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• Arsenal to assess Saliba back injury with surgery an option

  16-07-2026 23:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  William Saliba was forced off during France's semi-final defeat by Spain [Getty Images]Arsenal will assess William Saliba's back injury when he reports back to the club after World Cup duty.The France centre-back has been dogged by a back issue for several weeks and carried the problem into the World Cup.The issue appeared to be exacerbated during France's semi-final loss to Spain when She was forced off after just 30 minutes.Surgery is among the options that will be considered by the Gunners wh
  
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• Liverpool lead Arsenal in Bradley Barcola transfer race

  16-07-2026 23:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool lead Arsenal in Bradley Barcola transfer raceLiverpool are leading Arsenal in the race to sign Paris Saint-Germain forward Bradley Barcola, according to journalist Ben Jacobs.Arsenal have been linked with Barcola as an alternative to Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers, who is their primary target.However, the Gunners are not in active negotiations to sign the France international, with the club focusing on a deal for Rogers.Liverpool, meanwhile, are seriously considering a move for the
  
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• 📋 Missed this? Botafogo and Santos named for BR clash

  16-07-2026 23:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Missed this? Botafogo and Santos named for BR clashIt’s Thursday (16), the day the 2026 Brasileirão resumes for Botafogo and Santos.They will face each other starting at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time).Nilton Santos will be the stage for the clash in the 19th round of the competition. Rodrigo José Pereira de Lima (PE) will be the referee. Premiere, Record and Cazé TV will broadcast the match.
  Standings situation 📊Both teams are right a
  
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• Roma hold advantage over Borussia for Tresoldi

  16-07-2026 23:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma hold advantage over Borussia for TresoldiRoma wants Brugge’s Tresoldi as Donyell Malen’s back-up.The Club Brugge striker is in the Giallorossi’s sights. But there’s also some serious competition. One team is Borussia Dortmund, although the Germans need the perfect fit. And right now, according to Sky Sports DE journalist Florian Plettenberg, the only way to get there would be to sell Guirassy. But right now, that doesn’t seem like an easy move. So the Germans a
  
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• World Cup 2026: FIFA to award first-ever championship rings to winner of Spain-Argentina

  16-07-2026 23:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FIFA is following an American tradition as it prepares for the 2026 World Cup final.The winner of the final between Spain and Argentina on Sunday will receive the first ever championship rings granted by FIFA, the organization announced on Thursday. And because this is FIFA we’re talking about, more of the same rings will soon be available for purchase to the general public.⚽️ COPA 2026 | Fifa adota tradição da NBA e premiará campeões do mundo com a
  
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• 📋 BR-26 is back! Vitória and Vasco named for Barradão clash

  16-07-2026 23:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 BR-26 is back! Vitória and Vasco named for Barradão clashWere the fans missing it?Brasileirão 2026 returns on Thursday night (16) for Vitória and Vasco.The two sides face off from 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Barradão. Matheus Delgado Candançan (SP) will be the referee.Broadcast on Premiere.
  Standings situation 📊The relegation zone is the main concern for both teams.Leão are trying to pull away from the drop zone
  
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• Roma eye Molina and Dodo as Celik replacements

  16-07-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma eye Molina and Dodo as Celik replacementsCelik’s departure effectively forces Roma to sign a right-back. It could be Strasbourg’s Moreira, who plays on the left, and in this case Wesley would return to his natural position. But according to Gianluca Di Marzio, the club could opt for Atlético Madrid’s Molina, or they could resurface with Dodo, who Fiorentina has not yet sold. Meanwhile, a response from Summerville is also awaited. The Giallorossi have given their all
  
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• New York issues air quality alert days before World Cup final

  16-07-2026 23:29 via yahoo.com
  New York New Jersey Stadium has so far staged seven matches at the 2026 World Cup [Getty Images]Officials in New York and New Jersey have issued an air quality health alert because of wildfire smoke just days before the World Cup final.Haze caused by Canadian wildfires has blanketed the New York region, prompting officials to urge residents to reduce outdoor exertion and stay indoors if possible.New York New Jersey Stadium - which is in East Rutherford, New Jersey - will host the final between S
  
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• Rangers Might Let 27-Year-Old Leave On Loan: Right Decision From Ibrox?

