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• Robinson impressed by Smith on Aberdeen debut

  15-07-2026 14:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aberdeen boss Stephen Robinson liked what he saw from Lewis Smith as the winger made his competitive debut for the Dons against Brora Rangers on Tuesday night. The attacker, who joined from Livingston at the start of the week, was in the starting line-up as the Dons defeated Brora Rangers 2-0 in their League Cup group stage opener. The 26-year-old played an hour before being replaced by Toyosi Olusanya. "I'm not sure he was expecting it," Robinson told club media of the decision to start Smith."
  
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• Oxford's Kent to miss most of season with ACL injury

  16-07-2026 16:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Frankie Kent signed for Oxford at the end of June [Getty Images]Oxford United summer signing Frankie Kent will miss the majority of the upcoming season after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. The U's say defender Kent sustained the injury during a pre-season training session and has since undergone a successful operation.The 30-year-old was Oxford's only summer signing before they were placed under a transfer embargo by the English Football League earlier this month.Kent arri
  
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• French defender Rastocle signs for Birmingham

  16-07-2026 16:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jade Rastocle played for France Under-23s against England [Getty Images]Birmingham City have signed French defender Jade Rastocle from Montpellier for an undisclosed fee.The 22-year-old centre-back joined Premiere Ligue side Montpellier in 2024 and made 42 appearances, scoring once.Birmingham won the WSL 2 title last season to end a five-year absence from the top flight."I'm very happy to be here. I can see the ambitions of the club, the city and I know it's a historic club," Rastocle said."For
  
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• ‘I want to keep him’ – Paris FC’s new manager Liam Rosenior rules out departure of Coventry City target Ilan Kebbal

  16-07-2026 16:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘I want to keep him’ – Paris FC’s new manager Liam Rosenior rules out departure of Coventry City target Ilan KebbalOfficially presented to the press on Thursday afternoon, Paris FC’s new manager Liam Rosenior expressed his desire to keep Ilan Kebbal (28) for the coming season.“I want to keep him. He’s a top player,” said the English manager. “He impressed me last season when I faced him with Strasbourg. His style of play fits in with our phil
  
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• Are new memberships 'rewarding loyalty' or 'a bit of a kick in the teeth'?

  16-07-2026 16:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked for your views on Sunderland's new membership scheme, which has quickly become a divisive issue among the fanbase Here are some of your comments:RE: Like many of us, I was there week in, week out through successive relegations. I was there through the humiliation of League One. I was there for every home game through successive promotion campaigns and campaigns when we missed out. Now we have all the plastic supporters turning back up when the Premier League, and now
  
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• Sheila García, bound for Inter Milan: the project won me over instantly

  16-07-2026 16:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sheila García, bound for Inter Milan: the project won me over instantlyAt the presentation of the new New Balance lifestyle line, footballer Sheila García reflected on her move to Inter Milan after bringing her time at Real Madrid to an end. The Spain international is approaching this move abroad, completed through a transfer fee, with the greatest excitement and ambition."I’m incredibly excited to begin this new adventure at Inter, a historic club with a project that won me
  
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• Man Utd getting ready for Wrexham

  16-07-2026 16:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Manchester United head to Finland on Friday afternoon to start their pre-season campaign against Championship side Wrexham in Helsinki on Saturday (16:00 BST kick-off).United are not planning to announce their travelling party until just before departure, but with a combination of under-21 and under-18 group players on a separate trip to Germany for a couple of games on Friday, there have been some clues about who might be included in Michael Carrick's squad.This week, United poste
  
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• Sarri ‘didn’t hesitate’ in accepting Atalanta offer: ‘The facilities and people are impressive’

  16-07-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sarri ‘didn’t hesitate’ in accepting Atalanta offer: ‘The facilities and people are impressive’Maurizio Sarri has been officially presented as Atalanta’s new head coach, and the Italian revealed he needed no persuading to take charge in Bergamo.With quotes via TuttoMercatoWeb, Sarri addressed the press and supporters for the first time and was immediately struck by his new surroundings.“I found impressive facilities, just like the people who work here,&r
  
