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• Arsenal 2026/27 third kit release date leaks

  02-08-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal 2026/27 third kit release date leaksArsenal’s third and final kit for 2026/27 will be released on Monday, new leaks have confirmed, with photos already appearing online.Photo via @IamCrisJ on TwitterFooty Headlines and Arsenal Shirt report that Arsenal’s 2026/27 third kit will be unveiled on Monday, August 3rd, a little under a fortnight after the blue away kit was released.Photos of the players in the shirt have already hit the internet, with Piero Hincapie pictured wearing
  
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• Great news! Forgotten Liverpool defender returns from injury

  03-08-2026 08:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Great news! Forgotten Liverpool defender returns from injuryA forgotten about defender has returned to action from injury for Liverpool and it's great news. Liverpool's transfer priorities have understandably centred around signing attackers and rebuilding the midfield, but there is another issue brewing that deserves just as much attention. Right now, Andoni Iraola is dealing with a defensive headache that nobody really saw coming.The Reds are in the middle of pre-season, a period that's suppos
  
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• Global Football Roundup: Spain Crowned World Champions Amid Transfer Frenzy and FIFA Drama

  03-08-2026 08:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Global Football Roundup: Spain Crowned World Champions Amid Transfer Frenzy and FIFA DramaThe football world continues to digest the aftermath of a dramatic 2026 FIFA World Cup while the summer transfer window accelerates and European competitions edge closer to their new seasons. As of late July 2026, Spain’s second World Cup title remains the dominant storyline, yet club football, managerial changes, and a major governance crisis at FIFA have quickly filled the headlines across continent
  
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• Barcelona expected to complete move to sign Portuguese international in the coming days

  03-08-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona expected to complete move to sign Portuguese international in the coming daysAlthough Barcelona have beefed up their creative department considerably through the signings of Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi, the club are still yet to shore up their defence.While a signing of a centre-back was on the agenda earlier, it appears the club are happy to simply use the existing options.However, the Catalans are still expected to make a key defensive acquisition now in the form of Joao Cancelo
  
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• Newcastle are at a crossroads – can little-known manager Matthias Jaissle find a new way?

  03-08-2026 08:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  There was a time, a couple of years ago, when it was rumoured a double Champions League winner was Eddie Howe’s probable replacement at Newcastle. Rubbish, according to some close to the club: they were not going for Jose Mourinho. Instead, after Howe has gone now, a double Asian Champions League winner is taking over, in Matthias Jaissle.Young, German, relatively unknown and an advocate of pressing, Jaissle represents a very different kind of appointment. The second manager brought in sin
  
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• Ballon d’Or 2026 power rankings: Who leads the race after the World Cup?

  03-08-2026 08:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The race for the Ballon d’Or is entering its final stretch after the world’s best players made significant statements during the 2026 World Cup.Eight-time winner Lionel Messi showed that, at 39, he could still force himself into the conversation, firing eight goals to propel Argentina to the final and briefly take the crown as the competition’s all-time top goalscorer - until he was eclipsed by Kylian Mbappe.However, Spain’s triumph over Argentina in the finale will surel
  
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• Liverpool ship four second-half goals to leave Iraola with much to ponder

  03-08-2026 08:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool leave their USA pre-season tour with two wins and one defeat [Getty Images]On the flight home from Chicago, as he reflects on the 4-2 loss to Leeds that ended Liverpool's United States tour, manager Andoni Iraola will have plenty to think about.The first-half display was arguably the best since he took charge of Liverpool, but the second was categorically their worst as they conceded four times without reply inside 25 minutes.Iraola did make a raft of changes at the break and in the se
  
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• Game over as Liverpool midfielder turns down new contract deal

  03-08-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Game over as Liverpool midfielder turns down new contract dealLiverpool have got some contract uncertainty around some of their midfield stars. Curtis Jones is out of contract in 2027 and remains a target for Inter Milan.Stefan Bajcetic meanwhile is also out of contract next year and is desperately short of first-team football. A loan is impossible owing to his short contract duration meaning Richard Hughes could look to cash in.Harvey Elliott is another among the crop of talents whose deals exp
  
