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• Wilson completes Leeds move

  08-07-2026 19:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leeds have announced the signing of Harry Wilson on a four-year deal.The 29-year-old Wales international was a free agent after his contract at Fulham expired at the end of June.Wilson joined Fulham in 2021 for £12m from Liverpool and scored 36 goals in 187 appearances over five years, including 11 goals and eight assists in a stellar campaign last season.In their announcement, Leeds said Wilson chose the Whites over "several offers from elsewhere" and stressed his capability to play "acro
  
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• 💣Bombshell: Barcelona close to sealing a second signing

  09-07-2026 01:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  💣Bombshell: Barcelona close to sealing a second signingFC Barcelona are very close to completing the permanent signing of German winger Karim Adeyemi. The Blaugrana sporting department has worked meticulously “behind the scenes” to finalize a deal that could be officially announced in the coming days.The keys working in Barça’s favorThe Catalan club have two major advantages in the negotiations: the forward has only one year left on his contract with Borussia Dor
  
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• Report: Spurs aim to raise £220m from seven-player summer exodus with England star included

  09-07-2026 00:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  Report: Spurs aim to raise £220m from seven-player summer exodus with England star includedTottenham Transfer Policy Signals New Era as Spurs Eye £222m Squad ExitsTottenham’s summer has already carried the feel of a club trying to reset the dial, and the latest developments suggest the rebuild is about far more than headline arrivals. According to Football London, Spurs are preparing a major clear-out that could generate as much as £222m, a figure that underlines the scal
  
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• Starmer hints at bank holiday if England are victorious at World Cup

  09-07-2026 00:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  Sir Keir Starmer is said to be lining up a bank holiday if England emerges victorious in the World Cup. To celebrate what would be their first win in 60 years, the prime minister has hinted at a day off for the country, but is not expected to confirm any plans until the final.It is thought that the bank holiday could be on Friday 24 July, which would give the team enough time to return from the final match on the previous Sunday. Speaking to reporters at the Nato summit on Wednesday, Sir Keir sa
  
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• Chris Sutton's World Cup quarter-final predictions

  09-07-2026 00:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  Four more teams will be heading home after the World Cup quarter-finals, but which four will be staying on for the semi-finals?BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton did pretty well with his predictions for the last 16, with Switzerland's penalty shootout win over Colombia the only tie to catch him out.AI found things harder, and was wrong about Brazil's defeat by Norway and the USA's elimination at the hands of Belgium.For once, the users of the BBC's new predictor game did not take bragging ri
  
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• 🙄Will he stay? Quintero returns to River after the World Cup

  09-07-2026 00:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  🙄Will he stay? Quintero returns to River after the World CupColombia’s elimination from the 2026 World Cup forces Juan Fernando Quintero and Kevin Castaño to rejoin River Plate. After a 10-day leave, both players will have to define their future under Eduardo Coudet, although their situations in Núñez are drastically different.Juanfer: Between backing and doubtQuintero is expected back with open arms. Despite not being an undisputed starter, “Chacho&rdquo
  
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• White House’s World Cup head defends Trump lobbying Fifa over red card

  09-07-2026 00:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  Andrew Giuliani in Leesburg, Virginia, on 29 June 2026.Photograph: Kent Nishimura/AFP/Getty ImagesAndrew Giuliani, head of the White House’s World Cup taskforce, has defended Donald Trump’s lobbying of Fifa to lift the suspension of US player Folarin Balogun for Monday’s game against Belgium.The US president claimed that Brazilian referee Raphael Claus, who showed Balogun a red card in the match against Bosnia and Herzegovina, was “a little bit suspect, if you check his p
  
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• St Mirren must recruit to suit McLeish style - Flynn

  08-07-2026 23:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Craig McLeish's chances of success with St Mirren will depend on the Paisley club recruiting players capable of playing the young manager's preferred system, suggests former Buddies midfielder Ryan Flynn.McLeish took charge in March after Stephen Robinson moved to Scottish Premiership rivals Aberdeen."He is very assertive about how he wants to play," Flynn told the Scottish Football Podcast as he predicted that St Mirren would avoid another relegation battle while not challenging for the top six
  
