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• 🥺 Messi breaks silence after cup final defeat: immense pain

  20-07-2026 21:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🥺 Messi breaks silence after cup final defeat: immense painAfter Argentina’s 1–0 defeat to Spain last Sunday (19) in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, Messi and his teammates left MetLife Stadium in New Jersey (USA) in silence.Still on the pitch, while the Spaniards celebrated their second world title, the star wearing Argentina’s No. 10 shirt was overcome with emotion.At 39, this was likely Lionel Messi’s last World Cup.This Monday (20), however, the Argentine idol
  
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• Roma make no progress for Nusa, Godts and Schjelderup

  24-07-2026 06:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma make no progress for Nusa, Godts and SchjelderupRoma tried everything to sign Summerville, but Al Hilal quickly made a monstrous offer, convincing West Ham and the player to move to Saudi Arabia. The Giallorossi are currently evaluating other wingers to improve their attack. Several players have been linked with the Roma side: Nusa, Godts, and Schjelderup are three prospects still a long way off, for various reasons. D’Amico is working to find the right solution and meet the demands o
  
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• MLS launch investigation into Inter Miami for alleged tampering over Casemiro signing

  24-07-2026 06:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MLS launch investigation into Inter Miami for alleged tampering over Casemiro signingMajor League Soccer (MLS) is set to investigate the circumstances surrounding Casemiro’s high-profile move to Inter Miami.Miami officially unveiled the former Manchester United and Real Madrid midfielder on Wednesday after he signed a two-year deal. The contract also includes an option to extend his stay until 2029.However, the excitement around the signing has been overshadowed by an MLS investigation int
  
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• 📹 Bebezinho and idiot: Neymar and Craque Neto clash online

  24-07-2026 04:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 Bebezinho and idiot: Neymar and Craque Neto clash onlineNeymar’s outburst on social media, after being criticized for playing poker during a Santos match, continues to stir up Brazilian football this Thursday (23).Hours after posting the video on his Instagram profile, the Santos star was back on social media once again, but this time to insult Neto, former Corinthians player and host of Band’s show "Os Donos da Bola." + 😅 Oh no, man! Botafogo mocks Palmei
  
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• 📅​ The Rafael Márquez era begins for the Mexico national team

  24-07-2026 04:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📅​ The Rafael Márquez era begins for the Mexico national teamThe Mexican National Team would already have defined the rivals it will face at the start of Rafa Márquez’s era in charge of the team.Everything indicates that the debut will be against Colombia in Baltimore. During this same FIFA window, they will also face Peru, the United States, and Chile. And yes, none of the matches will be in Mexican territory, since all of them will be played in the USA.&n
  
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• 😅 Oh no, mate! Botafogo taunt Palmeiras after Danilo stays; see

  24-07-2026 02:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😅 Oh no, mate! Botafogo taunt Palmeiras after Danilo stays; seeOn Thursday (23), Botafogo were held to a 0-0 draw by Vitória at Nilton Santos Stadium, in a rescheduled match from the fourth round of the Brasileirão.+ 📊 Check out the updated table at the end of the 1st half of the Brasileirão seasonWithout finding the net against the team from Bahia, who were backed by an excellent performance from goalkeeper Lucas Arcanjo, Glorioso took the opportunity t
  
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• 📊 Updated Brasileirão table after the first half of the season

  24-07-2026 02:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📊 Updated Brasileirão table after the first half of the seasonOn Thursday (23), the first half of the 2026 Brasileirão came to an end.The match that wrapped up the 19th round was Corinthians’ 3-0 win over Remo at Neo Química Arena.But in Rio de Janeiro, in a postponed match from the fourth round, Botafogo and Vitória drew 0-0. The game at Nilton Santos Stadium also brought an end to the main Brazilian transfer market "soap opera" at the start of thi
  
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• 📊 See the updated table after the first half of the Brasileirão

