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• Morecambe first club to face action from regulator

  15-07-2026 13:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Morecambe suffered a third successive relegation last season [Getty Images]The independent football regulator has issued a warning notice to Morecambe after their owners failed to respond to requests about the running of the club.It is the first time the IFR has taken action since the Football Governance Act passed into law a year ago.Morecambe directors Kuljit Singh and Harjit Singh failed to reply to two requests for information under section 65 of the Act."The IFR has issued a warning notice
  
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• Suwarso confession of Como-Inter pact to avoid Chalobah Chelsea bidding war

  15-07-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Suwarso confession of Como-Inter pact to avoid Chalobah Chelsea bidding warComo President Mirwan Suwarso has confirmed the report he called Inter to offer a pact of non-aggression over Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah. ‘This is a win-win relationship.’The two Serie A teams were reportedly about to spark a bidding war for the England international, with an asking price of €35m from Stamford Bridge.Just as it looked as if they were going to go head-to-head, La Gazzetta dello Sport
  
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• Millwall sign Ipswich defender Baggott

  15-07-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Millwall have signed Indonesia international Elkan Baggott from Ipswich Town for an undisclosed fee.The 23-year-old centre-back returns to the Championship following Ipswich's promotion to the Premier League."He's a good age, has a real appetite to improve and fits the profile we look for defensively," Steve Gallen, Millwall's director of football, told the club's website.Millwall have not disclosed the length of his contract, describing it as "long-term".Baggott, who made nine appearances for I
  
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• Report: Tottenham Hotspur star still expected to leave this summer

  15-07-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Tottenham Hotspur star still expected to leave this summerCristian Romero transfer latest as Tottenham face major decision over Barcelona interestTottenham appear to be moving towards one of the biggest decisions of their summer, with Cristian Romero increasingly expected to leave north London and a move to Spain now coming into sharper focus. According to talkSPORT, the defender has made his desire to depart clear, placing Spurs in a difficult position as they weigh up the future of the
  
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• Aston Villa and Tottenham target Ibrahim Mbaye shortlisted by Manchester City

  15-07-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa and Tottenham target Ibrahim Mbaye shortlisted by Manchester CityManchester City are reported to have added Paris Saint-Germain’s Ibrahim Mbaye (18) to their shortlist of summer transfer targets, according to Foot Mercato.Already linked with Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur, the Senegalese forward is also said to be attracting interest from Germany, where RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund are also believed to have expressed an interest in him.These multiple options could well u
  
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• Arsenal forward Trossard joins Besiktas for £15.3m

  15-07-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leandro Trossard has won 57 caps for Belgium [Getty Images]Belgium forward Leandro Trossard has joined Turkish side Besiktas from Arsenal on a three-year contract.The 31-year-old has been signed for 18m euros (£15.3m) - paid in six equal instalments over three years - and his deal also includes a further one-year option.On Tuesday, he was given permission to travel to Istanbul to undergo a medical after a transfer fee was agreed. Trossard was under contract until 2027 with Arsenal, having
  
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• Real Madrid defender gets fresh start under Mourinho after difficult spell last season

  15-07-2026 19:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid defender gets fresh start under Mourinho after difficult spell last seasonDean Huijsen was one of the four players Real Madrid signed last summer, and the Spaniard arrived with very high hopes from the Premier League. At 20 years of age, he was not slow in gaining the admiration of the Merengue fans, as he impressed with his performances right from the FIFA Club World Cup, a competition that began only a few days after Xabi Alonso started training the team.However, his initial good f
  
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• 2026 World Cup: England vs. Argentina official line-ups, Juventus, Inter and Como stars benched

  15-07-2026 19:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  2026 World Cup: England vs. Argentina official line-ups, Juventus, Inter and Como stars benchedInter captain Lautaro Martinez, Juventus winger Nico Gonzalez and Como’s Nico Paz are on the bench for Lionel Messi’s Argentina against England in the World Cup semi-final.It kicks off in Atlanta at 20.00 UK time (21.00 CEST).KANSAS CITY, KANSAS – JULY 10: Nahuel Molina, Julian Alvarez, Christian Romero, Enzo Fernandez, Nicolas Otamendi and Nico Gonzalez #15 of Argentina attend a trai
  
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• England v Argentina confirmed line-ups: Who starts World Cup semi-final?

  15-07-2026 19:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Morgan Rogers, Reece James and Djed Spence start for England in their colossal World Cup semi-final against Argentina in Atlanta tonight. Aston Villa midfielder Rogers, 23, has started just once so far the tournament, in the final group game against Panama, but impressed off the bench against Norway in the quarter-finals. He now starts on England’s right, taking the place of Noni Madueke, which means Bukayo Saka once again starts on the bench. England v Argentina LIVE: Latest build-up to W
  
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• Argentina and England name surprise sides for Cup clash; see

  15-07-2026 19:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Argentina and England name surprise sides for Cup clash; seeIt’s time to find out who will face Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final!England and Argentina go head-to-head this Wednesday (15) in Atlanta in the World Cup semi-finals.
  The winner will play in the grand final next Sunday (19) in New York.The loser will face France in the third-place match on Saturday (18) in Miami.⚔️ Team Breakdown🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 EnglandCoach: Thoma
  
