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• 'We are very clear on how much work we have to do'

  14-07-2026 05:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Huw Evans Picture Agency]Cardiff City continue their pre-season campaign at Cork City on Tuesday (19:45 BST) with boss Brian Barry-Murphy acknowledging they have a lot of work to do before competitive football returns next month.Barry-Murphy will lead Cardiff in his home city as the Bluebirds face a Cork side currently top of the League of Ireland First Division, the nation's second tier.While it is still early in pre-season, Cardiff will hope for an encouraging evening at the Turner's Cross St
  
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• 🥺 Messi breaks silence after cup final defeat: immense pain

  20-07-2026 21:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🥺 Messi breaks silence after cup final defeat: immense painAfter Argentina’s 1–0 defeat to Spain last Sunday (19) in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, Messi and his teammates left MetLife Stadium in New Jersey (USA) in silence.Still on the pitch, while the Spaniards celebrated their second world title, the star wearing Argentina’s No. 10 shirt was overcome with emotion.At 39, this was likely Lionel Messi’s last World Cup.This Monday (20), however, the Argentine idol
  
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• Noah Atubolu remains absent from Freiburg training camp as field of Premier League takers narrows to two

  20-07-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Noah Atubolu remains absent from Freiburg training camp as field of Premier League takers narrows to twoSport Bild reports that Freiburg keeper Noah Atubolu will remain absent from Freiburg team training camp ahead of his move to the Premier League. Atubolu’s move away from the Bundesliga has long been a forgone conclusion. Freiburg immediately procured a replacement for their soon-to-depart player (Werder Bremen’s Mio Backhaus) almost immediately after the 2025/26 Bundesliga conclud
  
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• Gattuso impressed as Lazio beat Under-20 side 3-1

  20-07-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gattuso impressed as Lazio beat Under-20 side 3-1Coach Gennaro Gattuso said Lazio ‘know we need to improve’ after the first pre-season friendly match saw them beat the Under-20 team 3-1.The new boss set his side out in a 4-2-3-1 formation for the game against the club’s own youth team, which had a few of the senior players sprinkled in there too in order to make up the numbers.Surprisingly, the Under-20 team went into the half-time break ahead thanks to Avram, who burst through
  
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• Celtic Revive Interest In This January Target: Why They Must Rope Him In As A Statement Signing

  20-07-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic Revive Interest In This January Target: Why They Must Rope Him In As A Statement SigningIf a recent report from SunSport is believed to be true, Celtic have resurrected their interest in Kasper Høgh ahead of a potential summer swoop. They were keen on securing his services back in January. However, Bodø/Glimt’s scintillating Champions League run forced Martin O’Neill to settle with Tomas Cvancara and Junior Adamu on loan from Borussia Mönchengladbach an
  
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• Burnley sign former Bristol City keeper Burns

  20-07-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Burnley sign former Bristol City keeper BurnsBurnley have completed the signing of former Bristol City goalkeeper Jackie Burns on a free transfer.The Clarettes announced news of the deal via a post on their official club website this evening.Burns joins Burnley after leaving former club Bristol City earlier this summer. She has signed a two-year deal at Turf Moor with the option of an additional year.The 29-year-old keeper enjoyed two spells with Bristol City. She represented The Robins in 2024/
  
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• Borussia Dortmund push to seal Konstantinos Karetsas deal before Asia tour

  20-07-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Borussia Dortmund push to seal Konstantinos Karetsas deal before Asia tourEighteen years old, 18 assists last season, and a left foot that has Europe’s elite on alert. Borussia Dortmund are flying to Belgium right now to wrap up a €35m deal before heading to Asia – here is everything you need to know about Konstantinos Karetsas. Borussia Dortmund’s pursuit of Konstantinos Karetsas – the detailsBorussia Dortmund are trying to finalise a move for KRC Genk’s
  
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• Lionel Messi breaks silence after ‘immense pain’ of World Cup final loss

