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• Maeda leaves big gap at Celtic after massive impact

  25-07-2026 13:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  When Daizen Maeda joined Celtic as a relatively unknown J-League attacker in 2022, no one could have imagined the kind of success he would go on to have in Glasgow's east end. Maeda arrived in the early days of the Ange Postecoglou era, making the switch from Yokohoma F Marinos to Glasgow initially on loan in late December 2022 before completing a permanent switch in the following summer. Over his four years in Scotland, Maeda played over 200 games, contributing 79 goals and 38 assists. He won 1
  
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• Liverpool Remain Keen On Recruiting This Real Madrid Winger: Dream Signing For Iraola?

  26-07-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool Remain Keen On Recruiting This Real Madrid Winger: Dream Signing For Iraola?In a recent report, journalist Graeme Bailey claimed that Liverpool are keen on recruiting Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior. It has been stated that the Reds would have to rival Arsenal and Manchester City in the race to land the Brazilian wide player this off-season.Vinicius Jr.’s Impressive Form In La LigaVinicius Jr. enjoyed another excellent campaign at the Madrid club recently as he was responsible
  
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• Rafael Leao awaits fresh Galatasaray and Fenerbahce proposals

  26-07-2026 20:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rafael Leao awaits fresh Galatasaray and Fenerbahce proposalsMultiple reports are coming in that Galatasaray and Fenerbahce are preparing their pitches for Rafael Leao, but Milan won’t accept a loan with option to buy.Currently in Brazil plugging his clothing line, where he got to meet childhood hero Neymar last night, the Portugal international confessed again that he is looking for a new club this summer.Rafael Leao low on optionsHOUSTON, TEXAS – JUNE 23: Rafael Leao #17 of Portuga
  
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• West Ham draw shows McInnes 'we need to strengthen'

  26-07-2026 20:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rangers manager Derek McInnes says Sunday's goalless draw with West Ham United in his side's final pre-season friendly showed "it's clear certain areas we need strengthened still".The Ibrox club have brought in seven new players for McInnes' first transfer window since arriving from Hearts."There's been good work done by the club and there's still a good few weeks of the window left for us to try and address that," he told Rangers TV. "we're still actively trying to bring in reinforcements, but
  
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• No alarm bells at Barcelona after young midfielder picks up knock during a friendly

  26-07-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  No alarm bells at Barcelona after young midfielder picks up knock during a friendlyBarcelona took on CE Europa in their first pre-season friendly, a closed-door affair meant to give Hansi Flick a chance to test out his players during a game.The German manager named a heavily La Masia-influenced starting line-up that saw the likes of Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Marc Casado come off the bench.One player who did not play a single minute against Europa was Marc Bernal, with it later being revealed tha
  
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• Celtic Keep Close Tabs On The Lazio Pair: Why They Must Snap Up At Least One Of The Attackers

  26-07-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic Keep Close Tabs On The Lazio Pair: Why They Must Snap Up At Least One Of The AttackersIf a recent transfer update from Lorenzo Canicchio on X is true, Celtic are keeping close tabs on the Lazio duo Gustav Isaksen and Matteo Cancellieri. Isaksen, currently injured, is expected to return to action in September, and interest in Cancellieri could heat up soon, with a valuation of around €15m potentially negotiable.Having progressed through Roslev IK and Midtjylland’s academy r
  
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• Respected journalist doubles down, refutes Fabrizio Romano’s big claim on Real Madrid’s Yan Diomande deal

  26-07-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Respected journalist doubles down, refutes Fabrizio Romano’s big claim on Real Madrid’s Yan Diomande dealThe updates on Real Madrid’s negotiations with RB Leipzig for Yan Diomande have been mixed today, so much so that it is difficult to pin down a single outlet as reliable.The sheer contrast in optimism between varied reliable outlets makes it clear that matters are progressing, but possibly not at the speed one is being made to believe by the media.Earlier today, ever-reliabl
  
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• Bombshell: Fabrizio Romano confirms €170m Liverpool talks

