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• LIVE: RÚBEN AMORIM'S PRESS CONFERENCE

  08-07-2026 14:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LIVE: RÚBEN AMORIM'S PRESS CONFERENCEIt's an important day for the Rossoneri world. After his arrival to Milano a few days ago, our new Head Coach Rúben Amorimis set to meet the media in the Press Room at Casa Milan for his first conference. It will be broadcast LIVE on Milan TV, the AC Milan Official App and the official Youtube channel.ThenewAC Milan 2026/27 Home Kit is available: buy it now!
  
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• Report Pulisic out for 3-6 weeks with microfracture after World Cup

  09-07-2026 16:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Pulisic out for 3-6 weeks with microfracture after World CupMilan and USMNT star Christian Pulisic will be out of action for circa six weeks after scans confirmed he suffered a microfracture during the World Cup.MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 11: Christian Pulisic of AC Milan reacts after seeing his team concede a third goal during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Udinese Calcio at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on April 11, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)The forwar
  
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• Man Utd plan naming rights deal for new stadium

  09-07-2026 16:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United will look at the potential of a naming rights deal for the 'new' Old Trafford as part of their "sanity, not vanity" approach to the £2bn stadium plans.United's New Stadium Development chief executive, Collette Roche, confirmed the intention at the unveiling of a draft masterplan for the wider Old Trafford area.It is estimated the 370-acre development will create 48,000 jobs and 15,000 new homes, with the 100,000-capacity stadium 350 yards from their current home on land t
  
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• Chesterfield forwards Sotiriou and Koroma

  09-07-2026 16:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ruel Sotiriou scored six goals in 51 league appearances for Bristol Rovers [Shutterstock]Chesterfield have signed former Bristol Rovers forward Ruel Sotiriou and Leyton Orient forward Josh Koroma on a season-long loan.Sotiriou, 25, who started his career with the O's and scored 35 goals in 153 league games before joining Rovers in June 2024, ended last season with Israeli side Hapoel Jerusalem.Koroma, 27, scored three goals in 33 League One appearances for Orient last season."Ruel comes into the
  
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• 'A bit of a rebel' - what will Celtic get from forward Duran?

  09-07-2026 16:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Camilo Duran (left) scoredfive goals in the Champions League last season - including one against Newcastle [Getty Images]As a consolation goal caressed the bottom corner of the net, a sprinkling of Newcastle supporters applauded Camilo Duran's smart effort.The home fans at St James' Park could afford to be generous since their side were leading Qarabag 8-2 on aggregate in their Champions League knockout play-off.The Azerbaijan outfit's run in Europe's premier competition came to a crashing end,
  
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• Kessie wants Juventus as Bianconeri eye move for Ivory Coast star

  09-07-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kessie wants Juventus as Bianconeri eye move for Ivory Coast starFranck Kessie wants to join Juventus, with the midfielder keen on a return to Serie A now that his time at Al-Ahli has come to an end.According to TuttoMercatoWeb, via CalcioMercato.it, the Ivory Coast international regards the Bianconeri as his first choice for the next stage of his career.Kessie is a free agent after Al-Ahli opted not to renew his contract, which expired at the end of June, making him available at no cost, an app
  
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• Ward leaves Fir Park a Motherwell 'supporter' after QPR move

  09-07-2026 16:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [SNS]Calum Ward says he will always be a Motherwell "supporter" after leaving Fir Park to join Queens Park Rangers for an undisclosed fee.Ward, 25, made 43 appearances after joining the Steelmen in early 2025.He joins QPR as fellow keeper Joe Walsh, 24, leaves Loftus Road to join Wigan Athletic on loan."My time at the club has been some journey," Ward told Motherwell media."Last season I was given an opportunity to show what I could do. As a club, we achieved so much, and I'm so pleased to be a
  
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• Meslier joins Arsenal on free transfer after Leeds exit

