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• 🚨Boycott confirmed: UEFA splits with FIFA

  30-07-2026 17:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨Boycott confirmed: UEFA splits with FIFAInternational football is going through an unprecedented institutional crisis. In response to FIFA’s plan to sell shares in the World Cup to private investors, UEFA and its 55 member associations have issued a joint statement threatening to withdraw from all competitions organized by world football’s governing body."The World Cup is not for sale"Through a statement signed unanimously, the European body firmly rejected the proposal push
  
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• 🚨 FIFA row: other confederations ready to join UEFA's boycott?

  30-07-2026 19:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  🚨 FIFA row: other confederations ready to join UEFA's boycott?The shockwave caused by UEFA could well upset the balance of world football.By firmly rejecting the partial privatization of the World Cup, UEFA may have just triggered one of the most serious governance crises in the history of modern football.But the European threat to walk away from the sport’s biggest tournament may only be the first domino in a chain reaction that could spiral out of FIFA’s control.According t
  
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• Real Madrid receive boost as Manchester City reach agreement with Rodri replacement – report

  30-07-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  Real Madrid receive boost as Manchester City reach agreement with Rodri replacement – reportReal Madrid are in negotiations with Manchester City to try to sign World Cup winner Rodri this summer.The Spaniard has less than 12 months left on his current deal with the English club, and he seems inclined towards moving back to Madrid.Although City maintain a stance that they want to retain Rodri’s services and get him to agree to a new deal, they may be fighting a losing battle.City prep
  
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• Swansea unveil new pinstripe home shirt

  30-07-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  [Swansea City AFC]Swansea City have unveiled their new pinstripe home shirt for the 2026-27 season.The shirt, which Swansea will wear for the first time in Saturday's home friendly with CD Leganes, features copper elements for the first time since the 2015-16 campaign.The club say the copper, which features in the pinstripes as well as the collar and sleeve cuffs, is a nod to Swansea's "proud heritage and industrial legacy".Swansea have also revealed that AG1, an American health supplement compa
  
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• McInnes hoping for confidence-boosting win at Tannadice

  30-07-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  Derek McInnes believes a Rangers victory over Dundee United in the Scottish Premiership curtain-raiser on Friday night would be a "good step" in his first game in charge.McInnes moved from Hearts to Rangers earlier this summer having been pipped to the Premiership title by Celtic last season.McInnes is ready for "the real stuff" to get under way after a 2-1 friendly win at home to French side Saint-Etienne and a goalless draw against West Ham at Ibrox in pre-season."Friendlies serve their purpos
  
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• Hamburger SV sign West Ham United keeper Szemik

  30-07-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  Hamburger SV sign West Ham United keeper SzemikGerman Google Pixel Frauen-Bundesliga club Hamburger SV have completed the signing of West Ham United goalkeeper Kinga Szemik on a permanent deal.HSV announced news of the deal via a post on their official club website earlier today.The 29-year-old Polish international joined West Ham United from French Arkema Première Ligue club Stade de Reims in summer 2024. She went on to make 45 appearances for The Hammers in all competitions, claiming th
  
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• What would a World Cup look like without European teams?

  30-07-2026 18:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  Uefa has declared that it will stage a boycott of the World Cup if Gianni Infantino’s plans to privatise Fifa competitions are voted through. “No Uefa national teams will participate in any Fifa competition for so long as these proposals remain alive, unless this proposal has been abandoned in its entirety and binding assurances have been given that Fifa will never again open its governance or competitions to private ownership,” a Uefa statement confirmed following Thursday&rsq
  
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• Report: Liverpool offered the chance to sign former Arsenal star

  30-07-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool offered the chance to sign former Arsenal starLiverpool Weigh Takehiro Tomiyasu Move as Crystal Palace Lead Race for Free Agent DefenderLiverpool are assessing the market for defensive cover and Takehiro Tomiyasu has emerged as one of the names under consideration, according to TeamTalk. The situation points to a wider issue at Anfield, where depth across the back line has become a pressing concern ahead of the new campaign.Right-back has been a problem area for months, while t
  
