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• McGregor keen to 'build something special' with O'Neill amid exit talk

  14-07-2026 20:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Speculation surrounding Callum McGregor's future has intensified over the past week [SNS]Callum McGregor feels he can help "build something special" with Martin O'Neill's Celtic, despite speculation surrounding the captain's future.The 33-year-old has been linked with a move to Saudi Arabia in recent months.The former Scotland midfielder stressed in April that he wanted to keep playing for Celtic but also make sure the club "continue to push".Reports have claimed he has recently changed his agen
  
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• Tottenham Hotspur Are Eyeing Another Loan Move For This Paris Saint-Germain Ace: Should De Zerbi Bring Him Back?

  14-07-2026 22:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur Are Eyeing Another Loan Move For This Paris Saint-Germain Ace: Should De Zerbi Bring Him Back?In a recent report, journalist Pete O’Rourke mentioned that Tottenham Hotspur are eyeing another loan move for Paris Saint-Germain ace Randal Kolo Muani. It is believed that Spurs are planning to sign the French forward on another loan deal this off-season.Kolo Muani’s Loan Spell In North London Last SeasonKolo Muani managed to catch the eye at times during his loan spell a
  
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• Why has the ball changed for World Cup semi-finals?

  14-07-2026 22:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Fifa has introduced a new ball for the last four games of the World Cup.The gold and black Trionda Final ball will be used during the two semi-finals - France v Spain and England v Argentina, the third-place play off and Sunday's World final.On 6 July, Adidas and Fifa announced it would replace the Trionda Official Match ball, which adopted the colours of the host countries of red, blue, green and white and was used for the first 100 games of the tournament.The name 'Trionda' can be transla
  
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• Leeds agree £34.1m fee for defender Muharemovic

  14-07-2026 22:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tarik Muharemovic has made 69 senior club appearances in Austria and Italy, earning a further 17 caps for his national team [Getty Images]Leeds United have agreed a £34.1m fee with Italian club Sassuolo for defender Tarik Muharemovic.The centre-back, 23, has still yet to agree personal terms or complete a medical, with other Premier League clubs having shown an interest.If the Bosnia-Herzegovina international opts for Elland Road he would be Daniel Farke's second signing of the summer, aft
  
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• 🚨 During a World Cup semi-final! Ligue 1 star moves for record fee

  14-07-2026 22:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 During a World Cup semi-final! Ligue 1 star moves for record feeYes, there is currently a World Cup semifinal going on, but the people in charge at Turkish top club Fenerbahçe couldn’t care less. They virtually announced their record signing, Mason Greenwood, right at halftime. The 24-year-old is moving from Olympique Marseille to Istanbul. According to Fabrizio Romano, Fenerbahçe will pay OM 40 million euros, with a further two million euros possible in bonuse
  
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• Official: Roma target Greenwood joins Fenerbahce for €39m plus bonus

  14-07-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Roma target Greenwood joins Fenerbahce for €39m plus bonusMason Greenwood has officially joined Fenerbahce from Olympique Marseille for €39m plus add-ons, ending one of the transfer sagas of the summer, as Roma were frozen out.The Giallorossi did not disguise that he was the first choice to strengthen their attack after qualifying for the Champions League.However, while they were prepared to perhaps pay even more than Fenerbahce ultimately did, they could not compete with the
  
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• Aston Villa Now Linked With £21m Midfielder After Tielmans’ Exit: Should Emery Press For Him?

  14-07-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa Now Linked With £21m Midfielder After Tielmans’ Exit: Should Emery Press For Him?Unai Emery has a massive headache. Youri Tielemans is gone, snatched by Manchester United after they triggered his £35m release clause. To make matters worse, Amadou Onana is out with a serious knee injury. The midfield is empty. Naturally, the transfer rumours are creeping, and a surprise name has popped up. Portuguese outlet Record, via Transfer Feed, says Aston Villa are now looking
  
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• William Saliba suffers injury setback in huge World Cup blow for France

