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• Wright's World Cup over before it even began

  07-07-2026 16:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Haji Wright's disappointing 2026 World Cup campaign has come to an end following the United States defeat to Belgium in the last 16. And while the USA are left to ponder where it all went wrong in Seattle, Coventry supporters are left scratching their heads as to why Mauricio Pochettino even bothered to take striker Wright. Wright featured in two of USA's five matches and played for a combined total of just two minutes, coming on as a last-minute substitute against Australia and Be
  
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• Sheff Wed re-sign club legend midfielder Bannan

  09-07-2026 11:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Shutterstock]Sheffield Wednesday have re-signed midfielder Barry Bannan from Millwall on a one-year deal, less than six months after he left.The 36-year-old Scot made 477 appearances for the Owls in his first spell after joining in September 2015.With Wednesday in administration he left for the Lions for an undisclosed fee on an 18-month contract in January."This club means so much to me and my family so to have the opportunity to come back, I didn't have to think twice about it. I'm just delig
  
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• Dundee Utd boss Goodwin wants more in wide areas

  09-07-2026 11:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dundee United may have added eight new players but manager Jim Goodwin remains busy with his squad-building plans as he seeks to add threat on the wings.Forwards Jesse Randall, Lachlan Rose and Idjessi Metsoko are among the summer recruits for the team that finished seventh in the Premiership last season."We're still nowhere near finished," Goodwin said in a club media interview. "We need to add more at the top end of the pitch, particularly in the wide areas."Jesse Mitsoko gives us three really
  
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• The Unpredictable Magic of the 2026 World Cup

  09-07-2026 11:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Unpredictable Magic of the 2026 World CupWhen FIFA announced the 2026 World Cup would expand to 48 teams, the immediate reaction from many quarters was scepticism. The primary concern was that the group stages would become a chore to watch and the overall quality of football would suffer. Yet, as the tournament plays out across the USA, Canada, and Mexico, this sprawling new format has actually delivered an incredible level of unpredictability.If Qatar 2022 often felt like a tightly orchestr
  
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• Exclusive | PSG open Randal Kolo Muani bidding process as patience with Juventus wanes

  09-07-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Exclusive | PSG open Randal Kolo Muani bidding process as patience with Juventus wanesRandal Kolo Muani (27) will return to Paris Saint-Germain this summer, but he won’t stay there. The Frenchman is coming off the back of a difficult campaign with Tottenham Hotspur. His form meant that, despite Didier Deschamps’ fondness of the forward, he was a notable omission from his FIFA World Cup squad.His future at club level remains open. Kolo Muani’s priority was for a return to Juvent
  
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• Brazilian referee in the running for Cup final, says outlet

  09-07-2026 11:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brazilian referee in the running for Cup final, says outletWilton Pereira Sampaio is among the leading candidates to referee the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.According to UOL reporting, the referee is the Brazilian official entering the final stretch of the tournament in the strongest position.Given the number of matches in this World Cup and the extremely positive internal evaluations, Wilton has emerged in the select group of five favorites to referee one of the semifinals or even the grand final
  
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• Barcelona offer €20 million plus a future sell-on percentage but Dortmund demand €40 million

  09-07-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona offer €20 million plus a future sell-on percentage but Dortmund demand €40 millionBorussia Dortmund forward Karim Adeyemi could be on his way to FC Barcelona this summer after the La Liga champions have made an opening offer for the German.This is not the first summer that Jorge Mendes has tried to bring Adeyemi to Barça. The Portuguese super-agent has proposed the German winger to the Catalan club on several occasions. But previous attempts failed because Barça
  
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• Guehi and Rice set to be fit for Norway, while hope remains for James

  09-07-2026 10:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Manchester City defender Marc Guehi's absence from England training on Wednesday was precautionary and he is expected to be fit for Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against Norway.The centre-back raised concerns over his availability for the game in Miami after he was confirmed as one of four players - Jordan Henderson, Declan Rice and Reece James the others - who did not train in the squad's first session since Sunday's win over Mexico.It is understood Guehi's absence was becaus
  
