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• Who is injured for the World Cup final?

  16-07-2026 01:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026 World Cup is hurtling towards a blockbuster final between Argentina and Spain, who will be praying not to suffer any untimely injury setbacks in their quest for global glory.Some of the big injury sagas heading into the tournament have come to happy endings, with Lamine Yamal now a regular fixture for Spain after returning to full fitness, while injury-ridden Neymar was able to get some minutes in what will be his final World Cup, before Brazil’s elimination at the hands of Norway
  
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• Merino: Arsenal star reveals common ground with Lautaro ahead of World Cup Final

  18-07-2026 11:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Merino: Arsenal star reveals common ground with Lautaro ahead of World Cup FinalMikel Merino admits he and Lautaro Martinez find themselves in a similar situation ahead of the World Cup Final: ‘For no player is starting on the bench the ideal game plan.’Merino’s Spain and Lautaro Martinez’s Argentina meet in the World Cup Final tomorrow, Sunday, July 19.The Spanish midfielder spoke to Gazzetta dello Sport ahead of the game, admitting that he and Lautaro might not start.&l
  
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• Injured Real Madrid forward likely to return in early 2027 – report

  18-07-2026 11:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Injured Real Madrid forward likely to return in early 2027 – reportReal Madrid forward Rodrygo Goes continues to face a long and arduous road to recovery, with the Brazilian international not expected to feature competitively for the club until early 2027, as per a report from AS. The 25-year-old attacker remains in rehabilitation following a devastating knee injury that prematurely ended his 2025/26 campaign and cruelly shattered his dreams of representing Brazil at the 2026 FIFA World Cu
  
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• Wrexham midfielder Rathbone's gratitude to Man Utd

  18-07-2026 11:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ollie Rathbone in action for Manchester United in 2015 (left) and playing for Wrexham during the 2025-26 season [Getty Images]Wrexham midfielder Ollie Rathbone has said it will be a "humbling experience" when he plays against former club Manchester United on Saturday.Rathbone, 29, came through the United academy and among his contemporaries were World Cup players Marcus Rashford and Scott McTominey.Although released by United in 2016 after eight years, Rathbone will be forever grateful to the Ol
  
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• Kafaji leaves Arsenal in permanent transfer

  18-07-2026 11:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kafaji leaves Arsenal in permanent transferSigned as one of Europe’s brightest young attackers, Kafaji leaves after struggling to establish herself and spending last season out on loan.Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty ImagesArsenal have confirmed the permanent departure of Rosa Kafaji, with the Swedish forward joining London City Lionesses after two years in north London.Kafaji arrived from Häcken in August 2024 as one of Europe’s brightest young attacking talents, becoming Arsenal
  
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• Germany’s Sandro Wagner (38) speaks on Arsenal tactics and Premier League links

  18-07-2026 11:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Germany’s Sandro Wagner (38) speaks on Arsenal tactics and Premier League linksFormer Augsburg head coach Sandro Wagner has offered up some thoughts on English football and directly addressed his links with the Premier League. In an interview with Kicker, Wagner spoke on Premier League champions Arsenal and rumors surfacing earlier this summer linking him newly promoted EPL outfit Ipswich town. Wagner ended up not taking up that job, but remains open to a move to England or potentially Ita
  
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• Andoni Iraola has confirmed that Liverpool are working on a huge signing

  18-07-2026 11:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola has confirmed that Liverpool are working on a huge signingLiverpool Transfer News: Andoni Iraola Confirms Winger Deal PlansLiverpool have a problem, and Andoni Iraola has not tried to dress it up. Mohamed Salah has gone, the attack needs reinforcements and the club are actively working on a major move to fix it.The new Liverpool head coach has made the situation clear. Speaking about the shape of his squad ahead of the new season, Iraola admitted the obvious. Salah’s output c
  
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• Injured Barcelona midfielder to resume full training during England camp as recovery progresses well

  18-07-2026 11:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Injured Barcelona midfielder to resume full training during England camp as recovery progresses wellAfter an injury disrupted his summer, Fermin Lopez is back to full fitness both physically and mentally, with the Barcelona midfielder determined to become one of Hansi Flick’s key players this season, reports SPORT.Fermin has overcome the disappointment of missing the FIFA World Cup and is now fully focused on returning to Barcelona’s first-team setup.His comeback is being viewed inte
  
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• More games and more controversy - has World Cup been a success?

