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• New Coventry kit nods to 1987 glory

  01-07-2026 11:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Coventry City have launched their home kit for the club's first Premier League season in 25 years.The new strip is inspired by the heroic efforts of 1987, when the Sky Blues lifted the FA Cup at Wembley.The club explained: "A deeper Sky Blue base pays tribute to the shirt worn on that historic day at Wembley, honouring the heritage that still runs through this football club."Across the front, bold striped detailing features a subtle four-tone sky blue jacquard pattern, inspired by the scenes tha
  
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• Why so many players are wearing pink football boots at World Cup 2026

  01-07-2026 18:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  One of the World Cup 2026 trends has been the players wearing pink boots. Gio Reyna, Vinicius Junior, Kylian Mbappe and Harry Kane are just some of the players sporting the eye-catching boots across the USA, Canada and Mexico.The designs from the likes of Nike, Adidas, Puma, Skechers and New Balance are all helping the boots pop on screens with the green grass backdrop;The design team at major brands have opted for the colourways due to both performance and visibility.“Athletes associate t
  
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• Journalist name checks former Liverpool coach as possible replacement

  01-07-2026 17:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist name checks former Liverpool coach as possible replacementArne Slot Linked With Netherlands Role as Fabrizio Romano Reveals LatestThe managerial landscape in international football could be set for another significant change, with the Netherlands searching for a new head coach following Ronald Koeman’s departure. Speaking on his YouTube channel, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano outlined the developing situation while also providing insight into several high profile managerial vac
  
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• Solihull sign ex-Birmingham striker Wodskou

  01-07-2026 17:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Solihull Moors have made their third signing in the past week after agreeing a deal for the new season with teenage striker Ben Wodskou.The 19-year-old joins the Moors having spent last term with Yeovil on loan from Championship club Birmingham City before Blues sold him to Brackley in December, where he scored four times in 21 games.He heads to Damson Park for the 2026-27 campaign and will join midfielder Jamie Andrews and defenders Alex Whitmore and Junior Tiensia as the club's most recent rec
  
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• Nottingham Forest to replace Pereira with Glasner

  01-07-2026 17:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Vitor Pereira is poised to leave Nottingham Forest with the club ready to appoint former Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner as his successor. BBC Sport understands a deal to appoint the Austrian is virtually done with just the formalities left to complete.Contact with Glasner, who left the role as Palace manager at the end of last season, was first initiated earlier this summer.More to follow.
  
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• Chelsea complete Marco Palestra signing as Xabi Alonso lands first addition of new era

  01-07-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea complete Marco Palestra signing as Xabi Alonso lands first addition of new eraChelsea have completed the signing of Marco Palestra from Atalanta, with the Italy international putting pen to paper on a seven-year contract at Stamford Bridge.The 21-year-old becomes the first signing since Xabi Alonso was appointed head coach, marking another significant step in Chelsea’s squad rebuild ahead of the 2026-27 season.Palestra arrives after Chelsea accelerated negotiations in recent weeks
  
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• Forward Adebayo leaves Luton

  01-07-2026 17:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Luton Town have announced the departure of forward Elijah Adebayo after more than five years at Kenilworth Road during which time he helped the Hatters win promotion to the Premier League.The 28-year-old joined Luton from Walsall for an undisclosed fee in February 2021 and went on to make 184 appearances for the club in all competitions, scoring 47 goals.Adebayo scored 10 goals in 27 Premier League games for Luton in the 2023-24 season but, after successive relegations into League
  
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• Palestra, a move for Lacroix and perhaps a back three

  01-07-2026 17:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Chelsea are now prioritising a move for a centre-back, with Crystal Palace's Maxence Lacroix expected to be their primary target, with a move for Rayo Vallecano full-back Pep Chavarria also in discussion.Sunderland have also rejected an £8m bid from Chelsea for their captain Granit Xhaka, who played under Xabi Alonso at Bayer Leverkusen.The move marks a rapid rise for Palestra, who has progressed from Italy's third tier with Atalanta's under-23 side to Chelsea in the space of three ye
  
