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• Barcelona receive positive news on Fermin Lopez return timeline

  06-07-2026 08:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona receive positive news on Fermin Lopez return timelineBarcelona have received an encouraging Fermin Lopez injury update, with the midfielder edging closer to a return after being forced to miss the 2026 FIFA World Cup through injury.The 23-year-old suffered a major setback in May when he picked up an injury during Barcelona’s match against Real Betis, bringing an abrupt end to his hopes of representing Spain at the tournament. However, latest reports suggest the Fermin Lopez
  
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• Real Madrid midfielder set to return from injury and start vs Spain in World Cup semi final

  12-07-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid midfielder set to return from injury and start vs Spain in World Cup semi finalAurelien Tchouameni was the major absentee for France duing their last two knockout matches at the World Cup.Prior to their encounter against Paraguay, the star midfielder had picked up a knock in training, which had ruled him out of the Round of 16 clash. He subsequently missed the quarterfinals against Morocco as well.Manu Kone deputised for the injured Tchouameni in the last two matches. But as France p
  
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• England have another level we can reach - Kane

  12-07-2026 20:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England play Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday and if they win would meet either France or Spain in Sunday's final [Getty Images]Captain Harry Kane has admitted England "have another level we can reach" as they bid to win the World Cup for the first time since 1966.The Three Lions needed extra-time before beating Norway 2-1 on Saturday, with a semi-final on Wednesday in Atlanta against Argentina (20:00 BST) to come.After the quarter-final, boss Thomas Tuchel said he was unhappy
  
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• Celtic Are Preparing A Move For This Ivorian Midfield Ace: Why The Hoops Must Step Up Their Interest

  12-07-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic Are Preparing A Move For This Ivorian Midfield Ace: Why The Hoops Must Step Up Their InterestIf a recent report from French outlet Foot Mercato is true, Celtic are keeping close tabs on Mory Gbane ahead of a potential summer swoop. But they are not alone in the hunt, with English Championship side West Ham United and Turkish hotshots Trabzonspor also making their moves for the Stade de Reims midfielder.The 25-year-old Ivory Coast international first grabbed attention while playing for Sta
  
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• 🇧🇷 CBF sends message to Brazilian fans over the hunt for hexa, watch

  12-07-2026 20:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🇧🇷 CBF sends message to Brazilian fans over the hunt for hexa, watchThe Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) released a video this Sunday (12) about the elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup."Believe it. Let the new cycle begin," CBF says, referring to the pursuit of a sixth title at the 2030 World Cup. Watch the video in the post below:This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.
  
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• Barcelona forward not considering signing a new deal as PSG links intensify

  12-07-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona forward not considering signing a new deal as PSG links intensifyFerran Torres has become the big talking point at Barcelona lately, with speculations linking him with a surprise move to Paris Saint-Germain this summer.Ferran has a great relationship with Luis Enrique and it appears PSG are keen on signing the player as a direct replacement for Goncalo Ramos.Amid all the noise around a potential move to PSG, Fabrizio Romano has offered a key update on the future of the Spanish internat
  
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• Udinese plan €6m Ugresic offer as bidding war hots up

  12-07-2026 20:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Udinese plan €6m Ugresic offer as bidding war hots upUdinese are in a bidding war for Partizan Belgrade midfielder Ognjen Ugresic at €6m, competing with Sassuolo, Bologna, Club Brugge, Eintracht Frankfurt and AS Monaco.According to Tuttomercatoweb transfer pundit Marco Conterio, the Friulani have made a proposal worth €6m to the Serbian side.That would be enough to out-bid fellow Serie A club Sassuolo, who had previously been prepared to offer €5m, while Bologna are also know
  
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• Manchester City Are Eager To Recruit This Newcastle United Star: Should Maresca Go For Him?

