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• Liverpool star returns to training in major injury boost

  24-07-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool star returns to training in major injury boostStefan Bajcetic Returns to Liverpool Training as Iraola Issues Liverpool Injury UpdateLiverpool’s pre-season work in Chicago moved on Thursday with a familiar theme, fitness, availability and who can actually help Andoni Iraola once the serious work begins.There was a clear positive. Stefan Bajcetic was back on the grass with the squad as Liverpool continued preparations for Saturday’s summer friendly against Sunderland in Nashv
  
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• Spanish prodigy with €16 million release clause remains determined to join Barcelona

  28-07-2026 11:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spanish prodigy with €16 million release clause remains determined to join BarcelonaAccording to Gerard Romero, as relayed by SPORT, Jorge Salinas remains determined to join Barcelona despite negotiations slowing in recent weeks. The Catalan club are unwilling to meet Racing Santander’s €16 million asking price, but those close to the player remain confident that an agreement can be reached before the summer transfer window closes in August.Salinas wants Barcelona but won’t
  
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• 🎙️ Zidane: I turned down every offer, I only wanted France

  28-07-2026 11:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎙️ Zidane: I turned down every offer, I only wanted FranceZinédine Zidane was officially appointed France manager this Tuesday morning.Under contract until the 2030 World Cup, the former number 10 spoke of his “great pride” and his “ambition” as he takes on this new challenge.The former number 10 of the national team will officially take up his post on August 1, and these are his first words as manager.Zidane’s first words"I’ve had offers
  
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• Zidane confirmed as new France manager

  28-07-2026 11:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Zinedine Zidane won the Champions League three times as Real Madrid manager [Getty Images]Former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has been confirmed as the new head coach of the France national team.Didier Deschamps, France's longest-serving manager, ended his 14-year stint in charge after the nation's semi-final exit to Spain at the 2026 World Cup. Zidane, a World Cup winner with France in 1998, has been out of management since leaving Real Madrid for a second time as head coach in 2021. The
  
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• Grimsby bring in Irish midfielder Doyle

  28-07-2026 11:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cian Doyle scored five goals and had 11 assists in his 53 league games for Bray [Getty Images]Grimsby Town have signed midfielder Cian Doyle on a two-year contract from Bray Wanderers.Doyle has joined for an undisclosed fee from the League of Ireland First Division side for whom he has played 53 league games, scoring five times."Cian is a bright, energetic and young midfielder who we feel has a high ceiling," said Grimsby head coach David Artell. The 21-year-old is the Mariners' fifth signing of
  
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• Real Madrid fringe star happy with his current role, wants to stay at club

  28-07-2026 11:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid fringe star happy with his current role, wants to stay at clubReal Madrid signed talented Moroccan playmaker Brahim Diaz from Manchester City in 2019, and the youngster arrived with a lot of promise.Since then, Brahim has established himself as an important squad player for Los Blancos without ever exploding into the star he threatened to become.This summer, the 26-year-old had a very good tournament for Morocco at the World Cup, where he was at his creative best.Now, according to Ab
  
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• Fortuna Düsseldorf sign Bundesliga veteran Philipp Förster (31)

  28-07-2026 11:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fortuna Düsseldorf sign Bundesliga veteran Philipp Förster (31)Fortuna Düsseldorf – recently relegated to Germany’s third footballing tier – have added substantial Bundesliga experience to their midfield by signing Philipp Förster on a free transfer.The 31-year-old has agreed a one-year contract through June 2027 and will wear the No. 10 shirt. Förster arrives following a season at Karlsruher SC in which he made 27 appearances and supplied four assists.
  
