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• Has the World Cup been boycotted before?

  31-07-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Uefa’s extraordinary threat to boycott the World Cup over Fifa’s plans to sell off stakes in the tournament is significant news – but there is precedent for teams and continental bodies taking a stance against the competition.European football’s governing power voted on Thursday to boycott World Cups over controversial proposals put forward by Fifa president Gianni Infantino to sell off stakes in football’s showpiece event.Uefa has been joined by Concacaf, which gov
  
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• Real Madrid make surprise enquiry for Barcelona target as Mourinho pushes for another defender

  13-08-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid make surprise enquiry for Barcelona target as Mourinho pushes for another defenderReal Madrid have reportedly made enquiries about Aymeric Laporte as Jose Mourinho continues to push for another defensive signing before the new season starts.According to Gerard Romero, as relayed by Defensa Central, the Spanish international is a genuine option for Real Madrid, despite Los Blancos already strengthening their defence with the free signing of Ibrahima Konate.Notably, Barcelona are also
  
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• Forest beat Bayer Leverkusen - Glasner sees 'winning mentality'

  13-08-2026 09:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Nottingham Forest boss Oliver Glasner says he was really pleased with the "winning mentality" that his players showed in the 2-1 friendly win against Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday.Winger Dan Ndoye gave the Reds the lead in the fifth minute, before the German side levelled through Patrik Schick.The second-half was well-contested and moments before added time substitute Arnaud Kalimuendo headed home from Luca Netz's delivery to secure the win for Forest."It was a very good test for u
  
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• 'We must feel really very proud' - Emery

  13-08-2026 09:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Aston Villa boss Unai Emery speaking to TNT Sports after the Super Cup defeat to Paris St-Germain: "With a loss, you can never feel happy but how we competed, how the players responded on the field for 90 minutes and our chances to score, we must feel really very proud of what we have done today."On Brian Madjo and George Hemmings: "Their experiences and having days like today are very important. They show how are they are learning after their hard work. This is the way, we decided
  
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• Juventus open talks with Real Madrid over surprise loan move for 27-year-old star – report

  13-08-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus open talks with Real Madrid over surprise loan move for 27-year-old star – reportJuventus are reportedly exploring a surprise move for Real Madrid goalkeeper Andriy Lunin, with the Serie A giants said to be in negotiations over a possible loan deal.According to Defensa Central, Juventus have identified the Ukrainian international as a potential alternative in their search for a new goalkeeper. The Italian club is currently interested in Parma’s Zion Suzuki, but with the
  
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• Hansi Flick personally rejected Barcelona move for Atletico Madrid-bound defender – Romano

  13-08-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hansi Flick personally rejected Barcelona move for Atletico Madrid-bound defender – RomanoBarcelona have had quite an active summer transfer window so far, bringing in the likes of Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi.The Catalan club are also in negotiations to sign Rodri from Manchester City in what will be a ceiling-raising addition to Hansi Flick’s squad.Meanwhile, there have also been players who have left the club this summer, with Ronald Araujo securing a loan move to Liverpool.Th
  
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• Messi plays for Inter Miami after father's death

  13-08-2026 09:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lionel Messi is an eight-time Ballon d'Or winner [Getty Images]Lionel Messi made a substitute appearance for Inter Miami on Wednesday following the death of his father and hinting he may retire.Messi's father Jorge passed away in his hometown of Rosario, Argentina last week at the age of 68 after a long illness. In an emotional social media post, the 39-year-old Argentina forward said he was considering his future in football, adding he was "really not sure if I'll carry on doing it for much lon
  
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• 🚨 Zinédine Zidane’s France staff revealed!

