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• Hartlepool sign Huddersfield defender Eccleston

  03-07-2026 10:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hartlepool United have signed defender Neo Eccleston from Huddersfield Town.Eccleston, 22, only played three times for Huddersfield after moving from Chelsea's academy but has had loan spells in League Two with Barrow and Grimsby Town.He has signed a one-year contract at Victoria Park, but the club has the option of another year.
  
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• Update On Liverpool Star’s Rehab As He Takes Next Step In Recovery

  04-07-2026 18:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Update On Liverpool Star’s Rehab As He Takes Next Step In RecoveryHugo Ekitike injury update brings Liverpool timely encouragementThere are few sights more uplifting for Liverpool than a key forward edging through the latest phase of a long rehabilitation programme, and that is exactly where Hugo Ekitike finds himself now.The 24-year-old has been working in Los Angeles after suffering a serious Achilles injury earlier this year, an issue that has demanded patience at every turn. From the o
  
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• Bayern lodge €40m bid for Juventus defender Gleison Bremer

  04-07-2026 18:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bayern lodge €40m bid for Juventus defender Gleison BremerBayern Munich have reportedly lodged an opening €40 million bid for Juventus defender Gleison Bremer.According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Bayern have stepped up their long-standing interest in the 28-year-old as they look to strengthen Vincent Kompany’s defence for the new season.Bremer is open to the move, with the opportunity to compete for major honours in Germany appealing to a player entering the prime years of his care
  
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• Report: Everton Set To Complete Move For Chelsea Talent

  04-07-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Everton Set To Complete Move For Chelsea TalentTyrique George transfer talks give Everton continuity ahead of pre-seasonEverton’s summer has begun with a quiet sort of logic. There is movement, there is purpose, and there is a discernible preference for players already known to the club’s dressing room and coaching staff. According to the Liverpool Echo, the latest example is Tyrique George, with Everton “advancing towards their third signing of the summer” as neg
  
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• Palmer joins Luton on permanent deal from Hull

  04-07-2026 18:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luton Town have signed midfielder Kasey Palmer on a permanent deal from Hull City for an undisclosed fee.The 29-year-old scored eight goals in 23 appearances for the Hatters while on loan from the Tigers in the second half of the 2025-26 season.Palmer helped Jack Wilshire's side lift the EFL Trophy at Wembley in April and finish seventh in League One."I'm so happy to be back, although as everyone has seen from my socials, I've never really been away," he told the club's website."I loved every mi
  
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• ⛈️ Weather chaos in the USA! World Cup last-16 tie faces delay

  04-07-2026 18:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ⛈️ Weather chaos in the USA! World Cup last-16 tie faces delayIn its current form, it seems that only the weather can stop France from winning the 2026 World Cup title. After the French were temporarily halted by lightning and thunder during their 3–0 group-stage win over Iraq, Les Bleus are now facing the threat of more weather chaos today.As FIFA officially confirmed, the round-of-16 match between France and Paraguay could be postponed due to an approaching storm in Philadel
  
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• Transfer fee, farewell message, Hugo Viana reaction: Man City confirm Nathan Ake departure to Fenerbahce

  04-07-2026 18:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Transfer fee, farewell message, Hugo Viana reaction: Man City confirm Nathan Ake departure to FenerbahceMan City defender Nathan Ake has left the club to join Fenerbahce on a permanent dealThe transfer is expected to be worth £7M plus £1.5M in add-ons, as per reportsAke departs after six years at the Etihad Stadium, winning four Premier League titlesManchester City defender Nathan Ake has departed the Etihad Stadium to join Fenerbahce on a permanent basis, the Blues have confirmed.Ak
  
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• Real Madrid licking their lips as new signing impresses heavily at the World Cup

  04-07-2026 18:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid licking their lips as new signing impresses heavily at the World CupMarc Cucurella has been Real Madrid’s biggest purchase in the summer so far, joining from Chelsea in a deal worth around €60 million.It was a shrewd call by Jose Mourinho, who wanted the Spanish international to add more quality to Real Madrid’s left-back department, despite his Barcelona past and the fact that his move to the Bernabeu would draw the ire of many Barça fans.But the gutsy move h
  
