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• Guardiola shuts down Italy rumours: ‘I need a break’

  17-07-2026 13:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Guardiola shuts down Italy rumours: ‘I need a break’Pep Guardiola has played down speculation linking him with the Italy national team, insisting he has no immediate plans to return to coaching after leaving Manchester City.The Spanish tactician explained that, after nearly two decades in management, he feels the time has come to step away from football and focus on other aspects of his life.“I don’t feel like I’m missing anything mentally,” Guardiola said, wi
  
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• Bianchini future doubt as he misses Austria trip

  17-07-2026 17:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Florian Bianchini has managed a total of 14 league starts since arriving in the Championship in August 2024[Rex Features]Florian Bianchini's future at Swansea City looks to be in doubt after the French forward was left out of the Championship club's pre-season training camp in Austria.Swansea paid just under £2m to sign Bianchini from Bastia in August 2024, when he signed a contract running until 2028.But the 24-year-old made only a limited impact during his first campaign in Wales and end
  
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• Liverpool move closer to signing top transfer target after Fabrizio Romano update

  17-07-2026 17:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool move closer to signing top transfer target after Fabrizio Romano updateLiverpool Transfer Latest: Bradley Barcola Path Clears as Arsenal Push for Morgan RogersLiverpool’s pursuit of Bradley Barcola may have received a timely boost, with Arsenal now expected to intensify their move for Aston Villa forward Morgan Rogers according to Fabrizio Romano. That development has the potential to reshape the winger market and, in turn, give Liverpool a cleaner run at one of their leading att
  
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• Report: Arsenal want to hijack move for World Cup midfielder

  17-07-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Arsenal want to hijack move for World Cup midfielderArsenal Transfer News: Ayyoub Bouaddi Emerges as Serious Target for Mikel ArtetaArsenal are pushing into the market for one of Europe’s most coveted young midfielders, with Sports Boom reporting that the Premier League champions are ready to challenge Manchester City and Liverpool for Lille talent Ayyoub Bouaddi.The 18-year-old has rapidly developed a reputation as a high-end prospect and, after an eye-catching summer with Morocco
  
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• Argentina’s Grit Meets Spain’s Elegance In World Cup Final Clash

  17-07-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Argentina’s Grit Meets Spain’s Elegance In World Cup Final ClashArgentina and Spain will battle it out in the 2026 World Cup final after Argentina’s impressive fightback victory over England in Atlanta on Wednesday evening.It will be a historic clash and the first time the reigning continental champions of Europe and South America have met in a World Cup final. It also features the tournament’s two highest-ranked sides, with Argentina sitting top of the FIFA rankings and
  
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• ‘Spain were better’ – Ibrahima Konaté on France’s loss in the World Cup semifinals

  17-07-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘Spain were better’ – Ibrahima Konaté on France’s loss in the World Cup semifinalsThree days have passed, but the pain of France’s elimination at the hands of Spain (2-0) in the World Cup semifinals has not. Speaking at a press conference on the eve of Saturday’s third-place match between Les Bleus and England (who lost 2-1 to Argentina), Ibrahima Konaté (27) found himself – almost against his will – reflecting on the match against La
  
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• Duo return for Man Utd game - but Wrexham not at full strength

  17-07-2026 17:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Dom Hyam and Nathan Broadhead are back in the Wrexham squad for Saturday's friendly against Manchester United, but Phil Parkinson is again without a handful of senior players for the trip to Helsinki.Centre-back Hyam is involved after missing last weekend's draw against Wisla Krakow having been given extra time off as a result of his World Cup involvement with Scotland.Wales international forward Broadhead is included by the Championship side after sitting out the Wisla Krakow trip
  
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• Confirmed: Barcelona young defender joins Como in permanent transfer

