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• Dominant Red Star sweep Larne aside in Belgrade

  29-07-2026 22:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  UEFA Champions LeagueRed Star Belgrade (9) 5 - 0 Larne FTRed Star Belgrade breezed past Larne and ended their Champions League qualifying campaign with a comprehensive 5-0 victory at the Stadion Rajko Mitic.Dejan Stankovic's side were in control over the Irish Premiership champions after a one-sided 9-0 aggregate scoreline across two legs.A Marko Arnautovic double, an early Aleksandar Katai strike and goals from Loizos Loizou and substitute Osman Bukari in the second half made sure it was Red St
  
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• Busy night shakes up the top of the Brasileirão table, see standings

  30-07-2026 04:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Busy night shakes up the top of the Brasileirão table, see standingsPalmeiras extended their lead at the top of the Brasileirão this Wednesday (29).Verdão thrashed Vitória away from home and took advantage of Flamengo’s slip-up, as they drew with Inter at Beira-Rio.In the direct battle for a top-four spot, Fluminense and Bahia drew and held on to their positions.At the bottom of the table, Mirassol won, climbed out of the relegation zone, and pushed Grêmio
  
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• Palmeiras beat Vitória in red-card clash, watch the goals 🎥

  30-07-2026 04:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Palmeiras beat Vitória in red-card clash, watch the goals 🎥Palmeiras beat Vitória 3-0 this Wednesday (29) and extended their lead at the top of the Brazilian Championship.Maurício, Fabiano Souza (own goal), Jhon Arias, and Sosa scored in the match.The game at Barradão was marked by heavy complaints from the home side, who had two players sent off in the first half.Cacá was the first to receive a red card after fouling Jhon Arias.Then, Luan Cândido
  
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• Palmeiras beat Vitória in match marked by sendings-off

  30-07-2026 04:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Palmeiras beat Vitória in match marked by sendings-offPalmeiras beat Vitória 3-0 this Wednesday (29) and extended their lead at the top of the Brazilian Championship table.Maurício, Fabiano Souza (own goal), Jhon Arias and Sosa scored in the match.The game at Barradão was marked by heavy complaints from the home side, who had two players sent off in the first half.Cacá was the first to receive a red card after fouling Jhon Arias.Then, Luan Cândido made a
  
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• Palmeiras beat Vitória in a match marred by red cards

  30-07-2026 04:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Palmeiras beat Vitória in a match marred by red cardsPalmeiras beat Vitória 3-0 this Wednesday (29) and extended their lead at the top of the Brazilian Championship standings.Maurício, Fabiano Souza (own goal), Jhon Arias and Sosa scored in the match.The game at Barradão was marked by heavy complaints from the home side, who had two players sent off in the first half.Cacá was the first to receive a red card after fouling Jhon Arias.Then Luan Cândido made
  
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• MLS All-Star Game: Son Heung-Min leads 4-3 win over Liga MX's best

  30-07-2026 04:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  They might not have had Lionel Messi, but the MLS All-Stars had enough firepower to take down their rival league on Wednesday.Led by LAFC star Son Heung-Min, the squad defeated the Liga MX All-Stars to win the 2026 MLS All-Star Game, 4-3, in Charlotte. It is a repeat of their win over the same team last year, and their fourth win in five matchups since 2021.Liga MX struck first with a goal from Luis Rey in the ninth minute, but MLS responded with two straight goals from Son in the span of three
  
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• Controversy in the Brasileirão! Player sent off for robbery gesture 🟥

  30-07-2026 03:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Controversy in the Brasileirão! Player sent off for robbery gesture 🟥The match between Vitória and Palmeiras was full of arguments between the players and the refereeing team in the first half.Rubro-Negro had two players sent off within a matter of minutes.Cacá was the first to receive a red card after fouling Jhon Arias. Then, Luan Cândido made a stealing gesture to criticize the decision and was also sent off.In both situations, VAR had to intervene to call t
  
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• CBF consider holding a farewell match for Neymar

