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• 🚨Bombshell: Álvaro Arbeloa is Fulham’s new manager

  08-07-2026 01:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨Bombshell: Álvaro Arbeloa is Fulham’s new managerFulham FC officially announced the appointment of Spaniard Álvaro Arbeloa as its new head coach. The 43-year-old manager, who most recently led Real Madrid’s first team after a successful spell in their youth ranks, signed a contract for the next three seasons, keeping him at Craven Cottage until the summer of 2029.Ambition and attacking football in the Premier LeagueThe London club’s owners, Shahid and Ton
  
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• Arbeloa eyes Real Madrid players for Fulham

  08-07-2026 09:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]New Fulham boss Alvaro Arbeloa is keen on bringing some of his former Real Madrid players to Craven Cottage, including attacking midfielder Franco Mastantuono, full-back Fran Garcia and forward Gonzalo Garcia.Mastantuono is available on loan, although it is understood competition for his signature includes at least 12 clubs across Europe, while Fran Garcia is could be sold following Real's signing of left-back Marc Cucurella from Chelsea.As for Gonzalo Garcia, the La Liga giants ar
  
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• Real Madrid considering surprise move for Paris Saint-Germain midfielder

  08-07-2026 09:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid considering surprise move for Paris Saint-Germain midfielderGoing into the summer, it was expected that Real Madrid would look to sign a new central midfielder to finally replace Toni Kroos, who retired from football two years ago. However, things have been complicated in recent weeks, largely due to the fact that Enzo Fernandez, who is new head coach Jose Mourinho’s top target, has been priced out of a move to the Bernabeu.This has forced Real Madrid to move in a different dir
  
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• Andoni Iraola is already set to make a huge Liverpool decision

  08-07-2026 09:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola is already set to make a huge Liverpool decisionAndoni Iraola begins Liverpool pre-season with defensive decisions already loomingAndoni Iraola is through the door and straight onto the training pitch. Liverpool’s new head coach has officially started work at the AXA Training Centre, with the first phase of pre-season now under way ahead of the 2026/27 campaign. It is early, the group is small, and nobody sensible should overreact, but first impressions matter when a club has
  
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• Report: Arsenal set €150m price tag on star player amid Barcelona interest

  08-07-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Arsenal set €150m price tag on star player amid Barcelona interestWilliam Saliba Transfer Stance Shows Arsenal Mean Business Amid Real Madrid, PSG and Barcelona InterestArsenal’s position on William Saliba is straightforward, and frankly it should be. According to Caught Offside, the French defender is attracting serious attention, yet the line from north London is firm, he is “not for sale unless an extraordinary offer arrives.” That is the correct stance for a cl
  
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• Report – Fresh Julian Alvarez update offers Barcelona reason for optimism

  08-07-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report – Fresh Julian Alvarez update offers Barcelona reason for optimismJulian Alvarez’s future continues to dominate Barcelona transfer news, and his reaction after Argentina’s dramatic World Cup victory has only added fresh intrigue to one of the summer’s biggest transfer stories. While the striker avoided discussing his future in detail, his body language and post-match celebrations have become the latest talking point as Barcelona continue their efforts to bring
  
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• Minimal distance between Pellegrini’s demands and Roma’s offer

  08-07-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Minimal distance between Pellegrini’s demands and Roma’s offerLorenzo Pellegrini is waiting to sign a contract renewal with Roma. An agreement with the Giallorossi club will need to be reached in the coming days, as the player is currently a free agent and is expected to arrive at Trigoria on July 13th for a training camp ahead of next season. The Giallorossi number 7 is important to Gasperini, who has requested his continued presence, despite the expected arrival of two starters beh
  
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• Richard Hughes’ latest move confirms the fate of £60m Liverpool star

  08-07-2026 09:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Richard Hughes’ latest move confirms the fate of £60m Liverpool starLiverpool need to make a lot of changes to their squad this summer.The 2025-26 season ended with them finishing in fifth place and only just qualifying for the Champions League.This is a massive fall from grace after they only just won the Premier League title a couple of seasons ago.However, now that they have Andoni Iraola at the helm, things are starting to look up again with many transfers being lined up by the c
  
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• Real Madrid forward Endrick issues emotional statement after Brazil’s World Cup heartbreak: ‘I will do my best so that..’

