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• Fabrizio Romano provides fresh update on Micky van de Ven to Liverpool

  20-06-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabrizio Romano provides fresh update on Micky van de Ven to LiverpoolMicky van de Ven has been linked with a Liverpool transfer for some time now. The Dutchman is looking more and more likely to exit Tottenham this summer with the club already signing two new centre-backs ahead of the 2026-27 season.Of course, Luka Vuskovic is also being linked with a move away but, since he's much younger than the Dutchman, Spurs won't want to move him on before his potential is met.This is why the rumours abo
  
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• Hearts agree deal to sign Forest Green captain Mendy

  20-07-2026 18:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Laurent Mendy has been targeted by Hearts across the past two transfer windows [Getty Images]Hearts have agreed a deal to sign Forest Green Rovers captain Laurent Mendy.The midfielder has been on the Tynecastle side's wanted list for the past two transfer windows, with the club having had a bid turned down in January.However, a deal has now finally been struck for the 29-year-old French-born player, who is set to become Hearts' 10th summer signing.Mendy joined Forest Green in 2025 from Macclesfi
  
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• Doncaster sign Bristol Rovers midfielder Hutchinson

  20-07-2026 18:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Isaac Hutchinson scored 20 goals in 47 appearances across all competitions for Bristol Rovers and Cheltenham Town last season [Shutterstock]Doncaster Rovers have signed Bristol Rovers midfielder Isaac Hutchinson for an undisclosed fee on a two-year deal.The 26-year-old spent the majority of last season on loan at Cheltenham Town and scored 15 goals in 34 League Two appearances.The former Derby and Walsall man is Doncaster's eighth summer signing."Quite a few clubs were after him, and the fact th
  
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• Liverpool sign Japanese attacking midfielder Itamura

  20-07-2026 18:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool sign Japanese attacking midfielder ItamuraLiverpool have completed the signing of Japanese attacking midfielder Mao Itamura.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Reds this afternoon.The 19-year-old joins Liverpool from Dutch Eurojackpot Vrouwen Eredivisie club Feyenoord.Itamura started out with Japanese side JFA Academy Fukushima before joining Feyenoord in 2025. The youngster netted eight goals for The Pride of South and provided six assis
  
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• Hamburg join others in mourning death of English footballing legend Kevin Keegan

  20-07-2026 18:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hamburg join others in mourning death of English footballing legend Kevin KeeganHamburg have issued a statement mourning the passing of English footballing legend Kevin Keegan. Not long after the 75-year-old’s death was confirmed late Monday afternoon, Keegan’s former Bundesliga club joined the masses mourning the late “Mighty Mouse“. The statement on Hamburger SV’s website contained a quote from Keegan’s former HSV teammate Horst Hrubesch. Kevin Keegan&r
  
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• Alonso to offer glimpse of future in pre-season tour

  20-07-2026 18:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Chelsea's pre-season tour of Australia and Asia will give new manager Xabi Alonso the chance to better understand his squad, while allowing the players to get to know him.Now into the second week of his tenure, the 44-year-old Spaniard has already worked with a sizeable group at Cobham. However, he has yet to see those involved in this summer's World Cup and will benefit from spending more time with the full squad.There are also plenty of unanswered questions - not just for fans an
  
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• Ten Goals, Two Golden Boots: Mbappé Makes World Cup History

  20-07-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ten Goals, Two Golden Boots: Mbappé Makes World Cup HistoryKylian Mbappé has won the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot with a record-equalling 10 goals, becoming the first player in history to claim the award twice.A Record-Equalling HaulMbappé’s 10-goal return matches the single-tournament tally Gerd Müller posted in 1970 – a figure that stood as the highest-scoring return for 56 years until this summer. Only Just Fontaine, with 13 goals for France in 1958, has ev
  
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• Liverpool name 16-year-old Josh Abe in US pre-season tour squad

