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• Hull KR half-back Lewis gets four-match ban

  20-07-2026 14:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mikey Lewis has made 23 appearances for Hull KR in all competitions this season [SWPIX.COM]Hull KR half-back Mikey Lewis has been given a four-match ban after two separate charges by the Rugby Football League.Lewis was charged with a Grade C of late contact on the passer and Grade E headbutt in the Robins' 34-12 defeat by Warrington on Saturday.The 25-year-old England international will now miss Saturday's derby at Hull FC plus games against Bradford, Castleford and Catalans as last season's tre
  
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• Real Madrid captain returns to pre-season training after early World Cup elimination

  22-07-2026 12:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid captain returns to pre-season training after early World Cup eliminationFederico Valverde has officially returned to Real Madrid’s pre-season preparations after enjoying 24 days of vacation, becoming the latest World Cup international to rejoin José Mourinho’s squad.Following Arda Guler, who reported back on Monday, the Uruguayan midfielder is the second returning international to resume training at Valdebebas.Medical Clearance and First Training SessionValverde be
  
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• Italy FA chief confirms talks with Pep Guardiola over head coach role

  22-07-2026 12:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pep Guardiola has held talks about becoming Italy’s next head coach, Italian Football Federation president Giovanni Malago has confirmed.Malago also said “exceptions” could be made in terms of salary for the 55-year-old former Manchester City manager.Guardiola, who previously coached Barcelona and Bayern Munich, left City at the end of last season after winning six Premier League titles, three FA Cups, five League Cups and the Champions League during a 10-year reign.Gennaro Gat
  
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• Southampton boss Eckert charged by FA over spygate

  22-07-2026 12:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert has been charged by the Football Association for his role in the Spygate scandal.Saints were kicked out of the Championship play-offs in May after admitting they spied on three clubs during the campaign.An independent disciplinary commission ruled at the time that the espionage was authorised by Eckert and was a "contrived and determined plan from the top down".Since then the club has been the subject of an investigation by the FA, looking into who participate
  
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• Williams in, Norgaard out? Your Arsenal squad tweaks

  22-07-2026 12:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked you to pick one player you would like to move on this summer and one realistic target you want Arsenal to bring in before the transfer window shuts.Here are some of your suggestions:Owain: As a life long Gunner, having ended our 22 years of gloom, we have to go all out with a statement window to go and win it back-to-back. With Leandro Trossard having already left for Besiktas, and Christos Tzolis signing, I'd go all out for a deadly left-sided attacker! I would also
  
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• Real Madrid ready to green light teenage gem’s loan with more than five clubs keen – Romano

  22-07-2026 12:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid ready to green light teenage gem’s loan with more than five clubs keen – RomanoReal Madrid have a squad brimming with talent, and some of the youngsters may need to leave on loan to aid their development.Along those lines, Los Blancos are prepared to allow Franco Mastantuono to leave on loan this summer, with the club believing that regular minutes elsewhere could be the best next step in his development.Indeed, according to Fabrizio Romano, Real Madrid are ready to give
  
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• 'An honour' to play under Keegan - Tiatto

  22-07-2026 12:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Former Manchester City winger Danny Tiatto says it was "an honour" to play under the late Kevin Keegan.It was announced on Monday that Keegan, who managed City for four years between 2001 and 2005, had died, seven weeks after he revealed he had been diagnosed with stage four cancer."It was another challenge for Manchester City, and also for myself, to prove that I was good enough to play in his side. It was definitely an honour to play underneath him as a player," Tiatto told BBC R
  
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• 'Tielemans can bring a lot to the team'

  22-07-2026 12:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Former Manchester United defender Wes Brown believes Youri Tielemans "can bring a lot to the team" after signing from fellow Premier League side Aston Villa.Brown told BBC Radio Manchester: "I like that one. We're missing Casemiro now with his experience. We're signing two [midfielders] and one of them being Tielemans for £35m is a great bargain for me."Yes he is a little bit older but he has got the experience, knows about the Premier League and I think he can bring a lot to
  
