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• 'His track record speaks for itself' - Mingueza completes Palace move

  09-07-2026 18:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]New Crystal Palace signing Oscar Mingueza says it is "an honour" to join the Eagles after his free transfer from Celta Vigo was confirmed.The 27-year-old Spain international defender has signed a four-year deal and becomes new boss Pierre Sage's first signing."I'm really excited to be here," Mingueza told club media. "I can't wait to see you at Selhurst Park."Mingueza is a versatile defender who can play across the back four and has clocked up 173 La Liga appearances, first for his
  
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• Report: Man United Eye £50m France World Cup Star

  10-07-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Man United Eye £50m France World Cup StarMan Utd transfer news: Manu Kone emerges as £50m midfield targetManchester United’s summer has started to take on a distinct shape. The broad outline, according to TEAMtalk, is of a club intent on rebuilding the centre of the pitch with speed, clarity and, perhaps most tellingly, volume. Having already moved to secure Ederson from Atalanta and Andrey Santos from Chelsea, United are now said to be accelerating towards a third midf
  
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• Cologne reach agreement in principle to sign Edson Álvarez

  10-07-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cologne reach agreement in principle to sign Edson ÁlvarezCologne have reached an agreement in principle with English Championship club West Ham to sign Edson Álvarez, according to a report by Florian Plettenberg.Mexico’s captain appears keen on a move to the Cathedral club, having gathered information on the Billy Goats, ‘the fans, the atmosphere, the city and the stadium – and has received nothing but positive feedback’ but a potential stumbling block woul
  
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• 💣 Klopp: I met the Mbappé family on a jet 🛩️! £500m deal, but he... 🤯

  10-07-2026 09:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💣 Klopp: I met the Mbappé family on a jet 🛩️! £500m deal, but he... 🤯Jürgen Klopp spoke about some secret meetings with the Mbappé family aboard a private jet, in what was surely the most expensive failed transfer of his time at Liverpool.Klopp revealed the story last night on the touchline before the quarter-final between France and Morocco: "It’s really tough for me right now," he told MagentaTV. "I dealt with three of these players
  
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• Today’s Papers – Inter welcome Khalaili, big Fiorentina deal

  10-07-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Today’s Papers – Inter welcome Khalaili, big Fiorentina dealGazzetta dello SportMbappé Messi-styleHe missed a penalty and then invented the 8th magic, like Leo. Marocco beaten, Dembélé scores too. Today, Yamal guides Spain against Belgium.Beat of a wing: Inter choose KhalailiFirst signing of the champions after the Palestra disappointment. Dumfries’ replacement signed: a 25m deal, now all-in on Chalobah.Corriere dello SportMbappé like Messi. Yamal, t
  
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• The Dub - Oxford United under embargo

  10-07-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Football finance expert Kieran Maguire joins The Dub as Oxford United are hit by an English Football League sanction.The U's have been placed under a temporary transfer embargo by the EFL, preventing them from making summer signings.Listen to the full interview hereFind more Oxford United content on BBC Sounds
  
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• Richard Hughes is told: Break your £125m transfer record to sign in-demand forward

  10-07-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Richard Hughes is told: Break your £125m transfer record to sign in-demand forwardLiverpool were frustrated in their chase for Yan Diomande. The 19-year-old RB Leipzig winger was targeted for a summer deal by the outgoing Premier League champions.Sporting director Richard Hughes slid an offer worth up to €100m across the Red Bull desk but it was immediately rejected. And instead of a second bid going in news came that there was little point in sending another attempt.Diomande prefers
  
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• Karim Adeyemi and Barcelona reach agreement on a long-term deal

  10-07-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Karim Adeyemi and Barcelona reach agreement on a long-term dealBarcelona have managed to reach an agreement with 24-year-old Borussia Dortmund winger Karim Adeyemi, according to Sky Germany. The two clubs are in negotiations but an agreement is yet to be reached with Barcelona a way off Dortmund’s valuation of Adeyemi, who joined from RB Salzburg in 2022 for €33m. Per the report, the Catalan side offered around €20m for Adeyemi – who has one-year remaining on his BVB d
  
