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• Roma working to finalize €35 million deal for Castro

  25-07-2026 22:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma working to finalize €35 million deal for CastroGiven the difficulty in securing the winger Gian Piero Gasperini so desperately wanted, Roma has aggressively shifted focus to another position in need of reinforcements.Bologna’s Santiago Castro has become the first name on Tony D’Amico’s list, having surpassed Nicolò Tresoldi in the pecking order. In recent hours, the sporting director has made significant progress toward the Argentine striker. According to Fabri
  
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• Former Leicester City striker Patson Daka shines in Hamburg debut

  26-07-2026 03:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Leicester City striker Patson Daka shines in Hamburg debutPatson Daka required only 28 minutes of action to make a major impression on his Hamburg debut. The 27-year-old directly contributed to all three goals as Hamburg concluded their Austrian training camp with a 3-1 friendly victory over 1. FC Heidenheim.Daka replaced Yussuf Poulsen in the 34th minute and immediately won the penalty from which Albert Grønbæk opened the scoring. Shortly after half-time, the Zambian interna
  
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• Victor Boniface strengthens comeback case in Bayer Leverkusen’s second pre-season friendly

  26-07-2026 02:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Victor Boniface strengthens comeback case in Bayer Leverkusen’s second pre-season friendlyVictor Boniface’s unexpected Bayer Leverkusen renaissance continued on Saturday as the Nigerian striker impressed during a 3-1 pre-season friendly victory over Kickers Offenbach. Boniface entered at half-time and immediately added greater dynamism to Leverkusen’s attack. The 25-year-old appeared agile, operated effectively in tight spaces and repeatedly attempted to bring his teammates int
  
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• 🎥 Liverpool's new era off to winning start with victory over Sunderland

  26-07-2026 02:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Liverpool's new era off to winning start with victory over SunderlandThe Andoni Iraola era at Liverpool is off to a winning start after a 4-2 victory over Sunderland on Saturday to kick off their pre-season campaign.The Reds started off on a frustrating note when Joe Gomez was forced off injured within only seven minutes.
  However, the early substitution didn't generate any concern for teammates.Minutes after the injury, Harvey Elliott teed up Kieran Morrison for the opener after a swif
  
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• Mio Backhaus embraces unexpected interpreter role at new club Freiburg

  26-07-2026 02:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mio Backhaus embraces unexpected interpreter role at new club FreiburgMio Backhaus has already assumed an important role at his new Bundesliga club SC Freiburg—both on and off the pitch. The 22-year-old joined Freiburg from Werder Bremen on May 23rd and is expected to begin the new campaign as the club’s first-choice goalkeeper.Backhaus has also found himself serving as an integration assistant for Freiburg’s rapidly growing Japanese contingent.The son of a German father and a
  
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• 📋 Relegation six-pointer! Vasco named with changes vs Mirassol

  26-07-2026 01:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Relegation six-pointer! Vasco named with changes vs MirassolIt’s more than a decisive clash at São Januário.Vasco and Mirassol face off from 8:30 p.m. (Brasília time) this Saturday (25).The match is valid for the 20th round of the Brasileirão, the first of the second half of the season.Rafael Klein (RS) is the referee.Premiere, Record and Cazé TV will broadcast it. 
  Table situation 📊Beaten by Vitória in the last round, C
  
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• 🎥 Neymar scores two, but is suspended as Santos only draw with Chape

  26-07-2026 01:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Neymar scores two, but is suspended as Santos only draw with ChapeSantos were losing (after coming from ahead) to Chapecoense until the 43rd minute of the second half in this Saturday’s (25th) match at Vila Belmiro. But the penalty taken by Neymar prevented Peixe’s second defeat to the Santa Catarina side in this Brasileirão.The 2-2 draw keeps Santos out of the relegation zone. But they will not have their No. 10 for the next match in the competition. 
  