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• Journalist: Man United preparing £85m bid for French World Cup star

  08-07-2026 23:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Man United preparing £85m bid for French World Cup starAurelien Tchouameni to Manchester United, why INEOS are ready to test Real MadridManchester United are clearly not shopping around for midfield filler. The latest report suggests they are aiming much higher, with Aurelien Tchouameni emerging as a serious target as INEOS continue their summer rebuild. According to Dean Jones at Flashscore, the Real Madrid midfielder is open to the move, provided one key condition is met.That
  
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• 📊Surprise in the FIFA rankings: Argentina lose top spot to France

  08-07-2026 23:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📊Surprise in the FIFA rankings: Argentina lose top spot to FranceIn the middle of the 2026 World Cup, the Argentina national team received some unexpected statistical news. Despite their hard-fought qualification to the quarterfinals after beating Egypt 3-2, the Albiceleste stopped being the leader of the FIFA ranking, surrendering the throne to France, which regained first place after defeating Paraguay 1-0.A live mathematical battleWith the implementation of real-time updates during th
  
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• Republic of Ireland to play Israel games as motion passed

  08-07-2026 23:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Republic of Ireland's Nations League games against Israel have both been scheduled for neutral venues [Getty Images]The Football Association of Ireland's (FAI) General Assembly has endorsed a motion for Republic of Ireland to go ahead with their upcoming Nations League fixtures against Israel.It was passed at an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) at the Aviva Stadium on Wednesday, with 75 votes to 32 against, and three abstentions, from the 114 delegates.The EGM was triggered when more than
  
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• Crystal Palace reach verbal agreement to sign former Barcelona defender Oscar Mingueza

  08-07-2026 23:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Crystal Palace reach verbal agreement to sign former Barcelona defender Oscar MinguezaCrystal Palace have reached a verbal agreement to sign former Barcelona defender Oscar Minguenza, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano.Minguenza is set to join Palace on a free transfer after leaving Celta Vigo following the expiration of his contract last month.Celta had offered the Spain international a new contract, but the 27-year-old opted to leave the Spanish club instead.Aston Villa have also been lin
  
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• Tottenham Hotspur Are Keeping Tabs On This Gifted Winger: One For The Future?

  08-07-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur Are Keeping Tabs On This Gifted Winger: One For The Future?In a recent report, Foot Mercato claimed that Tottenham Hotspur are keeping tabs on Paris Saint-Germain winger Ibrahim Mbaye. It has been mentioned that Spurs would have to rival Aston Villa in the race to sign the Senegalese talent this off-season.Mbaye’s Impressive Rise In French FootballMbaye managed to catch the eye at times for PSG in the previous campaign when he put in a string of impressive displays for th
  
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• Fenerbahce Linked With €25m Deal For Aston Villa Star: What Should The Midlands Club Do?

  08-07-2026 23:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fenerbahce Linked With €25m Deal For Aston Villa Star: What Should The Midlands Club Do?Transfer season does strange things to the football press. This week, the prize for the most baffling rumour goes to the Turkish media, who seem to have convinced themselves that Fenerbahce are about to pluck Ollie Watkins away from Villa Park.Ollie Watkins and the absurd Istanbul transfer linkIt started in Istanbul. Outlets like Sabah, later picked up by Sport Witness, ran headers claiming the Super Lig
  
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• His time is now: Liverpool star is ready for redemption

  08-07-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  His time is now: Liverpool star is ready for redemptionLiverpool performed poorly last season. Everybody expected them to retain the title but, that couldn't have been further from the truth.Whether it was because of players not being fit or them just not working well together, nothing went right for Arne Slot and his men at any point in the campaign.That's why he was relieved of his duties and Andoni Iraola was appointed as the Reds' new boss.However, without some new faces being brought in and
  
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• Inter Make Quick Moves To Sign €30m Everton Target: Should The Toffees Press For Him?

