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• 💣Bombshell: CONMEBOL confirms 64-team World Cup

  20-07-2026 20:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💣Bombshell: CONMEBOL confirms 64-team World CupJust minutes ago, Alejandro Domínguez posted on his X account what the next World Cup will be.Beyond announcing what we already knew—that the World Cup will begin in Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay—what surprised people most is that he already confirmed it will feature 64 teams.Let’s remember that this had been a rumor following the change in the current edition to 48 national teams. However, pending FIFA’s co
  
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• Fiorentina ‘favourites’ for Mastantuono loan agreement with Real Madrid

  24-07-2026 17:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fiorentina ‘favourites’ for Mastantuono loan agreement with Real MadridThere are growing reports in Argentina, Spain and Italy that Fiorentina are the favourites to get Real Madrid starlet Franco Mastantuono on loan.The talent will turn 19 next month and was snapped up from River Plate last summer for €45m plus add-ons.MADRID, SPAIN – MAY 14: Rahim Alhassane of Real Oviedo is challenged by Franco Mastantuono of Real Madrid during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Mad
  
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• Barcelona midfield gem wants to stay put amid interest from Man City, Chelsea and Arsenal

  24-07-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona midfield gem wants to stay put amid interest from Man City, Chelsea and ArsenalAccording to SPORT, despite the growing interest from the Premier League, Marc Bernal has made it clear that he wants to stay at FC Barcelona.The midfielder considers the club his home and remains grateful to Hansi Flick and the coaching staff for placing their faith in him, particularly after his lengthy recovery from injury.Premier League heavyweights want BernalAs reported earlier today, several Premier L
  
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• Premier League 2026 summer transfer window: Dates, deal sheets, deadline day

  24-07-2026 17:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The fortunes of the Premier League's 2026-27 season will change dramatically this summer as 20 teams buy, sell, and loan players to prepare for their 38-match odyssey.MORE — Premier League transfers: What you missed during World CupWhile January business has become more regular, summer is still the busiest time to shape a Premier League roster.MORE — Completed Premier League transfers, Summer 2026With eight new managers in the Premier League and several more coming aboard in the seco
  
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• MK Dons re-sign striker Nombe from Rotherham

  24-07-2026 17:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nombe came through the ranks at MK Dons before going on to play for Exeter City and Rotherham United [Getty Images]MK Dons have re-signed forward Sam Nombe from Rotherham United for an undisclosed fee.The 27-year-old has returned five years after leaving to join Exeter City."I still believe there is more to come from Sam with the supply and support he will get from this team and staff," said MK Dons boss Paul Warne."It was one of the easiest negotiations I've ever done with a player. His heart w
  
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• Borussia Dortmund not planning to make new offer for 1. FC Köln phenom Said El Mala

  24-07-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Borussia Dortmund not planning to make new offer for 1. FC Köln phenom Said El MalaSport Bild reports that Borussia Dortmund are backing off in their pursuit of 1. FC Köln phenom Said El Mala for the time being. A recently submitted offer was immediately rejected by the cathedral city club.Köln remain steadfast in their demand for at least €50m for their starlet. While reports on the exact figures offered by Dortmund vary, it appears as if the two sides are simply too far apa
  
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• What has changed in FPL for 2026-27 season?

  24-07-2026 16:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Fantasy Premier League (FPL) has returned for the 2026-27 season.As well as changes to some player prices and positions, there are also a number of new features. These include help with picking starter teams, live updates to mini leagues, a price-change predictor and more.Here is everything we know about FPL before the new season, with less than a month to go until it all kicks off.More help with picking a starting teamManchester City striker Erling Haaland won the Premier League's Golden B
  
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• Roma add Fulham’s Oscar Bobb to transfer shortlist

  24-07-2026 16:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma add Fulham’s Oscar Bobb to transfer shortlistRoma is looking for a winger to reinforce Gasperini’s squad.After failing to land Crysencio Summerville, the club is back searching for the perfect player to sign Gian Piero Gasperini. And Norwegian Oscar Bobb, according to Retesport, has been listed by sporting director Tony D’Amico. The 2003-born player came through the Manchester City youth ranks and was acquired by Fulham last winter for around €30 million. Therefore, F
  
