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• Beggan breaks down where semi-finals will be won and lost

  10-07-2026 09:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Monaghan goalkeeper Rory Beggan feels it will be a Louth v Kerry All-Ireland final [Getty Images]The full house signs are expected to be rolled out at Croke Park this weekend for two intriguing All-Ireland SFC semi-finals.On Saturday at 18:00 BST, Louth get ready for their first last-four appearance since 1957 when they take on Mayo, while on Sunday at 16:00, it's the latest instalment of the Dublin v Kerry rivalry.Both games provide plenty of intrigue and BBC Sport NI has caught up with Monagha
  
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• Sky Germany: Liverpool dealt potential transfer blow as forward opens the door to Bundesliga move

  10-07-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sky Germany: Liverpool dealt potential transfer blow as forward opens the door to Bundesliga moveSaid El Mala transfer latest as Liverpool keep options open in winger searchLiverpool need wide forwards. That part is obvious. Mohamed Salah has gone, the squad is being rebuilt under Andoni Iraola and recruitment now looks like the decisive part of the summer. One of the names in the mix is Said El Mala, but this is where it gets interesting, because the strongest update around the player comes fro
  
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• Report: Tottenham Hotspur are in the race to sign La Liga defender

  10-07-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Tottenham Hotspur are in the race to sign La Liga defenderTottenham Eye Joaquín Oso as Sevilla Set Contract Deadline Amid Growing Premier League InterestTottenham Hotspur are among the clubs tracking Sevilla left-back Joaquín Oso, with the Spanish side yet to make their final call on whether to push through a renewal or open the door to a summer sale. Credit to Sport Witness, who relay the latest reporting from Spain, this is a situation that appears to be moving towards a
  
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• Lens look to PSV’s Armando Obispo in search for Malang Sarr replacement

  10-07-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lens look to PSV’s Armando Obispo in search for Malang Sarr replacementAt the end of June, it was announced that Malang Sarr would leave RC Lens on a free transfer, two years after joining as a free agent. Last season in particular, he was a key part of Les Sang et Or’s defence as he helped guide the club to a second-place finish in Ligue 1, as well as a Coupe de France triumph.His exit is a blow. However, the club are looking to quickly source a replacement. As per a repor
  
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• Is the Falklands War a factor? The geopolitics at play for World Cup refereeing appointments

  10-07-2026 11:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With the World Cup 2026 reaching its latter stages, it’s not just the selection and performances of players that are under the spotlight. The appointment of referees has been a hot topic of conversation this week, particularly after an all-Argentine official line-up was announced for France’s 2-0 win against Morocco on Thursday evening. Many fans online questioned that selection, given the likelihood of favourites France coming up against defending champions Argentina in the final in
  
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• Why Hull's £55m loan is a 'little strange'

  10-07-2026 11:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Football finance expert Kieran Maguire says Hull taking out a £55m loan from a third party investment group "leaves you scratching your head a little bit".A notice on Companies House says the club have taken out a loan from global investment group Point72. It's been borrowed against their training ground and the lease for their stadium.It is unclear why exactly they have done this as the club are days away from receiving first wave of Premier League money, believed to be arou
  
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• Real Madrid chasing a historic goals record at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

  10-07-2026 11:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid chasing a historic goals record at the 2026 FIFA World CupReal Madrid are on the verge of making World Cup history.Despite not beginning the tournament with an unusually large contingent of players, the club’s representatives have combined for 17 goals, leaving Los Blancos just two strikes away from becoming the club with the highest goal tally in a single World Cup, reports AS.The current record stands at 18 goals, jointly held by Honved (1954), Bayern Munich (2014) and Paris
  
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• Gossip: Sheff Wed shelve Dobson interest

  10-07-2026 11:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Sheffield Wednesday have put their interest in Wrexham midfielderGeorge Dobson, 28, on hold. They could rekindle a potential deal for the Englishman later in the transfer window. (The Star)You can find more of Friday's EFL gossip here.
  
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• QPR sign former Wednesday keeper Charles on loan

  10-07-2026 11:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pierce Charles made 19 appearances in the Championship for Sheffield Wednesday in 2025-26 [Getty Images]Queens Park Rangers have signed former Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper Pierce Charles on loan following his move to Manchester City.The Northern Ireland international joined the Premier League Club on Friday on a five-year contract until the summer of 2031.He now immediately joins the Championship side on a season-long loan for 2026-27 season.Charles, 20, came through Manchester City's academy
  
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• Gossip: Portsmouth make bid for goalkeeper Bielica

  10-07-2026 11:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Portsmouth have made a bid for NAC Breda goalkeeper Daniel Bielica. Pompey are reported to have offered €500,000 (£426,125) for the 27-year-oldPolish stopper who was relegated from the Eredvisie with NAC last season. (Voetbal International - in Dutch with English translation available)You can find more of Friday's EFL gossip here.
  
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• Gossip: Bolton want goalkeeper Beadle

  10-07-2026 11:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Bolton Wanderers are interested in taking Brighton goalkeeper James Beadle on loan. The 21-year-old Englishman spent last season on loan with Birmingham City in the Championship. (Pete O'Rourke)You can find more of Friday's EFL gossip here.
  