  08-07-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter Make Quick Moves To Sign €30m Everton Target: Should The Toffees Press For Him?Inter Milan have made their move. The Italian champions have launched a formal bid for Royale Union Saint-Gilloise wing-back Anan Khalaili, looking to quickly plug the gap left by Denzel Dumfries after his big-money move to Real Madrid.Inter lead chase for Belgian league breakout star Anan Khalaili, targeted by Aston Villa and EvertonAccording to a report from Corriere dello Sport, relayed by the Sport Witn
  
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• Rashford dilemma for Man Utd - Thursday's gossip

  08-07-2026 22:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United are in a quandary over Marcus Rashford's future, Arsenal and Tottenham eye Antonio Nusa, Barcelona shortlist Bournemouth's Eli Junior Kroupi.Manchester United willaim to arrange a transfer for their England forward Marcus Rashford, 28 before their pre-season training camp in Dublin in August. (Sun)But plans are also in place, though, to reintegrate Rashford into Manchester United's squad under Michael Carrick. (Guardian)Arsenal and Tottenham are among five Premier League sides
  
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• Spain and Germany to contest U19s Euros final

  08-07-2026 22:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona's Xavi Espart scored Spain's opening goal in the win over Croatia [FAW]Spain sealed their place in the final of the Uefa Men's Under-19 Championships with an impressive 3-0 win over Croatia at Denbigh's Central Park.Xavi Espart gave the Spanish a 12th-minute lead before goals in the second half from Jorge Salinas and Ousmane Diallo sealed the victory.Spain have been in impressive form throughout the eight-team tournament in north Wales.The nine-time winners of the competition have have
  
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• Journalist: Real Madrid lineup £113m offer for World Cup midfield ace

  08-07-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Real Madrid lineup £113m offer for World Cup midfield aceJude Bellingham contract talks show Real Madrid planning for a new eraReal Madrid have always moved with a sense of theatre, but the smartest work at the Bernabeu often happens away from the floodlights. According to TeamTalk, the Spanish giants are preparing to step up formal discussions over a new Jude Bellingham contract once the World Cup comes to a close, and it feels like one of those moves that says everything abou
  
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• He’s refereeing a quarter-final! World Cup ref once showed 10 reds

  08-07-2026 22:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  He’s refereeing a quarter-final! World Cup ref once showed 10 redsIt was a match that made headlines around the world: When Facundo Tello officiated the Argentine Super Cup, no one could have imagined that the entire football world would be talking about him afterward. But what exactly had happened?In the historic clash between Boca Juniors and Racing Club, the Argentine referee handed out no fewer than ten (!) red cards. With the score at 1-1, the match had gone into extra time when Carlo
  
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• Manchester United target Aurélien Tchouaméni agrees Real Madrid contract extension

  08-07-2026 22:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United target Aurélien Tchouaméni agrees Real Madrid contract extensionFrance international midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni (26) has reached an agreement with Real Madrid over a contract extension, according to RMC Sport. Tchouaméni’s future in the Spanish capital was in question with Manchester United thought to be interested in his services.The Telegraph reported today that the Girondins de Bordeaux Academy graduate was a seriou
  
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• Revealed: Man City’s positional belief in Elliot Anderson amid Rodri uncertainty

  08-07-2026 22:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Revealed: Man City’s positional belief in Elliot Anderson amid Rodri uncertaintyMan City believe Elliot Anderson can operate next to Rodri in midfieldAnderson is also viewed as capable of replacing Rodri in the team if and when neededThe revelation comes amid ongoing uncertainty over Rodri’s long-term future at Man CityManchester City believe club record signing Elliot Anderson is capable of both operating alongside Rodri in midfield and replacing him if and when required, as per a n
  
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• FAI motion to continue with Israel games passed at EGM

