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• 📅 Brazil already know their rival for the first post-World Cup FIFA window

  29-06-2026 02:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📅 Brazil already know their rival for the first post-World Cup FIFA windowThe 2026 FIFA World Cup is not over yet.But the Brazil national team already has its opponent set for the first FIFA international window after the World Cup. An opponent of Egypt in the Round of 32 of this World Cup, Australia officially announced this Sunday (28) that it will play two friendlies against Brazil in September.The matches will take place on the 25th and 29th of that month, both in Australia:&nbs
  
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• Napoli monitoring Tottenham’s Pape Sarr, Richard Rios also an option

  29-06-2026 18:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Napoli monitoring Tottenham’s Pape Sarr, Richard Rios also an optionSerie A side Napoli are looking to bolster their midfield this summer, especially with doubts emerging about Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa’s future at the club.Turkish clubs have been hovering around the Cameroonian, whose current deal at the club runs out in the summer of 2027.Il Mattino – via TuttoNapoli, report that Napoli want to reduce their average age once Zambo Anguissa leaves. As a result, they are monito
  
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• Why Maresca? What City fans can expect from Guardiola's successor

  29-06-2026 18:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After three years away, Enzo Maresca has returned to Manchester City.The Italian, who was Pep Guardiola's assistant during City's Treble-winning 2022-23 campaign, has succeeded the Spaniard as City's new head coach on a three-year deal. The former Chelsea manager's appointment underlines the 46-year-old's rapid rise in management, having only taken his first head coach's role in 2021. He now faces the unenviable task of following Guardiola - who won 20 trophies in his 10 years at City. Maresca h
  
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• Swansea close in on signing of RB Salzburg's Yeo

  29-06-2026 18:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Moussa Yeo has been capped by Mali at Under-20 level [Getty Images]Swansea City are closing in on the signing of Moussa Yeo from Red Bull Salzburg.The winger is expected to undergo a medical at the Championship club with a view to making a permanent switch to the Swansea.com Stadium.Yeo, 22, previously worked with current Swans head coach Vitor Matos at the Austrian club in 2024.Matos has been eager to bolster his wide options following the departures of loan players Manuel Benson, who left in J
  
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• What will Maresca's City squad look like?

  29-06-2026 18:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]New manager Enzo Maresca has called the Manchester City job a "huge challenge" with the unenviable task of taking over from Pep Guardiola.The legendary Spaniard won 20 trophies during his decade at the club, including six Premier League titles and the Champions League."At the same moment it's a nice challenge," said Maresca. "It's exciting because the target is to continue or carry on the last decade."Probably the reason why I am here is also because the idea from the club is to ma
  
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• Report Vlahovic offers himself to Barcelona, who prefer Alvarez or Kane

  29-06-2026 18:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Vlahovic offers himself to Barcelona, who prefer Alvarez or KaneDusan Vlahovic has offered his services to Barcelona as a free agent, it’s reported, after rejecting Juventus and Besiktas proposals, but they’d prefer Julian Alvarez or Harry Kane.The Blaugrana need a new star centre-forward after releasing Robert Lewandowski, who in turn has now agreed a free transfer to join the Chicago Fire.Vlahovic eager for Barcelona chanceTURIN, ITALY – MAY 24: Dusan Vlahovic of Juven
  
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• Football Extra Newsletter: World Cup group stage prediction results

  29-06-2026 18:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The task seemed simple. The gauntlet was laid down.Some 22 of football's sharpest brains were asked to predict the finishing order of all 12 World Cup groups. However, as World Cup history tells us, nothing is quite as simple as it seems.Think back to 2014, when Costa Rica topped a group that also featured Italy, England and Uruguay. Or 2022, when Germany lost to Japan to meekly exit at the group stage.How would the class of '26 fare?The scoring system for the game was simple.Correctly predict t
  
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• Huddersfield strengthen boss Drury's backroom team

