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• Infantino calls meeting to stay alive as Fifa chief

  04-08-2026 23:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Infantino calls meeting to stay alive as Fifa chiefGianni Infantino has called a "crisis meeting" with the organization's top officials for this Wednesday (5) in Morocco. According to The Times.The FIFA president's goal is to contain the growing pressure he has been facing since the initiative — later abandoned — to market the World Cup's rights. That decision comes after further episodes that have deepened his isolation. Mattias Grafström, FIFA's secretary-general, be
  
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• Report: Real Madrid closing in on £111m transfer after fresh breakthrough

  04-08-2026 23:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Real Madrid closing in on £111m transfer after fresh breakthroughReal Madrid transfer latest, Rodri pursuit, Vinicius Junior contract talks and Yan Diomande progressReal Madrid’s summer has moved into one of those defining stretches when planning, power and personality all collide. According to The Athletic, the club are juggling several significant files at once, from their pursuit of Rodri and Yan Diomande to the increasingly urgent contract talks around Vinicius Junior. Th
  
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• Nayef Aguerd set to join Real Sociedad on loan from Marseille

  04-08-2026 23:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nayef Aguerd set to join Real Sociedad on loan from MarseilleNayef Aguerd (30) is set to join Real Sociedad on loan with an obligation to buy from Olympique de Marseille this summer, according to a report from Foot Mercato. The Morrocan international defender looks set to become one of many players to leave OM whilst the transfer window remains open. Les Phocéens are under pressure to make sales this summer in order to satisfy the demands of the DNCG. Ageurd’s departure wo
  
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• New MLS commissioner Larry Berg pledges to grow the league: 'Status quo is not an option'

  04-08-2026 23:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Exactly 27 years to the day that Don Garber was introduced as Major League Soccer's second commissioner in 1999, LAFC co-managing owner Larry Berg pledged to improve on his predecessor's success upon taking over MLS' leading role on Jan. 1, 2027."My responsibility is to work with our clubs, our owners and everyone across this league to build on that foundation to help Major League Soccer reach its full potential," Berg, 60, told media members and hundreds of league employees Tuesday afternoon at
  
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• 📋 Juventude and Atlético named for Jaconi showdown

  04-08-2026 23:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Juventude and Atlético named for Jaconi showdownIt’s a decisive night for Juventude and Atlético.They will face off starting at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time) this Tuesday (4).It’s the second leg of the Copa do Brasil round of 16.And Alfredo Jaconi will be the stage. Flávio Rodrigues de Souza (SP) will referee the match. Amazon Prime Video will broadcast it. 
  Match situation 🆚Any new draw after the goalless scoreline at Are
  
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• 📋 Juventude and Atlético named for Jaconi decider

  04-08-2026 23:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Juventude and Atlético named for Jaconi deciderIt’s a decisive night for Juventude and Atlético.They will face off starting at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time) this Tuesday (4).It is the second leg of the Copa do Brasil round of 16.And Alfredo Jaconi will be the stage. Flávio Rodrigues de Souza (SP) will referee the match. Amazon Prime Video will broadcast it. 
  Match situation 🆚Any new draw after the scoreless result at Arena MRV w
  
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• Crystal Palace among several clubs interested in signing Watford’s Imrân Louza

  04-08-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Crystal Palace among several clubs interested in signing Watford’s Imrân LouzaCrystal Palace are one of the several clubs interested in signing Imrân Louza (27) from Watford during the summer transfer window, according to a report from Foot Mercato. The Premier League have enquired about the Moroccan international midfielder’s availability ahead of a potential move. French clubs have also shown an interest in bringing the former Nantes midfielder back to Ligue 1. Par
  
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• “Never crossed my mind” – Phil Foden opens up on new Man City contract and hunger to prove himself again

  04-08-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “Never crossed my mind” – Phil Foden opens up on new Man City contract and hunger to prove himself againFoden says new contract made him feel “steady and relaxed” and able to focus on his best footballEnglishman says leaving Man City has “never crossed my mind” in all his years at the clubAttacker admits his form “hasn’t gone like that at the moment” but insists he has a lot to provePhil Foden has opened up on the significance of his ne
  
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• Sunderland Are Keeping Tabs On This Talented Forward: Should Le Bris Move In For Him?

