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• Inside Barcelona's rapid move for Adeyemi: Mendes, Deco and the call that changed everything

  16-07-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inside Barcelona's rapid move for Adeyemi: Mendes, Deco and the call that changed everythingKarim Adeyemi's move to Barcelona is set to become official after one of the fastest transfer negotiations of the summer, with the entire operation completed in under three days.According to BILD (h/t SPORT), the deal came together through a combination of decisive action from Barça sporting director Deco, the influence of agent Jorge Mendes and the player's own determination to join the Catalan cl
  
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• Strasbourg aim high with requested pricetag for Moreira

  19-07-2026 10:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Strasbourg aim high with requested pricetag for MoreiraRoma intends to add Diego Moreira to Gian Piero Gasperini’s squad to form a powerful flank alongside Wesley. The Giallorossi don’t intend to simply be a walk-on in the Champions League and want to build a squad capable of competing in all three competitions. The signing of the Belgian international, however, is proving more complicated than expected. In recent days, there has been a sudden setback. Despite an agreement on the pla
  
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• No offers for Soule: the Argentine could remain at Roma

  19-07-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  No offers for Soule: the Argentine could remain at RomaMatias Soulé seemed destined to leave Trigoria. Roma and Gian Piero Gasperini’s intention was to acquire a player of a significantly higher caliber than the Argentine, to boost their attacking quality. However, so far, no offers have arrived from Trigoria, even in June, reports Il Tempo. The possibility of the club’s plans changing cannot be ruled out. The number 18 is playing his cards right at Trigoria, and a permanent m
  
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• How many miles has Gianni Infantino flown at World Cup? Fifa boss’ flights in numbers

  19-07-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Multiple flights in a single day. Nearly 60,000 miles. More than 100 hours aloft.Fifa President Gianni Infantino got some serious air time over the course of the 2026 World Cup, the tournament's most far-flung edition ever. He crisscrossed North America for matches, meetings and other appearances during the competition, which took place in three countries, 16 cities and four time zones, and ends with Sunday's final in New Jersey. To track his travels, The Associated Press analyzed flight logs fo
  
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• World Cup final: Who are the ITV and BBC commentators, pundits and presenters?

  19-07-2026 10:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Both ITV and BBC Sport have star-studded line-ups for their commentary, presenter and pundit teams at the 2026 World Cup.With 104 matches in the United States, Canada and Mexico, fans have been able to watch plenty of games on BBC television, while ITV Sport has shown a selection from its Brooklyn studio. The two broadcasters will share coverage of the final, which pits Spain against Argentina.It is expected that Sam Matterface and Lee Dixon will provide ITV commentary from New York New Jersey s
  
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• Real Madrid defensive duo to be under Mourinho’s ‘magnifying glass’ in pre-season

  19-07-2026 10:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid defensive duo to be under Mourinho’s ‘magnifying glass’ in pre-seasonJose Mourinho has very limited first-team players at his disposal in the initial weeks of his pre-season, given that most of the stars were called up for the FIFA World Cup by their respective nations.Two players who are under his training at the moment, however, are the team’s two Spanish centre-backs, Dean Huijsen and Raul Asencio.Both players were under consideration by Luis de La Fuente a
  
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• Kone to decide own future upon returning to Rome

  19-07-2026 10:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kone to decide own future upon returning to RomeManu Koné remained on the bench in the World Cup third-place play-off between France and England. Didier Deschamps and Thomas Tuchel fielded revised lineups. The match ended in a dramatic 4-6 victory for England, who were once again in danger of suffering a comeback after a 4-0 first-half deficit. There’s great anticipation in Trigoria to determine the future of the number 17. The 2001-born player has been targeted by Premier League cl
  
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• 📸 The 10 most iconic shirts from World Cup finals

