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• Inter Miami returns from World Cup break with awful own goal, but pull out win over Chicago Fire

  23-07-2026 05:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Robert Lewandowski did not score in his MLS debut on Wednesday, or even face off with Lionel Messi, but he did play a part in one of the wildest goals of the season.It took 17 and a half minutes for disaster to strike for Inter Miami, which took the field against Lewandowski's Chicago Fire without their Argentinian superstar. A pass back from defender Ian Fray to goalkeeper Rocco Ríos Novo turned into a howler of an own goal.It was an ill-advised pass from Fray with Lewandowski already in
  
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• Are there already worrying signs for Vrancken's Hearts?

  29-07-2026 00:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  Former Hearts forward Ryan Stevenson was vociferous in his criticism after Hearts crashed out of the Champions League qualifiers following a 6-0 aggregate hammering from Sturm Graz.Hearts, who just 73 days prior came within minutes of a historic title win at Celtic Park, have lost their talisman, central-midfield enforcer and manager this summer and now lack a connection between players and fans, according to Stevenson."Worrying", "freefall" and "rude awakening" were all bandied around in the im
  
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• Real Madrid closing in on £111m winger after breakthrough talks

  29-07-2026 00:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  Real Madrid closing in on £111m winger after breakthrough talksReal Madrid transfer plans gather pace with Yan Diomande, Rodri and Vinicius Junior at centre of summer strategyReal Madrid’s summer has moved into a more serious phase, a period when rumour starts yielding to intent and strategy becomes more visible. According to The Athletic, the club’s transfer work has accelerated in the aftermath of the World Cup, and the broad outline of their thinking is now easier to trace.
  
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• Eintracht Frankfurt CEO on Nathaniel Brown’s €50m move to Bayern Munich: “Good that he’s still in the Bundesliga.”

  29-07-2026 00:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Eintracht Frankfurt CEO on Nathaniel Brown’s €50m move to Bayern Munich: “Good that he’s still in the Bundesliga.”Eintracht Frankfurt Board Member for Sport Markus Krösche had a chance to comment on Nathaniel Brown’s sensational €50m transfer to Bayern Munich while speaking from the SGE training camp. Krösche believes Brown’s €50 transfer to Bayern Munich reflects positively on both the player and the club’s development work. The
  
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• Palmeiras make decision after English club move for Allan

  29-07-2026 00:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Palmeiras make decision after English club move for AllanAston Villa contacted Palmeiras about Allan.But Verdão ruled out negotiating the 22-year-old forward.Journalist André Hernan revealed that the offer was 25 million euros (around R$ 175.6 million at the current exchange rate) + 5 million (R$ 29.2 million) in guaranteed bonuses. Palmeiras’ position remains the same: not to negotiate its key players, with a focus on the competitions it is playing in.Promoted to the fi
  
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• Which Premier League Clubs Have The Toughest Opening Fixtures?

  28-07-2026 23:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Which Premier League Clubs Have The Toughest Opening Fixtures?The start of the Premier League season is not too far away, with each team discovering their 38-match schedule that will determine their journey over the course of the next nine months.A difficult start can pile the pressure on a new manager, while a favourable run of fixtures can help build confidence and momentum.Using the opening fixtures, here are five clubs that face the toughest start to the Premier League season.Bournemouth&rsq
  
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• Brentford agree club-record deal for Lens midfielder Mamadou Sangare

  28-07-2026 23:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brentford agree club-record deal for Lens midfielder Mamadou SangareBrentford are closing in on the signing of RC Lens midfielder Mamadou Sangare after reaching an agreement in principle with the French club.According to Foot Mercato, the Bees have agreed a package worth €48 million plus bonuses and a percentage of any future sale for the 24-year-old.The transfer has not yet been completed, with the final details still to be resolved, but Brentford are now considered favourites to secure th
  
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• A winger has informed Manchester City of his desire to leave the club as he hopes to push a move through