  09-07-2026 16:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Meslier joined Leeds in 2019 [Getty Images]Arsenal have signed goalkeeper Illan Meslier on a free transfer from Leeds on a two-year deal with the option to extend for a further year.Meslier made 215 appearances across seven seasons with the Yorkshire club, keeping 70 clean sheets.The French goalkeeper, 26, said he "cannot wait to win trophies" with "the biggest club in England".BBC Sport was first to reveal the Gunners' interest in Meslier on 30 June and the transfer has now been completed.He sa
  
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• A hero at just 18! World Cup star could knock out his second home

  09-07-2026 16:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A hero at just 18! World Cup star could knock out his second homeWhile other footballers need years to become heroes of their country, Ayyoub Bouaddi needed just one game. In Morocco, the 18-year-old was still largely unknown before the World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, but right now he is being celebrated by the fans with sheer euphoria.He dribbled his way past the Brazilians and straight into the hearts of the supporters. It was especially his performance in Morocco’s fi
  
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• Mourinho to arrives at Real Madrid tomorrow to finalise pre-season preparations

  09-07-2026 16:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho to arrives at Real Madrid tomorrow to finalise pre-season preparationsJose Mourinho will arrive in Madrid tomorrow to officially begin work on his new project as Real Madrid manager, reports MARCA.The Portuguese coach has brought his summer vacation to an end and is returning to the Spanish capital to prepare for a season in which the club is expected to challenge for every major trophy.Although Mourinho has taken time to rest over the past few weeks, he has remained closely involved in
  
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• I've changed my mind, we might actually be able to win this thing - Shearer

  09-07-2026 16:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]We might actually be able to win this thing.From the fans to the players, that's what everyone must be thinking after England's epic win over Mexico - I know I am - when I genuinely didn't feel that was the case before the game.There was hope, of course. There's always hope with England at a major tournament, but that performance has pushed us all further forward and given everyone, including me, confidence and belief too.Before I went to the Azteca Stadium, and watched us deal with everyth
  
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• Steve Cherundolo set to coach 2028 U.S. Olympic men's soccer team

  09-07-2026 16:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Steve Cherundolo has been named the head coach of the U.S. under-23 men's soccer team that will compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.Cherundolo, 47, coached Los Angeles FC in Major League Soccer from 2022-25, winning the MLS Cup in 2022.He played as a defender in the 2006 and 2010 World Cups and was named to the 2002 World Cup team but did not play due to injury.The U.S. men lost in the 2024 Olympic quarterfinals to Morocco (4-0) in their first time qualifying for the Games since 2008.The U.
  
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• VAR to review corners and second yellows in Serie A refereeing shake-up

  09-07-2026 16:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  VAR to review corners and second yellows in Serie A refereeing shake-upSerie A is set for a notable refereeing change in 2026/27, with VAR to be used to correct wrongly awarded corners.Each national federation can decide whether to adopt the measure, and Italy’s top flight will do so, while Serie B and C are still weighing it up, partly due to having fewer cameras available.According to the Corriere dello Sport, Referees will be able to overturn a corner given in error, provided the review
  
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• 🎥 Zidane's final act, headbutt on Materazzi turns 20

  09-07-2026 16:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Zidane's final act, headbutt on Materazzi turns 20Who remembers this? One of the most iconic moments in FIFA World Cup history turns 20 this Thursday (9).It was on July 9, 2006, that Zidane was sent off during the World Cup final in Germany after headbutting Materazzi.It was the final play for the No. 10 with the French national team. And it would mark the future triumph of Buffon, Pirlo, Totti and Del Piero’s Azzurra.The match at the Olympiastadion in Berlin was alread
  
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• Roma in talks for Diego Moreira, Strasbourg seek €40 mln

  09-07-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma in talks for Diego Moreira, Strasbourg seek €40 mlnRoma has identified Diego Moreira as their priority target to strengthen their left-back line, fulfilling one of the three main requests made by coach Gian Piero Gasperini. The 2004-born winger, currently owned by Strasbourg and playing in the World Cup with the Belgian national team, is a profile that already attracted the duo of the Giallorossi coach and sporting director Tony D’Amico during their time at Atalanta. According to
  
