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• Liverpool compete with Manchester United for Manu Koné

  14-07-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool compete with Manchester United for Manu KonéAs reported by Corriere dello Sport, Manchester United and Liverpool are keen on Roma midfielder Manu Koné.The already highly regarded 25-year-old midfielder has virtually became an overnight sensation over the course of the World Cup, playing a key role in a France side that has once again reached the semi-finals and will look to avoid the mistakes of the previous edition and repeat the exploits from the one before that.Atl&eac
  
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• 💣 Estupiñán-Milan latest, Juve eye 2️⃣ keepers and Meret 🤝 Napoli? 🤑

  19-07-2026 16:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💣 Estupiñán-Milan latest, Juve eye 2️⃣ keepers and Meret 🤝 Napoli? 🤑There are only a few hours left until the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina after last night’s third-place playoff between France and England delivered plenty of entertainment. But the eyes of the world are on tonight’s showdown: will the Albiceleste repeat their 2022 triumph, or will the very young Roja come out on top?Meanwhile, as we wait to find out who
  
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• Tottenham’s Djed Spence: Inter schedule key meeting for WC hero

  19-07-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham’s Djed Spence: Inter schedule key meeting for WC heroSerie A side Inter are yet to make a major wing-back signing, having missed out on Anan Khalaili and Marco Palestra. A move for Tottenham’s Djed Spence is slowly gathering momentum.La Gazzetta dello Sport – via Calciomercato, have reported that next week could be important in the Nerazzurri’s move. Cristian Chivu’s desire to find a new wing-back is driving this, especially as Spence is quite keen on wear
  
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• Argentina’s mentality monster? Spain’s ultimate antidote

  19-07-2026 16:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Argentina’s mentality monster? Spain’s ultimate antidoteWhen the World Cup final kicks off today, the football world will be watching the usual suspects. On one side, of course, Lionel Messi, and on the other his designated heir, Lamine Yamal. But the real decision could come in the phase coaches hate and fans love: crunch time. When legs grow heavy, Argentina’s hour traditionally strikes – Egypt, Switzerland and most recently England have already experienced that in the
  
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• World Cup schedule today: How to watch Spain v Argentina, TV channels & live stream Sunday 19 July

  19-07-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spain's Lamine Yamal (left) and Argentina's Lionel Messi will meet in the World Cup final.Photograph: Charly Triballeau,roberto Schmidt/AFP/Getty ImagesSporting events don’t come any bigger than the World Cup final. Sunday’s encounter between Spain and Argentina in New Jersey will be the first time that the reigning European and South American champions have met in a World Cup final, making this a fitting conclusion to the tournament.Spain are the favourites. Luis De La Fuente’
  
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• A mixed debut for Borussia Dortmund’s Justin Lerma

  19-07-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A mixed debut for Borussia Dortmund’s Justin LermaBorussia Dortmund kicked off their pre-season with a 3-1 win against Rot-Weiß Oberhausen. Despite Oberhausen taking the lead, the Black and Yellows managed to secure a comeback victory, which was instigated by their new signing, Justin Lerma.Towards the end of the first half, the 18-year-old started the move and went on a great run before finishing well to make the game 1-1 going into the break. For this, he received plaudits from the
  
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• Wouter Vrancken Encouraged By Hearts Preparation Ahead of Champions League Qualification Campaign

  19-07-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wouter Vrancken Encouraged By Hearts Preparation Ahead of Champions League Qualification CampaignWouter Vrancken believes Hearts are beginning to produce exactly what he has been demanding as attention turns fully towards Tuesday night’s Champions League qualifier against Sturm Graz.The Belgian head coach – who replaced Derek McInnes this summer – was encouraged by a impressive pre-season display at Tynecastle with victory of La Liga side Rayo Vallecano and says the progress ma
  
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• Manchester United linked with surprise move for English defender