  30-07-2026 02:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CBF consider holding a farewell match for NeymarThe CBF is considering the possibility of holding a farewell match for Neymar with the Brazilian National Team.According to information published by newspaper O Globo this Wednesday (29), however, the idea is still in its early stages.The federation was contacted and acknowledged that it could organize a farewell match for the player, but pointed out that nothing is planned at the moment because he is still active.This Tuesday (28), Neymar said in
  
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• Inter and Flamengo draw in clash at Beira-Rio

  30-07-2026 02:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter and Flamengo draw in clash at Beira-RioInternacional and Flamengo drew 1-1 this Wednesday (29) in the 20th round of the Brasileirão.Vitinho opened the scoring for Colorado in the first half, and Samuel Lino equalized in the second.The result keeps both teams in the same positions they were in at the start of the match.But Inter missed the chance to pull away from the relegation zone, while Flamengo wasted the opportunity to move closer to the top of the table.
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• Late goal sends Vasco past Independiente Medellín in the Sula, watch 🎥

  30-07-2026 01:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Late goal sends Vasco past Independiente Medellín in the Sula, watch 🎥Vasco have advanced to the round of 16 of the Copa Sudamericana.The qualification was secured in dramatic fashion this Wednesday (29) against Independiente Medellín of Colombia.Thiago Mendes scored the only goal of the match at São Januário in the 39th minute of the second half.He met a cross from the right by Paulo Henrique and, inside the six-yard box, only had to tap the ball into the net
  
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• Late goal sends Vasco past Independiente Medellín in Sula; watch 🎥

  30-07-2026 01:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Late goal sends Vasco past Independiente Medellín in Sula; watch 🎥Vasco has advanced to the round of 16 of the Copa Sudamericana.The qualification was secured in dramatic fashion this Wednesday (29) against Independiente Medellín of Colombia.Thiago Mendes scored the only goal of the match at São Januário, in the 39th minute of the second half.He met a cross from the right by Paulo Henrique and, inside the six-yard box, only had to tap the ball into the net.See
  
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• 📋 Fluminense and Bahia set for Brasileirão clash

  30-07-2026 01:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Fluminense and Bahia set for Brasileirão clashFluminense and Bahia have announced their lineups for this Wednesday’s (29) Brasileirão clash.The match takes place at the Maracanã and is valid for the 20th round of the league, the second of the second half of the season.In the first meeting between the two Tricolors this year, they drew 1-1 at Fonte Nova in February.
  See below the starting lineups for the match:FluminenseRested in the last match, Savarino start
  
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• 📋 Vitória and Palmeiras line-ups confirmed for clash at Barradão

  30-07-2026 01:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Vitória and Palmeiras line-ups confirmed for clash at BarradãoVitória and Palmeiras have announced their lineups for this Wednesday’s (29) Brasileirão clash.The match takes place at Barradão, in Salvador, and counts for the 20th round of the league, the second of the second half of the season.The home side take the field looking to move even further away from the relegation zone.Meanwhile, the visitors want to maintain their advantage at the top
  
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• Ancelotti backs Neymar and says where Brazil lost the Cup 🎥

  30-07-2026 01:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ancelotti backs Neymar and says where Brazil lost the Cup 🎥24 days after Brazil’s elimination from the World Cup, Carlo Ancelotti assessed the reasons behind the team’s round-of-16 exit.In an interview with ESPN, the Italian coach said the main one came during the hydration break in the match against Norway.He did, however, defend Neymar’s introduction, which came shortly before the stoppage in the second half."We lost the World Cup during the hydration break against No
  
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• ⚠️ Mexico could host the 2027 Gold Cup

  30-07-2026 01:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ⚠️ Mexico could host the 2027 Gold CupThe most important tournament in the Concacaf region would return to Mexican soil. According to Récord, the 2027 competition would include some matches in Mexico, and the Estadio Azteca could even host the Grand Final.After the great World Cup experienced in Mexico, the tournament would be close to returning after 24 years of being played only in the United States. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intellige
  
