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• Rayo Vallecano to move stadium over Legionnaires risk

  29-07-2026 12:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Estadio de Vallecas, built in 1976, is the smallest stadium in La Liga [Getty Images]La Liga side Rayo Vallecano have been barred indefinitely from playing at their home stadium less than three weeks before the start of the new season because of the risk of supporters contracting Legionnaires' disease.Rayo rent the Estadio de Vallecas from the regional government of Madrid but have had their licence to host matches suspended after an audit highlighted serious health and safety issues.A regional
  
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• O'Neill targeting quality over quantity for Celtic

  29-07-2026 17:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Martin O'Neill is prioritising quality over quantity as Celtic prepare to defend their Scottish Premiership title.The Parkhead side have made two signings this summer - Camilo Duran and Kasper Hogh - for reported combined fees of around £15m.However, talismanic forward Daizen Maeda has left to join Ipswich Town and O'Neill is keen to get high-calibre players through the door sooner rather than later.Celtic have been linked extensively with Real Oviedo and Egypt winger Haissem
  
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• Real Madrid defensive prodigy says goodbye ahead of Serie A transfer

  29-07-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid defensive prodigy says goodbye ahead of Serie A transferAccording to journalist Matteo Moretto, Real Madrid youth defender Victor Valdepenas is on the verge of completing a permanent move to Italian Serie A club Fiorentina. The 19-year-old centre-back has officially said goodbye to his coaches and teammates at the club and is preparing to travel to Florence to finalise the transfer.The agreement between the two clubs is fully completed, marking another departure from Madrid’s y
  
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• United need winning edge to avoid 'meh' season

  29-07-2026 17:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Dundee United's campaign last season fell in to the 'meh' category.They finished seventh - never in any danger of getting sucked into things at the bottom, but also failing to mount a concerted challenge for the top six.The United fans will be hoping there is more to get them excited this time round.The Tangerines had the unwanted title of draw specialists last term. They shared the spoils in 15 of their 38 league games, more than anyone else except relegated Livingston who drew the same nu
  
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• 🎥 Bavarian shooting boots! Müller shows MLS stars how to finish

  29-07-2026 17:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Bavarian shooting boots! Müller shows MLS stars how to finishEven before his first actual appearance at the MLS All-Star Game, Thomas Müller had already delivered a real highlight in the USA. The 2014 World Cup winner claimed victory in the Shooting Challenge on Tuesday evening — and immediately set a new record in the process.With a hugely impressive 79 points, the 36-year-old dethroned the previous record holder, Evander (72 points last year). As a reward, the German
  
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• Juventus beat out Chelsea in race to sign Bayer Leverkusen’s Kerim Alajbegovic with €40m offer

  29-07-2026 17:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus beat out Chelsea in race to sign Bayer Leverkusen’s Kerim Alajbegovic with €40m offerFlorian Plettenbergis currently reporting that Juventus have beaten Chelsea in the race to acquire Bayer Leverkusen attacker Kerim Alajbegovic. Fabrizio Romano, on the other hands, counters that the deal isn’t quite done yet. Alajbegovic must give the final go-ahead before heading to the Serie A club.One assumes that Alajbegovic will sanction the transfer. Chelsea’s pursuit o
  
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• Barcelona midfielder returning from injury steps up recovery during England training camp

  29-07-2026 17:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona midfielder returning from injury steps up recovery during England training campBarcelona midfield star Fermin Lopez had one of the unluckiest ends to the 2025-26 campaign, picking up an injury in the last league game of the season.The injury saw him miss out on a Spain World Cup berth, a call-up he would otherwise definitely have received, and he was forced to watch his teammates lift the trophy from the sidelines.Fermin has been working hard ever since to return in top shape for Bar&c
  
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• Jurrien Timber leaves Arsenal pre-season camp in latest injury blow

  29-07-2026 17:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jurrien Timber has left Arsenal’s pre-season camp in Spain for a check-up on his long-standing groin injury. Dutch defender Timber missed most of the final two months of last season due to the injury. He did make a substitute appearance in the Champions League final defeat to PSG, but then missed the World Cup. Timber has now returned to London from Spain, though the BBC reports that it is part of his rehabilitation timeline and the 25-year-old has not suffered a fresh setback. Timber play
  
