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• Diomande seeks better start from Rangers

  27-07-2026 09:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [SNS]Mohamed Diomande admits Rangers have not started well enough over the past two seasons.The Ivory Coast international, 24, joined Rangers in the January of 2024 and the Ibrox side got off to a slow start in seasons 2024-25 and 2025-26, particularly the latter.Rangers, who have not won their opening Scottish Premiership game of the season since 2022, open their league campaign away to Dundee United at Tannadice on Friday evening."The first games of the season in my two years here have not bee
  
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• For US Soccer Fans, Sportsbook Promos Are Part of the Matchday Routine

  28-07-2026 15:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  For US Soccer Fans, Sportsbook Promos Are Part of the Matchday RoutineSupporting Roma from the United States means living on someone else’s clock. Serie A builds its weekend around four kickoff windows, usually 12:30, 15:00, 18:00 and 20:45 in Rome, and once you subtract the six hours that normally separate central Europe from the US East Coast, that becomes 6:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., noon and 2:45 p.m. in New York. On the West Coast the early game starts at 3:30 in the morning. There is a fift
  
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• Why PSG might finally revive their interest in Leipzig’s Yan Diomandé?

  28-07-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Why PSG might finally revive their interest in Leipzig’s Yan Diomandé?Whilst Paris Saint-Germain appeared determined not to pursue their efforts to sign RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomandé (19), the arrival of new intermediaries – who are said to be much closer to the Rouge et Bleu management – could well shake things up, according to reports in L’Équipe.And this is particularly due to Real Madrid’s apparent difficulty in convincing their German cou
  
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• The FA confirm 3 new anti-timewasting rules

  28-07-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The FA confirm 3 new anti-timewasting rulesThe FA have confirmed that the International Football Association Board have approved a new goalkeeper injury trial for the 2026/27 Premier League season.Photo by Michael Regan/Getty ImagesThe FA have officially announced that English football has received approval from IFAB to trial a new system to cut down on tactical goalkeeper injury timeouts.For a while, teams have abused the fact that a goalkeeper going down for medical treatment doesn’t hav
  
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• These legends who shone as players and international managers ✨

  28-07-2026 15:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  These legends who shone as players and international managers ✨As Zinédine Zidane has officially just been appointed head coach of the French national team, the 1998 world champion is preparing to take on one of the biggest challenges of his career. By stepping into the role of Les Bleus manager, Zizou will aim to join an exclusive club: that of the giants who ruled football with the ball at their feet before imposing their expertise from the touchline.An overview of the legends wh
  
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• Season predictions: Second place & lack of game-changing quality

  28-07-2026 15:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Where will you finish in the league and why?Unfortunately, I think we will finish second. The reason for that is, despite having a decent core of players, we always seem to fall short when it comes to the crunch. I hope I'm wrong but that's how I feel right now.Who is the best signing or has he not signed yet and who should it be?Lawrence Shankland is the obvious one but from the names we've been linked with I wouldn't mind if Vaclav Cerny or Jens Hjerto-Dahl arrived.What do you want from y
  
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• 'The best club in the world to be at' - Gvardiol signs new deal

  28-07-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol has officially signed a new five-year contract to extend his stay at Etihad Stadium.The 24-year-old, who joined the club from RB Leipzig in August 2023, has since made 122 appearances and won six trophies under previous manager Pep Guardiola.Gvardiol contributed two goals and five assists across 25 appearances last season, while also representing Croatia at his second World Cup this summer.He also played a pivotal role as Manchester City beca
  
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• Report: Liverpool weighing up record deal for elite winger

  28-07-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool weighing up record deal for elite wingerLiverpool Transfer Latest as Bradley Barcola Emerges as Top Target for Andoni IraolaLiverpool’s summer has reached the point where the shape of the squad starts to come into view, and the message from The Athletic is clear enough. The headline issue is at the top end of the pitch. Bradley Barcola is the one they want, the one they rate highest, and the one who would signal ambition at the beginning of Andoni Iraola’s reign.Tha
  
