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• 'Chelsea's fundamental problems not Maresca's fault'

  29-06-2026 18:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]Chelsea's statement about the departure of Enzo Maresca is full of frustration being released. It feels like the Blues have been waiting to give their side of the story ever since his resignation in January.It doesn't pull any punches on a personal level, and it directly blames the coach's sudden exit for the horrible season that Chelsea just endured. But is that a fair assessment?There is no denying it was hugely disruptive, or that the team got significantly worse once he le
  
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• Report Laurienté in Besiktas talks, Sassuolo demand €30m

  01-07-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Laurienté in Besiktas talks, Sassuolo demand €30mBesiktas are reportedly in negotiations with Sassuolo for Armand Laurienté, who is eager to make the move, but the asking price is set at €30m.Multiple sources in Turkish football, including Sports Digitale and Yagiz Sabuncuoglu, maintain that the striker is pushing to join Vincenzo Italiano’s Besiktas.Laurienté eager for Besiktas transferREGGIO NELL’EMILIA, ITALY – MAY 4: Armand Laurient&eac
  
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• La Liga side in talks with Real Madrid over loan move for Thiago Pitarch

  01-07-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  La Liga side in talks with Real Madrid over loan move for Thiago PitarchDespite the elimination of players like Arda Guler, Federico Valverde, Antonio Rudiger, and Denzel Dumfries, Real Madrid still have several players still competing in the World Cup 2026. These four players, along with those that were not called up for this competition, would now be enjoying their vacations ahead of the start of the preseason training.One player who does not fall in either of these two categories is the young
  
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• Who had a nightmare start? England player ratings

  01-07-2026 20:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Harry Kane is the first England player to score twice in a World Cup knockout stage match since Gary Lineker against Cameroon in 1990 [Getty Images]England left it late to keep their World Cup dream alive, with Harry Kane scoring twice against DR Congo to set up a last-16 tie with co-hosts Mexico.BBC Sport England reporter Alex Howell assesses how the players performed in Atlanta on Wednesday.Starting XIJordan Pickford: A nightmare start for the England goalkeeper, beaten at his near post by Bri
  
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• World Cup 2026: Harry Kane’s late brace saves England from stunning upset against DR Congo

  01-07-2026 20:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ATLANTA — The leopards got out to a big lead, but the lions finally ran them down. After 75 terrifying minutes, England’s Harry Kane finally equalized an early Congo goal, then added another to send England to a 2-1 win. The Three Lions now prepare for the daunting challenge of facing Mexico in Mexico City, while Les Léopards can take pride in going farther in the World Cup than any Congolese team before them.  From the jump, this was a match of nervous anticipation again
  
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• England made to work, end hoodoo, beat DR Congo and reach last 16

  01-07-2026 20:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England made to work, end hoodoo, beat DR Congo and reach last 16It was TOUGH, but England are through to the World Cup round of 16!With two goals from Harry Kane, the English team beat DR Congo this Wednesday (1).
  After Cipenga opened the scoring just 7 minutes into the first half, the No. 9 stepped up in the second half and spared England an embarrassing upset at this World Cup.To top it off, the Bayern striker, already England’s all-time top scorer in World Cups, went past Pelé w
  
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• Kane's rescue act sends England into World Cup last 16 - watch reaction

  01-07-2026 20:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England come back to beat DR Congo in World Cup last 32Three Lions will now play Mexico at Azteca Stadium on Monday, 6 July (01:00 BST) - game will be shown live on BBC OneCaptain Kane scored twice in last 15 minutes to rescue EnglandHe first headed equaliser and then drilled into top corner from inside box'When your country needs you, he has the answer' - Shearer analysisCipenga had earlier beat Pickford at near post to give DR Congo shock lead Kane's rescue act sends England into World Cup las
  
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• Martial Godo emerges as potential new target for Roma

  01-07-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Martial Godo emerges as potential new target for RomaJuly has begun, and Roma will be able to focus on the transfer market to strengthen Gian Piero Gasperini’s squad. The main target is Mason Greenwood, but the coach also wants a signing on the left, and the name of Martial Godo has surprisingly surfaced, as reported by Gazzetta dello Sport.Gasperini’s favorite was Crysencio Summerville, but with the World Cup, his value has risen, not to mention his salary. It’s a different st
  
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• Could Rangers make Ferguson marquee signing?

