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• Will Scottish Premiership return to two-team title tussle?

  31-07-2026 09:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  And in the relative blink of an eye, the new Scottish Premiership season is upon us with much to live up to compared to last time, an epic campaign that looked like making the impossible possible for month upon month.How Scotland, and other parts of the world, became entranced by the fairytale only for the reality of sport's essential brutality to hit them square between the eyes at Celtic Park on denouement day.If there is a non-Glasgow team capable of roughing up the big two as Heart of Midlot
  
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• Why Manchester United and Liverpool have shot at signing Juventus’ Francisco Conceição

  31-07-2026 14:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Why Manchester United and Liverpool have shot at signing Juventus’ Francisco ConceiçãoFrancisco Conceição has emerged as the top name Juventus will opt to offload this summer with an eye of UEFA financial regulations, with Manchester United and Liverpool interested.The Bianconeri are about to unveil Kerim Alajbegović, the teen Bosnian winger who is arriving from Bayer Leverkusen on the back of a €33m deal that could rise up to €40 million in add-o
  
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• Real Madrid’s Franco Mastantuono excluded from Fiorentina friendly, Serie A transfer on the cards

  31-07-2026 14:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid’s Franco Mastantuono excluded from Fiorentina friendly, Serie A transfer on the cardsMultiple Italian clubs have been hovering around Real Madrid talent Franco Mastantuono and now, there are signs he could be heading to the Serie A soon.Tuttomercatowebreport that the Argentine has been excluded from Los Blancos’ squad for the upcoming friendly against Fiorentina. This is mainly due to issues related his potential transfer and he isn’t carrying an injury or fitness p
  
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• ‘Life-threatening violence’ but ‘modest’ punishments: Scottish football has not learnt lesson from season of disorder

  31-07-2026 14:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  In Scotland, it was billed as the day to end a “season like no other” – when the “eyes of the world were on Glasgow” and “millions” were watching around the globe. The Premiership title race undeniably ended in the most enthralling of climaxes as Celtic denied Hearts in the final moments of the season to be crowned champions again. But the day was marred by disorder, with those images beamed around the world as well: Celtic fans abusing Hearts players as
  
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• Watford sign goalkeeper Ravaglia on six-year deal

  31-07-2026 14:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ravaglia made his Serie A debut for Bologna against Roma in 2020 [Getty Images]Watford have signed Italian goalkeeper Federico Ravaglia from Bologna for an undisclosed fee on a six-year deal.Ravaglia, 26, started 17 matches for Bologna in Serie A last season, keeping two clean sheets as the club eventually finished eighth in the table.He also made five appearances in last season's Europa League, saving a penalty from Morgan Rogers in his side's 4-0 defeat by Aston Villa, and was in goal when Bol
  
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• Predicted Starting XI: Manchester City vs Inter (Pre-Season Friendly)

  31-07-2026 14:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Predicted Starting XI: Manchester City vs Inter (Pre-Season Friendly)Manchester City begin their pre-season campaign against Inter Milan in Hong Kong this weekend as Enzo Maresca takes charge of his first game as Blues manager.For the first time in two months – and since Pep Guardiola’s farewell -, the boys in blue are back once again. The match against Italian side Inter will be the first of three matches to be played during the club’s tour in Asia, as they also take on K-Leag
  
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• Inter target Jones in Liverpool bust-up with Szoboszlai and Tsimikas

  31-07-2026 14:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter target Jones in Liverpool bust-up with Szoboszlai and TsimikasCurtis Jones, an Inter Milan transfer target this summer, was involved in a heated on-pitch argument with Liverpool team-mates following their pre-season friendly in the United States.According to BBC Sport, the midfielder clashed with Dominik Szoboszlai and later Kostas Tsimikas as the Liverpool squad walked across the pitch to applaud supporters after Thursday’s 1-0 win over Wrexham at Yankee Stadium.The cause of the exc
  
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• Cancelo Skips Al-Hilal Preseason Camp as Barcelona Deal Nears €10m

