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• Lucumí breaks silence on Juventus interest: ‘It’s not the time’

  05-07-2026 10:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lucumí breaks silence on Juventus interest: ‘It’s not the time’Bologna defender Jhon Lucumí insists he will focus on the transfer market, including Juventus’ interest, after the World Cup: ‘It’s not the time to discuss such matters.’The Colombian centre-back has emerged as one of Juventus’ summer targets in defence, but the Bianconeri seem unwilling to pay his €28m release clause.Lucumí will focus on his future after the W
  
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• Spain star hails Barcelona duo Lamine, Cubarsi: ‘Surprised by their age and how they handle things’

  05-07-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spain star hails Barcelona duo Lamine, Cubarsi: ‘Surprised by their age and how they handle things’Spain face their toughest test so far at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Monday when they take on Portugal in the Round of 16.The game will come as a stern test for Luis de la Fuente’s players, especially considering that Cristiano Ronaldo & co. got the better of them in the UEFA Nations League finals last year.Two of Barcelona’s precocious teenage wonderkids, Lamine Yamal an
  
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• Dybala not fully convinced by Roma offer, but extension still expected

  05-07-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dybala not fully convinced by Roma offer, but extension still expectedPaulo Dybala is reportedly not fully convinced by Roma’s contract offer, but is still expected to sign a new deal next week.Talks over the Argentine’s new contract at the Stadio Olimpico have continued in recent days, and according to Corriere dello Sport, the Giallorossi hope to put pen to paper on a new agreement at the beginning of next week.Dybala set to sign new Roma contractThe Rome-based paper reports that D
  
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• Fear not, the heir to Mohamed Salah is here for Liverpool

  05-07-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fear not, the heir to Mohamed Salah is here for LiverpoolIt goes without saying that Mohamed Salah is going to be one of the toughest players for Liverpool to replace this summer. The Egyptian King has been one of the Reds' main attacking outlets ever since he joined the club back in 2017.Granted, he may not have performed to the best standards possible during the 2025-26 campaign but, Salah still managed to contribute to 22 goals across all competitions.Salah's drop off in form was likely to co
  
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• England fighting history as well as Mexican nation in Azteca cauldron

  05-07-2026 13:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England are aiming to dash the hopes of an expectant host nation when they face Mexico in the World Cup last 16 at the Azteca [Getty Images]England will not just be fighting against the fierce passion of an entire nation when they face Mexico in the iconic Azteca Stadium for a place in the World Cup quarter-finals - they will be battling the weight of history.The atmosphere in Mexico City was already red hot more than 24 hours before the last-16 meeting, with giant screens erected along the leng
  
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• Brentford set to sign Burnley forward Anthony

  05-07-2026 13:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jaidon Anthony has 17 goals and 11 assists in 81 games for Burnley [Getty Images]Brentford are nearing a move for Burnley forward Jaidon Anthony for a £15m fee rising to £17m with add-ons.The 26-year-old is ready to sign a four-year contract with an option for an extra year and his medical is provisionally scheduled for Monday.Anthony contributed nine goals and four assists across 38 appearances in all competitions last season, although that was not enough to prevent the Clarets from
  
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• Saints signing Alvarez could miss start of season

  05-07-2026 13:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Summer St Johnstone signing Unax Alvarez is likely to miss the start of their Premier Sports Cup campaign after picking up an injury during pre-season.The 24-year-old winger, signed from Deportivo Guadalajara after their relegation from Spain's third tier, twisted his ankle in last week's 4-0 friendly win over Forfar Athletic.Head coach Simo Valakari told Saints TV: "But the good news is nothing is broken."It is just a twisted ligament, so it will be a couple of weeks unfortunately."There is mor
  
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• Real Madrid left with an uncomfortable question for their players shining at the World Cup

