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• Mbappe first to win World Cup Golden Boot twice

  20-07-2026 00:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kylian Mbappe was part of the France side which won the World Cup in 2018 [Getty Images]Kylian Mbappe has become the first player to win the World Cup Golden Boot twice after earning the award for top scorer at the 2026 tournament.The France forward netted 10 goals in eight games to edge out Lionel Messi in a high-quality race.Having struck eight times to finish top scorer at Qatar 2022, Mbappe has won the Golden Boot in back-to-back World Cups.The 27-year-old was the first man to reach double f
  
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• Touching reason behind Barcelona star Pedri’s penalty kick tradition with his father after winning trophies

  21-07-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Touching reason behind Barcelona star Pedri’s penalty kick tradition with his father after winning trophiesSpain’s 1-0 victory over Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final will be remembered for Ferran Torres’ decisive goal and La Roja’s historic triumph. Yet once the celebrations began, one of the most memorable moments unfolded away from the trophy lift.As Spain celebrated becoming world champions, Barcelona midfielder Pedri stepped away from the jubilant scenes
  
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• ‘Zero percent chance’: Real Madrid will not sign World Cup hero despite growing speculation

  21-07-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘Zero percent chance’: Real Madrid will not sign World Cup hero despite growing speculationRodri was named the best player at the recently concluded FIFA World Cup, and the development rekindled speculation on Real Madrid’s interest in the player.After all, the midfielder was in fine form for Los Blancos throughout the event and showed the world exactly why he is one of the best controllers of the modern game.At a time when Real Madrid are looking for that exact profi
  
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• Liverpool to beat Man Utd in deal for £42m FIFA World Cup midfield powerhouse

  21-07-2026 08:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool to beat Man Utd in deal for £42m FIFA World Cup midfield powerhouseLiverpool are gearing up to BEAT Manchester United in a race for a £42m midfield target. The Reds need midfield reinforcements following a poor 2025/26 season - where several of their star players failed to reach their best.A shake-up could be on the cards - with Curtis Jones and potentially Alexis Mac Allister earmarked for the exit. Other fringe players like Stefan Bajcetic, Harvey Elliott and Trey Nyoni c
  
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• Barcelona give priority signing time to decide after World Cup heartbreak as €100m transfer enters decisive phase

  21-07-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona give priority signing time to decide after World Cup heartbreak as €100m transfer enters decisive phaseBarcelona’s pursuit of Julian Alvarez is approaching a decisive stage, with the club choosing patience before making its next move for the Atletico Madrid striker. According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona have decided to give their priority target a few days to recover from Argentina’s heartbreaking defeat in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final before pushing ahead with
  
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• AC Milan target Karetsas to replace Leao after Genk reject Borussia Dortmund’s €30m bid

  21-07-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  AC Milan target Karetsas to replace Leao after Genk reject Borussia Dortmund’s €30m bidAC Milan have identified Genk wonderkid Konstantinos Karetsas as a potential replacement for Rafael Leao, according to Gazzetta dello Sport.Interestingly, the Belgian club already rejected a €30 million (£26m) bid from Borussia Dortmund for the teenage sensation.The Rossoneri are stepping up their search for attacking reinforcements as uncertainty continues to surround Leao’s future
  
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• The US should never host another tournament after World Cup debacle

  21-07-2026 08:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 27th man on the podium had a plan. Donald Trump gatecrashed the pictures of another trophy lift, lingering awkwardly as Spain celebrated their World Cup glory. There was a certain inevitability to it: Trump may have only turned up for one game in the tournament – a relief for the thousands subjected to unacceptable delays because of his unnecessary presence – but his fingerprints were all over it.Trump was whistled and booed at the MetLife Stadium on Sunday. He nevertheless wants
  
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• Only one factor preventing Spanish captain’s move to Real Madrid – Romano

