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• McLeish vows fight to retain trophy despite difficult draw

  26-07-2026 23:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Craig McLeish has vowed that other teams are going to have "to claw" the Scottish League Cup trophy off St Mirren after his holders were given the "most difficult draw" away to Rangers in the last 16.The Paisley side lost 1-0 at home to Dunfermline Athletic in their final group-stage game, the late penalty meaning St Mirren failed to finish with enough points to be one of the seeded teams in the draw despite still topping their section."Frustrated by the ending of it," manager McLeish told BBC S
  
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• Chelsea Are In Pole Position To Land This Bournemouth Midfielder: Should Alonso Go For Him?

  29-07-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea Are In Pole Position To Land This Bournemouth Midfielder: Should Alonso Go For Him?In a recent report, The Athletic claimed that Chelsea are in pole position to land Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott. It has been mentioned that the Blues are the likeliest candidates to sign the English midfield ace in this transfer window.Scott’s Impressive Season In English FootballScott enjoyed a solid campaign at Bournemouth recently as he managed to put in a run of influential performances at t
  
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• Real Madrid confident of Rodri deal - Thursday's gossip

  29-07-2026 22:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid confident in securing a deal for Manchester City's Rodri, Inter Milan could rekindle move for Liverpool's Curtis Jones and Aston Villa have bid for Palmeiras forward Allan rejected. Real Madrid are confident of signing 30-year-old Spain midfielder Rodri - who has one year left on his contract with Manchester City - for 40-50m euros (£34m-£43m) and a deal could be finalised after a meeting on Thursday. (AS - in Spanish)Inter Milan could rekindle their efforts to sign Engla
  
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• Roma finalizing Koulierakis’ transfer

  29-07-2026 22:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma finalizing Koulierakis’ transferRoma is preparing to welcome Kostantinos Koulierakis. The Greek defender is very close to joining the Giallorossi from Wolfsburg. As reported by Matteo Moretto, it’s a deal that could be finalized within the next 24 hours. The agreement between the Roman club and the player is complete, with the final details still to be finalized with the Germans. The deal, if it goes through, will be closed for a fee close to €15 million. Gian Piero Gasperi
  
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• Asia and Africa react to FIFA privatisation proposal

  29-07-2026 22:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Asia and Africa react to FIFA privatisation proposalFollowing the announcement of the FIFA Forward Enterprise project, promoted by Gianni Infantino to sell commercial stakes to private investors, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) have made their official positions on the initiative public.Disappointment and calls for transparency from the AFCFrom Kuala Lumpur, the AFC expressed its deep disappointment with the way the proposal was handled. The
  
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• Brighton defender Olislagers signs new deal

  29-07-2026 22:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brighton defender Olislagers signs new dealBrighton & Hove Albion defender Marisa Olislagers has signed a new contract with the club.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Seagulls this afternoon.The 25-year-old Dutch international defender has spent the last two seasons with Brighton & Hove Albion after joining the club from Eurojackpot Vrouwen Eredivisie side FC Twente. Olislagers has made 54 appearances for the Sussex club in all competitio
  
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• He breaks his opponent’s leg and gets a HISTORIC ban 🤯

  29-07-2026 22:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  He breaks his opponent’s leg and gets a HISTORIC ban 🤯He literally ended up in court over it!Brazil may have just changed the rules on suspensions without even realizing it.It all started on July 23 during the match between Internacional and Cruzeiro. With the visitors leading 1-0, Victor Gabriel was guilty of a horrible tackle on Gabriel Pec.The verdict was unequivocal: a broken leg for the Cruzeiro player and a straight red for the Internacional one.The story could have ended the
  
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• Sunderland Are Showing Interest In This Bundesliga Wide Player: What Will He Add To Le Bris’ Side?

