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• Leandro Paredes not sent off after World Cup final brawl as Fifa opens investigation

  20-07-2026 22:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leandro Paredes was not sent off after being involved in a brawl following Argentina’s World Cup final defeat to Spain, contrary to initial reports, as Fifa opens an investigation into the post-match scenes.Chaos ensued after the full-time whistle in New Jersey on Sunday as the Spain substitutes ran onto the pitch to celebrate victory.After Argentina defender Nahuel Molina appeared to throw a punch into the stomach of Spain captain Rodri, things escalated when midfielder Paredes got involv
  
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• Cellino vows appeal as Brescia collapse sends Tonali solidarity cash from Tottenham move to FIFA

  30-07-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cellino vows appeal as Brescia collapse sends Tonali solidarity cash from Tottenham move to FIFABrescia’s financial collapse has dealt Massimo Cellino one final blow: the roughly €4m the club stood to receive in connection with Sandro Tonali’s move to Tottenham will instead go to a FIFA fund.As reported by MilanNews.it, the money stems from the FIFA solidarity contributions triggered by Tonali’s transfer to Roberto De Zerbi’s Spurs.As one of the clubs that helped dev
  
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• Injured Gomez to miss start of season

  30-07-2026 20:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Liverpool's Joe Gomez will miss the start of the Premier League season after Andoni Iraola confirmed the defender sustained a muscle injury in a 4-2 win over Sunderland on Sunday.Speaking in Chicago, the morning (US time) after Liverpool beat Wrexham in New York, Iraola said: "It was quite clear since he complained straight away so he will be some weeks off."It's difficult to say - normally one month [out]. If it goes very good, then a little bit less. If it goes bad then a bit mor
  
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• Watford sign former Arsenal full-back Gray

  30-07-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Watford sign former Arsenal full-back GrayWatford FC have completed the signing of full-back Eva Gray on a permanent deal.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Golden Girls this afternoon.The 18-year-old full-back returns to Watford following a successful spell with the club last season. Gray joined The Golden Girls on a dual-registration deal from Barclays Women’s Super League club Arsenal and helped Watford seal promotion to Barclays WSL2. Th
  
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• Manchester City transfer target undergoes surgery as 100-day sideline spell begins

  30-07-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City transfer target undergoes surgery as 100-day sideline spell beginsMan City target Eli Junior Kroupi has undergone surgery on a foot injury Bournemouth star expected to be sidelined for three to four months following the procedureThe setback represents a significant blow for the 20-year-old ahead of his second PL seasonManchester City transfer target Eli Junior Kroupi has undergone surgery on a foot injury and is set to miss three to four months of action, dealing a significant bl
  
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• Panenka and all: club dumped out by its own affiliate in 🇨🇴 cup

  30-07-2026 19:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Panenka and all: club dumped out by its own affiliate in 🇨🇴 cupColombian football experienced one of the CRAZIEST episodes in the sport’s history on Wednesday night (29).One of the country’s biggest clubs, Junior Barranquilla was knocked out of the Colombian Cup by ITS OWN AFFILIATE — Barranquilla FC.After two draws (2-2 in the first leg and 3-3 in the second), the modest Barranquilla FC won 5-3 on penalties and eliminated the "parent" club.And it all came with
  
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• “That deal could get done” – Liverpool star could yet join Premier League rivals

  30-07-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “That deal could get done” – Liverpool star could yet join Premier League rivalsCody Gakpo Exit? David Lynch Explains Why Tottenham Interest Could MatterLiverpool’s forward line could yet undergo further change before the transfer window closes, with Cody Gakpo emerging as a player whose future may not be as secure as many supporters expected.Speaking to Dave Davis on the latest edition of Media Matters for Anfield Index, journalist David Lynch discussed growing links bet
  
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• Inside Uefa’s extraordinary World Cup boycott plans – and what Fifa might do next

  30-07-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  At the start of the emergency meeting that saw Uefa drop “a nuclear bomb” on Gianni Infantino’s plans to privatise the World Cup, federation president Aleksander Ceferin uttered a phrase that would be echoed a few times over the next two hours.“Enough is enough.”Spain are among the European nations threatening to boycott the World Cup (Reuters)That may not just apply to the project and Infantino’s leadership of Fifa, which is now suddenly under serious threat,
  
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• Real Madrid plot move for La Liga striker with €25m release clause to replace Gonzalo Garcia

  30-07-2026 19:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid plot move for La Liga striker with €25m release clause to replace Gonzalo GarciaAfter a series of new signings, Real Madrid are on the verge of their first major sale of this summer, in the form of Gonzalo Garcia.The young Spanish striker is poised to join Fulham in a deal worth €40 million, in which Real Madrid will continue to hold 30% of the player’s transfer rights.It is a masterstroke from Los Blancos, selling a youth player for a fortune while retaining a major
  
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• Competition for places healthy - Darling

  30-07-2026 19:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Defender Harry Darling says competition for places will help Norwich City as the Canaries continue their preparations for the upcoming season.The summer addition of Brazil Under-20 international Bruno Alves means head coach Philippe Clement has bolstered his options in central defence."There's competition for places, we all want to play," Darling told BBC Radio Norfolk."We push each other on to play our best football. Obviously, I would have liked to have started a few more games than I did [las
  