  17-07-2026 17:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Barcelona young defender joins Como in permanent transferFC Barcelona have officially announced that young defender Andres Cuenca has left the club to sign for Como 1907 in a permanent transfer.As part of the agreement, the Blaugrana will retain a future sell-on percentage on the La Masia product.“FC Barcelona has reached an agreement with Como 1907 for the transfer of Andres Cuenca to the Italian club. The club retains a percentage of any future sa
  
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• England players, not Tuchel, to blame for poor ‘mentality’ in Argentina defeat, says former Southgate assistant

  17-07-2026 17:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has laid blame on the England players rather than Thomas Tuchel for the nation’s heartbreaking World Cup exit at the hands of Argentina.Tuchel has come under heavy criticism for his tactics in the semi-final, which saw him go to five at the back and drop the team deep while England still had 20 minutes to defend their 1-0 lead, inviting Argentine pressure which sparked their late comeback.But Hasselbaink - a former assistant of ex-England boss Gareth Southgate - has
  
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• Chesterfield sign defender Hutton

  17-07-2026 17:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Remeao Hutton made 48 appearances in all competitions for Gillingham last season [Shutterstock]Chesterfield have signed defender Remeao Hutton after his contract with Gillingham was terminated by mutual consent.The 27-year-old joined the Gills in January 2024 and made 107 appearances in League Two.Hutton started his career with Birmingham City and has also had spells with Barrow and Swindon Town.The Spireites have not disclosed the length of deal he has signed.All done deals in July 2026All the
  
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• I've got the shirt and intend to keep it - Sinisalo

  17-07-2026 17:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Viljami Sinisalo had to wait patiently for his chance at Celtic and is in no mood to relinquish the goalkeeping gloves for next season.The Finland international took over from the injured Kasper Schmeichel in February and helped Celtic achieve a league and Scottish Cup double.The 24-year-old experienced just one defeat as the defending champions ended the season with nine successive wins.Schmeichel has since retired, with Celtic expected to bring in another goalkeeper, but Sinisalo is determined
  
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• Pep Guardiola issues candid transfer warning to Man City and Hugo Viana as new era begins

  17-07-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pep Guardiola issues candid transfer warning to Man City and Hugo Viana as new era beginsPep Guardiola has offered counsel to Man City sporting director Hugo Viana on squad-buildingCatalan warns that young players in Manchester will push to leave if not given regular footballGuardiola says the “big task” for the club in recruitment is to “make as few mistakes as possible”Former Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has issued a candid and pointed warning to sporting direc
  
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• Atletico CEO criticises Barcelona, Real Madrid over refereecomplaints: ‘They are the main beneficiaries’

  17-07-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atletico CEO criticises Barcelona, Real Madrid over refereecomplaints: ‘They are the main beneficiaries’Atletico Madrid CEO Miguel Angel Gil Marin has launched a significant verbal attack on FC Barcelona and Real Madrid, accusing Spain’s two largest clubs of using their media influence to pressure referees. The comments come amidst a backdrop of increasing competitive tension between the Blaugrana and the Rojiblancos, particularly regarding recent transfer market movements conc
  
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• 'Hope Alonso gets best out of Palmer' - excitement for club football's return

  17-07-2026 17:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]With pre-season officially in full swing, we asked you to tell us what you're looking forward to about club football returning.Here are some of your replies:Cameron: I'm hoping that Xabi Alonso introduces exciting football that Chelsea fans can enjoy and all other fans will be envious.Matthew: The best thing about Chelsea is the unpredictability. We could finish anywhere from third to 17th and it wouldn't surprise me. Interesting to see how Alonso sets the team up and the play
  
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• Roma monitoring Kephren Thuram as Kone replacement

  17-07-2026 17:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma monitoring Kephren Thuram as Kone replacementThe Celik case continues to leave a lasting impression on Roma. The Giallorossi management is looking to Juventus for a potential replacement for Manu Koné.The potential sale of Manu Koné, closely monitored by several Premier League clubs, is forcing Roma to evaluate alternatives. According to SportMediaset, Khéphren Thuram is among the names on Trigoria’s radar. Currently, it’s just a transfer idea, but the Juven
  
