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England icons back Barcelona move for Bayern Munich goal machine: ‘He deserves better than Bundesliga’

In recent weeks, the Barcelona transfer news has been dominated by speculation surrounding Harry Kane, with the Bayern Munich striker attracting attention after reports linked him with a possible move to Camp Nou.

As a result, the Harry Kane Barcelona rumours have sparked debate in England, where former players believe the striker could benefit from playing in a league that offers greater global recognition for his achievements.

Germany defender Jonathan Tah would participate in a penalty shoot-out again despite missing a decisive spot-kick in the national team’s defeat to Paraguay on Monday.
“I’d take that again next time! With complete conviction and confidence that I’d score it for Germany,” he wrote on Instagram on Wednesday.
Tah admitted, however, that he’s still thinking about the missed penalty.
“That missed penalty has gone through my head thousands of times, and you try to somehow steer it into the goal in your mind.

The world’s richest club is getting even richer. Although it feels a while since Newcastle were described as such and it scarcely seems an achievement to celebrate when their method of enriching themselves involves selling their star players.
Getting £69.3m for Anthony Gordon brought in a sizeable fee. A £100m windfall for Sandro Tonali would be a seismic one. A 26-year-old who has already served a ban for gambling would not normally command such a fee.

🚨 Pape Gueye puts Senegal call-up on hold until…
Pressure move.

In the wake of Senegal’s unbelievable elimination (3-2) against Belgium in the round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup, Villarreal midfielder Pape Gueye announced on his Instagram account that he is putting his Senegal career on hold… until the current coaching staff is replaced!
“I’ll come back to say a few words about the elimination… But today I’m announcing that as long as it’s this coaching staff, I’ll be taking a break from the national team,” said the former Marseille player.

Tadej Pogacar has his sights set on more history at this summer’s Tour de France.
The outstanding Slovenian is already in the conversation for the greatest of all time in road cycling and over the next three-and-a-bit weeks he can join the exclusive club of five-time Tour de France winners.
Eddy Merckx, Bernard Hinault, Jacques Anquetil, and Miguel Indurain may soon have a new member of their exclusive club as Pogacar targets a third straight Tour title.
It is hard to find an argument against him achieving it.

The Democratic Republic of Congo announced the death of coach Sébastien Desabre’s father during a news conference after a defeat to England ended their participation at the World Cup.
“We would like to inform you that the coach has lost his father. Our condolences,” the team’s press officer said at the end of the news conference.
Desabre, who was sitting next to the press officer, seemed taken a back for a moment and then offered a brief “thank you” and left.
Further details were not disclosed.

Folarin Balogun twice put the ball in the net in the US 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina, whipping out LeBron James’s signature dance move each time (JAMIE SQUIRE)
Basketball superstar LeBron James congratulated Folarin Balogun on scoring for the United States in their World Cup victory on Wednesday after the striker emulated his trademark “Silencer” celebration.
Balogun twice put the ball in the net in the 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina, whipping out James’s signature dance move each time, though his first effort was ruled offside.

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New All Blacks coach Dave Rennie has chosen five-test flyhalf Ruben Love in his starting lineup for New Zealand’s Nations Championship opener against France at Christchurch.
In his first All Blacks lineup as head coach, Rennie preferred Love at No. 10 over veterans Beauden Barrett and Damian McKenzie. Love outplayed both of those players during the recent Super Rugby playoffs and offers a point of difference in his playing style.

Serena Williams made her return to the court at Wimbledon after nearly four years away. Will she play again later this week?
Williams was scheduled for doubles competition with her sister Venus, but it appears to be in doubt. The sisters were set to be paired up for a match against Camila Osorio and Solana Sierra, initially scheduled for Thursday, July 2.
But the match did not appear on the Wimbledon schedule posted onlineThursday. The match could take place on Friday, July 3, but the schedule has not been released.

The Los Angeles dropped the final game of a three-game series against the Athletics, failing to generate much offense as they lost, 7-1.
The Dodgers only managed five hits against the A’s in the series finale, and their only run of the game came in the third inning. Recently recalled Charlie Barnes pitched seven innings for the Dodgers, coming in after Jack Dreyer opened for him, and allowed all seven of the A’s’ runs. He struck out two batters during his outing and allowed 12 hits.