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• Traore expected for Genoa tests on Monday in €10m Marseille agreement

  12-07-2026 16:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Traore expected for Genoa tests on Monday in €10m Marseille agreementHamed Junior Traore is expected in Italy for his Genoa medical on Monday, ready to complete a loan with option to buy move from Olympique Marseille for up to €10m.The initial report of the deal had come from France with Footmercato, suggesting the cost of the operation would be around €8m.Genoa can pay up to €10m for TraoreUDINE, ITALY – MAY 06:Hamed Junior Traorè of SSC Napoli looks on during t
  
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• Barcelona defensive mainstay intent on staying at club after Bayern Munich approach

  13-07-2026 15:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona defensive mainstay intent on staying at club after Bayern Munich approachBayern Munich have made initial enquiries about FC Barcelona star Jules Kounde, contacting the French defender’s representatives to assess his current situation and determine whether he would be open to a future move.While reports in Germany had suggested interest from the Bavarians over the weekend, SPORT now confirms from sources close to the situation, the Bundesliga champions have recently sought informa
  
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• Men's World Cup: Full list of past winners year-by-year

  13-07-2026 15:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Argentina won the 2022 World Cup, further cementing Lionel Messi's name as one of, if not the, greatest players to ever play the game.Messi joins celebrated countryman Diego Maradona as debated 'GOATS' to lift the World Cup trophy, as Argentina won for the third time and first since the 1986 tournament in Mexico.MORE — 100 days away |2026 World Cup qualification hubOf course, Kylian Mbappe and France won the previous tournament, four years after Germany laid claim to the 2014 honors throug
  
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• Revealed: How Man City caveat may push Barcelona towards Ferran Torres sale over contract renewal

  13-07-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Revealed: How Man City caveat may push Barcelona towards Ferran Torres sale over contract renewalBarcelona open to selling Ferran Torres this summer to avoid triggering a clause owed to Man CityExtending Torres’ deal would force Barca to pay Man City ~£6.7M as per original 2022 dealThe clause would take the total fee Barcelona have paid for Torres to around £61.5MBarcelona are open to selling Spain international Ferran Torres this summer to avoid paying an additional £6.7
  
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• Brentford interested in teenage Inter and Italy talent Iddrissou after failed Köln bid

  13-07-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brentford interested in teenage Inter and Italy talent Iddrissou after failed Köln bidReports in Italy claim that Premier League side Brentford are interested in a potential deal for Italy and Inter youth star Jamal Iddrissou, who has also been the subject of an unsuccessful bid from Bundesliga side FC Köln.Brentford, Köln and Wolfsburg want Inter and Italy talent IddrissouAccording to Sky Sport Italia reporter Luca Bendoni, Brentford are keen on 18-year-old Inter winger Iddrissou
  
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• Which Premier League clubs have been hit hardest by World Cup?

  13-07-2026 15:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rodri has clocked 537 World Cup minutes, among the most of any Premier League player [Getty Images]Every World Cup leaves its mark on Premier League squads, but this one feels particularly intense.The tournament in the US, Canada and Mexico ends on Sunday, leaving just 33 days before the start of the new Premier League season.While clubs in England's top flight have begun pre-season preparations, many are without key players whose minutes continue to add up in the United States.Opta data shows s
  
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• How to watch France vs Spain live: World Cup stream link, TV channel, team news, prediction

  13-07-2026 15:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A ticket to the 2026 World Cup Final will be punched Tuesday in Texas, where Kylian Mbappe's France look to hold off Lamine Yamal and Spain in a sensational semifinal.Or maybe we should say Les Bleus will try to hold off Mikel Merino and Spain, as Arsenal's super sub has delivered huge goals for La Roja including the decisive tally against Belgium in the quarterfinals.WATCH — France v Spain, en EspanolDidier Deschamps' France are seeking to become the first nation to reach three-straight f
  
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• Official: Khalaili failed medical, Inter €30m deal is off

