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• McGregor returns to Rangers as lead goalkeeping coach

  08-07-2026 19:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rangers Hall of Fame inductee Allan McGregor has returned to Ibrox as lead goalkeeping coach, the Scottish Premiership club have confirmed.The 44-year-old replaces Sal Bibbo, who left last month to join Coventry City.McGregor made more than 500 appearances for Rangers before retiring in 2023 and is "really excited" to be back."Everyone knows what this club means to me, so to have the opportunity to return and help the club in the present and future is a real privilege," he told Rangers' website.
  
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• Thiago Pitarch reveals Real Madrid teammate that surprised him the most

  09-07-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thiago Pitarch reveals Real Madrid teammate that surprised him the mostReal Madrid have few positives from the disastrous 2025-26 season, but one of them was the emergence of Thiago Pitarch. The teenager midfielder was very impressive during the second half of the campaign after being promoted by Alvaro Arbeloa, and he will have the chance to stay in the senior team if he is trusted by Jose Mourinho.It’s been a very good six months for Pitarch on a personal level, and he’ll hope to m
  
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• Napoli agree terms with Boca talent Zeballos but CSKA Moscow ready to do battle

  09-07-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Napoli agree terms with Boca talent Zeballos but CSKA Moscow ready to do battleReports in Italy claim that Napoli have a verbal agreement in place to sign Boca Juniors talent Exequiel Zeballos in a low-cost deal, but late competition has emerged from Russian side CSKA Moscow according to the latest updates.Napoli face CSKA Moscow competition for ZeballosZeballos, 24, has made over 100 appearances on the wing for Boca Juniors, but according to Sky Sport Italia, has decided against signing a new c
  
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• Liverpool urged to move for impressive World Cup midfielder

  09-07-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool urged to move for impressive World Cup midfielderFelix Nmecha and Liverpool, Why Robert Huth’s Verdict Makes Sense for Andoni IraolaLiverpool have started the Andoni Iraola era with movement at the back and in attack, but midfield remains the area that still feels unresolved. That is why the latest comments from Robert Huth, speaking to Empire of the Kop, land with a bit of weight. When a former Premier League winner points to a player as a natural fit for the demands of this new
  
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• From England: Manchester United targeting Manu Kone

  09-07-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  From England: Manchester United targeting Manu KoneA little over a week after the transfer window officially opened, Roma still haven’t sold any big names, and they haven’t brought any reinforcements to Trigoria. With the Greenwood deal finally falling through, the Giallorossi will now focus on other names. But that’s not all: among the departures, they could also sacrifice a key player like Manu Koné. The French midfielder, who is making a name for himself at the World
  
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• Are France beatable? - BBC experts have their say

  09-07-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kylian Mbappe is joint second in the Golden Boot race with seven goals [Getty Images]"France are one of the most clear favourites for a World Cup tournament I have ever seen."Former Arsenal striker Ian Wright isn't the only one either who believes Didier Deschamps' men are the team to beat, with pundits, fans and bookmakers largely tipping France for the title.And who could blame them?Five games played, five games won. Fourteen goals scored, two conceded. And just once have they not hit three or
  
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• Real Madrid make sweeping medical staff changes following injury-plagued season

  09-07-2026 13:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid make sweeping medical staff changes following injury-plagued seasonReal Madrid have launched a significant restructuring of their medical department as the club look to put an end to the injury problems that disrupted last season. According to The Athletic, the overhaul is already underway, marking another major change behind the scenes before the start of the 2026/27 campaign.The latest Real Madrid news confirms that the club believe improvements away from the pitch are just as
  
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• NAC Breda reject two bids from Portsmouth for Polish goalkeeper

  09-07-2026 13:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NAC Breda reject two bids from Portsmouth for Polish goalkeeperVI are reporting that NAC Breda have rejected two offers from Portsmouth for goalkeeper Daniel Bielica. Portsmouth have reportedly not even received a response from NAC for the 27-year-old goalkeeper. The former Gornik Zabrze goalkeeper is currently only under contract with the club until 2027, so NAC are certainly taking a risk if they continue to reject bids from the likes of Portsmouth without a contract extension for Bielica. The
  
