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• Glasner poised for Forest job as Pereira exits

  02-07-2026 20:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Vitor Pereira (left) is poised to be replaced by Oliver Glasner (right) [Getty Images]Vitor Pereira has left Nottingham Forest with the club poised to appoint former Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner as his successor. BBC Sport understands a deal to appoint the 51-year-old is virtually done with just the formalities left to complete.Contact with Glasner, who left the role as Palace manager at the end of last season, was first initiated earlier this summer.The Austrian, who led Palace to the Eur
  
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• Maddy Cusack ‘would still be alive if coach had not joined Sheffield United’, inquest told

  02-07-2026 21:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Sheffield United player Maddy Cusack would still be alive if the coach of the women’s team had not been employed by the club, her mother has told an inquest.Chesterfield Coroner’s Court heard that 27-year-old Ms Cusack was found unresponsive at her home address in Horsley, Derbyshire, on September 20 2023 after her manager Jonathan Morgan made comments about her weight and relationship to “cut her down to size”.Ms Cusack’s family sent a written complaint to S
  
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• Secret location & sleep devices: England bid to combat noisy Mexico fans

  02-07-2026 21:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England set up a meeting with Mexico after beating DR Congo in the round of 32 [Getty Images]England are taking precautions ahead of their arrival in Mexico to ensure boisterous locals intent on ruining the players' rest and sleep do not disrupt their preparations.Thomas Tuchel's side face Mexico in their World Cup last-16 tie on Sunday (01:00 BST Monday) and are due to arrive in Mexico City on Friday, a move that sees a slight change in schedule for England, who generally land in the host city
  
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• Former Aberdeen ace rejected English clubs to join Rangers

  02-07-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Aberdeen ace rejected English clubs to join RangersRoss McCrorie return gives Rangers fresh steel under Derek McInnesRoss McCrorie has come home to Ibrox with no fuss and no fanfare, the sort of return that tends to speak for itself in Glasgow. At 28, the defender knows the terrain, knows the demands, and knows full well that Rangers require more than warm sentiment if they are to drag themselves back to the level expected of them.For McCrorie, the pull was clear. Derek McInnes was the dr
  
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• Everton Have To Pay €25m For This Midfield Target: Should The Toffees Agree?

  02-07-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton Have To Pay €25m For This Midfield Target: Should The Toffees Agree?Goodison Park needs a bit of steel. It is no secret that the engine room has looked soft, vulnerable on the counter, and desperately short of someone to just sit there and stop the bleeding. Enter Mandela Keita.Everton face big financial choice for Serie A midfield anchorAs broken by Sean Lunt via Sport Witness, relayed by @NilSatisNews on X, formal talks have kicked off. Parma, however, are playing hardball. They w
  
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• Barcelona confident of registering priority target following return to 1:1 rule

  02-07-2026 21:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona confident of registering priority target following return to 1:1 ruleAccording to reports from SPORT, FC Barcelona are fully confident that they will face zero issues registering priority transfer target Julian Alvarez in La Liga, marking a monumental turning point in the club’s financial recovery. The Catalan giants are fully assured that they possess the necessary wage bill flexibility to register the Atletico Madrid forward ahead of the upcoming season, should they successfull
  
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• Liverpool unveil permanent Anfield memorial for Diogo Jota and his brother before first anniversary of death

  02-07-2026 21:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool have installed a permanent Anfield memorial to Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva on the eve of the first anniversary of their death.“Forever 20” has been created by renowned sculptor Emma Rodgers and at its centre is a flowing heart sculpture, an acknowledgement of the forward’s goal celebration.Viewed from different angles it also reveals the numbers 20 and 30, which featured on their playing shirts, and includes the lyrics to Jota’s song which has been su
  
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• Fenerbahçe Want To Sign This Aston Villa Forward: Should The Midlands Club Sell?

