Salah in talks to join Trabzonspor; the Turkish club is pursuing a high-profile transfer as it contends in the Süper Lig.
Cape Verde reached the World Cup knockout stage for the first time, then fell 3-2 to Argentina in a dramatic Round of 32. Vozinha starred with seven saves against Spain, while diaspora players and Cape Verdeans abroad celebrated the underdog story and the nation’s rising football profile.
Morocco has beaten Canada 3-0 in Houston to reach the World Cup round of 16, with Azzedine Ounahi scoring twice (50', 82') and Soufiane Rahimi adding a stoppage-time third. Canada had early chances but could not convert; Morocco will play the winner of Paraguay v France in Boston on Thursday.
Argentina has progressed to the World Cup quarterfinals after a 3-2 win over Cape Verde, despite Cape Verde's late pressure and a stunning 103rd-minute equalizer by Sidney Lopes Cabral. Messi opened the scoring in the 29th minute, and Lisandro Martinez added a second before Cape Verde forced extra time with Cabral's dramatic equalizer. Argentina clinched victory with a stoppage-time goal.
Argentina secures a 3-2 win over Cape Verde after extra time, with Messi’s early goal followed by a Cape Verde comeback and a dramatic own goal sealing the result; Argentina advance to face Egypt in the last 16 while Cape Verde exit with their reputation enhanced.
Newcastle United faces continued pressure as Bruno Guimarães pushes for a move to Arsenal, while the club pursues replacements after high-profile summer exits. Bazoumana Touré has joined for £43m, with Sean Steur set to arrive from Ajax; the squad rebuild accelerates as tensions rise over player departures and strategic direction.
Karl Darlow has joined Manchester United on a two-year contract with an option for a third, serving as Senne Lammens’ back-up. The 35-year-old Wales international has left Leeds United after his contract expired and is set to bolster United’s goalkeeping options ahead of the new season.
Mohamed Salah is in negotiations to transfer to Trabzonspor as a free agent after leaving Liverpool. A club statement says he is due in Istanbul for a medical this week, with a signing expected soon. The move follows a standout 2024-25 season and a quieter 2025-26 campaign.