  20-07-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool name 16-year-old Josh Abe in US pre-season tour squadLiverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has named exciting teenage winger Josh Abe in his initial 31-man squad for theUSA pre-season tour.Abe, regarded as one of the most exciting young wingers in England, recently turned down several offers, including a lucrative professional contract worth up to £50,000 per week, to stay at Liverpool.The 16-year-old has now signed scholarship terms and a pre-contract agreement for a three-year pro
  
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• Juventus fire up Goretzka talks, despite €10m bonus demand

  20-07-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus fire up Goretzka talks, despite €10m bonus demandJuventus are in talks with free agent Leon Goretzka, who is reportedly asking for €7m per season wages and a €10m signing on fee, with the Chicago Fire also interested.The midfielder had been expected to come to Serie A for Milan and practically had an agreement with them locked down, but that all changed when Max Allegri was fired to be replaced by Ruben Amorim.Goretzka looking for next clubMILAN, ITALY – MARCH 20: T
  
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• Belgium part ways with manager Rudi Garcia after World Cup campaign

  20-07-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Belgium part ways with manager Rudi Garcia after World Cup campaignRudi Garcia will not continue as Belgium manager following the team’s World Cup 2026 campaign. Garcia was appointed in February 2025 on a deal until the end of July 2026. The 62-year-old led Belgium to the World Cup quarter-finals, but the Belgian FA has confirmed he will leave his role. The Red Devils were fancied to go deep into the summer tournament given the quality of players in the side. But they m
  
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• Free-agent striker drifts away from Barcelona as other options gain momentum

  20-07-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Free-agent striker drifts away from Barcelona as other options gain momentumAccording to SPORT, Dusan Vlahovic appears to be moving further away from a potential switch to FC Barcelona as the Serbian striker begins to explore alternative destinations rather than risk remaining without a club.After ending his spell with Juventus, Vlahovic spent the opening weeks of the transfer window assessing offers while keeping an eye on Barcelona’s plans. Although he understood that he was never the cl
  
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• Italy ‘hold talks’ with Pep Guardiola in bid to end 12-year World Cup absence

  20-07-2026 17:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Italy have reportedly held talks with Pep Guardiola in a bid to convince him to take over as their national team coach.The Azzurrimissed out on a third successive World Cup in March after play-off final heartbreak at the hands of Bosnia and Herzegovina, leading to the departure of Gennaro Gattuso.And in a bid to end this dismal streak after 12 years without World Cup football, Sky in Italy are reporting that Italian Football Federation have made an ambitious approach towards decorated former Man
  
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• Premier League preseason schedule, results ahead of 2026-27 season

  20-07-2026 17:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Premier League preseason for the 2026-27 season is in full flow, and we are here to help you keep track of the schedule and results ahead of the new season. MORE — Final Premier League table, 2025-26 seasonBelow you will find the full preseason schedule for all 20 Premier League teams, complete with the latest scores and results. Premier League preseason schedule 2026-27Arsenal1 August v Girona (A)
  5 August v Real Betis (Dublin)9 August v Borussia Dortmund (H)
  16 August FA Community Sh
  
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• Rodri's stock at all-time high as he adds to trophy collection

  20-07-2026 17:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rodri became the first Spanish winner of the Golden Ball since the award was introduced in 1978 [Getty Images]As Spain captain Rodri lifted the World Cup trophy high into the New Jersey sky, he added another trophy to his already glittering record.A Ballon d'Or, one European title, one Nations League, four Premier League trophies, one Champions League and numerous other domestic triumphs. And now the greatest prize of them all.The Manchester City playmaker has long been revered for his club expl
  
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• Report: Man United considering moves for two midfielders

  20-07-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Man United considering moves for two midfieldersManchester United Midfield Rebuild Points to Baleba, Koné and WhartonManchester United’s summer business in midfield may still have further to run, even after the arrivals of Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans. As first reported by Caught Offside, United continue to assess the market for a profile they still appear to lack, a dynamic midfielder with the athleticism to shield the back line and the ability to progress possession u
  
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• Real Madrid prepared to facilitate Vinicius exit with an eye on tactical evolution with Man City megastar