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• Barcelona defensive talent could earn important first-team role in the new season

  28-07-2026 11:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona defensive talent could earn important first-team role in the new seasonAt the end of last season, after Barcelona had wrapped up the La Liga title, Hansi Flick gave La Masia starlet Alvaro Cortes a chance against Alaves.The 21-year-old did not put a foot wrong throughout the game, looking like a solid left-footed central defender who was ready for the first team.Although he may not have received another opportunity after that, Cortes left enough of an impression with that one game for
  
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• Official | Zinédine Zidane appointed France’s national team manager

  28-07-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Zinédine Zidane appointed France’s national team managerZinédine Zidane (54) has been appointed as France’s national team manager, Fédération Française de Football (FFF) has announced on Tuesday. Zidane was the overwhelming favourite to replace Didier Deschamps, whose 14-year tenure has concluded after the 2026 World Cup. Deschamps announced early last year that he would step down, paving the way for Zidane’s return to management. Z
  
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• Maldini felt betrayed: Italy ‘dont want change’

  28-07-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Maldini felt betrayed: Italy ‘dont want change’Paolo Maldini and Leonardo resigned after just 16 days in charge, following Giovanni Malagò’s refusal to hire Andrea Pirlo as Italy’s new coach: ‘They don’t want change,’ Maldini said, according to Corriere della Sera.Maldini is no longer Italy’s technical director, as the ex-defender’s reign lasted only two weeks.The final meeting between Maldini, Leonardo and MalagòView this post
  
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• Besiktas come forward for Matias Soule

  28-07-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Besiktas come forward for Matias SouleBesiktas is interested in Matias Soulé, also thanks to Vincenzo Italiano’s push. No official offer yet, but the situation remains to be seen. According to Efecan Oztas of Turkish portal A Spor, a new contender is reportedly interested in Matias Soulé. This would be Besiktas, currently coached by Vincenzo Italiano. There have been no direct discussions with Roma so far, but the Turks are keeping an eye on the offer and have added the Argen
  
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• Season predictions: Safety guaranteed & shift in playing style

  28-07-2026 11:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Where will you finish in the league and why?I think we'll be top six but short of where the club's ambitions are, which would be a top-four finish. Having watched some of our pre-season matches and a shambolic away tie in Europe, it doesn't look like we have addressed the issues that made our style of play so beige last season. We'll do well enough to not be in any bother but we won't trouble the teams at the top of the league. It'll be a depressingly uneventful season. Who is the best sign
  
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• 🚨 Official: Zidane is France's new manager

  28-07-2026 11:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Official: Zidane is France's new managerFrance now has the leader it had dreamed of for years. The French Football Federation (FFF) has officially appointed Zinédine Zidane as the new national team manager.The 54-year-old coach succeeds Didier Deschamps, who stepped down after the 2026 World Cup following 14 years in charge of the team. Zidane’s challenge will be to match, or at least come close to, Deschamps’ achievements, after he led France to World Cup glory in 2
  
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• Zinedine Zidane confirmed as new France manager after World Cup semi-final exit

  28-07-2026 11:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Zinedine Zidane has been confirmed as head coach of the France national team, taking over from Didier Deschamps following their World Cup semi-final exit.Deschamps announced in January 2025 that he would step down following this summer’s World Cup, with France knocked out in the last four by European champions Spain in a 2-0 defeat. Zidane had been out of a managerial post since leaving Real Madrid, where he won three Champions League and two La Liga titles, in 2021.Zinedine Zidane won thr
  
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• Newcastle sign Liverpool forward Kiernan

  28-07-2026 11:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leanne Kiernan was Liverpool's top scorer in 2021-22 when they won WSL 2 [Getty Images]Newcastle United have confirmed the signing of Republic of Ireland forward Leanne Kiernan from Liverpool for an undisclosed fee.BBC Sport reported last week the clubs were in advanced talks as Kiernan’s exit from Liverpool, where she spent five years, neared. The 27-year-old spent the second half of last season on loan at Nottingham Forest but still had at least a year remaining on her Liverpool contract
  
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• 🚨 Mega comeback complete, Zinédine Zidane is back in management

