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• Official: Italy appoint Mancini as coach, Ranieri new technical director

  28-07-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Italy appoint Mancini as coach, Ranieri new technical directorRoberto Mancini is officially returning as Italy coach after three years, with Claudio Ranieri appointed technical director of Club Italia, announced FIGC President Giovanni Malagò.You can follow the latest developments on the Liveblog.The confirmation caps off a crazy 17 days in Italian football, as it was only on July 12 that Paolo Maldini was formally announced as the first ever technical director, with former Mila
  
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• Three La Masia prospects have caught Barcelona staff’s eye in pre-season

  28-07-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Three La Masia prospects have caught Barcelona staff’s eye in pre-seasonBarcelona’s pre-season is currently underway sans the World Cup stars, and several La Masia prospects have unsurprisingly utilised the chance to make their presences felt.Over the past few years, the Blaugrana have seen several young academy talents make it big with even the World Cup-winning Spanish contingent having good representation.Hansi Flick has again used the pre-season as an audition for the young talen
  
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• Premier League side closing in on double deal with Real Madrid

  28-07-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier League side closing in on double deal with Real MadridReal Madrid are set for a busy final few weeks of the summer transfer window, both in terms of incomings and exits. Yan Diomande and Rodri are among those that could arrive at the Bernabeu, while one of the likely candidates to depart is Gonzalo Garcia.Former Real Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa is keen to be reunited with Gonzalo at Fulham, and while current manager Jose Mourinho would prefer the La Fabrica graduate to stay, it is l
  
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• 🚨The first has arrived: América announce their new signing

  28-07-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨The first has arrived: América announce their new signingClub América have officially announced the signing of Colombian forward Óscar Perea ahead of the 2026 Liga MX Apertura Tournament. The 20-year-old arrives from Strasbourg in France — after a loan spell at AVS in Portugal — on a one-year loan deal with an option to buy.
  Versatility for Almada’s systemPerea, who began his professional career at Atlético Nacional in his home country, stan
  
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• Milan’s Rafael Leao: Why Galatasaray can still beat Fenerbahce in the race

  28-07-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan’s Rafael Leao: Why Galatasaray can still beat Fenerbahce in the raceSerie A side Milan are yet to find the right suitor for Rafael Leao, with a war involving Galatasaray and Fenerbahce still ongoing. In the meantime, it appears as though Gala could yet have a chance at signing the Portuguese.La Gazzetta dello Sportreport that earlier today, Fenerbahce had a meeting with Milan about the player. It was largely interlocutory, with the Turkish side yet to make a formal offer for the play
  
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• Manchester City receive transfer request from star forward

  28-07-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City receive transfer request from star forwardSavinho has informed Manchester City of his desire to leave the Etihad Stadium.The Brazilian international is citing a desire for more game time and development in his career.Tottenham are long-standing admirers of the winger and are now expected to accelerate their pursuit.Savinho has now informed Manchester City of his clear desire to leave the football club this summer, it has been revealed.The 22-year-old has been a long-standing tran
  
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• Celtic make Denmark striker Hogh their record signing

  28-07-2026 16:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Denmark striker Kasper Hogh has become Celtic's second summer signing [Getty Images]Denmark striker Kasper Hogh says Celtic are a "really good match" for him after becoming the club's record signing.The 25-year-old has joined for a reported club-record fee of £11m from Bodo/Glimt and becomes the Scottish champions' second summer recruit, following the arrival of Camilo Duran.Hogh - who scored 54 goals in 103 games for Norwegians Bodo/Glimt, five of which were in last season's Champions Lea
  
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• Burnley sign French midfielder Raghouber

  28-07-2026 16:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ugo Raghouber played twice for Lille last season before his loan move to Spain [Getty Images]Burnley have completed the signing of midfielder Ugo Raghouber for an undisclosed fee from French side Lille.The Frenchman, 23, has agreed a four-year contract with the Clarets.Raghouber spent the second half of last season on loan with Levante in La Liga, where he played 16 times.But he is now swapping that for the Championship as Burnley begin life under new head coach Nicky Hayen."Once I heard of the
  