  26-07-2026 20:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bombshell: Fabrizio Romano confirms €170m Liverpool talksFabrizio Romano has confirmed it. Liverpool are in talks for a deal that could cost €170m.Liverpool are yet to make a major splash in this transfer window but it appears they could be near one. Fabrizio Romano has moved to confirm talks between the Reds and Paris Saint-Germain.The player in question? You've guessed it: Bradley Barcola. The Frenchman has emerged as Liverpool's no.1 transfer target after they failed to convince Yan
  
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• 📋 Cruzeiro and Botafogo line up for Brasileirão six-pointer

  26-07-2026 20:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Cruzeiro and Botafogo line up for Brasileirão six-pointerCruzeiro and Botafogo face off at Mineirão this Sunday (26) at 4 p.m. (Brasília time) in the 20th round of the 2026 Brasileirão.The clash is the famous “six-point game.” After all, Raposa sit eighth in the table with 27 points, while Glorioso are right behind with 26.Depending on the round’s results, the team from Minas Gerais and the Rio side could move closer to the G-5, currently r
  
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• Report Stones targeted by Juventus for genuine proposal

  26-07-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Stones targeted by Juventus for genuine proposalJuventus have made contact with free agent John Stones after his deal with Manchester City was allowed to run down, as Sky Sport Italia claim there is a firm proposal.The 32-year-old was a regular in the England side that took third place at the 2026 World Cup, despite not currently having a club.He wore the Manchester City jersey for a decade after leaving Everton, winning everything possible under Pep Guardiola.Juventus ready to make Stone
  
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• Arsenal Are Locked In A Three-Way Battle For This Tottenham Hotspur Ace: Good Fit For Arteta?

  26-07-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal Are Locked In A Three-Way Battle For This Tottenham Hotspur Ace: Good Fit For Arteta?In a recent report, Corriere dello Sport mentioned that Arsenal are locked in a three-way battle for Tottenham Hotspur ace Cristian Romero this summer. It has been revealed that the Gunners would have to compete with Inter Milan and Chelsea in the race to sign the Argentine talent this off-season.Romero’s Inconsistent Form In North LondonRomero endured an inconsistent campaign at the London club bu
  
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• 📋 Bahia and Corinthians name line-ups for 20th-round clash

  26-07-2026 20:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Bahia and Corinthians name line-ups for 20th-round clashBahia and Corinthians have announced their lineups for this Sunday’s (26) clash at 4 p.m. at Arena Fonte Nova, in the 20th round of the Brasileirão.The teams are NECK AND NECK in the standings. The Bahia Tricolor are sixth with 30 points, while Timão are seventh with 27.
  Globo (except in Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais, Ceará, Espírito Santo, Rio Grande do Sul, and the Federal District), GE TV, and P
  
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• Cannes 3-3 Roma: Dybala impressive, but Wesley red card ruins friendly lead

  26-07-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cannes 3-3 Roma: Dybala impressive, but Wesley red card ruins friendly leadRoma had been dominating their pre-season friendly with Cannes and leading 3-0 with Donyell Malen and a Paulo Dybala brace, but Wesley’s red card opened the door for a 3-3 comeback.The first outside test of the summer for Gian Piero Gasperini’s side saw them cross over to France for a match against Cannes, who are also owned by the Friedkin family.VERONA, ITALY – MAY 24: Gian Piero Gasperini, Head Coach
  
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• Sky Sports Reporter: Man United Ready to Sell Star This Summer

  26-07-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sky Sports Reporter: Man United Ready to Sell Star This SummerRadek Vitek to Middlesbrough makes sense for Manchester United as transfer talks beginManchester United may have found a sensible solution for one of their more intriguing young assets, with Radek Vitek emerging as a serious target for Middlesbrough. Credit to Lyall Thomas, who reports that interest from Boro is real and that the prospective move is in its “early stages”.From a United perspective, this feels like one of th
  
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• Journalist: Liverpool interested in move for €50m-rated forward

  26-07-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Liverpool interested in move for €50m-rated forwardLiverpool Monitor Ibrahim Mbaye as PSG Set €50m Plus Price on Rising WingerLiverpool are looking at attackers again, and that tells you plenty about where the squad still needs work. Victor Muñoz has already arrived this summer, but recruitment in the final third clearly remains active. The latest name is Ibrahim Mbaye, the PSG winger now attracting serious attention across Europe.According to RMC Sport, Liverpool ar
  
