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• Barcelona reach total agreement with forward target over personal terms

  09-07-2026 10:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona reach total agreement with forward target over personal termsBarcelona’s pursuit of Karim Adeyemi has taken a major step forward and now appears to be at an advanced stage. According to journalist Fabrizio Romano (h/t SPORT), the German forward has reached a full agreement with Barcelona over the length of his contract and salary.The player has also informed Borussia Dortmund that he wants the club to negotiate his transfer exclusively with Barcelona and to do so as soon as possi
  
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• World Cup 2026 Golden Boot: Messi, Mbappe, Haaland and Kane in thrilling race to finish top scorer

  09-07-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The race for the golden boot at the World Cup is on, and it is shaping into a thrilling race featuring some of the best players in the world.The stars continue to dominate at this tournament, none more so than Kylian Mbappe. He got up and running with a brace against Senegal before notching another against Iraq, and a third double against Sweden in the round of 32. He then added another in the last 16, scoring a crucial goal from the spot against Paraguay, and scored again in the quarter-finals
  
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• Sunderland Are Showing Interest In This Argentina Midfielder: What Will He Add To Le Bris’ Side?

  09-07-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunderland Are Showing Interest In This Argentina Midfielder: What Will He Add To Le Bris’ Side?In a recent report, Tele Radio Stereo claimed that Sunderland are showing interest in AS Roma winger Matias Soule. It is believed that the Black Cats would have to compete with other clubs from Saudi Arabia and Borussia Dortmund in the race to land the Argentine wide player this off-season.Soule’s Impressive Form In Serie ASoule enjoyed a decent run of form at the Italian club as he put in
  
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• Top Transfer news: Fiorentina and Inter done deals, Juventus move for Dibu Martinez

  09-07-2026 23:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Top Transfer news: Fiorentina and Inter done deals, Juventus move for Dibu MartinezFiorentina have completed their third summer signing by welcoming Arthur Atta from Udinese, while Inter have secured a deal with Union Saint-Gilloise for Anan Khalaili. Check out today’s most important transfer news in the latest Football Italia transfer show.Click here to subscribe to the official Football Italia YouTube channelJuventus are keen to strengthen between the posts ahead of the new season, with
  
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• Bounou joins goalkeepers' union elite with Mbappé penalty save 🧤

  09-07-2026 23:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bounou joins goalkeepers' union elite with Mbappé penalty save 🧤The quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup has already given us a moment to savour this evening as tournament favourite France clashes with Morocco in Boston.And we have two of the most beloved players from each side to thank for it.
  Across what has been a dominant opening half from Didier Deschamps' Les Bleus, France are unfortunate to be level at nil-nil heading into the second half, with Kylian Mbappé spurning
  
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• Norway's Haaland says pressure is all on England

  09-07-2026 23:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Erling Haaland has scored seven goals this tournament and is one behind Lionel Messi in the battle for the Golden Boot [Getty Images]Norway striker Erling Haaland says all the pressure is on England leading into their World Cup quarter-final meeting on Saturday, - and with a smile, called on the media to put as much pressure on Thomas Tuchel's side as possible.Norway had not competed at a World Cup since 1998, but have reached the final eight for the first time after finishing second in Group I
  
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• Roma want Tresoldi regardless of Dovbyk’s departure

  09-07-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma want Tresoldi regardless of Dovbyk’s departureRoma will revamp their attacking roster ahead of next season. This is the only certainty in the transfer market for the Roman club. Artem Dovbyk is set to leave, while Robinio Vaz could be loaned out. In this scenario, the only certainty is Donyell Malen. At Trigoria, the prime candidate to provide Gian Piero Gasperini with an alternative to the Dutchman is Nicolò Tresoldi. There’s no shortage of competition for the Italian-Ge
  
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• Liverpool Are In Talks To Sign This Ligue 1 Midfielder: Should Iraola Snap Him Up?

