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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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• Report Inter sell Akinsanmiro to Monza for €7.5m plus add-ons

  29-07-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  Report Inter sell Akinsanmiro to Monza for €7.5m plus add-onsInter have reportedly agreed the sale of midfielder Ebeneezer Akinsanmiro to Monza for €7.5m plus a 10 per cent cut of the future sale fee.According to Sky Sport Italia, the full agreement has been reached and the clubs shook hands on the deal.Notably, there is no buy-back clause involved, so Inter are making the permanent sale for the youth academy product.Akinsanmiro set for Monza moveNAPLES, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 22: Ebe
  
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• Report: Crystal Palace step up interest in £25.7m former Arsenal ace

  29-07-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  Report: Crystal Palace step up interest in £25.7m former Arsenal aceCrystal Palace weigh up Takehiro Tomiyasu move as defensive rebuild gathers paceCrystal Palace are exploring a deal for Takehiro Tomiyasu, with the former Arsenal defender training with the squad and edging into the picture ahead of the new season. As first reported by BBC Sport, the Eagles have held talks over a permanent contract that could bring the Japan international back to the Premier League on a free transfer.There
  
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• Mauricio Pochettino's to-do list for the 2030 World Cup cycle

  29-07-2026 20:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  Mauricio Pochettino is reportedly close to agreeing a new contract to coach the United States men's national team, and that's good enough reason for us to dig into the "what's next" for the USMNT under the ex-Spurs and Chelsea boss.MORE — Zidane takes over France national teamPochettino could become the first USMNT coach to work consecutive World Cups since Bruce Arena, and he'll have the opportunity to lead the team through qualifying, a Gold Cup, and likely the 2028 Copa America in
  
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• Leeds United Willing To Ship Off 26-Year-Old Outcast: Does It Make Sense For The Next Season?

  29-07-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  Leeds United Willing To Ship Off 26-Year-Old Outcast: Does It Make Sense For The Next Season?The numbers tell one side of the story for Joel Piroe. 19 goals. Four assists. 45 appearances. Top scorer in the Championship in 2024/25 and the main engine behind getting Leeds United back to the big time. Yet, stroll around West Yorkshire right now, and you quickly realise statistics mean precious little when a manager’s mind is made up that he is a low-priority man. Daniel Farke wants a new lead
  
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• Barcelona make a firm decision on the future of World Cup sensation amid PSG interest

  29-07-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  Barcelona make a firm decision on the future of World Cup sensation amid PSG interestThe future of Ferran Torres remains a hot topic at Barcelona, with the forward being widely linked with a move away from Camp Nou this summer.Torres’ contract at Camp Nou expires at the end of next season and the club’s decision not to renew it sooner has come back to bite them.Despite not being a regular starter, Ferran enjoyed a solid World Cup campaign, including a winner of the final against Arge
  
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• 😱 Peruvian fourth-tier club unveils shirt with a THOUSAND sponsors

  29-07-2026 20:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  😱 Peruvian fourth-tier club unveils shirt with a THOUSAND sponsorsHave you ever imagined your team having a jersey with a THOUSAND sponsors?That was the solution found by Club Deportivo Municipal to fund the season after being relegated to the Copa Peru, a tournament equivalent to the national Fourth Division.The campaign “Los Mil Sponsors del Muni” (“Muni’s Thousand Sponsors,” in Portuguese) was launched in January. And it was a huge success.Just three mont
  
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• Real Madrid youth sensation participating in pre-season under Mourinho wanted by French club

  29-07-2026 20:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  Real Madrid youth sensation participating in pre-season under Mourinho wanted by French clubJacobo Ortega is one of many young academy stars participating in the Real Madrid pre-season under new coach Jose Mourinho.With most of the first-team stars currently on an extended break in light of the FIFA World Cup 2026, Mourinho has taken the opportunity to take a closer look at these academy stars.Ortega, in particular, is in focus after starring for Castilla last season, impressing onlookers with h
  