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• UEFA president urges European nations to revoke Gianni Infantino support as FIFA chief faces calls to resign

  03-08-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  UEFA president urges European nations to revoke Gianni Infantino support as FIFA chief faces calls to resignUEFA president Alexander Ceferin has called on European football associations to reconsider their support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino, The Sun reports.This comes after the collapse of a controversial World Cup commercial proposal that has shaken confidence in FIFA’s leadership.Infantino recently abandoned plans to create a new company, FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE).FFE would
  
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• Semenyo hails Maresca style of play as 'music to my ears'

  03-08-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Antoine Semenyo scored 21 goals across all competitions for club and country last season [Getty Images]Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo has hailed new manager Enzo Maresca's style of play as "music to my ears" after showcasing early signs of his role under the Italian.City were defeated on penalties by Inter Milan in Maresca's first game in charge in Hong Kong, but the side demonstrated the attacking intent the new boss will deploy after replacing Pep Guardiola.Semenyo played the opening
  
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• Report: Arsenal set to seal move for £80m Premier League star

  03-08-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Arsenal set to seal move for £80m Premier League starBruno Guimaraes to Arsenal: Medical Nears as £80m Transfer Edges CloserArsenal are closing in on one of the most significant midfield deals of the window, with Bruno Guimaraes set for a medical ahead of a proposed £80m move from Newcastle United. As first reported by The Times, the Brazil midfielder, 28, is nearing a switch to north London on a five-year contract, in a transfer that would immediately reshape Mikel Art
  
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• Barcelona attacking target closing in on a move to RB Leipzig – report

  03-08-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona attacking target closing in on a move to RB Leipzig – reportBarcelona’s search for a new number continues and as time passes by, it appears the club are slowly thinking about alternatives to top target Julian Alvarez.One of those alternatives has been Fisnik Asllani of Hoffenheim, who enjoyed a stellar campaign in the Bundesliga last season, scoring 10 goals while mustering nine assists.Asllani is reportedly keen on playing for Barcelona, but the Catalan club continue to pr
  
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• 🗞️ Returns, rumours and meteoric breakthroughs: Monday's front pages

  03-08-2026 07:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🗞️ Returns, rumours and meteoric breakthroughs: Monday's front pagesThe summer transfer market is heating up this August 3: while Real Madrid faces a key day with the return of Vinicius and the emergence of academy gems, Barça is shaping its attacking plan between keeping Ferran Torres and dreaming of Julián Álvarez, while Valencia and Sevilla step up their preseason moves.MARCAThe standout story is the dazzling breakthrough of academy product Alexis Ciria, de
  
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• Fabrizio Romano provides update on Liverpool’s move for Bradley Barcola

  03-08-2026 07:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabrizio Romano provides update on Liverpool’s move for Bradley BarcolaBradley Barcola to Liverpool: PSG Talks Set to Continue as Fabrizio Romano Outlines Transfer StanceParis Saint-Germain are busy. That is the starting point, and it matters because Bradley Barcola sits in the middle of a club actively reshaping its squad.According to Fabrizio Romano, PSG have already been moving on multiple fronts, with outgoing deals raising major money and incoming plans accelerating. In his words, Par
  
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• West Ham confirm Amanda Staveley has agreed a deal to buy 25.1% stake in the club

  03-08-2026 07:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  West Ham confirm Amanda Staveley has agreed a deal to buy 25.1% stake in the clubWest Ham United have confirmed that Amanda Staveley has reached an agreement to secure a 25.1% stake in the club through a consortium that also includes Mehrdad Ghodoussi and PCP Capital Partners.The agreement comes after Vanessa Gold, daughter of the club’s former chairman David Gold, decided to sell her family’s West Ham shares.However, the transaction is not yet complete. The current West Ham sharehol
  
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• 'I'm old enough to be a grandfather to two or three of them'

