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• 👀 It's very difficult: Messi could retire from Argentina

  20-07-2026 19:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👀 It's very difficult: Messi could retire from ArgentinaWithout a doubt, the defeat in Argentina is still being felt very deeply. However, this morning everyone is wondering what Lionel Messi’s future will be.The first decision is that there will be no celebration or greetings. But ESPN is also reporting that it will be very difficult for the star to return to a call-up after yesterday’s defeat against Spain.At 39 years old, people in the streets of Buenos Aires were chanting
  
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• Gossip: Wolves striker set for Ajax

  29-07-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Wolves striker Tolu Arokodare, 25, is set to join Ajax on loan with a £17m option to buy the Nigerian. (Anthony Joseph)Want more transfer news from the EFL? Take a look at Wednesday's gossip column here.[BBC]
  
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• Gossip: Phillips set for Blades return

  29-07-2026 11:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips, 30, is finalising a loan to Championship side Sheffield United after being left out of the club's squad list for their pre-season tour. (Mail)Want more transfer news from the EFL? Take a look at Wednesday's gossip column here.[BBC]
  
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• Gossip: Baggies eye Norwegian midfielder

  29-07-2026 11:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]West Brom are keen on SK Brann's Norwegian midfielder Felix Horn Myhre, 27, who is valued at about £2.5m. (Bergens Tidende - in Norwegian, subscription required)Want more transfer news from the EFL? Take a look at Wednesday's gossip column here.[BBC]
  
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• Zola in line to complete Italy set-up along with Mancini and Ranieri

  29-07-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Zola in line to complete Italy set-up along with Mancini and RanieriRoberto Mancini is officially back as the head coach of the Italy national team, Claudio Ranieri has stepped into the position of FIGC technical director following the resignation of Paolo Maldini, and the latest reports indicate that Gianfranco Zola is in line to complete the new Azzurri set-up.Could Zola join Italy national team set-up with Mancini and Ranieri?It has been a rollercoaster few days for the Italy national team an
  
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• Two more players return to Real Madrid preseason training

  29-07-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Two more players return to Real Madrid preseason trainingAlready well into his third week of preseason training with Real Madrid, Jose Mourinho is still waiting for several important players to join him. The first few players who participated in the World Cup 2026 returned to Valdebebas during the second week of training, while the last of them might still need two more weeks of holidays before joining their teammates.Arda Guler was the first World Cup player to return to training under Mourinho
  
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• Liverpool set to miss out on £48m midfielder as Premier League club agrees deal

  29-07-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool set to miss out on £48m midfielder as Premier League club agrees dealLiverpool Transfer News: £48m Midfielder Set to Join Premier League ClubWhilst a lot of talk has been on Liverpool’s need to bolster their attacking and defensive depth this summer, the midfield department still needs serious work.It was a clear weakness in the abysmal title defence under Arne Slot. Both Ryan Gravenberch and Alexis Mac Allister massively struggled for form, whilst Curtis Jones and Do
  
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• Report: Tottenham Hotspur making final push to sign £60m forward

  29-07-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Tottenham Hotspur making final push to sign £60m forwardTottenham Set Savinho Deadline as Spurs Push for £60m Manchester City DecisionTottenham have reached a significant point in their pursuit of Savinho, with the club now pushing Manchester City for clarity before the window moves into a critical phase. According to TeamTalk, Spurs have made it clear they want a final answer before the weekend, with August 1 emerging as the key date in this developing transfer story.The pos
  
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• FA 'deeply concerned' by Fifa plan as Uefa to meet

  29-07-2026 11:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FA chairwoman Debbie Hewitt (right) and chief executive Mark Bullingham (second right) with FIFA president Gianni Infantino (centre) at the World Cup semi-final between England and Argentina earlier this month [Getty Images]The Football Association says it is "deeply concerned" about Fifa's plan to sell stakes in its major competitions, with Uefa's 55 members nations set to hold an emergency meeting later this week amid growing anger at the proposals.Football's world governing body has said it w
  
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• Free agent striker willing to lower salary demands to secure a transfer to Barcelona

  29-07-2026 11:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Free agent striker willing to lower salary demands to secure a transfer to BarcelonaBarcelona have been searching for a new number nine to fill the boots left behind by Robert Lewandowski when the Pole left the club at the end of last season.Although the priority for the Catalan club has been to sign Atletico Madrid star Julian Alvarez, that deal does not seem realistic at the moment.The club tested the waters with the possibility of signing Eli Junior Kroupi from Bournemouth, but that quickly f
  
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• Half of Premier League fans priced out of new football shirts as costs soar

  29-07-2026 11:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Half of all Premier Leaguefootball fans are unable to afford their team’s new shirt this year, a recent survey has revealed, as soaring prices push replica kits out of reach for many. The poll, conducted for FootyComps, found that the financial strain is also significant among English Football League (EFL) supporters, with 46 per cent unable to purchase an authentic replica.Fans are now facing costs of up to £90 for replica shirts, following price increases by eight Premier League cl
  
