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• France set to appoint Zinedine Zidane as head coach to succeed Didier Deschamps

  17-07-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  France set to appoint Zinedine Zidane as head coach to succeed Didier DeschampsFrance are set to appoint Zinedine Zidane as their new head coach following the end of Didier Deschamps’ long and successful reign.The French Football Federation is expected to formally confirm Zidane’s appointment this month after preparations for the transition were completed well in advance.The 54-year-old has already finalised his coaching staff and is expected to sign the necessary paperwork before ta
  
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• Sunderland Are Facing Tough Competition For This La Liga Midfielder: Good Option For Le Bris?

  17-07-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunderland Are Facing Tough Competition For This La Liga Midfielder: Good Option For Le Bris?In a recent report, Nos Diario stated that Sunderland are facing tough competition for Celta Vigo midfielder Ilaix Moriba. It has been mentioned that the Black Cats would have to compete with Aston Villa, Crystal Palace, Nottingham Forest and Hull City in the race to sign the Guinean talent in this transfer window.Moriba’s Impressive Form In La LigaMoriba had a solid campaign at the Spanish club re
  
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• Udinese to host Barcelona and Nottingham Forest in new tournament on August 8

  17-07-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Udinese to host Barcelona and Nottingham Forest in new tournament on August 8Udinese have announced they are hosting Barcelona and Nottingham Forest in a new tournament on August 8 at the Bluenergy Stadium.This is one of the most modern arenas in Italian football and was already chosen as the venue for the 2025 edition of the UEFA Super Cup.Now it will light up again for a new tournament, called the Friuli Venezia Giulia Cup.Udinese launch new tournamentUDINE, ITALY – MAY 02: Kingsley Ehiz
  
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• Report Oulai ready for Fiorentina at €30m after Trabzonspor ‘kidnap’ explained

  17-07-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Oulai ready for Fiorentina at €30m after Trabzonspor ‘kidnap’ explainedMore details are emerging on the mystery of Christ Inai Oulai’s disappearance from Trabzonspor today, as it’s reported he is ready to fly out for his Fiorentina transfer tonight.The midfielder was expected to already be in Italy today and a flight had been prepared from Istanbul to Florence, but was cancelled as more details had to be worked out.ARLINGTON, TEXAS – JUNE 30: Christ Inao
  
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• Cheltenham sign free-agent midfielder McWilliams

  17-07-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cheltenham Town have signed midfielder Shaun McWilliams following his departure from Rotherham United at the end of last season.The 27-year-old joined the Millers in May 2024. He made 26 appearances in League One last season, scoring two goals.McWilliams also spent eight years with Northampton Town where he twice won promotion to the third tier.Cheltenham boss Steve Cotterill told the club website: "He gives us something different to what we have in midfield, opposing teams won't enjoy playing a
  
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• Birmingham sell defender Wagner back to Philadelphia

  17-07-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Birmingham City have agreed to sell defender Kai Wagner back to Major Soccer League side Philadelphia Union six months after he joined Blues.The 29-year-old signed a two-and-a-half-year contract for an undisclosed fee in January after spending seven years in Philadelphia.In his short stay at St Andrew's, he started 16 games in the Championship last season and played twice in the FA Cup, where he scored his only goal for the club in a third-round win at Cambridge United.Blues said in talks with t
  
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• 🤯 A bit of the World Cup final at home: FIFA sells turf pieces

  17-07-2026 19:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤯 A bit of the World Cup final at home: FIFA sells turf piecesIt really would have surprised us if it had been any different. Even the stadium turf in East Rutherford is set to make some serious cash after Sunday’s final. Anyone who wants to can now order a piece of the turf for their home — in the official online shop of the world governing body. Anyone who does so will be sent a piece of the pitch turf embedded in resin after Sunday’s final — permanently pr
  
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• Report: Everton ready for talks to re-sign former star

  17-07-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Everton ready for talks to re-sign former starJohn Stones Everton return talks gather pace as Toffees eye statement free transferEverton are moving towards what could become one of the most eye-catching deals of the summer, with Sports Boom reporting that John Stones is due to hold talks next week over a return to Goodison Park. It is a development that carries obvious emotional pull, while also speaking to Everton’s attempt to add proven quality and authority to their back line be
  
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• Barcelona set new timeline for announcement of €22 million signing after administrative delays

