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• Referees call for VAR tweak

  29-07-2026 08:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Video assistant referees should only be used to change "blatantly incorrect" decisions and clear missed incidents, say European refereeing officials.Chief refereeing officers from all 55 European national football associations met last week with Uefa refereeing officials and a representative from the International Football Association Board (Ifab) to address recent changes to the game's laws.Attendees said "lengthy, microscoping reviews" indicate VAR has gone beyond its original sc
  
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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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• 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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• Confirmed: Wolves forward Tolu Arokodare joins Ajax on loan

  29-07-2026 16:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Wolves forward Tolu Arokodare joins Ajax on loanAjax have confirmed Tolu Arokodare’s loan arrival from Wolverhampton Wanderers. The towering Nigerian striker’s deal includes an option to buy. The 25-year-old Arokodare leaves England after Wolves were relegated from the Premier League. The imposing forward featured 33 times in the first tier last term, scoring three times and registering one assist. He will now compete for a place with fellow new signing Marcos Leonardo, wh
  
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• Surprise report Alajbegovic will join Juventus in €33m plus bonus agreement

  29-07-2026 16:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Surprise report Alajbegovic will join Juventus in €33m plus bonus agreementSky Sports Deutschland claim that Juventus have agreed a €33m plus €7m add-ons deal with Bayer Leverkusen for Kerim Alajbegovic, who had been linked with Chelsea, Milan, Roma and Atalanta.The remarkable report was announced this afternoon by reporter Patrick Berger, then Fabrizio Romano also confirmed there were advanced negotiations.Alajbegovic suddenly close to JuventusSEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JUNE 24:
  
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• Hull City take interest in rising German attacking talent Mert Kömür (21)

  29-07-2026 16:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hull City take interest in rising German attacking talent Mert Kömür (21)Kicker is currently confirming a Sky Germany report regarding Hull City interest in Augsburg attacker Mert Kömür. The 21-year-old – presently valued at €12m in the latest Transfermarkt listings – had been attracting plenty of interest from the Turkish Süper Lig, as well as Belgium. Courting from a Premier League club may nevertheless dramatically alter the Germany U21s summer transf
  
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• Theo Hernandez offered to Juventus as Al-Hilal prepared to sanction exit

  29-07-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Theo Hernandez offered to Juventus as Al-Hilal prepared to sanction exitReports in Italy claim that Theo Hernandez’s agent has been busy offering the Frenchman to various Serie A clubs, and the latest updates indicate that former Milan director Ricky Massara could help facilitate a move to Juventus this summer.Report: Theo Hernandez offered to JuventusHernandez left Milan last summer to join Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal in a massively lucrative deal, with some reports at the time claimin
  
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• Shock report Alajbegovic will join Juventus in €33m plus bonus agreement

  29-07-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Shock report Alajbegovic will join Juventus in €33m plus bonus agreementSky Sports Deutschland claim that Juventus have agreed a €33m plus €7m add-ons deal with Bayer Leverkusen for Kerim Alajbegovic, who had been linked with Chelsea, Milan, Roma and Atalanta.The remarkable report was announced this afternoon by reporter Patrick Berger, then Fabrizio Romano also confirmed there were advanced negotiations.Alajbegovic suddenly close to JuventusSEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JUNE 24: Ke
  
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• PSG increasing focus on De Ketelaere with €50m asking price

  29-07-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG increasing focus on De Ketelaere with €50m asking priceReports are growing that Atalanta forward Charles De Ketelaere is on the radar for Paris Saint-Germain as an alternative to Ferran Torres of Barcelona.BERGAMO, ITALY – JANUARY 10: Charles De Ketelaere of Atalanta BC celebrates after scoring his team’s first goal during the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and Torino FC at Gewiss Stadium on January 10, 2026 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Scaccianoce/Getty Images)
  
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• Fiorentina done deals: Valdepenas from Real Madrid, Comuzzo to Torino, Moreno to Venezia

  29-07-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fiorentina done deals: Valdepenas from Real Madrid, Comuzzo to Torino, Moreno to VeneziaFiorentina have secured Real Madrid academy talent Victor Valdepenas, while Matias Moreno is leaving them for Venezia and Pietro Comuzzo joins Torino.FLORENCE, ITALY – MAY 18: Pietro Comuzzo of ACF Fiorentina looks on during the Serie A match between Fiorentina and Bologna at Stadio Artemio Franchi on May 18, 2025 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)It’s all change at the
  
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• Real Madrid’s Victor Valdepenas set for Fiorentina switch, Mourinho agrees to transfer