  20-07-2026 21:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lionel Messi has broken his silence on the “immense pain” he is feeling after Argentina’s World Cup final defeat to Spain.Messi was visibly distraught after missing out on back-to-back titles in what will surely be his final World Cup appearance, with the Argentinian hero turning 39 this tournament.His side failed to lose with much dignity, with a mass brawl breaking out at full-time as Leandro Paredes threw punches at the celebrating Spanish players.But Messi has now taken to
  
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• 'A special manager' - your memories of Keegan

  20-07-2026 21:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked for your memories of former Manchester City manager Kevin Keegan after the sad news of his passing was announced on Monday.Here are some of your replies and stories:John: I have great memories of Kevin Keegan's Championship title promotion season, establishing City in the Premier League, and of his tremendous impact on the direction and ambition of the entire club during his time as manager. A true great as a player, and a special manager who did so much to revive sle
  
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• 'Newcastle were blessed to have him' - your memories of Keegan

  20-07-2026 21:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked for your memories of Newcastle legend Kevin Keegan after the sad news of his passing was announced on Monday.Here are some of your replies and stories:John: He was the greatest English player of his generation and Newcastle were blessed to have him as a player at the end of his career in the 80s, and as an inspirational manager in the 90s. King Kev was a special person who won the hearts of an adoring Geordie nation, and took us to the brink of winning the Premier Lea
  
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• Three winners and three losers for Real Madrid from the 2026 FIFA World Cup

  20-07-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Three winners and three losers for Real Madrid from the 2026 FIFA World CupThe recently concluded FIFA World Cup was a special one for Real Madrid as the club’s players broke innumerable records and completed the campaign by handing Los Blancos the position as the club with the highest-ever goal contributions in a single edition.Several of the team’s big names showed up in grand style at the event and delivered what was expected from them and more. Others, however, produced disappoin
  
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• Three winners and three losers for Barcelona from the 2026 FIFA World Cup

  20-07-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Three winners and three losers for Barcelona from the 2026 FIFA World CupSixteen Barcelona players crossed the Atlantic with different expectations and so many dreams. Eight are now set to return as world champions.However, beneath all those medals, the 2026 FIFA World Cup altered reputations, saw some stocks rise, some fall and left several Blaugrana stars wondering what might have been.There are goals that win matches, goals that define tournaments and, every once in a while, goals that rewrit
  
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• Jackson to play for Alonso in pre-season despite uncertain future

  20-07-2026 20:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Chelsea would accept a substantial fee for Nicolas Jackson this summer, despite the striker being given the chance to impress new manager Xabi Alonso during pre-season.Last week, the 44-year-old Spaniard said Jackson would join the tour of Australia and Asia after being part of Senegal's World Cup squad this summer.It follows Bayern Munich avoiding the triggering the £56.25m (€65m) obligation-to-buy clause in his loan deal, due to the number of appearances required to fo
  
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• True or false? Huge 2030 World Cup bombshell 🤯

  20-07-2026 20:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  True or false? Huge 2030 World Cup bombshell 🤯The president of CONMEBOL, Alejandro Domínguez, has suggested that the next FIFA World Cup will feature 64 national teams.The news appeared in a post by the official on Twitter this Monday, July 20."A tremendous opportunity for football, to celebrate the centenary of the World Cup with a competition bringing together 64 teams," he wrote.FIFA is indeed considering the possibility of increasing the number of participating national teams
  
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• Mikayil Faye agrees to join Nürnberg 

  20-07-2026 20:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mikayil Faye agrees to join Nürnberg 2. Bundesliga side Nürnberg have reached full agreement to sign Mikayil Faye on a one-year loan with an option to buy, according to Sky Germany.The 22 year-old Senegalese centre-back will join from Ligue 1 side Stade Rennais. Faye has so far made 11 league appearances for his parent club but spent last season on loan at Italian outfit Cremonese where he managed to play eight times in the Serie A. Faye has also made 10 appearances for the S
  