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• Salma Paralluelo joins Lyon for her first spell outside Spain

  26-07-2026 01:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Salma Paralluelo joins Lyon for her first spell outside SpainSalma Paralluelo has spent the last few years proving she’s built for the biggest stage.The Spanish international has completed a blockbuster move from Barcelona to OL Lyonnes, bringing an end to a four-year spell in Catalonia and handing the French giants one of the most exciting young forwards in world football.At just 22 years old, Paralluelo already has a trophy cabinet most players can only dream of. She is a FIFA Women&rsqu
  
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• 🎥 Message for someone? Neymar celebrates with a poker gesture

  26-07-2026 00:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Message for someone? Neymar celebrates with a poker gestureNeymar returned to action for Santos this Saturday (25) after representing the Brazilian National Team at the World Cup.And he already made his mark against Chapecoense in the clash played at Vila Belmiro which had construction work going on before kickoff.Follow the live coverage of the match below.
  The goal came after a one-two with Barreal and a finish that gave Matheus Aurélio no chance.And the celebration that follo
  
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• 🚨 Chivas v Juárez line-ups are in

  26-07-2026 00:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Chivas v Juárez line-ups are inAkron Stadium opens its doors to host Chivas’ second home match of the 2026 Apertura, a clash in which they will face Juárez. 
  Both teams will be looking for their first points of the tournament this afternoon after losing in their Matchday 1 debuts. In addition, the red-and-whites will be without Ángel Sepúlveda, who was shown a red card in MD1, although their national team call-ups are now available.Chivas XIJu&aac
  
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• Joe Gomez injured minutes into Liverpool's first pre-season friendly

  26-07-2026 00:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Joe Gomez injured minutes into Liverpool's first pre-season friendlyLiverpool have been handed a blow on Saturday during the club's pre-season clash with Sunderland in the United States. 
  Only seven minutes into the match, defender Joe Gomez went down and immediately required treatment from staff. The 29-year-old was captured shaking his head before ultimately opting to come off the pitch.Kostas Tsimikas then took over the armband for the Reds, who, minutes after the substitution, mana
  
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• 🚨Joe Gomez injured minutes into Liverpool's first pre-season friendly

  26-07-2026 00:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨Joe Gomez injured minutes into Liverpool's first pre-season friendlyLiverpool have been handed a blow on Saturday during the club's pre-season clash with Sunderland in the United States. 
  Only seven minutes into the match, defender Joe Gomez went down and immediately required treatment from staff. The 29-year-old was captured shaking his head before ultimately opting to come off the pitch.Kostas Tsimikas then took over the armband for the Reds, who, minutes after the substitut
  
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• ‘I’m in a good state’: Tottenham star Xavi Simons issues update on long-term injury

  25-07-2026 23:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘I’m in a good state’: Tottenham star Xavi Simons issues update on long-term injuryTottenham midfielder Xavi Simons has shared an encouraging update on his recovery from a serious knee injury, confirming that he’s making progress as he works towards returning to action.The Netherlands international suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament during Spurs’ Premier League clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers in April. After undergoing surgery the following month, th
  
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• Barcelona reignite interest in Bournemouth striker Eli Kroupi

  25-07-2026 23:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona reignite interest in Bournemouth striker Eli KroupiBarcelona have reignited their interest in Bournemouth striker Eli Junior Kroupi, according to Spanish outlet Sport.Barcelona are looking to sign a new striker this summer to replace Robert Lewandowski.Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez is their main target, but a move looks unlikely at the moment.Sport now claim that Kroupi is one of the alternatives that Barcelona are considering to strengthen their attacking options.The La Liga
  
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• 🤯 Saudi club would pay up to €150m for Luis Díaz

  25-07-2026 23:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤯 Saudi club would pay up to €150m for Luis DíazAfter announcing Summerville for 64.5 million euros, Al-Hilal is keeping its foot on the gas with next season in mind.And the new focus of Saudi Arabia’s most successful club would be to lure Luis Díaz away from Bayern Munich.According to journalist Sacha Tavolieri, the "Boss" would be willing to pay up to 150 million euros for the 29-year-old Colombian. The equivalent of R$ 864.9 million. The first object
  
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• Depending how one situation at Manchester City plays out it may offer another midfielder a reprieve