  13-07-2026 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Khalaili failed medical, Inter €30m deal is offInter President Beppe Marotta has confirmed that Anan Khalaili failed his medical with the Italian authorities, so the €30m move from Union Saint-Gilloise is off. ‘The rules are very strict.’The transfer had been agreed for €25m plus add-ons, and the Israel international underwent his regular club tests with no problems.UDINE, ITALY – OCTOBER 14: Federico Dimarco of Italy battles for possession with Anan Kh
  
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• Genoa to take legal action against Stroud’s agents over Hull City move

  13-07-2026 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Genoa to take legal action against Stroud’s agents over Hull City moveSky Sport Italia reports that Genoa will take legal action against Elliot Stroud’s agents, as the Mjällby winger had reportedly signed a pre-contract agreement with the Grifone before making a late decision to join Hull City instead.Elliot Stroud’s imminent move to Premier League side Hull City is likely to lead to a legal dispute between Genoa and the winger’s representatives.Stroud’s transf
  
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• Premier League midfielder’s World Cup heroics fail to change Real Madrid’s transfer stance

  13-07-2026 15:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier League midfielder’s World Cup heroics fail to change Real Madrid’s transfer stanceReal Madrid’s transfer plans appear to have taken a decisive turn despite Rodri’s outstanding performances at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. According to Jose Felix Diaz, as relayed by Defensa Central, the Spanish midfielder’s displays on the international stage have done little to alter the club’s long-term strategy.For months, Rodri has been linked with a move to Real Ma
  
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• Manchester United close in on Youri Tielemans after sealing deal for new midfielder

  13-07-2026 15:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United have completed their £48m purchase of Andrey Santos from Chelsea and are closing in on the surprise signing of Aston Villa’s Youri Tielemans after a move for Ederson was put on hold.United are set to activate a release clause and to get the Belgium captain for around £35m, in a blow to Unai Emery. Tielemans will become the second addition in Michael Carrick’s summer midfield overhaul, with Santos’ arrival formalised and the 22-year-old putting pen
  
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• Will A Period Of Transition Unsettle Newcastle’s Chances of European Qualification?

  13-07-2026 15:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Will A Period Of Transition Unsettle Newcastle’s Chances of European Qualification?The 2025-26 season will be one that Newcastle United fans would like to forget about in a hurry. Disappointing Premier League performances eventually saw the Magpies conclude the campaign in 12th place, which quickly led to questions surrounding Eddie Howe’s long-term future at the club.However, the Public Investment Fund gave its backing to the Englishman, indicating that a return to the Champions Lea
  
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• Marotta: ‘Inter want Scudetto and must do better in Champions League’

  13-07-2026 15:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marotta: ‘Inter want Scudetto and must do better in Champions League’Inter President Beppe Marotta feels retaining the Scudetto would be ‘an historic achievement,’ but they also ‘must do better in the Champions League’ while competing with financial powerhouses.Their pre-season training started today at the Appiano Gentile complex, where they are going into the new season as the reigning Champions of Italy, having won both the Scudetto and the Coppa Italia.Mar
  
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• Bergomi: ‘Maldini is the best choice for Italy by some distance, If I can help, I will’

  13-07-2026 15:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bergomi: ‘Maldini is the best choice for Italy by some distance, If I can help, I will’Beppe Bergomi insists that Paolo Maldini is the best choice for Italy and the FIGC in his new role as technical director, but says that he is still willing to offer his assistance if called upon: “If Paolo called me, I would listen to someone like him.”Bergomi on Maldini and Italy’s next head coach: ‘He’s the best choice by some distance’Maldini has recently been
  
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• McCann urges Kilmarnock to back up fan optimism

  13-07-2026 15:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [SNS]Neil McCann is calling on his players to back up the positivity shared among Kilmarnock fans by flying out of the traps this season.The Ayrshire side get their competitive action under way with a League Cup group opener at home to Raith Rovers on Tuesday (19:45 BST).Kilmarnock ended last term by securing their Scottish Premiership status with four straight wins, scoring 13 goals in the process.Things looked bleak for the Rugby Park club when Stuart Kettlewell was sacked, and much of the sup
  
