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• Why McInnes chose Shankland as Rangers skipper

  29-07-2026 18:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Head coach Derek McInnes insists Lawrence Shankland understands the expectations of Rangers after being named captain.The 30-year-old striker succeeds departed right-back James Tavernier, who McInnes felt was treated "unfairly" during parts of his captaincy.With that in mind, McInnes has urged the entire Rangers team to "share the load" of responsibility. While the Ibrox boss admits he looked throughout the squad, he struggled to see past his former Hearts captain."I really wanted to look throug
  
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• 'Truly flabbergasted' by Barcola price - fan views

  29-07-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Liverpool are preparing a move for Bradley Barcola so we asked if you think the quotation is a fair one. Paris St-Germain value the 23-year-old at around £145m, while the Reds think any deal should be around £100m.Here are some of your comments:John: Truly flabbergasted at his price. Not denying his quality and potential but when you hear Vinicius Jr is valued at £137m you have to give your head a scratch.Lee: He's proved his worth. A big signing for the new manager makes
  
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• Report: £68.2m release clause Primeira Liga star ‘close’ to Nottingham Forest move

  29-07-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: £68.2m release clause Primeira Liga star ‘close’ to Nottingham Forest moveNottingham Forest Close In on Ousmane Diomande as Oliver Glasner Eyes Defensive UpgradeNottingham Forest are moving towards what could become one of the club’s most significant transfer deals of the summer, with Ousmane Diomande emerging as a major target as Oliver Glasner looks to reshape his squad. According to BBC Sport, Forest are close to completing a deal for the Sporting Lisbon defend
  
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• Ranieri: ‘Italy must fall back in love with football, teach kids technical skill’

  29-07-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ranieri: ‘Italy must fall back in love with football, teach kids technical skill’Claudio Ranieri wants people to ‘fall back in love with football’ in Italy by reforming academies as technical director of Club Italia. ‘We are good at team tactics, other nations teach individual technique.’The former Roma, Chelsea and Leicester City coach has once again come out of retirement, taking the job as President and technical director of Club Italia, effectively oversee
  
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• Manchester City could demand up to €70 million for Real Madrid midfield target

  29-07-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City could demand up to €70 million for Real Madrid midfield targetAfter their initial reluctance, it appears Real Madrid are strongly entertaining the possibility of signing Rodri this summer, in order to beef up their options in the middle of the park.The club have reportedly reached an agreement with the Spanish midfielder over personal terms, with the player prepared to join Los Blancos heading into the new season.However, that is the easy part done. Real Madrid must now kick
  
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• Barcelona centre-forward target out for 3-4 months with pre-season injury

  29-07-2026 19:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona centre-forward target out for 3-4 months with pre-season injuryFC Barcelona’s search for a new centre-forward has suffered an unexpected setback after Eli Junior Kroupi, one of the club’s leading alternative targets, was ruled out for up to four months with injury.According to The Athletic, the Bournemouth striker underwent surgery on Wednesday after suffering a fracture to the fifth metatarsal during the club’s pre-season training camp in Austria.The injury is the sa
  
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• De Zerbi confirms Fernandes struggling with 'fatigue in the calf'

  29-07-2026 19:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Roberto de Zerbi has provided a positive injury update on summer signing Mateus Fernandes following Tottenham's 4-2 penalty shootout win over Sydney FC.A number of other senior names were also missing for the club's third pre-season fixture, including Kevin Danso, Micky van de Ven, Dominic Solanke, James Maddison, Jan Paul van Hecke and Destiny Udogie.When asked about Fernandes' fitness, following rumours of a more serious injury, De Zerbi replied: "It is just fatigue in the calf.
  
