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• 'Coleraine have a target on their back' - Cosgrove

  02-07-2026 09:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Larne captain Tomas Cosgrove believes that Coleraine "have a target on their back" this season in the Irish Premiership.The Inver Reds secured their third league title in four years last season, finishing three points ahead of the Bannsiders in second.As preparations continue for the European fixtures, Larne will face Irish Cup champions Coleraine in the Charity Shield with the Larne captain. The Bannsiders finished last campaign the team in form, winning the Irish Cup and were unbeaten during t
  
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• Tonali sets off to complete €116m Tottenham transfer: ‘No opportunity to return to Italy’

  02-07-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tonali sets off to complete €116m Tottenham transfer: ‘No opportunity to return to Italy’Sandro Tonali is on his way over to the UK to complete his record-breaking transfer to Tottenham Hotspur and stopped to answer a few questions from reporters on his way into the airport in Milan: ‘Up until now, there hasn’t been an opportunity to return to Italy’.Tonali is set to become the most expensive Italian footballer of all time and is also set to crush Tottenham&rsq
  
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• Liverpool star labelled as a ‘disgrace’ after World Cup defeat

  02-07-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool star labelled as a ‘disgrace’ after World Cup defeatVan Dijk faces fierce criticism after Netherlands World Cup exitVirgil van Dijk has come under intense scrutiny in his homeland following the Netherlands’ dramatic World Cup exit, with one of the country’s most outspoken football columnists launching a remarkable attack on the Liverpool captain.The Dutch were knocked out by Morocco after a penalty shootout, having conceded a late equaliser that forced the tie i
  
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• De Zerbi 'key part' in Fernandes' decision to join Spurs

  02-07-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Latest Tottenham signing Mateus Fernandes says head coach Roberto de Zerbi was a major reason why he has joined the club because they "look at football in the same way".The 21-year-old midfielder joins from West Ham for a club record £85m and is Spurs' fifth summer signing."I'm very excited for this next step," said Fernandes. "Spurs is a massive club and the head coach was a key part of why I have decided to join."When we spoke, it was very special. We look at football in th
  
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• 🚨 Derbies & blockbuster clashes! Bundesliga games you can’t miss

  02-07-2026 11:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Derbies & blockbuster clashes! Bundesliga games you can’t missThe schedule is out, and now we also know when the big clashes and derbies will take place that you definitely won’t want to miss. So get your calendars ready — here are the most important dates of the first half of the season. Matchday 1 (August 28)Bayern Munich vs. VfB StuttgartMatchday 3 (September 11 - 13)Mainz 05 vs. Eintracht FrankfurtMatchday 4 (September 18 - 20)VfB Stuttgart vs. Borussia D
  
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• Spurs sign Fernandes for club record £85m

  02-07-2026 11:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mateus Fernandes has made 72 Premier League starts over the past two seasons [Getty Images]Tottenham have completed the signing of midfielder Mateus Fernandes from West Ham for a club-record fee of £85m.Spurs have not confirmed the length of contract for the 21-year-old, who has played once for Portugal but is not part of their World Cup squad.Fernandes has spent the past two seasons in the Premier League with Southampton and West Ham, although each club were relegated to the Championship.
  
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• Barcelona could receive €5 million windfall as former defender nears summer transfer

  02-07-2026 11:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona could receive €5 million windfall as former defender nears summer transferBarcelona are closely monitoring Sergino Dest’s future, as the right-back’s expected move this summer could generate an unexpected financial boost for the club.After an impressive season with PSV Eindhoven and strong performances for the United States at the World Cup, Dest has attracted interest from several European clubs.Bayer Leverkusen interested in DestNow, according to Mundo Deportivo, Bay
  
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• Can homegrown hero Hackney be replaced?

  02-07-2026 11:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Hayden Hackney is a Middlesbrough man no more.The 24-year-old midfielder progressed through Boro's youth ranks to become a key player for the side but has now departed for the Premier League with Everton.Were you expecting him to go or did you think Boro could keep hold of him after coming so close to promotion last season?Will Boro struggle without their midfield maestro?Who would you like to see replace him?Let us know your thoughts on Hackney's departure here and come back to this page l
  
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• Juventus could send Ekhator away despite €18m transfer from Genoa

  02-07-2026 11:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus could send Ekhator away despite €18m transfer from GenoaReports on Thursday claim that Juventus could look to send new striker Jeff Ekhator away on an immediate loan deal, especially if the Bianconeri are unable to move on some of their other, more senior options in attack.Juventus could send Ekhator out on immediate loanJuventus have completed a deal worth €16m plus €2m in add-ons to sign 19-year-old centre-forward Ekhator from Genoa, who became Juve’s first signin
  
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• Young forward Baker signs new Newcastle contract

  02-07-2026 11:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Finn Baker first played for Newcastle in a Prem Rugby Cup match in 2023 [Getty Images]Second-row forward Finn Baker has signed a new three-year contract to stay with Newcastle Red Bulls until the summer of 2029.Baker, 21, has already played 15 games for Newcastle while also completing a geography degree at Durham University.But now he will remain part of the Red Bulls' rebuilt squad under new head coach Dan McFarland."It's great to have had so many opportunities to play for the club, teaching me
  
