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• Carrick and Rooney among 15 new Man Utd scholars

  08-07-2026 11:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Manchester United have confirmed Jacey Carrick and Kai Rooney are among 15 youngsterswho have signed first-year scholarship contracts with the club.The duo posted pictures on social media over the weekend of them together as young boys when their dads were United players.Rooney was pictured with father Wayne, United's record goalscorer, at a ceremony at Old Trafford to mark the occasion. Newly installed United head coach Michael Carrick was also present.Carrick was pictured with another of
  
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• Report: Key Liverpool figure set to follow Michael Edwards out of the door at Anfield

  12-07-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Key Liverpool figure set to follow Michael Edwards out of the door at AnfieldLiverpool Face Fresh Upheaval as Richard Hughes Exit Report Raises New Questions at AnfieldLiverpool have spent years trying to present themselves as a club built on order, planning and calm heads. That is why this latest report lands with such force. According to the Daily Mail, Richard Hughes is now expected to follow Michael Edwards out of the door, leaving Anfield facing another senior reset before the seaso
  
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• 8 Arsenal players make World Cup semi-finals

  12-07-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  8 Arsenal players make World Cup semi-finalsOver half of Arsenal’s World Cup internationals have made it to the semi-final stage of the competition, meaning they’ll remain at the tournament until the final weekend.Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty ImagesArsenal sent 15 players off to the 2026 World Cup, and with just one week left until the conclusion of the tournament, eight of them are still in contention to win it.In terms of resting up for the new season, the quarter-final results were
  
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• What is England’s semi-final record? History beckons as Norway victory sets up Argentina World Cup clash

  12-07-2026 11:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England will play Argentina in their fourth World Cup semi-final after securing a 2-1 win over Norway in extra time on Saturday.The back-to-back European Championship finalists were made to sweat in Florida but Jude Bellingham kept his cool in the Miami heat and humidity to send fans in the stadium and across the UK in raptures. Wednesday’s clash against Argentina in Atlanta will be the seventh time England have played in the semi-finals of a major tournament, not including the 1968 Europe
  
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• 🎖️Spain want to keep making history

  12-07-2026 11:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎖️Spain want to keep making historyTo date, the national team has gone 37 official matches unbeaten, and they want to keep this great run going.
  Since June 2023, Spain has not known what it is to lose an official match. So far, they have recorded 30 wins and seven draws, with 96 goals scored and 26 conceded.A spectacular statistic made even more impressive by the fact that it has been achieved across the European Championship, the Nations League, and now the World Cup.This unbeate
  
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• Saudi Arabian outfit deny links with Barcelona attacker, claims club’s name is being used unnecessarily

  12-07-2026 11:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Saudi Arabian outfit deny links with Barcelona attacker, claims club’s name is being used unnecessarilyBarcelona’s recent moves in the market has generated a lot of excitement among fans, with the club all set to bring in Borussia Dortmund winger Karim Adeyemi while Belgium’s Jesse Bisiwu is also expected to join.However, these moves may be a sign of Raphinha’s ominous future at Barcelona, as the Brazilian international has been strongly linked with a move to Saudi Arabia
  
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• Report: Coventry City and West Ham United interested in move for World Cup star

  12-07-2026 11:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Coventry City and West Ham United interested in move for World Cup starCoventry City Join Patrick Berg Transfer Race After Norway Midfielder’s Standout RiseCoventry City are among the English clubs exploring a move for Patrick Berg, with TeamTalk reporting that the Bodo/Glimt midfielder is now seriously weighing up a fresh opportunity abroad. West Ham United are also in the mix, alongside Burnley, Hull City and Ipswich Town, as interest gathers around one of Norway’s most con
  
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• Rabiot meets with mother-agent Veronique as Napoli circle around Milan midfielder

  12-07-2026 11:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rabiot meets with mother-agent Veronique as Napoli circle around Milan midfielderAdrien Rabiot has sat down for a meeting with his mother-agent Veronique in the United States as he weighs up his next steps at club level, with Napoli and former Milan head coach Massimiliano Allegri said to be keen on a reunion with the France international.Rabiot meets with agent while weighing up Milan futureRabiot is currently away in the United States with the France national team, who will be taking on Spain
  
