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• Arsenal target Guimaraes asks to leave Newcastle

  08-07-2026 20:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bruno Guimaraes was part of the Brazil squad at this year's World Cup [Getty Images]Bruno Guimaraes has asked to leave Newcastle, with Arsenal accelerating their interest in the midfielder.The Brazil international, who arrived from Lyon in 2022, has been a player of interest for the Premier League champions this summer.The Gunners had looked into approaches for either Guimaraes or his former team-mate Sandro Tonali, who has now joined Tottenham for an initial £92.5m, as they look to bolste
  
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• World-class attacker is coming back to Liverpool and it's going to be special

  20-07-2026 09:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  World-class attacker is coming back to Liverpool and it's going to be specialA world-class attacker is coming back to Liverpool this week. Pre-season is a hugely important period for Andoni Iraola as he begins life as Liverpool head coach.While the primary focus will be on building fitness and preparing the squad for the new season, it will also be Iraola's first real opportunity to work closely with his players and introduce the tactical principles that have defined his coaching career.It's an
  
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• Celtic revive chase for striker Hogh - gossip

  20-07-2026 08:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Celtic rekindle transfer interest in Norway-based striker and receive encouragement in hunt for a new goalkeeper...Celtic have resurrected their interest in Bodo/Glimt striker Kasper Hogh after missing out on the 25-year-old Dane in January. Scottish SunTottenham Hotspur have set their sights on Celtic midfielder Arne Engels. Football InsiderSources in Japan suggest Kyogo Furuhashi has his heart set on a second stint with Celtic but the 31-year-old striker would need to cut a deal
  
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• Report: Aston Villa star still top target for European giants

  20-07-2026 08:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Aston Villa star still top target for European giantsJuventus Eye Emiliano Martinez as Aston Villa Hold Firm, De Gea Mentioned as Backup OptionJuventus have narrowed their transfer priorities to two obvious needs, a goalkeeper and a centre-forward. According to Calciomercato, the Turin club are preparing to step up talks with Aston Villa over Emiliano Martinez, with the Argentina international emerging as the experienced, authoritative option wanted for the position.The report states tha
  
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• Pellegrini’s contract renewal, agreement worth €3 million

  20-07-2026 08:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pellegrini’s contract renewal, agreement worth €3 millionLorenzo Pellegrini is waiting to renew his contract with Roma. The Giallorossi midfielder is in the capital and rejected Juventus’s offer to convince him to join Spalletti’s project, as they did with Celik. Yesterday morning, a banner on this very topic appeared outside Trigoria: “Making a mistake can happen… repeating it is approximation! Let’s hold on to Lorenzo!”Pellegrini has always prior
  
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• Ferran Torres’s Iniesta moment writes new chapter in World Cup history for Spain

  20-07-2026 08:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pedro Porro hung a cross into the sky and Argentina’s defenders squinted at the ball like a dying sun, watching it set behind them. There, Nico Williams arrived by stealth to head it back into yawning space in the middle of the box, where Ferran Torres had momentarily slipped the attention of a limping Giuliano Simeone. Torres steadied himself before rapping his left foot through the ball, piercing a gap above Emiliano Martinez’s gloves, and then he was off, adrenaline pumping, eyes
  
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• The World Cup was a reminder of a major weapon that Manchester City possesses

  20-07-2026 08:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The World Cup was a reminder of a major weapon that Manchester City possessesRodri played a key role for Spain in their World Cup winning campaign. Spain’s 1-0 win over Argentina in last night’s World Cup final at the Met Life Stadium saw Manchester City’s midfield general claim the final jewel for his crown as a player. Rodri has now won every major competition available to him as a player for both City and Spain. The Manchester City midfielder was also named as the player of
  
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• Malen contacts Summerville, Roma hope to seal deal soon

  20-07-2026 08:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Malen contacts Summerville, Roma hope to seal deal soonRoma have made their choice to strengthen their attack: Crysencio Summerville. The Giallorossi have identified the Dutch winger as the right player to raise the level of their attack. The Roman club have reached an agreement with the 2001-born player, lowering their demands (around €6 million in salary) and opening the door to the project Gasperini presented to them. These are crucial hours to close the deal, and the Friedkins are ready
  