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• Liverpool youngster set to leave on loan

  20-07-2026 20:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool youngster set to leave on loanArmin Pecsi Loan Move Nears as Liverpool Finalise USA Tour SquadLiverpool have named their initial squad for the club’s summer trip to the United States, where Andoni Iraola will oversee his first pre-season tour as head coach. The group that left John Lennon Airport on Monday reflects a staggered return for several senior figures, with a number of players still on post-World Cup breaks and expected to link up later.Within that wider picture, one not
  
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• Sunderland midfielder Sheva signs new deal

  20-07-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunderland midfielder Sheva signs new dealSunderland midfielder Marissa Sheva has signed a one-year contract extension with the club.The Lady Black Cats announced news of the deal via a post on their official club website this afternoon.The 29-year-old was set to be out of contract this summer but she has now agreed to stay with Sunderland for at least another 12 months.The Republic of Ireland international midfielder joined Sunderland off the back of a spell with National Women’s Soccer L
  
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• Report: Tottenham Hotspur ready to push hard to sign £25m midfielder

  20-07-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Tottenham Hotspur ready to push hard to sign £25m midfielderTottenham Eye Arne Engels as Celtic Midfielder Emerges in Lucas Bergvall Replacement SearchTottenham are doing what smart clubs should do at this stage of the market, scanning for value before the obvious option becomes the expensive one. According to TeamTalk, Spurs are among the clubs tracking Celtic midfielder Arne Engels, with the 22-year-old under consideration as a possible successor to Lucas Bergvall.The basic outli
  
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• Chelsea accelerate interest in Maxence Lacroix

  20-07-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea accelerate interest in Maxence LacroixFollowing the conclusion of the FIFA World Cup, Chelsea are ready to accelerate their interest in Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix (26), according to a report from BBC Sport. The Premier League club are hoping to bolster their defensive options during the summer transfer window. Lacroix has been away on international duty for most of the summer representing France during the FIFA World Cup.  The former Wolfsburg defender made th
  
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• Slip or scoop? Conmebol chief reveals GIANT 2030 World Cup 🤯

  20-07-2026 20:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Slip or scoop? Conmebol chief reveals GIANT 2030 World Cup 🤯Conmebol president Alejandro Domínguez let slip that the next FIFA World Cup will have 64 TEAMS.The news appeared in a post by the official on X this Monday (20)."A great opportunity for football, to celebrate the centenary of the World Cup with a competition featuring 64 teams," he wrote.FIFA is indeed studying expanding the number of teams in the next World Cup. That information has been circulating for a few weeks.But
  
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• Rangers Now Linked To This £9m Forward: Should They Go After This Deal?

  20-07-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rangers Now Linked To This £9m Forward: Should They Go After This Deal?Derek McInnes wants to reshape the Rangers’ attack, and he has set his sights firmly on the capital. Claudio Braga is the man everyone is talking about. After lighting up the Scottish Premiership with Hearts, the Portuguese forward has caught the eye of the Ibrox decision-makers. It is a bold move, but the escalating price tag might just push this one out of reach.Rangers eye ambitious swoop for Hearts talisman Cl
  
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• More Hamburg tributes for Kevin Keegan pour in: “The Bundesliga’s first pop star!”

  20-07-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  More Hamburg tributes for Kevin Keegan pour in: “The Bundesliga’s first pop star!”Hours after confirmation of the death of English football legend Kevin Keegan, Kicker has had a chance to speak to more of his old Hamburg teammates. Kicker – recalling Keegan’s tumultuous first year at Hamburg – labels the subsequent two years with the HSV (during which Keegan thrived) as a classic case of “Love at second sight“.More noteworthy anecdotes about Keegan
  
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• Topps turning iconic Lionel Messi-Lamine Yamal picture into 1-of-1 trading card

