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• 🚨 After dramatic World Cup exit, top nation parts with winning coach

  08-07-2026 13:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 After dramatic World Cup exit, top nation parts with winning coachCroatia were dramatically knocked out by Portugal in the round of 32 at the World Cup. A supposed last-minute equalizer was ruled out by VAR. The World Cup exit was a bitter reality for the 2018 runners-up. Zlatko Dalić’s contract was only valid until the end of the tournament, though an extension was still being considered. The federation made a major effort to keep the 59-year-old. A decision has now be
  
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• Real Madrid manager eyeing another big defensive signing with Arsenal and Man City stars on the agenda

  08-07-2026 18:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid manager eyeing another big defensive signing with Arsenal and Man City stars on the agendaReal Madrid have beefed up their ranks in a big way this summer, bringing in not one but four new players for the season ahead.Three of them have been defenders in Marc Cucurella, Denzel Dumfries and Ibrahima Konate. But Real Madrid’s defensive makeover is far from finished, as new coach Jose Mourinho is keen on further reinforcements.Mourinho wants another centre-backMourinho is keen on s
  
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• Notts County sign forward Acquah from Dundee

  08-07-2026 18:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Emile Acquah made 20 appearances on loan at Harrogate Town last season [Getty Images]Notts County have signed Dundee forward Emile Acquah on a two-year deal.The 25-year-old spent the second half of last season on loan at Harrogate Town in League Two after struggling to pick up minutes with the Scottish Premiership side.Acquah has previous experience in League One with Southend United, making 10 appearances and scoring one goal across the 2018-19 and 2019-20 seasons.He has also had spells at Maid
  
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• 👋 Inter sale! Leao ❌ Milan, David vs Spalletti? Today's market 🤑

  08-07-2026 18:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👋 Inter sale! Leao ❌ Milan, David vs Spalletti? Today's market 🤑On the first rest day of the World Cup, there is no shortage of transfer news involving Serie A, especially the ones revealed by Ruben Amorim in his press conference.Let’s now look at today’s most important news regarding the big clubs in our league.Juventus, the plan for J. DavidAs reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport, Jonathan David and Luciano Spalletti reportedly have two opposing views: the pla
  
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• Report Como and Inter declare transfer truce over Chalobah and Khalaili

  08-07-2026 18:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Como and Inter declare transfer truce over Chalobah and KhalailiAfter clashing on so many transfer targets, including Chelsea’s Trevoh Chalobah and Anan Khalaili of Union SG, it’s reported Inter and Como have worked out a pact to avoid bidding wars.The two clubs faced off in the Coppa Italia semi-final last season, but with both qualifying for the Champions League, they have found themselves chasing very similar targets on the market.It was reported that they were both battlin
  
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• ⏳Unai Simón, the World Cup record-holder between the sticks

  08-07-2026 18:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ⏳Unai Simón, the World Cup record-holder between the sticksAfter the match against Portugal, he has now gone a total of 609 minutes without conceding a goal.
  This World Cup is producing a huge number of records and milestones that will go down in history, and while many focus on the goals, the goalkeepers who prevent them also deserve recognition.In this regard, Spain, with Unai Simón, stands above the rest. The Athletic goalkeeper still has not conceded a goal in the tournam
  
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• Pieters & Pugh back to help Stoke's next generation

  08-07-2026 18:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Erik Pieters (left) and Danny Pugh have both taken coaching roles in Stoke's academy [Getty Images]Former Stoke City players Erik Pieters and Danny Pugh have returned to the Championship club to take coaching roles in the academy.Pieters, 37, made more than 200 appearances during a six-year stay with the Potters between 2013 and 2019.The former Netherlands international has been appointed as a professional development coach, while the defender will also be available as an overage player for the
  
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• Canada hero Jonathan David seeking Juventus stay, Spalletti has other ideas

