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• Nico Williams, Ferran Torres and Spain’s adaptable World Cup excellence

  21-07-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nico Williams and Ferran Torres combined to win the World Cup for Spain.Photograph: Howard Smith/ISI Photos/Getty ImagesAs Spain built into the second half of extra-time of Sunday’s World Cup final, it was already clear that Argentina hoped to make them suffer. Every challenge left no stud unshown. Their defenders labored to prevent striker Mikel Oyarzabal from his typical lanes of service, with Spain taking eleven of their 20 attempts from beyond the box.Lionel Scaloni’s side may ha
  
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• Cymru Premier: Barry maintain perfect start with late win

  15-08-2026 16:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barry Town United have won their first three Cymru Premier games by a single goal [FAW]Barry Town United maintained their 100% start to the Cymru Premier season with a 1-0 victory that ended Cardiff Met's perfect record.The deadlock at Jenner Park was broken with 13 minutes remaining when Barry were awarded a penalty after a push by Fumpa Mwandwe on substitute Dan Barton.Jack Shaw's spot-kick was parried by Met goalkeeper Arron Davies, who guessed the right way, but in the ensuing scramble Dan S
  
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• Mora ‘sad and suffering’ as Roma wait for FC Porto €50m all clear

  15-08-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mora ‘sad and suffering’ as Roma wait for FC Porto €50m all clearRodrigo Mora’s lawyer warns the player ‘is sad and suffering’ that FC Porto won’t give the all clear for his transfer to Roma. ‘He wants to play and realised he’s a third choice for Francesco Farioli.’The negotiations between the two clubs had seemingly reached a breakthrough on Tuesday evening, on loan for €7-10m with an option to buy for a further €40-43m at the
  
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• Mourinho wants highly-rated 18-year-old Real Madrid talent to stay close to first team

  15-08-2026 16:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho wants highly-rated 18-year-old Real Madrid talent to stay close to first teamReal Madrid have had a very productive season under Jose Mourinho, with the returning Portuguese tactician trying to implement his ideas with the squad.Mourinho did not have a full roster to work with for much of pre-season, with many of Real Madrid’s World Cup stars given extended breaks after progressing far in the tournament.This gave some Castilla stars an opportunity to be involved in the first team,
  
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• Ferran Torres exit hands Barcelona major €20 million boost in salary space – report

  15-08-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ferran Torres exit hands Barcelona major €20 million boost in salary space – reportFerran Torres officially completed his move to PSG earlier today, with the Spaniard bringing his four-and-a-half-season Barcelona career to a close.With less than a year left on his current deal with the Catalan club, Ferran chose not to renew and left to reunite with Luis Enrique in Paris.The duo have worked together previously in the Spain national team, and Ferran now has the opportunity to lead the
  
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• Ellyes Skhiri return to Cologne back on, but salary demands hold up transfer

  15-08-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ellyes Skhiri return to Cologne back on, but salary demands hold up transferCologne and Eintracht Frankfurt have reportedly reached an agreement over the transfer of Ellyes Skhiri back to his old Bundesliga club, dramatically reviving a return that appeared to have been abandoned only weeks ago. Sport Bild reports the two Bundesliga clubs have settled the terms of a deal for the 31-year-old midfielder. The remaining obstacle is Skhiri’s salary demand. Cologne are reportedly prepared t
  
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• 🤕 Blow for Bayern: Laimer goes off injured in friendly!

  15-08-2026 16:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤕 Blow for Bayern: Laimer goes off injured in friendly!This Saturday (15), FC Bayern face RB Leipzig in the Telekom Cup. From the start, several stars were already on the pitch, including Konrad Laimer, who recently renewed his contract in Munich.
  However, the Austrian was unable to play for long. Very early in the match, during a challenge for the ball, Laimer took a blow to the thigh and knee area.Clearly in pain, the Austrian began to limp. He still tried to continue on the pitch for
  
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• 10 World Cup stars who will dominate the Premier League this season

