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• He’s refereeing a quarter-final! World Cup ref once showed 10 reds

  08-07-2026 22:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  He’s refereeing a quarter-final! World Cup ref once showed 10 redsIt was a match that made headlines around the world: When Facundo Tello officiated the Argentine Super Cup, no one could have imagined that the entire football world would be talking about him afterward. But what exactly had happened?In the historic clash between Boca Juniors and Racing Club, the Argentine referee handed out no fewer than ten (!) red cards. With the score at 1-1, the match had gone into extra time when Carlo
  
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• Juve-Pellegrino, new target for Allegri, ⏳ on Khalaili 🤑

  09-07-2026 15:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juve-Pellegrino, new target for Allegri, ⏳ on Khalaili 🤑Tonight, the curtain rises on the World Cup quarter-finals: France vs Morocco will hand out the first ticket to the semi-finals, scheduled for next week.💡 Want to stay up to date on everything happening in the USA, Mexico and Canada? Don’t forget to bookmark the World Cup! To follow the tournament, search for “World Cup” on OneFootball and click the star next to it so you don’t miss a single pie
  
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• Real Madrid unlikely to heed Mourinho’s request of signing new midfielder

  09-07-2026 15:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid unlikely to heed Mourinho’s request of signing new midfielderReal Madrid have made a critical decision as far as their squadbuilding is concerned, with the Spanish giants on the verge of renewing the contract of Aurelien Tchouameni.The Frenchman international is expected to sign a new deal until 2031, which would make him one of the highest earners at the club.This is quite a bold move considering that Tchouameni, not long ago, was marked as one of the players poised to leave t
  
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• Ringmahon Rangers banned from FAI Cup for five years

  09-07-2026 15:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ringmahon Rangers AFC have been handed a five-year ban from the FAI Senior Cup and fined 5,000 euro (£4,267) after withdrawing from their upcoming second-round fixture against Bohemians. An Independent Disciplinary Committee has also imposed a three-year ban on the Cork club from participating in the FAI Intermediate Cup.Ringmahon Rangers and Bohemians, who sit second in the Premier Division, were due to meet on 19 July.The fixture was to be played at Cobh Ramblers' home ground, St Colman'
  
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• World Cup: Argentina loves Messi ... it just won't let parents name their kids after him

  09-07-2026 15:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A soccer-crazed Argentine couple encountered an unexpected roadblock 12 years ago when they tried to name their firstborn son after their country's most celebrated player. They discovered that the name they had chosen in honor of Lionel Messi violated an obscure 1969 Argentina statute prohibiting the use of surnames as first names.Messi David Varela won the right to keep his distinctive first name after his parents petitioned for and received an exemption from the civil registry office in t
  
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• 'An incredible feeling' - Magpies sign 'top young prospect' Steur

  09-07-2026 15:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]New Newcastle signing Sean Steur says it is an "incredible feeling" to sign for a "giant club" after his £23m move from Ajax was confirmed.Midfielder Steur, 18, has become the third player aged 20 and under the Magpies have bought in so far this summer after Bazoumana Toure and Ewen Jaouen.He has signed a five-year contract until 2031."It was always my dream to play in the best league in the world, so this is really exciting," Steur told club media."I was at home at Ajax &nda
  
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• Barcelona’s bid for Bundesliga speedster stands at €20 million plus €10 million add-ons – report

  09-07-2026 15:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona’s bid for Bundesliga speedster stands at €20 million plus €10 million add-ons – reportBarcelona have taken a significant step in their pursuit of Karim Adeyemi, but the race to sign the Borussia Dortmund forward is far from over. According to Luca Bendoni, the Catalan club have submitted a package worth €20 million plus €10 million in add-ons, although Borussia Dortmund are continuing to push for a higher fee before agreeing to the transfer.The Barc
  
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• Man City target Morgan Rogers discusses Erling Haaland challenge ahead of Norway vs England

