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• Real Madrid set to embarrass Liverpool once again

  17-07-2026 11:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid set to embarrass Liverpool once againLiverpool have already found themselves behind their rivals with a lot of transfers this summer. Admittedly, they did manage to get one over Newcastle United again with their signing of Victor Munoz but, unless he massively ups his output, it feels like the Spaniard is more of a squad option at the moment.So, the fact that the 23-year-old is the only signing that Liverpool have made so far is rather worrying, especially since they've lost Ibrahima
  
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• Harry Kane’s stance on Real Madrid move emerges after World Cup disappointment

  17-07-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Harry Kane’s stance on Real Madrid move emerges after World Cup disappointmentAnother Real Madrid player who saw his chances of winning the World Cup 2026 come to an end in the semi-final stage was the midfielder Jude Bellingham. A day before his England side was defeated by Argentina, three other Merengue players, Kylian Mbappe, Aurelien Tchouameni, and Ibrahim Konate also saw their World Cup dreams end, as they were defeated by Marc Cucurella and his Spain team.England were leading on th
  
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• Aston Villa sign Norwegian international defender Harviken

  17-07-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa sign Norwegian international defender HarvikenAston Villa have completed the signing of Norwegian international defender Mathilde Harviken.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Villans this morning.The 24-year-old defender joins Aston Villa from Italian Serie A Women Athora club Juventus.Harviken has spent the last 18-months with the Bianconere, helping them to win a Serie A Women Athora league title, the Coppa Italia and the Serie A Wome
  
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• Turkish football in crisis as 17 club officials detained amid illegal betting and match-fixing probe

  17-07-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Turkish authorities have detained 17 football club officials as part of a burgeoning investigation into alleged illegal betting and match-fixing that has cast a shadow over the nation's sport. The arrests, confirmed by officials and reports, mark a significant escalation in the ongoing scandal.The latest wave of detentions saw suspects taken into custody during simultaneous raids across Istanbul and nine other provinces. State-run Anadolu Agency reported that an examination of legal betting plat
  
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• Rochdale sign Chelsea defender Wilson on loan

  17-07-2026 13:32 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 on a season-long loan deal.The 20-year-old is yet to make his senior debut for the Blues but has featured six times for their Under-21s in the EFL Trophy.He signed a new three-and-a-half-year contract with the Premier League side in January."I feel like at my age it's the right time to take the next step in my career," he told the club website.All done deal
  
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• Shrewsbury sign Villa goalkeeper Proctor on loan

  17-07-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sam Proctor has played for England from under-16s to under-20s level [Getty Images]Shrewsbury Town have made their eighth signing of the summer by agreeing a season-long loan deal for Aston Villa goalkeeper Sam Proctor.The 19-year-old is a graduate of Villa's academy and has won the FA Youth Cup and Under-18 Premier League title.Proctor is the second player to arrive on loan - following Luton striker Joe Gbode -since Salop were put under a transfer fee ban until the end of the window in Septembe
  
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• Newcastle United advancing discussions with Manchester City over James Trafford transfer

  17-07-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle United advancing discussions with Manchester City over James Trafford transferNewcastle are continuing discussions with Man City over a move for goalkeeper James TraffordTrafford is understood to be keen on St James’ Park move despite Newcastle’s European absenceEnzo Maresca expected to hold Man City future talks with Trafford upon pre-season reportingNewcastle United are continuing discussions with Manchester City over a potential transfer for goalkeeper James Trafford, as
  
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• 'Incredible' how Gordon came back from double leg break

  17-07-2026 13:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]It was "incredible" how Craig Gordon came back from a double leg break four years ago to make this summer's finals and end his career with Scotland at the World Cup, Rory Loy has stated on the BBC's Scottish Football Podcast.Ex-striker Loy suffered the same injury as the former Celtic, Hearts and Sunderland goalkeeper, who announced he is retiring from playing on Thursday."I did the same thing, but I did it when I was 20, 23," he said of Gordon, who suffered the injury at the age o
  
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• Pictures: Baggio makes appearance to celebrate book launch

  17-07-2026 13:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pictures: Baggio makes appearance to celebrate book launchRoberto Baggio made a special public appearance at New York’s Rizzoli Bookstore as fans gathered to celebrate the release of his autobiography, A Light in the Darkness.The former Italy international was welcomed by supporters of all ages for what the bookstore described as “an unforgettable afternoon of stories, laughter, and tears,” with many attendees bringing memorabilia collected throughout Baggio’s legendary c
  
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• Mbappé aims for Ronaldo-like success as Mourinho begins new Real Madrid project

  17-07-2026 13:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mbappé aims for Ronaldo-like success as Mourinho begins new Real Madrid projectAlthough he finally achieved his dream of joining Real Madrid in 2024, the last two years have not been the most glorious of Kylian Mbappe’s career. He has endured both of his first two seasons at the Merengue club without winning any trophy, despite having impressed with his goalscoring, scoring 44 goals in his first and 42 goals in his second season in Spain.After a turbulent last season with Los Blanco
  
