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• Bournemouth sign £25.7m striker Rodriguez

  14-07-2026 17:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rodriguez is a product of Real Madrid's academy system [Getty Images]Bournemouth have announced the signing of striker Alvaro Rodriguez from Spanish club Elche in a deal worth up to £25.7m.Rodriguez has joined on a five-year contract to strengthen the Cherries' forward line alongside Evanilson, with the deal confirmed on the day of his 22nd birthday.Rodriguez should provide a more physical presence in attack and will add competition and depth as Bournemouth prepare for their first season i
  
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• Tottenham demand €50m for Romero, too expensive for Inter

  14-07-2026 21:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham demand €50m for Romero, too expensive for InterTottenham Hotspur are demanding €50m to sell defender Cristian Romero, claim Sportitalia, so Inter are very unlikely to beat Barcelona to his signature.KANSAS CITY, KANSAS – JULY 10: Cristian Romero #13 of Argentina attends a training session one day ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarter Final match at Sporting Kansas City Training Centre on July 10, 2026 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Kyle Rivas/Getty Images)It was r
  
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• Confirmed: Andoni Iraola wants 'great, great' star at Liverpool next season

  14-07-2026 21:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Andoni Iraola wants 'great, great' star at Liverpool next seasonLiverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has confirmed his plan for the upcoming season. He wants one 'great, great' star at Anfield.Andoni Iraola doesn’t even know what his squad will look like and the Premier League season kicks off in a month. Liverpool have been slow to rebuild after losing a few key players and it’s incredibly unclear who will stick around.One player with an unbelievably uncertain future is Cur
  
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• Rangers Linked With This €2.5m Left-Back: Should They Make The Move?

  14-07-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rangers Linked With This €2.5m Left-Back: Should They Make The Move?The Scottish press has dropped a massive development. Rangers are actively pursuing AEK Athens left-back James Penrice, reports Transfer Feed. The 27-year-old only left Hearts last summer in a £2 million deal, picking up a Greek Super League winner’s medal during his brief stint abroad. Yet, he wants out. He wants an immediate UK return, craving regular first-team minutes after a season spent largely as a rotati
  
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• Forward Brady leaves Crystal Palace

  14-07-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Forward Brady leaves Crystal PalaceCrystal Palace forward Kelly Brady has left the club following their promotion to the Barclays Women’s Super League.The Eagles announced the news via a post on their official club website earlier today.The 24-year-old American forward joined Crystal Palace from SSE Airtricity League Women’s Premier Division club Athlone Town in the January transfer window. She initially signed an 18-month deal at Selhurst Park. Brady helped Crystal Palace to win aut
  
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• Barcelona like wantaway Tottenham defender with Inter Milan also in the mix – Romano

  14-07-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona like wantaway Tottenham defender with Inter Milan also in the mix – RomanoFC Barcelona have registered an interest in Tottenham Hotspur defender Cristian Romero, setting up a potential heavyweight summer battle for the Argentine international. According to an exclusive update from transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano, Italian giants Inter Milan have already initiated the first formal move by holding preliminary exploratory talks with Spurs to gauge the player’s market availa
  
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• Manchester United yet to open to Noussair Mazraoui exit, Milan interested

  14-07-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United yet to open to Noussair Mazraoui exit, Milan interestedSerie A side Milan have been linked with a move for Manchester United defender Noussair Mazraoui but a deal looks complex.The Rossoneri are making progress in a move to sell Pervis Estupinan to Aston Villa and would soon need a replacement for the Ecuadorian.Journalist Daniele Longo has reported on his Youtube channel that the deal to move the South American to Birmingham is in the advanced stages. Everything is heading in
  
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• Villa warned over sportswashing after Visit Rwanda deal

  14-07-2026 20:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa have been warned their new £20m-a-year sponsorship deal with Visit Rwanda will be used by the nation to sportswash its human rights record.The African country's tourist board will replace Betano on the front of Villa's shirts for the men's, women's and academy teams in a multi-year agreement. The Premier League club have branded the move "the most important sponsorship deal in the history of the football club" but Felix Jakens, Amnesty International UK's head of campaigns, has
  