  25-07-2026 23:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Depending how one situation at Manchester City plays out it may offer another midfielder a reprieveIt is by now no secret that Rodri fancies leaving Manchester City to play for Real Madrid. David Ornstein and Mario Cortegana reported for The Athletic that Real Madrid are eager to sign Manchester City’s Ballon d’Or-winning midfielder this summer. How the Rodri situation plays out looms as a summer defining moment for the FA Cup and Carabao Cup holders. Replacing what Rodri brings to C
  
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• Enzo Maresca outlines Man City silverware ambitions in first press conference as manager

  25-07-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Enzo Maresca outlines Man City silverware ambitions in first press conference as managerMaresca says Man City are a club that “needs to win titles” but cites focus on the day-by-dayItalian says the club’s structure is different to Man Utd or Arsenal owing to long-serving managersEx Chelsea boss says he watched all of last season’s games to understand City’s dip before joiningEnzo Maresca has addressed his title ambitions, his management philosophy and Manchester Cit
  
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• Sunderland Midfielder Is Gathering Interest From The EFL Championship: Should Le Bris Cash In On Him?

  25-07-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunderland Midfielder Is Gathering Interest From The EFL Championship: Should Le Bris Cash In On Him?In a recent report, The Lancashire Telegraph stated that Sunderland midfielder Alan Browne is gathering interest from the EFL Championship this summer. It is understood that Blackburn Rovers are showing interest in recruiting the Republic of Ireland midfield ace from the Black Cats this off-season.Browne’s Impressive Loan Spell In English FootballBrowne enjoyed a good run of form while on l
  
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• Liverpool Legend Says Striker Should Come Back “A New Player”

  25-07-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool Legend Says Striker Should Come Back “A New Player”Alexander Isak Ready for Liverpool Reset Under Andoni IraolaAlexander Isak arrives at this Liverpool pre-season with something to prove, and that is putting it mildly. The £125m striker has barely had a smooth day since swapping Newcastle for Anfield in a transfer that dragged on, turned sour and left him short of rhythm from the outset.He joined a side that had big expectations but ultimately fell well short of what
  
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• Arsenal plot shock Vinicius Jr move - Sunday's gossip

  25-07-2026 23:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal explore move for Vinicius Jr, Inter Milan interested in Cristian Romero and Real Madrid bid for Yan Diomande rejected, plus more.Arsenal are exploring a move to sign Brazil winger Vinicius Jr if the 26-year-old does not extend his contract with Real Madrid.(Athletic - subscription required)New Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho would oppose any Arsenal approach for Vinicius this summer as the Portuguese boss has told the club he wants all his big names to stay. (Telegraph - subscription r
  
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• Nils Ole Book to skip Borussia Dortmund Asia tour amid unresolved transfer business

  25-07-2026 23:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nils Ole Book to skip Borussia Dortmund Asia tour amid unresolved transfer businessKickerand Westphalia’s Ruhr Nachrichten newspaper report that Borussia Dortmund sporting director Nils Ole Book will reportedly remain in Germany when the club depart for their pre-season marketing tour of Japan on Monday.As noted in a recent Get German Football News article, BVB have thus far failed to complete deals for either Konstantinos Karetsas or Said El Mala. Book recently acknowledged that Dortmund
  
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• Chelsea Star Linked With £26m Move To Serie A

  25-07-2026 23:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea Star Linked With £26m Move To Serie ATrevoh Chalobah, Chelsea and Como: Why This £26m Move Feels Increasingly RealChelsea have spent long enough in recent years treating squad building as a kind of rolling experiment, a process of constant refreshment in which almost every player can be recast as tradeable. That is what makes the latest developments around Trevoh Chalobah feel so telling. According to talkSPORT, Como are now “in advanced talks” to sign the defende
  
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• Celtic Close In On Club Record Transfer For Kasper Hogh

