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• Alan Shearer baffled by Eddie Howe’s shock Newcastle exit: ‘What’s going on?’

  30-07-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alan Shearer has been left baffled by the “strange timing” of Eddie Howe’s shock departure from Newcastle, admitting that the development is “not a good look” for the club.Howe is understood to have left the Magpies after five years in charge, with the 48-year-old’s exit coming just hours after a 4-1 pre-season defeat to Bristol City.Newcastle are yet to officially comment on Howe’s decision to leave, but his departure has been described as amicable.It p
  
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• McAllister accuses FIFA of 'blackmail' over World Cup plan

  30-07-2026 20:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Laura McAllister is a former captain of the Wales women's football team [Huw Evans Picture Agency]Uefa vice-president Laura McAllister has accused Fifa of trying to blackmail member associations into trying to accept its controversial private equity plan.European football's governing body has made a definitive stance against the Fifa proposals to sell stakes in major competitions.The position was backed up when Uefa's 55 member associations voted to boycott the World Cup in response.That was des
  
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• PSG on brink of agreement, Bradley Barcola to Liverpool just a matter of time

  30-07-2026 20:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG on brink of agreement, Bradley Barcola to Liverpool just a matter of timeLiverpool can start counting down their deal for Bradley Barcola. Paris Saint-Germain sound ready to agree.Bradley Barcola to Liverpool? That's the big one this summer and the Reds are currently trying to convince Paris Saint-Germain to let him go.Or at least, let him go for anything resembling reasonable money. The Athletic are among those reporting that PSG want €180m for the winger - or around £145m. It wo
  
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• Defender Stones joins Inter Milan on free transfer

  30-07-2026 20:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  John Stones made his debut for England in 2014[Getty Images]England defender John Stones has joined Italian champions Inter Milan on a free transfer and signed a two-year contract.The 32-year-old left Manchester City when his deal expired at the end of June after 10 successful years at the Premier League club. Stones said he had "lived all my dreams out" after helping City win six Premier League titles, the Champions League, two FA Cups, five League Cups, three Community Shields, the Club World
  
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• Official: Stones completes free transfer to Inter

  30-07-2026 20:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Stones completes free transfer to InterInter have confirmed the signing of John Stones, with the England defender joining as a free agent following the expiry of his Manchester City contract.According to Inter’s official announcement, the Englishman has signed a two-year deal at San Siro, swapping the blue of City for the black and blue of the Nerazzurri as he embarks on the first chapter of his career outside England.TAMPA, FLORIDA – JUNE 06: John Stones of England looks o
  
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• Real Madrid have generated €440 million from the sale of academy players in six years

  30-07-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid have generated €440 million from the sale of academy players in six yearsReal Madrid’s La Fabrica has long been renowned for producing top talent, but in recent years it has arguably become a valuable financial asset for the club as well. The latest example is the sale of academy graduate Gonzalo Garcia, who is set to join Fulham in a permanent deal worth around €40 million, as he looks to reunite with former coach Alvaro Arbeloa.Garcia’s move to Fulham is the l
  
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• Barcelona not ruling out move for Premier League striker despite injury; Laporta a big admirer

  30-07-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona not ruling out move for Premier League striker despite injury; Laporta a big admirerAccording to David Bernabeu on SPORT, FC Barcelona are still fully open to signing Bournemouth forward Eli Júnior Kroupi this summer, despite the fact that the young striker has suffered a serious injury. The physical setback will sideline the 20-year-old French attacker for an estimated period of three to four months, but the club’s management remains seemingly undeterred by the medical ne
  
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• European nations vow to boycott World Cup, other FIFA tournaments over Infantino private equity plan

  30-07-2026 20:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - JULY 19: U.S. President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino hold the FIFA World Cup Winner’s Trophy before handing over to captain Rodri #16 of Spain at the award ceremony following the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final match between Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)Dan Mullan/Getty ImagesGENEVA (AP) — European nations agreed Thursday to boycott the
  
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• Aston Villa Eye £20m Player As Martinez’s Replacement: Right Choice For Emery?