  12-07-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City Are Eager To Recruit This Newcastle United Star: Should Maresca Go For Him?In a recent report, journalist Graeme Bailey claimed that Manchester City are eager to recruit Newcastle United star Bruno Guimaraes. It has been mentioned that the Mancunian club are trailing Arsenal in the race to land the Brazilian midfield ace, who wants to leave the Magpies this summer.Guimaraes’ Impressive Form In The Premier LeagueGuimaraes enjoyed a decent run of form at the Tyneside club as
  
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• 📋 With absentees, Corinthians name line-up for friendly in Paraná

  12-07-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 With absentees, Corinthians name line-up for friendly in ParanáCorinthians is LINEUPPED to face FC Cascavel. The friendly is scheduled for 4 p.m. this Sunday (12), at the Estádio Olímpico Regional, in the countryside of Paraná.SporTV, Premiere, XSports and GE TV will broadcast the match.
  Timão will use the match to run tests with an eye on the second half of the season. The next official challenge will be against Remo on the 23rd, a Thursday, in the B
  
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• 📋 Thiago Silva? Hulk? Fluminense name line-up for Maracanã friendly

  12-07-2026 19:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Thiago Silva? Hulk? Fluminense name line-up for Maracanã friendlyFluminense and Bahia face off in a friendly this Sunday (12), at 4 p.m., at the Maracanã. SporTV 2, Premiere, and GE TV will broadcast it.The match will allow coaches Luis Zubeldía and Rogério Ceni to test options and help the players build match fitness for the second half of the season.Fluminense lineupCanobbio is out after playing in the World Cup and only returning to training this week. He
  
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• Roma star Kone expecting to be benched for France World Cup semi final

  12-07-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma star Kone expecting to be benched for France World Cup semi finalRoma midfielder Manu Koné could be benched in favour of Aurelien Tchaouameni for the World Cup semi-final against Spain, though Milan’s Mike Maignan and Adrien Rabiot will start.The match is scheduled for Tuesday evening, with the winner going on to face either Argentina or England in the Final.According to L’Equipe, Real Madrid midfielder Tchaoumeni has fully recovered from his muscular issues and is going
  
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• Alisson Becker opens up on his World Cup heartbreak with Brazil

  12-07-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alisson Becker opens up on his World Cup heartbreak with BrazilAlisson Becker Breaks Silence After Brazil World Cup ExitFor Brazil, the World Cup ended with a thud. For Alisson Becker, it ended with that familiar hollow feeling that follows football when dreams die early and the noise fades. Norway sent Brazil packing in the last 16, Erling Haaland doing the damage with two goals, and a nation that always travels with the weight of history on its shoulders was left staring at another missed chan
  
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• Report: Liverpool looking to hijack move for Serie A star

  12-07-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool looking to hijack move for Serie A starLiverpool Step Up Manu Kone Interest as Midfield Plans Take Shape Under Andoni IraolaLiverpool’s midfield planning appears to be moving into a more decisive phase, with renewed interest in Roma midfielder Manu Kone gathering traction as Andoni Iraola shapes the squad for the next chapter at Anfield. According to The Kopite View, the French international is back under serious consideration after a period of long-term monitoring.This i
  
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• Arsenal plot surprise move for Barcelona’s priority target and Argentina’s World Cup hero

  12-07-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal plot surprise move for Barcelona’s priority target and Argentina’s World Cup heroJulian Alvarez’s name has become more synonymous with Barcelona than Atletico Madrid given the intense speculation over the last few months. The Argentine remains the top target for the Catalans, with the player himself keen on playing for the Blaugrana next season. But Atletico Madrid simply won’t budge.As the transfer saga continues to drag, it has given Barcelona’s rivals tim
  
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• 🎥 She had to be there! How Argentina's gangster granny celebrates victory

  12-07-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 She had to be there! How Argentina's gangster granny celebrates victoryShe has not only become an icon in Argentina and simply cannot be missing from this World Cup either. At a proud 100 years old, Pauline Kana is probably one of the oldest Messi fans and once even saw a young Pelé play.At the same time, she has experienced every World Cup, as she explained on a sign during Argentina’s quarterfinal win over Switzerland.The American is active on social media together with
  
