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• Will European football obstruct Man Utd?

  30-07-2026 10:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Last season, Manchester United played just 40 matches in all competitions, their fewest in a single campaign since 1914-15, and finished third.Chelsea played 59 matches in all competitions and finished 10th.Tottenham played 52 matches in all competitions and avoided relegation on the final day, finishing 17th.Playing more matches does not always correlate with a lower league finish. Arsenal, for instance, won the Premier League title last season while reaching both the Champions Le
  
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• Mert Kömür open to Premier League move, Augsburg seek €20m from Hull

  31-07-2026 11:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mert Kömür open to Premier League move, Augsburg seek €20m from HullSky Germany reports that FC Augsburg attacker Mert Kömür is open to moving to England amid increasing interest from Hull City. Hull’s pursuit of the 21-year-old Germany U21 international first emerged earlier this week. The Premier League club have now reportedly opened discussions with Kömür, his family, and his representatives over a potential summer transfer out of the Bundesliga.Augsb
  
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• Swans bid farewell to a player the coaches loved

  31-07-2026 11:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liam Cullen made his Swansea debut in 2018 [Getty Images]Liam Cullen's Swansea City exit brings to an end a 19-year association with the club he joined as an eight-year-old.Regarded as a player to watch throughout his time in Swansea's academy, Cullen delivered on his potential, making 207 senior appearances across the past eight years.His departure leaves a hole in the dressing room that will be tricky to fill given his length of service and commitment to the club he grew up supporting.Swansea
  
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• Sheffield Wednesday bring in keeper Maynard-Brewer

  31-07-2026 11:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Maynard-Brewer made 12 appearances for Dundee United last season after joining in January [Shutterstock]Sheffield Wednesday have signed goalkeeper Ashley Maynard-Brewer on a one-year deal.The 27-year-old was a free agent after leaving Dundee United earlier this summer.He started his career with Charlton and made 70 league appearances for the Addicks before joining the Scottish Premiership side on a short-term deal in January."We believe he will be a great addition to our squad and add important
  
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• Penybont to ban any fans guilty of discrimination

  31-07-2026 11:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Penybont have accepted the FAW Disciplinary Panel's decision [FAW]Penybont has threatened to remove and ban any supporters using discriminatory language following a fine by the Football Association of Wales (FAW).The club was fined £450 after fans were found guilty of causing offence through contemptuous, discriminatory or denigratory words during a European play-off final against Cymru Premier rivals Haverfordwest County on 2 May.Bridgend-based Penybont has condemned the language used and
  
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• 'Mount definitely has got a role to play'

  31-07-2026 11:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Manchester United forward Fraizer Campbell believes the Red Devils "have not seen the best" from Mason Mount yet.Speaking to BBC Radio Manchester, Campbell said: "He has never really got going at United through bad luck and injuries. He is a bit more mature now, but he definitely has got a role to play."Since joining United in 2023, Mount has featured in 54 Premier League games out of a possible 114.The 27-year-old has missed 69 games due to injury, which is an increase from the 17 games
  
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• An experienced Manchester City midfielder may be more important to Enzo Maresca than first thought

  31-07-2026 11:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  An experienced Manchester City midfielder may be more important to Enzo Maresca than first thoughtMateo Kovacic endured a frustrating 2025-26 season. He only made nine appearances in all competitions for Manchester City, playing a grand total of only 242 minutes. A troublesome Achilles issue cost Kovacic the 2025-26 season. However, at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Kovacic had a strong campaign with Croatia. He showed that he remains a quality midfielder when fully fit. Kovacic’s quality is not
  
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• The Friedkin Group injects £38m to cover Burnley compensation

  31-07-2026 11:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Everton's owners The Friedkin Group has injected £38m into the club.It is understood this is to cover the compensation payment to Burnley that the Blues were ordered to pay by a Premier League commission for a breach of financial rules.In June, Everton were told they must pay the Clarets £35m over the impact of the breach which relates to the 2021-22 season, when the club were found to have broken Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) over a three-year period.Burnley ar
  
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• Maldini: Baresi was ‘the greatest footballer I ever played alongside’

  31-07-2026 11:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Maldini: Baresi was ‘the greatest footballer I ever played alongside’Milan legend Paolo Maldini pays tribute to Franco Baresi: ‘You protected me when I was a child, guided me as a young man, and inspired me as an adult. You were the greatest footballer I have ever had the honour of playing alongside.’World football mourns the death of legendary Milan and Italy defender Baresi, who has died at the age of 66.Among those paying tribute to Baresi was ex-Milan defender Maldini
  
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• 🚨 Manchester City unveil their new away kit!