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• Revealed: Josko Gvardiol viewed as one of three ‘central pillars’ by Manchester City

  29-07-2026 17:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Revealed: Josko Gvardiol viewed as one of three ‘central pillars’ by Manchester CityJosko Gvardiol was reportedly assured of his central importance to Manchester City during discussions over his new contract.The Athletic’s Sam Lee claims Gvardiol is viewed as one of three “central pillars” of Enzo Maresca’s squad, alongside Phil Foden and Erling Haaland.The revelation offers fresh insight into why City moved so decisively to tie Gvardiol down until 2031 despit
  
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• Real Madrid on the verge of finalising double deal with Alvaro Arbeloa’s Fulham

  29-07-2026 17:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid on the verge of finalising double deal with Alvaro Arbeloa’s FulhamThe next few days will be very busy for Real Madrid, as they look to continue finalising deals before the start of the 2026-27 season. They are closing in on Yan Diomande, while a deal for Rodri is also being worked on – and this is also the case with exits, with multiple players expected to depart before the transfer window closes.Two of those players look set to reunite with Alvaro Arbeloa at Fulham. In
  
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• Liverpool to submit opening bid to PSG for Bradley Barcola

  29-07-2026 17:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool to submit opening bid to PSG for Bradley BarcolaLiverpool are expected to submit an opening bid to Paris Saint-Germain shortly as they seek to sign Bradley Barcola (23), according to reports in The Athletic.Eager to join Anfield, the French winger is reportedly regarded internally as the Reds’ top priority in the transfer window, as they look to replace Mohamed Salah (33), who left the Mersey at the end of the last season.However, negotiating Barcola’s transfer is not expec
  
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• How much Liverpool would be willing to pay for PSG forward Bradley Barcola

  29-07-2026 17:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  How much Liverpool would be willing to pay for PSG forward Bradley BarcolaLiverpool are interested in signing Paris Saint-Germain forward Bradley Barcola this summer. According to The Athletic, the Reds are set to make an official bid for the 23-year-old. PSG are reportedly demanding a £145 million fee to sanction a sale, but the Premier League giants have no intention to meet such a high valuation. Liverpool want to secure a deal closer to £100m, given the player has
  
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• Fulham in advanced talks to sign Real Madrid duo Cesar Palacios and Gonzalo Garcia

  29-07-2026 17:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fulham in advanced talks to sign Real Madrid duo Cesar Palacios and Gonzalo GarciaFulham are closing in on a sensational double capture of Real Madrid youngsters Cesar Palacios and Gonzalo Garcia. According to The Athletic, talks for both players are advancing rapidly, with Fulham manager Alvaro Arbeloa pushing for the moves.Madrid are open to sanctioning moves for both players, who are seeking regular first-team game time. Negotiations over the structure of the transfers are progressing.Fulham
  
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• 🔍Vojvoda analyses Racing’s draw with Rosario Central at Arroyito

  29-07-2026 17:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🔍Vojvoda analyses Racing’s draw with Rosario Central at ArroyitoRacing coach Juan Pablo Vojvoda praised the scoreless draw against Rosario Central on matchday two of the Clausura Tournament. While highlighting the team’s solidity at the Gigante de Arroyito, the manager regretted the lack of finishing in the goal-scoring chances created during the first half.Missed chances and the tactical adjustmentVojvoda described the match as a hard-fought contest against a quality opponen
  
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• Rotherham sign former Wrexham striker Mullin

  29-07-2026 17:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Paul Mullin ended last season on loan at Bradford City from Wrexham but failed to score in nine appearances [Shutterstock]Rotherham United have signed former Wrexham striker Paul Mullin on a two-year deal.The 31-year-old scored 91 goals in 148 league appearances for the Red Dragons as they won promotion from the National League up to the Championship.However, his last league appearance for the club came in January 2025 and he spent last season on loan in League One with Wigan and then Bradford.H
  