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• Just in: Barcelona rule out move for Premier League centre-forward – Romano

  28-07-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Just in: Barcelona rule out move for Premier League centre-forward – RomanoFC Barcelona saw Robert Lewandowski leave at the end of last season after four successful seasons at the club.The Pole left a gaping hole behind him in the form of the number nine jersey, and Barça have been hunting throughout the summer to bring in the right replacement.The club’s priority and dream target continues to be Julian Alvarez, but with Atletico Madrid not opening their doors, the idea of a t
  
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• Willie Collum Outlines Key Refereeing Law Changes Ahead Of New SPFL Season

  28-07-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Willie Collum Outlines Key Refereeing Law Changes Ahead Of New SPFL SeasonThe Scottish FA’s Head of Referee Operations, Willie Collum, has outlined a series of significant law changes that will come into effect ahead of the 2026/27 Scottish Premiership season.The updates, which are designed to improve fairness and reduce time-wasting, will impact a number of situations that supporters are likely to see throughout the campaign, including second yellow cards, substitutions, throw-ins and the
  
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• Report: Manchester United ready to hijack move for Premier League midfielder

  28-07-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Manchester United ready to hijack move for Premier League midfielderManchester United Eye Alex Scott Transfer Hijack as Chelsea Face Bournemouth ResistanceManchester United have entered what could become one of the defining transfer fights of the window, with Sports Boom reporting that Old Trafford decision-makers are ready to challenge Chelsea for Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott.The key detail is simple enough. Chelsea have already had a £64m bid rejected. Bournemouth, for now,
  
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• Monaco reach agreement with Nantes on €30m Matthis Abline move

  28-07-2026 14:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Monaco reach agreement with Nantes on €30m Matthis Abline moveAS Monaco and FC Nantes are reported to have reached a full agreement on the transfer of Matthis Abline (23) to the club on The Rock, according to information from Foot Mercato.Eager to join ASM, the striker is set to sign a four-year contract as part of a deal estimated at €30m – €25m plus €5m in bonuses. This represents a colossal sum for Les Canaris, who are set to finalise the biggest sale in their histor
  
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• The Chelsea pensioners: Why Xabi Alonso has suddenly shifted transfer strategy to sign older players

  28-07-2026 14:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England international? Tick. Premier League winner? Tick. At least 35 years old? Erm, tick that too. Chelsea’s transfer policy has taken a surprising turn this summer, ripped up and rewritten, and it’s led the club to the doors of Jordan Henderson and Danny Welbeck.Chelsea are working on deals to add both to Xabi Alonso’s squad in time for the start of the new season. They have also missed out on other experienced targets such as John Stones, 32, who is set for a move to Inter
  
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• 'Why not dream big?' - Hill says Cherries 'have to believe in ourselves'

  28-07-2026 14:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Bournemouth centre-back James Hill says that new manager Marco Rose is allowing him and his Cherries team-mates to dream.Following the departure of former manager Andoni Iraola, Rose was brought in to fulfil the Spaniard's legacy, leading Bournemouth in their first European campaign - in addition to performing competitively in the Premier League following a sixth-placed finish.Hill said Rose has made a strong start and praised his encouragement of a "family-first" approach as the d
  
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• Liverpool reach transfer decision after being offered deal for PSG forward

  28-07-2026 14:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool reach transfer decision after being offered deal for PSG forwardIt promises to be a summer of big change on the wings for Liverpool. Mohamed Salah has left the club after he reached an agreement to rip up his £400k per week contract one year early. And there remains uncertainty around other wingers - in particular Cody Gakpo and Federico Chiesa.Sporting director Richard Hughes and new head coach Andoni Iraola need one-v-one quality out wide for the season ahead.That priority was
  
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• Grimsby sign midfielder Doyle and keeper Cartwright

