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• Romano has crucial update on PSG attacker’s future and contract talks

  16-07-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Romano has crucial update on PSG attacker’s future and contract talksBradley Barcola will return from the World Cup for major talks about his future with PSG – there is little progress on talks over a new contract.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.PSG’s summer is going to be defined by what happens to some of their top attacking players. By all accounts, the Parisi
  
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• Never give up! Liverpool still want deal for €100m midfielder

  16-07-2026 17:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Never give up! Liverpool still want deal for €100m midfielderLiverpool need to shake up their midfield options. The Reds have been relying on the same cast of midfield characters for a couple of seasons now. And it was clear under Arne Slot during the 2025/26 season that the club were getting diminishing returns from some in the ranks.Alexis Mac Allister has been beneath his best for over a year while Ryan Gravenberch hasn’t looked the same since winning the 2024/25 Premier League tit
  
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• Arsenal begin work on safe standing at Emirates Stadium

  16-07-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal begin work on safe standing at Emirates StadiumArsenal have started installing rail seating in the Emirates Stadium ahead of the 2026/27 season, planning to introduce safe seating for almost 7,000 fans.Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty ImagesArsenal Fixtures News reports that Arsenal have begun their work to install rail seating in the Clock End of the Emirates Stadium, with the first phase of work to introduce safe standing for approximately 6,850 fans.The same source reports that the Nort
  
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• L'APPUNTAMENTO

  16-07-2026 17:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  L'APPUNTAMENTOOrnella Vanoni's Milano was centered around Brera, the area she always called home. Her historic home in Largo Treves and the nearby Giardini di Via Palestro were central to her life in the city. Two other places that played a fundamental role in her career were the Piccolo Teatro and the basement of Santa Tecla. The Piccolo Teatro was a true artistic home for Vanoni. It was where she took her first steps in the world of entertainment and where she built her lifelong bond with Gior
  
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• 60 years of hurt: Ranking England's 5 most painful World Cup exits

  16-07-2026 16:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Once again, England fans, it's not "coming home."Well not yet, anyway …England was defeated 2-1 by Lionel Messi's Argentina on Wednesday in Atlanta, registering a third successive loss in the World Cup knockout rounds for the "Three Lions", following on from similar semifinal losses in 1990 and 2018.England's 60 years (and counting) of hurt have been littered with painful World Cup exits, but where does this latest addition slot in on the pain-o-meter? Let's take a stroll down memory
  
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• Report: Liverpool in contact over move for electric Premier League forward

  16-07-2026 16:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool in contact over move for electric Premier League forwardLiverpool Transfers: Rayan Contact Made as Andoni Iraola Shapes Next AttackLiverpool have made contact over Bournemouth winger Rayan as planning continues for the club’s long-term future in attack, with TeamTalk reporting that the Brazilian is among the names being discussed closely at Anfield.This is part of a broader market search, one that reflects Liverpool’s determination to stay ahead of change rather tha
  
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• Roma prepare €45m offer for West Ham forward Summerville amid Aston Villa links

  16-07-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma prepare €45m offer for West Ham forward Summerville amid Aston Villa linksRoma have stepped up their pursuit of Crysencio Summerville dramatically, and a transfer now hinges on the winger’s answer.According to Sky Sport, the Giallorossi have accelerated sharply in the past 48 hours, presenting an important proposal to Summerville and his agents that meets the player’s financial demands.Should the Dutchman say yes, Roma are ready to follow up with an offer of around €45
  
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• Malvinas banner could land Argentina in trouble with FIFA, why 🤔

  16-07-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Malvinas banner could land Argentina in trouble with FIFA, why 🤔Argentina’s national team celebrated wildly the dramatic 2–1 comeback win over England in the semifinal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.After the final whistle, the players took a banner from the stands and spread it out on the pitch with the phrase: "The Malvinas are Argentine."The demonstration, however, runs up against FIFA’s strict rules against political messages in football.What do the regulations say?FIFA
  