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• Journalist: Liverpool could rival Everton for World Cup star

  24-07-2026 16:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Liverpool could rival Everton for World Cup starDjed Spence Emerges as Logical Liverpool Option Amid Defensive ConcernsLiverpool’s search for defensive reinforcements remains one of the biggest talking points of the summer, and during the latest episode of Media Matters on Anfield Index, Lewis Steele joined Dave Davis to discuss one of the names increasingly linked with a move to Anfield, Tottenham Hotspur full back Djed Spence.While Steele stopped short of suggesting a transfe
  
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• Burnley's Adewumi joins Hertha Berlin on loan

  24-07-2026 16:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Oluwaseun Adewumi spent last season on loan with Cercle Bruges [Getty Images]Burnley midfielder Oluwaseun Adewumi has joined German second tier side Hertha Berlin on a season-long loan.The 21-year-old, who is yet to make a first team appearance for the Clarets spent last season on loan with Cercle Bruges in Belgium, scoring five goals in 32 appearances.Adewumi is an Austria Under-21 international and signed for Burnley from Floridsdorfer AC in 2024 after also spending time with Rapid Vienna in h
  
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• Roma’s bid for Nicolo Tresoldi rejected, €35 million offered

  24-07-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma’s bid for Nicolo Tresoldi rejected, €35 million offeredSerie A side Roma are growing increasingly desperate for an attacking signing, having missed out on Crysencio Summerville.A move for Leipzig’s Antonio Nusa is also likely to prove difficult due to financial reasons, with Premier League interest in the Norwegian also having grown.Daniele Longo has now reported their approach for Club Brugge star Nicolo Tresoldi.They offered €35 million to the Belgian club but this h
  
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• Report Bobb targeted by Roma just 6 months after Fulham move

  24-07-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Bobb targeted by Roma just 6 months after Fulham moveRoma are reportedly turning to another Norway international winger, asking Fulham for Oscar Bobb just six months after his €31m move from Manchester City.It is no secret that the Giallorossi have been trying and failing to sign an attacking wide player for months, faltering in the race for Mason Greenwood, Crysencio Summerville and Alejandro Garnacho.Their latest target is Antonio Nusa of Norway, but RB Leipzig are setting their as
  
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• Real Madrid intensify pursuit of Man City ace with talks underway over a contract until 2030

  24-07-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid intensify pursuit of Man City ace with talks underway over a contract until 2030As reported by Florian Plettenberg of Sky Germany, Real Madrid have accelerated their efforts to sign Manchester City midfielder Rodri, with the Spanish international now identified as one of the club’s absolute top transfer priorities. Following days of internal deliberation, the reigning European champions are working intensively to secure the 30-year-old’s signature, with talks underway wit
  
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• Juventus continue Suzuki and Vicario talks as Aston Villa block Martinez’s exit

  24-07-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus continue Suzuki and Vicario talks as Aston Villa block Martinez’s exitAston Villa are reluctant to sell Emiliano Martinez, so Juventus have resumed talks with Zion Suzuki and Guglielmo Vicario, according to Italian sources.Juventus continue their search for a new goalkeeper, but their primary target, Aston Villa’s Martinez, is not expected to leave the English club this summer.Juventus in talks for Suzuki and VicarioSky Sport reports that the Bianconeri are unwilling to offe
  
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• Italy set to appoint Pirlo after Guardiola and Ancelotti reject Azzurri job

  24-07-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Italy set to appoint Pirlo after Guardiola and Ancelotti reject Azzurri jobItaly are close to appointing Andrea Pirlo as their new head coach, according to Matteo Moretto.The Azzurri turned to him after Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti turned down the chance to take charge of the four-time world champions.Pirlo is now the overwhelming favourite to succeed Gennaro Gattuso, with an official announcement expected before the end of the weekend.The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) had explored amb
  