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• Rico Lewis reflects on charity tournament to fight homelessness in Manchester – Phil Foden, Shea Charles and more involved

  15-07-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rico Lewis reflects on charity tournament to fight homelessness in Manchester – Phil Foden, Shea Charles and more involvedRico Lewis hosted a tournament with Phil Foden & others to fight homelessness in ManchesterThe 21-year-old vowed to provide positivity in a world that feels “like there is more negativity”Lewis, who revealed that he turned to Christianity, admits he wants to hold the event annuallyIn Manchester, approximately one in 61 people experience homelessness, but
  
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• Gasperini, D’Amico and Friedkin hold transfer summit

  15-07-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gasperini, D’Amico and Friedkin hold transfer summitThese are crucial hours for Roma’s transfer market. A meeting is scheduled for the next 48 hours between vice president Ryan Friedkin, sporting director Tony D’Amico, and Gian Piero Gasperini, which will define the club’s strategies for both signings and outgoing transfers, writes LaRoma24.it.The priority remains the arrival of an attacking winger. Endrick continues to be at the top of the manager’s wish list, but
  
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• Motherwell signing Girdwood-Reich 'impressed' by boss Johansson

  15-07-2026 19:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Motherwell have signed centre-back Jake Girdwood-Reich from MLS side St Louis City on a three-year deal. The 22-year-old, who becomes Motherwell's fourth summer signing, began his footballing career in Sydney but also had a short stint with St Johnstone's academy in the early years of his career. Girdwood-Reich joined St Louis in 2024 and has made 23 senior appearances for the club but spent last season back in Australia on loan with Auckland FC. "It feels so good to be here," Jake
  
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• Roma reach agreement for new Celik, Mancini and Cristante contracts

  15-07-2026 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma reach agreement for new Celik, Mancini and Cristante contractsAfter Paulo Dybala, Roma have reportedly agreed new contracts with Zeki Celik, Gianluca Mancini and Bryan Cristante, with talks on for Lorenzo Pellegrini too.The Giallorossi have been going down the list of priorities this summer, and much of that revolves around keeping the group intact that qualified for the Champions League.Roma keeping core of squadROME, ITALY – MAY 17: Gianluca Mancini of AS Roma celebrates after scori
  
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• Real Madrid defender faces a crunch season ahead after mixed debut campaign

  15-07-2026 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid defender faces a crunch season ahead after mixed debut campaignDean Huijsen was one of the big Real Madrid players who faced omission from their respective national teams for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.In this case, the former Bournemouth defender was left out of the Spain squad, with coach Luis de la Fuente choosing for the combination of Pau Cubarsi, Eric Garcia, Mark Pubill and Aymeric Laporte, who has recently been offered to Real Madrid.It is hard to argue against De la Fuente&rsqu
  
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• Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid era to begin with behind-closed-doors Leganés friendly

  15-07-2026 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid era to begin with behind-closed-doors Leganés friendlyAs we enter the second half of July, the plans of Real Madrid for the next few weeks are taking a conclusive shape. La Liga has already announced the schedule for the first three games of the La Liga 2026-27 season, and the Merengues would play their first match on 22 August. There would be two more league games before the end of August.Before this first official game of the next season, there are also
  
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• Lookalike contests to Etsy witch spells: How England supporters are gearing up for tonight’s semi-final with Argentina

  15-07-2026 19:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With just hours to go until England's World Cup semi-final clash, fans across the country are pulling out all the stops in the hope of seeing the Three Lions emerge victorious. St George's flags are flying from homes and in streets, and hundreds of thousands supporters are heading to pack pubs and bars to watch the game.The British Beer and Pub Association has estimated a 75 per cent surge in sales with pubs expected to pour an extra six million pints on Wednesday.Ahead of the game, dozens gathe
  
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• Former Peterborough winger Davies joins Swans under-21s

  15-07-2026 19:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Winger Joe Davies has joined Swansea City following his exit from League One side Peterborough United.The 19-year-old has signed a one-year deal and will initially link up with the club's under-21s for the 2026-27 season.Milton Keynes-born Davies spent three months on loan at Northern Premier League Division One outfit AFC Rushden and Diamonds last season, making 12 appearances and scoring one goal."I'm buzzing to be here at such a big club. I heard so many amazing things about thi
  
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• Ipswich Town sign Celtic full-back Lawton

  15-07-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ipswich Town sign Celtic full-back LawtonIpswich Town have signed highly-rated Celtic full-back Emma Lawton on a three-year deal.The Tractor Girls announced news of the transfer via a post on their official club website earlier today.The 24-year-old defender joins Ipswich Town on a free transfer after leaving Celtic earlier this summer.Lawton spent two seasons with Celtic in which she made 71 appearances for the club in all competitions and scored 15 goals. The defender has also been on the
  
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• 'Seems fans are split' over new Sunderland membership