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• Liverpool star breaks silence on World Cup injury heartbreak

  12-07-2026 11:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool star breaks silence on World Cup injury heartbreakHugo Ekitike injury update shows why Liverpool can trust his mindsetThere is no good timing for an Achilles rupture, but this was especially brutal. Hugo Ekitike had finished his first Liverpool season with 17 goals in 44 appearances, he had settled quickly, and he looked on course to push himself into France’s World Cup picture. Instead of spending this summer in the middle of the biggest tournament in the game, he is in Californ
  
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• Dublin v Kerry - an age-old rivalry set for a new chapter

  12-07-2026 11:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Every sport has its great rivalries, whether that is Barcelona-Real Madrid in football, New Zealand-South Africa in rugby, or Mexico-Puerto Rico when it comes to boxing.Gaelic football is no different and when Dublin and Kerry go toe to toe, it is always special.The counties have shared 70 All-Ireland titles between them, with Kerry leading the way on the roll of honour with 39 to Dublin's 31.Over the years, they have met at various stages in the race for Sam Maguire with some unforgettable mome
  
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• 🤬The Colombian Federation rejects threats against Campaz

  12-07-2026 11:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤬The Colombian Federation rejects threats against CampazThrough a statement, the Colombian organization condemns the threats received by the player and his family.
  After Colombia’s elimination against Switzerland on penalties, player Jaminton Campaz and his family received death threats, and today the Colombian Football Federation has decided to speak out on the matter.Through a statement, they completely rejected these threats against Campaz, his family, and, more generally, any p
  
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• PSG looking to pull an Adeyemi-type deal for Barcelona forward this summer – report

  12-07-2026 11:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG looking to pull an Adeyemi-type deal for Barcelona forward this summer – reportThere has been much speculation surrounding Ferran Torres’ future at Barcelona, with the Spaniard now shockingly finding himself on PSG’s radar.It appears the reigning European champions want to sign Ferran as a direct replacement for the departing Goncalo Ramos – a role in which he will largely deputise for Ousmane Dembele.PSG eyeing an Adeyemi-type transferAccording to Diario SPORT, PSG i
  
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• Deal signed: Mo Salah's next club announcement is coming

  12-07-2026 11:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Deal signed: Mo Salah's next club announcement is comingMohamed Salah left Liverpool officially when his contract expired at the end of June. The Egyptian King - who was knocked out of the FIFA World Cup by Lionel Messi and Argentina last week - is now one of the biggest free agents in the game.No shortage of teams have been linked with making a move for the 34-year-old - who has been voted the fourth-best player in Liverpool’s club history.Salah was making £400k per week at Anfield
  
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• Inter could rival Milan for Doué after Khalaili medical uncertainties

  12-07-2026 11:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter could rival Milan for Doué after Khalaili medical uncertaintiesSunday’s reports claim that Inter could challenge their city-rivals Milan to the signing of right-back Guela Doué following the concerns that cropped up during Anan Khalaili’s medical.Inter and Milan both keen on Strasbourg’s DouéInter are on the hunt for a new starting right wing-back after losing Denzel Dumfries to Real Madrid. The Nerazzurri had initially target a deal for Marco Palestr
  
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• Will England get a Bank Holiday if team wins the World Cup? Potential date revealed ahead of Argentina semi-final

  12-07-2026 11:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The government is considering an extra bank holiday if England wins the World Cup, with the final set to take place next Sunday.It is understood that Friday 24 July has been earmarked for a celebratory bank holiday if England wins the tournament, 60 years after its first and only victory in the competition.England took a stride closer to the final with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Norway after extra time on Saturday night, saved again by a brace from the effervescent Jude Bellingham.The prime mini
  
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• Three cost-effective strikers Barcelona should look at to replace Ferran Torres