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• Journalist: Arsenal ready to push hard to sign wonderkid

  16-07-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Arsenal ready to push hard to sign wonderkidArsenal Step Up Andria Bartishvili Transfer Plans After Jeremy Monga MissArsenal are moving with greater intent in the market for Andria Bartishvili, with attention now turning firmly towards one of the most highly regarded young attackers emerging from Georgia. Credit to Sami Mokbel of BBC Sport, who reports that the Gunners are stepping up their efforts to land the Kolkheti 1913 forward.This development follows Arsenal missing out on Jere
  
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• Manchester City taking close interest in PSG and Senegal World Cup sensation Ibrahim Mbaye

  16-07-2026 16:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City taking close interest in PSG and Senegal World Cup sensation Ibrahim MbayeMan City are taking a close interest in Senegal international winger Ibrahim Mbaye of PSGMbaye has been considering a departure from PSG since last winter; PSG open to a saleBorussia Dortmund, RB Leipzig and several English clubs are also in the race for the 18-year-oldManchester City are taking a close interest in Paris Saint-Germain’s Senegal international winger Ibrahim Mbaye, with the French club
  
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• Skubala talks strikers as McNally starts training

  16-07-2026 16:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Bristol City boss Michael Skubala says he is expecting a new striker at the club within the week.The Robins are looking to "ideally" bring in two extra forwards during the summer transfer window after the departure of Sinclair Armstrong to Turkish side Goztepe.Only Birmingham City and Swansea [57] scored less goals than City [59] in the top 13 of the Championship last season.The club have already brought in young prospect Billy O'Neill, while winger Yu Hirakawa has returned from a
  
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• Is Christos Tzolis ready for Arsenal and the Premier League?

  16-07-2026 16:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Is Christos Tzolis ready for Arsenal and the Premier League?Arsenal, according to David Ornstein, have agreed a fee of €40m with Club Brugge to sign their Greek star Christos Tzolis. The winger has been a key player for Club Brugge over the past two seasons and now has earned his way back to English football and the Premier League. However, is the 24-year-old ready for a step up to the Premier League with Arsenal?I have watched a lot of Tzolis over the past three seasons, firstly with Fortu
  
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• Famalicão’s Ibrahima Ba to reject Benfica move to join Strasbourg

  16-07-2026 16:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Famalicão’s Ibrahima Ba to reject Benfica move to join StrasbourgFC Famalicão’s Ibrahima Ba (21) has reportedly turned down an offer from SL Benfica to join RC Strasbourg Alsace, according to Record.Having been tipped to join the Lisbon club, the Senegalese defender has ultimately decided to head to France, where he will continue his development under his former manager Hugo Oliveira, who was recently appointed as RCSA’s new manager.Famalicão, where the Bou
  
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• Lionel Messi's heroics, Cape Verde's run, viral ducks and other top moments from the 2026 World Cup

  16-07-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It's safe to say that the 48-team 2026 World Cup has been a rousing success. The on-field action has been everything you could want in a major international tournament. You've had drama, controversy, big names rising to the occasion and underdogs proving they belonged on the global stage.Before Argentina and Spain meet to decided who will be crowned world champion, let's take a look back at what we witnessed during this past month at the 2026 World Cup.Successful home cooking for the hostsThe th
  
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• Mourinho hands pre-season opportunity to 18-year-old Real Madrid academy wonderkid

  16-07-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho hands pre-season opportunity to 18-year-old Real Madrid academy wonderkidReal Madrid’s pre-season has only just begun, but one of the biggest talking points has already come in the form of the opportunities being presented to youth talent from the academy. With much of the first-team squad still unavailable after international duty, Jose Mourinho has called up 16 youngsters from La Fabrica to train with the senior side. Among them are highly rated midfielder Cherif Fofana, 16, who
  
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• World Cup final picks, predictions: Best bets for Spain-Argentina

