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• Conway scores twice as Glentoran beat Pyunik

  25-07-2026 16:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Glentoran ended their Women's Champions League campaign with a 4-1 victory over Pyunik at the Cae Ras.Kim Turner's side lost 4-1 to Dinamo Riga on Wednesday to miss out on the chance to progress beyond the first qualifying round.But Gracie Conway scored twice in a comfortable win over the Armenian side on Saturday to ensure the Women's Premiership champions finished third in the group.Susanna Badalyan opened the scoring for Pyunik, who lost their opener to group hosts Wrexham on Wednesday, but N
  
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• Uefa to discuss boycotting World Cup in emergency meeting after Fifa bombshell

  29-07-2026 18:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Uefa will hold an emergency meeting on Friday, where the prospect of boycotting the World Cup will be discussed as leverage against Gianni Infantino’s controversial plan to privatise the tournament.Next steps with the European Union will also be raised, as the European Commission scrutinises whether Infantino’s project contravenes protections that are afforded as regards competition law.Fifa’s plan has provoked fury in most of the European game, to the point that an alliance of
  
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• Stockport defender Pye signs three-year deal

  29-07-2026 18:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ethan Pye made 55 appearances in all competitions for Stockport County last season [Getty Images]Stockport County defender Ethan Pye has signed a three-year contract extension to remain with the club until 2029.The 23-year-old joined on a free transfer from Rochdale in 2021 and has gone on to make 149 appearances for the club.Since joining he has won the League Two title in 2024 and reached the League One play-offs in successive seasons."I'm delighted to continue my journey with County. I can't
  
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• Wales' Francis and Jones join second-tier Wolves

  29-07-2026 18:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Oliva Frances came through at Pontypridd [FAW]Wales duo Olivia Francis and Ellen Jones have joined newly-promoted Women's Super League 2 side Wolves.Francis joins the Old Gold after her exit from Plymouth Argyle, whom Wolves beat in the third-tier play-off final in May.She enjoyed a successful year in Devon, scoring 10 goals in 33 appearances for the Pilgrims as they finished second in the FA WNL Southern Premier Division.The 20-year-old progressed at Pontypridd before joining Manchester United.
  
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• Hibs winger Bowie joins Serie A side Parma Calcio

  29-07-2026 18:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hibernian forward Tegan Bowie has joined Serie A side Parma Calcio on a permanent deal for an undisclosed fee after the Italian club triggered a release clause in her contract. Bowie was part of the Hibs academy in her youth before joining Celtic but the winger returned to Edinburgh in 2023 where she has cemented herself as a key member of the squad. The 22-year-old made 101 appearances and scored nine goals for Hibs. She played an important part in their title-winning season in 2024-25, scoring
  
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• Watford sign Welsh international forward Teisar

  29-07-2026 18:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Watford sign Welsh international forward TeisarWatford have completed the signing of Welsh international forward Tianna Teisar on a permanent deal.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Golden Girls this afternoon.The 20-year-old striker joins Watford on a free transfer after recently leaving Bristol City. Teisar came through The Robins’ academy system and she pushed for opportunities in the first team.Teisar has built her senior playing experie
  
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• Official: Bologna buy Amondarain from Estudiantes in €9m plus bonus deal

  29-07-2026 18:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Bologna buy Amondarain from Estudiantes in €9m plus bonus dealBologna have officially signed midfielder Mikel Amondarain from Estudiantes in a deal believed to be worth €9m plus bonuses and a cut of the future sale fee.The 21-year-old flew in last night for his medical tests and passed without issues, so was able to put pen to paper today on the contract.It holds him to the Stadio Dall’Ara side until June 2031.Amondarain new face for BolognaLA PLATA, ARGENTINA – A
  
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• Anderlecht the destination of choice as Oliver Antman seeks Rangers exit

