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• Burnley sign Spanish winger Castell

  12-07-2026 21:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lluc Castell is Burnley's first signing under new boss Nicky Hayen [Getty Images]Burnley have signed winger Lluc Castell from Espanyol for an undisclosed fee.The 19-year-old has agreed a three-year contract and becomes the Clarets' first signing of the summer transfer window.Castell began his career in the academy of Gimnastic de Tarragona before joining Espanyol in 2022.The Spain Under-18 international made his senior debut for the La Liga side in a 1-1 draw against Real Sociedad in the final g
  
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• Man City to host shop window game with 25 players available for loan or permanent moves

  13-07-2026 07:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City to host shop window game with 25 players available for loan or permanent movesMan City have invited several clubs to attend a unique ‘shop window’ game on TuesdayAround 25 players to be involved, where EFL Championship and Europe teams can negotiate dealsIt is yet to be seen if Jack Grealish & Kalvin Phillips will feature upon return from respective loansManchester City will host a ‘shop window’ game on Tuesday that will feature as many as 25 players on the c
  
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• 🔥 Semi-final heats up! Konaté hits back at Yamal

  13-07-2026 07:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🔥 Semi-final heats up! Konaté hits back at YamalFrance arrived in Dallas this Sunday to begin its training camp ahead of the World Cup semifinal, where it will face Spain. 
  And Konaté made the strongest remarks before the clash against the Spanish side, as he took time to respond to Lamine Yamal, who had previously said: "They are the ones who should be afraid, we knocked them out of the Euros." So the French player said: "He can say whatever he wants. We are goin
  
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• These are unprecedented times for England - enjoy them

  13-07-2026 07:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ten years ago the suggestion that England could become serial contenders in major tournaments would have sounded laughable. After all, the Three Lions had just been knocked out in the last 16 at Euro 2016 by Iceland.That came on the back of a dismal World Cup in Brazil where England finished bottom of their group, signing off with a 0-0 draw against Costa Rica for their only point in the tournament.Spearheaded by the brilliance of Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane, England now firmly belong in the
  
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• Ever so quietly, a Manchester City youngster has been vital for England at the World Cup

  13-07-2026 07:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ever so quietly, a Manchester City youngster has been vital for England at the World CupThere is no doubt that the 2025-26 season was Nico O’Reilly’s breakout campaign. The Manchester City youngster continued on from his impressive form at the back end of the 2024-25 season to become a key player for his team last season. In the process, Nico O’Reilly earned himself a spot in England’s World Cup squad. As England have progressed to the semi-final stage of the competition,
  
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• Done deal: Paulo Dybala pens new Roma contract

  13-07-2026 07:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Done deal: Paulo Dybala pens new Roma contractThe wait is over: Paulo Dybala will continue playing for Roma.As confirmed by both Matteo Moretto and Fabrizio Romano, the Argentine signed his new contract with the club earlier last night.After weeks of intense negotiations between Roma and the player’s entourage, Dybala is now set to extend his time in the Italian capital.The only thing missing is the official announcement which is expected to be made soon within the coming hours.
  
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• World Cup power rankings: France, Spain, Argentina and England were the top 4 all along

  13-07-2026 06:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  At the World Cup semifinal round, the margins within power rankings are finer than ever.  Nits have to be picked and metaphorical microscopes have to be used in deciding which team goes where. It's almost impossible for a team to get through the group stage and three knockout rounds without being capable of winning the title.That's never been more true than this year, with the top four teams in FIFA's rankings making the semis. All are previous World Cup champions, and each has reached mult
  
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• 🚨 Referee confirmed for France - Spain

  13-07-2026 05:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Referee confirmed for France - SpainFIFA revealed the referee who will take charge of France vs. Spain in the first World Cup semifinal: Iván Bartón. 
  The Salvadoran referee has experience in highly demanding Concacaf matches, such as the Gold Cup, Copa América, World Cup qualifiers, and the Concacaf Nations League. During his World Cup campaign, he officiated the matches between Turkey and Paraguay, Japan and Sweden, as well as the round of 16 clash betw
  