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• Arsenal could solve midfield problems with genius £42m deal

  24-07-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal could solve midfield problems with genius £42m dealArsenal Transfer News: Eduardo Camavinga Emerges as Smart Midfield OptionArsenal are clearly shopping at the top end of the market again, and that tells you plenty about where Mikel Arteta believes this squad stands. After ending a 22-year wait for the Premier League title, the next challenge is obvious, retain it, deepen the squad and give themselves a real chance in the Champions League. According to the Guardian, Eduardo Camavin
  
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• “We’ve kept in touch” – Enzo Maresca issues update on Jack Grealish’s Manchester City future

  24-07-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “We’ve kept in touch” – Enzo Maresca issues update on Jack Grealish’s Manchester City futureEnzo Maresca has issued his first response to questions around Jack Grealish’s Manchester City future.The Englishman is back training at the City Football Academy after a season-long loan at Everton.Despite a change of manager at the Etihad Stadium, the feeling remains that Grealish will be moved on this summer.Enzo Maresca has revealed his personal relationship and adm
  
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• Rodri set to undergo back surgery

  24-07-2026 16:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rodri started all eight of Spain's matches as they won the men's World Cup for the second time [Getty Images]World Cup winner Rodri will have surgery on a back issue on Monday, new Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca has confirmed.The 30-year-old Spain captain guided his country to World Cup glory last week and was named the Golden Ball winner as player of the tournament.But the midfielder's last two seasons at club level were heavily disrupted -an anterior cruciate ligament injury leaving him sid
  
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• Juve-Demirovic, 3 Napoli exits and Koné to Man United? Today's market 🤑

  24-07-2026 16:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juve-Demirovic, 3 Napoli exits and Koné to Man United? Today's market 🤑Guardiola’s “No” to the Italian national team and Leao’s words about his future at Milan show us just how unpredictable the transfer market can be as it develops day by day.So, let’s take a look at today’s biggest transfer news involving Italy’s top clubs.Juventus interested in DemirovicAs reported by Sky Sport DE, Juventus have set their sights on Ermedin Demirovic, th
  
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• Juve-Demirovic, 3 Napoli exits and Koné-Man United? Today's transfers 🤑

  24-07-2026 16:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juve-Demirovic, 3 Napoli exits and Koné-Man United? Today's transfers 🤑Guardiola’s “No” to the Italian national team and Leao’s comments about his future at Milan show us just how unpredictable the transfer market can be as it develops, day by day.So, let’s take a look at today’s most important transfer news involving Italy’s biggest clubs.Juventus interested in DemirovicAs reported by Sky Sport DE, Juventus have set their sights on Ermedi
  
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• New Belgium boss Mark van Bommel hails players with “enormous potential”

  24-07-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New Belgium boss Mark van Bommel hails players with “enormous potential”Mark van Bommel has been announced as Belgium’s new head coach. The former PSV, VfL Wolfsburg, and Antwerp boss, among others, comes in as Rudi Garcia’s successor on a two-year deal.In his press unveiling with the FA, the former Netherlands international midfielder said, “It is a great honour to become head coach of Belgium.”In grateful comments to the Belgian Football Association, the ex-
  
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• Chelsea submit opening €30m bid for Bayer Leverkusen prospect Kerim Alajbegovic

  24-07-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea submit opening €30m bid for Bayer Leverkusen prospect Kerim AlajbegovicKickerreports that Chelsea have submitted their initial offer for Bayer Leverkusen attacking prospect Kerim Alajbegovic. The Premier League club’s bid is said to contain a guaranteed transfer fee exceeding €30m. The Bundesliga club nevertheless hopes to secure an overall package worth approximately €40m once performance-related bonuses are included.Talks between the two clubs are reportedly progre
  
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• Athletic Club deny €12-15m release clause for Barcelona target; demand double instead

  24-07-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Athletic Club deny €12-15m release clause for Barcelona target; demand double insteadAccording to Ferran Correas of SPORT, Athletic Club are attempting to cool growing speculation surrounding FC Barcelona target Aymeric Laporte, insisting that signing the Spain international will not be as straightforward as recent reports have suggested.Laporte was one of the standout performers in Spain’s World Cup-winning campaign, forming an outstanding central defensive partnership with Barcelona
  