  13-08-2026 09:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Zinédine Zidane’s France staff revealed!A loyal lieutenant and another 1998 world champion.The French Football Federation announced this Thursday morning the full and official composition of Zinédine Zidane’s staff, three weeks after he was appointed head coach of the France national team.French coach David Bettoni has logically been named assistant, having already served as Zidane’s right-hand man with Real Madrid Castilla from 2014 to 2016 and with the
  
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• Aston Villa monitoring Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-jae

  13-08-2026 09:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa monitoring Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-jaeAston Villa are monitoring Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-jae, according to German outlet tz.Villa reportedly made contact with Min-jae during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but he was focused on his commitments with South Korea.The Villans reached out again to the 29-year-old last week after their pre-season friendly against Bayern. He scored in the fixture and reportedly left an ‘impression on the Europa League winners’.He had prev
  
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• Every touch booed: Real Madrid superstar faces hostile reception in first pre-season start

  13-08-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Every touch booed: Real Madrid superstar faces hostile reception in first pre-season startVinicius Jr. made his first start of Real Madrid’s pre-season in the 1-0 victory over Deportivo La Coruña, but his return to the starting XI at Riazor came with plenty of noise from the stands.The Brazilian was handed the captain’s armband for the Teresa Herrera Trophy clash, marking his first appearance at Deportivo’s home ground. However, every touch of the ball was met with
  
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• Barcelona want academy talent’s exit completed soon as Everton lead transfer race

  13-08-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona want academy talent’s exit completed soon as Everton lead transfer raceBarcelona and Hector Fort are both working towards a separation, with the young full-back expected to leave the club before the transfer window closes.According to SPORT, Fort has accepted that his future does not lie at Barcelona this season. The 20-year-old returned to the club after a productive loan spell at Elche, hoping to change Hansi Flick’s mind during pre-season, but the manager’s st
  
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• Celtic want Chelsea's Emenalo on loan - gossip

  13-08-2026 08:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Celtic linked with two full-backs as Spanish club join chase for Rangers midfielder...Celtic are keen on landing Chelsea left back Landon Emenalo on loan, with the 18-year-old given a tour of the club's Lennoxtown training complex yesterday. (Scottish Sun)Canada and Hajduk Split right-back Niko Sigur, 22, is back on the radar of Celtic. (Daily Record - subscription required)Celtic are closing in on the signing of Paderborn midfielder Mika Baur, 24. (STV)West Ham are ready to return
  
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• Uefa push for key Fifa reforms in bid to oust Gianni Infantino

  13-08-2026 08:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Uefa-led alliance is exploring plans for the Fifa presidency to be rotated between the confederations so as to reduce the power of the office, should Gianni Infantino eventually be forced out.The top level of the game remains locked in a civil war from the Fifa Forward Enterprise plan, that has since evolved into an attritional conflict to get the Swiss-Italian official out. As Infantino digs in, however, the Uefa and their allies have already been making plans for the future.Many of the gam
  
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• Real Madrid congratulate PSG on UEFA Super Cup triumph: ‘Well-deserved title’

  13-08-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid congratulate PSG on UEFA Super Cup triumph: ‘Well-deserved title’Real Madrid have sent their congratulatory message to Paris Saint-Germain after Luis Enrique’s side lifted the UEFA Super Cup following a 2-1 victory over Aston Villa in Salzburg.The Parisian club added another European trophy to their growing collection, and one of the messages of congratulations came from the Spanish giants themselves. Real Madrid took to social media to acknowledge PSG’s
  
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• Barcelona identify 21 G/A Villarreal striker as Julian Alvarez Plan B amid €65m asking price

  13-08-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona identify 21 G/A Villarreal striker as Julian Alvarez Plan B amid €65m asking priceBarcelona are continuing to push for the signing of Julian Alvarez, but the Catalan giants are not prepared to wait indefinitely for Atletico Madrid to change their position.With the Alvarez operation still at a standstill, Barcelona have begun looking at alternative options. On that note, according to SPORT, Villarreal striker Georges Mikautadze has emerged as a potential Plan B if the Blaugran
  
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• Aston Villa analysis: Depleted in defeat but not down