  17-07-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona set new timeline for announcement of €22 million signing after administrative delaysKarim Adeyemi’s move to FC Barcelona has been fully agreed for a while now, but an announcement of the transfer has yet to be made.Now, according to SPORT, the club are likely to officially confirm the signing of the 24-year-old forward over the weekend once the remaining administrative procedures are completed.The German international arrived in Barcelona on Wednesday to finalise the transfe
  
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• Exeter City sign former Shrews midfielder Perry

  17-07-2026 19:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Perry has played over 180 EFL league games for Shrewsbury Town and Cheltenham Town[Getty Images]Exeter City have signed midfielder Taylor Perry following his departure from fellow League Two side Shrewsbury Town.The 25-year-old Wolverhampton Wanderers academy graduate has made over 180 appearances in EFL League One and Two, and becomes the Grecians' third signing of the summer.He spent two loan spells at League One Cheltenham Town between 2021 and 2023 before leaving Molineux and signing for Shr
  
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• New manager to sign with France this month, says Fabrizio Romano

  17-07-2026 19:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New manager to sign with France this month, says Fabrizio RomanoIf he said it, then it’s said!Fabrizio Romano has dropped his trademark “Here we go” for Zinedine Zidane as the new coach of France.According to the journalist, the French legend has already finalized his coaching staff, and the documents will be formally signed later this month. He will lead France in the Nations League, at Euro 2028, and at the 2030 World Cup.The deal had already been widely seen as certain by th
  
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• Calls for Spain to train indoors ahead of World Cup final as wildfire smoke engulfs New Jersey

  17-07-2026 19:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spain trained outside in hazardous conditions ahead of the World Cup final against Argentina despite calls from experts to train inside due to the wildfire smoke currently engulfing large parts of the US.Luis de la Fuente’s side trained as normal in East Hanover, New Jersey after beating France on Tuesday to reach Sunday’s finale.Midfielder Mikel Merino said that he could see and smell the smoke from the wildfires, which originated in Canada, but he is trying not to focus on it. &ldq
  
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• 'It hurts' - Saints boss Eckert on Spygate judgement

  17-07-2026 19:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tonda Eckert was appointed Southampton boss permanently in December [Getty Images]Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert admits it has been "tough to read" judgement about his role in the 'Spygate' scandal that took place before the club were kicked out of the Championship play-offs last season.Saints were expelled from the play-offs in mid-May after admitting they spied on three clubs during the campaign.Middlesbrough, who they beat over two legs in the play-off semi-final, were then reinstated to
  
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• Good news as Curtis Jones moves one step closer to Liverpool stay

  17-07-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Good news as Curtis Jones moves one step closer to Liverpool stayThe 25-year-old last renewed his deal when he was a squad player under Jurgen Klopp back in 2022. The scale of that deal represented his status as a rotation option - taking him through to the summer of 2027.Over time however Jones has grown in importance - winning a second Premier League title in the 2024/25 season. Liverpool have been unwilling or unable to meet his demands for a new contract - leading to speculation that he will
  
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• Deschamps responds to Rabiot controversy after France lose World Cup semi final

  17-07-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Deschamps responds to Rabiot controversy after France lose World Cup semi finalFrance coach Didier Deschamps hit back at criticism over his World Cup semi-final decisions against Spain, insisting Milan midfielder Adrien Rabiot practically asked to be substituted.Les Bleus were the absolute favourites to lift the trophy in the USA, Canada and Mexico tournament after winning every game, but crashed to a 2-0 defeat to Spain in the semi-final.Some of Deschamps’ decisions in that match caused c
  
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• Revealed: Man City CEO Ferran Soriano held June meeting with Lille president over Ayyoub Bouaddi

  17-07-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Revealed: Man City CEO Ferran Soriano held June meeting with Lille president over Ayyoub BouaddiMan City CEO Ferran Soriano met with Lille president Olivier Létang over Ayyoub Bouaddi in JuneLille want Bouaddi to stay for another season but Man City are pushing to sign him this summerNegotiations between the two clubs ongoing, with no agreement in place as things standManchester City CEO Ferran Soriano met with Lille president Olivier Létang in June as part of ongoing negotiations
  
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• Barcelona keeping a close eye as former player closes in on move to Spanish club 

  17-07-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona keeping a close eye as former player closes in on move to Spanish club Although Barcelona have returned to the 1:1 rule this summer, the club are far from safe when it comes to economic limitations.As such, Barcelona need every bit of revenue they can generate. That is where the club’s age-old tradition of putting future sell-on clauses on departing youth players has come in handy.Indeed, the Catalans have generated a significant sum simply through sales of former players, t
  
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• Villa sign Manzambi and close on Gomes - what do you think?