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• Como accelerate for Lucumi as Bologna hold out for €23m

  30-07-2026 19:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Como accelerate for Lucumi as Bologna hold out for €23mComo are stepping up their interest in Jhon Lucumí, with the Bologna defender emerging as a leading target as Cesc Fabregas looks to reinforce his backline.According to calciomercato.it, the Lariani are pushing hard for the Colombian centre-back and are prepared to meet Bologna’s asking price of around €23m.The defender had already requested to leave a year ago, only for Bologna to delay his exit until this summer, tho
  
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• 'Howe will go down as one of our best managers in modern times'

  30-07-2026 19:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Newcastle fan Samantha Rees has told BBC Radio 5 Live that Eddie Howe "will go down as one of our best managers in modern times" regardless of last season's underwhelming finish.Speaking on the Football Daily podcast, Rees said she "couldn't believe it" when she heard the news on Thursday morning that Howe is expected to leave the club with immediate effect.She had been at Bristol City on Wednesday for the pre-season friendly defeat."Social media is toxic and you had some fans that
  
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• Wow! Liverpool have signed a super talent, he's incredible

  30-07-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wow! Liverpool have signed a super talent, he's incredibleLiverpool have signed an absolute super talent. The Reds' transfer window has been considerably quieter than many expected.Given everything that unfolded last season, there was a widespread belief that this summer would bring another major rebuild. A new manager arrived, several key players departed, and there were obvious areas of the squad that required strengthening. On paper, it looked set to be one of Liverpool's busiest windows in y
  
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• Barcelona remain calm over Atletico Madrid complaint; stick to their plan for Julian Alvarez

  30-07-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona remain calm over Atletico Madrid complaint; stick to their plan for Julian AlvarezFC Barcelona have no intention of changing their transfer strategy despite Atletico Madrid’s formal complaint regarding the club’s pursuit of Julian Alvarez, reports Mundo Deportivo.The Catalan side received official notification from both FIFA and the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) after Atletico alleged that they had improperly approached the striker while he remained under contract. Wit
  
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• Southampton sign defender Murphy

  30-07-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Southampton sign defender MurphySouthampton have completed the signing of defender Niamh Murphy on a free transfer.The Saints announced the news via a post on their official club website earlier today.The 23-year-old defender joins Southampton following a spell in rehabilitation recovering from a long-term injury. Murphy sustained an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injury whilst at former club Blackburn Rovers and she has spent a significant spell on the sidelines.Murphy came through the youth
  
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• Man City set €75 million price tag for Real Madrid target as formal talks begin

  30-07-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City set €75 million price tag for Real Madrid target as formal talks beginAccording to journalist Patrick Berger of Sky Germany, Real Madrid and Manchester City have officially entered direct club-to-club talks to negotiate the transfer of midfielder Rodri. The 30-year-old Spain international has become a primary target for Los Blancos, with both teams now actively working to find a financial agreement before the close of the summer transfer window.Direct club talks and pricing gapsThe
  
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• Sheffield Wednesday sign goalkeeper Trueman

  30-07-2026 19:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Connal Trueman was with Milton Keynes Dons last season [Getty Images]Sheffield Wednesday have signed former MK Dons goalkeeper Connal Trueman on a one-year contract.The 30-year-old was the number two keeper as the Dons secured promotion back to League One last season.The Owls have the option of extending the contract by one year.Trueman began his senior career at Birmingham City in 2014 after coming through the Blues' youth system and, after a sequence of loans, moved to Millwall in 2022.He spen
  
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• Fifa could draw US Congress inquiry over ‘smash-and-grab scam’, top Democrat warns

  30-07-2026 19:24 via yahoo.com
  The Fifa president, Gianni Infantino, and Donald Trump during the World Cup 2026 final at New York New Jersey Stadium on 19 July in East Rutherford.Photograph: Rob Newell/CameraSport/Getty ImagesFifa could face a sweeping US congressional investigation into its expanding financial and political ties to Donald Trump and his family if Democrats reclaim the House of Representatives in November, a senior party figure has warned.Jamie Raskin, the top Democrat on the House judiciary committee, accused
  
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• Spurs were my best 'solution' - Tonali

  30-07-2026 19:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Tottenham's £100m midfielder Sandro Tonali has revealed he "spoke with another team", but in the end the decision to join Spurs was an easy one."When you speak with a team, the first impression is a big thing and my impression was very positive," added the 26-year-old."When you are happy after a 10-minute chat, it's everything - everything is perfect."I spoke with my wife - this was the first thing. We wanted to change our life - but not just for the city, we wanted to change
  
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• Report: Arsenal receive huge boost in race to sign Bruno Guimaraes

  30-07-2026 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Arsenal receive huge boost in race to sign Bruno GuimaraesBruno Guimaraes to Arsenal: Newcastle star edging towards major summer moveArsenal are moving with increasing purpose in their pursuit of Bruno Guimaraes, with fresh indications that the Newcastle United midfielder now expects to leave St James’ Park before the transfer window closes. According to TeamTalk, there is growing confidence around the negotiations and a feeling across the game that the deal is beginning to take sh
  