  02-07-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fenerbahçe Want To Sign This Aston Villa Forward: Should The Midlands Club Sell?Fenerbahçe have launched a stunning bid to lure Ollie Watkins away from Aston Villa. The Turkish giants have made direct contact with the Villa Park hierarchy. According to transfer specialist Ekrem Konur, the Istanbul club formalised their interest with a concrete enquiry about the England forward’s availability ahead of a potential permanent summer move.Fenerbahçe make audacious move for
  
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• USMNT vs Belgium Preview with Brian Dunseth + Harry Kane Saves England & Exclusive ROC Nation Interview

  02-07-2026 21:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Subscribe to The CooligansApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeThe USMNT is headed to the Round of 16, and Brian Dunseth joins Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros to break down everything from the Americans' 2-0 win over Bosnia. What did Mauricio Pochettino get right? How should the U.S. prepare for Belgium after the Red Devils' dramatic comeback against Senegal? We also discuss whether the Americans have what it takes to make an even deeper run at the World Cup.Elsewhere, England survived anoth
  
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• Nottingham Forest break their silence after surprise Vitor Pereira exit

  02-07-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nottingham Forest have officially confirmed the departure of manager Vitor Pereira and his coaching staff.It comes after the Portuguese boss described his exit as a "complete surprise and without any warning".Pereira, 57, had only signed an 18-month contract at the City Ground in February, yet successfully guided Forest to Premier League survival and a Europa League semi-final.The club thanked Pereira and his team for their "considerable efforts" and providing them with “the foundations up
  
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• 'Right time' for move, says Graham as Stoke City deal sealed

  02-07-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Defender Luke Graham is leaving Dundee with a "big thank you to everyone around the club" after he was sold to Stoke City for an undisclosed club-record fee.The 22-year-old centre-half was a standout performer last season, making 40 appearances and scoring three goals.Capped at Under-21 level, he was included in Scotland's pre-World Cup training squad and was an unused substitute in May's friendly win over Curacao at Hampden.Graham joined Dundee at the age of 15 and had loan spells at Lochee Uni
  
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• Celtic Eye Summer Move For This Serie A Sensation: Why He Would Flourish As Engels’ Successor

  02-07-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic Eye Summer Move For This Serie A Sensation: Why He Would Flourish As Engels’ SuccessorCeltic are exploring the market for Arne Engels’ replacement amid interest from Nottingham Forest, Crystal Palace and AS Roma for the £20m-rated Belgian midfield ace. If a recent report from The Scottish Sun is believed to be true, they are keeping close tabs on Gvidas Gineitis, who has caught the eye in Serie A in Torino colours.The 22-year-old Lithuania international progressed throug
  
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• “Everthing is ending” – Arsenal double winner announces retirement

  02-07-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “Everthing is ending” – Arsenal double winner announces retirementSanti Cazorla Retires at 41 After an Extraordinary Football JourneySanti Cazorla has retired at 41, bringing an end to one of football’s most remarkable careers. For Arsenal supporters, he remains the elegant midfielder who helped deliver two FA Cups, including that vital free-kick in the 2014 final against Hull City. For Spain, he was part of a generation that won the European Championship twice. For anyon
  
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• Official | Kassoum Ouattara leaves Monaco to join Beşiktaş 

  02-07-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Kassoum Ouattara leaves Monaco to join Beşiktaş Kassoum Ouattara (21) has completed a move from AS Monaco to Beşiktaş, as confirmed by the Principality club on Thursday. Ouattara is the second left-back to leave Monaco since the beginning of the transfer window. Caio Henrique, to whom Ouattara provided back-up last season, left earlier this week to join Ajax Amsterdam. The Brazilian’s exit, it was thought, could have seen Ouattara remain at the Prin
  
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• Former Real Madrid star Joselu backs Mourinho appointment: ‘They need more discipline in the dressing room’

  02-07-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Real Madrid star Joselu backs Mourinho appointment: ‘They need more discipline in the dressing room’Former Real Madrid striker Joselu believes Jose Mourinho’s return could provide the authority and discipline the club’s dressing room needs after a difficult season.Speaking on Iker Casillas’ podcast Bajo los Palos, the Spain international shared his thoughts on Madrid’s current situation and why he believes Mourinho could make a difference.Mourinho the r
  
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• Sunderland Striker Has Been Offered A Chance To Join Juventus: Should Le Bris Cash In On Him?