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• Confirmed: Atletico Madrid snatch Real Madrid academy gem on long-term deal

  10-07-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Atletico Madrid snatch Real Madrid academy gem on long-term dealAtletico Madrid have strengthened their youth ranks by completing the signing of Alvaro Vega, with the promising winger leaving Real Madrid’s academy to join their city rivals on a long-term deal. This latest Real Madrid transfer news sees another talented youngster swap Valdebebas for the Metropolitano, continuing a growing trend of academy movement between the two clubs.The Alvaro Vega transfer has now been m
  
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• Barca World Cup Spotlight: Jules Kounde continues to remain solid for France

  10-07-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barca World Cup Spotlight: Jules Kounde continues to remain solid for FranceThe 2026 FIFA World Cup is reaching its business end, with the quarter-finals now upon us. France took on Morocco last night in the first of those games.With just eight games left, including the one that took place last night, the anticipation for football’s biggest event reaching its finale is palpable.France and Morocco came into this game with the latter as underdogs, having to punch above their weight to stop K
  
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• Wolves are overpaying for talented but inconsistent Rafiki Saïd

  10-07-2026 09:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wolves are overpaying for talented but inconsistent Rafiki SaïdRafiki Saïd looks set for a big money move to Wolves. Standard Liege, who are struggling financially, will not be able to believe their luck that Wolves are willing to spend €10m on the Comoros international. Yes, Saïd is talented and I am certainly a fan of the winger, but there is no chance that he is worth that much. Wolves are overpaying, and this only puts pressure on Saïd to live up to the transfer fee.
  
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• Is the Falklands War a factor? The geo-politics at play for World Cup refereeing appointments

  10-07-2026 09:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With the World Cup 2026 reaching its latter stages, it’s not just the selection and performances of players that are under the spotlight. The appointment of referees has been a hot topic of conversation this week, particularly after an all-Argentine official line-up was announced for France’s 2-0 win against Morocco on Thursday evening. Many fans online questioned that selection, given the likelihood of favourites France coming up against defending champions Argentina in the final in
  
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• Man City 2026 World Cup Watch: Rayan Cherki woes continue as France reach semi-final with Morocco win

  10-07-2026 09:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City 2026 World Cup Watch: Rayan Cherki woes continue as France reach semi-final with Morocco winFrance booked their place in the World Cup semi-finals for the third consecutive tournament with a composed and dominant 2-0 victory over Morocco in Boston on Thursday, a repeat of the 2022 edition’s last-four clash between the two nations.Didier Deschamps‘ side were the better team throughout, registering 22 attempts to Morocco‘s five, with an xG of 3.04 against just 0.14 for t
  
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• Newcastle United reach agreement to sign Johan Manzambi 

  10-07-2026 09:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle United reach agreement to sign Johan Manzambi Newcastle United and Freiburg have reached an agreement for the transfer of 20-year-old midfielder Johan Manzambi worth €60m, according to Sky Germany. It has been reported that everything has been agreed and that Newcastle are now finalising the final details of the agreement with Manzambi, who is set to sign a long-term contract.Fellow English club Aston Villa were also reportedly in the race for Manzambi after Amadou Onana
  
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• 'An incredible period in my life' - what are your best Van der Sar memories?

