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• Who could follow legend Gordon for Scotland?

  17-07-2026 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  For many, Craig Gordon's decision to end his playing career at the age of 43 marks "an end of an era" in Scottish goalkeeping.The former Celtic, Heart of Midlothian, Sunderland and Scotland stalwart did as much as anyone to silence the old jokes about the inadequacies of Scottish goalkeepers.But having battled through the pain of a series of career-threatening injuries to make this summer's World Cup finals, and having come to the end of his Hearts contract, Gordon has decided he has put his bod
  
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• “A real coup” – Liverpool praised for beating Chelsea in the race for defender

  18-07-2026 15:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “A real coup” – Liverpool praised for beating Chelsea in the race for defenderJeremy Jacquet to Liverpool looks like a real coup for Andoni IraolaLiverpool have committed serious money to Jeremy Jacquet, and the immediate reaction from parts of the game is clear, this is a signing with substance. Tthe Reds moved decisively to win the race for the 21-year-old Rennes defender, agreeing a £60m deal at the end of the winter window before completing the move at the start of Ju
  
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• Real Madrid prodigy to join pre-season training on Monday after U19 Euro success amid uncertain future

  18-07-2026 15:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid prodigy to join pre-season training on Monday after U19 Euro success amid uncertain futureReal Madrid academy midfielder Thiago Pitarch is set for a defining few weeks after earning a place in Jose Mourinho’s pre-season plans, with the Portuguese coach expected to make the final decision on whether the teenager stays at the club or leaves on loan.According to AS, Pitarch will report for first-team training next Monday following Spain’s triumph at the UEFA Under-19 Europea
  
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• Huge rise in harmful social media posts this World Cup

  18-07-2026 15:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026 World Cup began on 11 June and concludes with the final on Sunday, 19 July [Getty Images]There have been 14 times more harmful posts and comments during the 2026 World Cup compared to the 2022 tournament, Fifa's social media protection service has found.A total of more than seven million messages have been identified and removed this summer.That is a significant increase from 470,000 such posts and comments at the previous World Cup.Fifa has also reported more than 200,000 abusive and t
  
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• Notts County bring in Newport defender Baker

  18-07-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Matt Baker made 144 appearances for Newport County, initially on loan from first club Stoke City before joining the Exiles permanently in 2024 [Getty Images]Central defender Matt Baker has joined Notts County on a two-year contract with the option of another year in the club's favour.The 23-year-old, who came through the Stoke City academy, spent three and a half years with Newport County before leaving as a free agent this summer."I think here is the perfect place for me," Baker said. "We can g
  
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• Manchester City make progress in Ayyoub Bouaddi pursuit as Lille name asking price for permanent transfer

  18-07-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City make progress in Ayyoub Bouaddi pursuit as Lille name asking price for permanent transferMan City have made progress in their pursuit of Lille & Morocco midfielder Ayyoub BouaddiLille want £84M for immediate transfer, with package drop option for loan-back or pre-agreementTalks ongoing between the two clubs since June meeting involving Man City CEO Ferran SorianoManchester City have made progress in their pursuit of Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, with the French club
  
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• Burton sign Dundalk forward Arubi

  18-07-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gbemi Arubi leaves Dundalk sitting fourth in the Irish Premier Division [Getty Images]Burton Albion have signed Dundalk forward Gbemi Arubi on a three-year deal, with the option of an additional year, for an undisclosed fee.The 22-year-old has scored seven goals in 23 Irish Premier Division appearances in the 2025-26 season, helping earn him a Republic of Ireland Under-21s debut in their 2-2 draw with Croatia in June.Though the move will be Arubi's first outside his home country, he has previous
  
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• The classroom moment that bonds finalists De la Fuente & Scaloni forever

