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• Bell thought Offord deal would be beyond Crewe

  07-07-2026 19:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luke Offord first joined Crewe when he was seven years old [Getty Images]Crewe Alexandra boss Lee Bell says bringing former captain Luke Offord back to the club was a deal he thought "would be beyond" the club.The 26-year-old centre-back returned to the Alex at the start of the month following James Connolly's departure to Walsall.Offord came through the academy at Crewe and went on to make 170 appearances for the first team and skippered them to promotion from League Two in 2019-20.He left the
  
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• OFFICIAL STATEMENT: MARIO GILA

  10-07-2026 19:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  OFFICIAL STATEMENT: MARIO GILAAC Milan today announced the signing of Mario Gila Fuentes from S.S. Lazio.The Spanish defender has signed a contract with the club until 30 June 2031 and will wear the number 34 shirt.Born in Barcelona on 29 August 2000, Mario Gila came through the youth ranks in Spain before joining the Real Madrid Academy, completing his development with Real Madrid Castilla and making his First Team debut in the 2021/22 season, when he was part of the squad that won La Liga
  
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• Rotherham sign midfielders Ashley and Jellis

  10-07-2026 19:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ossama Ashley was named as Salford City's player of the season in 2024-25 [Shutterstock]Rotherham United have signed free agent midfielders Ossama Ashley and Jamie Jellis.Ashley, 26, has signed a one-year deal after leaving Salford City at the end of last season after 66 appearances across three campaigns.Jellis, 25, left Walsall earlier this summer after scoring six goals in 80 league games and has signed a two year deal with Alex Bruce's side.Their arrivals bring Rotherham's summer signings to
  
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• World Cup injury tracker: Kylian Mbappe latest, Jordan Henderson freak arm break and Marc Guehi blow

  10-07-2026 19:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026 World Cup is down to its last eight, meaning teams will be praying not to suffer any untimely injury setbacks in their quest for global glory.Some of the big injury sagas heading into the tournament have come to happy endings, with Lamine Yamal now a regular fixture for Spain after returning to full fitness, while injury-ridden Neymar was able to get some minutes in what will be his final World Cup, before Brazil’s elimination at the hands of Norway.However, many nations are still
  
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• Durham favourite Bradley seals Maiden Castle return

  10-07-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Durham favourite Bradley seals Maiden Castle returnDurham have completed the signing of midfielder Dee Bradley on a permanent deal.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Wildcats this evening.The 29-year-old has already enjoyed two spells playing her football at Durham and she has now returned to Maiden Castle for a third spell in royal blue.Bradley initially joined Durham midway through the 2020/2021 season and she remained with the club until summer
  
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• 🥺Vinícius breaks his silence after Brazil’s painful exit

  10-07-2026 19:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🥺Vinícius breaks his silence after Brazil’s painful exitForward Vinícius Júnior broke his silence after Brazil’s elimination in the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup. After a few days of necessary reflection, the footballer took to social media to express the deep frustration the squad is going through.The frustration of a dream cut shortVinícius confessed the immense pain of saying goodbye to the World Cup too soon. “Wearing the national tea
  
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• Report: European giants ready to pay £25m to sign Liverpool star this summer

  10-07-2026 18:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: European giants ready to pay £25m to sign Liverpool star this summerCurtis Jones to Inter Milan: Liverpool Face a Familiar Contract SqueezeCurtis Jones and Liverpool are edging towards a point where sentiment counts for very little. Football is full of these situations. Local lad, academy product, decent player, useful in several roles, still only 25. Then the contract starts running down and the conversation changes. It becomes about leverage, timing and who blinks first.According
  
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• Bromley sign goalkeeper George and defender Mendy

  10-07-2026 18:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bromley have signed goalkeeper Shamal George and defender Jacob Mendy both on free transfers.George left fellow League One side Wycombe Wanderers earlier this summer, where he made just five appearances across two seasons, and spent last season on loan at St Mirren, helping them win the Scottish League Cup.The 28-year-old began his career at Liverpool and had loan spells with Carlisle United, Tranmere Rovers and Marine before joining Colchester United in 2020.He spent two campaigns with the Esse
  
