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• Rashford posts goodbye message to Barcelona

  30-07-2026 15:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Marcus Rashford has taken to Instagram to post a farewell message to Barcelona alongside a picture of the back of the number 14 shirt he wore last season.Rashford scored 14 goals and recorded 14 assists in all competitions last season while on loan from Manchester United as the Catalan side won La Liga. In June, the deadline Barcelona agreed with United to trigger a £26m clause to turn Rashford's loan into a permanent deal passed without it being activated.He featured in six
  
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• When the champions are knocked out... by their own reserves 😭

  30-07-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  When the champions are knocked out... by their own reserves 😭Shock in the city!The Colombian Cup delivered absolute madness on Wednesday. Junior FC (the club where Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s father played), reigning first-division champions, were facing their feeder club, Barranquilla FC, a second-division side owned by the same people.A brother-against-brother clash that had already turned crazy when the little brother went 3-2 up, until an 88th-minute penalty allowed Junior FC t
  
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• Report: Brentford eyeing surprise move for former Man United forward

  30-07-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Brentford eyeing surprise move for former Man United forwardBrentford Weigh Jadon Sancho Free Transfer as Wage Demands Threaten Summer GambleBrentford are looking at Jadon Sancho. On the face of it, that sounds improbable. Dig a little deeper and it starts to make sense, at least up to the point where the wages are mentioned.According to Sports Boom, Brentford are exploring a move for the former Manchester United winger, now a free agent and still searching for a club willing to take a c
  
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• Rangers move a 'dream come true' for South Africa's Makhanya

  30-07-2026 16:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Olwethu Makhanya was part of South Africa's 2026 World Cup squad, although he did not play a minute [Getty Images]South Africa defender Olwethu Makhanya has become Rangers' eighth summer signing, joining for an undisclosed fee from Philadelphia Union.The 22-year-old centre-back played for the Major League Soccer side 53 times after breaking into the first team last year."I can't even explain how I am feeling right now, it is honestly a big honour and a huge blessing for me to join such a big clu
  
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• Genoa among clubs interested in deal for West Ham-linked Sorba Thomas

  30-07-2026 16:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Genoa among clubs interested in deal for West Ham-linked Sorba ThomasReports in Italy and the UK claim that Genoa are among the clubs interested in a potential summer deal for Wales international and Stoke City winger Sorba Thomas, who has also been linked with West Ham and various others.Genoa among clubs interested in Sorba ThomasAccording to reports from MailOnline and TMW, Genoa are part of the growing list of clubs interested in a potential deal for the 27-year-old left winger. West Ham, Co
  
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• Real Madrid aim to complete Yan Diomande deal before RB Leipzig depart on pre-season tour

  30-07-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid aim to complete Yan Diomande deal before RB Leipzig depart on pre-season tourWhile several reliable outlets have reported that Yan Diomande’s signing by Real Madrid has been fully agreed, the official announcement has simply not arrived.The situation, needless to say, forces one to believe that there are some finer details in the agreement that are yet to be finalised, thereby preventing the official announcement.Some reports, however, have maintained constantly that the agreem
  
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• Hull City and Middlesbrough battling to sign former Lorient striker Bamba Dieng

  30-07-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hull City and Middlesbrough battling to sign former Lorient striker Bamba DiengHull City and Middlesbrough are reportedly in a race to secure the services of Bamba Dieng (26), according to Foot Mercato.Although he was at one point reported to be close to joining Turkish club Amedspor, the Senegalese player has apparently pulled out of the deal with the newly promoted Super Lig side. A free agent since leaving FC Lorient at the end of last season, Dieng is now said to be favouring a move to Engla
  
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• Barcelona can take confidence from Griezmann precedent in Atletico Madrid dispute over Julian Alvarez

  30-07-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona can take confidence from Griezmann precedent in Atletico Madrid dispute over Julian AlvarezBarcelona have received official notification of Atletico Madrid’s complaint over the club’s alleged approach for Julian Alvarez.The transfer saga between the two Spanish clubs and the Argentine striker is getting uglier with every passing day.Now, Barça have a complaint to address, but history suggests the case may not have major consequences.According to Mundo Deportivo, both
  
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• WINTER

  30-07-2026 16:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  WINTERThe Rossoneri received a warm welcome in Perth, where it is winter from June to August. While the Australian winter is far from harsh, it offers a marked contrast to the summer heat in Italy. AC Milan, led by new head coach Rúben Amorim, arrived in Australia to great enthusiasm from the local Rossoneri community. Large numbers of fans gathered outside the team's hotel to welcome the players on their arrival. The official reception took place at the Crown Crystal Club inside the hote
  
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• Minimum 10-match ban for discrimination - FA

  30-07-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Football Association's previous minimum six-match suspension for discrimination was introduced for the 2019-20 season [Getty Images]Players found guilty of discrimination will face a ban of at least 10 matches under strengthened Football Association rules coming in for the new season.In previous seasons, suspensions ranged from six to 12 matches for 'aggravated breaches' of FA Rule E3.2, which relates to misconduct around references to ethnic origin, colour, race, nationality, religion, sex,
  