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• Gossip: Baggies' Higgins to join Wigan

  02-07-2026 11:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]West Bromwich Albion winger Akeel Higgins is set to join Wigan Athletic after the Birmingham-born 20-year-old spent his first full season in senior football on loan to Exeter City last season. (Alan Nixon via Patreon - requires subscription)Want more transfer news from the EFL? Take a look at Thursday's gossip column here.[BBC]
  
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• Barcelona waiting for a sign in extraordinary Alexander Isak deal attempt

  02-07-2026 11:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona waiting for a sign in extraordinary Alexander Isak deal attemptLast year Liverpool spent around £450m on new players. It was to no great effect as the defending Premier League champions slumped from first to fifth place.The Reds struggled to get a return out of top signings like Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz. Isak, 26, cost a British record £125m from Newcastle but endured a nightmare campaign.Wirtz on the other hand cost a fee that could reach £116m from Bayer Lev
  
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• 🇩🇪 Bundesliga confirms the 2026/27 season calendar

  02-07-2026 11:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🇩🇪 Bundesliga confirms the 2026/27 season calendarGerman football now has its roadmap. The Bundesliga has unveiled its official schedule for the 2026/27 season, a campaign that promises major excitement from the very first minute with the debut of the top favorites and the return of the country’s most passionate classic matchups.The release of this final fixture list has sparked huge anticipation among fans around the world. After a frantic summer transfer market, the 18 to
  
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• Gossip: Hedges catching the eye

  02-07-2026 11:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Former Wales international Ryan Hedges, 30, is attracting attention from both Championship and League One clubs after the winger's surprise departure from Blackburn Rovers.(Football Insider)Want more transfer news from the EFL? Take a look at Thursday's gossip column here.[BBC]
  
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• Winger Odoh leaves Posh to join Salford

  02-07-2026 11:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Salford City have signed Abraham Odoh from Peterborough United for an undisclosed fee.The winger has agreed a two-year contract to join the League Two club.Odoh, 25, played 69 games in his two seasons with Posh and scored 11 goals after joining from Harrogate Town.He is Salford's fifth signing of the summer as they prepare for a first season under new Australian head coach Peter Cklamovski, who replaced Karl Robinson.All done deals in July 2026All the latest Salford City newsAll the latest Peter
  
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• Gossip: Pompey closing in on Milovanovic

  02-07-2026 11:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Portsmouth have entered talks to sign Serbian striker Marko Milovanovic from UD Almeria but the Spanish side are asking for £3.5m for the 22-year-old. (Antonio Martinez via X - in Spanish)Want more transfer news from the EFL? Take a look at Thursday's gossip column here.[BBC]
  
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• Can AZ Alkmaar loanee replace Kaj Sierhuis’ goals for Fortuna Sittard?

  02-07-2026 11:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Can AZ Alkmaar loanee replace Kaj Sierhuis’ goals for Fortuna Sittard?For the third season in a row, striker Lequincio Zeefuik is being loaned out by AZ Alkmaar. The former FC Volendam forward spent the 2024/2025 season on loan with OH Leuven for six months and the back end of last season on loan at Heracles. In that time, he scored two goals in 30 games for both sides, with one goal in 14 games for AZ Alkmaar last season. However, the striker is still young at 21 and is still developing a
  
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• 🚨 Tottenham complete club-record signing of Mateus Fernandes

  02-07-2026 11:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Tottenham complete club-record signing of Mateus FernandesTottenham Hotspur have completed the signing of Portuguese midfielder Mateus Fernandes from West Ham United in a deal reported to be worth around £85m, making him the most expensive player in the club's history. The 21-year-old joins Spurs after an impressive campaign despite West Ham's relegation from the Premier League.Fernandes attracted interest from several top clubs, but Tottenham won the race for his signature as th
  
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• Why Lukaku decided to let Tielemans take crucial 125th-minute penalty for Belgium

  02-07-2026 11:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Why Lukaku decided to let Tielemans take crucial 125th-minute penalty for BelgiumRomelu Lukaku has made an honest admission that he does not feel ready ‘for such difficult and crucial moments’ after handing over a 125th-minute penalty to teammate Youri Tielemans during Belgium’s late, late 3-2 victory over Senegal at the World Cup.Lukaku: ‘I’m not ready for such crucial moments’Belgium fell two goals behind against AFCON finalists Senegal late on Wednesday eve
  
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• Bayern Munich prepare bumper new contract offer for Real Madrid Galactico target

  02-07-2026 11:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bayern Munich prepare bumper new contract offer for Real Madrid Galactico targetBayern Munich are preparing a lucrative contract offer in an attempt to secure Michael Olise’s long-term future as speculation over interest from Real Madrid continues to grow.According to German journalist Christian Falk (h/t SPORT), the Bundesliga champions want to extend the French international’s contract until 2031 and make him one of the club’s highest-paid players.Bayern ready to double his s
  
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• Gueye quits Senegal until coaching staff replaced

