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• 2026 World Cup final opens with trophy in Louis Vuitton trunk, earnest Tom Cruise speech

  19-07-2026 21:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With the 2026 World Cup coming to a close, FIFA and the United States decided to end it on a (slightly baffling) bang.The final match between Argentina and Spain in New York New Jersey Stadium kicked off with a lengthy closing ceremony. After a rendition of the U.S. national anthem sung by Jennifer Hudson, the World Cup trophy was presented in an unlikely place: a specialized Louis Vuitton trunk.Spanish tennis star Carlos Alcaraz and South Korean actress Jung Ho-Yeon carried out the trunk, resti
  
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• Why USMNT fans paid thousands for a 'once-in-a-lifetime' World Cup experience

  21-07-2026 06:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Two days before the United States men’s national team took on Australia in Seattle, Jakub Heyduk, Andy Skosky and Jim Martin took the plunge and bought tickets for $1,800 apiece.“We entered over 10 different raffles and things like that and never got selected. We were just waiting and eyeing the right time to buy, and pulled the trigger on Wednesday,” Heyduk told Yahoo Sports ahead of the June 19 matchup, a 2-0 victory for the USMNT.The three friends, sipping on beers at 9:30 a
  
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• Jorge Jesus confirms talks with CBF and digs at Ancelotti call-up

  21-07-2026 03:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jorge Jesus confirms talks with CBF and digs at Ancelotti call-upAfter being eliminated from the FIFA 2026 World Cup in the round of 16, with a 1-0 defeat to Spain, the Portugal national team announced the hiring of coach Jorge Jesus on July 10.The former Flamengo manager arrived to take over the team in place of the dismissed Roberto Martínez.This Monday (20), Jorge Jesus confirmed that he held talks last year to take charge of the Brazilian national team, after the 4-1 defeat to Argenti
  
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• Jorge Jesus confirms CBF talks, questions Ancelotti call-up

  21-07-2026 03:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jorge Jesus confirms CBF talks, questions Ancelotti call-upAfter being eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the round of 16, with a 1-0 defeat to Spain, the Portugal national team announced the hiring of coach Jorge Jesus on July 10.The former Flamengo manager arrived to take over the team in place of the dismissed Roberto Martínez.On Monday (20), Jorge Jesus confirmed that he held talks to take charge of the Brazilian national team last year, after the 4-1 loss to Argentina that le
  
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• 📊 Mexico in FIFA top 10 after the 2026 World Cup

  21-07-2026 01:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📊 Mexico in FIFA top 10 after the 2026 World CupThe World Cup has ended and the FIFA ranking has been revealed.Spain has taken the top spot, with Argentina and France rounding out the podium of the best national teams in the world. ​Notably, Mexico, after its victories in the World Cup, is in the top 10, climbing 4 spots in the ranking. Can El Tri stay among the best in the world?This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original ver
  
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• Ex-Villa striker Duran joins seventh club aged 22

  21-07-2026 01:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jhon Duran scored twice in nine appearances for Zenit St Petersburg [Getty Images]Former Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran has joined Benfica on a season-long loan from Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr.The Portuguese giants will be the seventh club of Duran's career at the age of just 22, following recent stints with Fenerbahce and Zenit St Petersburg.Benfica will pay a £5.19m (6.1m euros) loan fee for the Colombia international with the option to make the move permanent for £25.5m (30m euro
  
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• 🚨​ Official: Atlante sign David Ospina

  21-07-2026 01:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨​ Official: Atlante sign David OspinaThe legendary Colombian goalkeeper will play in Liga MX.
  From Atlético Nacional, Atlante have officially announced the arrival of David Ospina to defend the colors of the Potros de Hierro.The goalkeeper is a legend in his country, as he is the player who has represented the Colombia national team the most times. He has also enjoyed a great career with European clubs such as Arsenal and Napoli. At 37, Ospina wants to make his mark in
  
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• Following rejection of Adam Daghim offer, Hoffenheim focus on closing deal for Slovak winger Leo Sauer

