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• 😳 Shocking report emerges: finalist played with cracked rib

  21-07-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😳 Shocking report emerges: finalist played with cracked ribAfter Leandro Paredes drew public attention with ugly scenes following the World Cup final, the Argentine is once again in the spotlight.As Argentine journalist Martin Arevalo, who works for 'ESPN' among others, reports, the Argentine played three World Cup matches with a cracked rib.It is further reported that Paredes suffered from breathing problems on some days. According to the report, the injury was not made public because t
  
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• Barcelona and Arsenal unveil new kits for the 2026/2027 season

  24-07-2026 14:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona and Arsenal unveil new kits for the 2026/2027 seasonFriday saw the launch of the second kit for two giants of European football: Barcelona and Arsenal.Barça’s kit was developed by Nike with Kobe Bryant’s branding and features black as the predominant color, fading into purple.On the inside, there is a quote from Kobe.Arsenal, meanwhile, unveiled the shirt created by adidas, inspired by the iconic 1991 bruised banana shirt, but now with blue instead of yellow.The cres
  
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• 🚑 Maresca sets date for Rodri surgery: rest, then return

  24-07-2026 14:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚑 Maresca sets date for Rodri surgery: rest, then returnEnzo Maresca has confirmed that Rodri will undergo back surgery next Monday for the discomfort he had been dealing with since before the World Cup.The Italian coach explained that, after the operation, the midfielder will enjoy a holiday and a rest period before rejoining the squad.The procedure had been scheduled for before the World Cup, but Rodri decided to postpone it so he would not miss the tournament with Spain. The world cha
  
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• Brugge not keen on letting Tresoldi go

  24-07-2026 14:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brugge not keen on letting Tresoldi goRoma is moving the market in search of an offensive reinforcement to replace Malen. The Giallorossi management is working to bring him to the capital. According to journalist Sacha Tavolieri, the hot name is Nicolò Tresoldi. Roma is pushing hard for the striker, maintaining contact with Club Brugge in an attempt to find a solution that could unlock the deal. The Belgian club, however, currently appears unwilling to sell their player. Club Brugge has a
  
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• Premier League club declare Barcelona’s Julian Alvarez alternative target ‘untouchable’

  24-07-2026 14:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier League club declare Barcelona’s Julian Alvarez alternative target ‘untouchable’Barcelona’s search for a new striker has hit another obstacle, with Bournemouth making it clear they have no intention of selling Eli Junior Kroupi this summer.The French forward has emerged as one of the players admired by Barcelona‘s sporting department as the club continues to prepare alternative plans in case a move for priority target Julian Alvarez proves impossible.However,
  
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• Jander, Azaz & Edozie to miss Saints' Germany trip

  24-07-2026 14:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Finn Azaz and Caspar Jander will not travel to Germany with the rest of the 29-man Southampton squad [Getty Images]Caspar Jander, Finn Azaz and Sam Edozie will miss Southampton's eight day pre-season trip to Germany with injuries.Tonda Eckert's squad take on Eintracht Braunschweig and Preuben Munster either side of a week's training camp in North Rhine-Westphalia.Jander, Azaz and Edozie will remain at the Staplewood training ground for treatment on minor knocks while a 29-man-squad travels to Ge
  
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• 🚨 OFFICIAL: van Bommel appointed Belgium manager!

  24-07-2026 14:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 OFFICIAL: van Bommel appointed Belgium manager!After Jürgen Klopp this morning...With Rudi Garcia not being retained after the 2026 World Cup, the Belgian Football Federation has found his successor to take charge of the senior national team.Mark van Bommel is indeed the new Belgium head coach — it’s official!van Bommel coached Royal Antwerp from 2022 to 2024, leading the club to a league-cup-super cup treble in 2023.The former Dutch international midfielder will take
  
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• ‘Intolerable, unacceptable’ – Spain head coach blasts Argentina behaviour after World Cup final

