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• 🎥 Parties everywhere, colour in the stands... World Cup fun 🤣

  25-06-2026 09:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Parties everywhere, colour in the stands... World Cup fun 🤣The first phase is entering its final stretch. But the reactions keep coming, especially with everything that’s still to come...Long night in Bosnia...It has been a long night in some parts of the world. Just ask Bosnia and Herzegovina. The country has erupted with joy after qualifying for the next round, and the night has been very, very long......And in South AfricaIf the night has been long in Bosnia and Herzeg
  
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• Manchester City Are In Talks To Sign This Newcastle United Midfielder: What Will He Bring To The Etihad?

  27-06-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City Are In Talks To Sign This Newcastle United Midfielder: What Will He Bring To The Etihad?In a recent report, The Telegraph revealed that Manchester City are in talks to sign Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali. It has been claimed that the Mancunian club are facing competition in the form of Tottenham Hotspur in pursuit of the Italy international this summer.Tonali’s Solid Season In The Premier LeagueThe 26-year-old enjoyed a good run of form at the Tyneside club last
  
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• Performance coach Wilson set to leave Arsenal

  27-06-2026 21:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sam Wilson has been a coach at Arsenal since 2014 [Getty Images]Arsenal's lead performance coach Sam Wilson is set to leave the club and join a European team.Wilson, who has been at the Gunners since 2014 and with the first team for the past seven years, has been strongly linked to Juventus as former Arsenal head of performance Darren Burgess is director of performance in Turin.Sources say that the move is Wilson's decision, and he could have stayed with the Gunners but is leaving for a more sen
  
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• Analysis: How Spain are sorely missing Barcelona star Fermin Lopez at the World Cup

  27-06-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Analysis: How Spain are sorely missing Barcelona star Fermin Lopez at the World CupSpain may have topped Group H at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with seven out of nine possible points, but they are still searching for their soul.There is a strange tension around Luis de la Fuente’s side after the group stage. On paper, there is little to complain about.Spain finished top of Group H after beating Uruguay 1-0, scoring five goals and conceding none across three matches, while extending their unbea
  
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• Fuchs steps down as boss of Newport County

  27-06-2026 20:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Christian Fuchs won 78 caps for Austria [Huw Evans Picture Agency]Christian Fuchs has stepped down as manager of Newport County after just seven months in charge of the League Two club.The former Austria defender joined the Exiles last November to replace the sacked David Hughes.Fuchs, a Premier League winner with Leicester, helped County avoid relegation from the Football League on the last day of the season.However, the 40-year-old has opted to leave his role on the eve of pre-season to leave
  
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• How stubborn Marcelo Bielsa provoked the bitter demise of Uruguay in World Cup implosion

  27-06-2026 20:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  For five minutes, Luis Suarez sat down opposite Marcelo Bielsa and explained his frustrations with how things were in the Uruguay camp.The Uruguayans were in the USA for Copa America 2024 and a group that had become accustomed to being able to do things a certain way under previous regimes were bristling at seemingly needless restrictions being put into place by Bielsa, their coach who is as famous for his genius as his idiosyncrasies. In truth, the grievances seem pretty minor. "At the Celeste
  
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• Arsenal Are In Pole Position To Land This Talented Winger: What Will He Add To Arteta’s Side?

  27-06-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal Are In Pole Position To Land This Talented Winger: What Will He Add To Arteta’s Side?In a recent interview with Voetbal Primeur, Greek journalist Dimitris Manakos claimed that Arsenal are in pole position to land Club Brugge winger Christos Tzolis. It has been mentioned that the Gunners are eager to get a deal done for the Greek wide player this summer.Tzolis’ Incredible Numbers In The Jupiler Pro LeagueTzolis had an excellent campaign at the Belgian club as he produced a ser
  
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• Premier League giants closely monitoring Real Madrid midfielder’s situation