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• West Ham’s Niclas Fullkrug keen on Lazio transfer but move will have to wait

  29-07-2026 17:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  West Ham’s Niclas Fullkrug keen on Lazio transfer but move will have to waitNiclas Fullkrug has been linked with a move to Lazio as Gennaro Gattuso searches for a new number nine. The experienced 33-year-old is reportedly eager to head to Rome, yet there are a few factors hindering the deal.Firstly, while Fullkrug has been offered up to the uncertain Biancocelesti following his loan stint with AC Milan last term, he earns €3.5 million and would have to cut his salary to return to Ital
  
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• Liverpool star who Jurgen Klopp loved is now wanted by European heavyweights

  29-07-2026 17:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool star who Jurgen Klopp loved is now wanted by European heavyweightsLiverpool will want their 2026-27 season to get off to as good of a start as possible. The Anfield outfit owe their fanbase an awful lot after what they put them through during the 2025-26 campaign.By now, most fans thought that Liverpool would've had a bit more of a new-look team but, that certainly hasn't been the case.Jeremy Jacquet and Victor Munoz are the only new players to have been brought in thus far and, even t
  
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• Official | VfB Stuttgart sign Slovak attacking talent Leo Sauer (20)

  29-07-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | VfB Stuttgart sign Slovak attacking talent Leo Sauer (20)VfB Stuttgart have officially confirmed the signing of Feyenoord attacker Leo Sauer. The Swabians edged out regional Baden-Württemberg rivals Hoffenheim to obtain the 20-year-old’s signature.Kicker and all other reputable German footballing media sources confirm a base transfer fee of approximately €12.5m. Moreover, all sources corroborate the existence of performance bonuses tacked onto the deal.Sauer&
  
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• Barcelona midfield target’s release clause set to rise to €60 million next month

  29-07-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona midfield target’s release clause set to rise to €60 million next monthFC Barcelona are currently holding their pre-season training camps at the same venue, St George’s Park in England.Meanwhile, the sporting department, led by director Deco, continues to work around the clock to strengthen the squad before the start of the new season.The Blaugrana have the signing of a new striker as their utmost priority, but the injury to Frenkie de Jong has led to Hansi Flick reques
  
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• De Bruyne awaited by frustrated Napoli colleagues after Conte outburst

  29-07-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  De Bruyne awaited by frustrated Napoli colleagues after Conte outburstKevin De Bruyne will return to training with Napoli next week after his extended break following the 2026 World Cup, but reports in Italy suggest that an icy reception awaits the Belgian superstar as a result of the comments he made about former head coach Antonio Conte a few weeks ago.Why De Bruyne is still a divisive figure at NapoliDe Bruyne has spent the last year in Naples having joined on a free transfer after the expiry
  
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• Charlton Athletic sign Leicester's Neville

  29-07-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Neville played under Karen Hills for three years at Tottenham [Getty Images]Charlton Athletic have signed full-back Ashleigh Neville from Leicester City on a two-year deal.The 33-year-old, who has made over 100 appearances in the Women's Super League, brings a wealth of experience to newly-promoted Charlton.Neville also reunites with manager Karen Hills, who she spent three years working with at Tottenham as they earned promotion to the top flight."It's an exciting journey for myself and the clu
  
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• McInnes on Shankland captaincy, new signings & potential outgoings

  29-07-2026 16:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Derek McInnes has been speaking to the media as he prepares for his first competitive game as Rangers head coach away to Dundee United on Friday night. Here are the main points:After naming striker Lawrence Shankland as captain, McInnes says he "has evidence of how well he runs a dressing room [at Hearts]" and stresses "he knows the club, he knows what's expected and we have a strong relationship as well". The Rangers boss admits he needs more than just Shankland to lead: "We need as many captai
  
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• 😯 Winless in nine matches, Série B club eyes veteran trio

