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• Arsenal's World Cup winning trio

  20-07-2026 09:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Mikel Merino, Martin Zubimendi and David Raya are now Premier League winners and champions of the world having won the 2026 World Cup with Spain. Arsenal's super-sub Merino came on for Dani Olmo in the 75th minute as Spain looked to break the deadlock against a very well-organised Argentina.Zubimendi, who had not yet featured at this tournament, replaced captain and Manchester City midfielder Rodri in the first half of extra-time.Ferran Torres eventually put Spain ahead in the seco
  
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• 'We contributed to our own downfall' - Higgins

  23-07-2026 23:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Coleraine manager Ruaidhrí Higgins says his side "contributed" to their own downfall in Thursday's 5-0 away defeat by HJK in the first leg of their Uefa Conference League second qualifying round tie.The Bannsiders were two down at the break through goals from Liam Moller and Pyry Mentu, while Toivo Mero added a third early in the second have with a quickfire brace by Teemu Pukki completing the rout.Higgins expressed his "disappointment" at the manner of the defeat but had no complaints as
  
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• Hull KR inflict more derby misery on Hull FC

  23-07-2026 23:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Joe Burgess' second-half try was his 14th of the season [Getty Images]Betfred Super LeagueHull FC (12) 20Tries: Batchelor, Litten, Arthur Goals: Hardaker 4Hull KR (12) 28Tries: Amone, Mourgue, Broadbent, Burgess, Dezaria Goals: Mourgue 7Out-of-form Super League champions Hull KR put a stop to their losing run as they battled back to beat city rivals Hull FC in a feisty derby.The struggling home side, who have now won just one of their past 11 games, raced into a 12-0 lead in the opening 10 minut
  
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• 📋 Botafogo named to face Vitória in postponed 4th-round match

  23-07-2026 23:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Botafogo named to face Vitória in postponed 4th-round matchBotafogo and Vitória face off at Nilton Santos Stadium this Thursday (23) at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time), in a postponed match from the fourth round of the 2026 Brasileirão. Seeking their second consecutive win in the competition, Glorioso sit in 10th place with 25 points.With the same number of points, Leão da Barra are in 12th place due to an inferior goal difference (+1 to -3), with Atl&
  
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• Defoe leaves Woking after four months in charge

  23-07-2026 23:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jermain Defoe represented England at the 2010 World Cup and the 2012 European Championship [Getty Images]Former England striker Jermain Defoe has described his first managerial job as an "eye-opening experience" following his exit from National League side Woking after just four months and six league games in charge.The 43-year-old was named the replacement for Neal Ardley in March and won two of those six matches to guide the club to a 10th-placed finish last season. But on Thursday, Woking con
  
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• 📋 Corinthians line-up for cup return leg v Remo, first half finale

  23-07-2026 23:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Corinthians line-up for cup return leg v Remo, first half finaleCorinthians take the field this Thursday (23) at 7:30 p.m. Brasília time to face Remo at Neo Química Arena, in the match that closes out the first half of the 2026 Brasileirão season.The game is Timão’s first official one since late May, when football in the country was paused for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Alongside the sporting aspect, Corinthians’ match against the Pará-based
  
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• Are Manchester City distorting the transfer market?

  23-07-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Are Manchester City distorting the transfer market?The transfer window has been open for only a month and, with the World Cup underway for pretty much the entirety, only a few clubs have made serious moves. Of course, it hasn’t stopped there being quite some scrutiny around big deals which were made early doors. Well, one big deal in particular.Manchester City formally signed Elliot Anderson on 2nd July for a club record fee of £116 million (or anything up to £150 million depen
  
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• Juventus Reignite Contacts For Aston Villa Star: Why Should The Midlands Club Hold Their Line?

