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• Who will succeed Coleman as club captain?

  28-07-2026 13:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]Everton are on the hunt for a new club captain for the first time in seven years following Seamus Coleman's departure.The 37-year-old, who was handed the armband following Phil Jagielka's exit in August 2019, led the Toffees out over 140 times during his captaincy.Having signed the full-back for £60,000 in January 2009, during his first spell as Everton boss, David Moyes described Coleman as the "glue that has held an awful lot together" and "the one who stepped up to ga
  
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• Referees call for VAR tweak

  29-07-2026 08:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Video assistant referees should only be used to change "blatantly incorrect" decisions and clear missed incidents, say European refereeing officials.Chief refereeing officers from all 55 European national football associations met last week with Uefa refereeing officials and a representative from the International Football Association Board (Ifab) to address recent changes to the game's laws.Attendees said "lengthy, microscoping reviews" indicate VAR has gone beyond its original sc
  
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• Romano reveals why Real Madrid’s latest signing is yet to be announced

  29-07-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Romano reveals why Real Madrid’s latest signing is yet to be announcedDays after the ever-reliable Fabrizio Romano gave his ‘here we go’ for Yan Diomande’s move to Real Madrid, the transfer has not been announced yet and there is a growing sense of impatience.Los Blancos, after all, have been close to completing the deal for days now but have not managed to deliver the final blow, raising questions on what the limiting factor currently is.Earlier this week, it was reporte
  
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• De Rossi: “My story with Roma didn’t deserve to end the way it did.”

  29-07-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  De Rossi: “My story with Roma didn’t deserve to end the way it did.”In the winter of 2024, Roma decided to appoint Daniele De Rossi as manager after the dismissal of José Mourinho. And after an encouraging start from the former number 16, fans were growing hopeful that the man who had made the club famous as a player would have an equally impressive career on the bench. The following season, despite his contract extension, the Ostia native only made a handful of appearan
  
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• Barcelona will try everything possible to sign top attacking target as they wait for another nudge

  29-07-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona will try everything possible to sign top attacking target as they wait for another nudgeAs we slowly approach the start of the new season, there is much anxiety among Barcelona fans surrounding the attacking department.The departure of Robert Lewandowski coupled with the potential exit of Ferran Torres means Barcelona are in desperate need of a new centre forward.But their pursuit of Julian Alvarez has not progressed, with Atletico Madrid still determined not to sell their star player
  
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• Fiorentina make approach for Jadon Sancho after Manchester United departure

  29-07-2026 08:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fiorentina make approach for Jadon Sancho after Manchester United departureFiorentina have made an approach for Jadon Sancho following his Manchester United exit. The 26-year-old winger was on loan at Aston Villa last season, yet despite being part of the Europa League-winning squad, he couldn’t convince United to offer a new deal.Now, a shock offer seems to be on its way to the free agent, as Fiorentina are keen to table a three-year deal. La Viola’s sporting director Fabio Paratici
  
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• Betis set €60 million pricetag on Roma target Ezzalzouli

  29-07-2026 08:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Betis set €60 million pricetag on Roma target EzzalzouliRoma is constantly working to find a left-sided attacking winger to give to Gian Piero Gasperini. Among the various names being considered by the Giallorossi is Abde Ezzalzouli, but Real Betis’ demands are currently high. The club’s desire is to find a functional player, not just anyone who will have to be replaced in January. The Moroccan had his best season in Spain this season. He’s scored 10 goals and provided 15
  
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• How to watch Liverpool vs Wrexham live: Preseason friendly stream, TV channel, team news

  29-07-2026 08:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026-27 Premier League season is just around the corner, and we know this to be the case because Liverpool are set to face Wrexham at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday — a timeless preseason ritual.MORE — Preseason fixtures & results | Transfers completedLiverpool are now under the leadership of Andoni Iraola, who just recently led Bournemouth to Europa League qualification before departing with a bigger job on his mind. Iraola replaces Arne Slot, who won the Premier League title i
  