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• Durham captain Wilson signs new deal

  09-07-2026 13:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Durham captain Wilson signs new dealDurham captain Sarah Wilson has signed a new contract with the club ahead of the 2026/2027 season.The Wildcats announced the news via a post on their official club website this afternoon.Wilson has spent more than a decade with Durham. She was a member of the side that competed in the inaugural FAWSL2 back in 2014. The defender has gone on to make 270 appearances for Durham in all competitions, only teammate Beth Hepple has appeared more.Wilson has been a true
  
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• Sunderland and Inter rival Juventus for Lucumí and Muharemovic

  09-07-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunderland and Inter rival Juventus for Lucumí and MuharemovicJuventus’ pursuit of two centre-backs is getting crowded, with both Sunderland and Inter now muscling in on Jhon Lucumí and Tarik Muharemovic.The Bianconeri have long been working on deals for Bologna’s Lucumí, who carries a €28 million release clause valid until mid-July, and Sassuolo’s Muharemovic, on whom Juventus hold a 50% sell-on.MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – JUNE 17: Jhon Lucumi #3 of C
  
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• Sheff Wed re-sign legend Bannan and add Barry

  09-07-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barry Bannan made 18 appearances for Millwall [Shutterstock]Sheffield Wednesday have re-signed midfielder Barry Bannan from Millwall on a one-year deal and signed Aston Villa forward Louie Barry for an undisclosed fee on a four-year deal.Bannan, 36, made 477 appearances for Wednesday in his first spell after joining in September 2015 but, with the club in administration, he left for the Lions for an undisclosed fee on an 18-month contract in January.Barry, 23, joined Villa from Barcelona in 2020
  
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• Man City 2026 World Cup Watch: How the Blues fared in the Round of 16

  09-07-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City 2026 World Cup Watch: How the Blues fared in the Round of 16The 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 concluded on July 7, with 16 nations advancing to the next knockout stage of the competition.The tournament kicked off with Manchester City having one of the largest representations in terms of club football, with 18 players from the Premier League side representing 12 different nations.The group stage ended with 17 City stars across 11 nations qualifying for the first knockout stage, followe
  
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• AS Roma, Atlético Madrid and Arsenal after Club Brugge youngster

  09-07-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  AS Roma, Atlético Madrid and Arsenal after Club Brugge youngsterNicolo Tresoldi is a wanted man. According to HNB, the 21-year-old is attracting strong interest from the likes of AS Roma, Atlético Madrid and Arsenal. Understandably, Club Brugge have stated that Tresoldi is not for sale. Yet that does not mean that Roma, Atlético Madrid and Arsenal cannot hope to sign him. Club Brugge will, as with previous star players, have a price in mind. If either Roma, Atlético M
  
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• Luton sign Newcastle full-back Ashby on loan

  09-07-2026 13:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Harrison Ashby has previously enjoyed loan spells at Swansea, QPR and Bradford [Getty Images]Newcastle United right-back Harrison Ashby has joined Luton Town on a season-long loan.The 24-year-old previously worked with Hatters boss Jack Wilshere while playing for West Ham United between 2018 and 2020, when Ashby was part of their youth teams."Being with him [Wilshere] at West Ham, it was a bit of a little reunion for us, and after five minutes I said to my agent, 'yes, I want to be here'," Ashby
  
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• Jose Mourinho planning crucial talks with Real Madrid captain – Report

  09-07-2026 13:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho planning crucial talks with Real Madrid captain – ReportThe midfielder Federico Valverde is one of the players whose commitment and love for the Real Madrid badge is the most difficult to doubt. There have been times when his performance has improved and declined, but his passion for the club remains unquestioned.However, he has been at the center of controversy several times during his career, and this has especially been the case for the last season. The constant media spot
  
