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• Jose Mourinho specifically requested for Real Madrid’s express striker signing

  31-07-2026 08:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho specifically requested for Real Madrid’s express striker signingLate last night, Real Madrid officially announced the signing of Carlos Espi from Levante in a flash deal, one that took under 24 hours to finalise.The point that likely triggered the cascade of events leading to his arrival was likely Fulham’s interest in Gonzalo Garcia and the large fee they were willing to pay.Now set to cash in on Garcia, the club saw the former Levante man as a bright young p
  
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• Video: Baresi’s last and ‘most emotional’ appearance at San Siro

  31-07-2026 12:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Video: Baresi’s last and ‘most emotional’ appearance at San SiroMilan and Italy legend Franco Baresi made his last appearance at San Siro this past February, carrying the Olympic Torch alongside Beppe Bergomi.Former Milan and Italy defender Baresi has died at 66.The Italian football icon had begun a course of immunotherapy in August 2025 after having had surgery to remove a pulmonary nodule.The last time he appeared in public was on February 6, 2026, at San Siro. Baresi was one
  
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• ✋ Real Madrid put Rodri on hold for Diomandé

  31-07-2026 12:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ✋ Real Madrid put Rodri on hold for DiomandéAccording to José Félix Díaz of AS , Real Madrid have temporarily slowed down their attempt to sign Rodri as the club is focused on finalizing the signing of RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande .Although the Spanish midfielder remains a priority for José Mourinho’s squad, the club’s hierarchy have decided to complete the arrival of the Ivorian before resuming negoti
  
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• Senior Infantino adviser quits as AFC opposes plans

  31-07-2026 12:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fifa president Gianni Infantino (right) and his AFC counterpart Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa [Getty Images]A senior adviser to Gianni Infantino resigned hours after a third confederation opposed the Fifa president's plan to sell stakes in competitions to private investors.Carlos Cordeiro said Infantino's proposal was "a bad deal for football" and would "mortgage football's future".Cordeiro's resignation came after the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) published a statement saying it "stands in
  
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• Wolfsburg reject 1. FC Köln offer for Brazilian midfielder Vinicius Souza

  31-07-2026 12:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wolfsburg reject 1. FC Köln offer for Brazilian midfielder Vinicius SouzaKicker reports that 2. Bundesliga outfit Wolfsburg have rejected a 1. FC Köln offer for defensive midfielder Vinicius Souza. Köln proposed taking the 27-year-old on loan with an option to buy. The recently relegated Wolves nevertheless turned down the offer and presently intend to retain Souza for their attempt to secure an immediate return to the Bundesliga.Finding a new holding midfielder remains one of K&o
  
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• De Zerbi and Tonali bond over Brescia

  31-07-2026 12:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]There is a distinctly Brescian feel to N17 of late. While the Italian city's famous old club were effectively declared bankrupt this week, a footballing passion forged at Stadio Mario Rigamonti may be fuelling Tottenham's revival.Roberto de Zerbi, the manager who saved Spurs from relegation last season, was raised on the terraces of Brescia's 'curva' by his father, Alfredo, who was president of the supporters' clubs. De Zerbi says he was "born an ultra".Tottenham's Brescia connecti
  
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• Arsenal 'doing something really special' under Arteta - Szczesny

  31-07-2026 12:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Former Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny believes Gunners manager Mikel Arteta is "doing a great job" after ending their 22-year Premier League title drought last season.Their campaign ended on a disappointing note, however, when they lost the Champions League final on penalties to Paris St-Germain in May.Barcelona goalkeeper Szczesny, who is an Arsenal fan, joined the club as a youth player in 2006 and went on to make 181 appearances across 11 years, lifting the FA Cup twice.Sz
  
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• Liverpool’s Curtis Jones and Dominik Szoboszlai in heated on-field dispute

