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• Forward Braga happy at Hearts - Scottish gossip

  19-07-2026 09:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Claudio Braga scored 17 goals last season [SNS]Forward Claudio Braga, 26, is happy at Hearts after an impressive debut season last term and speculation over his future. (Edinburgh Evening News - subscription required)Braga is "very excited" by the prospect of playing in the Champions League. (Record)And Portuguese Braga would go through the ups and downs of last season's campaign at Hearts all over again. (Sun)Celtic-linked Plymouth Argyle striker Lorent Tolaj, 24, is close to joining Bristol Ci
  
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• Atlético Madrid reach agreement with PSG over Lee Kang-in transfer

  22-07-2026 17:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atlético Madrid reach agreement with PSG over Lee Kang-in transferAtlético Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain are reported to have reached an agreement over the transfer of Lee Kang-in (25), according to information from Onze Mondial.The deal, which was first mooted several weeks ago, is now set to be finalised and is expected to bring in nearly €40m for the reigning double European champions – almost double the €22m they paid to sign him from RCD Mallorca in 2023.Altho
  
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• Garnacho, Rogers and two clubs trying to balance the books

  22-07-2026 17:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alejandro Garnacho is set to swap clubs with Morgan Rogers [Getty Images]Just hours after Chelsea made Morgan Rogers the most expensive British footballer in history by spending £117m to sign him from Aston Villa, they are in talks to loan Alejandro Garnacho to the Villans.But how can Chelsea afford to sign Rogers? And why did Villa pursue a loan with a conditional obligation to buy rather than buying Garnacho outright?Here are the key questions answered...Is Garnacho part of the Rogers de
  
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• The Bezos factor - unpicking puzzle of Liverpool's potential investors

  22-07-2026 17:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Amazon founder Jeff Bezos (left) has reportedly been offered the opportunity to join a consortium investing in Liverpool [Getty Images]The story of potential investment in Liverpool took a new twist on Wednesday, as Jeff Bezos' name was thrown into the mix.Barely 24 hours earlier, it had emerged that a consortium led by British-Indian millionaire businessman Amit Bhatia had expressed interest in buying a stake in the Premier League club.Normally at this time of year, attention is focused on tran
  
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• 🔝The BEST XI! The ideal team of World Cup 2026

  22-07-2026 17:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🔝The BEST XI! The ideal team of World Cup 2026Just a few minutes ago, FIFA officially announced the XI of the last World Cup.It should be clarified that it was chosen by a majority popular vote, and there was more than one surprise. Right from the start, there are three representatives from Spain, the world champion, the same number as France, which finished in fourth place.Now then, Rodri made it in after winning the Ballon d’Or of the World Cup, as did Messi, who was key for Arge
  
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• Gateshead sign defender Robinson and striker Supyk

  22-07-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gateshead have signed defender Jack Robinson and New Zealand Under-20 international striker Luke Supyk after successful trials.Former Middlesbrough man Robinson, 25, has signed a one-year deal after missing the 2025-26 season through injury.Supyk, 20, left A-League side Wellington Phoenix at the end of last season and has signed a two-year contract after scoring three times during his trial spell."Everyone has been real welcoming since I've come here and I've had a few good games under my belt,"
  
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• Barcelona-linked World Cup winner’s release clause stands at €12.5 million; not a priority

  22-07-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona-linked World Cup winner’s release clause stands at €12.5 million; not a priorityAccording to journalist David Bernabeu of SPORT, FC Barcelona have established a clear financial and tactical roadmap regarding their links to Spain’s World Cup-winning central defender Aymeric Laporte. While the experienced centre-back has been mooted as a potential defensive reinforcement for the Catalan club in recent days, the sporting department has made it clear that the player does n
  
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• Southend sign Colclough, Backwell & Kamara

