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• Colchester takeover collapse an opportunity - Cowley

  06-07-2026 14:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Danny Cowley was appointed Colchester head coach in January 2024 [Getty Images]A third failed takeover in 12 months has left Colchester United head coach Danny Cowley with a recruitment headache but plenty of "opportunity".A planned takeover from a consortium that included former Chelsea and England defender John Terry collapsed at an advanced stage in June.It means the club will enter the upcoming League Two season with budget restraints under current owner Robbie Cowling.However, according to
  
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• World Cup: Messi rips Argentina from the jaws of defeat

  07-07-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates after scoring a goal during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match between Argentina and Egypt at Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta Stadium) in Atlanta, Georgia, United States on July 07, 2026.Anadolu via Getty ImagesATLANTA — Like the sunrise, the tide, and the changing of the seasons, Leo Messi is inevitable. And like a natural force, he willed Argentina to an astounding comeback victory over Egypt. Held scoreless and down two goals 78 minutes into th
  
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• Why was Egypt’s second goal against Argentina disallowed by VAR in World Cup last 16?

  07-07-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Egypt controversially had a stunning second goal against Argentina disallowed by VAR in their thrilling World Cup 2026 last-16 clash.Underdogs Egypt already led 1-0 thanks to Yasser Ibrahim’s first-half header before the reigning world champions were further stunned as Lionel Messi saw his penalty saved shortly after.And the African side appeared to go 2-0 up, leaving Argentina with a mountain to climb, when they scored a magnificent second goal on 58 minutes.LIVE! Follow the conclusion of
  
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• Liverpool keeper Borggräfe extends Bayer Leverkusen loan

  07-07-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool keeper Borggräfe extends Bayer Leverkusen loanLiverpool goalkeeper Rafaela Borggräfe will remain on loan at German Google Pixel Frauen-Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen for the 2026/2027 season.The Reds announced the news via a post on their official club website earlier today.The 26-year-old former German youth international keeper spent the second half of last season on loan at the Ulrich-Haberland-Stadion and that arrangement has now been extended for the entirity of the up
  
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• Argentina score in injury time to complete extraordinary comeback against Egypt

  07-07-2026 19:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Argentina come from 2-0 down to lead - Fernandez putting them ahead in injury timeMessi levels for Argentina to make up for having earlier penalty savedTottenham defender Romero pulls one back for ArgentinaZico doubles Egypt lead on counter after having previous goal ruled outEgypt take shock lead through Ibrahim headerWinner faces quarter-final against Switzerland or Colombia, who play at 21:00 BST - see knockout pathView quarter-final broadcast schedule Argentina score in injury time to comple
  
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• Real Madrid issue statement condemning Paraguayan senator over racist attacks on Kylian Mbappe

  07-07-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid issue statement condemning Paraguayan senator over racist attacks on Kylian MbappeReal Madrid have officially issued a powerful statement of solidarity supporting Kylian Mbappe following a barrage of racist and xenophobic attacks launched by Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla. The club’s definitive show of support comes following France’s fiery 1-0 World Cup victory over Paraguay, following which the South American politician targeted the forward with highly offensive on
  
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• 🔝 Just at the right time! Messi extends World Cup goals record

  07-07-2026 19:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🔝 Just at the right time! Messi extends World Cup goals recordAfter a forgettable first half, Lionel Messi seems to have woken up at exactly the right moment. After first setting up Cristian Romero for the goal that made it 1-2 (79'), he equalized himself.With his goal for 2-2 against Egypt, he extended the World Cup scoring record to 21 goals.According to Opta, Messi is also the only player in World Cup history to have scored in six consecutive knockout matches.
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• Qarabag's Durán poised for Celtic medical

  07-07-2026 19:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Camilo Durán helped Qarabag finish 22nd in last season's Champions League [Getty Images]Qarabag forward Camilo Durán is poised to have a medical to become Celtic's first summer signing, manager Martin O'Neill has confirmed.The 24-year-old Colombian, who will arrive for an undisclosed fee, spent less than a year with the Azerbaijan Premier League runners-up after signing from Portuguese club Portimonense.But five goals in 10 Champions League appearances thrust Durán into the
  
