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• Barella admits feeling ‘incomplete’ after Italy’s World Cup heartbreaks

  21-07-2026 12:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barella admits feeling ‘incomplete’ after Italy’s World Cup heartbreaksInter star Nicolò Barella comments on his international career so far: ‘An incredible start followed by a decline. This leaves me feeling incomplete.’Barella was part of the Italy squad that won the Euros in 2021, but then failed to qualify for the 2022 and 2026 World Cups.Barella admits: ‘I feel incomplete’“What I want most of all with the Azzurri is to go to the World C
  
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• Real Madrid green-light 18-year-old’s loan but rule out buy option – Romano

  23-07-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid green-light 18-year-old’s loan but rule out buy option – RomanoReal Madrid have finalised their position on Franco Mastantuono’s future, with the club prepared to send the teenage sensation out on loan to accelerate his development while making one condition absolutely clear.According to transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano, Real Madrid have given the green light for Mastantuono to leave on loan, but any agreement will strictly exclude a purchase option. The
  
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• Al-Hilal end pursuit of Barcelona winger after sealing Premier League forward for £55 million

  23-07-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Al-Hilal end pursuit of Barcelona winger after sealing Premier League forward for £55 millionBarcelona appear to have received a significant boost in their efforts to keep Raphinha at the club, with Saudi Pro League giants Al-Hilal ending their pursuit of the Brazilian after completing a move for another winger.According to SPORT, the Saudi club have withdrawn from the race to sign Raphinha after securing an agreement to bring in Crysencio Summerville from West Ham United. The develop
  
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• Derek McInnes to begin season with four-game ban for ‘disgusting’ penalty comments

  23-07-2026 08:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rangers boss Derek McInnes is set to begin the season in the stands after being hit with a four-match ban for his comments on Celtic’s controversial penalty at Motherwell last season.The then-Hearts boss described the VAR decision to give Celtic a stoppage-time spot-kick – which proved crucial in the Scottish Premiership title race – as “disgusting”.And on Wednesday the Scottish Football Association announced McInnes would receive a four-match ban, with one suspende
  
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• Manchester United supporters blast club over season ticket clampdown

  23-07-2026 08:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United supporters blast club over season ticket clampdownManchester United are facing fresh criticism from supporters after a campaign aimed at tackling ticket touting left thousands of fans with suspended accounts and fears over the future of their season tickets.The club recently stepped up its efforts to stop the illegal resale of match tickets, sending warning emails to supporters whose accounts were flagged during the investigation. Some fans were informed that their account
  
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• 🗞️ Rodri to Madrid? Pep to Italy? Thursday's front pages

  23-07-2026 08:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🗞️ Rodri to Madrid? Pep to Italy? Thursday's front pagesIn Madrid, the debate is Rodri: the midfielder would be willing to join Real Madrid, but the club does not seem to be interested in him. This is how Thursday’s front pages look.Barça’s transfer market is measured in kilos: Pau Cubarsí has seen his valuation soar to 100 million, and Lamine Yamal has broken the 200 million barrier, while the club puts the finishing touches on Adeyemi to give Flick the
  
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• William Saliba set for ‘extended period’ on sidelines with back injury

  23-07-2026 08:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier League champions Arsenal have been dealt a significant injury blow after centre-back William Saliba was ruled out for “an extended period” with a back injury.The defender played with a back problem during France’s run to the World Cup semi-final and, although he will not require an operation, the 25-year-old is set for a spell on the sidelines.“Subsequent specialist reviews on William’s return to London this week have confirmed that he has suffered a back in
  
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• Real Madrid set €60 million spending cap for top midfield target, price tag set at €100 million

  23-07-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid set €60 million spending cap for top midfield target, price tag set at €100 millionThe past 24 hours have seen the mood around Rodri’s transfer news to Real Madrid fluctuate between optimism and pessimism.There is no doubt that the player is rated highly by the Real Madrid management and represents their best chance for the club to fill the exact void they have in midfield.Florentino Perez, however, has been personally blocking the move citing Rodri’s age and re
  
