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• Thomas Tuchel blames England’s ‘DNA’ following World Cup semi-final defeat

  16-07-2026 21:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England boss Thomas Tuchel says the DNA of English football needs changing if his side are to win major tournaments and insists he is “100 per cent” committed to staying in the job.It was the same old story for England as their World Cup bid ended in semi-final heartbreak to Argentina.They were on the cusp of a first final since 1966 when Anthony Gordon’s 55th-minute goal put them ahead in Atlanta, but they became passive and allowed the momentum of the game to turn, falling to
  
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• Hassan priority target for Celtic - gossip

  18-07-2026 10:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Oviedo and Egypt attacker Haissem Hassan, 24, is now a priority signing target for Celtic. (Sun)Celtic are planning a move to sign Hearts forward Claudio Braga, 26. (Football Insider)Tyler Fredricson, 21, is expected to leave Manchester United, with Celtic having been liked with the defender. (Glasgow Times)Manager Stephen Robinson has further targets as he continues to reshape the Aberdeen squad. (Press and Journal - subscription required)And Robinson expects departures from Pittodrie "in
  
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• France predicted XI v England: Didier Deschamps to rotate for last ever game as Les Bleus boss

  18-07-2026 10:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  France predicted XI v England: Didier Deschamps to rotate for last ever game as Les Bleus bossFrance face England tonight in Miami for the World Cup Bronze final. It will be Didier Deschamps’ last ever game as Les Bleus manager before passing up the baton to his former France and Juventus teammate, Zinédine Zidane. Deschamps made no mystery of how disappointed he and France players were to play the Bronze final and not Sunday’s final, but the France national team man
  
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• Barcelona youth team gem emerges as unexpected midfield solution after Frenkie de Jong injury

  18-07-2026 10:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona youth team gem emerges as unexpected midfield solution after Frenkie de Jong injuryBarcelona may not need to look outside the club if Hansi Flick requires extra midfield depth next season, with academy talent Xavi Espart emerging as a genuine solution following his impressive development over the past year.According to Mundo Deportivo, the 19-year-old has caught the attention of Flick and his coaching staff after proving he can operate at a high level in multiple positions. Althou
  
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• Real Madrid consider the ‘main part’ of their transfer window done

  18-07-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid consider the ‘main part’ of their transfer window doneThe FIFA World Cup is the grandest of stages in the world of football and it simply does not get bigger than the premier competition.The competition’s results and player performances at the event often impact transfer valuations and inflation in the associated transfer windows, and we expect the same after the ongoing event.Several players have risen to prominence after their wonderful performances at the event,
  
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• Report: Chelsea must pay £55m to sign Premier League star

  18-07-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Chelsea must pay £55m to sign Premier League starChelsea Transfer News, Maxence Lacroix Price Set at £55mChelsea’s summer planning appears to have a clear defensive theme, with The Times reporting that Crystal Palace centre-back Maxence Lacroix is available, but only at a significant cost. According to the report, “Chelsea will have to pay £55m for Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix”, a figure that immediately frames the conversation around value,
  
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• Jose Mourinho waiting on exits before green-lighting two more Real Madrid transfers

  18-07-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho waiting on exits before green-lighting two more Real Madrid transfersReal Madrid’s entire summer transfer window has been dictated by the preferences and decisions of Jose Mourinho, who recently took over as the team’s new manager.Florentino Perez and Co. have shown a great deal of trust in the Portuguese coach and the project he advocates and have handed him a free hand in the transfer decision-making.In that regard, the club have already done good business this summer
  
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• Barcelona icon Xavi talks Lamine, Cubarsi, Pedri, La Masia, Messi: ‘He’s a blessing’

  18-07-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona icon Xavi talks Lamine, Cubarsi, Pedri, La Masia, Messi: ‘He’s a blessing’Former Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez has revealed the club recognised Lamine Yamal’s extraordinary talent when he was just 15 years old, insisting the Spain international has everything required to become the best player in world football.Ahead of Spain’s 2026 FIFA World Cup final against Argentina, Xavi reflected on the teenager’s rise from La Masia prospect to one of the b
  
