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• Report: Arsenal interested in move for Premier League defender

  17-07-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Arsenal interested in move for Premier League defenderArsenal Agree Christos Tzolis Deal as Saliba Fitness Concern Shapes Transfer PlansArsenal are moving quickly in the market, with the Guardian reporting that a deal worth up to €40m, £34m, has been agreed with Club Brugge for Christos Tzolis. The Greece international is poised to arrive as the replacement for Leandro Trossard, whose move to Besiktas for €18m, £15.3m, was confirmed this week.While an official bid h
  
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• ❌ Florentino Pérez doesn’t want Rodri Hernández

  18-07-2026 18:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ❌ Florentino Pérez doesn’t want Rodri HernándezDue to the World Cup final and his level, the debate around Rodri and Real Madrid has resurfaced.Some journalists reported this morning that Mourinho has asked for a midfielder with good ball control and that the club had opened the door to the possibility of Rodri.However, 'Matteo Moretto' has confirmed through a 'retweet' that this is not the case.The journalist made it clear that Florentino Pérez does not want to
  
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• Roma closing in on West Ham’s Crysencio Summerville

  18-07-2026 18:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma closing in on West Ham’s Crysencio SummervilleSerie A side Roma appear to be making decisive progress in a move for West Ham’s Crysencio Summerville and a deal is edging closer.The Giallorssi had held key meetings with the player’s entourage when they were in Rome. They had made their offer clear and Gianluca Di Marzioreports that progress has been made.It is believed Roma have now offered a fee of €46 million to West Ham for the Dutchman. The Italian side feel they&r
  
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• World Cup champion pleads for Trump’s help in getting into US for Spain v Argentina

  18-07-2026 18:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Spain defender Joan Capdevila has publicly appealed to President Donald Trump for help in getting into the United States for the World Cup final. Capdevila, who helped Spain secure their only men's World Cup title in 2010, could miss Sunday's match after his application for visa-free travel was denied due to a past visit to Iran.The 48-year-old took to X on Friday night, stating: "I NEED HELP @realDonaldTrump!" He said his Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) application had
  
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• 🚨 Club World Cup: both finalists' training hit by weather ⛈️😱

  18-07-2026 18:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Club World Cup: both finalists' training hit by weather ⛈️😱This World Cup weather, honestly...Argentina and Spain's preparations have been disrupted by their inability to train this Saturday.A thunderstorm led to the cancellation of both teams' training sessions, just over 24 hours before the World Cup final.The first to suffer were the Argentinians, who had to postpone their training session and go ride stationary bikes indoors.Then it was La Roja's turn, but
  
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• Real Madrid’s Right Flank Is Mastantuono’s to Lose This Preseason

  18-07-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid’s Right Flank Is Mastantuono’s to Lose This PreseasonFranco Mastantuono faces a defining preseason at Real Madrid, with Mundo Deportivo reporting that the 18-year-old Argentine winger must convince José Mourinho of his first-team credentials or risk being shipped out on loan before the season begins.A Difficult Debut Season at the BernabéuThe former River Plate attacker endured an uneven first campaign in Madrid, making 35 appearances – 17 as starter,
  
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• Real Madrid not planning to sign Man City midfield general despite senior players welcoming the idea

  18-07-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid not planning to sign Man City midfield general despite senior players welcoming the ideaAccording to The Athletic, Real Madrid have explicitly distanced themselves from a summer move for Manchester City midfielder Rodri, ruling out any interest in the Spain international. Earlier today, reports suggested that Los Blancos had changed their stance on a move for the Spaniard after the request from Jose Mourinho, coupled with the player’s exceptional displays at the World Cup.Howev
  
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• Andrey Santos makes Man United debut in pre-season friendly at Wrexham 🙌