  01-07-2026 19:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bologna captain Lewis Ferguson was arguably Scotland's top performer at the 2026 World Cup [Reuters]Ross McCrorie's mere mention of Lewis Ferguson sent the Rangers support into overdrive.Speaking for the first time since returning to Ibrox, the versatile defender, unprompted, spoke of his relationship with the Scotland midfielder, their days in the Govan club's academy and their time at Aberdeen under Derek McInnes.With reports suggesting Rangers are interested in a marquee deal to sign Ferguson
  
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• Summerville remains Roma’s second choice behind Greenwood

  01-07-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Summerville remains Roma’s second choice behind GreenwoodIt’s not just Greenwood, but Roma apparently haven’t lost sight of the possibility of signing Summerville from West Ham. According to TransferFeed, the price the English club has set for the player is £50 million. Competition is expected for his transfer, so it’s highly likely that clubs will come close to that figure. In any case, West Ham will sell him after last season’s relegation and are already loo
  
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• Should England have had a penalty for challenge on Kane?

  01-07-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  As Harry Kane fell in the box, it looked like England were about to have the perfect opportunity to draw level against DR Congo late in the first half of their last-32 tie.The Three Lions captain was played through on goal, knocked the ball past on-rushing goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi and ended up sprawled on the ground.There was certainly contact and Kane was adamant he should have had a penalty, but referee Adham Makhadmeh waved away England's appeals.The Jordanian official gestured the striker had
  
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• Ansu Fati’s emotional farewell message to Barcelona after Monaco move: ‘It’s been a dream’

  01-07-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ansu Fati’s emotional farewell message to Barcelona after Monaco move: ‘It’s been a dream’Ansu Fati has officially brought his FC Barcelona career to an end after completing his permanent move to AS Monaco.The 23-year-old forward signed a four-year contract with the Ligue 1 club on Tuesday after Monaco exercised the €11 million purchase option included in his loan agreement. Following the announcement, Ansu shared an emotional farewell message on social media, thanki
  
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• Vitor Pereira claims Nottingham Forest exit came ‘without any warning’

  01-07-2026 19:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Vitor Pereira has claimed his departure from Nottingham Forest came as a "complete surprise” and "without any warning".Pereira, who signed an 18-month deal at the City Ground in February, successfully steered Forest to Premier League survival and a Europa League semi-final appearance. However, there was break clause in his contract for June and the club informed the Portuguese boss of their desire to pursue a new direction as the expiry date approached.Reports now indicate that Oliver Glas
  
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• Kane overtakes Pelé in World Cup goals tally

  01-07-2026 19:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kane overtakes Pelé in World Cup goals tallyKane scored twice against DR Congo and made World Cup history!
  The striker reached 13 World Cup goals, surpassing the legendary Pelé, who scored 12.Race for the Golden BootAt this World Cup, the Bayern forward, the English Team’s all-time top scorer in the tournament, has already scored 5 goals so far, one fewer than leading scorers Messi and Mbappé.Pelé’s World Cup goals1958 (Sweden): 6 goals in 4 matches1962 (C
  
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• United sign 'calm and composed' goalkeeper Amissah

  01-07-2026 19:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [SNS]Former Ross County goalkeeper Jordan Amissah has returned to Scotland to provide a "calm and composed" presence at Dundee United, says manager Jim Goodwin.The 24-year-old has agreed a two-year deal at Tannadice following his exit from Burton Albion.Amissah impressed during a six-month spell at County before heading back south of the border. He feels he played his best football in Scotland."The conversations I've had with the gaffer and the coaching staff have been really exciting, and I wan
  