  15-08-2026 16:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With the 2026 men's World Cup dominating the summer, plenty of Premier League stars took center stage for their countries and dazzled. But which of them will dominate the Premier League during the 2026-27 season? Below we take a look at the 10 World Cup stars who are set to light up the Premier League. 10. Pedro PorroWon the World Cup with Spain and was excellent throughout at right back. He will deliver goals and assists for Spurs and Roberto De Zerbi will bring out the best in the marauding fu
  
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• World Cup final match-winner Ferran Torres makes big-money move to PSG

  15-08-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Paris Saint-Germain have signed Spain’s World Cup final match-winning forward Ferran Torres from Barcelona on a contract until 2031.Financial details were not disclosed, but media reports said PSG paid €50m (£42.75m) for the 26-year-old. “I am happy, of course, I think we are improving our team,” PSG head coach Luis Enrique said at a press conference announcing the signing.“It has been a transfer window with players leaving, and right now it is important to fin
  
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• Friendly: Manchester United vs. Milan official line-ups

  15-08-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Friendly: Manchester United vs. Milan official line-upsRuben Amorim faces his former club as Milan start Goncalo Ramos and Ruben Loftus-Cheek against Manchester United in their final pre-season friendly.It kicks off at the Tarczynski Arena in Wroclaw, Poland, at 15.45 UK time (16.45 CEST).This represents a reunion for Amorim, who was sacked by Manchester United in January.GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – JULY 25: AC Milan Manager Ruben Amorim during the Celtic v AC Milan match in a pre-season friendly
  
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• Frattesi salutes Inter fans: ‘We were incompatible, but in those highs…’

  15-08-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Frattesi salutes Inter fans: ‘We were incompatible, but in those highs…’Davide Frattesi has written an unusual farewell note to Inter fans after his transfer to Lazio. ‘Perhaps we weren’t compatible, we had ups and downs, but in those moments broke the sky in two.’The midfielder has completed his move to Lazio, on loan for €5m with option to buy for a further €10m plus 50 per cent of the profit from a future sale.MUNICH, GERMANY – APRIL 08: Da
  
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• Bournemouth to 'do better' after 'disgusting' email

  15-08-2026 16:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Vitality Stadium is the smallest ground in the Premier League [Getty Images]Bournemouth have vowed to "do better" after changes to matchday staffing were handled in a manner which "did not reflect the standards" the club expects.Concerns were raised over the way the Premier League club told some long-serving members of their matchday team that their services would no longer be required for the 2026-27 season.An email was sent from "the safety team" two weeks before the start of the season.In
  
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• Report: The condition Deco laid down for Barcelona to move for Man City heavyweight

  15-08-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: The condition Deco laid down for Barcelona to move for Man City heavyweightFor much of the summer transfer window, Real Madrid seemed to be front-runners to sign Rodri from Manchester City.However, Frenkie de Jong’s injury prompted Barcelona to look for a new midfielder this summer, and they decided to rival Los Blancos for the 30-year-old.Quickly, the Catalans leapfrogged their Spanish rivals to get Rodri’s green light and agree personal terms with him, while negotiations wi
  
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• Four midfield pivot pairings Mourinho can use at Real Madrid

  15-08-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Four midfield pivot pairings Mourinho can use at Real MadridJose Mourinho’s arrival at Real Madrid is expected to bring a strong structure to a midfield that has struggled to find the right balance in recent seasons.The Portuguese manager has traditionally preferred a 4-2-3-1 system, and his early work with the squad has already pointed towards a similar setup. In that structure, Jude Bellingham is set to operate as the attacking midfielder, playing behind the centre-forward and ahead
  
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• Belgian Pocognoli frontrunner to be Scotland boss

  15-08-2026 15:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sebastien Pocognoli won the title in Belgium before a spell with Monaco [Getty Images]Former Monaco head coach Sebastien Pocognoli has been identified by the Scottish FA as their prime candidate to replace Steve Clarke.The 39-year-old Belgian, who left Monaco at the end of last season, previously led Union Saint-Gilloise to a first league title in 90 years in 2024/25.Pocognoli is one of several candidates to have been spoken to by Scottish FA chief executive Ian Maxwell and Craig Mulholland, who
  