  24-07-2026 02:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📊 See the updated table after the first half of the BrasileirãoOn Thursday (23), the first half of the 2026 Brasileirão came to an end.The match that wrapped up the 19th round was Corinthians’ 3-0 win over Remo at Neo Química Arena.But in Rio de Janeiro, in a postponed match from the fourth round, Botafogo and Vitória drew 0-0. The game at Nilton Santos Stadium also brought an end to the main Brazilian transfer market "saga" at the start of the mid-
  
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• 📹 Corinthians shine on Copa return and rocket up the Brasileirão

  24-07-2026 02:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 Corinthians shine on Copa return and rocket up the BrasileirãoAt Neo Química Arena, Corinthians beat Remo 3-0 this Thursday (23), wrapping up the 19th round of the 2026 Brasileirão.In their first official match after the break for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Timão delighted the faithful fans, who once again put on a show at home despite the cold night in Itaquera.Especially in the first half, “prime Dinizismo” was on full display, with control of po
  
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• Man Utd handed Tchouameni boost - Friday's gossip

  24-07-2026 00:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid open to selling Aurelien Tchouameni to Manchester United, Arsenal eye John Stones and Ezri Konsa, Chelsea favourites for Kerim Alajbegovic, Yan Diomande back on radar of Premier League clubs and Daizen Maeda set for Ipswich Town move.La Liga giants Real Madrid are open to selling 26-year-old France defensive midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni to Manchester United. (Sun)AS Roma and France midfielder Manu Kone, 25, and Brighton's 22-year-old Cameroon international Carlos Baleba are also be
  
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• EXCLUSIVE | William Gallas on William Saliba’s World Cup: ‘He had a good performance but not the best’

  24-07-2026 00:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  EXCLUSIVE | William Gallas on William Saliba’s World Cup: ‘He had a good performance but not the best’Speaking exclusively to Get French Football News, former France, Arsenal and Chelsea defender William Gallas remains of the view that William Saliba’s performances for France are not at the same level as those for Arsenal.Last time we spoke you said that William Saliba hadn’t yet shown his Arsenal form for France. Has the World Cup changed your view on that? An
  
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• 'We contributed to our own downfall' - Higgins

  23-07-2026 23:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Coleraine manager Ruaidhrí Higgins says his side "contributed" to their own downfall in Thursday's 5-0 away defeat by HJK in the first leg of their Uefa Conference League second qualifying round tie.The Bannsiders were two down at the break through goals from Liam Moller and Pyry Mentu, while Toivo Mero added a third early in the second have with a quickfire brace by Teemu Pukki completing the rout.Higgins expressed his "disappointment" at the manner of the defeat but had no complaints as
  
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• Hull KR inflict more derby misery on Hull FC

  23-07-2026 23:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Joe Burgess' second-half try was his 14th of the season [Getty Images]Betfred Super LeagueHull FC (12) 20Tries: Batchelor, Litten, Arthur Goals: Hardaker 4Hull KR (12) 28Tries: Amone, Mourgue, Broadbent, Burgess, Dezaria Goals: Mourgue 7Out-of-form Super League champions Hull KR put a stop to their losing run as they battled back to beat city rivals Hull FC in a feisty derby.The struggling home side, who have now won just one of their past 11 games, raced into a 12-0 lead in the opening 10 minut
  
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• 📋 Botafogo named to face Vitória in postponed 4th-round match

  23-07-2026 23:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Botafogo named to face Vitória in postponed 4th-round matchBotafogo and Vitória face off at Nilton Santos Stadium this Thursday (23) at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time), in a postponed match from the fourth round of the 2026 Brasileirão. Seeking their second consecutive win in the competition, Glorioso sit in 10th place with 25 points.With the same number of points, Leão da Barra are in 12th place due to an inferior goal difference (+1 to -3), with Atl&
  
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• Defoe leaves Woking after four months in charge

  23-07-2026 23:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jermain Defoe represented England at the 2010 World Cup and the 2012 European Championship [Getty Images]Former England striker Jermain Defoe has described his first managerial job as an "eye-opening experience" following his exit from National League side Woking after just four months and six league games in charge.The 43-year-old was named the replacement for Neal Ardley in March and won two of those six matches to guide the club to a 10th-placed finish last season. But on Thursday, Woking con
  