  20-07-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid prepared to facilitate Vinicius exit with an eye on tactical evolution with Man City megastarThe long-term squad planning at the Santiago Bernabeu has taken a decisive turn, with senior Real Madrid executives viewing the potential non-renewal of Vinicius Jr.’s contract not as an institutional disaster, but as a unique technical opportunity. Indeed, as per journalist Ramon Alvarez, internal discussions have revealed that if a swift resolution cannot be reached this summer, the b
  
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• Andoni Iraola is already facing a number of major decisions at Liverpool

  20-07-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola is already facing a number of major decisions at LiverpoolLiverpool Pre-season Reality Check as Andoni Iraola Faces Rebuild at AnfieldLiverpool’s pre-season has barely begun, yet the scale of Andoni Iraola’s task is already impossible to ignore. This is not a squad needing a handful of refinements or one marquee addition. It is a group reshaped by departures, injuries and a change in direction, leaving the new head coach with major decisions before a competitive ball ha
  
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• Viery: ‘My father was a huge Vieri fan’ so Fiorentina in his destiny

  20-07-2026 17:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Viery: ‘My father was a huge Vieri fan’ so Fiorentina in his destinyNew Fiorentina signing Viery reveals why his destiny was always going to be Serie A football. ‘My father was a huge Christian Vieri fan and named me after the Italy striker.’The 21-year-old held his presentation press conference at the Viola Park complex today, as he participated in pre-season training with coach Fabio Grosso and his teammates.The defender made the move from Gremio for a fee of €15m
  
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• Report Kean contacted by Como for Champions League

  20-07-2026 17:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Kean contacted by Como for Champions LeagueComo have contacted Moise Kean’s entourage to ask for the Italy striker’s availability, claim Sky Sport Italia, but haven’t yet spoken to Fiorentina.The Lariani were in Serie B two years ago, but are now preparing for their first ever Champions League campaign.COMO, ITALY – FEBRUARY 14: Moise Kean of ACF Fiorentina is challenged by Maximo Perrone of Como 1907 during the Serie A match between Como 1907 and ACF Fiorentina at
  
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• Italy hold talks with former Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola

  20-07-2026 17:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Italy hold talks with former Manchester City boss Pep GuardiolaThe Italian Football Federation (FIGC) have reportedly stepped up their search for a new national team manager by holding talks with Pep Guardiola over the vacant Italy job.According to reports in Italy, FIGC technical director Paolo Maldini and adviser Leonardo travelled to Barcelona to meet Guardiola and present their vision for the Azzurri’s future.The discussions are understood to have lasted several days, with the federati
  
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• ✍️He’s staying! Laimer extends at FC Bayern until 2029

  20-07-2026 17:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ✍️He’s staying! Laimer extends at FC Bayern until 2029FC Bayern Munich have officially announced the extension of Konrad Laimer’s contract until June 30, 2029. The 29-year-old Austria international, who joined the Bavarian club in the 2023/24 season, has established himself as a key player after winning four domestic titles.Full backing from the boardMax Eberl and Christoph Freund, the club’s sporting directors, praised the player’s reliability, versatility,
  
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• Kevin Keegan, England soccer star who transcended the game with celebrity status, dies at 75

  20-07-2026 17:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kevin Keegan, the two-time Ballon d’Or-winning soccer star who captained and coached England’s national team and won the European Cup with Liverpool, has died. He was 75.Keegan’s death was announced by his former club Newcastle, where he had been both a player and coach. Keegan revealed last month that he had stage four cancer.“One of the most iconic, influential and deeply loved figures in our club’s history,” Newcastle said.For a time in the 1970s, Keegan tr
  
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• Kevin Keegan death: England football legend dies aged 75

  20-07-2026 17:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kevin Keegan, the former England footballer and manager and a legendary figure at both Liverpool and Newcastle United, has died at the age of 75.It was announced in January that Keegan had been diagnosed with cancer, with his family revealing he was to begin treatment. Keegan said in June that he had been diagnosed with stage four cancer, adding that he wanted to attend a match at Newcastle’s St James’ Park to say “goodbye”. A statement was published on behalf of the Keeg
  