  28-07-2026 14:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cian Doyle scored five goals and had 11 assists in his 53 league games for Bray [Getty Images]Grimsby Town have signed Bray Wanderers midfielder Cian Doyle for an undisclosed fee on a two-year contract, and Hull City goalkeeper Harvey Cartwright on a season-long loan.Doyle, 21, scored five times in 53 league games for the League of Ireland First Division side.Cartwright, 24, previously spent a season on loan with the Mariners in 2023-24 and made 32 appearances in all competitions."Cian is a brig
  
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• Barcelona joined by Arsenal, Man City in race for striker; no €130m valuation placed despite claims

  28-07-2026 14:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona joined by Arsenal, Man City in race for striker; no €130m valuation placed despite claimsSince the beginning of the summer transfer window, Barcelona’s chase for a number nine has led to just one road: Julian Alvarez.However, with Atletico Madrid being absolutely stubborn in their stance not to sell him this summer, Barça have been forced to start looking at alternatives.It has since emerged that Bournemouth striker Eli Junior Kroupi had been seen as an alternative th
  
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• Strikers scoring - but do Nottingham Forest need to dip into the market?

  28-07-2026 14:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]Nottingham Forest have marked a clean slate under new head coach Oliver Glasner by going on a three-game unbeaten run at the start of their pre-season fixture schedule.The Reds kicked things off with a 2-0 win over neighbours Notts County, followed by a convincing 3-0 victory against Championship side Blackburn, and they shared a 1-1 draw with Vitoria de Guimaraes in a behind closed doors friendly.Having failed to score in 14 Premier League games last season, compared to just
  
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• Karim Benzema refuses to leave Al-Hilal despite efforts to force him out

  28-07-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Karim Benzema refuses to leave Al-Hilal despite efforts to force him outFrench striker Karim Benzema has refused to leave Saudi Pro League (SPL) club Al-Hilal despite the club’s efforts to force him out, according to SPORT.The 38-year-old joined Al-Hilal on a free transfer in January, but they want to ship him off before the start of the new season.However, Benzema has a contract that runs until2027, and he has no interest in leaving the Riyadh-based club unless he’s compensated.Benz
  
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• Karim Benzema refuses to leave Al Hilal despite efforts to force him out

  28-07-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Karim Benzema refuses to leave Al Hilal despite efforts to force him outFrench striker Karim Benzema has refused to leave Saudi Pro League (SPL) club Al Hilal despite the club’s efforts to force him out, according to SPORT.The 38-year-old joined Al Hilal on a free transfer in January, but they want to ship him off before the start of the new season.However, he has a contract that runs until the summer of 2027, and Benzema has no interest in leaving the Riyadh-based club unless he’s c
  
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• Previewing Germany’s Regionalliga Into 2026/27: Contenders, Relegation, and Reform

  28-07-2026 14:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Previewing Germany’s Regionalliga Into 2026/27: Contenders, Relegation, and ReformBy Ben McFadyean.As much of Europe waits for football to return following the World Cup, Germany’s fourth-tier Regionalliga has already started.On Thursday, the former 2. Bundesliga side Schweinfurt 05 were unexpectedly thrashed by TSV Aubstadt 5-1 in front of a 3,000-capacity crowd at NGN Arena in the Bavarian division of the five-league fourth tier.Newly relegated from the 3. Liga, Schweinfurt 05 had
  
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• French soccer legend Zinedine Zidane named new head coach of France's national team

  28-07-2026 14:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  One of the best French soccer players of all time will lead the country’s men’s national team moving forward. Zinedine Zidane was named the new head coach of the club Tuesday.Zidane, 54, signed a four-year deal with the team.Zinedine Zidane has been confirmed as the new head coach of the France men’s national team, the French Football Federation announced.Zidane has signed a four-year deal with the national team and will officially start in the role on August 1, replacing Didie
  
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• Barcelona summer signing set for debut against Birmingham City this Friday