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• Two stars now battling to be Liverpool's new striker

  29-07-2026 08:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Two stars now battling to be Liverpool's new strikerTwo starts are hashing it out to be Liverpool's new striker this season. But who will Andoni Iraola pick?Liverpool are unfortunately light at centre-forward, despite spending over £200m on the role last summer. Injuries are the problem, naturally.Alexander Isak endured an incredibly difficult debut campaign at Anfield where he struggled to find fitness before breaking his leg. It meant we never saw anything like the best of Liverpool's re
  
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• Barcelona could be poised for economic boost as Roma join race to sign former attacker

  29-07-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona could be poised for economic boost as Roma join race to sign former attackerAbde Ezzalzouli has become one of the biggest names in the transfer market after enjoying the best season of his career with Real Betis.The Moroccan winger was a key attacking outlet for Manuel Pellegrini during 2025-26, contributing 15 goals and 13 assists in 43 official matches, numbers that have significantly boosted his profile across Europe.That form, however, was cut short by a knee ligament injury that r
  
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• ‘No thanks’: Real Madrid target turns down PSG, remains focused on dream move – report

  29-07-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘No thanks’: Real Madrid target turns down PSG, remains focused on dream move – reportRelations between PSG and Real Madrid have turned sour in recent years, and the ongoing transfer window has only made matters worse.The Kylian Mbappe transfer saga was the first to break bridges between the two clubs, and PSG even attempted to sign Vinicius Jr. at the time as revenge for Los Blancos signing their best player as a free agent.This summer, the club went after PSG’s top tran
  
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• Brighton's Welbeck set for Chelsea medical

  29-07-2026 07:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Danny Welbeck made his senior debut for Manchester United in 2008 [Getty Images]Chelsea are finalising a move for Brighton striker Danny Welbeck after he was given permission to have a medical at Stamford Bridge.Welbeck, 35, is set to link up with his new club in Hong Kong next week for pre-season as he prepares to sign a two-year contract.The move is part of new manager Xabi Alonso's recruitment drive to add experience to Chelsea's squad, which has been the youngest in the Premier League for th
  
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• Report: Brentford closing in on deal to sign £48m midfielder

  29-07-2026 07:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Brentford closing in on deal to sign £48m midfielderBrentford transfer news: Mamadou Sangaré talks advance in €48m Lens moveBrentford are moving with intent in the market and Mamadou Sangaré has emerged as a leading target as the club reshapes its midfield ahead of the new season. According to L’Equipe, discussions with RC Lens are at an advanced stage over a deal worth €48m for the 24-year-old defensive midfielder.The report points to a process that h
  
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• Liverpool plan talks for £43m Real Madrid forward after Yan Diomande deal

  29-07-2026 07:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool plan talks for £43m Real Madrid forward after Yan Diomande dealLiverpool are still plotting big changes up top this summer.We’ve seen Mohamed Salah move on - agreeing to rip up his £400k per week deal one year early.That opens a gap at right wing - with Bradley Barcola the favoured candidate to arrive. The 2024/25 Premier League champions will still need to meet Paris Saint-Germain’s asking price - currently set at £145m.If that price doesn’t come do
  
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• Barcola agrees to join Liverpool but transfer uncertain due to one major obstacle

  29-07-2026 07:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcola agrees to join Liverpool but transfer uncertain due to one major obstacleParis Saint-Germain star Bradley Barcola has verbally agreed to join Liverpool this summer, according to L’Equipe. But there is uncertainty whether a transfer will materialise due to the significant gap in valuation between the two clubs. PSG want a record £145 million fee to sanction a sale. The Ligue 1 giants are citing recent deals for Elliot Anderson and Morgan Rogers as inflationary benchm
  
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• Key dates for Manchester City’s 2026/27 season