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• Report: Liverpool star moves closer to the exit door amid La Liga interest

  16-07-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool star moves closer to the exit door amid La Liga interestStefan Bajcetic, Liverpool and La Liga, why this summer feels decisiveLiverpool have a midfield issue to sort, and Stefan Bajcetic sits right in the middle of it. According to Marca, the 21-year-old wants a move back to Spain, with La Liga interest building while Andoni Iraola starts work at Anfield.This is where things get awkward. Bajcetic is talented, young and, in theory, exactly the sort of player Liverpool should be
  
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• The 10 best matches of an unforgettable World Cup, ranked

  16-07-2026 15:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Caught up in the excitement of Argentina's rally from a two-goal deficit against Egypt nine days ago, Fox broadcasters Derek Rae and Rob Green made a bold claim. They described it as the game of the tournament after Lionel Messi rescued the reigning world champions from the brink of elimination. In reality, this summer's World Cup has produced so many brilliant performances and so much compelling late-match drama that choosing a game of the tournament is harder than ever. Here's an att
  
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• Report: Leeds United keen on surprise move for AC Milan star

  16-07-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Leeds United keen on surprise move for AC Milan starLeeds United Tracking Yunus Musah as AC Milan Weigh Summer Midfield DecisionLeeds United are keeping Yunus Musah firmly on their radar ahead of a potentially significant summer in the transfer market, with Milan News reporting that the Championship club retain a long-standing interest in the AC Milan midfielder.Musah remains an intriguing option for Leeds as recruitment plans continue to take shape. The 23-year-old United States interna
  
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• Manu Kone now likely to leave Roma, Chelsea compete with Man Utd

  16-07-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manu Kone now likely to leave Roma, Chelsea compete with Man UtdManu Kone has regularly been linked with moves away from Serie A side Roma and now, it feels like his exit is becoming increasingly likely, with Manchester United and Chelsea on alert.La Gazzetta dello Sportreport that the pressure from the Premier League has intensified for the Frenchman, who will soon return to Italy. Now, it looks like the balance has tipped in the favour of him departing the Giallorssi, especially as the club wi
  
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• Real Madrid’s most likely Vinicius outcome points to blockbuster move for Man City megastar – report

  16-07-2026 15:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid’s most likely Vinicius outcome points to blockbuster move for Man City megastar – reportVinicius Jr.’s contract situation has become one of the biggest talking points surrounding Real Madrid, with fresh claims suggesting the club is already considering how their attack could evolve if the Brazilian eventually leaves the Santiago Bernabeu.Although Real Madrid have projected confidence over reaching an agreement with the Brazilian, negotiations over a new deal remain
  
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• 🥳Like one of the lads! Schweinsteiger enjoyed Argentina’s celebrations

  16-07-2026 15:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🥳Like one of the lads! Schweinsteiger enjoyed Argentina’s celebrationsWithout a doubt, the only thing on every Argentine’s mind today is pure joy after yesterday’s victory against none other than England.Now then, the one who made the most of the big celebrations was Bastian Schweinsteiger, a German football legend, who joined in as if he were just another Argentine when the chant of “Come what may on Sunday” rang out.What is even more striking is how warmly
  
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• Lautaro makes England cry, plausible Koné price for Man Utd, Leeds raid Serie A

  16-07-2026 15:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lautaro makes England cry, plausible Koné price for Man Utd, Leeds raid Serie AA new episode of the Football Italia Summer Show is out on YouTube, focusing on why Lautaro Martinez is one of the most underrated strikers of the last decade, Manu Koné’s potential move to Manchester United and much more.Click here to subscribe to the official Football Italia YouTube channelFootball Italia YouTube show: Lautaro, Koné, Zaniolo and moreInter supporters have long appreciated L
  
