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• The secret to Harry Kane’s greatness – and why this World Cup is different

  02-07-2026 07:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After Harry Kane put it into the top corner, and the bottom corner, Declan Rice maybe put it best after a remarkable 2-1 win over DR Congo.England’s striker, Rice said, is just “inevitable”.Kane is as close to a guarantee as you can get. This is why the England team is almost entirely built around their captain, it’s why descriptions of “the Harry Kane team” aren’t a total exaggeration.Just look at the range he displayed in this very game to inspire this
  
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• Fiorentina enter the race for Real Madrid breakout midfield prodigy – report

  13-07-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fiorentina enter the race for Real Madrid breakout midfield prodigy – reportThiago Pitarch’s future at Real Madrid remains uncertain despite an impressive breakthrough campaign that established him as one of the club’s most promising young talents.The 18-year-old midfielder emerged as one of the revelations of last season after earning the trust of Alvaro Arbeloa during the second half of the campaign, producing a series of mature performances for the first team.Although Pitarc
  
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• Crewe can go under the radar for promotion - Offord

  13-07-2026 19:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Returning Crewe Alexandra centre-back Luke Offord says he is hoping the Alex can go "under the radar" in their bid for promotion in League Two this season.The 26-year-old is back at the club after spending the past two years with MK Dons.Offord, who made 170 appearances for the Railwaymen after coming through the club's academy, said he wanted to come back to "get Crewe out the league".The chance to work with boss Lee Bell again was also an added pull."The seasons I had previously before I left
  
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• Barcelona monitoring the situation of former defender with €14m price tag amid growing interest

  13-07-2026 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona monitoring the situation of former defender with €14m price tag amid growing interestFormer La Masia product Sergi Dominguez’s future could end up providing FC Barcelona with an unexpected financial boost this summer.The young central defender, who developed through La Masia before joining Dinamo Zagreb last summer, continues to attract interest from clubs across Europe. While a transfer remains possible this summer, it will not come cheaply.Among the clubs following the def
  
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• Xabi Alonso pushes Garnacho out, Roma closing in

  13-07-2026 19:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Xabi Alonso pushes Garnacho out, Roma closing inAlejandro Garnacho will not wear the Chelsea jersey next season. The Argentine is out of the plans of new manager Xabi Alonso, who confirmed in his presentation press conference that he will not be targeting the 2004-born player. The Spanish coach said: “Several clubs are interested in him,” and as is well known, Roma is among them. The Giallorossi have set their sights on the former Manchester United winger to strengthen the attacking
  
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• Dutch referee dropped from World Cup 2026 dies at age of 38

  13-07-2026 19:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A referee who was dropped from Fifa’s list of officials for World Cup 2026 has died, the Dutch federation (KNVB) announced.Rob Dieperink had been selected as a VAR for this summer’s tournament but was “removed from the list” of World Cup officials in May, Fifa said. Dieperink, 38, was arrested by the Metropolitan Police in April following an allegation of sexual assault against a teenage boy in London, The Athleticreported. We zijn geschrokken en diepbedroefd door het ove
  
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• Shock new club match city rivals in Mo Salah offer

  13-07-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Shock new club match city rivals in Mo Salah offerMohamed Salah is no longer a Liverpool player. The 34-year-old reached an agreement to rip up his £400k per week contract one year early. Originally due to expire in 2027 the Egyptian King’s deal was instead curtailed on June 30.Currently on his post-season break following Egypt’s FIFA World Cup elimination at the hands of Argentina Salah is making up his mind over his next move.Saudi Pro League clubs have long been thought of a
  
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• Celik resists Fiorentina and Fenerbahce interest to renew Roma contract

  13-07-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celik resists Fiorentina and Fenerbahce interest to renew Roma contractFiorentina and Fenerbahce made a late attempt to sign free agent Zeki Celik, but the Turkiye international has reportedly already agreed to sign a new contract with Roma.The 29-year-old is currently free to do as he wishes, because his contract with the Giallorossi expired on June 30.This has made him an appetising prospect on the transfer market, with Fenerbahce making a proposal, while Fiorentina have also seemingly approac
  
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• Dybala: “It’s a privilege to play for Roma.”

  13-07-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dybala: “It’s a privilege to play for Roma.”It’s finally official: Paulo Dybala will remain in Rome for at least another year. Despite the temptation of Boca Juniors, the Argentine has signed a one-year contract with the Roman club for a fee just under three million. Today, the number 21 appeared at Roma’s training camp, which will kick off next season. The permanence of the 1993-born player was a priority for Gian Piero Gasperini, and the coach’s wishes have
  
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• Roma prepare offer for Celitc’s Arne Engels

  13-07-2026 18:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma prepare offer for Celitc’s Arne EngelsRoma officially began the new season with the players gathering at Trigoria for their summer training camp, but Gian Piero Gasperini is still waiting for reinforcements from the transfer market. The Giallorossi coach reportedly asked the club to accelerate incoming transfers to complete a squad that, after many years of waiting, will also face the Champions League. The initial priority is the attacking wingers, considered one of the key positions
  