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• 📋 Corinthians named for Copa do Brasil return v Remo, 1st round ends

  23-07-2026 23:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Corinthians named for Copa do Brasil return v Remo, 1st round endsCorinthians take the field this Thursday (23) at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time) to face Remo at Neo Química Arena, in the match that closes the first half of the 2026 Brasileirão season.The game is Timão’s first official one since the end of May, when football in the country stopped for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Beyond the sporting aspect, Corinthians’ match against the team from Par&aacu
  
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• 📋 Corinthians line-up for cup return leg v Remo, first half finale

  23-07-2026 23:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Corinthians line-up for cup return leg v Remo, first half finaleCorinthians take the field this Thursday (23) at 7:30 p.m. Brasília time to face Remo at Neo Química Arena, in the match that closes out the first half of the 2026 Brasileirão season.The game is Timão’s first official one since late May, when football in the country was paused for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Alongside the sporting aspect, Corinthians’ match against the Pará-based
  
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• Are Manchester City distorting the transfer market?

  23-07-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Are Manchester City distorting the transfer market?The transfer window has been open for only a month and, with the World Cup underway for pretty much the entirety, only a few clubs have made serious moves. Of course, it hasn’t stopped there being quite some scrutiny around big deals which were made early doors. Well, one big deal in particular.Manchester City formally signed Elliot Anderson on 2nd July for a club record fee of £116 million (or anything up to £150 million depen
  
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• Juventus Reignite Contacts For Aston Villa Star: Why Should The Midlands Club Hold Their Line?

  23-07-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus Reignite Contacts For Aston Villa Star: Why Should The Midlands Club Hold Their Line?Juventus have picked up the telephone once again. According to reports coming out of Sport Mediaset, relayed by Transfer Feed, the Italian giants made fresh contact with Aston Villa regarding Emiliano Martinez shortly after the World Cup wrapped up. Turin has admired the 33-year-old Argentine stopper for a bloody long time now. This latest whisper suggests they haven’t entirely given up the ghost
  
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• Nottingham Forest sign Manchester City defender Thomas on loan

  23-07-2026 23:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nottingham Forest sign Manchester City defender Thomas on loanNottingham Forest have completed the signing of defender Codie Thomas on a season-long loan deal from Manchester City.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Tricky Trees this evening.The 19-year-old has been with Manchester City for the last decade after joining the club’s academy system at the age of nine. She has successfully negotiated her way to the senior squad and she was handed
  
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• Manchester City unveil their marquee midfield signing, who is now exactly where he wants to be

  23-07-2026 23:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City unveil their marquee midfield signing, who is now exactly where he wants to beManchester City completed the signing of Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest at the beginning of July. However, due to Anderson’s participation at the 2026 World Cup with England, his unveiling as a City player was delayed. Today, Anderson was unveiled as a City player and he is now at the club that he always wanted to play for.Elliot Anderson is exactly where he wants to be after he was finall
  
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• A suitor makes their move for a Manchester City keeper who is now certain to depart

  23-07-2026 23:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A suitor makes their move for a Manchester City keeper who is now certain to departUnfortunately, it has appeared certain that James Trafford will eventually leave Manchester City this summer. Trafford found himself as Manchester City’s second-choice goalkeeper last season behind Gianluigi Donnarumma. Even with Enzo Maresca taking over as City manager, the odds were that Trafford would depart City to be the number-one goalkeeper elsewhere. Trafford is far too ambitious and too talented to
  
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• Motherwell 2-0 HB: What Johansson said

  23-07-2026 23:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motherwell manager Alfred Johansson: "Coming off pre-season, we had eight players make their debuts with three academy graduates getting their first minutes."We managed to get a result in the first leg with all those debuts, looking like a team that wants to fight for each other."[HB] are European regulars and we have seen with other Scottish teams how difficult it can be when you face this type of team."We managed to keep stability in the way the team plays. It is two legs - this is half-time a
  
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• Manchester United Are Facing Stiff Competition For This Serie A Winger: Should Carrick Snap Him Up?

