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• Atletico Madrid will not change stance on Barcelona target despite contrary claims

  08-07-2026 18:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atletico Madrid will not change stance on Barcelona target despite contrary claimsEarlier in the day, Barcelona were handed a major boost in their pursuit of Julian Alvarez, as it was reported that Atletico Madrid have softened their stance on the player’s future.Atleti were previously not too keen on selling their star player to a direct rival like Barcelona. But the report suggested that Los Colchoneros were starting to consider the possibility of selling Alvarez to the Catalans.No chang
  
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• 'Celtic go all out for striker Bowie' - gossip

  09-07-2026 08:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Celtic linked with Scotland striker in Italy and Egypt winger in Spain as newly-promoted Premier League side eye move for Hearts striker...Celtic are preparing to go "all out" to compete with Bologna - who are said to be in "pole position" in the race to sign Scotland Kieron Bowie from Hellas Verona. (Corriere di Verona via Daily Record)Relegated Hellas Verona have slapped a £13m price tag on Kieron Bowie in a bid to keep the 23-year-old amid interest from Serie A clubs Cagli
  
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• Atletico Madrid identify Barcelona star as Julian Alvarez replacement – report

  09-07-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atletico Madrid identify Barcelona star as Julian Alvarez replacement – reportBarcelona’s ambitious pursuit of Julian Alvarez could trigger another major transfer involving one of their own players. According to Gerard Romero, Atletico Madrid have already identified Ferran Torres as their preferred replacement should the Argentine striker eventually complete his dream move to Camp Nou.The Barcelona transfer news suggests the two clubs remain far apart in negotiations for Alvarez
  
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• The lasting legacy Didier Deschamps and France could leave with another World Cup crown

  09-07-2026 08:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  When England completed their extraordinary victory in Mexico City, they reached double figures. It was their 10th win in World Cup knockout games since the 1966 final. A day earlier, a manager reached double figures. France have 10 under Didier Deschamps alone.There is a case for putting his personal tally at either 13 or 14 – depending on which category games decided on penalty shootouts belong in – when his role as the captain of the 1998 Les Bleus teams is included. France have pl
  
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• Idolises Ronaldo, plays like Saka - meet £40m Chelsea winger Quenda

  09-07-2026 08:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Quenda agreed a deal to join Chelsea 16 months ago [Getty Images]Chelsea's newest signing Geovany Quenda hopes to follow in the footsteps of Cristiano Ronaldo by leaving Sporting's academy for the challenge and exposure of the Premier League.Often compared stylistically to Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka, Quenda's journey began with an episode that has since become part of his personal folklore.Arriving at an early training session at grassroots club Damaiense wearing jeans and shoes, he was initiall
  
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• Real Madrid star returns to training for national team ahead of World Cup quarter-final

  09-07-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid star returns to training for national team ahead of World Cup quarter-finalThursday’s media covers in Spain are all about Aurelien Tchouameni as the player has reportedly completed an agreement with the club to extend his contract until 2031.The Frenchman, after all, has been linked with a departure from Real Madrid for several weeks now and was said to be one of the chosen candidates whose departure would generate necessary funds.Jose Mourinho, however, pushed for him to stay
  
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• Barcelona will not abandon Julian Alvarez pursuit after latest transfer development

  09-07-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona will not abandon Julian Alvarez pursuit after latest transfer developmentBarcelona’s pursuit of Karim Adeyemi has not altered the club’s plans for Julian Alvarez, with the two transfer operations continuing on separate tracks. According to Gerard Romero, Barcelona remain fully committed to bringing the Atletico Madrid forward to Camp Nou despite making significant progress in negotiations for the Borussia Dortmund winger.The latest Barcelona transfer news reveals there
  
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• Is France vs Morocco on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch World Cup quarter-final