  08-07-2026 18:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Canada hero Jonathan David seeking Juventus stay, Spalletti has other ideasJonathan David’s first season in Serie A with Juventus didn’t quite go as per plan. He did make a mark at the World Cup with Canada but it seems like this may not be enough for him to stay in Turin.La Gazzetta dello Sportreport that the striker is keen on staying at the Bianconeri and become a key player for them. His relationship with Luciano Spalletti witnessed ups and downs in the previous campaign and this
  
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• Millwall goalkeeper Coleman signs new deal

  08-07-2026 18:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Joel Coleman has yet to play for Millwall but has featured in the squad eight times [Getty Images]Millwall goalkeeper Joel Coleman has agreed a new one-year contract with the Championship club.The 30-year-old signed for Millwall last August from Bolton Wanderers, but did not make a first-team appearance.He has previously played for Rochdale, Fleetwood Town, Shrewsbury Town, Huddersfield Town and Oldham Athletic.Coleman made one Premier League appearance during his spell at Huddersfield, playing
  
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• Amorim apologises for silence towards Man Utd fans

  08-07-2026 18:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ruben Amorim speaks to the media at his unveiling as AC Milan head coach [Getty Images]Ruben Amorim has apologised for not speaking to Manchester United's fans since his dismissal in January but says he was "proud" to have been their coach.Amorim has stayed silent since leaving Old Trafford and opted against making any statements about his 14 months at Old Trafford on social media.The 41-year-old has now ended his break from the game by signing a three-year contract with AC Milan.Amorim was unve
  
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• England players granted day off after Mexico win

  08-07-2026 18:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England face Norway in their World Cup quarter-final on Saturday [Getty Images]England manager Thomas Tuchel gave his players permission for an offsite family day on Tuesday as the squad recharged after their euphoric win over Mexico.The team were allowed to leave their hotel in Prairie Village, near Kansas City, with many of them using the opportunity to spend time with their loved ones away from their World Cup camp.The pass from Tuchel extended into the evening with many having dinner with th
  
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• Pablo Dybala recalls Jose Mourinho memory – “He is a genius”

  08-07-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pablo Dybala recalls Jose Mourinho memory – “He is a genius”Within Real Madrid, there is a lot of excitement for Jose Mourinho’s second spell in charge of the first team. The Portuguese was headhunted by president Florentino Perez in the wake of two poor seasons in a row, during which Los Blancos failed to win a single major trophy – in the 2025-26 campaign, they won nothing at all.Mourinho is seen by many as being the perfect man to drag Real Madrid out of the mire
  
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• Oasis set for 12-date Etihad Stadium residency in 2027

  08-07-2026 18:00 via yahoo.com
  Oasis set for 12-date Etihad Stadium residency in 2027Legendary Manchester rock group Oasis are preparing a 12-date residency at Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium for summer 2027.New reports reveal a highly structured schedule connecting a six-week block at the home of the Blues with a historic six-night run at Knebworth later in the autumn.The development follows a historic return to the music scene in 2025, including a homecoming at Manchester’s Heaton Park.Manchester City’s E
  
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• Italy out of Under-20 World Cup after defeat on penalties to Denmark

  08-07-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Italy out of Under-20 World Cup after defeat on penalties to DenmarkItaly have failed to qualify for the Under-20 World Cup, having been the Finalists in 2023, losing in a penalty shoot-out to Denmark after their exit from the Under-19 European Championship.The Azzurrini had started so strong and been among the favourites to win the tournament in Wales.Italy U19 crumble in Walesepa10750248 Alberto Bollini, head coach of Italy arrives at the match venue ahead of the 2023 UEFA European Under-19 Ch
  
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• Norway World Cup chaos continues as squad switch Miami hotels before England clash

  08-07-2026 17:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Norway’s preparation for their World Cup 2026 quarter-final against England has been disrupted again after the squad switched hotels in Miami just one night after checking into their previous accommodation. The players reportedly complained to the team’s management about noise and disruption from the road outside their original hotel as well as a nearby construction site. An official complaint was made to World Cup organisers Fifa and the Norway squad were moved out of the Dalmar Hot
  
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• Return Dates Revealed: When will Van Dijk and Liverpool’s World Cup stars return?

