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• Arsenal begin work on safe standing at Emirates Stadium

  16-07-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal begin work on safe standing at Emirates StadiumArsenal have started installing rail seating in the Emirates Stadium ahead of the 2026/27 season, planning to introduce safe seating for almost 7,000 fans.Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty ImagesArsenal Fixtures News reports that Arsenal have begun their work to install rail seating in the Clock End of the Emirates Stadium, with the first phase of work to introduce safe standing for approximately 6,850 fans.The same source reports that the Nort
  
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• Why Grêmio pulled out of FFU and stayed with Libra, explained

  19-07-2026 17:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Why Grêmio pulled out of FFU and stayed with Libra, explainedThings behind the scenes at Grêmio are still heating up.The club even called on council members to vote on leaving Libra for the Futebol Forte União (FFU) bloc, but backed down and decided to stay put.According to ge, this change of course involved frustrated expectations, outside pressure, and even a multimillion-dollar deal with Flamengo.Understand the caseWith its finances in the red, Grêmio’s board sa
  
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• Telemundo secures exclusive Spanish-language Champions League rights 

  19-07-2026 17:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Telemundo secures exclusive Spanish-language Champions League rights Telemundo has strengthened its position in the United States football broadcasting market after securing the exclusive Spanish-language television rights to all UEFA men’s club competitions from the 2027-28 season.The three-year agreement includes the UEFA Champions League, Europa League, Conference League and UEFA Super Cup.Financial details of the deal have not been disclosed.Matches will be shown across Telemundo,
  
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• Ibrahimovic warning after Rogers move to Chelsea: ‘Not every player worth £100m’

  19-07-2026 17:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ibrahimovic warning after Rogers move to Chelsea: ‘Not every player worth £100m’Milan special advisor Zlatan Ibrahimovic warns news Morgan Rogers will join Chelsea for £117m is a sign the transfer market has lost its mind. ‘Not every player with one good season is worth £100m.’Just hours before he took to the field for England in the World Cup third place play-off against France last night, it was reported that Chelsea had agreed a massive fee with Aston
  
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• Potential Milinkovic-Savic swap with Vicario between Napoli and Tottenham

  19-07-2026 17:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Potential Milinkovic-Savic swap with Vicario between Napoli and TottenhamAn intriguing exchange idea has emerged, suggesting Napoli could offer Vanja Milinkovic-Savic to Tottenham for Guglielmo Vicario, upsetting Juventus, Hull City and Leeds United.There seem to be a lot of goalkeepers ready for transfers this summer and it is prompting a merry-go-round on the market.Milinkovic-Savic and Vicario both on the moveNAPLES, ITALY – APRIL 18: Vanja Milinkovic-Savic of SSC Napoli stops a penalty
  
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• Senne Lammens backed to bounce back from World Cup nightmare by Man Utd team-mate

  19-07-2026 17:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Senne Lammens will come back from his World Cup frustration as a better goalkeeper, according to Manchester United team-mate Tom Heaton.Lammens was at fault in Belgium’s 2-1 quarter-final loss to Spain when he spilt Pau Cubarsi’s 25-yard strike into the path of Mikel Merino, who fired into the roof of the net for an 88th-minute winner.Lammens had come off the bench to replace an injured Thibaut Courtois in what was his only appearance at the World Cup.It was a huge moment for the 24-
  
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• Enzo Maresca makes decision on Tijjani Reijnders’ Man City future as pre-season return looms

  19-07-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Enzo Maresca makes decision on Tijjani Reijnders’ Man City future as pre-season return loomsEnzo Maresca is fond of Tijjani Reijnders and desires to give the former AC Milan man a chanceReijnders had 14 goal involvements last term but only started three of the final 12 gamesNetherlands international to be given a chance to fight for his place under new Man City bossNew Manchester City head coach Enzo Maresca is keen to provide Tijjani Reijnders with an opportunity to prove himself amidst d
  
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• Spain v Argentina in the World Cup final - who will win?

