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• Late-July Showdown: Can Real Madrid Lock Down Vinicius’ Future?

  12-07-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Late-July Showdown: Can Real Madrid Lock Down Vinicius’ Future?Diario AS report that Vinicius Junior will meet with Real Madrid’s board in late July to continue negotiations over a contract extension, with sources inside the club described as optimistic heading into those discussions.Where Things StandThe stakes are straightforward: Vinicius’ current deal runs to June 30, 2027, meaning he would be free to open talks with foreign clubs on January 1 if nothing is agreed. That six
  
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• 🚨 The scandal rolls on! The man behind Balogun avoiding a red emerges

  13-07-2026 02:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  🚨 The scandal rolls on! The man behind Balogun avoiding a red emergesThe pardon of Folarin Balogun’s expulsion ahead of the United States vs. Belgium Round of 16 match was one of the episodes that caused the biggest impact during the 2016 World Cup. And today, more information is being revealed about the controversial decision. 
  According to a report by The Times, the decision was made by Mohammad Al-Kamali, president of FIFA’s disciplinary commission, from the United Ar
  
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• 🎥 Ceni slams refereeing in friendly: You come here to be a fool

  13-07-2026 02:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  🎥 Ceni slams refereeing in friendly: You come here to be a foolBahia were far from happy with the refereeing decisions made by Jodis Nascimento de Souza during this Sunday’s (12) friendly against Fluminense.The Rio de Janeiro side beat the team from Bahia 2-0 thanks to goals from Hulk and Germán Cano.And coach Rogério Ceni did not hold back after the match at the Maracanã.Two incidents prompted the outburst: Erick’s goal being disallowed for an alleg
  
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• 🎥 Ceni blasts friendly refereeing: you come here to be mugs

  13-07-2026 02:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Ceni blasts friendly refereeing: you come here to be mugsBahia were far from pleased with the refereeing decisions led by Jodis Nascimento de Souza during this Sunday’s (12) friendly against Fluminense.The Rio de Janeiro side beat the team from Bahia 2-0 thanks to goals from Hulk and Germán Cano.And coach Rogério Ceni did not hold back after the match at the Maracanã.Two incidents prompted the outburst: Erick’s disallowed goal for an alleged foul b
  
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• FIFA boss Gianni Infantino makes case for expansion of World Cup to 64 teams in 2030

  13-07-2026 02:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With the first 48-team World Cup soon coming to a close, FIFA president Gianni Infantino is laying the groundwork for further expansion of the tournament in 2030.Infantino recently conducted an interview with Swiss broadcaster Blue Sport and was asked about expansion of the World Cup to include 64 teams. “That’s definitely an issue that will be examined and discussed in the relevant committees after this World Cup,” Infantino said, per Blue Sport translation. “When organi
  
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• A Manchester City superstar entered another stratosphere at the World Cup

  13-07-2026 01:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A Manchester City superstar entered another stratosphere at the World CupErling Haaland entered this summer’s World Cup as one of the biggest stars in world football. With Norway having qualified for this summer’s tournament, the Manchester City superstar finally had the opportunity to play in a major tournament for his country. Although Norway’s World Cup campaign ended yesterday with a 2-1 defeat to England in their quarter-final tie, Haaland’s star has risen to an enti
  
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• 🚨 Reports: CL club pips Newcastle to Manzambi with €70m package

  13-07-2026 00:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Reports: CL club pips Newcastle to Manzambi with €70m packageJohan Manzambi’s transfer to the Premier League is close to being finalized. However, not to Newcastle United, but to Aston Villa. The Swiss international and World Cup breakout star prefers a move to the “Villans,” likely leaving Newcastle United empty-handed at the final hurdle.The “Magpies” had already agreed earlier this week with SC Freiburg on a hefty transfer fee of €60 million,
  
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• 🤯 Brazilian club ends centre-back's deal, posts worst moments video

