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• Wolves understanding what Peixoto wants - Mane

  23-07-2026 16:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wolves players are understanding exactly what new head coach Cesar Peixoto wants from them, says forward Mateus Mane.The 18-year-old scored the only goal as Wolves beat Maidenhead United 1-0 in their first pre-season friendly in England on Wednesday evening."It's been a tough pre-season - the manager has helped us a lot and we're trying to help him as well on and off the pitch," Mane told BBC Radio WM."Every day we work on the training pitch or off it, his message is coming across well, everyone
  
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• What's working - and what's not - for WSL fans?

  24-07-2026 07:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]"Attendance FC? That's your insult? You're jealous!"Rachel Major regularly finds herself fending off jibes from rival fans towards Arsenal's growing attendances. A supporter of 20 years, she has enjoyed a prime seat at the club that is driving the growth of the women's game.Last season, the Gunners averaged 34,000 at Emirates Stadium, almost four times the next highest average attendance which was set by Chelsea - and better than eight Premier League clubs.Arsenal's home crowds acc
  
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• The imprint a Manchester City legend left on the Premier League has inspired City’s newest midfielder

  24-07-2026 07:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The imprint a Manchester City legend left on the Premier League has inspired City’s newest midfielderDuring his time at Manchester City, Kevin De Bruyne left a mark on the club and the Premier League like no other. Throughout his 422 appearances for City, De Bruyne’s drive, will to win, exquisite passes, ability with both feet and goals have firmly established him as a City and Premier League legend. Another side affect of De Bruyne’s brilliance is that he has inspired the next
  
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• Liverpool handed perfect opportunity to sign Champions League sensation

  24-07-2026 07:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool handed perfect opportunity to sign Champions League sensationLiverpool still have a lot of work to do to make sure their team is ready to compete for silverware again. Last season will be one that fans will want to quickly forget as they only just managed to scrape a Champions League finish.But, now that they have Andoni Iraola at the helm, it already feels like they're taking a step in the right direction.However, in order for them to get on the same level as their title rivals, some
  
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• 🤑 Leao heading for exit: Fenerbahce push, Milan eye replacement 👀

  24-07-2026 07:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤑 Leao heading for exit: Fenerbahce push, Milan eye replacement 👀As we know, the relationship between Leao and Milan now appears to be at an all-time low. The player — by his own admission — is pushing for a new experience away from San Siro, while for the club his sale would represent the main opportunity to raise funds and finance an already very demanding transfer market.Follow Napoli’s training camp up close! All of the Azzurri’s pre-season friendlies
  
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• Elliot Anderson reveals Enzo Maresca’s role in Man City transfer after talks with Chelsea friends

  24-07-2026 07:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Elliot Anderson reveals Enzo Maresca’s role in Man City transfer after talks with Chelsea friendsAnderson spoke to friends at Chelsea before joining Man City to learn about Enzo MarescaThe £116M signing says those who worked under Maresca at Chelsea “all rate him very highly”Anderson says he has also studied Maresca’s teams closely over the past couple of yearsManchester City’s club record signing Elliot Anderson has revealed that conversations with friends at
  
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• Why Rogers and Palmer will thrive together in Alonso's Chelsea

  24-07-2026 07:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Good friends Palmer (left) and Rogers are now team-mates [Getty Images]Morgan Rogers was quick to mention one of his closest friends, Cole Palmer, when he signed for Chelsea from Aston Villa."We've been speaking about this for a while - that we would always love to play together," said the £117m attacking midfielder."He's been non-stop ringing my phone, texting me, and I can't wait. That's probably the most special thing, playing with one of your best friends and being around him every day
  
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• The lessons from last season and during his brief time at Manchester City have set Vitor Reis up