  05-07-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid left with an uncomfortable question for their players shining at the World CupAs we enter the Round of 16 stage of the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026, it is perhaps fair to assess that Real Madrid players have done tremendously well.Kylian Mbappe, in particular, has lit up the World Cup with his consistent scoring tally, while Vinicius Jr. has been the heart of everything Brazil.The list extends to players such as Jude Bellingham and Federico Valverde, as well as incoming signings Marc
  
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• Kylian Mbappe delighted with France win over Paraguay – “We know how to play ugly football”

  05-07-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kylian Mbappe delighted with France win over Paraguay – “We know how to play ugly football”Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe made the difference for his France side in their Round of 32 World Cup clash with Paraguay, scoring the penalty that separated the two sides. In a bad-tempered game, Mbappe’s side came out on top, in his view, for their ability to play ugly football.Paraguay were centred on halting France’s advances, and for the most part did so, until Desire Dou
  
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• Report Hull City pounce on Napoli goalkeeper Milinkovic-Savic

  05-07-2026 13:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Hull City pounce on Napoli goalkeeper Milinkovic-SavicIl Corriere dello Sport reports that newly-promoted Premier League side Hull City have set their sights on Napoli goalkeeper Vanja Milinkovic-Savic.Newly promoted Premier League side Hull City are interested in Napoli goalkeeper Milinkovic-Savic.Milinkovic-Savic targeted by Hull CityThe Serbian international has spent only one season at the Stadio Maradona, and according to the report, Napoli are open to offers of at least €15m in
  
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• Real Madrid finally announce fourth summer signing as defender joins for €20m

  05-07-2026 13:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid finally announce fourth summer signing as defender joins for €20mFor weeks, it has been known that Real Madrid would be signing Inter Milan and Netherlands defender Denzel Dumfries. Florentino Perez announced during his re-election campaign that a deal had been done for the 30-year-old, although it has taken until now for the club to make it official.On Sunday, Real Madrid released an official statement confirming that Dumfries has become the club’s fourth summer signing &
  
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• Metz accept Saudi offer for Alpha Touré

  05-07-2026 13:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Metz accept Saudi offer for Alpha TouréFC Metz, who last season suffered relegation to Ligue 2, have accepted an offer from a Saudi Arabian club for promising midfielder Alpha Touré (20), as per a report from L’Équipe.Touré is one of those to have joined Les Grenats through the French club’s partnership with Génération Foot in Senegal. He made his Ligue 1 debut last season, having broken through at Metz during their promotion c
  
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• Real Madrid put midfield signing on hold

  05-07-2026 13:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid put midfield signing on holdReal Madrid have been heavily linked with the signing of a star midfielder for much of the past six months, following their struggles to control games over the past two seasons, and the haunting absence of Toni Kroos. Yet Los Blancos are not currently focusing their efforts on bringing in a new midfielder.A number of names have been linked with a move to the Santiago Bernabeu, but Real Madrid have denied that there will be any move for Chelsea’s Enzo
  
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• Jose Mourinho studying every Real Madrid player at the World Cup very closely

  05-07-2026 13:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho studying every Real Madrid player at the World Cup very closelyJose Mourinho has not waited for pre-season to begin his Real Madrid work. The Portuguese coach is already studying his players closely during the World Cup.Indeed, according to SPORT, Mourinho has watched the full matches involving his Real Madrid players, analysing their physical and mental condition, their decisions on the pitch and anything that could later be useful at the club.That is exactly the level of control
  
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• France manager strongly denies Kylian Mbappe “dictator” claims – “His public image does not reflect reality”

  05-07-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  France manager strongly denies Kylian Mbappe “dictator” claims – “His public image does not reflect reality”Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe is having a fantastic 2026 World Cup, and his form continued on Saturday as he scored the only goal of the game as France edged past Paraguay to reach the quarter-finals. He’s also the top scorer with seven goals (joint with Lionel Messi but with more assists), and if he manages to hold that position, he would become t
  