  13-07-2026 00:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤯 Brazilian club ends centre-back's deal, posts worst moments videoAmazonas FC “broke new ground” by officially announcing the termination of center-back Léo Coelho’s contract after he had taken the club to court. In addition to the message announcing the end of the deal, the current 14th-placed team in Série C posted a video of the 33-year-old defender’s “worst moments.”There are five clips in which Léo Coelho ends up “
  
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• 🤯 Brazilian club 🇧🇷 part ways with centre-back, post worst moments video

  13-07-2026 00:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤯 Brazilian club 🇧🇷 part ways with centre-back, post worst moments videoAmazonas FC "broke new ground" by officially announcing the termination of center-back Léo Coelho’s contract after he had taken the club to court. In addition to the statement announcing the end of the deal, the current 14th-placed team in Série C posted a video featuring the 33-year-old defender’s "worst moments."There are five clips in which Léo Coelho ends up "
  
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• PSG to sign €100m per year Nike contract extension

  12-07-2026 23:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG to sign €100m per year Nike contract extensionPSG and Nike are on the verge of a massive contract extension, both in value and in length, according to L’Equipe. The American brand is PSG’s kit supplier since 1989, and their relation will continue into the long-term. The contract binding PSG with Nike was due to expire in 2032, but club president Nasser Al-Khelaïfi reportedly requested new terms on the back of the Ligue 1 side’s maiden Champions League win in 2025.
  
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• Celtic Identify This Manchester United Keeper As A Summer Target: Why O’Neill Should Sanction The Move

  12-07-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic Identify This Manchester United Keeper As A Summer Target: Why O’Neill Should Sanction The MoveIf a recent update from transfer expert Pete O’Rourke is true, Celtic have identified Radek Vitek as one of their summer targets. But they are not alone in the race, with Premier League newcomers Hull City and the Glasgow rivals Rangers also keen on the Manchester United goalkeeper.The 22-year-old former Czechia youth international progressed through Sigma Olomouc’s academy ran
  
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• Real Madrid broker 2030 World Cup final talks

  12-07-2026 23:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid broker 2030 World Cup final talksReal Madrid is stepping in to help ensure that the 2030 World Cup final is held at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.Morocco, throughout this 2026 World Cup, has been trying to get FIFA to award them the 2030 World Cup final.In light of all this effort and Spain’s difficulties in doing the same, a major issue has emerged over the possibility of losing the final on Spanish soil.Therefore, according to 'AS', Florentino Pérez has been in
  
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• Liverpool have a huge problem on their hands, it could ruin their title hopes

  12-07-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool have a huge problem on their hands, it could ruin their title hopesLiverpool have a lot of things to figure out before the 2026-27 season kicks off. At the moment, they've only signed one player this summer which is far from ideal.That's because there are several areas among their ranks that could do with a player or two adding to them after their poor performances last season.Without these new faces, it's hard to see how the Anfield outfit will perform any better and how they'll finis
  
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• A Manchester City midfielder has reminded everyone of his undoubted quality at the World Cup

  12-07-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A Manchester City midfielder has reminded everyone of his undoubted quality at the World CupWhen fully fit, Rodri remains the most dominant midfielder in world football. There were glimpses of this shown by the Ballon d’Or-winning midfielder throughout the 2025-26 season. When Rodri wasn’t bothered by niggling injuries, he was the heartbeat of the Manchester City midfield. However, the fact that he was coming back from a serious knee injury last season meant that Rodri had a frustrat
  
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• £8m Rangers Man Wanted By Lazio, Bologna And Frankfurt: Should The Ibrox Club Take The Money?

