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• Perisic eager for Inter return from PSV Eindhoven after 2022 exit

  19-07-2026 17:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Perisic eager for Inter return from PSV Eindhoven after 2022 exitIvan Perisic is reportedly eager for a return to Inter and could ask PSV Eindhoven for an exit this summer, four years on from his departure from San Siro.The 37-year-old wingback proved with Croatia at the 2026 World Cup that he still has plenty to give and is up for a fresh challenge.Perisic has strong Inter bondepa11908588 Ivan Perisic of PSV Eindhoven celebrates the 1-0 lead during the UEFA Champions League knockout phase play-
  
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• 🎥 Watch it: Messi's side concede the oddest goal of the day, and year?

  23-07-2026 04:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Watch it: Messi's side concede the oddest goal of the day, and year?MLS is resuming its activities after the World Cup break.And this Wednesday (22), the clash between Inter Miami and Chicago Fire gave us a strong candidate for the strangest goal of the year.The scoring was opened thanks to an embarrassing mistake by Inter Miami goalkeeper Rocco Ríos.He received a back pass from center-back Ian Fray and tried to boot it upfield, but missed the ball and watched it slowly roll int
  
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• Paraguayan alliance 🤝 Verdão: Palmeiras win and stay clear at the top

  23-07-2026 02:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Paraguayan alliance 🤝 Verdão: Palmeiras win and stay clear at the topThe Brasileirão leaders returned from the World Cup break with another win.Palmeiras beat Coritiba this Wednesday (22) at Couto Pereira, thanks especially to their Paraguayans.
  Recently naturalized, Maurício scored twice in less than 20 minutes of play, quickly making it 2-0.Ramón Sosa provided the assist for the opening goal and extended the lead in the second half.Paulo Roberto scored Corit
  
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• Vasco snatch late draw in Copa Sul-Americana play-off; see the goals 🎥

  23-07-2026 01:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Vasco snatch late draw in Copa Sul-Americana play-off; see the goals 🎥Vasco fought back for a dramatic draw against Independiente Medellín this Wednesday (22) in the Copa Sudamericana playoff.The Rio club fell behind twice, but left the pitch with a 2-2 draw to decide qualification at home.
  John Montaño scored both goals for the Colombian side at Atanasio Girardot Stadium.Through an own goal, center-back Joaquin Varela was the first to get on the scoresheet for Vasco. 
  
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• 📋 São Paulo line-up named to face Athletico in Bragança Paulista

  23-07-2026 01:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 São Paulo line-up named to face Athletico in Bragança PaulistaSão Paulo's lineup has been announced for this Wednesday's (22) Brasileirão match against Athletico-PR.The big news is the return of Arboleda, who has been reintegrated into the Tricolor squad to form the center-back pairing with Rafael Toloi.Luciano, Artur, and Calleri start in attack.São Paulo take the field in seventh place in the league table.The match will be played at the Cícer
  
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• 📋 Inter and Cruzeiro named to resume their Brasileirão campaign

  23-07-2026 01:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Inter and Cruzeiro named to resume their Brasileirão campaignInter and Cruzeiro have announced their lineups for this Wednesday’s (22) Brasileirão clash.The match is part of the 19th round of the league and will take place at Beira-Rio Stadium in Porto Alegre.The game marks both teams’ return to action after the break in the schedule due to the World Cup.See the starting lineups below:
  InterNew signing Maripán starts at center-back for Paulo Pezzolano.H
  
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• 📋 Inter and Cruzeiro named to resume Brasileirão campaign

  23-07-2026 01:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Inter and Cruzeiro named to resume Brasileirão campaignInter and Cruzeiro have announced their lineups for this Wednesday’s (22) Brasileirão clash.The match is part of the 19th round of the league and will take place at Beira-Rio stadium in Porto Alegre.The game marks both teams’ return to the pitch after the break in the schedule due to the World Cup.See the starting lineups below:
  InterRecently signed, center-back Maripán starts for Paulo Pezzolano.Cr
  
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• 📋 Chapecoense and Flamengo named for Brasileirão clash

