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• 🚨 A Guinness record has just fallen at the World Cup!

  02-07-2026 23:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 A Guinness record has just fallen at the World Cup!Unai Simón has just claimed one of the finest records of this World Cup.Thanks to another clean sheet in Spain’s 2-0 win over Austria, La Roja’s goalkeeper has officially become the keeper with the longest unbeaten run in the history of the competition: 519 minutes. The Guinness record is his!The Spanish shot-stopper has thus erased the legendary record of Walter Zenga from the history books. The Italian goalkeeper h
  
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• Man City caught off-guard as Fenerbahce announce deal reached to sign Nathan Ake

  03-07-2026 18:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City defender Nathan Ake is on the verge of a move to Turkish club Fenerbahce in a deal initially valued at £7 million, which could rise to £8.5 million with add-ons. However, the Turkish giants' announcement on Friday that they had agreed a deal for the 31-year-old Netherlands international is understood to have caught City off guard, as the transfer is not yet fully complete.Fenerbahce issued a statement confirming the agreement: "Our club has reached an agreement with a
  
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• Report – Key details of the termination clause Barcelona included in defender’s new contract

  03-07-2026 18:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report – Key details of the termination clause Barcelona included in defender’s new contractFC Barcelona recently announced the two-year contract extension for defender Andreas Christensen until 2028.Club president Joan Laporta personally pushed for Christensen’s renewal after the Danish defender suffered a serious injury that ruled him out for the second half of the last season while approaching the final months of his previous contract.As already reported, the 30-year-old cen
  
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• Both South Coast derbies moved to Sunday

  03-07-2026 18:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Both South Coast derbies ended in draws last season [Getty Images]The two South Coast derbies between Southampton and Portsmouth next season have both been moved to Sunday kick-offs.The game at St Mary's will now go ahead on Sunday, 11 October (12:00 BST) with the return at Fratton Park on Sunday, 28 February (12:00 GMT).The two sides met last season in the Championship for the first time since the 2011-12 campaign following Southampton's relegation from the Premier League.Both games ended in dr
  
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• Gap of €5 million between Roma-Marseille for Greenwood

  03-07-2026 18:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gap of €5 million between Roma-Marseille for GreenwoodThe first gift Gian Piero Gasperini expects from Roma is Mason Greenwood. The English winger is the player the coach believes will bring the Giallorossi’s attacking line to the next level. The 2001-born player has given priority to the Roman club, but they must step up their game to close the deal with Marseille. Gasp hopes to meet Greenwood at Trigoria in 10 days, which is when the training camp will be held. A possible mission fo
  
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• Birmingham sign ex-Middlesbrough captain Fry

  03-07-2026 18:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Birmingham City have signed defender Dael Fry on a three-year contract as their first new arrival of the summer.Fry, 28, moves to St Andrew's on a free transfer after the end of his deal at Middlesbrough, where he has spent his entire career to date.He made 296 appearances for Boro across more than 10 seasons, with his time on Teesside only interrupted by a four-month loan at Rotherham in 2015-16.Fry is a former England Under-21 international and captained Boro last season as their bid to return
  
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• Transfer insider claims Liverpool have held a meeting with Premier League club

  03-07-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Transfer insider claims Liverpool have held a meeting with Premier League clubLiverpool Transfer Meeting Raises Adam Wharton and Harvey Elliott QuestionsLiverpool’s summer has rarely felt like a straight line. Every rumour seems to arrive with a shadow attached, every name linked to another, every meeting capable of meaning three different things at once.According to ‘transfer guru’ IndyKaila, Liverpool decision-makers have held talks with Crystal Palace officials, a developmen
  
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• Roma’s interest in Garnacho confirmed

  03-07-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma’s interest in Garnacho confirmedRoma continues its transfer window efforts with the goal of adding quality to their attacking lineup. Among the names the Giallorossi management has once again targeted is Alejandro Garnacho, the Argentine winger who continues to be followed with great interest. As confirmed by journalist Alfredo Pedullà, the Roman club has conducted an enquiry for the striker, who is highly sought after at Trigoria. In the coming days, Chelsea will make a decisi
  
