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• Fikayo Tomori set for Milan exit, Ruben Amorim seeking different profile

  08-08-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fikayo Tomori set for Milan exit, Ruben Amorim seeking different profileSerie A side Milan are now expected to part ways with Fikayo Tomori, with the player having been excluded from the side against Chelsea earlier today.Daniele Longo has reported that this was based on a decision by Ruben Amorim, who also kept Youssouf Fofana out of the squad. Like the Frenchman, the Englishman is also considered to be outside the Rossoneri project.Amorim currently seeks a centre-back who is very good on the b
  
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• Rangers agree £6.5m deal for PSV's Driouech - gossip

  11-08-2026 09:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [The Courier]Rangers have agreed a £6.5m deal to sign PSV Eindhoven winger Couhaib Driouech, 24. (Anthony Joseph)Meanwhile, Rangers are pushing to sign James Penrice, 27, and have submitted a loan offer with purchase option, but AEK Athens want a permanent transfer for the former Hearts full-back. (Barry Anderson)And Belgium and Club Brugge right-back Hugo Siquet, 24, is attracting interest from Rangers. (Foot Mercato - in French)Rangers midfielder Mohamed Diomande, 24, has arrived in Ista
  
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• Hartridge says abuse from fans 'went too far'

  11-08-2026 09:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Plymouth Argyle defender Alex Hartridge has said some of the abuse directed at him by a section of Exeter City fans during Monday's Carabao Cup first-round tie "went too far".The former Exeter player, 27, scored the opening goal in second-half stoppage time on his Argyle debut, helping his new side to a 2-0 win against their Devon rivals at Home Park.During the first half, what is thought to have been a lighter was thrown in Hartridge's direction, while there was also a song that mentioned his f
  
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• Mourinho wants to make three more cuts to the Real Madrid squad – report

  11-08-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho wants to make three more cuts to the Real Madrid squad – reportWhile the summer transfer window remains open, Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho is broadly satisfied with the squad at his disposal, although he still wants to trim it, reports AS.He made his preference clear after the match in Budapest.“I want a short squad, 20 players plus those who are currently injured.”At present, and following the decision to keep Thiago Pitarch with the first team, Mourinho has 26 p
  
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• Barcelona-linked Premier League defender chooses to join Atletico Madrid

  11-08-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona-linked Premier League defender chooses to join Atletico MadridCristian Romero has made a decision on his future The Argentine centre-back had interest from several clubs, most notably Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, Inter Milan and Arsenal, but according to reports relayed by SPORT, he has now chosen the Rojiblancos’ project.The decisive factor, according to the report, was Diego Simeone’s persistence over three consecutive transfer windows.Atletico have been determined to sign
  
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• Journalist: Liverpool agree contract ahead of major summer move

  11-08-2026 08:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Liverpool agree contract ahead of major summer moveBradley Barcola to Liverpool: PSG Delay Threatens Progress on Summer TransferLiverpool have moved a significant step closer to landing Bradley Barcola, with the France international understood to have agreed a five-year contract with the Premier League champions. The broad outline of the player side now appears in place, leaving the clubs to find a route through a more complicated situation in Paris.According to Sacha Tavolieri via I
  
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• La Liga defender back on Barcelona’s radar following Ronald Araujo exit

  11-08-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  La Liga defender back on Barcelona’s radar following Ronald Araujo exitFC Barcelona are once again being linked with Natan, the 25-year-old centre-back currently at Real Betis.Indeed, according to TNT Sports Brasil (h/t Mundo Deportivo), the Catalan giants are considering the Brazilian as a possible replacement for Ronald Araujo, who has officially joined Liverpool on loan.As per the report, Natan’s name had already been discussed internally at Barcelona, but the situation has now ev
  
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• Forgotten star suddenly set for Liverpool resurgence under Andoni Iraola