  21-07-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Only one factor preventing Spanish captain’s move to Real Madrid – RomanoSpain bossed the recently concluded FIFA World Cup and were thoroughly deserving of the title, but what made them such a potent threat was their ability to retain possession and suffocate opponents.Rodri, on that front, was instrumental for Spain and went on to win the Golden Ball in recognition of his stellar game-dictating abilities.Real Madrid have chased the Manchester City star for a long time, but rumours
  
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• Truth revealed on Pep Guardiola’s talks with Italian Football Federation – National Team quartet circle for former Man City boss

  21-07-2026 07:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Truth revealed on Pep Guardiola’s talks with Italian Football Federation – National Team quartet circle for former Man City bossPep Guardiola’s conversation with the Italian Football Federation lasted barely “one minute”, with the former Manchester City manager making clear he intends to take “at least” one year away from the game before considering any managerial return, as per a new report.The 55-year-old departed the Etihad Stadium at the end of last
  
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• Introducing football to the country with one pitch

  21-07-2026 07:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Like everywhere, the world's smallest island nation has been gripped by football fever for the past six weeks. But once Spain lifted the World Cup trophy on Sunday, almost every trace of football on Nauru stopped.Football is almost non-existent on this Pacific island. Nauru has never fielded a team in an official international match and it has just one – hard sand – pitch.While there is interest in big Premier League matches, and children wear Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo kits,
  
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• Mo Salah makes decision on incredible €20m per year contract offer

  21-07-2026 07:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mo Salah makes decision on incredible €20m per year contract offer© IMAGOThe Egyptian King reached an agreement to rip up his £400k per week contract one year earlier. Originally slated to leave the club in 2027 that exit date was brought forward to the end of June this year.Following a spell at the FIFA World Cup with Egypt Salah is now preparing to make his next move. At 34 the left-footed attacker STILL believes he’s got a lot to offer at the top level.Besiktas to sign M
  
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• Which young Manchester City centre-back can separate themselves from the others this preseason?

  21-07-2026 07:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Which young Manchester City centre-back can separate themselves from the others this preseason?With John Stones and Nathan Ake having both departed Manchester City, it seems obvious who Enzo Maresca’s first-choice centre-backs will be. Ruben Dias, Abdukodir Khusanov, Marc Guehi and Josko Gvardiol will form the heart of Manchester City’s defence for next season. There is room for one more centre-back in Enzo Maresca’s squad due to how many games City play each season and due to
  
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• Why USMNT fans paid thousands for a 'once-in-a-lifetime' World Cup experience

  21-07-2026 06:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Two days before the United States men’s national team took on Australia in Seattle, Jakub Heyduk, Andy Skosky and Jim Martin took the plunge and bought tickets for $1,800 apiece.“We entered over 10 different raffles and things like that and never got selected. We were just waiting and eyeing the right time to buy, and pulled the trigger on Wednesday,” Heyduk told Yahoo Sports ahead of the June 19 matchup, a 2-0 victory for the USMNT.The three friends, sipping on beers at 9:30 a
  
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• Jorge Jesus confirms talks with CBF and digs at Ancelotti call-up

  21-07-2026 03:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jorge Jesus confirms talks with CBF and digs at Ancelotti call-upAfter being eliminated from the FIFA 2026 World Cup in the round of 16, with a 1-0 defeat to Spain, the Portugal national team announced the hiring of coach Jorge Jesus on July 10.The former Flamengo manager arrived to take over the team in place of the dismissed Roberto Martínez.This Monday (20), Jorge Jesus confirmed that he held talks last year to take charge of the Brazilian national team, after the 4-1 defeat to Argenti
  
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• Jorge Jesus confirms CBF talks, questions Ancelotti call-up

  21-07-2026 03:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jorge Jesus confirms CBF talks, questions Ancelotti call-upAfter being eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the round of 16, with a 1-0 defeat to Spain, the Portugal national team announced the hiring of coach Jorge Jesus on July 10.The former Flamengo manager arrived to take over the team in place of the dismissed Roberto Martínez.On Monday (20), Jorge Jesus confirmed that he held talks to take charge of the Brazilian national team last year, after the 4-1 loss to Argentina that le
  
