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• Eastleigh sign Sidwell on loan from Wimbledon

  07-07-2026 15:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  National League side Eastleigh have signed AFC Wimbledon midfielder Harry Sidwell on loan until the end of the season.The 20-year-old has also signed a new one-year deal with his parent club, with the option of a further year.His is the son of ex Reading, Chelsea, Fulham and Aston Villa midfielder Steve Sidwell and has one first-team appearance for Wimbledon to his name.Sidwell has had loan spells with Enfield Town, Dagenham & Redbridge and Dorking Wanderers."I want to perform as best as I c
  
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• Duran fee could rise to £6m for Celtic - gossip

  08-07-2026 09:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Celtic have agreed to pay £5.5m to secure Qarabag winger Camilo Duran as their first summer signing and the 24-year-old is on his way to complete the deal in Glasgow. (The Herald)Celtic are closing in on the signing of Qarabag forward Camilo Duran for an initial £3m rising to a possible £6m. (Anthony Joseph on X)Colombian Camilo Duran is expecting to arrive in Glasgow on Thursday to sign a four-year contract with Celtic. (George Tsarouchas on X)Liverpool have seal
  
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• Real Madrid activate buyback clause to re-sign academy striker

  08-07-2026 09:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid activate buyback clause to re-sign academy strikerWhile most of the spotlight would remain on the changes that take place in their first team during this summer transfer window, Real Madrid are also addressing the needs of their reserve team.In this regard, the Merengues have decided to bring back one of their former academy trained talents, as a report from MARCA highlights that they have informed Real Valladolid that they are going to exercise the buyback clause present in the cont
  
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• Key reasons why Hansi Flick believes Julian Alvarez is Barcelona’s perfect signing

  08-07-2026 09:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Key reasons why Hansi Flick believes Julian Alvarez is Barcelona’s perfect signingReplacing Robert Lewandowski has become one of Barcelona’s biggest priorities, and Hansi Flick appears to have made up his mind about who should lead the club’s attack in the years ahead. While several names have been discussed internally, the German coach continues to believe that Julian Alvarez is the forward best suited to transform the Blaugrana’s frontline.Notably, the Argentine re
  
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• Community, connection & sport - GAA growth in Europe

  08-07-2026 09:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Yann Boudjennah and Dara Turnbull both play for Lille GAA and came to the sport through different routes [BBC Sport]An Irishman and a Frenchman are sitting in an Irish pub in Lille on a wet Saturday afternoon. It's not the start of a joke, but it's a story of connection, community and discovering a new sport.It is well known that Gaelic games have expanded far beyond its Irish roots with teams as far as London, the USA, Africa and Australia.But it is in mainland Europe where it is really startin
  
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• Alvaro Arbeloa appointed Fulham manager after Real Madrid exit

  08-07-2026 09:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alvaro Arbeloa has been appointed Fulham manager after his departure from Real Madrid at the end of last season.Arbeloa, 43, succeeds Marco Silva in the Craven Cottage dugout after the Portuguese coach left at the end of his contract, opting to join Benfica rather than pen a new deal.It acts as a return to the Premier League for the former Spain international, who two years at Liverpool during his playing days before finishing his career at West Ham.“It is a real honour for me to be embark
  
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• Former Real Madrid midfielder admits he would love a Bernabeu return: ‘Who wouldn’t…’

  08-07-2026 09:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Real Madrid midfielder admits he would love a Bernabeu return: ‘Who wouldn’t…’Fabinho’s playing career has taken him from Real Madrid Castilla to Monaco, Liverpool and now Al-Ittihad, but the Brazilian has made it clear that his admiration for Los Blancos has never faded. More than a decade after his brief spell at the Santiago Bernabeu, the midfielder has spoken warmly about the possibility of wearing the famous white shirt again.Although there is no s
  
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• Fabrizio Romano issues update on Man City pursuit of Enzo Fernandez after Real Madrid snub