  09-07-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City target Morgan Rogers discusses Erling Haaland challenge ahead of Norway vs EnglandAston Villa’s Morgan Rogers has been asked how England can stop Man City striker Erling HaalandRogers says England must focus on “how the balls go into him” over directly marking the forwardThree Lions face Norway in the FIFA World Cup QF, with Haaland having scored seven goals so farAston Villa star Morgan Rogers has admitted England face one of the most daunting individual challenges in
  
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• Inter talent Berenbruch to snub Cagliari and Serie A for Utrecht loan

  09-07-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter talent Berenbruch to snub Cagliari and Serie A for Utrecht loanThomas Berenbruch looks set to leave Inter this summer, with a move to Serie A off the table.According to transfer reporter Giorgio Musso, of CalcioMercato.it, the young midfielder is on the verge of joining Dutch side Utrecht, ruling out a switch to Cagliari or a stay in the Italian top flight.The 2005-born midfielder had been linked with a move within Serie A, but it is Utrecht who appear poised to land him.The Eredivisie clu
  
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• Inquest into death of Sheffield United footballer Maddy Cusack adjourned for second time this year

  09-07-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  An inquest into the death of Sheffield United player Maddy Cusack has been adjourned for the second time in 2026, almost three years after she died.Cusack, 27, was found unresponsive at her home in Horsley, Derbyshire, on September 20 2023, after her coach Jonathan Morgan made comments about her weight and relationship, Chesterfield Coroner’s Court heard.The inquest was told Cusack’s family sent a written complaint to United within a week of her death, outlining issues they alleged s
  
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• Former Barcelona president opens up on Messi exit and Negreira case: ‘The biggest mistake Laporta made’

  09-07-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Barcelona president opens up on Messi exit and Negreira case: ‘The biggest mistake Laporta made’Josep Maria Bartomeu has always been a sketchy figure at Barcelona. It was under his presidency that the club went into financial turmoil. While his replacement, Joan Laporta, later tried to steady the ship, he wasn’t able to stop Lionel Messi from leaving the club. In an interview with 365Scores (h/t AS), Bartomeu has offered his side of the story, talking about Messi’s
  
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• St Helens sign Hull FC forward Cartwright on loan

  09-07-2026 15:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jed Cartwright made 23 appearances for Hull FC after joining from Newcastle Knights in 2024 [Getty Images]St Helens have signed Hull FC second rower Jed Cartwright on an initial one-month loan deal, with a view to signing him for the rest of the season.The 29-year-old has made seven appearances for the Black and Whites this year.He could make his debut for injury-hit Saints, who have lost five of their past six matches, against Toulouse on Sunday."We're obviously short on troops, so the opportun
  
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• Galatasaray join race to sign Real Madrid talent amid uncertain future – report

  09-07-2026 15:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Galatasaray join race to sign Real Madrid talent amid uncertain future – reportFranco Mastantuono’s future at Real Madrid remains one of the biggest talking points heading into the new season, with another club now entering the race for the highly-rated youngster. According to Turkish journalist Yakup Çınar, Galatasaray have expressed interest in signing the Argentine midfielder as he looks for regular first-team football after a frustrating debut campaign at the San
  
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• Gosens wanted by Schalke 04, Fiorentina could release him for just €1m

  09-07-2026 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gosens wanted by Schalke 04, Fiorentina could release him for just €1mSchalke 04 have started negotiations with Fiorentina for Germany international Robin Gosens, claim Sky Sports Deutschland, as the price-tag could be as little as €1m.FLORENCE, ITALY – MAY 8: Robin Gosens of ACF Fiorentina celebrates after scoring a goal during the UEFA Conference League 2024/25 Semi Final First Leg match between ACF Fiorentina and Real Betis Balompie at Artemio Franchi on May 8, 2025 in Florenc
  
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• Glentoran sign defender Ibsen Rossi and winger Walsh

  09-07-2026 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Glentoran have bolstered their squad by completing the signings of Zeno Ibsen Rossi and Rhys Walsh on long-term contracts. Central defender Ibsen Rossi joins following his departure from Cambridge United, while winger Walsh returns to the east Belfast side after a spell with Sunderland.Ibsen Rossi, 25, came through the Brentford, Southampton and Bournemouth academies before signing his first professional deal with the latter in 2019. He made four Championship appearances in the 2021-22 season as
  