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• Bombs, blood, ambushes - football coaching with the army

  13-07-2026 05:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The rising sun bathes the rolling Herefordshire hillsides in a warm glow as birds gently chirp and sheep graze in the fields.But this rural idyll is shattered by the sound of explosions, followed by plumes of smoke and ear-splitting screams.Six camouflaged men rush to the scene to find a soldier howling for help as he clutches his bloodied leg, half of which appears to have been blown off.Thankfully, the blood is fake and this is an actor - albeit a former soldier and amputee - and the first res
  
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• 📸 With an emotional message: how Haaland bid farewell to the World Cup

  13-07-2026 05:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 With an emotional message: how Haaland bid farewell to the World CupErling Haaland became one of the fans’ favorite players at the World Cup thanks to his discipline, charisma, and quality football. 
  The Manchester City player said goodbye to the competition with emotional words: "It has been a great battle. Thank you for making it so special," he wrote on Instagram. Meanwhile, at a press conference he emphasized: "We have put Norway on the map. It fills my heart. Hopef
  
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• Report: FIFA official acted alone in clearing USMNT's Folarin Balogun to face Belgium

  13-07-2026 05:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The controversial decision to waive U.S. striker Folarin Balogun's red-card suspension in the World Cup was made solely by FIFA disciplinary chair Mohammad al-Kamali and without input from any of the 17 other members of his committee, The Times of London reported Sunday.Balogun, USA's leading scorer, was issued a red card for a foul in his team's Round of 32 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina. Per FIFA rules, a red card comes with an automatic one-game suspension for the following game that Balogun
  
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• FIFA disciplinary chair waived Folarin Balogun's USA-Belgium suspension on his own, didn't consult 17 other committee members: Report

  13-07-2026 05:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The controversial decision to waive U.S. striker Folarin Balogun’s red-card suspension in the World Cup was made solely by FIFA disciplinary chair Mohammad al-Kamali and without input from any of the 17 other members of his committee, The Times of London reported Sunday.Balogun, USA’s leading scorer, was issued a red card for a foul in his team’s Round of 32 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina. Per FIFA rules, a red card comes with an automatic one-game suspension for the following
  
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• 🎙️ Joe Cole: We’ll put Messi to bed

  13-07-2026 04:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎙️ Joe Cole: We’ll put Messi to bedThe Clásico between England and Argentina is already firing up emotions ahead of the World Cup semifinal. And now, Joe Cole, a legend of the English side, made strong remarks about Leo Messi. 
  Is this the first time Messi will play against England? Well, we’re going to have to put him to sleep. We’re going to put him to sleep.I’m saying it now, we’re going to reach the World Cup final. We’ve got ple
  
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• 🚨 The scandal rolls on! The man behind Balogun avoiding a red emerges

  13-07-2026 02:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 The scandal rolls on! The man behind Balogun avoiding a red emergesThe pardon of Folarin Balogun’s expulsion ahead of the United States vs. Belgium Round of 16 match was one of the episodes that caused the biggest impact during the 2016 World Cup. And today, more information is being revealed about the controversial decision. 
  According to a report by The Times, the decision was made by Mohammad Al-Kamali, president of FIFA’s disciplinary commission, from the United Ar
  
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• 🎥 Ceni slams refereeing in friendly: You come here to be a fool

  13-07-2026 02:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Ceni slams refereeing in friendly: You come here to be a foolBahia were far from happy with the refereeing decisions made by Jodis Nascimento de Souza during this Sunday’s (12) friendly against Fluminense.The Rio de Janeiro side beat the team from Bahia 2-0 thanks to goals from Hulk and Germán Cano.And coach Rogério Ceni did not hold back after the match at the Maracanã.Two incidents prompted the outburst: Erick’s goal being disallowed for an alleg
  
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• 🎥 Ceni blasts friendly refereeing: you come here to be mugs