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• Wrobel and Smit leave Glasgow City after two seasons

  01-07-2026 17:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Poland midfielder midfielder Natalia Wrobel and Dutch defender Kimberley Smit have left Glasgow City.Both players spent two years at the club, winning the SWPL Cup earlier this year."As my journey with Glasgow City comes to an end, I leave with unforgettable memories and deep gratitude - not only for the moments on the pitch, but also for the incredible people I've met along the way," said 26-year-old Wrobel.Smit, 26, made 75 City appearances and scored five goals."Thank you, Glasgow City," said
  
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• Official: Juventus sell Daffara to Parma, as Suzuki on the market

  01-07-2026 17:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Juventus sell Daffara to Parma, as Suzuki on the marketAs expected, Juventus have sold goalkeeper Giovanni Daffara to Parma in a deal believed to be worth €6m plus add-ons, as Japan international Zion Suzuki will probably be sold.The Bianconeri announced the permanent transfer this afternoon, selling the youth academy product who had flourished with the Juventus Next Gen team.Daffara ready for Parma, Suzuki on way outIt is a big move for the 21-year-old, who had spent the last sea
  
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• Tottenham Hotspur target transfer deal for Manchester City goalkeeper

  01-07-2026 17:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur target transfer deal for Manchester City goalkeeperTottenham have entered the race to sign one of England’s most promising talents in James Trafford, positioning themselves to rival interest from long-time suitors Newcastle United.Despite winning both the FA Cup and Carabao Cup last season, the 23-year-old remains behind Gianluigi Donnarumma at Manchester City.With the goalkeeper currently at the World Cup and Enzo Maresca formally taking the reins at Manchester City, tal
  
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• Ipswich Town sign Hearts midfielder Slattery

  01-07-2026 17:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ipswich Town sign Hearts midfielder SlatteryIpswich Town have completed the signing of Hearts midfielder Jenna Slattery on a permanent deal.The Tractor Girls announced news of the transfer via a post on their official club website this afternoon.The 20-year-old midfielder arrives at Portman Road fresh from lifting the SWPL 1 title with Hearts last season. Slattery has spent the last 18 months with The Jambos after joining the club from Galway United in the January 2025 transfer window. Slattery
  
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• England’s best five penalty takers at the World Cup – and one player who probably shouldn’t take one

  01-07-2026 17:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Here we go again. England are into the knockout rounds of a World Cup, and now the threat of penalties loom over every nerve-jangling game.England’s relationship with shootouts was, for a long time, a tortured one. They were knocked out of Italia ‘90 by West Germany via the heartbreak of penalties, and suffered defeats by Argentina (1998) and Portugal (2006) in the same way. The losing streak was finally lifted in 2018 when Gareth Southgate’s meticulous preparation paid off in
  
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• Rangers sign Danish midfielder Thrysoe

  01-07-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Rangers]Danish midfielder Gry Boe Thrysoe has signed a two-year contract to become Rangers' first signing this summer.The 26-year-old joins as a free agent and had a successful trial earlier in the year before completing her studies in the United States.Thrysoe started her career in her homeland with Aalborg Boldklub, helping them earn promotion to Denmark's top flight in 2020, and has spent the past five years playing for American college club Old Dominion Lady Monarchs."She is a player who br
  
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• Newcastle United midfielder Joel signs new deal

  01-07-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle United midfielder Joel signs new dealNewcastle United midfielder Lois Joel has signed a new contract with the club.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Magpies this afternoon.The 27-year-old has spent the last two seasons on Tyneside after joining Newcastle United from London City Lionesses in summer 2024. She will now remain with the club for the 2026/2027 season.Joel made 15 appearances for Newcastle United in Barclays WSL2 last season,
  
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• Italy dates and host stadiums confirmed for Nations League games

