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• Maldini to become new Italy technical director; joined by Leonardo as advisor

  11-07-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Maldini to become new Italy technical director; joined by Leonardo as advisorPaolo Maldini has agreed to become the Italian federation’s new technical director, taking on a role created specifically for him as the FIGC begins the task of rebuilding the national team.According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Milan and Italy legend has accepted the proposal of new federation president Giovanni Malagò after a long wait, signing a four-year contract on terms described as favourable to t
  
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• FIFA weighs expanding teams for the 2030 World Cup, explained

  12-07-2026 15:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FIFA weighs expanding teams for the 2030 World Cup, explainedFIFA president Gianni Infantino confirmed that the organization will examine the possibility of expanding the World Cup to a 64-team format as early as the 2030 edition.The information was published by The Athletic, the sports arm of The New York Times.The current tournament, co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, introduced the 48-team format, a significant increase from the 32-team version that was in place from 1998 to 2
  
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• Why Lautaro avoided suspension for England vs. Argentina World Cup semi-final

  12-07-2026 15:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Why Lautaro avoided suspension for England vs. Argentina World Cup semi-finalLautaro Martinez struck in the 121st minute to help Argentina on their way to the 2026 World Cup semi-final in the early hours of Sunday morning, but some feel that the Inter skipper was fortunate to avoid a second yellow and a suspension for the upcoming last-four tie with England. Here’s why El Toro escaped punishment.How Lautaro Martinez escaped second yellow card in Argentina 3-1 SwitzerlandLautaro was initial
  
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• Sunderland appear confident in talks for Matias Soule

  12-07-2026 15:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunderland appear confident in talks for Matias SouleMatias Soulé’s future at Roma is far from certain. The Argentine striker, who returned to the capital yesterday after a holiday in his homeland, is expected at Trigoria tomorrow for the start of his training camp. But he could leave again soon. Sunderland want to bring him to the Premier League. After interest from Borussia Dortmund and Arab clubs in June, who, however, did not submit offers, the English clubs are now the most int
  
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• Roma hold talks with Chelsea for Garnacho-Moreira deal

  12-07-2026 15:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma hold talks with Chelsea for Garnacho-Moreira dealRoma’s hottest incoming players are Alejandro Garnacho and Diego Moreira. The former is on his way out of Chelsea, who are currently asking for €50 million, while the latter is owned by Strasbourg, and their asking price is also €50 million. Negotiations are inevitably complex for the Giallorossi, but the demands could decrease over time. Garnacho and Moreira are linked by a common thread, not only because Chelsea has a buybac
  
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• Muharemovic wanted by Newcastle, Sunderland, Leeds United and Bournemouth

  12-07-2026 15:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Muharemovic wanted by Newcastle, Sunderland, Leeds United and BournemouthSassuolo defender Tarik Muharemovic remains a Premier League target, with Newcastle United, Sunderland, Leeds United and Bournemouth focus on the €40m player, as Juventus still wait.The Bosnia and Herzegovina international impressed at the 2026 World Cup and in Serie A for the Neroverdi, so is widely expected to move on this summer.Muharemovic hot property for SassuoloSASSUOLO, ITALY – DECEMBER 06: Tarik Muharemo
  
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• Wesley overcomes injury, set to join Roma’s preseason

  12-07-2026 15:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wesley overcomes injury, set to join Roma’s preseasonWesley is ready to begin his second season with Roma. The Brazilian full-back has recovered from a muscle injury to his left thigh adductor, which prevented him from playing in the World Cup with Carlo Ancelotti’s national team. The Brazilian winger is a key player for Gasperini, the coach who has been able to improve his performance in front of goal: five goals in his first year in Serie A, record numbers for the 2003-born player.
  