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• Millwall striker Langstaff joins Salford

  03-07-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Macaulay Langstaff scored five goals in 76 games for Millwall [Getty Images]Salford City have signed striker Macaulay Langstaff from Millwall for an undisclosed fee.The 29-year-old scored five goals in two seasons with the Lions in the Championship after joining them from League Two side Notts County in 2024.Langstaff had a proven goalscoring record in the fourth tier, scoring 29 in 49 games for the Magpies after his haul of 42 in 45 National League appearances the previous season had helped the
  
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• Ipswich Town target Alexsandro’s departure ‘not an option’ for Lille

  03-07-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ipswich Town target Alexsandro’s departure ‘not an option’ for LilleLille OSC would like to keep Alexsandro (26) this summer, according to reports in L’Équipe.When contacted by the French daily, the club reportedly stated that it had not been approached by “any club” and that the Brazilian’s departure was “not an option” internally. This denial comes amid several reports suggesting that Ipswich Town, recently promoted to the Premier Le
  
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• Wycombe sign veteran defender Cook

  03-07-2026 18:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Steve Cook started his long career at Brighton & Hove Albion [Getty Images]Wycombe Wanderers have signed experienced defender Steve Cook following his departure from QPR at the end of last season.The 35-year-old made 100 appearances for QPR during a three-year stay with the Championship club but was not offered a new contract.Cook helped both Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest win promotion to the Premier League before moving to west London in 2023."He's an experienced centre-back who has mad
  
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• Report Goncalo Inacio still wanted by Milan after Gila agreement

  03-07-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Goncalo Inacio still wanted by Milan after Gila agreementMilan seem to have locked down Mario Gila from Lazio, but it’s reported they also intend to buy Goncalo Inacio from Sporting CP, selling Fikayo Tomori.Multiple sources today including Sky Sport Italia confirm that Gila has agreed personal terms with the Rossoneri, a five-year contract worth €5m per season including bonuses, with Lazio expected to accept an offer of €25m plus add-ons.However, that does not mean their
  
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• Premier League giants prepare record €159m bid for Real Madrid megastar as renewal stalls

  03-07-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier League giants prepare record €159m bid for Real Madrid megastar as renewal stallsVinicius Jr.’s contract negotiations with Real Madrid continue to grow more complicated, with Europe’s biggest clubs increasingly monitoring the situation in the hope of securing one of world football’s brightest stars, as per SPORT.The Brazilian forward and the club are expected to resume talks once the World Cup concludes, although it remains unclear whether discussions will begin im
  
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• Predict the World Cup and win a holiday to Spain with Jet2: Have you got what it takes?

  03-07-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The World Cup is here – and now you can get closer to the action with our interactive prediction game for the chance to win a seven-night holiday for two to Spain with Jet2.With Germany’s shock exit on penalties to Paraguay and Morocco’s stunning victory over the Netherlands, the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico has already been one of the most unpredictable World Cups in recent memory.Think you can call it? Play The Independent's World Cup Bracket game and pr
  
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• Nathan Ake completes Fenerbahce move after six trophy-laden years at Man City

  03-07-2026 17:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nathan Ake completes Fenerbahce move after six trophy-laden years at Man CityNathan Ake has completed his move from Manchester City to Turkish giants Fenerbahce, ending a successful six-year spell at the Etihad Stadium.Fenerbahce confirmed the arrival of the Netherlands international on Friday after reaching an agreement with the player, although the club did not disclose the length of his contract or the financial details of the transfer.The 31-year-old leaves Manchester having established hims
  
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• Report: Liverpool ready to listen to offers for Virgil van Dijk

  03-07-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool ready to listen to offers for Virgil van DijkVirgil van Dijk Transfer Latest as Liverpool Weigh a Summer ResetAccording to TeamTalk, the club no longer see Virgil van Dijk as “untouchable”, a significant shift around a player who has defined Liverpool’s defence for years. That does not mean he is on the market. It does mean the mood has changed.The key detail is simple. Liverpool are “prepared to assess any serious offers” for their captain. In nor
  
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• Could 2026 Be The Year For A Shock Winner of the World Cup?