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• Guardiola shuts down Italy rumours: ‘I need a break’

  17-07-2026 13:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Guardiola shuts down Italy rumours: ‘I need a break’Pep Guardiola has played down speculation linking him with the Italy national team, insisting he has no immediate plans to return to coaching after leaving Manchester City.The Spanish tactician explained that, after nearly two decades in management, he feels the time has come to step away from football and focus on other aspects of his life.“I don’t feel like I’m missing anything mentally,” Guardiola said, wi
  
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• Barcelona move for U19 Euro winner with €16 million release clause stalls

  17-07-2026 13:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona move for U19 Euro winner with €16 million release clause stallsFC Barcelona remain interested in signing highly rated defender Jorge Salinas, but negotiations have reached a standstill after Racing Santander refused to lower their asking price, reports SPORT.The newly-promoted La Liga club are demanding the full €16 million release clause for the young defender, while Barça believe his current market value falls well below that figure.Gap between the clubs remains wide
  
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• Arbeloa pushing Fulham to sign highly-rated Real Madrid academy prospect

  17-07-2026 13:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arbeloa pushing Fulham to sign highly-rated Real Madrid academy prospectAlvaro Arbeloa is continuing to look toward Real Madrid’s academy after taking charge of Fulham, with Cesar Palacios emerging as the latest youngster the Spanish coach would like to bring to the Premier League.Indeed, according to AS, Arbeloa has asked Fulham’s hierarchy to explore a move for the Castilla attacking midfielder as he begins shaping his squad for the upcoming season.Palacios expected to leave Real M
  
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• Why Bangladesh erupted at Argentina’s win over England and will be celebrating all the way to the final

  17-07-2026 13:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bangladesh, home to 170 million people, did not qualify for the 2026 World Cup. The South Asian country is nonetheless home to some of the most fervent supporters of footballing giants Brazil and Argentina anywhere in the world.Football fans have been rushing since May to out-do each other with giant flags of the two rivals, one of the rare occasions when the fiercely patriotic nation embraces foreign colours. Outside residential areas, towering cut-outs of Lionel Messi have appeared, and fans h
  
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• Spain have reclaimed their football identity at this World Cup but is their style boring?

  17-07-2026 13:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  As the Spain players stepped out onto the Dallas pitch on Tuesday, they were driven by more than the prospect of a World Cup final. They wanted to get there in a way that said something more; that settled a debate, as much as a semi-final.Spain were naturally aware of all the excitement about France’s attacking, to the point the European champions were commonly dismissed as some lesser side.They were not just intent on proving they were superior, then, but also that they had a superior ide
  
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• Will wildfire smoke over New York threaten the World Cup final?

  17-07-2026 13:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After a World Cup repeatedly impacted by thunderstorms and with several games delayed due to adverse weather, there could be yet more weather-related disruption at this weekend’s final.New York and New Jersey officials have issued an air quality health alert as a result of wildfire smoke caused by Canadian wildfires, which is affecting the entire northeast of the US and southern Canada.Haze has blanketed the area and prompted concerns about residents’ health ahead of Sunday’s f
  
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• Pep Guardiola ‘had verbal agreement’ to become England boss as Thomas Tuchel exit clauses revealed

  17-07-2026 13:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pep Guardiola had a “verbal agreement” to become England boss before Thomas Tuchel was appointed and may still be interested in the role.Questions have been raised over Tuchel’s future after England’s bitterly disappointing World Cup exit at the hands of Argentina in the semi-final, with many criticising the German’s tactics in a game that saw the Three Lions succumb to a late comeback after leading.There are calls for Tuchel to be sacked by the FA with many pointin
  
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• Confirmed: Liverpool's top midfield transfer target named

  17-07-2026 13:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Liverpool's top midfield transfer target namedThere have been several midfielders linked to Liverpool during this summer transfer period. From Alex Scott to Eduardo Camavinga there has been no shortage of star names associated with a move to Anfield.The latest report from Football Transfers even indicates that Richard Hughes has spurned the opportunity to sign Joao Gomes - with the Brazilian now winging his way to Aston Villa.In any case a new midfielder’s arrival is sure to dep
  
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• 'The end of the transfer window!' Fans on club football's return

  17-07-2026 13:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]With pre-season officially in full swing, we asked you to tell us what you're looking forward to about club football returning.Here are some of your replies:Phil: Nothing, unfortunately. The team has lost two big players already, with our biggest one also being touted with a move. Other players are being talked about as well. The team is being decimated. If there's one thing to look forward to, it is the end of the transfer window.Norm: Goals!!! We missed them last year!Paige:
  
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• Juventus and Roma want Julian Brandt, but a Premier League move is more likely

  17-07-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus and Roma want Julian Brandt, but a Premier League move is more likelyJuventus and AS Roma want to sign Julian Brandt this summer, according to Gianluca DiMarzio. The former Borussia Dortmund attacking midfielder is a free agent, and the Serie A duo are on his trail.However, he is more likely to move to the Premier League, with a few clubs circling to secure his signature.The 30-year-old is still a fine playmaker who can do a job for top-to-mid-table sides in the English top flight.
  