  18-07-2026 18:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andrey Santos makes Man United debut in pre-season friendly at Wrexham 🙌Manchester United's pre-season campaign has got underway this afternoon in Helsinki with a clash against Wrexham, and one of their new boys has made his debut in red. 
  Having signed for just under £50m from Chelsea earlier this week, Andrey Santos wasted no time in getting minutes under his belt, starting alongside fellow ex-Blue Mason Mount in midfield. The 22-year-old got off to an impressive start
  
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• World Cup schedule today: How to watch France v England, TV channels & live stream Saturday 18 July

  18-07-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham have a chance to help England secure a third-place finish.Photograph: Odd Andersen/AFP/Getty ImagesThe World Cup third-place game has a claim to being the most peculiar match in world soccer. It is the match nobody truly wants to play in. In other sports, a bronze medal is worth celebrating. In soccer, it’s a reminder of how a place in the World Cup final slipped through the fingers of the two teams involved.Nonetheless, England and France will face off in Mi
  
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• Inside Iraola's first week at Liverpool and big decisions he faces

  18-07-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola replaced Arne Slot as Liverpool head coach in June [Getty Images]It is always difficult to know what to make of pre-season and how much of it is worth reading into before the real stuff begins. Iago Aspas scored and got an assist for Liverpool on his debut in a pre-season friendly in 2013 but only scored one competitive goal - against Oldham in the FA Cup - before returning to Spain the next summer.For Andoni Iraola though, this has been the week where life at Liverpool has really
  
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• England vs. France World Cup 3rd place live updates: Score, goals, highlights

  18-07-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Neither England or France want to play in this game. They would rather be in New Jersey vying for the World Cup title. Instead, they’ll face off in Miami for third place after losing in the semifinals.There are some angles to this match that will be interesting to follow. First, it is the final one in charge of France for Didier Deschamps. The former midfielder led his country to titles at the 1998 World Cup and 2000 Euros as a player. As a manager, Les Blues made back-to-back World Cup fi
  
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• Concern for Juventus as Ekhator suffers injury on pre-season debut

  18-07-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Concern for Juventus as Ekhator suffers injury on pre-season debutJuventus have an early injury worry on their hands after summer signing Jeff Ekhator was forced off during his first appearance for the club.According to TuttoMercatoWeb and Corriere dello Sport, the Italian striker lasted less than half an hour of Saturday’s pre-season friendly against Basel, Luciano Spalletti’s first match of the summer, before a physical problem obliged his withdrawal on 29 minutes, with Lois Openda
  
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• Report: Chelsea star could be set for loan exit this summer

  18-07-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Chelsea star could be set for loan exit this summerChelsea Weigh Mamadou Sarr Loan as Defensive Plans Take ShapeChelsea have a decision to make on Mamadou Sarr, and it is a straightforward one. Talent is not the issue, minutes are. According to The Standard, the club are seriously considering a loan move for the 20-year-old next season, with a preference for a Premier League destination.That makes sense. Sarr arrived from Strasbourg for around £12 million with a strong reputation a
  
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• Barcelona winger’s future remains unresolved as club prefer permanent transfer

  18-07-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona winger’s future remains unresolved as club prefer permanent transferRoony Bardghji has returned for FC Barcelona’s pre-season, but both the player and the club know that his future lies away from the Spotify Camp Nou, at least for the coming season.The Swedish winger reported for pre-season training alongside the rest of the squad, but Hansi Flick has already informed him that he is not part of his plans for the 2026/27 campaign.Barcelona’s summer signings of Anthony
  
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• Real Madrid have no intention of signing Rodri despite continuous links

  18-07-2026 17:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid have no intention of signing Rodri despite continuous linksReal Madrid have no intention of pursuing a move for Manchester City midfielder Rodri this summer, according to The Athletic.The 30-year-old is reportedly open to a move to Los Blancos, but it appears the Madrid club is not interested in him. They are pursuing other targets in the market.Rodri had a subdued club campaign after returning from a long-term injury, but he has found his groove at the 2026 World Cup, anchoring Spai
  
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• Juventus eye Richarlison as Brazilian enters last year of Tottenham contract