  03-07-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Could 2026 Be The Year For A Shock Winner of the World Cup?The 2026 FIFA World Cup is approaching the business end of the competition, with the champions crowned at the MetLife Stadium in just over two weeks.A stunning summer of sport has already seen some shock results, with Paraguay’s recent victory over Germany, and Cape Verde’s valiant draws against Spain and Uruguay being among the standout results. However, data from OffshoreSportsbooks.com shows that the markets still have the
  
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• Orient seemed like a perfect fit - Stevens

  03-07-2026 17:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New Leyton Orient full-back Fin Stevens has described his move to the League One outfit as "a perfect fit".The 23-year-old began his career at Arsenal before joining Brentford, making two appearances in the Championship and one in the Premier League.He went on loan to Oxford United in 2023-2024, making 43 appearances in all competitions as the U's won promotion from League One."Obviously we went all the way, which was an unbelievable achievement for me and the club," Stevens told BBC Radio Londo
  
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• Chelsea target Granit Xhaka chose to stay at Sunderland

  03-07-2026 17:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea target Granit Xhaka chose to stay at SunderlandSunderland AFC midfielder Granit Xhaka (33) is not expected to leave the club this summer, according to Foot Mercato.Having been approached by Chelsea, the Swiss international is keen to continue his time with the Black Cats, with whom he remains under contract until June 2028, despite being tempted by the prospect of reuniting with Xabi Alonso, his former manager at Bayer Leverkusen and the Blues’ newly appointed manager.However, the
  
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• Luton wait on Palmer as Wilshere outlines transfer strategy

  03-07-2026 17:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luton Town are close to adding two more players to their squad for the League One season but the future of midfield target Kasey Palmer remains unclear, according to boss Jack Wilshere.Jamaica international Palmer ended last season on loan with the Hatters, scoring eight goals in 20 appearances before returning to his parent club Hull City."Kasey isn't here. I saw he put a post up on Instagram so I'm like everyone else, looking where he is and whether he's fit or not," Wilshere told BBC Three Co
  
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• Tielemans stars as Villa's players keep World Cup dream alive

  03-07-2026 17:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Aston Villa players are still chasing World Cup glory - even if some have suffered disappointment. Ezri Konsa has started every game for England so far to help them into the last 16. The defender is preparing for the Three Lions clash with Mexico on Monday along with Villa team-mates Ollie Watkins and Morgan Rogers.Watkins came off the bench in the win over Panama, which Rogers started, while Rogers also came off the bench against Croatia and Ghana as England topped Group L. Youri
  
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• Xabi Alonso targets Real Madrid duo if Chelsea lose wantaway superstar – report

  03-07-2026 17:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Xabi Alonso targets Real Madrid duo if Chelsea lose wantaway superstar – reportChelsea head coach Xabi Alonso is to keep Enzo Fernández at Stamford Bridge, but if the Argentine midfielder leaves, the Spaniard already has two Real Madrid players in mind as potential replacements, reports SPORT.Having recently taken charge of Chelsea’s long-term project, Alonso is said to be planning for multiple scenarios as he reshapes the squad.Keen to retain EnzoAccording to the report, Alon
  
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• Benfica focus on Tiago Gabriel with €20m Lecce demand

  03-07-2026 17:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Benfica focus on Tiago Gabriel with €20m Lecce demandWith Mario Gila reportedly ready to join Milan, it opens the door for Benfica to get Tiago Gabriel, although Lecce’s €20m asking price is a problem.Multiple sources today including Sky Sport Italia note that Gila has agreed personal terms with Milan, and Lazio are ready to accept a fee of €25m plus add-ons.The Rossoneri had been in search of a central defender and it seems as if that slot has now been filled.Tiago Gabriel
  
