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• 'Something Viera-esque about Bouaddi' - your World Cup scouting

  18-06-2026 19:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images][BBC]We asked you which players you have watched at the World Cup that you think would be a great fit at Arsenal Here are some of your comments:Rob: I'd like Arsenal to target some promising youth this window - we bought established stars last summer, so let's supplement that with the next generation. For me, we should be targeting Ayyoub Bouaddi from Morocco and Gilberto Mora from Mexico. I'd love to see us pick up Kenan Yildiz from Turkey, but that might be asking for too much.Al
  
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• The path that awaits Manchester City during the 2026-27 Premier League season has been revealed

  19-06-2026 11:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The path that awaits Manchester City during the 2026-27 Premier League season has been revealedManchester City will embark on a new era when the 2026-27 season begins. City will have a new manager, new players and potentially a new tactical system. There is a sense of optimism and excitement that surrounds the FA Cup and Carabao Cup holders for next season. Also, City pushed Arsenal all the way to the final week of the season during last season’s Premier League title race. City will be hop
  
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• Harry Kane reveals ‘special moment’ with fans following England’s World Cup win over Croatia

  19-06-2026 11:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Harry Kane has expressed his desire for Oasis’s iconic track “Wonderwall” to become the unofficial anthem of England’s World Cup campaign, following a triumphant start to their tournament. The Three Lions secured a 4-2 victory over Croatia in their opening Group L fixture in Dallas on Wednesday, a match that saw Kane net twice, equalling Gary Lineker’s record of 10 World Cup goals.The celebratory scenes after the match, with England’s victorious squad singing
  
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• West Ham goalkeeper Hegyi joins Sparta Prague

  19-06-2026 11:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Krisztian Hegyi has played for Hungary at various age-group levels [Getty Images]West Ham United goalkeeper Krisztian Hegyi has joined Sparta Prague on a permanent transfer.The 23-year-old Hungarian spent seven years with the Hammers, but failed to make a first-team appearance.He played more than 90 times for the club's academy sides and was named in the matchday squad seven times as West Ham won the Uefa Conference League in 2023. Hegyi was also an unused substitute in the Premier League three
  
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• 🤳🏻Moriyasu and the most viral moment with Harry Kane

  19-06-2026 11:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤳🏻Moriyasu and the most viral moment with Harry KaneThe Japanese manager couldn’t resist taking a selfie with the England star.
  Moriyasu couldn’t wipe the smile off his face as, for a moment, he stopped being Japan’s manager and became just another football fan.This World Cup keeps delivering memorable moments, and Moriyasu’s selfie with Harry Kane certainly ranks among the best.A photo with England’s star and immense joy for the Japanese manager, wh
  
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• Who has the hardest start? Every Premier League club’s first five fixtures in the new 2026/27 season

  19-06-2026 11:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026/27 Premier League season will kick-off when Arsenal host promoted Coventry City on Friday 21 August, followed by fellow new arrivals Hull taking on Manchester United the following lunchtime.And while it yet again turns out that all 20 teams will play each other twice across the campaign, a strong start will feel imperative for Mikel Arteta’s team as they seek to retain their title. The promoted sides will be hoping to build early momentum too to ensure the season does not become a
  
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• Liverpool join race to sign Cologne’s Said El Mala

  19-06-2026 11:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool join race to sign Cologne’s Said El MalaSaid El Mala (19) scored 13 goals and provided five assists in 34 Bundesliga outings for Cologne in 2025/26, the German’s first season in top flight football. The teenager’s performances has attracted interest from the Premier League, and also earned him a maiden call up to the German national team.Brighton were leading the race to sign El Mala but saw several approaches rebuffed, with Cologne valuing the 19-year-old at around &
  
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• 🚨 Dates confirmed: this is the Premier League fixture list

  19-06-2026 11:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Dates confirmed: this is the Premier League fixture listThe Premier League has released the schedule for the 2026/27 season.The first matchday will take place on the weekend of August 22, with the final one on May 30.Here are the fixtures for the opening matchday: defending champions Arsenal will face promoted side Coventry.Manchester City will play Bournemouth, while Liverpool travel to Newcastle.On the final matchday, Arsenal host Brighton, City travel to Sunderland, and Manchester U
  
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• Pisilli: “We’re working to take Roma ever higher.”

