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• Everton Make Their First €15m Bid For Full-Back Target: Should They Pay The Asked €20m?

  17-07-2026 22:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton Make Their First €15m Bid For Full-Back Target: Should They Pay The Asked €20m?Everton are testing the waters in Italy. A formal opening bid of €15m has gone in for Genoa right-back Brooke Norton-Cuffy. The Serie A side want closer to €20m for the 22-year-old. But there is a feeling in both camps that the distance between them is shrinking. It is a negotiation with legs. This is not a dead end.Everton table opening bid for Genoa right-back Brooke Norton-Cuffy as clubs
  
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• Chelsea agree £117m deal for Villa midfielder Rogers

  18-07-2026 20:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Morgan Rogers has been a key part of Aston Villa's squad for two and a half seasons [Getty Images]Chelsea have agreed a club record £117m deal to sign England midfielder Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa.The 23-year-old will sign a six-year deal at Stamford Bridge, with an option for a further year.Rogers will have a medical on Monday after returning from international duty with England at the 2026 World Cup.The deal would set a new transfer record for an English player, eclipsing the £
  
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• Roma could complete Garnacho-Summerville signing

  18-07-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma could complete Garnacho-Summerville signing“Right now we have Soulè and Dybala, I expect two players up front,” Gian Piero Gasperini said today at a press conference regarding the wingers at his disposal. It’s no secret: Roma wants and needs to strengthen their attack, and the coach has asked for wingers capable of raising the level of the squad. And that’s why, despite the clear acceleration in the pursuit of Summerville, Alejandro Garnacho’s name hasn&
  
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• Report: Arsenal make breakthrough in talks to sign Premier League star

  18-07-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Arsenal make breakthrough in talks to sign Premier League starArsenal Transfer News: Morgan Rogers Talks Advance as Gunners Move Into Pole PositionArsenal are moving with real intent in the market and the latest indications suggest Morgan Rogers has become the club’s leading attacking objective. According to TeamTalk, the Gunners are now in a strong position after a significant step forward in discussions over the Aston Villa forward.The key development is substantial. Arsenal are
  
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• ‘People haven’t always appreciated your greatness, time and history will see to that’ – Kylian Mbappé pays tribute to departing France manager Didier Deschamps

  18-07-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘People haven’t always appreciated your greatness, time and history will see to that’ – Kylian Mbappé pays tribute to departing France manager Didier DeschampsFrance captain Kylian Mbappé (27) has written a heartfelt tribute to departing Les Bleus manager Didier Deschamps on X. Deschamps oversees his final game as France’s national team manager tonight against England in the 2026 World Cup Bronze final against Thomas Tuchel’s
  
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• Are Argentina a dirty team? The true meaning behind a controversial World Cup strategy

  18-07-2026 19:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The emotions were clearly even higher than normal. In the aftermath of one of Argentina’s knock-out round epics, a particular high-profile coach could barely contain his fury. He was adamant that he would now be willing any of the defending champions’ opposition to win, such was the disgust at Argentina’s antics.And no, it wasn’t anyone connected to England, following their almost unbelievable collapse in Atlanta, despite everyone – and especially those in Argentina
  
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• Barcelona teenager’s rapid rise continues as he impresses in pre-season under Flick

  18-07-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona teenager’s rapid rise continues as he impresses in pre-season under FlickJust a few months ago, Alex Gonzalez was playing youth football for Damm. Now, the 18-year-old winger is spending pre-season training under Hansi Flick alongside Barcelona’s senior squad and making an impression, reports SPORT.Gonzalez, 19, has completed his first five days of pre-season training with Barcelona’s first team after enjoying a rapid rise over the past few months.Rapid rise for Gonza
  
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• Spain training session cancelled before World Cup final

