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• 🚨 Official: Juventus striker joins Lyon!

  28-07-2026 18:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Official: Juventus striker joins Lyon!A major reinforcement for OL!Expected for several days, OL officially announced the arrival of Loïs Openda this Tuesday evening.No longer in Juventus' plans, the 26-year-old Belgian striker is being loaned to a league he knows well. It is reportedly a paid loan worth €3.5 million (without a purchase option).Having played for Lens in 2022-23, Openda enjoyed a strong season with 21 goals in 38 Ligue 1 matches.Lyon have therefore secured a t
  
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• Sassuolo agreement for Bowie in €10m deal, Mulattieri to Verona

  28-07-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sassuolo agreement for Bowie in €10m deal, Mulattieri to VeronaSassuolo have reached a basic agreement with Verona for Scotland international striker Kieron Bowie, on loan with option to buy for €10m, with Samuele Mulattieri going the other way.BOLOGNA, ITALY – MARCH 08: Kieron Bowie of Hellas Verona scores his team’s second goal during the Serie A match between Bologna FC 1909 and Hellas Verona FC at Renato Dall’Ara Stadium on March 08, 2026 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo
  
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• Manchester City confirm 28-man travelling squad for pre-season tour of Hong Kong and South Korea

  28-07-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City confirm 28-man travelling squad for pre-season tour of Hong Kong and South KoreaManchester City will travel to east Asia for Enzo Maresca’s first games in charge as managerSome players remain on holiday after a gruelling FIFA World Cup campaign in North AmericaCity face Inter, K-League All Stars XI & Atletico Madrid before Arsenal in the Community ShieldManchester City are set to travel to east Asia with a stronger-than-expected squad as Enzo Maresca takes charge of his
  
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• Real Madrid achieve historic financial milestone with record revenue

  28-07-2026 19:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid achieve historic financial milestone with record revenueWhile it is their team’s performances on the pitch and the trophies that they win that most readily catch the eyes of their followers, Real Madrid have also been working impeccably in the domain of management in the last few years.In this regard, their strong management is evident from the way they have managed their finances and remained one of the most profitable entities in the world.Today, as Diario AS has noted, their
  
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• ‘Hungry’ Joao Pedro makes strong first impression under Xabi Alonso

  28-07-2026 19:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘Hungry’ Joao Pedro makes strong first impression under Xabi AlonsoChelsea claimed a 6-4 victory over Australian side Western Sydney Wanderers in a pre-season friendly on Tuesday.Dastan Satpayev, Dario Essugo and Jamie Gittens scored a goal apiece before Joao Pedro bagged a nine-minute hat-trick to seal victory for the Blues in a thrilling contest.Marco Palestra made his unofficial debut, while Estevao marked his return from injury in the contest.Pedro shines in first Chelsea appeara
  
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• Barcelona’s strategy for deciding Spain World Cup hero’s future – report

  28-07-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona’s strategy for deciding Spain World Cup hero’s future – reportAccording to SPORT, FC Barcelona do not consider Ferran Torres’ future to be an immediate issue. The club have already outlined their strategy regarding the forward and have no intention of changing course.Ferran’s current contract expires on 30 June, and Barcelona have informed his representatives that they are willing to offer him a new deal. However, formal negotiations are expected to begin
  
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• Reds need reinforcements now

  28-07-2026 19:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Two centre-backs caught the eye of Liverpool's scouting department at the U17 World Cup in Qatar last November.Within weeks, the club spent a combined £3.5m on the pair: Senegal's Mor Talla Ndiaye and Austria's Ifeanyi Ndukwe.Under Matt Newberry, Liverpool's head of global talent, this was evidence of future planning in full flow.Yet surely no-one inside the club would have expected the teenage duo to be the centre-back pairing for most of Liverpool's opening pre-season fixtu
  
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• Crawley sign defender Mrisho after trial

