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• Hearts learn potential next opponents in Champions League qualifying bid

  20-07-2026 16:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hearts will face Turkish side Fenerbahce or Gornik Zabrze from Poland in the third qualifying round of the Champions League if they get past Sturm Graz.The Edinburgh side, under the tutelage of new head coach Wouter Vrancken, will face the Austrians in the first leg of their second qualifier on Tuesday before the second leg at Tynecastle next week.The draw which was made on Monday revealed that, should Irish side Shamrock Rovers get past Armenian side Ararat-Armenia, they will face Egnatia of Al
  
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• Barcelona will consider move for Tottenham star only one one condition – Romano

  22-07-2026 11:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona will consider move for Tottenham star only one one condition – RomanoFC Barcelona have now shifted their focus to the summer transfer window after seeing eight of their players lift the World Cup in New Jersey on Sunday.Central defence seems to be an area the club could look to address, with a potential move for Spanish defender Aymeric Laporte on the cards.However, other reports have also revealed that Barça are not treating the signing of a new centre-back as a priority
  
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• 'Mixed emotions' from Hearts fans despite heavy defeat in Graz

  22-07-2026 11:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]We asked for your views after Hearts were humbled by Sturm Graz in the first leg of their Champions League second-round qualifier.Here's what some of you had to say:Paul: Terrible defending. I do not know why they persist with Pierre Landry Kabore - he's bang average and his goal ratio is awful. Give young James Wilson some game time, at least he knows how to put the ball in the back of the net. We were punished due to poor defending and things have to tighten up.Gina: I thought we looked g
  
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• Arsenal sign Real Madrid goalkeeper Misa Rodriguez

  22-07-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal sign Real Madrid goalkeeper Misa RodriguezFormer Real Madrid captain Misa Rodriguez arrives with an outstanding pedigree, leaving Renée Slegers with an enviable decision to make.Photo by David Ramos/Getty ImagesArsenal have announced the signing of 27-year-old Spanish goalkeeper Misa Rodriguez, who joins after a long career in Madrid.Rodriguez was made Real Madrid captain in 2025 and departs the Spanish capital with 215 appearances to her name – more than any other player in
  
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• Arsenal sign goalkeeper Rodríguez

  22-07-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal sign goalkeeper RodríguezArsenal have completed the signing of Spanish international goalkeeper Misa Rodríguez on a free transfer.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Gunners this morning.The 24-year-old stopper joins Arsenal after leaving Spanish Liga F Moeve club Real Madrid earlier this summer.Rodríguez spent six years with The Whites. She is the club’s record appearance holder with 215 appearances to her name.
  
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• World Cup 2030 (very early) power rankings: who will challenge Spain at top?

  22-07-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Erling Haaland of Norway with his hair down during the second half of the World Cup round of 16 game against Brazil and Norway, Morocco’s Ismael Saibari celebrates scoring the team's fifth and winning penalty during the penalty shoot-out against Netherlands, Lamine Yamal of Spain celebrates with the World Cup trophy after his team’s victory in the World Cup 2026 final, between Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium.Composite: Guardian Design; Icon Sportswire/Getty Images;
  
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• Gavi Urges No Bans for Argentina Players Despite Post-Final Chaos

  22-07-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gavi Urges No Bans for Argentina Players Despite Post-Final ChaosGavi has given his verdict on the post-final chaos that followed Spain’s 1-0 World Cup final victory over Argentina on Sunday, telling Cadena Cope that he does not want to see any of the Argentine players banned over their conduct after the final whistle in East Rutherford.What Happened After the Final WhistleSpain were crowned world champions for a second time in a match that ended with Argentina reduced to ten men after Enz
  
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• Arsenal sign Spain goalkeeper Rodriguez on free