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• Real Madrid star Bellingham receives high praise from compatriot: ‘Key in big moments’

  09-07-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid star Bellingham receives high praise from compatriot: ‘Key in big moments’Real Madrid’s big stars have enjoyed a stellar World Cup so far, and the real standouts have been France’s Kylian Mbappe and England’s Jude Bellingham.While the former was always expected to perform exceedingly well, there were doubts regarding the latter’s ability to come good under the pressure of the World Cup given the season he had with Real Madrid.Yet, he has blown oppo
  
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• U.S. Soccer names coach for 2028 Olympic team

  09-07-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  While the U.S. senior coaching job remains unclear in the wake of the World Cup campaign, the 2028 Olympic squad has a new leader: Steve Cherundolo.A three-time World Cup defender and MLS Cup-winning coach, Cherundolo on Thursday was appointed to oversee the under-23 program preparing for the Summer Games in Los Angeles."Throughout his career, Steve Cherundolo has been a proven winner, an elite talent developer, and a great ambassador for American soccer," USSF chief executive Dan Helfrich said.
  
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• Ambitious Stoke a good fit for me - Galbraith

  09-07-2026 15:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Stoke City's marquee summer signing Ethan Galbraith says the ambition of the Championship club made the move to the Potteries feel like the right one.The Northern Ireland midfielder signed for an eight-figure fee, including potential add-ons, from Swansea City on 1 July.He joined on the same day as former Sheffield Wednesday midfielder Svante Ingelsson, bringing the number of Stoke's transfer deals in preparation for the new season to four.Galbraith has signed a contract until the end of the 203
  
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• Would any current Italy player make it into the 2006 World Cup-winning squad?

  09-07-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Would any current Italy player make it into the 2006 World Cup-winning squad?It has been 20 years to the day since Italy lifted the World Cup trophy at Olympiastadion in Berlin, the most recent knock-out game that the Azzurri have won on the world stage, and we want to know, are there any current players that would make it into the squad that triumphed in Germany two decades ago?Italy is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the 2006 World Cup final on Thursday, played on July 9.It was a star-stud
  
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• Roma among teams interested in Mika Godts

  09-07-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma among teams interested in Mika GodtsRoma has returned to closely monitoring Mika Godts. Named Ajax’s talent of the year in May, the Belgian winger has once again found himself in the sights of the Giallorossi, who continue to monitor the transfer market for offensive reinforcements. Competition, however, is fierce: Bayern Munich and Chelsea are also eyeing the young talent. According to TeleRadioStereo, in Serie A, AC Milan are keeping an eye on him, ready to step in should Rafael Le&
  
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• Newcastle’s Bruno Guimarães reaches agreement with Arsenal, whilst Lyon may profit from a transfer

  09-07-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle’s Bruno Guimarães reaches agreement with Arsenal, whilst Lyon may profit from a transferNewcastle United’s Bruno Guimarães (28) is reported to have reached an agreement with Arsenal on the basis of a five-year contract, according to information from L’Équipe.The Gunners, whose initial firm bid of €70m was rejected by the Magpies’ management, are expected to launch a fresh bid shortly, this time closer to the €90m demanded by Newcas
  
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• Lewis Steele: Liverpool have ‘done the work’ on four or five transfer targets

  09-07-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lewis Steele: Liverpool have ‘done the work’ on four or five transfer targetsLiverpool transfer latest points firmly towards another winger signingLiverpool’s summer planning still appears geared towards adding another forward, and the strongest indication yet has come via Lewis Steele speaking to The Redmen TV. The broad message is clear, Liverpool remain active in the market for a winger, and confidence inside the reporting around the situation is extremely high.That matters
  
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• Report: Newcastle United have launched 12m bid for Bundesliga star

  09-07-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Newcastle United have launched 12m bid for Bundesliga starNewcastle United Eye Moritz Nicolas as €12m Bid Tests Gladbach ResolveNewcastle United are moving in the goalkeeper market again, and Moritz Nicolas is now a serious name to watch. According to Bild, the Premier League club have tabled a €12m offer for the Borussia Monchengladbach keeper as they continue planning for life beyond Nick Pope as first choice.Photo IMAGOThat figure tells you two things straight away. First, N
  