  14-07-2026 21:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  France have suffered a major blow in their World Cup title bid after William Saliba was forced off with a suspected muscle problem.The influential defender went down untouched on the ball and immediately looked dejected, with it quickly becoming apparent the Arsenal man would not be able to continue.France v Spain LIVE: World Cup semi-final score and latest updatesStretching out his leg, he was treated by France team doctors before being substituted, though he was able to walk off without help.C
  
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• Report Fiorentina talent Balbo wanted by Sturm Graz

  14-07-2026 21:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Fiorentina talent Balbo wanted by Sturm GrazFiorentina talent Luis Balbo, who is already a Venezuela international, has been approached for a possible move to Sturm Graz.The 20-year-old left-back has four senior caps for Venezuela, despite only making his Serie A debut in April 2026.Balbo has impressed at FiorentinaFLORENCE, ITALY – APRIL 26: Luis Balbo of ACF Fiorentina in action during the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and US Sassuolo Calcio at Artemio Franchi on April 26,
  
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• David Ornstein provides update on Liverpool’s pursuit of Bradley Barcola

  14-07-2026 21:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  David Ornstein provides update on Liverpool’s pursuit of Bradley BarcolaLiverpool Eye Bradley Barcola as PSG Stance Softens Over Summer TransferLiverpool’s interest in Bradley Barcola feels like one of those transfer stories that could move quickly once the noise dies down and the timing is right. For now, it sits in that familiar modern space, serious admiration, complicated circumstances, and a selling club trying to look stronger in public than it may feel in private.According to
  
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• Report: Liverpool’s Salah replacement search enters crucial stage

  14-07-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool’s Salah replacement search enters crucial stageLiverpool transfer latest, Salah replacement hunt gathers pace under Andoni IraolaLiverpool’s summer has already carried the feel of a club at a crossroads, with change in the boardroom, change in the dugout and, most significantly, change in the attack. According to The Athletic, the central issue of Liverpool’s transfer window is plain enough, “Finding a replacement for Mohamed Salah is key and the sooner
  
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• Liverpool Are Trailing Inter Milan In The Race For This Tottenham Hotspur Star: Should Iraola Step Up His Efforts?

  14-07-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool Are Trailing Inter Milan In The Race For This Tottenham Hotspur Star: Should Iraola Step Up His Efforts?In a recent report, journalist Graeme Bailey mentioned that Liverpool are trailing Inter Milan in the race for Tottenham Hotspur star Djed Spence. It has been claimed that the Reds are currently behind the Italian club in pursuit of the English talent this off-season.Spence’s Impressive Form In North LondonSpence had a solid campaign at Tottenham recently as he was responsible
  
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• Burnley sign experienced forward Wellings

  14-07-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Burnley sign experienced forward WellingsBurnley have completed the signing of experienced forward Charlie Wellings on a free transfer.The Clarettes announced news of the deal via a post on their official club website earlier today.The 28-year-old joins Burnley off the back of a two-year spell with Nottingham Forest. She has signed a one-year contract at Turf Moor with the option of a further year.Wellings was a FA Women’s National League Northern Premier Division winner with Nottingham Fo
  
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• Record buy O'Sullivan leaves Liverpool for Gotham

  14-07-2026 21:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  O'Sullivan is an experienced player for club and country [Getty Images]Liverpool club record signing Denise O'Sullivan has left the club only six months after joining.The 32-year-old has signed for New York-based side Gotham FC, who play in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL), on an initial one-year loan with an obligation to buy.The Republic of Ireland midfielder joined Liverpool in January for £300,000 and has been a standout performer since her arrival.Her departure is a huge disa
  
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• 🚨 Official: Mason Greenwood leaves Marseille!

  14-07-2026 21:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Official: Mason Greenwood leaves Marseille!The biggest sale in OM history!After long weeks of negotiations and uncertainty, it is now official: Mason Greenwood is leaving Olympique de Marseille.On Tuesday evening, Fenerbahçe officially announced the signing of the English striker.According to Fabrizio Romano, Marseille are expected to receive €40 million plus €2 million in bonuses. Manchester United, for their part, will receive €10 million and will retain a sell-
  
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• William Saliba injury news: France, Arsenal defender subbed off in World Cup semifinal

  14-07-2026 21:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  France and Arsenal defender William Saliba was subbed off with an apparent hamstring injury after 30 minutes of Les Bleus' 2026 World Cup semifinal against Spain on Tuesday.MORE — France vs Spain live blogSaliba was casually jogging back into his own half with the ball when he pulled up lame and immediately took a seat on the ground, appearing to reach for the back of his left leg. He was replaced by Crystal Palace center back Maxence Lacroix.The 25-year-old has been nearly ever-present fo
  
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• Did Lamine Yamal commit a handball as he won a penalty for Spain vs France?

