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• 🫣 He could've done without that, Messi sets grim World Cup record

  07-07-2026 18:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🫣 He could've done without that, Messi sets grim World Cup recordIt’s still not his tournament! In the World Cup Round of 16 against Egypt, Lionel Messi missed his second penalty of this World Cup. He had already failed from the spot in the group stage against Austria. And, as if it couldn’t have been any other way, he has now unintentionally made history. Excluding penalty shootouts, 'La Pulga' is the first World Cup player to miss twice from the spot. According to
  
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• 'Proper season' at Celtic excites Oxlade-Chamberlain

  09-07-2026 12:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain says he is relishing the prospect of a "proper season" at Celtic after agreeing to stay on with the Scottish champions.The 32-year-old former Arsenal and Liverpool midfielder initially joined Martin O'Neill's side on a short-term deal in February.Having been out of action for nine months, Oxlade-Chamberlain played 550 minutes over 12 appearances, scoring twice."I'm just delighted that it's been able to get done and excited to come in at the start of this season to feel li
  
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• Santos keen for first-team football

  09-07-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Andrey Santos has shown plenty of promise during his time at Chelsea, but he has found himself behind the established midfield partnership of Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo.Spending a season as understudy while the club were competing in the Champions League was a logical development step.However, sources close to the player indicated several weeks ago that Santos was keen to move on in search of regular first-team football.Chelsea have long regarded the Brazilian highly, althou
  
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• Charlton Athletic announce departure of midfielder Bradley

  09-07-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Charlton Athletic announce departure of midfielder BradleyCharlton Athletic have confirmed the departure of midfielder Katie Bradley.The Addicks announced the news via a post on their official club website this morning.The 24-year-old has spent the last two seasons with Charlton Athletic. She joined the club in summer 2024 after leaving Blackburn Rovers. Bradley made 53 appearances for The Addicks in all competitions in which she scored 13 goals. She was a promotion-winner with the club last sea
  
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• 🎥 A new home for United, this is where the new stadium will be 🏟️

  09-07-2026 12:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 A new home for United, this is where the new stadium will be 🏟️Manchester United has taken a historic step by revealing the exact location of what will be its new stadium. The megaproject, designed to hold 100,000 spectators, will permanently replace the legendary Old Trafford, marking the start of a golden era for the English club.The new infrastructure will be located just 350 metres from the current ground, in the area known as Trafford Wharfside. The club aims to pre
  
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• The US delivered their best modern World Cup performance – and also let themselves down

  09-07-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The US celebrate during their opening win over Paraguay. Photograph: Patrick T Fallon/AFP/Getty ImagesSo now what? How are we supposed to think about this supposedly golden generation of the United States men’s national team who have fallen short of expectations at this World Cup on home soil?How do we come to terms with the sense that this team beat Paraguay 4-1 in their opener – the most impressive performance in the program’s history – but also lost dismally against Be
  
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• Christie 'hungry for more' major tournaments with Scotland

  09-07-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Scotland ended a 28-year wait for a place on international football's biggest stage, but there was disappointment following a group stage exit."It was an amazing experience," Bournemouth midfielder Christie, who played in all three group matches, told BBC Scotland."Seeing all the Scotland fans over there was incredible. The atmosphere was electric."The first 72 hours afterwards, you feel a bit gutted because we were desperate to get out of the group and it wasn't to be."But I had s
  
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• Dan Burn ‘more than ready’ to battle Erling Haaland during England v Norway clash

  09-07-2026 11:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England defender Dan Burn believes the team must significantly improve on their Mexico performance to overcome Norway in their World Cup quarter-final this weekend, a challenge he relishes, particularly the prospect of keeping Erling Haaland quiet.A place in the semi-finals is on offer in the Miami heat, as Thomas Tuchel’s men face the "Scandinavian surprise package," buoyed by their recent 2-1 victory against Brazil.England’s previous game saw the Three Lions overcome hostility, alt
  