  29-07-2026 22:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunderland Are Showing Interest In This Bundesliga Wide Player: What Will He Add To Le Bris’ Side?In a recent report, Bild stated that Sunderland are showing interest in Bayer 04 Leverkusen wide player Ernest Poku. It has been mentioned that the Black Cats would have to pay €25m to get a deal done for the Dutch talent this off-season.Poku’s Good Form In The BundesligaPoku managed to shine at times for Leverkusen in the previous campaign when he produced a series of productive di
  
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• It seems that Manchester City are close to signing a midfielder they desperately need due to Rodri’s situation

  29-07-2026 22:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It seems that Manchester City are close to signing a midfielder they desperately need due to Rodri’s situationManchester City continues to push to complete a deal to sign 18-year-old midfield sensation Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille. Bouaddi’s ability to play as a number six, with his already elite tactical ability, plus his elegance, quality and composure in possession, makes the Moroccan international seem like the ideal addition to Manchester City’s midfield. Two reports indicate
  
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• Every Premier League Club’s Pre-Season Fixtures Ahead Of The 2026/27 Season

  29-07-2026 22:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Every Premier League Club’s Pre-Season Fixtures Ahead Of The 2026/27 SeasonWith the beginning of the Premier League season not too far away, clubs have already begun their pre-season preparations. Some sides have already played fixtures, whilst others still have matches to come.It promises to be an interesting couple of weeks as teams continue to build fitness, integrate new signings and prepare for the opening weekend of the Premier League season.ArsenalGirona (01/08/2026  – 19
  
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• Dominant Red Star sweep Larne aside in Belgrade

  29-07-2026 22:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  UEFA Champions LeagueRed Star Belgrade (9) 5 - 0 Larne FTRed Star Belgrade breezed past Larne and ended their Champions League qualifying campaign with a comprehensive 5-0 victory at the Stadion Rajko Mitic.Dejan Stankovic's side were in control over the Irish Premiership champions after a one-sided 9-0 aggregate scoreline across two legs.A Marko Arnautovic double, an early Aleksandar Katai strike and goals from Loizos Loizou and substitute Osman Bukari in the second half made sure it was Red St
  
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• London City Lionesses sign Spanish youth international midfielder Arques

  29-07-2026 22:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  London City Lionesses sign Spanish youth international midfielder ArquesLondon City Lionesses have completed the signing of Spanish youth international midfielder Daniela Arques from Sporting Clube de Portugal on a three-year deal.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Pride this evening.The 20-year-old midfielder joined Sporting last summer and she impressed in her one season with the club. Arques made 32
  appearances for Sporting in all competitions
  
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• Tottenham Hotspur Are In The Mix To Land This Talented Keeper: Should De Zerbi Get Him On Board?

  29-07-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur Are In The Mix To Land This Talented Keeper: Should De Zerbi Get Him On Board?In a recent post on X, Calciomercato journalist Alessio Lento claimed that Tottenham Hotspur are in the mix to land Benfica keeper Anatoliy Trubin this summer. It has been mentioned that Spurs would have to compete with Aston Villa and Juventus in the race to sign the Ukraine international.Trubin’s Solid Campaign In Portuguese FootballTrubin enjoyed a good run of form at the Portuguese club in t
  
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• Milan boss Ruben Amorim keen on Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, desperate for signing

  29-07-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan boss Ruben Amorim keen on Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, desperate for signingNew Milan boss Ruben Amorim needs reinforcements amid preparations for his first campaign in Serie A.While he fielded his beloved 3-4-2-1 formation against Celtic is the Rossoneri’s first friendly of pre-season, a 2–2 draw indicates there’s a long way to go before the team even project confidence ahead of next season.Midfield remains a key area of concern, especially given Amorim’s tactical
  
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• Huge breakthrough! Liverpool target now asks to leave club as move edges closer

  29-07-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Huge breakthrough! Liverpool target now asks to leave club as move edges closerOne key Liverpool target has asked to leave his club in a major breakthrough. It's fair to say this hasn't been the transfer window Liverpool fans were hoping for. With the new season edging ever closer, there is still plenty of work to do and not much to show for it.The expectation was that this summer would mark the beginning of a new era under Andoni Iraola. After a disappointing campaign, supporters expected Liver
  
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• Milan deny legendary captain Baresi has died, denounce false rumours