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• Hackney is a 'throwback midfielder'

  03-07-2026 17:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]BBC Radio Tees' Mark Drury says new Everton signing Hayden Hackney is a "throwback" midfielder with "plenty of room for improvement".The 24-year-old has signed for the Blues for a fee of at least £16m from boyhood club Middlesbrough after being named Championship Player of the Year last season."For Middlesbrough fans, it's long since been expected," Drury told BBC Radio Merseyside."It's a shame to see him go because he is a homegrown player and a Middlesbrough fan, but everyb
  
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• When Elliot Anderson will meet Manchester City teammates and make debut under Enzo Maresca

  03-07-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  When Elliot Anderson will meet Manchester City teammates and make debut under Enzo MarescaElliot Anderson may wait over a month before meeting his new Man City teammatesThe England international is unlikely to travel on Man City’s pre-season tour to AsiaAnderson’s Man City debut could come in the Community Shield against Arsenal on August 16Elliot Anderson may have to wait over a month before he meets his new Manchester City teammates for the very first time, it has been explained.An
  
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• Real Madrid rule out move for Chelsea midfielder in club statement

  03-07-2026 17:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid rule out move for Chelsea midfielder in club statementDespite currently being focused on completing some exit operations, Real Madrid have still not ruled out some more additions to their team after having already made four new signings this summer.The new coach Jose Mourinho reportedly still wants another midfielder and center-back for the next season, and it remains to be seen which players would arrive to reinforce these positions for the Merengue side.For the midfield, there were
  
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• How to watch Argentina vs Cape Verde live: Stream link, TV channel, team news, prediction

  03-07-2026 17:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Argentina's bid to become the first nation since Brazil more than 60 years ago to win back-to-back World Cups heads into the knockout rounds on Friday, as Lionel Messi and Co., face tournament darlings Cape Verde in Miami on Wednesday (6 pm ET).WATCH — Argentina vs Cape VerdeMessi scored six goals in Argentina's three group games en route to a 1st-place finish in Group J and (what many believe is) a cushy draw in the round of 32. Messi, who turned 39 after the World Cup began, scored in al
  
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• Genoa want Stroud of Sweden and Morocco striker Bentayeb

  03-07-2026 17:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Genoa want Stroud of Sweden and Morocco striker BentayebGenoa are very active on the transfer market, reportedly close to Sweden’s World Cup winger Elliot Stroud from Mjallby, while targeting Tawfik Bentayeb of Union Touarga.The Grifone are busy rebuilding their squad now that coach Daniele De Rossi has committed to a full season, having taken over midway from Patrick Vieira.They already officially signed Franz-Ethan Meichtry, Samuel Wiafe and Juventus youth product David Puczka after sell
  
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• Premier League betting guide for the 2026/27 season

  03-07-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier League betting guide for the 2026/27 seasonThe start of the 2026/27 Premier League season on August 21 is guaranteed to trigger a worldwide betting frenzy.The summer transfer window will influence the ante-post markets as clubs strengthen their squads for the season ahead.Without further ado, read on as we offer our predictions for each club, starting with the defending champions.ArsenalArsenal are rated as 6/4 shots to win the title for the second consecutive season, but their fans woul
  
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• Ajax to cover only around 10% of Barcelona captain’s salary during loan spell – report

  03-07-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ajax to cover only around 10% of Barcelona captain’s salary during loan spell – reportAs already reported earlier today, FC Barcelona and AFC Ajax have reached an agreement in principle over a loan deal for veteran goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen.The 34-year-old club captain is not part of Hansi Flick’s plans for the future and had already spent the second half of the last season on loan at Girona.Now, he will leave the Spotify Camp Nou once more to sign for Ajax, where he wil
  
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