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• QPR striker Celar leaves to join Basel

  17-07-2026 12:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Zan Celar made 23 appearances for QPR across two seasons, scoring twice[Getty Images]Queens Park Rangers striker Zan Celar has completed a move to Basel for an undisclosed fee.The 27-year-old forward joined the Hoops from Swiss Super League side Lugano in 2024. He arrived having made three appearances for Slovenia at the European Championship in Germany that summer.Celar made 23 appearances in 2024-25, scoring twice in a key win at Cardiff before suffering a hamstring injury. He spent last seaso
  
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• Jarrod Bowen signs revised West Ham contract and commits future after relegation

  17-07-2026 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jarrod Bowen signs revised West Ham contract and commits future after relegationWest Ham United captain Jarrod Bowen has committed his immediate future to the club after agreeing revised terms ahead of their return to the Championship.The 29-year-old’s adjusted contract does not extend his existing deal beyond its 2030 expiry date but confirms his intention to remain at the London Stadium for the 2026-27 campaign.Bowen’s decision represents a major boost for West Ham as they prepare
  
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• Wealdstone sign midfielder Henry on permanent deal

  17-07-2026 15:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wealdstone have brought back midfielder Aaron Henry for a third time after his contract with Boreham Wood was mutually terminated.The 22-year-old has signed a permanent deal after two previous loan spells at The Vale, becoming Wealdstone's fourth summer signing.The Charlton Athletic academy product played 20 games on loan for the Stones in 2021-2022, followed by another 20 in 2023-2024 to help keep them in the National League.Wealdstone manager Gary Waddock told the club website: "Aaron knows th
  
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• Birmingham City sign Canada defender Levasseur

  17-07-2026 15:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Women's Super League newcomers Birmingham City have signed Canada international Marie Levasseur.The 29-year-old defender joins from Montpellier after making 63 appearances across three seasons for the French club.She had previous spells at FC Fleury, Metz and ONS Oulu after representing the University of Memphis team. "I've always wanted to play in the WSL. I think it's one of the best leagues nowadays on the women's side," said Levasseur."I've heard about the project that the women's side are d
  
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• World Cup 2026: Slovenia's Slavko Vinčić selected to officiate Argentina-Spain final

  17-07-2026 15:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Slovenia's Slavko Vinčić will be the man in the middle after FIFA announced on Thursday that the 46-year-old will officiate Sunday's World Cup final between Argentina and Spain.Vinčić will be joined by countrymen Tomaž Klančnik and Andraž Kovačič, who will serve as his assistants. Jordan's Adham Makhadmeh has been selected to work as the fourth official for the match at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.On Thursday, in front of other World Cup officials,
  
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• Norton-Cuffy targeted by Everton, Arsenal to get cut of €20m deal from Genoa

  17-07-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Norton-Cuffy targeted by Everton, Arsenal to get cut of €20m deal from GenoaEverton are increasingly the favourites to sign Genoa full-back Brooke Norton-Cuffy, ahead of Fulham and Brentford, with Arsenal getting a cut of the deal expected to be worth €20m.The right-back has impressed during his time at Marassi and was also linked with Inter as a potential replacement for Denzel Dumfries.However, a return to England and the Premier League seems the most likely option for the 22-year-ol
  
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• WOMEN'S PRIMAVERA BEGIN A NEW CHAPTER WITH MARCO BRUZZANO IN CHARGE

  17-07-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  WOMEN'S PRIMAVERA BEGIN A NEW CHAPTER WITH MARCO BRUZZANO IN CHARGEThe Women's Primavera side are gearing up for the new season, which will feature several changes. The first is the new head coach: Marco Bruzzano. Born in 1993, Bruzzano joins the Rossonere after two seasons leading Juventus Women's Primavera, where he won the 2024/25 league title, two Coppa Italia trophies, and two Viareggio Women's Cups. Before his two-year spell with the Bianconere, Bruzzano was the head coach of Como Wom
  
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• Fresh update dismisses Bayern Munich links with Real Madrid superstar

