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• Best away days covering Coventry

  10-07-2026 16:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]In the final part of Rob Gurney and Will Oelrich's Coventry Q&A, they focus on the benefit of few Coventry players featuring at the World Cup and away-day experiences.Gareth asked: Do you think the fact so few City players were involved in the World Cup compared with other Premier League teams could give us a real edge at the start and perhaps at the end when fatigue may set in for other teams who have players who have had little rest?Will: I get your point and to an extent I agree. But
  
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• Revealed: Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey sponsors Erling Haaland’s Man City World Cup diaries

  10-07-2026 21:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Revealed: Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey sponsors Erling Haaland’s Man City World Cup diariesAgent Rafaela Pimenta secured a sponsorship deal with Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey for Haaland’s diariesThe first two episodes of Haaland’s FIFA World Cup diary series were sponsored by the forthcoming filmHaaland’s diary series has generated over 10M views across three editions this summerManchester City striker Erling Haaland secured a landmark commercial partner
  
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• Vagana signs new five-year deal at Wakefield

  10-07-2026 21:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wakefield Trinity back-rower Isaiah Vagana has signed a new five-year contract with the Super League club.The 26-year-old joined Wakefield from New Zealand Warriors for the 2024 season and helped them win promotion from the Championship.He has since made 38 appearances in Super League and Challenge Cup, including 16 so far this season.Vagana told the club website: "As a team we're continually getting better and I want to be a part of the team that wins competitions with Wakefield Trinity."Wakefi
  
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• Report: Chelsea have joined the race to sign Brazilian midfielder

  10-07-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Chelsea have joined the race to sign Brazilian midfielderChelsea Enter Danilo Santos Transfer Race as Botafogo Midfielder Draws Premier League InterestChelsea have joined the widening battle for Danilo Santos, adding further weight to what is becoming one of the more intriguing midfield stories of the summer window. According to FogaoNET, the London club have made an initial enquiry to Botafogo over the Brazil international, with interest building across the Premier League.The approach i
  
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• Everton Linked With 33-Year-Old Championship Goalkeeper: Is He The Right Option For David Moyes?

  10-07-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton Linked With 33-Year-Old Championship Goalkeeper: Is He The Right Option For David Moyes?Mark Travers wants out. Or, at the very least, other clubs want him in. After making a total of two Carabao Cup appearances following his £4 million switch from Bournemouth, the Republic of Ireland international is understandably assessing his options. Coventry City are keen, ready to trigger a release clause in a contract that runs until 2029, though the paperwork hasn’t moved yet. Now Wr
  
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• Report Manu Kone is reason Manchester United found excuse to dump Ederson

  10-07-2026 21:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Manu Kone is reason Manchester United found excuse to dump EdersonItalian media suggest Manchester United used the Ederson medical as an excuse to withdraw from the €45m Atalanta deal, so could now turn their focus to Roma’s France international Manu Kone instead.Multiple sources reported this evening that Manchester United had informed Atalanta of their intention to abandon the transfer, which had been agreed back on June 2.It would’ve been €40.5m fixed fee plus a f
  
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• Reading sign Bristol City's Stokes on season loan

  10-07-2026 21:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Reading have signed midfielder Josh Stokes on a season-long loan from Championship side Bristol City.The 22-year-old spent the second half of last season on loan at fellow League One side Stockport County, scoring five goals in 26 appearances to help them reach the Vertu Trophy and play-off finals.He previously spent the 2024-25 campaign on loan at Cambridge United, scoring eight times in 34 games.Royals boss Leam Richardson told the club website: "He's creative, positive in possession and has t
  
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• Doubts over Ederson’s knee behind Manchester United giving up on Atalanta player

  10-07-2026 21:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Doubts over Ederson’s knee behind Manchester United giving up on Atalanta playerFor many weeks, it seemed like Serie A side Atalanta have sold Ederson to Manchester United. There was an agreement over a fee between the clubs and the deal was being upheld due to the player’s presence at the World Cup for Brazil.Now, the move has fallen through. Voices in England had grown and the confirmation now comes from Italy. After Gianluca Di Marzio reported this, L’Eco di Bergamo add more
  