  22-07-2026 10:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Misa Rodriguez helped Real Madrid reach the quarter-finals of the Women's Champions League last season [Getty Images]Arsenal have brought in Spain goalkeeper Misa Rodriguez on a free transfer - their sixth signing of the summer.The 27-year-old joins the Women's Super League side after leaving Real Madrid at the end of last season.Rodriguez will wear the number 16 shirt and will compete for minutes with Daphne van Domselaar and Anneke Borbe, both of whom struggled with injuries last season."I'm s
  
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• Report: Three Premier League clubs interested in move for Man United star

  22-07-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Three Premier League clubs interested in move for Man United starMarcus Rashford Transfer Latest: Manchester United Facing Familiar Dilemma Over Forward’s FutureMarcus Rashford appears increasingly likely to remain at Manchester United next season, with the most credible exit routes yet to develop and the club now facing a decision that feels as much financial as footballing. According to iNews, the England forward could be given the chance to rebuild his standing at Old Trafford a
  
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• Being part-time caught up on East Kilbride - Allan

  22-07-2026 10:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Scott Allan believes being part-time caught up with his East Kilbride side as the Scottish League 2 champions lost to holders St Mirren despite having led 3-0 in their Premier Sports Cup group-stage tie on Tuesday.The victory means St Mirren will progress to the knock-out stage as Group C winners unless Dunfermline Athletic win by three goals when they visit Paisley on Sunday.East Kilbride miss out and disappointed coach Allan told the BBC Scottish Football Podcast: "They'd put so much in, espec
  
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• Hopkinson expects Keegan memorial

  22-07-2026 10:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Newcastle CEO David Hopkinson says Kevin Keegan's legacy "demands" a physical tribute such as a statue or the naming of a stand after the club legend.Keegan passed away on Monday at the age of 75.Speaking from outside St James' Park, Hopkinson said he was "moved" by the number of fans who has turned out to mourn Keegan already."Kevin's impact on this community is evident in the faces of everyone here," Hopkinson told BBC Newcastle."We didn't plan this, these people have shown up to
  
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• Official | Hamburg sign Patson Daka, another new addition set to be unveiled shortly

  22-07-2026 10:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Hamburg sign Patson Daka, another new addition set to be unveiled shortlyHamburg have officially confirmed the signing of Zambia striker Patson Daka. Multiple sources report that another addition is set to be unveiled shortly. Moroccan midfielder Bilal Nadir will also join the Bundesliga outfit on a free transfer. Kicker,Sport Bild, and the Hamburger Morgenpost all confirm that a deal to acquire Nadir is effectively done. Nadir arrives from French first division side Olympiq
  
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• Leyton Orient sign centre-back Olowu from Stockport

  22-07-2026 10:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leyton Orient have signed centre-back Joseph Olowu on a permanent transfer from Stockport County for an undisclosed fee.The 26-year-old has agreed a three-year deal and becomes the O's seventh signing of the summer transfer window.The move reunites Olowu with head coach Richie Wellens who signed him at Doncaster Rovers in 2021. Olowu went on to make 126 appearances for the South Yorkshire side and won the League Two title in 2025.He then moved to Stockport County in the summer of 2025, making 31
  
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• 📸 Roma and Dybala unveil the new home shirt

  22-07-2026 10:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 Roma and Dybala unveil the new home shirtRoma and Adidas have today unveiled the new home shirt for the 2026/27 season.The kit keeps the club’s traditional red base, combined with classic yellow details.Roma’s historic crest returns over the heart as the central element of the design. On the back of the collar, the message “Con tutte le nostre forze” appears, a direct nod to the connection between the club, the players and the fans.Paulo Dybala has been chosen t
  
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• Where are Newcastle in bid to be the best by 2030?

