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• 😱Collateral effect? UEFA seeks backing to oust Infantino from FIFA

  30-07-2026 18:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😱Collateral effect? UEFA seeks backing to oust Infantino from FIFAThe rejection of Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell stakes in the World Cup goes beyond European borders. Following UEFA’s forceful stance, other international confederations are expected to join the move and decide to boycott upcoming editions of the World Cup, plunging international football into an unprecedented crossroads.An ultimatum before the presidential electionsThe escalating tension has left the FIFA pr
  
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• 'A special chapter comes to an end' - Spence's Inter move confirmed

  15-08-2026 19:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  [Getty Images]"Spurs will always have a place in my heart", wrote Djed Spence before his move to Inter Milan was confirmed on Saturday.Spence has signed a five-year deal with the Serie A champions, who are reportedly paying a fee of around 30m euros, external (£25.6m) for the 26-year-old.He joined Spurs for an initial £12.5m from Middlesbrough in 2022 and made 85 appearances for the north London side, helping them to win the 2024-25 Europa League title."A special chapter comes to an
  
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• Matos 'emotional' after Stoke triumph

  15-08-2026 19:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  [Huw Evans Picture Agency]Vitor Matos said he was feeling "emotional" as he celebrated Swansea City'striumph at Stoke City by sprinting across the pitch to savour the moment with travelling fans.Swansea began the new Championship season by claiming only a second win in their past 16 visits to Stoke – and they were forced to do it the hard way after falling behind early on.Joseph Opoku capped his impressive league debut with a rapid equaliser before Adam Idah scored with his first touch aft
  
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• 'I know I wasn't perfect' - Romero's goodbye message to Spurs

  15-08-2026 19:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  [Getty Images]Departing Tottenham captain Cristian Romero has posted a goodbye message on social media, relfecting on his five years at the club.Romero's move to Atletico Madrid was confirmed on Saturday, with the La Liga side paying £34.2m for the 28-year-old Argentina centre-back, who has joined on a five-year deal."I know I wasn't perfect," Romero posted on X."But one thing gives me peace: I always gave everything. I defended this shirt with pride and with all my heart."Romero joined To
  
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• Marcus Rashford makes first Man United appearance in 20 months in defeat to Ruben Amorim’s AC Milan

  15-08-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  Marcus Rashford made his first appearance for Manchester United in 20 months after returning to Michael Carrick’s side for their final pre-season fixture against AC Milan. The England international spent last season out on loan at Barcelona, following a six-month spell at Aston Villa, but the 28-year-old forward is back in contention under Carrick. Ironically, Rashford made his return for United against the manager who froze him out from the first team in December 2024 in former head coach
  
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• Andoni Iraola ready to build team around £241m forward duo

  15-08-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  Andoni Iraola ready to build team around £241m forward duoLiverpool have replenished the squad with a number of key signings this summer. Victor Munoz has been joined at the club by Jeremy Jacquet and Ronald Araujo on loan. Around £100m has already been spent - adding to the £450m or so that Richard Hughes invested last summer.Liverpool still need signings - a right winger to replace Mohamed Salah at the very least. Bradley Barcola is among the names in the frame but Paris Sain
  
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• Torquay 'win fight' in late Tonbridge Angels victory

  15-08-2026 19:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  Matt Jay's winner was his first goal since 10 March [Shutterstock]Torquay United manager Jimmy Ball says his side "won a fight" as they scored late on to win 2-1 at Tonbridge Angels.Matt Jay's 83rd-minute winner secured the Gulls' first National League South victory of the season after last week's 1-1 draw at home to Horsham.Torquay debutant Kian Jenkins scored direct from a 17th-minute corner to give Ball's side the lead. Callum Morton hit the post with a long-range effort early in the second h
  
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• Why Juventus still unsure of Martinez after Aston Villa dive in for Suzuki

  15-08-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  Why Juventus still unsure of Martinez after Aston Villa dive in for SuzukiAston Villa are intensifying talks for Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, but multiple sources warn Juventus are by no means sure Emiliano Martinez will be their first target now, with others on the table.The entire situation was turned on its head this afternoon when Paris Saint-Germain were about to exchange documents with Parma for Suzuki at €30m plus €5m add-ons.TOKYO, JAPAN – MAY 31: Zion Suzuki of Japan ap
  