  08-07-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabrizio Romano issues update on Man City pursuit of Enzo Fernandez after Real Madrid snubThere has been no further movement between Enzo Fernandez & Man City for a potential transferAny additional discussions will have to wait until after the conclusion of the FIFA World CupA move to the Etihad Stadium would see Fernandez reunite with ex-Chelsea boss Enzo MarescaManchester City are yet to hold talks to explore a summer swoop for Chelsea and Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez, as per a new
  
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• 🎥 From Atlanta to Buenos Aires, World Cup madness, Tuesday's best 🤣

  08-07-2026 08:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 From Atlanta to Buenos Aires, World Cup madness, Tuesday's best 🤣For the first time in almost a month, there will be no World Cup matches today. Yes, it sounds tough and hard to deal with, but yesterday gave us moments that will go down in history forever. Especially in one city: Buenos Aires. No one lives the World Cup quite like Argentina.The cry of GOAL that breaks the silenceArgentina is the best example of how an entire country can come to a standstill for its nationa
  
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• Real Madrid talent’s future once again in focus after disappointing World Cup campaign

  08-07-2026 08:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid talent’s future once again in focus after disappointing World Cup campaignThe latest Real Madrid news has centred around Endrick, with the Brazilian youngster returning to Spain after a frustrating 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign. The 19-year-old forward leaves the tournament without a goal, without a single start and with fresh uncertainty surrounding his place in Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid squad ahead of the new season.According to AS, the biggest question now is wha
  
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• Lille interested in Feyenoord’s Gjivai Zechiel

  08-07-2026 08:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lille interested in Feyenoord’s Gjivai ZechielLille OSC are interested in Feyenoord midfielder Gjivai Zechiel (22), according to a report from L’Équipe. LOSC are making moves in the market, having found their successor to Bruno Genesio. Despite leading the club to the UEFA Champions League last season, Genesio departed at the end of the season, upon the expiry of his contract. He was replaced by Davide Ancelotti, who, prior to his arrival on Tuesday, was nonethe
  
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• Fulham confirm Alvaro Arbeloa as new head coach on three-year contract

  08-07-2026 08:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fulham confirm Alvaro Arbeloa as new head coach on three-year contractFulham have confirmed the appointment of Álvaro Arbeloa as the club’s new head coach following Marco Silva’s departure to Benfica earlier this summer.The former Real Madrid manager has signed a three-year contract at Craven Cottage, keeping him at the Premier League club until the summer of 2029.Arbeloa arrives after a rapid rise through the coaching ranks at Real Madrid, where he progressed from the academy
  
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• Barcelona’s Julian Alvarez alternative would welcome the opportunity to move to Camp Nou – but there’s a catch

  08-07-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona’s Julian Alvarez alternative would welcome the opportunity to move to Camp Nou – but there’s a catchBarcelona transfer news this summer focuses on the club’s search for a long-term successor to Robert Lewandowski, with Julian Alvarez remaining the club’s top priority. However, the Blaugrana are also preparing for the possibility that a deal for the Atletico Madrid striker may not materialise.On that note, Barcelona have identified Eli Junior Kroupi as
  
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• 🎥 Mr manager – Ex! Still: Müller winds Klopp up

  08-07-2026 08:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Mr manager – Ex! Still: Müller winds Klopp upThe bromance between would-be national coach Jürgen Klopp and Thomas Müller flared up during the World Cup as part of MagentaTV’s coverage. With this duo in front of the camera, cheeky one-liners were flying every minute. Besides the expert analysis and opinion pieces, there also has to be time for a little joke now and then. The best example: the intro before the World Cup round-of-16 match between Switzerland and
  
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• Liverpool open talks over deal for 17-year-old FIFA World Cup jewel

  08-07-2026 08:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool open talks over deal for 17-year-old FIFA World Cup jewelLiverpool are racing to get ahead of their rivals in a deal for one FIFA World Cup wonderkid. Having facilitated the rise of Rio Ngumoha - one of the top teenagers in the global game - the Reds are attempting to repeat the trick for Gilberto Mora.The Mexico record-breaker, 17, is attracting attention from all across Europe having established himself for El Tri before - and during the World Cup.The attacking midfielder now looks d
  