  16-07-2026 16:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The World Cup final is set: Spain against Argentina. A team built on precision against a team that thrives on chaos. These may not be the two best teams at the tournament, but both deserve to be here. Even for a numbers guy like myself, Argentina's intangibles are impossible to deny. Led by Lionel Messi, whose status as at least the modern G.O.A.T. is undeniable, Argentina has trailed or been tied after 90 minutes in all four knockout matches at this World Cup, yet has won all four outright
  
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• Ornstein: Arsenal Closing In On €40m Winger Signing

  16-07-2026 16:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ornstein: Arsenal Closing In On €40m Winger SigningArsenal Agree Christos Tzolis Deal as Arteta Reshapes AttackArsenal’s summer has acquired a distinct logic. The club have now “reached a €40million (£34m) agreement with Club Brugge for the signing of winger Christos Tzolis”, according to The Athletic, and in that sentence sits the outline of Mikel Arteta’s latest attempt to refine an attack that too often became predictable at awkward moments last season.
  
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• Birmingham City sign defender Rastocle

  16-07-2026 16:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Birmingham City sign defender RastocleBirmingham City have completed the signing of defender Jade Rastocle from French club Montpellier HSC for an undisclosed fee.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from Blues just a short time ago.The 22-year-old French defender joins Birmingham City after spending the last two years with Montpellier HSC. She made 42 appearances for La Paillade in all competitions. She helped the club to avoid relegation to the Seconde Lig
  
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• World Cup final extended half-time break could increase player injury risk, expert warns

  16-07-2026 16:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  An extended half-time interval at Sunday’s World Cup final could significantly elevate players’ risk of injury and diminish their on-field performance, a leading physiology expert has cautioned.The highly anticipated clash between Argentina and Spain at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey is set to feature a half-time break lasting between 25 and 30 minutes. This extended period is largely due to Fifa’s plans for an 11-minute, star-studded entertainment show during the interval,
  
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• Why Roma are in a race against time for West Ham’s Crysencio Summerville

  16-07-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Why Roma are in a race against time for West Ham’s Crysencio SummervilleSerie A side Roma have been pushing for West Ham’s Crysencio Summerville once again but they face a major race against time in their chase.Alfredo Pedullaprovides some background in the matter, revealing that the player’s agents have a private agreement with West Ham over a clause of £45 million, which applies to all the suitors. This is active for ten more days but this isn’t the problem that R
  
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• Revealed: Milan considered World Cup finalist De la Fuente in 2024

  16-07-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Revealed: Milan considered World Cup finalist De la Fuente in 2024Luis de la Fuente could have ended up in the Milan dugout, with the Spain coach having been considered by the Rossoneri when they sought a successor to Stefano Pioli in 2024.According to Il Giornale, via CalcioMercato, when Pioli’s five-year spell ended after the 2023/24 season, Milan’s hierarchy weighed several candidates, Julen Lopetegui as the initial first choice, then Paulo Fonseca, who ultimately got the job, and
  
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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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• Argentine commentator stunned by cup semi-final comeback 📹

  16-07-2026 16:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Argentine commentator stunned by cup semi-final comeback 📹Argentina’s 2-1 comeback win over England drove Argentinians crazy.And not just the fans!Pablo Giralt, a Telefe commentator, went wild calling Argentina’s go-ahead goal against England.Check it out below!The video went viral on social media, but it wasn’t the only one!Bocha Houriet, from Cadena 3 Argentina radio, also went crazy over the Hermanos’ comeback.This article was translated into English by Artific
  
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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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• Flick will audition six La Masia starlets in pre-season in search for injured Barcelona captain’s replacement

  16-07-2026 16:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Flick will audition six La Masia starlets in pre-season in search for injured Barcelona captain’s replacementFrenkie de Jong’s injury has come as a massive blow to Barcelona’s plans for next season, much before the campaign even begins.The Dutch midfielder missed a significant part of the end of the season in preparation for the World Cup, then played the final part of his nation’s campaign through pain and with painkiller injections according to reports.As a result of th
  
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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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