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• Barcelona ready move for Bundesliga forward in case Ferran Torres leaves

  26-07-2026 19:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona ready move for Bundesliga forward in case Ferran Torres leavesThere is much anxiety at Barcelona surrounding the future of Ferran Torres, whose heroics at the World Cup have significantly upped his stock.Ferran has been closely linked with a move to Paris Saint-Germain, who are ready to utilise his contract situation at Camp Nou.Barcelona are not too keen on letting Ferran leave, having already parted ways with Robert Lewandowski earlier in the summer. But the club have a plan.Barcelon
  
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• Arsenal ready to offer club record salary to sign Real Madrid superstar

  26-07-2026 19:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal ready to offer club record salary to sign Real Madrid superstarWhile Yan Diomande has dominated the headlines at Real Madrid today, with the forward set to become the club’s fifth signing, it is important to acknowledge what this means for Vinicius Jr.’s future.The club are yet to finalise an agreement with the Brazilian international and with each passing day, it appears the forward may end up leaving Santiago Bernabeu.Arsenal have emerged as the potential destination for Vi
  
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• Liverpool have a brilliant new attacking partnership, completely out of nowhere

  26-07-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool have a brilliant new attacking partnership, completely out of nowhereLiverpool found themselves a brilliant-looking partnership this weekend. And it's completely out of nowhere.Liverpool need some wins in attack as the squad is seriously lacking right now. Mohamed Salah's exit creates a big void up top, while Hugo Ekitike's injury only exacerbates the problem.The real issue is that Liverpool don't want to sign a new forward to 'replace' Ekitike temporarily. But they also can't entirely
  
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• Could Maldini abandon Italy job if Pirlo appointment blocked?

  26-07-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Could Maldini abandon Italy job if Pirlo appointment blocked?The controversy over Andrea Pirlo’s Russian gambling links could be even more damaging, with reports technical director Paolo Maldini could step down if he can’t get his preferred Italy coach candidate.The situation is escalating rapidly and could see every plan put in place suddenly collapse over the next few days.Maldini was convinced to take the brand new role of Italy technical director with the proviso he’d have
  
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• Two relegations in two years! Why he still costs 100 million

  26-07-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Two relegations in two years! Why he still costs 100 millionTwo Premier League relegations in two years are not exactly the best argument when it comes to signing a player for close to €100 million. Eight years ago, that kind of money could still get you a Cristiano Ronaldo. Even by today’s standards, Matheus Fernandes’ transfer to Tottenham Hotspur sounds like a wild EA FC career mode storyline or a glitch in the Matrix. For the 22-year-old, though, it’s reality.So w
  
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• Real Madrid star welcomes Mark van Bommel but leaves Belgium future undecided: “It depends”

  26-07-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid star welcomes Mark van Bommel but leaves Belgium future undecided: “It depends”Real Madrid star Thibaut Courtois suffered a cruel end to his 2026 FIFA World Cup, having to come off against Spain in the quarter-finals after suffering an injury.After the game, he admitted that he could have managed to stay on and help his team but that it was manager Rudi Garcia’s decision to take him off and replace him with Senne Lammens.Eventually, Belgium went on to lose that game
  
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• Bennacer flies out for new job in Qatar after Milan terminate contract

  26-07-2026 19:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bennacer flies out for new job in Qatar after Milan terminate contractIsmael Bennacer’s time at Milan is finally over after confirmation his contract was terminated, allowing him to fly out to join Al-Gharafa in the Qatar Stars League.There had already been reports in Italy over the last 48 hours that the agreement had been reached to terminate the contract by mutual consent.TURIN, ITALY – APRIL 27: Stefano Pioli, Head Coach of AC Milan, speaks with Tijjani Reijnders and Ismael Benna
  
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• Barcelona star sets sights on Champions League glory after World Cup triumph – “Win everything”