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• Transfer round-up: Juventus’ change, Milan’s done deal, Zaniolo agreement

  07-07-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Transfer round-up: Juventus’ change, Milan’s done deal, Zaniolo agreementIt’s been another busy day for Italian football with Juventus confirming Frederic Massara as their Chief Football Officer, as well as a new role within the club for Giorgio Chiellini.Click here to subscribe to the Football Italia YouTube channelAnother big news comes from Milan, where the Rossoneri met Mario Gila’s agent and then secured a deal with Lazio after agreeing to personal terms with the Spa
  
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• Stankovic: ‘My dream was to play for Inter, my dad is even more excited than me’

  07-07-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Stankovic: ‘My dream was to play for Inter, my dad is even more excited than me’Aleksandar Stankovic has given his first interview since re-joining Inter after a successful year in Belgium with Club Brugge, has spoken about the prospect of following in his father Dejan’s footsteps in San Siro and says that he considers Federico Dimarco and agemate Pio Esposito to be as close a ‘brothers’.Stankovic follows in his father’s footsteps: ‘My dream to play for
  
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• England players to be told not to jump hoardings

  07-07-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England players will be advised not to jump over advertising hoardings after Jordan Henderson suffered a freak injury in the aftermath of their World Cup victory over Mexico.Brentford midfielder Henderson is expected to have surgery on the wrist injury he suffered while celebrating England's 3-2 win in the Azteca Stadium.That would mean he is a major doubt for the rest of the tournament.Henderson, 36, landed awkwardly on his arm as he tried to hurdle the advertising hoardings during England's ce
  
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• Stoke's Agina joins Forest Green on loan

  07-07-2026 19:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Forest Green Rovers have signed defender Sydney Agina on loan until January from Championship side Stoke. The 18-year-old academy player has also agreed a new two-year contract extension to stay with the Potters.Agina made five league appearances for Stoke in the closing stages of last season and also earned his first international cap for Kenya in a friendly last month."We believe further exposure to first-team football at a good level, on a consistent basis, is the logical next s
  
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• Bell thought Offord deal would be beyond Crewe

  07-07-2026 19:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luke Offord first joined Crewe when he was seven years old [Getty Images]Crewe Alexandra boss Lee Bell says bringing former captain Luke Offord back to the club was a deal he thought "would be beyond" the club.The 26-year-old centre-back returned to the Alex at the start of the month following James Connolly's departure to Walsall.Offord came through the academy at Crewe and went on to make 170 appearances for the first team and skippered them to promotion from League Two in 2019-20.He left the
  
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• Game over as La Liga side pushing hard to land Liverpool midfielder

  07-07-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Game over as La Liga side pushing hard to land Liverpool midfielderLiverpool could be about to shake up their midfield options. The current transfer period may see Curtis Jones leave for Inter Milan or elsewhere - provided the £35m obligation is met by interested parties.Alexis Mac Allister is another one meanwhile who has been linked with the exit door. Although the trail to Real Madrid has gone cold of late the Argentina FIFA World Cup winner is no closer to securing a new contract.With
  
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• Barcelona legend Lionel Messi sets unwanted penalty record at the World Cup

  07-07-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona legend Lionel Messi sets unwanted penalty record at the World CupBarcelona legend and Argentina captain Lionel Messi has carved out an unwanted piece of football history by becoming the first player to miss two penalties at a single FIFA World Cup tournament (excluding penalty shootouts). The historic blunder occurred earlier today during Argentina’s high-stakes Round of 16 match against Egypt at the Atlanta Stadium, temporarily freezing the world-class icon’s relentless ch
  
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• 📲 The fans agree: can only Infantino save Messi?