  28-07-2026 14:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona summer signing set for debut against Birmingham City this FridayBarcelona have completed two summer signings so far, bringing in Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United and Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund.The former is still away on holiday as he continues to recover after an impressive World Cup, but Adeyemi is already with Barça and training with the team.According to Mundo Deportivo, the German attacker is expected to make his first appearance as a Barcelona player this Fri
  
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• Rushworth deal becoming 'a saga'

  28-07-2026 14:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]On BBC CWR's latest episode of The Sky Blues Fancast, Coventry City fans Alex and Ged discussed whether they were nervous about succeeding in signing Carl Rushworth from Brighton.Just over a year ago, the Sky Blues announced the signing of Rushworth from Brighton on a season-long loan.Ged told BBC CWR: "It has become a saga now. It has gone on for too long."We have been talking about it since the end of last season. It seemed clear to us that Rushworth wanted to stay."Brighton have
  
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• 'Barcola is not a creator, he's a finisher'

  28-07-2026 14:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]The Redmen TV's Luke Fury discussed Liverpool's reported interest in PSG winger Bradley Barcola on BBC Radio Merseyside's Total Sport show..The Champions League holders reportedly want £140m for the 23-year-old."Yes I would definitely have him," Fury said. "£145m is extortionate. Just to put that into perspective, we paid £125m for Isak. Barcola and Isak are similar profiles, I'd argue the Isak deal was bigger. Barcola has played 46 matches for PSG this season. He
  
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• Troy Deeney believes Man United spell ruined Sancho’s love for football as Qatari move looms

  28-07-2026 14:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Troy Deeney believes Man United spell ruined Sancho’s love for football as Qatari move loomsFormer Premier League striker Troy Deeney has weighed in on reports linking ex-Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho with a move to Qatari side Al Rayyan.The former England international has been linked with several clubs across Europe and the Middle East, but no deal has yet moved close to completion.Al Rayyan seemed like his next destination after they showed interest in the 26-year-old. Despite m
  
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• PSG president personally intervenes to sign Real Madrid target as revenge for Yan Diomande deal

  28-07-2026 14:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG president personally intervenes to sign Real Madrid target as revenge for Yan Diomande dealReal Madrid moved quickly to reach an agreement with Bundesliga club RB Leipzig to sign talented Ivory Coast attacker Yan Diomande this summer.PSG had seemed like the frontrunners to secure the young winger since the beginning of the summer transfer window, but Los Blancos hijacked it at the eleventh hour.The French giants have not taken kindly to how Madrid pulled off the deal, putting out a statement
  
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• Josko Gvardiol signs new Manchester City contract until 2031

  28-07-2026 14:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Josko Gvardiol signs new Manchester City contract until 2031Josko Gvardiol has signed a new long-term contract till 2031 at Man City The Croatian has established himself as one of the finest defenders in Europe since 2023 arrivalGvardiol renewal follows Phil Foden & Abdukodir Khusanov penning fresh dealsManchester City have confirmed that defender Josko Gvardiol has signed a new long-term contract, extending his stay at the Etihad Stadium till the summer of 2031.The 24-year-old joined Manche
  
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• “Agreement close” for winger deal with PSG says French source

  28-07-2026 14:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “Agreement close” for winger deal with PSG says French sourcePSG are closing in on a new deal with Ousmane Dembele, according to a report from OnzeMondial on talks between the two parties.If you enjoy PSG Talk coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content.It’s been a summer of outgoings at PSG so far.Goncalo Ramos has gone to AC Milan. Kang-in Lee has gone to Atletico Madrid. Ibrahim Mbaye is on th
  
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• Rodri undergoes back surgery amid speculation over his Man City future

  28-07-2026 14:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City midfielder Rodri has successfully undergone back surgery, the club has confirmed, though the exact duration of his absence remains unclear. The Spain international is now set to "begin a short period of rehabilitation" following the procedure.The 30-year-old, who was crowned the 2024 Ballon d’Or winner, has been contending with a persistent back issue for some time, leading to what City described as a "minor" operation. This latest health concern marks another setback for t
  
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