  14-07-2026 21:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lamine Yamal earned a penalty for Spain against France in their World cup 2026 semi-final in Dallas.It was dispatched by Mikel Oyarzabal to hand Luis De La Fuente’s side the lead, but controversy surrounded the decision by referee Ivan Barton. While Lucas Digne appeared to make clear contact, France protested that Yamal made a handball offence beforehand. France v Spain LIVE: World Cup semi-final score and latest updatesBut ITV Sport rules analyst Christina Unkel disagreed with that interp
  
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• 📸 Olise, Yamal handball... already several rows in France v Spain

  14-07-2026 21:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 Olise, Yamal handball... already several rows in France v SpainAlready plenty of debateThe final between France and Spain is being fiercely contested.First, during a challenge on Rodri, Michael Olise caught the ankle of the Spanish Ballon d'Or winner and got away without even a booking.A challenge that, according to many observers, should at the very least have earned the French playmaker a red card.Then, for the penalty won and converted by Spain, the French players and many viewers f
  
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• Lucumi targeted by Juventus with €20m windfall from Muharemovic to Leeds United

  14-07-2026 21:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lucumi targeted by Juventus with €20m windfall from Muharemovic to Leeds UnitedNow that Juventus are pocketing €20m from the €40m sale of Tarik Muharemovic to Leeds United, they will reportedly use it to get Jhon Lucumi from Bologna.Multiple sources report his evening that the agreement has been reached for Sassuolo to sell Muharemovic to Leeds for €40m.TURIN, ITALY – MARCH 21: Francisco Conceicao of Juventus and Tarik Muharemovic of US Sassuolo Calcio battle for posses
  
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• 🚨 As if that wasn't enough! France star can't continue

  14-07-2026 21:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 As if that wasn't enough! France star can't continueBitter minutes for France. In the semifinal against Spain, Les Bleus had to accept going behind from a penalty even before the first drinks break. Shortly afterwards came the next major setback. Center-back William Saliba went down without any contact from an opponent and had to be substituted a little later. This means the French have lost a key pillar of their defensive structure. The Arsenal FC defender was replaced by former
  
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• 🇪🇸 Mikel Oyarzabal levels iconic Spain duo in World Cup semi-final

  14-07-2026 21:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🇪🇸 Mikel Oyarzabal levels iconic Spain duo in World Cup semi-finalSpain have struck the first blow in their World Cup semi-final clash with continental rival France in Houston.And who else but Mr. Reliable, Mikel Oyarzabal, who was responsible.
  The Real Sociedad ace has been in excellent goal-scoring form for La Roja this summer, as he continues to keep hold of his place as the leading centre-forward under Luis de la Fuente.But his opener from the penalty spot in the 22
  
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• Arsenal Are Locked In A Three-Way Battle For This Bournemouth Striker: Should Arteta Go For Him?

  14-07-2026 21:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal Are Locked In A Three-Way Battle For This Bournemouth Striker: Should Arteta Go For Him?Speaking on the Transfer Insider podcast, journalist Pete O’Rourke stated that Arsenal are locked in a three-way battle for Bournemouth striker Eli Junior Kroupi this summer. O’Rourke said,“Spurs won’t be alone in their pursuit of Kroupi if there’s any indication that he could leave.“PSG are admirers and Arsenal are also keeping tabs on the situation, so it’ll
  
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• 📸 What a blunder! France star gifts Spain a penalty