  23-07-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus Reignite Contacts For Aston Villa Star: Why Should The Midlands Club Hold Their Line?Juventus have picked up the telephone once again. According to reports coming out of Sport Mediaset, relayed by Transfer Feed, the Italian giants made fresh contact with Aston Villa regarding Emiliano Martinez shortly after the World Cup wrapped up. Turin has admired the 33-year-old Argentine stopper for a bloody long time now. This latest whisper suggests they haven’t entirely given up the ghost
  
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• Nottingham Forest sign Manchester City defender Thomas on loan

  23-07-2026 23:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nottingham Forest sign Manchester City defender Thomas on loanNottingham Forest have completed the signing of defender Codie Thomas on a season-long loan deal from Manchester City.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Tricky Trees this evening.The 19-year-old has been with Manchester City for the last decade after joining the club’s academy system at the age of nine. She has successfully negotiated her way to the senior squad and she was handed
  
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• Manchester City unveil their marquee midfield signing, who is now exactly where he wants to be

  23-07-2026 23:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City unveil their marquee midfield signing, who is now exactly where he wants to beManchester City completed the signing of Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest at the beginning of July. However, due to Anderson’s participation at the 2026 World Cup with England, his unveiling as a City player was delayed. Today, Anderson was unveiled as a City player and he is now at the club that he always wanted to play for.Elliot Anderson is exactly where he wants to be after he was finall
  
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• A suitor makes their move for a Manchester City keeper who is now certain to depart

  23-07-2026 23:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A suitor makes their move for a Manchester City keeper who is now certain to departUnfortunately, it has appeared certain that James Trafford will eventually leave Manchester City this summer. Trafford found himself as Manchester City’s second-choice goalkeeper last season behind Gianluigi Donnarumma. Even with Enzo Maresca taking over as City manager, the odds were that Trafford would depart City to be the number-one goalkeeper elsewhere. Trafford is far too ambitious and too talented to
  
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• Motherwell 2-0 HB: What Johansson said

  23-07-2026 23:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motherwell manager Alfred Johansson: "Coming off pre-season, we had eight players make their debuts with three academy graduates getting their first minutes."We managed to get a result in the first leg with all those debuts, looking like a team that wants to fight for each other."[HB] are European regulars and we have seen with other Scottish teams how difficult it can be when you face this type of team."We managed to keep stability in the way the team plays. It is two legs - this is half-time a
  
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• Manchester United Are Facing Stiff Competition For This Serie A Winger: Should Carrick Snap Him Up?

  23-07-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United Are Facing Stiff Competition For This Serie A Winger: Should Carrick Snap Him Up?In a recent report, journalist Graeme Bailey mentioned that Manchester United are facing stiff competition for Bologna winger Jonathan Rowe. It has been stated that the Red Devils would have to rival Everton, Chelsea, Aston Villa and Newcastle United in the race to sign the English wide player this off-season.Rowe’s Impressive Numbers In Serie ARowe enjoyed a good run of form at the Italian c
  
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• 📋 Grêmio line-up named for first leg of Sul-Americana play-offs

  23-07-2026 23:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Grêmio line-up named for first leg of Sul-Americana play-offsGrêmio takes the field this Thursday (23), at 7 p.m. (Brasília time), to face Bolívar in the first leg of the Conmebol Sudamericana 2026 round-of-16 playoffs.The return leg is scheduled for next Thursday (30) at the Arena in Porto Alegre, at the same time.Whoever advances from the clash will face São Paulo in the tournament’s round of 16, with the second leg necessarily taking place at M
  
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• Borussia Dortmund and Genk fail to reach agreement in matter of Konstantinos Karetsas purchase

  23-07-2026 23:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Borussia Dortmund and Genk fail to reach agreement in matter of Konstantinos Karetsas purchaseSky Sports claims that Borussia Dortmund remain locked in negotiations with KRC Genk over attacking midfielder Konstantinos Karetsas. Per the Pay-TV channel, Dortmund offered approximately €30m upfront, an additional €5m in performance-related bonuses, and a 20-percent sell-on clause. Genk nevertheless continue to demand a guaranteed €35m and an overall package potentially worth €40m
  
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• Alfred Johansson Secures Debut Win As Motherwell Defeat HB Torshavn In Conference League Qualification