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• Birmingham sign Argentine striker Vazquez

  28-07-2026 16:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luis Vazquez is a former Argentina Under-23 international [Getty Images]Birmingham City have completed the signing of Argentine striker Luis Vazquez from Belgian top-flight side Anderlecht on a three-year-contract.The 25-year-old arrives at St Andrew's for an undisclosed fee, becoming Blues' fourth signing of the summer.After starting his career with Boca Juniors, where he helped the club win the top-flight title in 2022, Vazquez joined Anderlecht the following summer, went on to make more than
  
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• Former Everton boss has already shared his thoughts on Andoni Iraola

  28-07-2026 16:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Everton boss has already shared his thoughts on Andoni IraolaAndoni Iraola’s Liverpool Shift Is Clear as Sean Dyche Highlights High-Press EdgeLiverpool have a new head coach and, very quickly, a different look. Andoni Iraola’s first unofficial outing ended in a 4-2 pre-season win over Sunderland, but the score was only part of the story. The bigger point was the shape of the performance, the speed of the attacks, the aggression without the ball, and the simple fact that this s
  
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• El Aynaoui attracting interest from Aston Villa and Premier League clubs

  28-07-2026 16:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  El Aynaoui attracting interest from Aston Villa and Premier League clubsRoma midfielder Neil El Aynaoui has reportedly been targeted by Aston Villa as a potential replacement for Youri Tielemans, but they aren’t the only Premier League club interested.ROME, ITALY – APRIL 18: Ederson of Atalanta challenges Neil El Aynaoui of AS Roma during the Serie A match between AS Roma and Atalanta BC at Stadio Olimpico on April 18, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)All the f
  
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• Emotional Zinedine Zidane achieves his ‘dream’ as he takes charge of the France team

  28-07-2026 16:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Headcoach of France Zinedine ZIDANE during the press conference of the new National Coach of France at Siege de la FFF on July 28, 2026 in Paris, France. (Photo by Daniel Derajinski/Icon Sport via Getty Images)Daniel Derajinski/Icon Sport via Getty ImagesMoments after being announced as France’s new coach on Tuesday, Zinedine Zidane clenched his fists and his usually measured voice trembled a little.“I’m excited,” he said. “The France team makes you dream. We have e
  
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• Roberto Mancini set for surprise return as Italy head coach after FIGC turmoil

  28-07-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roberto Mancini set for surprise return as Italy head coach after FIGC turmoilRoberto Mancini is set for a surprise return as Italy head coach, according to The Athletic.The former Manchester City manager’s imminent return has already been confirmed by Italian Football Federation (FIGC) president Giovanni Malago.Speaking after a FIGC board meeting, Malago revealed that Mancini is expected to complete the final formalities of his appointment soon.“I am talking to Mancini because he is
  
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• Report: Arsenal plotting ambitious move for Real Madrid superstar

  28-07-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Arsenal plotting ambitious move for Real Madrid superstarArsenal Transfer Focus: Vinicius Junior Dream, Bruno Guimaraes Pursuit and Saliba Injury ConcernsArsenal’s summer has moved into a fascinating phase, the sort of phase that separates competent windows from defining ones. According to The Athletic, Arsenal are plotting at the glamorous end of the market while also dealing with a far more practical issue at the back. There is star power in the pursuit of Vinicius Junior, author
  
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• Napoli making a push for Chelsea’s Benoît Badiashile

  28-07-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Napoli making a push for Chelsea’s Benoît BadiashileNapoli have reportedly made Chelsea’s Benoît Badiashile (25) one of their targets for the summer transfer window, according to Foot Mercato.As he does not appear to feature in Xabi Alonso’s plans for the coming season, the French defender could leave Stamford Bridge should an attractive offer come in. A fee of €30m could help convince the Blues’ management to part ways with the Limoges-born player.Napoli
  