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• Barcelona, Inter Milan interested in exit-bound World Cup finalist – Romano

  20-07-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona, Inter Milan interested in exit-bound World Cup finalist – RomanoArgentina’s quest to become Bicampeon ended in heartbreak as they lost out to Spain in extra-time. It was a tough one to swallow for Cristian Romero, who had been one of the best-performing players for Argentina in the tournament, offering leadership and solidity at the back. Romero’s performances, though, have not gone unnoticed and the player is expected to leave Tottenham Hotspur this summer, claims F
  
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• ☕️🥐 FC Breakfast: Yamal consoles Messi 😭, Spain untouchable? 🤔

  20-07-2026 08:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ☕️🥐 FC Breakfast: Yamal consoles Messi 😭, Spain untouchable? 🤔Yamal consoles Messi 😭After Spain's victory in the World Cup final, the roles have been reversed — Messi is now Yamal's baby! The greatest player of all time even shed a few tears after the final whistle.La Roja unstoppable 💪With this new triumph, Spain — who conceded just one goal in the entire World Cup and completed the double after Euro 2024 — have no
  
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• Luis de la Fuente responds to Marc Cucurella’s tattoo promise after Spain’s World Cup win: ‘I am not too ugly’

  20-07-2026 08:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luis de la Fuente expects Marc Cucurella to be a man of his word and get the Spain manager’s face tattooed on his body after securing World Cup glory.De la Fuente’s side eventually overcame Argentina in a one-sided final as Ferran Torres struck the winner in extra time to secure a second tournament crown for the nation.Their success continues a golden period for Spanish football, with the men already the reigning European champions and Spain also the holders of the Women’s Worl
  
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• The case for Pau Cubarsi to win the Ballon d’Or – explained in statistics

  20-07-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The case for Pau Cubarsi to win the Ballon d’Or – explained in statisticsSpain added a second star to its badge after a nail-biting 1-0 win over Argentina in the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.It was a well-deserved accolade for La Roja, who had by far been the best team in the tournament. And a key reason behind that success was the defence, with the team conceding a total of just one goal in the entire campaign.Although Rodri eventually won the Golden Ball for his efforts in midf
  
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• Spain end Messi era as Trump’s awkward stunt overshadows Yamal’s coronation

  20-07-2026 08:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spain end Messi era as Trump’s awkward stunt overshadows Yamal’s coronationAnother FIFA World Cup has entered the history books, bringing to a close one footballing era and marking the beginning of another.Four years after Argentina’s iconic win in Qatar, Spain returned to the summit of world football in dominant fashion.In addition to securing their first World Cup title since 2010, La Furia Roja set a new European record by extending their unbeaten international run to 38 mat
  
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• Leandro Paredes attacks Eric Garcia and Gavi after Argentina lose the 2026 World Cup final to Spain

  20-07-2026 08:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leandro Paredes attacks Eric Garcia and Gavi after Argentina lose the 2026 World Cup final to SpainSpain claimed a 1-0 win over Argentina to win the 2026 World Cup, adding a second title to their name.La Roja controlled the game and stifled Lionel Messi, delivering a masterclass on the international stage.Argentina threw on Leandro Paredes to seize back control in the second half, but he picked up an early booking, which made his impact wane.It did not help that his partner in the engine room, E
  
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• Juventus consider move for ex-Man United star David De Gea

  20-07-2026 08:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus consider move for ex-Man United star David De GeaJuventus will consider a swoop for David De Gea if they fail in their bid to sign Emiliano Martinez this summer, according to Calciomercato. The Bianconeri are looking for a goalkeeper to provide competition for Michel Di Gregorio, and while Martinez is their main target, there is no guarantee they will land him.Juve need alternatives, and Fiorentina’s De Gea is an option for the club. They believe he has the experience, person
  