  19-06-2026 11:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pisilli: “We’re working to take Roma ever higher.”Niccolò Pisilli gave a short interview to Idealista in collaboration with Roma. The Giallorossi midfielder recounted his first steps at Trigoria: “I was nine years old, I came for a trial and it went well. It’s one of the moments in my life I’ll never forget. They also signed one of my friends with whom I always played football in front of the house, and we went through almost the same process at Roma. T
  
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• Confirmed: All of the key dates from Liverpool’s 2026-27 Premier League fixtures

  19-06-2026 11:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: All of the key dates from Liverpool’s 2026-27 Premier League fixturesLiverpool’s 2026-27 Premier League Fixtures ConfirmedLiverpool will start their campaign with an away trip to Newcastle United on Sunday 23rd August, with a 4:30pm kick-off.Andoni Iraola’s side will then face Nottingham Forest (H), Ipswich Town (A), Fulham (H), AFC Bournemouth (A) and Manchester City (H) to round off their first six fixtures.An away trip to newly-promoted Hull City will be waiting o
  
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• Coventry play champions Arsenal in Premier League opener

  19-06-2026 11:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Coventry City won the Championship last season [Getty Images]Newly promoted Coventry City will travel to champions Arsenal in the first match of the 2026-27 Premier League season.The season's curtain raiser on Friday, 21 August sees the Sky Blues play their first top-flight match in 25 years against the Gunners, who were led to their first Premier League title since 2004 by Mikel Arteta.Hull City, who went up via the play-offs, host Manchester United on Saturday, 22 August while fellow promoted
  
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• 🚨 Premier League: dates for the big 26/27 clashes are out!

  19-06-2026 11:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Premier League: dates for the big 26/27 clashes are out!Get your calendar out!This Friday, the Premier League unveiled the full schedule for the 2026/27 Premier League season.After revealing the full schedule for the opening matchday and the final day of the league season, here are the dates for all the biggest clashes of the season.Arsenal vs Man City: 28 NovemberMan City vs Arsenal: 30 JanuaryArsenal vs Chelsea: 5 SeptemberChelsea vs Arsenal: 13 MarchArsenal vs Man United: 19 Decembe
  
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• Revealed: Manchester City’s 2026/27 Premier League fixtures in full

  19-06-2026 11:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Revealed: Manchester City’s 2026/27 Premier League fixtures in fullManchester City have received their 2026/27 Premier League fixture schedule after confirmation of the upcoming campaign’s calendar on Friday morning.Incoming manager Enzo Maresca’s primary objective for his debut summer at the Etihad Stadium will undoubtedly be reconstructing the first-team squad to recapture the Premier League title from Arsenal.Explained: Where Enzo Maresca compensation talks stand between Man
  
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• Official: Baldanzi moves to Genoa permanently

  19-06-2026 11:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Baldanzi moves to Genoa permanentlyRoma has officially sold Tommaso Baldanzi to Genoa. It won’t be a permanent transfer, but a loan with an obligation to buy. The fee is expected to be around €9.5 million. The Giallorossi club said goodbye to the attacking midfielder with a statement: “AS Roma announces that it has reached an agreement with Genoa CFC for the transfer of Tommaso Baldanzi. The deal concludes with a loan with an obligation to buy. Baldanzi made 69 appeara
  
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• Premier League fixtures: Every club’s opening game

  19-06-2026 11:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The new Premier League season will begin with Arsenal launching their title defence, as they take on newly-promoted side Coventry City, while Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea reign starts with a derby to cap off the weekend.After Mikel Arteta guided Arsenal to their first Premier League trophy in 22 years, the north London club will try to go back to back, and some fans will see their season-opener as a kind one, as they face a side who will simply be happy to avoid relegation this year.That said, Fr
  