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• Barcelona midfielder hits back at critics ahead of Spain vs Portugal – “I will never change”

  05-07-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona midfielder hits back at critics ahead of Spain vs Portugal – “I will never change”Gavi is one of many Barcelona players who are part of the Spanish contingent for the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026.But with just two appearances, he hasn’t played a critical role for La Roja, who are set to face Portugal in the Round of 16.Ahead of this high-octane encounter, Gavi spoke to the press, talking about the criticism that has followed him throughout the tournament and maki
  
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• Arsenal exit talk cools as injury complicates interest

  05-07-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal exit talk cools as injury complicates interestBen White’s injury continues to cloud his future, despite interest from multiple Premier League clubs.Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesIn a piece mostly focusing on Morgan Rogers, Gary Jacob reported for The Times recently that Ben White’s future is “clouded by injury”, despite the player drawing interest from fellow Premier League sides Everton and Crystal Palace.In a similar update last month, Jacob had report
  
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• Man City 2026 World Cup Watch: How the Blues fared in the Round of 32

  05-07-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City 2026 World Cup Watch: How the Blues fared in the Round of 32The 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage concluded on June 28, with 32 of the 48 qualifying nations advancing to the first knockout stage.The tournament began with Manchester City having the largest representation after Bayern Munich with respect to club football and 18 stars from the Premier League side represented 12 different nations.The conclusion of the group stage saw 16 Manchester City stars across 11 nations qualify for the
  
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• Jurgen Klopp agrees to become Germany head coach

  05-07-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jurgen Klopp agrees to become Germany head coachJurgen Klopp has agreed to become Germany’s new head coach following Julian Nagelsmann’s resignation in the aftermath of the country’s disappointing World Cup exit.Germany began the tournament with renewed optimism but saw their campaign end in the round of 32 after a penalty shootout defeat to Paraguay.Nagelsmann stepped down from his role just days later, accepting responsibility for another disappointing tournament as Germany&r
  
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• Tevez supports Conte–Maldini Italy project, takes aim at Allegri, Spalletti and Scaloni

  05-07-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tevez supports Conte–Maldini Italy project, takes aim at Allegri, Spalletti and ScaloniFormer Juventus star Carlos Tevez insists the Italy project should resume with Antonio Conte and Paolo Maldini, but admits he doesn’t like Luciano Spalletti, while Max Allegri is as defensive as Lionel Scaloni.Former Juventus and Argentina star Tevez spoke to Italian media, including Repubblica, after Argentina’s struggle-filled win over Cape Verde.Tevez was critical of his national team&rsqu
  
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• Report: Liverpool target another Real Madrid youth prospect as contract clause revealed

  05-07-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool target another Real Madrid youth prospect as contract clause revealedLiverpool Eye Sergio Arribas Transfer as Andoni Iraola Reshapes Midfield PlansLiverpool’s summer has already carried the look of a club trying to redraw its future quickly. New head coach Andoni Iraola has walked into Anfield with change in the air, and the latest name linked with that rebuild is Sergio Arribas. According to Ideal, Liverpool have joined the race for the Almeria attacking midfielder, a pl
  
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• Pierre Sage’s Crystal Palace look to recruit Lens defender

  05-07-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pierre Sage’s Crystal Palace look to recruit Lens defenderCrystal Palace manager Pierre Sage could look to recruit from his former club, RC Lens, as per a report from L’Équipe. Sage joined Crystal Palace after leading Lens to a second-place finish in Ligue 1 and a triumph in the Coupe de France. A report from Sky Sports has suggested that the Premier League side are interested in Lens midfielder Mamadou Sangaré, who is also a target for Manchester Un
  
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• Bayern Munich teammate sends clear message to Real Madrid amid Michael Olise links