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• Benitez refuses to rule out Scotland interest - gossip

  08-07-2026 08:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Rangers linked with midfielders in Norway and Serbia and would former Liverpool and Real Madrid manager be interested in Scotland job?Former Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has refused to rule out becoming Scotland head coach, saying he is open to international football. (TalkSport)Lyon are preparing an offer worth £17.1m, including add-ons, for 22-year-old striker Youssef Chermiti, but Rangers are holding out for around £25m. (TeamTalk)Lyon would like to submit an ini
  
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• Auxerre and Lorient interested in Lens’ Hervé Koffi

  08-07-2026 08:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Auxerre and Lorient interested in Lens’ Hervé KoffiSCO Angers were not in a position to retain Hervé Koffi, who spent last season on loan at the club from RC Lens. The Burkina Faso international’s numbers put him among the best goalkeepers in Europe’s top five leagues last season, however, Le SCO remain in a precarious financial situation and unable to spend. Whilst they would have liked to have kept Koffi, they were instead obliged to search elsewhere.
  
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• Dybala credits Mourinho for Roma move: “It’s thanks to him. Budapest? It hurt a lot.”

  08-07-2026 08:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dybala credits Mourinho for Roma move: “It’s thanks to him. Budapest? It hurt a lot.”Paulo Dybala, who will soon sign a contract renewal with Roma, gave an interview to YouTuber Davoo, which was reported by Corriere dello Sport, in which he discussed various topics, including his present and his arrival in the capital thanks to José Mourinho.“Mourinho is a genius and a great person. He always spoke to us with respect, he took care of us, he loved us, and in Rome th
  
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• Monaco interested in OGC Nice’s Mohamed-Ali Cho

  08-07-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Monaco interested in OGC Nice’s Mohamed-Ali ChoAnother striker has been added to AS Monaco’s shortlist. Lassine Sinayoko and Matthis Abline have been linked with a move to the Principality club, and L’Équipe now report that OGC Nice’s Mohamed-Ali Cho is also a target.Monaco are anticipating departures in the attacking department. Maghnes Akliouche is expected to leave and he has already been the subject of a rejected bid from Paris Saint-Germain. Having a
  
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• Jose Mourinho delays Real Madrid defender’s exit decision amid interest from Fiorentina and Bologna

  08-07-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho delays Real Madrid defender’s exit decision amid interest from Fiorentina and BolognaReal Madrid transfer news has largely revolved around the club’s promising young talents, and Victor Valdepenas has emerged as the latest academy player attracting strong interest from abroad. While several Castilla and academy players are expected to move on this summer, the highly-rated defender finds himself in a different situation.According to Gianluca Di Marzio, new Real Madr
  
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• Barcelona reach agreement to sign versatile full-back for €10 million on two-year contract

  08-07-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona reach agreement to sign versatile full-back for €10 million on two-year contractBarcelona transfer news has received another major boost, with Joao Cancelo now on the verge of completing his return to the Catalan club. After weeks of negotiations, Barcelona and Al-Hilal have reached an agreement over the transfer of the Portuguese full-back, leaving only the final signatures before the deal becomes official.According to COPE, the agreement is effectively complete, with Cancel
  
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• 🚩Referee confirmed, Michael Oliver for Spain-Belgium quarter-final

  08-07-2026 08:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚩Referee confirmed, Michael Oliver for Spain-Belgium quarter-finalFIFA has officially confirmed the referee appointment for next Friday’s quarter-final clash between Spain and Belgium. Experienced English referee Michael Oliver will be in charge of officiating the crucial match.The match will take place this Friday, July 10, at the iconic SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. At 41, Oliver approaches this fixture at the peak of his international career, firmly established as one of the most
  
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• Messi inspires epic Argentina fightback as Mbappe breaks silence on racist attack