  18-07-2026 11:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Argentina and Spain will contest the World Cup final at the New York/New Jersey Stadium on Sunday [Getty Images]Fifa president Gianni Infantino promised the 2026 World Cup would be the "biggest event in the history of mankind".Infantino likened the tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada to 104 Super Bowls in one month.It was a bold claim, so did it pan out like that?For the first time, the World Cup featured 48 teams, with Curacao, Cape Verde, Jordan and Uzbekistan making their debut
  
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• Milan rival Borussia Dortmund for Karetsas and target Hojbjerg

  18-07-2026 11:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan rival Borussia Dortmund for Karetsas and target HojbjergMultiple sources in Italy claim that Milan have set their sights on Borussia Dortmund target Konstantinos Karetsas of Genk and could make an offer for Marseille midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.Milan have already secured two summer signings, welcoming Gonçalo Ramos and Mario Gila, but their new coach Ruben Amorim needs more reinforcements to complete his team for 2026-27.Latest Milan transfer updates: Karetsas and Hojbjerg
  
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• Arsenal expect injured star back for pre-season

  18-07-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal expect injured star back for pre-seasonBen White has made encouraging progress after the knee injury that ended his season, as speculation over a transfer refuses to disappear.Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesArsenal expect Ben White to be back in pre-season training with the defender making encouraging progress in his recovery from the significant medial knee ligament injury that ended his 2025/26 campaign.White suffered the injury against West Ham United in May, ruling him out o
  
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• Savinho posts cryptic Instagram story as Tottenham near £65M Man City agreement

  18-07-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Savinho posts cryptic Instagram story as Tottenham near £65M Man City agreementSavinho posted a cryptic Instagram Story on Thursday amid intensifying transfer speculationBrazilian winger’s move to Spurs is closing in, with a fee in the region of £65M reportedly agreedMan City are exploring replacements, with PSG’s Ibrahim Mbaye a leading target for Hugo VianaManchester City winger Savinho has posted a cryptic message on Instagram which could hint that his reported £
  
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• Real Madrid Wait as Olise Makes His Wishes Clear to French Teammates

  18-07-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid Wait as Olise Makes His Wishes Clear to French TeammatesMichael Olise, the Bayern Munich and France winger, has informed his teammates of his desire to join Real Madrid, according to a report published by L’Équipe. The French daily says Olise has communicated his intentions both to his French international colleagues and his close circle, marking a concrete escalation in what has been a long-running saga.Where the Saga StandsReal Madrid are aware of Olise’s positio
  
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• Barcelona will postpone forward’s renewal until September to prioritise new signing registrations

  18-07-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona will postpone forward’s renewal until September to prioritise new signing registrationsBarcelona’s dream of signing Julian Alvarez took a massive blow earlier this week when Atletico Madrid’s president and CEO came out to publicly declare that the player would stay in Madrid next season.The saga is far from done, but every passing day renders the deal more complicated, leaving Barcelona in a complicated situation considering that Robert Lewandowski is no longer at the
  
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• America’s World Cup report card: some As for atmosphere, but F for affordability

  18-07-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Seattle was generally regarded as having one of the best host city environments of this World Cup.Photograph: Eric Hiller/APCome rain or smokescreen, Sunday will bring the 2026 World Cup to its bombastic end. The load-bearer of the co-hosting North American trio, the United States held 78 of the tournament’s matches across its 11 host cities. Only two contests remain: the third-place game in Miami, and the big one in East Rutherford, New Jersey.Before the dust truly settles and focus shift
  
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• Confirmed: Real Madrid register summer signing in La Liga

  18-07-2026 10:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Real Madrid register summer signing in La LigaReal Madrid defender Denzel Dumfries has become the club’s first officially registered signing for the 2026/27 La Liga season, completing the necessary paperwork to be eligible for domestic competition.Registration process neginsThe summer transfer window officially opened on July 1 across FIFA member associations, including Spain, where clubs have until September 1 at 11:59 p.m. to complete transfers and player registrations.Before
  
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• Report: Tottenham Hotspur interested in move for World Cup star

  18-07-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Tottenham Hotspur interested in move for World Cup starTottenham Transfer Latest: Savinho and Crysencio Summerville in Focus as Spurs Target New AttackerTottenham Hotspur’s summer business has already been among the boldest in the Premier League, yet the sense around north London is that the club are far from finished. According to Give Me Sport, Spurs remain active in the market and are now concentrating on the forward line after a remarkable run of early deals.Having already brou
  