  04-08-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunderland Are Keeping Tabs On This Talented Forward: Should Le Bris Move In For Him?In a recent report, German publication Badische Neueste Nachrichten stated that Sunderland are keeping tabs on Karlsruher SC forward Louey Ben Farhat. It is understood that the Black Cats are facing competition from Bournemouth, Lille and Eintracht Frankfurt in the race to sign the Tunisian striker this summer.Ben Farhat’s Impressive Rise In German FootballThe 20-year-old came through the youth ranks of Ka
  
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• Liverpool’s interest in Ibrahim Mbaye not to affect Bradley Barcola pursuit

  04-08-2026 23:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool’s interest in Ibrahim Mbaye not to affect Bradley Barcola pursuitLiverpool’s interest in signing Ibrahim Mbaye (18) is not set to affect their pursuit of Bradley Barcola (23), according to a report from Fabrice Hawkins. The Reds are aiming to recruit both Paris Saint-Germain forwards before the end of the summer transfer window. Following the departure of Mohamed Salah on a free transfer, the Premier League club are eager to bolster the attacking options of new bo
  
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• Lyon lose away to Sparta Prague in first leg of Champions League third qualifying round

  04-08-2026 23:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lyon lose away to Sparta Prague in first leg of Champions League third qualifying roundOlympique Lyonnais were certainly hoping for a better start to their season. Away at Sparta Prague for the first leg of the third qualifying round of the Champions League, Les Gones suffered a worrying 2-1 defeat in the Czech Republic.Playing in an experimental 3-4-2-1 formation, Paulo Fonseca’s men appeared to lack their bearings for the vast majority of the match. That is why seeing them go into the dr
  
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• Liverpool pushing to sign Ibrahim Mbaye from PSG

  04-08-2026 23:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool pushing to sign Ibrahim Mbaye from PSGLiverpool are pushing to sign Ibrahim Mbaye (18) from Paris Saint-Germain this summer, according to a report from Fabrice Hawkins. The Premier League club are keen to strengthen their right wing options this summer and have identified the teenager as a potential target. Discussions between the Merseyside outfit and the Senegalese international forward’s representatives have already taken place. The 18-year-old has given his green li
  
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• Exactly what a Manchester City star may need is on offer this summer

  04-08-2026 23:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Exactly what a Manchester City star may need is on offer this summerManchester City do need new leaders to emerge in the Enzo Maresca era. Bernardo Silva, John Stones and Nathan Ake have all left the club this summer. That has created a leadership void of sorts in the City squad. A safe assumption is that Erling Haaland, Ruben Dias, and Rodri (if he stays at City) will form City’s leadership group like last season. However, there is room for other players to step up and become leaders this
  
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• Larne hold FC Iberia 1999 to goalless first leg

  04-08-2026 23:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Larne and FC Iberia 1999 played out a goalless draw in the opening leg of their Europa League third qualifying round at Inver Park.Gary Haveron's side frustrated the Georgian outfit but could not find a goal in front of their home support.The Inver Reds now travel to Tbilisi for the winner-takes-all second leg on Tuesday, 11 August.The victor of this tie will face Scottish Premiership side Rangers or Jagellonia Bialystock of Poland in the next round.Inver Reds struggle with final touchGary Haver
  
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• Larne hold FC Iberia 1999 to goalless draw in Europa League first leg

