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• OFFICIAL STATEMENT: MARIO GILA

  10-07-2026 19:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  OFFICIAL STATEMENT: MARIO GILAAC Milan today announced the signing of Mario Gila Fuentes from S.S. Lazio.The Spanish defender has signed a contract with the club until 30 June 2031 and will wear the number 34 shirt.Born in Barcelona on 29 August 2000, Mario Gila came through the youth ranks in Spain before joining the Real Madrid Academy, completing his development with Real Madrid Castilla and making his First Team debut in the 2021/22 season, when he was part of the squad that won La Liga
  
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• Former Atletico Madrid star heaps praise on Barcelona midfielder — “He does what others can’t”

  12-07-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Atletico Madrid star heaps praise on Barcelona midfielder — “He does what others can’t”Even though Spain have done well to reach the semifinals of this World Cup, beating the likes of Austria, Portugal, and Belgium in the process, it has not been a particularly impressive World Cup for Pedri.The midfielder has faced criticism for his performances. Although he has been consistent as ever with his passing and movement, the creative output hasn’t been there, wit
  
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• Liverpool Star Opens Up Opens Up On Hopes For Next Season

  12-07-2026 08:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool Star Opens Up Opens Up On Hopes For Next SeasonDominik Szoboszlai Sets Out Liverpool Role, Contract Aim and Iraola AmbitionDominik Szoboszlai has made his position clear. He sees himself as a midfielder first, he will play wherever Liverpool need him, and he has no shortage of edge when it comes to proving people wrong.That matters because Liverpool are entering another reset. Arne Slot is gone after a steep decline in 2025/26, Andoni Iraola is in, and the squad needs certainty in key
  
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• Sky Sports: Chelsea Willing To Sell Winger For €50m After Only a Year

  12-07-2026 08:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sky Sports: Chelsea Willing To Sell Winger For €50m After Only a YearChelsea ready to sell Alejandro Garnacho as Xabi Alonso begins Stamford Bridge rebuildChelsea are prepared to listen to offers for Alejandro Garnacho only a year after signing him from Manchester United, with Sky Sports reporting that the club would prefer a permanent sale this summer. The winger arrived for £40m last year, yet the latest position suggests Stamford Bridge is already moving towards a decisive outcome.
  
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• Liverpool in talks to sign bargain FIFA World Cup wing wizard breakout star

  12-07-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool in talks to sign bargain FIFA World Cup wing wizard breakout starLast week Mohamed Salah’s Egypt came within a whisker of eliminating defending champions Argentina from the FIFA World Cup at the round-of-16 stage. Salah’s side had been 2-0 up going into the closing stages - before some questionable referee calls and a late winner from Enzo Fernandez extinguished their dreams.But the African representatives bowed out with their heads held high despite the loss. Several playe
  
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• Bundesliga forward pauses negotiations with Dortmund amid PSG’s interest in Barcelona star

  12-07-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bundesliga forward pauses negotiations with Dortmund amid PSG’s interest in Barcelona starBarcelona have already made moves for Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi this summer. The former’s transfer has been made official and the latter is expected to complete the formalities in the coming days.Needless to say, Hansi Flick is going all out to strengthen the forward line ahead of next season, and the arrivals have been direct replacements for existing profiles.Gordon arrived in place of
  
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• Aston Villa midfielder showers praise on Real Madrid midfielder for his game-defining performance: ‘Golden Ball winner, maybe’

  12-07-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa midfielder showers praise on Real Madrid midfielder for his game-defining performance: ‘Golden Ball winner, maybe’England downed Norway to secure a place in the semi-final of the FIFA World Cup last night, and who else but Jude Bellingham would help seal the win.Both of England’s goals on the night were scored by Real Madrid’s in-form sensation as he demolished Norway’s defence with his smart movements and adept finishing. Further, his work rate off the
  
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• Man City 2026 World Cup Watch: Erling Haaland and Norway eliminated by Blues-laden England in extra time

