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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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• 💎 Chivas' plan for a top talent

  09-07-2026 17:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💎 Chivas' plan for a top talentChivas continue searching for talent in the United States market. Recently, the signing of Mexican-American forward Landon Zúñiga, from MLS side Atlanta United, was confirmed. However, the roadmap the club’s management has planned for him this Apertura 2026 has already been revealed.No direct jump to the first teamAccording to journalist César Luis Merlo, the attacker, who signed a 3-year contract, will not join the senior squad d
  
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• Man City close in on £10M Pierce Charles signing from Sheffield Wednesday as loan plans develop

  09-07-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City close in on £10M Pierce Charles signing from Sheffield Wednesday as loan plans developMan City are set to sign goalkeeper Pierce Charles from Sheffield Wednesday for £10MThe 20-year-old is set to join QPR on loan immediately after completing his Man City moveWrexham had registered late interest in Charles but QPR appear to have won the race for his signatureManchester City are close to completing the signing of Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper Pierce Charles in a deal that cou
  
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• How to watch Argentina vs Switzerland live: Stream, TV channel, team news, prediction

  09-07-2026 17:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Argentina and Switzerland square off in Kansas City in an intriguing World Cup quarterfinal on Saturday, with the distinct whiff of destiny growing stronger for Lionel Messi and Co. WATCH — Argentina v Switzerland en EspanolArgentina’s incredible late comeback from 2-0 down to beat Egypt 3-2 in the last 16 was a win for the ages as Messi, once again, stepped up when the reigning World Cup champions needed him. But Lionel Scaloni's side are not making it easy for themselves and have b
  
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• Christian Pulisic suffered fractured leg in USA’s World Cup loss to Belgium

  09-07-2026 17:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  US soccer star Christian Pulisic has sustained a fractured right leg during the team's World Cup defeat to Belgium, an injury expected to sideline him for several weeks. An anonymous source, whose information was first reported by The Athletic, confirmed Thursday that Pulisic suffered a bone bruise and a microfracture to both his tibia and fibula. The US Soccer Federation has yet to officially announce the diagnosis.The injury occurred in the 52nd minute of Monday's 4-1 round-of-16 loss in Seatt
  
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• Will top clubs regret allowing Nathan De Cat to join Hoffenheim?

  09-07-2026 17:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Will top clubs regret allowing Nathan De Cat to join Hoffenheim?Hoffenheim have won the race to sign Anderlecht’s hugely talented teenager Nathan De Cat. It is easy to overhype young players, but the fact that De Cat was yet to turn 18 and was a key player for Anderlecht last season is testament to how good the player was. De Cat looks destined for the very top, but for now, he will be swapping the Belgian Pro League for the Bundesliga and Hoffenheim.On paper, this is a great move for De C
  
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• Smiling eyes in Ireland as Pompey pre-season begins

  09-07-2026 17:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Portsmouth will begin their Championship season with a home game against QPR [BBC Radio Solent]One of the reasons Portsmouth opted for Ireland for a pre-season camp this year was the weather.They've been to southern Europe for the past three seasons and at times it has been brutally hot.The conditions here have been perfect, clear skies, sunshine but temperatures in the low-to-mid twenties. Cool enough for what has been a fairly relentless training schedule.During the season there are so many ma
  
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• Chermiti & Naderi 'perfect foils' for Shankland - Halliday

  09-07-2026 17:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Youssef Chermiti and Ryan Naderi scored 18 Rangers goals between them last term [SNS]Andy Halliday believes Rangers have the "perfect foils" for new striker Lawrence Shankland in Youssef Chermiti and Ryan Naderi.Chermiti and Naderi often partnered each other in attack last season, with Shankland set to join up with Rangers' squad soon after having represented Scotland at the World Cup."In Youssef Chermiti and Ryan Naderi, I think it's two perfect foils for Lawrence Shankland," former Rangers mid
  
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• 🎥 Haaland as Techno Viking! Best AI clips before quarters

  09-07-2026 17:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Haaland as Techno Viking! Best AI clips before quartersWe’re entering crunch time at the 2026 World Cup. Eight nations are still in it. The quarterfinals kick off today. But despite all the seriousness in these remaining matches with huge significance for the football universe, the fun shouldn’t get left behind.AI-generated clips can bring exactly the right amount of lightness. Especially in a World Cup context. Before the final eight matches, we’ve put together a lit
  