  09-07-2026 08:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tournament favourites France meet Morocco in a repeat of a semi-final from Qatar in 2022 as Kylian Mbappe and company aim to reach the last four again.Mbappe remains firmly in the golden boot hunt, trailing Lionel Messi by a goal, and will be hoping to keep his run going against the tournament’s only remaining African team.Morocco have impressed en route to the quarters and comfortably dispatched co-hosts Canada in the previous round. They will also be fuelled by the opportunity to exact r
  
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• Roma linked with Noa Lang: Dutchman set to leave Napoli

  09-07-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma linked with Noa Lang: Dutchman set to leave NapoliRoma are already looking beyond Mason Greenwood. With the English striker increasingly close to joining Fenerbahce, the Giallorossi are working to identify new players to strengthen their attack for next season. According to Sky Sport, Noa Lang is still among the names on the management’s shortlist, although not at the top of the list. The Dutch winger, who returned to Napoli after a six-month stint at Galatasaray, could return to prom
  
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• Real Madrid reach agreement to extend midfield mainstay’s contract until 2031 amid Manchester United interest – Romano

  09-07-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid reach agreement to extend midfield mainstay’s contract until 2031 amid Manchester United interest – RomanoIn a breaking report from Fabrizio Romano, the transfer saga surrounding Aurelien Tchouameni has come to an abrupt end and the player is set to stay at Real Madrid.The French midfielder was long-linked with a departure from the club and extensively linked with Manchester United as their top target to replace Casemiro this summer. His sale was said to be
  
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• Barcelona submit official bid for Borussia Dortmund speedster; player keen on the move

  09-07-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona submit official bid for Borussia Dortmund speedster; player keen on the moveBarcelona have taken a major step in the summer window after submitting an official offer for Borussia Dortmund forward Karim Adeyemi. According to Gerard Romero, the Barcelona Karim Adeyemi transfer is now advancing quickly, with the Blaugrana’s official offer for the German speedster already on Dortmund’s table. The latest Barcelona transfer news suggests the winger has made Camp Nou his
  
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• Former Liverpool star has opened the door to Real Madrid move

  09-07-2026 07:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Liverpool star has opened the door to Real Madrid moveFabinho and Real Madrid: Free Transfer Talk Revives Old Liverpool MemoriesFabinho to Real Madrid sounds like the sort of story people dismiss in five seconds, right up until you look at the details. He is 32, available on a free transfer, familiar with Madrid, and publicly open to the idea. That does not mean a deal is close. It does mean the conversation has started, and in football that usually matters more than clubs like to admit.A
  
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• Late goals, comebacks and upsets - is record-breaking World Cup best ever?

  09-07-2026 07:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Belgium's Youri Tielemans (left), Argentina's Lionel Messi (centre) and Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha have all been involved in dramatic matches at the World Cup [Getty Images]Great goals, thrilling comebacks, late drama, shock results – what a World Cup it has been.The quarter-finals start on Thursday, with eight games left in this summer's football festival.Featuring 48 nations for the first time and held in three countries, there is no doubt the World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the Unite
  
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• Liverpool can't let unreal star join Newcastle: Talks to begin

  09-07-2026 07:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool can't let unreal star join Newcastle: Talks to beginLiverpool can't afford to let one of Europe's best midfielders join Newcastle United. The Magpies are set to start talks.Liverpool are in the market for a new midfielder after a season where they struggled to control games. The Reds aren't necessarily after a particular midfielder, or even type of midfielder - but they need to boost their numbers in the middle of the park.It's a situation that could be made worse by Curtis Jones leavi
  
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• Manchester City poised to sign Arsenal teenage sensation after £10M Jeremy Monga capture

  09-07-2026 07:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City poised to sign Arsenal teenage sensation after £10M Jeremy Monga captureArsenal are set to lose academy midfielder Mishel Nduka to Manchester CityNduka will be City’s second high-profile academy capture this summer, after Jeremy MongaCity advances for Nduka come after the Gunners were firmly set on retaining him for the futureManchester City are set to add some quality depth to their academy as they close in on the signing of Mishel Nduka from Arsenal, as per a recent
  
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• World Cup What to Watch: France, Morocco meet for first time since 2022 semifinals

  09-07-2026 07:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026 World Cup continues on Thursday after a rest day Wednesday, officially kicking off the quarterfinals with a showdown between France and Morocco.Here's what to watch.France vs. MoroccoThursday, July 9 | 4 p.m. ET | Foxborough, Mass. | TV: FoxOdds: France -390, Morocco +290Four years ago, France came out on top 2-0 and advanced to the 2022 World Cup final against Argentina. What is in store this time around?Kylian Mbappé and Co. have breezed through the World Cup so far, winning al
  
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• How Kane and Haaland compare - who would you pick?