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• Official: Juventus buy Ekhator from Genoa for €16m plus bonus

  01-07-2026 19:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Juventus buy Ekhator from Genoa for €16m plus bonusJuventus have officially bought Jeff Ekhator from Genoa at a cost of €16m plus bonuses, just weeks after the 19-year-old made his senior Italy debut.The negotiations had started in earnest over the last 48 hours and proceeded rapidly, completed in their entirety this evening.A statement from the Bianconeri confirmed the precise financial details, as Juve are floated on the stock exchange and therefore need clarity on these ma
  
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• 🔥 Even heroic Mpasi can't save them: Kane rescues England

  01-07-2026 19:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🔥 Even heroic Mpasi can't save them: Kane rescues EnglandIn Atlanta, the next World Cup upset was on the cards. DR Congo looked set to knock England out of the tournament. Above all, they could rely on goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi.The shot-stopper is having the game of his life. But in the closing stages, even this devil of a player was powerless. Harry Kane rescued the nervous English with a quickfire brace in just under ten minutes. Before that, Mpasi had produced several world-class s
  
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• Vlahovic leaves Istanbul, refuses comment on Besiktas and Juventus

  01-07-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Vlahovic leaves Istanbul, refuses comment on Besiktas and JuventusFree agent Dusan Vlahovic has returned to Turin from Istanbul, but refused to answer questions about talks with Besiktas, as Juventus still hope he’ll sign a new contract.As of today, the Serbia international is without a club, because his contract with the Bianconeri expired at midnight.He had been expecting numerous teams to make proposals for his signature, but instead the only real offer on the table would seem to be fro
  
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• Why are red cards given to World Cup players covering their mouths?

  01-07-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  World Cup officials are actively enforcing a new rule, introduced before the tournament, which mandates an immediate red card for players covering their mouths during verbal confrontations. This directive was highlighted Tuesday night when Ecuador defender Piero Hincapié was sent off in second-half stoppage time during his team's 2-0 loss to Mexico in the round of 32. The red card, following an exchange with Mexico forward Santi Giménez, did not impact the match's 2-0 outcome, but
  
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• Former Fulham loanee rejects Trabzonspor to remain at AC Milan

  01-07-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Fulham loanee rejects Trabzonspor to remain at AC MilanFulham Transfer Latest: Samuel Chukwueze Waits on AC Milan FutureFulham have moved on from Samuel Chukwueze after deciding not to make his loan spell permanent, but the winger’s future remains a talking point. According to the Daily Post, the Nigeria international has rejected a move to Trabzonspor and will instead await clarity over his role at AC Milan.Photo IMAGODecision Keeps Options OpenTrabzonspor were reportedly prepared
  
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• Atletico Madrid disregard Laporta’s comments on Julian Alvarez and stick to their position

  01-07-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atletico Madrid disregard Laporta’s comments on Julian Alvarez and stick to their positionAtletico Madrid have no intention of changing their stance on Julian Alvarez despite Barcelona president Joan Laporta publicly reaffirming the club’s interest in signing the Argentine forward, reports Mundo Deportivo.While Laporta revealed that Barcelona’s offer remains on the table, Atletico have chosen not to respond publicly and insist that their position remains exactly the same: Alvar
  
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• Malago: ‘New Italy technical director over course of a week’

  01-07-2026 19:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Malago: ‘New Italy technical director over course of a week’FIGC President Giovanni Malagò assures Italy will have its technical director ‘over the course of a week’ and then they can choose a new coach. ‘I haven’t spoken to any coaches so far.’The Nazionale has been without leaders since the failure to get past Bosnia and Herzegovina in the 2026 World Cup play-offs, prompting the resignation of coach Gennaro Gattuso, team manager Gigi Buffon, and
  
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• Real Madrid wonderkid’s future remains uncertain despite Mourinho admiration

  01-07-2026 19:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid wonderkid’s future remains uncertain despite Mourinho admirationFranco Mastantuono faces a defining summer as Real Madrid weigh up whether he should remain with the first team or spend next season on loan, reports AS. The uncertainty is shared by everyone involved. Neither the club nor the player’s camp is fully convinced about the best path forward, and even Mastantuono himself has doubts.The decision is approaching, but it will not be made immediately. Jose Mourinho wan
  
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• 📸 Best Lionel in football: Congolese keeper is the new online star!

