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• Trump pressure puts FIFA in a bind, could aid Brazilian ref at World Cup

  09-07-2026 10:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Trump pressure puts FIFA in a bind, could aid Brazilian ref at World CupDonald Trump’s public criticism, which cast doubt on Raphael Claus’s integrity after the sending-off of American Folarin Balogun, has put FIFA in a real diplomatic and sporting crossroads and could end up “helping” the Brazilian referee.According to UOL journalists Danilo Lavieri and Paulo Vinícius Coelho, what seemed like the natural end of the road for Claus in the tournament could now turn i
  
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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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• 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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• Official | Allan Saint-Maximin completes Charlotte FC move

  13-07-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Allan Saint-Maximin completes Charlotte FC moveAfter six successful months, Allan Saint-Maximin’s (29) departure from RC Lens was confirmed at the end of last month. He has now joined MLS side Charlotte FC on a free transfer, it was confirmed on Monday.Having joined Lens last February following the termination of his contract with Mexican side Club America, Saint-Maximin produced an outstanding second half of the season, scoring four goals and providing three assists in 13 appea
  
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• Arsenal teammates joked about facing off – now they will at World Cup

  13-07-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal teammates joked about facing off – now they will at World CupMikel Merino admits he’s joked with Arsenal teammate William Saliba about facing off against each other, with Spain to play France in Tuesday’s World Cup semi-final.Photo by David Ramos/Getty ImagesArsenal duo Mikel Merino and William Saliba have been very important to their respective national teams in the World Cup so far, with Merino scoring the winning goals for Spain against Portugal and Belgium, and Sali
  
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• Report Roma rejected first Kone offer from Atletico Madrid and set price at €60m

  13-07-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Roma rejected first Kone offer from Atletico Madrid and set price at €60mItalian reports suggest Roma turned down a €40m offer from Atletico Madrid for Manu Koné, but would be ready to sell if they, Manchester United or Liverpool came in with at least €60m.WALSALL, ENGLAND – AUGUST 06: Manu Kone of AS Roma looks on prior to the pre-season friendly match between Aston Villa and AS Roma at Pallet-Track Bescot Stadium on August 06, 2025 in Walsall, England. (Photo
  
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• Manchester City test the waters with enquiry for €100m-rated Real Madrid midfielder

  13-07-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City test the waters with enquiry for €100m-rated Real Madrid midfielderManchester City have launched a transfer inquiry for Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde, looking to exploit the uncertainty surrounding the Uruguayan inside the Spanish capital.This information comes from journalist Miguel Serrano, who reports that while the Cityzens have not yet submitted an official, written bid, but have approached Los Blancos to understand the situation surrounding their new captain
  
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• Adeyemi Joins Barcelona in €29m Deal Backed by Flick and Deco

  13-07-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Adeyemi Joins Barcelona in €29m Deal Backed by Flick and DecoBarcelona have confirmed the signing of Karim Adeyemi, with president Joan Laporta publicly endorsing the deal and crediting Deco for orchestrating a pursuit that stretches back considerably further than this summer window. The confirmation came via Fabrizio Romano on Sunday evening.A Long-Tracked Target Finally Lands at Camp NouLaporta’s words left little ambiguity. “We are so happy. He’s a player we’ve be
  
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• Lens look to re-sign Juventus’ Lois Openda amid competition from Coventry City

  13-07-2026 17:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lens look to re-sign Juventus’ Lois Openda amid competition from Coventry CityAs RC Lens prepare to return to the UEFA Champions League, they are looking to bring back one of their former forwards, Lois Openda (26), as per a report from Foot Mercato.It was an underwhelming season in Turin for Openda, who in 37 games in all competitions, netted just twice. Since leaving RC Lens in 2023 for €40m, he has netted 41 goals in 93 games for RB Leipzig. At Lens, during the season in which 
  
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• Dutch referee dies weeks after being dropped from World Cup

  13-07-2026 17:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rob Dieperink began refereeing in the Netherlands' top flight in 2017 [Getty Images]Dutch football referee Rob Dieperink has died weeks after he was dropped from officiating at the World Cup following a police investigation in the UK.Dieperink had been selected to be a video assistant referee (VAR) official at this summer's tournament, but was removed from Fifa's list of World Cup officials in May.The 38-year-old was arrested by the Metropolitan Police in April following a report of a sexual ass
  
