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• Spain training session cancelled before World Cup final

  18-07-2026 19:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spain were unable to train on Saturday[Getty Images]Spain's final training session before the World Cup final was cancelled after heavy thunderstorms hit New York and New Jersey on Saturday.Luis de la Fuente's side were due to train at the Melanie Lane training ground in New Jersey but after the session was initially suspended, it was later called off.About five miles away in Morristown, opponents Argentina were later able to train after a 45-minutedelay.Spain and defending champions Argentina w
  
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• Hull City in talks to sign Aston Villa’s Leon Bailey

  19-07-2026 15:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hull City in talks to sign Aston Villa’s Leon BaileyHull City are in talks to sign Leon Bailey from Aston Villa, according to The Athletic. The newly promoted Premier League club have held talks with Villa and the player’s representatives in recent days. Bailey is not part of manager Unai Emery’s future plans and the Midlands outfit are seeking a permanent transfer for him this summer. Turkish outfit Trabzonspor and La Liga side Celta Vigo have also expressed an
  
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• Sources: Real Madrid’s Rodri plan depends on €60 million sale of 23-year-old star

  19-07-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sources: Real Madrid’s Rodri plan depends on €60 million sale of 23-year-old starReal Madrid are considering a major move for Manchester City midfielder Rodri, but only if Eduardo Camavinga is sold during the summer transfer window. According to Defensa Central, the Spanish giants would use the funds from a potential Camavinga departure to finance a deal for the Ballon d’Or-winning midfielder.The report claims that Jose Mourinho has identified Rodri as the ideal player to s
  
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• Borussia Dortmund’s message to Barcelona new signing Karim Adeyemi: ‘We wish him all the best’

  19-07-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Borussia Dortmund’s message to Barcelona new signing Karim Adeyemi: ‘We wish him all the best’Karim Adeyemi is on the verge of becoming a Barcelona player, with only the official announcement separating the German forward from completing his move to Camp Nou. The striker has already arrived in Barcelona, successfully undergone his medical examinations and is now waiting to sign his contract once club president Joan Laporta and sporting director Deco return from the United
  
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• World Cup final live updates: Spain vs. Argentina latest news, score, highlights and analysis

  19-07-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The road ends here. After 103 matches featuring 48 countries across three nations, only Spain and Argentina remain. One more match. One more afternoon. One more place in soccer history.Sunday's World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey brings together two champions who reached the same destination by very different paths. Spain has squeezed the life out of opponents with relentless pressure, collective brilliance and a defense that has allowed just one goal. Argentina has survived one kno
  
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• Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak pictured with PSG president ahead of World Cup final in New York

  19-07-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak pictured with PSG president ahead of World Cup final in New YorkKhaldoon Al Mubarak has been pictured playing padel with PSG president Nasser Al-KhelaifiThe two football executives met in New York City ahead of the FIFA World Cup finalThe image offers a glimpse into the networking that accompanies major sporting eventsManchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has been pictured alongside Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi following a g
  
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• FIFA accused of ‘tyranny’ after revoking Gazzetta’s World Cup Final accreditations

  19-07-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FIFA accused of ‘tyranny’ after revoking Gazzetta’s World Cup Final accreditationsItalian sports newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport had three of its five accreditations for the 2026 World Cup Final revoked, amid suspicions that FIFA punished the media for its criticism of the organisation of this summer’s tournament.La Gazzetta dello Sport, Italy’s most popular sports newspaper, will have just two correspondents for today’s World Cup Final in New York, rather than
  
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• Robinson praises Muller's 'fantastic' triple save

  19-07-2026 14:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marius Muller was playing for Aberdeen for the first time in the win over Queen's Park [SNS]Stephen Robinson praised debutant goalkeeper Marius Muller after the German helped Aberdeen overcome Queen's Park in the Premier Sports Cup.The Dons made it two wins out of two in Group A with Dan Happe netting his first Aberdeen goal early on and another debutant, Lewis Smith, making it 2-0 on 11 minutes.Jack Hamilton replied for the Spiders in the second half and Muller's triple save kept the hosts in f
  
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• Cristante celebrates new deal: “Roma is my home.”

