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• Why 'eye-watering' spending doesn't concern supporters

  02-07-2026 18:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]A new approach is something we've been promised many times before at Tottenham.A season will have stumbled to a close and the messages from above have been about what we're going to do differently, before spending the entire summer doing exactly the same thing we've done before.But this summer we've reinvented ourselves. July has barely begun, children are still in their classrooms and Spurs have crushed the transfer market. Tottenham have woken up and realised that, financial
  
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• 😅 What’s this?! Player stops interview for... photo with Messi; watch

  04-07-2026 14:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😅 What’s this?! Player stops interview for... photo with Messi; watchCape Verde lost to Argentina in extra time and bowed out of the FIFA World Cup. The painful result, however, did not affect the admiration for... Lionel Messi.So much so that, after the match, Cape Verde defender Diney Burgos interrupted the Argentine star’s interview in the mixed zone to ask for a photo.A Messi fan, Burgos played all 120 minutes as a starter. He made two tackles. And he scored an own goal a
  
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• Henderson to remain with Rochdale beyond 42

  04-07-2026 14:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ian Henderson counts Norwich City, Rotherham, Salford City, and Luton Town among his former clubs [Shutterstock]Forward Ian Henderson has signed a new deal to remain with Rochdale beyond his 42nd birthday.The veteran goalscorer, who will turn 42 in January, has played more than 500 times for the club across three spells, the first of which was on loan 13 years ago.Henderson was instrumental in helping return the club to League Two, scoring eight goals in 31 National League appearances last seaso
  
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• Sampdoria preparing contract offer for ex-Napoli and Italy star Insigne

  04-07-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sampdoria preparing contract offer for ex-Napoli and Italy star InsigneReports in Italy claim that Serie B outfit Sampdoria are eyeing a potential move for former Napoli icon Lorenzo Insigne on a free transfer following his recent experience in the Italian second division with Pescara.What next for Insigne after Pescara spell?Insigne returned to playing in Italy earlier this year following his three-year spell in MLS with Toronto FC, joining Pescara on a short-term deal until the end of the 2025
  
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• David Alaba reflects on Real Madrid departure: ‘Only wonderful memories’

  04-07-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  David Alaba reflects on Real Madrid departure: ‘Only wonderful memories’David Alaba was one of two Real Madrid veterans who left the Santiago Bernabeu at the end of last season, following the expiry of his contract.Alaba’s departure came against the backdrop of a disappointing spell at the Bernabeu, which was marred by injuries and a lack of game time. However, Alaba remains grateful to Real Madrid, as admitted by the player himself in the wake of Austria’s defeat to Spai
  
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• Van Dijk dream for Milan will not come true as Liverpool keep captain

  04-07-2026 14:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Van Dijk dream for Milan will not come true as Liverpool keep captainReports in England assure that Liverpool have no intention of letting Virgil van Dijk go, despite rumours of potential Milan interest from new coach Ruben Amorim.The centre-back will turn 35 next week and his contract at Anfield is set to expire at the end of the season.This could in theory make him available for a cut-price fee, which intrigued Milan directors and coach Amorim.Van Dijk only a dream for MilanMILAN, ITALY &ndash
  
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• Real Madrid cult hero applauds Jose Mourinho return decision – “He has what it takes to put people in their place”

  04-07-2026 14:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid cult hero applauds Jose Mourinho return decision – “He has what it takes to put people in their place”In the coming weeks, Jose Mourinho will take charge of his first pre-season since returning as Real Madrid head coach. The Portuguese made his triumphant return to the Bernabeu 13 years after his first spell in charge came to an end, and he hopes to be the one that turns things around after a dismal couple of years.The last major trophy won by Real Madrid was the 20
  
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• Former Barcelona star backs Lamine Yamal to become the best in the world: ‘He was about to last year’

  04-07-2026 14:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Barcelona star backs Lamine Yamal to become the best in the world: ‘He was about to last year’Thiago Alcantara’s playing days might already be behind him, but he continues to be involved in the football circuit, and rather extensively.The talented Spanish midfielder took to coaching after hanging up his boots and spent last season as part of Hansi Flick’s coaching staff at Barça.Thiago left at the end of the season to build his own path, but his time with th
  
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• Roma rekindle contacts with Alajbegovic’s entourage

  04-07-2026 14:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma rekindle contacts with Alajbegovic’s entourageIn just over a week, Roma will officially meet at Trigoria to kick off the new season. The training camp is scheduled for July 13th, when Gian Piero Gasperini will begin working with the group, including physical tests, initial tactical guidance, and preliminary assessments of the available squad.The Giallorossi coach arrives at the meeting with a fairly clear idea of ​​the team’s needs, especially in terms of transfers.
  