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• Friendly | Manchester United 2-4 Milan: Ramos impressive in prestigious victory

  15-08-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  Friendly | Manchester United 2-4 Milan: Ramos impressive in prestigious victoryMilan made up for a nightmare start by beating Manchester United 4-2 in their last pre-season friendly, with Goncalo Ramos, Samuel Chukwueze, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Alphadjo Cisse on target.Despite this being the final pre-season test, Ruben Amorim’s starting line-up still looked very experimental, even missing injured Rafael Leao, Christian Pulisic, Matteo Gabbia and Santiago Gimenez, with Mike Maignan and Adri
  
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• Barcelona target drops another hint on social media as wait for move continues

  15-08-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  Barcelona target drops another hint on social media as wait for move continuesJoao Cancelo is still waiting for the chance to return to Barcelona. The Portuguese full-back is determined to continue his career with Hansi Flick’s team, where he spent the second half of the last season on loan, but negotiations with Al-Hilal are proving more difficult than expected.Barcelona began talks when the previous season ended. Cancelo’s loan spell left a very positive impression at Spotify Camp
  
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• Sunderland agree £25.6m fee for defender Methalie

  15-08-2026 19:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dayann Methalie has been capped four times at under-21 level by France [Getty Images]Sunderland have agreed a £25.6m fee to sign left-back Dayann Methalie from Toulouse.The 20-year-old French defender is expected to undergo a medical after a verbal agreement was reached for an initial £23.9m, with a further £1.7m in potential add-ons.Methalie made 28 appearances for Toulouse in Ligue 1 last season, scoring twice in his final three games, as they finished ninth.The deal follows
  
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• Inter sign England full-back Spence from Tottenham

  15-08-2026 19:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Djed Spence was one of England's stand-out performers at the 2026 World Cup [Getty Images]Inter Milan have completed the signing of England full-back Djed Spence from Tottenham.Spence has signed a five-year deal with the Serie A champions, who are reportedly paying a fee of around 30m euros (£25.6m) for the 26-year-old.He is the second England player to join Inter this summer with John Stones moving to the San Siro after his Manchester City contract expired.Spence had all but confirmed the
  
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• 🚨 Official: EA reveals the best teams in FC 27

  15-08-2026 19:17 via tech.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Official: EA reveals the best teams in FC 27Electronic Arts has officially unveiled the top men’s teams in FC 27.Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid, Manchester City, Bayern Munich, FC Barcelona, Arsenal, Liverpool, and Atlético de Madrid are the highest-rated teams in this edition, with five stars.As a reminder, EA SPORTS’ new football simulation will be released on September 25.In your opinion, which team is overrated or underrated in FC 27?This article was translated
  
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• Crusaders come from behind to beat Ballymena

  15-08-2026 19:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Irish PremiershipCrusaders 2 - 1 Ballymena United FTCrusaders claimed their first points of the Irish Premiership season as they came from behind to beat Ballymena United 2-1 at Seaview.Ballymena took the lead from the first meaningful attack of the game on 10 minutes after the hosts failed to clear the ball inside their penalty area.Defender Kurtis Forsythe made a good initial block but Ballymena reacted quickest to the loose ball, with Igor Rutkowski steering a shot into the bottom corner of t
  
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• Thiago scores twice as Brentford hit seven past Frankfurt

  15-08-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Club FriendliesBrentford 7 - 0 Eintracht Frankfurt FTThiago has scored in both of Brentford's pre-season friendlies[Getty Images]Igor Thiago scored twice and set up another as Brentford thrashed Eintracht Frankfurt at the Gtech Community Stadium in their final pre-season friendly.The Brazil forward tapped home from Kevin Schade's square ball just before the break then scored the Bees' sixth, finishing coolly from a tight angle after a charging run.Schade had opened the scoring after just two min
  
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• Mourinho happy with Real Madrid progress ahead of La Liga opener next week