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• Juventus set Nico Gonzalez price at €28m, scare off Atletico Madrid

  09-07-2026 17:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus set Nico Gonzalez price at €28m, scare off Atletico MadridNico Gonzalez impressed on loan with Atletico Madrid, but Juventus have reportedly warned he cannot make the move permanent for less than €28m.The 28-year-old is currently preparing for the World Cup quarter-final with Argentina against Switzerland, having made 55 senior appearances for his country with six goals.TURIN, ITALY – MAY 18: Nicolas Gonzalez of Juventus celebrates scoring his team’s first goal dur
  
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• Door open for Parma goalkeeper Suzuki at Leeds as Meslier joins Arsenal

  09-07-2026 17:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Door open for Parma goalkeeper Suzuki at Leeds as Meslier joins ArsenalZion Suzuki could be set for a Premier League move, with Leeds United poised to step up their interest in the Parma goalkeeper after losing Illan Meslier to Arsenal.The Gunners have officially confirmed the signing of Meslier, the 26-year-old France goalkeeper departing after seven seasons at Elland Road, during which he racked up 215 appearances and kept 70 clean sheets.He will wear the number 30 shirt at his new club.WATFOR
  
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• Report Khalaili to Inter is a done deal for €25m plus bonus

  09-07-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Khalaili to Inter is a done deal for €25m plus bonusItalian sources are confident Inter have a deal with Union Saint-Gilloise for Anan Khalaili worth €25m plus add-ons, including a bonus for Maccabi Haifa, and could have his medical this weekend.The Nerazzurri dived onto the Israel international for the right wing to replace Real Madrid-bound Denzel Dumfries after missing out on first choice Marco Palestra to Chelsea.EINDHOVEN, NETHERLANDS – SEPTEMBER 16: Anan Khalaili of
  
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• Sunderland women appoint FA's Gray as CEO

  09-07-2026 17:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunderland women have appointed James Gray as their chief executive officer following the recent takeover by Bay Collective.Gray currently works as commercial director at the Football Association and will begin his role at Sunderland in September.He will lead Sunderland's strategic and commercial performance, strive for financial sustainability and head up football operations.Gray will be reunited with former FA colleagues Kay Cossington and Anja van Ginhoven.Cossington is CEO of Bay Collective,
  
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• Man Utd reveal fresh plans and potential opening date for new 100,000-seater stadium to replace Old Trafford

  09-07-2026 17:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United have detailed the proposed location in the latest plans of their new 100,000-seater stadium that will replace Old Trafford, with hopes that the venue will open by 2035.The ground will sit approximately 350 metres away from the existing Old Trafford stadium in Trafford Wharfside.It will be at the heart of a new “Stadium District”, purpose-built for sport, entertainment and year-round activity, with United insisting the stadium - set to be the biggest in the country -
  
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• Eastleigh sign ex-Millwall defender Drake

  09-07-2026 17:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Eastleigh have signed former Millwall defender Ben Drake. The 20-year-old arrives at the Spitfires after two years with the Lions. He was an unused substitute in Millwall's 2-1 victory over Coventry City in the EFL Cup at the beginning of last season. Last season, Drake joined Braintree Town on loan and made 22 National League appearances.
  
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• Leeds United prepare new Zion Suzuki approach, Illan Meslier replacement

  09-07-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leeds United prepare new Zion Suzuki approach, Illan Meslier replacementAs reported by TUTTOmercatoWEB, Leeds United are keen on Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki.The West Yorkshire club are in the market for a new keeper after the departure of Illan Meslier, who left on a free at the end of last season and is set to join Arsenal. An initial approach for the Japan man was rebuffed but they are preparing a new move.Suzuki has been garnering plaudits for his performances between the sticks for the
  
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• Liverpool urged to push hard for ‘super signing’

  09-07-2026 16:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool urged to push hard for ‘super signing’Bradley Barcola Could Be Liverpool’s Smartest Summer Move After Yan Diomande TwistLiverpool’s summer has already developed that familiar air of noise, urgency and contradiction. A title-winning side should be making measured improvements, adding quality where needed and moving forward with certainty. Instead, there is a sense of a club trying to solve several puzzles at once, and the winger market has become central to it al
  
