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• Arsenal exit talk cools as injury complicates interest

  05-07-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal exit talk cools as injury complicates interestBen White’s injury continues to cloud his future, despite interest from multiple Premier League clubs.Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesIn a piece mostly focusing on Morgan Rogers, Gary Jacob reported for The Times recently that Ben White’s future is “clouded by injury”, despite the player drawing interest from fellow Premier League sides Everton and Crystal Palace.In a similar update last month, Jacob had report
  
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• Voices: ‘Fifa needs purging, top to bottom’: Readers demand action on Infantino after Balogun red card row

  07-07-2026 13:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fifa is facing a fresh credibility crisis after Gianni Infantino intervened to suspend Folarin Balogun’s red-card ban, reportedly after a personal phone call from Donald Trump. The decision let the USA striker play in their last-16 defeat to Belgium – a game the hosts lost heavily, with several Belgian players mocking Trump in celebration.The backlash has been swift. Jurgen Klopp, Gary Lineker, Sepp Blatter and senior British politicians have all joined calls for Infantino to resign,
  
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• Revealed: Roma attempted to sign young Spezia keeper

  07-07-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Revealed: Roma attempted to sign young Spezia keeperRoma’s goal is locked with Mile Svilar. Despite interest from several clubs, including Juventus, the Giallorossi goalkeeper is set to remain in the capital, despite monstrous offers that could shake the Friedkins. However, the club is considering a second goalkeeper who can develop behind him and has made an attempt on Spezia’s Diego Mascardi. The 2006-born player finished the season in Serie B, playing 17 games, keeping three clean
  
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• PSG forced to consider loan deal with an option as striker transfer comes close to collapse

  07-07-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG forced to consider loan deal with an option as striker transfer comes close to collapseRandal Kolo Muani’s move to Juventus looked almost certain to happen – but there are now serious doubts about it.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.Not long ago we were writing about the potential sale of Randal Kolo Muani to Juventus as though it was a done deal.PSG want to sell, J
  
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• Real Madrid to approach Inter Milan for Alessandro Bastoni this week

  07-07-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid to approach Inter Milan for Alessandro Bastoni this weekThere is only a week left till the start of the preseason training at Real Madrid, but the Merengue side is yet to finalize their team for Jose Mourinho to lead going into the next season. The white club is currently looking to finalize some departures, having already said goodbye to Dani Ceballos, Dani Carvajal and David Alaba.Furthermore, they would also have to once again go into the market, as even after the four signings th
  
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• Real Madrid reopen negotiations over out-of-favour defender’s exit amid Real Betis interest

  07-07-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid reopen negotiations over out-of-favour defender’s exit amid Real Betis interestReal Madrid’s ongoing squad restructuring could soon lead to a major departure, with Fran Garcia to Real Betis negotiations gathering momentum once again.According to Matteo Moretto, contacts between the two clubs remain active, with Betis continuing to view the Real Madrid defender as their preferred option to strengthen the left-back position ahead of the new campaign.Although an agreement ha
  
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• Allegri’s Napoli era begins: What does it mean for McTominay, De Bruyne, Lukaku?

  07-07-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Allegri’s Napoli era begins: What does it mean for McTominay, De Bruyne, Lukaku?Napoli have officially confirmed the appointment of Massimiliano Allegri as their new head coach, with the experienced Italian manager signing a three-year contract to begin a new era at the club.Click here to subscribe to the official Football Italia YouTube channelDespite a disappointing 2025–26 campaign with Milan, where he failed to secure UEFA Champions League qualification, Allegri has earned the co
  
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• ‘The Trump effect’: President ridiculed in US after team thrashed by Belgium at World Cup

  07-07-2026 12:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  President Donald Trump has been ridiculed after his controversial intervention in the FIFAWorld Cup proved fruitless and the U.S. crashed out of the tournament in a comprehensive 4-1 thrashing by Belgium.Trump had lobbied FIFA President Gianni Infantino to review a red card shown to star striker Folarin Balogun in their last-32 match against Bosnia-Herzegovina, prompting the organizing body to announce Sunday that the player’s one-match ban would be suspended, sparking a global outcry.Spea
  
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• Barcelona wonderkid decides to leave La Masia after three years

  07-07-2026 12:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona wonderkid decides to leave La Masia after three yearsBarcelona’s summer overhaul at youth level continues to bring changes across La Masia, and one of the latest developments involves Adam Qaroual Barcelona links coming to an end.According to SPORT, the highly-rated winger and his family have decided that his future lies away from the Catalan giants, bringing a close to a journey that began with considerable excitement just three years ago.While Barcelona have spent much of the s
  
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• The stats behind Steur's rise at Ajax

  07-07-2026 12:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Expected Newcastle arrival Sean Steur only signed a new contract with Ajax last summer, but the deal expires in 2028.The Dutch club are therefore in a delicate position, because the academy graduate's value is likely to drop when he enters the final year of his contract next summer.The 18-year-old academy graduate made his first-team debut in December, but quickly established himself as a regular, starting in the De Klassieker win over Feyenoord a couple of weeks later.He also star
  