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• Journalist: Don’t rule out Liverpool in the race for World Cup star

  14-07-2026 20:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Don’t rule out Liverpool in the race for World Cup starLiverpool’s Interest in Ayyoub Bouaddi Faces Growing Manchester City ChallengeLiverpool’s search for midfield reinforcements has produced no shortage of names this summer, but few possess the potential of Lille teenager Ayyoub Bouaddi.The 18-year-old has enjoyed a remarkable rise, and following an impressive World Cup, competition for his signature appears to be intensifying. On the latest edition of Media Matte
  
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• Barcelona captain edges closer to loan exit after bureaucratic hurdles causing delay resolved

  14-07-2026 20:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona captain edges closer to loan exit after bureaucratic hurdles causing delay resolvedFC Barcelona have all but green-lit the departure of Marc-Andre ter Stegen, after the bureaucratic hold-ups delaying his loan move to AFC Ajax were completely resolved, reports Matteo Moretto.The breakthrough paves the way for the 34-year-old German international to fly to Amsterdam to undergo his medical assessment and seal the season-long switch once the Blaugrana give the final approval.Tax impasse re
  
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• Journalist: Chelsea transfer stance explained after £50m exit decision

  14-07-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Chelsea transfer stance explained after £50m exit decisionChelsea transfer latest, Santos sale, Garnacho future and defensive rebuild in focusChelsea’s summer has the familiar thrum of activity, names moving in and out of the conversation, valuations set high, futures weighed, plans adjusted. Yet beneath the bustle there is a discernible logic to what is unfolding at Stamford Bridge. According to The Athletic, Chelsea are balancing immediate squad needs with the club&rsqu
  
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• Kylian Mbappe is better than Lionel Messi, claims Patrick Vieira

  14-07-2026 20:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Patrick Vieira maintains Kylian Mbappe, is better than Lionel Messi after his stunning form for France at the World Cup 2026.Mbappe has captained Les Bleus en route to the semi-finals against Spain and leads Messi in the race for the golden boot after eight goals so far.After a testing season with Real Madrid, Mbappe has recaptured his best form under Didier Deschamps and compatriot Vieira touched on the comparison between the 27-year-old and legendary France forward Thierry Henry, as well as Me
  
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• Update On Chelsea And Their Pursuit Of This La Liga Full-Back: What Should Alonso Do?

  14-07-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Update On Chelsea And Their Pursuit Of This La Liga Full-Back: What Should Alonso Do?In a recent report, journalist Graeme Bailey offered an update on Chelsea and their pursuit of Real Vallecano full-back Pep Chavarria. It has been mentioned that the Blues are prepared to walk away from signing the player if the Spanish club refuses to lower their asking price for him this summer.Chavarria’s Impressive Form In La LigaChavarria enjoyed a good run of form at the Spanish club as he produced a
  
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• Report Romero offered to Inter during Tottenham talks

  14-07-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Romero offered to Inter during Tottenham talksInter and Barcelona are interested in signing Cristian Romero, claims Fabrizio Romano, as the Argentina international could leave Tottenham Hotspur.The 28-year-old’s future has been up in the air for a while, as his current contract runs to June 2029, but he is frustrated at their difficulties after risking relegation.Sportitalia had already reported that he was pushing for an exit this summer.Romero proposed to InterLONDON, ENGLAND &nda
  
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• McGregor keen to 'build something special' with O'Neill amid exit talk

  14-07-2026 20:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Speculation surrounding Callum McGregor's future has intensified over the past week [SNS]Callum McGregor feels he can help "build something special" with Martin O'Neill's Celtic, despite speculation surrounding the captain's future.The 33-year-old has been linked with a move to Saudi Arabia in recent months.The former Scotland midfielder stressed in April that he wanted to keep playing for Celtic but also make sure the club "continue to push".Reports have claimed he has recently changed his agen
  