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• FIFA opens disciplinary investigation into Argentina after chaotic World Cup final defeat

  20-07-2026 17:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FIFA opens disciplinary investigation into Argentina after chaotic World Cup final defeatFIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings following the heated scenes that overshadowed Spain’s World Cup final victory over Argentina, with several members of the South American side set to come under scrutiny.Spain claimed their second World Cup title with a 1-0 extra-time win in New Jersey, but the post-match celebrations were marred by confrontations involving players and coaching staff from Argenti
  
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• Kevin Keegan tributes pour in as Alan Shearer hails ‘hero and friend’ after death at 75

  20-07-2026 17:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tributes have flooded in from across the football world after former England player and manager Kevin Keegandied at the age of 75, with Newcastle United honouring a “true giant” of the club and his former signing Alan Shearer calling him “my hero”. Keegan was diagnosed with cancer in January, with his family announcing he was to receive treatment, while he revealed in June that it was stage four. A statement from his family on Monday read: “It is with immense sadnes
  
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• Real Madrid superstar’s camp refuses to meet club until contract offer is improved

  20-07-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid superstar’s camp refuses to meet club until contract offer is improvedA lot has been said about the Vinicius Jr. contract renewal saga at Real Madrid, for the player and the club are once again at odds after reportedly being close to an agreement.Just when everything appeared set for the player to return from vacation and sign his renewal, the two parties have again hit a roadblock on the economic front with Los Blancos’ offer falling reasonably short of Vinicius’ e
  
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• Gallery: Rodri’s FIFA World Cup triumph in pictures – World Cup trophy, Golden Ball, ring and more

  20-07-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gallery: Rodri’s FIFA World Cup triumph in pictures – World Cup trophy, Golden Ball, ring and moreRodri lifted the FIFA World Cup trophy with Spain after their extra-time victory in the finalThe Man City midfielder was awarded the Golden Ball as the tournament’s best playerSpain’s triumph completes a fairytale return from the ACL injury that defined Rodri’s 2024-25 seasonManchester City’s Rodri has completed one of the most remarkable comeback stories in the h
  
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• Claudio Braga On Hearts Future, Life Under Wouter Vracken And Looking Ahead With Optimism

  20-07-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Claudio Braga On Hearts Future, Life Under Wouter Vracken And Looking Ahead With OptimismClaudio Braga insists his focus remains entirely on Hearts despite transfer speculation surrounding his future, with the Portuguese forward determined to help the club embark on a new era under head coach Wouter Vrancken.After an impressive debut campaign at Tynecastle inevitably attracted interest, Braga was asked about rumours linking him with a move away. His response left little room for doubt about wher
  
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• Gifted, charismatic and passionate amid highs and lows - Keegan obituary

  20-07-2026 17:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kevin Keegan is arguably the most beloved figure in Newcastle United's history for his deeds as player and manager [BBC Sport]Kevin Keegan, who has died aged 75, was one of football's most charismatic and influential figures in a career of many chapters that took him from superstar player to elite manager.While some may remember him best for his ill-fated reign as England manager, he will rightly be much more celebrated as a world-class player at Liverpool and Hamburg, captaining England, and sh
  
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• Stuttgart prepare to invest ‘full trust’ in rookie No. 1 Dennis Seimen ahead of Champions League campaign

  20-07-2026 17:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Stuttgart prepare to invest ‘full trust’ in rookie No. 1 Dennis Seimen ahead of Champions League campaignNew Stuttgart No. 1 Dennis Seimen has declared himself ready for the bright lights of the Champions League with his current Bundesliga club. The now 20-year-old has literally been waiting in the Swabian wings for five years now. His current club fast-tracked him to the role he inherits now by signing him to his first major contract extension at the age of 15. Now, Seimen’s l
  
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