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• Gossip: Burnley midfielder Ugochukwu set to leave

  10-07-2026 11:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Burnley midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu, 22, is close to a move to Turkish giants Galatasaray. The deal is likely to be a loan-with-obligation-to-buy for a fee of £22m. (Fabrizio Romano)You can find more of Friday's EFL gossip here.
  
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• Guimaraes' importance - the numbers

  10-07-2026 11:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Rebuilding the squad was always on the cards at St James' Park this summer.Newcastle, fresh from a settlement with Uefa, have needed to sell in order to significantly reinvest.Anthony Gordon completed a £69.3m move to Barcelona while Sandro Tonali joined Tottenham Hotspur in a deal worth up to £100m.Such sales have helped to create headroom for Newcastle to spend within the game's financial rules.There is a cold argument that this could also be the right time to cash in
  
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• Video: Gila arrives for Milan medical

  10-07-2026 11:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Video: Gila arrives for Milan medicalLazio defender Mario Gila has arrived for his medical tests with Milan before completing a €30m deal.Spanish centre-back Gila arrived at the La Madonnina clinic in Milan this morning to undergo medical tests with the Rossoneri.ROME, ITALY – FEBRUARY 15: Mario Gila of SS Lazio prior the Serie A match between SS Lazio and Napoli at Stadio Olimpico on February 15, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Marco Rosi – SS Lazio/Getty Images)Transfer expert
  
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• Manchester City confirm £10M signing of Pierce Charles from Sheffield Wednesday and immediate QPR loan

  10-07-2026 11:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City confirm £10M signing of Pierce Charles from Sheffield Wednesday and immediate QPR loanMan City have signed Northern Ireland goalkeeper Pierce Charles from Sheffield WednesdayCharles has penned a five-year deal at the Etihad Stadium running until the summer of 2031The 20-year-old will join Championship side QPR on loan for the 2026-27 seasonManchester City have completed the signing of goalkeeper Pierce Charles from Sheffield Wednesday, with the Northern Ireland internationa
  
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• Report – Why Barcelona are no longer rushing to sell €30 million-rated homegrown midfielder

  10-07-2026 11:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report – Why Barcelona are no longer rushing to sell €30 million-rated homegrown midfielderMarc Casado’s situation at FC Barcelona has changed dramatically in just a matter of days. Until the end of June, the La Masia graduate was viewed as one of the club’s most valuable assets for generating immediate income. However, following the close of the club’s financial year, the landscape has shifted considerably, reports SPORT.A financial priority before June 30For weeks,
  
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• 📺 Friday guide (10): where to watch Spain v Belgium and more

  10-07-2026 11:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📺 Friday guide (10): where to watch Spain v Belgium and moreIt’s Friday (10) with the FIFA World Cup. Today features Spain vs Belgium in the quarter-finals. The winner will face France.Who will come out on top, the Spaniards or the Belgians? Check the kickoff time and where to watch, and leave your PICK in the comments box!FIFA World Cup 🏆4 PM - Spain vs Belgium: Globo, SporTV, SBT, NSports, GloboPlay and CazéTV
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• FRANCE THROUGH TO THE SEMIFINALS, 90' FOR MAIGNAN AND RABIOT

  10-07-2026 11:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FRANCE THROUGH TO THE SEMIFINALS, 90' FOR MAIGNAN AND RABIOTVictory for Mike Maignan and Adrien Rabiot's Les Bleus, who beat Morocco 2-0 in Boston and are through to the World Cup semi-finals. In Foxborough, France dominated the first half despite Mbappé's penalty being saved by Bonou in the 25' and Digne hitting the woodwork. After the break, Les Bleus broke the deadlock in the 60' with Mbappé curling it in with his right foot, as he scored his eighth goal of the tournament. Franc
  
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• Courtois: Two-on-One Is Belgium’s Best Hope Against Yamal

  10-07-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Courtois: Two-on-One Is Belgium’s Best Hope Against YamalThibaut Courtois has offered his Belgium team-mates a clear tactical blueprint for Friday night’s World Cup quarterfinal against Spain, telling reporters that numerical superiority is the most realistic way to contain Lamine Yamal, though he stopped well short of suggesting it would be straightforward.What Courtois saidThe Real Madrid and Belgium goalkeeper, speaking to reporters ahead of the tie, was candid about the difficult
  
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• West Ham sign 18yo released by Arsenal

  10-07-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  West Ham sign 18yo released by ArsenalThe 18-year-old came through Arsenal’s academy, trained around the first team and will now continue her development at West Ham.View this post on InstagramView Instagram PostWest Ham United have announced the signing of Niamh Peacock after the England Under-20 international was released by Arsenal this summer.Peacock, 18, had spent most of her football life at Arsenal, joining the club at under-9 level after two years with Chelsea.She had first started
  
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• Sky Sports: Crystal Palace and Fulham join the race for midfielder