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• Boost for Mourinho as two more Real Madrid stars join pre-season training

  29-07-2026 11:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Boost for Mourinho as two more Real Madrid stars join pre-season trainingReal Madrid received another boost on Tuesday as Endrick and Antonio Rudiger returned to training under Jose Mourinho following their involvement at the FIFA World Cup.The Brazilian and German internationals are the latest players to rejoin the squad after the club’s second pre-season friendly, a convincing 4-1 victory over Leganes. They join Arda Guler, Federico Valverde and new signing Denzel Dumfries, who had alrea
  
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• Notts County striker Jatta signs for Casa Pia

  29-07-2026 11:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alassana Jatta scored the opening goal in the 2025-26 League Two play-off final [Getty Images]Notts County striker Alassana Jatta has completed a move to Portuguese top-flight club Casa Pia.The 27-year-old leaves for an undisclosed fee, after two and a half years at Meadow Lane.The Gambia forward scored 44 goals in 89 appearances since joining from Danish club Viborg in February 2024. He netted the opener in the 2025-26 League Two play-off final when County beat Salford City to reach League One.
  
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• Jack Grealish attracts transfer attention from outside Europe – Everton remain keen on loan

  29-07-2026 11:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jack Grealish attracts transfer attention from outside Europe – Everton remain keen on loanJack Grealish has reportedly attracted interest from Saudi Pro League clubs, with Al Hilal searching for a new left winger.Everton would consider a second loan, but City officials are said to prefer a permanent exit.The England international’s own preference is believed to be remaining in the Premier League.Manchester City are yet to find a solution to Jack Grealish’s uncertain future wit
  
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• Real Madrid confirm preseason friendly against Schalke 04

  29-07-2026 11:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid confirm preseason friendly against Schalke 04Real Madrid have only around three weeks left to prepare for the upcoming season as their first La Liga game of the 2026-27 season is scheduled to be played on 22nd August. As things stand, although Jose Mourinho is still waiting for some of the most important players to return after their holidays, the Merengues have already completed a significant part of the preseason.So far, they have played two training matches. The first ended in a 1
  
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• Former DFL investor advocate Hans-Joachim Watzke brands FIFA plan “An absolute attack on football.”

  29-07-2026 11:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former DFL investor advocate Hans-Joachim Watzke brands FIFA plan “An absolute attack on football.”German footballing administrative heavyweight Hans-Joachim Watzke has sharply criticized FIFA’s plans to open the commercial rights connected to its most important competitions to private investors.FIFA confirmed on Tuesday that it intends to establish FIFA Forward Enterprise, a subsidiary encompassing commercial and event operations related to competitions including the men&rsquo
  
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• Barcelona expected to complete at least four signings before window closes – Romero

  29-07-2026 11:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona expected to complete at least four signings before window closes – RomeroBarcelona could still be one of the busiest clubs in the remaining weeks of the transfer market despite already strengthening their squad this summer.The club have already wrapped up deals to sign both Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi, thereby adding attacking firepower to the forward line.However, according to journalist Gerard Romero, Barcelona are expected to complete at least four more signings before th
  
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• Palace hold talks with ex-Arsenal defender Tomiyasu

  29-07-2026 11:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Takehiro Tomiyasu played three games for Japan at the 2026 World Cup [Getty Images]Crystal Palace have held talks with Takehiro Tomiyasu over a permanent contract that would mean the defender returning to the Premier League.Tomiyasu is training with Palace and was named as a substitute in the pre-season friendly versus Lens on Tuesday.And the Japan international is understood to have held discussions over a permanent deal with Palace that would mean the 27-year-old joining on a free transfer.It
  
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• Richard Hughes given chance to finally replace Trent Alexander-Arnold

  29-07-2026 11:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Richard Hughes given chance to finally replace Trent Alexander-ArnoldTrent Alexander-Arnold left Liverpool rather red-faced last summer. Even though a lot of the Reds' fanbase knew that the Englishman was going to exit Anfield, the fact that he left as a free agent was an appalling mistake from Richard Hughes.There's no way that things should have gone as far as they did and, even though Liverpool did eventually end up getting €10 million for his exit, the right-back was worth considerably
  
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• Monaco reject €45m bid from PSG for Liverpool target Maghnes Akliouche

  29-07-2026 11:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Monaco reject €45m bid from PSG for Liverpool target Maghnes AklioucheAS Monaco are reported to have rejected a €45m bid from Paris Saint-Germain for Maghnes Akliouche (24), according to L’Équipe.However, this latest setback is unlikely to prevent Les Rouge et Bleu’s management from returning to the fray soon, as they intend to remain patient in their pursuit of the forward.Having already been turned down three times, PSG have no intention of overpaying for the trans
  
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• English FA ‘deeply concerned’ by Fifa plan to sell off the World Cup