  19-07-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United linked with surprise move for English defenderManchester United Transfer Latest: Ben Nelson Interest Builds as Aston Villa Weigh Nicolas Jackson MoveThe transfer window does not wait for anyone, and Manchester United are back in the conversation, this time over Leicester City defender Ben Nelson. According to the Daily Mail, the 22-year-old has told Leicester he wants to go, yet the asking price remains the stumbling block. That matters, because when a club in Leicester’s
  
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• Real Madrid believe current squad is ready to compete for every major title

  19-07-2026 15:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid believe current squad is ready to compete for every major titleReal Madrid are satisfied with the strength of their current squad and believe the team are already capable of competing at the highest level.According to Jose Felix Diaz (h/t Madrid Zone), the club’s internal view is that the squad are ready to win major trophies without needing a dramatic overhaul before the new season begins.Madrid trust the squad already in placeMadrid have wrapped up four signings already this
  
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• How the World Cup has affected your Premier League team

  19-07-2026 15:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bukayo Saka, Alexis Mac Allister and Kobbie Mainoo will return to Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United after very different World Cup experiences [Getty Images]Once the World Cup is lifted by either Argentina or Spain in New Jersey on Sunday night, attention will quickly shift to the new domestic season.The Premier League was well represented in North America, with all 20 of the top-flight teams for 2026-27 having at least one player involved.From injuries to transfers, here is how the World
  
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• Spain star’s World Cup displays reportedly reignite Real Madrid interest

  19-07-2026 15:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spain star’s World Cup displays reportedly reignite Real Madrid interestReal Madrid were quick to dip into the market right after the end of the last season, and after making four signings, have already achieved most of their objectives for this summer transfer window. With the signings of Marc Cucurella, Denzel Dumfries, and Ibrahima Konate, they have significantly reinforced their backline, while Bernardo Silva has also arrived to strengthen the midfield.Still, it is quite likely that th
  
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• Milan hope Aston Villa ask for Rafael Leao after selling Tielemans and Rogers

  19-07-2026 15:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan hope Aston Villa ask for Rafael Leao after selling Tielemans and RogersAccording to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Milan need to sell Rafael Leao to finance the purchase of  Konstantinos Karetsas and Aston Villa are seen as one of the clubs that might tempt the Portuguese winger.Milan are waiting for offers for Rafael Leao, who confirmed at the end of May his desire to leave San Siro.Leao transfer: Milan still waiting for offersThe Rossoneri certainly feel the same, with Gazzetta claiming t
  
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• Highlights: Basel 0-0 Juventus – First summer friendly for the Bianconeri

  19-07-2026 15:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Highlights: Basel 0-0 Juventus – First summer friendly for the BianconeriWatch the highlights of Juventus’ first summer friendly against Basel, including Mattia Perin’s penalty save contributing to a 0-0 draw.Luciano Spalletti’s Juventus were held to a 0-0 draw in their first 2026-27 summer friendly.The Bianconeri reunited with a familiar face, their former defender Stephan Lichtsteiner, who is the coach of the Swiss side.Former Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa loanee Do
  
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• Saga over! Klopp agrees to coach national team, details ⚠️

  19-07-2026 15:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Saga over! Klopp agrees to coach national team, details ⚠️Negotiations for Jürgen Klopp to take over as head coach of the German national team appear to have reached the final stretch.According to information first reported by Sky journalist Florian Plettenberg and confirmed shortly afterward by the newspaper Bild, there is already a verbal agreement for the coach to take the job.According to the German press, Klopp’s contract with the German Football Association (DFB) wi
  
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• 🚨 Reports: Jürgen Klopp to become Germany boss, contract length revealed!

