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• 🚨 Mega comeback complete, Zinédine Zidane is back in management

  28-07-2026 11:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Mega comeback complete, Zinédine Zidane is back in managementAlmost five years after his departure from Real Madrid, Zinédine Zidane is returning to football’s biggest stage. The 54-year-old is taking over from Didier Deschamps as head coach of the French national team. He has just been officially presented by the French Football Federation at a press conference.  At 11 a.m., Zizou will be presented at a press conference in Paris — if he even needs an int
  
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• Spain U20s midfielder Arques joins London City

  29-07-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  London City Lionesses have signed Spanish youth international Daniela Arques from Sporting, subject to international clearance.The 20-year-old joins on a three-year deal and adds to a strong Spanish contingent at London City.As part of an ambitious summer transfer window, London City have signed Spanish two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas and ex-Barcelona defender Mapi Leon.Arques links up with London City's Spanish boss Eder Maestre after a strong campaign in Portugal where she played 3
  
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• “Simply not true”, Tensions loom as FC Twente camp addresses Van Rooij Ajax transfer rumour

  29-07-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “Simply not true”, Tensions loom as FC Twente camp addresses Van Rooij Ajax transfer rumourFC Twente coach John van den Brom has responded to the steadily swirling transfer rumours surrounding Bart van Rooij.Contrary to reports that the Tukkers’ right-back has spoken with Ajax regarding a move, the player’s manager was quick to dispel the stories in a press conference.“I asked Bart about it again today, and there is nothing going on. It is always annoying that these
  
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• Are Liverpool close to triggering £70m release clause for England World Cup ace?

  29-07-2026 18:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Are Liverpool close to triggering £70m release clause for England World Cup ace?Liverpool defensive depth leaves Iraola facing Quansah dilemmaLiverpool have backed themselves into an awkward corner at the back, and the timing could hardly be worse. Pre-season is supposed to sharpen ideas and settle nerves. Instead, it has exposed a problem that looks obvious to anyone watching closely, the defensive depth is creaking, and Andoni Iraola has said as much himself.As first reported by Graeme B
  
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• Report: Tottenham Hotspur star wanted by Premier League rivals

  29-07-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Tottenham Hotspur star wanted by Premier League rivalsBrentford Eye Papa Matar Sarr as Tottenham Consider Midfield ReshuffleBrentford are showing interest in Tottenham midfielder Papa Matar Sarr, with the Bees exploring whether a deal can be struck for a player whose role in north London appears less certain ahead of the new campaign. As first reported by Daily Mail, Brentford are monitoring the situation closely.Sarr remains well regarded across the Premier League. Tottenham signed him
  
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• Manchester City left-back Christian McFarlane joins Leicester City on season-long loan

  29-07-2026 18:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City left-back Christian McFarlane joins Leicester City on season-long loanMan City left-back Christian McFarlane has joined Leicester City on a season-long loan dealThe 19-year-old England youth international will spend next season at the King Power StadiumMcFarlane joined Man City from New York City FC in January 2025 via the CFG pathwayManchester City left-back Christian McFarlane has joined Leicester City on a season-long loan deal, subject to EFL approval, it has been announced.T
  
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• Why McInnes chose Shankland as Rangers skipper

  29-07-2026 18:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Head coach Derek McInnes insists Lawrence Shankland understands the expectations of Rangers after being named captain.The 30-year-old striker succeeds departed right-back James Tavernier, who McInnes felt was treated "unfairly" during parts of his captaincy.With that in mind, McInnes has urged the entire Rangers team to "share the load" of responsibility. While the Ibrox boss admits he looked throughout the squad, he struggled to see past his former Hearts captain."I really wanted to look throug
  
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• Football’s worst ideas: Game 39, Club World Cup, European Super League & more

