June 23.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

John Stones - Starts opener Stones recorded a tackle and one clearance in Wednesday's 4-2 win over Croatia.

Impact Stones would be given the start at center-back Wednesday after some questions of who would be in the defense, topping Marc Guehi, Dan Burn and Jarell Quansah for the spot. His shift left a little more to be asked for, especially after conceding twice. Moving forward, the big question will be whether he remains in this spot, as Guehi will likely be eyeing a starting role.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nico O'Reilly - Decent debut shift O'Reilly recorded two shots (one on target), two chances created and won four duels in Wednesday's 4-2 win over Croatia.

Impact O'Reilly was given the start at left-back Wednesday and didn't leave the field for England, playing the entire 90. He earned a decent match as he joined the attack on several occasions, notching two shots and two chances created, although a bit was left to be desired in defense. He will look to continue in this role as the tournament moves forward, given some added help due to his flexibility of positioning when on the field.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Silva finalises Real Madrid move following Man City exit Bernardo Silva has become Real Madrid's second signing of the summer, following Marc Cucurella's switch from Chelsea earlier this week.

4 DAYS AGO • BEINSPORTS.COM

Rayan Ait-Nouri - Sends in three crosses in loss Ait-Nouri registered three crosses (zero accurate) and four tackles in Tuesday's 3-0 loss versus Argentina.

Impact Ait-Nouri led Algeria with three crosses on offense, but it wasn't enough to avoid the loss in their debut. The Manchester City left-back also logged the most tackles and duels won (eight) for his side. That was a good defensive effort despite de three goals allowed and the tough task of guarding Lionel Messi.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Bernardo Silva joins Real Madrid on two-year deal following Manchester City exit

Bernardo Silva has joined Real Madrid on a two-year contract

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Bernardo Silva completes free transfer to Real Madrid as Man City icon links up with Jose Mourinho

Real Madrid have secured one of the biggest coups of the summer by officially confirming the arrival of Bernardo Silva on a free transfer fr...

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Bernardo Silva completes free transfer to Real Madrid as Man City icon links up with Jose Mourinho

Erling Haaland - Brace in World Cup debut Haaland scored two goals to go with five shots (four on goal) and one chance created in Tuesday's 4-1 win versus Iraq.

Impact Haaland was at his dominant best on his World Cup debut, opening the scoring for Norway after a subdued first half in which they struggled to fashion any clear openings. He was a constant menace through his pressing, winning seven of nine duels and causing havoc for Iraq's center backs and goalkeeper, ultimately forcing the mistake between them that gifted him his second goal. Two missed big chances meant his tally could have been even higher, and he was also behind the fourth goal late on, winning the header that forced an error from the Iraqi defense and ended up in their own net.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

'Not winning anything helped him' - How barren debut season at Bayern Munich benefited Harry Kane as England striker aims to add World Cup crown to his trophy collection

Harry Kane arrives at the 2026 World Cup looking sharper, leaner, and more motivated than ever before. While his initial move to Bayern Muni...

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'Not winning anything helped him' - How barren debut season at Bayern Munich benefited Harry Kane as England striker aims to add World Cup crown to his trophy collection

Erling Haaland's World Cup Debut In Perspective As He's 'Getting Close To Zlatan'

Zlatan Ibrahimović gave Erling Haaland his flowers following his two-goal performance on Tuesday.

4 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Erling Haaland's World Cup Debut In Perspective As He's 'Getting Close To Zlatan'

Ruben Dias - Won't be risked in Congo game Dias (undisclosed) is not fully healthy and has been ruled out for Wednesday's match versus Congo by Portugal's coach Roberto Martinez, who revealed that "Ruben is not 100 percent...

Impact Dias suffered an injury in the final days before his team's World Cup kickoff and failed to recover completely for Wednesday. While the issue is not expected to force him into a lengthy absence, it will hurt Portugal's center-back depth in the opening contest. They do have strong options with Tomas Araujo and Renato Veiga standing out as candidates to take the starting spot alongside Goncalo Inacio.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Goal-scoring midfielder Weir joins OL Lyonnes from Real Madrid

Goal-scoring midfielder Caroline Weir has joined French champion OL Lyonnes from Real Madrid on a three-year contract

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Omar Marmoush - Threatening display without reward Marmoush registered five shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Monday's 1-1 draw against Belgium.

Impact Marmoush led the line for Egypt and while he found himself isolated at times, he looked dangerous whenever the ball reached him and was his side's most threatening presence throughout. He finished the game with five shots and created one chance, but his decision making let him down at key moments and prevented what could have been a more decisive contribution in front of goal. With New Zealand up next, the group's weakest defensive side on paper, the conditions should be considerably more favorable for him to get back among the goals at a moment when scoring could prove decisive in the race to top the group.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Dias - Availability in doubt for opener Dias (undisclosed) continues to train individually and has not participated in collective training sessions with the Portugal squad, leaving his availability for Wednesday's World...

Impact Dias' absence from group training on the eve of such a crucial fixture is a significant concern for coach Roberto Martinez, as the Manchester City center-back is the undisputed cornerstone of Portugal's defensive unit and one of the most important players in the squad. His continued individual work, rather than full integration with the team, suggests the coaching staff are unwilling to take any risks with his fitness ahead of the tournament opener, and the possibility of him missing the match remains very real. Should Dias be unable to feature against Congo, Tomas Araujo is expected to start in his place at center-back, stepping into a major responsibility in what is arguably Portugal's most important group-stage fixture.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jeremy Doku - Struggles to influence match Doku had one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Monday's 1-1 draw against Egypt.

Impact Doku had a difficult evening as the left winger in Monday's 1-1 draw with Egypt at Seattle Stadium, registering just one shot off-target and one inaccurate cross while losing the majority of his duels against an Egyptian backline that was physically disciplined and well-organized throughout. The Manchester City winger was unable to find the space and pace he needs to be at his most dangerous, with Egypt's defensive structure repeatedly cutting off his inside runs and limiting his influence to occasional flashes that never translated into clear-cut opportunities. His directness and ability to take on defenders at pace remain Belgium's most explosive wide weapon, and unlocking those qualities against a deeper defensive block will be a key tactical priority heading into their next group fixture against Iran.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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