  01-07-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Italy dates and host stadiums confirmed for Nations League gamesThe dates and venues for most of Italy’s Nations League games have been confirmed, hosting Belgium in Rome on September 25 and Turkiye at the Stadio Dall’Ara in Bologna on October 5.The Azzurri are still without a coach after Gennaro Gattuso resigned in the wake of the failed 2026 World Cup play-off against Bosnia and Herzegovina.Time is running short, because they are back in action on September 25 in the Nations League
  
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• Altrincham sign forward Dennis and keeper Evans

  01-07-2026 17:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Altrincham have signed forward Kristian Dennis and goalkeeper Owen Evans.Dennis, 36, joins having left Tranmere Rovers, where he played for three seasons in League Two.Evans, 29, moves from League Two Barnet and has made more than 150 EFL appearances in his career.Dennis said: "I'm looking forward to starting pre-season training, getting to know the lads and the coaching staff and gearing up for the new season."It's great to be here and I'm looking forward to playing in front of th
  
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• 🚨Official: Bundesliga 2026-2027 opener is set

  01-07-2026 17:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨Official: Bundesliga 2026-2027 opener is setOn August 28 at the Allianz Arena, Bayern Munich and Stuttgart will face off at the start of the season.
  While waiting for the full German football schedule to be announced, little by little certain details are being revealed, and one of them has to do with the current champion.It is customary for the champion to raise the curtain on a new season, and on this occasion Bayern will do just that in the opening match of the 2026-27 Bundesliga.It w
  
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• United return 'massive' for Walton after Preston frustration

  01-07-2026 17:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Jack Walton is delighted to renew his love affair with Dundee United on a three-year contract after a frustrating season as second choice goalkeeper with Preston North End.The 28-year-old Englishman spent two seasons at Tannadice on loan from Luton Town, helping Jim Goodwin's side win promotion then secure a top-six finish."A bit frustrated," he told United on YouTube when asked about his time with second-tier Preston. "I went there as the number two, so I didn't get the football g
  
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• Boreham Wood sign Gunter and Bainbridge

  01-07-2026 17:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Boreham Wood have signed Tottenham goalkeeper Luca Gunter on a season-long loan and Sunderland defender Oliver Bainbridge on a permanent dealGunter, 21, has previous National League experience, having played 14 times for Wealdstone in the latter half of the 2024-25 season.He won the Under-17 and Under-18 Premier League Cup double with Tottenham in 2022-23, and the Premier League 2 title with the club's Under-21s the following season.Bainbridge is a 21-year-old left-back who failed
  
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• Official: Viery is first Fiorentina buy of the season at €15m

  01-07-2026 17:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Viery is first Fiorentina buy of the season at €15mFiorentina have officially signed defender Viery Fernandes Santos Lopes from Gremio for a reported fee of €15m including add-ons. ‘I am very honoured to wear this shirt.’The Brazilian flew in yesterday to undergo his medical tests and put pen to paper on the five-year contract.A brief statement from the Viola confirmed that the club has completed the permanent transfer from Gremio.Viery excited to join FiorentinaP
  
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• Newly-promoted Hull City sell first-choice goalkeeper to avoid Premier League points deduction

  01-07-2026 17:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hull City have avoided a points deduction after confirming two sales which mean they aren’t in breach of financial regulations upon their arrival to the Premier League.The Tigers snatched a last-gasp winner in the Championship play-off final in May pipping Middlesbrough to guaranteed riches of around £200m as they sealed their return back to the English top-flight.However, winning that game left Hull in a precarious position financially, with the club required to sell players before
  
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• Inside Atlético-MG's plans for the mid-season break

  01-07-2026 17:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inside Atlético-MG's plans for the mid-season breakAtlético-MG is racing against the clock during its mid-season break.With less than 30 days until competitions resume, head coach Eduardo Domínguez has stepped up the routine at Cidade do Galo to prepare the squad for the grueling run of matches approaching in the second half of July.According to ge, Galo’s board and coaching staff are planning to hold practice matches to give the players match fitness before the offici
  