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• Report Nico Paz’s Como decision upsets Real Madrid, sparks 60m transfer row

  19-06-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Nico Paz’s Como decision upsets Real Madrid, sparks 60m transfer rowIl Corriere dello Sport reports that Nico Paz’s decision to remain at Como in 2026-27 has upset Real Madrid, which still want the Argentine to return to the Bernabeu unless the Serie A club pay €60m.Il Corriere dello Sport reports that Real Madrid are unhappy with Nico Paz’s decision to remain at Como in 2026-27.Nico Paz’s transfer decision upsets Real MadridAS.com in Spain reported earlier th
  
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• Five Premier League 2026/27 games that could decide the title race

  19-06-2026 11:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  As a new Premier League season edges closer, with fixtures released on Friday, much attention will turn to the title race.At the top of the table, Arsenal will aim to retain the title after ending a 22-year Premier League trophy drought, and they will face uncertain challenges from Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea, given all three clubs will have new coaches at the helm.In a post-Pep Guardiola era at Man City, it’s still unclear who will manage the team next term, while Andoni Iraola
  
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• 🚨 Premier League reveal fixture list for 2026/27 season

  19-06-2026 11:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Premier League reveal fixture list for 2026/27 seasonThe Premier League has revealed its fixture list for the 2026/27 season.The opening day will take place on the weekend of August 22 with the final matchday on May 30.Here are the opening day fixtures with reigning champions Arsenal taking on newly-promoted Coventry.Pep Guardiola-less Manchester City play Bournemouth while Liverpool travel to Newcastle.The final day sees Arsenal host Brighton, City go to Sunderland and Manchester Unit
  
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• Who is Ipswich Town target Sandro Wagner?

  19-06-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Who is Ipswich Town target Sandro Wagner?After Kieran McKenna’s resignation, newly promoted Ipswich Town are on the search for a new manager. On that list, according to a report by Sky Germany, is former Augsburg head coach Sandro Wagner.What is Sandro Wagner’s coaching styleStarting his tenure with a 3-1 victory at Freiburg, Sandro Wagner’s coaching style was a breath of fresh air for Augsburg fans. High intensity and playing with a purpose, his coaching style has been heavily
  
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• Report: Real Madrid Keen on Chelsea Midfielder with £120m Price Tag Set

  19-06-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Real Madrid Keen on Chelsea Midfielder with £120m Price Tag SetReal Madrid’s Enzo Fernández Interest Puts Chelsea on AlertMadrid admire Chelsea midfielderReal Madrid’s summer rebuild appears to be moving with familiar purpose, and Chelsea may soon find themselves watching one of their most expensive assets drift into the conversation. According to ESPN, Enzo Fernández is among the midfield options admired at the Bernabéu, with Madrid looking to add
  
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• Premier League fixtures 2026/27 – All 380 games

  19-06-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier League fixtures 2026/27 – All 380 gamesThe 2024/25 Premier League fixtures have been released, and the dates of all 380 matches are below.Fixtures are subject to change and will be updated based on decisions made by rights holders, teams’ involvement in other competitions and any security concerns raised. Stay up-to-date on all the games with our Premier League fixtures page.Friday, August 21, 2026Arsenal vs Coventry CitySaturday, August 22Hull City vs Manchester UnitedE
  
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• OFFICIAL STATEMENT: SANDRA ESTÉVEZ OGALLA

  19-06-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  OFFICIAL STATEMENT: SANDRA ESTÉVEZ OGALLAAC Milan is delighted to announce that Sandra Estévez Ogalla has extended her contract with the Club until 30 June 2029. The goalkeeper (born in 2002) joined the Rossonere last summer and, since then, has shown total professionalism, commitment and team spirit. Always ready and available at any given moment, Sandra has put in some solid performances, thereby backing up her worth both on and off the pitch.
  