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• Roma line up Nottingham Forest alternative as Greenwood heads to Fenerbahce

  09-07-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma line up Nottingham Forest alternative as Greenwood heads to FenerbahceRoma appear to have missed out on the potential signing of Mason Greenwood from Olympique de Marseille, but reports in Italy claim that they are already beginning to shift their focus to a new alternative option in Nottingham Forest’s Dan Ndoye.Could Roma turn to Ndoye after missing out on Greenwood?For several weeks, Roma have been in negotiations over a potential deal for former Manchester United forward Greenwood
  
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• Report: Liverpool have scouted World Cup star ahead of potential move

  09-07-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool have scouted World Cup star ahead of potential moveLucas Herrington to Liverpool, why the teenage defender fits a familiar transfer planLiverpool have been linked with another young centre-back, and this one follows a pattern rather than starting a new trend. According to TeamTalk, scouts from Liverpool are tracking Lucas Herrington, the 18-year-old Colorado Rapids defender who raised his profile at the 2026 World Cup with Australia.This is the sort of move that makes sense on
  
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• Monaco’s CEO says it is ‘normal’ for clubs to be interested in Folarin Balogun, Maghnes Akliouche, & Lamine Camara

  09-07-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Monaco’s CEO says it is ‘normal’ for clubs to be interested in Folarin Balogun, Maghnes Akliouche, & Lamine CamaraAS Monaco are needing to sell this summer, having missed out on qualification for next season’s UEFA Champions League.Three high-value assets are touted for departures: Folarin Balogun, Maghnes Akliouche, and Lamine Camara. The former has increased his value thanks to his strong showing at the FIFA World Cup with the USMNT, Akliouche is the subject of a bi
  
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• Arsenal star ill ahead of quarter-final showdown

  09-07-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal star ill ahead of quarter-final showdownThe Norway captain’s fitness is unclear after illness spread through the camp ahead.Photo by Elsa/Getty ImagesMartin Odegaard has become the latest member of Norway’s World Cup camp to come down with a cold-like virus before Saturday’s match against England.Odegaard has fallen ill while sickness runs through the Norway camp, although his uncle, the national team physio Thomas Odegaard, has reportedly suffered most from the symptom
  
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• Swans poised to buy Swansea.com Stadium home

  09-07-2026 11:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Swansea left their former Vetch Field home for what is now known as the Swansea.com Stadium in 2005[Huw Evans Picture Agency]Swansea City are poised to buy the Swansea.com Stadium from Swansea council in a move they say will safeguard the future of the club.The Championship side have been in discussions with the council over the proposed purchase of the venue, their home since its opening in 2005.The local authority built the £27m stadium, with the Swans taking operational control of the g
  
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• David Ornstein confirms major Newcastle United transfer blow as another star wants to leave

  09-07-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  David Ornstein confirms major Newcastle United transfer blow as another star wants to leaveBruno Guimaraes Arsenal Move Talk Leaves Newcastle Facing a Brutal RealityBruno Guimaraes has informed Newcastle United that he wants to leave and join Arsenal. That is the substance of the latest report from David Ornstein for The Athletic, and there is no point dressing it up. This is a serious moment for Newcastle, a club already dealing with major exits and an increasingly awkward summer.Arsenal are sa
  
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• Barcelona working to have imminent signing ready for the England pre-season camp

  09-07-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona working to have imminent signing ready for the England pre-season campBarcelona’s pursuit of Karim Adeyemi continues to gather momentum. An agreement has already been reached with player through his agent, Jorge Mendes, with both parties settling on the terms of a long-term contract.The remaining obstacle is reaching a transfer agreement with Borussia Dortmund. Barcelona’s initial offer for the German attacker was worth €20 million but his club continue to value Adeyem
  
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• Spanish paper 🇪🇸 lists the biggest refereeing rows so far in the Copa