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• Atletico Madrid CEO hits out at Real Madrid, Barcelona over refereeing complaints: ‘It is quite embarrassing’

  17-07-2026 17:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atletico Madrid CEO hits out at Real Madrid, Barcelona over refereeing complaints: ‘It is quite embarrassing’Speaking in an interview with the club’s official media, Atletico Madrid CEO Miguel Angel Gil Marin has taken aim at both Real Madrid and Barcelona, accusing them of unfairly criticizing referees despite, in his view, being the main beneficiaries of officiating decisions.Discussing the competitive landscape in Spanish football, Gil Marin argued that Atleti have establish
  
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• Jersey Bulls to make debut in Women's FA Cup

  17-07-2026 17:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jersey Bulls Women completed a perfect domestic campaign last season [BBC]Jersey Bulls Women will appear in the Women's FA Cup for the first ever time this season.The club confirmed on Friday that they have been accepted into the competition and await their opponents in the preliminary round on Sunday, 23 August.The Bulls completed a perfect season back in April to pick up the league title by winning all 18 games they played in South East Counties Women's Football League Surrey Division One.They
  
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• Cup final referee was once detained at party with drugs, prostitutes

  17-07-2026 17:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cup final referee was once detained at party with drugs, prostitutesSlovenian referee Slavko Vinčić, chosen to officiate the 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina this Sunday (19), has an unusual and tense episode in his recent past.In May 2020, the referee was one of 35 people detained during a police raid in Bosnia and Herzegovina, but he proved the situation was nothing more than a major misunderstanding.'Wrong place at the wrong time'Police raided a farm in the city of B
  
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• Keep calm and carry on - Spain trust team identity to deliver World Cup

  17-07-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]The final moment has arrived, and Spain want our second star.To win this World Cup, we don't need to do anything spectacular - we just need to keep calm and carry on playing the same way.I am back in Madrid now after working on the tournament for the BBC and I would say the whole country believes we can beat Argentina on Sunday and bring home the trophy like we did in 2010.That confidence comes from lots of places - from winning Euro 2024, from our long unbeaten run of 37 games and of cours
  
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• Birmingham City sign Canadian international defender Levasseur

  17-07-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Birmingham City sign Canadian international defender LevasseurBirmingham City have completed the signing of Canadian international defender Marie Levasseur.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from Blues earlier this afternoon.The 29-year-old defender joins Birmingham City off the back of a spell playing her football in France with Montpellier HSC. Levasseur spent three years with La Paillade. She helped the club to retain their French Arkema Première
  
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• Liverpool Confirm New Long Term Deal For Dominik Szoboszlai

  17-07-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool Confirm New Long Term Deal For Dominik SzoboszlaiDominik Szoboszlai Signs New Liverpool Contract as Iraola Era Takes ShapeLiverpool have moved to secure one of the defining figures of their modern midfield, with Dominik Szoboszlai signing a new long-term contract before the start of the 2026-27 season. In a summer that already carries the sense of a reset under Andoni Iraola, the decision to extend Szoboszlai’s stay feels both practical and symbolic.There are players who give a t
  
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• Can Thomas Tuchel’s England win Euro 2028?

  17-07-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Can Thomas Tuchel’s England win Euro 2028?Thomas Tuchel’s future at the helm of England emerged as one of the major talking points after a heartbreaking defeat to Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final.Appointed in October 2024 with one single purpose – to win the World Cup – Tuchel did everything right in the qualifying cycle, with the Three Lions winning all eight matches by an aggregate score of 22-0.Despite failing to hit the same heights in the group stage,
  
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• Santos travelling but Man Utd play down Sesko and Darlow fitness concerns

  17-07-2026 16:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Manchester United have played down fitness concerns over striker Benjamin Sesko and new goalkeeper Karl Darlow.The pair were notable absentees from the 25-man squad named by head coach Michael Carrick for the opening game of United's pre-season campaign against Wrexham in Helsinki on 18 July.Sesko missed the final three games of last season with a shin problem that flared up during the home victory over Liverpool on 3 May.Wales and former Leeds United keeper Darlow has had what is
  