  02-07-2026 20:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunderland Striker Has Been Offered A Chance To Join Juventus: Should Le Bris Cash In On Him?In a recent report, Tuttomercatoweb mentioned that Sunderland striker Brian Brobbey has been offered a chance to join Juventus. It is believed that the Black Cats have set a price tag of at around €35m to land the Dutch striker in this transfer period.Brobbey’s Impressive Form In English FootballBrobbey enjoyed a good run of form at the Wearside club after he put in a run of impressive display
  
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• World Cup: In America, there's no crying over red cards

  02-07-2026 20:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  There's an old saying in the world of fútbol: "The World Cup truly begins when the bulls—t takes flight." Well, it's about 10 seconds old, considering I just made it up. But we're here in the midst of the World Cup, and man, is the b.s. flying around the Americans now. Question is, what are we going to do about it? You know the story. Midway through the second half of the USMNT's knockout-round match over Bosnia and Herzegovina, the great Folarin Balogun — who had already
  
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• Official | Laurent Abergel completes OGC Nice move

  02-07-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Laurent Abergel completes OGC Nice moveOGC Nice have confirmed the arrival of Laurent Abergel (33). The midfielder has joined on a free transfer following the termination of his contract at FC Lorient.At Nice, Abergel will reunite with Olivier Pantaloni. The midfielder captained Les Merlus last season under the Corsican manager, who departed the Moustoir upon the expiry of his two-year deal. Abergel’s contract was surprisingly terminated by mutual consent earlier
  
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• Man City issue £75M Malo Gusto ultimatum to Chelsea with alternative options threat

  02-07-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City issue £75M Malo Gusto ultimatum to Chelsea with alternative options threatMan City like Malo Gusto but are not planning to spend £75M on the France internationalChelsea are not actively looking to sell 23-year-old right-back this summerIf Chelsea’s asking price does not drop, Man City will explore alternative right-back optionsManchester City have issued an ultimatum to Chelsea over right-back Malo Gustoand are prepared to walk away if the asking price does not drop, a
  
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• Highs and lows for Newcastle players at World Cup

  02-07-2026 20:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]It is always dangerous to read too much into a World Cup, but there have been some encouraging signs for Newcastle United.Although Anthony Elanga and Yoane Wissa have bowed out, with Sweden and DR Congo, the pair looked more like the players Newcastle were convinced to spend £110m on last summer.They even scored a combined five goals at the tournament - as many as they managed during their first season in the North East.Head coach Eddie Howe had backed Elanga and Wissa to be
  
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• Unpacking the truth behind Man City’s £116m record transfer deal

  02-07-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Unpacking the truth behind Man City’s £116m record transfer dealWhy Manchester City Are Paying a British Record £116m for Elliot AndersonTransfer fees stir debate like few subjects in football, particularly when the sum reaches historic proportions. Manchester City have now agreed to pay Nottingham Forest £116m for Elliot Anderson, a fee that will make him the most expensive British player in history. It is a figure that naturally invites scrutiny, excitement and a degree
  
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• Arsenal Are Facing Stiff Competition For This Gifted Playmaker: One For The Future?

  02-07-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal Are Facing Stiff Competition For This Gifted Playmaker: One For The Future?In a recent report, De Telegraaf revealed that Arsenal are facing stiff competition for Club Tijuana playmaker Gilberto Mora. It has been claimed that the Gunners would have to rival Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester City in the race to land the Mexico international later this year.Mora’s Impressive Form In The Premier LeagueMora has come through the youth ranks of Club Tijuana and has don
  
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• Sunderland sign striker Hughes on two-year deal

  02-07-2026 20:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunderland sign striker Hughes on two-year dealSunderland have completed the impressive signing of former Crystal Palace forward Elise Hughes on a permanent deal.The Lady Black Cats announced news of the transfer via a post on their official club website this evening.The 25-year-old striker joins Sunderland upon the expiry of her contract at former club Crystal Palace. She has signed a two-year deal on Wearside.Hughes spent four years with Crystal Palace after joining the club from neighbours Ch
  