  22-07-2026 17:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ryan Colclough, who won promotion to League Two with Chesterfield in 2024, had been without a club since leaving AFC Fylde in January [Getty Images]Southend United have signed forward Ryan Colclough, who was handed a suspended prison sentence for assault earlier this month.Colclough, 31, was given a 28-month term - suspended for two years - after being found guilty of grievous bodily harm without intent at Derby Crown Court.He had been without a club since leaving AFC Fylde in January and previo
  
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• Carey named Robins' under-21s head coach

  22-07-2026 17:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bristol City's all-time appearance holder Louis Carey has been appointed head coach of their under-21 side. Carey played 646 games for the Robins between 1995 and 2014, spending his entire career with his hometown club aside from a brief stint at Coventry.Since retiring from playing, the 49-year-old has spent eight and a half years coaching at Southampton across their age grade teams and also had a spell working at Forest Green Rovers."We can only live in the present but we can plan for the futu
  
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• Burnley sign Republic of Ireland international midfielder Finn

  22-07-2026 17:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Burnley sign Republic of Ireland international midfielder FinnBurnley have completed the signing of Republic of Ireland international midfielder Jamie Finn on a free transfer.The Clarettes announced the news via a post on their official club website this afternoon.The 28-year-old joins Burnley after leaving former club Sunderland earlier this summer. She has signed a two-year deal at Turf Moor.Finn has good experience at Barclays WSL2 level from her spells with Birmingham City and Sunderland. Sh
  
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• 💸New valuations: Lamine and Haaland smash the 200 million record

  22-07-2026 17:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💸New valuations: Lamine and Haaland smash the 200 million recordFollowing the conclusion of the longest World Cup in history, the Transfermarkt platform released its traditional market value update. The tournament ended with Spain being crowned champions over Argentina in extra time, thanks to Ferran Torres’ decisive goal. In this special edition, the review only included value increases to reward the competition’s most outstanding performers.A new all-time high in world foot
  
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• Barcelona forward has zero percent chance of joining Real Madrid this summer – report

  22-07-2026 17:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona forward has zero percent chance of joining Real Madrid this summer – reportReal Madrid have already raised many eyebrows in the market, bringing in four new players in order to bolster the squad ahead of the new season.Three of those signings have come in the form of defensive reinforcements. But it appears Real Madrid are now keen on shoring up their attack as well.On that note, the Spanish giants have been shockingly linked with a move for Barcelona forward Ferran Torres, who h
  
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• Nottingham Forest sign Chelsea forward Shooter on loan

  22-07-2026 17:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nottingham Forest sign Chelsea forward Shooter on loanNottingham Forest have completed the signing of Chelsea forward Lois Shooter on a loan deal for the 2026/2027 season.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Tricky Trees this afternoon.The 18-year-old has spent the last couple of years within the Chelsea academy system after joining the club from London City Lionesses. Shooter has largely represented The Blues at Under-21 level, although she has alr
  
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• Stuttgart scramble to deal with shock news of major injury to No. 1 keeper Dennis Seimen

  22-07-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Stuttgart scramble to deal with shock news of major injury to No. 1 keeper Dennis SeimenStuttgart are scrambling to deal with the shock news that new designated No. 1 keeper Dennis Seimen will miss at least the first four matchdays of the forthcoming Bundesliga campaign. Seimen’s Bundesliga outfit confirmed that a hamstring injury will sideline him through, at a minimum, the end of September. Seimen was set to inherit the starting role from the departed Alexander Nübel.Stuttgart do ha
  
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• Leigh's Hodgson could miss season after elbow surgery

  22-07-2026 17:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bailey Hodgson has made 11 appearances for Leigh Leopards this season [SWPix]Leigh Leopards full-back Bailey Hodgson is likely to miss the rest of the season with an elbow injury, head coach Adrian Lam has said.The 23-year-old got an infection in the bone on his elbow and had surgery, with a specific timeframe for his absence still to be determined.Hodgson most recently played for Leigh on 4 July in their Super League win against Warrington and has made 11 appearances this season."He has had a s
  
