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• Gossip: Rovers' Montgomery in talks for extended stay

  03-07-2026 11:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Blackburn Rovers are in advanced talks for a new deal with Scottish midfielder Kristi Montgomery to extend his stay at the club with just one year left on the 22-year-old's current contact. (Football Insider)Want more transfer news from the EFL? Take a look at Friday's gossip column here.[BBC]
  
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• 'Impactful' Vogt joins Well after second relegation in row

  03-07-2026 16:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motherwell have signed "exciting player" Willy Vogt after the 24-year-old forward exited Bellinzona following their relegation to the third tier in Switzerland.He has agreed a two-year contract, with the option of a further 12 months, becoming Alfred Johansson's second signing as manager - and second of the day after centre-half Martin Moormann."Willy is an exciting player," Johansson told Motherwell's website."He had an excellent season last year in Switzerland and will be arriving in Scotland
  
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• Voices: ‘A flag that should unite everyone’: Readers divided over England displays

  03-07-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  As England prepare for Sunday's blockbuster World Cup last-16 clash against Mexico, St George's Crosses are once again appearing on homes, cars and pub windows as fans rally behind the Three Lions' bid to end 60 years of hurt. But while major tournaments have long been a time for supporters to proudly display the England flag, many now feel its meaning has become more complicated.Independent readers have been weighing in on whether the St George's Cross can still act as a unifying national symbo
  
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• London City Lionesses sign Danish international Thomsen

  03-07-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  London City Lionesses sign Danish international ThomsenLondon City Lionesses have completed the signing of Danish international ace Janni Thomsen on a two-year deal.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Pride this afternoon.The 26-year-old, who can operate at full-back or in midfield, joins London City Lionesses from American National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) club Utah Royals. Thomsen has spent 15 months in the United States.Thomsen started
  
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• 'Everyone loved Diogo' - Jota remembered one year on

  03-07-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]A year ago today, the football world was stunned by the death of Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva in a car crash.Jota, 28, had won the Premier League title with the Reds just weeks before his tragic passing - and also married his long-term partner Rute Cardoso, with whom he had three children, 11 days earlier. He scored 65 goals in 182 appearances for Liverpool, helping them win the FA Cup and League Cup in 2022, as well as the top flight in 2024-25.Jota beg
  
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• Luka Modric, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Toronto's World Cup classic with global, local, and generational stakes

  03-07-2026 16:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  TORONTO, ONTARIO — Ask almost any fan at Thursday's FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match in Toronto about the best player on their favored team and you're going to get descriptions of the highest admiration, words that will dare you to call out exaggeration.But don't you dare when it comes to Portuguese fans and Cristiano Ronaldo or Croatian supporters and Luka Modric.MORE — Portugal 2-1 Croatia recap and video highlightsNow note that Modric, 40, and Ronaldo, 41, had defied time just to
  
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• World Cup schedule today: How to watch Argentina v Cape Verde, TV channels & live stream Friday 3 July

  03-07-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Stopira and his Cape Verde teammates will try to shock defending champions Argentina in their last-32 tie on Friday.Photograph: Alberto Estévez/EPAThe final day of the last 32 promises more drama and excitement at the 2026 World Cup with defending champions Argentina in action. Lionel Messi and Co are firm favourites to make the last 16, but Cape Verde have already defied the odds to make it this far. Nothing is guaranteed.Australia and Egypt will face off in Dallas on Friday with both te
  
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• Four changes confirmed to Manchester City coaching structure

  03-07-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Four changes confirmed to Manchester City coaching structureOliver Reiss has been promoted to Head Coach of Manchester City’s Elite Development Squad (EDS), succeeding the departing Ben Wilkinson.Following Reiss’ promotion to the Under-21 tier, former assistant Lauris Coggin moves up to take the reins as the new Head Coach of the Under-18s.Long-serving coach Jan-Moritz Lichte leaves the City Football Academy setup.Manchester City have announced four changes to their Academy coaching
  
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• Report: Liverpool have set their sights on move for World Cup forward

  03-07-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool have set their sights on move for World Cup forwardBradley Barcola to Liverpool, Reds Ready to Push After World CupLiverpool Place Barcola at Centre of Transfer ThinkingLiverpool’s search for a new wide forward appears to have sharpened, with CaughtOffside reporting that Bradley Barcola has moved to the top of the club’s transfer target list.The Paris Saint-Germain winger, currently with France at the World Cup, has become a live name at Anfield after Liverpool&rsqu
  
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• Milan agree terms with Lazio’s Mario Gila, push expected for transfer

  03-07-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan agree terms with Lazio’s Mario Gila, push expected for transferSerie A side Milan have done significant business already this summer and could be lining up a formal move for Lazio defender Mario Gila.A host of Italian clubs have been looking at the centre-back, but Daniele Longoreports the Rossoneri have agreed personal terms with the Spaniard. The agreement is total and Milan now have to beat competition from Atalanta and Napoli.Alfredo Pedulla has also added information, claiming t
  
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• Friedkin allocate rumored €100 million transfer budget

  03-07-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Friedkin allocate rumored €100 million transfer budgetRoma is preparing an ambitious transfer window. After returning to the Champions League, the Giallorossi owners want to raise the level of the squad and put Gian Piero Gasperini in the best possible condition to face a particularly challenging season. The Friedkins’ message would be clear: significant investment to make the team more competitive, not only in Italy but also internationally.The real news concerns the budget the Ameri
  
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• What is the situation of Villa's England stars?