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• Oxlade-Chamberlain signs new one-year Celtic deal

  04-07-2026 14:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former England midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has signed a new one-year contract with Celtic.The 32-year-old had joined the Glasgow club in February following six months out of football after Besiktas terminated his contract.He made a goalscoring debut with a last-minute winner against Livingston and went on to make 12 Celtic appearances.Seven of them were as a substitute, but Oxlade-Chamberlain played his part in their revival under then-interim manager Martin O'Neill.Celtic retained the ti
  
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• Real Madrid could be poised for €10 million windfall as Benfica target former player

  04-07-2026 14:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid could be poised for €10 million windfall as Benfica target former playerReal Madrid have done a very good job of retaining ownership of youngsters they sell to other clubs, and it looks like they could be in line for another windfall.Los Blancos could be watching Sergio Arribas’ future with interest, as Benfica are keen on signing the former academy talent.According to Portuguese outlet A Bola (h/t AS), Benfica want to sign Arribas from UD Almeria, who are asking for aroun
  
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• Manchester United and Liverpool monitor El Aynaoui

  04-07-2026 14:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United and Liverpool monitor El AynaouiNeil El Aynaoui is making a name for himself for Morocco during the World Cup in the United States. The performances of the midfielder, who arrived in Rome last summer, have attracted the attention of several international scouts, particularly from the Premier League. According to TEAMtalk, Manchester United and Liverpool have included the 2001-born player among their prospects for the upcoming transfer window. The two English clubs have reported
  
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• Man City 2026 World Cup Watch: Antoine Semenyo heads home as Ghana fall to Colombia

  04-07-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City 2026 World Cup Watch: Antoine Semenyo heads home as Ghana fall to ColombiaAntoine Semenyo and Ghana’s FIFA World Cup campaign has come to an end in the last-32 of the competition at the hands of Colombia.Colombia marched confidently into the World Cup Round of 16 after delivering a dominant performance to eliminate Ghana in the heat of Kansas City.Despite an early setback when forward Jhon Córdoba was forced off with a groin strain just eight minutes in, Néstor Loren
  
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• Barcelona outcast’s salary at loan club will depend on one key factor – report

  04-07-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona outcast’s salary at loan club will depend on one key factor – reportMarc-Andre ter Stegen is all set to become the next Barcelona player leaving the club this summer after Ansu Fati.The German keeper is set for a loan move to Ajax, with Fabrizio Romano already giving his customary ‘here we go’ for the deal.It is understood that Barcelona would cover the bulk of Ter Stegen’s salary, possibly reaching around 85%, while Ajax will pay the rest. This is not the
  
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• 📸 2026 World Cup: our best XI from the round of 32 🔥

  04-07-2026 13:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 2026 World Cup: our best XI from the round of 32 🔥Who stood out in the round of 32?Tonight, the round of 32 of the World Cup delivered its final verdict, with Colombia qualifying against Ghana.So now it’s time to hand out credit to the players who shone in this qualifying round by revealing our Best XI from the round of 32.With France and Spain delivering the most convincing performances, they are logically the two nations most represented in this Best XI.The position tha
  
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• Boston sign midfielder Hammond after Forest exit

  04-07-2026 13:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Boston United have signed midfielder Ben Hammond on a two-year deal after he was released by Nottingham Forest.The 21-year-old was with the Reds for 13 years, working his way through the club's junior and youth teams before establishing himself as part of Forest's reserves.He failed to make a first-team appearance for Forest, but had featured in the English Football League Trophy for their Under-21 side.Hammond becomes Boston's 10th signing of a busy summer.
  
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• Roma set hefty price tag for Pisilli to fend off Inter and Porto interest

  04-07-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma set hefty price tag for Pisilli to fend off Inter and Porto interestRoma have made it clear that they do not wish to part company with youth product Niccolo Pisilli this summer, and have reportedly set his price tag at €35m in order to fend off interest from the likes of Inter and Porto.Roma set Pisilli price at €35m, sale unlikelyPisilli is among the list of players who have been linked with a move away from the Stadio Olimpico in order to help Roma’s FFP situation. The lik
  
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• Report: Liverpool are in the race to sign Premier League midfielder

  04-07-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool are in the race to sign Premier League midfielderYasin Ayari transfer latest as Liverpool monitor Brighton midfielderYasin Ayari has moved into that familiar Premier League space, highly rated, still improving, and suddenly attracting heavyweight attention. According to Caught Offside, Liverpool are among the clubs tracking the Brighton midfielder after what was described as an “impressive breakthrough season on the south coast”.The facts are straightforward. Ayari
  
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• Report: Fulham have joined the race to sign World Cup star

  04-07-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Fulham have joined the race to sign World Cup starFulham Eye Crysencio Summerville as West Ham Exit LoomsFulham have entered the conversation for Crysencio Summerville, and that makes sense on several levels. He is available, he has Premier League pedigree, and West Ham’s relegation has made this one of the more obvious market situations of the summer. According to The Guardian, Fulham have “joined the race to sign Crysencio Summerville from West Ham” and the winger &ld
  
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• Burton sign forward Dennis from Notts County

  04-07-2026 13:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Matthew Dennis joined Notts County last summer after leaving Carlisle United [Getty Images]Burton Albion have signed forward Matthew Dennis from League One rivals Notts County for an undisclosed fee.The 24-year-old's 14 goals and two assists for the Magpies last season quickly made him a attacker in demand, with Burton reportedly having a bid for the player turned down during the winter transfer window.Dennis, who counts Carlisle, Rochdale and MK Dons among his former clubs, was just 12 months i
  