  13-07-2026 02:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Ceni blasts friendly refereeing: you come here to be mugsBahia were far from pleased with the refereeing decisions led by Jodis Nascimento de Souza during this Sunday’s (12) friendly against Fluminense.The Rio de Janeiro side beat the team from Bahia 2-0 thanks to goals from Hulk and Germán Cano.And coach Rogério Ceni did not hold back after the match at the Maracanã.Two incidents prompted the outburst: Erick’s disallowed goal for an alleged foul b
  
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• FIFA boss Gianni Infantino makes case for expansion of World Cup to 64 teams in 2030

  13-07-2026 02:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With the first 48-team World Cup soon coming to a close, FIFA president Gianni Infantino is laying the groundwork for further expansion of the tournament in 2030.Infantino recently conducted an interview with Swiss broadcaster Blue Sport and was asked about expansion of the World Cup to include 64 teams. “That’s definitely an issue that will be examined and discussed in the relevant committees after this World Cup,” Infantino said, per Blue Sport translation. “When organi
  
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• A Manchester City superstar entered another stratosphere at the World Cup

  13-07-2026 01:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A Manchester City superstar entered another stratosphere at the World CupErling Haaland entered this summer’s World Cup as one of the biggest stars in world football. With Norway having qualified for this summer’s tournament, the Manchester City superstar finally had the opportunity to play in a major tournament for his country. Although Norway’s World Cup campaign ended yesterday with a 2-1 defeat to England in their quarter-final tie, Haaland’s star has risen to an enti
  
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• 🚨 Reports: CL club pips Newcastle to Manzambi with €70m package

  13-07-2026 00:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Reports: CL club pips Newcastle to Manzambi with €70m packageJohan Manzambi’s transfer to the Premier League is close to being finalized. However, not to Newcastle United, but to Aston Villa. The Swiss international and World Cup breakout star prefers a move to the “Villans,” likely leaving Newcastle United empty-handed at the final hurdle.The “Magpies” had already agreed earlier this week with SC Freiburg on a hefty transfer fee of €60 million,
  
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• 🤯 Brazilian club ends centre-back's deal, posts worst moments video

  13-07-2026 00:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤯 Brazilian club ends centre-back's deal, posts worst moments videoAmazonas FC “broke new ground” by officially announcing the termination of center-back Léo Coelho’s contract after he had taken the club to court. In addition to the message announcing the end of the deal, the current 14th-placed team in Série C posted a video of the 33-year-old defender’s “worst moments.”There are five clips in which Léo Coelho ends up “
  
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• 🤯 Brazilian club 🇧🇷 part ways with centre-back, post worst moments video

  13-07-2026 00:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤯 Brazilian club 🇧🇷 part ways with centre-back, post worst moments videoAmazonas FC "broke new ground" by officially announcing the termination of center-back Léo Coelho’s contract after he had taken the club to court. In addition to the statement announcing the end of the deal, the current 14th-placed team in Série C posted a video featuring the 33-year-old defender’s "worst moments."There are five clips in which Léo Coelho ends up "
  
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• PSG to sign €100m per year Nike contract extension

  12-07-2026 23:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG to sign €100m per year Nike contract extensionPSG and Nike are on the verge of a massive contract extension, both in value and in length, according to L’Equipe. The American brand is PSG’s kit supplier since 1989, and their relation will continue into the long-term. The contract binding PSG with Nike was due to expire in 2032, but club president Nasser Al-Khelaïfi reportedly requested new terms on the back of the Ligue 1 side’s maiden Champions League win in 2025.
  