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• EXCLUSIVE | Brad Friedel on Folarin Balogun: ‘The confidence he brings from AS Monaco is excellent’

  02-07-2026 20:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  EXCLUSIVE | Brad Friedel on Folarin Balogun: ‘The confidence he brings from AS Monaco is excellent’With both France and the United States Men’s National Team through to the World Cup Round of 16, Get French Football News spoke to former Premier League stalwart and USMNT goalkeeper Brad Friedel about the US squad’s France-based players, the prospects of France and the US, and how he thinks Antoine Griezmann will fare in the MLS.The US have had a really impressive start to
  
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• Spireites sign Simpson as McFadzean extends deal

  02-07-2026 20:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kyle McFadzean has made 53 appearances in all competitions for Chesterfield [Shutterstock]Chesterfield have signed former Leyton Orient defender Jack Simpson on a two-year deal, while fellow centre-back Kyle McFadzean has signed a new one-year contract.Simpson, 29, made 41 appearances in all competitions for the O's last season.McFadzean, 39, whose previous contract expired on Tuesday, has made 45 appearances for the Spirietes since joining in January 2025."Over the last 18 months I've really se
  
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• Real Madrid prepared to facilitate superstar’s departure if contract talks do not progress

  02-07-2026 20:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid prepared to facilitate superstar’s departure if contract talks do not progressVinicius Jr.’s future at Real Madrid has become one of the club’s biggest unresolved issues, with contract negotiations reaching a difficult stage.Although the Brazilian winger has been a cornerstone of the team in recent seasons, talks over a new deal have slowed significantly.Now, according to journalist Ramon Alvarez de Mon (h/t Bernabeu Digital), the gap between the two parties remains
  
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• Liverpool and four other Premier League clubs now eyeing teenage phenomenon

  02-07-2026 20:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool and four other Premier League clubs now eyeing teenage phenomenonLiverpool seem to be in the market for a new player every day now. The Reds are in desperate need of some upgrades with most of their squad failing to meet expectations last term.As a result of their poor performances, Arne Slot was sacked which led to Andoni Iraola being appointed as their new head coach.This means that new transfer targets are likely to continue emerging until the window slams shut.And, while this may g
  
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• The change Thomas Tuchel has made to England’s World Cup plans to combat Azteca altitude

  02-07-2026 20:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thomas Tuchel says England have the opportunity to "make peace" with the Azteca Stadium amid potential "karmic" retribution on their first return to the famous arena since the ‘Hand of God’ in 1986, despite agreeing that the altitude is an unfair "disadvantage".Sunday's last-16 match with hosts Mexico marks England's first match back at the ground since the 1986 quarter-final defeat to Argentina, where Diego Maradona scored two of the most famous goals in football history. Tuchel sai
  
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• Thomas Tuchel offers encouraging Declan Rice injury update for England’s Mexico clash

  02-07-2026 20:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Declan Rice does not have any injury, Thomas Tuchel said, as he expects his influential midfielder to be in shape for England’s World Cup last-16 match against Mexico at the Azteca on Sunday.The 27-year-old had to go off at the end of England’s late 2-1 win over Democratic Republic of Congo, having been managing nerve pain in his back over the course of the tournament. Rice has notoriously played well over 4,000 minutes this season, leaving him as one of the most overworked of many s
  
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• Liverpool Are Keeping A Keen Eye On This Barcelona Ace: Good Choice For Iraola?

  02-07-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool Are Keeping A Keen Eye On This Barcelona Ace: Good Choice For Iraola?In a recent report, journalist Mark Brus mentioned that Liverpool are keeping a keen eye on Barcelona ace Jules Kounde. It is understood that the Reds would have to compete with Chelsea in the race to acquire the services of the France international in this transfer window.Kounde’s Solid Campaign In La LigaKounde enjoyed a good run of form at the Catalan club as he put in a handful of impressive displays for the
  
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