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• Juventus confirm low-grade Ekhator hamstring injury

  20-07-2026 14:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus confirm low-grade Ekhator hamstring injuryJuventus have received encouraging news on Jeff Ekhator, with tests confirming the young striker suffered only a minor injury on his debut against Basel.According to the club, the forward underwent radiological examinations at the J Medical centre on Monday morning after the muscle problem that forced him off during Saturday’s friendly.The scans revealed a low-grade strain of the biceps femoris in his right thigh, and Ekhator has already b
  
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• How Morgan Rogers will fit into Xabi Alonso’s team – and why Chelsea paid so much to steal England star from Arsenal

  22-07-2026 09:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The ruthlessness of Chelsea’s move for Morgan Rogers in a British record £117m deal from Aston Villa caught many by surprise. Rogers was a long-standing Arsenal target and, as The Independent understands, a priority signing for Mikel Arteta from well before this summer.The England international has impressed in recent seasons for club and country, so much so that debate swirled around who should start between Rogers and Jude Bellingham for Thomas Tuchel’s side at this summer&rs
  
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• 21-goal forward is coming to Liverpool, and it's going to be special

  22-07-2026 09:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  21-goal forward is coming to Liverpool, and it's going to be specialA 21-goal striker is now looking more and more likely to join Liverpool. It's been one of Liverpool's quietest transfer windows in years, although there are plenty of reasons why.The timing hasn't exactly helped. The club went through a major managerial change after the season, Michael Edwards stepped away from his role, and Richard Hughes is also on his way out. That kind of upheaval naturally slows things down behind the scene
  
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• How Spain Became Football’s New Global Superpower

  22-07-2026 09:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  How Spain Became Football’s New Global SuperpowerFew nations have shaped the modern football landscape like Spain, whose influence has spanned international tournaments, European club competitions and coaching benches for almost two decades.Everything happens for a reason, and Spain’s triumph at the 2026 FIFA World Cup was no coincidence.Instead, it was the result of a football philosophy refined over generations, meticulous planning and a clear identity.International dominanceLa Fur
  
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• How Rodri’s Real Madrid dream could put 23-year-old’s future in serious doubt – report

  22-07-2026 09:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  How Rodri’s Real Madrid dream could put 23-year-old’s future in serious doubt – reportEduardo Camavinga’s long-term future at Real Madrid is once again under the spotlight following fresh claims linking Rodri with a move to the Santiago Bernabeu. While the Spanish midfielder’s arrival is far from certain, discussions within the club are already raising questions about what such a transfer could mean for one of Madrid’s most talented young players.As obser
  
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• Lamine's lucky pants and Wednesday's 5️⃣ stories

  22-07-2026 09:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lamine's lucky pants and Wednesday's 5️⃣ storiesWhile we’re still savoring the sweet aftertaste of the second star Spain have just sewn onto their shirt, football never stops, and these are some of the day’s best stories.🔥 Lucky underwearDuring the celebrations at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, Yamal repeatedly lifted his shirt, showing the multimillion-strong audience the logo of German brand 6PM on his underwear.According to Bild, chaos broke out on 6PM&rs
  
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• Vinicius Jr’s birthday message to Erling Haaland sparks Man City transfer talk amid uncertain Real Madrid future

  22-07-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Vinicius Jr’s birthday message to Erling Haaland sparks Man City transfer talk amid uncertain Real Madrid futureVinicius Jr has sent birthday wishes to Man City’s Haaland on Instagram, sparking transfer talkThe Brazil international’s future at Real Madrid remains uncertain amid stalled contract talksReal Madrid are open to selling Vinicius this summer if the right offer arrives, it is believedVinicius Jr’s decision to publicly wish Manchester City striker Erling Haaland a
  
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• Morgan Rogers reveals Cole Palmer conversations that led to record Chelsea transfer