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• Chelsea youngster set to gain first team experience with Kortrijk

  09-07-2026 13:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea youngster set to gain first team experience with KortrijkChelsea youngster Harrison Murray-Campbell is set to leave the club on loan this season. HNB are reporting that the 19-year-old will be loaned out by Chelsea to Kortrijk in the Belgian Pro League with the hopes that he will be able to gain some valuable first team experience with the club. Clearly, Chelsea are hoping that Murray-Campbell will benefit from the period on loan with Kortrijk as there is no purchase option included in t
  
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• France v Morocco referee: Who is under-fire Argentine official Facundo Tello at World Cup 2026?

  09-07-2026 13:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Argentine referee Facundo Tello will take charge of France’s quarter-final with Morocco and already finds himself at the centre of the latest refereeing controversy to hit World Cup 2026, before a ball has even been kicked.Fifa has infuriated French fans and media by selecting Tello, as part of a fully Argentine five-man crew, for the clash in Boston on Thursday evening.It marks the first time this tournament that every match official for a knockout fixture hails from the same nation, and
  
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• Losing 'priceless' Guimaraes would call the whole project into question

  09-07-2026 13:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]It was a statement which was a little revealing, in hindsight."A very frustrating season, and without a doubt we are all very disappointed," Bruno Guimaraes wrote on Instagram after Newcastle's 2-0 defeat by Fulham on the final day of the season."You fans definitely did not deserve this."Newcastle ended up finishing 12th in the Premier League, failing to qualify for Europe, let alone the Champions League.Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali have since left, meaning Newcastle have lost
  
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• OneFootball x Aitch: Three words - it's coming home

  09-07-2026 13:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  OneFootball x Aitch: Three words - it's coming homeAs part of OneFootball's collaboration series with Shoot Music we're interviewing an artist about their love of football and, over the next few weeks, it will be all about the World Cup.Today it's BRIT Award winning, platinum-selling rapper and England fan, AitchHow have you enjoyed the World Cup so far? It’s been amazing, I’ve been lucky enough to be in America while it’s all happening - the vibes are unreal and I never w
  
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• Which Wingers Could Be the Answers to Roma’s Wide Problem This Summer?

  09-07-2026 13:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Which Wingers Could Be the Answers to Roma’s Wide Problem This Summer?Roma shone in manager Gian Piero Gasperini’s debut season in charge. A topsy-turvy campaign looked like it would descend into mediocrity after a 5-2 defeat at champions Inter saw the Giallorossi slump to sixth place in the table at the start of April. Then, however, a miraculous run of form inspired by the loan signing of Donyell Malen saw Roma reel off six wins in their last seven to rise to third in the table and
  
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• Roma refuse to match Greenwood’s salary demands

  09-07-2026 13:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma refuse to match Greenwood’s salary demandsIn recent hours, Fenerbahce has been stealing the dreams of many Roma fans who had pinned their hopes on the signing of Mason Greenwood. When the Giallorossi are at the center of transfer window dramas, they tend not to close deals, and the English winger is further proof of this. The 2001-born player’s agent, as soon as he sensed the possibility of sparking an auction, changed the cards on the table by raising his salary. The Roman club
  
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• EXCLUSIVE | Tony Cascarino on France: “I don’t think there’s any defence that’s going to stop them.” 

  09-07-2026 13:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  EXCLUSIVE | Tony Cascarino on France: “I don’t think there’s any defence that’s going to stop them.” Former Republic of Ireland international and Olympique de Marseille striker Tony Cascarino sat down with Get French Football News to discuss the France national team ahead of their quarter-final with Morocco, and if they have any weaknesses in the first part of a two-part interview. ,France are most people’s favourites to win the World Cup. Do you see a we
  
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• Richard Hughes 'absolutely willing' to axe £35m Liverpool star