  18-07-2026 19:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spain were unable to train on Saturday[Getty Images]Spain's final training session before the World Cup final was cancelled after heavy thunderstorms hit New York and New Jersey on Saturday.Luis de la Fuente's side were due to train at the Melanie Lane training ground in New Jersey but after the session was initially suspended, it was later called off.About five miles away in Morristown, opponents Argentina were later able to train after a 45-minutedelay.Spain and defending champions Argentina w
  
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• Eintracht Frankfurt reach verbal agreement with Brugge midfielder Raphael Onyedika (25)

  18-07-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Eintracht Frankfurt reach verbal agreement with Brugge midfielder Raphael Onyedika (25)Sport Bild is currently reporting that Eintracht Frankfurt have reached a verbal agreement to sign Nigerian midfielder Raphael Onyedika away from Club Brugge. Not long after concluding a €13m deal for Bayern Munich midfielder Noël Aséko, the Hessen-based Bundesliga club is prepared to shell out another €8-10m for their next summer addition.Will Raphael Onyedika join Eintracht Frankfurt?Sp
  
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• Real Madrid talisman Mbappe’s two objectives ahead of France vs England – report

  18-07-2026 19:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid talisman Mbappe’s two objectives ahead of France vs England – reportBoth Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham fell short at the semifinal stage of the FIFA World Cup earlier this week, but they both still have a game to play in the event.As inconsequential as it may appear, both players are expected to feature for their respective sides in tonight’s third-place match and will leave their all on the field.After all, they both have been the best players on their respecti
  
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• Colombian Prospect Set For Liverpool Medical

  18-07-2026 19:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Colombian Prospect Set For Liverpool MedicalSamuel Martinez to Liverpool: Historic Colombian Talent Nears Anfield MoveLiverpool’s summer recruitment appears to be stretching in two directions at once, towards the immediate demands of a new era under Andoni Iraola, and towards the quieter, longer game of accumulation. In Samuel Martinez, they seem to have found a player who belongs firmly to the second category, a teenager acquired less for the present than for the shape of the future.Accor
  
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• Ten-man Kilmarnock leave it late against Elgin - League Cup round-up

  18-07-2026 19:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ten-man Kilmarnock needed a stoppage-time Joe Hugill goal to defeat League 2 hosts Elgin City 1-0 in the Premier Sports Cup group stage. Fellow Scottish Premiership side St Johnstone were comfortable winners as they dispatched Greenock Morton 3-0 at McDiarmid Park, while holders St Mirren beat Cove Rangers 4-0 at Balmoral Stadium. League 1 newcomers East Kilbride came from behind to beat Dumbarton 5-3 in a thrilling contest at K-Park and there were also wins for Airdrieonians, Ayr United, Invern
  
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• Louzán, RFEF president: 2030 final? Someone wants Morocco

  18-07-2026 19:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Louzán, RFEF president: 2030 final? Someone wants MoroccoRafael Louzán has spoken to 'AS', addressing two important issues regarding Spain: the 2030 final and the future of Luis de la Fuente.The president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation made it clear that he wants De la Fuente to stay.He put it like this: "There have never been any doubts about De la Fuente, and even less so now. Never. Besides, I think you all see it that way too. The decision and the judgment have been a
  
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• Pedulla: No talks between Fiorentina & Roma over Dodo

  18-07-2026 19:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pedulla: No talks between Fiorentina & Roma over DodoAlfredo Pedulla has poured cold water on reports connecting Dodo with a move from Fiorentina to Roma, insisting no such negotiation exists.Speaking on his YouTube channel, via FirenzeViola, the transfer journalist was pointed in dismissing suggestions that the two clubs had opened talks over the full-back in the wake of Zeki Celik’s departure to Juventus.“Those who spoke of negotiations being set up between Fiorentina and Roma
  
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• Bayern Munich legend reveals club’s stance on Real Madrid target: ‘I know what they think…’