  17-07-2026 19:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]So, Aston Villa have completed the signing of midfielder Johan Manzambi from Freiburg for a club record fee of just over £50m.The 20-year-old scored three goals for Switzerland as they reached the quarter-finals of the World Cup before losing to Argentina.He was named Europa League Young Player of the Season as Freiburg were defeated by Villa in the final, and scored seven goals in 47 appearances last term to help his side finish seventh in the Bundesliga.Villa are also
  
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• Villa complete club record Manzambi signing

  17-07-2026 19:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa have completed the signing of midfielder Johan Manzambi from Freiburg for a club record fee of just over £50m.The Switzerland international moves to Villa Park in a deal eclipsing the £50m Villa paid Everton for Amadou Onana two years ago. Villa are also close to completing the £38m signing of Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes, who left the Championship club's training camp in Portugal on Thursday to complete a medical. Manzambi was on the verge of joining Newcastle last
  
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• Who could follow legend Gordon for Scotland?

  17-07-2026 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  For many, Craig Gordon's decision to end his playing career at the age of 43 marks "an end of an era" in Scottish goalkeeping.The former Celtic, Heart of Midlothian, Sunderland and Scotland stalwart did as much as anyone to silence the old jokes about the inadequacies of Scottish goalkeepers.But having battled through the pain of a series of career-threatening injuries to make this summer's World Cup finals, and having come to the end of his Hearts contract, Gordon has decided he has put his bod
  
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• Chesterfield sign defender Hutton & forward Anisjko

  17-07-2026 19:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Remeao Hutton made 48 appearances in all competitions for Gillingham last season [Shutterstock]Chesterfield have signed defender Remeao Hutton, after his contract with Gillingham was terminated by mutual consent, and free agent winger Danny Anisjko.Hutton, 27,joined the Gills in January 2024 and made 107 appearances in League Two.Anisjko, 20, who has represented Latvia at Under-21 level, came through Nottingham Forest's academy and was released earlier this summer.The Spireites have not disclose
  
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• Ten songs that will have you ready for the World Cup final kickoff

  17-07-2026 19:10 via yahoo.com
  As Sunday's World Cup final looms, fans worldwide can agree on one thing: a compelling playlist is key to building anticipation. The Associated Press has delivered just that. Whether you're hoping Argentina secures a historic repeat championship, a feat not seen since Brazil's 1958 and 1962 triumphs, or watching Spain's young star Lamine Yamal, this 10-track collection ensures everyone feels like a winner.(Getty Images)Read on below and then stream the full playlist on Spotify.“Dai Dai,&rd
  
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• Real Madrid will have to pay €200-250 million to convince Bayern Munich to sell top target

  17-07-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid will have to pay €200-250 million to convince Bayern Munich to sell top targetMichael Olise has remained the main talking point at Real Madrid, with reports earlier in the day suggesting that the Frenchman is ready to move to the Santiago Bernabeu.Olise has emerged as the main target for Real Madrid this summer, with president Florentino Perez keen on making a Galactico signing this summer.Signing Olise won’t be a walk in the park, though, with Bayern Munich not too keen o
  
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• Official: Ederson agrees new Atalanta contract to 2031 after Manchester United cold feet

  17-07-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Ederson agrees new Atalanta contract to 2031 after Manchester United cold feetEderson has agreed a new contract with Atalanta that will run to June 2031, after Manchester United controversially pulled out of the €45m transfer.MUNICH, GERMANY – MARCH 18: Ederson of Atalanta looks on during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Round of 16 Second Leg match between FC Bayern München and Atalanta BC at Football Arena Munich on March 18, 2026 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Stuart
  
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• Liverpool legend Mohamed Salah reaches agreement to join Beşiktaş

  17-07-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool legend Mohamed Salah reaches agreement to join BeşiktaşMohamed Salah (34) is reported to have reached an agreement to join Beşiktaş JK, according to Foot Mercato.A free agent since leaving Liverpool FC, the Egyptian legend is expected to sign a one-year contract, with an option for a further year, with the Turkish club shortly. In Istanbul, the three-time Premier League winner is set to earn a salary of around €10m, plus €2m in bonuses.Almost a decade afte
  