  23-07-2026 01:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Chapecoense and Flamengo named for Brasileirão clashChapecoense and Flamengo have announced their lineups for this Wednesday’s (22) match in the 19th round of the Brasileirão.The match takes place at Arena Condá, in Santa Catarina, and marks Rubro-Negro’s return to official matches after the break in the schedule for the World Cup.Chape, on the other hand, had already taken the field in the Brazilian Championship last Friday (17), when they played a pos
  
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• McInnes glad of Rangers backing in appeal against ban

  23-07-2026 01:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Derek McInnes insists Rangers are right to contest the four-match touchline ban he has received for describing as "disgusting" the decision to award Celtic a late penalty at Motherwell in May.The comments, made at the end of last season when McInnes was in charge of Hearts, related to a stoppage-time spot-kick for handball that was converted by Kelechi Iheanacho.Celtic's 3-2 victory at Fir Park on 13 May kept them one point behind Hearts, who they beat to the title a few days later in a final-da
  
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• Journalist: “Ready to pay lavish sums” – Why Man City are so keen to complete another €100m deal

  23-07-2026 00:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist:“Ready to pay lavish sums” – Why Man City are so keen to complete another €100m dealManchester City and Ayyoub Bouaddi, Why €100million Looks Like a Bet on Midfield ControlThere is a particular sort of excitement that follows a World Cup breakout, the feeling that a player has appeared fully formed on the grandest stage, even if the truth is always more delicate than that. According to The Athletic, that player in 2026 was Ayyoub Bouaddi, the Lille midfield
  
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• 'No better person in the box to finish' - Robinson on Nisbet

  23-07-2026 00:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kevin Nisbet took his Aberdeen tally to five goals in three League Cup games with a hat-trick in the win over Queen of the South and the striker is aiming to build on such a promising start."I'm feeling good," the 29-year-old told Premier Sports at Palmerston Park."The big thing for me in pre-season was to stay fit. The last two seasons I've picked up knocks, then you're playing catch-up, and I didn't start kicking on until January last time."The Scotland international also spoke of taking on "m
  
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• Liverpool confident of signing Barcola - Thursday's gossip

  23-07-2026 00:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool are confident of signing Bradley Barcola, Alex Scott favours a move to Arsenal, Bruno Fernandes is ready to commit his future to Manchester United.Liverpool are confident they can beat Arsenal and Bayern Munich to the signature of Paris St-Germain forward Bradley Barcola, after the 23-year-old impressed with four goal contributions at the World Cup with France this summer. (Sun)Arsenal are edging the battle with Manchester United for sought-after Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, 22 -
  
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• Official | Paderborn leading goalscorer Filip Bilbija departs for Derby County, sales of Mika Baur and Laurin Curda draw nearer

  23-07-2026 00:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Paderborn leading goalscorer Filip Bilbija departs for Derby County, sales of Mika Baur and Laurin Curda draw nearerNewly promoted Bundesliga outfit Paderborn have lost leading goal-scorer Filip Bilbija to second tier English side Derby County. Although Paderborn did wish to renew the 26-year-old’s expiring contract, Bilbija rejected the opportunity to remain in East Westphalia after he technically became a free agent some three weeks ago. Bilbija scored 15 goals for P
  
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• Alba Redondo Joins Juventus Women as Spanish Star Begins New Challenge

  23-07-2026 00:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alba Redondo Joins Juventus Women as Spanish Star Begins New ChallengeJuventus Women have officially confirmed the signing of Alba Redondo, with the Spanish international becoming the latest addition to Massimiliano Canzi’s squad ahead of the 2026/27 season.The experienced forward arrives from Real Madrid after two seasons in the Spanish capital, ending a career spent entirely in her homeland. Now, for the first time, Redondo will test herself outside Spain as she looks to help Juvent
  
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• Who are FC Malisheva?