  12-07-2026 08:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City 2026 World Cup Watch: Erling Haaland and Norway eliminated by Blues-laden England in extra timeJude Bellingham twice dragged England back from the brink as Thomas Tuchel’s side edged past a tenacious Norway to reach the FIFA World Cup semi-final, winning 2-1 after extra time at Miami Stadium.The game was a quiet affair in the opening stages before Norway seized the initiative. Harry Kane had his pocket picked inside the England half and Schjelderup’s cross-shot from the left
  
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• Switzerland manager criticises controversial new ‘mistaken identity’ rule after World Cup exit

  12-07-2026 08:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Switzerland manager Murat Yakin said his side’s World Cup quarter-final was destroyed by the new mistaken identity rule that led to Breel Embolo being sent off in their 3-1 defeat to Argentina.Embolo was shown a second yellow card when, initially, Leandro Paredes had been cautioned for a challenge on him – only for referee Joao Pinheiro to review the incident and conclude the Switzerland striker had dived. But Yakin argued it should never have got that far by saying that Paredes shou
  
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• Norway talisman heaps praise on Jude Bellingham after World Cup quarterfinal clash: ‘Real Madrid and England are lucky’

  12-07-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Norway talisman heaps praise on Jude Bellingham after World Cup quarterfinal clash: ‘Real Madrid and England are lucky’Jude Bellingham is rewriting the history books with his FIFA World Cup campaign, and he is even a strong contender for the Golden Ball at this point in time.Taking to the field against Norway in England’s quarterfinal tie last night, the English midfielder produced his second consecutive brace to put his side through with little help from his teammates.Both goa
  
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• Juventus revive interest in AC Milan defender Fikayo Tomori

  12-07-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus revive interest in AC Milan defender Fikayo TomoriJuventus have revived their interest in signing AC Milan centre-back Fikayo Tomori as the Serie A giants weigh up defensive reinforcements this summer, according to Gazzetta dello Sport.The former Chelsea defender has emerged as a leading option for the Bianconeri, although any move is expected to depend on player sales before the club can enter the market.Tomori was heavily linked with Juventus during the January 2025 transfer window bu
  
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• Barcelona’s latest signing won’t impact pursuit of La Liga sensation – Romano

  12-07-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona’s latest signing won’t impact pursuit of La Liga sensation – RomanoBarcelona have moved quickly to secure a move for talented German attacker Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund.Much like the Anthony Gordon deal that they pulled off earlier this summer, there was little to no news about Barça’s interest before they submitted the first bid.Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano gave his patented ‘Here we go’ for the deal earlier this week, wi
  
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• World Cup QF Drama: Argentina Beats Swiss, England Overcomes Norway Cable Controversy & Semis Preview

  12-07-2026 08:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Subscribe to The CooligansApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeIn this electric, late-night episode of The Cooligans After Dark, Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros fire up the microphones live from Miami to unpack a chaotic day of World Cup quarterfinal action. The guys kick off with Argentina’s high-stakes 3-1 victory over Switzerland, a match far tighter than the final scoreline suggests. They dive headfirst into the massive refereeing controversy surrounding Breel Embolo's game-alterin
  
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• Liverpool in talks to sign £38m Brazil midfielder after dramatic transfer U-turn

  12-07-2026 08:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool in talks to sign £38m Brazil midfielder after dramatic transfer U-turnLiverpool are set to make big midfield alterations this summer. There is uncertainty around several of their midfielders - including Curtis Jones, Alexis Mac Allister and Stefan Bajcetic. Jones, 25, is a target for Inter Milan and Nottingham Forest - and if no new contract is agreed then expect him to be moved on.Macca, meanwhile, is back on the radar for Real Madrid with the Spanish capital side set to sell Ed
  
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• 🚨 Official: Senegal start the process to oust Pape Thiaw

  12-07-2026 08:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Official: Senegal start the process to oust Pape ThiawThe axe has fallen for Pape Thiaw. In a statement released at 4 a.m., the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) announced that it had “decided to initiate proceedings to terminate Pape Thiaw’s duties.”This decision was made following a meeting of the FSF Executive Committee, bringing the coach’s spell in charge of the Lions of Teranga to an end.Crowned African champion just 175 days ago – before CAF deci
  