  09-07-2026 11:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spanish paper 🇪🇸 lists the biggest refereeing rows so far in the CopaThe 2026 FIFA World Cup enters the quarterfinal stage this Thursday (9), but debates over refereeing and the use of technology have already taken over the tournament.The Spanish newspaper Marca put together a list of the most controversial decisions that have marked the competition so far. Check it out below!'The Balogun case'According to the publication, the biggest controversy happened off the pitch. American
  
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• Flick Drives Barcelona’s Move for Adeyemi as Raphinha Questions Linger

  09-07-2026 11:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Flick Drives Barcelona’s Move for Adeyemi as Raphinha Questions LingerBarcelona have submitted an official bid to Borussia Dortmund for winger Karim Adeyemi, with both Fabrizio Romano and Gerard Romero of Jijantes confirming the approach on Tuesday. The Blaugrana are in active talks with the German club, and Adeyemi himself has already given his approval to the move.A Signing Driven by Hansi FlickThe 24-year-old German international finished the season with 10 goals and six assists for Dor
  
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• The Brazilian who ticks a lot of boxes

  09-07-2026 11:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United officials reacted to missing out on Mateus Fernandes last week with a sense of calm, insisting players would be bought and expressing their faith in a recruitment team that delivered for them last summer.Fans have been getting more edgy, though.Andrey Santos wasn't a name many were talking about as they focused on Aurelien Tchouameni, currently part of France's World Cup squad, and others.However, he ticks a lot of boxes that are important to United.Twenty-eight Premier League
  
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• Mourinho takes charge of the Valverde case at Real Madrid amid growing captaincy doubts

  09-07-2026 11:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho takes charge of the Valverde case at Real Madrid amid growing captaincy doubtsJose Mourinho is eagerly awaiting the return of all of his Real Madrid players for pre-season. But, according to MARCA, there is one player in particular he is especially keen to see: Federico Valverde.The Portuguese coach has decided to personally handle a situation that has become a growing concern within the club. Even after the World Cup, the tension surrounding the midfielder has not disappeared.Real Madr
  
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• Channelling the spirit of 1986: Belgium looking to repeat World Cup victory over Spain forty years on

  09-07-2026 11:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Channelling the spirit of 1986: Belgium looking to repeat World Cup victory over Spain forty years on22nd June, 1986, Estadio Cuauhtemoc, Peubla, a World Cup quarter-final. After 120 minutes neither side could be separated.  Penalties were required, and when Leo Van der Elst stepped up, he had the chance to win the game. The then Club Brugge man made no mistake from the spot, sending Belgium through to the semi-finals of the World Cup for first time in their history. Their opponents that da
  
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• 'This oxygen is spreading' - inside Morocco's mission to become a powerhouse

  09-07-2026 11:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Morocco are currently ranked sixth in Fifa's world rankings [Getty Images]"Morocco have the potential to be a powerhouse of world football."It is a bold statement, but Welshman Neil Ward has witnessed the country's passion and plans first hand.After serving as chief executive at the Football Association of Wales Trust, Ward left his homeland to take up a role as director of technical operations at the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (RMFF) in 2020.He was in Rabat when Morocco became the first
  
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• Midfielder Sykes joins Millwall on two-year deal

  09-07-2026 11:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mark Sykes played for Northern Ireland Under-21s before switching allegiance to the Republic of Ireland [Getty Images]Millwall have signed Republic of Ireland international Mark Sykes on a two-year contract.The 28-year-old midfielder was released by Bristol City at the end of last season having spent four seasons at Ashton Gate, scoring 18 goals in 153 appearances in all competitions.Sykes started his career with Glenavon in Northern Ireland before joining Oxford United in 2019 and signing for B
  
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• Aurelien Tchouameni closing in on new Real Madrid contract as Manchester United option fades

  09-07-2026 11:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aurelien Tchouameni closing in on new Real Madrid contract as Manchester United option fadesIn recent weeks, there has been a lot of speculation surrounding the future of Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni. A number of reports have suggested that a sale would be considered this summer, and on the back of this, Manchester United have been heavily linked with making a big move for his services, although all of this is immaterial now.Tchouameni’s situation has looked precarious ever s
  