  23-07-2026 23:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alfred Johansson Secures Debut Win As Motherwell Defeat HB Torshavn In Conference League QualificationBy Callum McFadden at Fir Park.Motherwell secured a first-leg advantage over HB Tórshavn in the second qualifying round of the UEFA Conference League at Fir Park, handing Alfred Johansson victory in his first competitive match as Motherwell manager.The hosts started on the front foot, with the possession-based approach that earned them widespread praise last season once again at the heart
  
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• Rijeka edge Derry City in Conference League first leg

  23-07-2026 22:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Derry City have to overcome a one-goal deficit in the second leg of their Conference League second qualifying round tie as Rijeka were 1-0 victors against the Candystripes in Croatia.The sides were goalless at the break after the hosts dominated the ball, before Michael Duffy's late effort almost had the visitors ahead. Croatia international Toni Fruk, fresh home from the World Cup, broke the dead-lock on 52 minutes with what proved to be the winner, punishing a lapse of concentration in the Der
  
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• Report: Arsenal submit £72.5m bid to sign Premier League star

  23-07-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Arsenal submit £72.5m bid to sign Premier League starArsenal Step Up Bruno Guimaraes Pursuit With Improved £72.5m OfferArsenal have intensified their pursuit of Bruno Guimaraes, with reports in Brazil indicating that a fresh bid has now been lodged with Newcastle United as Mikel Arteta looks to strengthen the spine of his side before the new campaign.According to RTI Esporte, Arsenal have increased their offer to €85m, £72.5m, made up of €80m, £68.3m, gu
  
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• Rangers Set To Step Up The Chase For This Brighton Youngster: Why He Would Bolster Their Attack

  23-07-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rangers Set To Step Up The Chase For This Brighton Youngster: Why He Would Bolster Their AttackIf a recent transfer update from The Scottish Sun is true, Rangers are plotting a move for Amario Cozier-Duberry and have prepared a bid for the Brighton & Hove Albion youngster. The Seagulls have rejected an offer of around £5m from Anderlecht, as the emerging attacking ace is also drawing interest from Hull City, West Ham United, Paris FC & Red Bull Salzburg.The 21-year-old England yout
  
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• 😯 In Série B's top five, Fortaleza sack Thiago Carpini

  23-07-2026 22:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😯 In Série B's top five, Fortaleza sack Thiago Carpini"This is pure Brazilian football juice."You’ve probably heard that phrase before, in some debate on social media or even on sports talk shows on the radio/TV.So here comes another one! Fortaleza announced the dismissal of head coach Thiago Carpini this Thursday (23).So far, it’s just another job cut short among countless others in Brazilian football every season.What stands out, however, is that Laion sits in f
  
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• 😯 In Série B’s top five, Fortaleza sack Thiago Carpini

  23-07-2026 22:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😯 In Série B’s top five, Fortaleza sack Thiago Carpini"This is pure Brazilian football juice."You’ve probably heard that phrase before, in some discussion on social media or even on sports debate shows on the radio/TV.So here comes another one! Fortaleza announced the dismissal of head coach Thiago Carpini this Thursday (23).So far, it’s just another job cut short among countless others in Brazilian football every season.What stands out, however, is that Lai
  
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• Stuttgart divided over Ermedin Demirovic’s future amid interest from Leeds and others

  23-07-2026 22:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Stuttgart divided over Ermedin Demirovic’s future amid interest from Leeds and othersThe Sky Germany Transfer Update Show reports that Ermedin Demirovic’s future at VfB Stuttgart has become the subject of internal debate amid interest from Juventus, Fenerbahçe and Leeds United. Evidently, head coach Sebastian Hoeneß is open to selling the 28-year-old. Stuttgart’s administrative team nevertheless retain a different view. Stuttgart are presently planning with a
  
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• €100m deal ready to kickstart Liverpool's move for elite winger

  23-07-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  €100m deal ready to kickstart Liverpool's move for elite wingerA €100m deal appears ready to kickstart Liverpool's move for a new winger. The Reds need one - but they'll require outside help.Mohamed Salah’s exit means Liverpool need a winger. Honestly, they needed one anyway as their production from wide areas last season was quite terrible.Victor Munoz has joined and will be an asset but is he enough? Probably not on his own, not after Salah left the club.And Liverpool do know t
  
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• Chelsea Are Leading The Race For This Bundesliga Winger: Good Choice For Alonso?