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• Ancelotti ends Brazil players' cycle; watch 🎥

  30-07-2026 00:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ancelotti ends Brazil players' cycle; watch 🎥Coach Carlo Ancelotti gave his first interviews after the end of the World Cup.In a statement given to ge and released this Wednesday (29), the Italian spoke of the end of a cycle for key Brazilian National Team players and mentioned three names.With this World Cup, the cycle of a generation of very important players comes to an end, starting with Neymar, then Danilo, Casemiro, all those players who, at the World Cup, were over 30 years oldCar
  
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• Report: Liverpool Interested In Real Madrid Playmaker Amid Diomande Move

  30-07-2026 00:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool Interested In Real Madrid Playmaker Amid Diomande MoveArda Guler to Liverpool, tactical intrigue behind a possible summer moveLiverpool’s transfer strategy this summer appears to be circling a familiar problem from an unfamiliar angle. According to TEAMtalk, Arda Guler is being monitored as Real Madrid weigh another reshaping of their forward line, a process influenced by the likely arrival of Yan Diomande.That possibility, if it develops, speaks to the modern transfer ma
  
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• Journalist: £34.3m striker ‘locked in talks’ with Chelsea as Alonso sanctions triple exit

  29-07-2026 23:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: £34.3m striker ‘locked in talks’ with Chelsea as Alonso sanctions triple exitChelsea transfer talks intensify over Kerim Alajbegovic as Xabi Alonso weighs triple exitChelsea are pushing hard to land Kerim Alajbegovic, with the club now deep in discussions over personal terms after making it clear they are ready to meet Bayer Leverkusen’s valuation. According to TeamTalk, the Blues have told the Bundesliga club they will pay the full £34.3m asking price f
  
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• Rogue agent Gianni Infantino and the unfinished World Cup plan that enraged his allies

  29-07-2026 23:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gianni Infantino’s outlandish plan to privatise the World Cup has been in the works for over a year, going back through last year’s Club World Cup in the United States, senior football sources now insist. It is nevertheless claimed the project was so secret that not even Infantino’s inner circle or closest advisors at Fifa knew, to the point it has actually aggravated allies in key strongholds like the Asian Football Confederation.Many in football suspect that this plan was dev
  
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• Larne 'stuck together' in Red Star Belgrade loss

  29-07-2026 23:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Larne manager Gary Haveron said their Champions League qualifying defeat by Red Star Belgrade was a "great learning experience" despite the 9-0 aggregate scoreline.The Serbian champions won 5-0 at Stadion Rajko Mitic in front of a racaus home support after a dominant display at Inver Park in the first leg.The Inver Reds will now face Georgia's Iberia 1999 in the third qualifying round of the Europa League as they look to make the league phase in Europe for the second time."I am very proud of the
  
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• Should Manchester City stand their ground when dealing with Real Madrid?

  29-07-2026 23:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Should Manchester City stand their ground when dealing with Real Madrid?Rodri underwent back surgery on Monday to help alleviate a minor back issue. The Manchester City midfielder will undergo a short period of rehabilitation while also enjoying his time off after Spain’s successful 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign. While Rodri is currently on holiday, Real Madrid are pushing to sign the Ballon d’Or-winning midfielder this summer. A new report has indicated what La Liga giants are prepar
  
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• Southampton sign Santos and McInnes

  29-07-2026 23:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Southampton sign Santos and McInnesSouthampton have completed the double-signing of goalkeeper Alina Santos and midfielder Libbi McInnes.The Saints announced news of both deals via posts on their official club website earlier today.Goalkeeper Santos’ arrival was announced first. The 22-year-old arrives on the South Coast following a spell playing her football in the American college system with the University of Denver. She was a member of the club’s soccer programme for three years.
  