  28-07-2026 19:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Omari Mrisho had been training with Crawley Town for a number of weeks before signing a permanent deal with the club [Getty Images]Crawley Town have signed full-back Omari Mrisho following a successful trial with the League Two club. The 20-year-old has agreed a two-year contract with an option of a third at Broadfield Stadium. Mrisho started his career at Brighton & Hove Albion before spells at Huddersfield Town and Sutton United. The club said he impressed on Saturday during their 1-0 pre-
  
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• Endrick could be loaned out by Real after Mourinho revamp; find out

  28-07-2026 19:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Endrick could be loaned out by Real after Mourinho revamp; find outThe future of young striker Endrick at Real Madrid is the latest topic making headlines in the Spanish press.According to reporting by the newspaper Marca, the Brazilian player could leave the club on loan in this transfer window as part of coach José Mourinho’s plans for the 2026/27 season.Real Madrid is currently working on a complex player exit operation. The board believes it is necessary to trim the squad i
  
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• PSG not considering last-ditch attempt to sign Real Madrid-bound attacker – report

  28-07-2026 19:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG not considering last-ditch attempt to sign Real Madrid-bound attacker – reportThe future of Yan Diomande is currently the biggest talking point in European football.The RB Leipzig winger is widely expected to join Real Madrid heading into the new season, but the two clubs are yet to reach a final agreement.Diomande’s supposed move to Santiago Bernabeu was a major defeat to PSG, who were in pole position to sign the Ivorian earlier in the year.Diomande move ruled out for PSGTransf
  
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• Barcelona request priority target to publicly state his desire to join the club – report

  28-07-2026 19:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona request priority target to publicly state his desire to join the club – reportAs we slowly approach the start of the new season, time is running out for Barcelona to sign their top attacking target Julian Alvarez.Atletico Madrid have remained resilient and do not want to sell their star player to a direct rival, even as the player himself has handed in a transfer request.The Spanish giants are having none of it and have asked Barcelona to meet his release clause worth half a bill
  
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• Motherwell told to 'eat barbed wire' before Faroes test

  28-07-2026 19:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motherwell's players have been told to "go home and eat some barbed wire" as manager Alfred Johansson prepares for a demanding decider away to HB Torshavn on Thursday (18:00 BST). The Fir Park side fly to the Faroe Islands carrying a 2-0 lead from a commanding Conference League second qualifying round first-leg victory last week. Johansson's team dominated the ball and the statistics but, against a team who have not lost at home in European competitions for five years, the Swede is preaching cau
  
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• Walsall make 10th signing as winger Smith arrives

  28-07-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Walsall have made their 10th signing of the summer transfer window with the arrival of Harrogate Town winger Reece Smith on a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee.The 24-year-old featured in all but one of Harrogate's League Two games last term, having joined from non-league Maidenhead United where he came through the academy and spent four and a half seasons in the first team.Smith, who played in Harrogate's 2-0 win at the Pallet-Track Stadium in the penultimate game of last season, said
  
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• Sunderland home kit inspired by 1937

  28-07-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunderland have revealed their new home kit for the 2026-27 season, which pays tribute to the club's historic 1937 FA Cup final triumph against Preston North End.The special kit combines the Black Cats' iconic red and white stripes with "a subtle jacquard pattern" and a monogram of the letter S "created using the handles of the FA Cup".The current club crest has been placed in a shield on the chest of the shirt, while the 1937 original city crest features as an exterior back of the neck detail.I
  
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• Richard Hughes now 'determined' to sign 13-goal star for Liverpool, it's going to be 'complicated'

  28-07-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Richard Hughes now 'determined' to sign 13-goal star for Liverpool, it's going to be 'complicated'Richard Hughes may be leaving Liverpool at the end of the summer transfer window but, that doesn't mean that he can just slack off. The Englishman still has a lot of work to do at Anfield and, unless he manages to get several deals over the line during the next few weeks, the Reds could actually end up in an even worse position than they ended the 2025-26 season in.Of course, some players have alrea
  
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• Zidane waited for France - now can he harness their star power?