  04-08-2026 23:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  UEFA Europa LeagueLarne 0 - 0 Iberia 1999 FTLarne and FC Iberia 1999 played out a goalless draw in the opening leg of their Europa League third qualifying round at Inver Park.Gary Haveron's side frustrated the Georgian outfit but could not find a goal in front of their home support.The Inver Reds now travel to Tbilisi for the winner-takes-all second leg on Tuesday, 11 August.The victor of this tie will face Scottish Premiership side Rangers or Jagellonia Bialystock of Poland in the next round.In
  
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• Roma want to close deal for Molina soon as Feyenoord want to keep Read

  04-08-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma want to close deal for Molina soon as Feyenoord want to keep ReadRoma have intensified their contacts with Atlético Madrid regarding the signing of Nahuel Molina. The 1998-born Argentine winger has become the club’s top target to strengthen their flanks, especially given the stalemate in negotiations for Feyenoord’s Givairo Read. As stated by Gianluca Di Marzio, the deal that would bring Read to Roma remains complex. Feyenoord is pushing for the Dutchman to stay.Roma
  
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• Liverpool defender has future sealed after return from injury

  04-08-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool defender has future sealed after return from injuryLiverpool's defence is one of their main problem areas. Ibrahima Konate and Andy Robertson have both exited Anfield and, although the Reds have some options among their ranks that could be used to replace them, their team doesn't scream 'title challengers' at the moment.Indeed, Andoni Iraola will still be getting used to his new surroundings and things could very easily change over the next month or so but, at the moment, it's unclear
  
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• Irish League season set to start on time after EGM votes

  04-08-2026 23:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026-27 Irish League season is set to begin as scheduled this weekend after three proposals put forward by the Northern Ireland Football League were overwhelmingly approved at an extraordinary general meeting [EGM] on Tuesday night.The EGM was called by NIFL to try and prevent the new Irish Premiership and Championship seasons being delayed. For the meeting to take place, 90% of the 47 member clubs had to agree to its staging, and for much of Tuesday it appeared that that quorum may not be r
  
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• Manchester City Are In Talks To Recruit This Ligue 1 Midfielder: A Star In The Making?

  04-08-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City Are In Talks To Recruit This Ligue 1 Midfielder: A Star In The Making?In a recent report, Fichajes mentioned that Manchester City are in talks to recruit Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi. It has been claimed that the Mancunian club have already agreed terms with the Morocco international and remain in discussions to sign him this summer.Bouaddi’s Impressive Rise In French FootballBouaddi enjoyed a solid campaign at the French club as he put in a string of impressive displays
  
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• 🚨 Next surprise move sealed! Reports: Salah finds new club

  04-08-2026 23:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Next surprise move sealed! Reports: Salah finds new clubThe transfer saga surrounding Mohamed Salah has come to an end.After leaving Anfield on a free transfer, he is joining Turkish Cup winners Trabzonspor. That is according to transfer insider ‘Fabrizio Romano’ and Turkish transfer insider ‘Yağız Sabuncuoğlu’.Back in March, the Egyptian announced his Liverpool departure after nine years as the Reds’ most prolific goalscorer ever. It is now
  
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• 💣 Bombshell: Barça and Julián to meet tomorrow

  04-08-2026 22:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💣 Bombshell: Barça and Julián to meet tomorrowFC Barcelona are preparing to take a decisive step for Julián Álvarez. Deco will hold a key meeting this Wednesday afternoon with the Argentine striker’s agent to coordinate the strategy and finalize his move to the Blaugrana club, according to Jijantes.
  The Argentine striker’s firm desireDespite the transfer market speculation, the forward’s stance remains unchanged: the player has not wavered in
  
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• 💣 Bombshell: Barça and Julián meet today

  04-08-2026 22:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💣 Bombshell: Barça and Julián meet todayFC Barcelona is preparing to take a decisive step for Julián Álvarez. Deco will hold a key meeting this Wednesday afternoon with the Argentine striker’s agent to coordinate the strategy and finalize his move to the Blaugrana club, according to Jijantes.
  The Argentine striker’s firm desireDespite transfer market speculation, the forward’s stance remains unchanged: the player has not wavered in his desire
  
