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• The FA confirm 3 new anti-timewasting rules

  28-07-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The FA confirm 3 new anti-timewasting rulesThe FA have confirmed that the International Football Association Board have approved a new goalkeeper injury trial for the 2026/27 Premier League season.Photo by Michael Regan/Getty ImagesThe FA have officially announced that English football has received approval from IFAB to trial a new system to cut down on tactical goalkeeper injury timeouts.For a while, teams have abused the fact that a goalkeeper going down for medical treatment doesn’t hav
  
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• Richard Hughes showdown looms as Al-Hilal make first move for forward

  28-07-2026 20:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Richard Hughes showdown looms as Al-Hilal make first move for forwardLiverpool are active in the market for one-v-one quality out wide.Mohamed Salah has brought down the curtain on a glorious spell at Anfield - reaching an agreement to rip up his £400k per week contract one year early.But Andoni Iraola is now searching for a successor after missing out on first-choice Yan Diomande.It’s believed that Bradley Barcola is now the main name in the frame to move to Merseyside - with the Pa
  
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• Liverpool Are Showing Interest In This Juventus Winger: Should Iraola Get Him On Board?

  28-07-2026 20:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool Are Showing Interest In This Juventus Winger: Should Iraola Get Him On Board?In a recent report, Tuttosport mentioned that Liverpool are showing interest in Juventus winger Francisco Conceicao. It has been mentioned that the Reds are prepared to launch a €50m move to sign the Portuguese wide player this off-season.Conceicao’s Decent Numbers In Serie AThe 23-year-old managed to shine at times with his performances on the right side of Juventus’ attack in the previous ca
  
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• Fabregas admits Como might play Champions League ‘with 16-17 players’ due to limits

  28-07-2026 20:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabregas admits Como might play Champions League ‘with 16-17 players’ due to limitsCesc Fabregas warns Como could be forced to play the Champions League with ‘a squad of 16-17 players’ due to their limitations, but welcomes new signings Mattia Liberali, Luis Milla and Kaiki.The Lariani were in Serie B just two years ago, but now find themselves preparing for the biggest competition in club football after finishing fourth in Serie A last season.This sudden ascendancy has c
  
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• Salford City sign Doncaster Rovers' Molyneux

  28-07-2026 20:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luke Molyneux scored eight goals in 52 appearances for Doncaster Rovers last season [Getty Images]Salford City have signed winger Luke Molyneux from Doncaster Rovers for an undisclosed fee.The 28-year-old joins having provided 40 goals and 37 assists for Doncaster in 209 appearances for the club.Having started his career with Sunderland and later appearing for Hartlepool United, Molyneux joined Doncaster in 2022 and won the League Two title in the 2024-25 season."I'm just looking forward to gett
  
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• Real Madrid teenage wonderkid wants loan move to former club – report

  28-07-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid teenage wonderkid wants loan move to former club – reportEven though Franco Mastantuono has been impressing Jose Mourinho & co. so far in pre-season, there is a strong belief that the Real Madrid teenager will leave the club on loan this summer.The 18-year-old sensation endured a difficult debut season at the Santiago Bernabeu, with pubalgia issues and lack of regular minutes hampering him.His situation is unlikely to improve given that the competition for places has only i
  
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• Israel Reyes pushing to join Roma, talks on with Club America

  28-07-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Israel Reyes pushing to join Roma, talks on with Club AmericaIsrael Reyes has been targeted by Roma, who are seeking a versatile defender like Celik, capable of covering the entire right flank and, if necessary, also adapting to a three-man back line. A key player at the World Cup with Mexico and currently playing for Club America, Reyes is considered an indispensable addition to the Mexican club, who are keen to secure the experienced defender.Reyes has made 147 appearances for the Mexican side
  
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• Rochdale sign Silcott-Duberry on one-year deal