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• Report: Liverpool make first move to sign World Cup midfielder

  30-07-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool make first move to sign World Cup midfielderLiverpool Transfer Interest in Gilberto Mora Grows as European Giants Circle Mexico WonderkidLiverpool have made direct contact in the race for Gilberto Mora, the highly rated Mexico forward who is rapidly becoming one of the most closely watched young players in the game. According to TeamTalk, the Reds are among a long list of elite clubs tracking the Club Tijuana teenager after a breakthrough rise that accelerated at the 2026 World
  
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• Oldham sign Stoke City forward Fawunmi on loan

  30-07-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  Favour Fawunmi made seven appearances on loan for Leyton Orient last season [Getty Images]Oldham Athletic have signed forward Favour Fawunmi on a season-long loan from Championship side Stoke City.The 20-year-old, who has also extended his contract with Stoke, came through West Ham United's academy and joined the Potters in 2025.He went on to spend part of last season on loan with League One side Leyton Orient."I'm someone that likes to carry the ball, I like to create chances," Fawunmi told Old
  
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• Liverpool’s opening fixture awaits Howe successor after he’s fired by Newcastle

  30-07-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool’s opening fixture awaits Howe successor after he’s fired by NewcastleEddie Howe leaves Newcastle weeks before Liverpool Premier League openerSudden departure disrupts Newcastle preparationsEddie Howe has left his position as Newcastle United head coach, according to a report from Sky Sports News, creating significant uncertainty at St James’ Park with the new Premier League season rapidly approaching.Talks between Howe and senior Newcastle officials are understood to
  
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• Liverpool receive huge Bradley Barcola boost after Fabrizio Romano’s latest update

  30-07-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool receive huge Bradley Barcola boost after Fabrizio Romano’s latest updatePSG Move for Maghnes Akliouche Could Open Door for Liverpool to Chase Bradley BarcolaParis Saint-Germain appear to be closing in on Maghnes Akliouche, and that development could have a major impact on Liverpool’s own transfer plans before the window shuts.Akliouche has been at the centre of a lengthy summer pursuit, with Monaco standing firm through several rounds of talks. PSG have seen multiple offers
  
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• Journalist reveals the details of Liverpool’s contract offer for Bradley Barcola

  30-07-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist reveals the details of Liverpool’s contract offer for Bradley BarcolaLiverpool Ready Bradley Barcola Bid as Iraola Shapes New-Look AttackLiverpool are moving towards a serious attempt to sign Bradley Barcola, and the key point here is simple, this is no speculative link. As first reported by Dominic King for The Telegraph, the club have held encouraging talks with the Paris Saint-Germain winger’s representatives and are now preparing an opening offer.The structure matters.
  
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• Journalist believes Liverpool are closing in on major transfer deal

  30-07-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist believes Liverpool are closing in on major transfer dealLiverpool Transfer Latest: David Lynch Confident Bradley Barcola Deal Will HappenLiverpool’s pursuit of Bradley Barcola appears to be gathering real momentum, with respected journalist David Lynch expressing growing confidence that a deal with Paris Saint-Germain will eventually be completed.Speaking to Dave Davis on the latest edition of Media Matters for Anfield Index, Lynch outlined why he believes Liverpool remain in a
  
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• Former Liverpool star released by Premier League club

  30-07-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Liverpool star released by Premier League clubNathaniel Clyne Leaves Crystal Palace as Eagles Enter a New EraCrystal Palace are moving into the 2026-27 season with change sweeping through Selhurst Park. After one of the finest periods in the club’s history, the Eagles are reshaping under Pierre Sage following the end of Oliver Glasner’s tenure, and the squad turnover has already underlined how significant this summer could become.Among the departures, Nathaniel Clyne’s e
  
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• Fabrizio Romano: Another Liverpool deal could be on the cards after Bradley Barcola