  29-06-2026 18:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New Huddersfield Town head coach Martin Drury [Shutterstock]Huddersfield Town have strengthened their backroom staff behind head coach Martin Drury with the additions of Dale Tonge, Anton McElhone and Jon Worthington.Tonge joins as assistant head coach and will work alongside fellow assistant Jon Stead.He helped Barnsley win promotion to the Championship during his time at Oakwell as assistant manager and first-team coach, and has also worked at Hearts, Peterborough United and Rotherham United.M
  
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• Revealed: How much Man City paid Chelsea to hire Enzo Maresca as new manager

  29-06-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Revealed: How much Man City paid Chelsea to hire Enzo Maresca as new managerThe post-Pep Guardiola era locks into place at Manchester City with Enzo Maresca unveiled as new manager.City’s board has authorised a multi-million-pound package to untangle their preferred tactical successor from Stamford Bridge.The outcome sees both Manchester City and Maresca himself make pay-outs to Chelsea.Manchester City have paid Chelsea an eight-figure sum to release Enzo Maresca from his Stamford Bridge c
  
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• Nottingham Forest target Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones to replace Elliot Anderson

  29-06-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nottingham Forest target Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones to replace Elliot AndersonNottingham Forest have identified Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones as one of their primary targets to replace Elliot Anderson, talkSPORT reports.However, Liverpool are in no rush to sell the academy graduate and will only consider offers that match their valuation.Forest are looking to strengthen in central midfield after agreeing a staggering £116 million deal for Elliot Anderson to join Manchester City.
  
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• Como strongest move for Chalobah as Chelsea defender open to move – report

  29-06-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Como strongest move for Chalobah as Chelsea defender open to move – reportChelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah is reportedly open to joining Como this summer, with Cesc Fabregas’ side making the ‘strongest move’ so far, despite interest from some Premier League clubs.Chelsea defender Chalobah is open to joining Como in the summer transfer window, for three different reasons, according to TEAMTalk.Chalobah keen to join ComoThe possibility of playing in the Champions League und
  
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• Camavinga Valued at €60m by Madrid Despite Player’s Desire to Stay

  29-06-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Camavinga Valued at €60m by Madrid Despite Player’s Desire to StayDiario AS report that Real Madrid have placed Eduardo Camavinga (22, French) on the transfer market this summer and are seeking a minimum of €60m for his sale, with Los Blancos prepared to listen to offers as they reshape the squad under José Mourinho. The report notes, however, that Camavinga himself has no interest in leaving the Bernabéu, a position Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg has also
  
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• Juventus’ Lloyd Kelly: Leeds United and Aston Villa interested in defender

  29-06-2026 17:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus’ Lloyd Kelly: Leeds United and Aston Villa interested in defenderLloyd Kelly had quite a decent 2025/26 season in Serie A with Juventus. It was quite a response to detractors who questioned him in his first six months at the club and he could now be on his way back to England.Tuttomercatowebreport that despite Kelly’s impression, his future could lie in the Premier League.Leeds United have concrete interest in the Englishman and the Whites are ready to assess the feasibility
  
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• Journalist: World Cup star is ‘on the list’ for Liverpool this summer

  29-06-2026 17:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: World Cup star is ‘on the list’ for Liverpool this summerLiverpool’s Ayyoub Bouaddi Interest Hinges on Midfield ExitsLiverpool’s transfer priorities continue to evolve as the summer window unfolds, but one area appears dependent on events elsewhere in the squad. Speaking on the latest edition of Anfield Index’s Media Matters, Dave Davis and David Lynch discussed Liverpool’s reported interest in Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, explaining why patien
  
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• Enzo Maresca apologies to Chelsea, who unleash furious statement as former boss hired by Man City

  29-06-2026 17:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea have reacted to Enzo Maresca's appointment at Manchester City with bitterness and anger, launching a colorful explanation of the manager’s exit from London last season.The Blues says that both Man City and Maresca reached agreements to pay Chelsea money for his appointment. Sky Sports reports that Chelsea will get about $22.5 million from City.MORE — How will Maresca change City and can they win title?Calling their 2025-26 season "hugely disappointing," Chelsea heaped blame o
  
