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• Who is Ivan Barton? France v Spain referee for World Cup semi-final

  14-07-2026 10:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Referee Ivan Barton will take charge of the World Cup semi-final between Spain and France in Dallas.The Salvadoran official has earned a prestige appointment for the mouthwatering meeting of European heavyweights as the first place in the final is settled.Born in Santa Ana, El Salvador’s second largest city, Barton has previously worked as a professor of organic chemistry after earning a degree in chemical sciences at university.The 35-year-old is a regular in Concacaf’s biggest tour
  
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• Ipswich Town announce signings of Baker and Weir

  14-07-2026 20:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ipswich Town announce signings of Baker and WeirIpswich Town have announced the signings of winger Ava Baker and defender Kenzie Weir.The Tractor Girls announced the signings via posts on their official club website earlier today.Ipswich Town confirmed Baker’s arrival first. The 20-year-old winger will spend the 2026/2027 season on loan from Birmingham City. Baker spent the second half of last season on loan at Ipswich Town. She made nine appearances for the Sussex side, scoring one goal.
  
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• Man Utd sign Tielemans for £35m from Aston Villa

  14-07-2026 20:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Youri Tielemans scored twice for Belgium at the World Cup[Getty Images]Manchester United have completed the signing of Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa on a five-year deal.United have met a release clause of £35m for the 29-year-old midfielder, who has just helped Belgium reach the World Cup quarter-finals.Tielemans has spent the past three seasons with Villa, having initially moved to the Premier League to join Leicester City in 2019."It's hard to describe just how proud I am to join Manc
  
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• Manchester City Have Stepped Up Their Efforts To Sign This Lille Midfielder: Good Fit For Maresca?

  14-07-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City Have Stepped Up Their Efforts To Sign This Lille Midfielder: Good Fit For Maresca?In a recent post on X, respected journalist David Ornstein mentioned that Manchester City have stepped up their efforts to sign Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi this summer. It has been claimed that the Mancunian outfit are eyeing a move to bring the Moroccan talent to the Etihad Stadium in this transfer period.Bouaddi’s Impressive Rise In Ligue 1Bouaddi enjoyed a solid campaign at the French c
  
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• Confirmed: Mbappe makes history, Tchouameni returns as Real Madrid duo start for France vs Spain

  14-07-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Mbappe makes history, Tchouameni returns as Real Madrid duo start for France vs SpainIn a little over an hour, France take on Spain in the first semifinal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Dallas Stadium.Ahead of kickoff, Les Bleus manager Didier Deschamps has announced the starting lineup that will take the field against the 2010 world champions tonight.Mbappe starts, Tchouameni backAnd, two Real Madrid stars feature from the get-go for France, with captain Kylian Mbappe spearheading
  
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• 'Hard to describe just how proud I am' - Tielemans joins Man Utd

  14-07-2026 19:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]New Manchester United midfielder Youri Tielemans says signing for the club is the "culmination of years of dedication".The 29-year-old joins from Aston Villa, subject to registration, on a five-year deal until 2031, for a fee of £35m.Tielemans, who has returned from the World Cup after captaining Belgium to the quarter finals, made his senior debut for Anderlecht at the age of 16 and has now played 668 games for club and country.Last season, he registered seven assists for Vi
  
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• Manchester United complete signing of Youri Tielemans as midfield rebuild ramps up

  14-07-2026 19:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United have signed Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa for £35m. The Belgium captain has signed a four-year contract at Old Trafford after United activated his release clause at Villa Park.Tielemans said it was the culmination of his career to join United and described it as a “special” move for him.He has become United’s third arrival of the summer after Andrey Santos joined from Chelsea for £48m and goalkeeper Karl Darlow came from Leeds on a free transfer
  
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• World Cup 2026: Folarin Balogun describes how red-card controversy affected USMNT: 'A lot of outside noise, and that's hard to avoid'