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• Zohran Mamdani’s latest World Cup watch party was with inmates on Rikers Island

  16-07-2026 15:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani spent part of the World Cup watching England take on Argentina alongside more than 100 inmates inside Rikers Island, one of the nation's most notorious jail complexes.While fans across the city packed bars, parks and offices for the semifinal, Mamdani joined incarcerated men gathered in a gymnasium at the jail's main intake center, where a giant projection screen and soccer-themed balloon displays transformed the space into an unlikely watch party.The event is
  
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• Mourinho finalizes Real Madrid captaincy hierarchy with Valverde at the top

  16-07-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho finalizes Real Madrid captaincy hierarchy with Valverde at the topThe last few months have seen significant, even radical, changes at Real Madrid. The most notable of them is clearly the departure of Alvaro Arbeloa, who was the head coach of the team for the second half of the last season, and the arrival of Jose Mourinho to replace him on the bench. With him, the Portuguese manager has brought his own set of assistants, and there has been a significant change in the coaching staff as w
  
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• Official: Coppola joins Paris FC from Brighton for €20m

  16-07-2026 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Coppola joins Paris FC from Brighton for €20mDiego Coppola has completed a permanent move to Paris FC, with the Italy defender leaving Brighton in a deal worth €18 million plus €2 million in bonuses.According to the French club’s official announcement, the former Hellas Verona centre-back has signed a contract running to 2031, reported to be worth around €1.5 million net per season, after impressing during a six-month loan in the French capital, where he made
  
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• Ederson emerges as possible Kone replacement

  16-07-2026 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ederson emerges as possible Kone replacementRoma must consider the possible sale of Manu Koné. In England, there’s talk of an imminent agreement with Manchester United, and the Frenchman’s departure would allow the Giallorossi to settle their accounts. The departure of the number 17, however, would leave a void in midfield that would be difficult to fill. Among the names on the list to replace him, according to Teleradiostereo, is Atalanta’s Ederson. The Brazilian was a
  
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• Arsenal youngster agrees 2 new contracts

  16-07-2026 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal youngster agrees 2 new contractsEmerson Nwaneri has pre-agreed a professional contract with Arsenal as well as his new scholarship deal, according to a report.Photo via Emerson Nwaneri on InstagramSam Dean of The Telegraph reports that Ethan Nwaneri’s younger brother Emerson has committed his future to Arsenal by agreeing both a scholarship contract and a first professional deal with the Gunners.The professional contract will kick in once Emerson turns 17, which is the earliest you
  
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• Devlin 'doesn't get enough credit' - Shankland

  16-07-2026 15:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cammy Devlin (right) has been reunited with Lawrence Shankland at Rangers [SNS]Lawrence Shankland is convinced Cammy Devlin will flourish at Rangers and believes the midfielder "doesn't get enough credit".The striker says he's "buzzing" to link up with his former Hearts team-mate and insists the Australian can excel at Ibrox.Devlin was signed as a free agent after leaving Tynecastle earlier this summer, having played an integral role in the club's Scottish Premiership title push.He has been laud
  
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• Roma confident for Pellegrini’s renewal

  16-07-2026 15:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma confident for Pellegrini’s renewalOnly Lorenzo Pellegrini is missing from the list of renewals Roma is working on. Paulo Dybala’s signature, on a contract that includes generous bonuses, arrived in recent days, while the only thing missing is the announcement regarding Zeki Celik’s permanence. The club is in discussions with the number 7’s entourage to finalize some details, but there’s currently a gap between supply and demand. In any case, these are achievabl
  
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• Real Madrid defender no longer opposed to summer departure as agent explores offers

  16-07-2026 15:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid defender no longer opposed to summer departure as agent explores offersRaul Asencio is no longer completely closing the door on a Real Madrid exit this summer, with fresh reports suggesting the defender’s future has become one of the club’s priorities before any further moves in the transfer market.Although Asencio has previously been expected to remain at the Santiago Bernabeu, the situation appears to have evolved significantly. As such, according to Ramon Alvarez
  