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• 😱 It was an error: IFAB confirms Argentina were favoured v Switzerland

  28-07-2026 16:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😱 It was an error: IFAB confirms Argentina were favoured v SwitzerlandThe International Football Association Board (IFAB) has determined that Breel Embolo’s sending-off during the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals was the result of a refereeing and VAR interpretation error.The incident that sparked the controversyIn the 72nd minute, with the score at 1-1, the Swiss forward went down after a challenge with Leandro Paredes. After initially booking the Argentine, Portuguese referee Jo&atil
  
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• Video: From Guardiola to Pirlo to Mancini: Italy’s coaching chaos explained

  28-07-2026 16:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Video: From Guardiola to Pirlo to Mancini: Italy’s coaching chaos explainedRoberto Mancini has officially been appointed as Italy’s new head coach, with the 61-year-old returning for a second spell in charge of the Azzurri after previously leading the national team to victory at Euro 2020, but also failing to qualify for the 2022 World Cup.Mancini’s reappointment comes at the end of a dramatic and often chaotic search for a new coach.READ MORE – Italy national team c
  
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• Scalvini sale possible as Atalanta entertain Newcastle United interest

  28-07-2026 16:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Scalvini sale possible as Atalanta entertain Newcastle United interestAs reported by Tutto Atalanta, La Dea could consider the sale of Giorgio Scalvini, who is attracting interesting from Newcastle United.Atalanta are still keen on a second major player sale to generate funds ahead of Maurizio Sarri’s first season. With Marco Palestra alsoready moved on to Chelsea, the club were hoping Ederson’s exit would sort out their needs, only for his move to Man United collapse after a medical
  
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• Fenerbahce leave after Rafael Leao and Milan meetings

  28-07-2026 16:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fenerbahce leave after Rafael Leao and Milan meetingsFenerbahce directors have left Milan after talks, discovering the conditions with which they could get a deal for Rafael Leao, but much depends on their Champions League qualification.The Turkish delegation flew in yesterday with Cihan Kamer at the head of the negotiating team, then left again this afternoon.They were heading to Poland, where tomorrow Fenerbahce will play a preliminary round Champions League tie against Gornik Zabrze.Their pre
  
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• Barcelona training update: Injured midfielder begins recovery in gym, defender back on the pitch

  28-07-2026 16:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona training update: Injured midfielder begins recovery in gym, defender back on the pitchWith just a few weeks remaining before the start of the new season, Barcelona’s preparations for the new campaign is in full swing.While a majority of the players are missing due to an extended World Cup break, Hansi Flick is also dealing with the absence of a few stars due to injury.Frenkie de Jong and Alejandro Balde are two such players who are yet to take part in the pre-season campaign so f
  
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• Sangare pens new Forest deal

  28-07-2026 16:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Nottingham Forest midfielder Ibrahim Sangare has signed a new three-year deal.The Ivory Coast international, who played for his country at the summer's World Cup, is now tied to the City Ground until 2029. Sangare, 28, joined from PSV for £30m in 2023 and played 43 times in all competitions for Forest last season."I'm delighted to sign the new contract," he said."It's a good moment too for me to thank the fans. Last season wasn't always easy, but they were always with us and
  
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• After Maldini leaves in chaos, can Mancini bring calm?

  28-07-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leonardo and Paolo Maldini, who worked together at AC Milan, lasted less than a month with Italy [Getty Images]They wanted Pep Guardiola. He turned them down.They asked Carlo Ancelotti. He wasn't interested.They turned to Andrea Pirlo. He was ruled out by their superiors.Now, the men making the approaches have walked out on their own jobs.Italy's search for a manager has ended with the hiring of Roberto Mancini, but only after descending into complete chaos and leading technical director to the
  
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• What will big-money signing Hogh bring to Celtic?