  26-07-2026 19:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona star sets sights on Champions League glory after World Cup triumph – “Win everything”FC Barcelona had eight representatives in the Spain squad that lifted the 2026 FIFA World Cup by beating Argentina in the final.Among the many Barça stars on show for La Roja, Dani Olmo arguably had the second-best tournament after Pau Cubarsi.The Spain No. 10 played every bit like the shirt he wore, creating magic in midfield, linking up play and emerging as more than a creato
  
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• Chiesa: ‘Doing my best for Liverpool chance, was not ready for Italy’

  26-07-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chiesa: ‘Doing my best for Liverpool chance, was not ready for Italy’Federico Chiesa scored for Liverpool and insisted he’s ‘doing the best I can to have a chance here’ under new coach Andoni Iraola, but explained he was ‘not ready physically’ to play for Italy.Federico Chiesa of Liverpool is seen during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD8 match between PSV Eindhoven and Liverpool FC at PSV Stadion on January 29, 2025 in Eindhoven, Netherl
  
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• Bradley Barcola’s Liverpool move conditional on Cody Gakpo’s future

  26-07-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bradley Barcola’s Liverpool move conditional on Cody Gakpo’s futureWhile he recently informed the club’s management that he did not wish to extend his contract with Paris Saint-Germain, Bradley Barcola (23) could well use the summer transfer window to embark on a new chapter in his young career.And should he leave the capital club, a move to Liverpool is reportedly the French winger’s preferred option at present. The prospect is an enticing one for the Reds, who are said
  
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• Ajax ready to look at other options if deal to sign Barcelona goalkeeper delays further

  26-07-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ajax ready to look at other options if deal to sign Barcelona goalkeeper delays furtherMarc-Andre ter Stegen’s proposed switch to Ajax has been one of the most drawn-out sagas of Barcelona’s summer, as the move has seen multiple roadblocks. Just when it appeared the deal was nearing completion, fresh disagreements over the goalkeeper’s salary and various tax issues have threatened to derail it entirely.And now, Ajax appear to be growing slightly impatient with how long the situ
  
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• Enzo Maresca keen on double Manchester City raid on Chelsea after Elliot Anderson acquisition

  26-07-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Enzo Maresca keen on double Manchester City raid on Chelsea after Elliot Anderson acquisitionMan City are planning a double swoop from Chelsea to sign Enzo Fernandez and Malo GustoFernandez has emerged as a top transfer option for Man City amid doubts over Rodri’s futureChelsea have set hefty price tags on both players, who could yet leave west London this summerManchester City manager Enzo Maresca remains interested in signing Enzo Fernandez and Malo Gusto from former club Chelsea this su
  
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• Holders St Mirren visit Rangers in League Cup last 16

  26-07-2026 18:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Holders St Mirren have been drawn away to Rangers in the last 16 of the Premier Sports Cup.There are two other all top-flight ties, with Scottish champions Celtic, who were last season's beaten finalists, visiting Dundee United while Aberdeen host Dundee.Top-flight Kilmarnock will host Ayr United in an Ayrshire derby.At least one side outwith the Premiership is guaranteed to reach the quarter-finals after second-tier Dunfermline Athletic were drawn at home to League 1 side Ross County.Dunfermlin
  
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• Real Madrid set to announce their fifth signing tomorrow after €130 million deal

  26-07-2026 18:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid set to announce their fifth signing tomorrow after €130 million dealThere has been much chatter surrounding Yan Diomande lately, with reports suggesting that the RB Leipzig winger could become club’s fifth signing this summer.Reports earlier in the day suggested Real Madrid have an agreement in place with the Ivorian international, which was later confirmed by Fabrizio Romano.Now, Diario AS has offered additional details on Real Madrid’s pursuit of Diomande, revealin
  
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• Journalist praises young midfielder showing in Liverpool victory

  26-07-2026 18:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist praises young midfielder showing in Liverpool victoryTrey Nyoni impresses as Liverpool open Andoni Iraola era with 4-2 Sunderland winLiverpool’s 4-2 victory over Sunderland offered an early glimpse of what the new regime wants to build, and the mood around the first outing under Andoni Iraola was unmistakably positive. As David Lynch explained in his post-match discussion, this was about far more than a pre-season scoreline, even if the result still carried weight.“Wins ar
  
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