  12-07-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Three cost-effective strikers Barcelona should look at to replace Ferran TorresBarcelona’s attacking plans could take an unexpected turn before the transfer window closes. While the club remain focused on integrating Karim Adeyemi, uncertainty continues to surround Ferran Torres, whose future has become one of the biggest talking points of the summer.Paris Saint-Germain have maintained their interest in the Spain international, and recent reports suggest Ferran has already given the g
  
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• Three biggest challenges that await Mourinho as Real Madrid reign begins

  12-07-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Three biggest challenges that await Mourinho as Real Madrid reign beginsForget the grand unveilings and the promises that usually accompany a managerial appointment at Real Madrid, as Jose Mourinho’s return is not about sentiment. Rather, it is about finding answers to problems that have lingered despite a squad packed with world-class talent.Few clubs enter a new season with expectations as demanding as Real Madrid. That is exactly where Mourinho begins his second spell at the Santia
  
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• SWITZERLAND OUT IN EXTRA TIME, JASHARI'S WORLD CUP ENDS

  12-07-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SWITZERLAND OUT IN EXTRA TIME, JASHARI'S WORLD CUP ENDSAnother AC Milan representative bids farewell to World Cup 2026 at the quarter-final stage. In Kansas City, Ardon Jashari's Switzerland took on the reigning champions, Argentina, who won 3-1 after extra time. After the 90 minutes finished 1-1 (Mac Allister in the first half, Ndoye in the second), goals from Julián Alvarez and Lautaro Martínez won it for Scaloni's men, who had a man advantage from the 72nd minute as Embolo was s
  
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• Barcelona Land Jesse Bisiwu in Summer Youth Recruitment Push

  12-07-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona Land Jesse Bisiwu in Summer Youth Recruitment PushBarcelona have closed the signing of Jesse Bisiwu, with Matteo Moretto confirming on Saturday that the deal is done – crediting Sacha Tavolieri, who first broke the news.Moretto Seals the ConfirmationMoretto posted the confirmation on 11 July: “Jesse Bisiwu al Barça está cerrado, tal y como ha adelantado @sachatavolieri.” The phrasing leaves no ambiguity – the operation is closed, not advanced or ex
  
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• World Cup 2026: Semi-final fixtures, dates, times and full tournament results

  12-07-2026 10:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The semi-finals for the 2026 World Cup are set, as England prepare to meet Argentina in a blockbuster clash in Atlanta.France and Spain meet in the other semi-final as the heavyweights collide in two mouth-watering contests.Here’s the full tournament bracket:And here is every knockout fixture’s date, kick-off time and host city:And here is how the finished after the group stage:The World Cup began in Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium, the site of Diego Maradona’s most famous a
  
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• Video: Lautaro strikes 121st minute goal to send Argentina to World Cup semi-final

  12-07-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Video: Lautaro strikes 121st minute goal to send Argentina to World Cup semi-finalInter captain Lautaro Martinez struck in the 121st minute of Argentina’s World Cup quarter-final against Switzerland in the early hours of Sunday morning to confirm his nation’s spot in the semis, where they will go up against archrivals England.Argentina required extra-time to overcome Switzerland in their 2026 World Cup quarter-final, which ended 3-1 thanks to Lautaro’s tie-settling strike right
  
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• Barcelona ready to offer several youth players in exchange deal to sign Spanish top talent

  12-07-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona ready to offer several youth players in exchange deal to sign Spanish top talentAs we reach the closing stages of the World Cup, Barcelona have once again appeared quite active in the transfer market.The club are on the verge of closing two deals this week, in the form of Karim Adeyemi and Jesse Bisiwu, with the latter likely to be a reinforcement for the youth department.Barcelona are looking out for such reinforcements in the youth segment, with Jorge Salinas being one of the players
  
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• Hibs 'closer' to being European ready as Passlack seals Porto draw

  12-07-2026 10:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hibernian are "one step closer" to being ready for European football following their 1-1 draw with Porto in Portugal, says head coach David Gray.Borja Sainz gave Porto the lead shortly before half-time but Felix Passlack levelled during the second period."I'm really pleased, and it was a really good exercise for what we set out to do," Gray told club media."It was a really good test for the players against a very good side. It was a positive result in the end, but there are a lot of things withi
  