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• Forest target Reijnders - Wednesday's gossip

  04-08-2026 22:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nottingham Forest eye Tijjani Reijnders, Tottenham want Savinho and Nicolas Jackson, Real Madrid resume Vinicius Jr contract talks and Chelsea close in on Pep Chavarria. Manchester City's Netherlands midfielder Tijjani Reijnders, 28, has emerged as a £55m target for Nottingham Forest. (Mail)United States striker Folarin Balogun, 25, has been offered to Tottenham via intermediaries, with the former Arsenal forward's future at Monaco uncertain. (Sun)Spurs are in contact with Manchester City
  
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• 🚨 Mohamed Salah's next club is known 💣 (Fabrizio Romano)

  04-08-2026 22:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Mohamed Salah's next club is known 💣 (Fabrizio Romano)Mohamed Salah is heading to Turkey!Without a club since leaving Liverpool, Mohamed Salah took his time to find a new challenge, but it’s now a done deal.While his name had been linked with MLS and Saudi Arabia, the Egyptian forward has chosen Turkey.Trabzonspor officially announced that it had begun talks “regarding the transfer of Mohamed Salah.” Shortly afterwards, Fabrizio Romano confirmed that the 34-ye
  
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• 🚨 Mohamed Salah’s new club revealed 💣 (reports)

  04-08-2026 22:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Mohamed Salah’s new club revealed 💣 (reports)Off to Turkey for Mohamed Salah!A free agent since leaving Liverpool, Mohamed Salah took his time to find a new challenge, but it’s now a done deal.While his name had been linked with MLS and also Saudi Arabia, the Egyptian forward has chosen Turkey.On Tuesday evening, Trabzonspor officially announced that it had opened talks "regarding the transfer of Mohamed Salah." Shortly after, Fabrizio Romano confirmed that the 34-y
  
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• Manchester United Identify This La Liga Youngster As A Target: One For The Future?

  04-08-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United Identify This La Liga Youngster As A Target: One For The Future?In a recent report, Sport claimed that Manchester United have identified Racing Santander youngster Jorge Salinas as a target for this summer transfer window. It has been mentioned that the Red Devils are willing to trigger the Spanish defender’s release clause to beat Barcelona in the race to land him this off-season.Salinas’ Impressive Form In La LigaSalinas enjoyed a good run of form at the Spanish c
  
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• Journalist: Barcelona could abandon blockbuster move this month

  04-08-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Barcelona could abandon blockbuster move this monthBarcelona Transfer Latest: Julian Alvarez chase, Jesse Bisiwu arrival and Ferran Torres uncertaintyBarcelona continue to move through this summer with the familiar mix of ambition, calculation and unease. Plans are being drawn with one hand and revised with the other. The club want a centre-forward, they have added another young talent, and they are still trying to judge which departures may become necessity rather than choice. Accor
  
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• A suitor emerges for a Manchester City midfielder who looks to be the odd man out

  04-08-2026 22:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A suitor emerges for a Manchester City midfielder who looks to be the odd man outThere is little doubt that a midfielder, or possibly two, will leave Manchester City this summer. Elliot Anderson has arrived at City this summer from Nottingham Forest. The England international figures to be a prominent player for Enzo Maresca’s side. If Rodri stays he’ll be vital for City. Mateo Kovacic is set to remain at City for next season. Then there is Nico Gonzalez, Rico Lewis, Phil Foden, Raya
  
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• Kerolin departs WSL champions Man City in record move to Barcelona

  04-08-2026 22:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kerolin departs WSL champions Man City in record move to BarcelonaIn January 2025, Manchester City fans were excited by the arrival of Brazil international forward Kerolin. After 18 months, she’s saying goodbye to the club with a record transfer to Spanish giants Barcelona on a four-year deal.The 26-year-old joined Man City from North Carolina Courage in January 2025.During her time with City, she won two major trophies last season — the Women’s Super League title, and the FA C
  