  02-07-2026 11:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gueye has played for Senegal at the 2022 and 2026 World Cups [Getty Images]Senegal midfielder Pape Gueye says he will be "taking a break" from playing for his country while the current management is in charge.The 27-year-old's decision follows Senegal, who are managed by Pape Thiaw, letting a 2-0 lead slip as they were dramatically beaten by Belgium in their last-32 tie at the World Cup.Habib Diarra and Ismaila Sarr had deservedly put Senegal in front before late goals from Romelu Lukaku and You
  
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• 🚨 Fixtures released! How the 2. Bundesliga starts the new season

  02-07-2026 11:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Fixtures released! How the 2. Bundesliga starts the new seasonIt has been clear since yesterday: the new 2. Bundesliga season will kick off with the match between VfL Bochum and Hertha BSC. Now the remaining fixtures for the entire season have also been announced.Here, we’re already showing you the opening matchday and the final matchday.Matchday 1📸 Screenshot: DFLMatchday 34📸 Screenshot: DFLThe 2. Bundesliga season begins on the weekend of August 7 and ends with
  
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• 🚨 The plan is set! Here's the first & last Bundesliga matchday

  02-07-2026 11:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 The plan is set! Here's the first & last Bundesliga matchdayWhile the World Cup is still in full swing, the Bundesliga schedule for the upcoming season was released today. While the opening match between Bayern and VfB Stuttgart had already been confirmed yesterday, here are the remaining fixtures for the first and final matchdays. Matchday 1📸 Screenshot DFL Matchday 34📸 Screenshot DFL Which match are you most looking forward to? Feel free to share yo
  
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• Report: Everton considering move for La Liga midfielder

  02-07-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Everton considering move for La Liga midfielderEverton Transfer News: Pape Gueye and Mandela Keita on Toffees Midfield ShortlistEverton’s summer rebuild is beginning to gather momentum, and while Hayden Hackney appears set to become the club’s first major arrival, attention is already turning towards strengthening the heart of midfield even further. According to reporting from TeamTalk, Everton are actively assessing multiple options as uncertainty continues to surround the f
  
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• Hansi Flick adds trusted German fitness coach to Barcelona staff – report

  02-07-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hansi Flick adds trusted German fitness coach to Barcelona staff – reportBarcelona have completed the signing of a new German fitness coach trusted by Hansi Flick to strengthen the club’s coaching staff ahead of next season, reports Mundo Deportivo.The appointment comes after Julio Tous left his role with the first team. Although the identity of the coach is still not revealed, an agreement has already been reached, with only the final paperwork and official announcement still pendin
  
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• Everton sign midfielder Hackney from Middlesbrough

  02-07-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton have signed midfielder Hayden Hackney from Middlesbrough for a fee of at least £16m.The 24-year-old had one year left on his contract with Boro and leaves the club he joined at Under-10 level after they missed out on promotion to the Premier League last season.Hackney, the 2025-26 Championship player of the season, helped Middlesbrough reach the play-off final in May, which they lost 1-0 to Hull City."I'm delighted to be here," said Hackney, who has joined Everton on a five-year de
  
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• 'It was always going to be Everton' - Hackney

  02-07-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]"It was always going to be Everton," says Hayden Hackney after signing a five-year contract with the Blues.The 24-year-old central midfielder, who was named the 2026-26 Championship Player of the Season for Middlesbrough, is David Moyes' first signing of the summer."I'm delighted to be here," said Hackney. "As soon as I spoke to the manager, as soon as I knew Everton were interested, to be honest, it was always going to be Everton."It's such a big club, with the new stadium and the
  
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• TNS kick off new-look Cymru Premier at Penybont

  02-07-2026 10:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The New Saints won the first of their 18 Welsh titles in 2000 [FAW]Champions The New Saints will begin the new expanded Cymru Premier season at Penybont, while the league's three debutants have also been handed away trips.Saints, who won the title for the 18th time last season, will be up against Euroepan play-off winners Penybont on Sunday, 2 August.The 2026-27 season marks a major relaunch for Wales' domestic top flight, with the number of clubs rising from 12 to 16.Four Friday night games - a
  
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• When do England play next at World Cup? Kick-off time for Mexico clash in round of 16

  02-07-2026 10:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England continue their pursuit of World Cup 2026 success with a massive meeting with Mexico at the Estadio Azteca.Thomas Tuchel had Harry Kane to thank for sparing the side’s blushes against DR Congo, with the England captain striking twice in the second half to avoid an early and ignominious exit.Things get rather tougher, though, with a trip to Mexico City to take on a tough team and raucous atmosphere at altitude in the capital.The tournament co-hosts looked in ominous form in their 2-0
  
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• Report: Liverpool interested in Bundesliga midfielder with ‘big offer’ expected

  02-07-2026 10:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool interested in Bundesliga midfielder with ‘big offer’ expectedLiverpool keeping close watch on Kaishu Sano as Bundesliga form attracts attentionLiverpool’s recruitment team are reportedly monitoring Kaishu Sano after the Japan international enhanced his growing reputation with an impressive campaign in Germany and an eye-catching performance on the biggest international stage.According to reports originating from Japanese publication Nikkan Sports, Liverpool ha
  
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