  03-08-2026 07:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marc Lloyd Williams' previous clubs also include Southport, TNS, Rhyl, Aberystwyth Town, Porthmadog and Newtown [BBC]Marc Lloyd Williams rolled back the years as the Cymru Premier's all-time leading scorer by marking his comeback with a goal at the age of 53.Twelve years since he retired, Williams was among the scorers for Llanberis as they beat Amlwch Town 8-0 in the first qualifying round of the Welsh Cup.Williams played for several clubs in Welsh football's top-flight, most notably Bangor Cit
  
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• 'Nothing is strange' - how clubs prepare for the transfer window

  03-08-2026 07:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Morgan Rogers joined Chelsea for £117m just over two years after costing Aston Villa £16m from Middlesbrough [Getty Images]Premier League teams have already spent more than £1bn this transfer window. Chelsea, Manchester City and Tottenham have all splashed out on players costing £100m or more, each a record-breaking deal.Sandro Tonali's £100m move to Spurs was eclipsed by Elliot Anderson's £116m switch to Manchester City and that was followed by Chelsea settin
  
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• Al-Ittihad stunned by Mo Salah's £34m contract request

  03-08-2026 07:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Al-Ittihad stunned by Mo Salah's £34m contract requestThe Egyptian King reached an agreement to rip up his £400k per week contract one year early.The 34-year-old's deal - signed in 2025 - was due to run until 2027 but a fallout with club chiefs including Arne Slot prompted an early divorce.Salah has been without a club since the end of June - although there has been no shortage of links with new teams.Salah looked set for TrabzonsporAt one stage it looked nailed on that the Egypt nat
  
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• Why Manchester City are so eager to bolster their midfield stood out in the first half against Inter Milan

  03-08-2026 07:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Why Manchester City are so eager to bolster their midfield stood out in the first half against Inter MilanManchester City have embarked on a rebuild of their midfield this summer. So far, Elliot Anderson has joined the club from Nottingham Forest. Anderson figures to be a prominent player for Enzo Maresca’s side. Watching Manchester City’s midfield perform in the first half of their first preseason friendly against Inter Milan, you could see what role Anderson will play in Manchester
  
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• Premier League always the goal - Swans boss Matos

  03-08-2026 07:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Vitor Matos' Swansea rounded off pre-season preparations by beating Leganes on Saturday [Huw Evans Picture Agency]Vitor Matos says the Premier League is "always the goal" after extending his stay at Swansea City until 2030.But the Swansea head coach insists the focus for now is to compete with the Championship's top sides rather than setting promotion targets.The Swans are preparing for a ninth straight second-tier campaign having been relegated from the top flight in 2018.After taking charge la
  
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• Now it’s for real! Vozinha lands in 🇨🇱 to bolster Colo-Colo

  03-08-2026 03:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Now it’s for real! Vozinha lands in 🇨🇱 to bolster Colo-ColoColo-Colo announced the signing of Vozinha on the 24th. But the Cape Verde national team goalkeeper kept postponing his trip to Chile.Even a Moroccan club, Berkane, entered the race for the 40-year-old player.But the wait ended on Sunday night (2).Josimar José Évora Dias landed in Santiago to finally make it certain that he will play for Colo-Colo. And his arrival came with a warm welcome.His
  
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• Now it’s for real! Vozinha lands in 🇨🇱 as Colo-Colo signing

  03-08-2026 03:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Now it’s for real! Vozinha lands in 🇨🇱 as Colo-Colo signingColo-Colo announced the signing of Vozinha on the 24th. But the Cape Verde national team goalkeeper kept postponing his trip to Chile.Even a Moroccan club, Berkane, joined the race for the 40-year-old player.But the wait ended on Sunday night (2).Josimar José Évora Dias landed in Santiago to finally make it certain that he will play for Colo-Colo. His new club even managed to get around the r
  
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• 🥳 He’s in Chile! World Cup goalkeeper sparks frenzy on arrival