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• Lincoln City launch offer for Reims’ Oumar Diakité

  17-07-2026 16:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lincoln City launch offer for Reims’ Oumar DiakitéLincoln City FC are reported to have submitted an offer of €3m, including bonuses, to Stade de Reims to secure the services of Oumar Diakité (22), according to reports in Onze Mondial.With talks progressing well and a deal potentially set to be finalised soon, the Ivorian is said to be on the verge of signing a three-year contract with the Imps.The move is a blow for Belgian side Cercle Brugge, who were also interested in
  
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• Walsall sign ex-Man City forward Sodje from Buxton

  17-07-2026 16:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  League Two club Walsall have signed forward Tai Sodje from National League North side Buxton on a two-year contract.The 22-year-old becomes the Saddlers' seventh signing of the summer and the club have the option of extending the deal for a further year.Sodje began his career with hometown club Sheffield United before joining the academy at Manchester City, where his prolific form in City's under-18 side earned him a professional contract in the summer of 2021.After winning trophies at Under-18,
  
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• Tomori hope for Newcastle United, but Coventry City favourites for Milan outcast

  17-07-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tomori hope for Newcastle United, but Coventry City favourites for Milan outcastMilan have told defender Fikayo Tomori to find himself another club, and while Newcastle United have been mentioned, Coventry City remain the most determined.The centre-back is not part of the plans under new coach Ruben Amorim, although he has already put up a lot of resistance in the past.He was on the verge of a move to Tottenham Hotspur when blocking the exit, refusing a return to the Premier League.Tomori could
  
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• Report Belotti failed Cagliari medical and remains a free agent

  17-07-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Belotti failed Cagliari medical and remains a free agentAndrea Belotti had been ready to sign on for Cagliari as a free agent after his contract expired, but the former Roma and Torino striker failed a medical.The 32-year-old’s experience in Sardinia was short-lived and unlucky, as he joined them for free in September 2025 on a one-year contract.Within weeks of putting pen to paper, he suffered a serious knee injury with the rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament.It kept the cent
  
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• Report: Arsenal ready to replace title winner after devastating injury blow

  17-07-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Arsenal ready to replace title winner after devastating injury blowArsenal Transfer News: William Saliba Injury Concern Pushes Ezri Konsa and Mavropanos Into FocusArsenal’s summer planning appears to have shifted up a gear, with growing concern over William Saliba’s fitness forcing fresh urgency into the club’s centre-back search. According to Caught Offside, the Gunners are now expected to intensify efforts to add defensive cover as uncertainty continues around the Fra
  
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• Luciano Spalletti praises Juve’s hijacking of Zeki Celik: “It shows we’re a strong club.”

  17-07-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luciano Spalletti praises Juve’s hijacking of Zeki Celik: “It shows we’re a strong club.”Yesterday, Roma let Zeki Celik slip out from under their noses. The Turkish player seemed close to renewing his contract with Roma, but Juventus swiftly gifted the full-back to Luciano Spalletti. The Bianconeri coach spoke at a press conference about the incident, praising the club. The Certaldo-born coach began his remarks with this statement: “Someone may leave, but we must be
  
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• How Zohran Mamdani and other US mayors use the World Cup to communicate

  17-07-2026 16:44 via yahoo.com
  Zohran Mamdani used a citywide soccer tournament as a campaign event in his run for mayor. Photograph: Katie Godowski/MediaPunch/ShutterstockFrom the moment he entered office, New York City Zohran Mamdani hasn’t hesitated to make his love of soccer clear. The former New York state assembly member hosted a watch party for the Africa Cup of Nations final soon after moving in to City Hall, littered speeches with references to soccer stars past and present, and remained a fixture at a Brooklyn
  
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