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• Senegal sack manager Pape Thiaw after World Cup 2026 exit

  12-07-2026 19:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Senegal sack manager Pape Thiaw after World Cup 2026 exitSenegal have parted company with manager Pape Thiaw after the country’s last-32 elimination at the World Cup 2026. The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) confirmed the decision on Sunday in a statement that read: “After a thorough evaluation of the sporting results and prospects of the national team, the Executive Committee deemed it necessary to initiate this procedure in the best interests of Senegalese football.&rdquo
  
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• Report Estupinan targeted by Aston Villa as Milan seek sale

  12-07-2026 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Estupinan targeted by Aston Villa as Milan seek salePervis Estupinan is on the market for Milan and transfer pundit Matteo Moretto claims that Aston Villa have asked for his availability.The left-back was considered one of the less successful investments from last summer, as he was purchased from Brighton and Hove Albion for €17m plus up to €2m in add-ons.He made only 22 competitive appearances for the Rossoneri last season, contributing one goal and one assist, but also getting
  
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• 🚨 Official: Strasbourg’s new manager has been revealed!

  12-07-2026 19:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Official: Strasbourg’s new manager has been revealed!Soon at Chelsea?With Gary O'Neil gone to Ipswich, Strasbourg was forced to begin the search for a new manager, the third in eight months.On Sunday evening, the Alsatian club officially announced the appointment of Hugo Oliveira, a 47-year-old Portuguese coach arriving from FC Famalicão.A former assistant to Marco Silva at Fulham, Everton, Hull City and Watford, Hugo Oliveira will now have his second experience as a head
  
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• Nico Paz proof Argentina 3-1 extra time win was stressful for everyone

  12-07-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nico Paz proof Argentina 3-1 extra time win was stressful for everyoneArgentina’s dramatic extra time win over Switzerland to set up a World Cup semi-final with England was not just a strain for the players on the pitch, but also Como’s Nico Paz off it.The reigning world champions have stuttered throughout the tournament in the USA, Canada and Mexico.Despite playing against 10 men after Breel Embolo’s red card, Argentina were still forced to go to extra time last night, eventua
  
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• Manchester City register interest in £42M Sporting Lisbon superstar – Attacking exit key for summer swoop

  12-07-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City register interest in £42M Sporting Lisbon superstar – Attacking exit key for summer swoopMan City are monitoring Sporting’s Trincão, with manager Enzo Maresca an admirer of his profileHugo Viana knows Trincão well from their successful spell together at Sporting CPMan City will only move for Trincão if Savinho departs the Etihad Stadium this summerManchester City have emerged as one of the clubs monitoring Sporting CP winger Francisco Trinc&
  
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• 15 Liverpool players set to start pre-season training tomorrow

  12-07-2026 18:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  15 Liverpool players set to start pre-season training tomorrowLiverpool Pre-Season Begins Under Andoni Iraola as New Faces Report to AXALiverpool get back to work on Tuesday at the AXA Training Centre. This is the first proper step into the Andoni Iraola era, and there is no time to waste. The squad head to the United States in just a week, which means these opening sessions matter. A lot.Pre-season always starts in fragments. Some players are back, some are still away, some are injured, and a f
  
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• Report: Chelsea have made contact to sign 22-year-old Premier League star

  12-07-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Chelsea have made contact to sign 22-year-old Premier League starChelsea Keep Adam Wharton Contact as Crystal Palace Valuation Stalls Transfer RaceAdam Wharton’s market has cooled sharply after early expectations that he would become one of the summer’s headline midfield stories. According to Caught Offside, the Crystal Palace midfielder began the window as one of the division’s most coveted young players, yet the landscape has changed as rival clubs reassessed prioriti
  
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• Real Madrid offered to sign World Cup star for just €25 million but club not interested