  29-07-2026 18:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Football’s worst ideas: Game 39, Club World Cup, European Super League & moreFootball’s status as the world’s most popular sport is unrivalled, despite what fans of North American sports may think.However, football stakeholders also have an uncanny ability to come up with truly ridiculous ideas. The governing body, FIFA, has made a career out of it.Without further ado, read on as we take a look at some of football’s worst ideas, starting with one which must never see
  
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• Audacious Ajax track Twente talent previously followed by Wolves

  29-07-2026 18:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Audacious Ajax track Twente talent previously followed by WolvesAdding to an already impressive window, Ajax want to bring FC Twente right-back Bart van Rooij to their ranks.As described by Dutch media, Van Rooij impressed as Twente finished fourth in the Eredivisie last season, registering three goals and five assists in 33 league matches.Van Rooij joined the Tukkers from NEC two years ago for around 900,000 euros. This fee feels like a steal right now, especially as Twente had previously rejec
  
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• Gillingham sign ex-Southampton defender Tabares

  29-07-2026 18:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gillingham have signed former Southampton defender Samuel Tabares.The 19-year-old arrives at the League Two outfit having left Saints earlier in the summer following a two-year stay at St Mary's.Tabares trialled with Gareth Ainsworth's Gills for a short period earlier in the summer and has now agreed terms.The club have not disclosed the length of the contract.Tabares is yet to play a senior professional game although he did appear for Fulham Under-21s against Shrewsbury Town in the EFL Trophy i
  
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• 'The best I've ever felt' - Elanga

  29-07-2026 18:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Newcastle winger Anthony Elanga says he is returning to the club "in a really good place" after the World Cup.Elanga endured a difficult first season with the Magpies after his £55m move from Nottingham Forest last summer, failing to score in 32 Premier League appearances, but scored twice at the World Cup for Sweden as they exited at the round of 32 stage."I've had time during the World Cup to reflect on a lot of things, on and off the pitch," the 24-year-old told club media
  
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• Clyne's career with Palace in pictures

  29-07-2026 18:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]As Nathaniel Clyne's Crystal Palace career comes to an end after joining the club aged 14-years-old, he sat down with club media, Palace TV, to review his career with the Eagles.On his debut against Barnsley in 2008 in the Championship: "The kit was a bit big for me. I remember the boots as well. The boots weren't actually mine. "They were Clint Hill's. He said to me: 'Where are your studs?' I said: 'I don't have any'. He offered me his boots, and that was the first time I wore tho
  
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• Uefa to discuss boycotting World Cup in emergency meeting after Fifa bombshell

  29-07-2026 18:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Uefa will hold an emergency meeting on Friday, where the prospect of boycotting the World Cup will be discussed as leverage against Gianni Infantino’s controversial plan to privatise the tournament.Next steps with the European Union will also be raised, as the European Commission scrutinises whether Infantino’s project contravenes protections that are afforded as regards competition law.Fifa’s plan has provoked fury in most of the European game, to the point that an alliance of
  
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• Stockport defender Pye signs three-year deal

  29-07-2026 18:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ethan Pye made 55 appearances in all competitions for Stockport County last season [Getty Images]Stockport County defender Ethan Pye has signed a three-year contract extension to remain with the club until 2029.The 23-year-old joined on a free transfer from Rochdale in 2021 and has gone on to make 149 appearances for the club.Since joining he has won the League Two title in 2024 and reached the League One play-offs in successive seasons."I'm delighted to continue my journey with County. I can't
  
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• Wales' Francis and Jones join second-tier Wolves

  29-07-2026 18:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Oliva Frances came through at Pontypridd [FAW]Wales duo Olivia Francis and Ellen Jones have joined newly-promoted Women's Super League 2 side Wolves.Francis joins the Old Gold after her exit from Plymouth Argyle, whom Wolves beat in the third-tier play-off final in May.She enjoyed a successful year in Devon, scoring 10 goals in 33 appearances for the Pilgrims as they finished second in the FA WNL Southern Premier Division.The 20-year-old progressed at Pontypridd before joining Manchester United.
  
