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• Young forward Baker signs new Newcastle contract

  02-07-2026 11:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Finn Baker first played for Newcastle in a Prem Rugby Cup match in 2023 [Getty Images]Second-row forward Finn Baker has signed a new three-year contract to stay with Newcastle Red Bulls until the summer of 2029.Baker, 21, has already played 15 games for Newcastle while also completing a geography degree at Durham University.But now he will remain part of the Red Bulls' rebuilt squad under new head coach Dan McFarland."It's great to have had so many opportunities to play for the club, teaching me
  
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• 'Pereira will get a good job somewhere else' - Hodge

  03-07-2026 13:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Former Nottingham Forest midfielder Steve Hodge is confident Vitor Pereira will get "a good job somewhere else" after a successful stint at the City Ground.Pereira was appointed in February as Forest's fourth manager of the season when he replaced Sean Dyche.He guided them to 16th in the Premier League and to the Europa League semi-finals, where they lost to eventual winners Aston Villa.It is understood Pereira was informed of the club's decision to part company with him late on Tu
  
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• Can Barcelona’s Andre Ter Stegen prove a difference maker for Ajax?

  03-07-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Can Barcelona’s Andre Ter Stegen prove a difference maker for Ajax?It looks like Marc-Andre ter Stegen will be the number one for Ajax next season. The former German international and serial winner with Barcelona is set to join Ajax on loan until the end of the season. Barcelona will stay pay some of his wages, as Ajax could not afford to cover the full cost or pay a full transfer fee. Ajax have eyed up ter Stegen all summer, with head coach Michel said to be keen on reuniting with the Bar
  
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• England fan tickets for Mexico on resale for up to £26k

  03-07-2026 13:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England fans have an allocation of 3,000 when they play Mexico at the Azteca [Getty Images]Tickets originally bought by England fans for Monday's World Cup last-16 game against Mexico have been relisted for thousands of pounds on Fifa's official resale portal.The most expensive tickets are four listed together, with a face value of $605 (£460), that are now priced at $30,000 (£22,800) each. There is a 15% Fifa fee for the buyer to pay, taking the cost to $34,500 (£26,220) - 57
  
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• Manchester United youngsters Drury and Hill sign first professional deals

  03-07-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United youngsters Drury and Hill sign first professional dealsManchester United youngsters Layla Drury and Scarlett Hill have signed their first professional contracts with the club.The Red Devils confirmed news of both deals via posts on their official club X account this morning.Forward Drury has signed on with The Red Devils until summer 2029 while defender Hill is now contracted to Manchester United until summer 2028.Last season was very much a breakthrough campaign for Drury. At
  
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• Boston sign Sheff Utd keeper Faxon on loan

  03-07-2026 13:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Boston United have signed goalkeeper Luke Faxon on loan from Championship club Sheffield United until January.The 21-year-old moves to the National League side to compete with Louis Chadwick for the number one shirt at the Jakemans Community Stadium.
  
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• Julian Nagelsmann resigns as Germany coach with Jurgen Klopp eyed as replacement

  03-07-2026 13:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Julian Nagelsmann has resigned from his role as Germany head coach following the nation’s last-32 exit from the World Cup 2026. The four-time champions were beaten by Paraguay in a penalty shootout meaning they have once again failed to win a knockout game at the World Cup since being crowned champions in 2014. It was also their first ever shootout defeat at the tournament and dumped them out of the competition following an indifferent group stage campaign.Nagelsmann’s team hammered
  
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• AZ Alkmaar considering FC Midtjylland midfielder as an alternative to Thom van Bergen

  03-07-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  AZ Alkmaar considering FC Midtjylland midfielder as an alternative to Thom van BergenVI are reporting that AZ Alkmaar are considering a move for FC Midtjylland midfielder Valdemar Byskov as an alternative to FC Groningen’s Thom van Bergen. While van Bergen has been keen to join AZ Alkmaar, the two clubs have struggled to reach an agreement on a transfer fee. As a result, AZ Alkmaar are considering going for Byskov instead.The 21-year-old Danish youth international has spent his last four y
  
