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• Bellingham hits back at Tuchel as Switzerland rage over unprecedented VAR decision

  13-07-2026 08:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bellingham hits back at Tuchel as Switzerland rage over unprecedented VAR decisionWorld Cup drama reached new heights as England and Argentina booked their places in the semi-finals, though not without controversy.The latest flashpoints only added to the growing debate over refereeing decisions that has followed this tournament from the outset, and there’s no time to catch your breath. Trouble in paradise?England clinched a dramatic 2-1 extra-time win over Norway in the quarter-final, comi
  
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• Official | Eintracht Frankfurt seal €13m Noël Aséko capture

  18-07-2026 16:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Eintracht Frankfurt seal €13m Noël Aséko captureEintracht Frankfurt have officially unveiled Bayern Munich’s Noël Aséko as a new signing. The experienced German youth international – linked with his new Bundesliga outfit for quite some time – ultimately signed a five-year-year deal with Hessen’s RheinMainAdler. Kicker reports that Eintracht have concluded a deal with Bayern Munich that will see €13m flow into the coff
  
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• Journalist: Liverpool favourites to sign World Cup forward

  18-07-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Liverpool favourites to sign World Cup forwardLiverpool Lead Bradley Barcola Race as PSG Set £128m Price TagLiverpool are emerging as the club pushing hardest for Bradley Barcola, with movement building around one of the most coveted names in the summer market. According to Ben Jacobs, Liverpool are currently ahead of the competition for the Paris Saint-Germain forward, with PSG prepared to consider a sale under the right conditions.Barcola’s situation has been developing
  
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• Will the World Cup affect Arsenal's transfer plans?

  18-07-2026 16:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka have been managing fitness issues this season. [Getty Images]The new Premier League season is just over a month away, which means players involved in the World Cup don't have much time to recover.Arsenal go into the season as defending champions after winning their first league title in 22 years.However, such success comes with its own set of problems.Arsenal had 15 players involved in the World Cup and still have eight members of their squad involved before this week
  
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• AC Milan consider Marseille’s Pierre-Emile Højbjerg

  18-07-2026 16:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  AC Milan consider Marseille’s Pierre-Emile HøjbjergAC Milan are reportedly considering Olympique de Marseille’s Pierre-Emile Højbjerg (30) as a potential signing for their midfield, according to Sky Sport.Although his contract with Les Phocéens runs until 2028, the club’s financial difficulties and their need to reduce their wage bill could well enable the Milan management to secure the Dane’s services at a favourable price.However, there is no rush f
  
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• Cheltenham sign goalkeeper Stanway from Barrow

  18-07-2026 16:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wyll Stanway is a former England C international and the brother of England Lionesses midfielder Georgia Stanway [Getty Images]Cheltenham Town have signed goalkeeper Wyll Stanway from Barrow for an undisclosed fee.The 25-year-old spent two seasons with the Cumbrian club, making 65 appearancesacross all competitions.Stanway, who previously featured at non-league level for Chester, leaves Barrow after they were relegated to the National League."Wyll brings another dimension to our goalkeeping depa
  
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• Contract details confirmed: Liverpool agree deal to sign playmaker

  18-07-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Contract details confirmed: Liverpool agree deal to sign playmakerContract details have been confirmed as Liverpool strike a deal to sign a playmaker.Liverpool are about to confirm the arrival of Samuel Martinez from Atletico Nacional. The Colombian playmaker was first linked with a move to the Reds back in May.That link came from Pipe Sierra, who has now reported that Martinez is on his way to Liverpool quite literally - he's going to have a medical ahead of signing a pre-contract agreement. Ni
  
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• “I’m absolutely shocked” – Liverpool slammed over lack of transfer acitivity

  18-07-2026 16:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “I’m absolutely shocked” – Liverpool slammed over lack of transfer acitivityLiverpool Transfer Window Concerns Grow as Steve Nicol Questions Andoni Iraola Squad BuildLiverpool are drifting into the second half of July with more uncertainty than clarity, and that is a problem of their own making. The club have allowed major experience and quality to leave, while the incoming business has been limited to Jeremy Jacquet from Rennes for £60m including add-ons and Victor
  
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• New Fiorentina man Atta on trivela praise and ‘incredible’ Modric

  18-07-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New Fiorentina man Atta on trivela praise and ‘incredible’ ModricArthur Atta has offered an endearing glimpse into his upbringing and influences, days after completing his move to Fiorentina from Udinese.Speaking to Romanzo Calcistico, via FirenzeViola, the midfielder revealed that his composure on the ball was forged at home, under the watchful eye of a father who turned the family living room into a training ground.“I used to play football in the house too. My dad always told
  
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• Nantes and Amedspor reach agreement on Alban Lafont transfer

  18-07-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nantes and Amedspor reach agreement on Alban Lafont transferFC Nantes are reported to have reached an agreement with Amedspor, newly promoted to the Süper Lig, regarding the transfer of Alban Lafont (27), according to L’Équipe.On loan last season at Panathinaikos, where he made 37 appearances and kept 13 clean sheets, the Ivorian goalkeeper is set to embark on a new chapter in his career. Although his contract with Les Canaris runs until 2027, Lafont is reportedly preparing to
  