  12-07-2026 18:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid offered to sign World Cup star for just €25 million but club not interestedDespite signing no less than three new defenders this summer, Real Madrid’s new coach, Jose Mourinho, remains keen on signing yet another new centre-back.To that end, the club have been closely linked with a move for Aymeric Laporte in the past, but the club never entertained the opportunity.But now, following his brilliant performances at the World Cup, Laporte has once again appeared on Real Madri
  
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• Bournemouth will not sell Barcelona target for less than €100 million, three Premier League giants interested

  12-07-2026 18:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bournemouth will not sell Barcelona target for less than €100 million, three Premier League giants interestedBarcelona have been looking for a replacement for Robert Lewandowski all summer, and Julian Alvarez has been their number one priority.The Argentine striker, however, has seen his move to Catalonia complicated significantly by his current club Atletico Madrid who continue to resist negotiating with Barcelona.Alvarez has been pushing to join only Barcelona, but the Blaugrana are also
  
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• Newcastle United latest Suzuki interested party for Parma Number 1

  12-07-2026 18:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle United latest Suzuki interested party for Parma Number 1Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki continues to attract new clubs, as Newcastle United are the latest linked after Juventus, Aston Villa and Leeds United.The shot-stopper had already made a strong name for himself with his Serie A performances, but his profile stepped up several levels thanks to the heroics for Japan at the 2026 World Cup.He is widely expected to leave the Stadio Tardini this summer and there is no shortage of options f
  
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• PSG interested in Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki

  12-07-2026 18:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG interested in Parma goalkeeper Zion SuzukiParis Saint-Germain are reportedly interested in Parma FC goalkeeper Zion Suzuki (23) with a view to a summer transfer, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport.Having enjoyed a standout World Cup with the Japanese national team, the Newark, New Jersey-born player also distinguished himself between the posts for the Gialloblu last season. Although his playing time was reduced due to a hand injury, Suzuki nevertheless made 22 appearances and kept six clea
  
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• The two physical factors that may leave Argentina at a disadvantage for World Cup semi-final

  12-07-2026 18:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “When you reach a semi-final you need to suffer,” said Lionel Scaloni. Although did Argentina needed to suffer quite so much? Taken to extra-time by a depleted Switzerland side, just as they had been by the minnows of Cape Verde, requiring a record-breaking comeback to see off Egypt, the defending champions’ route through the knockout stages has seemed based on suffering.But after Switzerland were seen off in Kansas City, Scaloni kept returning to a reason why it was a struggle
  
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• SWPL: Kirsty Smith returns to Scotland with two-year Rangers deal

  12-07-2026 18:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SWPL: Kirsty Smith returns to Scotland with two-year Rangers dealRangers have confirmed Scotland international Kirsty Smith has returned to home soil, signing a two-year deal ahead of the 2026/27 season.The experienced defender returns to Scotland after spending the last eight years playing in England. Smith joins Rangers following the expiry of her contract at Nottingham Forest, where she spent the 2025/26 campaign, having previously represented both Manchester United and West Ham.The move sees
  
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• ÖFB-Frauen Bundesliga: SK Sturm Graz sign Brigitta Pulins on loan

  12-07-2026 18:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ÖFB-Frauen Bundesliga: SK Sturm Graz sign Brigitta Pulins on loanSK Sturm Graz have signed Hungarian international striker Brigitta Pulins on loan to strengthen their side and provide new impetus in attack with her goal threat and experience.Pulins brings Austrian Bundesliga scoring experiencePulins was born in Toronto and is a versatile attacking player. The experienced 26-year-old holds Canadian and Hungarian citizenship. She has gained valuable international experience representing Hunga
  
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• Real Madrid’s new defensive signing excited after recent transfer: ‘Still can’t believe it’

  12-07-2026 18:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid’s new defensive signing excited after recent transfer: ‘Still can’t believe it’Ibrahima Konate is one of Real Madrid’s many new signings this summer but still remains the only big arrival they have secured in central defence.Given David Alaba’s departure from the club, Los Blancos had a vacancy in the squad in that department and he has arrived as a free agent to fill that same void.Jose Mourinho rates the player highly, but it remains to be seen i
  
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