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• Hibs winger Bowie joins Serie A side Parma Calcio

  29-07-2026 18:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hibernian forward Tegan Bowie has joined Serie A side Parma Calcio on a permanent deal for an undisclosed fee after the Italian club triggered a release clause in her contract. Bowie was part of the Hibs academy in her youth before joining Celtic but the winger returned to Edinburgh in 2023 where she has cemented herself as a key member of the squad. The 22-year-old made 101 appearances and scored nine goals for Hibs. She played an important part in their title-winning season in 2024-25, scoring
  
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• Watford sign Welsh international forward Teisar

  29-07-2026 18:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Watford sign Welsh international forward TeisarWatford have completed the signing of Welsh international forward Tianna Teisar on a permanent deal.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Golden Girls this afternoon.The 20-year-old striker joins Watford on a free transfer after recently leaving Bristol City. Teisar came through The Robins’ academy system and she pushed for opportunities in the first team.Teisar has built her senior playing experie
  
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• Official: Bologna buy Amondarain from Estudiantes in €9m plus bonus deal

  29-07-2026 18:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Bologna buy Amondarain from Estudiantes in €9m plus bonus dealBologna have officially signed midfielder Mikel Amondarain from Estudiantes in a deal believed to be worth €9m plus bonuses and a cut of the future sale fee.The 21-year-old flew in last night for his medical tests and passed without issues, so was able to put pen to paper today on the contract.It holds him to the Stadio Dall’Ara side until June 2031.Amondarain new face for BolognaLA PLATA, ARGENTINA – A
  
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• Anderlecht the destination of choice as Oliver Antman seeks Rangers exit

  29-07-2026 18:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Anderlecht the destination of choice as Oliver Antman seeks Rangers exitOliver Antman is close to joining RSC Anderlecht from Rangers, as manager Derek McInnes confirmed on Wednesday that the Finnish winger has travelled to Belgium to finalise his move.McInnes told the Scottish media, “An agreement has been reached, and Oliver has travelled to finalise everything. I am quite sure that everything will go well for him.”Antman joined Rangers after an inspiring 2024–25 campaign wit
  
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• 🤣 Today's viral moment: Neymar gets an unexpected kiss

  29-07-2026 18:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤣 Today's viral moment: Neymar gets an unexpected kissBrazilian star Neymar was the main attraction in Santos’ victory last Tuesday. At the end of the Copa Sudamericana match against Universidad Central de Venezuela, several opposing players approached him to ask for shirts, photos, and memorabilia.
  Edwin Mosquera’s gestureThe most striking moment featured player Edwin Mosquera, who came over with his phone to record a video alongside the No. 10 and ended up kissing him on th
  
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• Williams-Barnett steals the show against Sydney FC

  29-07-2026 18:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Teenage forward Luca Williams-Barnett stole the show in Tottenham's 4-2 penalty shootout win over Sydney FC in a sign of how the club have changed.The 17-year-old, who started the second half on the left but moved into his favoured attacking midfield position, opted for the first penalty and nonchalantly chipped a panenka down the middle.It preceded a shootout in which Sydney FC duo Joe Lacey and Alexander Popovic hit the post and had a penalty saved by goalkeeper Martin Dubravka,
  
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• 'Get rid' or 'get him back playing a part'? - fans torn on Grealish

  29-07-2026 18:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked for your views on Jack Grealish's future at Etihad Stadium and if he could play for the club again, after the winger returned to pre-season training but missed out on a squad place for Manchester City's pre-season tour of Hong Kong and Seoul.Here are some of your thoughts:June: No! City played better without him last season, so why have him back in a City shirt? He spent too much time on the grass instead of playing. So, to my mind, he is not worth having back.Roger:
  
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• PSG progress in talks for Parma goalkeeper Suzuki and open up to loan idea