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• Premier League legend backs Real Madrid midfielder to become England’s greatest player – “This is superstar reaction”

  12-07-2026 15:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier League legend backs Real Madrid midfielder to become England’s greatest player – “This is superstar reaction”Real Madrid players have been in excellent form at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Junior in top form at the tournament.Bellingham single-handedly helped England beat Norway 2-1 on the night, with the English midfielder scoring both goals on an indifferent night for the Three Lions.The 23-year-old was deservedly nam
  
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• EFL players' World Cup involvement ends

  12-07-2026 15:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]The final four remaining English Football League players have seen their World Cup hopes come to an end at the quarter-final stage.Watford goalkeeper Egil Selvik, 28, and defenders David Moller Wolfe (Wolves) and Sondre Langas (Derby County) bowed out when their Norway team was beaten 2-1 by England after extra time in Miami on Saturday.Moller Wolfe, 24, was replaced after 90 minutes of the quarter-final and started five of the Norwegians' six games at the tournament, while Selvik
  
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• ⚠️The Athletic drops a bombshell: FIFA plans a 64-team World Cup!

  12-07-2026 15:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ⚠️The Athletic drops a bombshell: FIFA plans a 64-team World Cup!For the 2030 edition, FIFA will examine the option of adding 16 more national teams, something that would once again break the mold.
  While this World Cup is already historic for being the longest in history and featuring the highest number of national teams ever seen, FIFA is now planning to go one step further.According to The Athletic, Infantino reportedly said that expanding the World Cup to a total of 64 teams for
  
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• Preston postpone friendly after England win

  12-07-2026 15:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]England's progress to the World Cup semi-final has resulted in Preston North End postponing a pre-season friendly.The Championship club were due to visit Chorley on Wednesday, 15 July, but the match has been called off as England will face Argentina on the same evening.Preston will start their pre-season schedule away at Bamber Bridge on Tuesday, 14 July (19:00 BST), with the club having no friendlies scheduled for their Deepdale stadium while pitch improvement work is carried out.
  
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• No discount: Barcelona draw up plan to sell unwanted Spanish midfielder amid widespread interest

  12-07-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  No discount: Barcelona draw up plan to sell unwanted Spanish midfielder amid widespread interestMarc Casado is one of the players facing an uncertain future at Barcelona this summer, as he is no longer a part of Hansi Flick’s setup due to increased competition.Casado has already been linked with a move away from Catalonia, with multiple clubs across Europe keen on acquiring his services.Barcelona’s plan to sell CasadoA recent report from Diario SPORT has offered a fresh update on Cas
  
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• Milan pre-season squad of 26 includes teenagers eager to impress

  12-07-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan pre-season squad of 26 includes teenagers eager to impressCoach Ruben Amorim has named a 26-man squad for the first part of Milan pre-season training, including new buy Mario Gila, while some young and loan players will get a chance to impress him.The Rossoneri come together at the Milanello training camp on Monday July 13, where the work really begins for the new tactician.Gila is thrown straight into the mix after completing his transfer from Lazio, but Goncalo Ramos is still on vacation
  
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• Guardiola re-appears on Italy head coach shortlist after Maldini appointment

  12-07-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Guardiola re-appears on Italy head coach shortlist after Maldini appointmentPaolo Maldini and Leonardo are the new technical leaders of the Italy national team set-up, and reports on Sunday claim that Pep Guardiola has again become an option for the vacant national team head coach role under the new leadership.Could Italy make a move for Guardiola under Maldini and Leonardo leadership?The FIGC have recently confirmed that Maldini has been appointed as the federation’s new technical directo
  
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• Fabrizio Romano provides update on Liverpool star’s potential exit

  12-07-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabrizio Romano provides update on Liverpool star’s potential exitCody Gakpo Transfer Latest as Liverpool Hold Firm Amid Tottenham InterestLiverpool’s stance on Cody Gakpo appears clear for now, with the club showing no desire to encourage an exit despite interest from Tottenham. The latest update, credited to Fabrizio Romano on his YouTube channel, points towards a firm position at Anfield as the market develops.Tottenham are exploring options for the wide attacking areas and Gakpo
  
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• Report: Chelsea eyeing move for Serie A forward

