World Soccer news

• Dundee Utd send Stirton to Ayr for first-team game time

  07-07-2026 14:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dundee United have sent striker Owen Stirton to Ayr United on a season-long loan, with manager Jim Goodwin stressing the need for the 19-year-old to play regular first-team football.Stirton made seven appearances, starting three times, on loan to Airdrieonians in the second half of last season as they were relegated from the Championship.Now he returns to the second tier with Ayr under new head coach Gary Naysmith. Stirton also made 17 appearances for United last season, three of them starts, bu
  
  Read more

• Forget Adam Wharton, Liverpool should sign ‘barbaric’ La Liga sensation instead

  08-07-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Forget Adam Wharton, Liverpool should sign ‘barbaric’ La Liga sensation insteadLiverpool have had an interest in Adam Wharton for as long as anyone can remember. The Englishman has been on the Reds' shortlist for a long while now with his performances from Crystal Palace putting him in the upper echelons of Premier League number sixes.However, with Elliott Anderson joining Manchester City for £116 million and others such as Sandro Tonali joining Tottenham for £100 million
  
  Read more

• From Barcelona to Bromley: Inside Putellas' move to LCL

  08-07-2026 19:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  When Michele Kang acquired London City Lionesses in December 2023, it would have been an insane prediction to say that Alexia Putellas would join as a player two and a half years later.But here we are - one of the greatest female players of all-time and one of the world's most ambitious owners have united to create a formidable partnership.Putellas, known in Spain as 'La Reina' - the Queen - has won everything there is to win at club level and is a world champion with the national team.Her honou
  
  Read more

• Report Inter improve Khalaili offer to €23m plus bonus

  08-07-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Inter improve Khalaili offer to €23m plus bonusInter have reportedly lodged a new offer worth €23m plus add-ons for Union Saint-Gilloise wing-back Anan Khalaili, according to Sky Sport Italia.The Israel international has agreed personal terms for a five-year contract worth €1.7m per season, but reaching an agreement with his club is proving trickier.BRUSSELS, BELGIUM – MAY 14: Anan Khalaili of Union Saint-Gilloise poses for a photo with the Trophy during celebrations
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Quenda completes Chelsea switch

  08-07-2026 19:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Chelsea claim to have signed "one of the brightest talents in European football" after confirming a deal for winger Geovany Quenda from Sporting Lisbon.The 19-year-old, who has played in a number of wide positions for Sporting and helped secure a league and couple double last season, has signed a deal until 2034."It feels great to be here," the 19-year-old said. "Chelsea is a great team and I am excited to play here at Stamford Bridge. The club has shown faith in players like me and I am pr
  
  Read more

• McGregor returns to Rangers as lead goalkeeping coach

  08-07-2026 19:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rangers Hall of Fame inductee Allan McGregor has returned to Ibrox as lead goalkeeping coach, the Scottish Premiership club have confirmed.The 44-year-old replaces Sal Bibbo, who left last month to join Coventry City.McGregor made more than 500 appearances for Rangers before retiring in 2023 and is "really excited" to be back."Everyone knows what this club means to me, so to have the opportunity to return and help the club in the present and future is a real privilege," he told Rangers' website.
  
  Read more

• Man City expect Liverpool transfer target to sign new Etihad Stadium contract

  08-07-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City expect Liverpool transfer target to sign new Etihad Stadium contractManchester City have reportedly altered their youth wage structure to fend off pursuits from rival English and European heavyweights for Xavier PArker.Following negotiations on Tuesday, the hierarchy inside the City Football Academy (CFA) now expects the 16-year-old to reject proposals and pledge his future to the Premier League giants.The successful contract extension directly undermines an approach from Liverpool, who
  
  Read more

• Roma lose Greenwood battle with Fenerbahce for €40m plus bonus

  08-07-2026 19:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma lose Greenwood battle with Fenerbahce for €40m plus bonusRoma appear to have missed out on Mason Greenwood, with reports Fenerbahce agreed a €40m plus add-ons fee with Olympique Marseille, 40 per cent of which will go to Manchester United.The Giallorossi had made no secret of that fact he was the first choice put forward by coach Gian Piero Gasperini to reinforce the right side of his trident attack following Champions League qualification.Marseille in turn had serious financial p
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Man Utd to sign Chelsea's Santos