  31-07-2026 14:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cancelo Skips Al-Hilal Preseason Camp as Barcelona Deal Nears €10mJoão Cancelo has not reported for Al-Hilal’s preseason training camp in Austria and is understood to be in Portugal waiting for the Saudi club and Barcelona to close a permanent transfer – a statement of intent from the player that is beginning to unsettle his contractual employers in Riyadh.Where the Deal StandsTransfer reporting aggregated over the past 24 hours confirms that Cancelo skipped Al-Hilal&rsqu
  
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• Bradford defender Baldwin extends deal

  31-07-2026 14:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aden Baldwin joined Bradford City from Notts County in May 2024 [Shutterstock]Bradford City defender Aden Baldwin has signed a new two-year deal.The 29-year-old, who is now contracted to the club until the end of the 2027-28 season, has made 76 appearances for the Bantams."Aden has done great these last two seasons, but I believe there is still lots more to come from him," boss Graham Alexander told the club website.All the latest Bradford City news
  
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• New EFL season gets under way... for four teams

  31-07-2026 14:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Much has changed at Rochdale (left) and York City (right) since they secured promotions back to the EFL in dramatic circumstances last season [PA Media/Getty Images]There are still two weeks until the first league game of the season but the 2026-27 EFL campaign gets under way in a quiet fashion this weekend.Tranmere Rovers host Rochdale on Saturday to kick things off in a Carabao Cup preliminary tie.Dale's fellow EFL returnees York City welcome Crawley Town on Monday in the other additional tie
  
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• Why Liverpool want Barcola

  31-07-2026 14:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]The possibility of Bradley Barcola becoming a Liverpool player is a genuine one, with the Reds set to make a bid for the PSG winger.Liverpool are long-standing admirers of the France international and engaged in discussions last summer about his availability but eventually decided they didn't want to block the pathway of Rio Ngumoha.With Mohamed Salah gone, the situation has changed. At half-time against Wrexham in New York, Ngumoha came on and played down the right - another indic
  
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• Report Gutierrez close to Bayer Leverkusen, Napoli can ask Chelsea for Badiashile

  31-07-2026 14:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Gutierrez close to Bayer Leverkusen, Napoli can ask Chelsea for BadiashileNapoli are in advanced talks to sell Miguel Gutierrez to Bayer Leverkusen for €25m plus add-ons, which should free up funds to pursue Chelsea defender Benoit Badiashile.The Partenopei are under transfer limitations this summer, meaning they must sell before any new players can be brought in.Gutierrez sale can fund Napoli signingsNAPLES, ITALY – JANUARY 31: Miguel Gutierrez of SSC Napoli celebrates with hi
  
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• Burnham says Gianni Infantino is ‘wrong man to lead’ Fifa and calls for him to quit

  31-07-2026 14:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andy Burnham has demanded the resignation of Fifa president Gianni Infantino following the contentious proposal to sell a minority stake in the World Cup. Burnham inssted that Infantino is "the wrong man to lead the organisation" amid a global outcry against the controversial investment scheme.Reports of Fifa's intention to offload a minority stake in a new entity, Fifa Forward Enterprise, to private investors first surfaced in media reports on Tuesday. Fifa subsequently confirmed that Thrive Et
  
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• 'Gray releases the shackles' - a sign of things to come from Hibs?

  31-07-2026 14:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]We asked for your views after Hibs hit back from a 2-0 first-leg deficit to overcome Malisheva and reach the third round of Conference League qualifying.Here are some of your comments:Robbie: Job done in the end. Yes the away leg was well below par, but ultimately it's about going through. It was great to see David Gray release the shackles slightly, shows what we can do as an attacking force if given the freedom. If we can do that more often than not this year we'll be in for a decent fini
  
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• Transfers in progress: Liverpool, Arsenal & Manchester City headline potential ‘Big Six’ moves

  31-07-2026 14:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Transfers in progress: Liverpool, Arsenal & Manchester City headline potential ‘Big Six’ movesThere are just over 31 days remaining before the 2026 summer transfer window closes.On September 1 at 11.00 pm, we’ll be able to put Fabrizio Romano and the rest of the fake rumour merchants back into their boxes.However, while the summer transfer window is still open, we will strive to navigate our way through the noise by keeping you up to speed with the latest developments.With
  