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• Manzambi the latest 'hungry' player targeted in Magpies rebuild

  09-07-2026 15:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Newcastle have targeted hungry players of a similar age this summer as part of their rebuild.The club have signed winger Bazoumana Toure from Hoffenheim for £43m, goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen from Reims for about £18.5m and Ajax midfielder Sean Steur in a deal worth up to £23m.The trio are all aged 20 and under and, following a series of knockbacks in the transfer market in the past year, it felt significant they were keen on making the move to St James' Park.Could Joha
  
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• Juve-Pellegrino, new target for Allegri, ⏳ on Khalaili 🤑

  09-07-2026 15:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juve-Pellegrino, new target for Allegri, ⏳ on Khalaili 🤑Tonight, the curtain rises on the World Cup quarter-finals: France vs Morocco will hand out the first ticket to the semi-finals, scheduled for next week.💡 Want to stay up to date on everything happening in the USA, Mexico and Canada? Don’t forget to bookmark the World Cup! To follow the tournament, search for “World Cup” on OneFootball and click the star next to it so you don’t miss a single pie
  
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• Real Madrid unlikely to heed Mourinho’s request of signing new midfielder

  09-07-2026 15:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid unlikely to heed Mourinho’s request of signing new midfielderReal Madrid have made a critical decision as far as their squadbuilding is concerned, with the Spanish giants on the verge of renewing the contract of Aurelien Tchouameni.The Frenchman international is expected to sign a new deal until 2031, which would make him one of the highest earners at the club.This is quite a bold move considering that Tchouameni, not long ago, was marked as one of the players poised to leave t
  
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• Ringmahon Rangers banned from FAI Cup for five years

  09-07-2026 15:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ringmahon Rangers AFC have been handed a five-year ban from the FAI Senior Cup and fined 5,000 euro (£4,267) after withdrawing from their upcoming second-round fixture against Bohemians. An Independent Disciplinary Committee has also imposed a three-year ban on the Cork club from participating in the FAI Intermediate Cup.Ringmahon Rangers and Bohemians, who sit second in the Premier Division, were due to meet on 19 July.The fixture was to be played at Cobh Ramblers' home ground, St Colman'
  
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• World Cup: Argentina loves Messi ... it just won't let parents name their kids after him

  09-07-2026 15:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A soccer-crazed Argentine couple encountered an unexpected roadblock 12 years ago when they tried to name their firstborn son after their country's most celebrated player. They discovered that the name they had chosen in honor of Lionel Messi violated an obscure 1969 Argentina statute prohibiting the use of surnames as first names.Messi David Varela won the right to keep his distinctive first name after his parents petitioned for and received an exemption from the civil registry office in t
  
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• 'An incredible feeling' - Magpies sign 'top young prospect' Steur

  09-07-2026 15:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]New Newcastle signing Sean Steur says it is an "incredible feeling" to sign for a "giant club" after his £23m move from Ajax was confirmed.Midfielder Steur, 18, has become the third player aged 20 and under the Magpies have bought in so far this summer after Bazoumana Toure and Ewen Jaouen.He has signed a five-year contract until 2031."It was always my dream to play in the best league in the world, so this is really exciting," Steur told club media."I was at home at Ajax &nda
  
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• Barcelona’s bid for Bundesliga speedster stands at €20 million plus €10 million add-ons – report

  09-07-2026 15:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona’s bid for Bundesliga speedster stands at €20 million plus €10 million add-ons – reportBarcelona have taken a significant step in their pursuit of Karim Adeyemi, but the race to sign the Borussia Dortmund forward is far from over. According to Luca Bendoni, the Catalan club have submitted a package worth €20 million plus €10 million in add-ons, although Borussia Dortmund are continuing to push for a higher fee before agreeing to the transfer.The Barc
  
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