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• Phillips never recovered from Guardiola weight comments

  30-07-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]The stock of Kalvin Phillips, who is set to join Sheffield United again this summer, was at its highest when he was named England's player of the year at the end of the 2020-21 campaign.He continued that form with Leeds United before Manchester City decided to pay £45m to sign the player the following summer, but his Blues career never took off.He played only one Premier League game before the 2022 World Cup, where he made just two substitute appearances for England.Phillips
  
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• Stoke best place for me to take step up - Graham

  30-07-2026 15:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luke Graham was part of Scotland's World Cup training camp but did not make the final squad for the tournament [Getty Images]New Stoke City defender Luke Graham says his move to the club is a definite step up and the "perfect place" to make him a better player.The 22-year-old arrived at the Potters at the start of the month from Scottish Premiership side Dundee, where he came through the youth set-up.Graham won both the players' player and young player of the year awards at Dens Park last season
  
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• 'Time to change' or 'devastating'?

  30-07-2026 15:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked for your views on the news that manager Eddie Howe is set to leave the club with immediate effect after almost five years in charge.Some fans think the change is a good one...Gareth: Thanks for the cup Eddie, but you said it yourself that you didn't have a plan B and that was your downfall - losing loads of points from a winning position because you only had one tactic that other teams worked out. Fans could see that playing players out of position wasn't working but
  
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• This group will make me better - McConville

  30-07-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Norwich defender Ruairi McConville says the players around him at Carrow Road will help him become a better footballer. The Northern Ireland international, 21, was out of favour under previous head coach Liam Manning but started 19 league matches in a row under Philippe Clement, forming a strong partnership at the back with Jose Cordoba.Norwich finished last season ninth and eight points off of the play-off places but they ended the campaign well, winning 13 of their final 20 matches."We all hav
  
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• Goodwin on Europe goal, McInnes' Rangers & Sassetti

  30-07-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin has been speaking to the media ahead of Friday night's Scottish Premiership opener with Rangers at Tannadice.Here is the best of what he had to say:Goodwin says United should be targeting a top-six finish in the Scottish Premiership, challenging for Europe and making inroads in the cup competitions.When asked what needs to improve from last season's bottom-half league placing, he says they conceded too many goals and had too many draws.Goodwin expects new Ranger
  
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• 'Right man for the job' - fans on new captain Shankland

  30-07-2026 15:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Rangers fans, we asked for your views after Lawrence Shankland was named captain for the upcoming season. Here's what some of you said:Ross: My first two choices - Nicolas Raskin and John Souttar - both now seem destined to leave so Lawrence seems like a great pick from what we have. He's done it before at Hearts and from that knows the pressure of a title race (and needing to defeat Celtic, which is always key), plus he's a boyhood Blue. He knows this club and its fans, what more could you
  
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• Players to receive minimum 10-game ban if found guilty of discrimination in tougher FA rules

  30-07-2026 15:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Players and officials found guilty of discrimination will now face a minimum 10-game ban under enhanced Football Association rules. This toughens previous guidelines, which recommended six to 12 games for aggravated breaches. Such misconduct includes any express or implied reference to ethnic origin, colour, race, nationality, religion, sex, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, or disability. The new rules also apply to players, managers, and other officials.A statement from the FA r
  
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• Rennes plot move to bring Nayef Aguerd back from Marseille

  30-07-2026 15:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rennes plot move to bring Nayef Aguerd back from MarseilleStade Rennais are interested in bringing Olympique de Marseille defender Nayef Aguerd (30) back to the club, according to a report from Foot Mercato.The Morocco international spent two seasons at Rennes between 2020 and 2022, making 66 appearances before joining West Ham United. He returned to Ligue 1 last summer when Marseille signed him following a loan spell at Real Sociedad.However, Aguerd’s future at the Vélodrome is alr
  
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• Barcelona and La Liga club remain far apart in negotiations for 19-year-old defender

  30-07-2026 15:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona and La Liga club remain far apart in negotiations for 19-year-old defenderFC Barcelona sporting director Deco and Joao Amaral have placed a lot of emphasis on signing young, talented players with a high ceiling.It is a clear indication that the scouting department do not just want to set the team up for immediate success but also ensure that the pipeline is intact.This summer, one player Barça have been linked with is Racing Santander defender Jorge Salinas, who made quite an im
  
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• Real Madrid set to make first offer for Rodri as Manchester City stance emerges

  30-07-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid set to make first offer for Rodri as Manchester City stance emergesIt is no secret right now that Real Madrid are going all out to try to sign Rodri from Manchester City this summer.The Spanish midfielder himself has been quite intent on making the move for some time now, and it is only now that Florentino Perez has provided the green light for Los Blancos to make an offer.Real Madrid established contact with the Premier League club to understand the conditions of the deal and how mu
  
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• Manchester City unveil 2026/27 away kit early in Hong Kong starring Phil Foden and Abdukodir Khusanov