  03-07-2026 15:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]In part three of Friday's special Aston Villa Q&A, football reporter Nick Mashiter focuses on the future of three players - Ezri Konsa, Ollie Watkins and Morgan Rogers. James asked: What is the situation with Konsa and Watkins?Nick: Konsa remains one of Villa's most important players, even if he does not get the headlines of Emiliano Martinez, John McGinn, Rogers or Watkins.There is no desire to sell the defender, especially with the possibility of other key departures, an
  
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• Anderson - what will Forest lose and Man City gain?

  03-07-2026 15:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Transfer fees often reflect potential as much as proven quality. In Elliot Anderson's case, Manchester City appear to believe they have bought both.At 23, Anderson will arrive at Etihad Stadium as their record signing - beating the £100m City paid for Jack Grealish - having enjoyed a remarkable campaign for Nottingham Forest in which he quietly established himself as one of the Premier League's most complete central midfielders.While Forest finished 16th, Anderson's influence
  
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• Report: Liverpool ready to push hard to sign PSG star

  03-07-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool ready to push hard to sign PSG starBradley Barcola to Liverpool: Reds Push Hard as Arsenal Look ElsewhereLiverpool have a type in the market when they move for elite wide players. They do the groundwork, narrow the field, then act decisively. According to Caught Offside, Bradley Barcola is now the name at the top of that list, and the noise around this one is not accidental.The report describes a “slightly delicate situation”, which sounds about right. Paris Saint-G
  
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• Diego Simeone denies Atletico-Greenwood links: “We want Alvarez to stay.”

  03-07-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Diego Simeone denies Atletico-Greenwood links: “We want Alvarez to stay.”Roma’s transfer window is in full swing, and sporting director Tony D’Amico hopes to land Mason Greenwood for Gian Piero Gasperini as soon as possible. The Marseille talent is also being sought by other European clubs, most notably Fenerbahçe and Atlético Madrid. The latter club has been making aggressive moves in recent hours to snatch the English playmaker from Roma.It’s difficu
  
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• Bruno Conti leaves Roma, pens love letter to the club: “Everything I’ve done, I’ve done for the love of Roma.”

  03-07-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bruno Conti leaves Roma, pens love letter to the club: “Everything I’ve done, I’ve done for the love of Roma.”On June 30, 2026, Bruno Conti officially left Roma. He served as a player, coach, and then executive at the club, always honoring the crest he wore on his chest and earning the respect of the fans. Conti wrote and posted a long and touching letter to Roma on Instagram: “The first photo is from my Serie A debut, Roma-Torino on February 10, 1974. On that day,
  
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• Ancelotti opens up on Neymar's starting role and behaviour for 🇧🇷

  03-07-2026 15:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ancelotti opens up on Neymar's starting role and behaviour for 🇧🇷Next Sunday (5), the Brazilian National Team will face Norway at 5 p.m. (Brasília time) in New Jersey, in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.And although Neymar did not come on in the match against Japan, coach Carlo Ancelotti assured that the star wearing the No. 10 shirt is ready to play the full 90 minutes.In an interview with the newspaper Folha de São Paulo, the Italian coach revealed that
  
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• Wales prospect Hill signs Man Utd deal

  03-07-2026 15:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Defender Scarlett Hill was one of a number of players drafted into the senior Wales squad in the wake of Euro 2025[FAW]Wales defender Scarlett Hill has signed a first professional contract with Manchester United.The 18-year-old, who has been with United since she was nine, has signed a two-year deal which includes the option of a further year.Hill has two international caps to her name and is regarded as one of the brightest prospects in Rhian Wilkinson's Wales squad."I know how high the standar
  
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• World Cup 2026: Julian Nagelsmann out as Germany manager as Jürgen Klopp emerges as replacement

  03-07-2026 15:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Julian Nagelsmann's time as Germany's men's national team manager is over following the team's loss to Paraguay after penalty kicks during the World CupRound of 32. The German Football Association (GFA) is working quick to find a replacement and have already initiated discussions with former Liverpool boss Jürgen Klopp."The German Football Association expressly thanks Julian Nagelsmann for his work since September 2023. He is characterized by a high level of commitment and extraordinary amb
  
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• Report: Everton are in the race to sign 26-year-old midfielder

  03-07-2026 15:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Everton are in the race to sign 26-year-old midfielderEverton Join Richard Rios Transfer Race as Benfica Hold Firm on £87m MidfielderEverton are the latest club to be pulled into the Richard Rios transfer chatter, and that matters up to a point. According to Sport Witness, citing claims from Italy, the Blues have now joined a growing queue for the Benfica midfielder, alongside Fulham and Bournemouth, while Napoli remain the side with the clearest angle.That is the key point here. E
  