  14-07-2026 19:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Folarin Balogun emerged as the United States men’s national team’s breakout star during the 2026 World Cup. He was also at the center of one of the tournament’s biggest disputes, the second act of which came with a bittersweet realization.Once the 25-year-old AS Monaco striker learned that the red-card suspension he was supposed to serve during the Round of 16 had actually been suspended itself, he was met with instant euphoria and eventual concern.“My initial reaction wa
  
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• Barcelona academy gem poised to replace €30 million-rated star in first-team squad

  14-07-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona academy gem poised to replace €30 million-rated star in first-team squadFC Barcelona’s midfield plans for the new season could be shaped by two key developments: the uncertain future of Marc Casado and the injury concern surrounding Frenkie de Jong.Casado has been heavily linked with a departure this summer, having fallen down the pecking order under Hansi Flick and struggled for regular minutes last season.The La Masia graduate continues to attract interest from abroad, par
  
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• Arsenal stance emerges as £116m transfer race gathers pace

  14-07-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal stance emerges as £116m transfer race gathers paceArsenal Transfer Latest: Bruno Guimaraes interest, Morgan Rogers price and Leandro Trossard exit explainedArsenal’s summer has moved with the purposeful air of a club that knows exactly where it wishes to go, yet also understands how difficult it can be to reach the final few yards. According to The Athletic, the picture in north London is sharpening around midfield reinforcements, attacking additions and an impending departur
  
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• Parkinson eyes progress as Wrexham meet top clubs

  14-07-2026 19:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Phil Parkinson celebrated five years in charge of Wrexham this month[Getty Images]Wrexham are set for a quartet of friendlies against Premier League opponents with Phil Parkinson confident his side will be better prepared for the Championship in 2026-27 than they were last season.Parkinson's squad are building towards a second successive campaign in the second tier having narrowly missed out on the play-offs last May.Their pre-season campaign features fixtures against stellar opposition, with Wr
  
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• Everton sign Leicester City forward Mouchon

  14-07-2026 19:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton sign Leicester City forward MouchonEverton have completed the signing of Leicester City forward Noémie Mouchon on a free transfer.The Toffees confirmed the news of the deal via a post on their official club website this afternoon.The 23-year-old attacker joins Everton off the back of Leicester City’s relegation to Barclays WSL2 at the end of last season. Mouchon spent two years with The Foxes in which she made 24 appearances for the club in all competitions, scoring two goal
  
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• Secret friendlies and promoting youngsters - Alonso's first week at Chelsea

  14-07-2026 19:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Xabi Alonso agreed a four-year deal to join Chelsea in May [Getty Images]Xabi Alonso's start to pre-season has been likened to more of a Mauricio Pochettino blueprint than an Enzo Maresca one.The 44-year-old has focused on improving the physicality of his squad in the early stages of his reign after Chelsea were outrun by their opponents in all but one of their Premier League matches last season.Alonso's message to the players has been positive. While the former Real Madrid manager has been keen
  
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• Sue signs one-year contract extension with Hull KR

  14-07-2026 19:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sauaso Sue has been with Hull KR since 2023 [SWpix.com]Sauaso Sue has signed a one-year contract extension with Hull KR to keep the prop forward at Craven Park until the end of next season.Sue joined Hull KR in 2023 and the Samoa international has played a key role in the Robins' success as they won the treble of Super League, League Leaders' Shield and Challenge Cup in 2025, following up this season with the 2026 World Club Championship.After playing in the NRL with Wests Tigers, Canterbury Bul
  
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• 🚨 Official: Man United land a Belgian star for €41m

  14-07-2026 19:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Official: Man United land a Belgian star for €41mWhat a great move!Unexpected just a few days ago, Youri Tielemans’ transfer to Manchester United is now official!After Ederson failed his medical, the Red Devils decided to trigger the release clause of the Belgian team captain.Aston Villa should therefore receive €41 million from the deal, according to Fabrizio Romano.With this departure and Amadou Onana’s serious injury, Unai Emery now finds himself with a midfiel
  