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• Best finishers, defensive kings & runners - World Cup finalists in numbers

  18-07-2026 09:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lionel Messi is playing in his third World Cup final while Lamine Yamal is playing in his first [Getty Images]Sunday's World Cup final pits holders Argentina against Spain. The South American champions against the European champions. How do they compare? This is the story of the numbers.Since two of their games went to extra time, Argentina have played an hour of football more than Spain at this tournament - so we have taken that into account by including the 'per 90 minutes' version of each sta
  
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• Today’s Papers – Golden Lautaro, Roma’s revenge

  18-07-2026 09:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Today’s Papers – Golden Lautaro, Roma’s revengeLa Gazzetta dello SportLautaro GoldThe Chivu messages: ‘Win for us Nerazzurri.’ The goal against England increases the value to 120m. Kempes: ‘Among the best in Argentina’s history.’World Cup disaster: Too many games, too much money and too much TrumpRoma’s revenge: KessiéCelik to Juve, the tension with Massara increasesSpalletti calls Vlahovic back‘If he calls…but now he wait
  
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• Milan’s Fikayo Tomori: Frank Lampard trying to convince player for Coventry City

  18-07-2026 09:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan’s Fikayo Tomori: Frank Lampard trying to convince player for Coventry CitySerie A Milan have been quite keen on parting ways with Fikayo Tomori this summer, with the player’s contract running out in 2027.So far, Get Italian Football News have looked at how Coventry City have steppped forward for his signature but the player hasn’t been entirely keen on a deal.Sportmediasetreport that Tomori’s exit is a part of Milan’s plan to hand Ruben Amorim the squad he nee
  
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• Luis de la Fuente delivers Lamine Yamal fitness update before World Cup final: ‘He took a heavy knock, but…’

  18-07-2026 09:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luis de la Fuente delivers Lamine Yamal fitness update before World Cup final: ‘He took a heavy knock, but…’Spain manager Luis de la Fuente has confirmed Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal is fit for the 2026 FIFA World Cup final after easing concerns over the teenager’s condition following the semi-final victory over France.With Spain preparing to face Lionel Messi’s Argentina in Sunday’s final, questions surrounding Yamal’s fitness had become one of the bi
  
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• Real Madrid defender determined to turn things around after difficult season

  18-07-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid defender determined to turn things around after difficult seasonJose Mourinho pushed for the signing of Ibrahima Konate for his first season back at Real Madrid, and his persistent pressure on the board to bring in a central defender showed that he did not trust the existing core completely.If reports are to be believed, the manager is pushing hard for the signing of yet another defender this summer, and Eder Militao is the only current defender whom he rates highly.The players worst
  
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• 🎥 The national team unveils final shirt for Argentina clash

  18-07-2026 09:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 The national team unveils final shirt for Argentina clashThe official account of the Spanish national team has posted a video showing the making of the shirt Spain will wear tomorrow in the World Cup final against Argentina.The footage shows the process of printing the patches and the commemorative final print.The video also confirms what we already knew: Spain will wear red for the decisive match. The shirt already features the official final details, sewn on and printed.The big occas
  
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• 'Similar to Courtois' - could Penders become Chelsea number one?