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• Devine a 'benchmark signing', Preston fans told

  09-07-2026 10:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Record signing Alfie Devine is a benchmark of what Preston North End's ambitions are, according to the club's former goalkeeper Alan Kelly.The midfielder has signed a five-year contract after moving from Tottenham to Deepdale having been on loan last season, scoring eight goals in 45 Championship appearances.The fee is undisclosed but the club have said it is "almost three times" what they paid for Portsmouth forward Callum Lang in February, which was reported to be around £2m."He's someon
  
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• Strasbourg interested in Lorient’s Pablo Pagis

  09-07-2026 10:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Strasbourg interested in Lorient’s Pablo PagisInterest in FC Lorient’s Pablo Pagis (23) is continuing to grow, as RC Strasbourg Alsace join the race to sign the playmaker, as per a report from Ouest-France.Pagis, who came through the academy at Lorient, is coming off the back of a breakthrough season in which he scored 10 goals in 28 appearances in Ligue 1. The Frenchman has announced a desire to leave Les Merlus, however, the Breton club won’t simply be giving h
  
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• Report: European giants ready to push hard for Liverpool star

  09-07-2026 10:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: European giants ready to push hard for Liverpool starVirgil van Dijk, AC Milan and Liverpool’s Firm Summer Stance Ahead of Contract DecisionLiverpool have no intention of parting with Virgil van Dijk this summer, despite fresh interest emerging from AC Milan and Fenerbahce as the defender moves into the final year of his contract. Credit to Gazzetta dello Sport, which reports that Milan are already assessing a future move once the Dutchman becomes available at the end of the season
  
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• Trump pressure puts FIFA in a bind, could aid Brazilian ref at World Cup

  09-07-2026 10:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Trump pressure puts FIFA in a bind, could aid Brazilian ref at World CupDonald Trump’s public criticism, which cast doubt on Raphael Claus’s integrity after the sending-off of American Folarin Balogun, has put FIFA in a real diplomatic and sporting crossroads and could end up “helping” the Brazilian referee.According to UOL journalists Danilo Lavieri and Paulo Vinícius Coelho, what seemed like the natural end of the road for Claus in the tournament could now turn i
  
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• Man Utd reveal location of new 100,000-seater stadium replacing Old Trafford

  09-07-2026 10:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United have revealed the proposed location of their new 100,000-seater stadium that will replace Old Trafford.The ground will sit approximately 350 metres away from the existing Old Trafford stadium in Trafford Wharfside.It will be at the heart of a new “Stadium District”, purpose-built for sport, entertainment and year-round activity, with United insisting the stadium - set to be the biggest in the country - wil be a catalyst for wider regeneration of the whole area.Unite
  
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• “Here we go” – Fabrizio Romano confirms Crystal Palace transfer agreement

  09-07-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “Here we go” – Fabrizio Romano confirms Crystal Palace transfer agreementCrystal Palace Agree Oscar Mingueza Deal as Pierre Sage Lands First Summer SigningCrystal Palace have moved decisively in the market, reaching an agreement to sign Oscar Mingueza on a free transfer in what looks set to become the first arrival of Pierre Sage’s tenure at Selhurst Park. The update was first reported by Fabrizio Romano, with Palace understood to have advanced quickly after fresh talks i
  
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• Barcelona reach total agreement with forward target over personal terms

  09-07-2026 10:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona reach total agreement with forward target over personal termsBarcelona’s pursuit of Karim Adeyemi has taken a major step forward and now appears to be at an advanced stage. According to journalist Fabrizio Romano (h/t SPORT), the German forward has reached a full agreement with Barcelona over the length of his contract and salary.The player has also informed Borussia Dortmund that he wants the club to negotiate his transfer exclusively with Barcelona and to do so as soon as possi
  