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• Northampton sign midfielder Lemonheigh-Evans

  22-07-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Connor Lemonheigh-Evans has won promotion from League Two twice in the past three seasons [Northampton Town]Northampton Town have signed former MK Dons midfielder Connor Lemonheigh-Evans on an initial two-year deal.The 29-year-old was released by the Milton Keynes club following their promotion from League Two last season.Prior to joining MK Dons, for whom he made 59 appearances over two years, Lemonheigh-Evans was part of the Stockport County side that won promotion to League One in 2023-24."He
  
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• Barcelona forward 80% likely to leave amid PSG, Real Madrid rumours, claims journalist

  22-07-2026 16:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona forward 80% likely to leave amid PSG, Real Madrid rumours, claims journalistThe future of Ferran Torres has become the biggest talking point at Barcelona lately, with the forward is facing an uncertain situation at the club.Ferran’s contract expires at the end of next season and there has been no shortage of suitors, with Paris Saint-Germain among the clubs interested in his services.However, the biggest surprise came yesterday when Real Madrid were shockingly linked with a move
  
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• Newport's Crole to miss start of season through injury

  22-07-2026 16:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  James Crole will miss the beginning of the 2026-27 season after suffering an ankle injury.The 22-year-old sustained the injury during a training session and underwent surgery last week.He has started his rehabilitation process and is set to miss the early stages of the new campaign.A club statement read: "Everyone at Newport County wishes James a successful recovery and looks forward to supporting him throughout his rehabilitation."Latest Newport County news, analysis and fan viewsNewport County
  
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• Report: Chelsea considering surprise move to sign Man City star

  22-07-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Chelsea considering surprise move to sign Man City starChelsea Transfer News, John Stones Considered in Defensive RebuildChelsea have spent heavily, collected attackers and still looked far too easy to play against. That is the issue, and it explains why Daily Mail reports John Stones is under consideration at Stamford Bridge.A few weeks ago, the noise around Stones and Chelsea was played down. Now it appears the club are giving it proper thought. That makes sense. If Xabi Alonso wants t
  
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• Barcelona decide against increasing €100 million offer for Julian Alvarez – report

  22-07-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona decide against increasing €100 million offer for Julian Alvarez – reportAccording to journalist David Bernabeu of SPORT, FC Barcelona have decided to maintain their strict economic boundaries regarding the pursuit of Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez, firmly refusing to increase their existing transfer proposal. Despite intense pushback from the capital and media speculation suggesting a potential increase in the transfer offer, the Catalan club’s hierarchy will h
  
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• McGlynn demands more hunger and bravery from Falkirk

  22-07-2026 16:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [SNS]A disappointed John McGlynn challenged his Falkirk side to show more hunger and bravery after a draw at lower-league Alloa all but ended their hopes of League Cup progression.The 1-1 draw was followed by Alloa winning the bonus point in the subsequent penalty shootout.Winning the group is now beyond the Premiership side, with even a victory in their final game against Stranraer on Saturday unlikely to be enough to secure a best runners-up spot.The Falkirk boss admitted it is a time of "tran
  
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• Warrington half-back Leyland leaves club

  22-07-2026 16:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Oli Leyland suffered an anterior cruciate knee ligament injury against Hull KR in May 2025 and has not played since [SWPix]Warrington Wolves half-back Oli Leyland has left the Super League club after 18 months at the Halliwell Jones Stadium.The 25-year-old joined the Wire ahead of 2025 from London Broncos and made just five appearances for the club before he was ruled out for the remainder of the season with a serious knee injury.Leyland is yet to make a senior appearance in 2026 but has been on
  
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• Schalke head coach delighted with blockbuster Robin Gosens transfer: “He will elevate all of us.”