  23-07-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United Are Facing Stiff Competition For This Serie A Winger: Should Carrick Snap Him Up?In a recent report, journalist Graeme Bailey mentioned that Manchester United are facing stiff competition for Bologna winger Jonathan Rowe. It has been stated that the Red Devils would have to rival Everton, Chelsea, Aston Villa and Newcastle United in the race to sign the English wide player this off-season.Rowe’s Impressive Numbers In Serie ARowe enjoyed a good run of form at the Italian c
  
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• 📋 Grêmio line-up named for first leg of Sul-Americana play-offs

  23-07-2026 23:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Grêmio line-up named for first leg of Sul-Americana play-offsGrêmio takes the field this Thursday (23), at 7 p.m. (Brasília time), to face Bolívar in the first leg of the Conmebol Sudamericana 2026 round-of-16 playoffs.The return leg is scheduled for next Thursday (30) at the Arena in Porto Alegre, at the same time.Whoever advances from the clash will face São Paulo in the tournament’s round of 16, with the second leg necessarily taking place at M
  
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• Borussia Dortmund and Genk fail to reach agreement in matter of Konstantinos Karetsas purchase

  23-07-2026 23:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Borussia Dortmund and Genk fail to reach agreement in matter of Konstantinos Karetsas purchaseSky Sports claims that Borussia Dortmund remain locked in negotiations with KRC Genk over attacking midfielder Konstantinos Karetsas. Per the Pay-TV channel, Dortmund offered approximately €30m upfront, an additional €5m in performance-related bonuses, and a 20-percent sell-on clause. Genk nevertheless continue to demand a guaranteed €35m and an overall package potentially worth €40m
  
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• Alfred Johansson Secures Debut Win As Motherwell Defeat HB Torshavn In Conference League Qualification

  23-07-2026 23:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alfred Johansson Secures Debut Win As Motherwell Defeat HB Torshavn In Conference League QualificationBy Callum McFadden at Fir Park.Motherwell secured a first-leg advantage over HB Tórshavn in the second qualifying round of the UEFA Conference League at Fir Park, handing Alfred Johansson victory in his first competitive match as Motherwell manager.The hosts started on the front foot, with the possession-based approach that earned them widespread praise last season once again at the heart
  
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• Rijeka edge Derry City in Conference League first leg

  23-07-2026 22:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Derry City have to overcome a one-goal deficit in the second leg of their Conference League second qualifying round tie as Rijeka were 1-0 victors against the Candystripes in Croatia.The sides were goalless at the break after the hosts dominated the ball, before Michael Duffy's late effort almost had the visitors ahead. Croatia international Toni Fruk, fresh home from the World Cup, broke the dead-lock on 52 minutes with what proved to be the winner, punishing a lapse of concentration in the Der
  
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• Report: Arsenal submit £72.5m bid to sign Premier League star

  23-07-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Arsenal submit £72.5m bid to sign Premier League starArsenal Step Up Bruno Guimaraes Pursuit With Improved £72.5m OfferArsenal have intensified their pursuit of Bruno Guimaraes, with reports in Brazil indicating that a fresh bid has now been lodged with Newcastle United as Mikel Arteta looks to strengthen the spine of his side before the new campaign.According to RTI Esporte, Arsenal have increased their offer to €85m, £72.5m, made up of €80m, £68.3m, gu
  
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• Rangers Set To Step Up The Chase For This Brighton Youngster: Why He Would Bolster Their Attack

  23-07-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rangers Set To Step Up The Chase For This Brighton Youngster: Why He Would Bolster Their AttackIf a recent transfer update from The Scottish Sun is true, Rangers are plotting a move for Amario Cozier-Duberry and have prepared a bid for the Brighton & Hove Albion youngster. The Seagulls have rejected an offer of around £5m from Anderlecht, as the emerging attacking ace is also drawing interest from Hull City, West Ham United, Paris FC & Red Bull Salzburg.The 21-year-old England yout
  
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