  16-07-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rangers Might Let 27-Year-Old Leave On Loan: Right Decision From Ibrox?He did not get on the plane. When Rangers boarded the flight for their pre-season training camp in Spain, Danilo was conspicuous by his absence. That spoke volumes. Now, the 27-year-old forward looks set to depart Glasgow, with a swift move back to South America suddenly on the cards.What the report says about Danilo and BotafogoNegotiations are moving quickly. Brazilian outlet Globo Esporte reports that Ibrox chiefs are read
  
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• US Soccer coy on Mauricio Pochettino and future of sporting director position

  16-07-2026 23:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  US Soccer CEO JT Batson spoke at a roundtable about the future of the program on Thursday in Georgia.Photograph: Howard Smith/ISI Photos/USSF/Getty Images for USSFThe US men’s national team leaves the World Cup with some considerable gaps in their organizational chart. Mauricio Pochettino’s future is undetermined as his contract – funded in part by billionaire donors – ends with the conclusion of this tournament. In April, Matt Crocker resigned from his role as sporting d
  
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• Tottenham Hotspur Are In The Running To Land This Paris Saint-Germain Winger: Should De Zerbi Snap Him Up?

  16-07-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur Are In The Running To Land This Paris Saint-Germain Winger: Should De Zerbi Snap Him Up?In a recent report, Foot Mercato stated that Tottenham Hotspur are in the running to land Paris Saint-Germain winger Ibrahim Mbaye. It has been mentioned that Spurs would have to compete with Manchester City and Aston Villa in the race to land the Senegalese talent this summer.Mbaye’s Impressive Rise In Ligue 1The 18-year-old managed to catch the eye at times with his performances on t
  
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• Fabrizio Romano confirms amazing £35m midfielder transfer news

  16-07-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabrizio Romano confirms amazing £35m midfielder transfer newsLiverpool are facing imminent danger over Curtis Jones. The Reds’ midfielder is out of contract in 2027 and there is no sign of a new deal on the horizon. This summer represents the outgoing Premier League champions’ final opportunity to cash in on their homegrown playmaker.Inter Milan have been sniffing around Jones for a couple of transfer windows now. The Italian champions tried to sign the 25-year-old back in Jan
  
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• Pele's 1958 World Cup final shirt sells for $4.9m

  16-07-2026 22:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A shirt worn by Pele during the 1958 World Cup final has sold for $4.9m (£3.6m) at a Sotheby's auction in New York.It is the second most valuable football jersey sold behind the Argentina shirt Diego Maradona wore when he scored the 'Hand of God' goal against England at the 1986 World Cup - which went for £7.1m in 2022.Having received a total of 10 bids from more than five bidders, Pele's shirt from the 1958 final is his most valuable item of memorabilia ever sold at auction.This ver
  
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• Linfield suffer last-gasp heartache in Conference League tie

  16-07-2026 22:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  UEFA Conference LeagueLinfield (2) 2 - 2 (3) Nõmme Kalju FTIt was a European night of bitter disappointment for Linfield as a last-gasp goal in stoppage time saw them crash out of the Conference League at the first hurdle after a 3-2 defeat by Nomme Kalju over two legs.Ethan McGee put his side in front early on before conceding a spot kick and receiving a red card, with Oleksandr Musolitin equalising for Kalju on the night on the rebound after Chris Johns' original penalty save.Kieran Off
  
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• Arsène Wenger: US soccer development will depend on ‘consistency’ and ‘education’

  16-07-2026 22:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsène Wenger has attended games throughout this summer’s World Cup in his role as Fifa’s head of global football development.Photograph: Eva Marie Uzcategui/FIFA/Getty ImagesArsène Wenger, Fifa’s head of global football development, has said that while the US faced numerous structural obstacles to becoming a real soccer power, many of those obstacles are being addressed by leadership at the US Soccer Federation and Major League Soccer.Speaking Thursday in a round
  
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• Sunderland Are Eyeing A Move For This Ligue 1 Full-Back: What Will He Add To Le Bris’ Side?