  19-07-2026 15:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Reports: Jürgen Klopp to become Germany boss, contract length revealed!Negotiations over Jürgen Klopp becoming the new Germany national team coach appear to be in the final stretch. As first reported by Sky reporter Florian Plettenberg and shortly afterward by 'Bild', both citing their own information, an agreement in principle has been reached. According to both outlets, the contract is set to run until the 2030 World Cup. On Saturday, Klopp and Red Bull chief Oliv
  
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• Barcelona unfazed by chaos surrounding priority transfer target

  19-07-2026 15:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona unfazed by chaos surrounding priority transfer targetIt increasingly looks like the transfer saga surrounding Barcelona, Atletico Madrid and Julian Alvarez is likely to go down to the wire this transfer window.The Argentine striker is considered Barça and Hansi Flick’s priority to replace Robert Lewandowski as the club’s marquee number nine.Now, according to SPORT, Barcelona are not panicking over the latest noise surrounding Julian Alvarez.Despite Atletico Madrid pu
  
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• Trialist Mallan 'in our thoughts', says St Mirren boss

  19-07-2026 15:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Stevie Mallan helped St Johnstone win promotion last season [SNS]Stevie Mallan is in St Mirren's "thoughts", says manager Craig McLeish after the midfielder featured as a trialist substitute against Cove Rangers.Midfielder Mallan, 30, started his career at St Mirren and subsequently played for Barnsley, Hibernian, Yeni Malatyaspor, Salford City and St Johnstone."Right now, he's a trialist," McLeish said following Saturday's 4-0 Premier Sports Cup Group C win at Cove. "He's training with us, it's
  
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• The combined XI for the Spain-Argentina final ⚔️

  19-07-2026 15:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The combined XI for the Spain-Argentina final ⚔️Just hours before the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain, it’s time for the traditional combined XI.But this time, only one criterion guided our choices: individual performances during this 2026 World Cup. A selection that favors current form and therefore leaves out some big names such as Lamine Yamal and Pedri.Enzo Fernández was preferred to Fabián Ruiz in midfield, while Mikel Oyarzabal gets the nod over
  
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• Stuttgart reject Hull City interest in Josha Vagnoman (25)

  19-07-2026 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Stuttgart reject Hull City interest in Josha Vagnoman (25)Kicker reports that VfB Stuttgart have blocked Hull City interest in wide-man Josha Vagnoman. The newly promoted Premier League outfit has already missed out on another Bundesliga professional in the form of Werder Bremen attacker Justin Njinmah.In the case of Vagnoman, Stuttgart immediately rejected an offer from the Tigers. An injury to left back Lorenz Assignon means that Stuttgart consider Vagnoman indispensable for the time being.&nb
  
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• Hull City in talks to sign Aston Villa’s Leon Bailey

  19-07-2026 15:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hull City in talks to sign Aston Villa’s Leon BaileyHull City are in talks to sign Leon Bailey from Aston Villa, according to The Athletic. The newly promoted Premier League club have held talks with Villa and the player’s representatives in recent days. Bailey is not part of manager Unai Emery’s future plans and the Midlands outfit are seeking a permanent transfer for him this summer. Turkish outfit Trabzonspor and La Liga side Celta Vigo have also expressed an
  
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• Sources: Real Madrid’s Rodri plan depends on €60 million sale of 23-year-old star

  19-07-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sources: Real Madrid’s Rodri plan depends on €60 million sale of 23-year-old starReal Madrid are considering a major move for Manchester City midfielder Rodri, but only if Eduardo Camavinga is sold during the summer transfer window. According to Defensa Central, the Spanish giants would use the funds from a potential Camavinga departure to finance a deal for the Ballon d’Or-winning midfielder.The report claims that Jose Mourinho has identified Rodri as the ideal player to s
  
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• Borussia Dortmund’s message to Barcelona new signing Karim Adeyemi: ‘We wish him all the best’

  19-07-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Borussia Dortmund’s message to Barcelona new signing Karim Adeyemi: ‘We wish him all the best’Karim Adeyemi is on the verge of becoming a Barcelona player, with only the official announcement separating the German forward from completing his move to Camp Nou. The striker has already arrived in Barcelona, successfully undergone his medical examinations and is now waiting to sign his contract once club president Joan Laporta and sporting director Deco return from the United
  
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• World Cup final live updates: Spain vs. Argentina latest news, score, highlights and analysis