  22-07-2026 16:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Schalke head coach delighted with blockbuster Robin Gosens transfer: “He will elevate all of us.”Schalke 04 head coach Miron Muslic has had an opportunity to express his pure delight at the new club signing of Robin Gosens. The story itself is the stuff of fairy tales. Gosens (32) receives a chance to play for the Bundesliga outfit he dreamed of representing as a child. Muslic, meanwhile, receives a top quality wide-man eager to finally prove himself in the German top flight. Ro
  
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• 🎧 Lincoln City's summer business

  22-07-2026 16:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Football recruitment expert Andrew Watson explains transfer rules and how they could affect Lincoln City's summer business as they prepare for their return to the second tier.Listen to the full analysis below or on BBC Sounds hereExplore more Lincoln City content on BBC Sounds[BBC]
  
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• Biggest transfer stories of 2026-27 Premier League summer so far: Who's done business, and who needs to?

  22-07-2026 16:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026 World Cup controlled the soccer world this summer, as Spain upended Argentina to complete a dominant tournament and win a second title.Yet even those teams saw players switching clubs this summer, as Marcos Senesi moved from Bournemouth to Spurs and Marc Cucurella made the jump from Chelsea to Real Madrid.MORE — All completed Premier League transfers, summer 2026It's a reminder that the transfer market never sleeps and most Premier League teams were hard at work during the tournam
  
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• Ramsey 'fully committed' to Oxford despite embargo

  22-07-2026 16:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Oxford United beat Aldershot Town in their first pre-season friendly on Tuesday [Shutterstock]Oxford United head coach Aaron Ramsey has said that he is "fully committed" to the club despite the U's being put under a temporary transfer embargo. Just weeks after he took over as boss, Oxford were told by the EFL that they would not be able to sign any players until they are compliant with their salary cost management protocol (SCMP) regulations.This is Ramsey's first permanent management role in fo
  
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• Valverde hails Mourinho, embraces Real Madrid captaincy: ‘It’s incredibly emotional, a huge honour’

  22-07-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Valverde hails Mourinho, embraces Real Madrid captaincy: ‘It’s incredibly emotional, a huge honour’Federic Valverde returned to Real Madrid training today, marking the start of his pre-season under new head coach Jose Mourinho. The day also carried extra significance for the Uruguayan midfielder, who celebrated his 28th birthday and begins the campaign as the club’s new first captain.Speaking to Real Madrid TV, Valverde reflected on his return, his excitement about workin
  
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• Charlton Athletic sign goalkeeper Koivunen

  22-07-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Charlton Athletic sign goalkeeper KoivunenCharlton Athletic have completed the signing of goalkeeper Anna Koivunen on a permanent deal.The Addicks announced the news via a post on their official club website this afternoon.The 24-year-old stopper joins Charlton Athletic following a spell playing her football in the OBOS Damallsvenskan with Djurgårdens IF. She has signed a two-year deal at The Valley.Koivunen has turned out for a long list of clubs in her career to date. In addition to her
  
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• 🚨 Bundesliga club hit by bad luck, new hope out for months

  22-07-2026 16:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Bundesliga club hit by bad luck, new hope out for monthsVfB Stuttgart has to take a setback ahead of the new season. As the club just announced on its own channels, Justin Diehl and Dennis Seimen will be out for a long time. While Justin Diehl had never played a major role for the Swabians since his move, Dennis Seimen was firmly planned in as the new number one after his strong season in Paderborn and Alex Nübel’s departure. Whether Stuttgart will make another mov
  
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• West Ham’s Crysencio Summerville yet to accept Al-Hilal, Roma remain hopeful

  22-07-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  West Ham’s Crysencio Summerville yet to accept Al-Hilal, Roma remain hopefulSerie A side Roma were dealt a significant blow in their move for West Ham’s Crysencio Summerville yesterday. Al-Hilal made a major offer and also put forward significant wages to the player.The deal may not be done yet, with La Gazzetta dello Sportgoing into significant details.Yesterday, Roma had sent A l plane to Rotterdam to pick up Summerville and fly him to Ciampino Airport at 9:40 PM after three days o
  
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