  11-08-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Forgotten star suddenly set for Liverpool resurgence under Andoni IraolaOne forgotten Liverpool star is suddenly set for a key role under Andoni Iraola. This could be a massive change from life under Arne Slot.Liverpool are now just a couple of weeks from the big kick-off. Exactly what their squad will look like is anyone's guess, though.The Reds are yet to sort the futures of several players currently at the club, while we know they're in talks for at least two signings. We can also say with so
  
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• Donald Trump says ousting Gianni Infantino from Fifa presidency would be ‘terrible mistake’

  11-08-2026 08:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  US president Donald Trump has warned Fifa would be making a “terrible mistake” if they get rid of Gianni Infantino as the head of world football’s governing body.Infantino has come under pressure following his doomed plan to sell off stakes in the men’s World Cup to private investors.But in a post on his Truth Social social media site early on Tuesday, Trump said removing the Fifa president would be a costly move.The US president wrote: “Fifa would be making a terri
  
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• Barcelona target Julian Alvarez loses patience and warns Atletico Madrid he will force the issue

  11-08-2026 08:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona target Julian Alvarez loses patience and warns Atletico Madrid he will force the issueAccording to Mundo Deportivo, Julian Alvarez has reached the end of his patience.The Argentine striker was left deeply frustrated after being unable to speak with Diego Simeone on Monday to ask the Atletico Madrid coach to help facilitate his departure, as he looks to join Barcelona.Alvarez had expected to meet with Simeone, but the Atletico coach had left for Ibiza for two days. Miguel Angel Gil Mari
  
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• It would be a mistake: Trump warns FIFA over Infantino exit

  11-08-2026 08:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It would be a mistake: Trump warns FIFA over Infantino exitDonald Trump is making headlines in international football once again. The U.S. leader has posted a strong message on Truth Social to defend FIFA president Gianni Infantino amid rumors about his possible replacement at the head of the organization.In his official statement, Trump describes any attempt to replace Infantino as a “terrible mistake”. In his view, the Italian-Swiss executive is chiefly responsible for the commerci
  
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• Real Madrid forward will not leave on loan this summer, has manager and club president’s backing

  11-08-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid forward will not leave on loan this summer, has manager and club president’s backingAfter selling Gonzalo Garcia and signing Carlos Espi, it looked set that Jose Mourinho would count on Real Madrid’s new striker as his backup to Kylian Mbappe next season. The manager, after all, values the profile of a natural number nine for certain game states.The club’s decision to sign Espi, however, sent a loud and clear message to Endrick who was hoping to take over the same r
  
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• Trump says it would be 'terrible mistake' to remove Infantino

  11-08-2026 08:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  US President Donald Trump was awarded the Fifa Peace Prize by Infantino in 2025 [Getty Images]US President Donald Trump says it would be a "terrible mistake" if under pressure Fifa president Gianni Infantino was ousted from his position.Trump's backing followed Uefa, Concacaf and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) issuing an open letter accusing Infantino of breaking trust "through deception" with his aborted Fifa Forward Enterprise (FFE) proposal.FFE would have meant a new company being cre
  
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• The huge task facing Enzo Maresca at Man City as shadow of the past looms large

  11-08-2026 08:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  In their first season after Pep Guardiola stood down, Barcelona won the Spanish league. In their first season after Pep Guardiola left, Bayern Munich won the German league. And so, in their first season after Pep Guardiola walked away, Manchester City will…?The precedents may be encouraging but the reality is that, even as they mounted a Premier League title challenge last season, City finished seven points behind Arsenal, after ending up 13 adrift of Liverpool the previous year. Guardiol
  
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• Real Madrid defender will stay at the club next season despite fitness struggles

  11-08-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid defender will stay at the club next season despite fitness strugglesReal Madrid have spent big on the left-back department in recent summer transfer windows and have made two big-money signings, both of whom are worthy starters.Last summer, the club signed Alvaro Carreras for €50 million and they have gone on to sign Marc Cucurella for €55 million this time around. Both players remain at the club while Fran Garcia has left in search of more minutes.A third left-back option
  