  16-07-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunderland Are Eyeing A Move For This Ligue 1 Full-Back: What Will He Add To Le Bris’ Side?In a recent report, journalist Pete O’Rourke stated that Sunderland are eyeing a move for Toulouse left-back Dayann Methalie. It has been mentioned that the Black Cats have set their sights on recruiting the French defender this off-season.Methalie’s Impressive Rise In French FootballMethalie enjoyed a good run of form at the French club in the previous campaign when he put in a run of im
  
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• Official: Celik leaves Roma, “I will carry you in my heart.”

  16-07-2026 22:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Celik leaves Roma, “I will carry you in my heart.”Zeki Celik, surprisingly, is not renewing his contract with Roma but is moving to Juventus. The Giallorossi club, as reported by Corriere dello Sport, had booked the Turkish full-back’s return flight to Fiumicino, and he was supposed to sign the new deal tomorrow in Trigoria before resuming training on Saturday. The former Lille player, meanwhile, is preparing to become a new Juventus player. Celik took it upon himself
  
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• Ayyoub Bouaddi briefed on Man City pathway as Enzo Maresca and Hugo Viana pursue Lille midfielder

  16-07-2026 22:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ayyoub Bouaddi briefed on Man City pathway as Enzo Maresca and Hugo Viana pursue Lille midfielderAyyoub Bouaddi has caught the attention of Man City, Arsenal, Liverpool and Man UnitedThe Morocco international starred in the 2026 FIFA World Cup before QF exit vs France City have informed the 18-year-old’s camp that, if he joins, he will be in Enzo Maresca’s plansManchester City have informed the £85 million superstar Ayyoub Bouaddi that they are ready to bring him straight into
  
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• Revealed: Roma had signed Celik’s contract prior to player’s last-second change of mind

  16-07-2026 22:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Revealed: Roma had signed Celik’s contract prior to player’s last-second change of mindZeki Celik, surprisingly, is not renewing his contract with Roma but is moving to Juventus. The Giallorossi club had booked the Turkish full-back’s return flight to Fiumicino, and he was supposed to sign the new deal tomorrow in Trigoria before resuming training on Saturday. Instead, the 1997-born player is ready to begin a new adventure with the Bianconeri: “Now the time has come to be
  
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• 📸The origin of an iconic photo: when Messi cradled Lamine Yamal

  16-07-2026 22:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸The origin of an iconic photo: when Messi cradled Lamine YamalAn image taken in 2008 has gone completely viral around the world. It shows a baby just a few months old named Lamine Yamal in the arms of a young Lionel Messi, who was only 20 years old at the time.A coincidence for a good causeThis historic meeting happened by chance thanks to a project by the FC Barcelona Foundation and the newspaper Sport. Both organizations worked together to create a charity calendar to raise funds for
  
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• Richard Hughes stance on £35m star made clear

  16-07-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Richard Hughes stance on £35m star made clearRichard Hughes has been at the centre of all of Liverpool's transfer dealings for the last couple of years. He was the man in charge when the Reds broke the British transfer record twice last term and was also behind the sales of players such as Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez.Most people expected his job to be fairly easy during the 2026-27 summer transfer window as he spent over £450 million on new additions but, since things didn't go to pla
  
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• Liverpool Are Keeping A Keen Eye On This Bundesliga Midfielder: Should Iraola Move In For Him?