  22-07-2026 23:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hibernian's Conference League opponents FC Malisheva from Kosovo were only formed in 2016, starting in the nation's fourth tier and securing top-flight football for the first time in 2021.After consolidating with mid-table finishes, Malisheva finished third two seasons ago and second last term, finishing seven points behind champions Drita.This is their third season attempting to qualify for the Conference League, having lost 3-1 on aggregate to Buducnost Podgorica of Montenegro in 2024 after a
  
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• Journalist: “Virtually certain” as Aston Villa’s transfer stance on Chelsea ace revealed

  22-07-2026 23:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: “Virtually certain” as Aston Villa’s transfer stance on Chelsea ace revealedAston Villa, Alejandro Garnacho and the Chelsea Puzzle: Why Unai Emery Sees a Career-Defining OpportunityAston Villa’s transfer strategy has rarely been dull under Unai Emery, but their accelerating move for Alejandro Garnacho adds a particularly intriguing layer to an already eventful summer. As reported by The Athletic, Villa have moved into serious dialogue over a deal for the Chels
  
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• Official | Leeds allow Maximilian Wöber to join Schalke 04 on a free transfer

  22-07-2026 23:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Leeds allow Maximilian Wöber to join Schalke 04 on a free transferSchalke 04 have officially signed Austrian centre-back Maximilian Wöber on a permanent basis. The transfer was finalized not long after rumors began surfacing. In something of an interesting twist, the 28-year-old will join die Königsblauen on a free transfer. Wöber’s recent injury history left Leeds comfortable with terminating his contract. Maximilian Wöber joins his third
  
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• 💣Decision made: Real Madrid prepare to sign Rodri

  22-07-2026 23:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💣Decision made: Real Madrid prepare to sign RodriReal Madrid is already preparing an offensive in the transfer market to complete the signing of Spanish midfielder Rodri Hernández. Following Toni Kroos' departure, the club’s hierarchy considers it a priority to sign a player with the stature needed to take over the direction of play in the creative area.The key piece for the Whites’ systemWithin the club, there is a firm belief that the current Manchester City player i
  
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• 📋 Coritiba and Palmeiras named for 1st game after the Cup

  22-07-2026 23:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Coritiba and Palmeiras named for 1st game after the CupCoritiba and Palmeiras have announced their lineups for this Wednesday’s (22) match in the 19th round of the Brasileirão.It is the first match for both teams since the calendar break for the World Cup, which began at the end of May.Playing at home at Couto Pereira, Coritiba takes the field in seventh place in the table. Meanwhile, Palmeiras leads the competition.
  See below for the starting lineups:CoritibaFernando Seab
  
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• Man City's Rodri set to undergo back surgery

  22-07-2026 23:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City's Rodri set to undergo back surgeryManchester City's plans for their first campaign under new boss Enzo Maresca have been dealt a considerable blow, with midfield star Rodri set to undergo back surgery.Per The Athletic, the 30-year-old, who is fresh off a sublime summer campaign with Spain that saw him help La Roja lift the World Cup trophy for the second time, still has no established timeline for his return to action after the procedure.Rodri's injury issues for the club have been lon
  
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• Celtic Close To Secure The Services Of This Emerging German Midfielder: Why He Could Flourish As Engels’ Successor

  22-07-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic Close To Secure The Services Of This Emerging German Midfielder: Why He Could Flourish As Engels’ SuccessorIf a recent update from transfer expert Fabrizio Romano is true, Celtic have reached an agreement with Mika Baur and his entourage ahead of a potential summer move. They are now discussing the finances with Paderborn, as a fee of around £4m should be enough to secure his services, given his contract expires next summer.The 22-year-old Germany youth international progresse
  
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• Real Madrid set to accelerate their interest in Rodri as he opens up to leaving Manchester City

  22-07-2026 23:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid set to accelerate their interest in Rodri as he opens up to leaving Manchester CityAccording to a report from L’Équipe, Real Madrid have identified Rodri (30) as their next target in the summer transfer window. The La Liga outfit have already completed several signings this summer, but Jose Mourinho wants to add another midfielder to his squad. Real Madrid have long been admirers of the Manchester City defensive midfielder. The Spanish giants have been linked w
  
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• Friday is a day to look forward to for Manchester City fans

  22-07-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Friday is a day to look forward to for Manchester City fansEnzo Maresca has taken charge of his first training sessions as Manchester City manager this week. The City players who didn’t go to the World Cup, or who didn’t have deep runs with their countries at the tournament, plus a plethora of Manchester City’s young players have begun their preseason this week. The preparations for the 2026-27 season are now well and truly underway for the FA Cup and Carabao Cup holders. This
  
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• Chelsea Are Showing Interest In This Talented Full-Back: Should Alonso Get Him On Board?