  08-07-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Messi inspires epic Argentina fightback as Mbappe breaks silence on racist attackThe 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final line-up is now complete, with the round of 16 delivering no shortage of drama, heartbreak and unforgettable moments.In addition to all three co-host nations, Brazil and Portugal also crashed out in the second knockout round, while heavyweights such as Argentina and England narrowly avoided the same fate.Read on as we take you through the standout moments from another thrilling d
  
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• Local reports: Liverpool close to triggering release clause for elite talent

  08-07-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Local reports: Liverpool close to triggering release clause for elite talentLiverpool are reportedly close to triggering a release clause. They're chasing a brilliant young player.Liverpool’s hunt for new players continues. They’ve already signed Victor Munoz this summer, of course, but certainly aren’t done there.This is a squad that already needed improvements and has now lost key players. It’s a light squad - one that is actually quite unfair on Andoni Iraola if Liverp
  
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• Goalkeeping options and Rodri's future

  08-07-2026 08:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked you to send in your questions for BBC Sport's Manchester City reporter Shamoon Hafez. In the first part of a special Q&A, he focuses on who will be first-choice goalkeeper in 2026-27 and if Rodri could leave this summer.Dave asked: Should City keep James Trafford and sell Gianluigi Donnarumma?Shamoon: Who will be number-one goalkeeper is one of the key questions facing Enzo Maresca.We know the Italian likes his keeper to be good with the ball at his feet and Traff
  
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• Real Madrid make clear Rodri decision despite Manchester City star’s desire to move

  08-07-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid make clear Rodri decision despite Manchester City star’s desire to moveReal Madrid transfer news has taken another interesting turn after fresh reports suggested that Rodri is open to leaving Manchester City and would welcome a return to Spain. For years, the Spanish midfielder has been linked with a move to the Santiago Bernabeu, but the latest information indicates that Los Blancos are not planning to revive their interest.According to journalist Miguel Serrano, the Real
  
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• Barcelona transfer target Julian Alvarez responds to future question after Argentina comeback: ‘Important things are coming up’

  08-07-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona transfer target Julian Alvarez responds to future question after Argentina comeback: ‘Important things are coming up’Barcelona transfer news continues to be dominated by the club’s search for attacking reinforcements, and Julian Alvarez remains one of the biggest names on the shortlist. The Atletico Madrid striker is still regarded as one of Barcelona’s priority transfer targets, with the Catalan giants expected to reassess their options once the 2026 FIFA
  
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• Arbeloa's in-tray - what are new Fulham boss' key priorities?

  08-07-2026 07:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]So, Alvaro Arbeloa is officially Fulham's new head coach and has said he feels " a great sense of responsibility" as he takes on the role - and we want your views on what he needs to focus on first.The 43-year-old former Spain full-back, who ended last season in charge of Real Madrid, succeeds Marco Silva after his exit for Benfica when his Craven Cottage contract expired."It is a real honour for me to be embarking on this new stage at Fulham FC, the oldest club in London," sa
  
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• 🔥 La Pulga still has fire! Messi explains his emotional outburst

  08-07-2026 07:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🔥 La Pulga still has fire! Messi explains his emotional outburstAfter the last-minute 3-2 win over Egypt in the World Cup round of 16, emotions overwhelmed him. With tears streaming down his face, Lionel Messi walked across the pitch at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta and embraced each of his teammates. But why did the usually so introverted superstar become so emotional?“I cried because after missing the penalty, I felt like I was letting my teammates down,” Messi explained
  
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• Man City 2026 World Cup Watch: Omar Marmoush’s Egypt dream ends in heartbreaking fashion

  08-07-2026 07:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City 2026 World Cup Watch: Omar Marmoush’s Egypt dream ends in heartbreaking fashionThe remarkable journey of Egypt at the FIFA World Cup ended in dramatic and heartbreaking fashion on Tuesday evening at the hands of Argentina.Defending world champions Argentina narrowly avoided elimination by mounting a spectacular late fightback to crush Egypt’s dreams and secure a spot in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals.Having already endured extra time against Cape Verde in the previous rou
  
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