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• Celtic Identify This Manchester United Keeper As A Summer Target: Why O’Neill Should Sanction The Move

  12-07-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic Identify This Manchester United Keeper As A Summer Target: Why O’Neill Should Sanction The MoveIf a recent update from transfer expert Pete O’Rourke is true, Celtic have identified Radek Vitek as one of their summer targets. But they are not alone in the race, with Premier League newcomers Hull City and the Glasgow rivals Rangers also keen on the Manchester United goalkeeper.The 22-year-old former Czechia youth international progressed through Sigma Olomouc’s academy ran
  
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• Real Madrid broker 2030 World Cup final talks

  12-07-2026 23:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid broker 2030 World Cup final talksReal Madrid is stepping in to help ensure that the 2030 World Cup final is held at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.Morocco, throughout this 2026 World Cup, has been trying to get FIFA to award them the 2030 World Cup final.In light of all this effort and Spain’s difficulties in doing the same, a major issue has emerged over the possibility of losing the final on Spanish soil.Therefore, according to 'AS', Florentino Pérez has been in
  
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• Liverpool have a huge problem on their hands, it could ruin their title hopes

  12-07-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool have a huge problem on their hands, it could ruin their title hopesLiverpool have a lot of things to figure out before the 2026-27 season kicks off. At the moment, they've only signed one player this summer which is far from ideal.That's because there are several areas among their ranks that could do with a player or two adding to them after their poor performances last season.Without these new faces, it's hard to see how the Anfield outfit will perform any better and how they'll finis
  
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• A Manchester City midfielder has reminded everyone of his undoubted quality at the World Cup

  12-07-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A Manchester City midfielder has reminded everyone of his undoubted quality at the World CupWhen fully fit, Rodri remains the most dominant midfielder in world football. There were glimpses of this shown by the Ballon d’Or-winning midfielder throughout the 2025-26 season. When Rodri wasn’t bothered by niggling injuries, he was the heartbeat of the Manchester City midfield. However, the fact that he was coming back from a serious knee injury last season meant that Rodri had a frustrat
  
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• £8m Rangers Man Wanted By Lazio, Bologna And Frankfurt: Should The Ibrox Club Take The Money?

  12-07-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  £8m Rangers Man Wanted By Lazio, Bologna And Frankfurt: Should The Ibrox Club Take The Money?Connor Barron might well have played his final game in a Rangers jersey. Over the weekend, transfer insider Ekrem Konur revealed a big update on X, revealing that Lazio have put the 23-year-old midfielder firmly on their summer wishlist. They are not alone either. Bologna and Eintracht Frankfurt are also keeping close tabs on the Scotland international.Rangers face a real battle to hold on to Barro
  
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• Muharemovic must choose between Leeds United, Bournemouth and Sunderland

  12-07-2026 22:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Muharemovic must choose between Leeds United, Bournemouth and SunderlandSky Sport Italia report that Sassuolo defender Tarik Muharemovic must choose between three Premier League sides, Leeds United, Bournemouth and Sunderland.While transfer pundit Fabrizio Romano notes that Leeds United are the most confident of achieving a deal, having presented a verbal proposal to the centre-back, this is by no means to be taken for granted.Muharemovic heading to Premier LeagueZENICA, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA &
  
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• Report: Leeds United keen on move for Serie A defender

  12-07-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Leeds United keen on move for Serie A defenderLeeds United Transfer News: Why Lautaro Troilo Fits the Centre-Back Plan at Elland RoadLeeds United appear to be shaping this window around clear priorities, and centre-back recruitment feels central to everything. Alongside the need for a new goalkeeper, the club are searching for a defender who can strengthen the present while also protecting the future. According to Daily Mail, Parma’s Lautaro Troilo has now “emerged as an opti
  
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• Leeds United Have A Firm Eye On This 23-Year-Old Midfielder: Good Option For Farke’s Tactics?

  12-07-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leeds United Have A Firm Eye On This 23-Year-Old Midfielder: Good Option For Farke’s Tactics?According to a report on X from Turkish football journalist Ekrem Konur, Leeds United have a firm eye on AC Milan midfielder Yunus Musah. Daniel Farke reportedly wants the 23-year-old to increase his central options for the upcoming Premier League campaign. The club even wanted to scout him closely during the World Cup, but international commitments disrupted those plans. They are not alone in this
  
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