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Chelsea have agreed to sell Santos to Manchester United for £48m plus £2m in add-ons, generating nearly £40m in profit on the Brazilian midfielder who cost £10.2m in 2023, in a deal reminiscent of last year's Madueke transfer.

Opta data shows only 39 of 60 penalties at the 2026 World Cup have been converted, producing a record-low 65% success rate.

Reporter Moretto says Ederson Silva will complete all medical tests within the next few hours, and Manchester United then plans to officially announce the transfer. Previous reports indicated that Manchester United will sign the 27-year-old for a fixed fee of £35 million plus £3.8 million in performance-related add-ons, with a five-year contract and an annual salary of €5 million.

Broos has confirmed he is stepping down as South Africa head coach after a five-year spell in which he led the team back to the World Cup and into the knockout stage for the first time.

ClutchPoints examined Trey Murphy III's trade value, noting debate over the Pelicans' reported asking price of three first-round picks for a player who has yet to make an All-Star team.

Roma have cooled their interest in Greenwood and are focusing again on Strasbourg winger Diego Moreira, whose valuation could reach €40m, while also assessing several alternative attacking targets.

ClutchPoints highlighted the contrast between recent trade returns, noting that the Pelicans' reported demand of three first-round picks for non-All-Star Trey Murphy III has drawn scrutiny.

FIFA has appointed Portuguese referee Pinheiro to oversee Argentina's World Cup quarterfinal against Switzerland, marking his first Argentina assignment and his third match at this tournament.

Haaland's World Cup heroics and bold personality have made him a breakout star in the US. Once doubted as a teenager, he now leads Norway to their first World Cup since 1998, scoring 7 goals (second only to Messi and Mbappe). His physical stats, goal records, and massive social media growth underscore his rapid rise.

Atalanta remain intent on signing Milan midfielder Jashari, with recent contacts suggesting Milan have not ruled out a potential transfer.

According to French media RMC, in the World Cup quarterfinal, France defeated Morocco 2-0. In the 77th minute, Mbappe was tackled by Issa Diop and substituted. He said his ankle was hit but not serious, and he is likely to play in the semifinal. The injured ankle is the same one that was injured in the 2020 Coupe de France final.

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On the same date five years apart, Cristiano Ronaldo (Euro 2016) and Lionel Messi (Copa America 2021) captured their first major international titles. Both later added more silverware, with Ronaldo winning two Nations Leagues and Messi winning the World Cup, Finalissima, and a second Copa America. In the current World Cup, Argentina advanced to the quarterfinals while Portugal exited in the round of 16.

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Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku said before the World Cup quarterfinal against Spain that his team must play a perfect game to beat the unbeaten Spanish side, drawing parallels to their 2018 match against Brazil but noting the different squad. He emphasized confidence, teamwork, and his adjusted role under the coach.

The latest World Cup odds see France as clear favorites with odds of 2.5, followed by Spain, Argentina and England jointly at 5.5, while Norway, Belgium and Switzerland trail further behind.

In the 2026 Summer League, the Wizards defeated the Jazz 92-88. AJ Dybantsa had 27 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, and 1 block. US media compiled the Summer League debuts of the last six No. 1 picks.

Erling Haaland dominated Norway's media day on July 9, drawing massive attention as one of the World Cup's biggest stars. With 7 goals in 4 games, he leads Norway into a quarterfinal clash against England, calling it the most crucial match of his career.

Atletico Madrid is set to sign Sporting CP captain Morten Hjulmand for €45 million, with a five-year contract worth €4 million per year plus bonuses. The 27-year-old Danish midfielder has played 141 games for Sporting since joining from Lecce in 2023.

Three Real Madrid stars—Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham, and Vinicius Junior—have each been named Player of the Match three times during the current World Cup tournament, highlighting their outstanding performances.