  15-08-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho happy with Real Madrid progress ahead of La Liga opener next weekAccording to journalist Alvaro Esteban, Jose Mourinho has expressed strong satisfaction with Real Madrid’s development during their final phase of pre-season training, with exactly one week left until their opening fixture of the new La Liga campaign against Espanyol. The Portuguese manager believes his squad has made significant progress over the summer and expects even greater improvements before the official compe
  
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• Liverpool given major boost in transfer chase for wonderkid

  15-08-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool given major boost in transfer chase for wonderkidLiverpool have been linked with a whole host of players this summer. Everyone knew that changes would be made at Anfield before the 2026-27 properly kicked off.And, while three new players have already been brought in, at least another three or four are needed if the Reds want to start competing for titles again.Mohamed Salah, Andy Robertson and Ibrahima Konate have all exited Anfield for nothing and, while some have been replaced, Salah
  
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• Arsenal 10% clause could activate with Newcastle sale

  15-08-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal 10% clause could activate with Newcastle saleNewcastle’s valuation of Joe Willock matters to Arsenal too, thanks to a sell-on clause agreed when the midfielder left north London.Photo by Yong Teck Lim/Getty ImagesArsenal could receive another financial boost this summer if Joe Willock completes a move away from Newcastle United, with the Gunners entitled to a percentage of any transfer fee agreed for their former academy graduate.Newcastle remain in discussions with Turkish side Be
  
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• Resilient Truro come away from Chelmsford with draw

  15-08-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Truro City are unbeaten, and have yet to concede a goal, so far this season [Shutterstock]Truro City boss John Askey has praised his side's defensive strength in their 0-0 draw at Chelmsford City in National League South.The hosts went close in the first period through a Lyle Taylor free kick while Tyler Harvey had to head a corner off the Truro line. Both sides had half chances to score after the break, but Askey was pleased to be taking a point away from Essex after last week's 2-0 win over Ma
  
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• 🧨 Milan stun United 4-2! Ramos: goal+2 assists! Chukwu top, Terracciano👎

  15-08-2026 18:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🧨 Milan stun United 4-2! Ramos: goal+2 assists! Chukwu top, Terracciano👎Milan win and impress (apart from the opening 10 minutes) against Manchester United in Wroclaw: 4-2 come-from-behind win with 2 assists and 1 goal from Chukwueze, 1 goal and 2 assists from Goncalo Ramos, plus the goals from Cissé and Loftus-Cheek.
  For the Red Devils, Maguire (after just 2 minutes) and Dorgu at the start of the second half found the net. A very poor display from Terracciano, who gave aw
  
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• 🧨 Milan 4-2 United: Ramos, goal + 2 assists! Chukwu top, Terracciano 👎

  15-08-2026 18:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🧨 Milan 4-2 United: Ramos, goal + 2 assists! Chukwu top, Terracciano 👎Milan win and impress (apart from the first 10 minutes) against Manchester United in Wroclaw: 4-2 comeback win with 2 assists and 1 goal from Chukwueze, 1 goal and 1 assist from Goncalo Ramos, along with the goals from Cissé and Loftus-Cheek.
  For the Red Devils, Maguire (just after 2') and Dorgu early in the second half found the net. A very poor display from Terracciano, who gave away a goal and a penal
  
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• 🕺 Got the moves? Player unveiled to Michael Jackson soundtrack 🎥

  15-08-2026 18:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🕺 Got the moves? Player unveiled to Michael Jackson soundtrack 🎥Sporting got creative on Saturday (15) to unveil their new signing for the season.The Portuguese club used a Michael Jackson song to make the arrival of Australian player Nestory Irankunda official.The 20-year-old was at Watford and played in this year’s World Cup, scoring one goal in the tournament.Sporting confirmed the arrival of the forward with a video inspired by the hit song 'Bad'.Irankunda himself showe
  
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• Sky Sports: Liverpool told to pay £145m to sign top transfer target

  15-08-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sky Sports: Liverpool told to pay £145m to sign top transfer targetLiverpool Hold Firm as PSG Demand £145m for Bradley BarcolaLiverpool’s pursuit of Bradley Barcola appears to have reached the stage at which admiration has to be separated from valuation.The France international remains firmly on Liverpool’s radar, according to Sky Sports, but Paris Saint Germain’s current asking price of £145 million represents a considerable obstacle. Liverpool have communica
  