  22-07-2026 10:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Reuben family and Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) were part of a consortium that took over Newcastle United in October 2021 [Getty Images]Three years, seven months and 21 days. That is how long it took for Manchester City to win their first Premier League title following the club's takeover by the Abu Dhabi United Group in 2008.Memories of such a relatively swift transformation were still fresh in the minds of top-flight executives after Newcastle United's Saudi-led buyout in 202
  
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• Liverpool ‘definitely need’ this one position in transfer window, says Andoni Iraola

  22-07-2026 10:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola has outlined the club’s transfer plans for this window and pinpointed one position on the pitch that they “definitely need” to address with incoming players.Liverpool have already signed defender Jeremy Jacquet from Rennes, although that deal was agreed back in January, and forward Victor Munoz from Osasuna this summer.However, Mohamed Salah, Andy Robertson and Ibrahima Konate have all left the club, while the likes of Hugo Ekitike, Conor Bradley an
  
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• Where will Rogers fit in at Stamford Bridge?

  22-07-2026 10:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Morgan Rogers' friendship with his new club-mate Cole Palmer goes back a long way - and actually inspired the latter's famous 'cold' goal celebration.Palmer first performed it in December 2023, after scoring two goals in a 3-2 win at Luton, and he has since taken ownership of the celebration, registering a trademark for it with the UK Intellectual Property Office.However, it was first meant as a tribute to Rogers, as he had performed the celebration after scoring a goal for Middles
  
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• Real Madrid defender offered to several clubs as superagent looks for a way out

  22-07-2026 10:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid defender offered to several clubs as superagent looks for a way outAccording to journalist Jorge C Picon, Real Madrid have spent several weeks actively working alongside superagent Jorge Mendes to structure an immediate exit route for central defender Raul Asencio. The 23-year-old centre-back has been formally offered to a number of major European clubs through intermediaries, with Bundesliga outfit RB Leipzig specifically named among the potential destinations. Despite the intense a
  
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• 📸 Royal blue and a nod to the 80s in Man United's new away shirt

  22-07-2026 10:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 Royal blue and a nod to the 80s in Man United's new away shirtManchester United have today unveiled their new away shirt for the 2026–27 season. The garment, made by Adidas, is already available in stores.The design is inspired by the iconic 1988 kit and features a wave pattern representing the River Irwell. The club thus links the new shirt to the city’s natural landscape.Royal blue is the shirt’s main colour, combined with red and white detailing. The design also br
  
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• 23 players spotted as Man City begin pre-season training under Enzo Maresca

  22-07-2026 10:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  23 players spotted as Man City begin pre-season training under Enzo MarescaTwenty-three players were spotted as Enzo Maresca took his first Man City training sessionsThe group featured a mix of senior internationals, returning loanees & academy graduatesWC participants set to return on a staggered basis, leaving a smaller squad for pre-season tourManchester City’s 2026-27 pre-season got underway at the City Football Academy this week, with a group of twenty-three players taking part in
  
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• 🚨 Man Utd unveil new blue away kit for 2026/27 📸

  22-07-2026 10:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Man Utd unveil new blue away kit for 2026/27 📸Manchester United have officially unveiled the club's new away kit for the 2026/27 campaign.The blue throwback effort also features the adidas Trefoil logo.The jersey is complimented by royal blue shorts and socks with co-ordinated red patterns.It is already proving a popular release with fans based on early indications.But what are your thoughts on it? Let us know in the comments!
  
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• Barcelona new signing will not get his preferred shirt number due to La Liga regulations

  22-07-2026 10:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona new signing will not get his preferred shirt number due to La Liga regulationsFC Barcelona have secured the signing of Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund in a deal worth €22 million plus €7 million in add-ons.The 24-year-old forward has been in Catalonia for a week now, and has completed his medicals, waiting for some bureaucratic issues to be sorted out before he can sign his contract and the transfer is announced officially.Once that is out of the way, fans will be eager
  
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• Mark van Bommel set to become Belgium manager, reports

  22-07-2026 10:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mark van Bommel set to become Belgium manager, reportsHe knows the country well.With Rudi Garcia not being kept on, the Belgian Football Federation has reportedly already found his successor to take charge of the national team!Indeed, as announced this Wednesday morning by Fabrizio Romano and the Belgian media, an agreement has been reached with former Dutch midfielder Mark van Bommel until 2028.The man who began his coaching career in 2018 at PSV Eindhoven is therefore expected to take charge o
  
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• Why will the September international break last three weeks?