  20-07-2026 20:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Any time a big moment happens in sports these days, the card and collectible company Topps is almost guaranteed to make a trading card out of it.The company announced Monday it will be making a 1-of-1 card of the now-iconic photograph of 19-year-old Lionel Messi holding Lamine Yamal as a baby. The iconic Messi & Yamal photoshoot is going on a 1-of-1 trading card 🥹Arriving in Topps Stadium Club UCC later this year. pic.twitter.com/gDWljwXLJ7— Topps (@Topps) July 20, 2026The phot
  
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• The 2026 World Cup won over America and proved the planet wrong

  20-07-2026 20:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — When you’re inside the World Cup bubble, covering one particular team, monitoring hamstring strains and learning “Country Roads” lyrics, you miss out on what is happening over the tournament at large.You watch other matches when possible, but much of your time is consumed with commuting to training sessions and games, organizing notes and compiling quotes. (And stealing power naps.)You see the fans, the merchandise, the TV ads starring the ubiquito
  
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• Liverpool express interest in PSG target Ferran Torres

  20-07-2026 20:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool express interest in PSG target Ferran TorresFerran Torres (26) is the subject of interest from Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain, according to a report from L’Équipe journalist Tanzi Loïc. The Spanish international forward has been declared for sale by Barcelona, with his contract set to expire at the end of next season. The 26-year-old looks set to depart the Camp Nou before the summer transfer window closes, so that Barcelona can avoid making another payment to
  
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• Alajbegovic back on Milan radar after Atalanta stall and Karetsas courted

  20-07-2026 20:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alajbegovic back on Milan radar after Atalanta stall and Karetsas courtedWith Atalanta failing to agree a deal for Kerim Alajbegovic with Bayer Leverkusen, and Borussia Dortmund pushing for Konstantino Karetsas, Milan could be back in for the Bosnian.The transfer market is in full swing and every club has a long list of potential targets, which is constantly being reshuffled amid developments.Alajbegovic and Karetsas both on Milan listCARDIFF, WALES – MARCH 26: Kerim Alajbegovic of Bosnia
  
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• Real Madrid superstar congratulates Cucurella after Spain’s World Cup triumph

  20-07-2026 20:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid superstar congratulates Cucurella after Spain’s World Cup triumphMarc Cucurella’s summer has taken a remarkable turn.On the same day Spain opened their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, Real Madrid officially announced the signing of the left-back from Chelsea in a deal worth €60 million. A little over a month later, the left-back is now a world champion after La Roja beat Argentina in the final on Sunday night. In doing so, he is
  
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• Good news as goalkeeper agrees deal to join Liverpool

  20-07-2026 20:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Good news as goalkeeper agrees deal to join LiverpoolThe process of identifying the best young British and Irish talent for Liverpool’s youth and underage sides never really stops. Over the last few years James McConnell, Luca Stephenson and Conor Bradley are just a flavour of the names who have been brought to Merseyside to further their careers.In more recent seasons Trey Nyoni and especially Rio Ngumoha have demonstrated the kind of pathway which exists for the best young talents around
  
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• World Cup 2026: Lionel Messi opens up after loss to Spain — 'It will take time for this wound to heal'

  20-07-2026 20:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A day after his team's loss to Spain in the World Cup final, Lionel Messi is still feeling the pain. Messi released a statement Monday, reflecting on the loss, thanking his fans and teammates and congratulating Spain on the win. The statement was posted on Messi's Instagram page in Spanish. Its translation reads: "The pain is immense, and it will take time for this wound to heal. But I also choose to hold on to all the good things … the matches we played, giving everything we had, will st
  
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• Watford sign midfielder Noble

  20-07-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Watford sign midfielder NobleWatford have completed the signing of midfielder Ellie Noble on a free transfer.The Golden Girls announced the news via a post on their official club website this evening.The 26-year-old joins Watford off the back of a successful spell in the FA Women’s National League Southern Premier Division with Plymouth Argyle. She netted 10 goals in 21 league outings for The Pilgrims last season as the club pushed Watford all the way in the title race.There has been a cha
  
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