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• 😅 First, get to know the turf: crazy move before EL qualifier

  26-07-2026 14:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😅 First, get to know the turf: crazy move before EL qualifierIt’s nothing new for players to inspect the pitch and warm up thoroughly before important matches. Besiktas star Oh Hyeon-Gyu, however,took it to a whole new level. As a video on ‘X’ shows, before the Europa League qualifying match against Midtjylland, he decided to test out the pitch completely without shoes. The video shows him running back and forth and doing various stretching exercises - complet
  
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• PSG’s explosive statement on winger transfer slams “disproportionate” transfer fee and salary demands

  27-07-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG’s explosive statement on winger transfer slams “disproportionate” transfer fee and salary demandsPSG have pulled out of the race to sign Yan Diomande, dropping a fiery statement to explain their logic in the move.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.It was a weekend of pure transfer drama, and PSG were very much involved.For a whole month they’ve been locked
  
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• Manchester United announce fourth summer signing as package agreed

  27-07-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United announce fourth summer signing as package agreedManchester United have confirmed the signing of exciting young goalkeeper Kit Margetson. The 19-year-old has joined the Red Devils after the end of his contract at Championship club Swansea City. United have agreed a compensation package with the Swans for the teenager, with the Welsh club entitled to remuneration because of their role in developing the player. Margetson, who is the son of former England goalkeeping
  
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• Juventus coach Spalletti in mourning after mother dies at 93

  27-07-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus coach Spalletti in mourning after mother dies at 93Juventus coach Luciano Spalletti is mourning the death of his mother Ilva, who he revealed had sewn an Italy flag that he took with him when coaching the Nazionale.Ilva, who lived in their hometown near Empoli, was 93 years old.Spalletti career influenced by his motherROME, ITALY – MARCH 01: Gian Piero Gasperini, Head Coach of AS Roma, and Luciano Spalletti, Head Coach of Juventus, hug prior to the Serie A match between AS Roma an
  
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• Arsenal make Vinicius their No. 1 target even as he still hopes to resolve Real Madrid contract issue

  27-07-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal make Vinicius their No. 1 target even as he still hopes to resolve Real Madrid contract issueVinicius Jr. is officially in the final year of his Real Madrid contract, and the situation is creating serious tension within the Spanish club’s administration.Real Madrid have attempted to hold fresh talks with the player, but the two parties continue to be far off from reaching any form of agreement. The club are still prioritising his continuity, but know well that they stand the risk o
  
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• Sorry Gianni, your Trumpian rant does not undo World Cup failure

  27-07-2026 15:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It’s honestly adorable to see how desperately Gianni Infantino wants to be Donald Trump. You could hear the US president’s cadence, even see his hand gestures, as Infantino went on an extraordinary, self-congratulating rant putting his World Cup haters on blast. Trump has clearly taught his Fifa counterpart his tried-and-tested political mantra: shout something repeatedly and loud enough and eventually it will definitely become true, probably.But he isn’t Trump. He isn’t
  
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• Italy’s mess: Pirlo won’t get the job – Maldini and Leonardo already out?

  27-07-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Italy’s mess: Pirlo won’t get the job – Maldini and Leonardo already out?Italian football is facing another period of uncertainty after Andrea Pirlo confirmed that he will not become the next head coach of the Italy national team. Follow the Football Italia LIVE YouTube show and join the debate!Click here to subscribe to the official Football Italia YouTube channelWhy won’t Pirlo get the Italy job?The former World Cup winner had emerged as a leading candidate for the role
  
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• Inter’s surprise pre-season star could be the key to Romero signing

  27-07-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter’s surprise pre-season star could be the key to Romero signingInter are still hoping to seal a deal with Tottenham Hotspur for centre-back Cristian Romero, but the club’s pursuit of the Argentina international has only become possible due to the surprisingly impressive performances from Andy Diouf in the early stages of pre-season.Is Diouf the reason Inter are able to target Romero?It hasn’t exactly been an explosive start to the summer transfer window for the Nerazzurri.
  
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• Everton star targeted by Saudi giants

  27-07-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton star targeted by Saudi giantsEverton Transfer News: Al-Hilal Ready Move for Iliman Ndiaye Amid Contract UncertaintyEverton may soon face a decision they would rather avoid. Al-Hilal are preparing to test the club’s resolve over Iliman Ndiaye, with the Saudi Pro League side lining up an opening move for the Senegal forward.Ndiaye still has three years left on his current deal at Hill Dickinson Stadium, so this is not a contract crisis. It is, however, a situation with obvious risk.
  