  19-07-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cristante celebrates new deal: “Roma is my home.”Cristante and Roma together until 2028. Yesterday, Bryan renewed his contract with the Giallorossi, as announced by the club on its official website. This extension was also strongly desired by Gasperini, who has repeatedly emphasized the importance of strengthening the core of the team. Today, the midfielder celebrated the renewal with a post on his social media. He wrote, attaching a series of photos: “Rome and Roma, for me and
  
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• Report: Three clubs are in the race to sign Tottenham Hotspur star

  19-07-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Three clubs are in the race to sign Tottenham Hotspur starCristian Romero transfer latest as Tottenham brace for £40m to £50m summer exitTottenham are moving with increasing clarity on Cristian Romero’s future, and the direction of travel now looks difficult to ignore. As TeamTalk reports, Spurs are effectively planning for a summer in which the Argentina international departs, with a growing acceptance inside the club that a deal may need to be struck at a realistic le
  
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• Victor Boniface ready to surprise with Bayer Leverkusen renaissance: “I feel great!”

  19-07-2026 14:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Victor Boniface ready to surprise with Bayer Leverkusen renaissance: “I feel great!”After netting a brace in Bayer Leverkusen’s first pre-season friendly ahead of the 2026/27 Bundesliga campaign, Nigerian striker Victor Boniface has spoken on the potential of a most unexpected comeback. The 25-year-old is back with his Bundesliga parent club following a disastrous loan stint last year with Werder Bremen. A nightmare year characterizes by his clear lack of match fitness and cryp
  
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• Serie A defender would choose Real Madrid if the decision were his – report

  19-07-2026 14:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A defender would choose Real Madrid if the decision were his – reportThe 2026 FIFA World Cup is coming to its climax with just one game to go, and the focus will quickly shift back to club activities, especially the transfer window.Los Blancos have already wrapped up four summer signings: Bernardo Silva, Ibrahima Konate, Denzel Dumfries and Marc Cucurella.It does look like new manager Jose Mourinho is keen on adding another player to the defensive unit, but that could depend on a maj
  
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• England and France players lauded for praying together after World Cup thriller

  19-07-2026 14:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England and France players have been lauded for praying together after their thrilling World Cup game on Saturday, when the Three Lions emerged as 6-4 victors in the bronze final.Days after France fell to a 2-0 semi-final loss against a clinical Spain, and England suffered late heartbreak in a 2-1 defeat by Argentina, Les Bleus took on Thomas Tuchel’s side in Miami.And England came out on top thanks to a Bukayo Saka hat-trick, Jude Bellingham recording an English-record-breaking seventh in
  
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• England player ratings for entire World Cup: Wasted inclusion gets 2/10 but one star fetches 9/10

  19-07-2026 14:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Another World Cup is in the books, and you know what that means: four more years of hurt, minimum, in England’s bid to replicate the triumph of 1966.The Three Lions arrived in North America with a 26-man squad and a German coach in Thomas Tuchel, who led the England side at a major tournament for the first time. And on the face of it, a semi-final run (just the fourth in England’s World Cup history) was an admirable effort, with no shame in losing to reigning champions Argentina.Yet
  
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• Pressley 'happy with exercise' despite 4-0 loss

  19-07-2026 14:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manager Steven Pressley was "happy with the exercise" despite Dundee losing 4-0 at home to Everton in Saturday's friendly at Dens Park.Pressley's Scottish Premiership side trailed 1-0 at the break and lost three more goals to the Premier League outfit in the second period."It was very important and we got some really good minutes into the likes of Zan Besir," Pressley told club media. "We got 60 minutes into him, Joe Westley 60 minutes. We got 45 minutes into [Alan] Forrest and of course additio
  
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• Juventus urged to sign one specific player after first summer friendly