  09-07-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool Are In Talks To Sign This Ligue 1 Midfielder: Should Iraola Snap Him Up?In a recent report, journalist Pete O’Rourke mentioned that Liverpool are in talks to sign Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi this summer. It is understood that the Reds are facing competition in the form of Arsenal and Manchester City in the race to land the Moroccan talent this off-season.Bouaddi’s Rapid Rise In Ligue 1Bouaddi enjoyed a solid campaign at Lille recently as he put in a string of impressive
  
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• Bukayo Saka insists he’s ‘ready to go’ after battling Achilles issue at World Cup

  09-07-2026 22:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bukayo Saka has declared himself "ready to go" for England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway, despite continuing to manage an Achilles problem that has hampered his tournament. The Arsenal winger arrived in the US still feeling the effects of an injury sustained in March, leading to limited game time and no full 90-minute appearances so far.While he started against Panama and Mexico, and came off the bench in other fixtures, Saka confirmed he is now "feeling great". He acknowledged the in
  
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• World Cup 2026: Kylian Mbappé's PK attempt saved by Morocco's Yassine Bounou after lengthy VAR review

  09-07-2026 22:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kylian Mbappé had a prime opportunity in the 28th minute to put France ahead 1-0 against Morocco in their Round of 16 World Cup matchup on Thursday, but the star forward saw his chance denied by goalkeeper Yassine Bounou.Mbappé misses a penalty in the FIFA World Cup for the first time ever pic.twitter.com/rtuPICqAJD— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) July 9, 2026Mbappé had plenty of time to figure out a way to beat Bounou given that a VAR review took over three minutes to confir
  
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• Kylian Mbappé fumes after lengthy VAR review before first World Cup penalty miss

  09-07-2026 22:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kylian Mbappé had a prime opportunity to put France ahead 1-0 against Morocco in the 28th minute of their Round of 16 World Cup matchup on Thursday, but the star forward saw his chance denied by goalkeeper Yassine Bounou.Mbappé misses a penalty in the FIFA World Cup for the first time ever pic.twitter.com/rtuPICqAJD— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) July 9, 2026Mbappé had plenty of time to figure out a way to beat Bounou given that a VAR review took over three minutes to confir
  
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• Mbappé makes rare France blunder, leaves social media stunned

  09-07-2026 22:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mbappé makes rare France blunder, leaves social media stunnedAfter Bruno Guimarães and Messi, it was Mbappé’s turn to miss a penalty in this World Cup knockout stage.The French forward had a great chance to open the scoring against Morocco this Wednesday (9), but his shot was saved by Bono.It was the first time he had missed a penalty for the French national team since Euro 2020, against Switzerland.That time, France ended up being eliminated in the round of 16 of the
  
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• Glentoran suffer narrow defeat by RFS at Oval

  09-07-2026 22:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Glentoran opened their European campaign with a marginal 2-1 defeat by RFS in the first leg of their Conference League first round qualifier at the Oval.Debutant Zeno Rossi headed the Glens in front seven minutes before the break before substitute Martins Kigurs levelled for RFS on the stroke of half-time.Kigurs added a second for the visitors in what proved to be enough to win the first leg with 20 minutes to go with an ambitious strike from 30-yards out.The two sides will meet again in Latvia
  
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• Tottenham Hotspur Are In The Race For This Bundesliga Winger: Should De Zerbi Go For Him?

  09-07-2026 22:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur Are In The Race For This Bundesliga Winger: Should De Zerbi Go For Him?In a recent report, journalist Fraser Fletcher mentioned that Tottenham Hotspur are in the race for Red Bull Leipzig winger Antonio Nusa. It has been claimed that Spurs would have to rival Arsenal, Newcastle United, Aston Villa and Crystal Palace in the race to acquire the services of the Norway international this summer.Nusa’s Impressive Form In German FootballNusa enjoyed a good run of form at the Ge
  
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• Bounou's MONSTROUS penalty stats 🤯

  09-07-2026 22:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bounou's MONSTROUS penalty stats 🤯Already the best goalkeeper of the World Cup?Once again outstanding in the 2026 World Cup quarter-final against France, Yassine Bounou is single-handedly driving Les Bleus’ attack to despair.In addition to his many saves, Morocco’s goalkeeper stopped a penalty from Kylian Mbappé just before the cooling break. In this area, the keeper has a simply astonishing success rate.According to Opta, Bounou has only conceded two of the nine penal
  
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• Derry City trail CSKA Sofia after tight first leg