  27-06-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier League giants closely monitoring Real Madrid midfielder’s situationAurelien Tchouameni has emerged as another potential departure from Real Madrid this summer as the club continues its search for a new midfielder.Eduardo Camavinga has frequently been linked with a move away from the Santiago Bernabeu in recent months.But, Tchouameni’s future has also become the subject of growing speculation, attracting attention from Premier League clubs, including Manchester United, reports
  
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• Barcelona not looking to pursue deadline-bound Serie A goalscorer – report

  27-06-2026 20:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona not looking to pursue deadline-bound Serie A goalscorer – reportIn their pursuit of signing a new striker, Barcelona have seen themselves linked with several top players from across the globe playing in that position.One such player whose name was linked to the club not too long ago is Dusan Vlahovic, the Juventus striker whose continuity in Turin is a serious doubt.The player is looking for a change of scenery and the Catalans have appeared as an interested party on a number of
  
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• Tottenham Hotspur Are Keeping A Keen Eye On This Liverpool Winger: Should De Zerbi Move In For Him?

  27-06-2026 20:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur Are Keeping A Keen Eye On This Liverpool Winger: Should De Zerbi Move In For Him?In a recent report, Alfredo Pedulla stated that Tottenham Hotspur are keeping a keen eye on Liverpool winger Cody Gakpo. It is believed that Spurs are eyeing a move to secure the services of the Dutch wide player later this year.Gakpo’s Inconsistent Campaign In The Premier LeagueGakpo struggled to be consistent for the Merseyside club in the previous campaign, but managed to put in a run of i
  
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• Report: Arsenal leading the race to sign midfielder with £100m release clause

  27-06-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Arsenal leading the race to sign midfielder with £100m release clauseBruno Guimaraes Transfer: Arsenal Face £100m Test Amid Liverpool and Man Utd InterestArsenal pursuit gathers paceCredit to CaughtOffside for the original information, which places Bruno Guimaraes at the centre of one of the summer’s most intriguing transfer stories.Arsenal have already seen an opening bid of around £55m rejected by Newcastle United, and that response should surprise nobody. Guima
  
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• Atalanta defender Hien out of 2026 World Cup with serious injury

  27-06-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atalanta defender Hien out of 2026 World Cup with serious injuryAtalanta defender Isak Hien has seen his World Cup adventure cut short by a serious injury, as he is forced to leave the Sweden camp. ‘Unfortunately this dream ends prematurely.’The centre-back had been in the starting XI for all three group matches, playing in the 5-1 victory over Tunisia, 5-1 defeat to the Netherlands, and 1-1 draw with Japan.However, the latter only lasted for 37 minutes, and he was forced to limp off
  
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• Real Madrid first-team doctor resigns ahead of new season

  27-06-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid first-team doctor resigns ahead of new seasonReal Madrid have gone through a summer of change, starting from the manager to new signings. And the trend has shown no signs of slowing down. According to ESPN journalist Rodra P, Manuel Arroyo, Real Madrid’s first-team doctor, has resigned from his position at the club. This marks yet another significant departure of a key club member following the arrival of Jose Mourinho as the new head coach.What was Arroyo’s standing at R
  
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• Sunderland Striker Is Gathering Interest From France: Should Le Bris Cash In On Him?

  27-06-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunderland Striker Is Gathering Interest From France: Should Le Bris Cash In On Him?In a recent report, Ouest France claimed that Sunderland striker Eliezer Mayenda is gathering interest from France this summer. It has been mentioned that Stade Rennais have made progress to sign the Spanish forward from the Black Cats in this ongoing transfer window.Mayenda’s Impressive Rise In English FootballThe 21-year-old managed to shine at times with his performances at the Wearside club in the previ
  
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• Oxford bring in former Hearts defender Kent

  27-06-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Frankie Kent has scored 13 goals in 349 career league appearances [Getty Images]League One side Oxford United have signed former Hearts defender Frankie Kent on a free transfer.The 30-year-old centre-back made 95 appearances and scored four goals in his three seasons at Tynecastle, and played 25 times in the last campaign as Hearts were pipped to the Scottish Premiership title.Kent began his career with Colchester United where he played 141 times before making 149 league appearances in four seas
  