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• Barcelona-linked South American forward closing in on Benfica move – Romano

  17-07-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona-linked South American forward closing in on Benfica move – RomanoEarlier in the day, Barcelona were linked with a move for Al Nassr striker Jhon Duran. It was reported that the Colombian forward has once again emerged as a potential target for the Catalans as they continue to look for a new striker.It was even believed that Duran could be a potential alternative for Barcelona’s top attacking target, Julian Alvarez. Duran closing in on Benfica moveDuran played with Cristiano
  
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• 🤩 Not on the pitch, but a reunion for former Bayern stars

  17-07-2026 19:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤩 Not on the pitch, but a reunion for former Bayern starsRobert Lewandowski was actually supposed to make his MLS debut yesterday. But the match between the Chicago Fire and the Vancouver Whitecaps was postponed to October at short notice. The reason: thick smoke from the wildfires in Canada caused air quality in Chicago to become partially hazardous to health. Especially unfortunate: the game was supposed to feature a reunion between Thomas Müller and Robert Lewandowski. That
  
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• Iheanacho rejects new Celtic deal for Turkey's second tier

  17-07-2026 19:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nigeria striker Kelechi Iheanacho has turned down a new contract with Celtic and joined Bursaspor, who have just been promoted to Turkey's second tier.The Scottish champions had tabled a new offer for the 29-year-old striker after he helped them to the domestic double during an injury-affected season.But Bursaspor, who won the TFF Second League last season, have announced the signing of Iheanacho and paraded him in their own green and white hoops.The news comes a day after Celtic chief executive
  
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• 👨‍🏫 Agreed details: Zidane will be France's new manager

  17-07-2026 19:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👨‍🏫 Agreed details: Zidane will be France's new managerZinedine Zidane will officially take over as the next head coach of the French national team. Sources close to the matter confirm that the decision had been made since last November and that there was never any doubt about his arrival on the Les Bleus bench.Long-term project signed this monthThe legendary former footballer has already fully put together his new backroom staff. The formal signing of the documents and admin
  
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• World Cup 2026: What you need to know about Spain vs. Argentina

  17-07-2026 19:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The culmination of the 2026 World Cup has arrived. Here's what you need to know about Sunday's final between Argentina and Spain.Spain vs. Argentina3 p.m. ET | Sunday | Where: East Rutherford, New Jersey | TV: FoxOddsAt the end of 90 minutes: Spain (+130), Argentina (+240), Tie (+200)To win World Cup in regulation, ET or penalties: Spain (-165), Argentina (+120)How these teams got hereSpain: The 2024 European champions have mastered the best way to go undefeated in a soccer tournament: Don't all
  
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• Liverpool sent warning over move for World Cup midfielder

  17-07-2026 18:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool sent warning over move for World Cup midfielderAyyoub Bouaddi Transfer Latest as Liverpool Monitor Lille MidfielderLiverpool have been watching Ayyoub Bouaddi for some time. That part is clear. The 18-year-old Lille midfielder was already regarded as one of Ligue 1’s standout young prospects, and his displays for Morocco at the World Cup have pushed him into a different bracket altogether.This is now a proper elite-level chase. Liverpool are in it, and so are Chelsea, Paris Saint
  
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• Report: Newcastle United considering free transfer move for striker

  17-07-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Newcastle United considering free transfer move for strikerNewcastle United Eye Dušan Vlahović Transfer as Free Agent Race Heats UpNewcastle United are considering whether to accelerate their interest in Dušan Vlahović, with Sports Boom reporting that Eddie Howe wants to strengthen his attacking options before the new Premier League season.The Serbia international is now on the market after leaving Juventus, and that status alone makes him one of the most intrigui
  
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• Gosens bids bitter and emotional goodbye to Fiorentina, as Schalke 04 move official

  17-07-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gosens bids bitter and emotional goodbye to Fiorentina, as Schalke 04 move officialRobin Gosens has bid an emotional and bitter farewell to Fiorentina after completing his transfer to Schalke 04, as he was pushed out. ‘I did not expect it to end this way. I still don’t understand what happened.’The full-back was frozen out of the squad and told not to bother turning up to pre-season training, as he was not part of the plans for new coach Fabio Grosso, despite being under contra
  
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• 'The right profile but price is a bit steep' - fans on Muharemovic