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• Manchester United the only club who can afford Real Madrid superstar’s signing this summer – report

  18-07-2026 10:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United the only club who can afford Real Madrid superstar’s signing this summer – reportReal Madrid and Vinicius Jr. have seemingly hit yet another roadblock in the negotiations over the player’s contract renewal just when matters appeared to be speeding up.The Brazilian star and the club have been at odds on the financial terms of his renewal for a long time now, but it appeared that they were finally willing to meet in the middle and agree on a renewal a few weeks
  
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• Manager confirms 24yo winger will sign for Arsenal

  18-07-2026 10:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manager confirms 24yo winger will sign for ArsenalThe Club Brugge boss believes the 24-year-old’s move is a reward for relentless hard work and expects him to prove himself in the Premier League.@dazn_be 🗣️ | Ivan Leko’s first reaction to the transfer of Christos Tzolis! 🔴🇬🇷 #Arsenal #ClubBrugge #Gunners ♬ original sound – DAZN Belgium 🇧🇪Ivan Leko has confirmed that Christos Tzolis is set to join Arsenal, describing t
  
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• Juventus transfer hopes alive as Kolo Muani trains with U19 PSG team

  18-07-2026 10:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus transfer hopes alive as Kolo Muani trains with U19 PSG teamRandal Kolo Muani remains Juventus’ top attacking target, and the Bianconeri’s hopes of securing a deal are still alive, as the Frenchman is reportedly training with PSG’s U19 team.French striker Kolo Muani is not part of PSG’s plans as he’s training with their U19 team, according to Fabrizio Romano.Juventus given hope after PSG decision on Kolo MuaniPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JUNE 22: Randa
  
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• Dani Olmo reacts to facing childhood idol Lionel Messi in World Cup final: ‘Playing against him gives you extra motivation’

  18-07-2026 10:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dani Olmo reacts to facing childhood idol Lionel Messi in World Cup final: ‘Playing against him gives you extra motivation’Barcelona midfielder Dani Olmo insists Spain have every reason to believe they can beat Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, stressing that the squad’s confidence has been built on performances rather than optimism alone.With Spain one win away from becoming world champions, Olmo believes Luis de la Fuente’s side have earned the right to see th
  
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• Liverpool have the chance to sign PSG forward as Fabrizio Romano confirms exit

  18-07-2026 10:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool have the chance to sign PSG forward as Fabrizio Romano confirms exitIbrahim Mbaye Transfer Chance Could Offer Liverpool a Smart Winger SolutionLiverpool have decisions to make in the transfer market, and one of the more intriguing openings this summer concerns Ibrahim Mbaye. The Paris Saint-Germain youngster is expected to move on before the window closes, with interest building from both the Premier League and Bundesliga.The situation is straightforward enough. PSG are loaded with att
  
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• The World Cup final is Messi v Yamal, master v successor, a planetary alignment

  18-07-2026 10:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It’s in elevated moments like this, when all the usual talk in football takes a more metaphysical hue, that even the most single-minded players can’t help looking for signs and omens.In Spanish training, where Lamine Yamal is “wrapped in cotton” due to recent injuries, they have still been noting every turn and finish in training. “That’s how you’re going to win the World Cup final.”It’s quite a prospect to consider.With Argentina, there has
  
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• One condition must be met for Real Madrid to move for Michael Olise – Romano

  18-07-2026 10:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  One condition must be met for Real Madrid to move for Michael Olise – RomanoMichael Olise’s name has sounded loud in Madrid over the past 24 hours, and rightfully so given how reports have made the move a genuine possibility of coming through.The Bayern Munich star has been Florentino Perez’s top target for a long time now, and the ongoing FIFA World Cup has only furthered that desire.As reported earlier this week, the player has finally opened up to close teammates about his d
  
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• World Cup earnings revealed: Milan best in Serie A, Man City first overall

  18-07-2026 10:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  World Cup earnings revealed: Milan best in Serie A, Man City first overallMilan were Serie A’s biggest earners from the World Cup, with the Rossoneri also breaking into the top 10 clubs worldwide.FIFA grants approximately €215m through the Club Benefits Programme, to be shared among the sides whose players were involved in the World Cup. Serie A clubs will get circa €13m.The sum for each club depends on the number of players called up and how far they progressed in the tournament
  
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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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