  30-07-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa Eye £20m Player As Martinez’s Replacement: Right Choice For Emery?Aston Villa have already started preparing for life after Emiliano Martínez. According to Transfer Feed, the Premier League club have placed Toulouse goalkeeper Guillaume Restes high on its shortlist if the Argentine completes a move to Juventus. The report adds that Villa have already held detailed discussions with the 21-year-old’s representatives and have broadly agreed personal terms before
  
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• Report: Chelsea set to battle Man City in the race to sign 31-goal forward

  30-07-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Chelsea set to battle Man City in the race to sign 31-goal forwardChelsea Transfer Interest in Robbie Ure Gathers Pace as Talks Open With IK Sirius StarChelsea’s search for young attacking talent appears to have taken another intriguing turn, with Robbie Ure now emerging as a genuine name to watch in this summer’s market. According to Caught Offside, Chelsea and Manchester City have both advanced their interest in the Scottish forward, moving beyond checks and into early disc
  
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• Cody Gakpo to Tottenham takes giant step forward, could move fast

  30-07-2026 20:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cody Gakpo to Tottenham takes giant step forward, could move fastCody Gakpo to Tottenham Hotspur? It's a deal that looks more on than ever before - and it could move quickly.Tottenham Hotspur have had a pretty incredible transfer window, in all honesty. They moved rapidly to fix their issues at centre-back, signing Marco Senesi on a free transfer before bringing in Jan Paul van Hecke for big money.Sandro Tonali followed in midfield - a massive signing - and they’re reportedly hoping to bri
  
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• Rangers Eyeing Loan Move For This Coventry City Attacker: Why He Could Be A Key Addition Amid Antman’s Potential Exit

  30-07-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rangers Eyeing Loan Move For This Coventry City Attacker: Why He Could Be A Key Addition Amid Antman’s Potential ExitIf a recent transfer update from Sky Sports News is true, Rangers, keen to add to their attacking options down the wide, have identified Jahnoah Markelo as a summer target. The winger only joined Coventry City earlier this year, but could now leave on a season-long loan, having failed to stake a claim in Frank Lampard’s newly promoted Premier League side.Born in the Ne
  
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• Cellino vows appeal as Brescia collapse sends Tonali solidarity cash from Tottenham move to FIFA

  30-07-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cellino vows appeal as Brescia collapse sends Tonali solidarity cash from Tottenham move to FIFABrescia’s financial collapse has dealt Massimo Cellino one final blow: the roughly €4m the club stood to receive in connection with Sandro Tonali’s move to Tottenham will instead go to a FIFA fund.As reported by MilanNews.it, the money stems from the FIFA solidarity contributions triggered by Tonali’s transfer to Roberto De Zerbi’s Spurs.As one of the clubs that helped dev
  
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• Injured Gomez to miss start of season

  30-07-2026 20:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Liverpool's Joe Gomez will miss the start of the Premier League season after Andoni Iraola confirmed the defender sustained a muscle injury in a 4-2 win over Sunderland on Sunday.Speaking in Chicago, the morning (US time) after Liverpool beat Wrexham in New York, Iraola said: "It was quite clear since he complained straight away so he will be some weeks off."It's difficult to say - normally one month [out]. If it goes very good, then a little bit less. If it goes bad then a bit mor
  
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• Government ministers back Uefa’s ‘principled decision’ over Fifa World Cup boycott

  30-07-2026 20:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ministers have publicly backed Uefa’s decision to boycott Fifa competitions until the global football body’s controversial plans to involve private investors in major tournaments are shelved.The European football governing body announced its stance after a crisis meeting on Thursday afternoon, reacting to Fifa's proposals to establish a company with private investors to manage events like the World Cup. UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy praised Uefa’s stance, describing it as a "
  