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• 'Cerny a good move, but Ferguson may be unrealistic' - Bell

  22-07-2026 12:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Vaclav Cerny is currently with Besiktas and Lewis Ferguson with Bologna [Getty Images]Bringing Czech winger Vaclav Cerny back to Rangers is likely more realistic than signing Scotland midfielder Lewis Ferguson, former Ibrox goalkeeper Cammy Bell suggests.Both have been mentioned in the summer transfer speculation, with Cerny having joined Besiktas since his loan to Rangers, while Ferguson is battling to impress new Bologna head coach Domenico Tedesco amid interest from around Europe."I think all
  
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• Barcelona forward could be the key to unlocking the Julian Alvarez deal – report

  22-07-2026 12:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona forward could be the key to unlocking the Julian Alvarez deal – reportBarcelona are in search of a new striker this summer transfer window, and they have identified Atletico Madrid star Julian Alvarez as their dream number nine target.The Catalan club are facing an obstacle, with Los Colchonerosrefusing to budge in their stance that the 2022 World Cup winner is not for sale.Now, according to Jota Jordi (h/t Carpetas Blaugranas), Ferran Torres could hold the key to unlocking Alvar
  
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• Italy could make financial 'exceptions' for Guardiola

  22-07-2026 12:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pep Guardiola has managed Manchester City, Bayern Munich and Barcelona [Getty Images]Pep Guardiola has held talks about becoming Italy head coach, Italian Football Federation president Giovanni Malago has confirmed.Guardiola left Manchester City this summer after 10 successful years in England, during which time he won six Premier League titles, three FA Cups, five League Cups and the Champions League.Italy have been without a head coach since Gennaro Gattuso resigned in April following the coun
  
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• Neymar plays in poker tournament hours before Santos match

  22-07-2026 12:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Neymar plays in poker tournament hours before Santos matchWhile Santos traveled for the Copa Sudamericana playoffs, Neymar took part in a professional poker tournament.Rested by the coaching staff to avoid the strain of the long trip to Venezuela, Neymar used his days in São Paulo to participate in the fourth stage of the Brazilian Poker Championship (BSOP).The No. 10 was not missed, and Peixe beat Universidad Central 4-1, practically securing a place in the Copa Sudamericana round of 16.
  
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• Malen made last-ditch attempt to convince Summerville to join Roma instead of Al-Hilal

  22-07-2026 12:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Malen made last-ditch attempt to convince Summerville to join Roma instead of Al-HilalNetherlands international Crysencio Summerville appears to be on the verge of joining Al-Hilal in a staggering €80m package, despite the best attempts of Roma and centre-forward Donyell Malen, who made a last-ditch attempt to convince his international colleague to join him at the Stadio Olimpico.Malen call not enough for Roma to convince SummervilleFor several days, Roma had been engaged in negotiations w
  
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• EXCLUSIVE | Jérémie Aliadière on Arsenal defender William Saliba’s back injury: ‘It’s very, very worrying’

  22-07-2026 12:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  EXCLUSIVE | Jérémie Aliadière on Arsenal defender William Saliba’s back injury: ‘It’s very, very worrying’Get French Football News sat down with former Arsenal and France youth international striker Jérémie Aliadière to look back on les Bleus‘ World Cup semi-final defeat and to discuss the future of the France team and its players.In this third part, he discussed William Saliba’s injury and the potential repurcussions
  
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• Abraham not looking to leave Villa

  22-07-2026 12:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Tammy Abraham is happy at Aston Villa and is not looking to leave the club this summer.Villa are reportedly open to offers for the striker but Abraham has no desire to quit Villa Park just six months after returning.The club are looking for another striker, with Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson being considered, while Ollie Watkins has interest from Fenerbahce in Turkey. But there are no plans for Abraham to look at exit options, having signed a four-and-a-half year deal in January. He st
  