  29-07-2026 21:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan deny legendary captain Baresi has died, denounce false rumoursMilan have been forced to release a statement denying rumours that club legend and honorary vice president Franco Baresi had died.There had been some messages circulating on social media that Baresi had passed away at the age of 66.He had revealed in August 2025 that he underwent surgery to remove a pulmonary nodule and had begun a course of immunotherapy.On Wednesday evening, some rumours began to go around social media claimin
  
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• Report: Arsenal Interested In Ligue 1 Forward

  29-07-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Arsenal Interested In Ligue 1 ForwardArsenal Eye Matias Fernandez-Pardo as Lille Stand Firm Over Summer TransferArsenal’s transfer planning often feels like an exercise in building tomorrow before today has fully settled. That is what makes the reported interest in Matias Fernandez-Pardo so intriguing. According to L’Equipe, the Gunners are among several major European clubs tracking the Lille forward, a 21-year-old whose rise last season carried the unmistakable shape of a p
  
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• Liverpool Are Planning To Continue Talks For This Paris Saint-Germain Winger: Dream Fit For Iraola?

  29-07-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool Are Planning To Continue Talks For This Paris Saint-Germain Winger: Dream Fit For Iraola?In a recent report, Fichajes stated that Liverpool are planning to continue talks for Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola. It has been mentioned that the Reds are eyeing a big-money move to secure the services of the France international this off-season.Barcola’s Decent Numbers In Ligue 1Barcola enjoyed a good run of form at the French club last season when he produced a run of product
  
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• Everything you need to know ahead of Manchester City’s 2026/27 pre-season tour

  29-07-2026 21:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everything you need to know ahead of Manchester City’s 2026/27 pre-season tourAfter a busy summer of FIFA World Cup action in North America, members of Manchester City’s senior men’s first-team squad are making a staggered return to club football.Almost every player within the Sky Blues’ squad list featured across the course of the World Cup in June and July, and fortunately, they will all be returning healthy to club action – with the exception of Rodri and his min
  
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• Marotta warning for Inter: ‘Cannot spend crazy amounts of money’ like Premier League

  29-07-2026 21:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marotta warning for Inter: ‘Cannot spend crazy amounts of money’ like Premier LeagueInter President Beppe Marotta warns they cannot ‘bridge the distance with the Premier League by spending crazy amounts of money’ after losing out on Marco Palestra to Chelsea.The Nerazzurri are currently in Australia for their pre-season tour and as part of those media duties the chief sat down with Globo TV.It has been a frankly frustrating summer for the Champions of Italy, who were forc
  
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• Wow! Fabrizio Romano confirms Liverpool could agree surprise transfer

  29-07-2026 21:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wow! Fabrizio Romano confirms Liverpool could agree surprise transferFabrizio Romano has confirmed Liverpool could make a surprise transfer agreement. Liverpool’s transfer window has not developed in the way many supporters anticipated.After the turbulence of last season, expectations were that the club would be aggressive in addressing the issues that had emerged.A managerial change, the departure of several established stars and clear weaknesses across multiple areas of the squad created
  
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• Celtic Call Leaves £750k Question After Fresh Transfer Twist: Why The Hoops Might Regret?

  29-07-2026 21:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic Call Leaves £750k Question After Fresh Transfer Twist: Why The Hoops Might Regret?Whispers about personal terms derailing a deal were wide of the mark. Celtic never actually submitted a formal offer for Marcelo Saracchi, nor did they enter concrete talks with his representatives. Salary expectations were never an issue. Boca Juniors were ready to shake hands for under £1.5 million, a figure well within Celtic’s means.Celtic pass on bargain move despite Marcelo Saracchi&r
  
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• Report Lazio want Ivanovic on loan after struggle for Benfica playing time

  29-07-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Lazio want Ivanovic on loan after struggle for Benfica playing timeLazio have reportedly set their sights on Benfica striker Franjo Ivanovic, hoping they can offer him something Como, Galatasaray, Real Betis and Hull City cannot.The 22-year-old Croatia international made the move to Benfica only last summer from Union Saint-Gilloise at a cost of €22.8m.Ivanovic wants playing timePODGORICA, MONTENEGRO – NOVEMBER 17: Franjo Ivanovic of Croatia warms up prior to the FIFA World Cup
  
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• Rangers Close In On £3.38m Defender: Excellent Value For The Ibrox Giants?