  08-07-2026 19:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Manchester United have agreed a £50m deal with Chelsea for their Brazilian midfielder Andrey Santos.The deal has progressed quickly in the past few hours after United made their initial interest known over the weekend.United will pay an initial £48m for Santos, with an additional £2m in what are described as 'achievable' add-ons. Chelsea have also negotiated a 10% sell-on clause.Read moreSantos has been cleared for a medical, with fellow countryman Ederson also scheduled t
  
  Read more

• Fenerbahçe reach €40m Mason Greenwood agreement with Marseille

  08-07-2026 19:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fenerbahçe reach €40m Mason Greenwood agreement with MarseilleFenerbahçe are in the process of wrapping up the signing of Marseille striker Mason Greenwood (24), according to RMC Sport. The former Manchester United Academy graduate will Les Phocéens after spending the last two seasons in Southern France. Greenwood has logged 48 goals and 17 assists in 81 games with Marseille, who signed him from Manchester United two years ago.Marseille previously slapped
  
  Read more

• Wilson completes Leeds move

  08-07-2026 19:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leeds have announced the signing of Harry Wilson on a four-year deal.The 29-year-old Wales international was a free agent after his contract at Fulham expired at the end of June.Wilson joined Fulham in 2021 for £12m from Liverpool and scored 36 goals in 187 appearances over five years, including 11 goals and eight assists in a stellar campaign last season.In their announcement, Leeds said Wilson chose the Whites over "several offers from elsewhere" and stressed his capability to play "acro
  
  Read more

• Richard Hughes left in limbo after Euro giants side-line deal for 25 y/o Liverpool star

  08-07-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Richard Hughes left in limbo after Euro giants side-line deal for 25 y/o Liverpool starLiverpool need to get a bit busier than they currently are this summer. Almost every area of their squad could do with a new player being added to it but, without getting rid of some of their own players, they won't be able to afford to do this.Of course, if they didn't spend over £450 million last summer, they'd be in a much better place but, they unfortunately did so now they have to pay the price and
  
  Read more

• Man Utd agree deal for Chelsea's Santos

  08-07-2026 19:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea paid Vasco da Gama £18m for Brazil midfielder Andrey Santos in 2023 [Getty Images]Manchester United have agreed a £50m deal with Chelsea for their Brazilian midfielder Andrey Santos.The deal has progressed quickly in the past few hours after United made their initial interest known over the weekend.United will pay an initial £48m for Santos, with an additional £2m in what are described as 'achievable' add-ons. Chelsea have also negotiated a 10% sell-on clause.Sant
  
  Read more

• Brazil World Cup Review: Old Problems Return as Future Questions Begin

  08-07-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brazil World Cup Review: Old Problems Return as Future Questions BeginBrazil’s World Cup campaign began with a bit of scepticism about how they might perform after a bizarre qualifying campaign and mixed results heading into the tournament. Things like a 3-2 loss to Japan, a 1-1 draw with Tunisia, followed by a defeat to France, meant Brazil came into the tournament with plenty of uncertainty surrounding how they would perform, and the fans were hopeful, although there was far less expecta
  
  Read more

• 🥺Farewell to the legends, a World Cup saying goodbye to icons

  08-07-2026 19:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🥺Farewell to the legends, a World Cup saying goodbye to iconsToday the World Cup takes a breather, and it’s a good time to look back at some of the legends who have said a final goodbye to this tournament.We knew this would be a World Cup full of raw emotion, and it certainly hasn’t disappointed. With the round of 16 now over, we can take a quick look at all the legends who have said their final farewell to the competition — get your tissues ready.Cristiano Ronaldo€
  