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• Blades in talks with Leicester over Souttar

  27-07-2026 14:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sheffield United are in talks with Leicester City over a deal to bring Australian international defender Harry Souttar back to the club.Blades manager Chris Wilder has confirmed discussions are ongoing with the Foxes to sign the 27-year-old, who spent the 2024-25 season on loan at Bramall Lane."He's one that obviously has got history with us and we have been linked with him as well," Wilder told BBC Radio Sheffield."We've already had conversations with Leicester about taking him, so the conversa
  
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• PSG ask for details on 23 year old who could instantly upgrade first team in key position

  27-07-2026 14:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG ask for details on 23 year old who could instantly upgrade first team in key positionPSG have, in the last few hours, asked for the details of a deal for Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, who is impressing in Serie A.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.PSG look like they’re finally getting into gear for the new season.Their summer so far has been all about selling players, but t
  
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• Liverpool move one step closer to sensational Bradley Barcola deal after agreement reached

  27-07-2026 14:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool move one step closer to sensational Bradley Barcola deal after agreement reachedOver the weekend the reports began to pour in that Bradley Barcola would be heading to Liverpool. Finally it would appear the 2024/25 Premier League champions will sign the top winger they so badly require.With Mohamed Salah leaving on a free transfer Andoni Iraola and Richard Hughes were left lacking sufficient quality in the wide areas.Barcola deal edging closerBut with Barcola, 23, declining a new contra
  
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• ‘Follow your instinct’ – Will Still on why he opted for Auxerre over Lorient or Bristol City

  27-07-2026 14:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘Follow your instinct’ – Will Still on why he opted for Auxerre over Lorient or Bristol CityRecently appointed as the new manager of AJ Auxerre, Will Still has finally returned to management, eight months after being sacked by Southampton. However, before his arrival in Burgundy, other clubs had tried to secure the Belgian’s services. But the loyalty of some of AJA’s former stars tipped the balance in his decision-making.“Djibril Cissé and Jean-Alain Bo
  
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• Colchester defender Vincent-Young signs new deal

  27-07-2026 14:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kane Vincent-Young is in his second spell as a Colchester United player [Getty Images]Kane Vincent-Young has signed a new deal with League Two side Colchester United.The 30-year-old full-back has made 51 appearances in all competitions for the U's since rejoining the club for a second spell last year.Vincent-Young, a Grenada international, made 126 appearances in his first stint with the club before joining Ipswich Town in 2019.He helped the Tractor Boys win promotion back to the Championship in
  
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• Benfica join race to sign Real Madrid forward as exit nears

  27-07-2026 14:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Benfica join race to sign Real Madrid forward as exit nearsIt’s expected that several Real Madrid first team players will leave before the summer transfer window closes at the end of August. Raul Asencio and Eduardo Camavinga are both candidates after being told that they do not count for head coach Jose Mourinho, while it’s also very likely that Franco Mastantuono departs on loan.Mastantuono had a tough first season at Real Madrid following his €45m move from River Plate last s
  
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• Arsenal transfer gossip roundup: Vinicius Jnr, Alvarez, Barcola + more

  27-07-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal transfer gossip roundup: Vinicius Jnr, Alvarez, Barcola + moreFrom Bruno Guimarães to William Saliba, and from incoming prospects to uncertain exits, here’s where the biggest Arsenal stories stand.Photo by Stu Forster/Getty ImagesArsenal continue to pursue a move for Bruno Guimarães, with reports suggesting the club are preparing a £70 million bid after agreeing personal terms with the midfielder.While Chelsea have also been linked, reports claim those suggestio
  
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• Coleraine suffer Coyle ACL injury setback

  27-07-2026 14:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Coleraine have suffered a major setback with the news that club captain Mark Coyle faces a significant spell on the sidelines after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament in his side's 5-0 Uefa Conference League second qualifying round first leg defeat by HJK Helsinki last week.The results of a scan confirmed the serious knee injury for the 29-year-old defensive midfielder, who joined the Bannsiders from Shelbourne in the January transfer window.A statement from Coleraine read: "Our medical an
  
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• 👀 Big statement! Bayern star hits out at player agent

  27-07-2026 14:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👀 Big statement! Bayern star hits out at player agentRumors that not everything in the player agent business is entirely above board have been around for a long time. A Bayern Munich star has now spoken unusually openly about what he sees as the existing misconduct.In YouTuber Tim Gabel’s podcast, Jonathan Tah sharply criticized the industry. He said it often starts at a young age: “When agents realize they can make money from you, they approach you and want to work with you.
  
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• 'Morgan has huge potential' - Baggies boss Morrison

  27-07-2026 14:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  James Morrison became West Bromwich Albion's third permanent head coach of last season after a successful stint as interim boss [Getty Images]West Bromwich Albion boss James Morrison has praised the "huge potential" of summer signing Jimmy-Jay Morgan but still wants more squad additions.Morgan scored twice and provided assists for Albion's other two goals in their 4-1 friendly win at League Two side Shrewsbury Town on Saturday.The 20-year-old attacking midfielder joined the Baggies on a four-yea
  
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• Russian ambassador defends Pirlo after Italy head coach job chaos: ‘Solidarity’

  27-07-2026 14:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Russian ambassador defends Pirlo after Italy head coach job chaos: ‘Solidarity’Aleksey Paramonov, the Russian ambassador to Italy, has expressed his sympathies to Andrea Pirlo following the confirmation that he will not be taking over as the next head coach of the national team due to his involvement with the Russian betting company Fonbet: ‘We stand in sincere solidarity with you’.On Monday, Pirlo himself confirmed that he is no longer in the running to take over as the
  
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• Can Everton afford to lose influential Ndiaye?