  15-07-2026 19:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Sunderland supporters are currently debating the club's new membership scheme, which has quickly become a divisive issue among the fanbase.The new scheme means the only club in the Premier League without a membership offering some sort of ticket priority system is Bournemouth.Explaining the situation, BBC Radio Newcastle's Nick Barnes said: "The scheme is open to all fans and it works on three different levels with a variety of benefits depending on which category you pay for. "The
  
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• Real Madrid bank millions as former academy striker joins Bournemouth

  15-07-2026 18:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid bank millions as former academy striker joins BournemouthAlthough not excessive by their standards, Real Madrid have still spent a considerable sum on new signings this summer. The Spanish defender Marc Cucurella has been the main asset on whom they have spent €55 million, and promised another €5 million in variables, while another €20 million has been paid for Denzel Dumfries.On the other hand, the Merengues have almost recouped this amount with sales of some of the a
  
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• Former Reds Prospect Shares Advice Before Liverpool Move

  15-07-2026 18:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Reds Prospect Shares Advice Before Liverpool MoveFabio Carvalho, Marco Silva and the Liverpool Lesson That Still EchoesFootball has a habit of making every ascent look inevitable. A gifted young player shines early, a major club arrives, and the move is framed as the natural next step, as though development were a straight line and talent a guarantee. Fabio Carvalho’s story serves as a reminder that the game remains far less obedient than that.In reflecting on his 2022 move to Liver
  
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• Report: Everton ready to push hard to sign 22-year-old defender

  15-07-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Everton ready to push hard to sign 22-year-old defenderEverton Transfers: Brooke Norton-Cuffy Emerges as Serious Right-Back OptionEverton have moved again in their pursuit of Brooke Norton-Cuffy, with fresh contact made over a deal that now looks increasingly workable for all parties. According to TeamTalk, the Merseyside club have reignited discussions over the Genoa defender, who is now open to a Premier League return.The 22-year-old has been on Everton’s radar since January and
  
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• Oxford chairman apologises over transfer embargo

  15-07-2026 18:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Oxford United were relegated from the Championship last season [Getty Images]Oxford United chairman Dusan Bogdanovic has "sincerely apologised" to supportersafter the U's were put under a temporary transfer embargo by the English Football League (EFL).The League One side will not be able to register new players in the summer transfer window because they are not compliant with the EFL's salary cost management protocol (SCMP) regulations.In an open letter to fans, Bogdanovic said: "I am acutely aw
  
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• Juventus flop Openda targeted by Lyon after RC Lens and Coventry City

  15-07-2026 18:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus flop Openda targeted by Lyon after RC Lens and Coventry CityJuventus flop Lois Openda has another club interested in him, as Olympique Lyonnais challenge RC Lens and Coventry City for the striker.The Belgium international was a disastrous signing last summer from RB Leipzig, on loan with an obligation to buy at the end of the season for a total fee of €46m.Openda failed at JuventusTURIN, ITALY – JANUARY 03: Lois Openda of Juventus looks dejected following the Serie A match be
  
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• Rogers set to start for England against Argentina in World Cup semi-final

  15-07-2026 18:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England play old rivals Argentina for place in Sunday's World Cup finalRogers set to start for Tuchel - expected team news'Three Lions face biggest game since 1966' - McNulty preview'I still feel the pain of 1998, but this can be different' - Shearer columnWinner will face Spain on Sunday, live on BBC One (20:00 BST) Rogers set to start for England against Argentina in World Cup semi-final
  
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• 🇦🇷 x 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿, who reaches the World Cup final? Have your say!

  15-07-2026 18:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🇦🇷 x 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿, who reaches the World Cup final? Have your say!The time is almost here...Argentina and England are battling for a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.
  And without further ado, we want to know!Who will advance to the World Cup final?Leave your opinion in the comments!This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.
  
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• England–Argentina: the combined XI for the semi-final ⚔️

  15-07-2026 18:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England–Argentina: the combined XI for the semi-final ⚔️This Wednesday in Atlanta, two of world football’s biggest nations face off for a place in the 2026 World Cup final.But what if Argentina and England formed just one team? Here is the combined XI we have imagined ahead of this dream showdown.Enzo Fernandez and Bukayo Saka are the big omissions from this dream team.This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version
  
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• Promotion-winning boss sacked 'with future in mind'

  15-07-2026 18:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Flo Allen, Norwich's head of women's football, said the change of head coach followed "very tricky" conversations [Phil Daley/BBC]A women's football club who sacked their head coach days after securing promotion said the change was made "with what's next in mind".Norwich City parted ways with Andy Cook and assistant coach Ethan Scott in May following their promotion to the FAWNL Northern Premier - the third tier of the women's football pyramid.Perry Northeast, Brighton & Hove Albion's girls'
  
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• The former Lioness now cheering on Argentina in the World Cup

  15-07-2026 18:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kelci Bowers is used to being close to the action when it comes to watching England play football.The 22-year-old AFC Bournemouth defender, who was born in Portsmouth and raised in Gosport, grew up representing her country at youth level.But she faces an unusual split allegiance tonight as England take onArgentina at the World Cup semi final thanks to her relationship with Argentinian defender Marcos Senesi. The pair met during a photoshoot while they each played for Bournemouth’s respecti
  
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