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• Hull KR overcome Hull FC in Magic Weekend derby

  04-07-2026 18:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Betfred Super League Magic WeekendHull KR (12) 26Tries: Lewis, Martin, Whitbread, May Goals: Martin 5Hull FC (4) 12Tries: Arthur, Briscoe Goals: Hardaker 2A controversial Jai Whitbread try helped defending Super League champions Hull KR overcome neighbours Hull FC on the first day of Magic Weekend at Hill Dickinson Stadium.The Robins arrived at the home of Premier League club Everton for British rugby league's showpiece weekend, looking for a statement victory against their closest rivals after
  
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• Official: Ex-Juventus star Douglas Costa leaves Chievo for Al Ittifaq with Balotelli

  04-07-2026 18:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Ex-Juventus star Douglas Costa leaves Chievo for Al Ittifaq with BalotelliFormer Juventus man Douglas Costa has now left Serie D side Chievo and will unite with Mario Balotelli at Al Ittifaq.Douglas Costa had surprised everyone when signing for Chievo Verona, who were forced to begin again from Serie D following bankruptcy.The Brazilian made the decision after experiences at Gremio, Bayern Munich, Juventus and the LA Galaxy, because he was out of contract in January 2026.Douglas Costa
  
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• Arsenal agree £20 million deal with Besiktas for Leandro Trossard

  04-07-2026 18:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal agree £20 million deal with Besiktas for Leandro TrossardArsenal have agreed a £20 million deal with Besiktas for Leandro Trossard, according to The Athletic.The Belgian winger is now edging closer to bringing his successful spell at the Emirates Stadium to an end.The agreement is worth an initial €18 million (£15.5m), with another €2 million (£1.7m) in performance-related add-ons.However, the transfer is not yet done as negotiations over personal terms
  
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• Real Madrid eye €12.5m transfer windfall as midfielder nears Benfica move

  04-07-2026 18:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid eye €12.5m transfer windfall as midfielder nears Benfica moveReal Madrid may have spend approximately €90m this summer, but they have also raked in €80m from sales. €20m of that come from receiving 50% of the €40m Liverpool spent on Victor Munoz, and at least another €12.5m will arrive when Alvaro Rodriguez completes his transfer to AFC Bournemouth. And now, they could be about to net a further transfer windfall from the sale of another of their former p
  
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• Official I Strasbourg confirm signing of Göteborg’s Benjamin Brantlind

  04-07-2026 18:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official I Strasbourg confirm signing of Göteborg’s Benjamin BrantlindRC Strasbourg Alsace officially announced on Saturday the signing of IFK Göteborg’s Benjamin Brantlind (17).The forward, who will celebrate his eighteenth birthday on 15th August, has signed a five-season contract – running until 2031 – with the Alsatian club, who paid €1m, plus €0.8m in bonuses, to secure his services.A professional since June 2024, the young Swedish Under-19 intern
  
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• Hendry signs new deal with Al-Ettifaq

  04-07-2026 18:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Scotland defender Jack Hendry has signed a new two-year deal with Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq. The centre-back joined Ettifaq from Belgian side Club Brugge in 2023 and has since made 82 appearances for the club. "I'm delighted to say that I've signed a new contract," Hendry told club media."I'm very much looking forward to spending another two seasons at the football club and hopefully it can be successful."The 31-year-old, who has earned 41 Scotland caps, began his career in
  
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• Australia international Volpato open to ‘great club’ Fiorentina after World Cup exit

  04-07-2026 18:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Australia international Volpato open to ‘great club’ Fiorentina after World Cup exitCristian Volpato impressed at the 2026 World Cup with Australia and admits he would be enthusiastic about joining Fiorentina. ‘It’s a great club, but right now I am a Sassuolo player.’The 22-year-old midfielder was born in Australia to Italian heritage and moved back to Italy in January 2020 to join the Roma youth academy.He climbed the ranks and earned a €7.5m transfer to Sassu
  