  18-07-2026 09:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mike Penders was part of Chelsea's Club World Cup-winning squad, but didn't play in the United States [Getty Images]Chelsea's newest goalkeeping prospect, Mike Penders, comes from the same production line that produced the legendary Thibaut Courtois.Like Courtois, Chelsea signed Penders from Belgian top-flight club Genk as a teenager.A deal for the then-19-year-old was agreed in 2024 and he officially joined the following summer, before spending a season on loan with Strasbourg. Genk's goalkeepe
  
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• Argentina boss unsure about Lionel Messi’s future ahead of World Cup final: ‘He doesn’t stop surprising us’

  18-07-2026 09:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lionel Scaloni admitted he does not have a clue if the World Cup final will be Lionel Messi’s last game for Argentina. The 39-year-old will win his 207th cap when Argentina face Spain at the MetLife Stadium in New York on Sunday. Messi, who is in his sixth World Cup and is aiming to win a second as captain, has not revealed if he intends to carry on playing for his country.Lionel Messi’s future is unclear (Getty)And manager Scaloni said Argentina’s record scorer has an ability
  
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• Pellegrini prioritizes Roma, rejects Juventus

  18-07-2026 09:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pellegrini prioritizes Roma, rejects JuventusAfter signing Celik, whom Roma were expecting at Trigoria to start the new season, Juventus has moved to convince Lorenzo Pellegrini, who has been a free agent since June 30th, to join Luciano Spalletti’s project. The 1996-born player has yet to reach an agreement with the Giallorossi for a contract renewal, but he has no intention of betraying the team he has supported since childhood. The number 7, after many seasons as a spectator, could retu
  
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• Extraordinary suggestions of kidnapping as Fiorentina sign Christ Oulai

  18-07-2026 09:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Extraordinary suggestions of kidnapping as Fiorentina sign Christ OulaiSerie A side Fiorentina had been working on a move for Trabzonspor’s Christ Oulai for many weeks. While the deal has gone through, there have been extraordinary suggestions around the transfer.La Gazzetta dello Sportshed light on the situation, making it clear that the player will join Fiorentina on a permanent deal. La Viola have agreed to pay around €30 million to seal his signature, but things were far from easy
  
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• Argentina boss reveals the only way to stop Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal: ‘I wish we could…’

  18-07-2026 09:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Argentina boss reveals the only way to stop Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal: ‘I wish we could…’Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni has admitted stopping Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal will be one of his side’s biggest challenges in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, joking that the only solution would be to keep the teenage winger away from the pitch.Spain and Argentina will meet with the biggest prize in international football on the line, but much of the attention before k
  
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• Real Madrid’s stance on Premier League star unchanged despite World Cup heroics

  18-07-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid’s stance on Premier League star unchanged despite World Cup heroicsEnzo Fernandez was one of Argentina’s heroes in their comeback win over England in the semifinal of the FIFA World Cup earlier this week, and it is not surprising that the Spanish media have taken much interest in the development.After all, the player was extensively linked with a move to Real Madrid this summer and even labelled as the club’s ‘top priority’ midfielder target.Jose Mourinh
  
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• Man City’s Reigan Heskey completes £2.1M FC Köln transfer – Details on sell-on and buy-back clauses

  18-07-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City’s Reigan Heskey completes £2.1M FC Köln transfer – Details on sell-on and buy-back clausesMan City academy graduate Reigan Heskey has joined German side FC Koln on a permanent dealThe transfer is worth an initial £2.1M, potentially rising to £6.8M in performance-related add-onsMan City have secured sell-on, buy-back and matching rights as part of the agreementManchester City academy graduate Reigan Heskey has completed a permanent move to German club F
  
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• Report: Liverpool star set for huge international opportunities

  18-07-2026 08:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool star set for huge international opportunitiesRio Ngumoha England Chance Gives Liverpool Fresh Hope Under Andoni IraolaLiverpool supporters have seen enough false dawns in young players to know better than to get carried away. Even so, there is something about Rio Ngumoha that demands attention. According to The Telegraph, the teenager is firmly in Thomas Tuchel’s thinking as England shape their plans for Euro 2028. That matters, because elite international managers do not
  
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• David Ornstein: Newcastle United have £46m bid rejected for top transfer target

  18-07-2026 08:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  David Ornstein: Newcastle United have £46m bid rejected for top transfer targetNewcastle United See Lucas Bergvall Bid Rejected by TottenhamNewcastle United have made their move for Lucas Bergvall, and Tottenham have shut the door, for now. According to David Ornstein for The Athletic, Spurs have rejected an offer worth around £46million for the 20-year-old midfielder, with the report stating the bid “exceeded the approaches made by Nottingham Forest to date”.That matters
  
