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• Maeda as difficult for Celtic to replace as Kyogo - Allan

  22-07-2026 11:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic will find it as difficult to replace Daizen Maeda this summer as they did Japan team-mate Kyogo Furuhashi 18 months ago, according to former midfielder Scott Allan.Reports claim Ipswich Town, promoted to the Premier League, have agreed a deal in principle with Celtic to sign 28-year-old forward Maeda for an initial £8m fee that could rise to £10m with add-ons.BBC pundit and former Celtic striker Chris Sutton said on X: "Maeda is worth much more than £10m and will find hi
  
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• Imps' McGrandles, Wickens & Towler sign new deals

  22-07-2026 19:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lincoln City won the League One title with 103 points last season [Getty Images]Lincoln City trio Conor McGrandles, George Wickens and Ryley Towler have all signed new contracts after helping the club to promotion to the Championship last season.Midfielder McGrandles, 30, has featured almost 200 times for the Imps across three spells - including the return he made on loan from Charlton Athletic in 2024 that preceded his permanent move back to the club.His new agreement runs until the summer of 2
  
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• Lyon submit €3.5m bid to Stoke City for Jun-ho Bae, but…

  22-07-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lyon submit €3.5m bid to Stoke City for Jun-ho Bae, but…Olympique Lyonnais are reported to have submitted a bid of €3.5m to Stoke City for Jun-ho Bae (22), according to Foot Mercato.Having already agreed to join Les Gones, the South Korean is now just waiting for the go-ahead from his club’s management to sign for his new side. To make this happen, OL still need to increase their bid, whilst the Potters are reportedly expecting an offer of just under €6m to agree to l
  
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• Journalist says French winger still Liverpool FC top target and club not hiding it

  22-07-2026 18:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist says French winger still Liverpool FC top target and club not hiding itBradley Barcola Emerges as Liverpool’s Top Target as Transfer Plan Takes ShapeLiverpool’s need for a new winger is no longer a matter of interpretation. Andoni Iraola has publicly acknowledged the shortage in his squad, placing renewed focus on Bradley Barcola as the club’s top target for the position.Iraola’s willingness to address the issue directly was significant. Managers are often care
  
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• Confirmed: Three Real Madrid players included in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Best XI

  22-07-2026 18:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Three Real Madrid players included in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Best XIDespite seeing their key players getting omitted from rosters of several nations, Real Madrid players have been the highlight of the recently concluded 2026 FIFA World Cup. From Marc Cucurella of Spain to Jude Bellingham of England, most Real Madrid players were on fire in the competition, to a point which led to the club questioning their lack of form at club level last season. Three Real Madrid in World Cup XIThe p
  
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• Barcelona defender inexplicably left out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Best XI

  22-07-2026 18:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona defender inexplicably left out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Best XIEarlier today, FIFA officially released their World Cup Team of the Tournament, and the announcement has got fans on social media excited.Several of the tournament’s top performers have been rightfully included including Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Jude Bellingham.Nine of the eleven players, in fact, are from teams that qualified for the semifinals with five of them featuring in the final of the
  
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• Forest Green sign Kelly and Patrick

  22-07-2026 18:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Forest Green Rovers have signed midfielder Kyle Kelly on a season-long loan and forward Omari Patrick on a permanent deal.Kelly, 20, has been in Liverpool's age-grade set-up since 2018, most recently playing for their under-21s team. He has been capped eight times for St Kitts and Nevis and scored a goal during a friendly in March against the Solomon Islands.Patrick, 29, left Tranmere at the end of last season having scored seven goals in 41 games during 2025-26.He has also played for Carlisle,
  
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• Journalist: Arsenal still pushing hard to sign Premier League star

  22-07-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Arsenal still pushing hard to sign Premier League starArsenal Transfer News: Bruno Guimaraes Bid Could Return as Newcastle Set £100m StanceArsenal’s midfield plans are coming into sharper focus, and Bruno Guimaraes remains right near the top of the list. According to Ben Jacobs, the Gunners are likely to come back with another attempt for the Newcastle United captain, with Mikel Arteta pushing for more quality and control in the centre of the pitch.The basic issue is stra
  