  13-08-2026 08:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Pre-game, captain John McGinn promised Aston Villa fans they could still expect "as much as possible" this season despite the high-profile exits of Morgan Rogers and Youri Tielemans.A battling performance in Austria backed those words up as, even in this defeat by PSG, Villa scared the European champions for a second time in 18 months, following their 5-4 Champions League last-eight defeat in 2025.It came with a depleted side.No Ollie Watkins, Emi Martinez and Ezri Konsa - given mo
  
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• 🎥 Arbeloa sent off; pens without a keeper... Málaga-Fulham 🫠

  13-08-2026 08:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Arbeloa sent off; pens without a keeper... Málaga-Fulham 🫠The Costa del Sol Trophy had a movie-like ending. More like a surreal movie, actually. The friendly played at La Rosaleda between Málaga CF and Fulham ended in a draw (2-2), but the real spectacle was not on the scoreboard, rather in the final minutes of the match.The English side’s manager, Álvaro Arbeloa, was sent off by the referee after angrily protesting a play. The built-up tension led to
  
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• 📺 Thursday: five Brazilian sides in Liberta and Sudamericana

  13-08-2026 08:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📺 Thursday: five Brazilian sides in Liberta and SudamericanaHIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAYLIBERTADORES7:00 PM - Mirassol vs LDU - ESPN 4 and Disney+9:30 PM - Rosario Central vs Corinthians - ESPN and Disney+SUDAMERICANA7:00 PM - Santos vs Macará - ESPN and Disney+7:00 PM - Vasco da Gama vs Olimpia - Paramount+ 9:30 PM - Cienciano vs Botafogo - Paramount+OTHER MATCHESSAUDI LEAGUE1:15 PM - Abha vs Al-Hazem - YouTube (GOAT)3:00 PM - Al-Diriyah vs Al-Ahli - XSports, BandSports and YouTube
  
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• 🥐 All-conquering PSG, more tests, transfers... Thursday's 5️⃣ stories

  13-08-2026 08:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🥐 All-conquering PSG, more tests, transfers... Thursday's 5️⃣ storiesThe football world shifts into high gear in the middle of August with a matchday packed with titles, star-studded dugouts, dramatic transfer moves, and bizarre preseason moments. From Real Madrid’s summer win at Riazor to Luis Enrique’s PSG asserting European dominance, we review the five major sporting storylines setting the global agenda this Thursday.Brahim settles a dull white trophy clashRe
  
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• Mourinho gives verdict on Real Madrid’s pre-season progress after Deportivo win: ‘One thing I like is…’

  13-08-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho gives verdict on Real Madrid’s pre-season progress after Deportivo win: ‘One thing I like is…’Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho believes his team are continuing to move in the right direction after their 1-0 victory over Deportivo La Coruña secured the Teresa Herrera Trophy.Brahim Diaz scored the only goal of the match at Riazor, but Mourinho was more interested in what his players gained from a demanding pre-season test than the trophy itself. Real Mad
  
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• Barcelona youngster sends encouraging message after successful ACL surgery

  13-08-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona youngster sends encouraging message after successful ACL surgeryBarcelona youngster Roony Bardghji has undergone successful surgery after suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, dealing a major blow to both the player and the club.The Swedish winger picked up the serious injury during training shortly after Barcelona’s involvement in the triangular tournament in Udine. Bardghji did not travel for the competition as the club looked to avoid any unnecess
  
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• 🗞️ Real's first title, more on Barça's market... Thursday's fronts

  13-08-2026 08:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🗞️ Real's first title, more on Barça's market... Thursday's frontsThe front pages of the sports press for this coming Thursday, August 13, are packed with football intensity, blending the latest summer tests with the hectic transfer market and international surprises on the bench.Madrid lift the Teresa Herrera with flashes of Brahim brillianceBoth Marca and As lead their print editions with Real Madrid’s 0-1 win over Deportivo. Under the headlines "Brahim opens the tr
  
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• A key signing for Manchester City has taken his first step with the club