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• Notts County defender Macari signs new deal

  03-07-2026 13:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lewis Macari is the grandson of former Manchester United midfielder and ex-Stoke City boss Lou Macari [Shutterstock]Notts County defender Lewis Macari has signed a one-year deal to remain with the newly-promoted League One side.The 24-year-old, who also has a further 12-month option on his contract in the club's favour, has made more than 100 appearances for the Magpies since first joining the club on loan from Stoke City in 2023.He featured 40 times for Notts last term, but a serious leg injury
  
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• Jurgen Klopp closes in on managerial return as German FA release statement

  03-07-2026 13:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jurgen Klopp closes in on managerial return as German FA release statementKlopp set for Germany return as FA moves swiftly after Nagelsmann exitJurgen Klopp appears to be on course for a dramatic return to football after the German Football Association confirmed it intends to hold talks with the former Liverpool manager following Julian Nagelsmann’s resignation.Germany’s disappointing World Cup campaign has triggered significant change at the top of the national side, with the DFB ac
  
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• Ajax prepared to cover significant portion of exit-bound Barcelona captain’s salary

  03-07-2026 13:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ajax prepared to cover significant portion of exit-bound Barcelona captain’s salaryBarcelona are closing in on another significant piece of summer business, with Marc-Andre ter Stegen’s move to Ajax progressing steadily towards completion.According to Mundo Deportivo, Ajax are prepared to assume a sizeable portion of the Barcelona goalkeeper’s salary as part of the agreement, removing one of the biggest obstacles in negotiations between the two clubs.The Marc-Andre ter Stegen A
  
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• Video: Cristiano Ronaldo reveals what he told Modric after Portugal’s win over Croatia

  03-07-2026 13:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Video: Cristiano Ronaldo reveals what he told Modric after Portugal’s win over CroatiaCristiano Ronaldo revealed what he told his former Real Madrid teammate Luka Modric after Portugal beat Croatia in the World Cup Round of 32: ‘I love to see you again.’Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal eliminated Modric’s Croatia from the World Cup Round of 32, securing a 2-1 win on Thursday.Ronaldo levelled the score with a penalty kick in the second half, while new Milan signing Gon&c
  
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• Manchester City offer record-breaking contract to midfielder amid Liverpool and Manchester United interest

  03-07-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City offer record-breaking contract to midfielder amid Liverpool and Manchester United interestA battle has ignited over one of the most highly-coveted teenage attacking midfielders in English youth football.Manchester City officials have seemingly bended their internal financial boundaries by putting forward an unprecedented package in an attempt to block an exit for Xavier Parker.Both Liverpool and Manchester United have initiated manoeuvres, utilising pathway pitches to try and poa
  
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• Argentina v Cape Verde: Breaking down biggest World Cup knockout mismatch

  03-07-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha will have to keep out Lionel Messi, perhaps the greatest player of all time [Getty Images]Lionel Messi versus Vozinha. It is the World Cup battle no-one knew they wanted, but which fans now cannot wait to see. Argentina and Cape Verde walk out at the Miami Stadium on Friday (23:00 BST).Arguably the greatest player the world has seen faces a 40-year-old goalkeeper who was a complete unknown three weeks ago.It encapsulates one of the best stories of this World Cup - C
  
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• Real Madrid always considered Chelsea superstar ‘unfeasible’ due to €100m+ price tag

  03-07-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid always considered Chelsea superstar ‘unfeasible’ due to €100m+ price tagEnzo Fernandez may be admired within Real Madrid, but a summer move for the Chelsea midfielder is currently considered unrealistic by the club’s hierarchy.According to journalist Jorge Picon (h/t Bernabeu Digital), the possibility of an Enzo Fernandez Real Madrid transfer is ‘not even on the table’ at this stage, with Los Blancos convinced that Chelsea will never lower their dem
  