  19-07-2026 10:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 The 10 most iconic shirts from World Cup finalsThey are sometimes associated with a victory, a defeat, or a moment etched in history. World Cup final jerseys have often gone beyond the simple realm of football to become truly mythical objects. Here are, in chronological order and with fully acknowledged subjectivity, the 10 most iconic shirts in the history of World Cup finals.Brazil 1970 (home)Netherlands 1974 (home)Argentina 1986 (home)Germany 1990 (home)France 1998 (home)Brazil 1998
  
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• 🗣️ Best World Cup goalscorer ever, Mbappé on his duel with Messi

  19-07-2026 10:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🗣️ Best World Cup goalscorer ever, Mbappé on his duel with MessiIt was a completely crazy third-place match that France still could not win (4:6 against England). Even Kylian Mbappé was unable to prevent the defeat with his goals. Even so, with 21 goals he moved past Lionel Messi and currently leads the all-time FIFA World Cup scoring chart. Tonight, however, 'La Pulga' could move back ahead if he scores three goals in the final against Spain (9 p.m.). Mbap
  
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• World Cup 2026: Final start time and tournament results in full

  19-07-2026 09:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The final for the 2026 World Cup has been confirmed as holders Argentina prepare to defend their crown against Spain.Spain overcame France in Dallas to book their place in the showpiece decider as they look to add global glory to the continental crown won at Euro 2024.They were then joined by Argentina, who came from behind to break England hearts in stoppage time, a match that saw Thomas Tuchel’s substitute strategy backfire spectacularly.Saturday pitched France and England, the two semi-
  
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• Crazy ticket prices for Liverpool’s friendly against Sunderland confirmed

  19-07-2026 09:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Crazy ticket prices for Liverpool’s friendly against Sunderland confirmedLiverpool v Sunderland Tickets: Prices, Availability and What Fans Face in NashvilleLiverpool’s pre-season starts next Saturday in Nashville, and the first thing to say is simple, this is not a cheap day out. Sunderland provide the opposition at Geodis Park in what will be Andoni Iraola’s first game in charge, and while some senior players are still absent after summer breaks, there is obvious interest aro
  
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• Forward Braga happy at Hearts - Scottish gossip

  19-07-2026 09:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Claudio Braga scored 17 goals last season [SNS]Forward Claudio Braga, 26, is happy at Hearts after an impressive debut season last term and speculation over his future. (Edinburgh Evening News - subscription required)Braga is "very excited" by the prospect of playing in the Champions League. (Record)And Portuguese Braga would go through the ups and downs of last season's campaign at Hearts all over again. (Sun)Celtic-linked Plymouth Argyle striker Lorent Tolaj, 24, is close to joining Bristol Ci
  
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• Barcelona determined not to repeat past mistakes with prized academy talent

  19-07-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona determined not to repeat past mistakes with prized academy talentBarcelona are taking a different approach to one of La Masia’s brightest young talents, with the club determined not to repeat the development issues that affected Diego Kochen. According to Mundo Deportivo, highly-rated goalkeeper Iker Rodriguez has earned the full confidence of both the coaching staff and the sporting department ahead of the new season.The 18-year-old has already become a regular presence in
  
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• Real Madrid make history at 2026 FIFA World Cup

  19-07-2026 09:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid make history at 2026 FIFA World CupThe FIFA World Cup’s third-place match last night was an absolute goal-fest and probably the most exciting game of the tournament so far.France scored four times on the night and still came up short against England’s six goals in a game where Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe scored twice and Jude Bellingham once.For all practical purposes, the clash last night closed Real Madrid’s goal-scoring campaign at the ongoing FIFA World Cu
  
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• Today’s Papers – Messi vs. Yamal, Juventus’ striker priority

  19-07-2026 09:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Today’s Papers – Messi vs. Yamal, Juventus’ striker priorityLa Gazzetta dello SportAt the top of the worldSpain vs. Argentina – Yamal’s golden dreams, Messi and Diego’s overtaking. The World Cup must choose between modernity and passion.Stankovic Jr. stays at Inter, Chivu tries him as the vice-CalhaMilan, Juve and Europa League: why it might be a burden.Corriere dello SportSpain vs. Argentina: The heritage and the guillotineChasing a new No.9Juve, Richarlison
  