  30-07-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabrizio Romano: Another Liverpool deal could be on the cards after Bradley BarcolaCody Gakpo to Tottenham latest, why Liverpool are unlikely to open the doorTottenham Hotspur retain an interest in Cody Gakpo as they continue work on wide attacking additions this summer, but the current expectation is that Liverpool would be reluctant sellers unless conditions around the market change significantly.Credit for the latest update goes to Fabrizio Romano on the Here We Go Podcast, where he explained
  
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• Bayern Munich open to loaning out injury-prone defender Hiroki Ito (27)

  30-07-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  Bayern Munich open to loaning out injury-prone defenderHiroki Ito (27)The local Münchener Abendzeitung reports that Bayern Munich defender Hiroki Ito is likely to be loaned out this season. Presumably, the German record champions do not wish to sell the player they once invested €23.5m in. The fact that Ito has spent most of his two Bayern seasons on the sidelines has seen his estimated market value decline from €30m to €18m over the last 20 months.Ito remains under contract
  
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• UEFA boycott only the start? FIFA now faces the worst-case scenario

  30-07-2026 18:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  UEFA boycott only the start? FIFA now faces the worst-case scenarioFIFA is facing the worst-case scenario. After the world football governing body announced plans to sell off World Cup stakes in order to generate billions in profits, UEFA drew consequences today.In an official statement, European football’s governing body announced its complete withdrawal from all FIFA-organized competitions, including the World Cup, should FIFA go through with its plans. Other associations could now follo
  
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• UEFA boycott only the start? FIFA now faces a worst-case scenario

  30-07-2026 18:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  UEFA boycott only the start? FIFA now faces a worst-case scenarioFIFA is facing a worst-case scenario. After world football’s governing body announced plans to sell a minority stake, UEFA took action today.In an official statement, European football’s governing body announced its complete withdrawal from all FIFA-organized competitions, including the World Cup, if FIFA goes through with its plan. More associations could now follow with a boycott very quickly. Sources close to UEFA co
  
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• Slovakian starlet delighted with summer Stuttgart switch from Feyenoord

  30-07-2026 18:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Slovakian starlet delighted with summer Stuttgart switch from FeyenoordEarlier this week, VfB Stuttgart confirmed the €15 million transfer of Slovakian starlet Leo Sauer from Feyenoord.Upon signing a contract at the German club that runs until June 2031, the 20-year-old spoke with great pride as he looks to convincingly make the competitive step up from the Eredivisie.“It feels great to be part of such a prestigious club”, he beamed. “VfB have a huge profile, a rich tradit
  
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• Newcastle managerial shock: Eddie Howe's legacy, Bruno's future, the PL season — and who's Matthias Jaissle?

  30-07-2026 18:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  Eddie Howe leaving Newcastle United — given the timing of his exit and this writer's status with a summer flu, I hope I can be forgiven for wondering if I was having a fever dream.Yet it's true. The second-longest tenured manager in the Premier League — hired on November 8, 2021 — is no longer holding that title as Howe has left the Magpies about a month before the start of the 2026-27 season (Unai Emery is now second to Mikel Arteta, ironically enough).MORE — Pochettino
  
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• Find Your Premier League Match Quiz — Who should you support this upcoming season?

  30-07-2026 18:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  So, you fell in love with soccer during the 2026 World Cup this summer, and now you need a Premier League club to watch and support for the new season?MORE — Find Your Premier League Match QuizYou're sharp enough to know that your football club says a lot about you as a person, though, so you want to get this right before it all kicks off on August 21.Do we have just the thing for you: Answer 11 quick questions and we'll tell you the true meaning of life — the Premier League club for
  
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• UEFA announces unanimous boycott of World Cup after reports Gianni Infantino wanted to sell stakes in event

  30-07-2026 18:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  UEFA and all of its national associations announced a boycott of the World Cup and all FIFA competitions Thursday. The move came days after it was reported FIFA president Gianni Infantino sought to sell stakes in the event to private investors.The statement made it clear that all UEFA member associations agreed with the decision.“UEFA and its 55 member associations stand as one. We unanimously and unequivocally reject FIFA’s proposal to transfer ownership interests in the World Cup a
  
