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• PSG deal breaks down: Door opens for forward's Liverpool move

  29-07-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  PSG deal breaks down: Door opens for forward's Liverpool moveLiverpool have got a gap in their attack. Mohamed Salah left the club having agreed to rip up his £400k per week contract one year early. But his absence has hit hard - especially since Richard Hughes missed out on a deal for Yan Diomande.The Ivorian, 19, looks bound for Real Madrid - meaning Liverpool are searching for other targets. Right now their chase appears to have taken them to France for Bradley Barcola.Liverpool chasing
  
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• Barcelona to Cover Most of Ter Stegen’s Wages in Ajax Loan Agreement

  31-07-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona to Cover Most of Ter Stegen’s Wages in Ajax Loan AgreementMarc-Andre ter Stegen is travelling to Amsterdam to finalise a season-long loan move to Ajax, with Goal.com reporting that Barcelona and the Dutch club have reached a verbal agreement, with the Blaugrana set to cover the majority of the 34-year-old’s wages under the deal’s structure.The Deal Taking ShapeThe loan is structured as a straight season-long arrangement running through June 2027, with no buy option or
  
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• John Stones announces new club after leaving Manchester City as free agent

  31-07-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  John Stones announces new club after leaving Manchester City as free agentInter Milan have officially confirmed the signing of John Stones on a contract until June 2028Stones left Man City as a free agent having won 20 major trophies across a decade of serviceThe 32-year-old made 295 appearances & scored 19 goals in all competitions for Man CityInter Milan have announced the signing of former Manchester City defender John Stones on a free transfer ahead of the 2026-27 season.The 32-year-old
  
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• What to watch out for as Cymru Premier kicks off new era

  31-07-2026 10:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The new Cymru Premier season kicks off this evening [John Smith/FAW]The Cymru Premier returns tonight with a fresh lick of paint and plenty of narratives to sink our teeth into.Wales' top tier has been revamped for its 35th edition, expanding to 16 teams and predominantly switching to Friday night games.The Football Association of Wales (FAW) hope that the wide-reaching changes will grow the league's popularity and, in turn, improve its standard.Whether those changes have the desired impact rema
  
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• Asian Football Confederation rejects Fifa’s World Cup plan

  31-07-2026 10:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fifa’s contentious proposal to sell stakes in a World Cup company appears to have been dealt a decisive blow, following the Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) decision to join Uefa and Concacaf in rejecting the plan.The future of Fifa president Gianni Infantino now seems increasingly uncertain. The AFC’s statement not only condemned the plan but also highlighted "fundamental weaknesses in Fifa’s consultation and decision-making processes that must now be addressed". It
  
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• AFC joins Uefa and Concacaf in opposing Fifa plan

  31-07-2026 10:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) says it "stands in solidarity" with Uefa and Concacaf in opposition to Fifa's proposal to sell stakes in its competitions to private investors.In a statement published on Friday, the AFC said Fifa president Gianni Infantino's plan could not "realistically achieve the necessary broad consensus and unity required to move forward"."The Fifa World Cup is the pinnacle of global football and derives its strength from the participation of all Confede
  
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• Does Uefa have support to block Gianni Infantino’s World Cup sell-off? What we know

  31-07-2026 10:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Uefa has announced a boycott of Fifa competitions while Gianni Infantino presses on with controversial plans to privitise the World Cup - but will anyone join them?Uefa confirmed the extraordinary action following an emergency meeting of its 55 member associations on Thursday, with European football “standing as one” against the proposals. Gianni Infantino has not backed down from his plans despite Uefa’s boycott (Reuters)Infantino has not backed down over Uefa’s boycott
  
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• 🚨 AFC join UEFA and CONCACAF in opposing FIFA's World Cup plan