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• Infantino 'wrong man' to lead Fifa - Burnham

  31-07-2026 14:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gianni Infantino has been the president of Fifa since February 2016 [Getty Images]Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Gianni Infantino was "the wrong man" to lead Fifa after a senior adviser to the president resigned and a third confederation opposed his plan to sell stakes in competitions to private investors.Burnham was critical of the proposal when it was first announced, and told reporters on Friday: "This was an outrageous suggestion."The idea that it could even be brought forward shows that,
  
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• Could Newcastle get dragged into relegation fight after Eddie Howe’s shock departure?

  31-07-2026 14:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Could Newcastle get dragged into relegation fight after Eddie Howe’s shock departure?Newcastle United supporters are left reeling after the shock resignation of manager Eddie Howe. Given his achievements at St James’ Park, Howe’s departure is a huge blow for the Magpies. The 48-year-old twice led them into the Champions League and ended their 70-year domestic trophy drought by winning the 2025 League Cup. Al Ahli boss Matthias Jaissle is poised to replace Howe. H
  
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• Barcelona delay announcement of Morocco pre-season friendly amid Ceuta migration crisis

  31-07-2026 14:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona delay announcement of Morocco pre-season friendly amid Ceuta migration crisisFC Barcelona have postponed the official announcement of their planned pre-season friendly in Morocco, despite the match already being contractually agreed, due to the ongoing migration crisis in Ceuta, reports Ferran Correas of SPORT.During Wednesday’s board meeting, the club revealed that they were finalising plans to play a friendly in Tangier on 15 August against a local opponent. The fixture would s
  
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• ❌ Franco Mastantuono out of the squad for Fiorentina: he'll leave

  31-07-2026 14:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ❌ Franco Mastantuono out of the squad for Fiorentina: he'll leaveReal Madrid have published their squad list for the match against Fiorentina.For the match at the Wörthersee Stadion in Klagenfurt, Austria, Franco Mastantuono and Dean Huijsen are the most notable absentees.According to 'COPE', the center-back will miss the match because of a minor muscle problem in his right leg.However, the main news is Franco Mastantuono's absence, as he is out of the squad and the club is looking f
  
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• Chivu salutes Baresi and backs Stones to ‘raise the level’ at Inter

  31-07-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chivu salutes Baresi and backs Stones to ‘raise the level’ at InterCristian Chivu led the tributes to Franco Baresi on the eve of Inter’s pre-season friendly against Manchester City, hailing the late Milan great as “a great icon” of the game.According to Inter’s official channels, the head coach opened his press conference in Hong Kong, where the sides meet at the Kai Tak Stadium on Saturday, by paying his respects to Baresi, who died on Friday aged 66.“
  
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• What would a 64-team World Cup look like?

  31-07-2026 14:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The first ever 48-team World Cup is over - but already, Fifa president Gianni Infantino is looking ahead and hinting at further expansion.Infantino has opened the door to expanding the tournament to 64 teams after ruling this year’s bumper edition as a resounding success, with Fifa vice-president Alejandro Dominguez among those in favour - and calling for it to happen as early as the 2030 edition.Infantino successfully pushed for the growth of the World Cup to 48 teams when it was approved
  
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• Fifa accelerate plans for 64-team World Cup amid Gianni Infantino sell-off proposal

  31-07-2026 13:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fifa appears to have accelerated plans to expand the World Cup to 64 teams amid Gianni Infantino’s controversial proposal to sell off stakes in the tournament to private investors.The world football governing body has faced staunch opposition to the Fifa Forward Enterprise (FFE) - the name for the commercial entity - with Uefa confirming they will boycott Fifa competitions, including the next World Cup, if plans go ahead.Concacaf, the confederation of North America and the Carribbean, as w
  
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• Stones sets out his Inter ambitions: ‘Hungry to win again’