  07-07-2026 19:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📲 The fans agree: can only Infantino save Messi?The shirt was already off and the celebrations were wild — but the joy came too soon. Egypt’s goal for 2-0 (58') against Argentina in the World Cup round of 16 was ruled out after VAR intervention. What happened? Marwan Attia had fouled Lisandro Martinez in Egypt’s half. The goal was disallowed because of that foul, as no opposing player had touched the ball afterward. Referee expert Lutz Wagner also confirm
  
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• 📸 Egypt goal ruled out: harsh call from the referee and VAR?

  07-07-2026 19:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 Egypt goal ruled out: harsh call from the referee and VAR?Harsh decision or sensible application of the rules?At the hour mark, French referee François Letexier disallowed Egypt’s second goal against Argentina. A major turning point in this World Cup round-of-16 match. Egyptian midfielder Marwan Attia was penalized for slightly stepping on Lisandro Martínez at the start of the move.In your opinion, did that foul at the beginning of the move justify disallowing Egypt
  
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• Brighton & Hove Albion sign Ipswich Town winger Peskett

  07-07-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brighton & Hove Albion sign Ipswich Town winger PeskettBrighton & Hove Albion have completed the signing of Ipswich Town winger Sophie Peskett on a permanent deal.The Seagulls announced news of the deal via a post on their official club website earlier today.The 23-year-old moves to Brighton & Hove Albion after spending the last seven years with Ipswich Town. The Tractor Girls have received a club record transfer fee from the Sussex side for Peskett’s services.Peskett leaves Ip
  
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• Arsenal set to sign Meslier on free transfer after Leeds exit

  07-07-2026 19:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Meslier joined Leeds in 2019 [Getty Images]Arsenal are set to complete the signing of goalkeeper Illan Meslier on a free transfer from Leeds.BBC Sport were first to reveal the Gunners' interest in Meslier on 30 June and an agreement has now been reached.Meslier and his representatives were at the club's training centre in Hertfordshire to complete the finer details of the move and undergo a medical on Tuesday.The 26-year-old, who has lost his place as number one at Leeds, is out of contract this
  
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• Pierre Sage was willing to stay at Lens if Crystal Palace failed to reach an agreement

  07-07-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pierre Sage was willing to stay at Lens if Crystal Palace failed to reach an agreementPierre Sage has revealed that he was prepared to remain at RC Lens had the club failed to reach an agreement with Crystal Palace over his departure, contradicting suggestions that he forced through his move to the Premier League. In an interview with L’Équipe, the former Les Sang et Or head coach explained that although he had decided Crystal Palace was the right destination, he made it clear
  
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• Rotherham bring in ex-MK Dons forward Nemane

  07-07-2026 19:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aaron Nemane scored three goals in 78 league appearances for MK Dons [Shutterstock]Rotherham United have signed forward Aaron Nemane on a two-year deal.The 28-year-old was a free agent after leaving MK Dons earlier this summer.The Frenchman, who spent time in Manchester City's academy, is Rotherham's second summer signing.Alex Bruce's men start the new season with an EFL Cup tie against West Brom on Saturday, 8 August.All done deals in July 2026All the latest Rotherham United news
  
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• Preston sign Devine from Spurs for club-record fee

  07-07-2026 19:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alfie Devine won Preston's young player of the season for 2025-26 [Shutterstock]Preston North End have signed Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Alfie Devine for a club-record fee on a five-year contract.The fee is undisclosed but the Championship club have said it is "almost three times" the fee they paid for Portsmouth forward Callum Lang in February, which was reported to be around £2m.Devine, 21, scored eight goals in 45 league appearances on loan with the Lilywhites last season.He came thro
  
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• Rangers sign former Durham forward Blake

  07-07-2026 19:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rangers sign former Durham forward BlakeRangers have completed the signing of former Durham forward Hannah Blake on a free transfer.The Gers announced news of the deal via a post on their official club website earlier today.The 26-year-old New Zealand international attacker moves north of the border after leaving former club Durham earlier this summer. Blake spent two years with The Wildcats after joining the club from Ninja A-League side Adelaide United. The forward made 16 appearances for Durh
  