  29-07-2026 11:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The English Football Association (FA) has said it was blindsided by Fifa’s proposed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup and has expressed “deep concern” about the whole situation.Shock news emerged on Tuesday that Fifa president Gianni Infantino intends to sell off part of the World Cup to private investment and create a private company, Fifa Forward Enterprise (FFE), to manage the commercial rights and delivery of the tournament.Fifa says it would own and control FFE but priv
  
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• Real Madrid board confident about Manchester City superstar’s arrival and Vinicius renewal – report

  29-07-2026 11:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid board confident about Manchester City superstar’s arrival and Vinicius renewal – reportAccording to Mundo Deportivo, there is a growing sense of optimism and excitement within Real Madrid’s boardroom as the club continues an ambitious summer transfer window.The board, recently renewed by president Florentino Perez and featuring several directors who have worked alongside him since he first took office in 2000, fully support the decisions being made as the club resha
  
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• Why Real Madrid believe Yan Diomande is worth a €120 million investment

  29-07-2026 11:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Why Real Madrid believe Yan Diomande is worth a €120 million investmentReal Madrid are reportedly very close to landing another big name this summer, as they have already reached agreements with Yan Diomande and his club RB Leipzig. This signing will directly address one of the weaker areas of their team, i.e., the right wing.However, the high amounts involved in this operation are raising some concerns. The Merengues have already seen a €100 million bid rejected for him, and they are
  
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• Soulé offered to Roma’s Serie A rivals Milan

  29-07-2026 11:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Soulé offered to Roma’s Serie A rivals MilanRoma are awaiting proposals for Matias Soulé, who has reportedly been offered to various clubs, including Milan.Roma are eager to sell Argentine winger Soulé this summer, as Fabrizio Romano’s HereWeGo Instagram account confirms.Roma winger Soulé offered to MilanAccording to the report, the Giallorossi are waiting for offers for the 23-year-old, who scored seven goals and provided eight assists in 42 appearances a
  
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• Lens eye LASK’s Melayro Bogarde to replace Brentford target Mamadou Sangaré

  29-07-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lens eye LASK’s Melayro Bogarde to replace Brentford target Mamadou SangaréRC Lens are reportedly very keen on the idea of signing LASK’s Melayro Bogarde (24), according to Foot Mercato.In their search for a replacement for Mamadou Sangaré (24), who is expected to sign for Brentford FC shortly, Les Sang et Or appear to have found their gem in the Surinamese international.Having joined Linz on a free transfer from TSG Hoffenheim in the summer of 2024, the Rotterdam-born
  
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• Barcelona keeping an eye as Bayern Munich set to open contract talks with superstar next month

  29-07-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona keeping an eye as Bayern Munich set to open contract talks with superstar next monthHarry Kane has emerged as one of the biggest names in this summer’s transfer market, despite his stated desire to remain at Bayern Munich.The England captain is under contract until 2027 but postponed discussions over a new deal until after the Club World Cup and his summer break. Now, according to BILD (h/t SPORT), negotiations are set to begin in August, although reaching an agreement may not be
  
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• Leicester sign Man City defender McFarlane on loan

  29-07-2026 11:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Christian McFarlane signed for Manchester City in January 2025 [Getty Images]Leicester City have completed a season-long loan deal for Manchester City left-back Christian McFarlane.The 19-year-old England youth international will join the Foxes for the 2026-27 campaign and becomes their third signing of the summer. McFarlane joined the New York City FC youth academy in 2018 where he signed his first professional contract aged 14.He was then sold by New York City to Manchester City in January 202
  
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• Real Madrid’s Full Squad Is Blocking Transfer Business This Summer

  29-07-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid’s Full Squad Is Blocking Transfer Business This SummerMARCA report that Real Madrid are heading into pre-season with an unusual problem: not a single player, nor any of their agents, has expressed any willingness to leave the club since the Club World Cup ended. The result is a squad at full capacity and no room to bring anyone in.A Flattering Problem With Serious ConsequencesAs Xabi Alonso prepares to begin pre-season work in earnest, the club faces a structural bind of their
  
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• Real Madrid open Rodri talks with Manchester City

  29-07-2026 10:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid open Rodri talks with Manchester CityReal Madrid have taken the first concrete step in their pursuit of Rodri after opening discussions with Manchester City over a potential move for the Spain international.According to Fabrizio Romano, initial verbal talks have now taken place between the two clubs following months of speculation surrounding the midfielder’s future.The report adds that Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has personally approved the move after the club previ
  
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• Concacaf stunned by Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell off World Cup to investors

  29-07-2026 10:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fifa has been strongly criticised by Concacaf, football’s governing body for North America, for failing to consult on its shock plan to sell stakes in the World Cup.On Tuesday, Fifa said it plans to create a $20bn subsidiary to run the ⁠World Cup and its ​other ⁠events and will offer stakes of up to 20 per cent in it ⁠to external investors – a move that provoked ​a ⁠furious response from Uefa, which accused Fifa president Gianni Infantino of puttin
  
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