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• Watford sign former Arsenal full-back Gray

  30-07-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Watford sign former Arsenal full-back GrayWatford FC have completed the signing of full-back Eva Gray on a permanent deal.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Golden Girls this afternoon.The 18-year-old full-back returns to Watford following a successful spell with the club last season. Gray joined The Golden Girls on a dual-registration deal from Barclays Women’s Super League club Arsenal and helped Watford seal promotion to Barclays WSL2. Th
  
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• Manchester City transfer target undergoes surgery as 100-day sideline spell begins

  30-07-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City transfer target undergoes surgery as 100-day sideline spell beginsMan City target Eli Junior Kroupi has undergone surgery on a foot injury Bournemouth star expected to be sidelined for three to four months following the procedureThe setback represents a significant blow for the 20-year-old ahead of his second PL seasonManchester City transfer target Eli Junior Kroupi has undergone surgery on a foot injury and is set to miss three to four months of action, dealing a significant bl
  
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• Panenka and all: club dumped out by its own affiliate in 🇨🇴 cup

  30-07-2026 19:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Panenka and all: club dumped out by its own affiliate in 🇨🇴 cupColombian football experienced one of the CRAZIEST episodes in the sport’s history on Wednesday night (29).One of the country’s biggest clubs, Junior Barranquilla was knocked out of the Colombian Cup by ITS OWN AFFILIATE — Barranquilla FC.After two draws (2-2 in the first leg and 3-3 in the second), the modest Barranquilla FC won 5-3 on penalties and eliminated the "parent" club.And it all came with
  
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• “That deal could get done” – Liverpool star could yet join Premier League rivals

  30-07-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “That deal could get done” – Liverpool star could yet join Premier League rivalsCody Gakpo Exit? David Lynch Explains Why Tottenham Interest Could MatterLiverpool’s forward line could yet undergo further change before the transfer window closes, with Cody Gakpo emerging as a player whose future may not be as secure as many supporters expected.Speaking to Dave Davis on the latest edition of Media Matters for Anfield Index, journalist David Lynch discussed growing links bet
  
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• Inside Uefa’s extraordinary World Cup boycott plans – and what Fifa might do next

  30-07-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  At the start of the emergency meeting that saw Uefa drop “a nuclear bomb” on Gianni Infantino’s plans to privatise the World Cup, federation president Aleksander Ceferin uttered a phrase that would be echoed a few times over the next two hours.“Enough is enough.”Spain are among the European nations threatening to boycott the World Cup (Reuters)That may not just apply to the project and Infantino’s leadership of Fifa, which is now suddenly under serious threat,
  
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• Real Madrid plot move for La Liga striker with €25m release clause to replace Gonzalo Garcia

  30-07-2026 19:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid plot move for La Liga striker with €25m release clause to replace Gonzalo GarciaAfter a series of new signings, Real Madrid are on the verge of their first major sale of this summer, in the form of Gonzalo Garcia.The young Spanish striker is poised to join Fulham in a deal worth €40 million, in which Real Madrid will continue to hold 30% of the player’s transfer rights.It is a masterstroke from Los Blancos, selling a youth player for a fortune while retaining a major
  
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• Competition for places healthy - Darling

  30-07-2026 19:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Defender Harry Darling says competition for places will help Norwich City as the Canaries continue their preparations for the upcoming season.The summer addition of Brazil Under-20 international Bruno Alves means head coach Philippe Clement has bolstered his options in central defence."There's competition for places, we all want to play," Darling told BBC Radio Norfolk."We push each other on to play our best football. Obviously, I would have liked to have started a few more games than I did [las
  
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• Como accelerate for Lucumi as Bologna hold out for €23m

