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• Local reports: Liverpool close to triggering release clause for elite talent

  08-07-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Local reports: Liverpool close to triggering release clause for elite talentLiverpool are reportedly close to triggering a release clause. They're chasing a brilliant young player.Liverpool’s hunt for new players continues. They’ve already signed Victor Munoz this summer, of course, but certainly aren’t done there.This is a squad that already needed improvements and has now lost key players. It’s a light squad - one that is actually quite unfair on Andoni Iraola if Liverp
  
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• Eric Dier could leave AS Monaco, CEO announces

  08-07-2026 14:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Eric Dier could leave AS Monaco, CEO announcesEric Dier (32) could leave AS Monaco just one year into his three-year deal, according to CEO Thiago Scuro.Dier joined Monaco last summer on a free transfer, following the expiry of his contract at Bayern Munich. However, it was an injury-hit campaign for the Englishman, who was restricted to just 13 appearances in all competitions. There are now doubts pertaining to his continuation at the club. It comes amid the DNCG’s decision to observ
  
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• Video: Insigne arrives to complete Sampdoria move – contract details revealed

  08-07-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Video: Insigne arrives to complete Sampdoria move – contract details revealedLorenzo Insigne is back in Italy and is set to sign for Sampdoria in Serie B on a one-year contract with a potential option to extend.Insigne was filmed arriving at the airport in Milan late on Tuesday evening and is reportedly having his medical tests with Sampdoria in Genoa on Wednesday.The 35-year-old former Napoli and Italy star is available on a free transfer following his brief spell with Pescara in the seco
  
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• Mourinho to speak to several Real Madrid stars next week; could lead to departures – report

  08-07-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho to speak to several Real Madrid stars next week; could lead to departures – reportJose Mourinho’s first week of pre-season at Real Madrid could be important for several players whose futures remain uncertain.The Portuguese coach is expected to evaluate the squad closely before making decisions on who fits into his plans.According to Ruben Martin of AS, Mourinho will hold conversations with several players after assessing them during the opening days of pre-season. He will th
  
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• Barcelona to take part in triangluar pre-season tournament with Premier League and Serie A clubs

  08-07-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona to take part in triangluar pre-season tournament with Premier League and Serie A clubsFC Barcelona’s preparations for the new season are almost fully scheduled, with Hansi Flick’s side adding another friendly to an already busy preseason programme.Alongside matches against CE Europa and Birmingham City, the Catalan club are now set to take part in a triangular tournament featuring Udinese and Nottingham Forest, reports Mundo Deportivo.Pre-season negins on 13 JulyThe Barcelo
  
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• World Cup quarterfinals picks: Predictions and best bets for every match

  08-07-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The World Cup quarterfinals are upon us, and there are no more Cinderellas, unless you want to count steady-but-not-spectacular Switzerland. Getting through a group stage and two knockout rounds without being a legit contender is almost impossible. With eight teams left, we’re down to the best of the best, and the margins are fine. One bounce or whistle or stumble can be the difference between a legendary upset and an embarrassing result.  The bets are more challenging too, with teams
  
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• Paul Pogba could leave AS Monaco this summer, CEO announces

  08-07-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Paul Pogba could leave AS Monaco this summer, CEO announcesPaul Pogba (33) could leave just one season into his two-year deal at AS Monaco, the Principality club’s CEO, Thiago Scuro, has announced.Pogba joined last summer, following the expiry of his ban for doping. It was difficult to imagine him hitting the heights of yesteryear, however, with just six appearances, one start, and 115 minutes accumulated, La Pioche fell below expectations. Naturally, his performances were not en
  
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• Steur deal 'another sign Newcastle's approach to recruitment is changing'

  08-07-2026 13:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]BBC Radio Newcastle's Matthew Raisbeck says the prospective deal to sign 18-year-old Ajax midfielder Sean Steur is "another sign that Newcastle's approach to recruitment is shifting and changing".The deal for Steur comes as the Magpies continue to reinvest in the squad after midfielder Sandro Tonali joined Tottenham for a fee worth up to £100m."This is a transfer that has come out of the blue really," said Raisbeck."He is not a name that has really been out there and mentione
  
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• Croatia boss Zlatko Dalic steps down after World Cup exit

  08-07-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Croatia boss Zlatko Dalic has stepped down following the nation’s World Cup exit, the Croatian Football Federation has announced.The 59-year-old, who was appointed head coach in October 2017, has ended his near nine-year reign in the wake of his side’s last 32 defeat by Portugal.A statement on the federation’s official X account said: “A humble arrival. An unforgettable journey. A proud farewell. Following nearly nine years, head coach Zlatko Dalic has decided to close hi
  
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• Confirmed: Liverpool face three Premier League fixture changes

  08-07-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Liverpool face three Premier League fixture changesLiverpool Fixture Changes Confirmed for August and SeptemberLiverpool now have greater clarity over the opening weeks of the 2026/27 campaign, and the headline is straightforward, Andoni Iraola will get no easing-in period.Three more Premier League fixtures have been moved for live television, locking in Liverpool’s schedule through to the extended autumn international break. The dates matter, the kick-off times matter, and for
  
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• Egypt want officials kicked out of World Cup

  08-07-2026 13:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Egyptian Football Association says it has asked Fifa to kick the officials in charge of their World Cup last-16 defeat by Argentina out of the tournament.The EFA said it had lodged a complaint with football's world governing body and wants an investigation into "double standards" of officiating in the game in Atlanta.With Egypt leading 1-0 in the second half, the video assistant referee (VAR) ruled out a goal by Mostafa Zico after Egypt midfielder Marwan Attia was penalised for stepping on L
  
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• Which Serie A side has the most players left in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals?