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• 📋 Inter and Flamengo line-ups confirmed for clash at Beira-Rio

  29-07-2026 23:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Inter and Flamengo line-ups confirmed for clash at Beira-RioInternacional and Flamengo have announced their lineups for this Wednesday’s (29) Brasileirão match.The game at Beira-Rio is valid for the 20th round of the league, the second of the second half of the season.When the teams faced each other in February, at the Maracanã, they drew 1-1.Inter need to pick up points to move away from the relegation zone, while Flamengo are looking to close in on the top spot.
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• Update On The Future Of This Manchester City Winger: Should Maresca Cash In On Him?

  29-07-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Update On The Future Of This Manchester City Winger: Should Maresca Cash In On Him?In a recent post on X, journalist Ben Jacobs offered an update on the future of Manchester City winger Savinho. It has been mentioned that the Brazilian wide player has already expressed his desire to leave the Mancunian club to join Tottenham Hotspur this summer.Savinho’s Recent Season In English FootballSavinho managed to catch the eye at times for Man City in the previous campaign, but struggled to earn a
  
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• Manchester City target Marseille goalkeeper Gerónimo Rulli

  29-07-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City target Marseille goalkeeper Gerónimo RulliManchester City are reportedly keen to sign Olympique de Marseille goalkeeper Gerónimo Rulli (34), according to journalist Fabrizio Romano.Such a move would mark a return for the Argentine, who was on loan at the Cityzens between August 2016 and January 2017, but never had the opportunity to represent them in an official match. He may soon have the chance to do so, as he is being targeted to fill the gap left by the likely f
  
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• Endrick still on Roma’s radar as attacking target

  29-07-2026 23:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Endrick still on Roma’s radar as attacking targetThe Giallorossi management’s top priority is reinforcing the attacking department. Santiago Castro’s signing is now just awaiting official confirmation, sporting director Tony D’Amico is looking for additional attacking additions to offer to coach Gian Piero Gasperini. Endrick, currently owned by Real Madrid, is on the list of names to keep an eye on.Endrick continues to be considered an interesting prospect by the Gialloro
  
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• Wolves sign Jones and Francis

  29-07-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wolves sign Jones and FrancisWolverhampton Wanderers have completed the double-signing of Ellen Jones and Olivia Francis.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via a media update from Wolves earlier today.Winger Jones joins Wolves on a free transfer after recently leaving the club’s Barclays WSL2 rivals Sunderland. The 23-year-old impressed during her time in the North East, making a significant contribution to the club’s attacking unit. Jones spent three years on Wearside after joi
  
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• Manchester United Identify This Experienced Striker As A Target: What Will He Bring To Old Trafford?

  29-07-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United Identify This Experienced Striker As A Target: What Will He Bring To Old Trafford?In a recent report, The i Paper revealed that Manchester United have identified Dusan Vlahovic as a target for this summer transfer window. It has been claimed that the Red Devils are eyeing a move to bring the Serbian striker to Old Trafford on a free transfer this off-season.Vlahovic’s Decent Record In Serie AVlahovic enjoyed a good campaign at Juventus recently as he managed to put in a s
  
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• Manchester City identify Argentinian goalkeeper as James Trafford replacement

  29-07-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City identify Argentinian goalkeeper as James Trafford replacementHugo Viana has identified his preferred option to take on Man City’s back-up goalkeeper role with James Trafford headed for Leeds United.Officials at the Etihad Stadium are expected to swoop in on former Etihad shot-stopper Geronimo Rulli of Marseille.A deal could conclude relatively swiftly with the 34-year-old reportedly keen on a move.Manchester City have identified Argentinian veteran goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli
  
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• Agent confirms new Liverpool signing needs to leave already

  29-07-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Agent confirms new Liverpool signing needs to leave alreadyThere are still so many changing parts to this Liverpool transfer window. Andoni Iraola has been installed as head coach - replacing Arne Slot - but right now the squad is in flux.Deals are being sought for a new winger in order to replace Mohamed Salah - and we could also see incomings at right-back, centre-back and central midfield.Ifeanyi Ndukwe needs to leaveThe future of several Reds players is also up in the air - with Curtis Jones
  
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