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• Wins for Kingussie & Fort William as Lochaber score nine

  04-07-2026 18:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Mowi Premiership champions Kingussie reduced Newtonmore's lead to four points with a 6-0 defeat of Skye in Portree in one of their two games in hand, while Fort William returned to third place, seeing off Caberfeidh 5-2 in Strathpeffer.Kyles Athletic's miserable season took another plunge with a 9-3 roasting by Lochaber, with Stuart Callison scoring six at Tighnabruich.The Ferguson Balliemore Cup final on 25 July for shinty's intermediate championship will match Kilmallie and Lovat in an al
  
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• World Cup 2026: England receive hostile welcome as they arrive at team hotel in Mexico City

  04-07-2026 18:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England’s World Cup team hotel in Mexico City was discovered by Mexico fans, who greeted the Three Lions with a chorus of boos and chants of “Mexico!” when they arrived on Friday.In hopes of avoiding the disturbances that Ecuador experienced before they faced Mexico in the Round of 32, security was increased outside of the hotel. Ecuador's football federation had lodged a formal complaint with FIFA after a night full of noise by Mexican supporters.Police officers and members of
  
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• Ipswich Town make bid to Toulouse for Hull City target Emersonn

  04-07-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ipswich Town make bid to Toulouse for Hull City target EmersonnIpswich Town are reported to have made an offer to Toulouse FC in a bid to beat Hull City to the signing of Emersonn (21), according to Sky Sports.Already a target for the Tigers, who are said to have proposed a fee of £22.3m to his club, the Brazilian is therefore attracting a great deal of interest. The Tractors Boys, who have also been promoted to the Premier League this season, are said to have tabled a rival bid, although
  
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• Arsenal eye 22yo Chilean winger

  04-07-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal eye 22yo Chilean wingerDario Osorio has strong numbers and interest from across Europe.Photo by Gabriel Aponte/Getty ImagesArsenal have been credited with an interest in Dario Osorio, the 22-year-old Midtjylland right winger whose future is again being discussed in Portugal.According to Record, Benfica admire Osorio but he is not a priority for them at this stage and it is through their reporting on that story that we learn of Arsenal’s interest.They report that the Portuguese club
  
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• Enzo Maresca ‘already working’ as new footage reveals first match watched by Man City manager

  04-07-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Enzo Maresca ‘already working’ as new footage reveals first match watched by Man City managerEnzo Maresca has revealed he was “already working” during his first day at the clubThe Italian was studying FIFA World Cup footage involving Nathan Ake and Tijjani ReijndersBehind-the-scenes footage offers early insight into Maresca’s meticulous approach at Man CityNewly-appointed Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has wasted no time in “already working” in his
  
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• Report: Liverpool offered the chance to sign Barcelona star

  04-07-2026 17:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool offered the chance to sign Barcelona starJules Kounde transfer latest as Liverpool weigh Barcelona defender openingBarcelona have started the sort of discreet exercise that often tells its own story. According to TEAMtalk, intermediaries have approached much of Europe’s elite to establish what appetite exists for Jules Kounde, the France international whose status at the Camp Nou appears valuable, yet not entirely untouchable.That matters because Kounde occupies one of th
  
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• McGlynn could be just what Scotland fans want - Levein

  04-07-2026 17:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Scotland boss Craig Levein thinks Falkirk manager John McGlynn "plays the type of football Scottish people want to see" as the search for Steve Clarke's successor continues. Despite signing a new four-year deal before the start of this summer's World Cup, the head coach stepped down following Scotland's elimination from the tournament in the US, Canada and Mexico. Levein, who was in charge of Scotland between 2009 and 2012, suggested Falkirk manager McGlynn could be a perfect fit. "He's w
  
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• World Cup Round of 16: Canada vs. Morocco official line-ups, David and El Aynaoui start

