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• Can homegrown hero Hackney be replaced?

  02-07-2026 11:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Hayden Hackney is a Middlesbrough man no more.The 24-year-old midfielder progressed through Boro's youth ranks to become a key player for the side but has now departed for the Premier League with Everton.Were you expecting him to go or did you think Boro could keep hold of him after coming so close to promotion last season?Will Boro struggle without their midfield maestro?Who would you like to see replace him?Let us know your thoughts on Hackney's departure here and come back to this page l
  
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• Confirmed: Barcelona academy winger leaves for Dinamo Zagreb

  02-07-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Barcelona academy winger leaves for Dinamo ZagrebFC Barcelona have officially announced that La Masia winger Dani Rodriguez has left the club to sign for Dinamo Zagreb.The 20-year-old winger departs the Catalan outfit in search of regular first-team football, and has signed for the Croatian giants, following in the footsteps of former La Masia defender Sergi Dominguez.As confirmed by the club, the deal for Rodriguez, who still had a year left on his contract, sees Barcelona retain a b
  
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• Veteran full-back applies pressure on club as he pushes for Barcelona transfer – report

  02-07-2026 19:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Veteran full-back applies pressure on club as he pushes for Barcelona transfer – reportJoao Cancelo remains determined to return to FC Barcelona despite officially ending his second loan spell with the club on 30 June.The Portuguese full-back has returned to Al Hilal, where he has one year remaining on his contract, but his priority continues to be a move back to the Spotify Camp Nou.Cancelo’s pressure tacticAccording to 365Scores (h/t SPORT), Cancelo has informed Al Hilal that he do
  
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• Everton, Bournemouth and Fulham interested in Reims’ Keito Nakamura

  02-07-2026 19:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton, Bournemouth and Fulham interested in Reims’ Keito NakamuraSeveral Premier League clubs, including Everton, Bournemouth and Fulham, are reportedly interested in Stade de Reims’ Keito Nakamura (25), according to the BBC.Although under contract with the Champagne-based club until 2028, the Japanese player is said to have secured a release clause from the club’s management in the event of a satisfactory offer this summer. A fee of around €25m could therefore persuade
  
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• AFC Fylde sign ex-loanee Lewis on permanent deal

  02-07-2026 19:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]AFC Fylde have signed full-back Adam Lewis on a permanent basis after spending time with the club on loan last season.The 26-year-old came through Liverpool's academy and had loan spells at Amiens, Plymouth Argyle and Newport County.He went on to join Morecambe and later Chesterfield, before he spent time with Fylde last term, making 11 appearances as they won the National League North title."He came in last year and helped the club get over the line. He bought into everything we a
  
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• World Cup midfield star attraching strong interest from Liverpool and Man United

  02-07-2026 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  World Cup midfield star attraching strong interest from Liverpool and Man UnitedNeil El Aynaoui transfer interest grows as Manchester United weigh Roma midfield moveNeil El Aynaoui has played himself into the middle of the summer market. According to TeamTalk, Manchester United are among a cluster of Premier League clubs now monitoring the Roma midfielder after a World Cup that has changed the conversation around him.That matters, because this is how transfer races begin. A player performs well
  
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• Zinedine Zidane, Luis Suárez and the most notable red cards in World Cup history

  02-07-2026 19:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  There have been 189 total red card incidents involving players in World Cup history. Some ejections were via straight red cards, others were due to a player picking up a second yellow card. Many were earned, many were deserved, some were controversial, some were consequential to a player's team.Peru's Plácido Galindo was the first to be sent off in 1930. Folarin Balogun of the United States men's national team is the latest player to receive a red card in a World Cup match.Here's a l
  
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• Why Newcastle have shifted to a trading model

  02-07-2026 19:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Elliot Anderson was always going to go on and flourish.But when Newcastle United reluctantly sold the midfielder to Nottingham Forest to avoid a breach of profit and sustainability rule (PSR) in 2024, club executives were still somewhat relieved they had kept hold of their more established names.This side have been taken apart in the past 12 months, however, and several key figures have wanted to move on.Alexander Isak pushed to join Liverpool for a British record £125m last
  
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• Official I Dortmund’s Julien Duranville signs five-year contract with Lyon

  02-07-2026 19:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official I Dortmund’s Julien Duranville signs five-year contract with LyonOlympique Lyonnais have officially announced the signing of Julien Duranville (20) from Borussia Dortmund for a fee of €5m, to which a maximum of €3.5m in bonuses may be added, as well as a 20% share of any future capital gains.A product of the RSC Anderlecht academy, the Belgian winger has signed a five-year contract with Les Gones, running until 2031. Regarded as one of the greatest talents of the 2006 ge
  
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• Hull must improve with each deal - Swan

  02-07-2026 19:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Hull City need to bring in players who can compete at Premier League level, says former Tigers player Peter Swan. "Most of the squad are Championship players," Swan told BBC Radio Humberside. "So it doesn't surprise me that any of them could possibly move on to the same standard that they came from. "Only thing you'd want, and they did this last year, the recruitment team did exceptionally well by the point the players they brought in were better than the players that left, and I t
  