  19-07-2026 16:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spain face Argentina in World Cup final in New YorkArgentina looking to defend title against European champions SpainMadonna, Shakira and Bieber to feature in half-time showMessi needs two goals to win Golden Boot - read more hereCan you name every World Cup winner? Take our quiz here Spain v Argentina in the World Cup final - who will win?
  
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• Liverpool could be closing in on next signing with bid already submitted

  19-07-2026 16:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool could be closing in on next signing with bid already submittedLiverpool Transfer Latest as Bradley Barcola Talk Gathers PaceLiverpool’s summer recruitment drive appears to be moving on multiple fronts, with fresh claims suggesting a bid has now been submitted for another target. The club have reportedlyflown Samuel Martinez, 17, in for a medical, a detail that points to activity behind the scenes even if the identity attached to the reported offer remains unclear.But now, X accou
  
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• Report: European giants interested in move for Tottenham Hotspur forward

  19-07-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: European giants interested in move for Tottenham Hotspur forwardRicharlison to Juventus? Tottenham Forward Emerges as Transfer OptionJuventus are continuing to assess their attacking options this summer, with Richarlison now emerging as a player firmly on their radar, according to Gazzetta Dello Sport. While the Serie A giants remain focused on strengthening their forward line, the report suggests the Tottenham Hotspur striker represents a market opportunity that could become increasingl
  
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• World Cup error will make Lammens stronger - Heaton

  19-07-2026 16:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Senne Lammens made only one appearance for Belgium at the World Cup [Getty Images]Tom Heaton is backing Manchester United team-mate Senne Lammens to emerge as a stronger character from his World Cup disappointment.Lammens had been back-up to Thibaut Courtois throughout the tournament until the veteran Belgium goalkeeper was injured 19 minutes from the end of the quarter-final against Spain.The 24-year-old had barely touched the ball before he spilled Pau Cubarsi's shot late in the game, which al
  
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• Thomas Tuchel sends message of ‘trust’ to England fans after World Cup disappointment

  19-07-2026 16:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thomas Tuchel believes England have built something that outweighs their World Cup semi-final collapse to Argentina as he seeks to gain trust ahead of the home Euros.The inquest into Wednesday’s agonising 2-1 loss to the reigning champions has been intense, with the experienced coach’s negative approach after going ahead backfiring.England impressively managed to drag themselves off the canvas in the heat and humidity of Miami, where heartbroken players secured an astonishing 6-4 vic
  
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• Random one! Why did Jade Picon carry out the ball at a cup match?

  19-07-2026 16:40 via yahoo.com
  Random one! Why did Jade Picon carry out the ball at a cup match?Anyone who watched the FIFA World Cup third-place match between France and England in Miami got a surprise before the ball even started rolling.Brazilian actress and influencer Jade Picon pulled a Ronaldinho Gaúcho and appeared on the pitch carrying the official match ball!And the reason behind this random appearance is purely marketing.Jade is one of Adidas’s ambassadors, the brand responsible for producing the World
  
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• Amorim’s new Milan win 7-0 in friendly test against youth team

  19-07-2026 16:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Amorim’s new Milan win 7-0 in friendly test against youth teamRuben Amorim’s first Milan friendly of the season was a 7-0 victory over the Milan Futuro youth team, including Samuel Chukwueze, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Francesco Camarda on target.The new coach took over from Max Allegri and started pre-season training this week.His first run-out was a full 90 minutes against the resident youth team, which will be playing in Serie D this season following relegation from Serie C.BOLOGNA, I
  
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• Council of Europe questions integrity of World Cup in scathing letter to Fifa hours before final

  19-07-2026 16:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Europe’s leading human rights organisation has questioned the integrity of the World Cup, urging FIFA to establish a more robust framework for the 2030 edition which will be played mostly in Spain and Portugal.In a scathing open letter to FIFA published hours before the final between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, New Jersey, Alain Berset, the head of the 46-nation Council of Europe, warned: "The next crisis has already begun. It has two names: money and power."Mr Berset, a Swiss
  
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• Robinson not a fan but can League Cup groups help build momentum?