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• 📊 Mexico in FIFA top 10 after the 2026 World Cup

  21-07-2026 01:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📊 Mexico in FIFA top 10 after the 2026 World CupThe World Cup has ended and the FIFA ranking has been revealed.Spain has taken the top spot, with Argentina and France rounding out the podium of the best national teams in the world. ​Notably, Mexico, after its victories in the World Cup, is in the top 10, climbing 4 spots in the ranking. Can El Tri stay among the best in the world?This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original ver
  
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• Ex-Villa striker Duran joins seventh club aged 22

  21-07-2026 01:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jhon Duran scored twice in nine appearances for Zenit St Petersburg [Getty Images]Former Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran has joined Benfica on a season-long loan from Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr.The Portuguese giants will be the seventh club of Duran's career at the age of just 22, following recent stints with Fenerbahce and Zenit St Petersburg.Benfica will pay a £5.19m (6.1m euros) loan fee for the Colombia international with the option to make the move permanent for £25.5m (30m euro
  
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• 🚨​ Official: Atlante sign David Ospina

  21-07-2026 01:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨​ Official: Atlante sign David OspinaThe legendary Colombian goalkeeper will play in Liga MX.
  From Atlético Nacional, Atlante have officially announced the arrival of David Ospina to defend the colors of the Potros de Hierro.The goalkeeper is a legend in his country, as he is the player who has represented the Colombia national team the most times. He has also enjoyed a great career with European clubs such as Arsenal and Napoli. At 37, Ospina wants to make his mark in
  
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• Following rejection of Adam Daghim offer, Hoffenheim focus on closing deal for Slovak winger Leo Sauer

  21-07-2026 01:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Following rejection of Adam Daghim offer, Hoffenheim focus on closing deal for Slovak winger Leo SauerFollowing a rejection of their oversized offer for former Wolfsburg attacker Adam Daghim, Sky Germany reports that Hoffenheim are much more likely to sign Slovak winger Leo Sauer away from Feyenoord. The Bundesliga outfit has already agreed to terms with the 12-times-capped international.The left flank specialist maintains a current estimated market value of €7m in the latest Transfermarkt
  
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• Fans can now get Pep Guardiola’s Man City office items: From training tops to coffee cups and... incense sticks

  21-07-2026 00:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A number of Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City office items are being auctioned off by the club. Among the of items up for grabs are the very coffee cups Guardiola used, offering fans a direct connection to his time at the club.The auction features a wide array of memorabilia from Guardiola’s office, including his chair, desk lamp, and whistle, alongside several framed pictures. Some of his training tops are also available, as is his winter jacket and collection of incense sticks, compl
  
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• Eintracht Frankfurt negotiating Turkish loan for Niels Nkounkou

  21-07-2026 00:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Eintracht Frankfurt negotiating Turkish loan for Niels NkounkouChristopher Michel reports that Eintracht Frankfurt are on the verge of loaning out Niels Nkounkou again. The French youth international and Olympic representative recently returned from a season-long loan stint with Torino. According to the German journalist, Frankfurt seek a €4m transfer fee for the player they once paid €7.5m to acquire, but are open to another loan. Negotiations with Turkish outfit Konyaspor Kulüb&
  
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• Robbie Williams addresses World Cup final TV incident after white object falls from mouth

  21-07-2026 00:32 via yahoo.com
  Robbie Williams has addressed a "deeply unprofessional" on-screen gaffe during the World Cup final in which he accidentally spat a small white object onto his microphone. The 52-year-old singer, who had performed alongside Nicole Scherzinger and Laura Pausini at the closing ceremony on Sunday, drew attention during an appearance on German TV channel Magenta Sport.While speaking to pundits, the object emerged, which he then picked up, held, and subsequently rubbed onto his head, where it stuck to
  
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• Official | Christopher Trimmel (39) to retain Union Berlin captaincy