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• New updates regarding Tresoldi expected after weekend

  18-07-2026 16:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New updates regarding Tresoldi expected after weekendRoma has identified Nicolò Tresoldi as the perfect candidate to serve as Malen’s understudy. The Club Brugge striker has clear ideas and has already made his decision: he wants to wear the Giallorossi jersey. The 2004-born striker has given the green light to a move to the capital, confident he can work and grow under Gian Piero Gasperini. Tresoldi finished the season with extraordinary numbers: 23 goals and 9 assists in 3,315 min
  
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• Barcelona legend questions Luis de la Fuente’s Pedri decision ahead of World Cup final: ‘It surprises me’

  18-07-2026 16:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona legend questions Luis de la Fuente’s Pedri decision ahead of World Cup final: ‘It surprises me’Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta has admitted he did not expect Pedri to lose his place in Spain’s starting XI during the World Cup, although he insists Luis de la Fuente has earned the right to make difficult selection calls after guiding La Roja to the final.Speaking on Cadena SER’s El Larguero ahead of Sunday’s meeting with Argentina, Iniesta discussed Sp
  
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• No panic, but Celtic not good enough yet - Lambert

  18-07-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Camilo Duran is Celtic's only summer signing so far [SNS]Paul Lambert believes former club Celtic are "nowhere near good enough" without further recruitment - but has guarded against "panic".Striker Camilo Duran is the sole summer arrival so far for the Scottish champions, while midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has signed a new contract after a short-term deal last term.But forward Kelechi Iheanacho and former left-back loanee Marcelo Saracchi, who had been linked with returns, will not be bac
  
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• France–England: 10 reasons not to miss the third-place play-off

  18-07-2026 16:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  France–England: 10 reasons not to miss the third-place play-offWith the semi-final disappointment barely behind them, France and England already have to step back into the ring. One last match to claim bronze, but also one last chance to shine, make history, or end the tournament on a high. Here are 10 reasons to watch this third-place play-off.Michael Olise can make history. Already on five assists, the Frenchman is now just one more away from the single-World Cup record, set by Pel&eacut
  
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• No contact between Roma-Kessie

  18-07-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  No contact between Roma-KessieAfter Juventus’s snub with the unexpected signing of Celik, it seemed Roma were ready to return the favor to Frederic Massara by decisively entering the race for Franck Kessié. The Ivorian made a name for himself at the World Cup, and a return to Serie A could be a real possibility for him. As Alfredo Pedullà reports, the Roman club currently has no intention of focusing on the midfielder’s signing. In fact, to date there are no signs of a
  
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• Gasperini plays down Celik loss and demands Roma market acceleration

  18-07-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gasperini plays down Celik loss and demands Roma market accelerationGian Piero Gasperini has moved to defuse the fallout from Zeki Celik’s defection to Juventus, while making clear he expects Roma to accelerate in a market where they have so far been left behind.According to Goal, the coach was relaxed about losing the defender he had wanted to keep.“The Roma diesel engine goes the distance,” he said, reaching for a metaphor when asked whether the club were too slow to close de
  
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• Report: Chelsea told to pay €65m to sign top transfer target

  18-07-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Chelsea told to pay €65m to sign top transfer targetChelsea Transfer News: Maxence Lacroix Fee Rises as Arsenal Threat GrowsChelsea have identified Maxence Lacroix as a major target, but this is where transfer windows get messy. The interest is real, the player appears open to the move, and yet the deal is not moving at the speed Chelsea would want. According to Caught Offside, there has been a “lack of progress” despite the club’s continued push.The key detail is
  
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• Gasperini holds first pre-season press conference: “Summerville and Greenwood are financially unsustainable for us.”

  18-07-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gasperini holds first pre-season press conference: “Summerville and Greenwood are financially unsustainable for us.”Trigoria has been rocked in recent hours by Zeki Celik’s about-face, deciding to sign with Juventus. Gian Piero Gasperini clarified the situation today, surprisingly speaking to the media from the Trigoria press room. He addressed the transfer market and spoke about the Turk: “There’s a slow pace in closing deals. Celik’s contract was expiring, b
  
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• Barcelona change return plans for their 10 remaining World Cup players

  18-07-2026 15:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona change return plans for their 10 remaining World Cup playersWith the FIFA World Cup drawing to a close, FC Barcelona have already mapped out the return of the ten first-team players still competing in the tournament, aiming to have them back sooner than originally planned, reports SPORT.The Blaugrana remain the club with the highest number of players still involved in the World Cup, with 10 representatives set to feature in the tournament’s final weekend.The competition concludes
  
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• Corinthians hit with third transfer ban

  18-07-2026 15:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Corinthians hit with third transfer banCorinthians’ financial crisis has gained yet another chapter.According to ge, the club has received a new transfer ban that prevents it from registering new players for six months.This time, the sanction was imposed by the National Chamber for Dispute Resolution (CNRD) of the CBF due to a delay in paying an installment of approximately R$ 8 million.With immediate effect, this is the third transfer ban imposed on the club in just two months.⚠A
  