  22-07-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Morgan Rogers has revealed how ongoing conversations with Cole Palmer led to his record transfer to Chelsea. The England international has completed a £117m switch from Aston Villa, to become the most expensive British player of all time, and will link up with childhood friend Palmer at Stamford Bridge. “I’ve known Cole since I was about 14, first in the England [youth] teams and then when we were both at Man City together,” Rogers told Chelsea’s website after signi
  
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• ☕️🥐 FC Breakfast: Haaland on top 🤯, Chelsea delight 😎

  22-07-2026 08:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ☕️🥐 FC Breakfast: Haaland on top 🤯, Chelsea delight 😎World Cup: the players who gained the most followers 🚀The World Cup is always a particle accelerator, whether for a career or in terms of media exposure.So here are the players who gained the most followers on Instagram according to Sportico.1) Erling Haaland: +32.1M followers
  2) Vozinha: +29.4M followers
  3) Jude Bellingham: +12M followers
  4) Cristiano Ronaldo: +11.4M followers
  5) Lamine Yamal: +11M
  
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• Newcastle closing in on Liverpool forward Kiernan

  22-07-2026 08:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leanne Kiernan was Liverpool's top-scorer in 2021-22 when they won WSL 2 [Getty Images]Newcastle United are in advanced talks to sign Republic of Ireland forward Leanne Kiernan from Liverpool.The 27-year-old spent the second half of last season on loan at Nottingham Forest but still has more than a year remaining on her Liverpool contract.It means second-tier Newcastle would be expected to pay a fee to bring in Kiernan, who has been at Liverpool for five years and signed an extension in 2025.The
  
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• Jose Mourinho informs 23-year-old Real Madrid star he has no place in next season’s plans

  22-07-2026 08:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho informs 23-year-old Real Madrid star he has no place in next season’s plansReal Madrid’s summer rebuild is now entering its second phase. After strengthening key areas of the squad with several high-profile arrivals, the club’s attention has shifted towards reducing an overcrowded dressing room, and one player increasingly facing an uncertain future is Raul Asencio.According to Alberto Pereiro on Radioestadio Noche, new Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has i
  
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• 'Baur agrees terms for £4m sale to Celtic' - gossip

  22-07-2026 08:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mika Baur helped Paderborn win promotion to the Bundesliga [Getty Images]Celtic are reportedly poised to sign Paderborn's Mika Baur while agreeing a transfer to Ipswich Town for Daizen Maeda as Vanja Dragojević's switch to Rangers appears to be unofficially confirmed.Celtic have agreed personal terms with Mika Baur, with talks ongoing with Paderborn for the 22-year-old midfielder. (Fabrizio Romano on X)Celtic are closing in on a £4m transfer for Paderborn midfielder Mika Baur.(Daily R
  
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• Barcelona admire World Cup-winning defender but transfer remains unlikely

  22-07-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona admire World Cup-winning defender but transfer remains unlikelyBarcelona’s search for defensive reinforcements has led the club to monitor several experienced centre-backs, and one name on the radar is Athletic Club defender Aymeric Laporte. The Spain international enhanced his reputation with an impressive 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign, but despite the admiration from Camp Nou, a deal remains far from straightforward.According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona appreciate Laporte
  
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• 🗞️ Luis the people's man, Scaloni vs the plot and Laporte on front pages

  22-07-2026 08:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🗞️ Luis the people's man, Scaloni vs the plot and Laporte on front pagesSpain is enjoying its second World Cup title, and Wednesday’s press is celebrating it.Marca crowns Luis de la Fuente as “Luis de la Gente” (“Luis of the People”), while Mundo Deportivo prefers to speak of a “World Champion Barça” and remind readers that eight of their own were there in 2010 and 2026. Sport, meanwhile, is already looking to the transfer market an
  
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• Manchester City mainstay determined to secure Real Madrid switch this summer – Romano

  22-07-2026 08:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City mainstay determined to secure Real Madrid switch this summer – RomanoReal Madrid’s long-running admiration for Rodri has returned to the spotlight after fresh details emerged regarding the midfielder’s future at Manchester City. While speculation has intensified in recent days, the latest update suggests the driving force behind the story is the player himself rather than any concrete move from the Spanish giants.According to transfer market expert Fabrizio
  