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• Hansi Flick ‘loses trust’ in Barcelona captain after key incident; relationship ‘completely broken’

  23-07-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hansi Flick ‘loses trust’ in Barcelona captain after key incident; relationship ‘completely broken’Frenkie de Jong’s future at Barcelona has become a major talking point after fresh reports suggested the midfielder’s relationship with head coach Hansi Flick has deteriorated behind the scenes.According to Jijantes, trust between the Barcelona manager and his captain has broken down following an incident towards the end of last season, casting uncertainty over t
  
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• 2026/27 Football Calendar: Every Key Date for the New Season

  23-07-2026 08:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  2026/27 Football Calendar: Every Key Date for the New SeasonThe 2026 FIFA World Cup is now done and dusted, and football fans are fully focused on the upcoming 2026/27 season.Without further ado, read on as we look at all the key dates across the major European leagues and in international football.Transfer windowThe summer transfer window opened on June 15 and closes on September 1 (11.00 pm UK time).Turkish Super Lig clubs have slightly longer to sign new players, with their transfer wind
  
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• Real Madrid need to sell one of two talented forwards to accommodate ‘star signing’

  23-07-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid need to sell one of two talented forwards to accommodate ‘star signing’Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr. headline Real Madrid’s attack, and the duo themselves make the club’s forward line one of the most feared combinations in world football.Los Blancos, however, are having a transformational transfer window this summer and see no reason to hold back on reinforcing the attack.The right-wing, in particular, has been in need of a big name for a long time now, and t
  
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• Barcelona begin exploring alternatives to Hansi Flick’s preferred target – Romano

  23-07-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona begin exploring alternatives to Hansi Flick’s preferred target – RomanoBarcelona remain fully committed to signing Julian Alvarez this summer, but the club is no longer placing all their hopes on one deal as they look to strengthen Hansi Flick’s frontline ahead of the new season.According to transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano, the Catalan giants have started assessing alternative striker options in case their pursuit of the Atletico Madrid star reaches a dead end.
  
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• Report: Arsenal favourites to sign 22-year-old Premier League star

  23-07-2026 07:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Arsenal favourites to sign 22-year-old Premier League starAlex Scott transfer latest as Arsenal lead Manchester United in £40m raceArsenal and Manchester United are pushing at the front of the queue for Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, with discussions having taken place and a decision expected soon. According to The Mirror, the 22-year-old is at the centre of a growing transfer battle after an outstanding campaign on the south coast.Scott has developed into one of the most admir
  
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• Manchester City duo set to agree new contracts until 2031 – Deals follow Phil Foden

  23-07-2026 07:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City duo set to agree new contracts until 2031 – Deals follow Phil FodenHugo Viana and Manchester City are set to agree a further two new contracts.The developments come after formal announcement of Phil Foden’s newly-signed deal until 2030 with the option of a further 12 months.City are continuing to move towards a further agreement for Josko Gvardiol and face doubts over Rodri’s answer to their proposal.A further two new contracts within Manchester City’s fir
  
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• Two Manchester City players have shared their excitement about working with Enzo Maresca

  23-07-2026 07:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Two Manchester City players have shared their excitement about working with Enzo MarescaThere is a sense of excitement surrounding Manchester City ahead of the 2026-27 season. Enzo Maresca has taken charge as City’s manager and with Elliot Anderson already signed by City from Nottingham Forest and the promise of more signings to come, there is a fresh feeling to the FA Cup and Carabao Cup holders. Recently, two City players have shared their excitement of playing under Enzo Maresca, which
  
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• One month, two record transfers - why English midfielders are in demand