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• Mowbray 'everything the club needs' - Cantwell

  09-07-2026 16:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Blackburn Rovers boss Tony Mowbray is the perfect appointment for the club, according to captain Todd Cantwell.Mowbray returned for a second spell in charge at Ewood Park when he was appointed in June."The one thing I felt this changing room needed more than anything was a manager like Tony - a manager who understands the players and has complete clarity around what he wants, but he's got the people skills that go with it," Cantwell told BBC Radio Lancashire."There's a lot of boys that are quite
  
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• Report: Leeds United pushing hard to wrap up deal for Serie A star

  09-07-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Leeds United pushing hard to wrap up deal for Serie A starLeeds United Step Up Zion Suzuki Chase as Parma Hold Firm on €30m ValuationLeeds United are preparing a fresh attempt to sign Zion Suzuki, according to Tuttomercato, with the club’s goalkeeping department now moving into sharp focus ahead of the new season.The Yorkshire side have been working on the position for some time and the latest indication is that their interest in the Parma goalkeeper remains active. Early cont
  
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• Everton extend Galli’s contract by a further year

  09-07-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton extend Galli’s contract by a further yearEverton have opted to take up a one-year entension option in the contract of midfielder Aurora Galli.The Toffees announced the news via a post on their official club website this afternoon.The Italian international was set to be out of contract at Goodison Park this summer but she is now remaining on Merseyside for another 12 months.Galli joined Everton from Juventus in summer 2021. The move saw her become the first Italian to play in the Ba
  
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• Christian Pulisic reportedly out weeks after suffering leg microfracture during loss to Belgium

  09-07-2026 16:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Christian Pulisic reportedly suffered a bone bruise and microfracture in his leg during the USMNT's 4-1 defeat to Belgium on Monday during the 2026 World Cup Round of 16, according to The Athletic.The U.S. forward was injured in the 52nd minute when he kicked the back of Youri Tielemans' foot as he wound up for a shot attempt outside of the Belgium penalty box. Despite trying to play through the injury, it was clear Pulisic was hurt following the contact. He was subbed off seven minutes later fo
  
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• Barcelona president Laporta will travel to the World Cup if Spain reach the semi-finals

  09-07-2026 16:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona president Laporta will travel to the World Cup if Spain reach the semi-finalsFC Barcelona president Joan Laporta is planning to travel to the United States if Spain defeats Belgium in Friday’s 2026 World Cup quarter-final and secures a place in the semi-finals, reports Mundo Deportivo.Should La Roja advance, they will play on Tuesday, July 14, in Dallas, where they would face the winner of the quarterfinal between France and Morocco, which is scheduled to be played today in Bosto
  
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• Meslier 'cannot wait to win trophies' with 'biggest club in England'

  09-07-2026 16:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]New Arsenal goalkeeper Illan Meslier has said he intends to "show that I want to play" after leaving Leeds at the end of his Elland Road contract.The 26-year-old made 215 appearances for Leeds but lost his place as number one last season."I'm extremely, extremely happy. It's a great day for me because I've just joined the champions, " Meslier told club media."It's the biggest club here in England, so I'm very happy to join this massive club, and it's also a massive opportunity for
  
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• Newcastle sign Ajax teenager and close in on World Cup breakout star after losing Sandro Tonali

  09-07-2026 16:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle United have confirmed the signing of 18-year-old Ajax midfielder Sean Steur, while reportedly closing in on World Cup breakout star Johan Manzambi. Ajax confirmed Steur's move to the Tyneside club for a transfer fee potentially rising to £23 million.This influx of youth follows significant outgoings, with the Saudi Arabia-owned club offloading high-profile players like Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali this summer. England star Gordon left to join Barcelona in a deal worth £
  
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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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• How to watch Norway vs England live: Stream, TV channel, team news, prediction

  09-07-2026 16:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  An almighty quarterfinal takes center stage in Miami on Saturday as Norway and England collide for a spot in the 2026 men's World Cup semifinals. WATCH — Norway vs England en EspanolErling Haaland is of course leading Norway's charge with seven goals at his first World Cup and after a 28-year absence from the tournament, the Scandinavians have reached the final eight of a men's World Cup for the first time in their history. They deservedly beat Brazil 2-1 in the last 16 and even if some of
  
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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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