  31-07-2026 11:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Manchester City unveil their new away kit!Manchester’s bees are ready to sting.This Friday morning, Manchester City unveiled their new away kit. As last season, black is once again the color of choice for the Citizens, but with a small twist.This year, yellow has been added to the shirt, as a reference to the bees of the city of Manchester. The insect also appears as an overlay on the black background of the kit.It is supposed to "symbolize the work, unity and resilience that def
  
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• Real Madrid target Levante forward Carlos Espi

  31-07-2026 11:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid target Levante forward Carlos EspiReal Madrid are weighing up a move for Levante striker Carlos Espi in a shock swoop, as per transfer reporter Fabrizio Romano.Espi was one of the breakout stars in La Liga last season, scoring 11 goals in 25 appearances.The towering striker demonstrated significant aerial dominance, physical capacity and predatory instincts in the 18-yard box.Espi would replace GarciaMadrid are prepared to let Gonzalo Garcia leave the club and move to the Premier Lea
  
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• Infantino plans in jeopardy after AFC opposition

  31-07-2026 11:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Fifa president Gianni Infantino's plan to sell stakes in competitions to private investors appears to be in jeopardy, with a third confederation expressing opposition.In a statement published on Friday, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) said it "stands in solidarity" with its counterparts in Europe and North, Central America and the Caribbean.The AFC added Infantino's plan could not "realistically achieve the necessary broad consensus and unity required to move forward"."The F
  
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• Arsenal, Tottenham join PSG in race for Barcelona forward

  31-07-2026 11:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal, Tottenham join PSG in race for Barcelona forwardFerran Torres’ future at Barcelona is becoming increasingly uncertain as interest in the Spanish forward continues to grow across Europe. What had previously appeared to be a battle between Paris Saint-Germain and Atletico Madrid has now expanded, with Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal also monitoring his situation, according to reports from England, as relayed by SPORT.With his contract set to expire in 2027, Ferran has become one of th
  
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• Piero Hincapie sets tone for Arsenal’s new season

  31-07-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Piero Hincapie sets tone for Arsenal’s new seasonThe Ecuador international believes last season’s title triumph is only the beginning as Arsenal prepare for another demanding campaign under Mikel Arteta.Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images For Premier LeaguePiero Hincapie has set out Arsenal‘s ambitions for the new season, insisting the Premier League champions are determined to compete for every major honour after ending last campaign on top.The Ecuador international, whose mov
  
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• Barcelona to Cover Most of Ter Stegen’s Wages in Ajax Loan Agreement

  31-07-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona to Cover Most of Ter Stegen’s Wages in Ajax Loan AgreementMarc-Andre ter Stegen is travelling to Amsterdam to finalise a season-long loan move to Ajax, with Goal.com reporting that Barcelona and the Dutch club have reached a verbal agreement, with the Blaugrana set to cover the majority of the 34-year-old’s wages under the deal’s structure.The Deal Taking ShapeThe loan is structured as a straight season-long arrangement running through June 2027, with no buy option or
  
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• Barcelona captain Ter Stegen set to fly to Amsterdam imminently to finalise Ajax loan move

  31-07-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona captain Ter Stegen set to fly to Amsterdam imminently to finalise Ajax loan moveAccording to Fabrizio Romano, Marc-Andre ter Stegen is expected to leave Barcelona’s pre-season training camp in England imminently to complete his loan move to Ajax, bringing one of the club’s longest-running summer transfer stories to a close.The German goalkeeper will travel to Amsterdam in the coming hours to finalise the deal after Barcelona and Ajax resolved the remaining details of the ag
  
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• £26m Silva move has required patience from Bournemouth

  31-07-2026 11:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Antonio Silva would be a key signing for Bournemouth, who identified replacing Marcos Senesi, following his free-transfer move to Tottenham earlier this month, as a priority.Club sources say the £26m move for Silva has required patience, with an agreement only reached after Benfica's Europa League qualifying-round victory over Swiss side St Gallen on Thursday.Silva has been a regular for Benfica since breaking into the first team in 2022 and has featured in the Champions Leag
  
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• John Stones announces new club after leaving Manchester City as free agent

  31-07-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  John Stones announces new club after leaving Manchester City as free agentInter Milan have officially confirmed the signing of John Stones on a contract until June 2028Stones left Man City as a free agent having won 20 major trophies across a decade of serviceThe 32-year-old made 295 appearances & scored 19 goals in all competitions for Man CityInter Milan have announced the signing of former Manchester City defender John Stones on a free transfer ahead of the 2026-27 season.The 32-year-old
  
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• Can We Kick It?: new doc is timely take on Black history, pay-to-play and future of US soccer

  31-07-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Can We Kick It? examines why soccer has struggled to cut into Black American culture.Photograph: Rise Sport EntertainmentAkbar Majeed takes a deep breath as he considers the legacy of the 2026 World Cup and, in particular, the effect of the US team’s collapse against Belgium for a last-16 exit.“Unfortunately, that performance in the last game did not help at all,” he says.“You have to be careful what you ask for, right?” he says. “You want people to watch the
  
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• What to watch out for as Cymru Premier kicks off new era

  31-07-2026 10:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The new Cymru Premier season kicks off this evening [John Smith/FAW]The Cymru Premier returns tonight with a fresh lick of paint and plenty of narratives to sink our teeth into.Wales' top tier has been revamped for its 35th edition, expanding to 16 teams and predominantly switching to Friday night games.The Football Association of Wales (FAW) hope that the wide-reaching changes will grow the league's popularity and, in turn, improve its standard.Whether those changes have the desired impact rema
  
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• Asian Football Confederation rejects Fifa’s World Cup plan