  12-07-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  £8m Rangers Man Wanted By Lazio, Bologna And Frankfurt: Should The Ibrox Club Take The Money?Connor Barron might well have played his final game in a Rangers jersey. Over the weekend, transfer insider Ekrem Konur revealed a big update on X, revealing that Lazio have put the 23-year-old midfielder firmly on their summer wishlist. They are not alone either. Bologna and Eintracht Frankfurt are also keeping close tabs on the Scotland international.Rangers face a real battle to hold on to Barro
  
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• Muharemovic must choose between Leeds United, Bournemouth and Sunderland

  12-07-2026 22:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Muharemovic must choose between Leeds United, Bournemouth and SunderlandSky Sport Italia report that Sassuolo defender Tarik Muharemovic must choose between three Premier League sides, Leeds United, Bournemouth and Sunderland.While transfer pundit Fabrizio Romano notes that Leeds United are the most confident of achieving a deal, having presented a verbal proposal to the centre-back, this is by no means to be taken for granted.Muharemovic heading to Premier LeagueZENICA, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA &
  
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• Report: Leeds United keen on move for Serie A defender

  12-07-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Leeds United keen on move for Serie A defenderLeeds United Transfer News: Why Lautaro Troilo Fits the Centre-Back Plan at Elland RoadLeeds United appear to be shaping this window around clear priorities, and centre-back recruitment feels central to everything. Alongside the need for a new goalkeeper, the club are searching for a defender who can strengthen the present while also protecting the future. According to Daily Mail, Parma’s Lautaro Troilo has now “emerged as an opti
  
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• Leeds United Have A Firm Eye On This 23-Year-Old Midfielder: Good Option For Farke’s Tactics?

  12-07-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leeds United Have A Firm Eye On This 23-Year-Old Midfielder: Good Option For Farke’s Tactics?According to a report on X from Turkish football journalist Ekrem Konur, Leeds United have a firm eye on AC Milan midfielder Yunus Musah. Daniel Farke reportedly wants the 23-year-old to increase his central options for the upcoming Premier League campaign. The club even wanted to scout him closely during the World Cup, but international commitments disrupted those plans. They are not alone in this
  
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• Senegal fires manager Pape Thiaw, entire coaching staff following disappointing World Cup run

  12-07-2026 22:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nearly two weeks after Senegal’s World Cup run came to an end, the federation is moving on from head coach Pape Thiaw.In a statement released Sunday, the Fédération Sénégalaise de Football (FSF) announced that both Thiaw and his entire technical staff has been fired following a meeting on Saturday. Thiaw took over for the Senegalese national team in 2024, after leading a version of the team to victory in the 2022 African Nations Championship.“After a thoro
  
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• Newcastle enquire about Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki

  12-07-2026 22:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle enquire about Parma goalkeeper Zion SuzukiNewcastle United have joined the race to sign Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki.The Magpies are looking to strengthen their goalkeeping department this summer following Nick Pope’s struggles last season.They have already signed goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen from Reims, but he is deemed not ready to play regularly.Newcastle have now made an enquiry about Suzuki’s availability, according to journalist Matteo Moretto.“Newcastle have asked ab
  
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• An exciting signing has landed at Manchester City

  12-07-2026 22:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  An exciting signing has landed at Manchester CityManchester City have officially confirmed the signing of Leicester City winger Jeremy Monga. Monga has signed a five-year deal with the FA Cup and Carabao Cup holders. Monga’s contract runs until the summer of 2031. By signing of Monga, City have signed one of the brightest young prospects in English football. It will now be fascinating to see if Monga can fulfil his undoubted potential over the coming years at Manchester City.Manchester Cit
  
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• Everton Interested In 31-Year-Old Winger With 3 Goals: Why Is It Not A Good Move?

  12-07-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton Interested In 31-Year-Old Winger With 3 Goals: Why Is It Not A Good Move?A fresh transfer report from talkSPORT has linked Everton with a move for Newcastle United winger Jacob Murphy this summer. The Toffees want wide reinforcements. Murphy’s contract situation at St James’ Park makes him an obvious target. He is entering his final 12 months. Newcastle have been busy recruiting attackers this window, bringing in Anthony Elanga and Nick Woltemade, which narrows Murphy’s
  
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• Why blockbuster World Cup semi-finals could be the best of all time

  12-07-2026 22:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  As Julian Alvarez sent the ball swerving into the Swiss top corner, for arguably the goal of the World Cup so far, it was almost too perfect. Not just the quality of the strike, but what it means.Up in Fifa’s VVIP box, far above the customarily ecstatic Argentine celebrations, Conmebol president and Gianni Infantino confidante Alejandro Dominguez was celebrating almost as wildly. It was quite the reaction for a Paraguayan, who grabbed Argentine football chief Claudio Tapia as if he was fro
  
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• Aston Villa Now Linked With This 33 Goal Forward: Good Option For Emery?