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• 🚨 BREAKING: Man Utd announce Youri Tielemans arrival

  14-07-2026 19:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 BREAKING: Man Utd announce Youri Tielemans arrivalManchester United have announced the signing of Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa.The Belgium international has signed on a five-year contract after the club activated his £35m release clause.Tielemans has been capped 90 times for his country and is coming off a successful World Cup in which he starred as Belgium reached the quarter-final stage."It’s hard to describe just how proud I am to join Manchester United. Signing
  
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• Robinio Vaz suffers knee injury, will be out a few weeks

  14-07-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Robinio Vaz suffers knee injury, will be out a few weeksRoma’s season didn’t get off to a flying start, and the first injuries were reported at Trigoria. Yesterday, July 13th, the players gathered at the training center to kick off the next football season with their first training session. Robinio Vaz, however, had to sit out. The 2007-born Frenchman, who arrived in the January transfer window from Marseille, has suffered a collateral ligament injury in his knee. As reported by Fili
  
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• Real Madrid make academy defender’s departure their top transfer priority – report

  14-07-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid make academy defender’s departure their top transfer priority – reportReal Madrid’s summer transfer business has entered a new phase. After securing four signings early in the window, the club’s focus has shifted toward outgoing transfers before pursuing any further reinforcements.One player has become central to those plans: Raul Asencio.According to journalist Guillermo Rai (via Inaki Angulo YouTube), finding a new destination for the academy graduate is cur
  
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• Nottingham Forest defender Mustaki signs new deal

  14-07-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nottingham Forest defender Mustaki signs new dealNottingham Forest defender Chloe Mustaki has signed a new two-year deal with the club which will run until summer 2028.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Tricky Trees earlier today.The 30-year-old Republic of Ireland international defender joined Nottingham Forest last summer after leaving former club Bristol City. Mustaki made 20 appearances for The Reds in Barclays WSL2, helping the club to record
  
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• Barnsley sign Curacao's Noslin from Telstar

  14-07-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tyrese Noslin has been capped eight times for Curacao [Getty Images]Barnsley have signed Curacao defender Tyrese Noslin from Dutch club Telstar for an undisclosed fee.The 23-year-old has agreed a three-year contract at Oakwell, with the League One club holding the option of a further year on top of that.Noslin arrives after establishing himself in the Eredivisie with Telstar and representing Curacao at the 2026 World Cup."He's a player we've watched closely and one who fits exactly what we're lo
  
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• Gotham FC sign Liverpool midfielder O’Sullivan

  14-07-2026 19:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gotham FC sign Liverpool midfielder O’SullivanAmerican National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) club Gotham FC have completed the signing of Liverpool midfielder Denise O’Sullivan on a one-year loan deal with the obligation to buy.The Bats announced news of the deal via a post on their official club website this evening.The 32-year-old midfielder became Liverpool’s record signing when she joined the club from North Carolina Courage in the January transfer window, however, sh
  
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• EXCLUSIVE | Stephen Warnock on Michael Olise: “I don’t think many people would have seen him at Crystal Palace as a potential Ballon d’Or winner.”

  14-07-2026 19:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  EXCLUSIVE | Stephen Warnock on Michael Olise: “I don’t think many people would have seen him at Crystal Palace as a potential Ballon d’Or winner.”Former England international Stephen Warnock was at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as a BBC co-commentator. He sat down with Get French Football News to discuss France’s tournament so far and the impact Michael Olise has made. What were your thoughts on France before this tournament, and have they changed?My thoughts were th
  
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• England receive Declan Rice fitness boost on eve of World Cup semi-final with Argentina

  14-07-2026 19:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Declan Rice trained on the eve of England’s World Cup semi-final against Argentina as optimism grows over the midfielder’s ability to start after illness.Thomas Tuchel’s men take on Lionel Messi and co in Atlanta on Wednesday seeking to seal a place in Sunday’s MetLife Stadium showpiece.England secured their place in the semi-finals with a narrow 2-1 extra-time victory against Norway in Miami, where the unusually ineffective Rice was withdrawn at half-time.Tuchel revealed
  