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• Barcelona midfield ace expected to be ready for season opener after stepping up recovery

  13-07-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona midfield ace expected to be ready for season opener after stepping up recoveryBarcelona have received encouraging news on Fermin Lopez, with the midfielder making significant progress in his recovery ahead of the 2026/27 La Liga season. According to Nil Sola on Que T’hi Jugues, the 23-year-old is already jogging and running again, which is another important milestone in his rehabilitation following foot surgery.The update arrives as Barcelona pre-season officially gets under
  
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• Bilic reappointed as Croatia manager

  13-07-2026 15:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bilic won 44 international caps for Croatia during his playing career [Getty Images]Croatia have reappointed former defender Slaven Bilic as the manager of their men's national team.Bilic, whose first spell in charge of his country was from 2006 to 2012, replaces Zlatko Dalic.Dalic stepped down from the role, which he held for nearly nine years, following Croatia's World Cup last-32 defeat against Portugal."I have the complete confidence in our players, and it is my responsibility to bring energ
  
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• Stones in direct talks with Inter, but would not be first choice

  13-07-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Stones in direct talks with Inter, but would not be first choiceInter are in contact with free agent John Stones, claim reports in Italy, but the former Manchester City man would not be considered a first choice for central defence.This is not the first time that the 32-year-old has been linked with a possible move to Serie A this summer, seeing as his contract with Manchester City was allowed to run down.He still has much to give, as confirmed by the fact he is playing for England at the 2026 W
  
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• Fabrizio Romano: Liverpool set for major battle to sign World Cup star

  13-07-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabrizio Romano: Liverpool set for major battle to sign World Cup starBradley Barcola Transfer Race Poses Big Summer Test for LiverpoolLiverpool and Arsenal remain firmly in the mix for Bradley Barcola, with the Paris Saint-Germain winger continuing to attract serious admiration from two clubs trying to sharpen their attacking options before the new campaign. Credit to Fabrizio Romano on his YouTube channel, who reports that both sides are still attentive to the situation as the market develops.
  
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• I want to give fans a team to be proud of - Iraola

  13-07-2026 14:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Iraola signed a two-year deal with Liverpool last month [Getty Images]Andoni Iraola has said he wants to give Liverpool fans "a team that they can be proud of" and that he is ready for the responsibility of such a high-profile job.The 44-year-old signed a two-year deal with Liverpool last month after three successful seasons at Bournemouth.Liverpool finished fifth in the Premier League last season, one place ahead of Bournemouth, and Arne Slot was sacked on 30 May. Supporters at Anfield bemoaned
  
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• World Cup: see OneFootball’s quarter-final XI and have your say 📹

  13-07-2026 14:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  World Cup: see OneFootball’s quarter-final XI and have your say 📹The OneFootball Team of the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals has been selected. France dominates, but Spain and England also stand out.Check out the 11 players and the coach, and have your say:...This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.
  
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• Report: Liverpool are in talks over move for World Cup hero

  13-07-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool are in talks over move for World Cup heroLiverpool Enter Haissem Hassan Race as Real Oviedo Hold Firm on Release ClauseLiverpool have been linked with plenty of wide players this summer, and now Haissem Hassan is the latest name pushed into the conversation. According to El Gol Digital, the Real Oviedo winger is attracting interest from Anfield, with Celtic already in the picture and trying to force progress.That is the basic outline. Celtic moved first, Liverpool are now menti
  
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• Ex-Brazil star opens up on Barcelona transfer that almost happened: ‘They offered me a six-month contract’

  13-07-2026 14:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ex-Brazil star opens up on Barcelona transfer that almost happened: ‘They offered me a six-month contract’Former Brazil international Oscar has revealed that he came remarkably close to becoming a Barcelona player, lifting the lid on a transfer that almost materialised during one of the most challenging financial periods in the club’s recent history.The retired attacking midfielder, who brought his playing career to an end in 2025, admitted that Barcelona made a genuine attempt
  