  31-07-2026 10:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 AFC join UEFA and CONCACAF in opposing FIFA's World Cup planThe Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has joined UEFA and CONCACAF in opposing FIFA's proposed sale of stakes in its competitions to private investors, piling further pressure on plans backed by FIFA president Gianni Infantino.In a statement released on Friday, the AFC said it "stands in solidarity" with UEFA and CONCACAF, warning the proposals could not "realistically achieve the necessary broad consensus and unity required
  
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• Report: Manchester United preparing move for Premier League star

  31-07-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Manchester United preparing move for Premier League starManchester United Transfer News: Lewis Hall Priority as Jorge Salinas Joins Left-Back ShortlistManchester United’s search for a new left-back is gathering pace, with Lewis Hall now firmly established as the leading target as the club prepares for a significant summer move. According to TeamTalk, United are readying an opening bid for the Newcastle defender, while Racing Santander teenager Jorge Salinas has been identified as a
  
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• Carragher Shares Thoughts On Potential Salah Replacement

  31-07-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Carragher Shares Thoughts On Potential Salah ReplacementLiverpool Transfer News: Bradley Barcola Move Could Reshape Salah Replacement PlansLiverpool’s latest transfer thinking appears to have turned towards Bradley Barcola, with the Paris Saint-Germain winger emerging as a major target as planning continues for life after Mohamed Salah. The idea is easy to understand on talent alone. Barcola is young, quick, refined in possession and already seasoned at elite level. Yet once the excitement
  
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• Yankee Stadium game highlights Wrexham's rise - Ward

  31-07-2026 10:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Goalkeeper Danny Ward believes playing against Liverpool at Yankee Stadium is the latest illustration of how far Wrexham have come in recent seasons.The Wales international had previously visited the iconic New York venue with Liverpool for a pre-season friendly against Manchester City in 2014.Ward, 33, was between the sticks for hometown club Wrexham this time around as they were beaten 1-0 by Andoni Iraola's Liverpool."My last time here in this stadium was with Liverpool against
  
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• Football pays tribute to Milan and Italy legend Franco Baresi

  31-07-2026 10:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Football pays tribute to Milan and Italy legend Franco BaresiTributes have poured in from across the football world, with Inter, Juventus and Real Madrid among those honouring legendary Milan and Italy defender Franco Baresi, who has died at the age of 66.Football clubs, players and fans pay tribute to Franco Baresi, who died last night at 66.The former Milan and Italy defender underwent surgery in August 2025 to remove a pulmonary nodule and then began a course of immunotherapy.Milan announced
  
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• 🚨 Backlash continues: a third confederation rejects FIFA's plan!

  31-07-2026 10:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Backlash continues: a third confederation rejects FIFA's plan!Another setback for FIFA and Infantino.Just hours after announcing its intention to "continue the process" of FFE, aimed at selling stakes in the World Cup to private investors, FIFA has suffered another blow.After UEFA and CONCACAF, it is now the AFC, the Asian confederation, that has voiced its opposition to Gianni Infantino and FIFA’s plan.The AFC said it was joining "UEFA and CONCACAF in expressing its serious conc
  
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• Euro giants now lining up move that would embarrass Liverpool again

  31-07-2026 10:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Euro giants now lining up move that would embarrass Liverpool againLast season, Liverpool were lucky that Tottenham performed as badly as they did.The Anfield outfit put up one of the worst title defences in recent memory after they finished fifth in the Premier League.If Spurs hadn't only just avoided relegation, the Reds would have been the laughing stock of England's top flight.Luckily, this doesn't feel like it's going to happen again now that Andoni Iraola is at the helm.His attacking style
  
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• Real Madrid temporarily pause move for Man City midfielder to prioritise winger signing

  31-07-2026 10:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid temporarily pause move for Man City midfielder to prioritise winger signingAccording to Jose Felix Diaz of AS, Real Madrid have temporarily slowed their pursuit of Rodri as the club concentrates on finalising the signing of RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande.While the Spanish midfielder remains a priority for Jose Mourinho’s squad, club officials have decided to complete the Ivorian’s arrival before reopening negotiations with Manchester City.Diomande agreement nears completi
  