  31-07-2026 10:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fifa’s contentious proposal to sell stakes in a World Cup company appears to have been dealt a decisive blow, following the Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) decision to join Uefa and Concacaf in rejecting the plan.The future of Fifa president Gianni Infantino now seems increasingly uncertain. The AFC’s statement not only condemned the plan but also highlighted "fundamental weaknesses in Fifa’s consultation and decision-making processes that must now be addressed". It
  
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• AFC joins Uefa and Concacaf in opposing Fifa plan

  31-07-2026 10:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) says it "stands in solidarity" with Uefa and Concacaf in opposition to Fifa's proposal to sell stakes in its competitions to private investors.In a statement published on Friday, the AFC said Fifa president Gianni Infantino's plan could not "realistically achieve the necessary broad consensus and unity required to move forward"."The Fifa World Cup is the pinnacle of global football and derives its strength from the participation of all Confede
  
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• Does Uefa have support to block Gianni Infantino’s World Cup sell-off? What we know

  31-07-2026 10:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Uefa has announced a boycott of Fifa competitions while Gianni Infantino presses on with controversial plans to privitise the World Cup - but will anyone join them?Uefa confirmed the extraordinary action following an emergency meeting of its 55 member associations on Thursday, with European football “standing as one” against the proposals. Gianni Infantino has not backed down from his plans despite Uefa’s boycott (Reuters)Infantino has not backed down over Uefa’s boycott
  
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• 🚨 AFC join UEFA and CONCACAF in opposing FIFA's World Cup plan

  31-07-2026 10:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 AFC join UEFA and CONCACAF in opposing FIFA's World Cup planThe Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has joined UEFA and CONCACAF in opposing FIFA's proposed sale of stakes in its competitions to private investors, piling further pressure on plans backed by FIFA president Gianni Infantino.In a statement released on Friday, the AFC said it "stands in solidarity" with UEFA and CONCACAF, warning the proposals could not "realistically achieve the necessary broad consensus and unity required
  
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• Report: Manchester United preparing move for Premier League star

  31-07-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Manchester United preparing move for Premier League starManchester United Transfer News: Lewis Hall Priority as Jorge Salinas Joins Left-Back ShortlistManchester United’s search for a new left-back is gathering pace, with Lewis Hall now firmly established as the leading target as the club prepares for a significant summer move. According to TeamTalk, United are readying an opening bid for the Newcastle defender, while Racing Santander teenager Jorge Salinas has been identified as a
  
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• Carragher Shares Thoughts On Potential Salah Replacement

  31-07-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Carragher Shares Thoughts On Potential Salah ReplacementLiverpool Transfer News: Bradley Barcola Move Could Reshape Salah Replacement PlansLiverpool’s latest transfer thinking appears to have turned towards Bradley Barcola, with the Paris Saint-Germain winger emerging as a major target as planning continues for life after Mohamed Salah. The idea is easy to understand on talent alone. Barcola is young, quick, refined in possession and already seasoned at elite level. Yet once the excitement
  
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• Yankee Stadium game highlights Wrexham's rise - Ward

  31-07-2026 10:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Goalkeeper Danny Ward believes playing against Liverpool at Yankee Stadium is the latest illustration of how far Wrexham have come in recent seasons.The Wales international had previously visited the iconic New York venue with Liverpool for a pre-season friendly against Manchester City in 2014.Ward, 33, was between the sticks for hometown club Wrexham this time around as they were beaten 1-0 by Andoni Iraola's Liverpool."My last time here in this stadium was with Liverpool against
  
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• Football pays tribute to Milan and Italy legend Franco Baresi

  31-07-2026 10:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Football pays tribute to Milan and Italy legend Franco BaresiTributes have poured in from across the football world, with Inter, Juventus and Real Madrid among those honouring legendary Milan and Italy defender Franco Baresi, who has died at the age of 66.Football clubs, players and fans pay tribute to Franco Baresi, who died last night at 66.The former Milan and Italy defender underwent surgery in August 2025 to remove a pulmonary nodule and then began a course of immunotherapy.Milan announced
  
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• 🚨 Backlash continues: a third confederation rejects FIFA's plan!

  31-07-2026 10:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Backlash continues: a third confederation rejects FIFA's plan!Another setback for FIFA and Infantino.Just hours after announcing its intention to "continue the process" of FFE, aimed at selling stakes in the World Cup to private investors, FIFA has suffered another blow.After UEFA and CONCACAF, it is now the AFC, the Asian confederation, that has voiced its opposition to Gianni Infantino and FIFA’s plan.The AFC said it was joining "UEFA and CONCACAF in expressing its serious conc
  
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• Euro giants now lining up move that would embarrass Liverpool again

  31-07-2026 10:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Euro giants now lining up move that would embarrass Liverpool againLast season, Liverpool were lucky that Tottenham performed as badly as they did.The Anfield outfit put up one of the worst title defences in recent memory after they finished fifth in the Premier League.If Spurs hadn't only just avoided relegation, the Reds would have been the laughing stock of England's top flight.Luckily, this doesn't feel like it's going to happen again now that Andoni Iraola is at the helm.His attacking style
  
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