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• Heidenheim set to net €4.3m from Niklas Dorsch’s sale to Toronto

  22-07-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Heidenheim set to net €4.3m from Niklas Dorsch’s sale to TorontoFabrizio Romano reports that Heidenheim will net approximately €4.3m from German midfielder Niklas Dorsch’s sale to Toronto. Given that the 28-year-old – despite his undeniable talent – is valued at only €2.5m, this constitutes an excellent deal for die Ostalbenschwaben. Dorsch, as noted in a Get German Football News scouting column, has seen a great deal of his skill set lapse.Niklas Dors
  
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• Arsenal offered Beth Mead new deal

  22-07-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal offered Beth Mead new dealArsenal wanted the England forward to stay, but under different terms, before she accepted Manchester City’s proposal.Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesBeth Mead was offered a new contract and an adapted first-team role by Arsenal before she chose to leave for Manchester City, bringing an end to her 10 years in north London.Talks over a new deal took place, with Arsenal willing to keep the England international on a shorter contract in a role that co
  
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• Manchester City poised for “one of their busiest windows in years” amid mass exodus expectations

  22-07-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City poised for “one of their busiest windows in years” amid mass exodus expectationsHugo Viana and Manchester City could be set for a breathless transfer window as the Blues brace themselves for a summer filled with farewells.City may make several signings beyond priority areas to bolster squad depth and account for the many players who are likely to leave the Etihad Stadium.Mateo Kovacic, James Trafford, Nico Gonzalez and Savinho are all reportedly likely to ca
  
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• Guinness-Walker on Star Wars legend Sir Alec & creating family legacy

  22-07-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [SNS]Nesta Guinness-Walker says he can draw inspiration from his great-grandfather, the legendary actor and Star Wars star Sir Alec Guinness, as he looks to create some family headlines of his own with Aberdeen.The 26-year-old left-back recently arrived at Pittodrie on a two-year deal from Northampton Town.Unsurprisingly, he has fielded questions about his famous relative, who played Obi-Wan Kenobi in the original Star Wars trilogy.Speaking before Wednesday night's League Cup trip to Queen of th
  
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• Italian federation president confirms talks with Guardiola 🇮🇹

  22-07-2026 11:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Italian federation president confirms talks with Guardiola 🇮🇹The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) has confirmed that it has a clear and ambitious target to get the Azzurra back to a World Cup: Pep Guardiola.The federation’s president, Giovanni Malagò, publicly confirmed talks with the former Manchester City manager, led by national teams director Paolo Maldini and advisor Leonardo."Exceptions were made that, for example, may refer to the name that is so dominant at
  
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• Andoni Iraola provides Alexis Mac Allister transfer update amid Real Madrid links

  22-07-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola provides Alexis Mac Allister transfer update amid Real Madrid linksAlexis Mac Allister Transfer Talk Dismissed as Liverpool Midfielder Prepares for Andoni Iraola ReturnAlexis Mac Allister is back in the rumour mill. That tends to happen when a top player loses a major final, has two years left on his deal and plays for a club entering a new era. The latest line was that he had told teammates he had played his last game for Liverpool, with Real Madrid mentioned and an £85 mill
  
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• Report: Man United have dropped their interest in two Premier League stars

  22-07-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Man United have dropped their interest in two Premier League starsMan Utd Transfers: INEOS Weigh Sander Berge Move as Baleba and Alex Scott Drift Out of ReachManchester United’s summer rebuild is moving into a more focused phase, with the midfield picture becoming clearer as financial discipline shapes decisions at Old Trafford. According to TeamTalk, United have effectively cooled their interest in both Carlos Baleba and Alex Scott, while Fulham’s Sander Berge is emerging as
  
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• Monaco near €30m agreement to sign Nantes’ Matthis Abline