  29-07-2026 07:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Key dates for Manchester City’s 2026/27 seasonManchester City will embark on their first season without Pep Guardiola as manager for over a decade, as incoming boss Enzo Maresca prepares to take on the role.The Italian head coach becomes just City’s fourth manager in more than two decades following Guardiola, Manuel Pellegrini, and Roberto Mancini, and embarking on his third stay at the Etihad Stadium.After spells within the club’s Academy system, before departing to take on a
  
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• 🚨 Santos unveil evidence of Atlas spying

  29-07-2026 07:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Santos unveil evidence of Atlas spyingThe Clausura 2026 has only just begun, and Liga MX is already under the spotlight after videos circulated showing Atlas staff spying on Santos during halftime in the Matchday 2 game. 
  "Club Santos Laguna reports that, in response to the request made by the Mexican Football Federation, following the Disciplinary Commission’s decision to open an investigation into an incident that occurred during halftime of the match against Atlas FC, it
  
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• MLS win another battle! They beat Liga MX in the All-Star Challenge

  29-07-2026 06:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MLS win another battle! They beat Liga MX in the All-Star ChallengeThis Tuesday marked the start of a new edition of the All-Star Game, a competition in which MLS and Liga MX face off in different skill challenges and a soccer match. Today it was the All-Star Challenge’s turn, in which the selected players take part in shooting, saves, passing, crossbar challenge, and relay events. The winners wereThomas Müller - Shooting ChallengeMaxime Crépeau - Goalkeeper Challenge
  
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• 🚨 Copa Sudamericana: the first last-16 ties are decided!

  29-07-2026 04:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Copa Sudamericana: the first last-16 ties are decided!The Copa Sudamericana returned to action after months of inactivity with the Playoffs to determine the round of 16 matchups, and we already have two clashes set. 
  Tigre will face Montevideo City Torque after defeating Nacional. Meanwhile, Santos will play against Macará following their win over Universidad Central — in Ecuador they are already waiting for Neymar!The rest of the round of 16 matchups will be decided
  
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• 🎥 Santos concede after 18 seconds, but beat UCV again and go through

  29-07-2026 04:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Santos concede after 18 seconds, but beat UCV again and go throughSantos had more scares than its fans expected at Vila Belmiro. But it is through to the Copa Sudamericana round of 16, where it will face Ecuador’s Macará.After conceding a goal just 18 seconds in, Peixe reacted and once again beat Universidad Central.They won 4-2 on Tuesday night (28), after a 4-1 victory on Venezuelan soil. Check out the highlights soon.
  Did it really have to be like this?Santos
  
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• 🚨 Tigres v Atlético Nacional line-ups

  29-07-2026 03:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Tigres v Atlético Nacional line-upsTonight, a place in the next round will be decided between Tigres and Atlético Nacional, a clash in which the Verdolaga side comes in with one foot in the next stage after securing a 2-0 advantage over its rival in the first leg. Tigres XINacional XILuis Marquínez, Andrés Felipe Marín, Néider Parra, César Haydar, Samuel Velásquez, Juan Manuel Zapata, Juan Manuel Rengifo, Kevin Parra, Nicol&a
  
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• 📋 Santos named to seal a place in the Copa Sul-Americana last 16

  29-07-2026 01:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Santos named to seal a place in the Copa Sul-Americana last 16Santos turns its attention back to the Copa Sudamericana round of 16.Starting at 9:30 p.m. Brasília time this Tuesday (28), Peixe faces Universidad Central.The match is the second leg of the competition’s round of 16 playoffs.And Vila Belmiro will be the stage.Paraguayan Carlos Benítez will referee the match. ESPN, Disney+ and SBT will broadcast it. 
  Match situation 🆚After thrashing
  
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• Adi Hütter botches ‘Hessian Handkäse test’ by eating with the wrong utensil

  29-07-2026 01:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Adi Hütter botches ‘Hessian Handkäse test’ by eating with the wrong utensilNewly-installed Eintracht Frankfurt head coach Adi Hütter may have fans of his club excited about his new appointment, but there was one crucial Hessian test the Austrian failed during an SGE promotional event. At the traditional “Handkäse Frühstück” event, Hütter committed a faux pas. He ate Hessen’s state dish with the wrong utensil.What is ‘Hessian
  
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• Are there already worrying signs for Vrancken's Hearts?