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• Orsolini targeted by Trabzonspor as alternative to Prestianni

  13-07-2026 14:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Orsolini targeted by Trabzonspor as alternative to PrestianniTurkish football continues looking to Serie A with reports Trabzonspor have started talks with Bologna for Riccardo Orsolini, who they see as an alternative to Gianluca Prestianni of Benfica.There are strong bonds growing between the two football nations, as shown by the fact Vincenzo Montella is the coach of the Turkiye national team and Besiktas just hired Vincenzo Italiano.Orsolini on radar for TrabzonsporBOLOGNA, ITALY – MARC
  
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• New asking price for long-term Liverpool target revealed

  13-07-2026 14:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New asking price for long-term Liverpool target revealedLiverpool have been linked with a plethora of players already this summer.Much like Tottenham, the Anfield outfit are in need of a rebuild to try and get themselves back on track.Luckily, they did manage to qualify for the Champions League during the 2026-27 season which means that they should, theoretically, be able to sign any players that they want.Of course, as has always been the case with Liverpool, money is the main stumbling block g
  
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• Report – The conditions on which Real Madrid teenage prodigy can stay at the club

  13-07-2026 14:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report – The conditions on which Real Madrid teenage prodigy can stay at the clubJose Mourinho’s first pre-season back as the manager of Real Madrid begins today, and the Portuguese coach has some clear objectives to meet.While he does not have most of the first-team players at his command from day one, he is tasked with making decisions on the futures of the few players who are in Madrid.The manager will thus keep a close eye on every single player currently in pre-season and draw u
  
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• Real Madrid Board Forces Mourinho to Keep Pintus as Physical Trainer

  13-07-2026 14:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid Board Forces Mourinho to Keep Pintus as Physical TrainerAntonio Pintus will remain as Real Madrid’s physical trainer under José Mourinho, according to reports in the Spanish press relayed by Managing Madrid, with the club’s board having pushed to keep him in place despite the new head coach reportedly wanting his own appointment in the role.Board Overrules Mourinho on Physical TrainerPintus made his return to the club after Madrid sacked Xabi Alonso last winter, an
  
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• Ex-Spanish PM accused of racism after claiming France’s World Cup team ‘does not have any French players’

  13-07-2026 14:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A former Spanish prime minister faces racism accusations from French and Spanish officials after claiming France's World Cup squad "does not have any French players."Mariano Rajoy, of Spain’s conservative Popular Party, made incendiary remarks in a column for El Debate on 10 July, ahead of Tuesday’s World Cup semi-final. He wrote: "They’ve won every match they’ve played at this World Cup and are currently top of the Fifa rankings. They also have an exceptionally strong sq
  
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• Leandro Trossard agrees terms & expected in Turkey by Thursday

  13-07-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leandro Trossard agrees terms & expected in Turkey by ThursdayLeandro Trossard is close to agreeing personal terms with Besiktas, with the final paperwork for his transfer being prepared ahead of a possible announcement this week.Photo by Carl Recine/Getty ImagesTurkish journalist Yagiz Sabuncuoglu broke the news on Sunday that Besiktas were in agreement with Leandro Trossard on a three-plus-one-year contract, a net salary under €8m (£6.8m), and add-ons.The news has since made it
  
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• Kilkenny calls time on his Dublin career

  13-07-2026 14:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kilkenny won eight All-Ireland SFC titles with Dublin [Getty Images]Dublin's Ciaran Kilkenny has announced his retirement from inter-county football after 15 seasons.The 33-year-old played in Sunday's All-Ireland SFC semi-final defeat by Kerry but the Castleknock man has decided to call time on his career.Kilkenny, who represented Dublin both football and hurling at underage level, opted to focus on the big ball when called into the Dubs' senior panel by then manager Pat Gilroy in 2012.In doing
  
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