  24-07-2026 14:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘Intolerable, unacceptable’ – Spain head coach blasts Argentina behaviour after World Cup finalSpain head coach Luis de la Fuente has slammed the ‘intolerable, unacceptable’ behaviour of Argentina players after the World Cup final on Sunday. La Roja dominated possession and dictated the tempo throughout the final. They received a big boost in stoppage time when Argentina were reduced to 10 men after Enzo Fernandez was sent off for a second bookable offence
  
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• Video: Romero entourage meet with Inter, Tottenham urged to lower price

  24-07-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Video: Romero entourage meet with Inter, Tottenham urged to lower priceCristian Romero’s agent and entourage were spotted in Milan this afternoon for talks with Inter, as the Tottenham Hotspur and Argentina defender wants a Serie A return.There had already been reports that the Nerazzurri were leading the pack for Cuti, although they would need Spurs to lower the €50m asking price.Barcelona are also contenders, but Sportitalia have exclusive video of agent Ciro Palermo and entourage V
  
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• Real Madrid defender on track to return from injury by end of September

  24-07-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid defender on track to return from injury by end of SeptemberFerland Mendy’s initial years at Real Madrid made a strong case for the player to be seen as the best left-back in the world. His career, however, has taken a downward spiral in recent times.Over the past few seasons, Mendy has simply struggled to maintain his fitness and has repeatedly suffered injuries to the point where he has barely strung two starts together.His blows have all been catastrophic ones, often requirin
  
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• Murphy completes move to Brighton from Newcastle

  24-07-2026 14:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Emily Murphy previously played for Birmingham City and Chelsea in the WSL [Getty Images]Republic of Ireland international Emily Murphy has joined Women’s Super League club Brighton.The 23-year-old was Newcastle’s top-scorer in the second division last season with six goals and four assists in 15 starts and had a year remaining on her contract.Newcastle say they have received an undisclosed club record fee for Murphy, who made 37 appearances in all competitions during her 18 months th
  
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• Pep Guardiola reportedly declines opportunity to take over as Italy national team head coach

  24-07-2026 14:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola is still looking for his next job. Despite speaking with members of the Italian Football Federation (FICG) about taking over as the head coach of Italy’s national team, Guardiola reportedly declined the opportunity, per The Athletic. FICG technical director Paolo Maldini and federation head Giovanni Malago confirmed the organization spoke with Guardiola about the role, but those talks reportedly stagnated, leading to Guardiola allegedly turning do
  
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• Klopp’s rebuild job with Germany 🚧

  24-07-2026 14:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Klopp’s rebuild job with Germany 🚧Jürgen has work to do!This Friday morning, Jürgen Klopp was officially appointed head of the German national team.A huge rebuilding job awaits the former Liverpool manager, who is determined to restore the four-time world champions to their former glory.But to do that, Jürgen Klopp will have to bring order to several very specific areas.Establish a clear successor to Manuel NeuerThis time, Germany will no longer be able to call on hi
  
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• Summer transfer window 2026: Dumfries, Lewandowski and Ramos headline the under-the-radar moves

  24-07-2026 14:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Summer transfer window 2026: Dumfries, Lewandowski and Ramos headline the under-the-radar movesThe 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America inevitably dominated the headlines in the football universe this summer.Several high-profile transfers also garnered plenty of interest, particularly in the Premier League, where clubs are spending money as if it is going out of fashion.Morgan Rogers’ move from Aston Villa to Chelsea was one of the top Premier League transfers completed in recent weeks.How
  
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• Barcelona out-of-favour star’s loan exit nears; participation in England camp unlikely

  24-07-2026 14:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona out-of-favour star’s loan exit nears; participation in England camp unlikelyAccording to Mundo Deportivo, FC Barcelona captain Marc-Andre ter Stegen is edging closer to completing his season-long loan move to AFC Ajax after further progress was made in negotiations over the final details of the agreement.As previously reported, the German goalkeeper has responded positively to Barcelona’s latest proposal, and there is growing optimism that a deal could be finalised in the c
  
