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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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• Tuesday's Brasileirão, Sudamericana and Champions play-offs, fixtures 📲

  21-07-2026 11:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tuesday's Brasileirão, Sudamericana and Champions play-offs, fixtures 📲Today’s Highlights 🔥Série A7:30 PM – Atlético-MG vs Bahia – SporTV, Premiere
  Copa Sudamericana Playoffs9:30 PM – Universidad Central vs Santos – ESPN, SBT, Disney+ Premium
  Série B7:30 PM – Novorizontino vs Criciúma – ESPN 4, Disney+ Premium7:30 PM – Avaí vs América-MG – Disney+ Premium9:35 PM – Vila Nov
  
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• Who is favourite to win the Ballon d’Or after the World Cup? Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal and Rodri lead race

  21-07-2026 11:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After Spain’s win over Argentina to win the World Cup, the race for the sport’s most prestigious individual prize is entering the final straight. Lamine Yamal and Rodri, who won the award in 2024, have emerged as the protagonists for the world champions, handing them an edge over rivals after clinching the biggest team prize in the sport. But other players are also in contention, including Lionel Messi, even at 39 years of age, having carried Argentina to a second successive final, a
  
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• Blackpool sign ex-loanee Anderson from Charlton

  21-07-2026 10:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Karoy Anderson scored on his Blackpool debut in a 2-2 draw with Huddersfield in February [Getty Images]Blackpool have signed former loanee Karoy Anderson on a four-year deal from Championship side Charlton Athletic for an undisclosed fee.The 21-year-old came through Charlton's academy and went on to make 88 appearances for the club.A Jamaica international, he joined Blackpool on loan in February off the back of helping Charlton win promotion from League One in 2024-25 and subsequently made 16 Se
  
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• Liverpool to miss out on £55m defender with formal talks already held

  21-07-2026 10:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool to miss out on £55m defender with formal talks already heldMaxence Lacroix Transfer Talks Gather Pace as Chelsea Move, Liverpool Defensive Questions RemainChelsea are pushing forward in the race for Maxence Lacroix, with discussions continuing with Crystal Palace as the London club look to strengthen at centre-back ahead of the new season. According to Ben Jacobs, Chelsea are in “ongoing talks” for the 26-year-old, a development that adds another layer to a market alr
  
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• Hearts will be quietly confident - McGowan

  21-07-2026 10:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hearts will be placing a "massive emphasis" on Europe, says former defender Ryan McGowan, as the club prepares for a first Champions League qualifier in 20 years.The Edinburgh side are in Austria for the first leg of their second round contest with Sturm Graz.Victory would set up a meeting with either Fenerbahce or Gornik Zabrze and provide a guarantee of reaching the league phase of the Europa League.Benfica or St Gallen await the losers in Europa League qualifying."Hearts will be quietly confi
  
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• Report: Ipswich Town agree deal to sign Premier League defender

  21-07-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Ipswich Town agree deal to sign Premier League defenderIpswich Town Move for Issa Diop Signals Smart Premier League RecruitmentIpswich Town are closing in on the signing of Issa Diop from Fulham, with Foot Mercato reporting that an agreement has now been reached between the two clubs. The newly promoted Premier League side have also agreed personal terms with the 29-year-old centre-back, who is expected to undergo a medical shortly ahead of completing the move.This looks like a deal with
  
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• Barcelona considered move for controversial English star before moving for other attacking targets – report

  21-07-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona considered move for controversial English star before moving for other attacking targets – reportBarcelona have spent almost the entire summer transfer window so far focusing on signing new attacking targets.The club moved to sign Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United and have also wrapped up a deal for German attacker Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund.Now, it has emerged that Barcelona considered Mason Greenwood as a possible attacking option during their summer planning, alth
  
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• Bournemouth midfielder Scott rejects new contract

  21-07-2026 10:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alex Scott has two years left on his current contract with Bournemouth [Getty Images]Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott has rejected a new contract with growing Premier League interest in the England Under-21 international.The Cherries have made it a summer priority to tie Scott down to fresh terms but as things stand there is no agreement.The development comes amid interest from Arsenal, Manchester United, Tottenham, Manchester City and Chelsea.BBC Sport reported in June that Arsenal saw an appr
  
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• Official | Hoffenheim loan promising attacking prospect Yannick Eduardo (20) to Dutch Eredivisie

  21-07-2026 10:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Hoffenheim loan promising attacking prospect Yannick Eduardo (20) to Dutch EredivisieHoffenheim have confirmed another Dutch loan out for young attacking prospect Yannick Eduardo. The 20-year-old – signed by Hoffenheim from last January – will finally receive the chance to play in the Dutch Eredivisie with ADO den Hag. Previously, Eduardo worked in the Dutch second division during loan stints with De Graafschap, FC Emmen, and Dordrecht. Who is Yannick Eduard
  