  21-07-2026 01:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Following rejection of Adam Daghim offer, Hoffenheim focus on closing deal for Slovak winger Leo SauerFollowing a rejection of their oversized offer for former Wolfsburg attacker Adam Daghim, Sky Germany reports that Hoffenheim are much more likely to sign Slovak winger Leo Sauer away from Feyenoord. The Bundesliga outfit has already agreed to terms with the 12-times-capped international.The left flank specialist maintains a current estimated market value of €7m in the latest Transfermarkt
  
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• Fans can now get Pep Guardiola’s Man City office items: From training tops to coffee cups and... incense sticks

  21-07-2026 00:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A number of Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City office items are being auctioned off by the club. Among the of items up for grabs are the very coffee cups Guardiola used, offering fans a direct connection to his time at the club.The auction features a wide array of memorabilia from Guardiola’s office, including his chair, desk lamp, and whistle, alongside several framed pictures. Some of his training tops are also available, as is his winter jacket and collection of incense sticks, compl
  
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• Eintracht Frankfurt negotiating Turkish loan for Niels Nkounkou

  21-07-2026 00:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Eintracht Frankfurt negotiating Turkish loan for Niels NkounkouChristopher Michel reports that Eintracht Frankfurt are on the verge of loaning out Niels Nkounkou again. The French youth international and Olympic representative recently returned from a season-long loan stint with Torino. According to the German journalist, Frankfurt seek a €4m transfer fee for the player they once paid €7.5m to acquire, but are open to another loan. Negotiations with Turkish outfit Konyaspor Kulüb&
  
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• Robbie Williams addresses World Cup final TV incident after white object falls from mouth

  21-07-2026 00:32 via yahoo.com
  Robbie Williams has addressed a "deeply unprofessional" on-screen gaffe during the World Cup final in which he accidentally spat a small white object onto his microphone. The 52-year-old singer, who had performed alongside Nicole Scherzinger and Laura Pausini at the closing ceremony on Sunday, drew attention during an appearance on German TV channel Magenta Sport.While speaking to pundits, the object emerged, which he then picked up, held, and subsequently rubbed onto his head, where it stuck to
  
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• Official | Christopher Trimmel (39) to retain Union Berlin captaincy

  21-07-2026 00:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Christopher Trimmel (39) to retain Union Berlin captaincySpeaking to Sport Bild, new Union Berlin head coach Mauro Lustrinelli has confirmed that Christopher Trimmel will remain squad captain. The 39-year-old still made 39 appearances for Union across all competitions last year, registering five assists from his position on the back right flank. Trimmel brings with him the experience of 194 Bundesliga appearances.Overall, entering his 13th season with die Eisernen, Trimmel h
  
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• 🃏 The best World Cup memes: Adani, Honda, FIFA and 6 more! 😂

  21-07-2026 00:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🃏 The best World Cup memes: Adani, Honda, FIFA and 6 more! 😂The World Cup is over: 64 teams, loads of late twists, unforgettable moments, surprise eliminations and... memes galore.Some are certified memes, others sit somewhere between serious (barely) and playful (much more so), and then there are moments so surreal they seem fake (if only).Wilton Sampaio's announcement in Mexico-South AfricaThe opening match at the Azteca let us see that same light that shone on Italy in the "Ga
  
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• Di Marzio: Roma also interested in Schjelderup 

  20-07-2026 23:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Di Marzio: Roma also interested in Schjelderup Roma is searching for the right player to bolster Gian Piero Gasperini’s squad. The Giallorossi management and sporting director Tony D’Amico are keen to accommodate the coach’s request. “I expect two players up front,” the former Atalanta player recently stated. After pursuing Greenwood (now at Fenerbahçe) but never making an offer to Marseille, and awaiting West Ham’s response for Summerville, as wel
  
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• 📅 Football calendar in Brazil and worldwide after the 2026 World Cup

  20-07-2026 23:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📅 Football calendar in Brazil and worldwide after the 2026 World CupLast Sunday (19), Spain were crowned two-time world champions after beating Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.The next World Cup will only take place in 2030, with Portugal, Spain, and Morocco as host countries, but with matches in Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay as a celebration of the 100th anniversary of the world’s biggest national-team tournament.So, it’s time to "go back to our daily reali
  