  Read more

• Lucumi wanted by Inter after Juventus interest

  08-07-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lucumi wanted by Inter after Juventus interestBologna and Colombia defender Jhon Lucumi continues to attract interest, as after Juventus, Besiktas and Bournemouth, now Inter have reportedly asked for information.The centre-back just celebrated his 28th birthday a couple of weeks ago and his contract with the Rossoblu only runs to the end of the current campaign.Nonetheless, Bologna seem unwilling to let him leave for much less than the €28m release clause in his contract.Lucumi appetising f
  
  Read more

• 'Gutted' Christie 'desperate' to help Scotland to more finals

  08-07-2026 18:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ryan Christie is "desperate" to play in more major finals with Scotland after getting his first taste of the World Cup.Scotland ended a 28-year wait for a place on international football's biggest stage, but there was disappointment following a group stage exit."It was an amazing experience," Bournemouth midfielder Christie, who played in all three group matches, told BBC Scotland."Seeing all the Scotland fans over there was incredible. The atmosphere was electric."Christie started the 1-0 defea
  
  Read more

• Jordan Henderson breaks silence on England injury nightmare

  08-07-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jordan Henderson breaks silence on England injury nightmareJordan Henderson Injury Blow Leaves England Leaning on Experience Before Norway TestEngland move towards their World Cup quarter-final with Norway carrying momentum, belief and one unwelcome complication. Jordan Henderson, one of the senior figures in Thomas Tuchel’s squad, has spoken publicly after the freak injury that followed the 3-2 victory over Mexico at the Estadio Azteca.The midfielder, 36, was hurt in the post-match celebr
  
  Read more

• FIFA turns down France’s request to rescind Michael Olise’s controversial yellow card

  08-07-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FIFA turns down France’s request to rescind Michael Olise’s controversial yellow cardFrance’s request to rescind Michael Olise’s (24) unjustified yellow card during Les Bleus‘ World Cup last-16 slender win against Paraguay (1-0) has been turned down by FIFA. The Bayern Munich attacking midfielder entered Ilgiz Tantashev’s books after an apparent scuffle with Paraguay’s Matias Galarza.However, replays showed that Olise only held Galarza’s
  
  Read more

• “The best club in the world” – Fabino hints at return to former club as Saudi contract ends

  08-07-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “The best club in the world” – Fabino hints at return to former club as Saudi contract endsFabinho Opens Door to Real Madrid Return After Brazil World Cup RecallFabinho’s summer has taken on fresh intrigue, the kind that tends to follow established players once their futures loosen from contract and routine. Recalled by Brazil for the 2026 World Cup after spending three seasons with Al-Ittihad, the former Liverpool midfielder now finds himself back in the market as a free
  
  Read more

• Real Madrid to host Under-20 Intercontinental Cup final at the Bernabeu in historic first

  08-07-2026 18:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid to host Under-20 Intercontinental Cup final at the Bernabeu in historic firstReal Madrid’s youngsters are set to take centre stage in a historic occasion, with the club set to host the Under-20 Intercontinental Cup final at the Santiago Bernabeu, as reported by Diario AS.As Youth League champions, Real Madrid’s Juvenil A side will face Santiago Wanderers of Chile, winners of the U-20 Copa Libertadores, on September 19 in what promises to be a landmark moment for youth foo
  
  Read more

• Official: Dragusin joins Fiorentina from Tottenham in €19m deal

  08-07-2026 18:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Dragusin joins Fiorentina from Tottenham in €19m dealFiorentina have officially signed defender Radu Dragusin from Tottenham Hotspur on loan with an option to buy that could become an obligation for a reported €19m.The deal was worked out by Viola director Fabio Paratici, who until February had been working for Spurs.This is a loan with obligation to make the move permanent if specific performance-based criteria is met.The player arrived in Florence yesterday to undergo medic
  
  Read more

• Atletico Madrid will not change stance on Barcelona target despite contrary claims

  08-07-2026 18:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atletico Madrid will not change stance on Barcelona target despite contrary claimsEarlier in the day, Barcelona were handed a major boost in their pursuit of Julian Alvarez, as it was reported that Atletico Madrid have softened their stance on the player’s future.Atleti were previously not too keen on selling their star player to a direct rival like Barcelona. But the report suggested that Los Colchoneros were starting to consider the possibility of selling Alvarez to the Catalans.No chang
  