  28-07-2026 23:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A winger has informed Manchester City of his desire to leave the club as he hopes to push a move throughIt has been expected that Savinho will eventually depart Manchester City this summer. The expectation is that the Brazilian international will sign for Tottenham. As of yet, there has been no real movement on that front. Two fresh reports indicate that Savinho has informed Manchester City that he wishes to leave the club this summer. It now looks like Savinho is attempting to accelerate his de
  
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• Journalist: Barcelona’s next signing depends on one major decision

  28-07-2026 23:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Barcelona’s next signing depends on one major decisionBarcelona Transfer News: Karim Adeyemi signed, Frenkie de Jong concerns and Julian Alvarez chase assessedBarcelona’s summer has begun with movement, intrigue and a familiar sense of balancing ambition with circumstance. While much of the wider market rattles noisily across Europe, the Catalan club are advancing in a more selective fashion, adding talent where possible, watching finances carefully and trying to define H
  
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• Schalke 04 close to sealing deal for Bundesliga veteran Jesper Lindstrøm

  28-07-2026 23:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Schalke 04 close to sealing deal for Bundesliga veteran Jesper LindstrømVirtually all German footballing media sources are currently reporting that Jesper Lindstrøm’s transfer to newly promoted Bundesliga outfit FC Schalke 04 is close to being finalized. Reports from Italy and Germany now suggest that negotiations are at an advanced stage, with Lindstrøm already having reached a basic agreement with die Königsblauen.Schalke have been working to bring the 26-year-o
  
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• San Diego Wave sign Arsenal midfielder Harbert

  28-07-2026 23:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  San Diego Wave sign Arsenal midfielder HarbertAmerican National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) club San Diego Wave have completed the signing of Arsenal midfielder Laila Harbert on a permanent deal.Wave announced news of the transfer via a post on their official club website this evening.The 19-year-old has signed a deal which will keep her Stateside until the end of the 2029 NWSL season.Harbert is a product of the Arsenal academy system and she signed her first professional terms with the c
  
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• Chelsea close to signing Brighton striker Danny Welbeck

  28-07-2026 23:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea close to signing Brighton striker Danny WelbeckChelsea are close to signing Brighton & Hove Albion striker Danny Welbeck, according to journalist Ben Jacobs.The Blues are looking to add more experience and leadership to their attacking options and have identified Welbeck as an ideal target.The England international has agreed personal terms with Chelsea, and the deal could be finalised this week.Welbeck is expected to provide cover for Joao Pedro, who was Chelsea’s top scorer a
  
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• Kick It Out wants tougher sanctions as discrimination hits new high

  28-07-2026 23:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kick It Out - then called Let's Kick Racism Out of Football - was founded in 1993 [Getty Images]The chief executive of anti-discrimination body Kick It Out says tougher sanctions are needed to punish discrimination in football, as the number of annual incidents hit a record high.Kick It Out recorded 1,255 incidents of discrimination in the 2025-26 season across all levels of English football - up from 960 in the previous campaign.Samuel Okafor said racism was "deeply ingrained" in the game, but
  
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• Barcola agrees Liverpool move - Wednesday's gossip

  28-07-2026 23:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG's Bradley Barcola verbally agrees to join Liverpool, but clubs apart on valuation, Real Madrid have no plans to sell Vinicius Jr and Everton want around £70m for Iliman Ndiaye.Paris St-Germain and France forward Bradley Barcola, 23, has verbally agreed to join Liverpool, but there is no certainty over a move as there is a significant gap between the two clubs on the fee. (L'Equipe - in French)Barcola's possible move to Liverpool could lead to Ligue 1 champions PSG trying to beat Real M
  
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• Racist and homophobic abuse on the rise in English football as shocking new figures released

  28-07-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Discrimination remains "deeply embedded" within English football, according to the chief executive of Kick It Out, as reports of abuse surged by 25 per cent last season. The anti-discrimination charity recorded 1,744 reports in the 2025-26 campaign, a significant rise from 1,398 in the previous year. For the first time, the number of distinct incidents surpassed 1,000, reaching 1,255.Kick It Out clarified that while one incident can generate multiple reports, the reports-per-incident ratio for t
  
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• Manchester City Are In Talks To Land This Ligue 1 Midfielder: Should Maresca Launch A Move?