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• World Cup: Now is when legends are born

  09-07-2026 15:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Which star players will rise to the occasion at the 2026 World Cup? (Josh Heim/Yahoo Sports illustration)Thanks for joining us, Cape Verde. Appreciate your fight, Paraguay. Way to show up for most of your matches, USMNT. You got your turn onstage at a magnificent World Cup … and now it's time for the big dogs to take the spotlight. Six of the top eight squads in FIFA's worldwide rankings are still alive in this year's tournament, meaning we're in for something special when the semifi
  
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• Lille and Sevilla FC in talks over Tanguy Nianzou transfer

  09-07-2026 15:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lille and Sevilla FC in talks over Tanguy Nianzou transferLille OSC are reportedly interested in signing Sevilla FC’s Tanguy Nianzou (24), according to Foot Mercato. Talks between the two clubs are said to have already begun and are progressing rapidly.Facing significant financial difficulties, the Andalusian club would welcome the opportunity to reduce its wage bill by parting ways with the centre-back, whose contract runs until 2027. As such, Sevilla’s management are reportedly not
  
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• Malagò: Five-a-side with Mancini and a potential ‘surprise’ Italy appointment

  09-07-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Malagò: Five-a-side with Mancini and a potential ‘surprise’ Italy appointmentFIGC President Giovanni Malagò has been spotted playing five-a-side with Roberto Mancini, who remains in the running for the Italy national team head coach role, but the head of the Italian FA still wants to appoint a technical director first, and claims that there could be a ‘surprise’ candidate on the cards.Malago plays five-a-side with Mancini and comments on Italy’s potent
  
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• Jose Mourinho sees Real Madrid midfielder as the ideal leader following renewal agreement

  09-07-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho sees Real Madrid midfielder as the ideal leader following renewal agreementReal Madrid have some important decisions to make heading into the new season, including finding an ideal captain who can fill in the shoes of Dani Carvajal.The Spanish giants have already made a crucial decision it seems, with reports suggesting that the club are set to renew the contract of Aurelien Tchouameni, amid interest from Manchester United.The Frenchman is set to sign a long-term deal at the club,
  
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• Fenerbahce step up interest in Cagliari’s Mina

  09-07-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fenerbahce step up interest in Cagliari’s MinaYerry Mina could be on the move this summer, with Fenerbahce showing an interest in the Cagliari defender.According to Turkish outlet Habergo, via TuttoMercatoWeb, the Super Lig side have stepped up contacts with the Sardinians in recent hours as they look to secure the experienced centre-back.Mina has been a mainstay for Cagliari of late, one of the key figures around whom the club built their survival in each of the last two Serie A campaigns
  
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• Arsenal announce signing of 26yo

  09-07-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal announce signing of 26yoIllan Meslier arrives after turning down the chance to become a guaranteed number one elsewhere.Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty ImagesIllan Meslier has officially joined Arsenal on a free transfer after leaving Leeds United at the end of his contract in June.The French goalkeeper moves to north London with his role clear. He will begin as understudy to David Raya and Kepa Arrizabalaga, although Kepa is considering offers and can leave Arsenal for £5million, the s
  
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• Man Utd reveal proposed 100,000-seater stadium location

  09-07-2026 15:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United have revealed the location for their planned new 100,000-seater stadium - approximately 350m north west of their existing Old Trafford ground.Last month, the Premier League club acquired a 25-acre site for the proposed stadium - a site currently partly used by a go-kart track.Images were unveiled on Thursday for the first time as part of a multi-billion pound draft masterplan for the regeneration project around the wider Old Trafford area, to be known as Trafford Wharfside.The
  
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• World Cup 2026: Will there be a World Cup winner from Serie A?