  08-07-2026 09:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid forward Endrick issues emotional statement after Brazil’s World Cup heartbreak: ‘I will do my best so that..’Brazil’s World Cup dream came to a heartbreaking end against Norway, but much of the attention after the final whistle shifted towards Real Madrid forward Endrick. The 19-year-old has found himself at the centre of the post-match debate after missing a golden opportunity that could have changed the outcome of the Round of 16 clash.The defeat has sp
  
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• 🤔 Why is there no World Cup game today? The reason for the break

  08-07-2026 09:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤔 Why is there no World Cup game today? The reason for the breakIf you looked for FIFA World Cup matches today and couldn’t find any, that’s because there really aren’t any!The ball has stopped rolling strategically. This one-day break happens right after the end of the Round of 16 to give the national teams the minimum necessary rest and align the schedule for the next stage.But the quarter-finals return this Thursday (9), opening the matchups with France vs. Morocco.
  
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• The one signing Hansi Flick believes will complete Barcelona’s defence this summer

  08-07-2026 09:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The one signing Hansi Flick believes will complete Barcelona’s defence this summerHansi Flick has made his priorities crystal clear ahead of Barcelona’s pre-season preparations. While the search for a new centre-forward remains ongoing, the German coach first wants Barcelona to complete the Joao Cancelo signing, believing the Portuguese international is the final piece needed to finish the club’s defensive rebuild.According to AS, Flick has asked sporting director Deco to
  
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• Thought there were no games? Think again! Today's fixtures – no Copa 😭

  08-07-2026 09:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thought there were no games? Think again! Today's fixtures – no Copa 😭Today's Highlights 🔥UEFA Champions League (Playoffs)12:00 PM – Kairat Almaty vs Sutjeska – GOL BR Channel
  Brazilian U-20 Championship3:00 PM – Corinthians vs Palmeiras – UOL Channel and YouTube/UOL Esporte3:00 PM – Cruzeiro vs Vasco da Gama – UOL PlayFriendly4:30 PM – Flamengo vs Lausanne – Band, SporTV, Premiere and YouTube/GE TV
  8:30 PM – Fluminense
  
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• Fifa accused of World Cup ‘fix’ after Egypt’s controversial defeat to Argentina

  08-07-2026 09:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Egypt star Mostafa Ziko has accused the World Cup of being “fixed” following their controversial last 16 defeat to Argentina with manager Hossam Hassan left furious by “unfair” decisions. Argentina pulled off a miraculous late comeback, winning 3-2 after trailing 2-0 to the Pharaohs, who had a goal controversially disallowed and protested angrily over a perceived foul in the build-up to Enzo Fernandez’s winning goal.Ziko was denied a goal at 1-0 to Egypt, while Moha
  
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• Duran fee could rise to £6m for Celtic - gossip

  08-07-2026 09:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Celtic have agreed to pay £5.5m to secure Qarabag winger Camilo Duran as their first summer signing and the 24-year-old is on his way to complete the deal in Glasgow. (The Herald)Celtic are closing in on the signing of Qarabag forward Camilo Duran for an initial £3m rising to a possible £6m. (Anthony Joseph on X)Colombian Camilo Duran is expecting to arrive in Glasgow on Thursday to sign a four-year contract with Celtic. (George Tsarouchas on X)Liverpool have seal
  
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• Real Madrid activate buyback clause to re-sign academy striker

  08-07-2026 09:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid activate buyback clause to re-sign academy strikerWhile most of the spotlight would remain on the changes that take place in their first team during this summer transfer window, Real Madrid are also addressing the needs of their reserve team.In this regard, the Merengues have decided to bring back one of their former academy trained talents, as a report from MARCA highlights that they have informed Real Valladolid that they are going to exercise the buyback clause present in the cont
  