  14-07-2026 21:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 What a blunder! France star gifts Spain a penaltyIn what had been a lively but chance-poor semifinal between France and Spain up to that point, it needed a spark. It came from France’s Lucas Digne, though to the detriment of Les Bleus. The defender, who is being courted by Paris Saint-Germain, made a costly blunder in his own penalty area. In an attempt to clear the ball, he loses sight of Lamine Yamal and fouls him for a clear penalty. The decision was clear, but it was sti
  
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• France vs Spain hit with unexpected delay after referee mishap

  14-07-2026 21:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  There was an early unexpected delay to the World Cup semi-final between France and Spain after the referee had to be bailed out by a colleague for forgetting a key piece of equipment.Spain won a free-kick on eight minutes after France midfielder Adrien Rabiot mistimed a challenge on Spain’s Dani Olmo, standing on the Barcelona man’s foot which saw him see a yellow card.Follow updates from France vs Spain LIVE!But in an embarrassing moment for referee Ivan Barton, he suddenly realised
  
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• Journalist: Movement expected in talks with Liverpool star

  14-07-2026 21:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Movement expected in talks with Liverpool starAlexis Mac Allister contract latest as Liverpool weigh next moveAlexis Mac Allister remains one of the more closely watched names in Liverpool’s squad planning, with his contract situation still unresolved heading into the new season. After a disappointing 2025/26 campaign at club level, attention has naturally shifted towards what comes next for the Argentina midfielder, particularly with Real Madrid again being linked and no fresh
  
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• Celtic Table Offer For This ‘Free Agent’ Centre-forward: Why The Hoops Must Push For His Parkhead Return

  14-07-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic Table Offer For This ‘Free Agent’ Centre-forward: Why The Hoops Must Push For His Parkhead ReturnIf a recent transfer update from Sky Sports journalist Anthony Joseph is accurate, Celtic have offered Kelechi Iheanacho a new contract, with the Nigerian now training on his own after his Parkhead deal expired a couple of weeks ago. However, the in-demand centre-forward has yet to accept the offer, as he is assessing all the proposals before committing his future.The 29-year-old N
  
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• Xabi Alonso confirms he wants Enzo Fernandez to remain at Chelsea

  14-07-2026 21:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Xabi Alonso confirms he wants Enzo Fernandez to remain at ChelseaNew Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has made it clear that he wants Enzo Fernandez to remain at Stamford Bridge as speculation about his long-term future grows.Fernandez has been linked with a move away from Chelsea all summer. Manchester City and Real Madrid are among clubs rumoured to be interested in the midfielder.However, the Cityzens have already spent £116 million to sign Elliott Anderson from Nottingham Forest, while Madr
  
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• Tottenham demand €50m for Romero, too expensive for Inter

  14-07-2026 21:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham demand €50m for Romero, too expensive for InterTottenham Hotspur are demanding €50m to sell defender Cristian Romero, claim Sportitalia, so Inter are very unlikely to beat Barcelona to his signature.KANSAS CITY, KANSAS – JULY 10: Cristian Romero #13 of Argentina attends a training session one day ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarter Final match at Sporting Kansas City Training Centre on July 10, 2026 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Kyle Rivas/Getty Images)It was r
  
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• Confirmed: Andoni Iraola wants 'great, great' star at Liverpool next season

  14-07-2026 21:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Andoni Iraola wants 'great, great' star at Liverpool next seasonLiverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has confirmed his plan for the upcoming season. He wants one 'great, great' star at Anfield.Andoni Iraola doesn’t even know what his squad will look like and the Premier League season kicks off in a month. Liverpool have been slow to rebuild after losing a few key players and it’s incredibly unclear who will stick around.One player with an unbelievably uncertain future is Cur
  
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• Rangers Linked With This €2.5m Left-Back: Should They Make The Move?

  14-07-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rangers Linked With This €2.5m Left-Back: Should They Make The Move?The Scottish press has dropped a massive development. Rangers are actively pursuing AEK Athens left-back James Penrice, reports Transfer Feed. The 27-year-old only left Hearts last summer in a £2 million deal, picking up a Greek Super League winner’s medal during his brief stint abroad. Yet, he wants out. He wants an immediate UK return, craving regular first-team minutes after a season spent largely as a rotati
  
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