  08-07-2026 17:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Return Dates Revealed: When will Van Dijk and Liverpool’s World Cup stars return?Liverpool Pre-Season Return Dates Offer Andoni Iraola an Early Boost Ahead of USA TourLiverpool summers are rarely quiet, and this one already feels important. A new head coach, a title defence that has to be stronger than the last campaign’s collapse, and a squad needing rhythm quickly, all of it points to one thing, pre-season matters. According to BBC Sport, a sizeable group of senior players should b
  
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• Ghisolfi wants Soulé at Sunderland

  08-07-2026 17:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ghisolfi wants Soulé at SunderlandThe future of Matias Soulé remains one of the hottest topics in the Roma transfer market. The Argentine, who arrived in the capital thanks in part to Ghisolfi’s work, could find himself reunited with the former Roma sporting director.According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Sunderland have conducted an inquiry with Roma to assess the possibility of a deal.Ghisolfi, currently the English club’s sporting director, knows Soulé well and
  
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• Ruben Amorim admits to Man United mistakes as he returns to management with AC Milan

  08-07-2026 17:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ruben Amorim has openly acknowledged making errors during his tenure as Manchester United manager, reflecting on a period he described as a significant learning experience. The Portuguese coach, speaking at his inaugural press conference as AC Milan’s new head coach, admitted to missteps during his challenging 14-month spell in the Premier League, which concluded with his dismissal in January."It’s hard to explain the mistakes because for that I would have to explain all the context
  
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• Henderson has surgery in US

  08-07-2026 17:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Jordan Henderson has had surgery after breaking his arm during the celebrations of England's win over Mexico on Sunday.The Brentford midfielder suffered the freak injury as he fell awkwardly after attempting to jump over the advertising hoardings at the side of the pitch.Henderson, who did not play during the match, was carried on a stretcher away from the pitch while receiving oxygen.But now Henderson has posted on social media, external to say that he has had surgery in Kansas City, where
  
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• Report: Arsenal officially complete signing of 54-goal Swiss midield ace

  08-07-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Arsenal officially complete signing of 54-goal Swiss midield aceArsenal Women Sign Geraldine Reuteler as Midfield Rebuild Gathers PaceArsenal Women have moved decisively again in the summer market, completing the signing of Switzerland midfielder Geraldine Reuteler after her departure from Eintracht Frankfurt. The 27-year-old arrives with a growing reputation, a wealth of experience and the sort of quality that suggests Arsenal mean business in the Women’s Super League this season.
  
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• Ipswich land 'proud' striker Emersonn

  08-07-2026 17:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Ipswich Town have completed the signing of Brazilian striker Emersonn, who says he has "picked the perfect club" to join.The 21-year-old joins from French side Toulouse on a five-year contract and chairman Mark Ashton said the deal "is an exciting moment for the club".Ashton said: "As we prepare for our return to the Premier League we know recruitment will be crucial, with the club investing significantly in this area in recent years in order to bring the best possible talent from
  
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• Goalkeeping coach Weal joins Leicester

  08-07-2026 17:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tom Weal was part of Sunderland's coaching staff when they won promotion to the Premier League in 2025 [Getty Images]Tom Weal has joined Leicester City as the League One club's new first-team goalkeeping coach.He left fellow League One club MK Dons to become part of Russell Martin's coaching staff.Weal rejoined Milton Keynes at the start of the 2025-26 season having been part of the Sunderland coaching set-up when the Black Cats won promotion to the Premier League, before helping Paul Warne's si
  
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• Are Argentina being treated favourably at World Cup?