  30-07-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City unveil 2026/27 away kit early in Hong Kong starring Phil Foden and Abdukodir KhusanovManchester City have unveiled their 2026/27 away kit early, with a special reveal event held in Hong Kong as part of the club’s pre-season Asia tour.The black-and-gold design pays tribute to Manchester’s iconic worker bee symbol.Recently-extended stars Phil Foden and Abdukodir Khusanov fronted the reveal, alongside highly-rated academy talent Ryan McAidoo.The 2026/27 away kit for Enzo
  
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• Pressley on incomplete squad, key exits & 'enormous' opener

  30-07-2026 15:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dundee head coach Steven Pressley has been talking to the media before his side's opening Scottish Premiership match of the season away to champions Celtic on Monday.Here are the key points:Pressley feels he is about four players short of a "complete squad". He would like to add two defenders with more experience - and also two more attack-minded players. The club are working hard on bringing players in.Having lost some key players this summer, including Luke Graham and goalkeeper Jon McCracken,
  
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• Marcus Rashford pens final farewell letter to Barcelona: ‘I’ve loved every moment’

  30-07-2026 15:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marcus Rashford pens final farewell letter to Barcelona: ‘I’ve loved every moment’Marcus Rashford did well on loan at Barcelona last season, contributing clutch goals at critical moments in the UEFA Champions League and even in La Liga over the course of the season.Despite his promising numbers, however, there was always an element of certainty that he was a tactical misfit in Hansi Flick’s technical team, especially in the buildup phase and his lack of clinical finishing
  
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• Serie A player missing! Lecce hunt for Banda goes on after 2 weeks

  30-07-2026 15:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A player missing! Lecce hunt for Banda goes on after 2 weeksLameck Banda of US Lecce is currently missing. In recent weeks, the club officials have unsuccessfully tried to get in touch with the winger.The 25-year-old was absent both from the mandatory performance tests and from the club’s pre-season training camp in Austria. Banda was last seen on July 23 at Lusaka airport, where he appeared ready to fly back to Italy. Lecce sporting director Stefano Trinchera responded on Thursday w
  
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• Report: Man United make final decision on move for Premier League forward

  30-07-2026 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Man United make final decision on move for Premier League forwardManchester United Reject Liam Delap Move as Dusan Vlahovic and Ollie Watkins EmergeManchester United have made a call on Liam Delap, and it is a sensible one. According to TeamTalk, the striker has been offered around after a disappointing spell at Chelsea, but United are walking away.That matters, because this is a club that needs to stop collecting maybes and start targeting players who clearly improve the first team. Del
  
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• Real Madrid defender’s injury unlikely to derail his expected summer exit – report

  30-07-2026 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid defender’s injury unlikely to derail his expected summer exit – reportPre-season is always a dangerous time for players to pick up injuries, especially when the club are looking for a way to move them on this summer.Real Madrid find themselves in such a situation with regard to Raul Asencio, who has suffered a muscle injury and will be out for six weeks.However, according to MARCA, Asencio’s summer departure from Los Blancos is still expected to move forward despite
  
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• 'Hull need more players' - the view from tour

  30-07-2026 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]BBC Radio Humberside's Mike White is out in Turkey for Hull City's pre-season.Speaking to his followers on X, White observed part of training and said: "No additional new signings outside of what they've already got. There's only one actually active and that's goalkeeper Jack Butland. Hidemasa Morita and Matt Targett - neither of those are fully fit to take part in training. Morita is dealing with an injury alongside everything else. They're hoping him and Targett can be involved s
  
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• Reading switch Charlton friendly to The Valley

  30-07-2026 15:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Reading have been forced to move their final pre-season friendly against Charlton Athletic to The Valley because of concerns over the condition of the club's newly- laid pitch.The hot, dry weather has affected the growth of the grass at the Select Car Leasing Stadium and with the playing surface unfit, Saturday's match will now be played behind closed doors at Charlton's home ground instead."This is not a decision anyone at the club wanted to make, but it is the right one," Reading co-chief exec
  
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• Marseille to rival Aston Villa for Toulouse goalkeeper Guillaume Restes

  30-07-2026 15:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marseille to rival Aston Villa for Toulouse goalkeeper Guillaume RestesAccording to a report from Foot Mercato, Marseille will be looking to prioritise a move for Toulouse FC goalkeeper Guillaume Restes (21). This follows the same report that suggested current OM number one Geronimo Rulli is reportedly heading to Premier League side Manchester City, who is close to an agreement with Les Olympiens over a transfer. Restes is reportedly interested in the move, and is currently under contract with T
  
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• Wrexham eager to chart a pathway to the Premier League next season

  30-07-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wrexham eager to chart a pathway to the Premier League next seasonWrexham will head into the 2026/27 Championship season as one of the favourites to win promotion to the Premier League.Some impressive pre-season performances have raised expectations around a club which has enjoyed a meteoric rise in recent years.After drawing with Wisla Krakow (0-0), the Welsh club recorded victories over Manchester United (1-0) and Leeds United (3-2).A narrow 1-0 defeat against Liverpool at Yankee Stadium in Ne
  
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