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• Sky Sports: Man United have set their sights on move for World Cup forward

  10-07-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sky Sports: Man United have set their sights on move for World Cup forwardCrysencio Summerville emerges as Manchester United’s leading left-wing targetManchester United’s summer business is gathering momentum, with attention now turning towards Crysencio Summerville after progress on other priority positions. According to Sky Sports, the West Ham winger has become United’s number one target on the left side of attack following agreements for Andrey Santos and Karl Darlow.The br
  
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• Bristol City sign London City Lionesses forward Lindström

  10-07-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bristol City sign London City Lionesses forward LindströmBristol City have completed the signing of London City Lionesses forward Lotta Lindström on a permanent deal.The Robins announced news of the transfer via a post on their official club X account earlier today.The 21-year-old Finnish international is said to have signed a multi-year deal at Ashton Gate.Lindström joined London City Lionesses in the January 2024 transfer window from Finnish club HJK. Since joining the club, the
  
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• Bevan eager to 'perform' after joining Dundee

  10-07-2026 18:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Owen Bevan has joined Dundee after leaving Bournemouth [Getty Images]Owen Bevan is eager to "perform" after joining Dundee on a two-year contract, with the option of a further year.The defender, 22, leaves Bournemouth, who had loaned him out to three different clubs, including Hibernian."There were lots of reasons to come here," Bevan told Dundee club media."I saw during my trial period that there are lots of good people here. The manager was a big driving factor for coming, I like the way he wo
  
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• Erling Haaland says Norway’s World Cup chances are 'really low,' puts pressure on England ahead of quarterfinals

  10-07-2026 18:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Erling Haaland has once again pushed all the pressure on to an opponent as Norway get set to face England in the World CupRound of 16 in Miami on Saturday (5 p.m. ET; Fox).England are ranked fourth in the FIFA rankings, while Norway are 19th. The Three Lions reached the quarterfinals in Qatar four years ago and have finished as runners-up in each of the past two European Championships. The Round of 16 matchup will provide another difficult test for Haaland and company after knocking off Cô
  
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• Official: Torino announce pre-season friendly with Burnley on Aug 2

  10-07-2026 18:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Torino announce pre-season friendly with Burnley on Aug 2Serie A side Torino have announced they will play Burnley in a pre-season friendly at Turf Moor on August 2.There are several Italian clubs who are scheduled to play summer warm-up matches on English soil.Torino to visit BurnleyCAGLIARI, ITALY – MAY 17: Giovanni Simeone of Torino in contrast with Alberto Dossena of Cagliari during the Serie A match at Stadio Sant’Elia on May 17, 2026 in Cagliari, Italy. (Photo by Enri
  
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• Here we go: Barcelona agree €29 million deal to sign Bundesliga attacker

  10-07-2026 18:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Here we go: Barcelona agree €29 million deal to sign Bundesliga attackerIn a major development, FC Barcelona are all set to sign forward Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund.According to Fabrizio Romano, the two clubs have now reached an agreement over a transfer fee and the structure of payment, with the 24-year-old set to move to the Spotify Camp Nou in the coming days.The Italian transfer expert has already given the deal the highly-anticipated “Here We Go!” seal of approval,
  
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• WSL champions Man City sign Lionesses star Niamh Charles from Chelsea

  10-07-2026 18:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Women's Super League champions Manchester City have secured the signing of England defender Niamh Charles on a three-year deal. She arrives from Chelsea after a six-year spell that saw her lift 12 domestic trophies.The 27-year-old is manager Andree Jeglertz’s second summer acquisition, following fellow England forward Beth Mead. With 34 England caps, Charles was also a key figure in the Lionesses’ 2025 Euros triumph, scoring a penalty in their shootout victory against Spain in the Sw
  