  09-07-2026 07:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Erling Haaland has seven goals and Harry Kane six at the 2026 World Cup [BBC]From the moment Harry Kane's proposed move to Manchester City in August 2021 broke down, his career has been linked with that of Erling Haaland.That's because the giant Norwegian arrived the next summer and then fired City to a Treble.Then, Kane was captain of Tottenham. He had no trophies, no silverware and seemed to have missed out on his big move.Fast forward a few years and the two face off on Saturday as central to
  
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• Arsenal prepare new offer for Newcastle’s Bruno Guimaraes after two bids rejected 

  09-07-2026 07:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal prepare new offer for Newcastle’s Bruno Guimaraes after two bids rejected Arsenal are preparing to lodge a new transfer bid to sign Newcastle United star Bruno Guimaraes, per Fabrizio Romano. The Gunners have had two offers rejected by Newcastle, with the last one valued at £65 million. But they are preparing a new proposal to lure the midfielder away from St James’ Park. Arsenal are looking to add a top central midfielder to the squad and have identified
  
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• France predicted XI v Morocco: Désiré Doué to start, Aurélien Tchouaméni out

  09-07-2026 07:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  France predicted XI v Morocco: Désiré Doué to start, Aurélien Tchouaméni outFrance lock horns with Morocco tonight in the first 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final. The game will be held at Foxborough’s Gillette Stadium, a stone’s throw from Les Bleus‘ Boston base camp. The Atlas Lions will seek to get their revenge after losing the 2022 World Cup semi-final to Didier Deschamps’ men, with Théo Hernandez and Randal Kolo Muani on
  
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• Would Bouaddi and Anderson represent a futureproof Manchester City midfield?

  09-07-2026 06:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Would Bouaddi and Anderson represent a futureproof Manchester City midfield?It has been enjoyable, but emotional, 2026 for Manchester City fans. Despite winning both domestic cups, the club fell short in its pursuit of yet another Premier League title. Further, Pep Guardiola would announce his departure from the club after a trophy-laden decade as manager. Also, John Stones and Bernardo Silva would also follow the Spaniard out of the Etihad. Pep Guardiola’s departure represents the end of
  
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• 📼With Memo front and centre: Mexico's thank-you video

  09-07-2026 05:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📼With Memo front and centre: Mexico's thank-you videoWithout a doubt, El Tri has stirred many emotions at this World Cup following its elimination against England.
  Many said it was not enough. Others praised the team’s strong performances up to the final match. But without a doubt, Aguirre’s squad gave it everything.As a way of thanking all their fans, the players in the squad, led by Memo Ochoa, sent them all a warm greeting.This article was translated into English by Artifi
  
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• Venables and Penybont face familiar foes in Conference League

  09-07-2026 05:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chris Venables made his Welsh top-flight debut in 2003 while a teenager at Caersws [FAW]Chris Venables has mixed memories of the previous time Penybont faced Andorran side Santa Coloma in the Uefa Conference League.Venables scored Penybont's first ever goal in European competition when he netted in the first qualifying round first leg at the Brewery Field in Bridgend in 2024.But in a bad tempered second leg away from home, Venables was sent-off and Bont conceded two goals in extra-time and were
  
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• World Cup: Blowout England-Mexico TV ratings in U.S. top those of USA-Belgium, rival NFL playoffs