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• Argentine icon questions Lamine Yamal’s ability to come good at the World Cup: ‘Needs to prove that…’

  27-06-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Argentine icon questions Lamine Yamal’s ability to come good at the World Cup: ‘Needs to prove that…’While Spain have topped their group and qualified for the knockout stages of the FIFA World Cup, there has not been any statement performance from them that announces them as a real threat.The win over Saudi Arabia may be taken as a sign by many, but what largely remains the truth is that their attack has simply not clicked.La Roja have been wasteful in front of goal and
  
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• Chelsea in talks to sign Sunderland's Xhaka

  27-06-2026 20:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Xhaka played 34 times as Sunderland finished seventh in the Premier League last season [Getty Images]Sunderland say experienced midfielder Granit Xhaka is not for sale after it emergedChelsea have entered talks with the player's camp over a potential move. The Switzerland international, 33, who is under contract until 2028, played a key role in helping the Black Cats qualify for Europe last season.His representatives are understood to have had contact from Stamford Bridge - though sources inside
  
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• Real Madrid closing in on €600 million revenue in academy player sales in the past two decades

  27-06-2026 20:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid closing in on €600 million revenue in academy player sales in the past two decadesReal Madrid have made La Fabrica one of the primary revenue streams over the years, especially given the relatively low conversion rate of academy stars into first-team successes.Given their policy of signing star players, Los Blancos have seldom had to dig deep into the academy pool to find players to provide cover.Needless to say, one man’s trash is another man’s treasure, and such pl
  
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• Manchester City transfer interest in Bundesliga playmaker ruled out

  27-06-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City transfer interest in Bundesliga playmaker ruled outSources closer to home have shut down claims tying Felix Nmecha with a return to Manchester City.Incoming manager Enzo Maresca remains locked on to specific profiles as the club establishes clear aims for the ongoing summer transfer window.Despite the firm Etihad Stadium stance, the 25-year-old Dortmund star’s form in North America continues to drive speculation across Europe.Claims of interest from Manchester City in one o
  
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• Liverpool Are In The Running To Recruit This Tottenham Hotspur Defender: One For The Future?

  27-06-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool Are In The Running To Recruit This Tottenham Hotspur Defender: One For The Future?In a recent report, journalist James Holland claimed that Liverpool are in the running to recruit Tottenham Hotspur defender Luka Vuskovic. It has been mentioned that the Reds are set to rival Manchester United in the race to land the Croat youngster this summer.Vuskovic’s Impressive Loan Spell In The BundesligaVuskovic enjoyed a decent loan spell at Hamburg recently as he produced a series of impre
  
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• Italian referee Mariani chosen for Brazil vs. Japan World Cup match

  27-06-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Italian referee Mariani chosen for Brazil vs. Japan World Cup matchItalian referee Maurizio Mariani and his assistants have been assigned to the World Cup Round of 32 match between Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil and Japan.The fixture kicks off in Houston Stadium on Monday at 18.00 UK time (19.00 CEST).Brazil topped their group after a 1-1 draw with Morocco, then 3-0 victories against both Haiti and Scotland.Japan were runners up in their group thanks to draws against the Netherlands and Sweden,
  
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• Former Atletico Madrid star weighs in Julian Alvarez-Barcelona situation: ‘Best thing is to reach a solution’

  27-06-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Atletico Madrid star weighs in Julian Alvarez-Barcelona situation: ‘Best thing is to reach a solution’Julian Alvarez has once again become the hottest topic in the transfer market this summer, especially after he publicly admitted his desire to leave Atletico Madrid.Alvarez’s comments came in the wake of Argentina’s win over Austria in the ongoing FIFA World Cup, with his statement widely being seen as a push to engineer a move to Barcelona.Maxi Rodriguez weighs in
  
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• World Cup injury tracker: Neymar, Mohamed Salah and Reece James updates

