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• Real Madrid sign former Atletico Madrid academy defender

  04-07-2026 19:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid sign former Atletico Madrid academy defenderAccording to Mundo Deportivo, Real Madrid have completed the signing of Aimar Garcia after the 19-year-old defender left Atletico Madrid upon the expiry of his contract.The versatile youngster, who featured for Atletico Madrid C last season, chose not to renew his deal with the club, allowing Los Blancos to secure his signature on a free transfer.Long-Term contract until 2030Real Madrid had been monitoring Garcia for several months before f
  
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• Galliani praises Juventus chief Carnevali amid push for PSG star Kolo Muani

  05-07-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Galliani praises Juventus chief Carnevali amid push for PSG star Kolo MuaniJuventus are sending encouraging signals on the transfer market, and it was Adriano Galliani who offered a revealing glimpse into new chief executive Giovanni Carnevali’s summer as he heaped praise on his friend and former colleague.The occasion was the seventh edition of the “United for Meyer” charity gala, held at Villa Alpebella, the Tuscan estate owned by Andrea Bocelli, in aid of the Meyer Paediatri
  
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• World Cup What to Watch: Mexico, England battle at Estadio Azteca; Erling Haaland, Norway take on Brazil

  05-07-2026 15:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026 World Cup continues on Sunday as the Round of 16 continues.Here's what you need to know for Day 25 of the World Cup.Brazil vs. NorwaySunday, July 5 | 4 p.m. ET | East Rutherford, N.J. | TV: FoxOdds: Brazil -245, Norway +196The World Cup will be losing some star power after this match. Brazil, led by Vinícius Júnior, Raphinha and Casemiro, among others, will take on Golden Boot contender Erling Haaland and Norway.Haaland has scored five times in three matches, includin
  
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• Paraguay hero Gill coy on Torino rumours: ‘They’re one of the biggest clubs in Italy’

  05-07-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Paraguay hero Gill coy on Torino rumours: ‘They’re one of the biggest clubs in Italy’Orlando Gill has emerged as one of the breakout stars of the 2026 World Cup, and the Paraguay goalkeeper has now been drawn on speculation linking him with a move to Torino.The San Lorenzo shot-stopper announced himself on the biggest stage with a heroic display against Germany in the Round of 32, saving two spot-kicks in the shootout to secure a stunning 4-3 win, the first time Paraguay have e
  
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• Fabrizio Romano confirms Manchester City hijack of Arsenal transfer after long talks

  05-07-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabrizio Romano confirms Manchester City hijack of Arsenal transfer after long talksMan City have hijacked Arsenal’s long-running pursuit of Leicester City winger Jeremy MongaRomano has confirmed a ‘Here We Go’ on a deal worth a total £10M package for the teenagerManager Enzo Maresca was directly involved in the process to sign the 16-year-oldDespite long talks with Arsenal, Manchester City have successfully hijacked a deal to sign highly-rated Leicester City winger Jerem
  
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• Barça-Leão, new Juve-Kolo plan and Chalobah roadblock? Latest🤑

  05-07-2026 14:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barça-Leão, new Juve-Kolo plan and Chalobah roadblock? Latest🤑The World Cup goes on, but the transfer market is not slowing down either. Serie A’s biggest clubs are trying to wrap up some major deals, and so far Milan look like the most active team.After Gonzalo Ramos, in fact, the Rossoneri are also just a step away from Mario Gila: they have beaten off competition from Napoli and Atalanta, with the Spaniard set - barring any last-minute surprises - to join the Diavo
  
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• Liverpool could finally replace Fabinho with Real Madrid star – Opinion

  05-07-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool could finally replace Fabinho with Real Madrid star – OpinionAurélien Tchouaméni Could Finally Solve Liverpool’s Biggest Midfield ProblemThe Fabinho Successor Liverpool Have Been Searching ForEver since Fabinho departed Liverpool, the club has searched for a midfielder capable of protecting the defence with the same authority, intelligence and physical dominance that made the Brazilian one of the world’s very best in his position.Several players have att
  