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• 'A true miracle of destiny' - Messi and Yamal's incredible first meeting

  16-07-2026 15:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The greatest footballer of all-time and the heir to his crown on the right wing at Barcelona will face each other for the first time when Argentina play Spain in Sunday's World Cup final.Given Lionel Messi is now 39 and Lamine Yamal just 19, it is testament to the former's relentless perseverance and the latter's precocious talent that a match featuring both can take place at all, never mind in the sport's greatest fixture.But this is far from the first time the two have crossed paths.That happe
  
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• Report: Man City considering move to sign PSG forward

  16-07-2026 15:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Man City considering move to sign PSG forwardManchester City target Ibrahim Mbaye as PSG youngster enters summer transfer frameManchester City have added Ibrahim Mbaye to their summer shortlist, according to Foot Mercato, and the logic is easy enough to follow. He is 18, highly rated, wants to leave Paris Saint-Germain and, crucially, PSG are open to a sale. In modern recruitment terms, that usually means the phone lines stay busy.Mbaye has already drawn interest from Tottenham and Aston
  
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• Juventus push for free Kessié transfer amid Thuram knee issues

  16-07-2026 15:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus push for free Kessié transfer amid Thuram knee issuesJuventus midfielder Khephren Thuram is dealing with knee problems, which will force him to miss the entire pre-season, so the Bianconeri are now pushing to sign Franck Kessié as a free agent, but hope the ex-Milan star will lower his demands.Ivory Coast international midfielder remains on Juventus’ radar, and according to Gazzetta, the Bianconeri have progressed negotiations for the 29-year-old in recent weeks
  
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• France’s Ousmane Dembélé irritated teammates by criticizing pressing tactics against Spain

  16-07-2026 15:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  France’s Ousmane Dembélé irritated teammates by criticizing pressing tactics against SpainOutclassed by Spain (2-0) on Tuesday, France were never able to turn the tide and rekindle their hopes of reaching a third consecutive World Cup final. And this was despite Ousmane Dembélé (29) addressing the team at half-time, when Les Bleus were trailing by just one goal.Dissatisfied with his team’s poorly coordinated pressing, the Paris Saint-Germain player reporte
  
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• France’s Ousmane Dembélé irritated teammates by criticising pressing tactics against Spain

  16-07-2026 15:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  France’s Ousmane Dembélé irritated teammates by criticising pressing tactics against SpainOutclassed by Spain (2-0) on Tuesday, France were never able to turn the tide and rekindle their hopes of reaching a third consecutive World Cup final. And this was despite Ousmane Dembélé (29) addressing the team at half-time, when Les Bleus were trailing by just one goal.Dissatisfied with his team’s poorly coordinated pressing, the Paris Saint-Germain player reporte
  
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• Barcelona captain set for crucial medical test on Friday amid growing concerns

  16-07-2026 15:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona captain set for crucial medical test on Friday amid growing concernsBarcelona are expected to gain a clearer picture of Frenkie de Jong’s injury on Friday, when the Dutch midfielder undergoes a decisive medical assessment on his right knee, reports MARCA.Concern around the midfielder has grown since he reported to the club’s training facilities on Monday despite still being on holiday following the World Cup. Initial examinations revealed a significant issue with his knee,
  
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• 60 years of hurt - England's World Cup wait in numbers

  16-07-2026 15:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  When Bobby Moore climbed the steps at Wembley to lift the Jules Rimet trophy on 30 July 1966, few could have imagined England would still be waiting for another World Cup triumph 60 years later.That wait was extended once again on Wednesday as Thomas Tuchel's men squandered a late lead to a Lionel Messi-inspired Argentina, losing 2-1 in Atlanta to miss out on a place in the 2026 final.In the six decades since England's only World Cup win, football has changed, Britain has changed and the world h
  
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