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• Revealed: Gasperini keen on Keito Nakamura

  15-06-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Revealed: Gasperini keen on Keito NakamuraThe World Cup, as always, is highlighting several players who could be in Roma’s sights, as the club is searching for strikers. Against the Netherlands, where Malen, the striker who led the Giallorossi to the Champions League, attracted attention with his performance in the 57th minute (2-2). Transfer market expert Gianluca Di Marzio, during the “Caffé Di Marzio” podcast, discussed the compatibility of the Reims winger with Gaspe
  
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• 'We are very clear on how much work we have to do'

  14-07-2026 05:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Huw Evans Picture Agency]Cardiff City continue their pre-season campaign at Cork City on Tuesday (19:45 BST) with boss Brian Barry-Murphy acknowledging they have a lot of work to do before competitive football returns next month.Barry-Murphy will lead Cardiff in his home city as the Bluebirds face a Cork side currently top of the League of Ireland First Division, the nation's second tier.While it is still early in pre-season, Cardiff will hope for an encouraging evening at the Turner's Cross St
  
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• World Cup 2026: Kylian Mbappé is '100 percent' for semifinal match vs. Spain, France's Didier Deschamps says

  14-07-2026 03:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  French superstar Kylian Mbappé has scored 20 World Cup goals in 20 World Cup appearances. He's poised to take the pitch again on Tuesday against Spain in the 2026 World Cup, according to his manager, Didier Deschamps, who told reporters that Mbappé is "100%" heading into the semifinal match.Mbappé left France's quarterfinal victory over Morocco last week in the 77th minute with what he characterized as a "minor ankle injury," per The Athletic. Even though Mbappé, 27,
  
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• World Cup 2026: After 100 matches, the semifinals belong to soccer's heavyweights

  14-07-2026 03:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ARLINGTON, Texas — Cape Verde’s Blue Sharks brought joy and revelation. Mexico reintroduced the world to the wonders of Azteca. The U.S. performed with energy, excitement and elegance … until it all ended abruptly and horrifically.Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modrić made curtain calls. Brazil, Germany and Uruguay tottered and crashed. Egypt left furious and shattered. Morocco showed 2022 was no fluke. A tip of the cap to Curaçao’s Blue Wave, Ivory Coast’s
  
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• Deschamps predicts 'spectacular' France v Spain semi-final

  14-07-2026 02:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Didier Deschamps' France (2) and Luis de la Fuente's Spain (1) have won the World Cup three times between them [Getty Images]France boss Didier Deschamps is predicting a "spectacular" semi-final when his exciting side take on Spain in a heavyweight World Cup showdown in Dallas on Tuesday.Spain beat France in the semi-finals of Euro 2024 on their way to being crowned European champions before defeating Les Bleus in a nine-goal last-four thriller in the Nations League last year."The past is in the
  
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• Champions already? Spain defend ABSURD World Cup record, explained

  14-07-2026 02:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Champions already? Spain defend ABSURD World Cup record, explainedJust one goal conceded after six matches played.That is Spain at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Luis de la Fuente’s side will face France this Tuesday (14), relying on a defensive system that was breached only in the quarter-finals.
  La Roja are only the THIRD national team to reach a World Cup semi-final having conceded just one goal. The others? France in 1998, with Barthez, Thuram and Desailly, and Italy in 2006, with
  
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• Didier Deschamps names Spain as favourites to reach World Cup final

  14-07-2026 00:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Didier Deschamps insisted that Spain are the favourites in the World Cup 2026 semi-final against his France team as he predicted a spectacular game in Dallas. France top the world rankings and have often been described as the best team in the tournament so far but Spain won Euro 2024, beating France in the semi-finals, and again defeated Deschamps’ side in last year’s Nations League. And Deschamps, who has spent the World Cup claiming that Spain are the likeliest winners, maintained
  
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• 'Easy to create divisions' - Kane says England are 'completely together'