  31-07-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Stones sets out his Inter ambitions: ‘Hungry to win again’John Stones has spoken of his pride and excitement after completing his move to Inter, declaring himself “hungry to win again” as he begins the first chapter of his career outside England.With quotes via Inter’s official channels, to whom the England defender gave his first interview, Stones admitted the switch stirred a mix of emotions.“A lot of emotions, to be honest, an overwhelming feeling of happin
  
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• LIVE: Remembering Milan & Italy legend Franco Baresi

  31-07-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LIVE: Remembering Milan & Italy legend Franco BaresiToday’s Football Italia LIVE Show is entirely dedicated to Milan and Italy legend Franco Baresi, who has died at the age of 66.Click here to subscribe to the official Football Italia YouTube channelThe football world is mourning the loss of one of the greatest defenders in history, a player whose name became synonymous with loyalty, leadership, intelligence and defensive perfection.Baresi was more than just a footballer for Milan. He
  
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• Another youngster benefits from Thiago Pitarch setback during Real Madrid preseason

  31-07-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Another youngster benefits from Thiago Pitarch setback during Real Madrid preseasonThe midfield is one of those areas of the team where Jose Mourinho will have to make some difficult decisions next season. The Real Madrid coach already has players like Federico Valverde, Aurelien Tchouameni, Jude Bellingham, Arda Guler, Bernardo Silva, and Eduardo Camavinga, while the Merengues also seem primed to land Rodri Hernandez this summer.Meanwhile, some players from the youth academy are also making the
  
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• Andoni Iraola is already dropping hints about his Liverpool squad in pre-season

  31-07-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola is already dropping hints about his Liverpool squad in pre-seasonAndoni Iraola’s Liverpool Selections Reveal Early Plans for Lewis Koumas, Kieran Morrison and Ifeanyi NdukwePre-season is usually full of noise and very little certainty. A couple of friendlies, a lot of changes, plenty of tired legs, and fans trying to work out what matters and what does not. Still, when a new head coach arrives, the first thing worth watching is simple, who plays, how often, and for how long.L
  
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• Chris Cadden exits Hibs for 'more game time' with Aberdeen

  31-07-2026 13:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hibernian have sold Chris Cadden to Scottish Premiership rivals Aberdeen for an undisclosed fee, with the 29-year-old right-back seeking "a fresh challenge" and "more game time".The 29-year-old right-back, who has signed a two-year contract at Pittodrie, made his final Hibs appearance as a substitute in Thursday's 4-1 Conference League qualifying win over Malisheva at Easter Road.He had made 27 appearances last season, 19 of them starts, but played 166 times overall for the Leith club since arri
  
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• Report: Tottenham Hotspur could sign Man United star for just £30m

  31-07-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Tottenham Hotspur could sign Man United star for just £30mMarcus Rashford to Tottenham: Spurs Weigh £30m Transfer OpportunityTottenham Hotspur have emerged as a plausible destination for Marcus Rashford as his Manchester United future moves further out of view, with talkSPORT reporting that an offer in the region of £30 million may be enough to secure a deal this summer.That figure alone will catch attention across the market. Rashford remains a high-profile name, an En
  
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• Fifa accelerate bid for 64-team World Cup amid Gianni Infantino sell-off plan

  31-07-2026 13:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fifa appears to have accelerated plans to expand the World Cup to 64 teams amid Gianni Infantino’s controversial proposal to sell off stakes in the tournament to private investors.The world football governing body has faced staunch opposition to the Fifa Forward Enterprise (FFE) - the name for the commercial entity - with Uefa confirming they will boycott Fifa competitions, including the next World Cup, if plans go ahead.Concacaf, the confederation of North America and the Carribbean, as w
  
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• Real Madrid make final ‘take it or leave it’ offer to Vinicius as club seek quick closure to saga

  31-07-2026 13:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid make final ‘take it or leave it’ offer to Vinicius as club seek quick closure to sagaReal Madrid and Vinicius Jr. have been unable to reach an agreement over a contract renewal for a long time now, with both parties standing firm on their respective stances.While it is true that both club and player wish to continue working together, Vinicius sees the pay raise he is demanding to be deserved while Real Madrid see it to be unjustified.In that sense, talks have stalled for
  
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