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• Key reasons why Hansi Flick believes Julian Alvarez is Barcelona’s perfect signing

  08-07-2026 09:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Key reasons why Hansi Flick believes Julian Alvarez is Barcelona’s perfect signingReplacing Robert Lewandowski has become one of Barcelona’s biggest priorities, and Hansi Flick appears to have made up his mind about who should lead the club’s attack in the years ahead. While several names have been discussed internally, the German coach continues to believe that Julian Alvarez is the forward best suited to transform the Blaugrana’s frontline.Notably, the Argentine re
  
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• Community, connection & sport - GAA growth in Europe

  08-07-2026 09:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Yann Boudjennah and Dara Turnbull both play for Lille GAA and came to the sport through different routes [BBC Sport]An Irishman and a Frenchman are sitting in an Irish pub in Lille on a wet Saturday afternoon. It's not the start of a joke, but it's a story of connection, community and discovering a new sport.It is well known that Gaelic games have expanded far beyond its Irish roots with teams as far as London, the USA, Africa and Australia.But it is in mainland Europe where it is really startin
  
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• Alvaro Arbeloa appointed Fulham manager after Real Madrid exit

  08-07-2026 09:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alvaro Arbeloa has been appointed Fulham manager after his departure from Real Madrid at the end of last season.Arbeloa, 43, succeeds Marco Silva in the Craven Cottage dugout after the Portuguese coach left at the end of his contract, opting to join Benfica rather than pen a new deal.It acts as a return to the Premier League for the former Spain international, who two years at Liverpool during his playing days before finishing his career at West Ham.“It is a real honour for me to be embark
  
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• Former Real Madrid midfielder admits he would love a Bernabeu return: ‘Who wouldn’t…’

  08-07-2026 09:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Real Madrid midfielder admits he would love a Bernabeu return: ‘Who wouldn’t…’Fabinho’s playing career has taken him from Real Madrid Castilla to Monaco, Liverpool and now Al-Ittihad, but the Brazilian has made it clear that his admiration for Los Blancos has never faded. More than a decade after his brief spell at the Santiago Bernabeu, the midfielder has spoken warmly about the possibility of wearing the famous white shirt again.Although there is no s
  
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• Fabrizio Romano issues update on Man City pursuit of Enzo Fernandez after Real Madrid snub

  08-07-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabrizio Romano issues update on Man City pursuit of Enzo Fernandez after Real Madrid snubThere has been no further movement between Enzo Fernandez & Man City for a potential transferAny additional discussions will have to wait until after the conclusion of the FIFA World CupA move to the Etihad Stadium would see Fernandez reunite with ex-Chelsea boss Enzo MarescaManchester City are yet to hold talks to explore a summer swoop for Chelsea and Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez, as per a new
  
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• 🎥 From Atlanta to Buenos Aires, World Cup madness, Tuesday's best 🤣

  08-07-2026 08:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 From Atlanta to Buenos Aires, World Cup madness, Tuesday's best 🤣For the first time in almost a month, there will be no World Cup matches today. Yes, it sounds tough and hard to deal with, but yesterday gave us moments that will go down in history forever. Especially in one city: Buenos Aires. No one lives the World Cup quite like Argentina.The cry of GOAL that breaks the silenceArgentina is the best example of how an entire country can come to a standstill for its nationa
  
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• Real Madrid talent’s future once again in focus after disappointing World Cup campaign

  08-07-2026 08:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid talent’s future once again in focus after disappointing World Cup campaignThe latest Real Madrid news has centred around Endrick, with the Brazilian youngster returning to Spain after a frustrating 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign. The 19-year-old forward leaves the tournament without a goal, without a single start and with fresh uncertainty surrounding his place in Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid squad ahead of the new season.According to AS, the biggest question now is wha
  
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• Lille interested in Feyenoord’s Gjivai Zechiel

  08-07-2026 08:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lille interested in Feyenoord’s Gjivai ZechielLille OSC are interested in Feyenoord midfielder Gjivai Zechiel (22), according to a report from L’Équipe. LOSC are making moves in the market, having found their successor to Bruno Genesio. Despite leading the club to the UEFA Champions League last season, Genesio departed at the end of the season, upon the expiry of his contract. He was replaced by Davide Ancelotti, who, prior to his arrival on Tuesday, was nonethe
  