  18-07-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC Sport]The teacher against the student.Spain manager Luis de la Fuente and Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni will contest the World Cup final having got to New Jersey by different means - but they will always have one thing that bonds them together.Back in 2017 in Scaloni's post-playing limbo, he enrolled at the Spanish federation to study for his Uefa Pro Licence, the highest coaching qualification in European football. It was there that he first met De la Fuente, who was teaching the technique
  
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• Mauricio Pochettino to make a decision about USMNT future 'next week'

  18-07-2026 14:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mauricio Pochettino told a Spanish radio station that will make a decision on his future with the United States men’s national team next week.The Argentinian manager has been in discussions with U.S. Soccer about a contract extension through the 2030 World Cup. A new deal was reportedly offered to the 54-year-old Pochettino before the start of the 2026 World Cup, which saw the USMNT win its group and reach the Round of 16 before falling to Belgium.“We are evaluating it, looking at it
  
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• Report: Tottenham Hotspur star wanted by European giants

  18-07-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Tottenham Hotspur star wanted by European giantsPedro Porro transfer interest leaves Tottenham alert, but Barcelona move looks unlikelyPedro Porro has emerged as a player of interest to Barcelona after an impressive Club World Cup campaign, with Mundo Deportivo reporting that senior figures at the Catalan club have taken note of the Tottenham Hotspur full-back.The Spain international has featured five times in the competition and found the net twice, further underlining the attacking out
  
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• Barcelona icon hails Messi, backs Lamine Yamal to shine at World Cup final: ‘He enjoys pressure’

  18-07-2026 14:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona icon hails Messi, backs Lamine Yamal to shine at World Cup final: ‘He enjoys pressure’Gerard Pique believes Lamine Yamal is made for occasions like the World Cup final, with the former Barcelona defender insisting the teenager has already shown he can thrive under the biggest pressure football has to offer.Yamal will carry Spain’s attacking hopes when Luis de la Fuente’s side face Argentina on Sunday, and praise for the Barcelona winger continues to arrive from
  
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• Simeone Targets Oyarzabal as Álvarez Saga Reshapes Atlético’s Attack

  18-07-2026 14:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Simeone Targets Oyarzabal as Álvarez Saga Reshapes Atlético’s AttackAl-Nassr have offered Barcelona the chance to sign striker Jhon Durán as an alternative to Julián Álvarez, according to Diario Sport, while El Chiringuito report separately that Diego Simeone has identified Mikel Oyarzabal as the man he wants this summer – a development that adds a new dimension to one of La Liga’s more tangled transfer sagas.Al-Nassr Push Durán Towards
  
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• Lionel Messi on viral photos of him bathing baby Lamine Yamal: 'What a crazy picture'

  18-07-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spain’s Mikel Merino was like many of us this week when he first saw the viral photos of a 20-year-old Lionel Messi bathing a five-month old Lamine Yamal during a 2007 calendar photoshoot for UNICEF.“The first time I saw it, I thought it was AI and that it wasn’t even real,” Merino said Friday.The photos are real and only resurfaced this week because Messi’s Argentina and Yamal’s Spain will meet on Sunday in the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey
  
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• Barcelona determined to avoid another “Dro” situation with two La Masia jewels

  18-07-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona determined to avoid another “Dro” situation with two La Masia jewelsAccording to Mundo Deportivo, FC Barcelona are working to secure the futures of academy prospects Pedro Villar and Pedro Rodriguez, whose contracts expire in 2027, as the club looks to avoid repeating the circumstances that led to Dro Fernandez’s departure.Learning from the Dro caseDro emerged as one of the biggest surprises of last summer’s pre-season.After spending most of the previous campaig
  
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• Ben Jacobs: Liverpool leading the race to sign World Cup star

  18-07-2026 14:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ben Jacobs: Liverpool leading the race to sign World Cup starLiverpool Lead Bradley Barcola Race as PSG Set £128m Asking PriceLiverpool have been here before, circling elite talent, weighing up value, need and timing, then deciding whether to go all in. This time the name under the spotlight is Bradley Barcola, and according to Ben Jacobs, the Reds are currently at the front of the queue.That matters, because Barcola is no speculative link. He is one of the most coveted young forwards in E
  