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• New Italy boss Roberto Mancini vows to take Azzurri back on track

  29-07-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New Italy boss Roberto Mancini vows to take Azzurri back on trackRoberto Mancini has been appointed Italy manager for a second time, a day after Andrea Pirlo ruled himself out of the running and FIGC technical director Paolo Maldini resigned.Mancini returns amidst a chaotic period for the Italian football association. Gennaro Gattuso left the role in April after the Azzurri failed to qualify for a third successive World Cup. Fellow midfield icon Pirlo looked set to enter the dugout, yet pulled o
  
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• ⚖️After the World Cup: FIFA opens disciplinary case against AFA

  29-07-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ⚖️After the World Cup: FIFA opens disciplinary case against AFAThe FIFA Disciplinary Committee confirmed the opening of proceedings against the Argentine Football Association (AFA) for multiple violations of its Disciplinary Code. The case includes discriminatory chants, security failures, the throwing of objects, and non-compliance with protocols during the FIFA World Cup 2026™.Charges against the players and coaching staffThe case file includes individual charges following t
  
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• Saltburn cricketer at centre of ‘Clicky Ponting’ cheating allegations suspended by club after viral video

  29-07-2026 19:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The cricketer at the centre of cheating allegations has been suspended by his club after a video of the incident went viral.Saltburn Cricket Club said on Wednesday that the player will not play again “for the foreseeable future”.The Saltburn fielder was accused of clicking his fingers to get a caught-behind wicket. A first video posted on Monday evening was from Saltburn’s second XI victory over Norton in Division Two and showed the fielder clicking his fingers as the ball pass
  
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• Mancini: ‘Italy the love of my life, I hope fans can forgive me’

  29-07-2026 19:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mancini: ‘Italy the love of my life, I hope fans can forgive me’Roberto Mancini admits leaving Italy was a huge mistake and misunderstanding that he regrets. ‘It’s like losing the love of your life. I will try to make the team play so well they can forgive me.’The chaotic last three weeks saw Paolo Maldini appointed technical director and Leonardo his special advisor, tasked with finding a new coach.When Carlo Ancelotti and Pep Guardiola turned down the job, they ha
  
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• Real Madrid close to youngster’s sale as Fulham push for full ownership for €60 million

  29-07-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid close to youngster’s sale as Fulham push for full ownership for €60 millionPremier League club Fulham have been pushing to sign Real Madrid youngster Gonzalo Garcia, with Alvaro Arbeloa keen to reunite with him.The 22-year-old previously played under Arbeloa during his stint with Los Blancos in the second half of last season.Madrid have a squad brimming with stars, and someone like Gonzalo is unlikely to get many minutes in the upcoming season, making a sale realistic and
  
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• ‘Not up to the standards of what football stands for’ – FFF president Philippe Diallo lambasts Gianni Infantino’s project to sell World Cup stakes

  29-07-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘Not up to the standards of what football stands for’ – FFF president Philippe Diallo lambasts Gianni Infantino’s project to sell World Cup stakesFédération Française de Football (FFF) president Philippe Diallo has openly criticised FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s controversial project to sell stakes in the World Cup. FIFA said it plans to create a multi-billion subsidiary to run their flagship event and offer stakes of up to ​20% in it
  
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• Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against Argentina

  29-07-2026 19:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A fracas erupted following the final whistle after Spain clinched their second World Cup [Getty Images]Fifa has opened disciplinary proceedings against Argentina over their behaviour after their World Cup final loss to Spain and throughout the tournament.Last week, the world governing body appointed a disciplinary and ethics prosecutor to assess what happened after the final whistle at the New York New Jersey Stadium, with multiple Argentina players and backroom staff involved in altercations wi
  
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• Fifa open disciplinary case against Argentina FA over Falklands banner and other incidents

  29-07-2026 19:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fifa has opened disciplinary proceedings against the Argentinian Football Association (AFA) over a number of World Cup incidents, including the unveiling of a Falklands banner after their match against England.Argentina players celebrated their semi-final win over the Three Lions by displaying a banner which read “Las Malvinas son Argentinas,” translating as “The Falklands are Argentinian”.Political tensions linger between the two nations over the Falkland Islands, known
  
