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• Leeds agree £34.1m fee for defender Muharemovic

  14-07-2026 22:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tarik Muharemovic has made 69 senior club appearances in Austria and Italy, earning a further 17 caps for his national team [Getty Images]Leeds United have agreed a £34.1m fee with Italian club Sassuolo for defender Tarik Muharemovic.The centre-back, 23, has still yet to agree personal terms or complete a medical, with other Premier League clubs having shown an interest.If the Bosnia-Herzegovina international opts for Elland Road he would be Daniel Farke's second signing of the summer, aft
  
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• Oyarzabal and Porro Send Spain Into 2026 World Cup Final

  16-07-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Oyarzabal and Porro Send Spain Into 2026 World Cup FinalSpain are through to the 2026 World Cup final after dismissing tournament favourites France 2-0 in Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on July 14, 2026, with Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro scoring either side of half-time to end Kylian Mbappé’s hopes of lifting the trophy and likely the Golden Boot.How Spain Controlled the Semi-FinalThe opening goal came early, Oyarzabal – the Real Sociedad forward who has been Spain&rsq
  
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• Crystal Palace’s Walter Benitez could rejoin OGC Nice on free transfer

  16-07-2026 10:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Crystal Palace’s Walter Benitez could rejoin OGC Nice on free transferWalter Benitez (33) could terminate his contract at Crystal Palace in order to secure a return to OGC Nice, as per a report from Nice-Matin.Benitez joined Crystal Palace from PSV Eindhoven last summer, however, as he would have been aware upon joining, he played a back-up role. As a result, the 33-year-old was limited to just eight appearances across the season. He played just once in the Premier League.Under contra
  
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• “Vacation was a bit too long!” – Liverpool star looks ahead to pre-season

  16-07-2026 10:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “Vacation was a bit too long!” – Liverpool star looks ahead to pre-seasonMilos Kerkez Sets the Tone as Liverpool Pre-Season Begins Under Andoni IraolaPre-season quotes are usually wallpaper. Players say they are glad to be back, everyone nods, and training-ground pictures do the rest. With Milos Kerkez, it sounded more convincing. The Liverpool left-back returned to the AXA Training Centre this week and made it plain that the break had gone on long enough for him.He said: &ldqu
  
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• Aspinall eyes Mount if Baleba joins Man Utd

  16-07-2026 10:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Former Brighton midfielder Warren Aspinall says the Seagulls should target Manchester United's Mason Mount if the Red Devils renew their interest in Carlos Baleba.Baleba was heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford in the summer of 2025, but struggled for form last season in Fabian Hurzeler's side after no deal materialised. Mount himself has struggled for form and fitness since joining United from Chelsea in 2023."I was thinking - if Baleba did go to Manchester United then I'd see if I c
  
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• Preston North End could submit Kevin Carlos bid

  16-07-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Preston North End could submit Kevin Carlos bidPreston North End could be set to submit an offer for OGC Nice’s Kevin Carlos (25), according to a report from Nice-Matin.In a bid to decrease their wage bill, raise funds, and dip into the market themselves, Nice are looking to sell and sell in great quantity this summer. The club are notably desperate to offload Terem Moffi, who spent the second half of last season on loan at FC Porto, whilst Mohamed-Ali Cho is being strongly linked wit
  
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• Man City and Hugo Viana handed £101M dilemma as RB Leizpig name Yan Diomande asking price

  16-07-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City and Hugo Viana handed £101M dilemma as RB Leizpig name Yan Diomande asking priceMa City are among several clubs to have indicated interest in RB Leipzig winger Yan DiomandeLiverpool have already submitted an official bid for the 19-year-old, which Leipzig have rejectedLeipzig are holding out for over £101M but no club is prepared to pay that figure this summerManchester City are among a group of elite European clubs monitoring RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, with the 19-year
  
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• 'Frustrated' but 'proud' - Burn