  08-07-2026 13:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Which Serie A side has the most players left in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals?The 2026 World Cup round of 16 is now complete, and heading into the quarter-finals, Milan’s five remaining players mean that they are the best represented Serie A side at the tournament in North America.France, Morocco, Spain, Belgium, England, Norway, Argentina and Switzerland are the eight sides that will compete in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals, which will kick off on Thursday evening: France vs. Moro
  
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• PSG “continue to work” on €50m deal for attacker with more than 100 Ligue 1 appearances

  08-07-2026 13:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG “continue to work” on €50m deal for attacker with more than 100 Ligue 1 appearancesPSG are working on their first major addition of the summer, and they are making slow progress according to some sources.If you enjoy PSG Talk coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content.After a few big sales, we’re all looking for PSG to sign some players this summer, and the first major deal may not be f
  
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• Cucurella or Carreras: Real Madrid define their left-back hierarchy for 2026/27 season

  08-07-2026 13:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cucurella or Carreras: Real Madrid define their left-back hierarchy for 2026/27 seasonReal Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has said to have already established his preferred options at left-back. Following the arrival of Marc Cucurella, the club now has a clear pecking order, while another departure is edging closer to completion.According to Fabrizio Romano, Cucurella will be Real Madrid’s first-choice left-back, with Alvaro Carreras set to provide cover throughout the season. The
  
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• Barcelona receive major boost as Atletico Madrid relax stance over Julian Alvarez sale

  08-07-2026 13:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona receive major boost as Atletico Madrid relax stance over Julian Alvarez saleSince the start of the summer transfer window, one of the worst-kept secrets in football has been Barcelona’s interest in signing Atletico Madrid star Julian Alvarez.So far, the Madrid-based club have been steadfast in their stance not to sell the talented striker this summer, irrespective of the offer.Barcelona have already seen a bid for Alvarez rejected by Atletico and their efforts mocked on the latte
  
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• 🎧 A-Z: Alan Irvine

  08-07-2026 13:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]In the latest episode of BBC Radio Merseyside's Everton A to Z, we have reached the letter I.Paul Salt, Mike Hughes and Chris Coughlin discuss current Everton assistant manager, and former player, Alan Irvine, in the A-Z of Merseyside Sport.On Irvine, Hughes said: "Everton signed him from Queen's Park, he was an amateur, came to Goodison in 1981, he made his debut in I think it was either against AC Milan or Inter Milan or he certainly made his debut pre-season in you know a famous
  
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• 21 Serie A players left as 2026 World Cup moves into quarter-finals

  08-07-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  21 Serie A players left as 2026 World Cup moves into quarter-finals21 Serie A and Serie B representatives are left standing as the 2026 World Cup moves into the quarter-final stages following the final two round of 16 ties on Tuesday night.With no Italy at the tournament in North America, Belgium and Norway might be the two nations for the Serie A neutral to support heading into the quarter-finals. They have the most ‘Italian’ representatives in their squads with five players apiece.
  
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• 📹 Check out OneFootball’s World Cup last-16 XI

  08-07-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 Check out OneFootball’s World Cup last-16 XIThe Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup has come to an end.Now it’s time for the OneFootball Team, featuring the standouts selected by our international editorial staff.Check it out below!Tell us in the comments what you thought!So, are you ready for the quarterfinals?This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.
  
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• Paredes: “I wish Dybala the best. He likes it in Rome.”

  08-07-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Paredes: “I wish Dybala the best. He likes it in Rome.”Paulo Dybala will remain at Roma; that’s now a given. The Argentine star, as Gian Piero Gasperini desired, will continue his career in the capital, hoping to show his best side more consistently. The Giallorossi club is expected to make the official announcement in the coming days: the number 21 is ready to play in the Champions League for the first time with Roma. The news has also reached Leandro Paredes, who was hoping t
  
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• Championship club targets immediate loan transfer for Manchester City goalkeeper

  08-07-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Championship club targets immediate loan transfer for Manchester City goalkeeperManchester City are closing in on an agreement to sign 20-year-old goalkeeper Pierce Charles from Sheffield Wednesday.Developed within the City Football Academy (CFA), Charles is believed to have completed a medical, coinciding with James Trafford’s expected departure in search of first-team minutes.Should Enzo Maresca prioritise senior development over a back-up role, QPR have positioned themselves to secure t
  
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• 🚨 Total scandal! Egypt rages at VAR after going out to Argentina

  08-07-2026 13:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Total scandal! Egypt rages at VAR after going out to ArgentinaThe Egyptian Football Association (EFA) dropped a bombshell by issuing a scathing official statement, reported by Sky Sports, after their national team’s elimination in the round of 16. The “Pharaohs” officials held nothing back and pointed directly at the refereeing over the controversial match against Argentina.“The Egyptian Football Association cannot remain silent in the face of the refereeing dec
  
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• World Cup 2026 stats: Who’s hit more shots than Mbappe? Who’s run further than Kane? Who’s tackled more than Anderson?