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• Niamh Charles joins Women’s Super League champions Man City from rivals Chelsea

  10-07-2026 18:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Niamh Charles joins Women’s Super League champions Man City from rivals ChelseaManchester City have announced that full-back Niamh Charles will be joining their title-winning defence after a trophy laden spell at Chelsea. The 26-year-old joined the west London outfit in 2020 from her childhood club Liverpool. Despite having one year left on her current contract, which she signed in January 2024, the defender saw limited minutes last season amid injury troubles.She suffered an ankle injury
  
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• Bristol Rovers keeper Ward joins Walsall

  10-07-2026 18:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jed Ward has made 42 appearances for Bristol Rovers including 38 in League One [Getty Images]Walsall have signed Bristol Rovers goalkeeper Jed Ward for an undisclosed fee on a three-year deal, with an option for a further year.The 23-year-old, who came up through the Gas' youth ranks, is making his first permanent move after a handful of loan spells across the fifth and sixth divisions.A former England Under-20 international, Ward started every National League game while on loan to Yeovil Town l
  
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• Here we go: Adeyemi set to become Barcelona's new player

  10-07-2026 18:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Here we go: Adeyemi set to become Barcelona's new playerJournalist Fabrizio Romano exclusively confirmed the completion of Karim Adeyemi’s transfer to FC Barcelona. The German winger will fulfill his dream of wearing the blaugrana shirt after a final agreement between the clubs.
  Transfer detailsThe deal was finalized for a fixed fee of €22 million, with another €7 million in add-ons depending on titles won and matches played. Adeyemi, who only prioritized Barça, will sign
  
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• Bromley sign former Wycombe goalkeeper George

  10-07-2026 18:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  George has had spells with Colchester United, Livingston, Wycombe and St Mirren [Getty Images]Bromley have signed goalkeeper Shamal George on a free transfer following his departure from fellow League One side Wycombe Wanderers.The 28-year-old began his career at Liverpool and had loan spells with Carlisle United, Tranmere Rovers and Marine before joining Colchester United in 2020.He spent two seasons with the Essex side before signing for Scottish Premiership side Livingston, where he made 80 a
  
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• Andoni Iraola handed huge boost after massive Real Madrid news

  10-07-2026 18:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola handed huge boost after massive Real Madrid newsAndoni Iraola has a lot of work to do at Anfield this season. The Spaniard has to reignite the belief into his team that they can challenge for silverware.Indeed, they did get out of the Champions League league stage this season but, a team of Liverpool's quality should at least be seen as contenders to win the entire thing.Initially, at the start of the season, everyone thought that Liverpool would win everything thrown at them but,
  
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• What kind of era will Edwards' exit usher in?

  10-07-2026 18:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]So Michael Edwards leaves Liverpool for the second time, but this time around he leaves having not necessarily fulfilled his rumoured remit.During his first stint at the club, certain sections of the support were jokingly suggesting that a statue should be built in his honour, such were the sheer number of transfer hits he helped to bring to the club.Indeed, Jurgen Klopp even credits Edwards with having convinced him to sign Mo Salah when the former Liverpool manager preferred
  
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• Report: Liverpool offered the chance to sign world-class Real Madrid star this summer

  10-07-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool offered the chance to sign world-class Real Madrid star this summerLiverpool Monitor Eduardo Camavinga Situation as Real Madrid Weigh Summer Midfield CallsLiverpool’s midfield planning could yet become one of the more significant threads of the summer, particularly if movement in the current squad creates room for a fresh addition. Reports around Curtis Jones and Stefan Bajcetic already point to a market in flux, and fresh information from Mundo Deportivo has placed Eduar
  
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• 36yo ex Gunner: Freak Arsenal injury caused pain my whole career