  28-07-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City Are In Talks To Land This Ligue 1 Midfielder: Should Maresca Launch A Move?In a recent post on X, renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano claimed that Manchester City are in talks to land Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi. It has been mentioned that the Mancunian club are eyeing a move to acquire the services of the Moroccan talent this summer.Bouaddi’s Impressive Rise In French FootballBouaddi enjoyed a good run of form at the French club in the previous campaign when he put in
  
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• Villa offer glimpse into future despite friendly loss

  28-07-2026 23:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Striker Brian Madjo also scored twice in Aston Villa's friendly win against Walsall last week [Getty Images]This season will see a new version of Aston Villa under Unai Emery. A 4-2 defeat to Real Sociedad on Tuesday will irritate their perfectionist head coach, but there is plenty of time for him to fine-tune the Europa League holders before the start of the new campaign. With Brian Madjo, George Hemmings, Modou Cisse all likely to feature in the squad going forward there was still plenty to bu
  
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• 💪Gustavo Del Prete becomes San Lorenzo’s new signing

  28-07-2026 23:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💪Gustavo Del Prete becomes San Lorenzo’s new signingForward Gustavo Del Prete has agreed to join San Lorenzo until December 2027. The 30-year-old attacker arrives as a free agent after his stint in Mexican football to play under Néstor “Pipo” Gorosito.A boost for Gorosito’s attackAfter undergoing his medical examination, Del Prete will become El Ciclón’s second signing of this transfer window, joining midfielder Juan Pablo Álvarez. The c
  
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• Ridiculous Arsenal plan likely to send £100m winger to Liverpool

  28-07-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ridiculous Arsenal plan likely to send £100m winger to LiverpoolArsenal have an incredibly bold plan. It's one that should send a £100m winger to Liverpool.Liverpool desperately need a new winger after Mohamed Salah's exit. They needed one anyway, given no one replaced Luis Diaz - though, the hope is that Victor Munoz will now do that.But replacing Salah is another matter entirely. He was the main attacking output in the team, both for goals and assists. Yes, he had a down year last
  
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• Manchester United Identify This Bournemouth Midfielder As A Target: Should Carrick Go For Him?

  28-07-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United Identify This Bournemouth Midfielder As A Target: Should Carrick Go For Him?In a recent report, talkSPORT stated that Manchester United have identified Bournemouth midfielder Tyler Adams as a target for this summer transfer window. It has been mentioned that the Red Devils are showing interest in recruiting the United States talent this off-season.Adams’ Decent Season In English FootballAdams enjoyed a good campaign at the English club as he managed to produce a string of
  
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• Manchester City may already have an elite solution to the right wing situation

  28-07-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City may already have an elite solution to the right wing situationSo far this summer, it would seem that Manchester City have been frustrated in their bid to sign another winger. The market for elite, quality wingers seems to be incredibly small. Hypothetically, if City cannot sign the winger they want this summer, they would have to look internally for a solution to this particular issue. Luckily, they have two elite possibilities to play on the right: Rayan Cherki and Phil Foden. P
  
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• Watford sign promotion-winner Muya

  28-07-2026 22:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Watford sign promotion-winner MuyaWatford have completed the signing of winger Karin Muya on a permanent deal.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Golden Girls this evening.The 31-year-old joins Watford on a free transfer after leaving former club Charlton Athletic earlier this summer. Muya spent three years at The Valley after joining Charlton Athletic from London City Lionesses in 2023.Muya enjoyed a successful season for Charlton Athletic in 2026
  
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• Savinho submits formal transfer request to force Manchester City exit

  28-07-2026 22:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Savinho submits formal transfer request to force Manchester City exitManchester City winger Savinho has submitted a formal request to leave the club and move elsewhere this summer. The Brazil international is unhappy with his bit-part role and wishes to move elsewhere in search of regular first-team football.Journalist Fabrizio Romano claims that the 22-year-old star wants the club to allow him to leave.Savinho has spent the last year seeking a move away from the Etihad Stadium after falling out
  