  19-07-2026 16:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Stephen Robinson greets his players following Saturday's win over Queen's Park [SNS]Stephen Robinson expressed his frustration about the format of the Premier Sports Cup after guiding Aberdeen to their second win out of two in Group A.Robinson, who won the competition as St Mirren manager last season, feels the first-round group stage of the League Cup comes too early in the season.The Dons beat Queen's Park 2-1 at Pittodrie on Saturday, having opened with a 2-0 win at Brora Rangers on Tuesday."
  
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• Report Zaniolo closer to Udinese agreement on new contract

  19-07-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Zaniolo closer to Udinese agreement on new contractNicolò Zaniolo and Udinese have reportedly made progress in talks for a new contract, after he had abandoned training and tried to offer himself to Milan.This is quite an odd situation for the 27-year-old, because he arrived from Galatasaray on deadline day last summer, on loan with an option to buy for a total of €7.5m plus a 50 per cent cut of the future sale fee.Zaniolo postponed Udinese dealUDINE, ITALY – APRIL 18: N
  
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• Chelsea hold formal talks to sign £55m Premier League star

  19-07-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea hold formal talks to sign £55m Premier League starChelsea have stepped up their pursuit of Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix. According to Ben Jacobs, the Blues have held formal talks to sign Lacroix this summer. They face competition from Aston Villa who are also keen on the player. Lacroix has been earning rave reviews with his performances in the Premier League since joining Palace in the summer of 2024. He has made 98 appearances across all competitions, ba
  
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• What Argentina coach Scaloni said when offered Lazio job in 2024

  19-07-2026 16:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  What Argentina coach Scaloni said when offered Lazio job in 2024Edoardo Reja reveals he offered Lionel Scaloni the Lazio job two years ago, but the Argentina coach replied: ‘I have a commitment and won’t back down.’Former Lazio coach Reja reveals that he offered Scaloni the Biancocelesti job two years ago.“I knew him at Lazio, and then I brought him to Atalanta. It was impossible not to talk about football with him; he was inspiring,” Reja told Il Messaggero.“
  
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• Barcelona taking cautious approach with midfield mainstay’s injury; official statement expected in coming days

  19-07-2026 16:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona taking cautious approach with midfield mainstay’s injury; official statement expected in coming daysBarcelona are taking no risks with Frenkie de Jong after the midfielder returned from the FIFA World Cup with discomfort in his right knee. According to SPORT, the club is carefully assessing the Dutch international’s condition before confirming the extent of the problem, with an official medical update expected in the coming days.The 29-year-old underwent further examin
  
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• 💣 Estupiñán-Milan latest, Juve eye 2️⃣ keepers and Meret 🤝 Napoli? 🤑

  19-07-2026 16:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💣 Estupiñán-Milan latest, Juve eye 2️⃣ keepers and Meret 🤝 Napoli? 🤑There are only a few hours left until the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina after last night’s third-place playoff between France and England delivered plenty of entertainment. But the eyes of the world are on tonight’s showdown: will the Albiceleste repeat their 2022 triumph, or will the very young Roja come out on top?Meanwhile, as we wait to find out who
  
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• Tottenham’s Djed Spence: Inter schedule key meeting for WC hero

  19-07-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham’s Djed Spence: Inter schedule key meeting for WC heroSerie A side Inter are yet to make a major wing-back signing, having missed out on Anan Khalaili and Marco Palestra. A move for Tottenham’s Djed Spence is slowly gathering momentum.La Gazzetta dello Sport – via Calciomercato, have reported that next week could be important in the Nerazzurri’s move. Cristian Chivu’s desire to find a new wing-back is driving this, especially as Spence is quite keen on wear
  
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• Kylian Mbappe would welcome French superstar at Real Madrid – report