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• Leeds United seal move for Tarik Muharemovic, deal now closing

  14-07-2026 20:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leeds United seal move for Tarik Muharemovic, deal now closingSerie A side Sassuolo have appeared destined to seal Tarik Muharemovic. Premier League clubs have been hovering around the Bosnian and now, Leeds United have sealed the deal for the defender.Gianluca Di Marzio has reported that the move involving the Whites is nearing completion.The deal is valued at €40 million, with Juventus set to benefit from the sale thanks to a percentage of the player’s future resale v
  
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• Chelsea agree fee for Man Utd striker Malard

  14-07-2026 20:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Melvine Malard joined Manchester United from Lyon in 2023 [Getty Images]Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign Manchester United striker Melvine Malard for about £850,000.The 26-year-old France international is set to have a medical before completing her move to Stamford Bridge, where she will be reunited with manager Sonia Bompastor.Malard is expected to become Chelsea's third signing of the summer after the versatile Katie McCabe and midfielder Manaka Matsukubo.She represents an important ad
  
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• When is the Fifa World Cup 2026 final?

  14-07-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The final of the World Cup 2026 takes place on Sunday, 19 July at the New York New Jersey Stadium. France, two-time winners who last won the tournament in 2018, face 2010 champions Spain in the first of two epic semi-finals in Dallas on Tuesday evening. While France are the favourites, Spain have won their last two competitive encounters.Then, on Wednesday, England are looking to reach a first World Cup final in 60 years as they take on old rivals Argentina, the defending champions, in Atlanta.
  
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• Man City make enquiry for £84M-rated Real Madrid midfielder after Elliot Anderson signing

  14-07-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City make enquiry for £84M-rated Real Madrid midfielder after Elliot Anderson signingMan City have enquired over the availability of Real Madrid midfielder Federico ValverdeReal Madrid will only listen to offers if Valverde actively requests a departure, valuing him at £84MValverde has endured a turbulent time at Real Madrid of late, with Man City entering a new eraManchester City have made an exploratory enquiry to Real Madrid over the availability of midfielder Federico Valverd
  
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• Done Deal: Muharemovic ready for Leeds United in €40m agreement

  14-07-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Done Deal: Muharemovic ready for Leeds United in €40m agreementMultiple sources in Italy confirm Sassuolo defender Tarik Muharemovic is ready to join Leeds United after the clubs agreed a €40m fee, with half going to Juventus.Sky Sport Italia’s Gianluca Di Marzio, Fabrizio Romano and more all confirm the same details.Muharemovic has chosen Leeds UnitedBOLOGNA, ITALY – DECEMBER 28: Tarik Muharemovic of US Sassuolo celebrates after scoring the 1-1 goal during the Serie A matc
  
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• World Cup semi-final: France vs. Spain official line-ups, Milan pair start

  14-07-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  World Cup semi-final: France vs. Spain official line-ups, Milan pair startMilan stars Mike Maignan and Adrien Rabiot start for France in the World Cup semi-final against Spain, but Roma midfielder Manu Koné drops back to the bench.It kicks off in Dallas at 20.00 UK time (21.00 CEST).The winners will play either England or Argentina in the World Cup Final on July 19.PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JULY 04: Adrien Rabiot #14 of France arrives at the stadium before the FIFA World Cup 2026
  
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• Transfer round-up: Roma meeting for West Ham winger, Aston Villa warn Juventus

  14-07-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Transfer round-up: Roma meeting for West Ham winger, Aston Villa warn JuventusCheck out today’s Serie A transfer updates with Roma directors reportedly meeting the agents of Crysencio Summerville and Aston Villa’s warning to Juventus that Emiliano Martinez won’t leave.It’s been another rather busy day for Serie A clubs, which are working to strengthen their teams for the 2026-27 campaign.Serie A transfer news July 14, 2026Roma are looking for new attackers and have alread
  
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• Sheffield United sign defender Pearse