  10-07-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  36yo ex Gunner: Freak Arsenal injury caused pain my whole careerThe former Arsenal goalkeeper suffered the injury during a bench press exercise at London Colney in 2008.Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty ImagesWojciech Szczęsny has revealed he still feels pain on a regular basis almost 20 years after the freak training ground accident at Arsenal that left him with broken bones in both forearms.The former Arsenal goalkeeper was 17 when the injury happened in 2008 during a bench press exercise at
  
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• Palace sign London City’s Goldie on loan

  10-07-2026 18:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Crystal Palace have signed defender Teyah Goldie on a season-long loan from London City Lionesses. The 22-year-old was part of the squad who won the WSL 2 title with London City Lionesses in 2025. She made six appearances in the WSL last season, starting once, as London City finished sixth in their debut campaign.Goldie, who will be keen for more game time, is a valuable addition to Jo Potter’s squad as they look to compete in the WSL following their promotion. The defender, who has repres
  
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• England defender Charles joins Man City from Chelsea

  10-07-2026 18:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City have signed England international Niamh Charles for £500,000 from Women's Super League rivals Chelsea.The left-back joins on a three-year deal after six years with the Stamford Bridge club, where she made 173 appearances.Charles, 27, won five WSL titles, four FA Cups and three League Cups with Chelsea.She was also part of the squad, under former manager Emma Hayes, that lost the Women's Champions League final in 2021 to Barcelona."I'm really happy to be here and I can't wai
  
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• Real Sociedad Captain Rules Out Barcelona Move: ‘I’m Where I Want to Be’

  10-07-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Sociedad Captain Rules Out Barcelona Move: ‘I’m Where I Want to Be’Mikel Oyarzabal, the Real Sociedad captain and Spain forward, has delivered his clearest rejection yet of speculation linking him with a move to Barcelona, telling El Chiringuito in no uncertain terms that turning down the Blaugrana is not only possible but that others have already done it.What Oyarzabal saidSpeaking to El Chiringuito, Oyarzabal addressed the Barcelona question with a directness that sugges
  
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• Real Madrid ace Vinicius apologises after Brazil World Cup exit: ‘The feeling of frustration is overwhelming’

  10-07-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid ace Vinicius apologises after Brazil World Cup exit: ‘The feeling of frustration is overwhelming’Real Madrid and Brazil star Vinicius Jr. has publicly apologised following Brazil’s elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, using his social media accounts to express his disappointment after the team’s 1-2 defeat to Norway in the Round of 16.Tipped as one of the favourites going into the tournament, Brazil largely underwhelmed at the tournament, with manager Car
  
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• Manchester City sign Chelsea full-back Charles

  10-07-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City sign Chelsea full-back CharlesManchester City have completed the signing of Chelsea full-back Niamh Charles on a three-year deal.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Cityzens this evening.The 27-year-old defender joins Manchester City after spending the last six years with Chelsea. Charles won five Barclays Women’s Super League titles with The Blues along with four Adobe Women’s FA Cups and three Subway Women’s Leag
  
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• Keep or sell: Why Barcelona must be careful with Marc Casado – Analysis

  10-07-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Keep or sell: Why Barcelona must be careful with Marc Casado – AnalysisThere are players whose value is obvious and makes the headlines because they tend to bend matches towards themselves.The likes of Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, Raphinha and Anthony Gordon are such players for FC Barcelona, capable of influencing the game with a moment of magic.Then there are players like Marc Casado, whose value often appears in areas where no one is looking: the second ball won, the counter-press made on i
  
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• Barnet sign former Swindon defender Wright

  10-07-2026 17:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wright has made over 150 appearances in the EFL with Gillingham, Crawley Town and Swindon Town. [Getty Images]Barnet have signed defender Will Wright on a free transfer following the expiry of his contract at Swindon Town.The 29-year-old made 34 appearances, scoring one goal, in League Two last season.Wright joined the Robins in July 2024 following spells with Crawley Town, whom he helped to promotion in the 2023-24 season, and Gillingham.He told the club's website: "The club is going in one dir
  
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