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• Fulham confirm Alvaro Arbeloa as new head coach on three-year contract

  08-07-2026 08:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fulham confirm Alvaro Arbeloa as new head coach on three-year contractFulham have confirmed the appointment of Álvaro Arbeloa as the club’s new head coach following Marco Silva’s departure to Benfica earlier this summer.The former Real Madrid manager has signed a three-year contract at Craven Cottage, keeping him at the Premier League club until the summer of 2029.Arbeloa arrives after a rapid rise through the coaching ranks at Real Madrid, where he progressed from the academy
  
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• Barcelona’s Julian Alvarez alternative would welcome the opportunity to move to Camp Nou – but there’s a catch

  08-07-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona’s Julian Alvarez alternative would welcome the opportunity to move to Camp Nou – but there’s a catchBarcelona transfer news this summer focuses on the club’s search for a long-term successor to Robert Lewandowski, with Julian Alvarez remaining the club’s top priority. However, the Blaugrana are also preparing for the possibility that a deal for the Atletico Madrid striker may not materialise.On that note, Barcelona have identified Eli Junior Kroupi as
  
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• 🎥 Mr manager – Ex! Still: Müller winds Klopp up

  08-07-2026 08:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Mr manager – Ex! Still: Müller winds Klopp upThe bromance between would-be national coach Jürgen Klopp and Thomas Müller flared up during the World Cup as part of MagentaTV’s coverage. With this duo in front of the camera, cheeky one-liners were flying every minute. Besides the expert analysis and opinion pieces, there also has to be time for a little joke now and then. The best example: the intro before the World Cup round-of-16 match between Switzerland and
  
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• Liverpool open talks over deal for 17-year-old FIFA World Cup jewel

  08-07-2026 08:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool open talks over deal for 17-year-old FIFA World Cup jewelLiverpool are racing to get ahead of their rivals in a deal for one FIFA World Cup wonderkid. Having facilitated the rise of Rio Ngumoha - one of the top teenagers in the global game - the Reds are attempting to repeat the trick for Gilberto Mora.The Mexico record-breaker, 17, is attracting attention from all across Europe having established himself for El Tri before - and during the World Cup.The attacking midfielder now looks d
  
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• Benitez refuses to rule out Scotland interest - gossip

  08-07-2026 08:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Rangers linked with midfielders in Norway and Serbia and would former Liverpool and Real Madrid manager be interested in Scotland job?Former Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has refused to rule out becoming Scotland head coach, saying he is open to international football. (TalkSport)Lyon are preparing an offer worth £17.1m, including add-ons, for 22-year-old striker Youssef Chermiti, but Rangers are holding out for around £25m. (TeamTalk)Lyon would like to submit an ini
  
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• Auxerre and Lorient interested in Lens’ Hervé Koffi

  08-07-2026 08:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Auxerre and Lorient interested in Lens’ Hervé KoffiSCO Angers were not in a position to retain Hervé Koffi, who spent last season on loan at the club from RC Lens. The Burkina Faso international’s numbers put him among the best goalkeepers in Europe’s top five leagues last season, however, Le SCO remain in a precarious financial situation and unable to spend. Whilst they would have liked to have kept Koffi, they were instead obliged to search elsewhere.
  
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• Dybala credits Mourinho for Roma move: “It’s thanks to him. Budapest? It hurt a lot.”

  08-07-2026 08:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dybala credits Mourinho for Roma move: “It’s thanks to him. Budapest? It hurt a lot.”Paulo Dybala, who will soon sign a contract renewal with Roma, gave an interview to YouTuber Davoo, which was reported by Corriere dello Sport, in which he discussed various topics, including his present and his arrival in the capital thanks to José Mourinho.“Mourinho is a genius and a great person. He always spoke to us with respect, he took care of us, he loved us, and in Rome th
  
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