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• 'We are not just there to make numbers up' - Tavernier

  24-07-2026 14:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  As Bournemouth prepare for the new season, they have unfamiliar territory added to their schedule - European football.The Cherries have already made a stand in their attempts to keep their star players at the Vitality Stadium for the upcoming campaign by rejecting a £64m bid for Alex Scott from Chelsea.Marcus Tavernier told BBC Radio Solent: "We're in a position now where we have reached Europe, and we want to keep our squad and the club have made a stand on that."After an emphatic 2025-26
  
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• Luis de la Fuente blasts ‘intolerable’ Argentina conduct as Fifa investigate World Cup final brawl

  24-07-2026 14:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spain boss Luis de la Fuente has blasted Argentina’s actions as “intolerable and unacceptable” as Fifa investigate the brawl that broke out following the World Cup final.Fifa appointed a disciplinary prosecutor to look into the feisty post-match altercation between players following Spain’s 1-0 extra-time win, courtesy of Ferran Torres’ dramatic winner, which saw them dethrone the defending champions.Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes throttled Spain’s Eric
  
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• Watford sign former Celtic forward Noonan

  24-07-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Watford sign former Celtic forward NoonanWatford have completed the signing of former Celtic forward Saoirse Noonan on a free transfer.The Golden Girls announced news of the deal via a post on their official club website earlier today.The 27-year-old joins Watford after leaving Celtic earlier this summer upon the expiry of her contract with the Glasgow giants.Noonan spent two seasons with Celtic. She netted a hugely impressive 57 goals in 74 appearances for The Ghirls and was the club’s to
  
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• Pep Guardiola rejects first national team manager opportunity after leaving Manchester City

  24-07-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pep Guardiola rejects first national team manager opportunity after leaving Manchester CityFormer Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has rejected his first opportunity to manage a national team.The Catalan coach exited the Etihad Stadium at the end of last season after 10 years at the club.The 55-year-old insisted he would take an extended break away from the intensity of coaching within the game.Former Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has rejected his first opportunity to return to the
  
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• Como submit new offer for Chalobah as Chelsea seal Lacroix deal

  24-07-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Como submit new offer for Chalobah as Chelsea seal Lacroix dealFriday’s reports confirm that Como have submitted a new offer to Chelsea in an attempt to sign centre-back Trevoh Chalobah, who could be on his way out of Stamford Bridge after the Blues’ deal for Crystal Palace’s Maxence Lacroix.Fabrizio Romano: New Como offer for Chelsea’s ChalobahChalobah has been heavily linked with a move to Serie A this summer, with both Inter and Como said to be interested earlier on in
  
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• Arsenal interested in signing Serie A defender partly owned by Real Madrid

  24-07-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal interested in signing Serie A defender partly owned by Real MadridArsenal have added former Real Madrid defender Jacobo Ramon to their shortlist as they continue searching for defensive reinforcements, but any move will depend heavily on the Spanish giants.According to Sami Mokbel of BBC Sport, the Gunners are monitoring the 21-year-old after an impressive breakthrough season with Como. However, Real Madrid remain in a powerful position despite selling the defender last year, having
  
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• Grealish brings 'experience' and 'something different' - Lake

  24-07-2026 13:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Manchester City captain Paul Lake hopes Jack Grealish will be "given an opportunity" under new manager Enzo Maresca, as he believes the left winger brings "great attitude and personality".The club triggered a £100m release clause to prise Grealish away from boyhood club Aston Villa in August 2021. Since then, he has won three Premier Leagues, the Champions League, the FA Cup, the Super Cup and the Club World Cup at Eithad Stadium.However, after dropping out of Pep Guardiola's starti
  
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• Report: Liverpool still in the race for €100m forward

  24-07-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool still in the race for €100m forwardYan Diomande transfer latest as Liverpool stay in the race amid PSG pressureLiverpool remain active in the market for Yan Diomande, according to BILD, but the picture around the RB Leipzig winger is becoming increasingly competitive and complex.The 19-year-old has been on Liverpool’s radar for much of the summer, with the Premier League champions assessing him as one of the standout young options to strengthen the attack. Their inte
  