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• Collina defends World Cup referees and controversial Argentina vs. Egypt call

  09-07-2026 10:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Collina defends World Cup referees and controversial Argentina vs. Egypt callFIFA’s Chief Refereeing Officer Pierluigi Collina has defended the quality of the refereeing at the 2026 World Cup, insists that his officials are not influenced by any external factors or individuals and has explained why Egypt saw a goal ruled out in their 3-2 round of 16 loss against Argentina.The legendary Italian former referee, who has been serving as the chair of FIFA’s referee committee since 2017, h
  
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• Fifa hit back after Egypt’s ‘fix’ claim over controversial Argentina decisions

  09-07-2026 10:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fifa have responded to criticism from the Egyptian FA, as well as members of the Egyptian team, over the refereeing decisions made during the last-16 clash with Argentina at the World Cup 2026 and decried that their officials are ‘not influenced by anyone’. Egypt, who were leading 2-0 in the closing stages of the game, had a goal controversially ruled out and were angry over a perceived foul in the build-up to Enzo Fernandez’s winning strike. Winger Mostafa Ziko went as far as
  
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• Morocco boss confirms star absence, says France are favourites

  09-07-2026 10:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Morocco boss confirms star absence, says France are favouritesMorocco will be without a major player in its attempt to upset France in the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup.At a press conference this Wednesday (8) in Boston (USA), head coach Mohamed Ouahbi confirmed that forward Ismael Saibari will miss the decisive clash.
  One of Morocco’s standout performers in the tournament, with three goals in five matches, Saibari suffered an injury to the back of his right thigh during the round o
  
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• Why selling Guimaraes simply wouldn't look good

  09-07-2026 10:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Last month, Arsenal held some conversations - quite exploratory - with Bruno Guimaraes' representatives about the potential financial conditions for a deal and a fee of £60m was mentioned, but there was no formal approach to Newcastle then.Newcastle's position is they do not want to sell their captain and they are not inviting offers for him. Bruno has been away at the World Cup but Brazil have been eliminated so maybe the timing there is key to all of this as well.Inside the
  
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• Real Madrid midfielder addresses international future and reveals which teammate has impressed him the most

  09-07-2026 10:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid midfielder addresses international future and reveals which teammate has impressed him the mostReal Madrid academy graduate Thiago Pitarch continues to enjoy a remarkable rise after establishing himself in the first-team squad, and the young midfielder is now on the verge of adding international silverware to his growing list of achievements. The 19-year-old is currently representing Spain Under-19 at the UEFA European Championship, where La Roja will face Germany in Saturday&rs
  
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• Could Morocco become a football powerhouse?

  09-07-2026 10:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Morocco are currently ranked sixth in Fifa's world rankings [Getty Images]"Morocco have the potential to be a powerhouse of world football."It is a bold statement, but Neil Ward has witnessed the country's passion and plans first hand.The Welshman served as director of technical operations at the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (RMFF).He was in Rabat when Morocco became the first ever African nation to reach the World Cup semi-finals in 2022 - losing 2-0 to France - and saw how "it took over
  
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• 🎥 Consolation pint for Germany? Zlatan taunts World Cup losers

  09-07-2026 10:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Consolation pint for Germany? Zlatan taunts World Cup losersZlatan Ibrahimović has never been one to mince his words. So why start now? In the time since retiring from active football, the Swedish superstar has also made a name for himself as a TV pundit on 'Fox Sports', among other things. As usual, he has been firing off one-liners left and right. A number of World Cup nations also got a taste of his sharp tongue after being knocked out of the tournament. Among them was the Germ
  
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• Today’s Papers: Italy’s 20th anniversary, Milan’s Amorim era, Mbappe vs. Morocco