  17-07-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fresh update dismisses Bayern Munich links with Real Madrid superstarIn the post-Cristiano Ronaldo era, the Brazilian winger Vinicius Junior has been one of the biggest superstars in the Real Madrid team. He was the leader of the Merengue attack when they won their last UEFA Champions League title, in 2024, and also a very important player in 2022, when Karim Benzema led the Los Blancos attack to lift another UCL title.Despite this starring role in recent years, the forward’s future at Rea
  
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• Bagnoli, coach of the miraculous Verona Scudetto winners, has died at 91

  17-07-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bagnoli, coach of the miraculous Verona Scudetto winners, has died at 91Osvaldo Bagnoli, the coach who achieved the most improbable Scudetto in Italian football history with Hellas Verona in 1985, has died at the age of 91.He was a player who won the Serie A title at Milan, but became an adopted citizen of Verona, which is where he died today after a long illness.Bagnoli achieved football miracleFLORENCE, ITALY – APRIL 09: Osvaldo Bagnoli poses for a photo during talian Football Federation
  
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• 2030 World Cup will see games played on 2 continents and in 6 countries

  17-07-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  As Argentina and Spain get ready to decide who will lift the World Cup trophy, it's never too early to look ahead to the 2030 tournament. Between now and when the first ball is kicked on June 8, 2030, there will be plenty of major international soccer tournaments with the Women's World Cup next summer and the European Championships and Copa América taking place in 2028, among many others. But it's always good to be prepared for four years down the line when the world's biggest sporting ev
  
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• Are Newcastle losing 'attractive' tag?

  17-07-2026 14:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Even when Newcastle were in relegation trouble in 2022, the hierarchy at the time sold a dream to Bruno Guimaraes that they could be a "big power".Now, though, the Newcastle captain has intimated he wishes to join Arsenal, who have yet to make contact with the club.As adored as Guimaraes is on Tyneside, does the 28-year-old have the patience to help lead a new era at Newcastle as the captain of a young group who will take time to flourish?Does Guimaraes feel this is potentially the last chance h
  
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• How World Cup final could be pivotal in Ballon d'Or race

  17-07-2026 14:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lamine Yamal is hoping to claim the Ballon d'Or for the first time, while Lionel Messi is looking to win his ninth [Getty Images]When Spain and Argentina meet in Sunday's World Cup final, the thought of lifting the famous trophy will be the only thing on the players' minds.However, the result at New York New Jersey Stadium could prove significant beyond crowning the world champions - it could effectively decide who wins the 2026 Ballon d'Or.The era of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo dominatio
  
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• Report: Liverpool plotting mega double transfer move

  17-07-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool plotting mega double transfer moveLiverpool Transfer Talks: Bradley Barcola, Rayan and Why a Double Deal Looks UnlikelyLiverpool are being linked with two wide forwards, Bradley Barcola and Rayan, and the report has generated the usual rush of excitement. Fine. That is what transfer season does. Still, once you strip away the noise, this looks like a story with one strong track and one speculative one.According to IndyKaila, Liverpool are in talks over both players, with a &ldq
  
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• The 10 top scorers in World Cup finals 👑

  17-07-2026 14:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 10 top scorers in World Cup finals 👑Unfortunately, the leader won’t add to his tally this year...The 2026 World Cup final is already this Sunday!Argentina and Spain will face off in New York at 9 p.m., each hoping to win respectively a fourth or a second star.If he scores, Lionel Messi could significantly climb the ranking of the top scorers in World Cup finals.Here is the top 10:1) Kylian Mbappé (France) - 4 goals scored - 2018 (x1) and 2022 (x3)2) Geoff Hurst (Eng
  
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• Report: Nottingham Forest told to pay £50m to sign top transfer target

  17-07-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Nottingham Forest told to pay £50m to sign top transfer targetNottingham Forest Push for Lucas Bergvall as Tottenham Set £50m ValuationNottingham Forest are stepping up their pursuit of Lucas Bergvall, with The Telegraph reporting that an improved offer is being readied for the Tottenham midfielder. Forest’s interest appears firm, focused and closely aligned with their wider summer plans.Bergvall has emerged as Forest’s leading transfer target as the club look to
  