  31-07-2026 12:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dominik Szoboszlai and Curtis Jones were seemingly involved in an on-pitch argument on Thursday, potentially relating to Liverpool’s captain’s armband.During Liverpool’s 1-0 win over Wrexham in a pre-season friendly, which played out at Yankee Stadium in New York, Szoboszlai was replaced after providing the assist for Rio Ngumoha’s goal.Szoboszlai removed the captain’s armband as he exited the pitch, handing it to Kostas Tsimikas, who had come on at half time, and t
  
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• Arsenal reach €90m agreement with Newcastle to sign Bruno Guimaraes

  31-07-2026 12:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal reach €90m agreement with Newcastle to sign Bruno GuimaraesArsenal and Newcastle United have reached a €90m agreement in principle for the transfer of Brazil international midfielder Bruno Guimaraes (28), according to a report this Friday from L’Equipe. The 28-year-old already agreed personal terms with Mikel Arteta’s Gunners over a five-year contract. The Premier League champions were initially put off by Newcastle’s €100m valuation of the play
  
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• Arsenal and Newcastle reach £77m Bruno agreement, 5-year deal

  31-07-2026 12:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal and Newcastle reach £77m Bruno agreement, 5-year dealL’Equipe claims Arsenal have increased their offer to €90 million, with only the final details left to resolve before a deal can be completed.Photo by Stu Forster/Getty ImagesArsenal are closing in on the signing of Bruno Guimaraes, with L’Equipe reporting that the Premier League champions have reached an agreement in principle with Newcastle United after increasing their offer to €90 million, around £
  
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• ‘Infantino out’ - but who could challenge for Fifa presidency?

  31-07-2026 12:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gianni Infantino’s position as Fifa president is growing untenable as regional governing bodies continue to officially reject his plan to sell-off stakes of the World Cup to private investors.Uefa’s 55 member associations insisted they would not participate in any Fifa tournament until plans for the Fifa Forward Enterprise (FFE) were withdrawn and have confirmed that they will even boycott the next World Cup should they go through. Football Supporters Europe responded to this by post
  
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• Jones: Liverpool midfielder reacts to Stones’ Inter move, fuelling transfer speculation

  31-07-2026 12:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jones: Liverpool midfielder reacts to Stones’ Inter move, fuelling transfer speculationLiverpool midfielder Curtis Jones has fuelled transfer speculation by liking Inter’s Instagram post announcing John Stones’ transfer.Stones has joined the Nerazzurri on a free transfer, and the Serie A giants confirmed his arrival on Thursday.Their announcement on Instagram received over 350,000 likes, including one from Stones’ compatriot Jones.Jones reacts to Stones’ Inter trans
  
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• Giovanni Reyna in talks with Racing Strasbourg after failed Borussia Mönchengladbach revival

  31-07-2026 12:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Giovanni Reyna in talks with Racing Strasbourg after failed Borussia Mönchengladbach revivalThe Athletic and Sky Germany both report that Borussia Mönchengladbach attacker Giovanni Reyna is in talks over a possible move to RC Strasbourg. Negotiations involving the 23-year-old United States international and the two clubs remain at an early stage. Gladbach are prepared to consider both a permanent sale and another loan for a player who only arrived at Borussia-Park last summer.Should Re
  
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• Gianni Infantino under mounting pressure as senior adviser quits over World Cup sell-off plan

  31-07-2026 12:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pressure is mounting on Fifa president Gianni Infantino following the resignation of his senior adviser, Carlos Cordeiro, over contentious plans to sell a stake in a World Cup company to private investors.Infantino’s proposal has already faced significant opposition, after being rejected by the European and Asian confederations, alongside the body representing nations from North and Central America and the Caribbean. European nations have explicitly stated they will refuse to participate i
  
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• Iraola reveals planned position for Wirtz

  31-07-2026 12:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]New Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola says he sees Florian Wirtz in the "position behind the striker" going forward.Wirtz started on the left throughout Germany's World Cup campaign, where they were knocked out in the last 32, and predominantly during their qualification campaign.The 23-year-old played in various positions across the attacking line during his first season at Liverpool, in which he scored seven goals and registered 10 assists in 49 appearances."We need a very good versio
  