  10-07-2026 09:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]"An incredible period in my life to play for a club like that."That is how Edwin van der Sar describes the six years he spent at Manchester United between 2005 and 2011.He may have only arrived aged 34, but the legendary former Netherlands goalkeeper won four Premier League titles, the Champions League, and two League Cups during his time in England to add an incredible array of silverware in the twilight of his stellar careerSpeaking on the latest episode of The Wayne Rooney Show
  
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• Real Madrid make surprise contact over 33-year-old free-agent midfielder – report

  10-07-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid make surprise contact over 33-year-old free-agent midfielder – reportReal Madrid have taken an initial step towards a possible move for Marcelo Brozovic, with fresh reports claiming the club has already explored the midfielder’s availability. The Real Madrid transfer news suggests Los Blancos contacted the Croatian international’s representatives after his departure from Al Nassr to assess whether a deal could become possible during the current transfer window.
  
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• Eli Junior Kroupi’s agent opens up on Barcelona links: ‘No final decision has been made’

  10-07-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Eli Junior Kroupi’s agent opens up on Barcelona links: ‘No final decision has been made’Speculation surrounding Eli Junior Kroupi and Barcelona has gathered pace in recent days, but the young striker’s representative has now addressed the rumours directly. The Barcelona news comes after reports suggested the highly-rated forward had emerged as one of the club’s attacking options as they continue to assess the market for a new centre-forward.With Julian Alvarez
  
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• Quenda makes head start on training

  10-07-2026 09:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Geovany Quenda has had a lengthy lead-in to his move to Chelsea, spending his time at biweekly English lessons and building physical strength to adapt to the demands of the Premier League through additional training and nutritional work.However, after working to ensure he finished his final season at Sporting strongly, he suffered a broken fifth metatarsal (a bone on the outer edge of the foot) that kept him sidelined for four months. His side finished second and lost the cup final
  
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• Said El Mala’s valuation a stumbling block for Borussia Dortmund

  10-07-2026 09:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Said El Mala’s valuation a stumbling block for Borussia DortmundAfter scoring 13 goals and providing five assists in his maiden Bundesliga season, Cologne’s Said El Mala (19) is a wanted man. Both Brighton and Brentford have seen approaches rebuffed, while Liverpool have joined the race to sign the German attacker, who has since attracted interest from Borussia Dortmund.According to regional outlet Express, a major stumbling block regarding El Mala’s potential move to Dortmund
  
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• Beggan breaks down where semi-finals will be won and lost

  10-07-2026 09:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Monaghan goalkeeper Rory Beggan feels it will be a Louth v Kerry All-Ireland final [Getty Images]The full house signs are expected to be rolled out at Croke Park this weekend for two intriguing All-Ireland SFC semi-finals.On Saturday at 18:00 BST, Louth get ready for their first last-four appearance since 1957 when they take on Mayo, while on Sunday at 16:00, it's the latest instalment of the Dublin v Kerry rivalry.Both games provide plenty of intrigue and BBC Sport NI has caught up with Monagha
  
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• Linfield 'conceded a poor goal' against Kalju - Healy

  10-07-2026 09:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Linfield manager David Healy said "there is a little bit of frustration" after his side suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat by Nomme Kalju in the Uefa Conference League first qualifying round first leg.Roko Vukusic took advantage of some poor defending after the restart and netted the only goal of the game in Estonia. Despite dominating large spells of the game, Linfield failed to find a goal ahead of the second leg at Windsor Park on 16 July. "I thought we were well in the game, so there's a little bi
  
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• Union St Gilloise set for record transfer as Anan Khalaili nears Inter move

  10-07-2026 09:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Union St Gilloise set for record transfer as Anan Khalaili nears Inter moveAs reported by HNB, Union St Gilloise are set to receive around €32m from Inter for the signing of Anan Khalaili. The Israeli attacking full-back has been of interest to a number of clubs this summer, many from Serie A, but Inter have been the one to meet the demands of Union St Gilloise. The €32m fee that Inter are set to pay to sign Khalaili is inclusive of bonuses, with Union having also included a sell on pe
  
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• Embassy jump gun with Duran to Celtic move