  28-07-2026 19:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Zinedine Zidane won the Champions League three times as Real Madrid manager [Getty Images]In September, the France national team will have a new face on the touchline for the first time in 14 years.By the time the appointment was announced on Tuesday morning, it had long been an open secret that Zinedine Zidane would succeed Didier Deschamps this summer.Talks between the former Real Madrid manager and the French football authorities kicked off as early as February 2025 - after Zidane's former te
  
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• Lazio shocked at Markmann refusal to complete €6m move from Nordsjaelland

  28-07-2026 18:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lazio shocked at Markmann refusal to complete €6m move from NordsjaellandLazio had agreed a fee with Nordsjaelland for €6m plus bonus, but in a sensational twist, defender Noah Markmann turned down the move to the Stadio Olimpico.It was a done deal between the clubs and the Aquile were preparing the schedule for his medical tests and contract signing.They had shaken hands on a €6m fee plus €2m in add-ons for the Denmark Under-21 international.Lazio rebuffed by MarkmannTURIN,
  
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• US goalkeeper Matt Freese haunted by costly World Cup error after being booed on MLS return

  28-07-2026 18:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The sting of the United States’ abrupt exit from the 2026 World Cup, following a 4-1 defeat to Belgium in the round of 16, continues to resonate deeply with goalkeeper Matt Freese. He admits the memory is far from fading, and he’s not convinced it ever will."Big losses in tough moments are things you never really get over because they stay with you for the rest of your career," Freese told The Associated Press ahead of the Major League Soccer All-Star Game in Charlotte. "They continu
  
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• Rodri return date revealed as Man City star undergoes successful surgery

  28-07-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rodri return date revealed as Man City star undergoes successful surgeryManchester City have confirmed that Rodri has successfully undergone surgery to correct a minor back problem, giving the club hope that he will be ready to return before the start of the new season.The Spanish midfielder had planned the procedure after captaining Spain to the World Cup title. He played every game for Luis de la Fuente’s side as La Roja lifted the title for the first time since 2010.Rodri also won the G
  
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• Report: Liverpool to submit €150m offer for Bradley Barcola

  28-07-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool to submit €150m offer for Bradley BarcolaLiverpool Transfer News: Bradley Barcola Bid Signals Major PSG PushLiverpool’s pursuit of Bradley Barcola is moving with real purpose, with DaveOCKOP reporting that the club is ready to place a huge offer on the table for the Paris Saint-Germain winger. After the World Cup, attention inside Anfield appears to have sharpened quickly, and the 23-year-old has emerged as the leading attacking target.The report states that Liverpoo
  
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• Report: Liverpool preparing blockbuster move for Salah successor

  28-07-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool preparing blockbuster move for Salah successorLiverpool Transfer Latest: Bradley Barcola Priority as Iraola Shapes New EraLiverpool’s summer is gathering purpose. A new head coach, a reshaped attack, and the familiar pressure of expectation have combined to place this transfer window under a fierce spotlight. According to The Athletic, the club’s thinking is becoming clearer, and for Liverpool supporters the central themes are already obvious, Bradley Barcola, defen
  
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• Would Leeds move help Trafford oust Pickford from England team?

  28-07-2026 18:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  James Trafford made 17 appearances for Manchester City last season [Getty Images]Since the 2018 World Cup, Jordan Pickford has been a fixture in the England team.He has kept 44 clean sheets in his 91 caps and has made 33 major tournament appearances, including two European Championship finals.But the Everton goalkeeper will be 34 by the time Euro 2028 begins - so it is only natural for thoughts to turn to who could take over from him.The other goalkeepers in England's World Cup squad were Nottin
  
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• Official | Lyon sign Loïs Openda on loan from Juventus

