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• Real Madrid target Levante forward Carlos Espi

  31-07-2026 11:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid target Levante forward Carlos EspiReal Madrid are weighing up a move for Levante striker Carlos Espi in a shock swoop, as per transfer reporter Fabrizio Romano.Espi was one of the breakout stars in La Liga last season, scoring 11 goals in 25 appearances.The towering striker demonstrated significant aerial dominance, physical capacity and predatory instincts in the 18-yard box.Espi would replace GarciaMadrid are prepared to let Gonzalo Garcia leave the club and move to the Premier Lea
  
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• 👀Real Madrid takes a swipe at FIFA and thanks UEFA

  02-08-2026 16:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👀Real Madrid takes a swipe at FIFA and thanks UEFAReal Madrid C. F. viewed FIFA’s decision to withdraw the proposal to sell a percentage of the commercial rights to its tournaments to private investors very positively, calling it excellent news for institutions and fans.Gratitude for institutional resolveThe Madrid club expressed its gratitude to UEFA and the various confederations for the unity shown in the face of the project. The club stressed that national team tournaments are
  
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• Weah pays tribute to Milan teammate Baresi: ‘Big brother, an irreparable loss’

  02-08-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Weah pays tribute to Milan teammate Baresi: ‘Big brother, an irreparable loss’George Weah has paid his public respects to his former teammate Franco Baresi, who has died at the age of 66: ‘This unfortunate passing is an irreparable loss’.Baresi died at the age of 66 on Friday following a battle with illness. He will have a funeral in the city of Milan on Tuesday, which will be attended by countless of his former teammates, colleagues and supporters from his 25-year Rosson
  
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• Roma push on two fronts for Read and Nusa as Gasperini demands action

  02-08-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma push on two fronts for Read and Nusa as Gasperini demands actionRoma’s transfer window has caught fire, with the Giallorossi pushing hard on two fronts as they chase Feyenoord full-back Givairo Read and RB Leipzig winger Antonio Nusa.According to Corriere dello Sport, the pursuit of Read has developed into a tense stand-off with Feyenoord. Sporting director Tony D’Amico has kept up constant contact with both the player’s camp and the Dutch club, and has now been joined on
  
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• OM: the deals set to shape the end of the transfer window 💥

  02-08-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  OM: the deals set to shape the end of the transfer window 💥The main question is: who will stay?After a chaotic season, OM are currently having a very quiet summer in terms of arrivals, with simply no signings so far.And for good reason: the focus is on departures because of a strict austerity drive imposed by UEFA and owner Franck McCourt. OM have already recorded the departures of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Mason Greenwood and Hamed Traoré in order to reduce their wage bill and b
  
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• How to watch Liverpool vs Leeds: TV channel and live streaming details

  02-08-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  How to watch Liverpool vs Leeds: TV channel and live streaming detailsLiverpool vs Leeds United: Iraola Looks for Calm and Control in ChicagoPre-season can be a strange old business. One minute you are talking about shape, sharpness and minutes in the legs, the next you are dealing with frayed tempers and a squad that suddenly looks thinner than anyone would like. That is where Liverpool find themselves heading into their meeting with Leeds United at Soldier Field in Chicago.There is a serious l
  
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• Report: Arsenal star being considered by Manchester United

  02-08-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Arsenal star being considered by Manchester UnitedManchester United transfer latest as Myles Lewis-Skelly move exploredManchester United are assessing whether an ambitious move for Myles Lewis-Skelly can be made this summer, while work also continues on a separate attempt to sign Lewis Hall. According to Independent, United “are investigating whether a deal for Arsenal’s Myles Lewis-Skelly is possible”, with the club seeking clarity on whether their Premier League rival
  
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• Growing reports Leao could stay at Milan as Fenerbahce have not yet convinced

  02-08-2026 15:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Growing reports Leao could stay at Milan as Fenerbahce have not yet convincedNeither Galatasaray nor Fenerbahce have yet been able to close a deal for Rafael Leao, and now, there is a growing feeling from outlets in Italy that the Portugal international could end up staying on with the Rossoneri heading into the 2026-27 campaign.Could Leao decide to stay at Milan?Milan have been looking to sell Leao this summer: The 26-year-old has spent the last seven seasons in San Siro and has himself made it
  
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• 📸 What a beauty! Have we found the shirt of the season?