  29-07-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rangers Close In On £3.38m Defender: Excellent Value For The Ibrox Giants?Ibrox bosses are edging closer to securing a fresh face for the back line, with Philadelphia Union’s Olwethu Makhanya in their sights. A report from The Athletic reckons a deal somewhere around the £3.38 million mark is almost over the line, though the MLS outfit have insisted on sticking a heavy sell-on clause into the paperwork. Clearly, the lads in Pennsylvania reckon the defender’s market value
  
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• Richard Hughes knows it's now or never as €48m agreement reached

  29-07-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Richard Hughes knows it's now or never as €48m agreement reachedRichard Hughes has to act now or never. The former Bournemouth sporting director arrived at Liverpool with a strong reputation after an impressive spell with the Cherries.Hughes' track record up until that point had been hugely impressive.However, his time at Liverpool so far two years on from joining has been relatively mixed.Last summer, Hughes showed he was willing to be ambitious, overseeing several high-profile arrivals an
  
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• Premier League 2026-27 preview: Arsenal's title defense, new faces in new places, and what to expect this season

  29-07-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The World Cup is in the rearview mirror, and it's time to welcome back European domestic soccer on a weekly basis. The Premier League will enter its 35th season with the start of the 2026-27 campaign. The first match week will begin on August 21 and end on May 30.Arsenal enters the season as reigning champions for the first time since 2004. We say goodbye to relegated Burnley, West Ham and Wolves and welcome back promoted Coventry City, Hull City and Ipswich Town to the top flight.As we get set
  
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• Ajax Come Calling For €15m West Ham Player: Why Should The Hammers Complete A Permanent Sale?

  29-07-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ajax Come Calling For €15m West Ham Player: Why Should The Hammers Complete A Permanent Sale?West Ham United have a massive decision to make, and time is running out. Edson Álvarez wants out, or at least that is how things are shaping up after a disastrous campaign that saw the Hammers drop into the Championship. Now, fresh interest has surfaced. Spanish outfit Mundo Deportivo reports that Ajax have joined Real Sociedad in the race to sign the 28-year-old midfielder this summer.West
  
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• After Bayern exit, Goretzka touts himself to top club!

  29-07-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After Bayern exit, Goretzka touts himself to top club!After leaving FC Bayern on a free transfer, it is still unclear which club Leon Goretzka will play for next season.The midfielder has plenty of options, and he continues to be linked with a wide range of European clubs.Goretzka himself, however, seems particularly keen on one opportunity. As transfer journalist Matteo Moretto reported on Wednesday, the 31-year-old and his camp have offered themselves to FC Barcelona.There, he could reuni
  
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• 😱 Peruvian fourth-tier club innovates with shirt of 1,000 sponsors

  29-07-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😱 Peruvian fourth-tier club innovates with shirt of 1,000 sponsorsHave you ever imagined your team having a shirt with A THOUSAND sponsors?That was the solution found by Peru’s Club Deportivo Municipal to fund the season after being relegated to the Copa Peru, a tournament equivalent to the Fourth Division.The campaign “Los Mil Sponsors del Muni” (“The Thousand Sponsors of Muni,” in Portuguese) was launched in January. And it was a huge success.Just thr
  
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• Three striker alternatives for Barcelona including Arsenal ace if Julian Alvarez and Eli Junior Kroupi deals fail

  29-07-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Three striker alternatives for Barcelona including Arsenal ace if Julian Alvarez and Eli Junior Kroupi deals failBarcelona’s search for a new striker has largely revolved around one name this summer: Julian Alvarez. He has been the dream target, with Eli Junior Kroupi emerging as an alternative.However, both operations appear increasingly difficult. Atletico Madrid continue to resist any attempt to negotiate for Alvarez.It has also been reported that Barcelona are no longer advancing for K
  
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