  16-07-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool Are Keeping A Keen Eye On This Bundesliga Midfielder: Should Iraola Move In For Him?In a recent report, Fichajes revealed that Liverpool are keeping a keen eye on Mainz midfielder Kaishu Sano. It has been mentioned that the Reds are willing to launch a €60m move to land the Japanese talent later this year.Sano’s Impressive Form In The BundesligaSano managed to prove his worth as a decent performer in the Bundesliga last season when he put in a series of influential displays
  
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• Nomads bow out of Europe despite late fightback

  16-07-2026 22:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Connah's Quay Nomads bowed out of the Uefa Conference League despite a stirring second-half fightback at FC Ballakani.The sides drew 0-0 in the first leg of the first qualifying round tie in Colwyn Bay but the Kosovan side went in front after 20 minutes on home soil through Edvin Kuc.Second half goals by Giovanni and Valentin Serebe put the hosts firmly in control at Fadil Vokrri Stadium.Substitute Max Woodcock provided home when he pulled a goal back from the penalty spot after he had been foul
  
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• Inter interested in Spence - Friday's gossip

  16-07-2026 22:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter Milan are working on deals for Djed Spence and Cristian Romero, Liverpool lead the race for Kaishu Sano, Arsenal are interested in Ezri Konsa.Inter Milan are working on deals for Tottenham's England defender Djed Spence, 25, and Argentina centre-back Cristian Romero, 28. (Corriere dello Sport - in Italian)Liverpool are leading the race to sign Japan midfielder Kaishu Sano from Mainz and are prepared to offer up to 60m euros (£50.9m) for the 25-year-old, who has also attracted interes
  
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• Everton Now Linked To €30m La Liga Midfielder: Is He The Answer For Moyes?

  16-07-2026 22:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton Now Linked To €30m La Liga Midfielder: Is He The Answer For Moyes?Everton are reportedly among several Premier League clubs keeping a close eye on Barcelona defensive midfielder Marc Casado this summer, according to a report relayed via Transfer Feed, citing TEAMtalk as the originating source. The 22-year-old Spaniard finds himself in a familiar limbo at the Nou Camp. He is good enough to be in the squad, but he is not quite getting the minutes that justify staying. Barcelona are sa
  
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• Will World Cup Final determine Ballon d'Or winner, or has the race been blown wide open?

  16-07-2026 22:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The combatants in the UEFA Champions League Final and summer international hardware usually go a long way toward determining the Ballon d'Or winner as the best men's player in the world.PSG's repeat European Cup win over Arsenal opened the door for some serious stars to live as front-runners, but the World Cup was always likely to play an outsized role in putting a player in the driver's seat.JPW —How England blew it | World Cup’s Golden Boot leaderboardAnd with no Argentine and just
  
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• Will World Cup Final determine Ballon d'Or winner? Or has the race been blown wide open

  16-07-2026 22:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The combatants in the UEFA Champions League Final and summer international hardware usually go a long way toward determining the Ballon d'Or winner as the best men's player in the world.PSG's repeat European Cup win over Arsenal opened the door for some serious stars to live as front-runners, but the World Cup was always likely to play an outsized role in putting a player in the driver's seat.JPW —How England blew it | World Cup’s Golden Boot leaderboardAnd with no Argentine and just
  
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• FIFA confirms investigation into Argentina over Malvinas banner

  16-07-2026 22:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FIFA confirms investigation into Argentina over Malvinas bannerArgentina’s celebration after the 2-1 victory over England in the World Cup semifinal is officially under FIFA’s scrutiny.Football’s governing body confirmed to ge that its independent Disciplinary Committee is reviewing the match reports from Atlanta to decide on possible sanctions over the use of the banner “The Malvinas are Argentine” on the pitch.Political demonstrations on the field violate the FIFA
  
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• Transfer round-up: Second Juventus signing, Estupinan, Chalobah and Koné updates