  28-07-2026 11:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Mega comeback complete, Zinédine Zidane is back in managementAlmost five years after his departure from Real Madrid, Zinédine Zidane is returning to football’s biggest stage. The 54-year-old is taking over from Didier Deschamps as head coach of the French national team. He has just been officially presented by the French Football Federation at a press conference.  At 11 a.m., Zizou will be presented at a press conference in Paris — if he even needs an int
  
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• 🚨 Zinedine Zidane appointed new France head coach

  28-07-2026 11:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Zinedine Zidane appointed new France head coachFrance have officially appointed Zinedine Zidane as their new national team head coach, ending years of speculation over the legendary midfielder's return to Les Bleus. The 54-year-old succeeds Didier Deschamps, who stepped down following France's fourth-place finish at the 2026 World Cup after 14 years in charge. Deschamps leaves as one of the most successful coaches in the nation's history, having guided France to World Cup glory in
  
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• Roma interested in Rangers midfielder Nicolas Raskin

  28-07-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma interested in Rangers midfielder Nicolas RaskinRoma continues to evaluate several midfielders. According to reports from Belgium, one of them is Rangers’ Nicolas Raskin. In fact, Belgian portal VoetbalKrant claims Roma have their eye on Rangers midfielder Nicolas Raskin—who was also seen in the Ibrox match against the Giallorossi last season—and the Belgium national team at the latest World Cup tournament. The 2001-born player could be of particular interest should Manu Ko
  
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• 🚨 Official: Zinédine Zidane named France manager!

  28-07-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Official: Zinédine Zidane named France manager!The legend has arrived!After years of waiting for his moment, it is now official: Zinédine Zidane is the new head coach of the France national team until 2030.The French Football Federation made the announcement official this Tuesday morning during a conference held by Philippe Diallo in the presence of the 1998 world champion.Zidane therefore succeeds Didier Deschamps, who had been in charge of the national team for 14 years
  
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• Report: Liverpool offered the chance to sign 18-year-old forward

  28-07-2026 10:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool offered the chance to sign 18-year-old forwardLiverpool Transfer Latest: Ibrahim Mbaye Offered to Reds as PSG Wonderkid Eyes Elite MoveLiverpool have been offered the chance to consider a move for Ibrahim Mbaye, with TeamTalk reporting that the Paris Saint-Germain teenager has been put forward to both the Reds and Manchester City as his camp assesses the next stage of his development.Mbaye is clearly a player of growing interest in the market. The key detail from the latest upd
  
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• Liverpool set for huge injury blow as star misses training

  28-07-2026 10:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool set for huge injury blow as star misses trainingLiverpool vs Wrexham: Iraola Balances Injury Blow With Timely Squad BoostLiverpool move on to Wrexham this week in New York, and the situation is already clear. There has been a win, there has been encouraging attacking work, and there is already a problem at centre-back.Andoni Iraola began life on this US tour with a 4-2 win over Sunderland in Nashville. Pre-season results need context, but a win is a win, especially when key players are
  
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• Liverpool could be set to turn to Premier League rivals if Bradley Barcola move collapses

  28-07-2026 10:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool could be set to turn to Premier League rivals if Bradley Barcola move collapsesLiverpool Could Turn to Premier League Rivals for Bradley Barcola AlternativeLiverpool’s search for attacking reinforcements continues to dominate the transfer conversation, yet not every reported target has generated universal excitement. During the latest Media Matters podcast for Anfield Index, host Dave Davis was joined by Daily Mail journalist Lewis Steele, with much of the discussion centred on L
  
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• Liverpool and PSG in talks over Bradley Barcola’s transfer

  28-07-2026 10:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool and PSG in talks over Bradley Barcola’s transferLiverpool have initiated talks with PSG over their interest in Bradley Barcola (23), as reported by L’Equipe. The France international winger has informed the back-to-back Champions League winners that he would not renew his contract, due to expire in 2028, with the Ligue 1 side. The Reds are in the market for a winger following Mohamed Salah’s exit, and they have reportedly identified Barcola as their No. 1 ta
  