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• 🚨 Mbappé and Tchouaméni fit for the semi-final (L'Équipe)

  10-07-2026 21:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Mbappé and Tchouaméni fit for the semi-final (L'Équipe)Some news brings a smile.While there were concerns when Kylian Mbappé went off against Morocco, all doubts were quickly brushed aside.On Friday evening, L'Équipe reported that the captain of Les Bleus, along with Aurélien Tchouaméni, will be fit to play in the World Cup semi-final on Tuesday night.The staff could nevertheless adjust the French number 10’s training sessions in c
  
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• Southampton defender Brown signs new deal

  10-07-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Southampton defender Brown signs new dealSouthampton defender Rachel Brown has signed a new contract with the club.The Saints announced the news via a post on their official club website earlier today.The 25-year-old full-back has agreed fresh terms with Southampton for the 2026/2027 season.Brown joined Southampton in summer 2024 after leaving former club Sheffield United. The defender made 15 appearances for The Saints in her first season at the club before an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) i
  
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• La Liga Club Do Not Want To Pay €12m For Leeds United Player: Why Should The Whites Hold Firm?

  10-07-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  La Liga Club Do Not Want To Pay €12m For Leeds United Player: Why Should The Whites Hold Firm?Valencia’s pursuit of Largie Ramazani has ground to a halt. The Spanish side want him, but they do not want to pay up.Ramazani actually had a decent time of it in Spain last term. He finished the season as Valencia’s second-highest scorer, netting six goals and chipping in with an assist across 31 appearances in all competitions. Not bad for a bloke spending most of his time coming off
  
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• Barcelona may be turning a blind eye to their biggest issue this summer window – Analysis

  10-07-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona may be turning a blind eye to their biggest issue this summer window – AnalysisFC Barcelona are moving like a club that believes the next leap is hidden in the final third.Anthony Gordon has already arrived from Newcastle United on a five-year deal. Karim Adeyemi is now on his way, after the club secured an agreement worth €22 million plus add-ons with Borussia Dortmund.Julian Alvarez, meanwhile, is the dream at No. 9. He has made his desire to leave Atletico Madrid public,
  
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• Manchester United abandon Ederson transfer worth €45m with Atalanta

  10-07-2026 20:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United abandon Ederson transfer worth €45m with AtalantaIn a shocking twist, multiple sources report tonight that Manchester United have pulled out of their €45m deal for Atalanta midfielder Ederson.The agreement had been reached in June, with the club ready to pay €40.5m in guaranteed fees and an additional €4.5m in bonuses.However, it was not finalised as the player was in the Brazil squad for the 2026 World Cup.Ederson dropped by Manchester UnitedBERGAMO, ITALY
  
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• Belgium forced into last-minute team change after Youri Tielemans injury blow before Spain clash

  10-07-2026 20:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Belgium have been forced into a last-minute team change ahead of their World Cup quarter-final against Spain after Youri Tielemans was forced out of the starting XI due to injury.Red Devils captain Tielemans was set to start alongside Nicolas Raskin in the middle of the park but was replaced by Club Brugge midfielder Hans Vanaken just 12 minutes before kick-off.Belgium confirmed on their social media: “Following an injury during the warm-up, Youri Tielemans is replaced in the starting XI b
  
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• Southampton defender Mott signs new deal

  10-07-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Southampton defender Mott signs new dealSouthampton defender Milly Mott has signed a new contract with the club.The Saints announced the news via a post on their official club website earlier today.The 22-year-old full-back has agreed fresh terms with Southampton for the 2026/2027 season.Mott is Southampton through and through. She joined the club’s Under-14s side from the Dorset Regional Talent Centre and successfully negotiated her way to the senior team. Mott has gone on to make 134 fir
  
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• Report: Everton eyeing move to sign former England international