  13-08-2026 08:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A key signing for Manchester City has taken his first step with the clubBesides Rodri, every Manchester City player who went beyond the quarter-final stage with their nation at the 2026 FIFA World Cup returned to the club for training yesterday. Enzo Maresca finally got the opportunity to begin work with basically his entire squad. One of those players who started training yesterday was Elliot Anderson. Anderson was signed by City from Nottingham Forest during the World Cup. At long last, the en
  
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• Brahim Diaz and Andriy Lunin react after Deportivo 0-1 Real Madrid: ‘The most important thing is…’

  13-08-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brahim Diaz and Andriy Lunin react after Deportivo 0-1 Real Madrid: ‘The most important thing is…’Real Madrid rounded off their pre-season preparations with a 1-0 victory over Deportivo, with Brahim Diaz scoring the only goal to secure the Teresa Herrera Trophy.The result itself may have come in a friendly, but the match offered another useful test for Jose Mourinho’s side ahead of the new La Liga season. Brahim was the match-winner, although Andriy Lunin played an
  
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• Barcelona’s second offer for Rodri rejected as Manchester City remain firm on €70 million valuation

  13-08-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona’s second offer for Rodri rejected as Manchester City remain firm on €70 million valuationBarcelona’s pursuit of Rodri has hit another obstacle, with Manchester City rejecting the club’s second offer for the Spanish midfielder.According to The Times, Barça returned with an improved proposal worth around €60 million, but it was still not enough to convince the Premier League side to open the door for a sale. City are understood to be holding out fo
  
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• Can Sunderland defy the Premier League doubters again?

  13-08-2026 07:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunderland finished seventh in their first season back in the Premier League [Getty Images]Sunderland were one of the stories of the 2025-26 Premier League season.Promoted from the Championship through the play-offs in May 2025, the Black Cats marked their return to the top flight after an eight-year absence with a remarkable campaign.Tipped for relegation by many, Sunderland ended the campaign in seventh to qualify for Europe for the first time since 1973.So why - outside newly promoted teams H
  
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• This could be goodbye: Liverpool legend just waiting for green light

  13-08-2026 07:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  This could be goodbye: Liverpool legend just waiting for green lightOne Liverpool legend is just waiting for the green light before leaving the club. This will be a hard goodbye.Liverpool have said three incredibly difficult goodbyes this summer. Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson were the big two, signing off against Brentford on the final match of the season.Ibrahima Konate followed them as his contract came to an end. He promptly signed for Real Madrid after five years at Anfield.Slowly but sur
  
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• Is there a chance that Manchester City will meet Chelsea’s demands for Enzo Fernandez?

  13-08-2026 07:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Is there a chance that Manchester City will meet Chelsea’s demands for Enzo Fernandez?If Manchester City are to sign Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea this summer they will have to get to work quickly. David Ornstein reported for The Athletic late last night that Chelsea had imposed a deadline on any deal that would see the Argentinian midfielder to depart the club. As per Ornstein’s report, City have until 5pm Friday to submit an offer for Enzo Fernandez. Otherwise, the combative midfield
  
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• Manchester City will not budge on their asking price to sell Rodri

  13-08-2026 07:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City will not budge on their asking price to sell RodriIf Barcelona want to complete the signing of Rodri from Manchester City, they will simply have to meet City’s asking price for the Ballon d’Or-winning midfielder. There is no if or but in that equation. That has been Manchester City’s stance ever since Barcelona’s intentions to sign Rodri became public. Rodri does have 12 months remaining on his contract with City and if Barcelona do not come to the party,
  
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• Chivas bounce back in the Leagues Cup

  13-08-2026 07:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chivas bounce back in the Leagues CupChivas ended their Leagues Cup campaign with their heads held high after defeating the Seattle Sounders 1-2 in the final group-stage match.This looked like it would be another tough game for the red-and-white side after Gallatin Sandnes broke the deadlock just 13 minutes into the match. On top of that came Bryan González’s injury.However, the Guadalajara side got back into the game with a goal from Luis Rey in the 60th minute. Then later, in the
  
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