  10-07-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sky Sports: Crystal Palace and Fulham join the race for midfielderCrystal Palace Enter Shea Charles Picture as Midfield Interest GrowsCrystal Palace are monitoring the situation surrounding Southampton midfielder Shea Charles, according to Sky Sports, with Fulham also showing interest as Leeds United continue their efforts to strike a deal for the Northern Ireland international.The latest update suggests that Palace have not yet made formal contact with Southampton, although their presence in th
  
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• Report: Manchester United want to sign former Liverpool star

  10-07-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Manchester United want to sign former Liverpool starNeco Williams transfer interest grows as Newcastle and Manchester United monitor Forest defenderThe latest market developments carry a familiar theme, big clubs scanning the Premier League for proven quality, and Neco Williams has moved firmly into that conversation. As reported by BBC Sport, the Nottingham Forest defender is attracting attention from several top-flight sides, with Newcastle United and Manchester United among those cred
  
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• What we learned from Alonso's first training session

  10-07-2026 10:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso was seen doing a mixture of ball and fitness work in his first training session at Chelsea.As well as carrying out internal media duties, the 44-year-old toured the facilities. He had also visited last month to meet key staff like the medical department but has now formally settled into his new office at the training ground.Meanwhile, the players were instructed to arrive at around 9am for an extended reintroduction to training as pre-season preparations
  
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• Duran completes switch to Celtic from Qarabag

  10-07-2026 10:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Camilo Duran is the first Colombian to sign for Celtic [Getty Images]Camilo Duran is targeting more Champions League goals after completing a move to Celtic from Qarabag.The 24-year-old Colombian forward has signed a five-year deal and arrives from the Azerbaijan Premier League runners-up for an undisclosed fee.He scored 15 goals and provided 10 assists last season, with five of those goals coming in 10 Champions League appearances."It was a dream come true playing in the Champions League," the
  
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• 'A bit of a rebel' - what can Celtic expect from forward Duran?

  10-07-2026 10:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Camilo Duran (left) scoredfive goals in the Champions League last season - including one against Newcastle [Getty Images]As a consolation goal caressed the bottom corner of the net, a sprinkling of Newcastle supporters applauded Camilo Duran's smart effort.The home fans at St James' Park could afford to be generous since their side were leading Qarabag 8-2 on aggregate in their Champions League knockout play-off.The Azerbaijan outfit's run in Europe's premier competition came to a crashing end,
  
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• Three Maldini alternatives for Italy as Malagò prepares for showdown talks

  10-07-2026 10:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Three Maldini alternatives for Italy as Malagò prepares for showdown talksAccording to La Repubblica, Paolo Maldini will decide today whether to accept the offer to become Italy’s technical director, but the outlook appears pessimistic so FIGC President Giovanni Malagò has identified three potential alternatives, including Gianfranco Zola.Former Milan and Italy defender Maldini will sit down with FIGC President Malagò for one final meeting today, according to La Repubb
  
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• Diant Ramaj prepared to leave Borussia Dortmund

  10-07-2026 10:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Diant Ramaj prepared to leave Borussia DortmundAfter playing 31 out of a possible 34 Bundesliga games for Heidenheim in 2025/26, Diant Ramaj (24) returned to Borussia Dortmund but, according to a report from Bild, is seeking a departure with the intention of becoming a No. 1 goalkeeper elsewhere.Negotiations have already begun, but there are no concrete offers – additionally, Dortmund are open to a departure with Alexander Meyer (35) and Patrick Drewes (33) playing a backup role to Gregor
  
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• Legendary Real Madrid midfielder explains why Tchouameni’s renewal was the right move: ‘Mourinho is not a fool’

  10-07-2026 10:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Legendary Real Madrid midfielder explains why Tchouameni’s renewal was the right move: ‘Mourinho is not a fool’Former Real Madrid midfielder Claude Makelele believes Aurelien Tchouameni will be one of the most important players in Jose Mourinho’s squad, while also insisting that Kylian Mbappe has been judged unfairly since arriving at the Santiago Bernabeu.Speaking during an interview with DAZN, the French legend praised Tchouameni’s influence in midfield and argued
  
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• Borussia Dortmund make first move to replace Karim Adeyemi as Barcelona talks continue

  10-07-2026 10:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Borussia Dortmund make first move to replace Karim Adeyemi as Barcelona talks continueBarcelona’s pursuit of Karim Adeyemi may have received a significant boost after Borussia Dortmund began planning for the winger’s potential departure. According to journalist Florian Plettenberg, the Bundesliga club is looking at possible replacements, a move that suggests they are preparing for the possibility of losing one of their key attackers before the transfer window closes.The latest B
  
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• Brazil legend Romario lashes out at Ancelotti: ‘Should be taken to court’

  10-07-2026 10:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brazil legend Romario lashes out at Ancelotti: ‘Should be taken to court’Brazilian legend Romario hits out at Carlo Ancelotti following Brazil’s World Cup elimination, even arguing that the Italian tactician ‘should be taken to court.’Brazilians are still outraged by their national team’s World Cup exit at the hands of Norway.The Seleçao was knocked out in the Round of 16 for the first time since Italia 90, and Ancelotti’s playing style hasn&rsquo
  
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