  09-07-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Today’s Papers: Italy’s 20th anniversary, Milan’s Amorim era, Mbappe vs. MoroccoLa Gazzetta dello SportMake us dream again 20 years since the Azzurri triumph in BerlinFrom Italy’s World Cup celebrations to Malagoo’s mission, the yes from Maldini, then Conte to return to being one of the greatsSeeing the star Amorim, what a presentationThe Milan coach: ‘We want to win the 20th Scudetto’Mbappe without limits Onto the Morocco-France quarter-f
  
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• Liverpool given final chance to sign €50m sensation

  09-07-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool given final chance to sign €50m sensationLiverpool already have a lot of players on their shortlist this summer. The Anfield outfit are clearly gearing themselves up for another rebuild and, without it, there's no way that they'd perform as well as they need to in order to try and win the Premier League title.Of course, Andoni Iraola will want to evaluate all of the players he has at his disposal but, by the end of pre-season, he'll need an exact idea of who he wants to keep, who
  
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• Hansi Flick to assess at least 10 La Masia talents during Barcelona pre-season

  09-07-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hansi Flick to assess at least 10 La Masia talents during Barcelona pre-seasonBarcelona’s preparations for the 2026/27 season will begin with a strong La Masia presence as Hansi Flick prepares to welcome a host of academy talents into the first-team environment. According to Mundo Deportivo, at least 10 youth players are expected to train with the senior squad when Barcelona pre-season officially gets underway, giving several youngsters the chance to impress while many established sta
  
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• Arsenal move leaves Newcastle facing major Guimarães decision

  09-07-2026 10:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal move leaves Newcastle facing major Guimarães decisionNewcastle insist Arsenal have yet to make direct contact, even as Guimarães’s camp pushes for a move and intermediaries test the numbers.Photo by Stu Forster/Getty ImagesBruno Guimarães has reportedly told Newcastle United he wants to leave and join Arsenal, with his representatives now pushing hard to make a deal a reality.Newcastle want to keep their captain and have dismissed any suggestion they would agre
  
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• 'I feel like I'm in the prime of my career' - Leeds new boy Wilson

  09-07-2026 10:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]New Leeds signing Harry Wilson says the "ambitions and size of the club" drew him to joining as a free agent.The 29-year-old forward enjoyed his best goalscoring return in the Premier League last term with 10 goals in 36 appearances for Fulham and had interest from several clubs on the expiry of his contract with the Cottagers at the end of June."It was about picking the right club and I didn't want to rush into anything," Wilson told BBC Radio Leeds after moving to Elland Road on
  
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• Official | Emersonn completes Ipswich Town switch

  09-07-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Emersonn completes Ipswich Town switchEmersonn (21) has completed a switch from Toulouse FC to Ipswich Town, as confirmed on Wednesday. It represents a record sale for the Ligue 1 club.Emersonn only joined the club last summer from Turkish club Goztepe in a deal worth a little over €3m. One year later and he leaves for 10 times that fee. The deal, worth €32m, breaks Le TéFéCé’s previous record sale figure of €25m (the fee that West Ham Un
  
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• Report: Liverpool facing major competition to sign midfielder

  09-07-2026 09:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool facing major competition to sign midfielderDarren Motsi Transfer Race Heats Up as Liverpool Face Tottenham ChallengeLiverpool have moved early in this transfer window, but the bigger picture remains fairly simple. One senior signing, plenty of links, and a lot of noise. Victor Munoz has arrived for £34.5 million as Andoni Iraola begins work, but beyond that, the club are still in assessment mode while rivals push ahead.One of the more interesting situations now centres on
  
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• Barcelona superstar Lamine Yamal calls Real Madrid veteran ‘one of the best in the world’

  09-07-2026 09:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona superstar Lamine Yamal calls Real Madrid veteran ‘one of the best in the world’As Spain prepare for one of their toughest tests of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal has reserved special praise for the player he believes could make the biggest difference for Belgium. Ahead of Friday’s quarter-final, the teenage sensation described Real Madrid veteran Thibaut Courtois as one of the finest goalkeepers in world football while insisting his focus
  
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