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• Manchester City discover Premier League 2026/27 opening day opponent – Full Gameweek One schedule revealed

  19-06-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City discover Premier League 2026/27 opening day opponent – Full Gameweek One schedule revealedIncoming manager Enzo Maresca and Manchester City have now found out their first opponents for the 2026/27 Premier League season.The brand new season will get underway on the weekend of Saturday 22 August, 2026.City will be hoping to win the English top-flight crown for the first time since the 2023/24 season.Manchester City have now discovered their opponents for the opening week of t
  
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• Free Transfer Coup: Konaté Commits to Real Madrid on Four-Year Deal

  19-06-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Free Transfer Coup: Konaté Commits to Real Madrid on Four-Year DealIbrahima Konaté (27) has completed a move to Real Madrid on a four-year contract after leaving Liverpool when his deal expired at the end of June, The Athletic report. The French centre-back arrives at the Bernabéu as a free transfer, ending a five-year spell at Anfield that began with his £40 million move from RB Leipzig in 2021.Los Blancos move quickly once it became clear Konaté would not be r
  
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• Dovbyk-Angelino, Roma aiming for €35 million profit

  19-06-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dovbyk-Angelino, Roma aiming for €35 million profitArtem Dovbyk and Angelino could leave Roma in the coming weeks. The Giallorossi’s goal is to cash in on two players who combined for just 1,053 minutes last season. As reported by Corriere dello Sport, the Roman club would like to earn no less than €30-35 million. Both Dovbyk and Angelino still have fans in Spain who could make the Friedkins smile. The Ukrainian striker has made his mark in La Liga, becoming the top scorer for Gi
  
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• Arsenal to begin title defence against promoted Coventry as Premier League fixtures revealed

  19-06-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal will kick off the defence of their Premier League title against newly-promoted Coventry City on the opening night of the 2026/27 campaign.Having won their first top-flight crown in more than two decades, Mikel Arteta’s champions host Frank Lampard’s side at the Emirates Stadium on Friday 21 August in the first fixture of the new season.It is a demanding start for Coventry, back in the Premier League after 25 years away, with a trip to Manchester City in the third round of fix
  
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• Official | Daouda Guindo completes Reims switch

  19-06-2026 10:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Daouda Guindo completes Reims switchDaouda Guindo (23) has joined Ligue 2 side Stade de Reims, following the expiry of his contract at Stade Brestois.Guindo joined Brest last summer following the expiry of his contract at Austrian club Red Bull Salzburg. The Malian signed a one-year deal with Les Ty-Zéfs. Over the course of the season, he made 26 appearances in all competitions, 25 of which came in Ligue 1. In that time, he netted once and registered one assist. Howev
  
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• Liverpool new signing injury curse strikes again as Victor Munoz ruled out

  19-06-2026 10:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool new signing injury curse strikes again as Victor Munoz ruled outLiverpool have completed the signing of Victor Munoz - their first transfer ahead of the 2026/27 season. The Spain winger, 22, joins on a six-year deal after sporting director Richard Hughes triggered his €40m Osasuna release clause.Having joined the La Liga side in 2025 from Real Madrid los Blancos declined their right to use a buyback option - paving the way for the wide man to move to Anfield.Munoz breaks down afte
  
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• Journalist: Liverpool to bid again for €120m-rated forward

  19-06-2026 10:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Liverpool to bid again for €120m-rated forwardLiverpool ready to return with improved Yan Diomande offer after Leipzig rejectionLiverpool’s pursuit of Yan Diomande shows no sign of slowing down, with the Premier League champions reportedly preparing an improved offer after seeing an initial proposal rejected by RB Leipzig.The 19-year-old winger has emerged as one of the most sought-after young attackers in European football following a breakthrough campaign in Germany. Liv
  
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• Celik one step away from renewing Roma contract, talks are in final stages

  19-06-2026 10:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celik one step away from renewing Roma contract, talks are in final stagesCelik will remain at Roma. The Turkish full-back seemed unlikely to remain in the capital, given his expiring contract and his agent’s high demands for a new deal, but progress has been made in the last few hours. Both parties are confident that the final details will be resolved in the coming hours. The negotiations haven’t been easy, but now the final credits and handshakes have begun.Celik arrived in Rome fo
  
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