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• Sporting Kansas City eye ambitious move to sign ex-Liverpool star Mohamed Salah

  12-07-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sporting Kansas City eye ambitious move to sign ex-Liverpool star Mohamed SalahSporting Kansas City are hoping to sign former Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah this summer, according to reports. The Egyptian’s future remains uncertain after he left the Anfield outfit earlier this year, with Sporting KC positioning themselves as frontrunners in the race for the 34-year-old. However, any deal remains unlikely. Saudi Pro League clubs remain determined to lure Salah to the Middle East,
  
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• Bellingham turns on hero mode as Messi reaches another milestone

  12-07-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bellingham turns on hero mode as Messi reaches another milestoneThe road to MetLife Stadium has narrowed to four contenders after Argentina and England completed the World Cup semi-final line-up in contrasting yet equally dramatic fashion.History beckons for France and La Albiceleste as the 2022 finalists could renew their rivalry in an unprecedented second consecutive World Cup final. However, that’s far from a foregone conclusion.Stay tuned as we recap the drama from the last two quarter
  
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• 🎥 World Cup highlights: Alvarez screamer, Argentina stun Swiss late

  12-07-2026 08:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 World Cup highlights: Alvarez screamer, Argentina stun Swiss lateIt was a dramatic quarterfinal between Argentina and Switzerland that went into extra time. The Swiss had to battle with a man down after Embolo was shown a second yellow and sent off.You can watch the highlights here in the video. Julián Álvarez secured his team’s place in the semifinals with this stunning goal. England now awaits on Wednesday (9 p.m. German time). This article was translate
  
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• Why Thomas Tuchel’s plan B could win England the World Cup

  12-07-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  As England celebrated and thoughts moved to preparations for a World Cup 2026 semi-final, the manager had other things on his mind. “We made life very, very difficult for ourselves today. We were lucky today,” said Thomas Tuchel after his Three Lions side secured a hard-fought 2-1 win over Norway in the quarter-finals in Miami. The experienced German will not want to put a damper on the result, but rather put it into context. England could well have lost this game, and there were lar
  
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• Real Madrid remain confident of renewing the contract of Brazilian sensation

  12-07-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid remain confident of renewing the contract of Brazilian sensationVinicius Junior was one of the most productive players at the 2026 World Cup, despite Brazil’s disappointing early elimination at the hands of Norway in the Round of 16.The Real Madrid winger produced a series of eye-catching displays for the Selecao, and now that his international commitments are over, attention turns to his future at the Bernabeu. On that front, there appears to be little cause for concern.Total
  
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• Barcelona to soon announce deal to sign Belgian top talent – Romano

  12-07-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona to soon announce deal to sign Belgian top talent – RomanoAfter a period lull, Barcelona are now once again making moves in the transfer market. In recent days, everything has revolved around the signing of Karim Adeyemi, who is set to join the club on a €22 million deal from Borussia Dortmund.However, Barcelona are also closing in on the capture of another talent in Jesse Bisiwu, with the club having reached full agreement to sign the Belgian top talent.Bisiwu deal to be ann
  
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• Tuchel angry at 'lucky' and 'sloppy' England - can 'mentality' be enough?

  12-07-2026 07:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After reaching the stage as hosts in 1966, and then in Italy and Russia in 1990 and 2018, England have another World Cup semi-final to prepare for.When French referee Clement Turpin signalled the end of an incident-filled quarter-final win in Miami, Thomas Tuchel's exhausted players sank to their knees in celebration after being taken to extra-time by Norway.England's fans danced in the stands, two-goal Jude Bellingham accidentally clashed heads with Jordan Pickford during the on-pitch celebrati
  
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• Bellingham reaching heights of World Cup legends with Messi next

  12-07-2026 07:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jude Bellingham was England's two-goal hero again as they beat Norway to reach the World Cup semi-final. [Getty Images]Jude Bellingham has carried England through the altitude of Mexico City then the searing heat and humidity of Miami on what increasingly looks like a personal mission to end a 60-year wait to win the World Cup.The World Cup can sometimes turn into one player's destiny, carrying an unstoppable momentum towards the sport's greatest prize.Think Diego Maradona with Argentina in 1986
  