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• 'World-class' star emerges as next Liverpool target after Bradley Barcola

  04-08-2026 22:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  'World-class' star emerges as next Liverpool target after Bradley BarcolaAt the moment, it's clear that Bradley Barcola is Liverpool's main transfer target. Richard Hughes and Andoni Iraola both know that the Reds still need a fair few players to be added to their ranks before they're ready to start competing for silverware again.And, even though they initially wanted Yan Diomande, Barcola may be an even better option than the Ivorian for Liverpool.However, since Paris Saint-Germain are being to
  
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• Chelsea Have Reached An Agreement For This La Liga Full-Back: What Will He Bring To Stamford Bridge?

  04-08-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea Have Reached An Agreement For This La Liga Full-Back: What Will He Bring To Stamford Bridge?In a recent report, journalist Graeme Bailey stated that Chelsea have reached an agreement with Rayo Vallecano for Pep Chavarria this summer. It has been mentioned that the Blues have agreed on a deal worth around €25m for the Spanish defender, who is set to travel to London for his medical soon.Chavarria’s Solid Campaign In La LigaChavarria enjoyed a decent season at the Spanish club r
  
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• Hermoso on playing in midfield in friendly win vs Newport: “I do what the coach wants. That’s the mentality.”

  04-08-2026 22:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hermoso on playing in midfield in friendly win vs Newport: “I do what the coach wants. That’s the mentality.”Gasperini reinvents him, Hermoso responds. The Spaniard was the star of the victory against Newport. The Giallorossi coach surprisingly deployed him in midfield. It was a move that immediately paid off. Mario delivered a total performance: first, the opening goal with a perfect run, then the penalty he won that allowed Castro to break the deadlock, and finally, the assis
  
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• A Portuguese winger is named as a Manchester City target as City chase more experience

  04-08-2026 22:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A Portuguese winger is named as a Manchester City target as City chase more experienceManchester City take on the K-League All-Stars at the Seoul World Cup Stadium tomorrow in what will be their second friendly of their preseason tour of Asia. Speaking ahead of the match, City manager Enzo Maresca spoke of the amount of experience that City have lost this summer. Bernardo Silva, John Stones and Nathan Ake have all departed the club this summer. Maresca would like City to add more experience to t
  
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• Update On Arsenal And Their Pursuit Of This Newcastle United Star: What Should Arteta Do?

  04-08-2026 22:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Update On Arsenal And Their Pursuit Of This Newcastle United Star: What Should Arteta Do?In a recent report, The Evening Standard offered an update on Arsenal and their pursuit of Newcastle United star Bruno Guimaraes this summer. It has been revealed that the Gunners have failed with their opening bid to land the Brazil international in this transfer window.Guimaraes’ Impressive Form In The Premier LeagueGuimaraes enjoyed a good run of form at the Tyneside club in the previous campaign wh
  
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• Infantino calls executive meeting as criticism mounts

  04-08-2026 22:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gianni Infantino was first elected as Fifa president in 2016 [Getty Images]Gianni Infantino has summoned senior leaders of football's world governing body to a meeting in Morocco on Wednesday, after another day in which its president has faced fierce criticism of his plan to sell off Fifa's commercial and event operations.Fifa's chief of global football development Arsene Wenger, secretary general Mattias Grafstrom, and Prince Ali, president of the Jordanian Football Association, all made clear
  
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• Swansea bid to regain category one academy ahead of next season

  04-08-2026 22:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tom Gorringe [Huw Evans Picture Agency]Swansea City chief executive Tom Gorringe says the club hope to obtain category one status for their academy ahead of the 2027-28 season.The Championship club's academy was downgraded from from category one to category two before the 2020-21 season.Gorringe, in an update to fans on the club's website, said that they had officially submitted their intentions to regain category one status."We want an academy that attracts the best players from Swansea whilst
  