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• No regrets from Godfrey as centre-half aims to lead at Ibrox

  03-07-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New Rangers loan signing Ben Godfrey insists he "learned a lot" from his move to Atalanta despite very limited playing time in Italy.The 28-year-old centre-half made just five appearances from the bench for the Serie A side, totalling 93 minutes, after a £10m switch from Everton in the summer of 2024.Since then, he has had loan spells at Ipswich Town, Sheffield United and Brondby in Denmark."I learned a lot, football wise," he said of his half-season with the Bergamo club. "The game is pla
  
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• Ex-Oxford winger Peart-Harris joins Middlesbrough

  03-07-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Middlesbrough have signed winger Myles Peart-Harris on a free transfer on a four-year contract.Peart-Harris, 23, was available after his short-term deal at relegated Oxford United had expired, having scored three goals in 20 games since joining the Us in January.Now, the former Brentford player heads to The Riverside for the next stage of his career with the side who lost to Hull City in the Championship play-off final."As soon as I was told Middlesbrough were interested, I just wanted to get it
  
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• Door open for Barcelona winger to return to national team plans after World Cup snub

  03-07-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Door open for Barcelona winger to return to national team plans after World Cup snubFC Barcelona winger Roony Bardghji could soon return to the Sweden national team after head coach Graham Potter indicated that the 20-year-old remains in contention for future international call-ups.Bardghji was one of the biggest surprises omitted from Sweden’s 2026 World Cup squad following an internal disagreement with the coaching staff and members of the dressing room. However, after Sweden’s eli
  
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• Belgium boss denies criticising African football after dramatic World Cup comeback win over Senegal

  03-07-2026 12:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Belgium head coach Rudi Garcia has sought to clarify remarks made after his side’s dramatic World Cup comeback against Senegal, following widespread perception that his comments were critical of African football.Belgium staged an improbable recovery in their round of 32 clash on Wednesday, overturning a two-goal deficit against Senegal for a 3-2 victory with a goal deep into extra time. Senegal led 2-0 with five minutes of normal time remaining, before Romelu Lukaku and Youri Tielemans net
  
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• Fringe players and financial constraints

  03-07-2026 12:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]In the second part of a special Aston Villa Q&A, our reporter Nick Mashiter focuses on squad depth and the club's financial problems. Adam asked: What do we expect to happen with some of the fringe players such as Evan Guessand, Tammy Abraham, Lamare Bogarde and Leon Bailey.Nick: Villa don't have a lot of wiggle room in their squad and they need to beef it up as it is.Guessand and Bailey are certainly players who can leave if there is an opportunity, but the market will di
  
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• BBC offers 'Stay Up or Catch Up' for England v Mexico

  03-07-2026 12:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The BBC will be launching a special 'Stay Up or Catch Up' offer for its live coverage of England's game against Mexico at the 2026 World Cup.The last-16 tie, which will kick off at 01:00 BST on Monday, will be broadcast exclusively live on BBC One and the BBC iPlayer, with presenter Kelly Cates joined by Wayne Rooney, Joe Hart and Micah Richards.In addition, there will also be a full no-spoiler re-run of the game on BBC Two from 07:10 BST, while a full re-run of the match will be available on de
  
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• Cristiano Ronaldo pays tribute to Diogo Jota after Portugal’s World Cup win

  03-07-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cristiano Ronaldo pays tribute to Diogo Jota after Portugal’s World Cup winRonaldo pays emotional tribute to Diogo Jota on poignant anniversaryCristiano Ronaldo produced one of the most emotional moments of the 2026 World Cup as Portugal honoured the memory of Diogo Jota on the first anniversary of the Liverpool forward’s tragic passing.Football has a remarkable way of bringing emotion and symbolism together. On a night that already carried enormous significance for Portugal, Ronaldo
  
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• 📲 Labadia must step in now! Online reaction to Germany turmoil