  28-07-2026 20:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Zain Silcott-Duberry made two senior appearances during his time with Bournemouth [Getty Images]Rochdale have signed winger Zain Silcott-Duberry on a one-year deal.The 21-year-old came through Chelsea's academy and later moved to Bournemouth in January 2025.He then moved to Greece where he played for Olympiacos B and returned to England in February for a spell with Sheffield Wednesday."The club feels very positive, and it gives me a feeling that we're going to do good things together," he said.A
  
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• Denzel Dumfries sends strong message after Real Madrid move

  28-07-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Denzel Dumfries sends strong message after Real Madrid moveReal Madrid seem to be very close to completing their fifth and the most explosive signing so far this summer as they have already reached an agreement with both Yan Diomande and RB Leipzig for his purchase. The Merengues can officially announce this signing any day now.However, they had already achieved most of their objectives for this summer even before the transfer window opened, by completing four new signings, i.e., Marc Cucurella,
  
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• 🏆Memories of 2006? Germany wants to host a World Cup again

  28-07-2026 20:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🏆Memories of 2006? Germany wants to host a World Cup againThe German Football Association (DFB) has set its sights on hosting the 2042 men’s World Cup, although it is not ruling out bringing forward its ambitions to the 2038 edition if FIFA changes its current regulations.The obstacle of the rotation systemAccording to the current rules, a confederation must wait two editions before hosting the tournament again. With the 2030 event shared by Europe, Africa, and South America, and t
  
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• Zinedine Zidane appointed new France head coach after Didier Deschamps’ exit

  28-07-2026 20:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Zinedine Zidane appointed new France head coach after Didier Deschamps’ exitThe French Football Federation has confirmed Zinedine Zidane as the new France head coach following the departure of Didier Deschamps.The former France captain replaces Deschamps, who stepped down after the 2026 FIFA World Cup, ending one of the most successful coaching spells in French football history.Zidane has signed a four-year contract and will officially take charge on August 1. He’s also expected to r
  
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• Mancini’s agent: “I wanted him to leave Roma, but he rejected every offer.”

  28-07-2026 20:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mancini’s agent: “I wanted him to leave Roma, but he rejected every offer.”Gianluca Mancini is a leader at Roma. The Giallorossi’s number 23 is now a household name, not only for the fans but also by his own admission, but he was close to being sold this summer. Mancini’s agent, Giuseppe Riso, as reported by Fabrizio Romano, confirmed the various offers the Roman club received for the defender. The 1996-born player’s agent also urged the player to accept the o
  
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• Germany wants to host the 2038 or 2042 World Cup

  28-07-2026 20:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Germany wants to host the 2038 or 2042 World CupGermany is a serious contender to host a future men’s World Cup, according to Eintracht Frankfurt CEO and German Football Association (DFB) management board member Axel Hellmann.The Bundesliga executive has revealed that Germany is exploring the possibility of staging either the 2038 or 2042 tournament.He insists the country already possesses the infrastructure required to deliver a successful global showpiece.Hellmann told The Athletic that
  
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• Fabregas: ‘Mancini is a winner, proved himself at Manchester City and Italy’

  28-07-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabregas: ‘Mancini is a winner, proved himself at Manchester City and Italy’Como coach Cesc Fabregas has welcomed the return of Roberto Mancini to the Italy job. ‘I always liked him, since Manchester City. He’s a winner and plays good football.’The decision was finally made today to appoint Mancini to the Nazionale, three years on from when he walked away from the role the first time to take over the Saudi Arabia national team instead.Following offers to Carlo Ancel
  
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• Hansi Flick requests Barcelona to bring in reinforcements in midfield – report

  28-07-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hansi Flick requests Barcelona to bring in reinforcements in midfield – reportHaving roped in Karim Adeyemi and Anthony Gordon on steal deals this summer, much of Barcelona’s transfer activity is now focused towards signing a replacement for Robert Lewandowski.Julian Alvarez is the chosen target and the club are willing to wait, in the hope that the Atletico Madrid forward can make one more push in the coming weeks.In the meantime, Barcelona have ruled out signing any new defender, a
  