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• Report: Arsenal Star Rejects ‘Record’ Move To Turkey

  15-08-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Arsenal Star Rejects ‘Record’ Move To TurkeyGabriel Martinelli Rejects Galatasaray Move as Arsenal Face Fresh Transfer QuestionsGabriel Martinelli has made his position clear, and that matters more than the size of the bid. According to talkSPORT, the Arsenal winger has no intention of leaving north London for Galatasaray, despite the Turkish club putting forward a £38.4m verbal offer that would have gone down as a club-record sale.That is the headline, but the more int
  
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• Official: Spence signs for Inter in €35m including bonus deal with Tottenham

  15-08-2026 18:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Spence signs for Inter in €35m including bonus deal with TottenhamDjed Spence is officially a new Inter defender after completing the transfer from Tottenham for €35m including add-ons, signing a contract to June 2031.He becomes the second England international to join the Nerazzurri this summer, after his fellow 2026 World Cup star John Stones arrived as a free agent from Manchester City.Inter adventure begins for SpenceATLANTA, GEORGIA – JULY 15: Djed Spence #25 of En
  
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• Friendly: Inter vs. Real Betis official line-ups

  15-08-2026 18:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Friendly: Inter vs. Real Betis official line-upsInter start Hakan Calhanoglu, Andy Diouf and Francesco Pio Esposito in their final pre-season test with Real Betis, while John Stones is on the bench hoping for his debut.It kicks off at the Stadio San Nicola in Bari at 18.30 UK time (19.30 CEST).MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 17: Ze Pedro of Cagliari is challenged by Francesco Pio Esposito during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Cagliari Calcio at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on April 17, 20
  
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• 'Upsetting' for Dundee as Murray leaves field on stretcher

  15-08-2026 18:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [SNS]Dundee captain Simon Murray left the field on a stretcher after picking up a knee injury in their 3-0 Premier Sports Cup defeat by Aberdeen at Pittodrie.Murray, 34, clutched his left knee in pain after landing awkwardly near the penalty area in the first half, with the score 0-0.Finlay Robertson replaced Murray in the 32nd minute and Dundee lost three goals after the break.Manager Steven Pressley told BBC Scotland post-match: "It's a little bit upsetting for us all."He's such a great boy. H
  
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• Coleraine and Larne play out stalemate at Ballycastle Road

  15-08-2026 18:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Irish PremiershipColeraine 0 - 0 Larne FTTitle contenders Coleraine and Larne fought out a goalless draw in front of a huge crowd at the Ballycastle Road Showgrounds.The Bannsiders began brightly but Matthew Shevlin and Joel Cooper both passed up good openings in the first 45 minutes.Larne fought their way into the game after the break and may have left with all three points but for Coleraine keeper Lewis Webb.He produced a fine first half stop to deny Matty Lusty and somehow got his fingertips
  
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• Penrice joins Rangers from AEK Athens on loan

  15-08-2026 18:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  James Penrice made 32 AEK appearances last season [Getty Images]Left-back James Penrice says joining Rangers on loan from Greek champions AEK Athens - with the Ibrox club having an option to buy - is "a bit surreal". The 27-year-old Scot previously played in his homeland with Livingston and Hearts after earlier spells with Partick Thistle and East Fife.Penrice moved to the Greek top flight from Hearts last summer and played 32 times for the side who beat reigning champions Olympiacos to secure t
  
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• Fernandez booed by Chelsea fans as Alonso offers glimpse of blueprint

  15-08-2026 18:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Enzo Fernandez's Chelsea future has been uncertain since March [Getty Images]Enzo Fernandez was booed by sections of the Chelsea support as Morgan Rogers scored on his first appearance for Chelsea in a 3-1 win against Real Socieded.Joao Pedro also continued his fine pre-season form with a double as manager Xabi Alonso offered a glimpse of what could be his blueprint for the season.But the action was overshadowed by the reaction to Fernandez's second-half appearance, less than 24 hours after Chel
  
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