  01-07-2026 19:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 Best Lionel in football: Congolese keeper is the new online star!For one match, Lionel Mpasi has overshadowed Lionel Messi on social media.After making three decisive saves against England, the Congolese goalkeeper has become the latest sensation on social media. This surge in popularity recalls the Eloy Room (Curaçao) and Vozinha (Cape Verde) phenomena since the start of the World Cup. Clearly, this World Cup belongs to the goalkeepers!A selection of the best tweets dedicated t
  
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• Transfer round-up: Juventus done deal, Palestra announcement, Tonali close to Tottenham

  01-07-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Transfer round-up: Juventus done deal, Palestra announcement, Tonali close to TottenhamThe summer transfer window is gathering pace, with Juventus and Milan already securing their first signings ahead of the new season.The Bianconeri have completed the arrival of Jeff Ekhator, while the Rossoneri have strengthened their squad by bringing in Gonçalo Ramos.Click here to subscribe to the official Football Italia YouTube ChannelElsewhere, one of the biggest stories of the window continues to
  
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• Major Elliot Anderson transfer update moments before England vs DR Congo in FIFA World Cup

  01-07-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Major Elliot Anderson transfer update moments before England vs DR Congo in FIFA World CupElliot Anderson’s £116 million move to Manchester City has been wrapped up behind the scenes.The 23-year-old took to the field for England’s World Cup knockout clash as an official City asset, following a medical completed at the nation’s training base in Kansas.While the Premier League administration process is complete, media presentations by City and Nottingham Forest will be plac
  
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• Liverpool stuck with underperforming £150k per week forward who has been priced out of a move

  01-07-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool stuck with underperforming £150k per week forward who has been priced out of a moveLiverpool are set to make big changes to their frontline this summer. Mohamed Salah leaves the club on a free transfer having reached an agreement to rip up his £400k per week contract one year early.And the signing of Victor Munoz from Osasuna for a €40m fee has already been completed.Although sporting director Richard Hughes missed out on a deal to sign Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig - w
  
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• FEATURE | What we learned from Germany’s World Cup elimination

  01-07-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FEATURE | What we learned from Germany’s World Cup eliminationGermany’s 2026 FIFA World Cup came to a disappointing end after a penalty shootout defeat against Paraguay. Julian Nagelsmann’s side dominated possession for long periods and thought they had found a dramatic winner in extra time through Jonathan Tah, only for the goal to be correctly ruled out after Waldemar Anton was judged to have fouled Paraguay goalkeeper Roberto Fernández in the build-up. Ultim
  
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• Barcelona set to play a pre-Season friendly against Udinese in August

  01-07-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona set to play a pre-Season friendly against Udinese in AugustFC Barcelona have added another fixture to their pre-season schedule, with a friendly against Udinese on 8 August in Udine, Italy, reports Mundo Deportivo.The match joins an increasingly busy summer programme as Hansi Flick’s side prepare for the 2026/27 campaign.Pre-Season begins on 13 JulyThe first team will report back to the Joan Gamper Sports City on 13 July, when players will undergo the usual medical examinations b
  
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• Official: Diamanti is new Cesena coach after 8 games under Cole

  01-07-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Diamanti is new Cesena coach after 8 games under ColeAlessandro Diamanti is officially the new coach of Serie B side Cesena, his first Italian management job, taking over from Ashley Cole after just eight games.The club has made a habit of picking largely inexperienced figures for the bench who they believe have great potential as head coaches.Diamanti heir to Cole at CesenaCesena announce Ashley Cole as their new coach (@Cesenafc via Instagram)Cole was a surprising choice when he was
  
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