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• Official: Roma announce Mancini & Cristante renewals

  18-07-2026 14:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Roma announce Mancini & Cristante renewalsRoma have confirmed contract extensions for Gianluca Mancini and Bryan Cristante, securing two of the club’s longest-serving players on the same day.According to the club’s official announcements, Mancini has committed until 2029 and Cristante until 2028.The pair have become fixtures of the Giallorossi side over the best part of a decade, Mancini since 2019, Cristante since 2018, and both extensions underline Gian Piero Gasperin
  
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• York sign veteran full-back Hunt

  18-07-2026 14:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jack Hunt has twice won promotion to the Championship through the play-offs, with Huddersfield in 2012 and Sheffield Wednesday 11 years later [Getty Images]Full-back Jack Hunt has joined York City on a free transfer to become the Minstermen's eighth summer signing upon their return to the Football League.The 35-year-old, who began his career at Huddersfield Town, has made almost 500 appearances in the EFL across more than 10 different clubs.He played nearly 300 games in the Championship with the
  
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• Real Madrid change stance on summer move for Man City superstar after World Cup excellence

  18-07-2026 14:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid change stance on summer move for Man City superstar after World Cup excellenceReal Madrid are prepared to revive their pursuit of Rodri after Jose Mourinho identified the Manchester City midfielder as the player capable of transforming his new-look midfield, according to journalist Sergio Valentin.The Spain international has been admired at the Santiago Bernabeu for some time, but concerns over his age, injury record and the size of any potential transfer fee had previously pushed th
  
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• Roma plot transfer revenge on Juventus and Massara

  18-07-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma plot transfer revenge on Juventus and MassaraLa Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Roma are plotting a transfer revenge on Juventus and Frederic Massara, which would prompt the Giallorossi to open talks with free agent Franck Kessié.Roma are reportedly infuriated with Juventus and Massara after the Bianconeri hijacked their offer to sign Zeki Celik.The Giallorossi expected the Turkish defender to land in the capital to sign a contract extension, but Celik took the flight for Turin ins
  
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• Barcelona will consider offers of €50-60 million for defender amid Bayern Munich interest

  18-07-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona will consider offers of €50-60 million for defender amid Bayern Munich interestAccording to SPORT, FC Barcelona are open to listening to offers for Jules Kounde, but only if they reflect the French defender’s true market value. Although the French international is not considered untouchable, Barcelona have no intention of making his departure easy, amid tentative interest from Bayern Munich.The sporting department continues to rate the French international among the best rig
  
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• Official: Bryan Cristante extends Roma deal until 2028

  18-07-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Bryan Cristante extends Roma deal until 2028Roma have officially announced Bryan Cristante’s new contract. “AS Roma is delighted to announce that Bryan Cristante has signed a contract extension with the club until 2028.Since arriving in the capital in the summer of 2018, the midfielder has forged a long and successful path in the Giallorossi jersey, establishing himself over the years as a key figure both on and off the pitch.Cristante has so far made 364 appearances and sc
  
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• Report: Aston Villa considering moves for two forwards

  18-07-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Aston Villa considering moves for two forwardsAston Villa Transfer Latest: Summerville and Bardghji Emerge as Villa Weigh Wide OptionsAston Villa are preparing for a significant summer on the flanks, with growing expectation that interest in Morgan Rogers could shape their attacking plans. As first reported by Daily Mail, Villa have made checks on Crysencio Summerville and have also been presented with the chance to sign Roony Bardghji.The situation around Rogers is an important backdrop
  
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• Official: Mancini signs new Roma deal until 2029