  19-07-2026 14:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus urged to sign one specific player after first summer friendlyJuventus were held to a 0-0 draw by Basel in their opening pre-season friendly, but the bigger concern was Jeff Ekhator’s muscle injury, with the Italian media now urging the Bianconeri to sign a new centre-forward.Juventus’ goalless draw against Stephan Lichtsteiner’s Basel on Saturday, paired with Ekhator’s injury after just 29 minutes have made the Bianconeri’s need for a new centre-forward eve
  
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• Roma give West Ham deadline over Summerville deal with fee revealed

  19-07-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma give West Ham deadline over Summerville deal with fee revealedMatteo Moretto reports that Roma are expecting West Ham to respond to their offer for Crysencio Summerville by either Monday or Tuesday, although the Hammers are said to be holding out for a €50 million fee.Multiple sources in Italy claim that Roma have made an opening offer exceeding €40m for West Ham winger Summerville.Latest on Roma’s offer for SummervilleTuttomercato and other media outlets report that Roma&rs
  
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• Arsenal prepare bid for Ezri Konsa

  19-07-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal prepare bid for Ezri KonsaArsenal are preparing a bid for Aston Villa’s Ezri Konsa, though it is believed the clubs remain apart on a valuation and the player may yet stay where he is.Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty ImagesAmid suggestions that Arsenal were readying a bid for Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers before Chelsea decided to pay £117m for him, Tom Collomosse reported for the Daily Mail that the Gunners were also preparing an offer for Ezri Konsa, with the player yet to re
  
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• Charlton re-sign free agent Grant for second spell

  19-07-2026 13:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Karlan Grant left Charlton for Huddersfield in 2019 [Getty Images]Charlton Athletic have re-signed free agent Karlan Grant for his second spell at the club. The 28-year-old striker has penned a two-year-deal at the Valley having previously made 98 appearances for the Addicks after coming through their academy. Grant left West Brom at the end of last season having failed to agree terms to remain at the club where he played 174 times. He made his senior debut in the Championship in 2014 at the age
  
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• Pau Cubarsi talks Aymeric Laporte, Julian Alvarez and Lionel Messi: ‘Can imagine him playing alongside me’

  19-07-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pau Cubarsi talks Aymeric Laporte, Julian Alvarez and Lionel Messi: ‘Can imagine him playing alongside me’Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsi is preparing for the biggest match of his young career, with the teenager set to become the second-youngest centre-back ever to start a FIFA World Cup final. Ahead of Spain’s showdown with Argentina, the 19-year-old reflected on his growing partnership with Aymeric Laporte, the challenge posed by Julian Alvarez and the opportunity to shar
  
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• Report: Tottenham Hotspur midfielder heading for exit door with deal in progress

  19-07-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Tottenham Hotspur midfielder heading for exit door with deal in progressBenfica Move for Yves Bissouma Offers Tottenham Fresh Questions Over Midfield ExitBenfica have made an approach for Yves Bissouma after the midfielder became a free agent this summer, with the Portuguese club exploring what could become one of the more intriguing value deals of the market. According to Mais Futebol, contact is already underway as Benfica weigh up a move for a player they regard as a high-upside oppor
  
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• Corinthians' likely line-up for BR 26 return

  19-07-2026 13:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Corinthians' likely line-up for BR 26 returnHead coach Fernando Diniz used Saturday to lead a full-team training session and make his first tests with Corinthians’ starting lineup. The team is preparing to face Remo next Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at Neo Química Arena, in a match valid for the Brazilian Championship.
  🔄 Garro’s Spot and the Likely LineupThe main tactical challenge for this round is covering for the absence of midfielder Rodrigo Garro, who will definitely mis
  
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• Sheff Wed sign Mitchell from Millwall

  19-07-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Billy Mitchell came through the youth academy at Millwall [Getty Images]Sheffield Wednesday have signed midfielder Billy Mitchell on a free transfer from Millwall.The 25-year-old has signed a three-year deal at Hillsborough and becomes the club's eighth signing of the summer window.He will be reunited with fellow ex-Millwall midfielder Barry Bannan who re-joined the Owls earlier this month.Mitchell made 30 Championship appearances for Millwall last season as the Lions were eventually beaten in t
  