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• Forget Tiki-Taka, this is why Italy need Guardiola – video

  22-07-2026 18:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Forget Tiki-Taka, this is why Italy need Guardiola – videoIn the second episode of the Football Italia LIVE Show, Lorenzo Bettoni and Richard Hall debated why Italy should look beyond short-term fixes and consider appointing a coach of Pep Guardiola’s calibre to reshape the national team.It may remain a distant dream, but the idea has gained traction among Azzurri supporters, with Paolo Maldini’s influence helping to fuel speculation.They also discuss the latest transfer moves,
  
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• How Morgan Rogers gives Chelsea a clear advantage and hint at how they will attack under Xabi Alonso

  22-07-2026 18:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The ruthlessness of Chelsea’s move for Morgan Rogers in a British record £117m deal from Aston Villa caught many by surprise. Rogers was a long-standing Arsenal target and, as The Independent understands, a priority signing for Mikel Arteta from well before this summer.The England international has impressed in recent seasons for club and country, so much so that debate swirled around who should start between Rogers and Jude Bellingham for Thomas Tuchel’s side at this summer&rs
  
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• 'Owls could be perfect launchpad for Gray's career'

  22-07-2026 18:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Harry Gray has more on his plate than most 17-year-olds - and he seems to be taking it all in his stride.The Gray name is football royalty in Leeds, thanks to his great uncle Eddie. His grandfather Frank also played for Leeds - and his father Andy began his career at Elland Road.Harry's older brother Archie was a Whites prodigy who has since moved to Tottenham for big money. Now, big things are expected of the teenage forward.He's beloved by Leeds fans. When he joined Rotherham United on lo
  
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• McInnes banned for 'disgusting' Celtic penalty remark

  22-07-2026 18:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rangers manager Derek McInnes has been given a four-game touchline ban, with one suspended, for describing as "disgusting" the decision to award Celtic a late penalty at Motherwell in May.The comments, made at the end of last season when McInnes was in charge of Hearts, related to a stoppage-time spot-kick for handball that was converted by Kelechi Iheanacho.Celtic's 3-2 victory at Fir Park on 13 May kept them one point behind Hearts, who they beat to the title a few days later in a final-day de
  
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• Fulham in talks to sign Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Garcia

  22-07-2026 18:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fulham in talks to sign Real Madrid striker Gonzalo GarciaFulham are in negotiations with Real Madrid over a move for highly-rated striker Gonzalo Garcia as Alvaro Arbeloa looks to make his first signing since taking charge at Craven Cottage.The 22-year-old has emerged as one of Europe’s most sought-after young forwards after an impressive breakthrough with Real Madrid, and Fulham are now pushing to bring him to the Premier League.A deal has not yet been agreed, but discussions between the
  
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• What’s next for Canada’s Serie A stars after the 2026 World Cup?

  22-07-2026 18:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  What’s next for Canada’s Serie A stars after the 2026 World Cup?Jonathan David and Ismael Koné featured for Canada at the 2026 World Cup and face a very different future now that club football returns.Canada’s run to the World Cup Round of 16 has only heightened interest in the nation’s football future, while many supporters are also exploring new online casinos.Two Serie A players represented Canada in a tournament they co-hosted alongside Mexico and the USA and w
  
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• Al-Ahli join Al-Hilal and Man Utd in race for Roma’s Kone

  22-07-2026 18:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Al-Ahli join Al-Hilal and Man Utd in race for Roma’s KoneAl-Ahli’s interest in Manu Kone has been confirmed, but the Saudi club face significant hurdles before any move for the Roma midfielder can take shape.According to Gianluigi Longari, as relayed by AlfredoPedullà.com, Al-Ahli have Kone on their list alongside Idrissa Gueye, but they must first offload Enzo Millot before adding to their midfield. That outgoing is described as a non-negotiable precondition for any incoming
  
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• Furuhashi leaves Blues 'a cult figure'

  22-07-2026 18:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Forward Kyogo Furuhashi has departed Birmingham City "a cult figure", believes BBC Radio WM's Richard Wilford.The Japan international has joined LA Galaxy after just one season at St Andrew's, in which he scored only three goals in 31 appearances.Furuhashi arrived with high expectations, with the 31-year-old impressing during a three-and-a-half season stint at Celtic, leading some fans speculating on where it went wrong during his move to the Championship.Among those theories was t
  
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• Who are Motherwell's European opponents HB Torshavn?