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• Danny Murphy shares new Bob the missing cat update following criticism

  07-07-2026 12:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former England midfielder Danny Murphy has revealed the extraordinary saga of his cat, Bob, who was metaphorically shown the 'red card' by his family after returning home in a 'feral' state and clashing with his sister, Mary. The unusual story captivated World Cup viewers as Murphy, 49, gradually revealed pieces of the story during his commentary duties.Murphy first shared the story during the World Cup last-32 clash between Norway and Ivory Coast on 30 June. During the match in Dallas, Murphy f
  
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• 'George really has shown potential'

  07-07-2026 12:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton fan and BlueRoom podcaster Warren Doyle believes Tyrique George showed a lot of "potential" during his loan spell with the Toffees and hopes he gets a lot of game time next season after sealing a permanent move. Doyle told BBC Radio Merseyside: "I am pleased. I think we would've liked to have seen more of him last season. I think when he came in he showed real glimpses, real promise and I think a player as well we have possibly lacked down the years - a fast, direct winger. "I was fortun
  
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• Liverpool star breaks silence on ‘heartbreaking’ World Cup exit

  07-07-2026 12:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool star breaks silence on ‘heartbreaking’ World Cup exitVirgil van Dijk Breaks Silence After Netherlands World Cup ExitVirgil van Dijk has spoken publicly after the Netherlands crashed out of the World Cup far earlier than expected, and the message was clear. There was no hiding, no excuses, and no attempt to dress it up as bad luck.     View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Virgil
  
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• It's the tip of the iceberg: Tebas blasts FIFA over Balogun case

  07-07-2026 12:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It's the tip of the iceberg: Tebas blasts FIFA over Balogun caseLALIGA president Javier Tebas has launched a scathing criticism of FIFA following the decision to pardon the sanction against American footballer Folarin Balogun.For the Spanish executive, this decision is not an isolated mistake, but rather the "tip of the iceberg" of a governance model that is seriously damaging the credibility of world football.Tebas argues that the rules are changed whenever convenient and that key decisions are
  
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• How Textor's baseless claim became Trump ammo in Balogun case

  07-07-2026 12:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  How Textor's baseless claim became Trump ammo in Balogun caseWhat seemed to be just a dispute in Brazil’s sports courts ended up spilling over, years later, into the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Trump’s request to overturn the red card shown to United States forward Folarin Balogun was based on fake news that originated in Brazil in 2024 and ended up circulating in the U.S. in recent days by distorting information about Brazilian referee Raphael Claus.Understand the caseDuring the match betwe
  
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• Video: Tottenham defender Dragusin arrives for Fiorentina medical

  07-07-2026 12:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Video: Tottenham defender Dragusin arrives for Fiorentina medicalTottenham defender Radu Dragusin landed in Italy on Tuesday morning to complete his medical tests and sign his contract with Fiorentina.Ex-Genoa defender Dragusin is set to return to Serie A after landing in Florence this morning to complete a move from Tottenham.ENFIELD, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 25: Radu Dragusin of Tottenham Hotspur looks on during a Tottenham Hotspur training session ahead of the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Le
  
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• Boreham Wood sign defender Golden

  07-07-2026 12:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tylor Golden scored four National League goals in his two-year spell at Altrincham [Shutterstock]Boreham Wood have signed former Altrincham defender Tylor Golden on a free transfer.The 26-year-old moves to Meadow Park having rejected a new contract offer at his former club.Golden played 82 times in the National League for Altrincham after joining the club from FC Halifax Town in the summer of 2024.He was in the academies of Ipswich Town, Manchester City, Rochdale and Blackburn Rovers before join
  
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• Journalist: Man United ready to open talks for Real Madrid star

  07-07-2026 12:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Man United ready to open talks for Real Madrid starManchester United Set for Aurelien Tchouameni Talks as Midfield Search Turns SeriousManchester United have spent much of this summer chasing midfield solutions and, bluntly, missing them. Elliot Anderson was the priority target, then he went to Manchester City for a club-record £116m from Nottingham Forest. Mateus Fernandes was another option, then Tottenham moved quicker and took him for £85m. There is also Ederson, with
  
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• Arsenal World Cup hero admits he didn’t expect to be called up

  07-07-2026 12:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal World Cup hero admits he didn’t expect to be called upMikel Merino scored a vital late winner for Spain against Portugal on Monday, but he’s admitted that earlier this year he wasn’t even expecting to make the World Cup squad.Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty ImagesYet another Arsenal player had a major impact on his national team’s World Cup progression on Monday night, as Mikel Merino stepped up at the end of Spain’s game against Portugal to score the winning go
  
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• Jorge Jesus to be Portugal's new manager, says newspaper