  23-07-2026 07:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Elliot Anderson started seven matches for England at the World Cup while Morgan Rogers started three games and appeared four times off the bench [Getty Images]In the space of one month, England duo Elliot Anderson and Morgan Rogers have each broken the record for being the most expensive British player of all-time.Anderson's £116m move from Nottingham Forest to Manchester City came before Chelsea signed Rogers for £117m from Aston Villa.Both are English midfielders, both are operatin
  
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• Al Hilal agree deal with West Ham for Crysencio Summerville

  23-07-2026 07:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Al Hilal agree deal with West Ham for Crysencio SummervilleAl Hilal have agreed a deal with West Ham United to sign winger Crysencio Summerville, according to The Athletic.Both clubs have agreed a deal worth an initial £55 million, with a further £5m in add-ons. The Dutch international is expected to undergo a medical before the move is officially completed.A long-term contract has already been prepared for the 24-year-old, with only the final paperwork and approvals still required b
  
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• Each Wrexham US game has own significance - Parkinson

  23-07-2026 06:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Phil Parkinson is preparing for his sixth season as Wrexham manager [Getty Images]Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson says every game on the club's pre-season tour of the US will have its own significance as his side prepare to face Premier League opposition.Parkinson's men face Leeds United in Tampa on Sunday, 26 July before facing Liverpool at the iconic Yankee Stadium in New York four days later.Their final pre-season game is against Parkinson's former club Sunderland on Sunday, 2 August in Philad
  
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• How patience helped Lock earn New Saints breakthrough

  23-07-2026 06:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Josh Lock made his senior TNS debut in April 2022 [FAW/Craig Thomas]Patience has been the key word in Josh Lock's young footballing career so far.Lock, 22, came off the bench for his first appearance in four years for The New Saints in their recent Champions League qualifier against Sabah of Azerbaijan.His late consolation goal was a bright spot on a disappointing night for the Saints as they exited the Champions League."First appearance in a European game and first goal, very happy," Lock said
  
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• 🎥 Griezmann opens his MLS account!

  23-07-2026 06:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Griezmann opens his MLS account!Tonight, Antoine Griezmann made his Major League Soccer debut and opened his scoring account with Orlando City.  
  The French player scored his team’s third goal in the 4-0 rout of the San Jose Earthquakes. Magnificent!What’s more, this was a special goal in Grizi’s career, as it was his 300th in all competitions. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 
  
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• Inter Miami returns from World Cup break with awful own goal, but pull out win over Chicago Fire

  23-07-2026 05:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Robert Lewandowski did not score in his MLS debut on Wednesday, or even face off with Lionel Messi, but he did play a part in one of the wildest goals of the season.It took 17 and a half minutes for disaster to strike for Inter Miami, which took the field against Lewandowski's Chicago Fire without their Argentinian superstar. A pass back from defender Ian Fray to goalkeeper Rocco Ríos Novo turned into a howler of an own goal.It was an ill-advised pass from Fray with Lewandowski already in
  
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• New top three! See the Brasileirão table after Wednesday's games

  23-07-2026 04:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New top three! See the Brasileirão table after Wednesday's gamesFor the first time since the end of the World Cup, the Brazilian Championship had a night packed with matches.Four games were played this Wednesday (22), and in all of them the away side left the pitch with all three points.Leaders Palmeiras beat Coritiba, but Flamengo did not allow the gap to widen after defeating Chapecoense.Meanwhile, Athletico got the better of São Paulo and climbed to third place.Wrapping up the n
  
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• Flamengo win as Pedro shines in 1st game after the Copa

  23-07-2026 04:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Flamengo win as Pedro shines in 1st game after the CopaFlamengo remain in pursuit of the top spot in the Brazilian Championship.Even away from home, the Rubro-Negro beat Chapecoense this Wednesday (22) without much difficulty.Pedro was the star of the night, scoring two goals (the first a stunning strike) and delivering a great pass in the move that led to the third goal of the match.The performance made the Flamengo forward the top scorer in the Brasileirão, with 12 goals, one more than
  
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• 🎥 Watch it: Messi's side concede the oddest goal of the day, and year?