  22-07-2026 18:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Havnar Boltfelag Torshavn, to give them their full name, currently sit fifth in the Effodeildin table 16 games into the 2026 season, having been runners-up last year, but have not played a competitive game since 5 July.Motherwell will be hoping they will have lost much of the match sharpness that carried them into their summer break with three wins in their past four games when the Faroe Islanders head to Fir Park for Thursday's Conference League second-round qualifier.That hints at an improveme
  
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• Could Lankshear could be the next Kane?

  22-07-2026 18:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Middlesbrough should have plenty of "optimism" for the potential of new signing Will Lankshear, says BBC Radio Oxford's Jerome Sale.The 21-year-old striker joined Boro from Tottenham on Tuesday for a potentially club-record fee after catching the eye during his loan spell at Oxford United last season.In fact, he left such a good impression at the Kassam that some believe he could be in the mix to don the number nine shirt for England."I think that's a longish shot but I think there
  
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• Derby sign midfielder Bilbija after Paderborn exit

  22-07-2026 18:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Filip Bilbija is Derby's third summer arrival after they signed Bobby Clark and Charlie Taylor [Getty Images]Derby County have signed Filip Bilbija on a three-year deal after the attacking midfielder left Paderborn following their promotion to the German Bundesliga.The 26-year-old played a crucial role in returning Paderborn to the top flight, scoring the equaliser in the second leg of their play-off decider against Wolfsburg which was eventually won in extra time.Bilbija scored 17 goals across
  
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• Dele-Bashiru leaves Watford for Aris Thessaloniki

  22-07-2026 18:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tom Dele-Bashiru played 81 times for Watford, scoring eight goals [Getty Images]Tom Dele-Bashiru has left Watford to sign for Super League Greece side Aris Thessaloniki on a permanent deal for an undisclosed fee.The 26-year-old midfielder joined the Hornets from Manchester City in 2019 and played 81 times, scoring eight goals.After featuring twice for Watford at the start of last season, he spent the rest of the 2025-26 campaign on loan at Turkish Super Lig side Genclerbirligi.Dele-Bashiru playe
  
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• PSG stand firm on Kolo Muani valuation as Juventus reconsider Mateta approach

  22-07-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG stand firm on Kolo Muani valuation as Juventus reconsider Mateta approachJuventus have still not met the asking price established by Paris Saint-Germain for centre-forward Randal Kolo Muani, and Wednesday’s reports claim that Crystal Palace’s Jean-Phillipe Mateta is being lined up as Juve’s ‘Plan B’.Report Mateta is Juventus’s Plan B to Kolo MuaniAs it was last summer, Juventus have thus far been unable to come to an agreement with PSG over a return for Ko
  
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• Lazio eye Milan forward Gimenez as Gattuso looks to strengthen squad

  22-07-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lazio eye Milan forward Gimenez as Gattuso looks to strengthen squadLazio’s search for a centre-forward has taken a new turn, with Gennaro Gattuso identifying Milan’s Santiago Gimenez as his ideal target.According to Il Messaggero, via CalcioMercato, the Biancocelesti coach made his preference known within days of arriving at Formello. John Kennedy currently sits in pole position on the club’s list, but the negotiation with Fluminense has stalled, and the alternatives have not
  
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• Fiorentina sound out Real Madrid over Mastantuono loan