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• Al-Hilal won’t ‘gift’ Joao Cancelo to Barcelona despite strained relationship with Inzaghi

  19-07-2026 09:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Al-Hilal won’t ‘gift’ Joao Cancelo to Barcelona despite strained relationship with InzaghiBarcelona are determined to keep Joao Cancelo at the club, but negotiations with Al-Hilal are proving far from straightforward. According to SPORT, the Saudi Pro League side has no intention of allowing the experienced full-back to leave on a bargain deal, despite his uncertain future under Simone Inzaghi.The Portuguese international has made it clear that his priority is to continue
  
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• Yamal Meets Messi: Spain vs Argentina World Cup 2026 Final Preview

  19-07-2026 09:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Yamal Meets Messi: Spain vs Argentina World Cup 2026 Final PreviewSpain and Argentina meet at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday evening for the World Cup 2026 Final, a fixture that doubles as the first competitive encounter between Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi and one that carries an almost implausible narrative weight for both nations.How both sides got hereSpain’s route to the final ran through France in the semi-final, a performance described as a brilliant display of teamwork an
  
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• Terzic Omits Pair of Midfielders as Athletic Bilbao Rout Leioa 11-0

  19-07-2026 09:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Terzic Omits Pair of Midfielders as Athletic Bilbao Rout Leioa 11-0Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta and Beñat Prados played no part in Athletic Bilbao’s second pre-season friendly at Sarriena, with head coach Edin Terzic travelling to Leioa with a 24-man squad that did not call upon either midfielder for a single minute, Mundo Deportivo report.What happened at SarrienaBoth had featured in the midweek outing at Portugalete against Derio, so their absence from the XI – and from an
  
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• PSG in Advanced Talks With Ferran Torres as Barcelona Face €55m Dilemma

  19-07-2026 09:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG in Advanced Talks With Ferran Torres as Barcelona Face €55m DilemmaBarcelona are weighing up whether to sell Ferran Torres to Paris Saint-Germain this summer or extend the Spanish forward’s contract, with Barca Blaugranes reporting that Torres is already in advanced talks with the Ligue 1 club ahead of a possible move to the French capital.Contract situation puts Barça under pressureTorres is in the final year of his deal at the Camp Nou, which means he will be free to nego
  
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• Chelsea co-owner Behdad Eghbali negotiated Morgan Rogers deal directly with Aston Villa owner

  19-07-2026 09:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea co-owner Behdad Eghbali negotiated Morgan Rogers deal directly with Aston Villa ownerChelsea have reached a deal with Aston Villa to sign England international Morgan Rogers.Arsenal were considered favourites to sign him before Chelsea swooped in, agreeing to pay a British record £117 million fee for Rogers. The 23-year-old is expected to undergo a medical on Monday.Chelsea co-owner Behdad Eghbali negotiated the deal directly with Aston Villa owner, according to The Telegraph.Manag
  
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• Barcelona’s lack of trust pushes 26-year-old versatile star closer to PSG transfer

  19-07-2026 09:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona’s lack of trust pushes 26-year-old versatile star closer to PSG transferFerran Torres’ future at Barcelona appears increasingly uncertain, with Paris Saint-Germain now emerging as the strongest contender to sign the Spain international. According to SPORT, the forward’s growing frustration over Barcelona’s lack of commitment has opened the door to a potential move to the French and European champions.After enjoying two impressive seasons under Hansi Flick,
  
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• When is the World Cup final? Kick-off time for Spain v Argentina in 2026 Fifa showpiece

  19-07-2026 09:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Defending champions Argentina will play Spain in the World Cup final on Sunday.2010 champions Spain booked their spot in the decider after beating France in the first of two epic semi-finals in Dallas on Tuesday evening. Then, Lionel Messi’s Argentina produced a stunning late comeback from behind to defeat England in Atlanta and keep their dream of back-to-back titles alive. The World Cup has not been defended since Brazil in 1958 and 1962, while Argentina v Spain is also a first-time Worl
  