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• Premier League trio interested in Japan's Nakamura

  02-07-2026 19:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Keito Nakamura has attracted interest from Premier League clubs, including Bournemouth, Everton and Fulham with his impressive performances for Japan at the World Cup.The 26-year-old winger has an agreement in place with his French side Reims that would allow him to leave for a suitable fee - understood to be about £21.5m - after the club failed to win promotion to Ligue 1 last season.Everton and Bournemouth have asked what it might take to sign Nakamura with his entourage bu
  
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• The growing appeal of Scottish Premiership talent

  02-07-2026 19:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Scottish Premiership trio Nicolas Raskin, Daizen Maeda and Elijah Just have acquitted themselves well at the World Cup [Getty Images]For too long, many Scottish football fans have felt short-changed.Detecting a perceived sense of snobbery from outside, supporters have often felt their star players have been undervalued and let go too cheaply.However, amid a World Cup featuring strong Scottish Premiership representation and following a gripping title fight that attracted global attention, are the
  
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• Mohamed Salah takes huge step towards securing Al-Ahli deal

  02-07-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mohamed Salah takes huge step towards securing Al-Ahli dealMohamed Salah is no longer a Liverpool player. Ever since his contract officially expired on June 30 the Egyptian King has been a free agent. A Liverpool player since 2017 Salah won all there is to win in the club game at Anfield - and departs with a reputation as one of the best players in the Reds’ history.His next move will be intriguing. Fenerbahce, Roma and Juventus have all been linked with a move that would keep the 34-year-
  
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• Eredivisie: Ajax make double WSL transfer swoop ahead of 2026/27 season

  02-07-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Eredivisie: Ajax make double WSL transfer swoop ahead of 2026/27 seasonAjax have secured the transfer of not one, but two Women’s Super League talents. Katja Snoeijs and Nadine Noordam from Everton and Brightonrespectively have signed long-term contracts in the Dutch capital.The pair of Netherlands internationals make their return to their home country after showing their talents in England’s top league.Snoeijs left her mark on Merseyside, scoring 16 goals in 75 games for the Toffees
  
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• Confirmed: Four Barcelona stars named in Spain starting lineup vs Austria | World Cup

  02-07-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Four Barcelona stars named in Spain starting lineup vs Austria | World CupWith the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the Round of 32 stages, Spain will lock horns with Austria today in the USA to secure a place in the Round of 16.With kickoff not far away, manager Luis de la Fuente has announced the starting lineup that will take the field against Ralf Rangnick’s side.And, as many as four Barcelona players feature in the La Roja starting XI tonight against their fellow European nation.Lami
  
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• Sheff Utd midfielder Riedewald signs new deal

  02-07-2026 19:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jairo Riedewald made 80 Premier League appearances in seven years at Crystal Palace [Shutterstock]Sheffield United midfielder Jairo Riedewald has signed a new one-year deal, six weeks after the club announced they had released him.The 29-year-old former Netherlands international scored twice in 26 appearances for the Blades after joining in October.His previous deal with the Championship club expired on Tuesday."I have to say the board have been great. They knew I wanted Jairo here and made it p
  
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• ✅ FC Barcelona are now under LaLiga’s 1:1 rule

  02-07-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ✅ FC Barcelona are now under LaLiga’s 1:1 ruleFC Barcelona has once again met LaLiga’s 1:1 rule, as the club confirmed following statements by president Javier Tebas. The blaugrana side will be able to operate normally in this summer’s transfer market.The club had already reached this position in January 2025 thanks to the sale of 475 VIP seats for 100 million euros, a deal that made it possible to register Dani Olmo and Pau Víctor. Subsequent legal disputes betwee
  
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• SWPL winner Andrews moves from Hearts to rivals Hibs

  02-07-2026 19:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hibernian have added "invaluable" experience to their squad by signing Northern Ireland midfielder Joely Andrews on a two-year deal from rivals Hearts.The 24-year-old, who has earned 35 international caps, made 52 appearances for Hearts, playing a key role in their historic 2025-26 SWPL triumph."She is a player who brings a wealth of experience at both international level and in the SWPL, and those qualities will be invaluable to our group," said Hibs head coach Joelle Murray."Joely is an exciti
  
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• Report Milan set Rafael Leao asking price at €60-70m

  02-07-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Milan set Rafael Leao asking price at €60-70mMilan have met with Rafael Leao’s entourage and laid out a plan for his potential exit, claim reports, demanding €60-70m that could be a loan with obligation to buy for Tottenham or Manchester United.The striker had a difficult campaign under coach Max Allegri and was often played out of position as a centre-forward, then reacted angrily when substituted early.MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 26: Rafael Leao of AC Milan reacts during
  
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• Official: Beltran finally accepts River Plate from Fiorentina for €6m

  02-07-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Beltran finally accepts River Plate from Fiorentina for €6mLucas Beltran has finally accepted a move to River Plate, with Fiorentina pocketing €6m and 50 per cent of the future sale fee.There had already been suggestions in Italy and Argentina over the last week that the two clubs were in full agreement.The problem, as it was last year, was getting the striker to accept a return to South America, because he was adamant that he’d be able to break the European Leagues at
  