  28-07-2026 16:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]While unrest directed from the Celtic support towards the hierarchy has been verging on toxic, if it has not already reached that point, Martin O'Neill's side have yet to kick a ball in 2026-27 competitive action.Nevertheless, the club have been working on a reported record deal for an incoming player.The exit of Daizen Maeda, last season's title hero, following confirmation that Kelechi Iheanacho and Marcelo Saracchi would not be returning to Parkhead, cranked up the fury among th
  
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• 'Excellent' business but Palace must shed 'stepping stone' tag - fan views

  28-07-2026 16:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked for your views on how Crystal Palace can continue to progress when key assets are swiped away. The Eagles go into the new season off the back of a historic European success but despite such momentum look set to lose influential defender Maxence Lacroix to Chelsea.Here are some of your comments:Boab: We've always been a selling club. We find them, give them first team football and then they move on to a bigger club. Sad to see them go but that's the way we manage to st
  
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• Scotsmen Jordan Holsgrove not a candidate at Werder Bremen, other Bundesliga clubs remain interested

  28-07-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Scotsmen Jordan Holsgrove not a candidate at Werder Bremen, other Bundesliga clubs remain interestedWerder Bremen’s Deichstube fan-site – after recently reporting otherwise – now claims that Scottish midfielder Jordan Holsgrove is not a serious candidate for the Hanseatic city-state club. The Estoril midfielder could nevertheless still be on the move to another Hanseatic city-state Bundesliga club. Hamburg is thought to be interested, as is Augsburg. This is according to a repo
  
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• Roberto Mancini to Italy is the safest appointment but not the best one

  28-07-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roberto Mancini to Italy is the safest appointment but not the best oneThe last few days in Italian football have resembled a trademark sense of chaos. To many, this isn’t new but to some regular on-lookers, the pandemonium reached a different level altogether, as FIGC vetoed against Andrea Pirlo’s appointment, leading to Paolo Maldini’s exit and now Roberto Mancini’s appointment as manager.The ex-Manchester City manager was the FIGC majority’s choice all along, hav
  
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• Poll: Is Roberto Mancini the best man for the Italy job?

  28-07-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Poll: Is Roberto Mancini the best man for the Italy job?Roberto Mancini is officially back on the Italy bench after three years, but is the EURO 2020 winner the right man for the job in 2026?FIGC President Giovanni Malagò announced in this afternoon’s press conference that the decision had been made to hire Mancini as the Azzurri coach, with Claudio Ranieri taking over the technical director role from Paolo Maldini.Mancini is back for ItalyOLDENZAAL, NETHERLANDS – JUNE 17: Hea
  
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• Liverpool transfer strategy: Why Andoni Iraola needs core signings despite pre-season promise

  28-07-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool transfer strategy: Why Andoni Iraola needs core signings despite pre-season promiseLiverpool showed glimpses of their quality as they overcame Sunderland 4-2 in their first official friendly ahead of the 2026-27 season on Saturday.Sunderland defender Dan Ballard admitted after the game that the imprint of new manager Andoni Iraola was already evident, centring around how his Bournemouth team played last season.Iraola’s side were too strong for the Black Cats, but there were clear
  
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• If Ndiaye leaves, it'll be on Everton's terms

  28-07-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]It has almost felt inevitable that this summer's headlines would centre on Iliman Ndiaye.There have been claims for some time that clubs from around the globe were monitoring the winger but, with three years left on his current deal, has he really played his last game for Everton?For at least the past season it has been known the Senegal international was someone of interest to not just fellow Premier League sides, but also clubs in Europe - but David Moyes remained adamant Nd
  
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• Former Arsenal fan favourite training with Crystal Palace ahead of possible move

  28-07-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Arsenal fan favourite training with Crystal Palace ahead of possible moveTakehiro Tomiyasu is training with Crystal Palace and could potentially sign a contract with the south London club, with Venezia’s attempts to sign him stalling.Photo by David Ramos/Getty ImagesFollowing recent media reports of Venezia interest in Takehiro Tomiyasu, La Gazzetta dello Sport wrote on Tuesday that updates on the situation were expected imminently.Those updates have now arrived, but not in the mann
  
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