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• Roma final details for Koulierakis, Angelino and Pagano on way out

  29-07-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  Roma final details for Koulierakis, Angelino and Pagano on way outRoma are working on the final details for Konstantinos Koulierakis from Wolfsburg for €15m plus €3m add-ons, while Angelino is ready for Deportivo La Coruna and Riccardo Pagano sold to Cesena.The Giallorossi have brought in Santiago Castro from Bologna, but need to make sales too in order to free up transfer funds.EINDHOVEN, NETHERLANDS – AUGUST 02: Konstantinos Koulierakis of Feyenoord in action during the pre-sea
  
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• PSG pushing Barcelona attacker for a decision as alternative targets identified

  29-07-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  PSG pushing Barcelona attacker for a decision as alternative targets identifiedFerran Torres’ future remains unresolved as the FC Barcelona forward enters a pivotal summer with his contract set to expire in June 2027.His role next season could depend heavily on Barcelona’s activity in the transfer market, with the possible arrival of a new elite centre-forward likely to reduce his opportunities further. As a result, several leading European clubs continue to monitor his situation. Pa
  
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• Everton Lead Chase Of £30m Striker: Does He Fit Into Moyes’ Tactics?

  29-07-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  Everton Lead Chase Of £30m Striker: Does He Fit Into Moyes’ Tactics?Liam Delap is on the move again. Stamford Bridge chiefs have stuck a £30 million price tag on his back and put him on the transfer list alongside two other squad forwards. His representatives are already locked in discussions with several Premier League clubs. Yet it is Everton standing right at the front of the queue, having watched him slip through their fingers just 12 months ago.Chelsea open door to Liam De
  
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• Junior Kroupi out for months in injury blow for Bournemouth and potential suitors

  29-07-2026 20:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  Bournemouth’s plans for the new season have been dealt a blow after forward Junior Kroupi was ruled out for around three months with a foot injury.Kroupi, who has been chased by a number of clubs this summer, sustained the problem during the Cherries’ ongoing pre-season tour of Austria and underwent successful surgery on Wednesday after he returned to England.The highly-rated French prospect is expected to be sidelined for three to four months, which will rule him out of the start of
  
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• Manchester City star received Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham approaches before new deal

  29-07-2026 20:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City star received Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham approaches before new dealArsenal, Chelsea & Tottenham all explored signing Foden before his Man City contract renewalBayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany also monitored Foden’s situation closelyHugo Viana played a pivotal role in convincing Foden to stay at the Etihad StadiumArsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham explored the possibility of signing Phil Foden before the England international committed his future to Manchester City
  
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• 👕 Just walking billboards now: football club has 1,000 shirt sponsors!

  29-07-2026 20:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  👕 Just walking billboards now: football club has 1,000 shirt sponsors!When there’s hardly any room left for fabric on a jersey, the marketing department has usually gone completely off the rails. Or the club is in desperate need of money. In the case of Deportivo Municipal, it’s probably the latter.After dropping into the third division, the traditional Peruvian club is in deep financial trouble. So the club simply decided to sell 1,000 mini advertising spots on its own jerse
  
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• 👕 Just walking billboards now: club has 1,000 shirt sponsors!

  29-07-2026 20:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  👕 Just walking billboards now: club has 1,000 shirt sponsors!When there’s barely any room left for fabric on a jersey, the marketing department has usually gone completely off the rails. Or the club is in desperate need of money. In the case of Deportivo Municipal, it’s probably the latter.After dropping to the third division, the traditional Peruvian club is now deep in financial trouble. So the club simply decided to sell 1,000 mini ad spaces on its own jersey.For the
  
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• PSG using Chelsea’s €136m signing of Morgan Rogers to determine Liverpool target Bradley Barcola’s valuation