  12-07-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Chelsea eyeing move for Serie A forwardChelsea Transfer News: Jonathan Rowe Emerges as Serious Summer TargetChelsea are doing what smart clubs do in the market, they are lining up options early and keeping the noise down. According to Sports View, Bologna winger Jonathan Rowe has moved firmly into the frame as the Blues look for more attacking depth before the new season.The key detail is simple. Chelsea have “intensified their search for attacking reinforcements this summer”
  
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• World Cup star Christ Oulai: Fiorentina make key progress in move

  12-07-2026 14:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  World Cup star Christ Oulai: Fiorentina make key progress in moveSerie A side Fiorentina have bolstered their squad with the arrivals of Viery, Arthur Atta, Alex Jimenez and Radu Dragusin and are making major progress in a move for Trabzonspor’s World Cup star Christ Oulai.The midfielder was impressive for Cote D’Ivoire some weeks ago and this has caught La Viola’s attention.Tuttomercatowebreport that talks between Fiorentina and the Turkish club are quite heated. In fact, they
  
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• La Masia starlet closes in on Girona move as Barcelona retain 50% future stake

  12-07-2026 14:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  La Masia starlet closes in on Girona move as Barcelona retain 50% future stakeBarça Atletic not moving up from the fourth division last season has left them with a very difficult decision to make on the futures of a number of players.Many young starlets who were part of Juliano Belletti’s squad for the reserve team last season would have outgrown that division and need to play for a different club at a higher level.This has seen some sales take place, and the latest one to join the
  
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• 'One or two' potential incomings at Dundee United

  12-07-2026 14:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jim Goodwin (left) oversaw a 1-0 win at Forthbank Stadium on Saturday [SNS]Jim Goodwin revealed Dundee United have "one or two" potential incomings following his side's 1-0 win at Stirling Albion.Zac Sapsford's added-time penalty gave United a winning start to their Premier Sports Cup group."We've got one or two in the pipeline at the moment that are bubbling away," Goodwin told Premier Sports."We would expect to have a bit of positive news, I would imagine either over the weekend or early part
  
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• Barcelona and Dortmund Agree €30m Deal to Sign Karim Adeyemi

  12-07-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona and Dortmund Agree €30m Deal to Sign Karim AdeyemiBarcelona and Borussia Dortmund have reached an agreement on the transfer of Karim Adeyemi for a figure in the region of €30 million, bonuses included. Matteo Moretto reported the development on X on Friday, attributing the original information to Fabrizio Romano.From Verbal Agreement to Fee SettledThe progression here has been swift. Earlier reporting had established that Adeyemi – the German international winger who jo
  
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• Abdukodir Khusanov’s agent sheds light on Newcastle talks before 2025 Man City transfer

  12-07-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Abdukodir Khusanov’s agent sheds light on Newcastle talks before 2025 Man City transferKhusanov’s agent has confirmed Newcastle United held concrete talks to sign the Man City defenderAgent Gairat Khasbiullin says the two parties established a “great rapport” during negotiationsNewcastle were first to congratulate Khusanov on completing his move to Man City in January 2025The agent of Manchester City centre-back Abdukodir Khusanov has revealed that Newcastle United held c
  
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• Big stars and old rivals - what to expect in semi-finals

  12-07-2026 14:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]The World Cup continues to deliver drama and unforgettable moments, and the field is now down to just four nations as we head into the semi-finals. France, Spain, England and Argentina are now two wins away from the world title and with a place in the final at stake, the margin for error is now almost non-existent. So what can we look forward to in the last-four ties? This is your guide to the World Cup semi-finals. Mbappe v Yamal - European heavyweights go head-to-headFrance v Spain, Dalla
  
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• 'Not happy with the performance' - so why do England keep winning?