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• 'This is a big challenge - this scares off many people'

  29-06-2026 17:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has been open and honest in his assessment of Enzo Maresca, with the Italian returning to the club following two previous stints - first with the academy and then alongside Pep Guardiola as his assistant coach.Khaldoon said: "He is one of Pep's assistants at one point in his career so definitely - he will tell you - he is going to have taken a lot of inspiration in the philosophy of Pep, and you see that in his football."But he has also
  
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• Barnet sign former Fulham goalkeeper Ashby-Hammond

  29-06-2026 17:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Taye Ashby-Hammond made one league appearance for Stevenage last season [Getty Images]League Two side Barnet have made goalkeeper Taye Ashby-Hammond their eighth summer signing on a free transfer.Ashby-Hammond, 27, came through Fulham's ranks and won promotion from the fourth tier in the 2022-23 season during a loan move to Stevenage, who signed the former England youth goalkeeper permanently but released him at the end of last season."We've been watching Taye from afar for a long time," manager
  
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• Six Teams With A Genuine Chance Of Winning The 2026 World Cup

  29-06-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Six Teams With A Genuine Chance Of Winning The 2026 World CupWith 48 nations at the 2026 World Cup, this is the biggest and most open edition the tournament has seen. But the field of realistic winners is far shorter than that. The same nations keep appearing at the top of every outright market, and the case for each of them isn’t hard to follow.Here are the six teams best placed to go all the way – and what each of them needs to do it.Spain won Euro 2024 without losing a match and a
  
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• Iker Casillas reacts to Jose Mourinho return – “Will be good for Real Madrid”

  29-06-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Iker Casillas reacts to Jose Mourinho return – “Will be good for Real Madrid”Over the last few weeks, numerous personnel associated with Real Madrid have reacted to Jose Mourinho’s return as head coach. All of the current players asked have expressed their delight and excitement at the prospect of working under the Portuguese, and now one of his former players has had his say.One of the most prominent players – not for the right reasons – during Mourinho&rsquo
  
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• Bayern Munich president shuts down Olise to Real Madrid rumours: ‘Perez can save himself the trouble’

  29-06-2026 17:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bayern Munich president shuts down Olise to Real Madrid rumours: ‘Perez can save himself the trouble’Real Madrid have been making some big moves in the transfer market so far, having already secured four new signings.The business is far from done for Los Blancos, though, with incoming manager Jose Mourinho seeking more reinforcements to the squad.One of the main targets for the Spanish capital giants happens to be Bayern Munich and France winger Michael Olise, with club president Flo
  
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• Atletico Madrid look to old and new Milan midfield targets

  29-06-2026 17:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atletico Madrid look to old and new Milan midfield targetsDiario AS in Spain reports that Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka, previously linked with Milan, has been offered to Atletico Madrid, yet the Colchoneros are also interested in Morten Hjulmand, another player on the Rossoneri’s radar.Milan and Atletico Madrid’s transfer strategies could be intertwined in the central midfield.Milan targets wanted by Atletico MadridThe latest report from Diario AS, in fact, claims that Gore
  
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• 2026 World Cup: Brazil vs. Japan official line-ups, Ancelotti takes on Suzuki

  29-06-2026 17:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  2026 World Cup: Brazil vs. Japan official line-ups, Ancelotti takes on SuzukiCarlo Ancelotti chooses Vinicius Jr plus several former Serie A players including Alisson, Danilo, Marquinhos and Lucas Paqueta as Brazil face Zion Suzuki’s Japan in the World Cup Round of 32.It kicks off in Houston at 18.00 UK time (19.00 CEST).The winners of this fixture will go on to face either Norway or the Ivory Coast in the Round of 16 on July 5.MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – JUNE 24: Carlo Ancelotti, Head
  
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• Maresca departure contributed to Chelsea's chaotic campaign