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• Barcelona veteran returns to pre-season training as loan move remains on hold

  17-07-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona veteran returns to pre-season training as loan move remains on holdAccording to Mundo Deportivo, Marc-Andre ter Stegen returned to training with Barcelona on Friday as his proposed loan move to AFC Ajax remains on hold while the final administrative details are resolved.The German goalkeeper had been absent from Thursday’s session with the club’s permission as work continued behind the scenes to finalise his departure. However, he reported back to the Ciutat Esportiva Joan
  
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• 'Win or lose, I want to see identity' - excitement for club football's return

  17-07-2026 13:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]With pre-season officially in full swing, we asked you to tell us what you're looking forward to about club football returning.Here are some of your replies:Scudgie: Whether Andoni Iraola adopts his intelligent pressing and attack-minded football. I wouldn't have been able to cope with another season of Arne Slot's negativity.Mary: Seeing the boys walk out every week in our resplendent kit. I always think we can win every game so there's that level of excitement built in.Steph
  
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• Tuchel did not deliver, but his time with England is not up - Shearer

  17-07-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Like many people, my prediction before this World Cup started was that England would not get further than the last four - but Thomas Tuchel was supposed to prove us all wrong.Tuchel was hired to win this tournament for England - he said so himself when he took charge of the Three Lions in January 2025.He was meant to make the difference in the biggest games, to get us past the semi-finals and get us over the line in finals, the times when we have fallen so agonisingly short in recent years.
  
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• FIRST PROFESSIONAL CONTRACTS FOR FOUR WOMEN'S PRIMAVERA PLAYERS

  17-07-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FIRST PROFESSIONAL CONTRACTS FOR FOUR WOMEN'S PRIMAVERA PLAYERSAC Milan is delighted to announce the following Primavera Women young talents have signed their first professional contracts: Elisa Bonanomi (defender), Beatrice Lupatini (forward), Paola Taddei (forward) and Elena Vitale (midfielder).It's a significant milestone for the four Rossonere players, who played a key role in the Scudetto triumph. This achievement recognises their commitment, both on and o
  
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• 'An outstanding goalkeeper across every stage of his career'

  17-07-2026 12:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]We asked for your thoughts after goalkeeper Craig Gordon announced his retirement from football on Thursday.Here's what some of you said:Arthur: Celtic shouldn't have let him go, I thought he was outstanding.Bill: Great keeper for all his clubs and country. As a Celtic fan I thought we let him go far too soon, as his form at Hearts proved. Hopefully he won't be lost to the game and maybe become a great goalkeeping coach.Chris C: He's had such a great career. He's been such a great goalkeepe
  
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• Does World Cup third place play-off count towards Golden Boot?

  17-07-2026 12:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]The World Cup third place play-off match has been a feature at nearly every edition of the tournament - and goals scored by players in the match still count towards their individual goal tally and their race for the Golden Boot.The fixture was first introduced at the second World Cup in 1934, and has only been missing from three tournaments since then: twice due to the competition being abandoned in 1942 and 1946 because of World War II, along with the 1950 tournament when the competition f
  
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• Robinson 'still looking' for further Aberdeen recruits

  17-07-2026 12:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Stephen Robinson wants a trimmed down Aberdeen squad before the start of the season, but insists he is still targeting further recruits.Goalkeeper Marius Muller signed a two-year deal with the Dons on Thursday, joining Tony Yogane, Lewis Smith, Ayoub Mouloua, Connor Ronan, Alexander Briedl, Brad Lyons, Lewis Mayo, Dan Happe, Toyosi Olusanya and Nesta Guinness-Walker through the door at Pittodrie.Robinson says the club acted quickly to recruit the 33-year-old German amid interest in number one Di
  
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• West Ham captain Bowen to stay at club

  17-07-2026 12:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  West Ham United captain Jarrod Bowen will stay at the club as they prepare for life in in the Championship.The 29-year-old England international was part of the side which suffered relegation from the Premier League on the final day of the season, leaving his future in doubt.Bowen, who joined the Hammers from Hull City in 2020, has played over 285 times for the club, scoring 85 goals, and has captained the side since 2024 following the departure of Kurt Zouma.He has 22 England caps but missed ou
  
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• Report: Crystal Palace eyeing move to sign Bundesliga defender

  17-07-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Crystal Palace eyeing move to sign Bundesliga defenderCrystal Palace Eye Chrislain Matsima as Centre-Back Search IntensifiesCrystal Palace are exploring a move for Chrislain Matsima as the club assesses defensive options ahead of what looks set to be a significant summer at Selhurst Park. According to Standard, Palace “hold an interest in Augsburg centre-back Chrislain Matsima”, although “there have been no club-to-club talks”.The 24-year-old is understood to be &
  
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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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