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• Why England teenager Parkinson has a mindset coach

  21-07-2026 10:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Erica Meg Parkinson can speak four languages [Getty Images]Erica Meg Parkinson was an unknown quantity when England manager Sarina Wiegman unexpectedly named her in the senior squad in March.The teenager was playing in Portugal and had only made the jump up to England's Under-23s a few months earlier.People are now starting to take notice as the midfielder secured a move to the United States this summer, joining North Carolina Courage on a three-year deal.Wiegman was in the stands watching on Sa
  
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• Barcelona poised to lose out on 23-year-old attacking target as RB Leipzig near transfer agreement

  21-07-2026 10:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona poised to lose out on 23-year-old attacking target as RB Leipzig near transfer agreementBarcelona have one major squad problem to sort out this summer. The Catalan club need to find a replacement for Robert Lewandowski, who left at the end of last season.The Pole spent four successful years at Barça before leaving as a free agent, and the club now need to find a number nine capable of leading the next era.This, coupled with the uncertainty surrounding the future of Spanish hero
  
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• Huddersfield sign Excelsior winger Fernandes

  21-07-2026 10:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Derensili Sanches Fernandes made 63 appearances for Excelsior Rotterdam during his time with the club [Getty Images]Huddersfield Town have signed winger Derensili Sanches Fernandes from Dutch Eredivisie side Excelsior Rotterdam on a four-year deal.The 25-year-old Dutchman is Huddersfield's fifth signing of the summer and joins for an undisclosed fee.Fernandes, who spent three years at FC Utrecht either side of spells at hometown club Excelsior, moves to West Yorkshire after scoring six goals in
  
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• He missed the final: Argentina star let down by his own coach

  21-07-2026 10:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  He missed the final: Argentina star let down by his own coachIn the World Cup semifinal against England, he was still the hero: Lautaro Martínez scored the decisive goal in the 2-1 win and sent Argentina through to the final. Against Spain, the Inter star sat on the bench for more than 120 minutes, something he himself was not entirely happy with. Up to and including the round of 32, the striker had always been in the starting lineup; after that, he was only used off the bench, but p
  
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• Real Madrid emerge as surprise contenders for Barcelona’s World Cup hero – report

  21-07-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid emerge as surprise contenders for Barcelona’s World Cup hero – reportFresh details have emerged over the future of Ferran Torres, with Real Madrid reportedly monitoring the Barcelona forward as uncertainty continues to surround his contract renewal at Camp Nou.According to L’Equipe, the Los Blancos have added the Barcelona attacker to their shortlist as they continue searching for a new right winger. The latest Real Madrid transfer news comes just days after To
  
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• Barcelona in line for unexpected €12 million windfall as Aston Villa eye former winger

  21-07-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona in line for unexpected €12 million windfall as Aston Villa eye former wingerBarcelona could receive a significant financial boost before the transfer window closes, with Ez Abde attracting serious interest from the Premier League. According to SPORT, Real Betis are preparing for what could become the biggest sale in the club’s history, and the deal would also benefit the Catalan giants.The Barcelona transfer news suggests Aston Villa and Newcastle United are both monito
  
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• Donald Trump’s big World Cup day out: crowd boos, player snubs and failed photobomb

  21-07-2026 10:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  At the final moment, Donald Trump finally made his World Cup entrance. And it wasn’t all smooth sailing.The US president, who has kept largely out of the limelight over the last five weeks, made his major intervention a fortnight ago after USA striker Folarin Balogun had his red card ban suspended, before their last-16 exit to Belgium, after some lobbying from Trump and the US administration. Trump did take part in a press conference with Fifa president Gianni Infantino on Friday and was a
  
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• Official | Elversberg snap up Kaiserslautern defensive specialist Luca Sirch on a free transfer

  21-07-2026 10:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Elversberg snap up Kaiserslautern defensive specialist Luca Sirch on a free transferNewly promoted Bundesliga outfit Elversberg have confirmed the signing of former Kaiserslautern centre back Luca Sirch. The 27-year-old’s fascinating professional journey has finally led him to Germany’s top footballing flight. Sirch heads to the Saarland on a free transfer after his expiring FCK contract was not renewed. Elversberg statements on “Luca Sirch’s sig
  
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• Hull target Tzolakis is 'good with pressure'

  21-07-2026 10:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Hull City boss Sergej Jakirovic said last week the Tigers were close to completing a deal for Olympiakos goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis.In light of this, BBC Radio Humberside's James Hoggarth spoke to Greek football journalist Konstantinos Lianos to find out more about Tzolakis."We are talking about a player who is very good with pressure," Lianos explained. "That's exactly what Hull are about to deal with on their return to the Premier League. Every time a Championship club retu
  