  18-07-2026 17:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus eye Richarlison as Brazilian enters last year of Tottenham contractJuventus have added Richarlison to their list of potential attacking reinforcements, with the Brazilian’s contract situation at Tottenham making him an appealing option this summer.Luciano Spalletti has been unambiguous about the task ahead: “Our squad needs to be strengthened or improved, and in some areas even completed. We have to do important work, and it will be done,” the coach said.According to L
  
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• Man United target Ederson makes decision over Atalanta future after transfer stalls

  18-07-2026 17:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ederson has signed a new contract at Atalanta after the breakdown of his move to Manchester United. United had agreed a £35m fee with the Serie A club and personal terms with the midfielder.But they pulled out of the deal for the Brazil international when a medical after the World Cup revealed concerns about his knee.While United had not ruled out going back for Ederson and looking to renegotiate a different fee with Atalanta, the 27-year-old, who had entered the last year of his contract
  
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• Barcelona academy starlet seeking another loan to continue his development

  18-07-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona academy starlet seeking another loan to continue his developmentBarcelona goalkeeper Aron Yaakobishvili has returned from his loan spell at FC Andorra and is currently training with Hansi Flick’s first team, but all parties expect him to leave again in search of regular playing time, reports Mundo Deportivo.The 20-year-old goalkeeper is one of the academy players participating in Barcelona’s pre-season preparations after spending last season on loan at Andorra.Although he h
  
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• Sky Sport: Roma advance €46 million for Summerville

  18-07-2026 17:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sky Sport: Roma advance €46 million for SummervilleRoma are not giving up in their pursuit of Crysencio Summerville.Despite Gian Piero Gasperini’s concerns regarding Roma’s Financial Fair Play restrictions, Roma are intent on further reinforcing the squad with big names like the West Ham winger.As reported by Gianluca Di Marzio, Roma have advanced an intial offer of €46 million for Summerville.The player has already opened to the destination as talks between the two club&rs
  
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• Auxerre and Paris FC agree on transfer of Hull City target Lassine Sinayoko, but…

  18-07-2026 17:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Auxerre and Paris FC agree on transfer of Hull City target Lassine Sinayoko, but…AJ Auxerre and Paris FC are reported to have reached an agreement in principle regarding the transfer of Lassine Sinayoko (26) to the Parisian club, according to L’Équipe.Whilst the transfer fee has not been disclosed, it is thought to range between €6.5m excluding bonuses – the sum AJ Auxerre had expected when his move to RC Lens fell through last summer – and €10m, which i
  
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• “He is ready” – Andoni Iraola backed for major success at Liverpool

  18-07-2026 17:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “He is ready” – Andoni Iraola backed for major success at LiverpoolAndoni Iraola Backed for Liverpool Success as Gaizka Mendieta Sees Clear Anfield FitLiverpool have made their call, and now the noise begins. For every supporter willing to lean into the excitement of a fresh start, there will always be someone asking whether the new man is big enough for the badge, the city and the pressure that comes with sitting in the dugout at Anfield. Andoni Iraola will hear all of that. H
  
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• Pedrinho won't pick and choose, eyes titles on all fronts

  18-07-2026 17:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pedrinho won't pick and choose, eyes titles on all frontsWith the offseason over and a true marathon of matches on the horizon, Cruzeiro SAF owner Pedro Lourenço made the team’s strategy very clear: Raposa will not prioritize any competition.The club will compete in the Brazilian Championship, the Copa do Brasil, and the Libertadores with equal importance.🏆 No Resting PlayersIn an interview with TV Cruzeiro, the executive explained the planning aligned with the coaching staf
  
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• Spain vs Argentina prediction: 2026 World Cup final betting tips, preview and best odds

