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• Atletico Madrid appear as surpise contenders for exit-linked Barcelona forward

  12-07-2026 16:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atletico Madrid appear as surpise contenders for exit-linked Barcelona forwardTalks of Ferran Torres’ departure from Barcelona have appeared out of the blue, but going by the speed at which developments are arriving, the ‘Shark’ could well leave this summer.Paris Saint-Germain have been most closely linked with the player as Luis Enrique is a big fan of the forward’s versatility.Given that he has just one year left on his contract at Barcelona, the reigning UCL champions
  
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• At 44, ageless Nenê returns to Botafogo-PB and delivers again

  13-07-2026 14:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  At 44, ageless Nenê returns to Botafogo-PB and delivers againNenê will turn 45 next Sunday (19), the day the FIFA World Cup will come to an end.And the “everlasting” midfielder once again showed that he is still making a difference.After a stint as a reporter for CazéTV in the United States, he returned to Botafogo da Paraíba on Sunday (12) in style: he was involved in the first goal and helped set up the second in the 2-0 win over Confiança.He starte
  
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• Just in: Real Madrid veteran avoids serious injury after World Cup scare

  13-07-2026 14:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Just in: Real Madrid veteran avoids serious injury after World Cup scareReal Madrid have been handed a significant boost after concerns over Thibaut Courtois’ injury were eased following medical examinations at Valdebebas. According to journalist Arancha Rodriguez, the Belgian goalkeeper has not suffered a serious injury, with tests ruling out any major damage after the problem he picked up during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The update will come as welcome news for Jose Mourinho and the R
  
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• Report: Mohamed Salah could be set for MLS switch after receiving lucrative offer

  13-07-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Mohamed Salah could be set for MLS switch after receiving lucrative offerMohamed Salah, MLS and Liverpool Legacy as Sporting Kansas City Make Their MoveMohamed Salah has a habit of dragging the spotlight with him. Even after leaving Liverpool as a free agent, the conversation still bends in his direction. Egypt’s World Cup exit has only sharpened that focus, because once the emotion of tournament football fades, reality returns quickly. For Salah, that means one question, what come
  
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• Ethan Nwaneri’s brother to sign new Arsenal contract

  13-07-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ethan Nwaneri’s brother to sign new Arsenal contractEthan Nwaneri’s younger brother Emerson is set to commit his future to the club, despite previous reports of concern that he wouldn’t sign a new deal.Photo via Emerson Nwaneri on InstagramNext Generation Arsenal reports that Emerson Nwaneri will stay with Arsenal, following lengthy negotiations over a new contract. According to the claims, there was reported interest from Chelsea and Manchester City, but Emerson is happy with
  
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• Atletico Madrid inform Julian Alvarez they will sell him to Arsenal but not Barcelona

  13-07-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atletico Madrid inform Julian Alvarez they will sell him to Arsenal but not BarcelonaBarcelona’s pursuit of Julian Alvarez has encountered another significant obstacle, with Atletico Madrid prepared to negotiate with Arsenal while remaining unwilling to strengthen one of their biggest domestic rivals. According to journalist Graeme Bailey, the Spanish club has made their position clear to the striker’s representatives, even as Barcelona continue to view the Argentina internation
  
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• Arsenal’s new signing only agreed initial 2-year deal

  13-07-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal’s new signing only agreed initial 2-year dealArsenal completed the free transfer addition of Illan Meslier last week, but not for quite as long as most new signings in his age bracket.Photo via Arsenal.comIn most cases, if a 26-year-old player left a Premier League club to join Arsenal, you’d expect that player to sign a five-year contract.But with the Gunners signing Illan Meslier on a free transfer from Leeds United last week, Tom Canton reports for Football.London that the
  
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• 18yo opts to join Arsenal after leaving Spurs

  13-07-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  18yo opts to join Arsenal after leaving SpursTottenham Hotspur defender Elijah Upson has chosen to join Arsenal, following in the footsteps of his father, according to a report.16 Oct 2001:Matthew Upson of Arsenal wins the ball as Michalis Konstantinou of Panathinaikos dives out of his way during the UEFA Champions Leagu…Simon Jones reports for the Daily Mail that Matthew Upson’s son Elijah has decided to join Arsenal, having come to the end of his contract with Tottenham Hotspur th
  
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• The deeper battle behind France and Spain’s World Cup semi-final

  13-07-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It has been called the real World Cup final. Argentina are the reigning champions and ranked second in the world but France and Spain have been the two best teams in the tournament in North America. The winner of their semi-final in Dallas seems likely to start the New York final as favourites.But France and Spain may be contesting a wider, greater battle. It may be an arbitrary starting point, especially for the latter, but 1998 marked a shift in football. Euro ’96 had been won by Germany
  
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• Gasperini: ‘The whole Italy system has to be reviewed, especially in the youth sector’

  13-07-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gasperini: ‘The whole Italy system has to be reviewed, especially in the youth sector’Roma head coach Gian Piero Gasperini has weighed in with his opinions on the general state of football in Italy, the need for reforms across the board and the state of affairs in the capital as Roma get back to work at the beginning of pre-season.The Giallorossi are back at Trigoria for their first day of pre-season training on Monday, and head coach Gasperini stopped to give an interview to Radio R
  