  03-07-2026 12:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📲 Labadia must step in now! Online reaction to Germany turmoilJulian Nagelsmann is no longer the coach of the German national football team, and according to DFB reports, Jürgen Klopp is considered the number one successor. So the internet can really only lose its mind over this, right?The reactions to the DFB bombshell.Only handsome Bruno can help now, right?This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪
  
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• Rennes close to reaching agreement with Toulouse over Charlie Cresswell

  03-07-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rennes close to reaching agreement with Toulouse over Charlie CresswellStade Rennais FC are reportedly very close to reaching an agreement with Toulouse FC over the transfer of Charlie Cresswell (23), according to Foot Mercato. A deal worth around €25m, plus bonuses of up to €3m, has even been mentioned.In their search for defensive reinforcements for the coming season, the Breton club appears to have found what they were looking for in France. And it is thanks to a substantial financi
  
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• Ben Jacobs confirms Man United’s interest in Premier League defender

  03-07-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ben Jacobs confirms Man United’s interest in Premier League defenderBen Jacobs Drops Major Manchester United Transfer UpdateManchester United need a left-back. That much is obvious. Luke Shaw cannot carry the position on his own through a Premier League and Champions League season, Tyrell Malacia has gone, and Patrick Dorgu is viewed more as an attacking option. So the Lewis Hall interest makes sense, and it has not gone away.According to Ben Jacobs on The United Stand, United remain firml
  
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• Real Madrid have no doubts over midfield mainstay despite May controversy

  03-07-2026 12:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid have no doubts over midfield mainstay despite May controversyFederico Valverde’s difficult end to the season has done little to alter Real Madrid’s plans for one of their most influential players.In fact, according to MARCA, Real Madrid remain fully convinced about Valverde’s importance within the project despite the events involving Aurelien Tchouameni in May. The outlet assures that there absolutely no uncertainty regarding the midfielder’s future, with
  
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• Hull make £22.3m offer for Toulouse striker Emersonn

  03-07-2026 12:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hull make £22.3m offer for Toulouse striker EmersonnAccording to Sky Sports, Hull City have made an improved offer of £22.3m for Toulouse FC striker Emersonn (21) after their previous bid was rejected. The Brazilian only joined the French side last summer when he was scouted from the Turkish side Göztepe S.K. Emersonn made an immediate impact on a Toulouse team that did not always impress going forward, scoring seven and assisting three across all competitions. He show
  
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• Gazzetta: Kolo Muani on the verge of joining Juventus, announcement expected soon

  03-07-2026 12:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gazzetta: Kolo Muani on the verge of joining Juventus, announcement expected soonLa Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Juventus are close to reaching a full agreement with PSG over Randal Kolo Muani, with an announcement from the Serie A giants expected ‘shortly.’Kolo Muani is close to returning to Juventus, according to a report from Gazzetta dello Sport.The ex-Tottenham loanee has already agreed to personal terms over a five-year contract with the Bianconeri, who are now getting clo
  
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• Confirmed: Barcelona secure teenage striker’s future with new contract until 2028

  03-07-2026 12:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Barcelona secure teenage striker’s future with new contract until 2028FC Barcelona have officially announced the contract renewal of academy striker Oscar Gistau, who has signed a new deal running until 2028, with the club holding the option to extend it for an additional year.The agreement follows reports from June that the Catalan side intended to secure the future of one of La Masia’s most highly rated attacking prospects. “FC Barcelona and Oscar Gistau have reach
  
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• Moormann joins Well after Blau-Weiß Linz relegation

  03-07-2026 12:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Motherwell have signed Austrian centre-half Martin Moormann after the 25-year-old left Blau-Weiß Linz following their relegation from his country's Bundesliga.Moormann has signed a two-year contract, with the Scottish Premiership club holding the option of a further year.He becomes the first signing under new manager Alfred Johansson and fills a gap the Swede identified in his squad."His fast, physical presence allows him to dominate in the area and help prevent the oppositio
  
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