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• Sheffield United sign ex-Wolves defender Doherty

  21-07-2026 10:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Matt Doherty made 15 appearances for Wolves last season and joins Sheffield United with the option of a further year [Getty Images]Sheffield United have signed former Wolves defender Matt Doherty on a one-year deal.The 34-year-old Republic of Ireland international left Wolves earlier this summer after a second spell with the club where he made a total of 389 appearances.In addition to his time with Wolves, Doherty also spent three seasons with Tottenham Hotspur and had a short spell in La Liga w
  
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• Bristol City sign striker Tolaj from Plymouth

  21-07-2026 10:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lorent Tolaj scored in four of his last six matches for Plymouth, including on the final day of the season in the 3-2 win at Northampton Town [Shutterstock]Bristol City have signed Swiss striker Lorent Tolaj from Plymouth Argyle on a four-year deal for an undisclosed fee.The 24-year-old scored 38 goals in all competitions across the past two seasons.Tolaj quickly found form at Port Vale after arriving from non-league Aldershot Town in 2024, netting 14 goals in 37 league appearances for the Valia
  
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• Video: Milan unveil 2026-27 away kit

  21-07-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Video: Milan unveil 2026-27 away kitSerie A giants Milan have unveiled their away kit for the 2026-27 campaign with a video featuring club legend Filippo Inzaghi: ‘Giving up has never been an option. Beneath our jerseys, burns the fire of an innate passion.’Milan have launched their away kit for the 2026-27 season, featuring a video with legendary striker Inzaghi.MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 26: Fans of AC Milan are seen with a lit red flare inside the stadium prior to the Serie A matc
  
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• Tottenham sign France defender Sombath from Lyon

  21-07-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham have signed France international defender Alice Sombath for a club record transfer fee from Lyon.The 22-year-old joins for an undisclosed fee and the length of her contract is unknown. The previous club record signing is believed to have been Norway international Signe Gaupset's arrival for around £375,000 last year.Sombath has spent five seasons at European giants Lyon, making 102 appearances and breaking into the France senior squad.During her time in France, she won five conse
  
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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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• 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 h
  
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• Manolo González Eyes Loanees and New Signings in Pau FC Friendly

  21-07-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manolo González Eyes Loanees and New Signings in Pau FC FriendlyEspanyol face a stiffer preseason test on Tuesday evening when they take on Pau FC – a French Ligue 2 side – at the Estadi Municipal de Peralada, with kick-off scheduled for 19:30 CEST and the match broadcast on Esport3.Step Up from the Olot OpenerAs Mundo Deportivo’s Anna Cordovilla reports, the fixture represents a deliberate elevation in difficulty following Saturday’s convincing 0-3 win over Olot i
  
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• Journalist: Liverpool interested in move for World Cup winner

  21-07-2026 09:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Liverpool interested in move for World Cup winnerFerran Torres Transfer Latest: Liverpool Interest Grows as Barcelona Face Key DecisionBarcelona have reached the awkward stage of the Ferran Torres cycle. The player is entering the final year of his deal, the club know the clock is ticking, and everyone understands what that means. If there is a proper fee to be made, it has to happen now. Wait too long and he can speak to overseas clubs from January, then walk away for nothing next s
  
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• Report: Aston Villa considering move to sign World Cup forward

  21-07-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Aston Villa considering move to sign World Cup forwardAston Villa Eye Crysencio Summerville as Morgan Rogers Exit NearsAston Villa are weighing up a move for Crysencio Summerville, with the West Ham winger emerging as a serious option if Morgan Rogers completes his blockbuster switch to Chelsea. According to talkSPORT, Villa are now considering whether to enter a growing race for the £40m-rated Netherlands international.The timing is significant. Rogers is reportedly closing in on
  
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• Barcelona captain set for crucial medical assessment after World Cup injury – report

  21-07-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona captain set for crucial medical assessment after World Cup injury – reportBarcelona are closing in on a crucial decision regarding Frenkie de Jong’s injury, with the Dutch midfielder set to return to the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper in the coming days for further medical assessment.According to SPORT, the Barcelona midfielder will undergo another round of evaluations before the club’s medical staff and the player jointly decide on the most suitable treatment plan.&nbs
  
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• Fabrizio Romano hands update on Rodri’s Man City future and Real Madrid outlook after FIFA World Cup title win

  21-07-2026 09:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabrizio Romano hands update on Rodri’s Man City future and Real Madrid outlook after FIFA World Cup title winRodri dreams of joining Real Madrid and would love to move to the club “one day”, per RomanoThe story is described as “cold” at present, with Florentino Perez not convinced on proceedingThe update follows Rodri’s Golden Ball-winning campaign at the FIFA World Cup with SpainManchester City’s Rodri dreams of joining Real Madrid and would love to mo
  
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