  19-07-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The road ends here. After 103 matches featuring 48 countries across three nations, only Spain and Argentina remain. One more match. One more afternoon. One more place in soccer history.Sunday's World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey brings together two champions who reached the same destination by very different paths. Spain has squeezed the life out of opponents with relentless pressure, collective brilliance and a defense that has allowed just one goal. Argentina has survived one kno
  
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• Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak pictured with PSG president ahead of World Cup final in New York

  19-07-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak pictured with PSG president ahead of World Cup final in New YorkKhaldoon Al Mubarak has been pictured playing padel with PSG president Nasser Al-KhelaifiThe two football executives met in New York City ahead of the FIFA World Cup finalThe image offers a glimpse into the networking that accompanies major sporting eventsManchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has been pictured alongside Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi following a g
  
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• FIFA accused of ‘tyranny’ after revoking Gazzetta’s World Cup Final accreditations

  19-07-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FIFA accused of ‘tyranny’ after revoking Gazzetta’s World Cup Final accreditationsItalian sports newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport had three of its five accreditations for the 2026 World Cup Final revoked, amid suspicions that FIFA punished the media for its criticism of the organisation of this summer’s tournament.La Gazzetta dello Sport, Italy’s most popular sports newspaper, will have just two correspondents for today’s World Cup Final in New York, rather than
  
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• Robinson praises Muller's 'fantastic' triple save

  19-07-2026 14:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marius Muller was playing for Aberdeen for the first time in the win over Queen's Park [SNS]Stephen Robinson praised debutant goalkeeper Marius Muller after the German helped Aberdeen overcome Queen's Park in the Premier Sports Cup.The Dons made it two wins out of two in Group A with Dan Happe netting his first Aberdeen goal early on and another debutant, Lewis Smith, making it 2-0 on 11 minutes.Jack Hamilton replied for the Spiders in the second half and Muller's triple save kept the hosts in f
  
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• Cristante celebrates new deal: “Roma is my home.”

  19-07-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cristante celebrates new deal: “Roma is my home.”Cristante and Roma together until 2028. Yesterday, Bryan renewed his contract with the Giallorossi, as announced by the club on its official website. This extension was also strongly desired by Gasperini, who has repeatedly emphasized the importance of strengthening the core of the team. Today, the midfielder celebrated the renewal with a post on his social media. He wrote, attaching a series of photos: “Rome and Roma, for me and
  
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• Report: Three clubs are in the race to sign Tottenham Hotspur star

  19-07-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Three clubs are in the race to sign Tottenham Hotspur starCristian Romero transfer latest as Tottenham brace for £40m to £50m summer exitTottenham are moving with increasing clarity on Cristian Romero’s future, and the direction of travel now looks difficult to ignore. As TeamTalk reports, Spurs are effectively planning for a summer in which the Argentina international departs, with a growing acceptance inside the club that a deal may need to be struck at a realistic le
  
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• Victor Boniface ready to surprise with Bayer Leverkusen renaissance: “I feel great!”

  19-07-2026 14:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Victor Boniface ready to surprise with Bayer Leverkusen renaissance: “I feel great!”After netting a brace in Bayer Leverkusen’s first pre-season friendly ahead of the 2026/27 Bundesliga campaign, Nigerian striker Victor Boniface has spoken on the potential of a most unexpected comeback. The 25-year-old is back with his Bundesliga parent club following a disastrous loan stint last year with Werder Bremen. A nightmare year characterizes by his clear lack of match fitness and cryp
  
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• Serie A defender would choose Real Madrid if the decision were his – report

  19-07-2026 14:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A defender would choose Real Madrid if the decision were his – reportThe 2026 FIFA World Cup is coming to its climax with just one game to go, and the focus will quickly shift back to club activities, especially the transfer window.Los Blancos have already wrapped up four summer signings: Bernardo Silva, Ibrahima Konate, Denzel Dumfries and Marc Cucurella.It does look like new manager Jose Mourinho is keen on adding another player to the defensive unit, but that could depend on a maj
  
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