Neymar Pulls Out of Talks With FC Cincinnati Over Frustration With Slow Progress

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Neymar Pulls Out of Talks With FC Cincinnati Over Frustration With Slow Progress

Cincinnati never made an official offer despite flying sporting director Chris Albright and president Jeff Berding to Brazil in April to meet Neymar and his father, per The Athletic. Neymar grew frustrated at the lack of progress and walked away. He remains contracted to Santos through year-end and is still open to joining another MLS club if the finances work.

By Adit Pujari

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William Saliba Unlikely to Start France's Group I Finale Against Norway

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William Saliba Unlikely to Start France's Group I Finale Against Norway

France are resting both Saliba and Thuram ahead of their Group I finale against Norway at Gillette Stadium in Boston, per Fabrice Hawkins. Saliba, who has been managing a back injury throughout the tournament, may not play at all. France go into the match already qualified with six points, facing Norway and Erling Haaland at 8 p.m. ET.

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Newcastle United Hit With $4.1M Tax Demand Over "Deliberate" Failure to Pay

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Newcastle United Hit With $4.1M Tax Demand Over "Deliberate" Failure to Pay

Newcastle top HMRC's "deliberate tax defaulters" list after being hit with $2.4m in unpaid tax and a $1.6m penalty, per The Guardian. The bill stems from Operation Loom — a near decade-long probe linked to player transfers during Mike Ashley's ownership — with the default period running from April 2010 to April 2016. Both Newcastle and HMRC declined to comment.

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Germany Name Starting XI to Face Ecuador

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Germany Name Starting XI to Face Ecuador

Germany go into their Group E finale at MetLife Stadium already qualified with six points, aiming to clinch top seed against an Ecuador side that must win and hope Ivory Coast drop points. Nagelsmann names Neuer, Rudiger, Tah, Raum, Kimmich, Havertz, Pavlovic, Wirtz, Sane, Musiala and Nmacha, with Schlotterbeck absent through injury. Kickoff is at 4 p.m. ET on Fox.

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Bayern Seal Nathaniel Brown Deal After World Cup Heroics

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Bayern Seal Nathaniel Brown Deal After World Cup Heroics

"Never in doubt as Brown agreed terms weeks ago and only wanted Bayern move," said Fabrizio Romano. The left back registered four goals and four assists in 33 Bundesliga games last season before shining with a debut goal at the World Cup. "Deal in place with Eintracht Frankfurt for the left back," Romano adds.

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Canada Approved Only 41% of World Cup Fan Visa Applications

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Canada Approved Only 41% of World Cup Fan Visa Applications

Canada processed nearly 17,000 World Cup-related visitor applications from Nov. 14 to March 31, approving only 41%, according to IRCC data. Ghana fans filed at least 1,725 requests, but under 11% were approved, while Colombia reached 69%. IRCC said it wants travel “as simple and smooth as possible” without compromising safety, with visa applicants facing far tougher odds.

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