  29-07-2026 20:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG using Chelsea’s €136m signing of Morgan Rogers to determine Liverpool target Bradley Barcola’s valuationPSG intent to hold firm amid Liverpool’s pursuit of France international winger Bradley Barcola (23). The Athletic reported today that the Reds were planning to submit an opening bid to the back-to-back UEFA Champions League winners for the Lyon Academy graduate. Barcola informed the Ligue 1 champions of his intention not to extend his contract, which is set to
  
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• Ehibhatiomhan joins Danish side AC Horsens

  29-07-2026 20:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan scored 27 goals during his time at Reading [Shutterstock]Reading striker Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan has joined Danish Superliga side AC Horsens for an undisclosed fee.The 23-year-old academy graduate departs the Select Car Leasing Stadium after 139 appearances. After signing his first professional contract with the club in 2021, Ehibhatiomhan went on to score 27 goals and provide seven assists. Last season he made 47 appearances, scoring 10 goals as Reading finished 12th in League
  
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• PSG deal breaks down: Door opens for forward's Liverpool move

  29-07-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  PSG deal breaks down: Door opens for forward's Liverpool moveLiverpool have got a gap in their attack. Mohamed Salah left the club having agreed to rip up his £400k per week contract one year early. But his absence has hit hard - especially since Richard Hughes missed out on a deal for Yan Diomande.The Ivorian, 19, looks bound for Real Madrid - meaning Liverpool are searching for other targets. Right now their chase appears to have taken them to France for Bradley Barcola.Liverpool chasing
  
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• Barcelona finnalising Morocco friendly to complete pre-season schedule

  29-07-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona finnalising Morocco friendly to complete pre-season scheduleFC Barcelona are putting the finishing touches to their pre-season preparations, with the club working to arrange an additional friendly in Morocco before the start of the new campaign.The club has confirmed in an official statement that it is planning to play a friendly match on 15 August in Tangier against a local side.“Furthermore, on the sporting side, the Board of Directors are finalising arrangements for a men&rsqu
  
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• Aston Villa Are Interested In €35m Shot-Stopper: Why They Must Guarantee Him A Starting Spot?

  29-07-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  Aston Villa Are Interested In €35m Shot-Stopper: Why They Must Guarantee Him A Starting Spot?Aston Villa have put Parma shot-stopper Zion Suzuki right at the top of their summer wishlist as noise around Emiliano Martinez’s future refuses to go away.Aston Villa: Emery targets Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki to replace Emiliano MartinezVilla Park bigwigs have had to step up their contingency plans behind the scenes. Martinez is actively considering a return to Italy, and Villa are not sitt
  
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• Wrexham complete signing of Palace defender Imray

  29-07-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wrexham have completed the signing of Crystal Palace defender Danny Imray.The versatile full-back - who can also operate at right wing-back - has signed a four-year deal with the Championship club.Imray, 23, had loan spells with Blackpool and West Bromwich Albion last season and becomes the Red Dragons' first signing of the summer transfer window."We're pleased to welcome Danny to the club," said manager Phil Parkinson."He's got an interesting story, with how he's worked his way up from non-leag
  
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• Malagò: ‘Donnarumma approves Mancini as Italy coach, UEFA-FIFA total conflict’

  29-07-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Malagò: ‘Donnarumma approves Mancini as Italy coach, UEFA-FIFA total conflict’FIGC President Giovanni Malagò reveals Italy captain Gianluigi Donnarumma approves of Roberto Mancini as the new Italy coach, but UEFA and FIFA are ‘in total conflict’ and things are about to get worse.The Federation chief was only elected a month ago, but has already overseen a firestorm for the Azzurri.Italy technical director Paolo Maldini, special advisor Leonardo, FIGC Preside
  
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• Ex-Liverpool captain has contract officially terminated by verbal agreement

  29-07-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  Ex-Liverpool captain has contract officially terminated by verbal agreementJordan Henderson Leaves Brentford as Chelsea Move NearsJordan Henderson’s short stay at Brentford is over, with the club confirming that his contract has been terminated by mutual consent. The experienced midfielder arrived last summer on a free transfer from Ajax and signed a two-year deal, but that agreement has now been brought to an early close as Chelsea push towards a deal.For Brentford, the decision clears th
  