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• Confirmed: Three Barcelona players start for Spain vs France as Pedri benched again

  14-07-2026 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Three Barcelona players start for Spain vs France as Pedri benched againThe first semifinal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is upon us as 2010 champions Spain take on 2018 winners France in less than a couple of hours.In what will be a blockbuster encounter between two of the best teams in the world, La Roja manager Luis de la Fuente has announced the starting lineup that will take the field at the Dallas Stadium.Three Barcelona stars featureAs was the case in the quarterfinal fixture agai
  
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• 📋 Cracker ahead! France and Spain named for a place in the final

  14-07-2026 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Cracker ahead! France and Spain named for a place in the finalThe long-awaited France vs. Spain clash for a place in the FIFA World Cup final is almost here. Rivals in major matchups in recent years, the two teams will face off starting at 4 p.m. Brasília time this Tuesday (14). AT&T Stadium in Dallas will host the match.The winner will face either England or Argentina — who meet this Wednesday (15) — in Sunday’s final (19). Salvadoran refere
  
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• 📋 Cracker ahead! France and Spain named, chasing the final

  14-07-2026 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Cracker ahead! France and Spain named, chasing the finalThe time is almost here for the much-anticipated France vs Spain clash, with a place in the Fifa World Cup final at stake. The rivals, who have had major showdowns in recent years, will face off from 4pm (Brasília time) this Tuesday (14). AT&T Stadium, in Dallas, will host the match.The winner will face either England or Argentina — who meet this Wednesday (15) — in Sunday’s final (19). 
  
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• Liverpool given brilliant chance to copy superb Real Madrid blueprint

  14-07-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool given brilliant chance to copy superb Real Madrid blueprintLiverpool could learn something from Real Madrid. It now seems they're being given the perfect opportunity to prove it.It seems Liverpool may lose Trey Nyoni. Willingly, though.The 19-year-old has long been one of the brightest prospects in Liverpool's academy but his first-team game time has been incredibly hard to come by. Arne Slot didn't really trust him outside of the League Cup, offering only limited minutes in the Premie
  
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• Fifa releases World Cup 2026 closing ceremony line-up including Robbie Williams and Tom Cruise

  14-07-2026 19:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fifa have officially announced a star-studded cast for the closing ceremony of this instalment of the 2026 World Cup.The closing ceremony, to be held before the final kicks off in New Jersey on 19 July, will celebrate a groundbreaking tournament that has seen a record number of 48 team participate across three host countries.The cast of musicians that has been announced is made up of Laura Pausini, Nicole Scherzinger and Robbie Williams - who will all perform in the closing ceremony as well as t
  
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• 'I leave with amazing memories and immense pride'

  14-07-2026 19:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Karl Darlow has thanked supporters for their "incredible backing" during his three-year stint at Elland Road.It was confirmed on Tuesday that the Wales international has joined Manchester United on a free transfer after his Leeds contract expired.The 35-year-old made 38 appearances and kept 10 clean sheets for the Whites after signing from Newcastle United for an undisclosed fee in July 2023."To Leeds United," Darlow wrote in an Instagram post. "What a special chapter this has been
  
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• Free agents Hysaj and Juan Jesus receive offers for Serie A stay

  14-07-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Free agents Hysaj and Juan Jesus receive offers for Serie A stayThere are some free agents eager to remain in Serie A for new clubs, as Lecce have made an offer to ex-Lazio defender Elseid Hysaj, while Juan Jesus could join Venezia from Napoli.The contracts expired on June 30 and now quite a few players are waiting to see where they will be involved in pre-season training.Hysaj and Juan Jesus want Serie ALazio Spanish midfielder #10 Luis Alberto (L) and Albanian dfender #23 Elseid Hysaj fights f
  
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