  16-07-2026 10:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Newcastle's Dan Burn says he is "very proud" of England's World Cup campaign, but Wednesday's semi-final exit to Argentina will "haunt me for a while".Burn was brought on in the 82nd minute alongside fellow defender Nico O'Reilly with the Three Lions 1-0 up, but could not perform similar heroics to those seen in previous rounds as the World Champions scored two late goals."Gutted," Burn told BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily podcast."Very proud of what we've done, this World Cup. I
  
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• ‘Tuchel threw the game away’: Readers split on manager after England’s World Cup exit to Argentina

  16-07-2026 10:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England’s World Cup dream ended in Atlanta on Wednesday night, as a 2-1 semi-final defeat to Argentina turned from routine heartbreak into a source of real fury among fans. Thomas Tuchel’s decision to substitute goalscorer Anthony Gordon for an extra defender in the second half, while England held a one-goal lead, has been blamed by many for gifting Lionel Messi and Argentina the platform to turn the game around.But not everyone agrees the manager is the one to blame. Plenty of reade
  
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• Premier League defender prioritises Barcelona move despite Atletico, Inter interest

  16-07-2026 10:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier League defender prioritises Barcelona move despite Atletico, Inter interestChristian Romero is prepared to push for a departure from Tottenham Hotspur this summer, with Barcelona emerging as his preferred destination if the opportunity to leave north London materialises.The Argentina international has long been admired at Camp Nou, and although the Catalan club are not actively prioritising a new central defender, the situation is being monitored closely. According to SPORT, Barcelo
  
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• Rangers agree deal for Partizan's Dragojevic - gossip

  16-07-2026 10:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rangers have agreed a deal to sign midfielder Vanja Dragojevic, 20, from Parizan Belgrade. (Mozzart Sport - in Serbian)And Rangers are interested in Philadelphia Union and South Africa defender Olwethu Makhanya, 22. (iDiski Times)Brazilian striker Danilo, who joined Rangers for a reported fee of £6m in 2023, is on the verge of joining Botafogo in his homeland. (Record)Defender Clinton Nsiala, 22, is expected to leave Rangers this summer in pursuit of first-team football. (Glasgow Times)Ran
  
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• Report: Man United now believe they can snatch Liverpool’s dream signing

  16-07-2026 10:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Man United now believe they can snatch Liverpool’s dream signingYan Diomande transfer latest as Liverpool face RB Leipzig stand-off over £102m valuationYan Diomande has become one of the hottest names in the summer market, and that usually means two things. First, the numbers start getting dafter by the day. Second, every major club in Europe suddenly wants to be seen at the front of the queue.According to BILD, Manchester United believe they are in “pole position&rdquo
  
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• Official | Arsenal and Monaco target Emmanuel Mbemba joins Paris FC

  16-07-2026 10:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Arsenal and Monaco target Emmanuel Mbemba joins Paris FCEmmanuel Mbemba (18) has joined Paris FC from cross-city rivals Paris Saint-Germain, it has been confirmed. Mbemba, the captain of PSG’s U18s team, had a contract offer on the table. It would have been a first professional contract with his formative club. However, the centre-back favoured a departure from the Parc des Princes.Four-year deal for Mbemba at Paris FCThe France U18 international (eight caps) had been the s
  
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• 📺 Thursday schedule: no Copa, Brasileirão returns with two games

  16-07-2026 10:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📺 Thursday schedule: no Copa, Brasileirão returns with two gamesHighlights of the Day 🔥Brazilian Série A Championship19:30 – Botafogo vs. Santos – Premiere, RecordTV, CazéTV19:30 – Vitória vs. Vasco da Gama – PremiereBrazilian Série B Championship20:00 – CRB vs. Náutico – ESPN, Disney+ Premium, SportyNet, XsportsEuropa League Qualifiers14:30 – Universitatea Cluj vs. Dynamo Kyiv – OneFootball
  
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• Roma secure Tresoldi ahead of competition

  16-07-2026 10:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma secure Tresoldi ahead of competitionRoma has identified Nicolò Tresoldi as the perfect candidate to serve as Malen’s understudy. The Club Brugge striker has clear ideas and has already made his decision: he wants to wear the Giallorossi jersey. The 2004-born striker has given the green light to a move to the capital, confident he can work and grow under Gian Piero Gasperini. Tresoldi finished the season with extraordinary numbers: 23 goals and 9 assists in 3,315 minutes. He als
  