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• 💣 Bombshell: Pirlo on verge of becoming Italy's new manager

  24-07-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💣 Bombshell: Pirlo on verge of becoming Italy's new managerThe Italian Football Federation has taken a decisive step toward naming its next head coach. The federation’s leadership has opened formal talks with Andrea Pirlo to offer him the role of manager of the Nazionale for the next four years.The top choice after high-profile rejectionsThe former midfielder’s candidacy gained definitive momentum after Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti turned down approaches from the federat
  
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• Tottenham’s Cristian Romero: Inter in full discussions over transfer

  24-07-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham’s Cristian Romero: Inter in full discussions over transferSerie A side Inter have given up on Tottenham’s Djed Spence but another Spurs player in Cristian Romero remains a possible target, despite the London club’s hefty price tag.Alfredo Pedulla has reported about contact between Romero’s entourage and Inter.Images of the meeting have also emerged and it is believed talks between the two parties are taking place in a full blown manner.Inter see Romero as a key
  
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• Torino close in on Perri as Leeds identify replacement

  24-07-2026 16:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Torino close in on Perri as Leeds identify replacementMultiple sources in Italy claim that Torino are closing in on the signing of Lucas Perri from Leeds United, who will replace the Brazilian with James Trafford.Serie A side Torino are close to signing Brazilian goalkeeper Perri from Leeds United, according to Sky Sport Italia and Fabrizio Romano.Torino close to signing Perri from LeedsSky Sport’s Gianluca Di Marzio says that Leeds are becoming increasingly confident of securing a deal to
  
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• Milan missing Nkunku and Estupinan for Celtic friendly on July 25

  24-07-2026 16:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan missing Nkunku and Estupinan for Celtic friendly on July 25Milan and Ruben Amorim have named their squad for the friendly against Celtic in Glasgow, but Christopher Nkunku and Pervis Estupinan did not make the trip.The Rossoneri are due to play at Celtic Park on Saturday at 15.00 UK time (16.00 CEST) in their first real pre-season friendly match.They flew out from Malpensa airport this afternoon, but it was not a complete group of players.Milan ready for pre-season testRuben Amorim smiles
  
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• 🏟️Friendly CONFIRMED: Atleti to wrap up pre-season in Marseille

  24-07-2026 16:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🏟️Friendly CONFIRMED: Atleti to wrap up pre-season in MarseilleAtlético de Madrid have confirmed their final pre-season fixture before the start of official competition. Diego Simeone’s side will face Olympique de Marseille next Friday, August 14 at 5:30 p.m. at the Stade Vélodrome.A highly demanding preparationThis match against the French side will bring an end to a demanding summer preparation schedule. During this period, the Red-and-Whites will have built
  
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• Watford sign Bravo and Kjerrumgaard from Udinese

  24-07-2026 16:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Iker Bravo was named player of the tournament as Spain won the Uefa Under-19 Championship in 2024 [Getty Images]Watford have signed Spain Under-21 international forward Iker Bravo and former loan striker Luca Kjerrumgaard from Udinese for undisclosed fees.Bravo, 21, was named player of the tournament as Spain won the 2024 Uefa Under-19 Championship and has signed a three-year deal at Vicarage Road.Bravo came through Barcelona's La Masia academy before joining Bayer Leverkusen in 2021.He also spe
  
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• Former Brighton keeper Baggaley joins Birmingham

  24-07-2026 16:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sophie Baggaley has been a regular fixture in England squads since 2025, but is yet to be capped [Getty Images]Newly-promoted Birmingham City have signed goalkeeper Sophie Baggaley as a free agent after she left Brighton.The 29-year-old returns to the club she joined at the age of six and where she made her senior career debut in 2014.It is believed she has signed a two-year deal with an option for another year. After spells at Bristol City and Manchester United, Baggaley joined Brighton in 2023
  
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