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• Atlético hit foreign-player limit in Brasileirão matches 👇🏽

  29-07-2026 19:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atlético hit foreign-player limit in Brasileirão matches 👇🏽The signing of Uruguayan center forward Thiago Borbas brought Atlético’s squad to a total of nine foreign players.That is the maximum number of foreigners who can be listed for Brasileirão matches.Each club can have as many foreign players as it wants, but only nine can be included in Brasileirão games. Borbas belongs to Red Bull Bragantino and was on loan at Spain’s Rea
  
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• Spain U20s midfielder Arques joins London City

  29-07-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  London City Lionesses have signed Spanish youth international Daniela Arques from Sporting, subject to international clearance.The 20-year-old joins on a three-year deal and adds to a strong Spanish contingent at London City.As part of an ambitious summer transfer window, London City have signed Spanish two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas and ex-Barcelona defender Mapi Leon.Arques links up with London City's Spanish boss Eder Maestre after a strong campaign in Portugal where she played 3
  
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• Bournemouth’s Eli Junior Kroupi set for 3-month layoff due to foot fracture

  29-07-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bournemouth’s Eli Junior Kroupi set for 3-month layoff due to foot fractureAFC Bournemouth have been dealt a significant injury blow with Eli Junior Kroupi (20) undergoing surgery to repare a fifth metatarsal fracture, as reported by RMC Sport’s Fabrice Hawkins. The France U21 international is expected to miss up to three months of action with Marco Rose’s Cherries. The exact recovery timeline will depend on Kroupi’s rehabilitation process.Kroupi took Premier League by st
  
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• “Simply not true”, Tensions loom as FC Twente camp addresses Van Rooij Ajax transfer rumour

  29-07-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “Simply not true”, Tensions loom as FC Twente camp addresses Van Rooij Ajax transfer rumourFC Twente coach John van den Brom has responded to the steadily swirling transfer rumours surrounding Bart van Rooij.Contrary to reports that the Tukkers’ right-back has spoken with Ajax regarding a move, the player’s manager was quick to dispel the stories in a press conference.“I asked Bart about it again today, and there is nothing going on. It is always annoying that these
  
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• Tolu Arokodare joins Ajax on loan from Wolves

  29-07-2026 18:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tolu Arokodare joins Ajax on loan from WolvesNigeria international striker Tolu Arokodare has joined Ajax on loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers.He joins the Dutch giants on an initial loan deal until next summer, with an option to join them permanently for around £17 million.He becomes the eighth Nigerian to represent the club.Arokodare eager to put Wolves misery behind himTolu Arokodare is joining an Ajax side that is seeking a fresh start after finishing fifth in the Eredivisie last seaso
  
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• Are Liverpool close to triggering £70m release clause for England World Cup ace?

  29-07-2026 18:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Are Liverpool close to triggering £70m release clause for England World Cup ace?Liverpool defensive depth leaves Iraola facing Quansah dilemmaLiverpool have backed themselves into an awkward corner at the back, and the timing could hardly be worse. Pre-season is supposed to sharpen ideas and settle nerves. Instead, it has exposed a problem that looks obvious to anyone watching closely, the defensive depth is creaking, and Andoni Iraola has said as much himself.As first reported by Graeme B
  
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• Report: Tottenham Hotspur star wanted by Premier League rivals

  29-07-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Tottenham Hotspur star wanted by Premier League rivalsBrentford Eye Papa Matar Sarr as Tottenham Consider Midfield ReshuffleBrentford are showing interest in Tottenham midfielder Papa Matar Sarr, with the Bees exploring whether a deal can be struck for a player whose role in north London appears less certain ahead of the new campaign. As first reported by Daily Mail, Brentford are monitoring the situation closely.Sarr remains well regarded across the Premier League. Tottenham signed him
  
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• Manchester City left-back Christian McFarlane joins Leicester City on season-long loan