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• Crawley sign Charlton defender Ewens-Findlay on loan

  09-07-2026 11:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Crawley Town have signed Charlton Athletic defender Ty Ewens-Findlay on loan for the season.Ewens-Findlay, 19, is primarily a central defender but can play at full-back and also as a holding midfield player. He joined the Addicks from Cambridge United last summer but has yet to make a senior appearance. "Ty is very versatile, and can play in a variety of different roles across the defence and midfield if needed," Crawley Town head coach Colin Kazim-Richards told the club website."H
  
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• Morocco predicted XI v France: Ismael Saibari out, Soufiane Rahimi in

  09-07-2026 11:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Morocco predicted XI v France: Ismael Saibari out, Soufiane Rahimi inIsmael Saibari injured his thigh during the 3-0 win over Canada in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and has not recovered in time to face France in the quarter-finals. In Saibari’s absence in Boston, it is Soufiane Rahimi who is expected to lead the line for Morocco. There is also a doubt pertaining to the participation of Crystal Palace defender Chadi Riad. A late decision will be taken. In his absence, it
  
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• Manchester City confirm Enzo Maresca’s backroom team ahead of 2026-27 campaign

  09-07-2026 11:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City confirm Enzo Maresca’s backroom team ahead of 2026-27 campaignMan City have confirmed the backroom staff who will work alongside Enzo Maresca next seasonThe coaching team includes Roberto Vitiello, Willy Caballero & five further new additionsSet piece coach James French & goalkeeper coach Richard Wright will continue in current rolesManchester City have confirmed the backroom team that will work alongside new manager Enzo Maresca at the Etihad Stadium ahead of the 2
  
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• Sheff Wed re-sign club legend midfielder Bannan

  09-07-2026 11:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Shutterstock]Sheffield Wednesday have re-signed midfielder Barry Bannan from Millwall on a one-year deal, less than six months after he left.The 36-year-old Scot made 477 appearances for the Owls in his first spell after joining in September 2015.With Wednesday in administration he left for the Lions for an undisclosed fee on an 18-month contract in January."This club means so much to me and my family so to have the opportunity to come back, I didn't have to think twice about it. I'm just delig
  
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• Dundee Utd boss Goodwin wants more in wide areas

  09-07-2026 11:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dundee United may have added eight new players but manager Jim Goodwin remains busy with his squad-building plans as he seeks to add threat on the wings.Forwards Jesse Randall, Lachlan Rose and Idjessi Metsoko are among the summer recruits for the team that finished seventh in the Premiership last season."We're still nowhere near finished," Goodwin said in a club media interview. "We need to add more at the top end of the pitch, particularly in the wide areas."Jesse Mitsoko gives us three really
  
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• The Unpredictable Magic of the 2026 World Cup

  09-07-2026 11:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Unpredictable Magic of the 2026 World CupWhen FIFA announced the 2026 World Cup would expand to 48 teams, the immediate reaction from many quarters was scepticism. The primary concern was that the group stages would become a chore to watch and the overall quality of football would suffer. Yet, as the tournament plays out across the USA, Canada, and Mexico, this sprawling new format has actually delivered an incredible level of unpredictability.If Qatar 2022 often felt like a tightly orchestr
  
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• Exclusive | PSG open Randal Kolo Muani bidding process as patience with Juventus wanes

  09-07-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Exclusive | PSG open Randal Kolo Muani bidding process as patience with Juventus wanesRandal Kolo Muani (27) will return to Paris Saint-Germain this summer, but he won’t stay there. The Frenchman is coming off the back of a difficult campaign with Tottenham Hotspur. His form meant that, despite Didier Deschamps’ fondness of the forward, he was a notable omission from his FIFA World Cup squad.His future at club level remains open. Kolo Muani’s priority was for a return to Juvent
  
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