  24-07-2026 07:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The lessons from last season and during his brief time at Manchester City have set Vitor Reis upProvided that everything goes according to plan for Vitor Reis this preseason, the young centre-back should be set for a role at Manchester City this season. After arriving at City from Palmeiras in the January 2025 transfer window and spending six months around the first team, Reis spent last season on loan at Girona. Vitor Reis’ time playing in La Liga was well spent. He now seems set to compe
  
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• Roma make no progress for Nusa, Godts and Schjelderup

  24-07-2026 06:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma make no progress for Nusa, Godts and SchjelderupRoma tried everything to sign Summerville, but Al Hilal quickly made a monstrous offer, convincing West Ham and the player to move to Saudi Arabia. The Giallorossi are currently evaluating other wingers to improve their attack. Several players have been linked with the Roma side: Nusa, Godts, and Schjelderup are three prospects still a long way off, for various reasons. D’Amico is working to find the right solution and meet the demands o
  
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• MLS launch investigation into Inter Miami for alleged tampering over Casemiro signing

  24-07-2026 06:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MLS launch investigation into Inter Miami for alleged tampering over Casemiro signingMajor League Soccer (MLS) is set to investigate the circumstances surrounding Casemiro’s high-profile move to Inter Miami.Miami officially unveiled the former Manchester United and Real Madrid midfielder on Wednesday after he signed a two-year deal. The contract also includes an option to extend his stay until 2029.However, the excitement around the signing has been overshadowed by an MLS investigation int
  
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• 📹 Bebezinho and idiot: Neymar and Craque Neto clash online

  24-07-2026 04:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 Bebezinho and idiot: Neymar and Craque Neto clash onlineNeymar’s outburst on social media, after being criticized for playing poker during a Santos match, continues to stir up Brazilian football this Thursday (23).Hours after posting the video on his Instagram profile, the Santos star was back on social media once again, but this time to insult Neto, former Corinthians player and host of Band’s show "Os Donos da Bola." + 😅 Oh no, man! Botafogo mocks Palmei
  
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• 📅​ The Rafael Márquez era begins for the Mexico national team

  24-07-2026 04:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📅​ The Rafael Márquez era begins for the Mexico national teamThe Mexican National Team would already have defined the rivals it will face at the start of Rafa Márquez’s era in charge of the team.Everything indicates that the debut will be against Colombia in Baltimore. During this same FIFA window, they will also face Peru, the United States, and Chile. And yes, none of the matches will be in Mexican territory, since all of them will be played in the USA.&n
  
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• 😅 Oh no, mate! Botafogo taunt Palmeiras after Danilo stays; see

  24-07-2026 02:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😅 Oh no, mate! Botafogo taunt Palmeiras after Danilo stays; seeOn Thursday (23), Botafogo were held to a 0-0 draw by Vitória at Nilton Santos Stadium, in a rescheduled match from the fourth round of the Brasileirão.+ 📊 Check out the updated table at the end of the 1st half of the Brasileirão seasonWithout finding the net against the team from Bahia, who were backed by an excellent performance from goalkeeper Lucas Arcanjo, Glorioso took the opportunity t
  
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• 📊 Updated Brasileirão table after the first half of the season

  24-07-2026 02:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📊 Updated Brasileirão table after the first half of the seasonOn Thursday (23), the first half of the 2026 Brasileirão came to an end.The match that wrapped up the 19th round was Corinthians’ 3-0 win over Remo at Neo Química Arena.But in Rio de Janeiro, in a postponed match from the fourth round, Botafogo and Vitória drew 0-0. The game at Nilton Santos Stadium also brought an end to the main Brazilian transfer market "soap opera" at the start of thi
  
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• 📊 See the updated table after the first half of the Brasileirão

  24-07-2026 02:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📊 See the updated table after the first half of the BrasileirãoOn Thursday (23), the first half of the 2026 Brasileirão came to an end.The match that wrapped up the 19th round was Corinthians’ 3-0 win over Remo at Neo Química Arena.But in Rio de Janeiro, in a postponed match from the fourth round, Botafogo and Vitória drew 0-0. The game at Nilton Santos Stadium also brought an end to the main Brazilian transfer market "saga" at the start of the mid-
  