  18-07-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bayern Munich legend reveals club’s stance on Real Madrid target: ‘I know what they think…’The only news grabbing all the headlines in Madrid currently is the saga of Michael Olise and his potential transfer from Bayern Munich.When Florentino Perez recently used the player’s name as a clever part of his presidential campaign against Enrique Riquelme, not much was made of the possibility.Now, however, word has it that Olise is pushing for the deal himself. Given how
  
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• Milan boss Amorim wants to assess Musah despite Leeds interest

  18-07-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan boss Amorim wants to assess Musah despite Leeds interestYunus Musah’s Milan future has become a subtle tug-of-war, with Leeds United keen on the midfielder but Ruben Amorim reluctant to let him go just yet.According to Carlo Pellegatti, speaking on his YouTube channel, via MilanNews.it, the Premier League club are pursuing the United States international, but the new Milan coach wants to take a closer look before making any decision.“Leeds are after Musah, but Musah is a player
  
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• Andoni Iraola makes shocking decision on who will replace Mohamed Salah

  18-07-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola makes shocking decision on who will replace Mohamed SalahLiverpool have got a problem to solve on the right side of their attack. Richard Hughes allowed Mohamed Salah to leave for free - ripping up the Egyptian King’s £400k per week contract one year early.And their preferred option to replace the 34-year-old - Yan Diomande - is off the table. It looks certain that the 19-year-old will be staying at RB Leipzig and - besides the favourites to land the Ivorian’s sig
  
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• Manchester City searching for wingers as Savinho nears £65M Tottenham transfer

  18-07-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City searching for wingers as Savinho nears £65M Tottenham transferMan City actively searching for winger additions as they close the sale of Savinho to TottenhamSavinho is set to join Tottenham in a deal worth around £65M after frustrating 2025-26 seasonThe sale would represent a significant outlay from Spurs as they rebuild under Roberto De ZerbiManchester City are actively searching for winger reinforcements as they close in on the sale of Savinho to Tottenham Hotspur f
  
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• Briefly in custody! The wild story of the World Cup final ref

  18-07-2026 18:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Briefly in custody! The wild story of the World Cup final refSlovenian referee Slavko Vinčić will officiate the decisive match between Argentina and Spain at this World Cup. FIFA announced this yesterday and shared a video showing how emotional the referee reacted to the decision. FIFA has chosen an experienced official. The Slovenian has been a FIFA referee since 2010 and knows the pressure of the big stage. He refereed, among other matches, the 2024 Champions League final b
  
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• Report: Tottenham Hotspur to open talks over new deal for defender

  18-07-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Tottenham Hotspur to open talks over new deal for defenderMicky van de Ven Contract Talks Give Tottenham Fresh Hope After Roberto De Zerbi ResetTottenham Hotspur are preparing to open formal discussions with Micky van de Ven over a new long-term contract, in what could become one of the most significant pieces of business of their summer. According to TeamTalk, there is growing belief inside the club that the Dutch defender can now be convinced to stay, despite earlier indications that h
  
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• Saliba weighs up avoiding back surgery after injury

  18-07-2026 18:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Saliba weighs up avoiding back surgery after injuryWilliam Saliba had to leave the pitch early during the World Cup semifinal between France and Spain (0-2). The first major updates on his injury are now known.  On Tuesday night, during the World Cup semifinal defeat against Spain, William Saliba was only able to play 29 minutes, having been troubled for several weeks by a back injury. Concern grew when he said: "My back gave out."Replaced by Maxence Lacroix, no one can say for certain what
  
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• 💣Juve-Richarlison, Milan exit and Romero fee: today's market 🤑

  18-07-2026 18:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💣Juve-Richarlison, Milan exit and Romero fee: today's market 🤑As the day of the World Cup final draws closer (complete with Argentina’s lucky rituals), the transfer market is heating up more and more.Let’s take a look at today’s biggest news involving Italy’s top clubs.Juve, Richarlison is a targetAlongside concern over Ekhator’s injury (here are Spalletti’s comments), Juventus are keeping talks alive for Kolo Muani and are also exploring other
  