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• Report: Chelsea star has decided he wants to leave the club this summer

  13-07-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Chelsea star has decided he wants to leave the club this summerChelsea Transfer News: Trevoh Chalobah Wants Inter Move as Blues Face Key DecisionChelsea are approaching an important point in the future of Trevoh Chalobah, with the defender attracting concrete interest from Italy and England while the club continue to reshape their back line. According to Caught Offside, the 26-year-old has already decided where he wants to go, and that stance is giving Inter a clear advantage in negotiat
  
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• Carnevali warning for Kolo Muani, ‘do not need’ Frattesi at Juventus

  13-07-2026 17:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Carnevali warning for Kolo Muani, ‘do not need’ Frattesi at JuventusJuventus director Giovanni Carnevali warns Paris Saint-Germain ‘demands are too high’ for Randal Kolo Muani and they could look elsewhere, but they ‘do not need’ Davide Frattesi from Inter.The Bianconeri have been negotiating with PSG practically since the moment he arrived on loan in January 2025, but never seem to reach a new agreement.That loan cost €3.6m and was extended to cover the
  
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• 'What's the plan? What's the ambition?'

  13-07-2026 17:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]In the midst of the World Cup and seeing Newcastle players celebrated there (flowers for Dan Burn), it is easy to forget there's also a transfer window open. Actually, as a Newcastle fan, it's preferable to forget.We sold Anthony Gordon, which everyone suspected was coming, and then Sandro Tonali, which surprised some but not most, and now we are stuck in limbo with Bruno Guimaraes, who has, apparently, made it known he'd like to go to Arsenal.Pair that with a few instances of
  
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• Openda ready for RC Lens return, but Juventus must cover costly salary

  13-07-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Openda ready for RC Lens return, but Juventus must cover costly salaryJuventus are trying to offload flop Lois Openda, but after a Coventry City approach, his old club RC Lens are eager to bring him back, with one significant problem.The Belgium international was a costly disaster on the transfer market last summer, signed from RB Leipzig on loan for €3.25m with an obligation to buy at the end of the season for a further €42.75m plus add-ons.TURIN, ITALY – JANUARY 03: Lois Openda
  
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• Confirmed: Barcelona sign 18-year-old South American prodigy

  13-07-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Barcelona sign 18-year-old South American prodigyFC Barcelona have continued to strengthen the ranks of their reserve team, Barça Atletic, with Josue Caicedo becoming the latest signing of the summer.The teenage left-back, who can play anywhere along the flank, arrives on a season-long loan deal from LDU Quito in Ecuador, with an option to make the transfer permanent at the end of the season.“FC Barcelona and LDU Quito have reached an agreement for the loan
  
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• “I went to sleep and woke up seeing he scored two goals” – Tottenham legend left baffled by Man City’s Erling Haaland

  13-07-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “I went to sleep and woke up seeing he scored two goals” – Tottenham legend left baffled by Man City’s Erling HaalandEx Netherlands star Rafael van der Vaart assesses Man City’s Erling Haaland after heroic WC runHowever, van der Vaart says the striker appears unable to play football “eight out of 10 times”Former Real Madrid star says Haaland must be considered “one of the best of all time” despite his reservationsFormer Netherlands internatio
  
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• Wales' Hughes leaves Melbourne for overseas move

  13-07-2026 17:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Laura Hughes was Melbourne City's player of the year in 2023-24, her first season at the club[FAW]Wales midfielder Laura Hughes has left Melbourne City with the Australian club revealing she is moving for a new opportunity overseas.Hughes, 25, switched allegiances from Australia to Wales last year and has made a promising start to life as part of Rhian Wilkinson's Welsh squad.She departs Melbourne at the conclusion of her contract having helped them secure a domestic double in 2025-26.Hughes mad
  
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• Xabi Alonso confirms Enzo Fernandez conversation and hints at another Chelsea departure

  13-07-2026 17:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Xabi Alonso has confirmed he has spoken to Enzo Fernandez since Real Madrid denied holding interest in the Chelsea midfielder, who previously appeared to be gunning for a move away.Fernandez has been at the World Cup with Argentina and has not yet met face-to-face with the new Blues boss, but was the subject of an extraordinary statement from the Spanish giants when they shut down reports linking the 25-year-old with a move to the Santiago Bernabeu.In April, Fernandez expressed an interest in Ma
  
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