  23-07-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea Are Leading The Race For This Bundesliga Winger: Good Choice For Alonso?In a recent report, The Times stated that Chelsea are leading the race for Bayer 04 Leverkusen winger Kerim Alajbegovic. It has been mentioned that the Blues are in pole position to secure the services of the Bosnian wide player this summer.Alajbegovic’s Impressive Form In The BundesligaAlajbegovic enjoyed a good run of form at the German club in the previous campaign when he put in a series of impressive displ
  
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• How to Fix the USMNT for 2030, Tyler Adams Interview & Summer Transfer Window Chaos

  23-07-2026 22:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Subscribe to The CooligansApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeFresh off their 11-city Breakaway Tour, Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros return to the studio to process the post-World Cup soccer landscape. Christian kicks off the episode with an unbelievable travel horror story about a chaotic flight delay from Miami to Dallas involving an intoxicated passenger, an unruly accusation, and an emergency flight attendant swap. The hosts then dive into a blueprint for the future, detailing radical
  
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• 📹 Neymar hits back at poker criticism: go mind your own business

  23-07-2026 22:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 Neymar hits back at poker criticism: go mind your own businessBack at Santos, Neymar is expected to make his Brasileirão return next Saturday (25), against Chapecoense at Vila Belmiro, in the 20th round.But the days leading up to the match have been hectic for the star wearing the No. 10 shirt.That’s because Neymar was heavily criticized last Tuesday (21), when he took part in a poker tournament, just hours before Peixe played the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana round-o
  
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• Mika Baur to Celtic transfer stalls over small amount

  23-07-2026 22:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mika Baur to Celtic transfer stalls over small amountSky Sports reports that negotiations between Celtic and SC Paderborn over attacking midfielder Mika Baur have temporarily stalled. The newly promoted Bundesliga club remain unwilling to lower their €5m asking price. Paderborn are reportedly even prepared to retain Baur for their top-flight campaign and risk losing him on a free transfer next summer.Celtic nevertheless remain optimistic. The Scottish champions are reportedly prepared to of
  
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• Arsenal Are Showing Interest In This Bundesliga Winger: What Will He Bring To North London?

  23-07-2026 22:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal Are Showing Interest In This Bundesliga Winger: What Will He Bring To North London?In a recent post on X, journalist Ben Jacobs mentioned that Arsenal are showing interest in Red Bull Leipzig winger Yan Diomande this summer. It has been claimed that the Gunners have made an enquiry about the Ivory Coast international, who has his heart set on a move to Paris Saint-Germain this off-season.Diomande’s Impressive Form In North LondonDiomande enjoyed a brilliant campaign at the German c
  
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• Manchester City confident of £85M Ayyoub Bouaddi deal after breakthrough in Lille negotiations

  23-07-2026 22:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City confident of £85M Ayyoub Bouaddi deal after breakthrough in Lille negotiationsMan City are now “on course to complete” the signing of Morocco international Ayyoub BouaddiSignificant progress has been made in negotiations with Lille in recent daysOfficials at the Etihad Stadium increasingly hopeful of second major midfield coup this summerManchester City are confident in their pursuit of Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi as talks progress over a deal just north of
  
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• Roma midfielder El Aynaoui liked by Manchester United, Liverpool and Fenerbahce

  23-07-2026 22:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma midfielder El Aynaoui liked by Manchester United, Liverpool and FenerbahceRoma midfielder Neil El Aynaoui impressed with Morocco at the 2026 World Cup, with reports Manchester United, Liverpool and Fenerbahce have asked after him.The Giallorossi have until now been dealing with the huge surge in focus on Manu Koné thanks to his performances with France in the global tournament.However, another of their midfielders also made his mark in the USA, Canada and Mexico.El Aynaoui attracting
  
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