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• Manuel Neuer signals retirement after 2026/27 Bundesliga campaign

  28-07-2026 22:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manuel Neuer signals retirement after 2026/27 Bundesliga campaignSpeaking from Bayern Munich’s training camp at the Tegernsee, legendary German goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has given a strong signal that the coming 2026/27 Bundesliga season will be his last. As is the case with most footballers, Neuer did leave a door open for himself. The 40-year-old spoke of taking his announcement with the proverbial “grain of salt”.Neuer repeatedly brushed off talk of returning to the national t
  
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• Journalist: Tottenham preparing final push for attacking reinforcements

  28-07-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Tottenham preparing final push for attacking reinforcementsTottenham Transfer News: De Zerbi’s Rebuild Takes Shape as Spurs Target More FirepowerTottenham Hotspur’s summer has the feel of a club trying to move with urgency, clarity and, at last, a coherent sense of direction. In a wide-ranging transfer update from The Athletic, the north London side emerge as a team already active, still restless, and plainly aware that more work is needed before the season begins.There i
  
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• Chelsea hold firm stance on Pedro Neto as Enzo Maresca eyes reunion at Manchester City

  28-07-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea hold firm stance on Pedro Neto as Enzo Maresca eyes reunion at Manchester CityChelsea are expected to set a hefty price tag for Pedro Neto amid interest from Man CityThe winger’s current contract at Stamford Bridge is valid until June 2031Liverpool are reported to be among the Portuguese star’s suitors this summerManchester City have been linked to making a move for Chelsea winger Pedro Neto, with new head coach Enzo Maresca considering a reunion at the Etihad Stadium this su
  
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• Chelsea Are Eyeing A Move For This Brentford Midfielder: Good Choice For Alonso?

  28-07-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea Are Eyeing A Move For This Brentford Midfielder: Good Choice For Alonso?In a recent post on X, journalist David Ornstein claimed that Chelsea are eyeing a move for Brentford midfielder Jordan Henderson this summer. It is believed that the Blues are working on bringing the English talent to Stamford Bridge on a free transfer this off-season.Henderson’s Impressive Form In English Football Last SeasonHenderson had a solid campaign at Brentford recently as he put in a string of influen
  
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• Richard Hughes ready to pay £47m for new Mats Hummels

  28-07-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Richard Hughes ready to pay £47m for new Mats HummelsLiverpool’s needs at centre-back are growing. The latest mishap to befall Andoni Iraola’s side is an injury to Joe Gomez. The 29-year-old went down against Sunderland in a preseason friendly over the weekend - reducing the pool of available defenders by one.The Reds were already without Virgil van Dijk on tour owing to an extended post-FIFA World Cup break. And other than those two the new Liverpool head coach is dealing with
  
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• Millwall Interested As Celtic Open To Selling 23-Year-Old: Right Choice?

  28-07-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Millwall Interested As Celtic Open To Selling 23-Year-Old: Right Choice?The writing has been on the wall at Parkhead for some time. Celtic are ready to listen to offers for Johnny Kenny this summer, with Millwall positioning themselves at the front of the queue. Sky Sports, via The72, confirmed that the Scottish champions won’t stand in the striker’s way if a decent bid comes in. Alex Neil wants the 23-year-old Republic of Ireland international at The Den, convinced he can hit the gr
  
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• Is a World Cup boycott brewing? Europe against Infantino's plans

  28-07-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Is a World Cup boycott brewing? Europe against Infantino's plansEuropean nations are considering boycotting the World Cup if FIFA president Gianni Infantino insists on selling a stake in the organization’s commercial assets to private investors. As revealed by Sky News, UEFA will hold an emergency meeting this week to coordinate a firm response.A billion-dollar deal under scrutinyThe controversy erupted after FIFA’s plan to create the subsidiary FIFA Forward Enterprise, valued at $20
  
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