  09-07-2026 22:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Derry City have to overcome a one-goal deficit in the second leg of their Europa League first qualifying round tie after CSKA Sofia were 3-2 victors against the Candystripes in Sofia. Ioannis Pittas broke the deadlock in style before Liam Boyce fired Derry level in the 31st minute.Bruno Jordao restored CSKA Sofia's advantage on 53 minutes before Pittas continued his fine form and netted the home side's third.The Candystripes kept pushing until the final whistle with James Olayinka narrowing the
  
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• 📸 Mbappé does a Messi: the WORST penalty at this World Cup

  09-07-2026 22:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 Mbappé does a Messi: the WORST penalty at this World CupSuperstars Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé are, without any doubt, having an absolutely outstanding World Cup. Only from the penalty spot, things still have not quite gone to plan.Messi, who leads the scoring charts with eight goals, has already missed two penalties. And Mbappé, who has scored seven times, now also seems to have been infected by the penalty-virus.
  In the quarter-final against Morocco, the
  
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• Spurs make offer for Kolo Muani - Friday gossip

  09-07-2026 22:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham make offer for Randal Kolo Muani but Juventus remain favourites to sign forward, Arsenal ready to finalise deal for Christos Tzolis,Marcus Rashford's future at Barcelona could be in doubt as club opens talks with Karim Adeyemi. Tottenham have made an offer for France international Randal Kolo Muani, who spent time on loan at Spurs last season, but Juventus, where he also had a loan spell, remain favourites to sign the 27-year-old Paris St-Germain forward. (Tuttosport - in Italian)Arsen
  
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• The next Erling Haaland is coming to join Liverpool

  09-07-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The next Erling Haaland is coming to join LiverpoolLiverpool may just have the next Erling Haaland on their hands, and he looks truly extraordinary.Haaland is now performing amazingly well at the World Cup but he first caught the eye six years ago when he scored nine goals in a single game at the U20 World Cup.From that moment, it was clear that football had found something special.Since then, the Norwegian has gone on to become one of the most feared strikers on the planet.Haaland is simply dif
  
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• World Cup 2026 quarter final: France vs. Morocco with Milan and Roma stars

  09-07-2026 22:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  World Cup 2026 quarter final: France vs. Morocco with Milan and Roma starsSerie A players Mike Maignan, Adrien Rabiot and Manu Koné start for France in the first World Cup quarter-final against Morocco and Roma’s Neil El Aynaoui and Anass Salah-Eddine.It kicks off in Boston at 21.00 UK time (22.00 CEST) and the winners will go on to face either Spain or Belgium in the semi-finals.PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JULY 04: Adrien Rabiot #14 of France arrives at the stadium before th
  
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• Torino done deal for Mascardi, but also look to Sunderland and Leeds for new goalkeeper

  09-07-2026 22:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Torino done deal for Mascardi, but also look to Sunderland and Leeds for new goalkeeperTorino agreed a €2m deal for Spezia goalkeeper Diego Mascardi, but are reportedly still tracking others including Paraguay’s Orlando Gill, Lucas Perri at Leeds United, and Southampton’s Aaron Ramsdale.The Granata are revamping their squad this summer to fit the vision of new coach Ignazio Abate, and the role undergoing the biggest transformation is that of goalkeeper.Mascardi ready for Torino,
  
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• Report Zeballos and Boca Juniors receive first €10m Napoli proposal

  09-07-2026 22:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Zeballos and Boca Juniors receive first €10m Napoli proposalSportitalia’s Alfredo Pedullà claims Napoli have now made a formal €10m offer to Boca Juniors for Exequiel Zeballos, after agreeing personal terms with the player.There had been multiple reports in Italy over the last 24 hours that the Partenopei had been given the all-clear by the attacking winger to join them.TyC Sports insisted that this may well be true, but that Boca Juniors had not yet received any of
  
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• Official: Atalanta buy Gaetano from Cagliari for reported €14m fee