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• Lewis Steele: Liverpool ‘definitely in talks’ to sign world-class forward

  28-07-2026 10:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lewis Steele: Liverpool ‘definitely in talks’ to sign world-class forwardBradley Barcola Remains Liverpool’s Priority as Lewis Steele Reveals Latest PositionLiverpool’s pursuit of Bradley Barcola continues to gather momentum, with fresh developments suggesting the Paris Saint Germain forward has become the club’s leading attacking target.During the latest Media Matters podcast on Anfield Index, host Dave Davis was joined by Daily Mail journalist Lewis Steele to disc
  
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• Journalist: Liverpool to bid over €100m for forward with personal terms already agreed

  28-07-2026 10:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Liverpool to bid over €100m for forward with personal terms already agreedLiverpool Prepare Bradley Barcola Bid with PSG Winger Emerging as Top Transfer TargetLiverpool are ready to test Paris Saint-Germain’s resolve over Bradley Barcola, with Nico Schira reporting that a bid worth more than €100 million is being readied for the France winger. The 22-year-old is understood to be Liverpool’s leading target as the club plans for life after Mohamed Salah, although
  
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• Journalist: Liverpool star ‘more likely to stay’ despite recent rumours

  28-07-2026 10:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Liverpool star ‘more likely to stay’ despite recent rumoursCody Gakpo’s Liverpool Future Remains Open as Lewis Steele Assesses Summer Exit TalkSpeculation surrounding Cody Gakpo’s future refuses to disappear, and with Liverpool continuing to pursue attacking reinforcements, questions remain over whether the Dutch international could become one of the club’s major departures before the transfer window closes.During the latest Media Matters podcast on Anfi
  
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• Journalist: Liverpool in ‘strong position’ to sign world-class forward

  28-07-2026 10:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Liverpool in ‘strong position’ to sign world-class forwardLiverpool Tracking Bradley Barcola as PSG Valuation EmergesLiverpool’s interest in Bradley Barcola has moved into sharper focus after a detailed discussion on TALKSPORT, where chief football correspondent Alex Crook outlined the current position around the Paris Saint-Germain forward and the obstacles that could still shape any move.With Liverpool mentioned directly as a club in the market and activity expect
  
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• Fabrizio Romano tells Liverpool fans what to expect from Bradley Barcola pursuit

  28-07-2026 10:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabrizio Romano tells Liverpool fans what to expect from Bradley Barcola pursuitBradley Barcola to Liverpool Latest as Fabrizio Romano Provides Fresh Transfer UpdateLiverpool’s interest in Bradley Barcola has become one of the most discussed stories of the current market, and Fabrizio Romano has now offered a pointed update on where things stand. In his latest discussion, Romano urged caution on the speed of any potential move, while making clear that the situation is alive and developing.
  
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• “One to Watch” – Lewis Steele suggests Liverpool could yet move for Premier League defender

  28-07-2026 10:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “One to Watch” – Lewis Steele suggests Liverpool could yet move for Premier League defenderDjed Spence Emerges as Liverpool Option as Lewis Steele Weighs Up MoveLiverpool’s transfer priorities continue to evolve as Andoni Iraola begins shaping his squad, and one name that refuses to disappear is Tottenham Hotspur full back Djed Spence.During the latest Media Matters podcast on Anfield Index, host Dave Davis and Daily Mail journalist Lewis Steele discussed whether Liverpoo
  
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• Is McInnes era giving Rangers fans fewer fears of failure?

  28-07-2026 10:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Derek McInnes era at Rangers kicks off with a Scottish Premiership curtain-raiser at Dundee United on Friday (20:00 BST) [SNS]The climactic end to the Scottish Premiership, coupled with the summer of football and managerial upheaval that followed, has made it somewhat easy to forget that Rangers finished last term third.A lot has happened since head coach Danny Rohl, who has been replaced by Derek McInnes, watched his team limp to the finish after their season unravelled in a post-split coll
  
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