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• Report: Liverpool expect to reach agreement with forward after fresh talks

  15-08-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool expect to reach agreement with forward after fresh talksLiverpool Expect Rio Ngumoha Contract Agreement as Andoni Iraola Plans Key RoleLiverpool are increasingly confident of securing Rio Ngumoha to a new long-term contract, with TeamTalk reporting that talks have already taken place and that Anfield figures expect an agreement in the months ahead.The 17-year-old, who turns 18 at the end of August, is approaching a significant moment in his development. Once eligible to sign fr
  
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• Official | Elversberg sign 2. Bundesliga’s leading goalscorer Noel Futkeu on loan

  15-08-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Elversberg sign 2. Bundesliga’s leading goalscorer Noel Futkeu on loanSV Elversberg have officially completed the reported signing of Eintracht Frankfurt striker Noel Futkeu on a season-long loan with a purchase option. Sport Bild reports the newly promoted Bundesliga club will pay approximately €1m for the initial loan. Elversberg can then make the move permanent for a further €6m next summer. The agreement comes only months after Frankfurt exercised a repor
  
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• Newcastle progressing with move for Benfica defender Dedic

  15-08-2026 15:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle United are in advanced talks with Benfica to sign defender Amar Dedic.The club have been in the market for a new right-back following the departure of veteran Kieran Trippier, who joined Wolves on a free transfer after his contract expired earlier this summer.Dedic, 23, previously worked with Newcastle manager Matthias Jaissle at RB Salzburg and was a regular in the side that retained the Austrian Bundesliga title in 2023.Newcastle are understood to be progressing in discussions with B
  
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• ✅ Manchester United-Milan, official line-ups! Modric call, Ramos starts!

  15-08-2026 15:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ✅ Manchester United-Milan, official line-ups! Modric call, Ramos starts!Milan face Manchester United in a friendly in Poland, with Amorim set to test his side once again after this week’s cuts.Watch Manchester United-Milan on OneFootball! Click here to buy the match. An important test for the Rossoneri, one week before the start of the Serie A season. ✅ OFFICIAL LINEUPSMANCHESTER UNITED (4-2-3-1): Lammens; Mazaraoui, Maguire, Heaven; Shaw; Tielemans, Andrey Santos; Am
  
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• Report: Liverpool make final decision on midfielder’s future

  15-08-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool make final decision on midfielder’s futureLiverpool Ready to Tie Down Alexis Mac Allister After Summer Transfer InterestLiverpool are moving decisively to protect the future of Alexis Mac Allister, with plans to open fresh contract talks later this year after a summer of outside interest. According to Caught Offside, the Argentine remains central to Liverpool’s thinking and the club want to reinforce that status with a new deal.There has been no shortage of attentio
  
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• Hamer's return 'the headline of Coventry's confident evening'

  15-08-2026 15:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]There were plenty of positives to take from Coventry City's pre-season win over AS Monaco.Firstly, it was an impressive unofficial debut for Caleb Yirenkyi, who at 20-years-old looks more than ready to make the step up to England's top-flight.The Ghana midfielder won duals and was comfortable on the ball, setting up fellow new signing Loum Tchaouna to double Coventry's lead just after the half an hour mark.The Sky Blues were confident on and off the ball, with Ellis Simms showing h
  
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• 🚨 Shock in the Telekom Cup: Bayern star off injured after 9 mins

  15-08-2026 15:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Shock in the Telekom Cup: Bayern star off injured after 9 minsInjury scare in the Telekom Cup. After just eight minutes, Bayern’s Konrad Laimer went down injured and grabbed the back of his thigh. After a lengthy spell of treatment, the record champions’ defender had to leave the pitch with assistance.On the way to the dressing room, it did not look good at all. From Bayern’s point of view, the hope now is that it is nothing too serious. Sascha Boey came on for Laimer
  
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• Hansi Flick identifies five alternatives to solve Barcelona’s striker absence