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• Atletico reject Barcelona offer for Julian Alvarez: ‘We will not sell him for €100m or €200m’

  17-07-2026 14:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atletico reject Barcelona offer for Julian Alvarez: ‘We will not sell him for €100m or €200m’Atletico Madrid chief executive Miguel Angel Gil Marin has dashed Barcelona’s hopes of signing Julian Alvarez, insisting the Argentine striker is not for sale at any price.The Catalan giants have spent months pursuing Alvarez as they search for Robert Lewandowski’s long-term successor.Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has identified the 26-year-old as his dream attacking sig
  
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• Rochdale sign defender Wilson & keeper Ramming on loan

  17-07-2026 14:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kaiden Wilson is contracted to Chelsea until the end of the 2029-30 season [Getty Images]Rochdale have signed Chelsea defender Kaiden Wilson and Brighton goalkeeper Nils Ramming on season-long loan deals.Wilson, 20, is yet to make his senior debut for the Blues but has featured six times for their Under-21s in the EFL Trophy.Ramming, 19, who has been capped by Sweden up to Under-19 level, joined Brighton from Eintracht Frankfurt last year Both players could make their competitive debuts for Dale
  
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• Player likens Bota v Santos to 🇦🇷 v 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 at the World Cup, goes viral

  17-07-2026 14:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Player likens Bota v Santos to 🇦🇷 v 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 at the World Cup, goes viralBotafogo beat Santos this Thursday (16) as the Brasileirão returned.After the match, Marçal, the left-back for the Rio club, made a statement that sounded a bit unusual, comparing the BR 26 match to the semifinal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Marçal was trying to talk about Botafogo’s pressure against Santos, but of course the int
  
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• World Cup Final: How to buy tickets for Spain vs. Argentina

  17-07-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  World Cup Final: How to buy tickets for Spain vs. ArgentinaThere’s sure to be a mad rush for last-minute World Cup final tickets as Spain and Argentina prepare to face off in the biggest game in football.BUY WORLD CUP FINAL TICKETS: SPAIN VS. ARGENTINASpain beat pre-tournament favourites France in their semi-final earlier this week, while Argentina staged a thrilling late comeback against England to make their second World Cup final in a row.Lionel Messi and co. will now be desperately hop
  
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• Report Como make new Chalobah offer to Chelsea of €30m plus bonus

  17-07-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Como make new Chalobah offer to Chelsea of €30m plus bonusComo confirmed that they had agreed a pact of non-aggression with Inter for Trevoh Chalobah, but now the Lariani are preparing a new €30m plus add-ons offer to Chelsea.The defender was a target for both Serie A clubs, so Como President Mirwan Suwarso confirmed on a podcast this week that he had called up his Inter counterpart Beppe Marotta to agree a transfer truce.“If you want him, you go for it, we’ll back o
  
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• Pele at the Azteca? England in '66? Ranking the best World Cup finals

  17-07-2026 14:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Every World Cup final, by its very nature, is iconic. It is a rare treat we get to enjoy every four years and this summer is only the 23rd edition of a men's tournament that has spanned the best part of a century.So how do you quantify the 'best' - is it goals, drama, superstars at their peak?Well, I have tried to take into account all of those aspects, as well as the showpieces that provided the most compelling storylines and delivered the most enduring legacies.So below are my top 10 Worl
  
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• The biggest match of the year is coming: Spain vs Argentina final preview

  17-07-2026 14:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The biggest match of the year is coming: Spain vs Argentina final previewSponsoredOn July 19, East Rutherford will host the WC2026 final. It’s a clash of footballing philosophies, a battle between continents, and a tango featuring Europe’s finest tacticians against South America’s greatest warriors. 1xBet Ireland, a licensed bookmaker legally operating in the country, presents a preview of the year’s biggest showdown. At the end of the article, readers can also find a pro
  