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• NWSL Week 11 round-up: Chicago stuns Utah late, Portland thumps Racing

  12-07-2026 06:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NWSL Week 11 round-up: Chicago stuns Utah late, Portland thumps RacingWeek 11 of the 2026 NWSL season saw the league return after a four-week summer break. Ashley Sanchez and Temwa Chawinga kept scoring at will, San Diego tightened its grip atop the table, and Boston showed real fight against Bay FC.The break did little to slow the league’s biggest storylines. Washington needed late Trinity Rodman magic, Kansas City kept climbing behind Chawinga, and Chicago delivered one of the weekend&rs
  
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• 'We should all be excited' - Messi set for first England meeting

  12-07-2026 06:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lionel Messi is Argentina's all-time leading goalscorer with 125 goals [Getty Images]There are very few things Lionel Messi has not done on a football pitch.But the semi-final meeting between Argentina and England at 20:00 BST on Wednesday in Atlanta, live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, will provide the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner with an altogether new experience.Despite making more than 200 appearances and scoring 125 goals for Argentina, Messi has never faced the Three Lions on the internation
  
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• Top four ranked teams make semi-finals for first time

  12-07-2026 06:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The World Cup draw took place in Washington DC in December [Getty Images]The top four teams in Fifa's world rankings have made the semi-finals of the World Cup for the first time.And the progress of Spain (1), Argentina (2), France (3) and England (4) was aided by a Fifa change for the 2026 World Cup.They were put in separate quadrants of the draw so they could not meet before the semi-finals.For that to happen they had to each win their groups - which they did.The separation in the draw meant t
  
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• Embolo sent off as result of mistaken identity rule

  12-07-2026 06:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Switzerland were drawing 1-1 with Argentina when Embolo was sent off [Getty Images]Switzerland's Breel Embolo became the first player to be sent off as a result of a new law for mistaken identity at this summer's World Cup.Embolo, booked in the first half, was sent off after 72 minutes of his country's quarter-final defeat by Argentina following a second yellow card for simulation. The caution was initially handed to Argentina's Leandro Paredes for what at first appeared a clumsy challenge, unti
  
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• 2026 World Cup produces dream semifinal field in Argentina, England, France and Spain

  12-07-2026 06:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With apologies to World Cup 2026 co-hosts Canada, Mexico and the United States, this is the perfect semifinal field. France and Spain on one side. England and Argentina on the other.Is there anything better?Not according to FIFA's world rankings. Yeah, they're a very imperfect metric. But this is the first World Cup ever with the semifinal spots occupied by the top four teams entering the World Cup. France is at No. 1, Argentina is at No. 2, Spain is third and England is fourth. A semifinal fiel
  
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• 🤯 Copa do Brasil semis have only champions after 36 years, off-pitch feud

  12-07-2026 06:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤯 Copa do Brasil semis have only champions after 36 years, off-pitch feudThe 2026 FIFA World Cup made history even before the ball started rolling, back on June 11, in the match between Mexico and South Africa.After all, for the first time in history, the tournament that brings together the best national teams on the planet featured 48 countries (previously, the maximum was 32).But the competition hosted by Mexico, Canada, and the United States still had much more in store.That is becaus
  
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• Lionel Messi Gets 7/10 | Argentina Players Rated After Their Win Vs Switzerland In The FIFA World Cup 2026

  12-07-2026 06:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lionel Messi Gets 7/10 | Argentina Players Rated After Their Win Vs Switzerland In The FIFA World Cup 2026It was ugly. It was exhausting. But in the end, the world champions did what they always seem to do.Argentina booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals after a brutal 120-minute scrap against a relentlessly stubborn Switzerland side at Kansas City Stadium. Alexis Mac Allister set the tone early on, nodding home a brilliant Lionel Messi corner inside ten minutes. Then the drop
  
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