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• Andoni Iraola now has the perfect solution to Liverpool’s main problem

  17-07-2026 07:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola now has the perfect solution to Liverpool’s main problemAndoni Iraola has been thrown into the deep end at Liverpool. The Spaniard has taken over the Anfield outfit after a rather lacklustre season which saw a lot of their fanbase fall out of love with their team.Indeed, a lot of this was down to the poor tactical decisions that Arne Slot often made but, the Dutchman can't be the only one to blame.Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz were expected to be hugely transformative addi
  
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• Pele at the Azteca? England in '66? Ranking the best World Cup finals

  17-07-2026 14:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Every World Cup final, by its very nature, is iconic. It is a rare treat we get to enjoy every four years and this summer is only the 23rd edition of a men's tournament that has spanned the best part of a century.So how do you quantify the 'best' - is it goals, drama, superstars at their peak?Well, I have tried to take into account all of those aspects, as well as the showpieces that provided the most compelling storylines and delivered the most enduring legacies.So below are my top 10 Worl
  
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• The biggest match of the year is coming: Spain vs Argentina final preview

  17-07-2026 14:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The biggest match of the year is coming: Spain vs Argentina final previewSponsoredOn July 19, East Rutherford will host the WC2026 final. It’s a clash of footballing philosophies, a battle between continents, and a tango featuring Europe’s finest tacticians against South America’s greatest warriors. 1xBet Ireland, a licensed bookmaker legally operating in the country, presents a preview of the year’s biggest showdown. At the end of the article, readers can also find a pro
  
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• Napoli warning Buongiorno could need knee surgery

  17-07-2026 14:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Napoli warning Buongiorno could need knee surgeryThere is bad news for Napoli, who announced Alessandro Buongiorno will miss pre-season due to a knee injury and could require surgery for a lengthy lay-off.The Partenopei are starting work with new coach Max Allegri, but he is not going to have a full squad at his disposal.Buongiorno out of Napoli pre-seasonNAPLES, ITALY – NOVEMBER 04: Jonathan Burkardt of Eintracht Frankfurt battles for possession with Alessandro Buongiorno of SSC Napoli du
  
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• Confirmed: Barcelona secure €105m financial boost after major funding operation sells out

  17-07-2026 14:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Barcelona secure €105m financial boost after major funding operation sells outBarcelona have strengthened their financial position after successfully raising €105 million through a new bond issue, with the operation attracting overwhelming interest from institutional investors in the United States. The latest Barcelona news marks another significant step in the club’s long-term financial strategy as Joan Laporta continues overseeing the Blaugrana’s economic
  
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• Jarrod Bowen confirms West Ham future after Premier League relegation

  17-07-2026 14:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jarrod Bowen has confirmed he is staying at West Ham as they drop into the Championship following relegation last season.Hammers captain Bowen was expected to be among of a raft of painful departures when the club’s fate was sealed on the final day of the Premier League campaign, with Mateus Fernandes already joining Tottenham for £85m, while Crysencio Summerville is expected to follow out the door.But amid interest from Premier League clubs, the 29-year-old has committed his future
  
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• 🇫🇷 x 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿! Who do you fancy for third place at the Cup? Have your say!

  17-07-2026 14:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🇫🇷 x 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿! Who do you fancy for third place at the Cup? Have your say!For many, this would be the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but France and England will play for third place this Saturday (18).
  Besides a spot on the podium, the match also marks the official farewell of coach Didier Deschamps from the helm of the French national team, a position he has held for the past 14 years.So then! On one side, Kylian Mbapp&ea
  
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• Real Madrid shift focus after accepting Michael Olise deal is out of reach – Report

  17-07-2026 14:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid shift focus after accepting Michael Olise deal is out of reach – ReportThe last few days have once again seen the French forward Michael Olise being linked with Real Madrid. Both the Merengue club and Bayern Munich have tried to downplay the intensity of these links with their public statements, but the rumors linking the Frenchman with the Spanish club refuse to die down.In recent days, reports have once again emerged claiming the forward wants to join Los Blancos this summer,
  
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• Fonseca hits out at Milan: ‘Cardinale welcomed Amorim, nobody was there for me’

  17-07-2026 14:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fonseca hits out at Milan: ‘Cardinale welcomed Amorim, nobody was there for me’Paulo Fonseca has opened up on his difficult spell at Milan, claiming he did not receive the same support from the club that was later shown to Ruben Amorim.The Portuguese coach, now in charge of Lyon, reflected on his time at San Siro in an interview with SportWeek, explaining that he was brought in during 2024 with the task of changing Milan’s football identity.“I am disappointed, yes, becaus
  
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• Tait 'happy to do dirty work' for Saints after signing from Hearts

  17-07-2026 14:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Macaulay Tait is "happy to do the dirty work" for St Johnstone after completing a permanent switch from fellow Scottish Premiership side Hearts.Tait, 20, came through the Hearts academy and has had two loan spells with Livingston in the past two seasons.He has signed a two-year deal at McDiarmid Park and says he is in the right place to continue his development."I'm really excited to get started and to meet all of the boys properly," he said. "How much the club and the gaffer wanted me was a gre
  