  17-07-2026 18:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]You have been giving your views on new Leeds defender Tarik Muharemovic, who has arrived at Elland Road on a five-year contract.Here are some of your comments:Dan: I trust the club and their recruitment, but this is a big outlay on an unproven player, especially when we're in desperate need of a goalkeeper and a striker.Mark: If Tarik Muharemovic is Premier League quality, and better than Pascal Struijk - and at this stage it's impossible to know - then he's what we need! A go
  
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• Sheffield United sign defender Reynolds

  17-07-2026 18:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sheffield United sign defender ReynoldsSheffield United have completed the signing of defender Maria Reynolds on a permanent deal.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Blades this afternoon.The 22-year-old joins Sheffield United from SSE Airtricity League Women’s Premier Division club Shamrock Rovers. It has been reported that The Blades have paid an undisclosed fee to secure the player’s services. Reynolds has signed a two-year deal at B
  
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• Mancini teases Roma renewal in latest social media post

  17-07-2026 18:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mancini teases Roma renewal in latest social media postRoma kicked off the 2026-27 season on July 13. After seeing Celik’s contract renewal fall through due to his move to Juventus, and pending news on Lorenzo Pellegrini, Gianluca Mancini’s contract extension has been confirmed in recent days. Gian Piero Gasperini will once again be able to count on the Giallorossi defender, who is a cornerstone of the defence alongside Ndicka and Hermoso. The 1996-born defender is preparing to make
  
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• Rose on joining Cherries, star players' futures and being in Europe 'to win'

  17-07-2026 18:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New Bournemouth boss Marco Rose has been speaking to the media for the first time since his appointment at his unveiling at the Cherries' Performance Centre.Here are the key lines from Friday's news conference:On his first days at Bournemouth, Rose said: "I settled in very well. Everyone was very kind. The environment is perfect to work. The people support me in everything and the culture is unbelievable. This is what I appreciate and I look forward to getting more of this."Rose insisted he has
  
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• 💣 Premier clubs after Tomori, Juve-Brandt, Romero 👀 Inter and Lazio coup 🤑

  17-07-2026 18:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💣 Premier clubs after Tomori, Juve-Brandt, Romero 👀 Inter and Lazio coup 🤑There’s now very little time left until the grand final between Spain and Argentina, which will decide the next World Cup champion. Tomorrow evening, meanwhile, there’s another huge clash for third place between Mbappé’s France and Bellingham’s England. As we wait for the final two matches of this World Cup, we stay in Italy to take stock of the topic setting the
  
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• Manchester United renew talks with Kone’s entourage

  17-07-2026 18:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United renew talks with Kone’s entourageManu Koné is once again Manchester United’s top target. Following rumors circulating this morning that the Roma midfielder wasn’t the Red Devils’ priority, the opposite signals are now coming from England. According to ‘TeamTalk‘, the English club has reportedly changed strategy, identifying the Frenchman as their main midfield reinforcement.Koné, currently playing for France at the World Cup, wh
  
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• Strain brings 'composure, professionalism and experience' to Falkirk

  17-07-2026 18:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Falkirk manager John McGlynn says Ryan Strain fits a specific need at right-back after the former Dundee United man joined the Bairns on a free transfer.Strain, 29, is a familiar figure in the Scottish Premiership having played for St Mirren before joining United in 2024. His contract at Tannadice expired at the end of last season.Falkirk will be without Keelan Adams for approximately nine more weeks after he had an operation earlier this summer, while summer signing Jack McMillan is also injure
  
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• Official: Muharemovic joins Leeds United in €40m agreement from Sassuolo

  17-07-2026 18:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Muharemovic joins Leeds United in €40m agreement from SassuoloSassuolo have officially sold defender Tarik Muharemovic to Leeds United for a reported €40m fee, with half that going to his former club Juventus.The Bosnia and Herzegovina international participated in the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Mexico and Canada, after knocking Italy out in the play-offs.Muharemovic profit split between Juventus and SassuoloSASSUOLO, ITALY – DECEMBER 06: Tarik Muharemovic of US Sassuol
  
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• Official: Genoa sign Traore from Olympique Marseille, loan with €10m option

  17-07-2026 18:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Genoa sign Traore from Olympique Marseille, loan with €10m optionGenoa have officially signed midfielder Hamed Junior Traore from Olympique Marseille, on loan with an option to buy, after his experiences at Sassuolo and Bournemouth.“It is a pleasure to be back in Italy and I thank Genoa for this chance,” he told the club website.“I hope to deserve the faith of the coach, my teammates and these fans.”Traore returns to Serie AHamed Junior Traore joins Genoa f
  