  30-07-2026 19:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Como accelerate for Lucumi as Bologna hold out for €23mComo are stepping up their interest in Jhon Lucumí, with the Bologna defender emerging as a leading target as Cesc Fabregas looks to reinforce his backline.According to calciomercato.it, the Lariani are pushing hard for the Colombian centre-back and are prepared to meet Bologna’s asking price of around €23m.The defender had already requested to leave a year ago, only for Bologna to delay his exit until this summer, tho
  
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• 'Howe will go down as one of our best managers in modern times'

  30-07-2026 19:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Newcastle fan Samantha Rees has told BBC Radio 5 Live that Eddie Howe "will go down as one of our best managers in modern times" regardless of last season's underwhelming finish.Speaking on the Football Daily podcast, Rees said she "couldn't believe it" when she heard the news on Thursday morning that Howe is expected to leave the club with immediate effect.She had been at Bristol City on Wednesday for the pre-season friendly defeat."Social media is toxic and you had some fans that
  
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• Wow! Liverpool have signed a super talent, he's incredible

  30-07-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wow! Liverpool have signed a super talent, he's incredibleLiverpool have signed an absolute super talent. The Reds' transfer window has been considerably quieter than many expected.Given everything that unfolded last season, there was a widespread belief that this summer would bring another major rebuild. A new manager arrived, several key players departed, and there were obvious areas of the squad that required strengthening. On paper, it looked set to be one of Liverpool's busiest windows in y
  
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• Barcelona remain calm over Atletico Madrid complaint; stick to their plan for Julian Alvarez

  30-07-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona remain calm over Atletico Madrid complaint; stick to their plan for Julian AlvarezFC Barcelona have no intention of changing their transfer strategy despite Atletico Madrid’s formal complaint regarding the club’s pursuit of Julian Alvarez, reports Mundo Deportivo.The Catalan side received official notification from both FIFA and the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) after Atletico alleged that they had improperly approached the striker while he remained under contract. Wit
  
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• Southampton sign defender Murphy

  30-07-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Southampton sign defender MurphySouthampton have completed the signing of defender Niamh Murphy on a free transfer.The Saints announced the news via a post on their official club website earlier today.The 23-year-old defender joins Southampton following a spell in rehabilitation recovering from a long-term injury. Murphy sustained an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injury whilst at former club Blackburn Rovers and she has spent a significant spell on the sidelines.Murphy came through the youth
  
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• Man City set €75 million price tag for Real Madrid target as formal talks begin

  30-07-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City set €75 million price tag for Real Madrid target as formal talks beginAccording to journalist Patrick Berger of Sky Germany, Real Madrid and Manchester City have officially entered direct club-to-club talks to negotiate the transfer of midfielder Rodri. The 30-year-old Spain international has become a primary target for Los Blancos, with both teams now actively working to find a financial agreement before the close of the summer transfer window.Direct club talks and pricing gapsThe
  
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• Sheffield Wednesday sign goalkeeper Trueman

  30-07-2026 19:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Connal Trueman was with Milton Keynes Dons last season [Getty Images]Sheffield Wednesday have signed former MK Dons goalkeeper Connal Trueman on a one-year contract.The 30-year-old was the number two keeper as the Dons secured promotion back to League One last season.The Owls have the option of extending the contract by one year.Trueman began his senior career at Birmingham City in 2014 after coming through the Blues' youth system and, after a sequence of loans, moved to Millwall in 2022.He spen
  
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• Fifa could draw US Congress inquiry over ‘smash-and-grab scam’, top Democrat warns

  30-07-2026 19:24 via yahoo.com
  The Fifa president, Gianni Infantino, and Donald Trump during the World Cup 2026 final at New York New Jersey Stadium on 19 July in East Rutherford.Photograph: Rob Newell/CameraSport/Getty ImagesFifa could face a sweeping US congressional investigation into its expanding financial and political ties to Donald Trump and his family if Democrats reclaim the House of Representatives in November, a senior party figure has warned.Jamie Raskin, the top Democrat on the House judiciary committee, accused
  
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