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• Ipswich Town agree £20m deal for Abdul Fatawu as promoted Premier League side close in on double signing

  20-07-2026 08:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ipswich Town agree £20m deal for Abdul Fatawu as promoted Premier League side close in on double signingIpswich Town have verbally agreed a deal worth around £20 million to sign Leicester City winger Abdul Fatawu, according to Ben Jacobs.The newly promoted Premier League club hopes to complete the transfer in time for its pre-season training camp in Spain.The Ghana international is now awaiting a medical, which is expected to take place next week, before the move can be finalised.Ips
  
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• Spain hero Ferran Torres reacts after World Cup final winner: ‘Destiny was written’

  20-07-2026 08:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spain hero Ferran Torres believes “destiny was written” for he and his side after scoring the winning goal in the World Cup final.Torres powered home in extra time to give Spain a deserved victory having dominated the deciding contest with Argentina, with the nation securing a second World Cup crown.Luis de la Fuente’s side are the reigning European champions and looked the most complete team throughout the tournament, with their manager admitting afterwards that they probably
  
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• Harvey Elliott makes final decision about his Liverpool future

  20-07-2026 08:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Harvey Elliott makes final decision about his Liverpool futureHarvey Elliott's 2025-26 season will be one that he'll want to forget about.The Englishman left Liverpool in order to try and get in contention for Thomas Tuchel's 2026 World Cup squad.However, after Unai Emery decided that he didn't want to sign the 23-year-old permanently, he ended up spending most of his time on the sidelines and only featured in nine games across all competitions for the Villans.This led to him spending a season w
  
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• Real Madrid are not considering a move for Ballon d’Or winner despite excellent World Cup

  20-07-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid are not considering a move for Ballon d’Or winner despite excellent World CupRodri has been one of the beating hearts of the Spanish team as they lifted the FIFA World Cup title for the first time since 2010.The Manchester City midfielder captained the team admirably and was a true leader in the middle of the park. His performance across the tournament was outstanding, and he was rewarded with the Golden Ball as the competition’s best player.His World Cup campaign came ag
  
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• Potential announcement date revealed for new Barcelona signing

  20-07-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Potential announcement date revealed for new Barcelona signingBarcelona had wrapped up the deal to sign Karim Adeyemi earlier in the month, with the Catalan swooping out of nowhere to acquire the services of the explosive winger.Borussia Dortmund have already confirmed the player will be leaving the club, but Barcelona are yet to officiate the move.Adeyemi, in fact, had arrived at Barcelona last week to complete his medical and was supposed to wait for the official announcement, which never came
  
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• Report: Chelsea moving closer to defender signing

  20-07-2026 07:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Chelsea moving closer to defender signingChelsea in Maxence Lacroix Talks as Crystal Palace Demand £55m for France DefenderChelsea have opened formal discussions with Crystal Palace over a deal for Maxence Lacroix, with talkSPORT reporting that the France defender is firmly on the club’s radar as recruitment work continues at Stamford Bridge.Palace are understood to value Lacroix at a minimum of £55m and there is little surprise that Steve Parish is prepared to stand hi
  
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• 2026 FIFA World Cup Team of the Tournament: Messi, Mbappe and Rodri make Best XI

  20-07-2026 07:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  2026 FIFA World Cup Team of the Tournament: Messi, Mbappe and Rodri make Best XISpain were crowned 2026 FIFA World Cup champions after beating Argentina in Sunday’s final.Read on as we look at the Team of the tournament.Unai Simon: He won the Golden Glove award and recorded the highest save percentage. His proactive style also helped Spain maintain an effective high defensive line.Pedro Porro: The Spurs right-back was solid defensively, making 37 defensive contributions. He also scored two
  
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• Wayne Rooney delivers brutal verdict on first World Cup final half-time show

  20-07-2026 07:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former England forward Wayne Rooney has delivered a brutal verdict on the first World Cup final half-time show.FIFA extended the interval during the final between Spain and Argentina in New Jersey to allow for the 11-minute spectacle, which featured performances from artists including Madonna, Shakira and Justin Bieber.The decision resulted in the customary 15-minute half-time break lasting more than 27 minutes.Rooney, who was at the MetLife Stadium working as a BBC pundit alongside Joe Hart and
  