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• Robins sign Leyton Orient striker Ballard

  04-08-2026 22:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bristol City have signed Leyton Orient forward Dom Ballard on a four-year deal for an undisclosed fee.The Robins took their tally of newcomers this summer to eight by landing the 21-year-old, who topped the League One goalscoring charts last season.Ballard scored 23 goals in 40 league appearances for the London club, despite the fact they finished one place above the relegation zone.New manager Michael Skubala spoke in a BBC Radio Bristol interview about the need to add "pace and power" in forwa
  
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• Real Madrid star Vinicius opens up on working under Jose Mourinho

  04-08-2026 22:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid star Vinicius opens up on working under Jose MourinhoThe fourth week of preseason training at Real Madrid started with the return of another batch of players who started their vacation belatedly because of their participation in the World Cup. Last Monday, it was Brahim Diaz, Bernardo Silva, and Vinicius Junior who reported to Valdebebas for training.Being one of the new summer signings, the arrival of Silva would naturally have generated the most excitement among the fans. However,
  
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• Agreement reached, African star can join Liverpool for €40m

  04-08-2026 22:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Agreement reached, African star can join Liverpool for €40mAn African star could join Liverpool for a bargain having reached an agreement. This transfer window is starting to become an uncomfortable one for Richard Hughes. With every passing week, there is a growing sense that Andoni Iraola is being handed an impossible task.Everyone knew the Spaniard wasn't inheriting a perfect squad. That was never the expectation. The hope was that the summer transfer window would give Hughes the chance
  
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• 🔥 Roma hit four, Newport KO! Castro, Koulierakis score, Gasp smiles 🤩

  04-08-2026 22:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🔥 Roma hit four, Newport KO! Castro, Koulierakis score, Gasp smiles 🤩After the defeat against Cardiff, Roma responded in the best possible way and cruised past Newport with a clear 4-1 win. It was a poor first half, with the Giallorossi first surviving a strike off the woodwork by Beggins before taking the lead right at the end of the half thanks to Hermoso.In the second half, Gasperini’s side shifted gears and ran away with it: Castro doubled the lead from the penalty spot
  
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• 🚨 Champions League: all the results from the third qualifying round

  04-08-2026 22:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Champions League: all the results from the third qualifying roundEuropean football is back!This Tuesday evening saw the first matches of the Champions League qualifying rounds.While OL were beaten away at Sparta Prague after a very worrying performance (2-1), other matches gave us some big surprises.Starting with the clash between Bodo/Glimt and Union Saint-Gilloise, which treated us to a goal fest ending in a six-goal draw (3-3).To everyone’s surprise, Olympiakos were held to a
  
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• Tottenham Hotspur Are Eager To Land This Talented Winger: Should De Zerbi Get Him On Board?

  04-08-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur Are Eager To Land This Talented Winger: Should De Zerbi Get Him On Board?In a recent report, Bola na Rede claimed that Tottenham Hotspur are eager to land Benfica winger Andreas Schjelderup this summer. It has been mentioned that Spurs are willing to pay around €55m to bring the Norwegian talent to North London this off-season.Schjelderup’s Impressive Form In Portuguese FootballSchjelderup enjoyed a decent campaign at the Portuguese club as he put in a series of impr
  
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• Now it's top dog! CBF recognises nine state titles for NE club

  04-08-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Now it's top dog! CBF recognises nine state titles for NE clubThere has been a change in the ranking of Alagoas’ biggest champions.This Tuesday (4), the CBF officially recognized the nine state titles won by CRB between 1918 and 1926.With that decision, the club now reaches 45 titles, leaving rival CSA in second place with 40.Until then, the Alagoas Football Federation (FAF) had only taken into account tournaments held after its foundation, in 1927.The earlier editions, between 1918 and 19
  
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• Gianni Infantino summons senior Fifa officials to crisis meeting as allies dwindle