  27-07-2026 14:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]If Everton were to sell star forward Iliman Ndiaye to Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal, they would likely receive a significant financial windfall. Nevertheless, replacing him would be a major challenge.The Senegal international may have chipped in with a modest six goals — two of which were penalties — and three assists in the Premier League last season. But Ndiaye offers so much in his all-round game.For Everton last season, he attempted 136 dribbles and completed 73, 7
  
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• Pompey's Milovanovic 'long way off being match fit'

  27-07-2026 14:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marko Milovanovic spent last season on loan at FC Alverca in Portugal's top tier [Getty Images]Portsmouth head coach John Mousinho has revealed that new striker signing Marko Milovanovic is "weeks away" from being match fit for the Blues.Pompey completed a £3m deal for the Serbian on Friday to bolster a forward group that features Colby Bishop, Thomas Waddingham and Franco Umeh.Mousinho is hoping that Milovanovic will be available soon, with just three weeks until the Blues start their Cha
  
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• EA Sports FC 27: Release Date, Teams, News & More on EA FC 27

  27-07-2026 14:05 via tech.yahoo.com
  
  EA Sports FC 27: Release Date, Teams, News & More on EA FC 27EA Sports FC 27 is set for a global launch on September 25. Ultimate Edition buyers will be able to unlock early access seven days earlier.The Ultimate Plus Edition is only available to pre-order until August 31. EA Play members will have a 10-hour trial window in the run-up to the launch date.EA FC 27 will be available on PC (via Steam, EA Play App, Epic Games Store), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Ninten
  
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• Barcelona-linked striker chooses next destination as Saudi Arabia exit nears – report

  27-07-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona-linked striker chooses next destination as Saudi Arabia exit nears – reportDarwin Nunez is closing in on a departure from Al Hilal, with the Uruguayan striker expected to leave the Saudi club on loan with an option to buy running until June 2027.Currently with Al Hilal at their pre-season training camp in Austria, Nunez has been pushing for a move away and has now received approval to leave under the proposed arrangement.Given his situation, the South American centre-forward had
  
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• Real Madrid increasingly optimistic about signing Manchester City midfield ace – report

  27-07-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid increasingly optimistic about signing Manchester City midfield ace – reportAccording to ESPN, Real Madrid have grown increasingly optimistic about their chances of signing Manchester City midfielder Rodri. The Spanish capital giants have significantly shifted their stance on the 30-year-old defensive anchor, aggressively pursuing the Spain international as a premier target for the current summer transfer window.A dramatic World Cup shiftThe escalating optimism marks a total U-t
  
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• PSG in contact with Parma for Juventus target Suzuki

  27-07-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG in contact with Parma for Juventus target SuzukiInterest in Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki is beginning to heat up as reports in Italy claim that PSG have recently lodged an enquiry regarding the Japan international, who is also of interest to Juventus and a number of sides in the Premier League.PSG lodge Suzuki enquiry with ParmaAccording to reports from various outlets, Suzuki is among Juventus’s list of potential goalkeeping recruits as Luciano Spalletti hopes to upgrade on last seaso
  
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• Premier League clubs criticised over shirt prices as most expensive costs £26 more than cheapest

  27-07-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Football fans are facing significant price hikes for replica shirts, with some now costing up to £90 after eight Premier League clubs increased their prices. The move has drawn sharp criticism from consumer experts, who warn of "blatant greed" and the potential for a surge in counterfeit purchases.Tottenham supporters are now expected to pay £90 for an adult first-team replica shirt, a £5 increase from last year, while a child’s shirt for a three-year-old now commands &po
  
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• OFFICIAL STATEMENT: SALLY ANN RAINEY

  27-07-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  OFFICIAL STATEMENT: SALLY ANN RAINEYAC Milan is delighted to announce the permanent signing of Sally Ann Rainey. The American goalkeeper has signed a contract with the Club until 30 June 2029. Sally, born in 2002, joins the Rossonere after a successful spell playing football at American college, where she made numerous appearances, gained valuable experience and also earned individual honours. She also spent last season with ŽFK Crvena Zvezda.Sally Ann Rainey will wear the number 24 sh
  
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• Tottenham dealt major blow as plans for new training ground in London park quashed by High Court

  27-07-2026 13:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur’s plans for a new training facility in a London park have been halted after a High Court judge quashed Enfield Council’s decision to grant planning permission. The ruling follows a challenge by campaign group Guardians of Whitewebbs, who argued the council’s approval for a women and girls’ football academy on 16 acres of Whitewebbs Park was unlawful.During a hearing in June, lawyers for the campaign group told the court that Enfield Council had breached
  
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• Liverpool face Spurs competition for Italian defender

  27-07-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool face Spurs competition for Italian defenderLiverpool Linked With Matteo Ruggeri As Atletico Madrid Reject ApproachesLiverpool’s long-running admiration for Matteo Ruggeri appears to have met another firm barrier, with Atletico Madrid unwilling to sanction a sale despite interest from across Europe. According to TuttoMercato, the Spanish club have turned away every approach for the left-sided defender, including enquiries from Liverpool and Tottenham.Ruggeri’s situation had
  
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