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• Roma bid €46m for West Ham forward Summerville

  18-07-2026 18:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma bid €46m for West Ham forward SummervilleRoma have made their move for Crysencio Summerville, lodging a formal offer with West Ham as the pursuit of the Dutch winger accelerates sharply.According to TuttoMercatoWeb, Summerville has given his agreement to the Giallorossi, won over by the club’s project, and Roma have followed that up with an official proposal worth €46 million.The capital club now await West Ham’s response, with the expectation that a bid of that size s
  
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• FIFA World Cup: France v England

  18-07-2026 18:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Match report to appear here.When the World Cup finishes, the football continues on BBC SportWorld Cup fixtures and group standingsHow to watch the World Cup on the BBC
  
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• ❌ Florentino Pérez doesn’t want Rodri Hernández

  18-07-2026 18:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ❌ Florentino Pérez doesn’t want Rodri HernándezDue to the World Cup final and his level, the debate around Rodri and Real Madrid has resurfaced.Some journalists reported this morning that Mourinho has asked for a midfielder with good ball control and that the club had opened the door to the possibility of Rodri.However, 'Matteo Moretto' has confirmed through a 'retweet' that this is not the case.The journalist made it clear that Florentino Pérez does not want to
  
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• Roma closing in on West Ham’s Crysencio Summerville

  18-07-2026 18:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma closing in on West Ham’s Crysencio SummervilleSerie A side Roma appear to be making decisive progress in a move for West Ham’s Crysencio Summerville and a deal is edging closer.The Giallorssi had held key meetings with the player’s entourage when they were in Rome. They had made their offer clear and Gianluca Di Marzioreports that progress has been made.It is believed Roma have now offered a fee of €46 million to West Ham for the Dutchman. The Italian side feel they&r
  
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• World Cup champion pleads for Trump’s help in getting into US for Spain v Argentina

  18-07-2026 18:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Spain defender Joan Capdevila has publicly appealed to President Donald Trump for help in getting into the United States for the World Cup final. Capdevila, who helped Spain secure their only men's World Cup title in 2010, could miss Sunday's match after his application for visa-free travel was denied due to a past visit to Iran.The 48-year-old took to X on Friday night, stating: "I NEED HELP @realDonaldTrump!" He said his Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) application had
  
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• 🚨 Club World Cup: both finalists' training hit by weather ⛈️😱

  18-07-2026 18:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Club World Cup: both finalists' training hit by weather ⛈️😱This World Cup weather, honestly...Argentina and Spain's preparations have been disrupted by their inability to train this Saturday.A thunderstorm led to the cancellation of both teams' training sessions, just over 24 hours before the World Cup final.The first to suffer were the Argentinians, who had to postpone their training session and go ride stationary bikes indoors.Then it was La Roja's turn, but
  
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• Real Madrid’s Right Flank Is Mastantuono’s to Lose This Preseason

  18-07-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid’s Right Flank Is Mastantuono’s to Lose This PreseasonFranco Mastantuono faces a defining preseason at Real Madrid, with Mundo Deportivo reporting that the 18-year-old Argentine winger must convince José Mourinho of his first-team credentials or risk being shipped out on loan before the season begins.A Difficult Debut Season at the BernabéuThe former River Plate attacker endured an uneven first campaign in Madrid, making 35 appearances – 17 as starter,
  
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• Real Madrid not planning to sign Man City midfield general despite senior players welcoming the idea

  18-07-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid not planning to sign Man City midfield general despite senior players welcoming the ideaAccording to The Athletic, Real Madrid have explicitly distanced themselves from a summer move for Manchester City midfielder Rodri, ruling out any interest in the Spain international. Earlier today, reports suggested that Los Blancos had changed their stance on a move for the Spaniard after the request from Jose Mourinho, coupled with the player’s exceptional displays at the World Cup.Howev
  
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