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• Following Guardiola and captaincy dilemma - Maresca on life at Man City

  11-08-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Enzo Maresca sat down with UK-based media in South Korea [Manchester City]How do you replace Pep Guardiola?Enzo Maresca is just starting to find out this summer, having been chosen as the Spaniard's successor at Manchester City - returning after being Guardiola's assistant during the club's Treble-winning 2022-23 campaign.Guardiola, one of the greatest managers of his generation, stepped down at the end of last season after leading City to 17 major trophies, including six Premier League titles a
  
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• Business should pick up now that Manchester City have completed their preseason tour of Asia

  11-08-2026 07:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Business should pick up now that Manchester City have completed their preseason tour of AsiaManchester City have completed their preseason tour of Asia and have returned to Manchester. Enzo Maresca’s side will begin to ramp up their preparations for this weekend’s FA Community Shield fixture against Arsenal this week. Also, the City players who took part in the latter stages of the World Cup will all begin their preseason training. Enzo Maresca will finally have the chance to work wi
  
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• Breaking: Inter close in on €30 million deal for Tottenham star Djed Spence

  11-08-2026 07:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Breaking: Inter close in on €30 million deal for Tottenham star Djed SpenceSerie A side Inter are nearing an agreement with Premier League outfit Tottenham Hotspur for the transfer of Djed Spence. A report by La Gazzetta dello Sportreveals that Inter and Tottenham are close to reaching an understanding on transfer fees for Djed Spence. The total deal is expected to be around €30 million plus bonuses. Following the €20 million transfer of Denzel Dumfries to Real Madrid ea
  
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• 🚨Official: Améric announce their new signing

  11-08-2026 05:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨Official: Améric announce their new signingThrough its social media, América officially announced the signing of Edwin Cerrillo for the Apertura 2026.The player arrives from LA Galaxy and said that the Coapa club is the team of his dreams, as it is part of his family heritage."Always, always, always, for as long as I can remember, we’ve been América fans. So, for me, it’s a dream come true, with a lot of feelings, emotions, and even tears alongside my pa
  
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• Knockouts are here! Everything on the Libertadores last 16

  11-08-2026 02:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Knockouts are here! Everything on the Libertadores last 16The Copa Libertadores knockout stage begins this Tuesday (10), starting to shape the road to Eternal Glory.The round of 16 features six Brazilian clubs. And two of them will already face each other over the next two weeks.Flamengo and Cruzeiro are involved in the only tie this round between two teams that have already won the tournament.Here, OneFootball runs through the main details of each matchup. Check out the details below and leave
  
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• Knockout stage is here! Everything on the Libertadores last 16

  11-08-2026 02:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Knockout stage is here! Everything on the Libertadores last 16The Libertadores knockout stage begins this Tuesday (10), starting to shape the road to Eternal Glory.The round of 16 features six Brazilian clubs. And two of them will already face each other over the next two weeks.Flamengo and Cruzeiro are involved in the only tie of this round featuring two teams that have already won the tournament.Here, OneFootball goes over the main details of each matchup. Check out the details below and leave
  
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• Bundesliga 2026/27 Tactical Previews | 1. FC Union Berlin

  11-08-2026 01:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bundesliga 2026/27 Tactical Previews | 1. FC Union BerlinWe’ll kick off our Get German Football News 2026/27 Bundesliga tactical previews this season with the very same club that led the pack last season. What’s new in the German capital’s Köpenick quarter? Er. Not much, really. “Eisern” 1. FC Union Berlin have a new coach potentially out of his depth. Matters on the transfer front have been exceedingly quiet throughout the course of the summer. Kicke
  
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• Libertadores and Sul-Americana: Conmebol halts two last-16 ties

  11-08-2026 00:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Libertadores and Sul-Americana: Conmebol halts two last-16 tiesConmebol announced the suspension of two matches that were scheduled to be played this week in the round of 16 of the Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana.The matches were to be held in Colombia, which was hit by a strong earthquake this Monday (10).Tolima vs. Independiente del Valle (Libertadores) and Santa Fe vs. River Plate (Sudamericana) will be played on a date yet to be determined.The return legs of these ties had already been sc
  