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• Reds need 'experienced cover at centre-back' for upcoming season

  30-07-2026 18:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]As Liverpool prepare their opening bid for Paris St-Germain's Bradley Barcola, there is "confusion" among Reds fans that they could spend a big chunk of their transfer budget on another forward.PSG value Barcola at about £145m, but Liverpool are hoping to secure the France international's services for closer to £100m.Speaking to BBC Radio Merseyside, Anfield Index Pro's Jim Boardman said: "For one thing, Liverpool's money perhaps needs to be spent on a centre-back."Alth
  
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• Roma new boy Castro sets sights on derby double and hails Gasperini: ‘Proven his worth’

  30-07-2026 18:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma new boy Castro sets sights on derby double and hails Gasperini: ‘Proven his worth’Santiago Castro has wasted little time outlining his ambitions at Roma, with the new signing dreaming of a derby double against Lazio and lavishing praise on head coach Gian Piero Gasperini.With quotes via Tuttomercatoweb, the Argentine forward, signed from Bologna, gave his first interview to Roma’s official channels, discussing the speed of his move, his admiration for Gasperini and how he
  
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• Report: Carrick interested in bringing Juventus winger Conceicao to Man United

  30-07-2026 18:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Carrick interested in bringing Juventus winger Conceicao to Man UnitedReports in Italy claim that Manchester United and specifically head coach Michael Carrick are keen to add Juventus winger Francisco Conceicao to their growing list of summer transfer recruits.Report: Manchester United interested in Juventus’s ConceicaoConceicao has spent the last two seasons with Juventus, initially on loan from Porto before signing in a permanent transfer worth €32m with all bonuses and add
  
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• Jack Grealish future unresolved as Saudi and MLS clubs enter Manchester City future saga

  30-07-2026 18:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jack Grealish future unresolved as Saudi and MLS clubs enter Manchester City future sagaNo decisions have yet been made on where Jack Grealish will play next seasonEverton are interested in another loan deal for the England international from Man CityTentative enquiries have also arrived from other PL clubs as well as sides in MLS and Saudi ArabiaNo decision has been made on Jack Grealish’s Manchester City future, with Everton leading interest in a second loan and tentative enquiries arriv
  
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• Bayern ready to cut Palhinha loose as Juventus and Milan circle

  30-07-2026 18:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bayern ready to cut Palhinha loose as Juventus and Milan circleJoão Palhinha’s future lies away from Bayern Munich, and the Portuguese midfielder’s uncertain situation has caught the eye of both Juventus and Milan.According to calciomercato.com, Palhinha is firmly outside Vincent Kompany’s plans in Bavaria after returning from a season-long loan at Tottenham, where he helped Spurs stave off relegation.Now 31, he is seeking a fresh start, and two Serie A sides are among t
  
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• Hogh happy to be at Celtic after trusting 'gut feeling'

  30-07-2026 18:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kasper Hogh says he had to trust his gut when committing to a Celtic move.A record signing for the club, the 25-year-old arrives with the pedigree of an elite-level striker, having scored 54 goals in 103 games for Norwegians Bodo/Glimt, five of which were in last season's Champions League.Many fans had wanted the club to make a move for Hogh for some time, and Hogh admits he had to go with his intuition before penning a four-year deal.The Denmark international, who is set for a debut in Monday's
  
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• UEFA threatens FIFA World Cup boycott over Infantino-led private investment plan

  30-07-2026 18:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  UEFA threatens FIFA World Cup boycott over Infantino-led private investment planUEFA has warned that its 55 member nations will boycott FIFA competitions if president Gianni Infantino pushes ahead with plans to sell ownership stakes in the World Cup to private investors.The stance follows an emergency meeting of Europe’s governing body and is the strongest opposition yet to a proposal that has sparked widespread outrage across world football.UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin chaired the vi
  
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