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• Real Madrid new signing already training under Mourinho; could debut against Fiorentina

  31-07-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid new signing already training under Mourinho; could debut against FiorentinaCarlos Espi has officially begun life as a Real Madrid player. The 21-year-old striker, whose arrival from Levante was confirmed on Thursday night after the club activated his €25 million release clause, completed his first training session under Jose Mourinho on Friday at Valdebebas.And, if everything goes according to plan, the Spanish starlet could make his unofficial first-team debut for Real Madrid a
  
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• Leicester sign Cullen from Swansea on three-year deal

  31-07-2026 11:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cullen played 207 times for Swansea City, scoring 37 goals [Getty Images]Leicester City have made their fourth signing of the summer by bringing in attacking midfielder Liam Cullen from Swansea City.Wales international Cullen, 27, has signed a three-year deal with the League One outfit for an undisclosed fee.Cullen joined the Swans' youth academy as an eight-year-old and has gone on to make more than 200 appearances for the club since his debut against Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup in August
  
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• 🚨 Infantino's top adviser quits in protest against the FFE!

  31-07-2026 11:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Infantino's top adviser quits in protest against the FFE!Infantino loses another ally.A few hours after expressing its desire to "continue the FFE process," FIFA and Gianni Infantino have just lost another ally in dramatic fashion.In a statement published by Sky Sports and The Times, Carlos Cordeiro announced his resignation from his position as Gianni Infantino’s senior adviser in protest against the project being led by the FIFA president."Football has always held a central pla
  
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• 🚨 Infantino's chief adviser resigns in protest at the FFE!

  31-07-2026 11:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Infantino's chief adviser resigns in protest at the FFE!Infantino loses another ally.Just hours after expressing its desire to "continue the process" FFE, FIFA and Gianni Infantino have just lost another ally in dramatic fashion.In a statement published by Sky Sports and The Times, Carlos Cordeiro announced his resignation from his position as Gianni Infantino’s senior adviser in protest against the project being led by the FIFA president."Football has always held a central place
  
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• Report: Arsenal closing in on £80m deal for midfielder

  31-07-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Arsenal closing in on £80m deal for midfielderArsenal Close In on Bruno Guimaraes Transfer in £80m Newcastle DealArsenal are moving towards one of the biggest Premier League transfers of the summer, with The Times reporting that the club are close to agreeing an £80m deal for Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United.The Brazil international has long been admired by Arsenal and this latest push appears to have real momentum. A personal agreement is already in place with the
  
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• Amanda Staveley-led consortium ‘set to buy significant West Ham stake’

  31-07-2026 11:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A consortium led by former Newcastle director Amanda Staveley is reportedly nearing a deal to acquire a significant stake in West Ham United. The group, which includes Staveley and her husband Mehrdad Ghodoussi, is understood to be targeting the 25 per cent shareholding currently held by Vanessa Gold.Ms Gold inherited the shares following the death of her father, David Gold, in 2023 and has since indicated her willingness to sell. This potential investment comes amidst a period of flux for West
  
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• Real Madrid academy continues to fund summer squad rebuild as sales close in on €200 million

  31-07-2026 11:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid academy continues to fund summer squad rebuild as sales close in on €200 millionReal Madrid’s academy continues to prove one of the club’s greatest financial assets. With Gonzalo García’s move to Fulham now agreed and Cesar Palacios expected to follow soon, Los Blancos are closing in on €200 million generated from academy player sales this summer alone, smashing every previous club record, reports AS.The figure had already surpassed the previous ben
  
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• Liverpool's Jones argues with Szoboszlai after game