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• Barcelona forward’s chances of staying stand at ’50-50′ with player not satisfied by renewal proposal

  30-07-2026 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona forward’s chances of staying stand at ’50-50′ with player not satisfied by renewal proposalFerran Torres’ future at FC Barcelona is no longer leaning in one clear direction. After appearing increasingly likely to leave the club earlier this summer, the situation has shifted significantly.According to SPORT journalist David Bernabeu, the chances of Ferran staying or leaving are now “50-50,” with the final decision resting entirely in the hands of the
  
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• 'Ambitious' Falkirk aiming high again

  30-07-2026 19:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manager John McGlynn says the priority for Falkirk is to retain their Premiership status but he won't "accept much less" than their remarkable campaign last season.The Bairns marked their top-flight return after a 15-year absence by finishing sixth."The bottom line is going to have to be staying in the league," said McGlynn."But we're ambitious and we would want to try and hit the same kind of target as we did last season."It could be a more difficult league, but this time last year we were stil
  
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• 🚨 FIFA row: other confederations ready to join UEFA's boycott?

  30-07-2026 19:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  🚨 FIFA row: other confederations ready to join UEFA's boycott?The shockwave caused by UEFA could well upset the balance of world football.By firmly rejecting the partial privatization of the World Cup, UEFA may have just triggered one of the most serious governance crises in the history of modern football.But the European threat to walk away from the sport’s biggest tournament may only be the first domino in a chain reaction that could spiral out of FIFA’s control.According t
  
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• 🚨 FIFA row: other confederations ready to join UEFA boycott?

  30-07-2026 19:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 FIFA row: other confederations ready to join UEFA boycott?The shockwave caused by UEFA could well disrupt the balance of world football.By flatly rejecting the partial privatization of the World Cup, UEFA may just have sparked one of the most serious governance crises in the history of modern football.But the European threat to walk away from the sport’s biggest tournament may be only the first domino in a chain reaction that could spiral out of FIFA’s control.According to
  
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• Real Madrid receive boost as Manchester City reach agreement with Rodri replacement – report

  30-07-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid receive boost as Manchester City reach agreement with Rodri replacement – reportReal Madrid are in negotiations with Manchester City to try to sign World Cup winner Rodri this summer.The Spaniard has less than 12 months left on his current deal with the English club, and he seems inclined towards moving back to Madrid.Although City maintain a stance that they want to retain Rodri’s services and get him to agree to a new deal, they may be fighting a losing battle.City prep
  
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• Swansea unveil new pinstripe home shirt

  30-07-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  [Swansea City AFC]Swansea City have unveiled their new pinstripe home shirt for the 2026-27 season.The shirt, which Swansea will wear for the first time in Saturday's home friendly with CD Leganes, features copper elements for the first time since the 2015-16 campaign.The club say the copper, which features in the pinstripes as well as the collar and sleeve cuffs, is a nod to Swansea's "proud heritage and industrial legacy".Swansea have also revealed that AG1, an American health supplement compa
  
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• McInnes hoping for confidence-boosting win at Tannadice

  30-07-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Derek McInnes believes a Rangers victory over Dundee United in the Scottish Premiership curtain-raiser on Friday night would be a "good step" in his first game in charge.McInnes moved from Hearts to Rangers earlier this summer having been pipped to the Premiership title by Celtic last season.McInnes is ready for "the real stuff" to get under way after a 2-1 friendly win at home to French side Saint-Etienne and a goalless draw against West Ham at Ibrox in pre-season."Friendlies serve their purpos
  
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• Hamburger SV sign West Ham United keeper Szemik

  30-07-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  Hamburger SV sign West Ham United keeper SzemikGerman Google Pixel Frauen-Bundesliga club Hamburger SV have completed the signing of West Ham United goalkeeper Kinga Szemik on a permanent deal.HSV announced news of the deal via a post on their official club website earlier today.The 29-year-old Polish international joined West Ham United from French Arkema Première Ligue club Stade de Reims in summer 2024. She went on to make 45 appearances for The Hammers in all competitions, claiming th
  
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• What would a World Cup look like without European teams?

  30-07-2026 18:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  Uefa has declared that it will stage a boycott of the World Cup if Gianni Infantino’s plans to privatise Fifa competitions are voted through. “No Uefa national teams will participate in any Fifa competition for so long as these proposals remain alive, unless this proposal has been abandoned in its entirety and binding assurances have been given that Fifa will never again open its governance or competitions to private ownership,” a Uefa statement confirmed following Thursday&rsq
  
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• Report: Liverpool offered the chance to sign former Arsenal star

  30-07-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool offered the chance to sign former Arsenal starLiverpool Weigh Takehiro Tomiyasu Move as Crystal Palace Lead Race for Free Agent DefenderLiverpool are assessing the market for defensive cover and Takehiro Tomiyasu has emerged as one of the names under consideration, according to TeamTalk. The situation points to a wider issue at Anfield, where depth across the back line has become a pressing concern ahead of the new campaign.Right-back has been a problem area for months, while t
  
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