  18-07-2026 17:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spain vs Argentina betting tips:BTTS and Spain to win -9/2 MidniteMessi to score - 13/8 MidniteIt’s the European champions versus the current world champions in Sunday’s World Cup final when Spain take on Argentina at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey (kick-off 8 pm, live on ITV1 and BBC One).Spain upset the odds when they knocked out the standout favourites France in the semi-finals, with a convincing 2-0 win, while Argentina broke England’s hearts as they came from behind again t
  
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• No green light for Summerville-Roma due to wage demands

  18-07-2026 17:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  No green light for Summerville-Roma due to wage demandsCrysencio Summerville and Roma, a difficult pairing. As reported by ‘Sportitalia‘, the player and his entourage have yet to give the green light to an agreement with the Giallorossi. The 2001-born player, whose initial salary was €6.5 million, continues to demand a salary above Roma’s salary cap, despite having reduced his demands.Roma has no intention of altering the financial balance of the dressing room, as Gasperin
  
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• Bayern Munich sensation ‘obsessed’ with Real Madrid move – report

  18-07-2026 17:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bayern Munich sensation ‘obsessed’ with Real Madrid move – reportThe past few days have been vital for Michael Olise’s potential move to Real Madrid – a deal that looked unlikely to come to fruition this summer.Bayern Munich, after all, stand firm by their words that they heavily count on the player as a future pillar of their project and that they will. not sell him.What has changed in recent days, however, is the player’s decision and it has come to light th
  
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• Former Real Madrid coach pushing for César Palacios move

  18-07-2026 17:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Real Madrid coach pushing for César Palacios moveSeveral meaningful changes have taken place at Real Madrid in the last few days, and the most significant of these has been the change of the head coach of the team, as Alvaro Arbeloa left and Jose Mourinho arrived to replace him.After leaving the Merengue club, the Spanish coach has not taken long to find another side willing to bet on him, as he joined the Premier League side Fulham a few weeks ago. With this step, he will be looki
  
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• Cavani wanted by Lecce as Serie A survivors target former Napoli striker

  18-07-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cavani wanted by Lecce as Serie A survivors target former Napoli strikerLecce are dreaming big, with the Serie A side exploring the possibility of bringing Edinson Cavani back to Italian football.According to Il Corriere del Mezzogiorno, via CalcioMercato, the idea of a return to Serie A for the veteran striker has gathered pace in recent hours.Cavani, a free agent at 39 after ending his spell with Boca Juniors in Argentina, represents one of the more eye-catching opportunities available at no c
  
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• ‘Rifts began to appear’: Why many Latin Americans want Spain to beat Argentina in the World Cup final

  18-07-2026 17:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Argentina fans have travelled well as usual for the 2026 World Cup. Photograph: Rob Newell/CameraSport/Getty ImagesThe Brazilian journalist and columnist Julia Duailibi usually writes about politics in her weekly column for the leading Brazilian newspaper O Globo, but last Thursday she took a different tack, writing instead about why she would not be supporting neighbouring Argentina in the World Cup final.“I have always been an admirer of the hermanos [as Brazilians affectionately call Ar
  
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• Angers goalkeeping sensation rejects contract renewal to force Manchester City transfer

  18-07-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Angers goalkeeping sensation rejects contract renewal to force Manchester City transferManchester City are closing in on the signature of young goalkeeping talent Max-Edgar Chabot, as per new reports.The 18-year-old is said to be the latest name across the French youth system that has caught the eye of City’s board, and is set to follow in the footsteps of academy recruits such as Mahamadou Sangare, Hermann Malonga and Mathys Detourbet – all players who have crossed the English chann
  
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• Official | Eintracht Frankfurt seal €13m Noël Aséko capture

  18-07-2026 16:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Eintracht Frankfurt seal €13m Noël Aséko captureEintracht Frankfurt have officially unveiled Bayern Munich’s Noël Aséko as a new signing. The experienced German youth international – linked with his new Bundesliga outfit for quite some time – ultimately signed a five-year-year deal with Hessen’s RheinMainAdler. Kicker reports that Eintracht have concluded a deal with Bayern Munich that will see €13m flow into the coff
  
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