  14-07-2026 00:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England have reached a World Cup semi-final for the fourth time [Getty Images]England captain Harry Kane says the squad are "completely together" before their World Cup semi-final against Argentina after Jude Bellingham questioned Thomas Tuchel's assessment of their performance against Norway.They secured a place in the final four with a draining 2-1 win against Norway in the Miami heat on Saturday, and now face a match in Atlanta on Wednesday (20:00 BST) against the defending world champions, w
  
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• Roma make first Garnacho bid to Chelsea, ask West Ham for Summerville

  13-07-2026 23:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma make first Garnacho bid to Chelsea, ask West Ham for SummervilleRoma have reportedly made the first offer to Chelsea for Alejandro Garnacho, on loan with option to buy for total €40m, but also approached West Ham for Crysencio Summerville.ROME, ITALY – APRIL 18: Gian Piero Gasperini, Head Coach of AS Roma, reacts during the Serie A match between AS Roma and Atalanta BC at Stadio Olimpico on April 18, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)The Giallorossi are read
  
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• Palestra agent angrily hits back at Inter over Chelsea criticism

  13-07-2026 23:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Palestra agent angrily hits back at Inter over Chelsea criticismMarco Palestra’s agent hit back angrily at Inter President Beppe Marotta and reveals when Chelsea got involved. ‘Over 45 days, Inter never reached an agreement with Atalanta.’The Italy international had been on the verge of joining Inter last month in a deal believed to be worth €40m plus €5m add-ons.However, before they could shake hands, Chelsea dived in with a proposal worth a good €10m more to At
  
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• The ticking clock that faces Xabi Alonso in the cursed Chelsea job

  13-07-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  And so it begins, again. A new boss is through the door at Chelsea. Ambition and alignment are the buzzwords of the day. But for Xabi Alonso, the challenge of prolonging these positive sentiments beyond next May is blatant - it is the curse of the job he’s signed up for. Alonso is well-versed in the ruthless reality of management; seven months at Real Madrid will do that to you. He now finds himself at Chelsea, another club infamous for its turnover in the dugout. No Chelsea manager has la
  
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• Revealed: Pep Guardiola ‘lost faith’ in John Stones’ fitness in closing months of Man City tenure

  13-07-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Revealed: Pep Guardiola ‘lost faith’ in John Stones’ fitness in closing months of Man City tenureA new report outlines that Guardiola lost faith in Stones’ fitness in his final months at Man CityStones was left out of the Carabao Cup final starting XI in March despite Ruben Dias being injuredThe 32-year-old has departed Man City as a free agent and is looking for a new clubA new report has outlined why John Stones was restricted to a bit-part role in his final months as a
  
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• West Ham In The Running For €8m Midfielder: Right Option For Nuno?

  13-07-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  West Ham In The Running For €8m Midfielder: Right Option For Nuno?West Ham United have entered preliminary talks to sign Bodø/Glimt midfielder Patrick Berg. Rumours are swirling after transfer insider Ekrem Konur broke the news on X, and it seems the East London club are serious about adding the Norwegian international to their ranks. Berg wants a fresh challenge in England. He has done all he can in Scandinavia, and at 28, the clock is ticking for a big move to the Premier League.We
  
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• Sky Sport: Roma submit first official offer for Garnacho

  13-07-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sky Sport: Roma submit first official offer for GarnachoRoma have yet to make their first move on the transfer market. After the Greenwood deal fell through, the Giallorossi have pounced on Garnacho, the ideal candidate to bolster Gasperini’s attack. The Argentine is on his way out of Chelsea, with Xabi Alonso confirming today that he’s not interested. Sky Sport reports that Roma today submitted their first offer to the Blues for the former Manchester United player.The capital club a
  
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• Durham attacker Speckmaier joins Hearts

  13-07-2026 23:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Durham attacker Speckmaier joins HeartsDurham attacker Mariana Speckmaier has joined Scottish Women’s Premier League (SWPL) club Hearts.The Jambos announced news of the transfer via a post on their official club website earlier today.The 28-year-old Venezuelan international has signed a one-year deal with the Edinburgh-based side. Hearts have paid an undisclosed fee to Durham to service the player’s services.Speckmaier joined Durham from Australian Ninja A-League club Melbourne City
  
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• Leeds United Push Verbal Proposal For £40m Defender: Right Choice For Farke?