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• 'Truly flabbergasted' by Barcola price - fan views

  29-07-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Liverpool are preparing a move for Bradley Barcola so we asked if you think the quotation is a fair one. Paris St-Germain value the 23-year-old at around £145m, while the Reds think any deal should be around £100m.Here are some of your comments:John: Truly flabbergasted at his price. Not denying his quality and potential but when you hear Vinicius Jr is valued at £137m you have to give your head a scratch.Lee: He's proved his worth. A big signing for the new manager makes
  
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• Report: £68.2m release clause Primeira Liga star ‘close’ to Nottingham Forest move

  29-07-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: £68.2m release clause Primeira Liga star ‘close’ to Nottingham Forest moveNottingham Forest Close In on Ousmane Diomande as Oliver Glasner Eyes Defensive UpgradeNottingham Forest are moving towards what could become one of the club’s most significant transfer deals of the summer, with Ousmane Diomande emerging as a major target as Oliver Glasner looks to reshape his squad. According to BBC Sport, Forest are close to completing a deal for the Sporting Lisbon defend
  
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• Ranieri: ‘Italy must fall back in love with football, teach kids technical skill’

  29-07-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ranieri: ‘Italy must fall back in love with football, teach kids technical skill’Claudio Ranieri wants people to ‘fall back in love with football’ in Italy by reforming academies as technical director of Club Italia. ‘We are good at team tactics, other nations teach individual technique.’The former Roma, Chelsea and Leicester City coach has once again come out of retirement, taking the job as President and technical director of Club Italia, effectively oversee
  
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• Manchester City could demand up to €70 million for Real Madrid midfield target

  29-07-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City could demand up to €70 million for Real Madrid midfield targetAfter their initial reluctance, it appears Real Madrid are strongly entertaining the possibility of signing Rodri this summer, in order to beef up their options in the middle of the park.The club have reportedly reached an agreement with the Spanish midfielder over personal terms, with the player prepared to join Los Blancos heading into the new season.However, that is the easy part done. Real Madrid must now kick
  
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• Barcelona centre-forward target out for 3-4 months with pre-season injury

  29-07-2026 19:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona centre-forward target out for 3-4 months with pre-season injuryFC Barcelona’s search for a new centre-forward has suffered an unexpected setback after Eli Junior Kroupi, one of the club’s leading alternative targets, was ruled out for up to four months with injury.According to The Athletic, the Bournemouth striker underwent surgery on Wednesday after suffering a fracture to the fifth metatarsal during the club’s pre-season training camp in Austria.The injury is the sa
  
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• De Zerbi confirms Fernandes struggling with 'fatigue in the calf'

  29-07-2026 19:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Roberto de Zerbi has provided a positive injury update on summer signing Mateus Fernandes following Tottenham's 4-2 penalty shootout win over Sydney FC.A number of other senior names were also missing for the club's third pre-season fixture, including Kevin Danso, Micky van de Ven, Dominic Solanke, James Maddison, Jan Paul van Hecke and Destiny Udogie.When asked about Fernandes' fitness, following rumours of a more serious injury, De Zerbi replied: "It is just fatigue in the calf.
  
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• New Italy boss Roberto Mancini vows to take Azzurri back on track

  29-07-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New Italy boss Roberto Mancini vows to take Azzurri back on trackRoberto Mancini has been appointed Italy manager for a second time, a day after Andrea Pirlo ruled himself out of the running and FIGC technical director Paolo Maldini resigned.Mancini returns amidst a chaotic period for the Italian football association. Gennaro Gattuso left the role in April after the Azzurri failed to qualify for a third successive World Cup. Fellow midfield icon Pirlo looked set to enter the dugout, yet pulled o
  
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