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• Police launch investigation after South Africa World Cup star Jayden Adams found dead

  13-07-2026 13:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Police in South Africa are investigating the death of World Cup footballer Jayden Adams, whose body was discovered at a property in Cape Town over the weekend. The 25-year-old’s passing comes just two weeks after he helped the national team reach the knockout stage of a World Cup for the first time. Authorities have not yet released a cause of death. "Cape Town central police registered an inquest for investigation following the discovery of the body of a 25-year-old male on Saturday," pol
  
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• Official: Paulo Dybala stays until 2027

  13-07-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Paulo Dybala stays until 2027Roma have officially announced Paulo Dybala’s new contract.“AS Roma is delighted to announce that Paulo Dybala has signed a contract extension with the club until 30 June 2027.Since arriving in the capital in the summer of 2022, Dybala immediately ignited the passion of the Giallorossi faithful. Over the course of 139 appearances and 45 goals, he has established himself as a key figure on the pitch and a leader both on and off the field.The stor
  
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• Report: Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United interested in move for Man City star

  13-07-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United interested in move for Man City starTottenham Tracking Omar Marmoush as Manchester City Talks Could Shape £60m Transfer RaceTottenham Hotspur are monitoring a potentially significant market opening as Omar Marmoush prepares for what could be decisive talks over his Manchester City future. According to TeamTalk, the £60m forward is attracting attention from Spurs, Newcastle and clubs in Germany, with clarity from City expected to determin
  
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• PSG target former player and Premier League veteran thanks to reported release clause

  13-07-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG target former player and Premier League veteran thanks to reported release clauseLucas Digne is a target for PSG this summer, with the France international seen as a leader and a value option to due to his release clause.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.PSG have a strong squad, and aren’t looking to change too much this summer.There are always tweaks to be made, however,
  
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• Atletico Madrid request Barcelona forward to end his current contract and join them for free in 2027 – report

  13-07-2026 13:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atletico Madrid request Barcelona forward to end his current contract and join them for free in 2027 – reportFerran Torres’ future at Barcelona has become one of the club’s biggest unresolved issues this summer, and a fresh report suggests Atletico Madrid are already planning for the possibility of signing the Spain international once his contract expires. According to RAC1, as relayed by Mundo Deportivo, Atletico sporting director Mateu Alemany has opened discussions with
  
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• Roony Bardghji breaks silence on his Future at Barcelona: ‘Everything’s fine’

  13-07-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roony Bardghji breaks silence on his Future at Barcelona: ‘Everything’s fine’Roony Bardghji was among the FC Barcelona players who reported for preseason medical examinations on Monday, officially marking the start of the club’s preparations for the new campaign.Since the 20-year-old did not feature for Sweden during the World Cup, he returned with the first group of available players at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper.Bardghji on his futureAs he left the training ground
  
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• Bizarre: club confirms exit with video of defender's blunders!

  13-07-2026 13:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bizarre: club confirms exit with video of defender's blunders!It’s a particularly cruel way to make a departure official.After recently terminating the contract of their Brazilian center-back Léo  Coelho, Amazonas FC went even further by posting an Instagram video compiling his biggest blunders, positioning errors, and own goals.It was a deliberate act of pettiness from the Brazilian third-division club (Brasileiro Série C), in response to the labor claim filed by C
  
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• UAE side in advanced talks with Arsenal player

  13-07-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  UAE side in advanced talks with Arsenal playerArsenal’s Christian Norgaard is in talks with Al Jazira Club over a possible summer transfer, according to a report.Photo by James Fearn/Getty ImagesAhmed Ragab reports that UAE Pro League side Al Jazira Club are in advanced negotiations with Arsenal’s Christian Norgaard over a possible summer transfer, after his struggles to break into Mikel Arteta’s team in 2025/26.Norgaard only joined Arsenal from Brentford in 2025, and he became
  
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• Tottenham set sights on signing Norway star Andreas Schjelderup

  13-07-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham set sights on signing Norway star Andreas SchjelderupTottenham Hotspur have reportedly set sights on signing Norway star Andreas Schjelderup. But Spurs face competition from Liverpool and Chelsea who are also monitoring the 22-year-old’s situation at Benfica, per A Bola. Schjelderup has emerged as one of the most promising young forwards after his impressive showing at the World Cup 2026. He came into the tournament as a squad player but quickly established himself
  
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• Bayer Leverkusen fitness coach leaves to join Arsenal

  13-07-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bayer Leverkusen fitness coach leaves to join ArsenalBayer Leverkusen fitness coach Jose Jimenez has left Bayer Leverkusen to join Arsenal, according to a report.Photo by Clive Mason/Getty ImagesSimon Collings reports that Bayer Leverkusen fitness coach Jose Jimenez has left his role at the German club, and he will be joining Arsenal.Collings adds that Jimenez previously worked at Cadiz, alongside current Arsenal consultant Joaquin Acedo. Ex-Cadiz staffer Acedo will be working part-time with Ars
  
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• Arsenal told by agent Newcastle star available for £50m