  22-07-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea Are Showing Interest In This Talented Full-Back: Should Alonso Get Him On Board?In a recent report, journalist Graeme Bailey revealed that Chelsea are showing interest in Fenerbahce full-back Archie Brown this summer. It is understood that the Blues are facing competition in the form of Manchester United in the race to sign the English defender this off-season.Brown’s Impressive Form In Turkish FootballBrown enjoyed a good run of form at the Turkish club in the previous campaign wh
  
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• Swansea sign New Zealand winger Just from Motherwell

  22-07-2026 23:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Elijah Just scored twice for New Zealand against Iran at this year's World Cup [Getty Images]Swansea City have signed Motherwell's New Zealand international winger Elijah Just.The 26-year-old scored three goals at this summer's World Cup where he featured in all three of the All Whites' group games.The signing is for an undisclosed fee though Motherwell have confirmed they received a club record for the forward following a hugely successful 12 months at the club.Just joined Motherwell in 2025 ha
  
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• Lille value Ayyoub Bouaddi at €100m as Manchester City push for his services

  22-07-2026 23:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lille value Ayyoub Bouaddi at €100m as Manchester City push for his servicesAccording to a report from The Athletic, Lille value Ayyoub Bouaddi (18) in the region of €100m amid interest from Manchester City this summer. The Moroccan international is attracting plenty of interest ahead of a potential move away from Ligue 1, with the Manchester outfit currently at the front of the queue. City would like to sign the French-born midfielder this summer. The Premier League club wer
  
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• Journalist reveals Man City are close to completing £85m deal for World Cup ace

  22-07-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist reveals Man City are close to completing £85m deal for World Cup aceMan City close in on Ayyoub Bouaddi as £85m breakthrough signals major midfield shiftManchester City are edging towards one of the biggest deals of the summer, with Ayyoub Bouaddi now seemingly within touching distance of the Etihad. According to TeamTalk, talks have moved on significantly in recent days and there is growing confidence that City will get this over the line.This has all the hallmarks of a m
  
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• 📋 Vasco name side for trip to Independiente Medellín

  22-07-2026 22:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Vasco name side for trip to Independiente MedellínVasco is back in the Copa Sudamericana, where they face Independiente Medellín at 7 p.m. this Wednesday in Colombia. The match is the first leg of the Sudamericana playoffs and will be played at Atanasio Girardot Stadium behind closed doors, as the Colombian side is serving a punishment for the incidents in the match against Flamengo.
  After the defeat to Vitória in Pedro Emanuel’s debut with Vasco, he is
  
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• Two more key pieces are set to sign contract extensions at Manchester City

  22-07-2026 22:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Two more key pieces are set to sign contract extensions at Manchester CityToday has seen Manchester City announce that Phil Foden has extended his contract with the club until 2030. Foden remains a crucial player for the FA Cup and Carabao Cup holders and City are in the process of securing the futures of their most valuable assets. A new report has added that Abdukodir Khusanov and Jeremy Doku are set to sign contract extensions with City as they continue the process of keeping their most impor
  
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• Arsenal searching for a new centre back with William Saliba out for ‘extend period’

  22-07-2026 22:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal searching for a new centre back with William Saliba out for ‘extend period’With William Saliba (25) set to be out for an ‘extended period’ while he recovers from a recurring back injury, Arsenal have begun the search for a new centre-back in the short term to cover for the French international defender, according to a report from The Athletic. Central defence was not a priority for the Premier League champions but the injury blow suffered by the 25-year-old has sh
  
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