  07-07-2026 12:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jorge Jesus to be Portugal's new manager, says newspaperCoach Jorge Jesus will be the new manager of the Portugal national team.The information was reported by the Portuguese newspaper "A Bola" shortly after the confirmation of Roberto Martínez's departure, as he left the position following Portugal’s elimination by Spain at the 2026 World Cup.Available on the market after ending his spell in Saudi Arabian football, Jorge Jesus is the consensus choice to lead the national team&rsquo
  
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• Liam Rosenior returns to management after disastrous Chelsea reign

  07-07-2026 12:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior has been appointed as the new head coach of Ligue 1 side Paris FC. The 41-year-old has signed a two-year contract, with the French club announcing his arrival on Tuesday following the departure of previous boss Antoine Kombouare.Rosenior’s move marks a swift return to French football, having been sacked by Chelsea in April after a challenging 106-day tenure. During his brief spell at Stamford Bridge, he oversaw just 11 wins in 23 matches.Prior to his il
  
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• Gossip: Bannan set for Sheff Wed return

  07-07-2026 12:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Barry Bannan is close to making a return to Sheffield Wednesday from Millwall. The midfielder is understood to have agreed a free transfer having left Hillsborough last season. (George Smith - The Star)You can find more of Tuesday's EFL gossip here.[BBC]
  
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• Contract talks end with Dublin's departure

  07-07-2026 12:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Jared Dublin's departure is completely out of the blue. He has played such a crucial role in the last couple of years in terms of management, squad building and recruitment.It's seemingly to do with a breakdown of communication in personal contract talks and not player recruitment contracts or anything like that. He was looking to be rewarded for the fact the club are now in the Premier League and that comes with greater work and responsibility. From my understanding, the two parti
  
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• Gossip: Millwall make Lisbie enquiry

  07-07-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Millwall have enquired about the availability of Peterborough United forward Kyrell Lisbie. The 22-year-old son of former Charlton striker Kevin signed a new contract with Posh in April which takes him through to 2030. (Sky Sports)Meanwhile midfielder Barry Bannan seems set to seal a move from Millwall back to Sheffield Wednesday.(George Smith - The Star)You can find more of Tuesday's EFL gossip here.[BBC]Latest Millwall news, analysis and fan views
  
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• Exit-linked Barcelona midfielder makes stance on future clear: ‘Will always want to defend this badge to death’

  07-07-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Exit-linked Barcelona midfielder makes stance on future clear: ‘Will always want to defend this badge to death’Barcelona have been placing a lot of emphasis on exits so far this summer, having already secured a move for Ansu Fati to AS Monaco and agreed a deal with Ajax to send Marc-Andre ter Stegen out on loan.One other player who seems to have been placed on the exit ramp this summer is Spanish midfielder Marc Casado. The La Masia graduate has fallen down the pecking order at the C
  
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• Everton target summer transfer for Manchester City right-back

  07-07-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton target summer transfer for Manchester City right-backManchester City are facing a decision over the future of Rico Lewis this summer, with the academy graduate seeking regular first-team assurances ahead of the upcoming campaign.Everton are once club reportedly positioning themselves to secure the defender’s signature following Seamus Coleman’s departure.City are likely to value the 21-year-old international at north of £35 million, having knocked back proposals from No
  
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• England dealt double injury blow ahead of crucial Fiji clash

  07-07-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England have suffered another double injury blow ahead of the crucial clash with Fiji to leave Steve Borthwick facing a backline selection headache.Wing Cadan Murley has joined full-back George Furbank in being ruled out of the encounter at Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium, with the Harlequin suffering a shoulder injury during the defeat to South Africa.Prop Beno Obano, who came off the bench against the Springboks, also drops out of the squad due to injury, with Northampton’s Emmanu
  
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• Messi v Salah: A World Cup meeting of two national icons

  07-07-2026 11:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mohamed Salah and Lionel Messi could both be playing in their last World Cup [BBC]Lionel Messi v Mohamed Salah. Footballing legends. National icons.Argentina face Egypt in Atlanta on Tuesday (17:00 BST) for a place in the 2026 World Cup quarter-final. It is also a meeting of two of the game's greatest players.Messi, 39, and Salah, 34, are both in the autumn of their careers. Messi has already suggested this will be his last World Cup, although Salah is still hoping to play in 2030.Their World Cu
  
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• Gossip: QPR to move for goalkeeper Varela

  07-07-2026 11:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]QPR are eyeing a move for Deportivo La Guaira goalkeeper Cristopher Varela. The 26-year-old is out of contract at the Venezuelan club and QPR have already seen goalkeepers Paul Nardi and Ben Hamer leave this summer. (Pete O'Rourke)You can find more of Tuesday's EFL gossip here.[BBC]
  
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• Real Madrid and Eduardo Camavinga edging closer over future – Report

  07-07-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid and Eduardo Camavinga edging closer over future – ReportDespite having joined Real Madrid with high hopes in 2021, the French midfielder Eduardo Camavinga is facing a highly uncertain future at the Merengue club, still being only 23 years of age and not having reached the heights he was expected to when he joined.There is no doubt that he has contributed to some of the most notable successes enjoyed by the white club in recent memory, however, for the last few years, his growth
  
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