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• Roma go as far as €50 million for Summerville

  20-07-2026 23:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma go as far as €50 million for SummervilleRoma have made their choice to strengthen their attack: Crysencio Summerville. The Giallorossi have identified the Dutch winger as the right player to raise the level of their attack. The Roman club have reached an agreement with the 2001-born player, lowering their demands (around €6 million in salary) and opening the door to the project Gasperini presented to them. These are crucial hours to close the deal, and the Friedkins are ready to m
  
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• Pep Guardiola meets with National Team Football Federation for next job after Manchester City exit

  20-07-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pep Guardiola meets with National Team Football Federation for next job after Manchester City exitItalian Football Federation held a meeting with Pep Guardiola over the vacant manager roleGuardiola is considered the most ambitious and transformative candidate on Italy’s shortlistAntonio Conte & Roberto Mancini are also under consideration for the jobThe Italian Football Federation has met with Pep Guardiola in an attempt to convince him to become the next head coach of the Italy nation
  
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• 💣Romano bombshell: Rodri's dream is Real Madrid

  20-07-2026 23:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💣Romano bombshell: Rodri's dream is Real MadridRodri Hernández’s future is once again at the center of attention in the transfer market. As journalist Fabrizio Romano revealed, the Manchester City midfielder has a contract renewal offer from the English club on the table, but his greatest desire is to wear the white shirt.
  A conditional dreamDespite his strategic importance at the British club, the player “dreams of the opportunity” to join Real Madrid. However,
  
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• The change at Manchester City is clear to see as the preseason begins

  20-07-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The change at Manchester City is clear to see as the preseason beginsManchester City have undergone significant change since the 2025-26 season ended. Pep Guardiola is no longer Manchester City’s manager after stepping down from his chair after a decade of dominance. Enzo Maresca is now the Manchester City manager. That has been known for some time. Today the first glimpse has arrived of Enzo Maresca as City manager. The change at the FA Cup and Carabao Cup holders was impossible to ignore
  
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• Manchester City Are Ready To Move In For This Barcelona Ace: What Will He Add To Maresca’s Side?

  20-07-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City Are Ready To Move In For This Barcelona Ace: What Will He Add To Maresca’s Side?In a recent report, Fichajes revealed that Manchester City are ready to move in for Barcelona ace Fermin Lopez. It has been mentioned that the Mancunian giants are preparing to launch a €170m move to sign the Spanish talent this off-season.Lopez’s Impressive Numbers In La LigaLopez enjoyed a productive campaign at the Catalan club as he produced a series of eye-catching performances f
  
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• Liverpool appoint Alejandro Rosalen as new first-team goalkeeping coach

  20-07-2026 23:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool appoint Alejandro Rosalen as new first-team goalkeeping coachLiverpool have confirmed the appointment of Alejandro Rosalen as the club’s new first-team goalkeeping coach ahead of the 2026-27 season.The 49-year-old Spaniard joins head coach Andoni Iraola’s backroom staff following the departure of Xavi Valero, who left Anfield at the end of last season after just one year in the role.Rosalen arrives on Merseyside with extensive experience across European football.He spent th
  
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• Opinion: Why Dominik Szoboszlai’s Contract Extension Could Spark Liverpool’s Transfer Window

  20-07-2026 22:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Opinion: Why Dominik Szoboszlai’s Contract Extension Could Spark Liverpool’s Transfer WindowDominik Szoboszlai’s New Contract Is Liverpool’s Most Important Piece of BusinessLiverpool’s decision to hand Dominik Szoboszlai a new five-year contract may prove to be one of the smartest pieces of business they complete this summer.While new signings naturally dominate the headlines, securing one of the club’s most valuable assets before uncertainty begins to creep i
  
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• Aston Villa Eye €50m Serie A Star To Replace Morgan Rogers: Right Choice?