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• Official | Christ Makosso joins Auxerre from Luton Town

  16-07-2026 10:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Christ Makosso joins Auxerre from Luton TownAJ Auxerre have completed the signing of Congolese defender Christ Makosso (22), it was confirmed on Wednesday. Auxerre will once again look to stave off the drop this season and are building a squad to do so. Romain Faivre, notably, has already arrived on loan from AFC Bournemouth and the Bourgogne-based club have also sought to bring in reinforcements at the back. Makosso, who spent last season on loan at Oxford United from Luton
  
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• Luis Enrique has already informed Barcelona forward how he fits into PSG’s plans

  16-07-2026 10:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luis Enrique has already informed Barcelona forward how he fits into PSG’s plansParis Saint-Germain have taken an important step in their pursuit of Ferran Torres, with the French champions already presenting the Barcelona forward’s representatives with a clear vision of the role he would play under Luis Enrique.It must be remembered that PSG’s move for Ferran Torres is being driven by Luis Enrique himself, who is eager to reunite with a player he knows well from their time tog
  
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• Does third place play-off count towards World Cup golden boot?

  16-07-2026 10:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Goals scored by players in the World Cup's third place play-off will count towards a player's goal tally and the race for the Golden Boot.It means that the likes of Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele, Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham can still win the Golden Boot at the 2026 tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico, despite France and England exiting in the semi-finals.Heading into the final two matches of the tournament, the quartet are among the seven players who have scored five or m
  
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• Harry Kane speaks out on his World Cup future after England’s devastating semi-final exit

  16-07-2026 10:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England captain Harry Kane has hinted at his desire to feature in another World Cup after his side’s semi-final heartbreak against Argentina. The Three Lions' campaign ended in familiar fashion, as they conceded two goals in the final 15 minutes to suffer a 2-1 defeat.Kane, who netted six times and became his country’s record World Cup goalscorer at the tournament, will be 36 when the next World Cup takes place in four years. However, the Bayern Munich striker drew parallels with 39-
  
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• Jude Bellingham slaps Argentina star after England exit World Cup

  16-07-2026 10:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jude Bellingham was involved in an altercation with an Argentina player as tensions boiled over following England’s World Cup exit in Atlanta.England were left devastated by a 2-1 defeat at the semi-final stage after two late goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez completed a stunning Argentina comeback following Anthony Gordon’s 55th-minute opener. An often ill-tempered game, marked by 19 fouls and no shots on target in a tense first half, ended in outright confrontation bet
  
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• Lyon and Coventry City open talks to sign Juventus’ Lois Openda

  16-07-2026 10:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lyon and Coventry City open talks to sign Juventus’ Lois OpendaOlympique Lyonnais are in talks to sign Juventus forward Lois Openda (26), according to a report from Foot Mercato.The battle to sign the Belgium international is hotting up. His loan from RB Leipzig has been made permanent for a little over €40m, however, having scored just twice in 34 matches for the Italian side last season, he is not expected to remain in Turin. In recent days, RC Lens have been pushing hard to br
  
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• Gary Lineker jokes England boss Thomas Tuchel is a ‘German spy’ following World Cup defeat

  16-07-2026 10:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gary Lineker has joked that England manager Thomas Tuchel could be a “German spy” following the national team’s exit from the Fifa World Cup.The former Match of the Day presenter made the comments on the Netflix TV version of the podcast The Rest is Football after England’s 2-1 defeat to Argentina in Atlanta.Lineker, a former England striker, questioned Tuchel’s tactical approach, saying: “I just wonder whether Thomas Tuchel’s like a German spy, we&rsquo
  
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• Inter star Lautaro Martinez in tears after winning goal vs. England: ‘I dreamed it, I swear’ – video