  21-07-2026 00:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Christopher Trimmel (39) to retain Union Berlin captaincySpeaking to Sport Bild, new Union Berlin head coach Mauro Lustrinelli has confirmed that Christopher Trimmel will remain squad captain. The 39-year-old still made 39 appearances for Union across all competitions last year, registering five assists from his position on the back right flank. Trimmel brings with him the experience of 194 Bundesliga appearances.Overall, entering his 13th season with die Eisernen, Trimmel h
  
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• 🃏 The best World Cup memes: Adani, Honda, FIFA and 6 more! 😂

  21-07-2026 00:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🃏 The best World Cup memes: Adani, Honda, FIFA and 6 more! 😂The World Cup is over: 64 teams, loads of late twists, unforgettable moments, surprise eliminations and... memes galore.Some are certified memes, others sit somewhere between serious (barely) and playful (much more so), and then there are moments so surreal they seem fake (if only).Wilton Sampaio's announcement in Mexico-South AfricaThe opening match at the Azteca let us see that same light that shone on Italy in the "Ga
  
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• Di Marzio: Roma also interested in Schjelderup 

  20-07-2026 23:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Di Marzio: Roma also interested in Schjelderup Roma is searching for the right player to bolster Gian Piero Gasperini’s squad. The Giallorossi management and sporting director Tony D’Amico are keen to accommodate the coach’s request. “I expect two players up front,” the former Atalanta player recently stated. After pursuing Greenwood (now at Fenerbahçe) but never making an offer to Marseille, and awaiting West Ham’s response for Summerville, as wel
  
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• 📅 Football calendar in Brazil and worldwide after the 2026 World Cup

  20-07-2026 23:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📅 Football calendar in Brazil and worldwide after the 2026 World CupLast Sunday (19), Spain were crowned two-time world champions after beating Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.The next World Cup will only take place in 2030, with Portugal, Spain, and Morocco as host countries, but with matches in Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay as a celebration of the 100th anniversary of the world’s biggest national-team tournament.So, it’s time to "go back to our daily reali
  
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• Roma go as far as €50 million for Summerville

  20-07-2026 23:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma go as far as €50 million for SummervilleRoma have made their choice to strengthen their attack: Crysencio Summerville. The Giallorossi have identified the Dutch winger as the right player to raise the level of their attack. The Roman club have reached an agreement with the 2001-born player, lowering their demands (around €6 million in salary) and opening the door to the project Gasperini presented to them. These are crucial hours to close the deal, and the Friedkins are ready to m
  
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• Pep Guardiola meets with National Team Football Federation for next job after Manchester City exit

  20-07-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pep Guardiola meets with National Team Football Federation for next job after Manchester City exitItalian Football Federation held a meeting with Pep Guardiola over the vacant manager roleGuardiola is considered the most ambitious and transformative candidate on Italy’s shortlistAntonio Conte & Roberto Mancini are also under consideration for the jobThe Italian Football Federation has met with Pep Guardiola in an attempt to convince him to become the next head coach of the Italy nation
  
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• 💣Romano bombshell: Rodri's dream is Real Madrid

  20-07-2026 23:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💣Romano bombshell: Rodri's dream is Real MadridRodri Hernández’s future is once again at the center of attention in the transfer market. As journalist Fabrizio Romano revealed, the Manchester City midfielder has a contract renewal offer from the English club on the table, but his greatest desire is to wear the white shirt.
  A conditional dreamDespite his strategic importance at the British club, the player “dreams of the opportunity” to join Real Madrid. However,
  
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• The change at Manchester City is clear to see as the preseason begins

  20-07-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The change at Manchester City is clear to see as the preseason beginsManchester City have undergone significant change since the 2025-26 season ended. Pep Guardiola is no longer Manchester City’s manager after stepping down from his chair after a decade of dominance. Enzo Maresca is now the Manchester City manager. That has been known for some time. Today the first glimpse has arrived of Enzo Maresca as City manager. The change at the FA Cup and Carabao Cup holders was impossible to ignore
  
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