  08-07-2026 22:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Republic of Ireland's Nations League games against Israel have both been scheduled for neutral venues [Getty Images]The Football Association of Ireland's (FAI) General Assembly has endorsed a motion for Republic of Ireland to go ahead with their upcoming Nations League fixtures against Israel.The motion was passed at an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) at the Aviva Stadium on Wednesday, with 75 votes to 32 against by 114 members in attendance with three abstentions.The motion brought forw
  
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• Nottingham Forest midfielder Murphy signs new deal

  08-07-2026 22:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nottingham Forest midfielder Murphy signs new dealNottingham Forest midfielder Alana Murphy has signed a new contract with the club until summer 2028.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Tricky Trees this evening.The 20-year-old joined Nottingham Forest from German club SC Sand back in February. She initially penned terms until next summer but she has opted to remain at The City Ground for a further year.Murphy made eight starts for Nottingham Fores
  
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• Henderson not ruled out of World Cup despite breaking arm

  08-07-2026 22:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jordan Henderson has not been ruled out of playing for England again during the World Cup despite undergoing surgery on a broken arm. The Brentford midfielder suffered the freak injury as he fell awkwardly after attempting to jump over the advertising hoardings at the side of the pitch.Henderson, who did not play during the match, was carried on a stretcher away from the pitch while receiving oxygen.The 36-year-old posted on social media on Wednesday about having surgery in Kansas City, where En
  
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• Fabrizio Romano confirms generational player is signing for Liverpool

  08-07-2026 22:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabrizio Romano confirms generational player is signing for LiverpoolA generational player is coming to Liverpool and Fabrizio Romano has confirmed it. Let's be honest, this transfer window hasn't exactly gone the way Liverpool fans were hoping.It's still early and things can change quickly, but compared to this time last year, it's been pretty underwhelming. Last summer it felt like Liverpool were getting deals done left, right and centre. Florian Wirtz and Milos Kerkez were already through the
  
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• Liverpool Are In Pole Position To Land This Bundesliga Midfielder: Should Iraola Go For Him?

  08-07-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool Are In Pole Position To Land This Bundesliga Midfielder: Should Iraola Go For Him?In a recent report, Fussballdaten stated that Liverpool are in pole position to land Mainz midfielder Kaishu Sano. It has been mentioned that the Reds are facing competition from Manchester United in the race to sign the Japan international later this year.Sano’s Impressive Form In The BundesligaSano enjoyed a good run of form at the German club in the previous campaign when he put in a string of im
  
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• Ipswich Town sign midfielder Palmer

  08-07-2026 22:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ipswich Town sign midfielder PalmerIpswich Town have completed the signing of midfielder Aimee Palmer on a free transfer.The Tractor Girls announced news of the deal via a post on their official club website this afternoon.The 25-year-old joins Ipswich Town after leaving former club Southampton last month. Palmer has signed a three-year deal at Portman Road.Palmer has won Barclays WSL2 with former clubs Manchester United and Bristol City. She also turned out for Sheffield United and latest club
  
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• Done Deal: Coppola sale to Paris FC for €20m including bonus from Brighton

  08-07-2026 22:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Done Deal: Coppola sale to Paris FC for €20m including bonus from BrightonItaly international Diego Coppola is set to make his move to Paris FC permanent from Brighton and Hove Albion for a reported fee of €18m plus €2m add-ons, despite Lazio interest.The defender had been linked with a potential return to Serie A for a move to Lazio, but he seemed content after a loan experience in France over the last six months.Coppola set for Paris FC stayOfficial: Diego Coppola joins Paris FC
  
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• 📸 World Cup 2026: team of the last 16 💥

  08-07-2026 22:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 World Cup 2026: team of the last 16 💥There are some big names here.The round of 16 delivered its verdict last night, with Switzerland sealing a late qualification after a nail-biting win over Colombia.So now it's time to pay tribute to the players who shone during this round of the 2026 World Cup.After a monstrous performance against Brazil, Erling Haaland is obviously included, alongside a Frenchman who dazzled against Paraguay.Check out our team of the round.Who else would yo
  
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