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• Hull sell Pandur and Shehu to avoid deduction

  01-07-2026 17:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Hull City avoided the threat of a points deduction in the Premier League by selling goalkeeper Ivor Pandur and midfielder Aidon Shehu hours before Tuesday's deadline.The Tigers returned to the top flight by beating Middlesbrough 1-0 in the Championship play-off final in May, earning guaranteed riches of about £200m.But profit and sustainability regulations (PSR) created the situation whereby a club set to receive significant funds had no choice but to sell players before the
  
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• Defoe told Neil 'you've got to go' to Rangers

  01-07-2026 17:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [SNS]Jermain Defoe urged Dan Neil to join Rangers before the midfielder signed a three-year contract at Ibrox.Neil, 24, had revealed he sought advice from former Rangers forward Defoe, who had similarly advised Mikey Moore, the Tottenham winger who spent last season on loan at Ibrox."It's a special football club to be honest," Defoe told Sky Sports."I always knew that Rangers was a big club but I didn't know how big."Before he even spoke, it was 'you've got to go'. You have to go. If you want a
  
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• Curtis Jones future now clearer as sporting director points out difficulty of midfielder deal

  01-07-2026 17:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Curtis Jones future now clearer as sporting director points out difficulty of midfielder dealThe 25-year-old first emerged on the Italian champions’ radar back in January - but no deal could be done and he stayed at Anfield.Jones however has a contract which expires in 2027 - meaning sporting director Richard Hughes is running out of time to cash in. The England midfielder is valued by his club at around £35m - but talks with Inter have thus far proven to be futile.The Serie A side a
  
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• Swansea sign RB Salzburg winger Yeo

  01-07-2026 17:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Moussa Yeo has never previously played senior football outside Austria [Getty Images]Swansea City have signed Red Bull Salzburg winger Moussa Yeo for an undisclosed fee.The 22-year-old has agreed a four-year contract with the Championship club.Yeo's move to Wales means a reunion with Swansea head coach Vitor Matos, who had a spell as assistant boss under Pep Lijnders at Salzburg in 2024."Moussa is a player who will bring creativity, energy and versatility," said Matos.Yeo's contract includes an
  
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• Northern Ireland youngster officially completes Arsenal transfer

  01-07-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Northern Ireland youngster officially completes Arsenal transferDaniel McCarron’s former club Dungannon Swifts have confirmed he’s officially completed his move to Arsenal, as part of the club’s 2026/27 scholarship intake.Photo via Arsenal.comDungannon Swifts have posted on Instagram to confirm that Daniel McCarron has officially moved to Premier League champions Arsenal as part of the Gunners’ 2026/27 scholarship intake.The club confirm that McCarron recently attended pr
  
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• Report Udinese secure Chakvetadze and Unai Gomez deals

  01-07-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Udinese secure Chakvetadze and Unai Gomez dealsUdinese have reportedly locked down two deals today, bringing in Athletic Club midfielder Unai Gomez and Watford player Giorgi Chakvetadze.The Friulani finished comfortably mid-table last season under coach Kosta Runjaic and are eager to further strengthen their lines in the summer.Udinese deals for Chakvetadze and Unai GomezBILBAO, SPAIN – MAY 17: Unai Gomez of Athletic Club is challenged by Ilaix Moriba of Celta Vigo during the LaLiga
  
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• Laporta unfazed by Real Madrid complaint to UEFA over Negreira case: ‘They will not get their way’

  01-07-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Laporta unfazed by Real Madrid complaint to UEFA over Negreira case: ‘They will not get their way’Joan Laporta officially began his latest mandate as president of Barcelona and addressed a number of topics during the event.The club president has responded firmly to Real Madrid’s complaint to UEFA over the Negreira case, insisting Barcelona are calm and confident.The Barça president spoke after officially beginning his new mandate and described Madrid’s move as anot
  
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