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World Cup

FIFA president Gianni Infantino is under pressure again after calls from 72 European lawmakers to launch a formal investigation into the Folarin Balogun scandal – Daily Express

Donald Trump’s World Cup chief, Andrew Giuliani, admits Folarin Balogun’s red card scandal could distract USMT ahead of humiliating loss against Belgium – Daily Mail

Christian Pulisic suffered microfractures and bone bruises in his leg during the United States’ 4-1 loss to Belgium in the last 16 of the World Cup on Monday, US Soccer announced – The Guardian

England winger Anthony Gordon reveals he took Mexico boss Javier Aguirre’s foul mouth as a “compliment” – Daily Mirror

Premier League

Arsenal are expected to test Newcastle’s resolve with their first official bid for Bruno Guimaraes – standard

Manchester United are set to be linked with a move for West Ham Crescencio Summerville as the Red Devils push to strengthen their midfield options – Daily Express

Scottish football

Barry Ferguson has urged Rangers to bring Vaclav Cerny back to Ibrox – if the Czech winger is up for grabs – Daily Record

Cameron Carter-Vickers insists Celtic must overhaul their squad this summer – Scottish sun

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Jurgen Klopp is reportedly closing in on a sensational return to management with Germany after speeding up talks over a blockbuster deal – the sun

Lamine Yamal says he hopes to see Julian Alvarez complete a summer move to Barcelona as the forward is a ‘top player’ and would be a ‘great fit’ at Camp Nou – Metro