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• Real Madrid to be represented in eighth consecutive World Cup final

  19-07-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid to be represented in eighth consecutive World Cup finalSpain and Argentina have made their way to the World Cup 2026 final after beating France and England respectively in the semi-finals of the competition. Kylian Mbappe, Aurelien Tchouameni, Ibrahima Konate, and Jude Bellingham were all eliminated at the penultimate stage of the competition, but one Real Madrid player has still made his way to the final, i.e., Marc Cucurella.Although he is yet to join the Merengue club, he was anno
  
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• Celtic sign NI defender Morgan from Cliftonville

  19-07-2026 13:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic have signed Northern Ireland defender Fi Morgan from Cliftonville.The 22-year-old came through the Reds academy and made her senior debut in 2019.Morgan, who made over 100 appearances for Cliftonville, won two Women's Premiership titles, two Irish Cups, four League Cups and a County Antrim Cup during her time with the north Belfast club.She has also won three caps for Northern Ireland and the centre-back will link up with international teammate Casey Howe at the Hoops after she joined Gra
  
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• Mbappe takes Golden Boot lead but backs Lionel Messi to shine in the World Cup final: ‘He always delivers’

  19-07-2026 13:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mbappe takes Golden Boot lead but backs Lionel Messi to shine in the World Cup final: ‘He always delivers’Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe may have strengthened his position in the race for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Golden Boot, but the France captain believes Lionel Messi is still capable of having the final say.Mbappe scored twice in France’s dramatic 4-6 defeat to England in the third-place play-off, a performance that moved him clear at the top of the tournament’s sc
  
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• Tuchel gives absurd reason for not playing Saka in World Cup semi final

  19-07-2026 13:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tuchel gives absurd reason for not playing Saka in World Cup semi finalSaka insisted he was fully fit after the World Cup, but Tuchel’s explanation for overlooking him has only intensified the debate.Photo by Luke Hales/Getty ImagesWhen Bukayo Saka didn’t start England’s semi-final against Argentina, most assumed it was due to his fitness and the Achilles issue that had dogged him for months.But Thomas Tuchel has now revealed he simply picked Morgan Rogers over Saka because he
  
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• Tuchel explains not playing Saka in World Cup semi-final

  19-07-2026 13:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tuchel explains not playing Saka in World Cup semi-finalSaka insisted he was fully fit after the World Cup, but Tuchel’s explanation for overlooking him has only intensified the debate.Photo by Luke Hales/Getty ImagesWhen Bukayo Saka didn’t start England’s semi-final against Argentina, most assumed it was due to his fitness and the Achilles issue that had dogged him for months.But Thomas Tuchel has now revealed he simply picked Morgan Rogers over Saka because he had a “fe
  
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• Inter prepare for Tottenham talks over Spence transfer

  19-07-2026 13:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter prepare for Tottenham talks over Spence transferLa Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Inter are set to hold talks with Tottenham next week over a deal to sign Djed Spence.The Nerazzurri are looking for a new right wing-back after Denzel Dumfries’ move to Real Madrid in a €20m deal.Spence is the latest target on Inter’s agenda after the deals to sign Marco Palestra and Anan Khalaili fell through.Inter set for Tottenham talks over Spence dealPalestra joined Chelsea instead, w
  
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• Barcelona wonderkid bids emotional farewell after La Masia exit: ‘Fortunate to be able to say that I played for Barça’

  19-07-2026 13:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona wonderkid bids emotional farewell after La Masia exit: ‘Fortunate to be able to say that I played for Barça’Barcelona’s youth academy has undergone significant changes this summer, with another highly rated prospect bringing his time at La Masia to an emotional end. Midfielder Quim Junyent has officially said goodbye to the club after completing his move to Almeria, closing a chapter that lasted ten years.The 19-year-old follows Andres Cuenca in leaving Ba
  
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