  25-07-2026 23:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic Close In On Club Record Transfer For Kasper HoghMartin O’Neill has confirmed that Celtic are closing in on the signing of Kasper Høgh as the Scottish champions move quickly to replace the goals, energy and presence lost following Daizen Maeda’s departure to Ipswich Town.The Hoops have agreed a deal worth more than £11 million with Norwegian champions Bodø/Glimt for the 25-year-old striker, with O’Neill revealing that the Danish forward is expected to
  
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• Roma inquire about Nkunku, Milan say ‘no’

  25-07-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma inquire about Nkunku, Milan say ‘no’Roma continues to work on securing a winger to give to Gian Piero Gasperini. As reported by Filippo Biafora on Radio Mana Mana, the Giallorossi club has also inquired about Nkunku from Milan. The Rossoneri, however, consider the French player unsellable.Roma are now said to be shifting their attention to other targets following the collapse of deals for Greenwood and Summerville.
  
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• Mohamed Salah to be joined by favourite Liverpool teammate as deal moves closer

  25-07-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mohamed Salah to be joined by favourite Liverpool teammate as deal moves closerMohamed Salah's exit was something that the Reds' fanbase didn't think they'd have to deal with until June 2027. At the end of the 2024-25 campaign, Salah signed a two-year extension with Liverpool and was being handed around £400,000-per-week in wages.This huge weekly wage came after the attacker contributed to 50 goals across all competitions and more or less carried Liverpool to the Premier League title.Howev
  
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• Manchester City Are Eyeing A Move For This Barcelona Midfielder: Should Maresca Bring Him On Board?

  25-07-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City Are Eyeing A Move For This Barcelona Midfielder: Should Maresca Bring Him On Board?In a recent report, Fichajes revealed that Manchester City are eyeing a move for Barcelona midfielder Marc Bernal. It has been mentioned that the Mancunian giants are showing interest in securing the services of the Spanish talent this off-season.Bernal’s Impressive Form In La LigaBernal enjoyed a good run of form at the Spanish club in the previous campaign when he produced a run of impressi
  
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• From early setbacks to Champions League goals

  25-07-2026 23:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kasper Hogh scored for Denmark in their World Cup play-off against the Czech Republic [Getty Images]Kasper Hogh's career has been a slow burner since he came through the youth ranks with local club Randers but was sold to second-tier Hobro after an injury hit spell, including a loan to Valur in Iceland.Now the 25-year-old Denmark striker is poised for a medical pending a big-money transfer from Bodo/Glimt to Celtic.A move to Danish Superliga club AaB had followed in January 2022, but he was on t
  
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• Rashford offered to Roma in Kone talks with Man United

  25-07-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rashford offered to Roma in Kone talks with Man UnitedRoma is working to give Gian Piero Gasperini a striker. Currently, the most talked-about options are Germany, with Antonio Nusa and Said El Mala appearing as solid names for the Giallorossi, but the club is also working quietly, evaluating other options. And a transfer intrigue could unfold with Manchester United, involving Marcus Rashford and Manu Koné. The Red Devils must decide whether to make a move for the Frenchman. But at Trigor
  
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• Manchester United Are Keeping Tabs On The Situation Of This Aston Villa Star: Good Choice For Carrick?

  25-07-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United Are Keeping Tabs On The Situation Of This Aston Villa Star: Good Choice For Carrick?In a recent report, The Sun mentioned that Manchester United are keeping tabs on the situation of Aston Villa star Ollie Watkins. It has been claimed that the Red Devils would have to compete with Arsenal in the race to land the English forward this summer.Watkins’ Impressive Numbers In English FootballWatkins enjoyed a good run of form at the Midlands club after he produced a string of im
  
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• Eintracht Frankfurt set to conclude €4.5m purchase of Portuguese centre back Otávio (20)

  25-07-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Eintracht Frankfurt set to conclude €4.5m purchase of Portuguese centre back Otávio (20)Kicker currently confirms a Sky report concerning a new Eintracht Frankfurt signing. The German magazine reports that Eintracht are on the verge of signing “Otávio” Manoel Galdino Fernandes away from Portuguese outfit Estrela Amadora. The 20-year-old central defender will cost the Bundesliga club €4.5m. Otávio’s introduction may still be delayed, however, as fi
  
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