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• Goooool v goal: English speakers flock to Telemundo for lively World Cup coverage

  17-07-2026 18:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  People watch a broadcast of the Fifa World Cup 2026 round of 16 match at the NYNJ World Cup 26 & Telemundo Fan Village at Rockefeller Center in New York City on 7 July 2026.Photograph: Sarah Yenesel/EPASoccer fans looking to watch the 2026 World Cup on US television have been presented with two very different options this tournament.The first is Fox One, a cousin of Fox News owned by the same parent company and the sole network airing matches in English in the US. Audiences tuning in to Fox,
  
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• Forest Green Rovers sign goalkeeper Ross

  17-07-2026 18:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Forest Green Rovers have signed goalkeeper Ethan Ross on a free transfer on a one-year deal.The 29-year-old left fellow National League outfit Altrincham at the end of last season after missing the entire campaign with a knee injury.The news comes just a few days after head coach Robbie Savage told BBC Gloucestershire he was on the lookout for a new number one."Ethan has been training with us over the past week. He is a fantastic goalkeeper and brings a wealth of experience at this level," Savag
  
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• 'Chaos v calm' - Sutton's World Cup final and third-place predictions

  17-07-2026 18:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Will the 2026 World Cup end with glory for Spain or Argentina?We also have the game no-one wanted to be part of, the bronze final, where France and England will compete for third place on the podium."I've seen Argentina numerous times at this tournament and, compared to their teams of the past, this is not an outstanding Argentina side," said BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton."Still, you have to admire their fight and their aggression. They fight like no other team to stay in games and win
  
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• Arsenal expected to make formal approach for £100m Premier League forward

  17-07-2026 18:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal expected to make formal approach for £100m Premier League forwardArsenal are stepping up their pursuit of Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers. The Gunners have made Rogers their top target this summer and are expected to make a formal approach soon, per Sky Sports News. Villa have already lost Youri Tielemans to Manchester United, while Lucas Digne is expected to join Paris Saint-Germain. Unai Emery’s side do not want to lose Rogers in the same transfer window, and
  
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• West Ham United sign Everton forward Gago

  17-07-2026 18:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  West Ham United sign Everton forward GagoWest Ham United have completed the signing of Everton forward Kelly Gago on a permanent deal.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Hammers this afternoon.It has been reported that Everton have received a club-record transfer fee from West Ham United for Gago’s services. The player has signed a three-year deal at The Chigwell Construction Stadium.The 27-year-old joined Everton from French club FC Nantes i
  
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• Report Udinese sending Bravo, Zemura and Payero to Watford

  17-07-2026 18:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Udinese sending Bravo, Zemura and Payero to WatfordSky Sport Italia claim Udinese are working on a triple deal with Watford, handing over Iker Bravo, Jordan Zemura and possibly also Martin Payero.There has long been a strong bond between the two clubs, who were for a while both owned by the Pozzo family.This allowed for them to use each other as feeder clubs, regularly swapping players on loan or in permanent transfers.Although the Pozzo family sold Watford, they are still in close contac
  
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• PSG send Kolo Muani message to Juventus after talks break down

  17-07-2026 18:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG send Kolo Muani message to Juventus after talks break downJuventus look very far away from securing a deal for Randal Kolo Muani, as confirmed by the fact he resumed training with Paris Saint-Germain today.The striker returned to Paris following a loan experience with Tottenham Hotspur, and was hoping to cross paths with Juve again following his 2025 adventure there.COMO, ITALY – FEBRUARY 07: Randal Kolo Muani of Juventus celebrates after scoring their team’s first goal during th
  
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• Official: Cuenca, 19-year-old Barcelona talent, joins Como

  17-07-2026 18:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Cuenca, 19-year-old Barcelona talent, joins ComoComo have officially completed the purchase of defender Andres Cuenca from Barcelona, in a deal believed to be worth €0.5m plus a cut of the future sale fee, while Yannik Engelhardt goes to Freiburg.The talented centre-back is a product of the Barcelona youth academy and was a key figure in the Spain squad that just won the European Under-19 Championship, after a six-month run on loan at Sporting Gijon.He put pen to paper on a contra
  
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