  13-07-2026 22:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leeds United Push Verbal Proposal For £40m Defender: Right Choice For Farke?The transfer window is heating up. Leeds United are pushing hard to wrap up their first major defensive signing of the summer, with Elland Road chiefs launching a formal verbal contract proposal to a highly rated Serie A star.Leeds United close in on major defensive target this summerAccording to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano on X, the West Yorkshire club have jumped into pole position for the Bosnian internation
  
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• 🎥 Here’s all of Norway welcoming its World Cup heroes - and a raccoon

  13-07-2026 22:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Here’s all of Norway welcoming its World Cup heroes - and a raccoonThe Norwegians became the fans’ favorites at the World Cup. Wherever you looked, people were rowing. In the stadium, at the fan festivals, at the supermarket checkout, even in the Norwegian parliament.Although the World Cup fairytale remained unfinished after the quarter-final defeat against England, the national team still received a sensational welcome back home. Thousands of Norwegians gathered for the ar
  
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• Burnley defender Richards signs new deal

  13-07-2026 22:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Burnley defender Richards signs new dealBurnley defender Jade Richards has signed a new one-year contract with the club.The Clarettes announced news of the deal via a post on their official club website earlier today.The centre-back joined Burnley in summer 2024 after leaving former Barclays WSL2 club Blackburn Rovers. Richards has performed strongly in her two seasons with The Clarettes and she helped the club win the FA Women’s National League Northern Premier Division last term.Richards
  
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• “Exorbitant” PSG asking price for striker bemoaned by Juventus suit

  13-07-2026 22:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “Exorbitant” PSG asking price for striker bemoaned by Juventus suitRandal Kolo Muani is for sale, but PSG are asking for more than €45m for the striker who they can’t find a use for. Juventus don’t want to pay.If you enjoy PSG Talk coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content.Randal Kolo Muani’s move to Juventus was making good progress at first, but when things stalled last week
  
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• Everton Linked With 35-Year-Old Free Agent: Right Move From David Moyes?

  13-07-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton Linked With 35-Year-Old Free Agent: Right Move From David Moyes?Goodison Park chiefs have made an unexpected move in the transfer market. Reports from Spain suggest a formal enquiry has gone in for Ørjan Nyland. The 35-year-old Norwegian international is a free agent, having seen his contract with Sevilla expire earlier this summer. He has suddenly become a hot commodity. A string of stellar displays during the recent international fixtures put him firmly back in the shop window.
  
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• Deal agreed: Man United set to embarrass Richard Hughes and Liverpool

  13-07-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Deal agreed: Man United set to embarrass Richard Hughes and LiverpoolManchester United are set to embarrass Liverpool and sporting director Richard Hughes. This isn't how things were supposed to go.It’s a massive summer for both Manchester United and Liverpool. But then, it often feels as though every summer is.The two clubs had wildly contrasting seasons, even if they didn’t finish far apart in the Premier League table. Liverpool plummeted from a title-winning season to one where th
  
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• Burnley sign former London City Lionesses defender Wilde

  13-07-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Burnley sign former London City Lionesses defender WildeBurnley have completed the signing of former London City Lionesses defender Maddi Wilde on a free transfer.The Clarettes announced news of the transfer via a post on their official club website earlier today.The 22-year-old has spent the last three seasons on the books at London City Lionesses. Wilde initially joined The Pride on loan from Bristol City in the 2023/2024 season  before signing for the club on a permanent basis the follow
  
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• Chance to face Messi once in a lifetime - O'Reilly

  13-07-2026 22:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nico O'Reilly, 21, made his England debut last November [Getty Images]England left-back Nico O'Reilly is relishing the "once-in-a-lifetime opportunity" to face Lionel Messi in Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against Argentina.Thomas Tuchel's secured a place in the final four with a draining 2-1 win against Norway in the Miami heat on Saturday, and now face a match in Atlanta against the defending world champions, who saw off Switzerland 3-1.It will be the first time Messi has faced England, and
  