  31-07-2026 11:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Curtis Jones has been at Liverpool since the age of nine [Getty Images]Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones had a heated argument with team-mate Dominik Szoboszlai after his side's 1-0 win over Wrexham at Yankee Stadium on Thursday.After the full-time whistle Jones, Szoboszlai and later Kostas Tsimikas argued with one another as the team were walking across the pitch to applaud supporters.It is unclear what caused the exchange although during the match Szoboszlai gave his captain's armband to Tsimi
  
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• Swans bid farewell to a player coaches loved

  31-07-2026 11:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liam Cullen made his Swansea debut in 2018 [Getty Images]Liam Cullen's Swansea City exit brings to an end a 19-year association with the club he joined as an eight-year-old.Regarded as a player to watch throughout his time in Swansea's academy, Cullen delivered on his potential, making 207 senior appearances across the past eight years.His departure leaves a hole in the dressing room that will be tricky to fill given his length of service and commitment to the club he grew up supporting.Swansea
  
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• Mert Kömür open to Premier League move, Augsburg seek €20m from Hull

  31-07-2026 11:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mert Kömür open to Premier League move, Augsburg seek €20m from HullSky Germany reports that FC Augsburg attacker Mert Kömür is open to moving to England amid increasing interest from Hull City. Hull’s pursuit of the 21-year-old Germany U21 international first emerged earlier this week. The Premier League club have now reportedly opened discussions with Kömür, his family, and his representatives over a potential summer transfer out of the Bundesliga.Augsb
  
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• Barcelona set complete 18-year-old winger’s €8.5 million transfer today – report

  31-07-2026 11:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona set complete 18-year-old winger’s €8.5 million transfer today – reportAccording to journalist Nil Sola, FC Barcelona are poised to officially complete the transfer of Belgian teenage winger Jesse Bisiwu, with the formal signing of his contract expected to take place this afternoon in the Catalan capital. The 18-year-old attacker will finally complete his move after Barcelona and Club Brugge reached an agreement and have seemingly successfully exchanged all the necessar
  
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• Swans bid farewell to a player the coaches loved

  31-07-2026 11:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liam Cullen made his Swansea debut in 2018 [Getty Images]Liam Cullen's Swansea City exit brings to an end a 19-year association with the club he joined as an eight-year-old.Regarded as a player to watch throughout his time in Swansea's academy, Cullen delivered on his potential, making 207 senior appearances across the past eight years.His departure leaves a hole in the dressing room that will be tricky to fill given his length of service and commitment to the club he grew up supporting.Swansea
  
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• Sheffield Wednesday bring in keeper Maynard-Brewer

  31-07-2026 11:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Maynard-Brewer made 12 appearances for Dundee United last season after joining in January [Shutterstock]Sheffield Wednesday have signed goalkeeper Ashley Maynard-Brewer on a one-year deal.The 27-year-old was a free agent after leaving Dundee United earlier this summer.He started his career with Charlton and made 70 league appearances for the Addicks before joining the Scottish Premiership side on a short-term deal in January."We believe he will be a great addition to our squad and add important
  
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• Penybont to ban any fans guilty of discrimination

  31-07-2026 11:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Penybont have accepted the FAW Disciplinary Panel's decision [FAW]Penybont has threatened to remove and ban any supporters using discriminatory language following a fine by the Football Association of Wales (FAW).The club was fined £450 after fans were found guilty of causing offence through contemptuous, discriminatory or denigratory words during a European play-off final against Cymru Premier rivals Haverfordwest County on 2 May.Bridgend-based Penybont has condemned the language used and
  
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• 'Mount definitely has got a role to play'

  31-07-2026 11:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Manchester United forward Fraizer Campbell believes the Red Devils "have not seen the best" from Mason Mount yet.Speaking to BBC Radio Manchester, Campbell said: "He has never really got going at United through bad luck and injuries. He is a bit more mature now, but he definitely has got a role to play."Since joining United in 2023, Mount has featured in 54 Premier League games out of a possible 114.The 27-year-old has missed 69 games due to injury, which is an increase from the 17 games
  
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