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• Why PSG have decided against potential “nightmare” bid for world class superstar

  17-07-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Why PSG have decided against potential “nightmare” bid for world class superstarPSG are not going to be in for Michael Olise this summer  – but they are accelerating their interest in another attacking starlet.If you enjoy PSG Talk coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content.Real Madrid’s attempts to sign Michael Olise were deliberately very public – the Spanish side wanted to sh
  
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• Trump White House official reveals USA will host 2031 Women’s World Cup

  17-07-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fifa has told Donald Trump the US will host the 2031 Women’s World Cup, according to a top official in the White House administration.The executive director of the White House’s World Cup Task Force, Andrew Giuliani, revealed in an interview that Fifa had already informed Trump the US would host the tournament in five years’ time.That is despite Fifa not yet formally awarding any nation the hosting rights, with a joint bid from the US, Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica the only en
  
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• Five England players who deserve to play against France in World Cup bronze final

  17-07-2026 13:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Like it or loathe it, there is one more challenge for England this summer after their devastating World Cupsemi-final defeat to Argentina. The Three Lions face France in the bronze final, or third-place play-off as it’s more commonly known, on Saturday night in Miami.Just three days after their loss in Atlanta, Thomas Tuchel’s side have to go again against a France side who will have Kylian Mbappe hungry for goals as he eyes a second consecutive golden boot. Yet which route will Tuch
  
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• Report: Liverpool star set to stay as talks continue to stall

  17-07-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool star set to stay as talks continue to stallCurtis Jones future could define Liverpool’s next transfer callLiverpool have already spent heavily in recent windows, and that puts every fresh decision under the microscope. When a club has thrown around sums north of £450 million and still finds itself needing further repair work, every possible exit starts to feel like a test of judgement rather than a routine bit of squad management.That is why the latest noise around
  
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• Hansi Flick rewards Barcelona youngster after outstanding Euro U19 triumph with Spain

  17-07-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hansi Flick rewards Barcelona youngster after outstanding Euro U19 triumph with SpainBarcelona manager Hansi Flick has rewarded one of the club’s brightest academy prospects after a demanding summer, with Xavi Espart being granted additional time off following his success with Spain at the UEFA European Under-19 Championship. According to SPORT, Flick has allowed Espart to remain away from training until next Monday after the midfielder helped Spain lift the UEFA European Under-19 Cha
  
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• World Cup winners to be presented with Super Bowl-style rings

  17-07-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fifa will award Super Bowl-style rings to the winners of the World Cup final contested between Argentina and Spain, which will be attended by Donald Trump.Marketed as strictly limited edition, 30 rings will be made available to the winning team on Sunday, while a further 1,996 rings will go on sale to fans. Each ring will include a mini World Cup trophy in its design and an engraving in the band, with it being customised to reflect the culture of the victorious country.The winners’ captain
  
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• Journalist: Man United interested in move for Serie A defender

  17-07-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Man United interested in move for Serie A defenderManchester United Left-Back Search Points to Carlos Augusto and Oliver ScarlesManchester United are doing what smart clubs should do in this phase of the market, scanning options before committing, and the names surfacing tell you plenty about the brief. As first reported by Ben Jacobs, United have looked at Inter Milan defender Carlos Augusto and also assessed West Ham’s Oliver Scarles as they shape plans for the left side.The
  
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• Como president reveals Fabregas rejected Napoli approach before Allegri appointment

  17-07-2026 13:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Como president reveals Fabregas rejected Napoli approach before Allegri appointmentComo president Mirwan Suwarso has revealed that Cesc Fabregas rejected approaches from three Italian clubs in recent months, including Napoli, before deciding to remain with the newly-promoted Champions League side.Fabregas has become central to Como’s ambitious project after guiding the club through a remarkable period of growth, and Suwarso made it clear that the former Arsenal and Barcelona midfielder is
  
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• Bayern Munich refuse to budge on Michael Olise despite player’s desire to join Real Madrid

  17-07-2026 13:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bayern Munich refuse to budge on Michael Olise despite player’s desire to join Real MadridReal Madrid’s interest in Michael Olise continues to dominate headlines, but Bayern Munich are simply unbothered in their position. The latest Real Madrid transfer news suggests the Bundesliga champions have once again made it clear that the France international is not available, regardless of the level of interest from the Spanish giants.According to L’Equipe, the Bundesliga club has
  
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• Juventus’ slow rebuild – Celik signed, what happens now?