  22-07-2026 10:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]The first international break of the 2026-27 men's football season will last a week longer than it usually does, with the traditional October break now scrapped.In recent years, Fifa has used five primary international breaks during the season. They have all consisted of two-week gaps in the season calendar that take place in March, June, September, and November.But instead, there will now be a three-week gap for international fixtures across late September and early October, where countrie
  
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• Official: Roma unveil new adidas home kit for 2026-27

  22-07-2026 10:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Roma unveil new adidas home kit for 2026-27Roma have officially unveiled their new adidas home kit for the 2026-27 season, check out the pictures and details below!The new Giallorossi strip is now available online and in-store: The shirt features a red base with yellow details and trims, which ‘celebrates the club’s enduring identity through a clean and confident interpretation of its iconic colours’.This is the third season of Roma’s agreement with Adidas. Last
  
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• Brasileirão, Sula and Conference play-offs on Wednesday, see fixtures 📲

  22-07-2026 10:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brasileirão, Sula and Conference play-offs on Wednesday, see fixtures 📲Today’s Highlights 🔥Serie A7:30 PM – Coritiba vs Palmeiras – Amazon Prime Video
  9:30 PM – Sao Paulo vs Athletico Paranaense – Premiere, Rede Globo, Ge TV
  9:30 PM – Internacional vs Cruzeiro – Premiere, Rede Globo
  9:30 PM – Chapecoense AF vs Flamengo – Premiere, Rede Globo
  Serie B7:30 PM – Operario Ferroviario vs Ponte Preta – Disney+ Prem
  
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• Brasileirão, Sula and Conference play-offs on Wednesday, see what's on 📲

  22-07-2026 10:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brasileirão, Sula and Conference play-offs on Wednesday, see what's on 📲Today’s Highlights 🔥Serie A19:30 – Coritiba x Palmeiras – Amazon Prime Video
  21:30 – Sao Paulo x Athletico Paranaense – Premiere, Rede Globo, Ge TV
  21:30 – Internacional x Cruzeiro – Premiere, Rede Globo
  21:30 – Chapecoense AF x Flamengo – Premiere, Rede Globo
  Copa Sudamericana19:00 – Independiente Medellin x Vasco da Gama – ESPN, Disney
  
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• Real Madrid star Rodrygo on track for earlier-than-expected return

  22-07-2026 10:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid star Rodrygo on track for earlier-than-expected returnIt has been around four months, 138 days to be precise, since the Real Madrid forward Rodrygo Goes suffered his latest injury, an anterior cruciate ligament tear and associated meniscus tear in his right knee. This injury, suffered on 2nd March, brought a premature end to his club season, and more sadly for the player, also meant him missing the World Cup 2026.At the time of his injury, he was expected to spend between ten to twel
  
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• Chelsea bid for Scott and eye Stones

  22-07-2026 10:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Bournemouth have rejected a £64m bid from Chelsea for midfielder Alex Scott.The Cherries made it clear to the Blues that any further approaches would not be welcomed and that they intend to keep hold of one of their star players.However, it remains a difficult situation for the club as the England Under-21 international has rejected a new contract that has been on the table for at least two months.Arsenal, Manchester United, Tottenham and Manchester City also expressed an int
  
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• UEFA Euro 2028: Everything you need to know about hosts, dates, qualifiers & more

  22-07-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  UEFA Euro 2028: Everything you need to know about hosts, dates, qualifiers & moreUEFA EURO 2028 is set to bring the tournament back to the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland, with England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales preparing to host Europe’s most prestigious international competition.From venues and dates to qualifying rules, format changes and the defending champions, here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming tournament.Meet the hostsEngland, Northern
  
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