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• Lyon, Paris FC and Bournemouth amongst candidates to sign Gent’s Ibrahima Cissé

  24-07-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lyon, Paris FC and Bournemouth amongst candidates to sign Gent’s Ibrahima CisséOlympique Lyonnais, Paris FC and AFC Bournemouth are reportedly among the clubs interested in signing KAA Gent’s Ibrahima Cissé (18), according to Foot Mercato. The young striker, who is in high demand, is also said to be on the radar of numerous other foreign clubs.Having arrived in Belgium from the Senegalese club CO Thiessois in October 2025, the imposing 1.96-metre centre-forward quickly
  
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• Report: Crystal Palace in talks to sign Chelsea star

  24-07-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Crystal Palace in talks to sign Chelsea starCrystal Palace Transfer Talks for Axel Disasi Gather Pace as Maxence Lacroix Future Comes Into FocusCrystal Palace have opened discussions with Chelsea over Axel Disasi, a move that speaks to careful contingency planning at Selhurst Park rather than any sudden scramble. With Chelsea pushing for Maxence Lacroix, Palace are working through centre-back options early, and Disasi has emerged as one of the leading names under consideration.According
  
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• Barcelona-linked South American striker receives an offer from MLS club

  24-07-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona-linked South American striker receives an offer from MLS clubThe transfer market is beginning to gather pace around Darwin Nunez, one of the strikers being monitored as a potential alternative should FC Barcelona fail to land their primary attacking target, Julian Alvarez, this summer.Although Nunez has been offered to Barcelona, the Catalan club have yet to make a move.Nunez’s current situationThe Uruguay international joined Al Hilal’s pre-season camp in Austria, despite
  
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• Jurgen Klopp outlines one condition where he will quit Germany job immediately

  24-07-2026 13:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jurgen Klopp insists he will quit his job as Germany manager if his family come under attack from the German media during his tenure. Klopp, 59, has taken on his first coaching role since leaving Liverpool, citing fatigue, two years ago. The head coach has signed a contract through to the 2030 World Cup to lead his country, after their World Cup last-32 exit to Paraguay last month. Klopp has taken on something of a low-profile since his trophy-laden nine-year stint at Anfield, occupying a role a
  
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• Real Madrid midfielder wins praise from Mourinho’s staff

  24-07-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid midfielder wins praise from Mourinho’s staffThe midfielder Arda Guler was one of the very few Real Madrid players who avoided any meaningful criticism, despite being a regular starter, for the failure of the last season. He remained a key player for both Xabi Alonso and Alvaro Arbeloa, and the highest point of his season came in the second leg of the quarter-final tie against Bayern Munich, in which his two goals kick-started the Merengues’ comeback, although they ultimat
  
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• Italy finalise venues for Nations League campaign including France San Siro rematch

  24-07-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Italy finalise venues for Nations League campaign including France San Siro rematchThe dates, kick-off times and venues for all of Italy’s upcoming Nations League fixtures have been confirmed, including a re-match against World Cup semi-finalists France in San Siro.While discussions over a new head coach for the Italy national team continue – Andrea Pirlo now looking like the frontrunner after missing out on Pep Guardiola – preparations for the upcoming Nations League campaign
  
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• Guardiola rejects Italy job: LIVE reactions, comments & latest updates

  24-07-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Guardiola rejects Italy job: LIVE reactions, comments & latest updatesLorenzo Bettoni and Richard Hall return with the latest edition of the Football Italia LIVE Show, and the focus is on Pep Guardiola rejecting the Italy job.Click here to subscribe to the official Football Italia YouTube channelAs widely anticipated, Pep Guardiola has rejected the opportunity to become Italy’s next head coach, ending days of speculation linking the ex-Manchester City boss with the Azzurri bench.Footba
  
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