  12-07-2026 14:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bellingham was England's hero again on Saturday, scoring twice in the quarter-final win over Norway [Getty Images]England fought hard to beat Norway in the World Cup quarter-final on Saturday, but manager Thomas Tuchel is clearly concerned."We made life very difficult for ourselves," Tuchel said. "The result is fantastic but I'm not happy with the performance."He did follow these quotes up by commending the players for their heart: "I'm impressed with the effort, team spirit and belief to overco
  
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• Tension? Bellingham hits back at England boss's criticism 👀

  12-07-2026 14:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tension? Bellingham hits back at England boss's criticism 👀Scorer of both goals in the win over Norway, the midfielder publicly disagreed with the coach’s assessment and came to the defense of the England squad.England secured their place in the semifinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Norway, decided in extra time.Right after the final whistle, English Team coach Thomas Tuchel of Germany gave an interview to British broadcaster ITV and showed clear
  
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• Chelsea fix asking price for Alejandro Garnacho, next few hours key

  12-07-2026 14:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea fix asking price for Alejandro Garnacho, next few hours keyRoma have been looking to sign Chelsea’s Alejandro Garnacho and finally bring the Argentine to the Serie A. A move looks complex but initial movements are taking shape.La Gazzetta dello Sportreport that the Italian side are working to make attacking signings, with Diego Moreira also a target.For Garnacho, they are waiting for Chelsea to open up to the possibility of an initial loan with an option to buy. This formula worked
  
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• Capello: ‘Nobody better than Maldini for Italy, Mancini mistake too big to forget’

  12-07-2026 14:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Capello: ‘Nobody better than Maldini for Italy, Mancini mistake too big to forget’Fabio Capello believes that the FIGC have made the right call in appointing Paolo Maldini as its new technical director, is pleased to see Leonardo joining him as an advisor, but says that Roberto Mancini’s previous mistakes are too great to simply forget: ‘I’ve already said I would go with Conte’.Maldini has recently been appointed as the new technical director of the FIGC and h
  
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• Jose Mourinho and Antonio Pintus agree joint plan for Real Madrid next season

  12-07-2026 14:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho and Antonio Pintus agree joint plan for Real Madrid next seasonReal Madrid appointed Jose Mourinho as their new manager at the beginning of the summer, and it was always important that he forged good relationships with the backroom staff.A couple of days ago, it was revealed that the Portuguese tactician and Antonio Pintus are set to work together at Real Madrid after reaching a shared understanding over how their responsibilities can benefit the first team.According to Diario AS,
  
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• Future Arsenal player scores on senior debut with bizarre haircut

  12-07-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Future Arsenal player scores on senior debut with bizarre haircutFuture Arsenal player Edwin Quintero scored on his senior debut for Independiente del Valle last week, sporting a unique haircut.Photo via Quintero on InstagramIndependiente del Valle twin brothers Edwin and Holger Quintero are committed to joining Arsenal when they turn 18 in August 2027, but for the time being they remain with IDV in Ecuador.As a result, Edwin Quintero was able to make his senior debut as a substitute last week,
  
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• Borussia Dortmund confirm Barcelona-linked attacker holding talks with other clubs

  12-07-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Borussia Dortmund confirm Barcelona-linked attacker holding talks with other clubsKarim Adeyemi has become the biggest talking point at Barcelona lately, after the club came from nowhere to complete a swoop on the German international.Indeed, everything suggests Adeyemi is on the verge of joining Barcelona this summer, in a deal worth around €22 million.And it appears Borussia Dortmund have already confirmed in a way that their star player is leaving this summer.Dortmund confirms Adeyemi is
  
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• Real Madrid World Cup Spotlight: Jude Bellingham emerges as the protagonist in England vs Norway

  12-07-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real MadridWorld Cup Spotlight: Jude Bellingham emerges as the protagonist in England vs NorwayThe 2026 FIFA World Cup is now moving into its most unforgiving phase, with every game carrying the weight of a season-defining night.England took on Norway in the quarter-finals in Miami, and while the performance itself was far from perfect, the ending belonged to one of Real Madrid’s biggest names.Norway came into the tie full of belief after knocking Brazil out in the previous round. They wer
  
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