  29-07-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG progress in talks for Parma goalkeeper Suzuki and open up to loan ideaWednesday’s reports indicate that PSG are progressing in talks to sign Japan international goalkeeper Zion Suzuki from Parma this summer, and that the Parisians could also be open to sending the 23-year-old out on an immediate loan deal.Report: PSG open to signing and then loaning out SuzukiSuzuki has attracted interest from several high-profile clubs across Europe this summer, including from PSG and Juventus.Parma a
  
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• Manchester City starter a doubt for Community Shield after injury & transfer talk

  29-07-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City starter a doubt for Community Shield after injury & transfer talkManchester City hopes of fielding Rodri in the Community Shield match against Arsenal next month have suffered a double blow, with the player having surgery and Real Madrid opening talks to sign him.Photo by Michael Steele/Getty ImagesRodri has long been one of the key players in Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City team, and Enzo Maresca would likely have been hoping to give the midfielder an equally important
  
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• 😂 Neymar gets an 'unexpected' kiss from rival after Santos go through

  29-07-2026 18:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😂 Neymar gets an 'unexpected' kiss from rival after Santos go throughNeymar became Santos’ main attraction from the second half onward in last Tuesday’s (28) Copa Sudamericana clash.And his status as a global football star was clear right after the final whistle.Several Universidad Central players surrounded Peixe’s No. 10 looking for hugs, a “gift,” and even... a kiss!The most “forward” one was Edwin Mosquera, who started the match and was
  
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• 🗣️ Have your say: if you had to elect the new FIFA president...

  29-07-2026 18:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🗣️ Have your say: if you had to elect the new FIFA president...Gianni Infantino is undoubtedly one of the most controversial presidents in FIFA history.The Swiss executive is going through a real media storm. For more than a year, controversies have kept piling up: accusations of interference within CAF, a controversial ticket-pricing policy during the World Cup, the awarding of the FIFA Peace Prize to Donald Trump, and now this murky story about selling stakes in the World Cup to
  
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• Real Madrid Sign Diomande for €130m While Olise Links Drew Attention

  29-07-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid Sign Diomande for €130m While Olise Links Drew AttentionReal Madrid are closing in on a deal to sign RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande for approximately €130m, with Mundo Deportivo reporting that Los Blancos deliberately allowed their widely-reported interest in Bayern Munich’s Michael Olise to run as cover while negotiating the deal in private.The Olise Noise Was Never the Real StoryAccording to Mundo Deportivo journalist Pepe Gil-Vernet, speculation linking Madrid to O
  
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• Newcastle United sign forward Thomas

  29-07-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle United sign forward ThomasNewcastle United have completed the signing of forward Martha Thomas on a permanent deal.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Magpies this afternoon.The 30-year-old joins Newcastle United from Barclays Women’s Super League side Tottenham Hotspur. The Magpies have paid an undisclosed fee to Spurs to secure the player’s services.Thomas spent three years with Spurs after joining the club from Manchester U
  
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• Charlton Athletic sign Leicester City defender Neville

  29-07-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Charlton Athletic sign Leicester City defender NevilleCharlton Athletic have completed the signing of defender Ashleigh Neville on a permanent deal.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Addicks this afternoon.The 33-year-old joins Charlton Athletic following a short spell with Leicester City. Neville joined The Foxes in January and made 13 appearances for the club in all competitions. She was unable to keep the East Midlands side in the Barclays Wome
  
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• Liverpool preparing opening bid for PSG's Barcola

  29-07-2026 17:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcola helped France reach the semi-finals at the 2026 World Cup [Getty Images]Liverpool have stepped up their interest in Paris St-Germain's Bradley Barcola and are preparing an opening bid.Barcola, 23, has been identified as the primary option for Liverpool as they look to replace Mohamed Salah, who left at the end of last season.The France winger is valued by PSG at around £145m. Such a fee would break the British transfer record but those at Anfield are keen on striking a deal closer
  
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