  10-07-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Everton eyeing move to sign former England internationalEverton Transfer News: Sam Johnstone Emerges as Goalkeeper Target for David MoyesEverton are weighing up a move for Wolves goalkeeper Sam Johnstone as David Moyes continues shaping his squad for the new season, according to Give Me Sport. After ending the last campaign in 13th place, Everton have already moved to strengthen key areas, with Hayden Hackney arriving and Merlin Rohl’s loan switch turned permanent. Attention is now
  
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• Real Madrid set for key meeting with superstar’s agents as club press for urgent contract resolution

  10-07-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid set for key meeting with superstar’s agents as club press for urgent contract resolutionReal Madrid are ready to intensify their efforts to secure the long-term future of Vinicius Jr., with the club’s hierarchy demanding a swift resolution to ongoing contract discussions. Indeed, according to Fabrizio Romano, representatives for the Brazilian forward are expected to initiate contact with Bernabeu officials in the coming days, as both parties seek to avoid a protracted sag
  
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• Rangers Identify This In-Demand Midfield Star As A Summer Target: Why McInnes Must Make The Call

  10-07-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rangers Identify This In-Demand Midfield Star As A Summer Target: Why McInnes Must Make The CallIf a recent report from Sky Sports Switzerland is true, Rangers have identified Ryan Fosso as a summer target and are currently locked in talks with his entourage. But they are not alone in the race, with Spanish Side Levante, along with the Serie A outfit Torino and an unnamed Italian club, also making their moves for the Sturm Graz midfield ace.Born in Switzerland, the 24-year-old Cameroon internati
  
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• Gila between joy of Milan ‘potential’ and ‘pain’ of Lazio goodbye

  10-07-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gila between joy of Milan ‘potential’ and ‘pain’ of Lazio goodbyeMario Gila believes he can ‘reach my full potential’ at Milan and recognises the ‘weight’ of the pressure here, then sends a farewell message to Lazio through tears.The defender completed his transfer today for a reported fee of €25m plus €5m in add-ons, though half of that will go to his previous club Real Madrid as part of the arrangement made in 2022.He put pen to paper o
  
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• Bromley complete triple signing of George, Mendy and Headman

  10-07-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Shamal George, Jacob Mendy and Chanse Headman's arrivals take Bromley's new signings to four this summer [Getty Images/Shutterstock]Bromley have completed the triple signing of goalkeeper Shamal George and defenders Jacob Mendy and Chanse Headman.Headman, 21, has joined the League One newcomers from Harrogate Town for an undisclosed fee, while George and Mendy arrive on free transfers.George left Wycombe Wanderers earlier this summer, where he made just five appearances across two seasons, and s
  
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• Burnley appoint little-known Belgian as new manager after talks over Craig Bellamy return collapsed

  10-07-2026 20:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Burnley have announced the appointment of Belgian Nicky Hayen as their new head coach, with the 45-year-old signing a three-year contract at Turf Moor. Hayen joins the Championship club from Pro League side Genk, where he most recently oversaw a seventh-placed finish.He takes over from Scott Parker, who departed in April following the Clarets' relegation from the Premier League. Hayen’s recent managerial career includes guiding Club Brugge to a league title in 2024 and a cup triumph the fo
  
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• Ipswich Town sign forward Adams

  10-07-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ipswich Town sign forward AdamsIpswich Town have completed the signing of Scotland international forward Eilidh Adams on a two-year deal.The Tractors Girls announced the news via a post on their official club website this afternoon.The 22-year-old attacker joins Ipswich Town from Scottish Women’s Premier League (SWPL) club Hibernian. Adams made her Hibs debut back in 2019 at the age of just 15. She went on to star for the Leith-based club, making more than 170 appearances in all competitio
  
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• Burnley’s Maxime Estève set to join Leipzig in a €32m deal

  10-07-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Burnley’s Maxime Estève set to join Leipzig in a €32m dealBurnley FC’s Maxime Estève (24) is reportedly set to join RB Leipzig, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano.Under contract with the Clarets until 2030, the French defender is expected to sign for the German club shortly for a fee of €32m, including bonuses. Whilst the terms of the deal are yet to be finalised with his English counterparts, RBL’s management are said to have already convinced Est&
  
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• Manchester City Winger Is On The Radar Of Tottenham Hotspur: Should Maresca Cash In On Him?