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• Barcelona face PSG, Tottenham battle for Julian Alvarez alternative – report

  07-07-2026 19:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona face PSG, Tottenham battle for Julian Alvarez alternative – reportFC Barcelona have entered a high-stakes transfer battle with PSG over Bournemouth’s breakout striker Eli Junior Kroupi. Indeed, according to an exclusive report from Le10Sport (h/t AS), a sharp conflict of interest has erupted between the two European giants, with both clubs positioning themselves to secure the signature of the 20-year-old French prodigy.Barcelona view Kroupi as Julian Alvarez alternativeFrom
  
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• Report: Liverpool Plans Unchanged Despite Richard Hughes Exit Claim

  07-07-2026 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool Plans Unchanged Despite Richard Hughes Exit ClaimLiverpool transfer latest as Salah successor hunt defines Iraola’s first summerLiverpool’s summer, according to The Athletic, remains calm on the surface and complicated underneath. That usually tells you two things. First, serious work is being done behind the scenes. Second, the market is not yet moving on Liverpool’s terms.The main themes are clear enough. Liverpool need to prepare for life beyond Mohamed Sal
  
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• Pierre Sage reveals Premier League ambition behind Crystal Palace move

  07-07-2026 19:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pierre Sage reveals Premier League ambition behind Crystal Palace movePierre Sage has revealed that his long-held ambition to coach in the Premier League played a decisive role in his decision to leave RC Lens for Crystal Palace. Speaking to L’Équipe, the former Lyon head coach reflected on his unconventional managerial journey and explained why the opportunity to move to England arrived at the right moment in his career. Sage insisted his decision was not focused on the financial a
  
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• Journalist: Liverpool move for World Cup forward has ‘real potential’

  07-07-2026 19:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Liverpool move for World Cup forward has ‘real potential’Liverpool Interest in Bradley Barcola Carries Clear Logic After PSG ShiftLiverpool’s search for attacking reinforcement has reached the point where theory must soon become action. On the Anfield Index podcast ‘Media Matters’, Trev Downey and David Lynch focused heavily on the wide forward market, with PSG attacker Bradley Barcola emerging as the name carrying the clearest logic.Lynch’s view w
  
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• Euro giants met Liverpool star 'in person' to discuss Anfield exit

  07-07-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Euro giants met Liverpool star 'in person' to discuss Anfield exitLiverpool are going to have to sell some of their players this summer to be able to bring new players through the Anfield doors. The Reds have a lot of making up to do during the 2026-27 season with their fans getting rather annoyed with them towards the end of the last campaign.Nothing seemed to be going the Reds' way at all, and, even when it did, something else always popped up to move them off the right path.In the end, they s
  
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• 🎥 Did he put Messi off? YouTuber goes wild in the stadium

  07-07-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Did he put Messi off? YouTuber goes wild in the stadiumThe YouTuber IShowSpeed is known as a huge Cristiano Ronaldo fan. So he was correspondingly devastated by Portugal’s elimination. But today, he already has a reason to celebrate again.For Messi’s penalty kick, he was standing right behind the goal in an Egypt jersey. Before the miss, he started barking and screaming to distract him. And when Ronaldo’s rival actually did miss, the YouTuber was completely speechless
  
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• Argentina's Lionel Messi sets record with second missed PK in 2026 World Cup

  07-07-2026 19:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lionel Messi may arguably be the greatest soccer player of all time, but his penalty kick history is not a highlighted part of his decorated résumé.During Tuesday's World CupRound of 16 match against Egypt, the Argentine star had an opportunity to level the match in the 21st minute. Enzo Fernández was fouled by Haissem Hassan in the Pharaohs' penalty box, earning Argentina a free kick.Up stepped Messi, who leads the World Cup Golden Boot race over Kylian Mbappé and Er
  
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