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• Report: Four Premier League clubs set to battle to sign AFC Bournemouth star

  05-07-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Four Premier League clubs set to battle to sign AFC Bournemouth starAlex Scott Transfer Latest: Arsenal Interest Meets Bournemouth ResistanceBournemouth’s position on Alex Scott is clear, and that matters more than the noise around him. According to talkSPORT, the Cherries “are not in the market to sell star midfielder Alex Scott this summer”, which is the starting point for any serious discussion about where this goes next.That will frustrate Arsenal, who reportedly sa
  
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• 🇨🇻 Pride of a nation: Cape Verde come home to a wild party; watch

  05-07-2026 14:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🇨🇻 Pride of a nation: Cape Verde come home to a wild party; watchPRIDE is perhaps the word that best defines Cape Verde’s participation in the FIFA World Cup, reaching the round of 32 right in its tournament debut.And the Cape Verde national team’s return home this Sunday (5) reflects that. An INSANE welcome, with thousands of fans celebrating at the airport and in the streets. Take a look:Cape Verde left the World Cup WITHOUT losing in 90 minutes. There were three dr
  
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• Fenerbahce executive in Marseille to discuss Mason Greenwood transfer

  05-07-2026 14:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fenerbahce executive in Marseille to discuss Mason Greenwood transferFenerbahce executive Feridun Gecgel is in Marseille currently to discuss the transfer of OM forward Mason Greenwood (24), according to a report from Foot Mercato.Greenwood is expected to leave Marseille this summer, following two full seasons with the Ligue 1 club. La Provence understands that the former Manchester United forward has already given back the keys to his house in Aix in anticipation of an exit. 
  
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• Milan offer €22m for Gila as Lazio defender nears exit

  05-07-2026 14:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan offer €22m for Gila as Lazio defender nears exitMilan are closing in on the signing of Lazio defender Mario Gila, with the Spanish centre-back identified as the priority target to reinforce Ruben Amorim’s defence.According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Rossoneri hope to wrap up an agreement with Lazio as early as Monday, with the two clubs separated by only a small gap.Milan have offered €22 million as a fixed fee, while Lazio are holding out for €25 million, a figur
  
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• Everton set to sign Tyrique George from Chelsea

  05-07-2026 14:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton are set to sign Tyrique George after agreeing a fee with Chelsea for the England Under-21 winger. The Merseyside club will pay an initial £18m, which could rise to £24m including add-ons, after he impressed David Moyes during a spell on loan at Hill Dickinson Stadium. That loan deal, in the second half of last season, contained an option to purchase George for £25m, which Everton did not take up, but entered into negotiations to sign him for a lower up-front fee. George
  
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• Real Madrid sign defender Dumfries from Inter Milan

  05-07-2026 14:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Denzel Dumfries has played 76 times for the Netherlands [Getty Images]Real Madrid have signed Netherlands full-back Denzel Dumfries from Inter Milan on a four-year deal.While the transfer fee has not been confirmed, the Spanish side have reportedly activated the 30-year-old's release clause, which was 20m euros (£17.1m).The right-sided player is Real's fourth summer signing after Marc Cucurella,Bernardo Silva and Ibrahima Konate, and is set to provide competition to England international T
  
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• São Paulo line up four more tests in the mid-season break; details

  05-07-2026 14:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  São Paulo line up four more tests in the mid-season break; detailsAfter the draw with RB Bragantino, São Paulo is planning FOUR more tests in this mid-season break.According to GE, the idea is to play two training matches next Saturday (11) and two more on the following Friday (17).Two opponents have already been confirmed: Santo André and then Ferroviária.Now, the club’s board is also looking at other clubs to complete the schedule.São Paulo’s next
  
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• Real Madrid’s La Liga opener against Real Sociedad set to be postponed

  05-07-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid’s La Liga opener against Real Sociedad set to be postponedAccording to AS, Real Madrid are expected to become the first club affected by La Liga’s scheduling adjustments for players involved in the latter stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.With France set to face Morocco in the quarter-finals, the Spanish capital club are now guaranteed to have at least one player reach the semi-finals, triggering the league’s postponement policy.Opening match to be rescheduledLa Lig
  