  10-07-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City Winger Is On The Radar Of Tottenham Hotspur: Should Maresca Cash In On Him?In a recent segment on Youtube, respected journalist Fabrizio Romano stated that Manchester City winger Savinho is on the radar of Tottenham Hotspur this summer. Romano said,“Tottenham remain very interested in Savinho. It’s a name I told you long time ago, months ago.“And Tottenham keep working on the Savinho deal. Then waiting for Manchester City to take a decision on the Savinho story
  
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• Galatasaray close to sign Burnley’s Lesley Ugochukwu

  10-07-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Galatasaray close to sign Burnley’s Lesley UgochukwuGalatasaray SK are reportedly on the verge of finalising the signing of Burnley FC’s Lesley Ugochukwu (22), according to information from journalist Fabrizio Romano.Although his contract with the Clarets runs until 2030, the French midfielder is expected to join the Istanbul side shortly on loan with an option to buy, which will become mandatory under certain conditions. An agreement on a deal worth around €30m is said to have
  
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• Why an emotionally-charged Argentina need to win this World Cup more than you might think

  10-07-2026 20:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Who wants this World Cup the most? Hard to say, isn’t it? Who needs this World Cup the most? Well, that’s quite plainly Argentina. Argentina's coach and captain shared an emotional embrace after their World Cup win over Egypt (AP)To say you can feel the desperation doesn’t even quite cut it. You could see it in the tears flooding Lionel Messi’s eyes after their heart-pounding comeback win over Egypt. You could hear it as Lionel Scaloni blubbed his way through the post-mat
  
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• Mourinho to retain Real Madrid fitness coach trusted by Florentino as part of staff

  10-07-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho to retain Real Madrid fitness coach trusted by Florentino as part of staffJose Mourinho’s arrival at Real Madrid brings changes to the group of professionals working around the first team, extending beyond the Portuguese coach’s trusted inner circle.Mourinho began working at Valdebebas alongside his coaching staff today. It includes his right-hand man at Benfica, Joao Tralhao, as one of the assistant coaches. Meanwhile, former Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira has also joi
  
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• Why English-speaking soccer fans across the US are choosing Spanish World Cup commentary

  10-07-2026 20:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ashleigh Hallam, an English as a second language teacher in Indiana, is finding herself learning Spanish, thanks to the World Cup. For her, and a growing number of Americans, the global soccer tournament has become an unexpected linguistic and cultural bridge.Hallam is among a significant demographic of English-speaking individuals across the US who are making a surprising choice: they are tuning into World Cup matches broadcast in Spanish on Telemundo, often with little to no comprehension of w
  
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• World Cup 2026: Why Erling Haaland has 'Braut' on the back of his Norway jersey

  10-07-2026 20:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Erling Haaland's performance at the 2026 World Cup will see a dramatic rise in jersey sales around the world. With seven goals in five matches while leading Norway to the quarterfinals, coupled with his social media stardom, his brand is skyrocketing.As far as jerseys go, fans might have noticed during the tournament that the back of his Norway kit is different from what he wears with his club side, Manchester City.While scoring goals in the Premier League, his jersey features "Haaland" on the b
  
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• Sheffield United sign goalkeeper Soper

  10-07-2026 20:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sheffield United sign goalkeeper SoperSheffield United have completed the signing of goalkeeper Poppy Soper on a one-year deal with the option of a further year.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Blades earlier today.The 24-year-old stopper has joined Sheffield United following a spell with FA Women’s National League Northern Premier Division club Rugby Borough.Soper is well-travelled in her career so far. The player has been on the books of
  
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