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• 📹 Corinthians shine on Copa return and rocket up the Brasileirão

  24-07-2026 02:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 Corinthians shine on Copa return and rocket up the BrasileirãoAt Neo Química Arena, Corinthians beat Remo 3-0 this Thursday (23), wrapping up the 19th round of the 2026 Brasileirão.In their first official match after the break for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Timão delighted the faithful fans, who once again put on a show at home despite the cold night in Itaquera.Especially in the first half, “prime Dinizismo” was on full display, with control of po
  
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• Man Utd handed Tchouameni boost - Friday's gossip

  24-07-2026 00:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid open to selling Aurelien Tchouameni to Manchester United, Arsenal eye John Stones and Ezri Konsa, Chelsea favourites for Kerim Alajbegovic, Yan Diomande back on radar of Premier League clubs and Daizen Maeda set for Ipswich Town move.La Liga giants Real Madrid are open to selling 26-year-old France defensive midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni to Manchester United. (Sun)AS Roma and France midfielder Manu Kone, 25, and Brighton's 22-year-old Cameroon international Carlos Baleba are also be
  
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• EXCLUSIVE | William Gallas on William Saliba’s World Cup: ‘He had a good performance but not the best’

  24-07-2026 00:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  EXCLUSIVE | William Gallas on William Saliba’s World Cup: ‘He had a good performance but not the best’Speaking exclusively to Get French Football News, former France, Arsenal and Chelsea defender William Gallas remains of the view that William Saliba’s performances for France are not at the same level as those for Arsenal.Last time we spoke you said that William Saliba hadn’t yet shown his Arsenal form for France. Has the World Cup changed your view on that? An
  
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• 'We contributed to our own downfall' - Higgins

  23-07-2026 23:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Coleraine manager Ruaidhrí Higgins says his side "contributed" to their own downfall in Thursday's 5-0 away defeat by HJK in the first leg of their Uefa Conference League second qualifying round tie.The Bannsiders were two down at the break through goals from Liam Moller and Pyry Mentu, while Toivo Mero added a third early in the second have with a quickfire brace by Teemu Pukki completing the rout.Higgins expressed his "disappointment" at the manner of the defeat but had no complaints as
  
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• Hull KR inflict more derby misery on Hull FC

  23-07-2026 23:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Joe Burgess' second-half try was his 14th of the season [Getty Images]Betfred Super LeagueHull FC (12) 20Tries: Batchelor, Litten, Arthur Goals: Hardaker 4Hull KR (12) 28Tries: Amone, Mourgue, Broadbent, Burgess, Dezaria Goals: Mourgue 7Out-of-form Super League champions Hull KR put a stop to their losing run as they battled back to beat city rivals Hull FC in a feisty derby.The struggling home side, who have now won just one of their past 11 games, raced into a 12-0 lead in the opening 10 minut
  
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• 📋 Botafogo named to face Vitória in postponed 4th-round match

  23-07-2026 23:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Botafogo named to face Vitória in postponed 4th-round matchBotafogo and Vitória face off at Nilton Santos Stadium this Thursday (23) at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time), in a postponed match from the fourth round of the 2026 Brasileirão. Seeking their second consecutive win in the competition, Glorioso sit in 10th place with 25 points.With the same number of points, Leão da Barra are in 12th place due to an inferior goal difference (+1 to -3), with Atl&
  
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• Defoe leaves Woking after four months in charge

  23-07-2026 23:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jermain Defoe represented England at the 2010 World Cup and the 2012 European Championship [Getty Images]Former England striker Jermain Defoe has described his first managerial job as an "eye-opening experience" following his exit from National League side Woking after just four months and six league games in charge.The 43-year-old was named the replacement for Neal Ardley in March and won two of those six matches to guide the club to a 10th-placed finish last season. But on Thursday, Woking con
  