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• Newly promoted La Liga side open talks with Real Madrid for highly-rated academy midfielder

  03-07-2026 15:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newly promoted La Liga side open talks with Real Madrid for highly-rated academy midfielderDeportivo La Coruña have reportedly identified Real Madrid academy midfielder Manuel Angel as one of their priorities for the summer transfer window as they continue preparations for life back in La Liga.According to AS, the newly promoted side has already initiated discussions with Real Madrid over a possible deal for the 22-year-old, although negotiations remain at an early stage and there is stil
  
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• Manchester United midfielder Anderson signs first professional deal

  03-07-2026 15:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United midfielder Anderson signs first professional dealManchester United midfielder Jess Anderson has signed her first professional contract with the club.The Red Devils announced the news via a post on their official club website this afternoon.The 18-year-old has signed on with Manchester United until summer 2028 while the club hold the option to extend the arrangement by a further year.After starring as captain of Manchester United’s Under-21 side, Anderson made the breakthr
  
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• Suzuki price set at €30m with Juventus and Leeds United eager

  03-07-2026 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Suzuki price set at €30m with Juventus and Leeds United eagerParma and Japan international goalkeeper Zion Suzuki is on sale for €30m, with Juventus reportedly joining Leeds United in showing interest.The shot-stopper impressed last season in Serie A and further raised his profile in the summer thanks to his performances for Japan at the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico.GENOA, ITALY – OCTOBER 19: Zion Suzuki of Parma (2nd from L) celebrates with his teammates after th
  
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• Gila uncertain of Atalanta, as Milan, Napoli and Juventus interested

  03-07-2026 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gila uncertain of Atalanta, as Milan, Napoli and Juventus interestedThe Mario Gila situation is increasingly tense, with reports Lazio accepted a €25m offer from Atalanta, but the player is waiting for Milan, Napoli or Juventus.The central defender is out of contract in July 2027 and negotiations for a new deal have been at a standstill for months.ROME, ITALY – MAY 13: Mario Gila of SS Lazio reacts during the Coppa Italia final match between SS Lazio and FC Internazionale at Stadio Ol
  
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• Former Marseille defender Lucas Perrin likely to join Nantes

  03-07-2026 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Marseille defender Lucas Perrin likely to join NantesSporting Gijón’s Lucas Perrin (27) is expected to sign for FC Nantes shortly, where he has been offered a two-year contract, according to reports in L’Équipe. No details of the transfer fee have, however, been disclosed. Having come through the ranks at Olympique de Marseille, where he began his professional career, the centre-back went on to play for RC Strasbourg Alsace, before leaving France to join Ham
  
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• Reading appoint Coleman as assistant manager

  03-07-2026 15:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Reading have appointed former Accrington Stanley boss John Coleman as their new assistant manager to head coach Leam Richardson.The 63-year-old replaces Rob Kelly, who left the club this week due to personal reasons.Coleman has managed in the English Football League and non-league football for almost 30 years, including 23 years, across two spells, at Stanley.He led Accrington into the EFL in 2006 after three successive promotions and has also had managerial spells with Gillingham and Rochdale,
  
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• Barcelona wonderkid bids emotional farewell after securing permanent exit: ‘Leaving having grown as a footballer’

  03-07-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona wonderkid bids emotional farewell after securing permanent exit: ‘Leaving having grown as a footballer’Former Barcelona youngster Dani Rodriguez has officially closed an important chapter of his career after completing his permanent transfer to Dinamo Zagreb, and the winger has now shared an emotional farewell message dedicated to the club that shaped his development.Barcelona confirmed this week that an agreement had been reached with Dinamo Zagreb for the transfer of the
  
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• Arsenal star expected to play next game despite ‘terrible pain’

  03-07-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal star expected to play next game despite ‘terrible pain’Thomas Tuchel has admitted that Declan Rice was in pain during England’s win over D.R. Congo, but he’s not injured and should be fit for the next game.Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty ImagesDeclan Rice’s fitness has been a major talking point throughout England’s World Cup campaign so far, with the Arsenal midfielder clearly carrying something and having to miss the group stage match against Panama.E
  
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• How Chelsea players are performing at the World Cup

  03-07-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]It has not been a particularly memorable World Cup for Chelsea's players in terms of either involvement or performances, but it does mean new manager Xabi Alonso will have a larger group available for most of pre-season.Cole Palmer, Joao Pedro and more than 10 other Chelsea players were not selected by their national teams following the club's disappointing campaign last season.Ten Blues players did receive World Cup call-ups, although only five have featured for their countries so
  
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• Report Garnacho targeted by Roma after Chelsea struggle

  03-07-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Garnacho targeted by Roma after Chelsea struggleAlejandro Garnacho is again being linked with a move to Serie A, as Roma reportedly contacted Chelsea to ask about his availability on loan.The 22-year-old Argentine had been the subject of a months-long tug of war last summer that eventually saw him reject a move to Napoli from Manchester United.Garnacho wants playing timeLONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 12: Alejandro Garnacho of Chelsea reacts during the Premier League match between Chelsea a
  
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