  22-07-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Monaco near €30m agreement to sign Nantes’ Matthis AblineAS Monaco are edging closer to a €30m agreement to sign sought-after Nantes striker Matthis Abline (23), according to L’Equipe. The former Stade Rennais Academy graduate has already agreed personal terms with Les Monégasques on the basis of a 5-year deal. Abline is poised to become Les Canaris‘ record sale. With Nantes going down in Ligue 2, his departure was anticipated given his
  
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• Mauro: World Cup final shows why Italian football is struggling

  22-07-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mauro: World Cup final shows why Italian football is strugglingMassimo Mauro has explained that a lack of Serie A talent in the 2026 World Cup final is an indicator of where Italian football sits in the global stage, and says that several high-profile clubs need to pull their fingers out in the transfer window if they are to avoid having difficult 2026-27 seasons.The start of the 2026-27 Serie A season is now exactly one month away. Despite the absence of the Italy national team, it has been a b
  
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• Cesc Fabregas still pushing to sign Real Madrid youngster despite new arrival

  22-07-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cesc Fabregas still pushing to sign Real Madrid youngster despite new arrivalAlthough Alvaro Arbeloa was unable to salvage the 2025-26 season for Real Madrid after having taken over from Xabi Alonso in January, the Spanish coach has still left a meaningful legacy at the Merengue club.His stint on the Real Madrid bench was particularly helpful for some of the youngsters from the youth academy, several of whom made their debuts with the first team under him.One such youngster was the midfielder Ce
  
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• Alessandro Bastoni’s agent provides major update on Real Madrid links

  22-07-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alessandro Bastoni’s agent provides major update on Real Madrid linksDespite already having three new defenders to reinforce their backline going into the next season, Marc Cucurella, Denzel Dumfries, and Ibrahima Konate, Jose Mourinho wants Real Madrid to sign another center-back before the end of this summer transfer window.To fulfill his request, the Merengues have been keeping an eye on several interesting names in the market, and have been linked with the likes of Nico Schlotterbeck a
  
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• Al-Hilal in direct contact with Roma for Manchester United target Kone

  22-07-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Al-Hilal in direct contact with Roma for Manchester United target KoneRoma have no shortage of suitors for midfielder Manu Kone, as Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Hilal are reportedly in direct contact with the Giallorossi over a potential deal for the France international, who is also of interest to Manchester United.Al-Hilal could rival Manchester United for Roma’s KoneKone impressed with his performances for the France national team during the 2026 World Cup in North America, which came aft
  
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• Al Ahli contact Roma for Manu Kone: the player opens to Saudi solution

  22-07-2026 11:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Al Ahli contact Roma for Manu Kone: the player opens to Saudi solutionAl-Ahli are serious about Manu Koné. According to Sky Sport CH, the Saudi club has contacted Roma directly to inquire about the financial terms of a possible transfer for the French midfielder, who performed well during the World Cup. However, there is plenty of competition. Manchester United is also reportedly interested in the player, while Atlético Madrid has also been linked with Koné in recent months.
  
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• Maeda as difficult for Celtic to replace as Kyogo - Allan

  22-07-2026 11:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic will find it as difficult to replace Daizen Maeda this summer as they did Japan team-mate Kyogo Furuhashi 18 months ago, according to former midfielder Scott Allan.Reports claim Ipswich Town, promoted to the Premier League, have agreed a deal in principle with Celtic to sign 28-year-old forward Maeda for an initial £8m fee that could rise to £10m with add-ons.BBC pundit and former Celtic striker Chris Sutton said on X: "Maeda is worth much more than £10m and will find hi
  
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• The 10 most expensive transfers in football history 🤑

  22-07-2026 11:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 10 most expensive transfers in football history 🤑A small update is in order. Morgan Rogers to Chelsea, Elliot Anderson to Manchester City: in just one month of the transfer window, these two moves have significantly shaken up the top 10 most expensive deals in football history.The new top 10 most expensive transfers in football history, as of today: 1) Neymar Jr - Barcelona to PSG - 2017 - €222M2) Kylian Mbappé - Monaco to PSG - 2018 - €180M3) Ousmane Demb&
  
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