  27-06-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  One of the big injury sagas of World Cup 2026 appears to have come to a happy ending after Neymar made his long-awaited return for Brazil in their final group game against Scotland.Neymar, who had been out of action after suffering a calf injury just three weeks out from the tournament, came off the bench for a tearful cameo as the Selecao topped Group C, meaning the 34-year-old could be set to play a greater role in Brazil’s knockouts campaign.However, many nations are still sweating over
  
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• Chelsea set Chalobah asking price as first Como offer reaches €27m

  27-06-2026 19:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea set Chalobah asking price as first Como offer reaches €27mMore details are emerging on Como’s offer for Trevoh Chalobah, reported to be worth €25m plus €2m add-ons, but Chelsea are demanding €35m for the defender, who is also targeted by Inter.There had already been numerous suggestions over the last few days that Como had set their sights on Chalobah to reinforce their squad after securing Champions League qualification.It was also clear that this was going to
  
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• Official: Venezia buy Lisman from Lech Poznan

  27-06-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Venezia buy Lisman from Lech PoznanVenezia have officially purchased wide attacking player Korel Lisman from Lech Poznan in a deal believed to be worth €2m.The 20-year-old passed his medical tests and put pen to paper on a contract until June 2030, with an option in favour of the club to extend for a further season.He can play on the left or right side of a trident attack, and is a product of the Lech Poznan youth academy, promoted to the senior squad in 2024.Lisman made 22 appear
  
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• Xabi Alonso pushing Chelsea to sign Granit Xhaka as agreement reached

  27-06-2026 19:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Xabi Alonso pushing Chelsea to sign Granit Xhaka as agreement reachedSunderland midfielder Granit Xhaka has agreed to join Chelsea, according to journalist Florian Plettenberg.Xhaka has agreed personal terms with Chelsea and the London outfit are now in talks with Sunderland over a transfer fee.Manager Xabi Alonso is said to be pushing hard for Xhaka, given their previous working relationship at Bayer Leverkusen.The Switzerland captain played a pivotal role under Alonso when Leverkusen won the B
  
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• Cody Gakpo’s partner suffers tragic miscarriage with Liverpool star at World Cup

  27-06-2026 19:24 via yahoo.com
  Cody Gakpo and his partner have made the devastating announcement that they have lost their baby during pregnancy.The Liverpool winger is currently at the World Cup with the Netherlands and revealed at the end of May that he and his partner Noa van der Bij were expecting their second child.But in a heartbreaking development, Van der Bij has now revealed that she suffered a miscarriage, with the couple’s baby boy - named Elijah - passing away.“With broken hearts, we share the devastat
  
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• 💣A champion returns: River seal Santos Borré arrival

  27-06-2026 19:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💣A champion returns: River seal Santos Borré arrivalThe Argentine football transfer market shakes the continent with an idyllic confirmation for the River world. Colombian striker Rafael Santos Borré is officially River Plate’s new signing, marking the return of one of the most decisive players of the club’s recent era.The figures behind a successful financial operationNegotiations between the boards reached a final outcome after a full agreement was struck with
  
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• Vlahovic could keep Juventus and Besiktas waiting for another 6 weeks

  27-06-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Vlahovic could keep Juventus and Besiktas waiting for another 6 weeksBesiktas are trying everything to convince Dusan Vlahovic, including calls from Vincenzo Italiano, but he reportedly told them he might not make a decision until late July, waiting for Juventus and others.The striker will be a free agent next week when his current contract runs down, and had been expecting to be inundated with proposals from clubs around Europe.Instead, the only genuine alternative to a new deal at Juventus wou
  
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• 💥13 tense years: the transfer history between Barça and Atleti

  27-06-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💥13 tense years: the transfer history between Barça and AtletiThe Spanish football transfer market is witnessing a new and intense chapter with Julián Álvarez as the main figure. The recent tensions between FC Barcelona and Atlético de Madrid over the Argentine forward are nothing new; on the contrary, they represent the continuation of a transfer link that has become common over the last 13 years.From David Villa to Antoine GriezmannSince 2013, a total of sev
  
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