  04-08-2026 22:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gianni Infantino has summoned senior Fifa officials to a crisis meeting in Morocco on Wednesday as he fights to save his presidency. It comes after the embattled Fifa president suffered another bruising day on Tuesday, with Fifa’s secretary general Mattias Grafstrom becoming the latest Infantino ally to criticise his plans to sell off commercial stakes in the World Cup and other Fifa competitions to private investors. FIFA president Gianni Infantino is under pressure after his doomed idea
  
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• Juventus preparing Tijjani Reijnders offer as Mateo Kovacic confirms Man City future plans

  04-08-2026 22:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus preparing Tijjani Reijnders offer as Mateo Kovacic confirms Man City future plansTijjani Reijnders remains on Juventus’ radar after one season at Manchester CityEnzo Maresca started the Dutchman in his first match against InterFurther midfield business could determine City’s stance before the deadlineJuventus are considering a paid loan with a £30M purchase option for Manchester City midfielder Tijjani Reijnders before the transfer deadline, as per reports from Italy.C
  
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• Newport thumped by Roma in final pre-season test

  04-08-2026 21:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A side AS Roma are on a three-match summer tour of Wales and England[Getty Images]Newport County completed their pre-season preparations with a 4-1 friendly defeat against Italian giants AS Roma at a raucous Rodney Parade. Goals from Mario Hermoso, Thomas Castro, Kostantinos Koulierakis and Matias Soule ensured the Serie A side bounced back from their surprising 4-1 defeat to Newport's Welsh rivals Cardiff City last weekend. County, who were only 1-0 down at the break, scored a consolation
  
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• Friendly: Roma 4-1 victory in Newport with new buys on target

  04-08-2026 21:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Friendly: Roma 4-1 victory in Newport with new buys on targetRoma finally won a pre-season match with new signings Santiago Castro and Konstantinos Koulierakis on target, beating Newport County 4-1.Gian Piero Gasperini was hoping for better after some poor pre-season results, throwing away a 3-0 lead to draw with Cannes, then losing 4-1 to Cardiff City.There was added pressure today, as club owner Ryan Friedkin flew in and sat in the stands.NEWPORT, WALES – AUGUST 04: Gian Piero Gasperini,
  
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• Rangers Handed Brutal Ben Godfrey Setback Before Europe: Should They Sign A New Defender?

  04-08-2026 21:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rangers Handed Brutal Ben Godfrey Setback Before Europe: Should They Sign A New Defender?Rangers have suffered an untimely blow after Ben Godfrey’s first Scottish Premiership appearance ended with a hamstring injury that will keep him out for around four weeks. The defender lasted only an hour against Dundee United before pulling up and signalling that he could not continue, turning an encouraging debut into a frustrating evening.Rangers dealt major Ben Godfrey injury blow after scan resul
  
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• Galatasaray pressure Leao with help from Osimhen

  04-08-2026 21:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Galatasaray pressure Leao with help from OsimhenGalatasaray are reportedly stepping up the pressure on Rafael Leao and Milan, claim reports in Italy, with help from ex-Napoli striker Victor Osimhen.The Portugal international had stated several times he wanted to leave this summer, feeling that his experience at San Siro has run its course.DUBLIN, IRELAND – NOVEMBER 13: Rafael Leao of Portugal reacts after the team’s defeat during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Republ
  
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• New MLS commissioner says promotion and relegation won’t be coming ‘anytime soon’

  04-08-2026 21:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Larry Beg spoke with the press for the first time as incoming MLS commissioner on Tuesday. Photograph: Dustin Satloff/MLS/Getty ImagesMLS will have a new commissioner starting in 2027, but don’t expect the league to adopt the promotion and relegation system seen in league systems throughout the world anytime soon.Larry Berg, a co-owner of MLS club Los Angeles FC and the league’s incoming boss, said in his introductory press conference on Tuesday that he doesn’t think that the l
  
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