  29-07-2026 16:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😯 Winless in nine matches, Série B club eyes veteran trioSport are enduring a nine-match winless streak in Brazil’s Série B. The club are looking for reinforcements to avoid falling behind in the race for promotion and, according to ESPN Brasil, three big-name veterans are on the radar. Ganso, Zé Rafael and Tiquinho Soares are the players being discussed, each at a different stage.The 36-year-old midfielder has no longer been playing for Fluminen
  
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• Sky Sports Reporter: ‘Talks ongoing’ as Liverpool look to wrap up huge signing

  29-07-2026 16:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sky Sports Reporter: ‘Talks ongoing’ as Liverpool look to wrap up huge signingBradley Barcola to Liverpool: Ongoing Talks, PSG Stance and Why This Transfer Could Define the SummerLiverpool are actively exploring a deal for Bradley Barcola, with contact continuing between the club and the player’s camp as the Premier League champions assess one of the most ambitious moves of their summer. According to Florian Plettenberg, the situation remains open, although there is still signi
  
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• Shankland named captain as Rangers near Makhanya signing

  29-07-2026 16:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lawrence Shankland succeeds James Tavernier as Rangers captain [SNS]Lawrence Shankland says being named Rangers captain has exceeded the dream he had of playing for his boyhood team.The 30-year-old striker only joined the club two months ago from Hearts, where he also wore the armband and scored 88 goals in 171 games.The Scotland forward succeeds previous long-serving captain James Tavernier, who led the Ibrox side to a Europa League final and won the Scottish Premiership, Scottish Cup and Leagu
  
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• FIFA’s history of corruption, scandals and controversies

  29-07-2026 16:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FIFA’s history of corruption, scandals and controversiesFIFA’s recent announcement of plans to sell the commercial rights to its tournaments to private investors triggered an inevitable backlash.UEFA accused FIFA of ‘attempting to sell the soul of football’, while several other stakeholders have privately criticised the proposal.The governing body is reportedly liaising with United States bank JP Morgan and Thrive Capital, an investment company founded by Joshua Kushner.H
  
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• Balde backs Adeyemi to make instant impact at Barcelona: ‘Impressed by just how quick he is’

  29-07-2026 16:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Balde backs Adeyemi to make instant impact at Barcelona: ‘Impressed by just how quick he is’Barcelona have had a very decent summer transfer window so far, completing deals for both Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi.While the chase for a new number nine continues to be elusive, especially with Barça’s preferred target, Julian Alvarez, seeming unrealistic, the club are continuing to look at alternatives.One of the club’s current players, Alejandro Balde, has been aro
  
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• Report: Man United in talks with European giants over striker deal

  29-07-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Man United in talks with European giants over striker dealJoshua Zirkzee to Juventus: Manchester United Exit Talks Gather PaceJuventus are exploring a move for Joshua Zirkzee, with early signs suggesting the Manchester United forward would welcome a return to Serie A. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, contact has been ongoing as the Turin club work through a number of attacking options, and Zirkzee is firmly in that thinking.The situation appears to have advanced on the player side firs
  
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• Real Madrid reach contract agreement with Man City midfield maestro; club-to-club talks underway

  29-07-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid reach contract agreement with Man City midfield maestro; club-to-club talks underwayWith every passing hour, it does feel like Real Madrid are inching closer and closer to signing Spanish midfield star Rodri from Manchester City.Real Madrid officially began negotiations with the Premier League club earlier today, trying to understand what it would take to bring the Spaniard back to Madrid.Now, according to journalist Matteo Moretto, Los Blancos have reached a full agreement on person
  
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• Kerim Alajbegovic: Juventus beat Chelsea in move for Leverkusen talent

  29-07-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kerim Alajbegovic: Juventus beat Chelsea in move for Leverkusen talentBayer Leverkusen’s Kerim Alajbegovic has been linked with a move to the Serie A for many weeks now and it is Juventus who have sealed a move for the attacker.Atalanta’s interest had been well documented by Get Italian Football News. But it always felt as if La Dea didn’t see the Bosnian as a priority.Gianluca Di Marzio has reported – after Florian Plettenberg, that Juve have sealed a move for the 18-yea
  
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