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• The absolute elite! Why these will be the best World Cup semis ever

  12-07-2026 10:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The absolute elite! Why these will be the best World Cup semis everThe semifinal matches at this World Cup are already shaping up to be absolute blockbusters, with France facing Spain and Argentina taking on England. The biggest football stars will go head-to-head, and a look at the stats shows that these matches are historic too. For the first time since the FIFA world ranking was introduced in 1992, the current top four teams in the world have all reached the semifinals of a World Cup tou
  
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• When is England v Argentina? Old rivals clash in World Cup semi-final

  12-07-2026 10:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England beat Norway at the World Cup 2026 thanks to another inspired performance from Jude Bellingham earned a 2-1 win after extra-time in Miami – and next up is a blockbuster with Thomas Tuchel's side needed a come-from-behind win after Andreas Schjelderup’s opener. But Jude Bellingham struck a controversial equaliser before half-time and the tie needed extra-time with the score level at 1-1 after 90 minutes. Norway v England LIVE: World Cup quarter-final result and reactionBellingh
  
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• No Copa on Sunday, but there’s football: today’s schedule 📲

  12-07-2026 10:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  No Copa on Sunday, but there’s football: today’s schedule 📲Today’s Highlights 🔥Serie B11:00 – Operario Ferroviario vs Novorizontino – Disney+ Premium16:00 – São Bernardo vs Cuiaba – Premiere16:00 – Avai FC vs Nautico – RedeTV!, Canal GOAT, Disney+ Premium18:00 – Atlético-GO vs Fortaleza – Disney+ Premium
  19:00 – CRB vs Goias – ESPN, Disney+ Premium, SportyNet, XsportsBesta deildin (Iceland
  
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• No Copa on Sunday, but there’s football: today’s fixture list 📲

  12-07-2026 10:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  No Copa on Sunday, but there’s football: today’s fixture list 📲Today’s Highlights 🔥Friendlies16:00 – Fluminense vs Bahia – geTV, SporTV16:00 – Corinthians vs Cascavel – geTV, SporTV
  17:00 – Cruzeiro vs Grêmio – Metrópoles Esportes and GrêmioTV (YouTube)Serie B11:00 – Operario Ferroviario vs Novorizontino – Disney+ Premium16:00 – São Bernardo vs Cuiaba – Premiere16:00 &ndas
  
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• Revealed: Why Man City chose Lommel SK for Sverre Nypan loan as Hugo Viana’s personal role confirmed

  12-07-2026 10:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Revealed: Why Man City chose Lommel SK for Sverre Nypan loan as Hugo Viana’s personal role confirmedMan City chose Lommel SK as the loan destination for Nypan to give him the best chance of regular minutesDirector of football Hugo Viana was personally involved in the decision-making, which is not always the case with loansOther loan options were available to Man City before they settled on Lommel and manager Lee JohnsonManchester City’s decision to loan Sverre Nypan to Lommel SK for
  
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• Julian Alvarez, Lautaro Martinez show it's more than just Lionel Messi for Argentina

  12-07-2026 10:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  KANSAS CITY — Lionel Andres Messi is two games from football immortality; from undisputed, unassailable G.O.A.T. status; from removing any doubt or rebuttal over who's the best to ever do it.MORE — Argentina 3-1 SwitzerlandSame goes for Argentina, on all points, from a team perspective. Only two teams have ever done it — win the World Cup back-to-back — and the last time was 64 years ago. Italy in the '30s and Brazil in '58 and '64. They'd be the best ever, forever.And th
  
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• O'Sullivan set to leave Liverpool six months after joining

  12-07-2026 10:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  O'Sullivan is an experienced player for club and country [Getty Images]Liverpool club record signing Denise O'Sullivan is expected to leave this summer just six months after joining.It is understood a return to the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) is most likely and Gotham FC are favourites to sign her. The Republic of Ireland international joined Liverpool in January for £300,000 and has been a standout performer since her arrival.Her departure is a huge disappointment to the Reds, w
  
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