  15-08-2026 15:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hansi Flick identifies five alternatives to solve Barcelona’s striker absenceBarcelona find themselves in an unusual position heading into the new season.Following the departures of Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres, Hansi Flick currently has no natural senior centre-forward in his first-team squad.The Pole left at the end of last season upon the expiry of his contract, while Ferran asked to leave once PSG came calling.The Spaniard was unveiled as a new PSG player earlier today, officia
  
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• Real Madrid name Diomande, Mbappe and Bellingham in squad for Schalke

  15-08-2026 15:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid name Diomande, Mbappe and Bellingham in squad for SchalkeReal Madrid are set to play their final friendly game of the preseason tomorrow when they will travel to Germany to face Schalke 04. This match has been hosted by the German side on the 25th anniversary of their stadium, the Veltins-Arena.As Diario AS has reported, the Merengues have published the squad for this game, and there are significant changes in the list over the last friendly played against Deportivo. The most notable
  
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• Esposito set to triple Inter salary with new contract worth €3.2m per season

  15-08-2026 15:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Esposito set to triple Inter salary with new contract worth €3.2m per seasonInter are planning to triple Francesco Pio Esposito’s salary to stave off interest from Premier League clubs, claim reports, after a meeting with his agent.The striker is a product of their youth academy and had gone on loan to Spezia in 2024-25, so was expected to do the same last term too.However, after impressing in the summer under new coach Cristian Chivu, it was decided he would remain, turning into a ge
  
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• 👕 Giants in new kit, purple in England and a treasured past

  15-08-2026 15:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👕 Giants in new kit, purple in England and a treasured pastIt’s time for OneFootball to highlight this week’s standout kit releases roundup.Check them out below and have your say: which one is the best-looking? Barcelona 🇪🇸The orange seen in 2025/2026 has been replaced by a combination of green shades in the new third kit of the current two-time Spanish champion.The concept behind the release is “Abans que jugadors, culers,” which means “Cule
  
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• Barcelona coaching staff have high hopes on 18-year-old winger – report

  15-08-2026 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona coaching staff have high hopes on 18-year-old winger – reportJesse Bisiwu first trained with the FC Barcelona first-team setup on August 1 following his €8.5 million move after months of negotiations with Club Brugge. More than two weeks have now passed since, and the Belgian has made it through Hansi Flick’s first selection, with the coaching staff having high hopes on him, reports SPORT.Bisiwu remains with the first team despite the return of the internationals and t
  
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• New signing Khalaili has 'followed Palace for a long time'

  15-08-2026 15:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]New Crystal Palace signing Anan Khalaili says he "can't wait to start" after his move from Belgian club Royale Union Saint-Gilloise was confirmed.The Eagles have reportedly paid a £21m fee for the 21-year-old, who can play as a full-back or winger.He arrives from Union Saint-Gilloise where, since joining in 2024, he helped the side win their first Belgian Pro League title in 90 years and a Belgian Cup."I'm happy to be here, I'm excited, and I can't wait to start," Khalaili sa
  
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• Boro sign Spurs defender Phillips on five-year deal

  15-08-2026 15:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ashley Phillips has made the majority of his first-team appearances to date in a Stoke City shirt [Shutterstock]Middlesbrough have made Tottenham Hotspur defender Ashley Phillips their eighth signing of the summer on a five-year deal.The Manchester-born England Under-21 international, who began his career with Blackburn Rovers, stays in the Championship after separate loan spells with Stoke City, with whom he has made 83 of his 119 career appearances.Phillips, 21, has also played in the second t
  
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• Barcelona shirt numbers set for major changes in 2026/27 season

  15-08-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona shirt numbers set for major changes in 2026/27 seasonBarcelona’s busy summer could bring another round of changes before the new season begins, with several important shirt numbers set to become available following a number of departures and potential new arrivals.According to SPORT, the Blaugrana are preparing for movement across the squad, and the changes could affect some of the club’s most recognisable numbers.The biggest confirmed switch involves the No. 1 shirt, as Ma
  
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