  29-07-2026 18:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City left-back Christian McFarlane joins Leicester City on season-long loanMan City left-back Christian McFarlane has joined Leicester City on a season-long loan dealThe 19-year-old England youth international will spend next season at the King Power StadiumMcFarlane joined Man City from New York City FC in January 2025 via the CFG pathwayManchester City left-back Christian McFarlane has joined Leicester City on a season-long loan deal, subject to EFL approval, it has been announced.T
  
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• Football’s worst ideas: Game 39, Club World Cup, European Super League & more

  29-07-2026 18:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Football’s worst ideas: Game 39, Club World Cup, European Super League & moreFootball’s status as the world’s most popular sport is unrivalled, despite what fans of North American sports may think.However, football stakeholders also have an uncanny ability to come up with truly ridiculous ideas. The governing body, FIFA, has made a career out of it.Without further ado, read on as we take a look at some of football’s worst ideas, starting with one which must never see
  
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• Audacious Ajax track Twente talent previously followed by Wolves

  29-07-2026 18:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Audacious Ajax track Twente talent previously followed by WolvesAdding to an already impressive window, Ajax want to bring FC Twente right-back Bart van Rooij to their ranks.As described by Dutch media, Van Rooij impressed as Twente finished fourth in the Eredivisie last season, registering three goals and five assists in 33 league matches.Van Rooij joined the Tukkers from NEC two years ago for around 900,000 euros. This fee feels like a steal right now, especially as Twente had previously rejec
  
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• Gillingham sign ex-Southampton defender Tabares

  29-07-2026 18:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gillingham have signed former Southampton defender Samuel Tabares.The 19-year-old arrives at the League Two outfit having left Saints earlier in the summer following a two-year stay at St Mary's.Tabares trialled with Gareth Ainsworth's Gills for a short period earlier in the summer and has now agreed terms.The club have not disclosed the length of the contract.Tabares is yet to play a senior professional game although he did appear for Fulham Under-21s against Shrewsbury Town in the EFL Trophy i
  
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• 'The best I've ever felt' - Elanga

  29-07-2026 18:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Newcastle winger Anthony Elanga says he is returning to the club "in a really good place" after the World Cup.Elanga endured a difficult first season with the Magpies after his £55m move from Nottingham Forest last summer, failing to score in 32 Premier League appearances, but scored twice at the World Cup for Sweden as they exited at the round of 32 stage."I've had time during the World Cup to reflect on a lot of things, on and off the pitch," the 24-year-old told club media
  
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• Clyne's career with Palace in pictures

  29-07-2026 18:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]As Nathaniel Clyne's Crystal Palace career comes to an end after joining the club aged 14-years-old, he sat down with club media, Palace TV, to review his career with the Eagles.On his debut against Barnsley in 2008 in the Championship: "The kit was a bit big for me. I remember the boots as well. The boots weren't actually mine. "They were Clint Hill's. He said to me: 'Where are your studs?' I said: 'I don't have any'. He offered me his boots, and that was the first time I wore tho
  
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• Uefa to discuss boycotting World Cup in emergency meeting after Fifa bombshell

  29-07-2026 18:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Uefa will hold an emergency meeting on Friday, where the prospect of boycotting the World Cup will be discussed as leverage against Gianni Infantino’s controversial plan to privatise the tournament.Next steps with the European Union will also be raised, as the European Commission scrutinises whether Infantino’s project contravenes protections that are afforded as regards competition law.Fifa’s plan has provoked fury in most of the European game, to the point that an alliance of
  
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• Stockport defender Pye signs three-year deal

  29-07-2026 18:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ethan Pye made 55 appearances in all competitions for Stockport County last season [Getty Images]Stockport County defender Ethan Pye has signed a three-year contract extension to remain with the club until 2029.The 23-year-old joined on a free transfer from Rochdale in 2021 and has gone on to make 149 appearances for the club.Since joining he has won the League Two title in 2024 and reached the League One play-offs in successive seasons."I'm delighted to continue my journey with County. I can't
  
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