  16-07-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Transfer round-up: Second Juventus signing, Estupinan, Chalobah and Koné updatesZeki Celik has joined Juventus rather than extending his contract with Roma, while Milan defender Pervis Estupinan is edging closer to a move to Aston Villa and Como have scheduled a new round of talks for Trevoh Chalobah: check out today’s transfer news.The biggest transfer news in Serie A today is Zeki’s move to Juventus as a free agent. The Turkishman has rejected a contract extension offer from
  
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• Tomiyasu set for Venezia as ex-Arsenal defender to move on free transfer

  16-07-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tomiyasu set for Venezia as ex-Arsenal defender to move on free transferTakehiro Tomiyasu is on the verge of joining Venezia, with the Japanese defender set to return to Serie A as a free agent.According to TuttoMercatoWeb, the Lagunari have been the quickest to secure the player’s agreement, with an understanding in place on a three-year contract worth around €1 million net per season plus appearance-based bonuses.Developments could arrive as soon as this weekend, with Sassuolo among
  
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• Aston Villa Planning To Hijack £50m Winger’s Signing: Should The Midlands Club Really Do It?

  16-07-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa Planning To Hijack £50m Winger’s Signing: Should The Midlands Club Really Do It?Aston Villa are sniffing around West Ham United winger Crysencio Summerville. Reports from Italy and the Netherlands have suddenly dropped the Villans right into the middle of a massive summer transfer scramble.Aston Villa eye a shock Crysencio Summerville swoopAccording to Sport Mediaset, as relayed by transfer feed, Unai Emery is ready to cause problems for Manchester United, who have been t
  
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• Crowd trouble mars CSKA Sofia win over Derry City

  16-07-2026 22:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Derry City's Europa League campaign came to an end at the hands of CSKA Sofia in a match marred by trouble in the stands at the Brandywell Stadium.The Candystripes levelled the tie on aggregate two minutes into the second half when Ellis Chapman headed in front on the night.The hosts, cheered on by a loud home support, looked like they would go on to win the game until referee Jasmin Sabotic was forced to take the players off the pitch before the hour mark after a section of the visiting support
  
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• 😱 He let it slip...: Cerezo insists Julián is staying

  16-07-2026 21:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😱 He let it slip...: Cerezo insists Julián is stayingEnrique Cerezo, Atlético Madrid’s top boss, spoke to the media today and was asked about Julián Álvarez.First of all, the main thing to note was the slip-up where he called the Argentine Julián López, but he again insisted that Barcelona know he will not be leaving.
  Besides that, he said that his remarks during the World Cup, where he claimed he wanted to leave, were a slip. We’ll s
  
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• Some England players disappointed at tactics as Tuchel questions team's DNA

  16-07-2026 21:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Defeat means England's men will not have reached a World Cup final for at least 64 years [Getty Images]England's defensive retreat in their agonising World Cup semi-final 2-1 loss to Argentina on Wednesday has become the big talking point – and that topic is also being hotly debated among members of Thomas Tuchel's squad.A number of sources have indicated to BBC Sport that a clutch of key players were left disappointed at how the team approached the final stages of the game.However, fresh
  
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• Report: Forest’s £38m Bid For Exciting Spurs Midfielder Rejected As Price Revealed

  16-07-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Forest’s £38m Bid For Exciting Spurs Midfielder Rejected As Price RevealedLucas Bergvall to Nottingham Forest? Spurs Stand Firm as £38m Bid RejectedNottingham Forest’s interest in Lucas Bergvall feels revealing, both of the player they want and of the market they are trying to navigate. According to TEAMtalk, Forest have seen a £38m offer turned away by Tottenham Hotspur, with Spurs holding firm for £50m if they are to sanction a sale of the Swedish mi
  
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• Celtic Eye This Serie A Outcast: Should Martin O’Neill Press For Him?