  09-07-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  World Cup 2026: Will there be a World Cup winner from Serie A?The 2026 World Cup is now entering its decisive phase. The quarter-finals are just around the corner, and several Serie A professionals remain in the hunt for the world title. But which Serie A players have the best chances with their respective national teams?The tournament has already seen its fair share of surprises. Turkey, featuring Juve star Kenan Yıldız, was eliminated in the group stage, as were the Brazilians, who i
  
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• New Barcelona target always harboured the desire to join the club: ‘I see myself playing there’

  09-07-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New Barcelona target always harboured the desire to join the club: ‘I see myself playing there’Karim Adeyemi has overnight become one of Barcelona’s biggest attacking targets, with the German winger firmly back on the club’s radar this summer.Adeyemi’s top priority is to join Barcelona should he leave Borussia Dortmund this summer. And as it turns out, that desire is anything but new.Adeyemi always wanted to play for BarcelonaAs reported by Mundo Deportivo, the Germ
  
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• James Pearce: Four Liverpool stars in contention for vice-captain role

  09-07-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  James Pearce: Four Liverpool stars in contention for vice-captain roleLiverpool Vice-Captain Debate Gives Andoni Iraola an Early Test at AnfieldLiverpool head into pre-season with a fresh voice in the dugout, a squad short on certainty and a leadership question that says plenty about the state of the club. After the collapse of last season and the end of Arne Slot’s reign, Andoni Iraola arrives at Kirkby needing to restore conviction, sharpen standards and make this side look like Liverpoo
  
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• Grosso: ‘Fiorentina ready to rebuild, want to be competitive and lasting’

  09-07-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Grosso: ‘Fiorentina ready to rebuild, want to be competitive and lasting’Fabio Grosso is well aware that Fiorentina ‘want to rebuild’ after a difficult campaign and make a team that is ‘competitive and lasting’ with new stars in a 4-3-3 formation.It was remarkable timing for the Viola to organise this presentation press conference, on the 20th anniversary of Grosso converting the decisive penalty in the 2006 World Cup Final against France.He has gone on to mak
  
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• Flick Personally Messages Álvarez to Promise Barcelona Will Fight for Signing

  09-07-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Flick Personally Messages Álvarez to Promise Barcelona Will Fight for SigningHansi Flick has reportedly made personal contact with Julián Álvarez during the World Cup, messaging the Atlético Madrid forward via WhatsApp to reassure him that Barcelona will push as hard as possible to complete his signing this summer, according to Barca Blaugranes, who cite Marca’s Pedro Morata as the source of the claim.The MessageMorata reports that Flick told the Argentina inter
  
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• Report: Crystal Palace interested in surprise move for PSG forward

  09-07-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Crystal Palace interested in surprise move for PSG forwardCrystal Palace Weigh Randal Kolo Muani Move as PSG Open Door to €40m TransferCrystal Palace are among the clubs alerted to a potential deal for Randal Kolo Muani, after Paris Saint-Germain moved to widen the market for the France international. According to Foot Mercato, PSG have grown tired of the delays surrounding Juventus and are now inviting interest from elsewhere, with Palace named alongside Aston Villa and Borussia Do
  
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• Grimsby defender McJannet extends contract

  09-07-2026 14:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cameron McJannet started all 46 of Grimsby Town's League Two matches last season [Shutterstock]Grimsby Town defender Cameron McJannet has extended his contract through to the end of the 2027-28 season.The 27-year-old centre-back has made 87 league appearances for the Mariners since joining from Derry City in June 2024."He had the option year for this coming season and we think he's an extremely good player and we didn't want to lose him," boss Dave Artell told BBC Radio Humberside."He's outstand
  
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• Arsenal star in Spain to get fit after injury

  09-07-2026 14:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal star in Spain to get fit after injuryJurrien Timber has been working at the same venue Coventry City are using before their Premier League opener at the Emirates.Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty ImagesJurrien Timber is reportedly training in Marbella as he continues his recovery from the groin injury that forced him to withdraw from the World Cup this summer.The Arsenal defender struggled with the injury during the final months of the season and is now said to be working with a personal trai
  
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