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• Barcelona identify two options for the third-choice goalkeeper position – report

  04-07-2026 13:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona identify two options for the third-choice goalkeeper position – reportFC Barcelona have settled their first-team goalkeeping hierarchy with Joan Garcia as the expected starter and Wojciech Szczesny providing experienced backup. But one position remains undecided ahead of the new season: the third goalkeeper.Following Diego Kochen’s loan move to Lyngby, Inaki Pena’s transfer to Panathinaikos, after returning from loan at Elche, and Ander Astralaga’s departure aft
  
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• Sevilla’s new faces are already training: Juan Iglesias and Guridi

  04-07-2026 13:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sevilla’s new faces are already training: Juan Iglesias and GuridiSevilla are beginning their return to training, and there are two important updates.The new signings have already appeared on the club’s social media, sparking excitement among Sevilla fans.The first is Jon Guridi, who arrived on a free transfer from Alavés to strengthen the midfield.Meanwhile, Juan Iglesias joined on a free transfer from Getafe after a very good season.In addition, Sevilla’s new training
  
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• Arsenal add Braga fitness coach as backroom rebuild continues

  04-07-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal add Braga fitness coach as backroom rebuild continuesThe move follows a wider overhaul of Arsenal’s performance structure after several seasons shaped by injury problems.Photo by Julian Finney/Getty ImagesArsenal have seemingly made another addition to their backroom staff, with Antonio Gómez leaving Braga to join the club as part of the continuing reshaping of the medical and performance departments.According to Recordin Portugal, Gómez has left his role as fitness c
  
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• Why Inter lead Como in pursuit of Chelsea and England defender Chalobah

  04-07-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Why Inter lead Como in pursuit of Chelsea and England defender ChalobahTrevoh Chalobah’s agents are in Italy to hold talks with Inter and Como, but the latest updates point towards the Nerazzurri having the advantage in the race to land the England international from Chelsea. Here’s why.Where Inter and Como stand in pursuit of Chelsea’s ChalobahInter have already crossed paths with both Chelsea and Como this summer: The West Londoners beat the Nerazzurri to the signing of Italy
  
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• Real Madrid midfielder steps up preparation for pre-season amid uncertain future

  04-07-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid midfielder steps up preparation for pre-season amid uncertain futureEduardo Camavinga has already begun his preparations for the new season despite ongoing speculation linking him with a move away from Real Madrid.The 23-year-old midfielder has been mentioned as one of the players who could leave the Santiago Bernabeu this summer, with several clubs monitoring his situation after the club made him available on the transfer market.Already back to workWith Real Madrid’s first-tea
  
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• 🙈 Austria among them too: two World Cup sides were woefully blunt!

  04-07-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🙈 Austria among them too: two World Cup sides were woefully blunt!The Austrian national team achieved its minimum goal by reaching the knockout stage at this World Cup – but not much more than that.In the round of 16, the ÖFB side were swept aside 0-3 by a strong Spain team and were pretty much without a chance. Against the 2024 European champions, the men from the Alpine republic failed to produce a single shot on target.At least one thing: Austria shared that fate with Ghana
  
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• Should he stay? With deal ending, Corinthians foreigner eyes start 👀

  04-07-2026 13:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Should he stay? With deal ending, Corinthians foreigner eyes start 👀Midfielder André Carrillo will face a DOUBLE challenge at Corinthians during the second half of 2026.With his contract only running until the end of the year, he is trying to regain his starting spot and prove he deserves a renewal.Carrillo’s contract only runs until December 31. In other words, he can already sign a pre-contract with another club.An undisputed starter for part of the season, the midfielder
  
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• Lightning, hotel security and spying - issues England face in Mexico

  04-07-2026 13:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England were booed as they arrived at their hotel to prepare for their World Cup last-16 game against Mexico - but that will be far from their main issue in Mexico City.The Three Lions face the tournament co-hosts on Sunday (01:00 BST, Monday), a match which will be shown live on BBC One and iPlayer.There is increased security at England's hotel after Ecuador, whom Mexico played in the last 32 in Mexico City, lodged a noise complaint with Fifa.And Thomas Tuchel's side face further threats from t
  
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• In spotlight but shunning limelight - Olise's unique rise to top

  04-07-2026 13:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Michael Olise is not your typical footballer.Born and raised in England, he is setting this World Cup alight with France.The Bayern Munich forward, via Reading and Crystal Palace, usually shuns the spotlight, loves chess, barely celebrates goals and avoids interviews - and does not have a deal with any sportswear or boot companies.After a season with 25 goals and 28 assists for the Bundesliga champions, the 24-year-old is now seen as one of the world's best players.Going into Satur
  
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• Report: The reason behind Real Madrid issuing official statements to deny transfer rumours

  04-07-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: The reason behind Real Madrid issuing official statements to deny transfer rumoursIn recent weeks, Real Madrid have issued official statements denying the transfer rumours linking them with Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise and Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez.In the case of Olise, Los Blancosmade it clear that they had no contact, direct or indirect, with the French winger or his camp, although they did not outright state that they were not pursuing him.However, with Enzo Fernandez, t
  
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