  16-07-2026 10:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter star Lautaro Martinez in tears after winning goal vs. England: ‘I dreamed it, I swear’ – videoInter captain Lautaro Martinez broke into tears during a post-match interview after scoring the winning goal for Argentina in the World Cup semifinal against England: ‘I dreamed it, I swear.’Inter star Lautaro Martinez, the 2005-26 Serie A top goal-scorer, netted the winning goal for Argentina in a 2-1 win over England on Wednesday, setting up a final between the Sele
  
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• Liverpool transfer news: French star ready to say yes to blockbuster move

  16-07-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool transfer news: French star ready to say yes to blockbuster moveOne French star is ready to say yes to a blockbuster move to Liverpool. Liverpool have already made their first move of the summer by bringing in Victor Munoz, but he won't be the only new face arriving at Anfield this summer.This could be one of the most important transfer windows of Richard Hughes' career. After facing plenty of criticism over last summer's recruitment, the sporting director now reshapes the perception ar
  
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• How an Italian sculptor created the World Cup trophy after the iconic Jules Rimet was stolen twice

  16-07-2026 10:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Fifa World Cup trophy, a symbol of global footballing supremacy, was conceived by Italian sculptor Silvio Gazzaniga with a singular ambition: to encapsulate the raw emotion of the sport. His design sought to intertwine the athlete’s arduous struggle, the fan’s ecstatic jubilation, and the ultimate moment of victory into one dynamic, spiralling form, a vision that has since become instantly recognisable worldwide.This Sunday, as either Spain or Argentina vie for glory in the 2026
  
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• Recently departed Barcelona academy winger closes in on Sporting Gijon move – report

  16-07-2026 10:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Recently departed Barcelona academy winger closes in on Sporting Gijon move – reportOriol Pallas looks set to begin the next chapter of his career after leaving Barcelona, with Sporting Gijon emerging as the frontrunner to secure the highly-rated winger’s signature.The 18-year-old recently completed his spell at La Masia after Barcelona opted not to activate the two-year extension included in his contract. Although the club had initially planned to keep him, that position change
  
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• Report: European giants could hijack move for top Liverpool target

  16-07-2026 09:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: European giants could hijack move for top Liverpool targetBradley Barcola Transfer Interest Grows as Bayern and Liverpool Track PSG WingerBradley Barcola is shaping up to be one of the more closely watched names in the summer market, with Bayern Munich and Liverpool both credited with interest as elite clubs assess their wide options. According to Foot Mercato, Bayern are already doing contingency work in case Michael Olise’s future becomes a live issue, and Barcola is among the pl
  
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• Real Madrid’s predicted backline under Jose Mourinho leaves club veteran on the bench – report

  16-07-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid’s predicted backline under Jose Mourinho leaves club veteran on the bench – reportWhile pre-season has yet to fully unfold, discussion is already growing over how Jose Mourinho could line up his Real Madrid team. On that note, one of the latest projections comes from journalist Ramon Alvarez de Mon, who believes the competition for places could see one veteran lose his first-team spot.According to information shared through Defensa Central, Mourinho is expected to gi
  
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• Barca World Cup Spotlight: Anthony Gordon scores consolation goal as England bow out

  16-07-2026 09:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barca World Cup Spotlight: Anthony Gordon scores consolation goal as England bow outThe 2026 FIFA World Cup is now one game away from its final act, and Argentina have joined Spain in the showpiece after another dramatic night of knockout football.England faced Argentina in Atlanta with a place in the final on the line, and for long spells, it looked like Thomas Tuchel’s side had found a way to survive one of the tournament’s biggest tests.Anthony Gordon gave England the lead early i
  
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• Liverpool given new asking price for attacker Jose Mourinho loves

  16-07-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool given new asking price for attacker Jose Mourinho lovesLiverpool's attack is in dire need of reinforcement. The Anfield outfit have lost Mohamed Salah and, since it's unclear whether players such as Cody Gakpo, Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz will get back to their best during the 2026-27 campaign, the Reds need to keep all of their options open.Several attackers have already been linked with an Anfield switch with the vast majority of them being left-wingers.Indeed, the Reds have alr
  
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