  18-07-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Mancini signs new Roma deal until 2029Roma have officially announced Gianluca Mancini’s new contract.“AS Roma is delighted to announce that Gianluca Mancini has signed a contract extension with the club until 2029.Having worn the Giallorossi jersey since 2019, the defender has made 319 appaearances and scored 23 goals across all competitions.Born in 1996, Mancini has established himself over the years as a key figure for both the club and the fans.“
  
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• Barcelona’s search for Julian Alvarez alternative hits immediate roadblock as Chelsea declare striker untouchable

  18-07-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona’s search for Julian Alvarez alternative hits immediate roadblock as Chelsea declare striker untouchableBarcelona’s search for attacking reinforcements has suffered a significant setback after Fabrizio Romano dismissed suggestions that Chelsea forward Joao Pedro could emerge as an alternative to Julian Alvarez.The Catalan club continue to prioritise Alvarez, but Atletico Madrid have repeatedly insisted the Argentina international is not for sale. With president Joan Lap
  
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• Estcourt joins English third-tier side Fulham

  18-07-2026 13:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Charlie Estcourt has topped the 50-cap mark for Wales [Huw Evans Picture Agency]Wales midfielder Charlie Estcourt has joined English third-tier side Fulham women for 2026-27.The 28-year old has left Portsmouth, who were relegated to the English Southern Premier division in which Fulham play at the end of last season.Estcourt joined Portsmouth - then in Women's Super League 2 - in February after agreeing to terminate her contract with DC Power FC.Wales boss Rhian Wilkinson has stated she would li
  
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• Blues re-sign Brighton keeper Beadle on loan

  18-07-2026 13:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  James Beadle joined Brighton's youth team from Charlton in 2022 but has yet to make a first-team appearance for the Premier League side [Getty Images]Birmingham City have re-signed Brighton goalkeeper James Beadle on another season-long loan.The England Under-21 international spent last season at Blues, making 38 appearances across all competitions as they finished 10th on their return to the Championship.The move marks the 22-year-old's third consecutive full campaign in the second tier, having
  
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• Fabrizio Romano confirms Mohamed Salah contract deal talks

  18-07-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabrizio Romano confirms Mohamed Salah contract deal talksLiverpool lost Mo Salah. The Egyptian King, 34, reached an agreement to rip up his £400k per week contract one year early. Following a falling out with club top brass - including Arne Slot - a decision was taken on Salah’s future.The two-time African footballer of the year is now free to negotiate a bumper contract elsewhere. One issue for the left-footed attacker is that lucrative offers have not exactly been streaming in.Sau
  
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• A bit 'blah' or a worthy host? Is MetLife right World Cup final choice?

  18-07-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The MetLife has been known as the New York New Jersey Stadium at the World Cup as Fifa prohibits corporate stadium sponsorships [Getty Images]As the World Cup final approaches, this tournament will long be remembered for its drama and some classic matches.Just as important for the fans at the games has been their experience inside the venues.They have stepped into football history at Mexico's Azteca Stadium. They have seen the luxurious design of the Sofi stadium outside Los Angeles. The have ex
  
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• How financial demands of Serie A differ from other European leagues

  18-07-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  How financial demands of Serie A differ from other European leaguesFor football supporters who follow the sport beyond matchday results, they tell a story that results alone rarely capture. And here is what you need to understand first:The Premier League makes between €7.1 billion and €7.9 billion a year. That makes it the richest league in the world by a wide margin. The money comes from TV deals, sponsors, and fans all over the globe.Now, to Serie A: It generates just under €3 b
  
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• Report: Liverpool have made contact over move for Premier League star

  18-07-2026 13:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool have made contact over move for Premier League starLiverpool Eye Maxence Lacroix as Defensive Search Continues Under Andoni IraolaLiverpool are doing what serious clubs do in a transfer window, they are making calls, checking availability and building a market picture before anyone starts shouting about a breakthrough. The latest report from X account Indykaila, claims the club contacted Crystal Palace at 10am yesterday regarding Maxence Lacroix. That is the story. No bid, no a
  
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