  08-07-2026 17:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Argentina have made the quarter-finals after winning 3-2 in the first two knockout rounds [Getty Images]Argentina are throwing everything at the defence of their World Cup title - and they have needed to.After being expected to steamroller past Cape Verde and Egypt in the first two knockout rounds, La Albiceleste had to fight tooth and nail for 3-2 victories. But the win over Egypt came with an edge as the African nation asked Fifa to kick the officials in charge of their last-16 defeat out of t
  
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• ÖFB-Frauen Bundesliga: SC Freiburg goalkeeper Sarah-Lisa Dübel joins SK Sturm Graz

  08-07-2026 17:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ÖFB-Frauen Bundesliga: SC Freiburg goalkeeper Sarah-Lisa Dübel joins SK Sturm GrazExperienced goalkeeper Sarah-Lisa Dübel has joined ÖFB-Frauen Bundesliga’s SK Sturm Graz from SC Freiburg ahead of the 2026/27 season. SK Sturm Graz had already added Sara Pavlović from ÖFB-Frauen Bundesliga champions Austria Wien. Alongside Pavlović and now Dübel they’ve added young talent Johanna Riedler from LUV Graz. Graz also boosted their offense by adding p
  
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• Crisis, emptiness and loneliness without the World Cup, see memes 😅

  08-07-2026 17:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Crisis, emptiness and loneliness without the World Cup, see memes 😅After 27 straight days of the FIFA World Cup, we’re experiencing (or surviving) the first day WITHOUT a World Cup match.And the worst part: there are only eight matches left before the final goodbye to the 2026 World Cup. After that, it’ll be a long four-year wait until the next edition.A day without the World Cup, of course, is generating plenty of memes on social media. Existential crisis, emptiness, lonelin
  
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• Have your say: Should Juventus bring Vlahovic back?

  08-07-2026 17:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Have your say: Should Juventus bring Vlahovic back?Dusan Vlahovic is reportedly willing to sit down with Juventus to negotiate a new contract after his current deal expired last month, but should the Bianconeri bring him back?Officially, ex-Juventus star Vlahovic is without a club as his contract in Turin expired this past June.The Serbia international was linked with Barcelona, Atletico Madrid and Bayern Munich, but none of these clubs has made a formal contract offer for the 26-year-old, promp
  
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• Gaetano ready for Atalanta medical in €14m deal with Cagliari

  08-07-2026 17:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gaetano ready for Atalanta medical in €14m deal with CagliariGianluca Gaetano will undergo his medical with Atalanta on Thursday to complete the transfer for €14m including add-ons from Cagliari.The 26-year-old was a specific request of new Dea coach Maurizio Sarri and the negotiations started several months ago.Gaetano all set for AtalantaCAGLIARI, ITALY – JANUARY 17: Fabio Pisacane coach of Cagliari and Gianluca Gaetano during the Serie A match between Cagliari Calcio and Juven
  
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• English and German clubs back in the race to sign PSG striker after Juventus talks “stalled”

  08-07-2026 17:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  English and German clubs back in the race to sign PSG striker after Juventus talks “stalled”Randal Kolo Muani was very close to the exit door at PSG, but recent developments have changed the story entirely.If you enjoy PSG Talk coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content.A deal that looked pretty likely just a week ago is now in doubt.Randal Kolo Muani is a player PSG have been looking to shift for som
  
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• Oldham sign Ross midfielder Chilvers

  08-07-2026 17:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Noah Chilvers scored four goals in 35 league appearances for Ross County [Shutterstock]Oldham Athletic have signed Ross County midfielder Noah Chilvers for an undisclosed fee on a two-year deal.The 25-year-old started his career with Colchester and scored 23 goals in 172 league appearances for the U's before moving to the Staggies in August 2024."He's a creative player who can make things happen and has a really good eye for goal," Oldham boss Micky Mellon told the club website."He's shown throu
  
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• Which World Cup teams are most at risk to yellow card suspensions for key players? What are the rules?

  08-07-2026 17:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With the 2026 men's World Cup quarterfinals here, there is plenty of focus on which players are walking a tightrope in terms of yellow card accumulation and picking up a suspension for the semifinals. MORE — Bracket, schedule, how to watch infoBelow are the rules on how yellow card accumulation works at this World Cup, while we have also listed all of the players who are already on one yellow card in the knockout rounds so far.That means one more yellow in this quarterfinal and they are ba
  
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