  12-07-2026 22:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa Now Linked With This 33 Goal Forward: Good Option For Emery?Aston Villa are looking at a surprise transfer. Reports from Sky Sport Switzerland via journalist Sacha Tavolieri suggest Unai Emery’s recruitment team has turned its attention to Mexico international Julián Quiñones. Villa scouts reportedly tracked the forward throughout the recent 2026 World Cup, where he caught the eye before England eliminated El Tri in the round of 16.Aston Villa eye World Cup strike
  
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• 'He can make something happen out of nothing' - Dundee Utd sign Merghem

  12-07-2026 22:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]New Dundee United winger Mehdi Merghem "brings a real creative difference", says manager Jim Goodwin after signing the 28-year-old on a two-year deal.Merghem arrives at Tannadice as a free agent after half a season with Bastia in the French second tier."He can make something happen out of nothing and I felt that was an area of the squad we needed to recruit for," Goodwin told club media."Mehdi is the type of player who will excite the fans with his style and dead-ball expertise."Wi
  
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• Sunderland Are In Pole Position To Land This Serie A Defender: Should Le Bris Move In For Him?

  12-07-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunderland Are In Pole Position To Land This Serie A Defender: Should Le Bris Move In For Him?In a recent post on X, journalist Luca Cilli mentioned that Sunderland are in pole position to land Sassuolo defender Tarik Muharemović. It has been claimed that the Black Cats would have to compete with Bournemouth in the race to sign the Bosnian centre-back this summer.Muharemovic’s Impressive Form In Italian FootballMuharemovic enjoyed a good run of form at the Italian club in the previous
  
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• 🎥 Corinthians friendly first half has judo moves and a near-goal, watch

  12-07-2026 22:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Corinthians friendly first half has judo moves and a near-goal, watchCorinthians are taking on FC Cascavel at the Estádio Olímpico Regional.And the first half of this Sunday’s (12) friendly had more “judo” than real dangerous chances.
  The Paraná side nearly took the lead after five minutes following a mistake by Gabriel Paulista and Matheuzinho’s near own goal.Football was “put aside” twice. Yuri Alberto scored an “ipp
  
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• Crystal Palace trio sign new deals

  12-07-2026 22:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Crystal Palace trio sign new dealsCrystal Palace have announced the news that Shae Yañez, Hayley Nolan and Ashleigh Weerden have all signed contract extensions with the club.The Eagles announced news of the deals via a series of posts on their official club website today.It has been reported that all three players have signed fresh terms with Crystal Palace until summer 2028.Goalkeeper Yañez’s extension was announced first. The 29-year-old has spent the last two seasons with
  
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• Blow for Newcastle as Johan Manzambi set to join Aston Villa

  12-07-2026 22:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Blow for Newcastle as Johan Manzambi set to join Aston VillaAston Villa are in the process of finalising a move to sign Johan Manzambi, per The Athletic’s David Ornstein. Manzambi looked set to join Newcastle United as they had agreed a £51.2 million fee to sign him. However, the midfielder wasn’t sold on the idea of joining Newcastle. It’s emerged he wants a move to Villa to play under manager Unai Emery. Manzambi began his career at Swiss club Servet
  
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• Report: Serie A side ready to push hard to sign Chelsea defender

  12-07-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Serie A side ready to push hard to sign Chelsea defenderChelsea Transfer Latest: Como Move for Mamadou Sarr Says Plenty About Blues PlanningComo are pushing on Mamadou Sarr, according to Gazzetta Dello Sport, and this feels like one of those stories that tells you more about Chelsea than the player himself.The Serie A club have intensified direct contact over a deal for the young defender after looking at other options, including Trevoh Chalobah. That matters because it places Sarr in th
  
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