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• Chelsea defender Chalobah prefers Inter over Como, but Fabregas’ hopes still alive

  05-07-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea defender Chalobah prefers Inter over Como, but Fabregas’ hopes still aliveAccording to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah prefers Inter to Como, yet the defending Serie A champions have not yet tabled an official offer for the Blues.Multiple sources in Italy claim it’s a two-horse race to sign England international Chalobah, with Inter and Como already in talks.Inter or Como: latest on Chalobah’s potential Serie A moveChalobah’s agents lande
  
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• 🎥 With drums and fireworks! Mexico fans keep England stars awake

  05-07-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 With drums and fireworks! Mexico fans keep England stars awakeFrom a Mexican perspective, the World Cup on home soil is far from over. However, England await in the round of 16 (Monday, 2 a.m. German time), and Javier Aguirre’s team faces no easy task.Against the star-studded side led by Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham, a strong defense will be needed. The Mexican fans also wanted to do their part and gathered outside the team hotel with fireworks and large drums to create a huge
  
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• Liverpool legend throws coaching credentials into the mix following Thiago comments

  05-07-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool legend throws coaching credentials into the mix following Thiago commentsRobbie Fowler Liverpool Return Talk Grows After Coaching Staff HintRobbie Fowler has once again stirred debate over a possible return to Liverpool, this time with a short social media reply that said plenty without needing many words. As supporters discussed who could join Andoni Iraola’s coaching staff at Anfield, Fowler stepped into the conversation with a line that immediately grabbed attention, “I
  
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• World Cup: How to buy tickets for Argentina vs. Egypt

  05-07-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  World Cup: How to buy tickets for Argentina vs. EgyptArgentina take on Egypt for what could be an intriguing World Cup 2026 last-16 tie this week, with tickets sure to be in demand.BUY ARGENTINA VS. EGYPT TICKETSRead on for our guide on how to buy Argentina vs Egypt World Cup tickets, as well as a preview of this match as we prepare for Lionel Messi vs Mohamed Salah on the biggest stage.Fans won’t want to miss this one, so read on for ticket info and what to expect from this exciting World
  
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• Barcelona star contradicts narrative around Cristiano Ronaldo: ‘I’ve never heard…’

  05-07-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona star contradicts narrative around Cristiano Ronaldo: ‘I’ve never heard…’Real Madrid legend Cristiano Ronaldo has come in for no shortage of criticism during Portugal’s World Cup campaign, but he has found a surprising backer in Barcelona midfielder Gavi. The two will face off in the Round of 16 at the World Cup, with a place in the quarter-finals against the United States or Belgium as the prize.The 41-year-old forward remains captain of the Portugal side
  
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• Spain star hails Barcelona duo Lamine, Cubarsi: ‘Surprised by their age and how they handle things’

  05-07-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spain star hails Barcelona duo Lamine, Cubarsi: ‘Surprised by their age and how they handle things’Spain face their toughest test so far at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Monday when they take on Portugal in the Round of 16.The game will come as a stern test for Luis de la Fuente’s players, especially considering that Cristiano Ronaldo & co. got the better of them in the UEFA Nations League finals last year.Two of Barcelona’s precocious teenage wonderkids, Lamine Yamal an
  
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• Dybala not fully convinced by Roma offer, but extension still expected

  05-07-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dybala not fully convinced by Roma offer, but extension still expectedPaulo Dybala is reportedly not fully convinced by Roma’s contract offer, but is still expected to sign a new deal next week.Talks over the Argentine’s new contract at the Stadio Olimpico have continued in recent days, and according to Corriere dello Sport, the Giallorossi hope to put pen to paper on a new agreement at the beginning of next week.Dybala set to sign new Roma contractThe Rome-based paper reports that D
  
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• Fear not, the heir to Mohamed Salah is here for Liverpool