  04-07-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  World Cup Round of 16: Canada vs. Morocco official line-ups, David and El Aynaoui startJuventus striker Jonathan David starts for Canada in the World Cup Round of 16 clash against Roma midfielder Neil El Aynaoui’s Morocco.It kicks off in Houston at 18.00 UK time (19.00 CEST).The winners will go on to face either France or Paraguay in the quarter-finals on July 9.VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA – JUNE 18: Jonathan David #10 of Canada celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during
  
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• Sassuolo and Laurienté frustrated as Besiktas swoop for Trossard from Arsenal

  04-07-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sassuolo and Laurienté frustrated as Besiktas swoop for Trossard from ArsenalAs expected, Sassuolo see Besiktas abandon their pursuit of Armand Laurienté, as Vincenzo Italiano’s side have instead agreed an €18m plus €2m bonus deal for Arsenal’s Leandro Trossard.There had already been warnings in the Turkish media over the last 24 hours that Besiktas were only prepared to invest in one important attacking winger.Sassuolo keep Laurienté after Besiktas tur
  
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• Report: Cheslea set to battle Liverpool in the race for World Cup midfielder

  04-07-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Cheslea set to battle Liverpool in the race for World Cup midfielderYasin Ayari transfer race gathers pace as Brighton face Chelsea and Liverpool pressureBrighton have seen this film before. A young player develops fast, attracts the right kind of attention, and the bigger clubs start circling. This time the focus is on Yasin Ayari, the 22-year-old Sweden international whose rise has put Chelsea, Liverpool, Newcastle United and Tottenham on alert.According to Caught Offside, Brighton hav
  
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• Luka Modric offered Real Madrid return amid retirement talk

  04-07-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luka Modric offered Real Madrid return amid retirement talkReal Madrid are embarking on a new era this summer, with Jose Mourinho having returned as manager 13 years after his first spell in charge. As it turns out, he may not be only club icon to make a Bernabeu comeback, as there are also chances for midfield maestro Luka Modric to be heading back.Modric, who left Real Madrid last summer and spent the 2025-26 season with AC Milan, has just bowed out of the 2026 World Cup after Croatia lost to
  
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• Real Madrid midfielder to be out for four days after fresh knock at the World Cup

  04-07-2026 17:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid midfielder to be out for four days after fresh knock at the World CupFrance remain the team to beat in the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026, having comprehensively beaten Sweden in the Round of 32 to advance to the next round.The 2018 world champions are set to face Paraguay in the Round of 16. But heading into that fixture, France will have to deal with a fresh absentee in the form of Aurelien Tchouameni.The Real Madrid midfielder had picked up a knock during training and is likely to be
  
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• Arsenal agree €20m Leandro Trossard deal

  04-07-2026 17:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal agree €20m Leandro Trossard dealArsenal have reportedly agreed a fee with Besiktas for the sale of Leandro Trossard.Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images For Premier LeagueAccording to Adam Leventhal and James McNicholas of The Athletic, “Besiktas have agreed a €20million (£17.1m) deal with Arsenal to sign Leandro Trossard.”It is widely accepted that Arsenal will upgrade their left flank this summer, with the futures of Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli
  
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• Arsenal agree €20m deal to sell Leandro Trossard

  04-07-2026 17:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal agree €20m deal to sell Leandro TrossardArsenal have reportedly agreed a fee with Beiktas for the sale of Leandro Trossard.Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images For Premier LeagueAccording to Adam Leventhal and James McNicholas of The Athletic, “Besiktas have agreed a €20million (£17.1m) deal with Arsenal to sign Leandro Trossard.”It is widely accepted that Arsenal will upgrade their left flank this summer, with the futures of Trossard and Gabriel Mart
  
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• Mallan forces St Mirren boss to ponder contract

  04-07-2026 17:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Stevie Mallan has forced St Mirren manager Craig McLeish to consider giving him a contract after joining pre-season training following the midfielder's release by St Johnstone.The 30-year-old only managed 11 starts and eight substitute appearances after joining the Perth club last summer after nearly two years out of football through injury and was released following their Scottish Championship title win."Stevie did pre-season with us last year as well off the back of a longer-term injury when I
  
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