  22-07-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fiorentina sound out Real Madrid over Mastantuono loanFiorentina are showing no signs of slowing in the market, and their pursuit of attacking reinforcements has led them to Franco Mastantuono.According to Alfredo Pedullà, with reports via CalcioMercato, the Viola have set their sights on the 2007-born forward, who has struggled to establish himself at Real Madrid under successive coaches, with Flavio Ognissanti reporting that the club have made an exploratory approach for the Argentine,
  
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• Federico Valverde returns to lead Real Madrid into Mourinho era

  22-07-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Federico Valverde returns to lead Real Madrid into Mourinho eraJose Mourinho has been overseeing preseason training at Real Madrid for more than a week now, but so far, has had only a few first team players available. Others have been playing in the World Cup 2026, and as their campaigns ended, they embarked on their annual holidays.Now, these players have gradually started returning to Valdebebas as their vacation ends. The first to do so was Arda Guler, whose Turkiye team was eliminated in the
  
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• Done Deal: Venezia break club record to sign Nigeria striker Adams

  22-07-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Done Deal: Venezia break club record to sign Nigeria striker AdamsVenezia have completed the signing of Akor Adams, with the Nigeria striker becoming comfortably the most expensive acquisition in the club’s history.According to TuttoMercatoWeb, the former Sevilla forward arrived in the lagoon city and, after completing the customary medical, signed a four-year contract worth €1.5 million per season.The fee is €17 million plus bonuses, a figure without precedent for a club that wo
  
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• Atalanta set De Ketelaere asking price for Bayern and PSG after World Cup audition

  22-07-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atalanta set De Ketelaere asking price for Bayern and PSG after World Cup auditionCharles De Ketelaere was one of the surprise stars of the 2026 World Cup after his impressive performances for Belgium, and Atalanta have already established an asking price for the versatile attacker amidst rumours of interest from the likes of Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich.Atalanta want €50m to sell De KetelaereDe Ketelaere provided three goals and an assist from five appearances at the tournament in
  
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• Manchester City confirm stance on facial recognition as supporters voice ticket identification concerns

  22-07-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City confirm stance on facial recognition as supporters voice ticket identification concernsMan City have confirmed no current plans to introduce facial recognition at the Etihad StadiumThe club’s stance comes amid ongoing supporter concerns over ticketing ID verification measuresCity have introduced changes to ticket transfer policy for next season after talks with City MattersManchester City have clarified their position on the introduction of facial recognition technology at
  
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• Atletico Madrid Set August 10 Deadline Amid Barcelona’s Alvarez Push

  22-07-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atletico Madrid Set August 10 Deadline Amid Barcelona’s Alvarez PushAtletico Madrid have told Julian Alvarez to report back for pre-season preparations on August 10, according to Marca, with the Catalans expected to continue their efforts to sign Alvarez for the next week or so but may then be forced to look elsewhere if a transfer cannot be agreed with Atletico.Where the saga stands after the World Cup finalAlvarez was in action for Argentina on Sunday as the defending champions were beat
  
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• Spain's Fabián Ruiz, Gavi gifted their weight in tomatoes after winning World Cup

  22-07-2026 17:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  What do you get the soccer player who just won the World Cup? Aside from a trophy of their own, a championship ring and a winner's medal, the town of Los Palacios y Villafranca in Spain kept up its tradition started in 2010, the last time Spain won the tournament, and gifted hometown boys Fabián Ruiz and Gavi tomatoes.A whole lot of tomatoes.The two La Roja stars grew up in the Spanish town within the province of Seville. Both returned to their hometown on Tuesday and were honored at town
  
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• 🏆 FIFA unveil official World Cup 2026 Team of the Tournament

  22-07-2026 17:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🏆 FIFA unveil official World Cup 2026 Team of the TournamentFIFA has revealed its official FIFA World Cup 2026 Team of the Tournament following the conclusion of the competition, with newly crowned champions Spain leading the way with three representatives in the XI. The team is set up in a 4-3-3 formation and features players from seven different nations, recognising the standout performers across the tournament in Canada, Mexico and the United States.Spain's title-winning campaign
  
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