  02-08-2026 15:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 What a beauty! Have we found the shirt of the season?You definitely don’t have to like Manchester City’s new goalkeeper jersey. In fact, thousands of fans are already mocking it on social media.But one thing is clear: the orange jersey, almost completely covered in a pattern, definitely catches the eye! Sky Blues keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma will therefore be spending the coming months in perhaps the most eye-catching kit of the season.And who knows: maybe the shirt wil
  
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• Rochdale midfielder Jenkins suffers ACL injury

  02-08-2026 15:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rochdale midfielder Will Jenkins faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering an an anterior cruciate ligament injury.He picked up the injury in Dale's pre-season friendly with Halifax Town last Tuesday.Jenkins, 24, followed manager Ian Watson to the League Two club from South Shields this summer."It's the worst possible news," Watson told the club website."He's pretty much done everything that you can do inside the knee, which is heartbreaking for him. It was a dream move, and I thoug
  
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• Kovacic return talk resurfaces at Inter but outgoings needed first

  02-08-2026 15:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kovacic return talk resurfaces at Inter but outgoings needed firstMateo Kovačić has not forgotten Inter, and speculation over a return to San Siro has been rekindled after the Croatian caught up with old friends during Manchester City’s visit to face the Nerazzurri.According to Tuttomercatoweb, the contact came on the fringes of the two sides’ pre-season friendly in Hong Kong.Inter themselves posted a video on social media showing the 32-year-old deep in conversation with c
  
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• Real Madrid set to reject Arsenal’s €100 million offer for Brazilian international – report

  02-08-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid set to reject Arsenal’s €100 million offer for Brazilian international – reportThe future of Vinicius Jr. is currently the hottest topic in Europe, with Arsenal emerging as a surprise candidate to sign the Real Madrid.In the wake of his return to the Real Madrid after an extended break, Vinicius is tipped to hold talks with Jose Mourinho, which will likely decide his fate at Santiago Bernabeu.In the background, Arsenal are desperate to sign the Brazilian internationa
  
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• Jose Mourinho satisfied with Real Madrid despite draw in first preseason test

  02-08-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho satisfied with Real Madrid despite draw in first preseason testReal Madrid played their first friendly of this preseason yesterday as they travelled to Klagenfurt, Austria, to face the Italian side Fiorentina. Despite going 2-0 up at one point in the game, the Italians were able to end the game with a 2-2 draw. Endrick and Alexis Ciria scored the two goals for the Merengue team.Jose Mourinho was without several of his key players for this friendly, but was still able to field a str
  
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• ❌ Preston cancel friendly against Barça over lack of players

  02-08-2026 15:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ❌ Preston cancel friendly against Barça over lack of playersFC Barcelona will not play the final friendly of their British tour following the cancellation of the scheduled match against Preston North End.The match, which was due to be played behind closed doors this Monday, has been called off by the English club because they did not have enough players available.According to radio network SER, Preston proposed completing the squad with reserve-team players, but Barça refuse
  
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• 🚨 Reports: Bundesliga side signs World Cup hero! Vini still dreams...

  02-08-2026 15:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Reports: Bundesliga side signs World Cup hero! Vini still dreams...Norway’s sensational run to the World Cup quarter-finals is closely tied to the name Ørjan Nyland. Alongside Erling Haaland, the goalkeeper was one of the key figures behind the Scandinavian summer fairytale.Nyland probably delivered his best performance in the round of 16 against Brazil. The 35-year-old left superstars around Vinicius Junior utterly frustrated and saved his team with numerous outstanding s
  
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• 🚨 Reports: Bundesliga club lands World Cup hero! Vini dreams of him...