  13-07-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal told by agent Newcastle star available for £50mBruno Guimaraes’ representatives believe they had an informal deal with Newcastle United to listen to bids of around £50m, prompting Arsenal’s pursuit of the midfielder.Photo by Stu Forster/Getty ImagesLuke Edwards reports for The Telegraph that Arsenal’s initial move for Bruno Guimaraes was based on information from intermediaries that the midfielder could leave Newcastle United for around £50m.The player
  
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• Arsenal ready to finalise winger signing if Trossard leaves

  13-07-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal ready to finalise winger signing if Trossard leavesArsenal are ready to finalise the transfer of Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge, with only Leandro Trossard’s potential move to Besiktas seemingly holding things up.Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty ImagesAlmost a month after news broke of Arsenal’s interest in Christos Tzolis of Club Brugge, reports now suggest the Gunners are ready to finalise the deal.Kostas Lianos reports for The S*n that Arsenal are close to an agreement
  
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• Arsenal have concrete interest in 21yo German striker

  13-07-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal have concrete interest in 21yo German strikerArsenal are interested in Club Brugge striker Nicolo Tresoldi, but the player may not be available this summer, according to a report from Belgium.Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty ImagesValerie van Avermaet reports for Belgian outlet Nieuwsblad that Arsenal are one of three clubs pushing to sign Nicolo Tresoldi from Club Brugge, along with AS Roma and Atletico Madrid.Officially, Tresoldi isn’t for sale this summer. Brugge feel his spell wi
  
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• 2nd Arsenal star a doubt for England v Norway

  13-07-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  2nd Arsenal star a doubt for England v NorwayDeclan Rice has been kept away from the England squad as a precaution after Martin Odegaard was also hit by illness in the Norway camp.Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesDeclan Rice has become the second Arsenal player to emerge as a doubt for England’s World Cup quarter-final against Norway, just 24 hours after Martin Odegaard was revealed to be suffering from a virus moving through the Norwegian camp.Rice, England’s vice-captain, has be
  
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• Manchester City and Hugo Viana face Saudi Pro League threat in pursuit of Sporting’s Francisco Trincão

  13-07-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City and Hugo Viana face Saudi Pro League threat in pursuit of Sporting’s Francisco TrincãoManchester City have yet to open direct talks with Sporting for Portugal international TrincãoSaudi side Al Ahli are currently the only club to have made a concrete approach for his signatureTrincão said to prefer Premier League return, believing he has “unfinished business” in EnglandManchester City remain linked with Sporting Lisbon winger Francisco Trinc
  
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• Khalaili Medical Delay Puts €25m Inter Deal on Hold Until Monday

  13-07-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Khalaili Medical Delay Puts €25m Inter Deal on Hold Until MondayInter Milan’s move for Anan Khalaili remains in limbo after CONI medical staff requested additional tests during the second phase of his fitness assessment, leaving a €25 million agreement with Union Saint-Gilloise in suspended animation ahead of a decisive verdict expected Monday.According to TuttoMercatoWeb, Khalaili flew into Milan on Friday fully expecting to complete formalities quickly, only for the Istituto di
  
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• Man Utd close to completing Tielemans deal

  13-07-2026 13:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Youri Tielemans spent four seasons at Leicester before moving to Aston Villa in 2023 [Getty Images]Manchester United are in advanced talks to sign Aston Villa midfielder Youri Tielemans.United have prioritised strengthening their midfield positions this summer, but have so far met with frustration after failing to sign first choice Elliot Anderson, who is joining Manchester City, and Mateus Fernandes, who opted to move to Tottenham Hotspur from West Ham.The Old Trafford outfit did agree a £
  
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• Most clinical? Least creative? Best in the air? Comparing the last four

  13-07-2026 13:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With Argentina, England, France and Spain just two games from glory, we compare how the four semi-finalists have performed so far to get an idea of who could lift the World Cup this weekend.While all the teams have played six games, Argentina have played an hour of football more than France and Spain thanks to games going to extra time (and England half an hour more), so we've taken playing time into account to get the true picture of the statistics.Although reigning champions Argentina have sco
  
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• Real Madrid superstar arrives at club amid uncertainty over severity of World Cup injury

  13-07-2026 13:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid superstar arrives at club amid uncertainty over severity of World Cup injuryReal Madrid injury news is focused on Thibaut Courtois after the Belgian goalkeeper returned to Valdebebas following Belgium’s elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, reports Alvaro Esteban.The journalist reports that while the experienced shot-stopper has now rejoined the club, how serious Thibaut Courtois’ injury is remains unknown until Real Madrid complete a full medical assessment.The afore
  
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• Spain defender Leon joins London City Lionesses

  13-07-2026 13:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spain defender Mapi Leon has joined London City Lionesses on a three-year deal following her exit from Barcelona.The 31-year-old spent nine years at Barcelona and started their 4-0 win over Lyon in this year's Women's Champions League final - their fourth European title. She won 27 trophies in total, as part of one of Europe's most successful teams, and joins former Barcelona team-mate Alexia Putellas in London.Leon has more than 50 caps for Spain and helped them win a second Nations League titl
  
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