  29-07-2026 16:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid’s Victor Valdepenas set for Fiorentina switch, Mourinho agrees to transferReal Madrid youngster Victor Valdepenas has been linked with a move to Fiorentina for many weeks now and the deal is now set to go through.Tuttomercatowebreport that all the necessary agreements have been reached for the transfer. Initially, the wait was ongoing for Jose Mourinho to give his views on the deal and the Portuguese has now agreed for the player to depart.The move is done on a permanent basis,
  
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• PSG not expected to make a move for Bournemouth’s Éli Junior Kroupi

  29-07-2026 16:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG not expected to make a move for Bournemouth’s Éli Junior KroupiParis Saint-Germain are not expected to attempt to sign AFC Bournemouth’s Éli Junior Kroupi (20) this summer, according to reports from RMC Sport.Whilst seeking an attacking reinforcement to compensate for the departures of Gonçalo Ramos (24), Lee Kang-in (25) and Randal Kolo Muani (27), the Rouge et Bleu management have not, for the time being, opened the door to the young striker’s arrival
  
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• This week’s soccer questions: is this Fifa’s Super League moment and can Arsenal land Vinícius Júnior?

  29-07-2026 16:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fans rallied against the European Super League breakaway effort five years ago. The backlash to Fifa’s plans to sell stakes in the World Cup has been similarly widespread.Photograph: Neil Hall/EPAIs Infantino’s World Cup investment plan Fifa’s Super League moment?So $15bn wasn’t enough. That’s the record amount Fifa is estimated to have made from the 2026 World Cup, but Gianni Infantino wants more. Approximately $20bn more through an investment plan that would see s
  
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• 🔥 Juve-Zirkzee, Inter-Napoli ⚔️ Roma-Koulierakis, today's transfers 🤑

  29-07-2026 16:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🔥 Juve-Zirkzee, Inter-Napoli ⚔️ Roma-Koulierakis, today's transfers 🤑The national team starts again with Roberto Mancini and Claudio Ranieri. The second spell of the Marche-born coach as Italy manager officially begins today, while for the former Roma coach and executive it is his first time in the role of Italy’s technical director.The press conference therefore opens the new Mancini-Ranieri era, after the chaos of recent days and the arrival—followed by
  
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• 🔥 David-Zirkzee, Inter-Napoli ⚔️ Roma-Koulierakis: today’s transfer news 🤑

  29-07-2026 16:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🔥 David-Zirkzee, Inter-Napoli ⚔️ Roma-Koulierakis: today’s transfer news 🤑The national team starts again with Roberto Mancini and Claudio Ranieri. Today officially marks the beginning of the Marche-born coach’s second spell as Italy manager, while for the former Roma coach and executive it is his first time in the role of technical director of Italy.The press conference, therefore, ushers in the new Mancini-Ranieri era, after the chaos of recent days and
  
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• Newcastle sign Spurs forward Thomas

  29-07-2026 16:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thomas has scored 21 goals in 52 games for Scotland but did not feature in this year's World Cup qualifiers [Getty Images]WSL 2 side Newcastle United have signed Scotland forward Martha Thomas from Tottenham for an undisclosed fee.The 30-year-old scored 13 times in 66 games in three years at Spurs.Thomas spent the second half of last season on loan at Liverpool and has also played for Manchester United and West Ham in the Women's Super League (WSL)."I'm really excited - it's a really big club to
  
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• Mourinho has already spoken to World Cup-winning midfielder as Real Madrid ramp up pursuit

  29-07-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho has already spoken to World Cup-winning midfielder as Real Madrid ramp up pursuitReal Madrid have had an outstanding summer transfer window so far, bringing in the likes of Denzel Dumfries, Ibrahima Konate, Bernardo Silva and Marc Cucurella.The club have also reached an agreement to sign Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig for an extraordinary fee, but it looks like they are not done.The next player Los Blancos have on their radar is the 2026 FIFA World Cup Player of the Tournament, Rodri.Real
  
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• Key Barcelona winger joins squad in England; unlikely to feature in first two friendlies

  29-07-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Key Barcelona winger joins squad in England; unlikely to feature in first two friendliesRaphinha has joined FC Barcelona’s pre-season preparations in England earlier today after completing his summer break.The Brazilian winger linked up with Hansi Flick and the rest of the squad at St George’s Park as the Catalans continue preparations for the new campaign ahead of their La Liga opener against Elche on 23 August.Return after injury-hit world CupRaphinha arrives after a disappointing
  
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