  29-07-2026 18:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Anderlecht the destination of choice as Oliver Antman seeks Rangers exitOliver Antman is close to joining RSC Anderlecht from Rangers, as manager Derek McInnes confirmed on Wednesday that the Finnish winger has travelled to Belgium to finalise his move.McInnes told the Scottish media, “An agreement has been reached, and Oliver has travelled to finalise everything. I am quite sure that everything will go well for him.”Antman joined Rangers after an inspiring 2024–25 campaign wit
  
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• 🤣 Today's viral moment: Neymar gets an unexpected kiss

  29-07-2026 18:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤣 Today's viral moment: Neymar gets an unexpected kissBrazilian star Neymar was the main attraction in Santos’ victory last Tuesday. At the end of the Copa Sudamericana match against Universidad Central de Venezuela, several opposing players approached him to ask for shirts, photos, and memorabilia.
  Edwin Mosquera’s gestureThe most striking moment featured player Edwin Mosquera, who came over with his phone to record a video alongside the No. 10 and ended up kissing him on th
  
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• Williams-Barnett steals the show against Sydney FC

  29-07-2026 18:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Teenage forward Luca Williams-Barnett stole the show in Tottenham's 4-2 penalty shootout win over Sydney FC in a sign of how the club have changed.The 17-year-old, who started the second half on the left but moved into his favoured attacking midfield position, opted for the first penalty and nonchalantly chipped a panenka down the middle.It preceded a shootout in which Sydney FC duo Joe Lacey and Alexander Popovic hit the post and had a penalty saved by goalkeeper Martin Dubravka,
  
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• 'Get rid' or 'get him back playing a part'? - fans torn on Grealish

  29-07-2026 18:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked for your views on Jack Grealish's future at Etihad Stadium and if he could play for the club again, after the winger returned to pre-season training but missed out on a squad place for Manchester City's pre-season tour of Hong Kong and Seoul.Here are some of your thoughts:June: No! City played better without him last season, so why have him back in a City shirt? He spent too much time on the grass instead of playing. So, to my mind, he is not worth having back.Roger:
  
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• PSG progress in talks for Parma goalkeeper Suzuki and open up to loan idea

  29-07-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG progress in talks for Parma goalkeeper Suzuki and open up to loan ideaWednesday’s reports indicate that PSG are progressing in talks to sign Japan international goalkeeper Zion Suzuki from Parma this summer, and that the Parisians could also be open to sending the 23-year-old out on an immediate loan deal.Report: PSG open to signing and then loaning out SuzukiSuzuki has attracted interest from several high-profile clubs across Europe this summer, including from PSG and Juventus.Parma a
  
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• Manchester City starter a doubt for Community Shield after injury & transfer talk

  29-07-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City starter a doubt for Community Shield after injury & transfer talkManchester City hopes of fielding Rodri in the Community Shield match against Arsenal next month have suffered a double blow, with the player having surgery and Real Madrid opening talks to sign him.Photo by Michael Steele/Getty ImagesRodri has long been one of the key players in Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City team, and Enzo Maresca would likely have been hoping to give the midfielder an equally important
  
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• 😂 Neymar gets an 'unexpected' kiss from rival after Santos go through

  29-07-2026 18:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😂 Neymar gets an 'unexpected' kiss from rival after Santos go throughNeymar became Santos’ main attraction from the second half onward in last Tuesday’s (28) Copa Sudamericana clash.And his status as a global football star was clear right after the final whistle.Several Universidad Central players surrounded Peixe’s No. 10 looking for hugs, a “gift,” and even... a kiss!The most “forward” one was Edwin Mosquera, who started the match and was
  
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• 🗣️ Have your say: if you had to elect the new FIFA president...