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• England international now under 'serious consideration' by Liverpool

  28-07-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England international now under 'serious consideration' by LiverpoolLiverpool still have a lot of work to do before their first Premier League game of the season against Newcastle on 23 August. The Anfield outfit were expected to have another busy summer transfer window after they failed to meet expectations last term.Arne Slot's men finished fifth in England's top flight, just a season after winning the title.This was a massive fall from grace and, although injuries can take some of the blame,
  
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• Report: Liverpool not considering move for £35m defender

  28-07-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool not considering move for £35m defenderLiverpool Defensive Injury Blow Deepens as Joe Gomez Setback Leaves Quansah Decision in FocusLiverpool’s planning at centre-back has taken an uncomfortable turn after Joe Gomez suffered an injury in the pre-season friendly against Sunderland, a development that further narrows Andoni Iraola’s options before the new season begins.As reported by BBC Sport, Gomez went off after only eight minutes and was then absent from trai
  
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• Ipswich sign 'experienced' goalkeeper Scherpen

  28-07-2026 19:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Ipswich Town have signed goalkeeper Kjell Scherpen from Belgian Pro League side Union Saint-Gilloise.The 26-year-old, who kept 21 clean sheets in 43 appearances last season, has joined the Tractor Boys on a four-year deal.Scherpen arrives at Portman Road with previous Premier League experience, having spent four years at Brighton - mainly on loan - between 2021 and 2025.The shot-stopper, who becomes Gary O'Neil's sixth summer signing, has also played Champions League group-stage fo
  
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• Sassuolo agreement for Bowie in €10m deal, Mulattieri to Verona

  28-07-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sassuolo agreement for Bowie in €10m deal, Mulattieri to VeronaSassuolo have reached a basic agreement with Verona for Scotland international striker Kieron Bowie, on loan with option to buy for €10m, with Samuele Mulattieri going the other way.BOLOGNA, ITALY – MARCH 08: Kieron Bowie of Hellas Verona scores his team’s second goal during the Serie A match between Bologna FC 1909 and Hellas Verona FC at Renato Dall’Ara Stadium on March 08, 2026 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo
  
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• Manchester City confirm 28-man travelling squad for pre-season tour of Hong Kong and South Korea

  28-07-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City confirm 28-man travelling squad for pre-season tour of Hong Kong and South KoreaManchester City will travel to east Asia for Enzo Maresca’s first games in charge as managerSome players remain on holiday after a gruelling FIFA World Cup campaign in North AmericaCity face Inter, K-League All Stars XI & Atletico Madrid before Arsenal in the Community ShieldManchester City are set to travel to east Asia with a stronger-than-expected squad as Enzo Maresca takes charge of his
  
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• Journalist: Manchester City could reshape midfield again this summer

  28-07-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Manchester City could reshape midfield again this summerManchester City Transfer Latest: Rodri, James Trafford and Enzo Maresca’s Summer RebuildManchester City’s summer has moved into that revealing phase when housekeeping ends and hard choices begin. Contracts have been tied down, pre-season shape is forming and, as ever with elite clubs, attention turns to the tension between stability and renewal. According to The Athletic, City are braced for a busy close season, one
  
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• Real Madrid achieve historic financial milestone with record revenue

  28-07-2026 19:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid achieve historic financial milestone with record revenueWhile it is their team’s performances on the pitch and the trophies that they win that most readily catch the eyes of their followers, Real Madrid have also been working impeccably in the domain of management in the last few years.In this regard, their strong management is evident from the way they have managed their finances and remained one of the most profitable entities in the world.Today, as Diario AS has noted, their
  
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• ‘Hungry’ Joao Pedro makes strong first impression under Xabi Alonso