  05-07-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bayern Munich teammate sends clear message to Real Madrid amid Michael Olise linksIn recent weeks, Real Madrid have been strongly linked with a summer move for Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise. The 25-year-old is widely considered to be one of the best attacking players in the world right now, which is one of the reasons why president Florentino Perez has identified him as a leading target.Despite this, Bayern have absolutely no plans to sell Olise this summer, while Real Madrid have also publ
  
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• Report: Newcastle United considering move for former Chelsea midfielder

  05-07-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Newcastle United considering move for former Chelsea midfielderNewcastle United Transfer News: Lesley Ugochukwu Cost Points to Smarter Midfield RebuildNewcastle United know the number, and that matters. According to Chronicle Live, Burnley midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu could be available for £24 million. In a market that routinely inflates potential into fantasy, that is a figure worth serious consideration.The context is obvious. Sandro Tonali is heading towards Tottenham Hotspur in
  
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• Newell injury withdrawal 'just precautionary'

  05-07-2026 12:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hibernian head coach David Gray has played down fears of a serious injury for Joe Newell after they finished their pre-season friendly win over Cliftonville with 10 men.The midfielder went off injured before the end of the end of the 5-1 behind-closed-doors victory in Kildare, Ireland."At the end of the game, Joe Newell felt a little bit in his groin - more precautionary more than anything else," Gray told Hibs TV. "We just finished the game with 10 men rather than putting a player back on, whic
  
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• Club more important than the national team? Bayern star attacked by fans

  05-07-2026 12:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Club more important than the national team? Bayern star attacked by fansFor co-host Canada, the journey ended in the round of 16 against Morocco. The tournament came to a particularly bitter end for Alphonso Davies. In Canada’s 0-3 defeat, his team stood no chance – and the Bayern star was condemned to watch. Of all matches, it was this knockout game, in which the Canadians would have desperately needed a key performer like him, that the left-footer spent the entire time on the bench
  
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• Official: Dumfries joins Real Madrid from Inter

  05-07-2026 12:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Dumfries joins Real Madrid from InterDenzel Dumfries has officially joined Real Madrid from Inter, as both clubs confirmed today.Dutch right-back Dumfries has officially joined Real Madrid from Inter.Both clubs confirmed the 30-year-old’s switch to the Bernabeu today.Dumfries joins Real Madrid from Inter: official statementsThe defending Serie A champions said goodbye to their former defender with a long statement on their official website.“FC Internazionale Milano announce
  
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• Toulouse interested in Tawfik Bentayeb

  05-07-2026 12:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Toulouse interested in Tawfik BentayebToulouse FC have lost Frank Magri this summer and may yet lose Emersonn, who is the subject of interest from Hull City and Ipswich Town, both newly promoted to the Premier League. Bids have even been submitted for the Brazil forward, although an agreement has yet to be found. Le TéFéCé are, naturally, in the market for one forward this summer, perhaps more, depending on the future of Emersonn. As per a report from Sac
  
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• Confirmed: Real Madrid sign Denzel Dumfries on a contract until 2030

  05-07-2026 12:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Real Madrid sign Denzel Dumfries on a contract until 2030Real Madrid have been on a roll this summer and after announcing three new signings, they have finally announced their fourth newcomer in the form of Denzel Dumfries. The Dutch international is set to join Los Blancos in a long-term deal from Inter Milan and will provide tough competition to Trent-Alexander Arnold in the right-back position.Dumfries joins a list that includes Bernardo Silva, Ibrahima Konate and Marc Cucurella, a
  
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• Peter Shilton reveals he has ‘put the beef to bed’ Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ goal

  05-07-2026 12:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Peter Shilton has revealed that he is ready to put “the beef to bed” over the infamous ‘Hand of God’ moment between England and Argentina back in 1986. Shilton was England’s captain and goalkeeper for one of the most iconic World Cup matches of all time during the 1986 tournament as Argentina’s Diego Maradona scored twice in the quarter-final which was played at the Azteca Stadium in front of 115,000 fans. Argentina won the game 2-1 but Maradona’s first
  
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