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• Real Madrid new signing endures nightmare World Cup outing after France collapse vs England

  19-07-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid new signing endures nightmare World Cup outing after France collapse vs EnglandIbrahima Konate will now turn his full attention to Real Madrid after enduring a frustrating FIFA World Cup campaign with France, one that offered little opportunity to impress before ending on a disappointing individual and collective note.The new Real Madrid defender spent almost the entire tournament watching from the sidelines as Didier Deschamps consistently preferred Dayot Upamecano, William Saliba a
  
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• Midnite betting offer: Get £30 in free bets when you bet on the World Cup final

  19-07-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  One of the best new betting sites around, Midnite, are running a welcome offer worth £30 in free bets for new customers who bet on the World Cup final. New signs up simply need to click one of the links in this article and complete registration using the Midnite promo code BETGET30. After that, deposit £10 and bet £10 on any World Cup final market with evens or greater. Once the bet has settled after the game, users will receive £30 in free bets.The free bets are not tail
  
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• Chelsea seal British record deal for Manchester City target with medical scheduled for Monday

  19-07-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea seal British record deal for Manchester City target with medical scheduled for MondayChelsea beat Man City & Arsenal to the signing of Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers for £117MThe fee surpasses Man City’s £116M deal for Elliot Anderson as the new British transfer recordRogers is set to undergo a medical at Stamford Bridge on Monday ahead of completing the moveChelsea have beaten Manchester City and Arsenal to the signing of Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers in
  
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• What TV channel is the World Cup final on? How to watch Spain v Argentina in the UK

  19-07-2026 08:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The end of the 2026 World Cup is nigh, with Sunday’s final unmissable.Every single game from the competition has been available to watch on free-to-air TV for UK viewers., with the BBC and ITV sharing coverage right through to the decider.England fans will be keen to follow the Three Lions’ progress despite time differences (PA)The time difference has provided a challenge for European audiences, with some games kicking off in the early hours – though their were kinder start tim
  
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• Vitek ready for Man Utd exit

  19-07-2026 08:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Radek Vitek played for the second 45 minutes in Manchester United's 1-0 pre-season defeat by Wrexham in Helsinki [Getty Images]Manchester United goalkeeper Radek Vitek says he hopes to resolve his future quickly as he looks to secure a move away from Old Trafford.After encouraging loan spells at Accrington Stanley and in the Austrian Bundesliga, Vitek excelled at Bristol City last season, winning three club player of the year awards.While some United fans hoped that would signal a return to the
  
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• Liverpool still face major contract dilemma after Dominik Szoboszlai agreement

  19-07-2026 08:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool still face major contract dilemma after Dominik Szoboszlai agreementLiverpool Contract Situation: Szoboszlai Extension Buys Time, Not CertaintyLiverpool have handled one job. They have not handled the full problem.Dominik Szoboszlai signing a new contract until 2031 matters. It removes one obvious concern and stops the clock from ticking towards an awkward 2028 situation. At a club where contract management has become a recurring issue, that is useful business. Necessary business, in f
  
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• Messi v Yamal shows why there will never be another World Cup final like this one

  19-07-2026 08:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It’s in elevated moments like this, when all the usual talk in football takes a more metaphysical hue, that even the most single-minded players can’t help looking for signs and omens.In Spanish training, where Lamine Yamal is “wrapped in cotton” due to recent injuries, they have still been noting every turn and finish in training. “That’s how you’re going to win the World Cup final.”It’s quite a prospect to consider.With Argentina, there has
  
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• Transfer decision made on £43m confirmed Liverpool forward target

  19-07-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Transfer decision made on £43m confirmed Liverpool forward targetLiverpool are planning to shake up their forward options this summer. The Reds have lost Mohamed Salah on a free transfer after an agreement was reached to rip up his £400k per week contract one year early.And Federico Chiesa is expected to join the Egyptian King on the exit ramp - with teams in Serie A thought to be keen on his signature.Liverpool's transfer window problemsLiverpool had plans to sign Yan Diomande from
  
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