  14-07-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sheffield United sign defender PearseSheffield United have completed the signing of defender Gracie Pearse on a free transfer.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Blades earlier today.The 23-year-old joins Sheffield United fresh off the back of winning promotion to the Barclays Women’s Super League with Charlton Athletic last season. She has signed a two-year deal at Bramall Lane.Charlton Athletic defeated Leicester City on penalties in the pl
  
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• Report unhappy Zaniolo offered to Milan during Udinese salary dispute

  14-07-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report unhappy Zaniolo offered to Milan during Udinese salary disputeNicolò Zaniolo is refusing to train with Udinese after failing to agree a new contract, so there are reports he was offered to Milan over the last 24 hours.The Italy international is in a rather odd situation, as he joined Udinese last summer on loan for €2.5m with option to buy for a further €5m, plus Galatasaray getting a 50 per cent cut of the future sale fee.UDINE, ITALY – NOVEMBER 01: Nicolò Z
  
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• Modric ready to sign new Milan contract ahead of 41st birthday

  14-07-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Modric ready to sign new Milan contract ahead of 41st birthdayLuka Modric is increasingly likely to commit to a new one-year contract with Milan, claim reports, and could join their pre-season tour of Australia.The midfielder turns 41 in September, and his contract with the Rossoneri expired on June 30.MILAN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 22: Luka Modric of AC Milan looks on during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Parma Calcio 1913 at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on February 22, 2026 in Milan, Italy.
  
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• Manchester United Are In The Running To Land This Newcastle United Left-Back: Should Carrick Snap Him Up?

  14-07-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United Are In The Running To Land This Newcastle United Left-Back: Should Carrick Snap Him Up?In a recent report, journalist Graeme Bailey claimed that Manchester United are in the running to land Newcastle United left-back Lewis Hall. It has been mentioned that the Red Devils are eyeing a move to secure the services of the English talent later this year.Hall’s Impressive Form In English FootballHall enjoyed a good run of form at the Tyneside club after he put in a run of impres
  
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• Knee injury rules Robinio Vaz out of Roma pre-season

  14-07-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Knee injury rules Robinio Vaz out of Roma pre-seasonThe bad news has already started for Roma before the season even kicks off, as Robinio Vaz has been ruled out for several weeks by a knee ligament injury.The pre-season training only began this week at Trigoria under the guidance of coach Gian Piero Gasperini.Last term was ruined by a series of injuries, almost all of them to the attacking players, and 2026-27 is starting on the same foot.Robinio Vaz already injured for RomaROME, ITALY –
  
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• “Business as usual” – David Lynch reacts to the exit of Michael Edwards

  14-07-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “Business as usual” – David Lynch reacts to the exit of Michael EdwardsMichael Edwards’ Liverpool Exit Should Not Cause Panic, But It Raises Bigger QuestionsMichael Edwards’ departure has inevitably prompted fresh debate about Liverpool’s direction behind the scenes.For many supporters, his name remains synonymous with some of the club’s smartest recruitment decisions and most successful modern era. Yet, speaking on Media Matters for Anfield Index, Eddie
  
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• Barcelona believe they are in pole position to sign priority attacking target – report

  14-07-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona believe they are in pole position to sign priority attacking target – reportAccording to Ferran Correas of SPORT, FC Barcelona remain convinced they are in the pole position to sign Julian Alvarez despite the lack of progress in negotiations with Atlético Madrid.With the World Cup still ongoing, talks have temporarily cooled, but the Catalan club plan to revive the operation before the end of July by submitting an improved proposal for the striker, who remains Hansi Flick&
  
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• 🚨 Blockbuster in the World Cup semi-final: Spain and France line up

  14-07-2026 20:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Blockbuster in the World Cup semi-final: Spain and France line upThe first act of the World Cup semifinal takes place today. France and Spain are battling for a place in the World Cup final. But which 22 players will start this blockbuster in Dallas?Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has opted for personnel changes compared to the quarterfinal. As a result, Barça star Pedri (market value: €150 million) is once again only on the bench. France, on the other hand, saw Didier D
  
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