  10-07-2026 09:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Prospective signing Camilo Duran, 24, has been pictured training with Celtic in Portugal, with the Qarabag winger expected to complete a move to Martin O'Neill's side soon. (The Herald - subscription required)The embassy of Azerbaijan in London has congratulated Qarabag on the record transfer of Camilo Duran to Celtic, with the Scottish champions yet to confirm the signing. (Scottish Sun)
  
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• The Objective: Camp Nou, Pedro Sánchez's plan B for 2030 final

  10-07-2026 09:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Objective: Camp Nou, Pedro Sánchez's plan B for 2030 finalThe Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) is already privately bracing for a highly unfavorable scenario for its interests.According to a report revealed by The Objective, Spain is all but resigned to losing the chance to host the 2030 World Cup final at the Santiago Bernabéu, due to the intense and successful influence campaign Morocco is waging before FIFA to bring the decisive match to Casablanca’s future meg
  
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• Saka 'ready to go' for England

  10-07-2026 09:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Bukayo Saka has said that he is "ready to go" for England after overcoming an Achilles issue. The Arsenal winger had been carrying the injury since March with Saka saying that he was willing to "gamble" with his fitness for England as they attempt to win the World Cup. England manager Thomas Tuchel had said that Saka's fitness would improve as the tournament went on and declared the winger was "pain free" before the Three Lions second game against Ghana. The 24-year-old started Eng
  
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• Spain coach Luis de la Fuente talks Pedri, Lamine Yamal and Gavi ahead of World Cup quarter-final

  10-07-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spain coach Luis de la Fuente talks Pedri, Lamine Yamal and Gavi ahead of World Cup quarter-finalSpain head coach Luis de la Fuente has thrown his full support behind Barcelona stars Pedri, Lamine Yamal and Gavi ahead of the country’s FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final against Belgium.The Spaniard’s comments come just hours after France became the first team to reach the World Cup semi-finals by defeating Morocco, with Spain now hoping to join them in the last four. Speaking duri
  
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• Real Madrid to play four-match pre-season matches as Jose Mourinho opts against USA tour

  10-07-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid to play four-match pre-season matches as Jose Mourinho opts against USA tourReal Madrid have finalised their preparations for the 2026-27 campaign, with the club putting together a packed pre-season schedule that will be played entirely in Europe. According to AS, Los Blancos have scheduled four friendly matches before returning to competitive action, while the possibility of adding a fifth fixture remains on the table.The latest Real Madrid news also confirms that the club will
  
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• Forest's Williams eyed by Premier League clubs

  10-07-2026 08:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Nottingham Forest defender Neco Williams is attracting interest from several Premier League clubs, with Newcastle among the teams interested in the Wales international.Williams is currently in talks over a new deal with Forest - but a number of top-flight rivals are keen on the 25-year-old.It is understood Newcastle and Manchester United are among the clubs to have registered an interest in Williams while talks over a new contract continue.Forest remain confident of securing a new deal but
  
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• Andoni Iraola Set To Face Media For The First Time

  10-07-2026 08:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola Set To Face Media For The First TimeAndoni Iraola’s First Liverpool Press Conference Signals Start of New Tactical EraLiverpool’s summer has already acquired a distinct rhythm. A new head coach is through the door, the first players have drifted back to Kirkby, and attention now turns to Andoni Iraola’s formal unveiling at the AXA Training Centre. On Monday morning, at 11am BST, he will face the media for the first time as Liverpool head coach, an occasion that te
  
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• Spurs Linked With Return Of Loanee Forward

  10-07-2026 08:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spurs Linked With Return Of Loanee ForwardJuventus Push for Kolo Muani as PSG Hold Firm, What It Means for TottenhamJuventus are still pushing for Randal Kolo Muani, and the situation matters beyond Turin. According to TuttoSport, the Italian club are pressing on, “Forward. Somehow, whatever happens, keep moving forward.” That is the mood.The key point is simple. Juventus already have an agreement with the player, “a five year contract worth €5 million per year.” He
  
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