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• Man City 2026 World Cup Watch: Rodri and Spain crowned world champions after extra-time victory

  20-07-2026 07:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City 2026 World Cup Watch: Rodri and Spain crowned world champions after extra-time victoryRodri and Spain were crowned champions of the world after a narrow extra-time victory over Lionel Messi and Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on Sunday.A Ferran Torres strike in the 106th minute sealed a historic 1-0 victory over defending champions Argentina at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, and at the heart of every defining moment was Manchester City’s Rodri – a
  
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• Way-too-early 2027 Women's World Cup preview: Brazil hosts, Spain defends its crown, the USWNT comes back for revenge

  20-07-2026 07:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sad that the 2026 World Cup is over? Disappointed that the United States men's national team didn't make it further? No sweat — we're less than one year out from the real American contenders taking the field.Next summer, the best teams in the world will travel to Brazil for the 2027 Women's World Cup, which will stretch from June 24 to July 25. For that glorious month, 32 squads will face off in eight cities across Brazil to eventually crown a champion.Though the USMNT wasn't able to make
  
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• Zlatan Ibrahimović says he's 1 and done on Fox's World Cup anchor desk: This is 'my farewell'

  20-07-2026 06:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Despite the best efforts of Alexi Lalas, Fox's World Cup anchor desk featuring Zlatan Ibrahimović, Thierry Henry and host Rebecca Lowe was a rousing success.But it sounds like a 2030 reunion is not in the cards. Ibrahimović — whose bombastic personality, acerbic wit and soccer insight helped make the desk's segments must-watch — says he's done. Ibrahimović signed off from Fox's coverage of Sunday's World Cup final by telling Lowe and his audience that he's one-and-done
  
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• Lamine Yamal 'completes football' at 19 as Argentina betray Messi

  20-07-2026 04:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  When brilliant Spain teenager Lamine Yamal embraced a tearful Lionel Messi at the end of the World Cup final, it looked and felt symbolic. A passing of the torch.Messi, at 39, gazed long and hard at Argentina's fans packed around the New York New Jersey Stadium as they sang his name after what may be the last time he graces the game's biggest stage.And, with the world watching, it was Lamine Yamal who offered the great Argentina icon consolation before they fell into each other's arms.Barcelona'
  
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• Spain Wins World Cup 1-0 vs Argentina: Defensive Masterclass, Rodri Golden Ball & Final Grades

  20-07-2026 04:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Subscribe to The CooligansApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeChristian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros cap off their 11-city Breakaway Tour with an electric live reaction show immediately following Spain's 1-0 World Cup Final victory over Argentina. The hosts dissect a defensive masterclass from La Roja, who neutralized Lionel Messi and held Argentina to zero shots on target across 120 minutes of play. The guys break down the game's turning point—Enzo Fernández's second yellow card for
  
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• Spain's World Cup triumph confirmed what its soccer had been saying all along

  20-07-2026 03:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The images were striking: Lionel Messi, tears streaking down his cheeksafter surely the last of his six World Cups, joining his Argentine teammates at one end of the field, comforted in their abject sadness by diehard supporters continuing to chant behind the goal.Meantime, in the middle of MetLife Stadium's worn pitch, beaming Spanish players took turns receiving championship medals before gathering on stage to await captain Rodri, the Golden Ball recipient, f
  
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• Spain keep their cool, as Argentina's disgraceful tactics tarnish legacy

  20-07-2026 03:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY — The old maxim that everyone has a plan until getting punched in the face has nothing on 2026 World Cup champion Spain.Luis de la Fuente's men knew Argentina would come for them with fists and boots of fury in Sunday's World Cup Final in New Jersey, and very much had a plan should they take a pop or two to their collective mug.The defending World Cup champion Argentines had made a tournament out of pounding away at their opponents, forcing England, Switzerland,
  
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