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• Full financial details of Barcelona’s new €8.5 million signing – report

  22-07-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Full financial details of Barcelona’s new €8.5 million signing – reportFC Barcelona have completed an important piece of business in the summer transfer window, reaching a full agreement with Club Brugge to sign highly-rated winger Jesse Bisiwu. The Jesse Bisiwu Barcelona transfer is expected to be made official in the coming days once the final paperwork is completed, making the Belgian teenager Barcelona’s latest signing ahead of the 2026/27 campaign.The move is ano
  
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• Why Chelsea have signed so many Man City academy graduates

  22-07-2026 08:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Morgan Rogers joined Manchester City from West Brom in 2019 and stayed until 2023 before joining Middlesbrough for £1m [Getty Images]Chelsea not only lost to Manchester City in the 2020 FA Youth Cup final, they also had a glimpse of their own future within the opposition ranks.So much so that Chelsea's first-team squad in the new season could contain twice as many players who graduated from City's academy as have come through their own system.The latest addition is club record £117m
  
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• Real Madrid make Rodri U-turn after Olise blow

  22-07-2026 08:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid make Rodri U-turn after Olise blowReal Madrid have reportedly performed a U-turn in their pursuit of Manchester City midfielder Rodri, according to Ramon Alvarez.The Spain international is now emerging as a genuine transfer target following the club’s decision to abandon plans for Bayern Munich star Michael Olise.Madrid have gone from not considering a move for the Ballon d’Or winner to actively exploring the possibility of bringing him back to La Liga.While there is no i
  
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• Mark van Bommel set to become new Belgium manager after Rudi Garcia’s exit

  22-07-2026 08:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mark van Bommel set to become new Belgium manager after Rudi Garcia’s exitMark van Bommel is on the verge of being appointed as Belgium’s new head coach, according to Nieuwsblad.The Dutchman is reportedly in the final stages of negotiations with the Belgian Football Association.Only minor details remain before the 49-year-old signs a contract that will keep him in charge of the Red Devils through to the end of the 2028 European Championship.The appointment comes just over a week afte
  
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• Roma continue to pressure Summerville into accepting offer: Gasperini personally called the player repeatedly

  22-07-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma continue to pressure Summerville into accepting offer: Gasperini personally called the player repeatedlyThe negotiations for Crysencio Summerville continue to produce dramatic twists and turns. According to Fabrizio Romano’s latest update, the Dutch winger has yet to communicate a final decision to either Roma or Al Hilal. Yesterday was a hectic day. At first, the deal with Roma seemed close to being finalized, but then Al Hilal made a forceful move. The Arabian club submitted an offe
  
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• Gavi responds to controversial Leandro Paredes clash after World Cup triumph: ‘Don’t think they should be suspended’

  22-07-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gavi responds to controversial Leandro Paredes clash after World Cup triumph: ‘Don’t think they should be suspended’Spain and Barcelona midfielder Gavi has addressed one of the biggest talking points from the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, sharing his thoughts on the heated confrontation with Argentina’s Leandro Paredes after the final whistle.The World Cup final was remembered not only for Spain ending their 16-year wait to lift football’s biggest prize but also for th
  
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• Florentino Perez open to signing World Cup winner for Real Madrid – report

  22-07-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Florentino Perez open to signing World Cup winner for Real Madrid – reportRodri’s phenomenal World Cup campaign roused the interest of Real Madrid once more, and understandably so given how he has the exact profile they are chasing.While all signs seemingly pointed to the interest materialising into a real move, Florentino Perez was dead against signing the Manchester City star.The club president’s reasons for resisting Rodri’s arrival remain unknown but are thought to be
  
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• Reynolds and Mac share Wrexham's European excitement