  19-07-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kylian Mbappe would welcome French superstar at Real Madrid – reportReal Madrid’s long-standing interest in Michael Olise has received another intriguing twist, with Kylian Mbappe reportedly welcoming the idea of his France teammate joining him at the Santiago Bernabeu. According to Defensa Central, the Real Madrid forward would be delighted if the club decided to pursue a move for the talented attacker following their outstanding partnership at the FIFA World Cup.Mbappe and Oli
  
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• Argentina’s mentality monster? Spain’s ultimate antidote

  19-07-2026 16:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Argentina’s mentality monster? Spain’s ultimate antidoteWhen the World Cup final kicks off today, the football world will be watching the usual suspects. On one side, of course, Lionel Messi, and on the other his designated heir, Lamine Yamal. But the real decision could come in the phase coaches hate and fans love: crunch time. When legs grow heavy, Argentina’s hour traditionally strikes – Egypt, Switzerland and most recently England have already experienced that in the
  
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• World Cup schedule today: How to watch Spain v Argentina, TV channels & live stream Sunday 19 July

  19-07-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spain's Lamine Yamal (left) and Argentina's Lionel Messi will meet in the World Cup final.Photograph: Charly Triballeau,roberto Schmidt/AFP/Getty ImagesSporting events don’t come any bigger than the World Cup final. Sunday’s encounter between Spain and Argentina in New Jersey will be the first time that the reigning European and South American champions have met in a World Cup final, making this a fitting conclusion to the tournament.Spain are the favourites. Luis De La Fuente’
  
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• A mixed debut for Borussia Dortmund’s Justin Lerma

  19-07-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A mixed debut for Borussia Dortmund’s Justin LermaBorussia Dortmund kicked off their pre-season with a 3-1 win against Rot-Weiß Oberhausen. Despite Oberhausen taking the lead, the Black and Yellows managed to secure a comeback victory, which was instigated by their new signing, Justin Lerma.Towards the end of the first half, the 18-year-old started the move and went on a great run before finishing well to make the game 1-1 going into the break. For this, he received plaudits from the
  
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• Wouter Vrancken Encouraged By Hearts Preparation Ahead of Champions League Qualification Campaign

  19-07-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wouter Vrancken Encouraged By Hearts Preparation Ahead of Champions League Qualification CampaignWouter Vrancken believes Hearts are beginning to produce exactly what he has been demanding as attention turns fully towards Tuesday night’s Champions League qualifier against Sturm Graz.The Belgian head coach – who replaced Derek McInnes this summer – was encouraged by a impressive pre-season display at Tynecastle with victory of La Liga side Rayo Vallecano and says the progress ma
  
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• Manchester United linked with surprise move for English defender

  19-07-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United linked with surprise move for English defenderManchester United Transfer Latest: Ben Nelson Interest Builds as Aston Villa Weigh Nicolas Jackson MoveThe transfer window does not wait for anyone, and Manchester United are back in the conversation, this time over Leicester City defender Ben Nelson. According to the Daily Mail, the 22-year-old has told Leicester he wants to go, yet the asking price remains the stumbling block. That matters, because when a club in Leicester’s
  
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• Real Madrid believe current squad is ready to compete for every major title

  19-07-2026 15:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid believe current squad is ready to compete for every major titleReal Madrid are satisfied with the strength of their current squad and believe the team are already capable of competing at the highest level.According to Jose Felix Diaz (h/t Madrid Zone), the club’s internal view is that the squad are ready to win major trophies without needing a dramatic overhaul before the new season begins.Madrid trust the squad already in placeMadrid have wrapped up four signings already this
  
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• How the World Cup has affected your Premier League team

  19-07-2026 15:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bukayo Saka, Alexis Mac Allister and Kobbie Mainoo will return to Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United after very different World Cup experiences [Getty Images]Once the World Cup is lifted by either Argentina or Spain in New Jersey on Sunday night, attention will quickly shift to the new domestic season.The Premier League was well represented in North America, with all 20 of the top-flight teams for 2026-27 having at least one player involved.From injuries to transfers, here is how the World
  
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