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• Chelsea forward Ribadeira re-joins FC Fleury 91 on loan

  13-07-2026 18:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea forward Ribadeira re-joins FC Fleury 91 on loanChelsea forward Louna Ribadeira has re-joined French Arkema Première Ligue club FC Fleury 91 on loan for the 2026/2027 season.Les Essonniennes announced news of the deal via a post on their official club X account this afternoon.The 21-year-old attacker spent last season on loan at the Stade Auguste Gentelet. She helped FC Fleury 91 record a fifth-place finish in the Arkema Première Ligue table. The youngster overcame a long-te
  
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• Atletico pounce on Tresoldi in two-way race with Roma

  13-07-2026 18:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atletico pounce on Tresoldi in two-way race with RomaToday is the first day of training camp at Trigoria, but there’s still a lot of work to do regarding the transfer market. Coach Gian Piero Gasperini’s priority is strengthening the attack, and the Giallorossi are keeping a close eye on several players. One of the names on the list is Nicolò Tresoldi, considered a good fit for Malen’s backup. However, in addition to Roma, other foreign clubs are also monitoring the stri
  
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• Andoni Iraola opens up on the ‘big challenge’ facing him at Liverpool

  13-07-2026 18:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola opens up on the ‘big challenge’ facing him at LiverpoolAndoni Iraola Faces Liverpool Fixture Challenge as Champions League Demands LoomAndoni Iraola has walked into a job where the margin for error is slim and the workload is relentless. At Bournemouth, he built a sharp, aggressive side and drove them to European qualification. At Liverpool, the scale changes immediately. More games, more pressure, more scrutiny.He knows it too. The new Liverpool head coach has already
  
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• Report: Aston Villa star wanted by PSG in surprise move

  13-07-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Aston Villa star wanted by PSG in surprise movePSG Eye Lucas Digne Transfer as Aston Villa Face Another Summer TestParis Saint-Germain are exploring a move for Lucas Digne, according to Sports View, in a development that could hand Aston Villa another significant issue in an already demanding window. The 32-year-old defender is understood to be on PSG’s radar, with his contractual situation giving the French champions a clear route to act swiftly.This would be a notable return for
  
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• 'Proven Premier League performer' Tielemans would be 'a great signing'

  13-07-2026 18:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked for your views Manchester United being in advanced talks to sign midfielder Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa.Here are some of your comments:Adrian: Absolutely a good signing! Like this guy a lot and we should probably have gone for him when he left Leicester. I am starting to get cautiously optimistic!Harry: We have seen with Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo that having Premier League experience is key for players to start quickly and be valuable assets to the club from
  
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• Lecce in battle for Scotland talent Ure, but long way off €4m price tag

  13-07-2026 18:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lecce in battle for Scotland talent Ure, but long way off €4m price tagLecce are the favourites to snap up Scotland Under-21 international striker Robbie Ure, currently at IK Sirius, but seem a long way off the €4m asking price.According to Sportitalia transfer expert Alfredo Pedullà, the Salentini are in active pursuit of the 22-year-old centre-forward.However, their proposal so far is believed to be just €1.8m plus a 20-25 per cent cut of his future sale fee.That is nowhe
  
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• 'Tielemans will be a huge miss'... 'he makes the team tick'

  13-07-2026 18:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked for your views on Aston Villa midfielder Youri Tielemans being in advanced talks over a move to Manchester United. Here are some of your comments:Mark: Tielemans will be a huge miss for Villa as he is consistent week in, week out. His partnership with Boubacar Kamara is the outlet to move the ball forward. Always a key part of most of Villa break away goals, great with a free-kick and can finish. Big blow after a successful season.Rob: His time at Leicester was incons
  
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• Liverpool sign England goalkeeper Keating

  13-07-2026 18:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool have signed England goalkeeper Khiara Keating on a free transfer from Manchester City.The 22-year-old leaves City following the expiry of her contract and reunites with manager Gareth Taylor, who she worked with in Manchester. In June, BBC Sport reported that Keating had turned down a contract extension offer at City amid interest from Liverpool.Keating is a graduate of the Manchester City academy and helped them win a second Women's Super League title last season."[Liverpool is] such
  
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• Aston Villa intensify for Estupinan after Manchester United and PSG spend big

  13-07-2026 18:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa intensify for Estupinan after Manchester United and PSG spend bigAston Villa are intensifying talks with Milan for Pervis Estupinan, as a replacement for Lucas Digne after Paris Saint-Germain decided to activate his release clause.It has been a tough day for Aston Villa, because in the space of a few hours they learned that Manchester United would pay the €41m to trigger the clause for €41m, then that Paris Saint-Germain would do the same for Digne at circa €10m.That w
  
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• 🎥 Thanks for nothing! Club bids farewell with blooper video

  13-07-2026 18:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Thanks for nothing! Club bids farewell with blooper videoSuch a breakup can be cruel, in some cases almost toxic. That was the case, for example, with the contract termination between Brazilian third-division club Amazonas FC and center-back Léo Coelho. When announcing his departure, the club did not hold back against their now former player. The statement on Instagram was accompanied by a video of Coelho’s biggest blunders, positional errors, and own goals. This was
  