  17-07-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus’ slow rebuild – Celik signed, what happens now?Lorenzo Bettoni and Giancarlo Rinaldi analyse Juve’s summer transfer strategy, assess the areas that still need reinforcing, and discuss what is required to restore the Bianconeri to the top of Italian football.Juventus have completed the signing of Zeki Çelik, with the Turkey international arriving on a free transfer after turning down Roma’s offer of a new contract.The full-back is the Bianconeri’s sec
  
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• Harry Kane’s stance on Real Madrid move emerges after World Cup disappointment

  17-07-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Harry Kane’s stance on Real Madrid move emerges after World Cup disappointmentAnother Real Madrid player who saw his chances of winning the World Cup 2026 come to an end in the semi-final stage was the midfielder Jude Bellingham. A day before his England side was defeated by Argentina, three other Merengue players, Kylian Mbappe, Aurelien Tchouameni, and Ibrahim Konate also saw their World Cup dreams end, as they were defeated by Marc Cucurella and his Spain team.England were leading on th
  
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• Aston Villa sign Norwegian international defender Harviken

  17-07-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa sign Norwegian international defender HarvikenAston Villa have completed the signing of Norwegian international defender Mathilde Harviken.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Villans this morning.The 24-year-old defender joins Aston Villa from Italian Serie A Women Athora club Juventus.Harviken has spent the last 18-months with the Bianconere, helping them to win a Serie A Women Athora league title, the Coppa Italia and the Serie A Wome
  
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• 'Watching us (hopefully) climb the table' - excitement for club football's return

  17-07-2026 13:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]With pre-season officially in full swing, we asked you to tell us what you're looking forward to about club football returning.Here are some of your replies:Dan: I guess we're all looking forward to seeing the new players and how Roberto de Zerbi sets the team up. But most of all, I'm hoping to see our Dutch central-defensive partnership. It worked so well when we had the two Belgians together. But, this to come to fruition probably requires Captain Redcard's departure from th
  
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• Turkish football in crisis as 17 club officials detained amid illegal betting and match-fixing probe

  17-07-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Turkish authorities have detained 17 football club officials as part of a burgeoning investigation into alleged illegal betting and match-fixing that has cast a shadow over the nation's sport. The arrests, confirmed by officials and reports, mark a significant escalation in the ongoing scandal.The latest wave of detentions saw suspects taken into custody during simultaneous raids across Istanbul and nine other provinces. State-run Anadolu Agency reported that an examination of legal betting plat
  
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• Rochdale sign Chelsea defender Wilson on loan

  17-07-2026 13:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kaiden Wilson is contracted to Chelsea until the end of the 2029-30 season [Getty Images]Rochdale have signed Chelsea defender Kaiden Wilson on a season-long loan deal.The 20-year-old is yet to make his senior debut for the Blues but has featured six times for their Under-21s in the EFL Trophy.He signed a new three-and-a-half-year contract with the Premier League side in January."I feel like at my age it's the right time to take the next step in my career," he told the club website.All done deal
  
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• Shrewsbury sign Villa goalkeeper Proctor on loan

  17-07-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sam Proctor has played for England from under-16s to under-20s level [Getty Images]Shrewsbury Town have made their eighth signing of the summer by agreeing a season-long loan deal for Aston Villa goalkeeper Sam Proctor.The 19-year-old is a graduate of Villa's academy and has won the FA Youth Cup and Under-18 Premier League title.Proctor is the second player to arrive on loan - following Luton striker Joe Gbode -since Salop were put under a transfer fee ban until the end of the window in Septembe
  
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• Newcastle United advancing discussions with Manchester City over James Trafford transfer

  17-07-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle United advancing discussions with Manchester City over James Trafford transferNewcastle are continuing discussions with Man City over a move for goalkeeper James TraffordTrafford is understood to be keen on St James’ Park move despite Newcastle’s European absenceEnzo Maresca expected to hold Man City future talks with Trafford upon pre-season reportingNewcastle United are continuing discussions with Manchester City over a potential transfer for goalkeeper James Trafford, as
  
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• 'Incredible' how Gordon came back from double leg break

  17-07-2026 13:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]It was "incredible" how Craig Gordon came back from a double leg break four years ago to make this summer's finals and end his career with Scotland at the World Cup, Rory Loy has stated on the BBC's Scottish Football Podcast.Ex-striker Loy suffered the same injury as the former Celtic, Hearts and Sunderland goalkeeper, who announced he is retiring from playing on Thursday."I did the same thing, but I did it when I was 20, 23," he said of Gordon, who suffered the injury at the age o
  
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• Pictures: Baggio makes appearance to celebrate book launch

  17-07-2026 13:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pictures: Baggio makes appearance to celebrate book launchRoberto Baggio made a special public appearance at New York’s Rizzoli Bookstore as fans gathered to celebrate the release of his autobiography, A Light in the Darkness.The former Italy international was welcomed by supporters of all ages for what the bookstore described as “an unforgettable afternoon of stories, laughter, and tears,” with many attendees bringing memorabilia collected throughout Baggio’s legendary c
  
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• Mbappé aims for Ronaldo-like success as Mourinho begins new Real Madrid project

  17-07-2026 13:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mbappé aims for Ronaldo-like success as Mourinho begins new Real Madrid projectAlthough he finally achieved his dream of joining Real Madrid in 2024, the last two years have not been the most glorious of Kylian Mbappe’s career. He has endured both of his first two seasons at the Merengue club without winning any trophy, despite having impressed with his goalscoring, scoring 44 goals in his first and 42 goals in his second season in Spain.After a turbulent last season with Los Blanco
  
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