  09-07-2026 13:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Richard Hughes 'absolutely willing' to axe £35m Liverpool starAndoni Iraola will be wanting to lead Liverpool to a Premier League title this season. The fact that they finished in fifth place last term is a travesty, especially after they broke the British transfer record twice.Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz were expected to transform Liverpool's first-team squad but in reality, they just made it worse.This realisation has led to the Anfield outfit needing to spend even more money on new
  
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• Done deal: Fiorentina secure Atta deal with Udinese at €40m valuation

  09-07-2026 13:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Done deal: Fiorentina secure Atta deal with Udinese at €40m valuationReports in Italy confirm that Fiorentina have moved quickly to secure a deal with Udinese for midfielder Arthur Atta, who is valued at €40m but will cost the Viola an initial fee in the region of €25m-€30m.Done deal: Atta all set to join Fiorentina from UdineseAccording to reports from Gianluca Di Marzio, an agreement between Fiorentina and Udinese was agreed in the early hours of the morning.UDINE, ITALY &n
  
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• Real Betis planning second Real Madrid raid as forward deal sought

  09-07-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Betis planning second Real Madrid raid as forward deal soughtIn the last 24 hours, Real Madrid completed the sale of Fran Garcia, who left to join fellow La Liga side Real Betis in a deal worth €4m. But as it turns out, the defender may not be the only player this summer to swap the Bernabeu for La Cartuja, as Los Verdiblancos have set their sights on another member of Jose Mourinho’s squad.Betis are also after a striker, and according to El Chiringuito’s Gonzalo Tortosa, t
  
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• 'A sensible move' or 'very underwhelming'? Fans on Santos

  09-07-2026 13:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked for your views on whether expected Manchester United arrival Andrey Santos is a good signing who will improve Michael Carrick's midfield.Here are some of your comments:Dale: My concern is that if he is any good, why would Chelsea sell him - and, secondly, sell him to a rival?Fred: Not what anyone was calling for. He is a player supposedly with Premier League experience, but he has clearly had very little of it. I hope we don't leave our midfield overhaul at this and s
  
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• Benitez open to Scotland job - what would he bring and is he affordable?

  09-07-2026 13:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rafael Benitez says he watched Scotland at the World Cup this summer and he would be "open" to the idea of international management [Getty Images]As the search for a new Scotland head coach rumbles on following the shock resignation of Steve Clarke, Rafael Benitez has become the most high-profile manager to publicly declare an interest in the role.The Champions League-winning boss revealed he had watched the Scots this summer at the World Cup, where they limped out at the group stage after picki
  
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• Confirmed: Real Madrid face Deportivo La Coruna in Teresa Herrera Trophy in pre-season

  09-07-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Real Madrid face Deportivo La Coruna in Teresa Herrera Trophy in pre-seasonReal Madrid have officially announced that they will take on newly-promoted La Liga side, Deportivo La Coruna, in the Teresa Herrera Trophy as part of their pre-season.The announcement completes the lineup for the oldest summer football tournament in Spain and one of the oldest in international football.“Real Madrid will compete in the 81st edition of the Teresa Herrera Trophy this summer. 
  
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• Barcelona secure €210 million loan for summer transfers as Hansi Flick’s rebuild gathers pace

  09-07-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona secure €210 million loan for summer transfers as Hansi Flick’s rebuild gathers paceBarcelona’s aggressive approach in the summer transfer window has inevitably raised questions about the club’s financial position, especially after a series of ambitious moves in the market. According to a report from SER, the Blaugrana have now secured a €210 million loan to help finance club operations over the coming months, providing further clarity on how the club in
  
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• Gossip: Seven clubs chasing ex-Posh midfielder Collins

  09-07-2026 12:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Millwall, Portsmouth, Watford, Huddersfield Town, Oxford United, Reading and Sheffield Wednesday are all trying to sign former Peterborough United midfielder Archie Collins, 26, for free after his contract with the Posh expired this summer. (Yorkshire Post)For more transfer news and rumours, read Thursday's full gossip column here.[BBC]
  
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