  Read more

• Halifax sign ex-Bolton striker Carty

  08-07-2026 18:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Halifax Town have signed striker Conor Carty from League of Ireland Premier Division side Waterford.The 24-year-old, formerly part of the Wolves academy, was previously on the books of Bolton Wanderers and scored on his only appearance for them in the EFL Trophy against Tranmere Rovers in 2022.A former Republic of Ireland under-21 international, he has also played in Uefa Conference League matches with St Patrick's Athletic, scoring a penalty against Besiktas in August 2025.Carty's
  
  Read more

• Real Madrid manager eyeing another big defensive signing with Arsenal and Man City stars on the agenda

  08-07-2026 18:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid manager eyeing another big defensive signing with Arsenal and Man City stars on the agendaReal Madrid have beefed up their ranks in a big way this summer, bringing in not one but four new players for the season ahead.Three of them have been defenders in Marc Cucurella, Denzel Dumfries and Ibrahima Konate. But Real Madrid’s defensive makeover is far from finished, as new coach Jose Mourinho is keen on further reinforcements.Mourinho wants another centre-backMourinho is keen on s
  
  Read more

• Notts County sign forward Acquah from Dundee

  08-07-2026 18:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Emile Acquah made 20 appearances on loan at Harrogate Town last season [Getty Images]Notts County have signed Dundee forward Emile Acquah on a two-year deal.The 25-year-old spent the second half of last season on loan at Harrogate Town in League Two after struggling to pick up minutes with the Scottish Premiership side.Acquah has previous experience in League One with Southend United, making 10 appearances and scoring one goal across the 2018-19 and 2019-20 seasons.He has also had spells at Maid
  
  Read more

• 👋 Inter sale! Leao ❌ Milan, David vs Spalletti? Today's market 🤑

  08-07-2026 18:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👋 Inter sale! Leao ❌ Milan, David vs Spalletti? Today's market 🤑On the first rest day of the World Cup, there is no shortage of transfer news involving Serie A, especially the ones revealed by Ruben Amorim in his press conference.Let’s now look at today’s most important news regarding the big clubs in our league.Juventus, the plan for J. DavidAs reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport, Jonathan David and Luciano Spalletti reportedly have two opposing views: the pla
  
  Read more

• Report Como and Inter declare transfer truce over Chalobah and Khalaili

  08-07-2026 18:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Como and Inter declare transfer truce over Chalobah and KhalailiAfter clashing on so many transfer targets, including Chelsea’s Trevoh Chalobah and Anan Khalaili of Union SG, it’s reported Inter and Como have worked out a pact to avoid bidding wars.The two clubs faced off in the Coppa Italia semi-final last season, but with both qualifying for the Champions League, they have found themselves chasing very similar targets on the market.It was reported that they were both battlin
  
  Read more

• ⏳Unai Simón, the World Cup record-holder between the sticks

  08-07-2026 18:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ⏳Unai Simón, the World Cup record-holder between the sticksAfter the match against Portugal, he has now gone a total of 609 minutes without conceding a goal.
  This World Cup is producing a huge number of records and milestones that will go down in history, and while many focus on the goals, the goalkeepers who prevent them also deserve recognition.In this regard, Spain, with Unai Simón, stands above the rest. The Athletic goalkeeper still has not conceded a goal in the tournam
  
  Read more

• Pieters & Pugh back to help Stoke's next generation

  08-07-2026 18:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Erik Pieters (left) and Danny Pugh have both taken coaching roles in Stoke's academy [Getty Images]Former Stoke City players Erik Pieters and Danny Pugh have returned to the Championship club to take coaching roles in the academy.Pieters, 37, made more than 200 appearances during a six-year stay with the Potters between 2013 and 2019.The former Netherlands international has been appointed as a professional development coach, while the defender will also be available as an overage player for the
  
  Read more

Follow @WorldSoccerUSA on Twitter!