  09-07-2026 04:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Monday’s USA-Belgium game at the World Cup did record-breaking TV ratings for a soccer game in the United States.Or so we thought. It turns out that a game played a day earlier and not involving USA soccer drew more U.S. eyeballs. The ratings for Mexico-England played in Mexico City on Sunday were revealed on Wednesday. Per Fox Sports, England’s dramatic 3-2 win drew 21,742,000 viewers on its network. Combined with 23.1 million U.S. viewers on Telemundo, that adds up to roughly 44.8
  
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• 🙄Exodus in Núñez: River add more cast-offs at Cantilo

  09-07-2026 04:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🙄Exodus in Núñez: River add more cast-offs at CantiloThe situation at River Plate is becoming increasingly complicated under Eduardo Coudet’s management. In the last few hours, it was confirmed that Uruguayan Matías Viña and youngster Alex Woiski have been dropped from the first-team squad, joining the large group of players training separately at the Cantilo training ground.A long list of outcastsWith these two new absences, “Chacho” Coudet
  
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• 🔥Main event: the thrilling race for the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot

  09-07-2026 03:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🔥Main event: the thrilling race for the 2026 World Cup Golden BootWith the quarterfinals just around the corner, the race for the Golden Boot is reaching its peak. Four of the biggest stars in world football are battling neck and neck to be crowned the tournament’s top scorer.Messi leads at the topLionel Messi sits alone at the top of the table with eight goals. The Argentine captain strengthened his lead after scoring in the 3-2 comeback win over Egypt, finding the net in every st
  
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• 🎓Incredible story: He played at the World Cup, now he's left school

  09-07-2026 03:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎓Incredible story: He played at the World Cup, now he's left schoolMexico’s painful elimination from the 2026 World Cup against England forced the squad to go their separate ways. However, for young rising star Gilberto Mora, the return to Tijuana also brought a major personal reason to celebrate: his high school graduation.Applause in the classroom and a European futureImages of the footballer wearing cap and gown quickly went viral on social media. Mora completed his studies at t
  
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• 🇲🇽 Looking to 2029: Mexico weighs Club World Cup bid

  09-07-2026 03:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🇲🇽 Looking to 2029: Mexico weighs Club World Cup bidAfter the 2026 World Cup, Mexico is looking to capitalize on the momentum of the biggest event in football to remain a leader in hosting international events. President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed that the government will evaluate the economic and tourism impact of the recent World Cup before deciding whether to support the bid for the 2029 FIFA Club World Cup, a proposal formally promoted by the Mexican Football Federation.The
  
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• 😂 Japanese tantrum, White Chicks, granny and more: top Copa memes

  09-07-2026 02:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😂 Japanese tantrum, White Chicks, granny and more: top Copa memesThe 2026 FIFA World Cup is heading into its final stretch.This Wednesday (8), there wasn’t even a “Panama vs Uzbekistan” to brighten the day for football fans.And with the Brazilian National Team already out of the title race, the best thing to do is follow the wise advice of “Captain Penguin” from the movie “Madagascar,” who tells his companions Kowalski, Rico, and Private: “
  
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• 🙄New era for El Tri: does Rafa Márquez joining help Chivas?

  09-07-2026 02:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🙄New era for El Tri: does Rafa Márquez joining help Chivas?Following Mexico’s elimination from the 2026 World Cup and the end of Javier Aguirre’s cycle, Rafa Márquez was officially confirmed as the new head coach of the Mexican National Team. This appointment represents a golden opportunity and an immediate advantage for Chivas de Guadalajara’s players.The Barcelona connection and playing styleEl Rebaño Sagrado, which already contributed five player
  
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• 💣Bombshell: Franco Armani leaves River, return to Nacional nears

  09-07-2026 01:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💣Bombshell: Franco Armani leaves River, return to Nacional nearsSouth American football is going through a moment of deep nostalgia. Franco Armani, regarded as the most decisive goalkeeper in River Plate’s recent history, has decided to bring his successful spell at the Núñez club to an end after winning an impressive haul of 10 official titles.The idol’s return to Atlético NacionalThe experienced goalkeeper has a full verbal agreement in place to complet
  
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