  09-07-2026 22:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Atalanta buy Gaetano from Cagliari for reported €14m feeAtalanta have completed the purchase of creative midfielder Gianluca Gaetano from Cagliari for a reported fee of €14m including add-ons.The 26-year-old was requested by new coach Maurizio Sarri to bring different characteristics to the squad, especially with Ederson on his way to Manchester United.Gaetano is a new Atalanta playerGianluca Gaetano joins Atalanta from Cagliari (@atalanta_bc)An agreement was struck this week
  
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• Khalaili father: ‘Chivu took initiative for Inter, Ipswich Town offered €30m’

  09-07-2026 22:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Khalaili father: ‘Chivu took initiative for Inter, Ipswich Town offered €30m’Anan Khalaili’s father reveals Cristian Chivu ‘took the initiative’ to secure a deal with Inter, after ‘Ipswich Town offered €30m, but Napoli were a long way’ from satisfying Union Saint-Gilloise.The Israel international seems all set to take his place on the right side of the Inter midfield, replacing Real Madrid bound Denzel Dumfries, after intensive negotiations.Mul
  
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• Garnacho idea for Roma if Chelsea accept loan with option to buy

  09-07-2026 22:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Garnacho idea for Roma if Chelsea accept loan with option to buyRoma are keeping a close eye on the Alejandro Garnacho situation at Chelsea, with reports he could be allowed to leave on loan or on a permanent transfer.SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND – MAY 24: Alejandro Garnacho of Chelsea looks on prior to the Premier League match between Sunderland and Chelsea at Stadium of Light on May 24, 2026 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)The Giallorossi continue to seek exciting attac
  
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• Fiorentina welcome Atta and freeze out unhappy Gosens

  09-07-2026 22:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fiorentina welcome Atta and freeze out unhappy GosensFiorentina are moving fast, as Arthur Atta underwent his medicals today for a €40m move from Udinese, but Schalke 04 target Robin Gosens was frozen out and is digging his heels in.The Viola are already beginning pre-season preparations at their Viola Park complex and today new coach Fabio Grosso held his presentation press conference.Atta arrives for Fiorentina, but Gosens pushed outUDINE, ITALY – APRIL 06: Arthur Atta of Udinese du
  
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• Ederson had first Manchester United extra medical today, final decision July 10

  09-07-2026 22:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ederson had first Manchester United extra medical today, final decision July 10Multiple sources confirm Atalanta midfielder Ederson had the first day of intensive medical tests with Manchester United today and will complete them on Friday for €45m.The deal had already been done last month, with Manchester United agreeing to pay €40.5m in fixed fees plus an additional €4.5m in bonuses.Ederson question mark for Atalanta and Manchester UnitedMUNICH, GERMANY – MARCH 18: Ederson
  
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• Conflicting reports on Martinez price tag, Juventus and Aston Villa far apart

  09-07-2026 22:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Conflicting reports on Martinez price tag, Juventus and Aston Villa far apartThere continue to be conflicting reports on the state of talks between Juventus and Aston Villa for Emiliano Martinez, as some say €7m could suffice, others that it will require far more.It is no secret that the Bianconeri have targeted the goalkeeper, who is currently preparing for the World Cup quarter-final between Argentina and Switzerland.Martinez wants Juventus, but Aston Villa hold firmISTANBUL, TURKEY &ndas
  
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• Besiktas start Lukaku talks with Napoli, but offer half €10m asking price

  09-07-2026 22:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Besiktas start Lukaku talks with Napoli, but offer half €10m asking priceReports are growing that Romelu Lukaku is a genuine target for Vincenzo Italiano’s Besiktas, but the Turkish club wants to offer just half the Napoli asking price.The striker probably does not have a place in the squad under new coach Max Allegri at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, having already broken off his relationship with Napoli directors and staff last season.His decision to go back to Belgium for treat
  
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• Arsenal Have Made A Move For This Talented Playmaker: One For The Future At The North London Club?

  09-07-2026 22:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal Have Made A Move For This Talented Playmaker: One For The Future At The North London Club?In a recent report, Azteca Puebla revealed that Arsenal have made a move for Club Tijuana playmaker Gilberto Mora. It has been claimed that the Gunners have launched a move for the Mexico international this summer.Mora’s Impressive Rise In Mexican FootballMora enjoyed a good run of form at the Mexican club in the previous campaign as he put in a run of impressive displays for them in the final
  
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