  23-07-2026 04:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Watch it: Messi's side concede the oddest goal of the day, and year?MLS is resuming its activities after the World Cup break.And this Wednesday (22), the clash between Inter Miami and Chicago Fire gave us a strong candidate for the strangest goal of the year.The scoring was opened thanks to an embarrassing mistake by Inter Miami goalkeeper Rocco Ríos.He received a back pass from center-back Ian Fray and tried to boot it upfield, but missed the ball and watched it slowly roll int
  
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• Paraguayan alliance 🤝 Verdão: Palmeiras win and stay clear at the top

  23-07-2026 02:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Paraguayan alliance 🤝 Verdão: Palmeiras win and stay clear at the topThe Brasileirão leaders returned from the World Cup break with another win.Palmeiras beat Coritiba this Wednesday (22) at Couto Pereira, thanks especially to their Paraguayans.
  Recently naturalized, Maurício scored twice in less than 20 minutes of play, quickly making it 2-0.Ramón Sosa provided the assist for the opening goal and extended the lead in the second half.Paulo Roberto scored Corit
  
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• Vasco snatch late draw in Copa Sul-Americana play-off; see the goals 🎥

  23-07-2026 01:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Vasco snatch late draw in Copa Sul-Americana play-off; see the goals 🎥Vasco fought back for a dramatic draw against Independiente Medellín this Wednesday (22) in the Copa Sudamericana playoff.The Rio club fell behind twice, but left the pitch with a 2-2 draw to decide qualification at home.
  John Montaño scored both goals for the Colombian side at Atanasio Girardot Stadium.Through an own goal, center-back Joaquin Varela was the first to get on the scoresheet for Vasco. 
  
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• 📋 São Paulo line-up named to face Athletico in Bragança Paulista

  23-07-2026 01:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 São Paulo line-up named to face Athletico in Bragança PaulistaSão Paulo's lineup has been announced for this Wednesday's (22) Brasileirão match against Athletico-PR.The big news is the return of Arboleda, who has been reintegrated into the Tricolor squad to form the center-back pairing with Rafael Toloi.Luciano, Artur, and Calleri start in attack.São Paulo take the field in seventh place in the league table.The match will be played at the Cícer
  
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• 📋 Inter and Cruzeiro named to resume their Brasileirão campaign

  23-07-2026 01:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Inter and Cruzeiro named to resume their Brasileirão campaignInter and Cruzeiro have announced their lineups for this Wednesday’s (22) Brasileirão clash.The match is part of the 19th round of the league and will take place at Beira-Rio Stadium in Porto Alegre.The game marks both teams’ return to action after the break in the schedule due to the World Cup.See the starting lineups below:
  InterNew signing Maripán starts at center-back for Paulo Pezzolano.H
  
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• 📋 Inter and Cruzeiro named to resume Brasileirão campaign

  23-07-2026 01:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Inter and Cruzeiro named to resume Brasileirão campaignInter and Cruzeiro have announced their lineups for this Wednesday’s (22) Brasileirão clash.The match is part of the 19th round of the league and will take place at Beira-Rio stadium in Porto Alegre.The game marks both teams’ return to the pitch after the break in the schedule due to the World Cup.See the starting lineups below:
  InterRecently signed, center-back Maripán starts for Paulo Pezzolano.Cr
  
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• 📋 Chapecoense and Flamengo named for Brasileirão clash

  23-07-2026 01:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Chapecoense and Flamengo named for Brasileirão clashChapecoense and Flamengo have announced their lineups for this Wednesday’s (22) match in the 19th round of the Brasileirão.The match takes place at Arena Condá, in Santa Catarina, and marks Rubro-Negro’s return to official matches after the break in the schedule for the World Cup.Chape, on the other hand, had already taken the field in the Brazilian Championship last Friday (17), when they played a pos
  
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