  08-07-2026 13:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup is over, and it serves up a chance to delve into the numbers behind our quarter-finalists.Who has taken more shots than Kylian Mbappe? Who has run further than Harry Kane? Who has pressed more than Elliot Anderson? Here is a look at some of the standout statistics from the last eight’s first five games at the World Cup.Creative ArgentinaThe world champions are on top of the expected goals charts, perhaps no surprise given Lionel Messi’s place at
  
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• Here we go: Real Madrid finalise €4 million sale of out-of-favour defender

  08-07-2026 13:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Here we go: Real Madrid finalise €4 million sale of out-of-favour defenderAs reported earlier today, Real Madrid defender Fran Garcia is all set to complete a transfer to La Liga club Real Betis.The operation is now as good as complete, with transfer expert Fabrizio Romano giving the deal his trademark ‘Here we go’ seal of approval.€4 million for 50% of player’s rightsOnce again, Real Madrid have made sure to retain some degree of control over a departing player&rsquo
  
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• Barcelona defender cuts short holiday to ramp up preparations for pre-season

  08-07-2026 13:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona defender cuts short holiday to ramp up preparations for pre-seasonOne of Barcelona’s biggest finds last season was the emergence of Gerard Martin as a quality central defensive option, especially in La Liga games.The Spaniard, who began his first-team career as a left-back, developed into a central defensive partner to Pau Cubarsi and finished the season as first choice for Flick.Although he still has his critics, Martin’s development has been inspiring. Now, the Spaniard i
  
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• 'A lot of gaps in the squad' - are Reds finding transfers 'difficult'?

  08-07-2026 13:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Journalist and The Late Challenge podcast's, Mo Stewart, says a "difficult market" is impacting Liverpool's transfer business so far this summer.The Reds have brought in Spain winger Victor Munoz and completed a deal for defender Jeremy Jacquet which was agreed in February.However, with Mohamed Salah, Ibrahima Konate and Andy Robertson already departing, uncertainty over the futures of Alisson and Federico Chiesa, and a long-term injury to Hugo Ekitike, missing out on key target Ya
  
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• Rochdale sign South Shields midfielder Jenkins

  08-07-2026 13:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rochdale are preparing to play in the English Football League again for the first time in three years [Getty Images]Rochdale have signed midfielder Will Jenkins from National League North side South Shields for an undisclosed fee, on a two-year deal.The 24-year-old previously played under head coach Ian Watson and assistant Carl Magnay at South Shields and featured in every league match, scoring eight goals.Jenkins came through the north-east club's' youth setup, having joined them at 15 years o
  
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• 🚨 After dramatic World Cup exit, top nation parts with winning coach

  08-07-2026 13:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 After dramatic World Cup exit, top nation parts with winning coachCroatia were dramatically knocked out by Portugal in the round of 32 at the World Cup. A supposed last-minute equalizer was ruled out by VAR. The World Cup exit was a bitter reality for the 2018 runners-up. Zlatko Dalić’s contract was only valid until the end of the tournament, though an extension was still being considered. The federation made a major effort to keep the 59-year-old. A decision has now be
  
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• Former Genoa youth coach joins Gasperini’s staff

  08-07-2026 13:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Genoa youth coach joins Gasperini’s staffGian Piero Gasperini’s coaching staff is poised to welcome a new player for the 2026-2027 season. As reported by journalist Lorenzo Canicchio, the arrival of Jacopo Sbravati, who coached Genoa’s Primavera team last season, is very close. This would be Sbravati’s first experience in Serie A after a long journey through the youth teams. Gasperini strongly desired him for the role of technical assistant. The agreement should be
  
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• Careers intertwined - Alonso and Arbeloa in rival dugouts

  08-07-2026 13:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]New Fulham boss Alvaro Arbeloa is best known in England for his impressive two-year spell at Liverpool as a player before returning to Real Madrid for a seven-year stint and ending his career with a season at West Ham.He earned 56 caps for Spain and was part of arguably the greatest team in their history, which won two European Championships and the World Cup in consecutive tournaments between 2008 and 2012.Chelsea's new manager Xabi Alonso and Arbeloa played together for seven con
  
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• Real Madrid midfielder expected to stay at club despite lucrative Manchester United offer

  08-07-2026 13:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid midfielder expected to stay at club despite lucrative Manchester United offerManchester United’s interest in Aurelien Tchouameni has become one of the biggest talking points in the summer transfer window, but reports suggest the Spanish giants have no intention of parting ways with the midfielder. Despite growing speculation surrounding a possible Aurelien Tchouameni transfer to Old Trafford, the latest Real Madrid transfer update indicates the Frenchman remains central to
  
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