  29-07-2026 00:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Hearts forward Ryan Stevenson was vociferous in his criticism after Hearts crashed out of the Champions League qualifiers following a 6-0 aggregate hammering from Sturm Graz.Hearts, who just 73 days prior came within minutes of a historic title win at Celtic Park, have lost their talisman, central-midfield enforcer and manager this summer and now lack a connection between players and fans, according to Stevenson."Worrying", "freefall" and "rude awakening" were all bandied around in the im
  
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• Real Madrid closing in on £111m winger after breakthrough talks

  29-07-2026 00:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid closing in on £111m winger after breakthrough talksReal Madrid transfer plans gather pace with Yan Diomande, Rodri and Vinicius Junior at centre of summer strategyReal Madrid’s summer has moved into a more serious phase, a period when rumour starts yielding to intent and strategy becomes more visible. According to The Athletic, the club’s transfer work has accelerated in the aftermath of the World Cup, and the broad outline of their thinking is now easier to trace.
  
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• Eintracht Frankfurt CEO on Nathaniel Brown’s €50m move to Bayern Munich: “Good that he’s still in the Bundesliga.”

  29-07-2026 00:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Eintracht Frankfurt CEO on Nathaniel Brown’s €50m move to Bayern Munich: “Good that he’s still in the Bundesliga.”Eintracht Frankfurt Board Member for Sport Markus Krösche had a chance to comment on Nathaniel Brown’s sensational €50m transfer to Bayern Munich while speaking from the SGE training camp. Krösche believes Brown’s €50 transfer to Bayern Munich reflects positively on both the player and the club’s development work. The
  
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• Palmeiras make decision after English club move for Allan

  29-07-2026 00:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Palmeiras make decision after English club move for AllanAston Villa contacted Palmeiras about Allan.But Verdão ruled out negotiating the 22-year-old forward.Journalist André Hernan revealed that the offer was 25 million euros (around R$ 175.6 million at the current exchange rate) + 5 million (R$ 29.2 million) in guaranteed bonuses. Palmeiras’ position remains the same: not to negotiate its key players, with a focus on the competitions it is playing in.Promoted to the fi
  
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• Which Premier League Clubs Have The Toughest Opening Fixtures?

  28-07-2026 23:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Which Premier League Clubs Have The Toughest Opening Fixtures?The start of the Premier League season is not too far away, with each team discovering their 38-match schedule that will determine their journey over the course of the next nine months.A difficult start can pile the pressure on a new manager, while a favourable run of fixtures can help build confidence and momentum.Using the opening fixtures, here are five clubs that face the toughest start to the Premier League season.Bournemouth&rsq
  
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• Brentford agree club-record deal for Lens midfielder Mamadou Sangare

  28-07-2026 23:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brentford agree club-record deal for Lens midfielder Mamadou SangareBrentford are closing in on the signing of RC Lens midfielder Mamadou Sangare after reaching an agreement in principle with the French club.According to Foot Mercato, the Bees have agreed a package worth €48 million plus bonuses and a percentage of any future sale for the 24-year-old.The transfer has not yet been completed, with the final details still to be resolved, but Brentford are now considered favourites to secure th
  
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• A winger has informed Manchester City of his desire to leave the club as he hopes to push a move through

  28-07-2026 23:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A winger has informed Manchester City of his desire to leave the club as he hopes to push a move throughIt has been expected that Savinho will eventually depart Manchester City this summer. The expectation is that the Brazilian international will sign for Tottenham. As of yet, there has been no real movement on that front. Two fresh reports indicate that Savinho has informed Manchester City that he wishes to leave the club this summer. It now looks like Savinho is attempting to accelerate his de
  
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