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• Napoli warning Buongiorno could need knee surgery

  17-07-2026 14:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Napoli warning Buongiorno could need knee surgeryThere is bad news for Napoli, who announced Alessandro Buongiorno will miss pre-season due to a knee injury and could require surgery for a lengthy lay-off.The Partenopei are starting work with new coach Max Allegri, but he is not going to have a full squad at his disposal.Buongiorno out of Napoli pre-seasonNAPLES, ITALY – NOVEMBER 04: Jonathan Burkardt of Eintracht Frankfurt battles for possession with Alessandro Buongiorno of SSC Napoli du
  
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• Confirmed: Barcelona secure €105m financial boost after major funding operation sells out

  17-07-2026 14:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Barcelona secure €105m financial boost after major funding operation sells outBarcelona have strengthened their financial position after successfully raising €105 million through a new bond issue, with the operation attracting overwhelming interest from institutional investors in the United States. The latest Barcelona news marks another significant step in the club’s long-term financial strategy as Joan Laporta continues overseeing the Blaugrana’s economic
  
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• Jarrod Bowen confirms West Ham future after Premier League relegation

  17-07-2026 14:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jarrod Bowen has confirmed he is staying at West Ham as they drop into the Championship following relegation last season.Hammers captain Bowen was expected to be among of a raft of painful departures when the club’s fate was sealed on the final day of the Premier League campaign, with Mateus Fernandes already joining Tottenham for £85m, while Crysencio Summerville is expected to follow out the door.But amid interest from Premier League clubs, the 29-year-old has committed his future
  
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• 🇫🇷 x 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿! Who do you fancy for third place at the Cup? Have your say!

  17-07-2026 14:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🇫🇷 x 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿! Who do you fancy for third place at the Cup? Have your say!For many, this would be the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but France and England will play for third place this Saturday (18).
  Besides a spot on the podium, the match also marks the official farewell of coach Didier Deschamps from the helm of the French national team, a position he has held for the past 14 years.So then! On one side, Kylian Mbapp&ea
  
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• Real Madrid shift focus after accepting Michael Olise deal is out of reach – Report

  17-07-2026 14:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid shift focus after accepting Michael Olise deal is out of reach – ReportThe last few days have once again seen the French forward Michael Olise being linked with Real Madrid. Both the Merengue club and Bayern Munich have tried to downplay the intensity of these links with their public statements, but the rumors linking the Frenchman with the Spanish club refuse to die down.In recent days, reports have once again emerged claiming the forward wants to join Los Blancos this summer,
  
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• Fonseca hits out at Milan: ‘Cardinale welcomed Amorim, nobody was there for me’

  17-07-2026 14:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fonseca hits out at Milan: ‘Cardinale welcomed Amorim, nobody was there for me’Paulo Fonseca has opened up on his difficult spell at Milan, claiming he did not receive the same support from the club that was later shown to Ruben Amorim.The Portuguese coach, now in charge of Lyon, reflected on his time at San Siro in an interview with SportWeek, explaining that he was brought in during 2024 with the task of changing Milan’s football identity.“I am disappointed, yes, becaus
  
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• Tait 'happy to do dirty work' for Saints after signing from Hearts

  17-07-2026 14:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Macaulay Tait is "happy to do the dirty work" for St Johnstone after completing a permanent switch from fellow Scottish Premiership side Hearts.Tait, 20, came through the Hearts academy and has had two loan spells with Livingston in the past two seasons.He has signed a two-year deal at McDiarmid Park and says he is in the right place to continue his development."I'm really excited to get started and to meet all of the boys properly," he said. "How much the club and the gaffer wanted me was a gre
  
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• Why PSG have decided against potential “nightmare” bid for world class superstar

  17-07-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Why PSG have decided against potential “nightmare” bid for world class superstarPSG are not going to be in for Michael Olise this summer  – but they are accelerating their interest in another attacking starlet.If you enjoy PSG Talk coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content.Real Madrid’s attempts to sign Michael Olise were deliberately very public – the Spanish side wanted to sh
  
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