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• Thibaut Courtois agrees new Real Madrid contract

  13-07-2026 22:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thibaut Courtois agrees new Real Madrid contractReal Madrid are set to keep Thibaut Courtois at the Santiago Bernabeu after the Belgium international agreed a contract extension with the Spanish giants.The agreement, which has already been signed, will keep Courtois at the club until June 2027, extending his stay by a further year.Reports indicate that the deal has been in place since last summer, with Real Madrid maintaining their long-standing policy of offering one-year contract extensions to
  
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• Real Madrid receive relief as key player avoids injury after World Cup scare

  13-07-2026 22:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid receive relief as key player avoids injury after World Cup scareWhile Kylian Mbappe, Aurelien Tchouameni, Ibrahima Konate, Marc Cucurella, and Jude Bellingham all reached the World Cup 2026 semi-finals, another Real Madrid player, Thibaut Courtois, saw his tournament end in the quarter-finals.His Belgium side faced Spain in the quarter-finals, and the tie proved to be quite a tense affair. The two sides stood at 1-1 until the Merengue goalie had to leave the pitch due to a physical p
  
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• Official: Cagliari sign Fazzini from Fiorentina, loan with option for €8m

  13-07-2026 22:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Cagliari sign Fazzini from Fiorentina, loan with option for €8mCagliari have officially signed Jacopo Fazzini from Fiorentina, on loan with an option to buy for a total €8m, with Harry Winks set to follow from Leicester City.The Sardinians are very active on the transfer market this summer after securing their coach Fabio Pisacane to a new and improved contract.Both Fazzini and Winks landed at the airport today, where they were greeted by media and supporters, then went to co
  
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• Jose Mourinho calls up 16 academy players for first Real Madrid training session

  13-07-2026 22:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho calls up 16 academy players for first Real Madrid training sessionToday, July 13th, could turn out to be a historic day for Real Madrid as the Spanish club started its new project, under the stewardship of the experienced coach, Jose Mourinho. The Portuguese coach welcomed the available players at Valdebebas, as these players underwent medical tests and participated in the first training sessions of the preseason.Owing to the World Cup, only 8 first team players were available for
  
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• Jimenez joins Fiorentina from Bournemouth after suspended for inappropriate messages

  13-07-2026 22:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jimenez joins Fiorentina from Bournemouth after suspended for inappropriate messagesAlex Jimenez is officially a Fiorentina player, on loan with an option to buy from Bournemouth, where he was forced to leave under a cloud after suspended for inappropriate messages.The deal was somewhat surprisingly done last week, and he was already in Florence to undergo medical tests.It’s widely believed the move is worth a total of €20m plus a 30 per cent cut of the future sale fee, if the option
  
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• Villa assess Estupinan move - Tuesday's gossip

  13-07-2026 22:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa assess Pervis Estupinan, Bruno Guimaraes is not far sale, Inter Milan give up on signing Trevoh Chalobah.AC Milan's Ecuador left-back Pervis Estupinan, 28, is one of the targets being assessed by Aston Villa. (Mail)Bruno Guimaraes is viewed as not being for sale by Newcastle, despite rumours of Arsenal thinking they could get the 28-year-old Brazil midfielder for £50m. (Newcastle Chronicle)Inter Milan have given up on signing England defender Trevoh Chalobah as they cannot affo
  
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• 📸 Erling Haaland brings a taxidermy racoon home from the World Cup

  13-07-2026 22:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 Erling Haaland brings a taxidermy racoon home from the World CupHe was holding what??After a memorable run to the World Cup quarter-finals, Erling Haaland has arrived back in Norway. However, while his tournament is over, Haaland isn't quite done making headlines...The Norwegian superstar was pictured getting off a plane with two bags over his shoulder and a taxidermy racoon in his hand."[The racoon] followed me home," Haaland wrote on X.The 25-year-old had been active on social media
  
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