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• 📋 Corinthians named for Copa do Brasil return v Remo, 1st round ends

  23-07-2026 23:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Corinthians named for Copa do Brasil return v Remo, 1st round endsCorinthians take the field this Thursday (23) at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time) to face Remo at Neo Química Arena, in the match that closes the first half of the 2026 Brasileirão season.The game is Timão’s first official one since the end of May, when football in the country stopped for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Beyond the sporting aspect, Corinthians’ match against the team from Par&aacu
  
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• 📋 Corinthians line-up for cup return leg v Remo, first half finale

  23-07-2026 23:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Corinthians line-up for cup return leg v Remo, first half finaleCorinthians take the field this Thursday (23) at 7:30 p.m. Brasília time to face Remo at Neo Química Arena, in the match that closes out the first half of the 2026 Brasileirão season.The game is Timão’s first official one since late May, when football in the country was paused for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Alongside the sporting aspect, Corinthians’ match against the Pará-based
  
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• Are Manchester City distorting the transfer market?

  23-07-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Are Manchester City distorting the transfer market?The transfer window has been open for only a month and, with the World Cup underway for pretty much the entirety, only a few clubs have made serious moves. Of course, it hasn’t stopped there being quite some scrutiny around big deals which were made early doors. Well, one big deal in particular.Manchester City formally signed Elliot Anderson on 2nd July for a club record fee of £116 million (or anything up to £150 million depen
  
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• Juventus Reignite Contacts For Aston Villa Star: Why Should The Midlands Club Hold Their Line?

  23-07-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus Reignite Contacts For Aston Villa Star: Why Should The Midlands Club Hold Their Line?Juventus have picked up the telephone once again. According to reports coming out of Sport Mediaset, relayed by Transfer Feed, the Italian giants made fresh contact with Aston Villa regarding Emiliano Martinez shortly after the World Cup wrapped up. Turin has admired the 33-year-old Argentine stopper for a bloody long time now. This latest whisper suggests they haven’t entirely given up the ghost
  
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• Nottingham Forest sign Manchester City defender Thomas on loan

  23-07-2026 23:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nottingham Forest sign Manchester City defender Thomas on loanNottingham Forest have completed the signing of defender Codie Thomas on a season-long loan deal from Manchester City.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Tricky Trees this evening.The 19-year-old has been with Manchester City for the last decade after joining the club’s academy system at the age of nine. She has successfully negotiated her way to the senior squad and she was handed
  
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• Manchester City unveil their marquee midfield signing, who is now exactly where he wants to be

  23-07-2026 23:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City unveil their marquee midfield signing, who is now exactly where he wants to beManchester City completed the signing of Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest at the beginning of July. However, due to Anderson’s participation at the 2026 World Cup with England, his unveiling as a City player was delayed. Today, Anderson was unveiled as a City player and he is now at the club that he always wanted to play for.Elliot Anderson is exactly where he wants to be after he was finall
  
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• A suitor makes their move for a Manchester City keeper who is now certain to depart

  23-07-2026 23:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A suitor makes their move for a Manchester City keeper who is now certain to departUnfortunately, it has appeared certain that James Trafford will eventually leave Manchester City this summer. Trafford found himself as Manchester City’s second-choice goalkeeper last season behind Gianluigi Donnarumma. Even with Enzo Maresca taking over as City manager, the odds were that Trafford would depart City to be the number-one goalkeeper elsewhere. Trafford is far too ambitious and too talented to
  
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• Motherwell 2-0 HB: What Johansson said

  23-07-2026 23:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motherwell manager Alfred Johansson: "Coming off pre-season, we had eight players make their debuts with three academy graduates getting their first minutes."We managed to get a result in the first leg with all those debuts, looking like a team that wants to fight for each other."[HB] are European regulars and we have seen with other Scottish teams how difficult it can be when you face this type of team."We managed to keep stability in the way the team plays. It is two legs - this is half-time a
  
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