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• Manchester United could resurrect Ederson move on one condition

  13-07-2026 18:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United could resurrect Ederson move on one conditionManchester United could resurrect their move for Atalanta’s Ederson but not at the previously agreed £35 million fee, per BBC Sport. The Red Devils were on the cusp of signing Ederson after agreeing personal terms and the structure of the deal with Atalanta. But the Premier League giants backed out due to concerns flagged up during the player’s medical. They could, however, resurrect the transfer late
  
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• Liverpool sign Manchester City goalkeeper Keating

  13-07-2026 18:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool sign Manchester City goalkeeper KeatingLiverpool have completed the signing of Manchester City goalkeeper Khiara Keating.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Reds this afternoon.The 22-year-old stopper joins Liverpool after leaving Manchester City upon the expiry of her contract at The Joie Stadium.Keating came through the youth system at Manchester City. She made her debut for the club in January 2022 in a Subway Women’s League Cup
  
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• Shrewsbury sign Luton striker Gbode on loan

  13-07-2026 18:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Shrewsbury Town have signed striker Joe Gbode on a season-long loan from Luton Town.The 21-year-old started at Gillingham and made 58 appearances for the first team before moving to the Hatters for an undisclosed fee last summer.He made five appearances from the bench last season before joining National League side Woking on loan for the second half of the campaign, where he scored four goals in 16 games in all competitions.Gbode's arrival continues Salop's busy summer window with the number of
  
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• What Manchester United’s midfield makeover reveals about their transfer strategy under Michael Carrick

  13-07-2026 18:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  At least Manchester United should have a specialist in the subject overseeing matters. Their summer midfield overhaul is being conducted with a midfielder at the helm. He has started with his old role. Michael Carrick’s first buy has been Andrey Santos, for an initial £48m. His second is set to be Youri Tielemans, for £35m. It appeared it would be Ederson, for a similar fee, but United have put a move on hold after the Brazilian failed a medical. So the midfield merry-go-round
  
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• McEvoy pens St Mirren extension after weekend debut

  13-07-2026 18:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  St Mirren boss Craig McLeish hailed Carrick McEvoy's weekend display [SNS]Carrick McEvoy has agreed a new St Mirren contract until the summer of 2028, with the club holding the option of a further year.The 19-year-old midfielder pens the extension after making his first-team debut at the weekend.The teenager played the full 90 minutes as St Mirren defeated Dumbarton 4-0 in their League Cup group opener."It's something that has been planned for a little while now based on how Carrick has been in
  
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• Real Madrid likely to hold Jose Mourinho’s official presentation after the World Cup

  13-07-2026 18:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid likely to hold Jose Mourinho’s official presentation after the World CupAccording to journalist Alberto Pereiro, Real Madrid executives have agreed to defer the official presentation of newly appointed manager José Mourinho after the ongoing FIFA World Cup. The strategic delay is intimately tied to the conclusion of his highly anticipated Netflix documentary series, titled ‘MOURINHO’, which is slated for a worldwide release on 11 August 2026.The idea is to al
  
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• Khalaili prayer after dream Inter move ruined by failed medical

  13-07-2026 18:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Khalaili prayer after dream Inter move ruined by failed medicalAnan Khalaili looked to the Quran for guidance after his Inter dream move was shattered by a failed medical, as irregularities were discovered.The Arab-Israeli player had been in Italy since last week undergoing various tests, including those at club level, to complete the €30m transfer from Union Saint-Gilloise.Why Khalaili move was blockedBRUSSELS, BELGIUM – OCTOBER 01: Anan Khalaili of Union Saint-Gilloise looks dejecte
  
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• Official | Thorgan Hazard returns to RC Lens

  13-07-2026 18:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Thorgan Hazard returns to RC LensThorgan Hazard (33) has completed a return to RC Lens, it has been confirmed. The Belgian has signed a two-year deal with the Ligue 1 club. The Belgium international came through the ranks at Lens, going on to make 16 appearances for the first team. He went on to join Chelsea in the summer of 2012, following his brother, who joined from Lille OSC. Hazard went on to play for the likes of Zulte Waregem, Borussia Monchengladbach, Borussia Dortmund, P
  
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• Ederson deal off - for now

  13-07-2026 18:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Speculation around Ederson's Manchester United transfer collapsing was swirling over the weekend after initial reports last week claimed there was a problem because of a knee injury.The 27-year-oldmidfielder had a full medical after initial tests in the United States had flagged an area of concern.Ederson flew to England for the required tests, which took place in the wake of Brazil's World Cup last-16 defeat by Norway. Specialists were involved and the outcome has led to United ba
  
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• Alonso on joining the Blues, 'brave football' and Fernandez's future

  13-07-2026 18:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso has been speaking to the media for the first time since his appointment.Here are the key lines from Monday's news conference:The Spaniard sees Chelsea as having "great potential" and a "very strong base". He is looking for the club to "be competitive on the pitch, win games and enjoy the process" under his leadership.When asked what he believes the difference between a manager and a head coach is, he explained: "It means that I'm working together with the sporting direct
  
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