  22-07-2026 07:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rob Mac (left) and Ryan Reynolds with members of the Wrexham Women squad including Lili Jones (right) during the Wrexham teams bus parade in 2023 [Getty Images]The Wrexham story under Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac starts another chapter on Wednesday evening.Wrexham Women will be making their European debut when they face Pyunik of Armenia in a first qualifying round semi-final at the historic Racecourse Stadium.Boosting women's football were the among plans announced by the owners w
  
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• Iraola wants Mac Allister and Alisson to stay with Reds

  22-07-2026 07:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Midfielder Alexis Mac Allister and goalkeeper Alisson played at the 2026 World Cup for Argentina and Brazil [Getty Images]Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola wants midfielder Alexis Mac Allister and goalkeeper Alisson to remain at the club.Argentina international Mac Allister has two years left on the five-year contract he signed at Liverpool when he joined the Reds in 2023. The 27-year-old has yet to begin talks over a new deal, which has prompted speculation he could leave Anfield this summer.However
  
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• Bournemouth reject Chelsea’s approach worth more than £60m for Alex Scott

  22-07-2026 07:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bournemouth reject Chelsea’s approach worth more than £60m for Alex ScottBournemouth have rejected Chelsea’s approach for Alex Scott, according to journalist Alex Crook.Chelsea were willing to pay more than £60 million for the English midfielder, but Bournemouth insist he is not for sale.The Blues are looking to sign a new central midfielder and appear to be prioritising Premier League-proven players.Chelsea also pursued a move for Sunderland captain Granit Xhaka, but the
  
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• Real Madrid on brink of agreeing personal terms with Rodri ahead of formal Man City negotiations

  22-07-2026 07:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid on brink of agreeing personal terms with Rodri ahead of formal Man City negotiationsFlorentino Pérez is now showing himself much more open to the possibility of signing RodriReal Madrid already have Rodri’s approval and the parties are said to be contractually closeThere are still no negotiations underway with Manchester City at this stageReal Madrid president Florentino Pérez has shifted his position on the potential signing of Manchester City’s Rodri, with
  
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• Either way, Manchester City need a speedy resolution to the Rodri situation

  22-07-2026 07:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Either way, Manchester City need a speedy resolution to the Rodri situationThe situation surrounding the future of Rodri at Manchester City continues to evolve. It did seem that as much as the Ballon d’Or-winning midfielder wanted a move to Real Madrid, the La Liga giants were not interested in signing him this summer. Fabrizio Romano reported on his YouTube channel that Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has no interest in signing Rodri. However, a new report has emerged that indicate
  
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• UEFA president boycott World Cup final in response to Folarin Balogun incident

  22-07-2026 07:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  UEFA president boycott World Cup final in response to Folarin Balogun incidentUEFA president Aleksander Ceferin decided not to attend the World Cup final in protest against FIFA’s controversial decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s ban, The Athletic reports.Ceferin attended the World Cup opening match in Mexico City, but chose not to return for the final between Spain and Argentina after a series of disputes, including the Balogun controversy.Balogun received a one-match ban after he
  
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• 📋​ Line-ups ready for Toluca v Pumas on matchday 2

  22-07-2026 04:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋​ Line-ups ready for Toluca v Pumas on matchday 2Matchday 2 of the Mexican tournament begins today, so Cruz Azul and Toluca can have the weekend off and play the Campeón de Campeones. 
  The Hell welcomes a battered Pumas side that was thrashed in the previous matchday at CU. Toluca picked up a point on its visit to Chivas, so the start for the two squads was completely different. Toluca's XIPumas' XICan Pumas pull off an upset in Hell?This article was translated in
  
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• 📹 Santos cruise in Venezuela, one and a half feet in Sula last 16

  22-07-2026 04:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 Santos cruise in Venezuela, one and a half feet in Sula last 16On Tuesday (21), Santos thrashed Universidad Central 4-1 in Venezuela in the first leg of the Conmebol Sudamericana 2026 round-of-16 playoffs.The match was played in the city of Valencia, rather than the capital Caracas, because it was one of the places less devastated by the powerful earthquake that destroyed the neighboring country a few weeks ago.Even amid a serious financial crisis and still without Neymar, Peixe had li
  
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