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• Beever-Jones ready to 'conquer' new season after injury troubles last term

  31-07-2026 10:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aggie Beever-Jones has been a Chelsea player for her entire career, with loan spells at Bristol City and Everton [Getty Images]England forward Aggie Beever-Jones had her "hardest" season in 2025-26 and when it ended, she had a big decision to make about her future. Successive ankle injuries meant lengthy periods out of action as Chelsea's title defence faltered, all while her contract was running down. But despite interest from other Women's Super League clubs, the 23-year-old signed a new four-
  
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• Mullins named manager at League Two Newport County

  31-07-2026 10:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hayden Mullins played in the 2010 FA Cup final for Portsmouth [Getty Images]Newport County have appointed Fulham Under-21 boss Hayden Mullins as their new manager.The Exiles have been without a permanent boss since the shock departure of Christian Fuchs in late June.Following the exit of Fuchs - a 2015-16 Premier League title-winner with Leicester City - Newport appointed Chris Todd as their interim manager.But the League Two club have now named ex-Crystal Palace, West Ham United and Portsmouth
  
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• 'His football is very intensity-based, but he shows a lot of flexibility'

  31-07-2026 10:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]German football journalist Constantin Eckner says he rates Matthias Jaissle, who is expected to replace Eddie Howe at Newcastle, "very highly".Jaissle joined Al-Ahli in 2023 and led the Saudi club to back-to-back AFC Champions League titles in 2024-25 and 2025-26."He might be the right man for the job," said Eckner on BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily podcast. "There are a couple of uncertainties regarding Newcastle's transfers this summer, so we don't know how the team will look w
  
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• How Argentina’s World Cup banner has reignited Falklands dispute for new generation

  31-07-2026 10:15 via yahoo.com
  A remote cluster of islands, home to more sheep than people, was thrust into the global cultural spotlight following a World Cup decision by Argentina’s national football team. After defeating England in the semi-finals, Argentine players unfurled a banner proclaiming the disputed Falkland Islands as their own, carrying a historical cause onto the T-shirts, bedroom walls, and Instagram feeds of a new generation. In the weeks since, the enduring image from the tournament in football-crazed
  
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• Frauen-Bundesliga: Kinga Szemik joins Hamburger SV from West Ham

  31-07-2026 10:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Frauen-Bundesliga: Kinga Szemik joins Hamburger SV from West HamHamburger SV have strengthened their squad with the signing of Kinga Szemik from West Ham United. The Poland international goalkeeper arrives in Hamburg after two seasons in the Barclays Women’s Super League and brings valuable experience ahead of the new Frauen-Bundesliga campaign.The arrival of Szemik gives HSV another experienced option between the posts. During her time at West Ham, she made 45 appearan
  
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• Benjamin Mendy has auctioned off his 2018 World Cup winners’ trophy

  31-07-2026 10:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Benjamin Mendy has auctioned off his 2018 World Cup winners’ trophyBenjamin Mendy (32) has auctioned off his 2018 World Cup winners’ trophy for €54,000, as reported by L’Equipe. The Pogon Szczecin left-beck put his trophy up for sale during the Global Football Auction Part 2, which was held by American auction company Goldin. Mendy’s trophy was described as damaged and slightly worn. The buyer also received a FIFA World Cup winner certificate signed by the
  
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• Real Madrid midfield talent handed golden opportunity to impress Mourinho in pre-season

  31-07-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid midfield talent handed golden opportunity to impress Mourinho in pre-seasonEvery setback creates a new opportunity, and Thiago Pitarch’s injury has opened the door for Jorge Cestero to take centre stage during Real Madrid’s pre-season.Pitarch had been expected to act as the extra midfield option while several senior players remained away following the World Cup. However, after suffering an injury that will keep him out throughout pre-season and into the opening weeks of t
  
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• The Premier League clubs fighting a World Cup hangover