  28-07-2026 19:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘Hungry’ Joao Pedro makes strong first impression under Xabi AlonsoChelsea claimed a 6-4 victory over Australian side Western Sydney Wanderers in a pre-season friendly on Tuesday.Dastan Satpayev, Dario Essugo and Jamie Gittens scored a goal apiece before Joao Pedro bagged a nine-minute hat-trick to seal victory for the Blues in a thrilling contest.Marco Palestra made his unofficial debut, while Estevao marked his return from injury in the contest.Pedro shines in first Chelsea appeara
  
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• Barcelona’s strategy for deciding Spain World Cup hero’s future – report

  28-07-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona’s strategy for deciding Spain World Cup hero’s future – reportAccording to SPORT, FC Barcelona do not consider Ferran Torres’ future to be an immediate issue. The club have already outlined their strategy regarding the forward and have no intention of changing course.Ferran’s current contract expires on 30 June, and Barcelona have informed his representatives that they are willing to offer him a new deal. However, formal negotiations are expected to begin
  
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• Reds need reinforcements now

  28-07-2026 19:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Two centre-backs caught the eye of Liverpool's scouting department at the U17 World Cup in Qatar last November.Within weeks, the club spent a combined £3.5m on the pair: Senegal's Mor Talla Ndiaye and Austria's Ifeanyi Ndukwe.Under Matt Newberry, Liverpool's head of global talent, this was evidence of future planning in full flow.Yet surely no-one inside the club would have expected the teenage duo to be the centre-back pairing for most of Liverpool's opening pre-season fixtu
  
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• Crawley sign defender Mrisho after trial

  28-07-2026 19:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Omari Mrisho had been training with Crawley Town for a number of weeks before signing a permanent deal with the club [Getty Images]Crawley Town have signed full-back Omari Mrisho following a successful trial with the League Two club. The 20-year-old has agreed a two-year contract with an option of a third at Broadfield Stadium. Mrisho started his career at Brighton & Hove Albion before spells at Huddersfield Town and Sutton United. The club said he impressed on Saturday during their 1-0 pre-
  
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• Endrick could be loaned out by Real after Mourinho revamp; find out

  28-07-2026 19:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Endrick could be loaned out by Real after Mourinho revamp; find outThe future of young striker Endrick at Real Madrid is the latest topic making headlines in the Spanish press.According to reporting by the newspaper Marca, the Brazilian player could leave the club on loan in this transfer window as part of coach José Mourinho’s plans for the 2026/27 season.Real Madrid is currently working on a complex player exit operation. The board believes it is necessary to trim the squad i
  
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• PSG not considering last-ditch attempt to sign Real Madrid-bound attacker – report

  28-07-2026 19:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG not considering last-ditch attempt to sign Real Madrid-bound attacker – reportThe future of Yan Diomande is currently the biggest talking point in European football.The RB Leipzig winger is widely expected to join Real Madrid heading into the new season, but the two clubs are yet to reach a final agreement.Diomande’s supposed move to Santiago Bernabeu was a major defeat to PSG, who were in pole position to sign the Ivorian earlier in the year.Diomande move ruled out for PSGTransf
  
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• Barcelona request priority target to publicly state his desire to join the club – report

  28-07-2026 19:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona request priority target to publicly state his desire to join the club – reportAs we slowly approach the start of the new season, time is running out for Barcelona to sign their top attacking target Julian Alvarez.Atletico Madrid have remained resilient and do not want to sell their star player to a direct rival, even as the player himself has handed in a transfer request.The Spanish giants are having none of it and have asked Barcelona to meet his release clause worth half a bill
  
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• Motherwell told to 'eat barbed wire' before Faroes test

  28-07-2026 19:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motherwell's players have been told to "go home and eat some barbed wire" as manager Alfred Johansson prepares for a demanding decider away to HB Torshavn on Thursday (18:00 BST). The Fir Park side fly to the Faroe Islands carrying a 2-0 lead from a commanding Conference League second qualifying round first-leg victory last week. Johansson's team dominated the ball and the statistics but, against a team who have not lost at home in European competitions for five years, the Swede is preaching cau
  
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