  29-06-2026 17:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Everyone at Chelsea respects the quality of Enzo Maresca's management, but his departure ultimately ended in fraught circumstances.His decision to resign, which he has now admitted "opened a path" for him to join Manchester City, proved damaging to Chelsea's season. It contributed to a chaotic campaign in which they finished 10th, sacked another manager and cost the club millions in lost television revenue.It led to a prolonged legal dispute that has only recently been resolved, al
  
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• Brazil face Japan in hotly-anticipated World Cup last-32 match

  29-06-2026 17:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brazil face Japan in World Cup round of 21Winner will play either Norway or Ivory Coast in last 16Sides last met in a friendly in October, where Japan stuned Brazil to win 3-2View last-32 broadcast schedule Brazil face Japan in hotly-anticipated World Cup last-32 match
  
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• 🚨 Brazil v Japan: line-ups for a blockbuster last-32 clash!

  29-06-2026 17:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Brazil v Japan: line-ups for a blockbuster last-32 clash!Day of truth for Neymar and the Seleção.The first big clash of the Round of 16 at this World Cup sees Brazil take on Japan in Houston (9:00 PM). Carlo Ancelotti’s and Hajime Moriyasu’s lineups are now official.Unsurprisingly, Neymar and Endrick will start on the bench. Youngster Rayan (19) gets the nod alongside Vinícius Júnior and Matheus Cunha in attack.This article was translated into En
  
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• 🎥 A dancing statue in the club? This fan icon can move, and how

  29-06-2026 17:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 A dancing statue in the club? This fan icon can move, and howFor the second time, the Democratic Republic of the Congo is taking part in a Football World Cup, and this time it has even reached the knockout stage. Waiting in the round of 32 is none other than Thomas Tuchel and his Three Lions. Qualifying for the last 32 alone is already a huge success and was duly celebrated by the fans. For example, in a nightclub. Among them was Michel Kuka Mboladinga, better known as Lumumb
  
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• Tottenham ready for €99.7m Tonali offer to convince Newcastle United

  29-06-2026 17:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham ready for €99.7m Tonali offer to convince Newcastle UnitedItaly international Sandro Tonali could become a club record transfer after reports Tottenham Hotspur offered €99.7m to Newcastle United, already agreeing personal terms.The midfielder had dropped hints he felt his time with the Magpies was coming to a close, ready for the next step in his career.Although Arsenal and Manchester United had also shown interest, Spurs quickly emerged as the hot favourites, partly due to t
  
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• How will Enzo Maresca change Manchester City and can they win Premier League next season?

  29-06-2026 17:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Enzo Maresca is the new Manchester City manager, taking the reins from mentor and club legend Pep Guardiola after agreeing to compensate Chelsea for his move.City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak said Maresca and the club are "in lockstep with ambition and hunger for achievement."MORE — World Cup team power rankings“Enzo inherits a squad and football organisation perfectly suited to reflect and evolve his brand of football," Mubarak said. "We are all very much looking forward to seeing t
  
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• Arsenal head of sports science and performance departs

  29-06-2026 17:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tom Allen (right) has worked with Arsenal since 2017 [Getty Images]Arsenal head of sports science and performance Tom Allen is the latest member of the club's backroom team set to leave the club.Allen is responsible for first-team performance across sports science, physical output, nutrition and performance support.The practitioner, who joined from Aston Villa in 2017, joins head of medical Dr Zaf Iqbal and lead performance coach Sam Wilson in leaving the club just weeks after their first Premie
  
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• Swindon snap up midfielder Virtue

  29-06-2026 17:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Swindon Town have signed experienced midfielder Matty Virtue on a two-year deal.The 29-year-old has spent the past two seasons at Fleetwood, making 89 appearances before leaving when his contract expired this summer. He previously played for Blackpool, who signed him from Liverpool in 2019.Virtue told Swindon's website: "Obviously there's one aim, everyone knows it, and you want to be successful in your football career.The club wants to be successful, so why would I not want to join?"He added: "
  
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