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• Libertadores and Copa Sul-Americana: Conmebol SUSPENDS last-16 ties

  11-08-2026 00:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Libertadores and Copa Sul-Americana: Conmebol SUSPENDS last-16 tiesConmebol announced the suspension of two matches that were set to be played this week in the round of 16 of the Libertadores and the Copa Sudamericana.The matches were to be held in Colombia, which was hit by a strong earthquake this Monday (10).Tolima vs. Independiente del Valle (Libertadores) and Santa Fe vs. River Plate (Sudamericana) will be played on a date yet to be determined.The return legs of these matchups had already b
  
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• It's football, not PlayStation - Uefa refs' chief on VAR

  11-08-2026 00:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Premier League had the lowest rate of VAR interventions in Europe last season [Getty Images]Uefa referees' chief Roberto Rosetti says some video assistant referee reviews "were not connected with football" after meeting with leaders from the top European leagues last month. Rosetti was speaking as he launched Clear Line, a first-of-its-kind portal for fans which tries to lay out when a VAR should, and should not, intervene. The lead referee officers from England, Spain, Germany, France and I
  
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• 🧨 Gimenez close to leaving Milan: advanced talks with Porto

  11-08-2026 00:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🧨 Gimenez close to leaving Milan: advanced talks with PortoSantiago Giménez could leave Milan and, surprisingly, Serie A as well.The Mexican striker’s future could in fact be in Portugal: according to Matteo Moretto, Porto have opened talks with the Rossoneri on the basis of a loan with an option to buy, while discussions with the player’s entourage are continuing to finalize every detail of the deal. Details which, according to Daniele Longo, were ironed out yesterday
  
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• Micky van de Ven ‘excited’ for Tottenham’s future after signing new long-term deal

  10-08-2026 23:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven has expressed enthusiasm over the club’s current trajectory following his decision to sign a new contract.Reportedly securing a five-year extension, he was delighted to pledge his long-term future to the side, where head coach Roberto De Zerbi views him as a pivotal figure to build his team around.“It’s a special moment to sign a new deal and a proud moment for me and my family,” Van de Ven said.“I’ve always loved Spurs, fro
  
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• Real Madrid reveal squad numbers for 2026-27 season

  10-08-2026 23:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid reveal squad numbers for 2026-27 seasonAlthough further new signings this summer still cannot be ruled out, Real Madrid seem to have assembled their squad for the upcoming season. The Merengues have made six new signings this summer and, after being rejected by Rodri, are not expected to sign any other player.One indication of this phenomenon emerged today, as MARCA reports that Los Blancos have published the squad for the next season, and, expectedly, there have been several changes
  
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• Manchester United Are Facing Stiff Competition For This Talented Left-Back: Good Fit For Carrick?

  10-08-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United Are Facing Stiff Competition For This Talented Left-Back: Good Fit For Carrick?In a recent report, The Sun revealed that Manchester United are facing stiff competition for Club Brugge left-back Joaquin Seys this summer. It has been claimed that the Red Devils would have to compete with Arsenal, Aston Villa, Newcastle United, Benfica and Porto in the race to sign the Belgian defender this off-season.Seys’ Impressive Form In Belgian FootballSeys enjoyed a good run of form a
  
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• Hull City ended negotiations to sign Nice’s Mohamed-Ali Cho

  10-08-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hull City ended negotiations to sign Nice’s Mohamed-Ali ChoNewly promoted Premier League side Hull City have reportedly decided to call off their negotiations with OGC Nice over the signing of Mohamed-Ali Cho (22), according to reports in Nice-Matin.This decision follows the failure to reach an agreement between the two clubs, despite a deal worth around €20m having recently been mooted. For Nice, this setback is a real blow, not only to the club’s finances – which the boa
  
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