  05-07-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fear not, the heir to Mohamed Salah is here for LiverpoolIt goes without saying that Mohamed Salah is going to be one of the toughest players for Liverpool to replace this summer. The Egyptian King has been one of the Reds' main attacking outlets ever since he joined the club back in 2017.Granted, he may not have performed to the best standards possible during the 2025-26 campaign but, Salah still managed to contribute to 22 goals across all competitions.Salah's drop off in form was likely to co
  
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• England fighting history as well as Mexican nation in Azteca cauldron

  05-07-2026 13:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England are aiming to dash the hopes of an expectant host nation when they face Mexico in the World Cup last 16 at the Azteca [Getty Images]England will not just be fighting against the fierce passion of an entire nation when they face Mexico in the iconic Azteca Stadium for a place in the World Cup quarter-finals - they will be battling the weight of history.The atmosphere in Mexico City was already red hot more than 24 hours before the last-16 meeting, with giant screens erected along the leng
  
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• Brentford set to sign Burnley forward Anthony

  05-07-2026 13:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jaidon Anthony has 17 goals and 11 assists in 81 games for Burnley [Getty Images]Brentford are nearing a move for Burnley forward Jaidon Anthony for a £15m fee rising to £17m with add-ons.The 26-year-old is ready to sign a four-year contract with an option for an extra year and his medical is provisionally scheduled for Monday.Anthony contributed nine goals and four assists across 38 appearances in all competitions last season, although that was not enough to prevent the Clarets from
  
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• Saints signing Alvarez could miss start of season

  05-07-2026 13:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Summer St Johnstone signing Unax Alvarez is likely to miss the start of their Premier Sports Cup campaign after picking up an injury during pre-season.The 24-year-old winger, signed from Deportivo Guadalajara after their relegation from Spain's third tier, twisted his ankle in last week's 4-0 friendly win over Forfar Athletic.Head coach Simo Valakari told Saints TV: "But the good news is nothing is broken."It is just a twisted ligament, so it will be a couple of weeks unfortunately."There is mor
  
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• Real Madrid left with an uncomfortable question for their players shining at the World Cup

  05-07-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid left with an uncomfortable question for their players shining at the World CupAs we enter the Round of 16 stage of the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026, it is perhaps fair to assess that Real Madrid players have done tremendously well.Kylian Mbappe, in particular, has lit up the World Cup with his consistent scoring tally, while Vinicius Jr. has been the heart of everything Brazil.The list extends to players such as Jude Bellingham and Federico Valverde, as well as incoming signings Marc
  
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• Kylian Mbappe delighted with France win over Paraguay – “We know how to play ugly football”

  05-07-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kylian Mbappe delighted with France win over Paraguay – “We know how to play ugly football”Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe made the difference for his France side in their Round of 32 World Cup clash with Paraguay, scoring the penalty that separated the two sides. In a bad-tempered game, Mbappe’s side came out on top, in his view, for their ability to play ugly football.Paraguay were centred on halting France’s advances, and for the most part did so, until Desire Dou
  
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• Report Hull City pounce on Napoli goalkeeper Milinkovic-Savic

  05-07-2026 13:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Hull City pounce on Napoli goalkeeper Milinkovic-SavicIl Corriere dello Sport reports that newly-promoted Premier League side Hull City have set their sights on Napoli goalkeeper Vanja Milinkovic-Savic.Newly promoted Premier League side Hull City are interested in Napoli goalkeeper Milinkovic-Savic.Milinkovic-Savic targeted by Hull CityThe Serbian international has spent only one season at the Stadio Maradona, and according to the report, Napoli are open to offers of at least €15m in
  
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• Real Madrid finally announce fourth summer signing as defender joins for €20m

  05-07-2026 13:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid finally announce fourth summer signing as defender joins for €20mFor weeks, it has been known that Real Madrid would be signing Inter Milan and Netherlands defender Denzel Dumfries. Florentino Perez announced during his re-election campaign that a deal had been done for the 30-year-old, although it has taken until now for the club to make it official.On Sunday, Real Madrid released an official statement confirming that Dumfries has become the club’s fourth summer signing &
  
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