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• Frattesi and Fagioli on Newcastle United radar after Tonali €116m sale

  02-07-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Frattesi and Fagioli on Newcastle United radar after Tonali €116m saleAfter agreeing Sandro Tonali’s record €116m sale to Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United are reportedly again looking to Italy for Inter’s Davide Frattesi or Fiorentina midfielder Nicolò Fagioli.Tonali had been purchased from Milan for over €60m plus add-ons just three years ago, but is now heading to Spurs for double that figure to reunite with his fellow Brescia native Roberto De Zerbi.Newcas
  
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• Florentino Perez not willing to give up on dream Real Madrid signing despite doubts

  02-07-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Florentino Perez not willing to give up on dream Real Madrid signing despite doubtsReal Madrid have locked in for the season ahead, having already signed four players in the ongoing summer transfer window.Their next big target is Michael Olise, who has been identified as the ideal Galactico signing for Florentino Perez.The Real Madrid president has promised a big-money signing to fans this summer and Olise fits the bill, given his huge impact for Bayern Munich and the France national team.Perez
  
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• “He knows the ins and outs” – Kyle Walker hails Manchester City’s Enzo Maresca appointment

  02-07-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “He knows the ins and outs” – Kyle Walker hails Manchester City’s Enzo Maresca appointmentEx Man City captain Kyle Walker reacts to Enzo Maresca being named Pep Guardiola’s successorThe Italian manager has signed a three-year contract at the Etihad StadiumWalker praised Maresca’s contributions as assistant to Guardiola in the 2022–23 campaignFormer Manchester City captain Kyle Walker has praised the Blues’ appointment of Enzo Maresca as new head co
  
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• World Cup 2026 odds: USMNT opens as small favorite vs. Belgium in Round of 16

  02-07-2026 18:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The United States doesn't have a long and storied history of playing in the knockout rounds of the World Cup, so this is somewhat uncharted territory for the USMNT. But after defeating Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 on Wednesday night as a sizable -800 favorite to advance, the USMNT is again favored in its Round of 16 matchup against Belgium on July 6 in Seattle.The United States opened as a -120 favorite to advance at BetMGM, with Belgium at -105. On the three-way line, the U.S. is +150, Belgium +1
  
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• 🎥 It's on him: Saibari pays the price for Bayern move

  02-07-2026 18:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 It's on him: Saibari pays the price for Bayern moveIsmael Saibari has now officially been unveiled as Bayern’s new signing. While the Moroccan is currently making headlines at the World Cup, the Munich club managed to get the transfer over the line and proudly announce it yesterday. The reaction from his teammates in the national team used this major step in the 25-year-old’s career as an occasion for a few playful slaps to the back of the head. Good thing he had
  
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• World Cup 2026 mystery solved: Why Folarin Balogun's goal was called back for offside and why Alex Freeman's was allowed

  02-07-2026 18:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Even though it's fairly straightforward, soccer's offside rule can be confusing for casual fans. And even controversial at times.The United States had two goals called back for offside in its 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday night. However, it also had a goal that was initially disallowed for offside ruled good in its group stage win over Australia thanks to FIFA's automatic review process in the World Cup. Here's how the offside rule works and why the infraction isn't always imm
  
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• FGR team closure 'sends message women not valued'

  02-07-2026 18:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Forest Green Rovers' decision to close their women's side suggests that female football is "not valued", according the team's former captain Hattie Jones.The Gloucestershire club finished second in the South West Regional Women's Premier Division last campaign, narrowly missing out on promotion to the fourth tier by just one point.Yet the team will not return next season as the club's ownership looks to "concentrate resources" towards getting the men's side back into the English Football League,
  
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• Report: Manchester United have opened talks to sign Premier League forward

  02-07-2026 18:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Manchester United have opened talks to sign Premier League forwardMan United Open Ismaila Sarr Talks as Crystal Palace Valuation RisesManchester United’s summer search for attacking flexibility has taken them towards Crystal Palace forward Ismaila Sarr, with TeamTalk reporting that the club have opened talks with the player’s representatives.The report states that United “have now made contact with Sarr’s representatives to register their interest and gather furth
  
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• Spicer agrees terms to join Worthing

  02-07-2026 18:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Worthing have agreed terms with coach Owen Spicer for the forthcoming National League season.Spicer, 22, currently coaches Worthing's under-16s side, can play in central defence or across the midfield. He trained with the Reds last season as well as being dual-registered with Isthmian League South Central Division side Littlehampton.National League
  
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• Mexico v England tickets reach eye-watering £27,000 for World Cup last-16 tie

  02-07-2026 18:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tickets for England’s last-16 clash against co-hosts Mexico at World Cup 2026 are selling for eye-watering prices up to $36,000 [£27,300].The clash is rivalling the most expensive World Cup knockout fixtures ever after England battled to a 2-1 victory over DR Congo thanks to Harry Kane’s rescue act to set up a mouthwatering tie at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, at 1am BST on Monday.Outgoing prime minister Keir Starmer is set to relax UK licensing laws to allow all pubs to stay
  
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