  29-07-2026 18:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🗣️ Have your say: if you had to elect the new FIFA president...Gianni Infantino is undoubtedly one of the most controversial presidents in FIFA history.The Swiss executive is going through a real media storm. For more than a year, controversies have kept piling up: accusations of interference within CAF, a controversial ticket-pricing policy during the World Cup, the awarding of the FIFA Peace Prize to Donald Trump, and now this murky story about selling stakes in the World Cup to
  
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• Real Madrid Sign Diomande for €130m While Olise Links Drew Attention

  29-07-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid Sign Diomande for €130m While Olise Links Drew AttentionReal Madrid are closing in on a deal to sign RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande for approximately €130m, with Mundo Deportivo reporting that Los Blancos deliberately allowed their widely-reported interest in Bayern Munich’s Michael Olise to run as cover while negotiating the deal in private.The Olise Noise Was Never the Real StoryAccording to Mundo Deportivo journalist Pepe Gil-Vernet, speculation linking Madrid to O
  
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• Newcastle United sign forward Thomas

  29-07-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle United sign forward ThomasNewcastle United have completed the signing of forward Martha Thomas on a permanent deal.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Magpies this afternoon.The 30-year-old joins Newcastle United from Barclays Women’s Super League side Tottenham Hotspur. The Magpies have paid an undisclosed fee to Spurs to secure the player’s services.Thomas spent three years with Spurs after joining the club from Manchester U
  
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• Charlton Athletic sign Leicester City defender Neville

  29-07-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Charlton Athletic sign Leicester City defender NevilleCharlton Athletic have completed the signing of defender Ashleigh Neville on a permanent deal.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Addicks this afternoon.The 33-year-old joins Charlton Athletic following a short spell with Leicester City. Neville joined The Foxes in January and made 13 appearances for the club in all competitions. She was unable to keep the East Midlands side in the Barclays Wome
  
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• Liverpool preparing opening bid for PSG's Barcola

  29-07-2026 17:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcola helped France reach the semi-finals at the 2026 World Cup [Getty Images]Liverpool have stepped up their interest in Paris St-Germain's Bradley Barcola and are preparing an opening bid.Barcola, 23, has been identified as the primary option for Liverpool as they look to replace Mohamed Salah, who left at the end of last season.The France winger is valued by PSG at around £145m. Such a fee would break the British transfer record but those at Anfield are keen on striking a deal closer
  
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• Sheffield United midfielder Rouse signs new deal

  29-07-2026 17:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  Sheffield United midfielder Rouse signs new dealSheffield United midfielder Mollie Rouse has signed a contract extension with the club.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Blades this afternoon.It has been reported that the 27-year-old is now staying at Bramall Lane until summer 2028.Rouse joined Sheffield United from American Gainbridge Super League club Spokane Zephyr last summer. She went on to make 21 appearances for The Blades in Barclays WSL2
  
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• Real Madrid identify three leading candidates for summer exit; two players reluctant to leave

  29-07-2026 17:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid identify three leading candidates for summer exit; two players reluctant to leaveReal Madrid have an overcrowded first-team squad at their disposal, and Jose Mourinho will want to prune it before the start of the new season.Los Blancos have made four signings this summer, with a fifth on the way in the form of Yan Diomande. The club are also working on a sixth signing in Rodri.Thus, Real Madrid are considering moves away for Raul Asencio, Gonzalo Garcia and Franco Mastantuono as the
  
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• Liverpool Starting XI vs Wrexham: Confirmed Team News and Predicted Lineup

  29-07-2026 17:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool Starting XI vs Wrexham: Confirmed Team News and Predicted LineupLiverpool Predicted XI vs Wrexham: Andoni Iraola Forced Into Youthful DefenceLiverpool head into their next summer outing against Wrexham with a familiar pre-season issue, availability. The win over Sunderland offered some useful signs, but Joe Gomez going off injured inside ten minutes changed the picture quickly.Right now, the defensive numbers are thin. With Ibrahima Konate gone and Giovanni Leoni still recovering from
  
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• Fiorentina boost for Mastantuono as Real Madrid refuse River Plate return

  29-07-2026 17:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fiorentina boost for Mastantuono as Real Madrid refuse River Plate returnFiorentina received a boost with reports Real Madrid will only loan Franco Mastantuono within Europe, and not back to River Plate, making Italy the favourite destination.The teenager turns 19 next month and was a massive €45m investment when Real Madrid bought him from River Plate last summer.Inevitably, he has received very little playing time and is increasingly frustrated at the situation.Mastantuono needs to be con
  