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• Hornchurch sign ex-Maidenhead midfielder Yearwood

  18-07-2026 15:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hornchurch have signed midfielder Asher Yearwood following his departure from Maidenhead United.The 29-year-old will be playing in the National League for the first time after working his way up through non-league.He made 40 National League South appearances for Maidenhead last season to help them reach the play-offs."He is a totally different type of profile in midfield to what we already have at the club," manager Daryl McMahon told the club website."He is someone who instantly lifts the sessi
  
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• Superb midfielder jets in for Liverpool medical

  18-07-2026 15:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Superb midfielder jets in for Liverpool medicalLiverpool are on the brink of signing a fantastic playmaker as he jets in for his medical.Liverpool are about to sign a Colombian playmaker. It potentially marks their second signing of the summer after Victor Munoz - though, it's unclear whether he'll immediately join the Reds.Samuel Martinez is the player in question. It was first reported back in May that Liverpool were on the brink of agreeing a deal for the teenager, something that came complet
  
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• Zinédine Zidane to take over from Didier Deschamps as France manager on September 1st

  18-07-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Zinédine Zidane to take over from Didier Deschamps as France manager on September 1stZinédine Zidane will officially take over from Didier Deschamps as France’s national team manager on September 1st, according to L’Equipe. The former Real Madrid head coach was the overwhelming favourite to replace his former France and Juventus teammate as Les Bleus boss. Deschamps will put an end to his 14-year tenure tonight in overseeing his 185th and final Franc
  
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• Leeds United in talks with Lyon for Pavel Šulc, but…

  18-07-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leeds United in talks with Lyon for Pavel Šulc, but…Leeds United are reported to have entered into talks with Olympique Lyonnais regarding the situation of Pavel Šulc (25), according to Foot Mercato.Having joined the Rhône-based club last summer from FC Viktoria Plzeň for a fee of €7.5m, the Czech quickly established himself as a key member of Paulo Fonseca’s squad. A starter in 24 of his 38 appearances for Les Rouge et Bleu, Šulc has repaid the
  
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• Buongiorno injury pushes Napoli towards Tiago Gabriel and Milan battle

  18-07-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Buongiorno injury pushes Napoli towards Tiago Gabriel and Milan battleNapoli’s transfer plans have been thrown a curveball by an injury to Alessandro Buongiorno, and the fallout could pit them against Milan for one of Serie A’s brightest young defenders.According to Calciomercato.com, the former Torino centre-back will miss the club’s Dimaro training camp after a right-knee problem, with Napoli confirming he must undergo a consultation to decide whether surgery is required.The
  
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• 🎥 Defensa y Justicia kids recreate Enzo's goal against England

  18-07-2026 15:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Defensa y Justicia kids recreate Enzo's goal against EnglandThe pre-youth categories of Defensa y Justicia recreated Enzo Fernández’s goal against England in the final play of the match. The video of the recreation has gone viral on social media.The original play, scored by Enzo Fernández wearing the Argentina national team jersey, has become one of the most celebrated images of the World Cup. The club’s youngest players from Florencio Varela repeated every de
  
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• Barcelona delay announcement of €22 million summer signing until Laporta and Deco return

  18-07-2026 15:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona delay announcement of €22 million summer signing until Laporta and Deco returnKarim Adeyemi will have to wait a few more days before officially becoming a Barcelona player, with the club postponing the announcement until president Joan Laporta and sporting director Deco return from the United States.This report comes from Mundo Deportivo, who state that the official announcement of the German international’s signing will not take place this weekend as was expected previously
  
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• “A real coup” – Liverpool praised for beating Chelsea in the race for defender

  18-07-2026 15:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “A real coup” – Liverpool praised for beating Chelsea in the race for defenderJeremy Jacquet to Liverpool looks like a real coup for Andoni IraolaLiverpool have committed serious money to Jeremy Jacquet, and the immediate reaction from parts of the game is clear, this is a signing with substance. Tthe Reds moved decisively to win the race for the 21-year-old Rennes defender, agreeing a £60m deal at the end of the winter window before completing the move at the start of Ju
  
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• The Bronze Final - the unwanted tie or a match with a 'golden layer'?

  18-07-2026 15:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The winners of France v England will be given bronze medals [Getty Images]It's a match that has been played at every Fifa World Cup for the past 72 years.The third-place play-off - known by Fifa as the Bronze Final - and on Saturday it is the turn of England and France.France head coach Didier Deschamps summed up the mood in his camp before the game in Miami when he said: "The best for France and England would be for this match not to exist."England manager Thomas Tuchel had a similar view after
  
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• Imps progressing as fans await Honohan debut

  18-07-2026 15:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]So, another pre-season trip for Lincoln City draws to a close.And although the result would not have been what they would have liked as they lost 2-0 to Leyton Orient, the message from head coach Tom Shaw was certainly a positive one in his post-match interview.He told me he was happy with how things are progressing three weeks into pre-season and the players will now start to build up their minutes, beginning this week with two behind-closed-doors friendlies as preparations c
  
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