  28-07-2026 18:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Lyon sign Loïs Openda on loan from JuventusLyon have signed Loïs Openda (26) on loan from Juventus, both clubs have announced. The Belgium international is back in Ligue 1 after taking France by storm three years ago. Openda logged 21 league goals in a single season with RC Lens, paving the way for him to join RB Leipzig in a €50m deal in 2023. Openda asked to leave the Bundesliga side a year ago with the latter failing to qualify for the UEFA Champions League.Juventus
  
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• Official: Juventus loan flop Openda to Lyon, no option to buy

  28-07-2026 18:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Juventus loan flop Openda to Lyon, no option to buyJuventus have officially sent Lois Openda to Olympique Lyonnais on loan at a cost of €3.5m, but there is no option to buy included in the agreement.The Bianconeri announced the transfer with a formal statement this afternoon, which gave the precise details and figures of the move.It is a dry loan until June 2027 and is completed at the consideration of €3.5m.Openda failed at JuventusVERONA, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 20: Lois Op
  
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• FIFA consider selling a World Cup stake to private investors

  28-07-2026 18:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FIFA consider selling a World Cup stake to private investorsFIFA is considering a landmark proposal to bring private investment into its flagship competitions, according to the Times.President Gianni Infantino is leading a plan that would see a new company established to oversee its biggest tournaments, including the FIFA World Cup, Women’s World Cup and Club World Cup.FIFA would retain majority control, while private investors would acquire a minority stake worth several billion dollars.T
  
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• Uefa issues furious response after Fifa plans to sell stakes in the World Cup

  28-07-2026 18:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Uefa has reacted furiously to plans that Fifa president Gianni Infantino is planning to sell stakes in the World Cup and its other tournaments to investors.Infantino is plotting a scheme whereby Fifa would retain majority control of a new enterprise, and the rest would be sold, partly to each of Fifa’s 211 national associations should they wish to invest, and partly to private investment.The plan could potentially see Infantino installed as the “commissioner” of the World Cup w
  
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• Fans torn between 'more firepower' and a 'creative midfielder'

  28-07-2026 18:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked for your views on whether Nottingham Forest need to dip into the transfer market for a new striker this summer, with Igor Jesus, Taiwo Awoniyi and Arnaud Kalimuendo already finding the target in pre-season.Here are some of your comments:Josh: I think we could do with more firepower in the squad, as I don't think the quality is currently there, but I don't want to see any of the current strikers leave. Igor on paper is the best we've currently got, Kalimuendo deserves
  
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• FIFA president Gianni Infantino reportedly planning to sell stake in World Cup to investors, including Joshua Kushner

  28-07-2026 18:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FIFA president Gianni Infantino reportedly plans to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors, including Joshua Kushner, according to the The Times. If the deal were to go through, Infantino would reportedly stand to gain tens of millions of dollars, per The Times.Kushner is the brother of U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner. The Trump administration is reportedly aware of Infantino's plan, per the Times. Trump and Infantino are friendly, as both displayed in the lead-
  
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• Tranmere sign former York City goalkeeper Male

  28-07-2026 18:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Harrison Male made 90 appearances in total for York City [Getty Images]Tranmere Rovers have signed former York City goalkeeper Harrison Male on a one-year contract.The 25-year-old won the National League title with the Minstermen last season and kept 19 clean sheets, earning him the National League Golden Glove award."I've been here a few days and have been really impressed with the facilities and speaking to the manager (Darrell Clarke) made me believe it is the place I wanted to come to play m
  
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• Torino pursue Ajax talent Fitz-Jim, welcome Comert and wait for Perri

  28-07-2026 18:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Torino pursue Ajax talent Fitz-Jim, welcome Comert and wait for PerriTorino welcome free agent Eray Comert for his medical, and close on Ajax midfielder Kian Fitz-Jim, while they wait for Leeds United to release Lucas Perri.The Granata are very active on the transfer market and hope to get several deals over the line this week.Torino get Comert, talk for Fitz-JimAMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS – JANUARY 30: Kian Fitz-Jim #28 of Ajax controls the ball as Abdülkerim Bardakcı #42 Galatasaray
  
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