  20-07-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa Eye €50m Serie A Star To Replace Morgan Rogers: Right Choice?Italian giants AC Milan are actively trying to get rid of Rafael Leão this summer. According to reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport, relayed by Transfer Feed, San Siro bosses have pinpointed Aston Villa as a club with the financial muscle to take him off their hands. The asking price is floating around the €60m mark, but the media in Italy think Milan might even shake hands on €50m. That is a massive
  
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• A full preseason may be exactly what a Manchester City star needs

  20-07-2026 22:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A full preseason may be exactly what a Manchester City star needsA host of Manchester City players returned to the club today to begin their preseason ahead of the 2026-27 season. One of those was Phil Foden. Foden was left out of England’s squad for the recently concluded FIFA World Cup. While Foden would have been disappointed to miss out on selection for the tournament, perhaps a prolonged period of rest was the best thing for him. Manchester City will be hoping that is the case as they
  
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• Real Madrid captain welcomes and congratulates World Cup winner Marc Cucurella

  20-07-2026 22:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid captain welcomes and congratulates World Cup winner Marc CucurellaReal Madrid did not have a single player from their last season’s squad called by the Spanish national team for this World Cup, but the Merengues still ensured that they were represented in the national team by signing Marc Cucurella and announcing his transfer before Spain played their first game in the competition.Thus, the summer started in an explosive fashion for the Spanish fullback, as he joined one of the
  
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• Manchester United Have Joined The Race For This Real Madrid Midfielder: Good Signing For Carrick?

  20-07-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United Have Joined The Race For This Real Madrid Midfielder: Good Signing For Carrick?In a recent report, Fichajes mentioned that Manchester United have joined the race for Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga. It has been stated that the Red Devils would have to compete with Inter Milan in the race to land the French midfield ace this off-season.Camavinga’s Recent Season In La LigaCamavinga had a solid campaign at the Madrid club after he put in a string of impressive perfo
  
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• Liverpool 'actively monitoring' situation of 23-year-old sensation, it's not Bradley Barcola

  20-07-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool 'actively monitoring' situation of 23-year-old sensation, it's not Bradley BarcolaLiverpool massively under performed last season. The Anfield outfit let Arne Slot and their fanbase down by only managing to finish fifth in the Premier League.Indeed, this still allowed them to qualify for the Champions League but, that should have been the bare minimum that they achieved after winning the Premier League title.So, with this in mind, it's hardly surprising to see the Reds get linked with
  
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• Man Utd and Arsenal fight over Kone - Tuesday's gossip

  20-07-2026 22:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United and Arsenal fight over France's Manu Kone, Nico Williams could be heading to the Premier League champions, and West Ham reject latest Crysencio Summerville offer.Manchester United lead the chase for Roma and France midfielder Manu Kone, 25, but face competition for his signature from Arsenal. (L'Equipe - in French)The Gunners have also revived their interest in Athletic Club winger Nico Williams, who was part of Spain's World Cup-winning squad, with the 23-year-old believed to
  
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• Leandro Paredes not sent off after World Cup final brawl as Fifa opens investigation

  20-07-2026 22:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leandro Paredes was not sent off after being involved in a brawl following Argentina’s World Cup final defeat to Spain, contrary to initial reports, as Fifa opens an investigation into the post-match scenes.Chaos ensued after the full-time whistle in New Jersey on Sunday as the Spain substitutes ran onto the pitch to celebrate victory.After Argentina defender Nahuel Molina appeared to throw a punch into the stomach of Spain captain Rodri, things escalated when midfielder Paredes got involv
  
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• Leandro Paredes sparks brawl at final whistle as Argentina’s World Cup ends with punches and in disgrace

  20-07-2026 22:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Argentina’s World Cup ended with punches thrown and the former champions left in disgrace following a 1-0 defeat to Spain in the final. There were chaotic scenes after the full-time whistle in New Jersey as the Spain substitutes ran onto the pitch to celebrate victory. Nahuel Molina, the Argentina defender, appeared to swing a punch into the stomach of Spain captain Rodri as he ran past him onto the field. Then, there was a violent clash involving midfielder Leandro Paredes, who was pictur
  
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