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• 🎥 Lamine, Messi and au revoir, Deschamps... best bits before the final

  18-07-2026 08:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Lamine, Messi and au revoir, Deschamps... best bits before the finalThere is just one day left until the World Cup final, and this blessed tournament keeps giving us memorable moments with every passing hour. Here are some of the latest details worth remembering before the big match.
  🌭 Lamine Yamal stays coolShowing no sign at all of being stressed about the World Cup final, Lamine Yamal went out to enjoy a hot dog on the streets of New York. A scene that would be completely im
  
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• The six players Jose Mourinho considers the ‘core’ of his project – report

  18-07-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The six players Jose Mourinho considers the ‘core’ of his project – reportArriving as Real Madrid’s new manager, Jose Mourinho was always going to shake up Real Madrid’s pecking order across all departments.The experienced manager, after all, has all the backing he can ask for from the club president Florentino Perez and has even been handed a free hand in taking transfer decisions.All that has been asked of him is to restore order in Real Madrid’s dressing ro
  
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• Talks held as Liverpool move closer to deal for £51m World Cup midfield powerhouse

  18-07-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Talks held as Liverpool move closer to deal for £51m World Cup midfield powerhouseLiverpool are reported to be shopping for midfielders this summer. We may need to see some outgoings before a new face is brought in. Fringe men like Stefan Bajcetic and Harvey Elliott have been linked with the exit door.And Curtis Jones - wanted by Inter Milan - could depart once the Italian champions reach Richard Hughes’ €40m asking price.Wharton top targetAmong the contenders named as Liverpool
  
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• Lionel Messi reacts to iconic Lamine Yamal photo before World Cup final: ‘It’s crazy…’

  18-07-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lionel Messi reacts to iconic Lamine Yamal photo before World Cup final: ‘It’s crazy…’Lionel Messi has described Lamine Yamal as one of the best players in world football ahead of Sunday’s World Cup final, but the Argentina captain admitted he hopes the Barcelona youngster is kept quiet when the two nations meet with football’s biggest prize at stake.The meeting between Spain and Argentina has naturally been built around two generations of football’s el
  
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• Real Madrid midfield target leaves door open to summer transfer: ‘As I said before…’

  18-07-2026 08:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid midfield target leaves door open to summer transfer: ‘As I said before…’The FIFA World Cup final has two top midfield targets of Real Madrid going head-to-head against each other – Rodri and Enzo Fernandez.While the former is Spain’s captain and has been one of their key pieces in midfield, the latter has slowly improved as the tournament progressed and scored a crucial equaliser against England in the semifinal.Real Madrid have publicly ruled out a mov
  
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• Roma ponder hijacking Juve’s talks with Franck Kessie

  18-07-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma ponder hijacking Juve’s talks with Franck KessieThe transfer disputes between Roma and Juventus could continue. The Giallorossi were surprised by the developments with Celik, who was expected at Trigoria to start the new season, but instead moved to Juventus thanks in part to the direction of Frederic Massara, the same director who until a few days earlier was working for the Friedkins. D’Amico could respond by hindering the Bianconeri’s bid for Frank Kessie. The former At
  
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• Barcelona president responds to Atletico Madrid CEO’s scathing attack over Julian Alvarez transfer: ‘I respect everyone’s opinion’

  18-07-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona president responds to Atletico Madrid CEO’s scathing attack over Julian Alvarez transfer: ‘I respect everyone’s opinion’Barcelona president Joan Laporta has broken his silence over Julian Alvarez, confirming that the offer submitted to Atletico Madrid has a limited validity and will expire if there is no progress before the end of July.The comments are Barcelona’s first public response since Atletico Madrid CEO Miguel Angel Gil Marin attempted to shut down
  
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