  02-08-2026 15:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Reports: Bundesliga club lands World Cup hero! Vini dreams of him...Norway’s sensational run to the World Cup quarter-finals is closely linked to the name of Ørjan Nyland. Alongside Erling Haaland, the goalkeeper was one of the key figures behind the Scandinavian summer fairytale.Nyland probably delivered his best performance in the round of 16 against Brazil. The 35-year-old left superstars like Vinicius Junior in utter despair and kept his team alive with numerous o
  
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• Borussia Dortmund’s Yan Couto now set for Como loan

  02-08-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Borussia Dortmund’s Yan Couto now set for Como loanBorussia Dortmund defender Yan Couto now appears close to completing a move to Serie A side Como 1907 following several weeks of difficult negotiations, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.Dortmund and Como are understood to have reached a basic agreement on an initial loan deal, with the two clubs now working to finalise the remaining conditions.The discussions reportedly include the precise structure of a potential purchase opti
  
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• Arsenal 2026/27 third kit release date leaks

  02-08-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal 2026/27 third kit release date leaksArsenal’s third and final kit for 2026/27 will be released on Monday, new leaks have confirmed, with photos already appearing online.Photo via @IamCrisJ on TwitterFooty Headlines and Arsenal Shirt report that Arsenal’s 2026/27 third kit will be unveiled on Monday, August 3rd, a little under a fortnight after the blue away kit was released.Photos of the players in the shirt have already hit the internet, with Piero Hincapie pictured wearing
  
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• 'Wilder was tight-lipped about Hamer future'

  02-08-2026 15:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sheffield United's game at VfL Bochum could be split into three parts.In the early exchanges, the home side capitalised on some sloppy play from United - on and off the ball - to create, and miss, guilt-edged chances. Michael Cooper made some good saves and big striker Philipp Hofmann really should have scored in a one-on-one situation.Eventually United settled down and the game played out in a typical pre-season style. By the end, the visitors took control and looked like they might score a cou
  
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• Barcelona midfielder reluctant to leave despite reduced role under Hansi Flick – report

  02-08-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona midfielder reluctant to leave despite reduced role under Hansi Flick – reportSince the start of the summer transfer window, one player from the first team who the club have put up for sale is Marc Casado.The 22-year-old is facing an uncertain future as Barcelona continue to reshape their midfield ahead of the new season.The former Barça Atletic captain has seen his prominence under Hansi Flick reduce after a bright start and does not seem to be in the German coach’s
  
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• Antoine Semenyo hails ‘amazing’ Enzo Maresca and reveals tactical tweak after eye-catching Inter display

  02-08-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Antoine Semenyo hails ‘amazing’ Enzo Maresca and reveals tactical tweak after eye-catching Inter displaySemenyo says Maresca has been “amazing” and that everyone at Man City is “enjoying” pre-seasonThe Ghana international revealed he is actively working on using his left foot more frequentlySemenyo says the tactical shift is designed to keep defenders guessing when he runs at themAntoine Semenyo has paid tribute to Enzo Maresca after Manchester City’s pr
  
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• Mohamed Amoura adviser claims advanced RB Leipzig talks, Sky Germany disputes report

  02-08-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mohamed Amoura adviser claims advanced RB Leipzig talks, Sky Germany disputes reportAn adviser to Wolfsburg attacker Mohamed Amoura has claimed that the Algerian international is closing in on a move to RB Leipzig. Sky Germany nevertheless disputes that an agreement is imminent or that negotiations have reached an advanced stage. Amoura, with an estimated market value of €20m, is currently the most valuable professional in the 2. Bundesliga.Algerian football portal Maghreb Foot  &ndash
  
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• Liverpool Starting XI vs Leeds: Confirmed Team News and Predicted Lineup