  16-07-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic Eye This Serie A Outcast: Should Martin O’Neill Press For Him?A fresh transfer report has emerged linking Celtic with a move for Dutch left-midfielder Mitchel Bakker, 26 years old, who appears set to leave Atalanta before the window shuts. According to a report relayed via TransferFeed.com, the Scottish champions are one of several clubs monitoring the situation closely as the Bergamo outfit looks to trim its squad. Serie A sides and Turkish clubs have also been mentioned in connect
  
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• The 5️⃣ worst World Cup finals 😬

  16-07-2026 21:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 5️⃣ worst World Cup finals 😬We’re hoping for better on Sunday...1990: Germany - Argentina (1-0)A rematch of the 1986 final, four years earlier, won by Argentina (3-2) with a recital from the magician Maradona. But the revenge match, the first in history between two consecutive finals, had a very different feel in Rome. The Argentinians, uninspired throughout the tournament (2 wins in 7 matches), were reduced to 9 men, and Germany won thanks to a late penalty (85th
  
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• Fifa 'assessing match reports' over Falklands banner

  16-07-2026 21:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Argentina have previously been fined for holding a banner with the same message [Getty Images]Fifa is "assessing match reports" before deciding whether to punish Argentina after players celebrated their World Cup semi-final win against England with a banner in support of their country's claims to the Falkland Islands.The defending world champions produced a dramatic late comeback in Atlanta, scoring twice to defeat Thomas Tuchel's side 2-1 and book a showdown with Spain in Sunday's final.After t
  
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• Dragusin reveals how Paratici was decisive in move from Tottenham to Fiorentina

  16-07-2026 21:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dragusin reveals how Paratici was decisive in move from Tottenham to FiorentinaRadu Dragusin has pointed to Fabio Paratici as the decisive figure behind his move to Fiorentina, revealing that the sporting director’s call set a rapid deal in motion.According to Corriere dello Sport, the Romania defender held his presentation press conference at the Viola Park a day after fellow new arrival Arthur Atta.“I chose Fiorentina because it has a growth project,” the centre-back said.&ld
  
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• Charlton Athletic pair Siber and Kenney sign new deals

  16-07-2026 21:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Charlton Athletic pair Siber and Kenney sign new dealsCharlton Athletic pair Glória Siber and Gillian Kenney have signed new contracts with the club.The Addicks announced news of the deals via posts on their official club website earlier today.Both players have signed new one-year deals at The Valley.Siber’s contract extension was announced first. She joined Charlton Athletic’s Professional Game Academy squad before going on to break into the first team. The Hungarian midfield
  
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• Liverpool receive huge transfer boost as rivals agree €40m deal

  16-07-2026 21:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool receive huge transfer boost as rivals agree €40m dealLiverpool Transfer News: Reds Receive Potential Boost as €40m Deal is ReachedWith the World Cup ending this week, Liverpool fans will be hoping for an active few weeks in the transfer market.Deals for Victor Munoz and Jeremy Jacquet were wrapped up earlier this summer, but not much has changed since then.Liverpool’s priority remains finding a replacement for Mohamed Salah, who left the club this summer after a mutual
  
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• Liverpool transfer news: Reds agree five-year deal with star player

  16-07-2026 21:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool transfer news: Reds agree five-year deal with star playerLiverpool have agreed a five-year deal with a star player. Let's be honest, this transfer window hasn't quite gone the way Liverpool fans were hoping.There's still plenty of time left, so things can change quickly, but compared to this point last summer, it's been a much quieter ride. By now, Liverpool had already wrapped up deals for Florian Wirtz and Milos Kerkez, while Hugo Ekitike and Alexander Isak also looked well on their
  
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• Leeds United Linked With £21m Centre-Back From Serie A: What Should Be The Right Decision?