  31-07-2026 10:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pedro Porro was one of four Spurs players still involved on the World Cup's final weekend [Getty Images]The Premier League season begins on 21 August - just 33 days after the World Cup final.For some clubs, that leaves barely enough time to welcome players back from the mandatory three-week post-tournament break required under Fifa regulations, let alone integrate them into pre-season preparations.Four Tottenham players were still involved on the final weekend of the tournament and may have litt
  
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• 🤝 Barça give the green light, Ter Stegen joins Míchel's Ajax

  31-07-2026 10:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤝 Barça give the green light, Ter Stegen joins Míchel's AjaxMarc-André ter Stegen is one step away from becoming Ajax’s new goalkeeper. Journalist Fabrizio Romano has confirmed the news with his trademark “Here we go,” announcing that the signing will be made official this very weekend.The deal went through moments of uncertainty due to disagreements between the two clubs. The high salary of the German international led to a tug-of-war over what per
  
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• Bournemouth agree £26m fee for Benfica defender Silva

  31-07-2026 10:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Silva is regarded as one of the most promising young centre-backs in Europe [Getty Images]Bournemouth have agreed a deal worth up to almost £26m for Benfica centre-back Antonio Silva.The Portugal international, 22, is travelling for a medical after the two clubs reached an agreement worth an initial £21.4m, plus a further £4.3m in add-ons.It is a key signing for the Cherries, who identified replacing Marcos Senesi, following his free-transfer move to Tottenham earlier this mont
  
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• 'Naturally it's going to' - Palmer says England snub gives extra motivation

  31-07-2026 10:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Chelsea forward Cole Palmer says being told he was "essentially not good enough" to make England's World Cup squad will serve as extra motivation this season.The 24-year-old was controversially left out of Thomas Tuchel's squad, with England finishing third.Palmer competed at the Club World Cup, the European Championship and the European Under-21 Championship before enjoying his first summer holiday as a professional footballer this time around.He said he went to Marbella with his
  
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• Tottenham leave door open for defender’s exit as Barcelona monitor situation

  31-07-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham leave door open for defender’s exit as Barcelona monitor situationCristian Romero remains one of the most closely watched defenders on the transfer market, with his future at Tottenham increasingly uncertain.According to SPORT, Barcelona continue to monitor the Argentine international’s situation, although any move for the centre-back would still depend on departures in Hansi Flick’s defensive unit before the club can make a formal approach.Meanwhile, comments from To
  
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• PSG deny any interest in Bournemouth winger Rayan

  31-07-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG deny any interest in Bournemouth winger RayanPSG have no interest in making a move for AFC Bournemouth winger Rayan (19), according to Le Parisien. The Brazilian international was rumoured to be of interest for the back-to-back UEFA Champions League winners, but those rumours have been quashed by the Ligue 1 champions. PSG had an interest in RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomandé, but the Ivory Coast international appears destined to join José Mourinho’s Real Madrid sid
  
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• Maxi Araújo offered to Arsenal and Liverpool

  31-07-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Maxi Araújo offered to Arsenal and LiverpoolMaxi Araujo’s representatives are sounding out Premier League interest, but Sporting remain determined to keep hold of one of their key players.Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty ImagesArsenal have again been linked with Maxi Araújo, after reports in Portugal claimed the Sporting CP wide player has been offered to both the Gunners and Liverpool as his representatives explore the possibility of a move to the Premier League.Araújo ha
  
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• Liverpool Defender Set To Miss Start Of Season After Preseason Injury

  31-07-2026 09:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool Defender Set To Miss Start Of Season After Preseason InjuryJoe Gomez Injury Blow Leaves Liverpool Short at Centre-Back Ahead of Premier League StartLiverpool are set to be without Joe Gomez for the opening of the new Premier League season after Andoni Iraola confirmed the defender has suffered a muscle injury during the 4-2 pre-season win over Sunderland.The issue is not thought to be serious in the long term, but the timeframe is enough to rule Gomez out of the immediate run-in to the
  
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