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• Confirmed: Barcelona defensive talent leaves for Spanish third-division club

  29-07-2026 17:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  Confirmed: Barcelona defensive talent leaves for Spanish third-division clubFC Barcelona have officially announced that young defender Joan Anaya has left the club to sign for UE Sant Andreu.As part of the agreement with the Spanish third-division outfit, the Blaugrana will retain a percentage of any future sale of the La Masia defender.“FC Barcelona has reached an agreement with Sant Andreu for the transfer of Joan Anaya. The club retains a percentage of any future sale,” the club s
  
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• Tottenham: Roberto De Zerbi reveals what is needed for Lucas Bergvall to stay at club

  29-07-2026 17:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roberto De Zerbi has told Lucas Bergvall he must show the “right spirit” if he wants to stay at Tottenham amid speculation linking the midfielder with a move away from the club. The uncertainty comes after Bergvall made his first pre-season start in Spurs’ 1-1 draw with Sydney FC on Wednesday.The 20-year-old endured a challenging 2025-26 campaign, making only 17 starts and frequently playing out of his preferred position. This summer has seen further competition arrive in the c
  
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• Sallinger eyes Hibs progress after Tynecastle spectator role

  29-07-2026 17:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hibs goalkeeper Raphael Sallinger was in the stands at Tynecastle on Tuesday to see rivals Hearts knocked out of the Champions League. Now he is determined to ensure his side don't suffer European embarrassment. Hearts' 2-0 home defeat to Sturm Graz completed a 6-0 aggregate hammering - their worst ever two-legged European scoreline. Sallinger's full focus is now on trying to overturn Hibs' 2-0 deficit against Kosovan minnows Malisheva at Easter Road in Thursday night's second leg of their Confe
  
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• Report: Man City midfielder closing in on summer exit

  29-07-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Man City midfielder closing in on summer exitKalvin Phillips loan move nears as Man City leave him out of Asia tourManchester City have made their call on Kalvin Phillips, and it tells you plenty. Leave him out of the Asia tour, push forward on another temporary move, and accept the obvious, this transfer has gone nowhere near as planned. According to Daily Mail, Phillips is finalising a loan switch to Sheffield United after being omitted from the travelling squad.At £42 million, t
  
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• USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino, US Soccer in ‘final stages’ of agreeing on new contract

  29-07-2026 17:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mauricio Pochettino and US Soccer are in negotiations about his future as the USMNT’s coach.Photograph: Christopher Torres/EPAUSMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino and US Soccer are “in the final stages” of finalizing an agreement for a new contract through the 2030 World Cup, multiple sources briefed on ongoing negotiations have told the Guardian. Those sources requested anonymity because they were not authorized to speak on the matter.Pochettino was brought on as US head coach
  
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• Roma make progress for Wolfsburg’s Kostantinos Koulierakis

  29-07-2026 17:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma make progress for Wolfsburg’s Kostantinos KoulierakisSerie A side Roma have signed Santiago Castro from Bologna but haven’t stopped making in-roads over other deals in the window, Kostantinos Koulierakis emerging as a major target.La Gazzetta dello Sportconfirm what other outlets have already reported. But they make it clear that talks between Roma and Wolfsburg for the defender are now on. The move is going in the right direction, with Inter having made enquiries about the
  
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• Eastleigh sign Johnson on loan from Wednesday

  29-07-2026 17:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Reece Johnson played 16 times for Sheffield Wednesday last season [Eastleigh FC]Eastleigh have signed Sheffield Wednesday defender Reece Johnson on a season-long-loan.The 20-year-old left-back has played 16 times for the Owls, with the majority of those appearances coming last season in the Championship alongside games in the Carabao Cup and FA Cup. Johnson made his Sheffield Wednesday debut in the EFL Cup, starting in a victory away to Bolton Wanderers where he also scored his first senior goal
  
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