  16-07-2026 21:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leeds United Linked With £21m Centre-Back From Serie A: What Should Be The Right Decision?Leeds United are hunting for defensive reinforcements. They have to. Brighton swiped Pascal Struijk earlier this summer, leaving a gaping void at the back of the Elland Road defence. Now, a fresh target has surfaced in Italy. According to Tuttomercatoweb, with the news filtered through TransferFeed.com, Leeds have registered serious interest in Udinese centre-back Oumar Solet. Direct lines of communic
  
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• Pelé's Brazil jersey worn during 1958 World Cup final sells at auction for $4.9 million

  16-07-2026 21:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The jersey worn by soccer legend Pelé for Brazil during the 1958 World Cup final sold at auction on Thursday for $4.9 million through Sotheby’s.“Today’s result is a powerful testament to the enduring legacy of one of the greatest footballers of all time,” said Brendan Hawkes, Sotheby’s Head of Sports Strategy and Development in a statement. “This shirt is not only a lasting reminder of one of the most important moments in football history, but is princi
  
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• Glentoran crash out to RFS in Conference League

  16-07-2026 21:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  UEFA Conference LeagueRFS (4) 2 - 0 (1) Glentoran FTGlentoran lost 2-0 away to Latvian side RFS in the second leg of their Uefa Conference League first qualifying round tie, going down 4-1 on aggregate.Trailing 2-1 from last week's first leg in Belfast, the scale of the challenge facing the Irish Premiership side grew further when they found themselves a goal down after just five minutes when Modou Saidy found the net.After some nice work down the left, the ball was laid back to the edge of the
  
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• Rangers Eye Summer Swoop For This Leicester City Attacker: Why They Hold Advantage In A Potential Deal

  16-07-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rangers Eye Summer Swoop For This Leicester City Attacker: Why They Hold Advantage In A Potential DealIf a recent transfer update from journalist Mark Hendry is accurate, Rangers are keeping close tabs on Stephy Mavididi ahead of a potential summer move. They have held positive talks with Leicester City for the wide attacking ace and are ready to splash a fee in the region of £7m to secure his services.The 28-year-old former England youth international progressed through Southend United an
  
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• Al-Hilal join race for Tomori but fall short of Milan’s €20m price

  16-07-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Al-Hilal join race for Tomori but fall short of Milan’s €20m priceFikayo Tomori’s Milan career looks increasingly likely to end this summer, with Al-Hilal the latest club to move for the England defender.According to Calciomercato.com, via MilanNews24, the Saudi side have identified Tomori as a target to strengthen their defence for next season.Milan value the 1997-born centre-back at around €20 million, however, and the figures being floated from Riyadh, an offer in the &e
  
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• Wolves sign goalkeeper Doran

  16-07-2026 21:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wolves sign goalkeeper DoranWolverhampton Wanderers have completed the signing of goalkeeper Cadi Doran.Wolves announced news of the deal via a post on their official club website earlier today.The 19-year-old Rhyl-born stopper moves to Wolves following a spell combining playing football with her studies in the United States. Doran has spent a period playing for the University of Washington in the American college system.In her youth, Doran spent time with Liverpool. She helped The Reds win the
  
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• Liverpool star set to receive second chance under Andoni Iraola

  16-07-2026 21:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool star set to receive second chance under Andoni IraolaCody Gakpo Given Fresh Liverpool Lifeline Under Andoni IraolaCody Gakpo’s future at Liverpool remains a subject of debate following a disappointing campaign, but the arrival of Andoni Iraola may offer the Dutch forward the fresh start he needs. During the latest edition of Media Matters on Anfield Index, Eddie Gibbs and Lewis Steele discussed whether Gakpo can rediscover his best form under Liverpool’s new head coach, des
  
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• Juventus set to sign Roma’s Zeki Celik, quick deal done

  16-07-2026 21:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus set to sign Roma’s Zeki Celik, quick deal doneSerie A side Juventus have previously been linked with a move for Roma’s Zeki Celik but a deal has now quickly been sealed.Gianluca Di Marzio has reported that Juve was swooped in on the Turk before Roma could tie him down to a renewal. His contract ran out at the end of June and the Giallorossi were hoping to renew his stay. A deal was also close but an unexpected scenario opened up.Juve have swooped in and Celik has already und
  
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