  03-08-2026 03:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🥳 He’s in Chile! World Cup goalkeeper sparks frenzy on arrivalAfter many days of waiting, Vozinha is now in Chile to sign with Colo Colo.The World Cup sensation, who delivered unforgettable performances for Cape Verde, sparked madness upon his arrival as hundreds of fans chanted his name at the airport.The fans are already eagerly waiting to see the goalkeeper step onto the pitch to defend the colors of the Cacique. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intell
  
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• 📹 Inter open up a healthy lead over Corinthians in the Copa do Brasil

  03-08-2026 02:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 Inter open up a healthy lead over Corinthians in the Copa do BrasilThanks to two goals in a six-minute span, Internacional has the edge over Corinthians in the Copa do Brasil round of 16.Matheus Bahia and Alan Patrick secured the 2-0 win on Sunday night (2) at Beira-Rio.The result ended Colorado's five-match winless run.And they can even afford to lose in Itaquera - see the full situation below.
  Matchup situation 🆚Colorado can even lose by one goal in next Thursday's match
  
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• 📹 Where’s the semi-automated? Disallowed goal sparks Copa do 🇧🇷 row; watch

  03-08-2026 02:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 Where’s the semi-automated? Disallowed goal sparks Copa do 🇧🇷 row; watchSemi-automated offside is still not in use in the Copa do Brasil.And the absence of the technology was in the spotlight during Chapecoense vs. Cruzeiro this Sunday (2).
  So far, only the stadiums where the 20 Série A teams play their home matches, plus Arena Crefisa Barueri, Palmeiras’ “second home,” have received the necessary cameras/equipment.The fact that the Copa d
  
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• 📹 Semi-automated? Disallowed goal sparks Copa do Brasil row; watch

  03-08-2026 02:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 Semi-automated? Disallowed goal sparks Copa do Brasil row; watchSemi-automated offside is not yet in use in the Copa do Brasil.And the absence of the technology came under the spotlight during Chapecoense vs. Cruzeiro this Sunday (2).
  So far, only the stadiums where the 20 Série A teams play their home matches, plus Arena Crefisa Barueri — Palmeiras’ “second home” — have received the necessary cameras and equipment.The fact that the Copa do Brasil r
  
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• 🚨​ Breaking news, Liga MX side left without a manager

  03-08-2026 01:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨​ Breaking news, Liga MX side left without a managerAfter a forgettable start to the tournament, with three losses in three matches, the Caixinha project at the helm of Juárez has come to an end. Through a statement, the club announced “that the employment relationship with Pedro Caixinha and his coaching staff has ended.”With the Leagues Cup just days away, an “Institutional Coaching Staff led by Salvador Valero” will take charge of the squad.&
  
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• 🎥 The BOMBA is back! Henry Martín grabbed the opener v Santos Laguna

  03-08-2026 01:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 The BOMBA is back! Henry Martín grabbed the opener v Santos LagunaAfter a long, long goal drought, Henry finally found the net again for América. 
  It took 14 long months, so both the fans and the player celebrated the goal wildly after a great header.América won, but the most important thing is that their captain ended his scoring slump. Everyone at América hopes it’s the first of many goals in this tournament. This article was translated int
  
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• Tale of two halves leaves Iraola with plenty to ponder

  03-08-2026 01:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool leave their USA pre-season tour with two wins and one defeat [Getty Images]On the flight home from Chicago, as he reflects on the 4-2 loss to Leeds that ended Liverpool's United States tour, manager Andoni Iraola will have plenty to think about.The first-half display was arguably the best since the Spaniard took charge, but the second was categorically their worst as they conceded four times without reply inside 25 minutes.Iraola did make a raft of changes at the break and in the secon
  
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• Limavady United preview 26-27: Roesiders return to top flight

  03-08-2026 01:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC Sport]Limavady United's 18-year long wait for Irish Premiership football is nearly over.The Roesiders' fans have had plenty to cheer about in recent campaigns after two promotions in three seasons. Paul Owens' side defeated Linfield last year in the Irish Cup and will take confidence after the bravery that his side have shown against top flight opposition. However, with many of the teams who finished in the bottom six last campaign strengthening, he will know it will be a tough task this se
  
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