  02-08-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool Starting XI vs Leeds: Confirmed Team News and Predicted LineupLiverpool Predicted XI vs Leeds: Wirtz, Isak and Gravenberch in FocusPre-season can be a scruffy business, full of changed teams, heavy legs and half-finished ideas. Even so, there are times when it offers a proper glimpse of what may be coming. Liverpool’s meeting with Leeds at Soldier Field feels like one of those nights.Andoni Iraola has already overseen wins against Sunderland and Wrexham, but this game carries a b
  
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• Report: Hull City make move for Benfica star

  02-08-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Hull City make move for Benfica starHull City Close In on Ivanovic Transfer as Benfica Deal Takes ShapeHull City are moving closer to a deal for Ivanovic, with discussions ongoing with Benfica over a transfer structure that would ultimately take the package to at least €25 million, according to Record.The Croatian striker appears destined for English football, with the Championship club working through the final details of an agreement that would allow Benfica to recoup the investme
  
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• 'It might be useful to have a reality check'

  02-08-2026 14:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sometimes pre-season can be deceptive - but other times you can't ignore the warning signs. Sheffield Wednesday losing 4-0 at Oldham on Saturday is one of those occasions.It's clearly a bad result but many of the fans attending have also commented on the level of the performance.Despite so many positives happening this summer at Sheffield Wednesday - including much needed infrastructure work, key appointments and multiple signings - the people in charge of the Owls are having to cram a year's wo
  
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• Hibs sign Australia striker Simon

  02-08-2026 14:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hibernian have announced the signing of 35-year-old Australia striker Kyah Simon on a one-year deal.Simon has 29 goals in 111 games for her country, although has not played for the Matildas since 2022.She has played for several clubs in her homeland, enjoying goalscoring spells at Sydney FC and Melbourne City.Her football career has taken her around the globe, racking up appearances in the US, Netherlands and England where she played for Tottenham.Most recently, she played for Dijon in France.He
  
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• Bournemouth close in on £11.1m Juanlu

  02-08-2026 14:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Bournemouth are finalising an £11.1m move for Sevilla right-back Juanlu as new manager Marco Rose's squad nears completion.The 22-year-old will cost an initial £9.4m, with a further £1.7m in add-ons, and is expected to move to the south coast on a long-term contract.Juanlu is a tall, attacking full-back with significant experience despite his young age and has been heavily capped at Spanish youth level.It would be the Cherries' third signing of the summer after th
  
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• Newcastle United enquire about Giorgio Scalvini and why deal could be possible

  02-08-2026 14:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle United enquire about Giorgio Scalvini and why deal could be possibleNewcastle United have faced several setbacks this summer, with Eddie Howe also having departed. The Magpies’ interest in Atalanta’s Giorgio Scalvini is now growing.While other outlets have reported this first, Gianluca Di Marzio has now reported about their initial contact for the Bergamo club’s versatile defender. This has been described as exploratory, with contact also made with the player.No forma
  
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• Ter Stegen Flies to Amsterdam for Ajax Medical After Tax Delays Resolved

  02-08-2026 14:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ter Stegen Flies to Amsterdam for Ajax Medical After Tax Delays ResolvedMarc-André ter Stegen is set to undergo a medical in Amsterdam before completing a season-long loan move to Ajax, with The Athletic reporting that the 34-year-old left Barcelona’s pre-season camp in the United Kingdom on Thursday after the club gave him the green light to travel to the Netherlands. He will not feature in the Blaugrana’s friendly against Birmingham City on July 31.A move that has dragged fo
  
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• Official | Eintracht Frankfurt complete €10m signing of Raphael Onyedika

  02-08-2026 14:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Eintracht Frankfurt complete €10m signing of Raphael OnyedikaEintracht Frankfurt have officially completed the signing of Nigerian international Raphael Onyedika from Belgian champions Club Brugge. The 25-year-old defensive midfielder has signed a five-year contract with the Bundesliga outfit valid until 2031. Sport Bild reports that Frankfurt are paying an initial fee of approximately €9m, with bonuses capable of taking the total package to €10m.Club Brugge are al
  
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