World Soccer news

• Arsenal & PSG punished for fan behaviour at CL final

  28-06-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal & PSG punished for fan behaviour at CL finalArsenal and Paris Saint-Germain have each received punishments for the actions of their supporters during the Champions League final, though the Gunners’ punishment is relatively light.Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty ImagesTom Canton reports for Football.London that both Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain have been punished for supporter behaviour during the Champions League final in May.PSG were given a €10,875 fine for throwing o
  
  Read more

• Federico Valverde criticised following Uruguay’s 2026 World Cup exit

  28-06-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Federico Valverde criticised following Uruguay’s 2026 World Cup exitThe 2026 World Cup is officially at an end for Federico Valverde, whose Uruguay side were knocked out on Friday following a 1-0 defeat to Spain in their final group stage match. As expected, he’s attracted strong criticism given that he’s one of the leaders of the South American side, with some of that coming from Spanish sources.On the whole, the last 12 months have been tough for Valverde. His performances on
  
  Read more

• Liverpool have the chance to sign World Cup star after Man City’s mega transfer deal

  28-06-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool have the chance to sign World Cup star after Man City’s mega transfer dealLiverpool Transfer News: Man City Move Could Shape Iraola’s Next Big DecisionLiverpool’s summer window is beginning to gather pace, and according to the Mirror, Manchester City’s move for Elliot Anderson could have significant consequences at Anfield.Andoni Iraola has already seen Liverpool commit serious money, with Victor Munoz arriving from Osasuna in a £34.5million deal and Jerem
  
  Read more

• Where to catch EFL players in the round of 32

  28-06-2026 14:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Southampton striker Cyle Larin has scored two goals for Canada so far at the 2026 World Cup [Getty Images]We have reached the knock-out rounds of the World Cup but there are still plenty of players from the English Football League representing their country.Here is where you can watch them in the round of 32:Sunday, 28 JuneLyle Foster, Burnley - South Africa v Canada (20:00 BST)Alfie Jones, Middlesbrough - South Africa v Canada (20:00 BST)Ali Ahmed, Norwich City - South Africa v Canada (20:00 BS
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• World Cup: 6️⃣ round-of-32 ties you really can’t miss 🔥

  28-06-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  World Cup: 6️⃣ round-of-32 ties you really can’t miss 🔥It’s going to be 🔥!Here we go! The knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup gets underway this Sunday night with the round of 32.With this new format, there will already be plenty of huge clashes. And so you can plan your schedule as well as possible, we’ve picked out the six matches you absolutely can’t afford to miss!Brazil vs Japan - Monday 29 June (7pm)It’s one of the most intriguing
  
  Read more

• Barcelona defensive talent focused on staying at club despite growing interest

  28-06-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona defensive talent focused on staying at club despite growing interestAlvaro Cortes has attracted increasing interest from clubs across Spain and Europe, but the young defender remains fully committed to continuing his development at Barcelona, repors Mundo Deportivo.Several clubs from both La Liga and Segunda Division, as well as teams from other European leagues, have already made enquiries about the centre-back after his impressive performances for Barça Atletic and his breakth
  
  Read more

• Real Madrid offered the services of 26-year-old Juventus star – report

  28-06-2026 14:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid offered the services of 26-year-old Juventus star – reportJuventus and Dusan Vlahovic have been maintaining a strained relationship for a while now, with the player looking for an exit from the Serie A side this summer.Juventus have offered the player a renewal proposal but the player is far from accepting it as he continues to look for a new opportunity to move ahead in his career.Needless to say, the development has not gone down well with Juventus who have now handed him a d
  
  Read more

• Hornchurch bring in defender Moralee

  28-06-2026 14:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hornchurch have signed former Bromley defender Frankie Moralee.The 20-year-old, the son of former Millwall and Watford forward Jamie, was released by the League One side earlier this summer.Moralee did not make a senior appearance for the Ravens but had loan spells with non-league AFC Whyteleafe and Cray Wanderers."He is a good size, with a good physical stamp, who reads the game and we're looking to helping develop his career now and moving forward," boss Daryl McMahon told the club's website.T
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Out-of-this-world Messi marches on, Canada prepare for the biggest game in their history

  28-06-2026 14:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Out-of-this-world Messi marches on, Canada prepare for the biggest game in their historyWith the group stage now in the books, the 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to enter its most unforgiving phase.Most of the pre-tournament heavyweights, including France and Argentina, have made it through to the round of 32.However, the road to the knockout stage has not been without controversy. Read on as we dive into the standout stories making headlines at the World Cup.Historic battle set to unfold in Los Ang
  
  Read more

• Southend sign Merthyr midfielder Twamley

  28-06-2026 14:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Southend United have signed Merthyr Town midfielder Lewys Twamley on a two-year deal, with a club option for a third year.The 22-year-old scored 16 goals in 46 National League North appearances last season.The former Wales Under-19 international started his career with Newport County.Shrimpers boss Kieron Dyer told the club's website: "Lewys had a remarkable season last year. For any player to have over 30 goal involvements in one season is truly incredible."
  
  Read more

• Sørloth, Almada and Giménez exits to shape Atlético’s transfer budget

  28-06-2026 14:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sørloth, Almada and Giménez exits to shape Atlético’s transfer budgetMarca report that Atlético Madrid are contending with a tangled web of outgoing transfer situations this summer, with potential departures across multiple positions – José Giménez, Clément Lenglet, Alexander Sørloth and Thiago Almada all identified as players whose futures at the club are in serious doubt – conditioning how much room sporting director Mat
  
  Read more

• Real Madrid willing to sell Aurelien Tchouameni this summer

  28-06-2026 14:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid willing to sell Aurelien Tchouameni this summerAfter a fast start to the summer with four new signings, Real Madrid have decided to shift their focus to exits. They have already parted ways with Dani Ceballos after agreeing a mutual contract termination, and he may not be the only midfielder to leave the Bernabeu before the transfer window closes at the end of August.Eduardo Camavinga has been linked with a departure, and the same can also be said for compatriot Aurelien Tchouameni.
  
  Read more

• Chelsea explore surprise move for Pep Chavarria after Marc Cucurella departure

  28-06-2026 14:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea explore surprise move for Pep Chavarria after Marc Cucurella departureChelsea have reportedly stepped up their search for a new left-back after Marc Cucurella’s departure, with Rayo Vallecano defender Pep Chavarría emerging as a potential summer target.The Premier League club have already made initial contact to assess the conditions of a possible deal for the 28-year-old Spaniard.Although no formal bid has been submitted, Chelsea are understood to be closely monitoring the
  
  Read more

• Notts County sign Stoke midfielder Lipsiuc

  28-06-2026 14:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Darius Lipsiuc started his career with St Patrick's Athletic [Getty Images]Notts County have signed Stoke City midfielder Darius Lipsiuc for an undisclosed fee on a three-year deal.The 20-year-old Republic of Ireland Under-21 international scored eight goals in 33 National League appearances on loan at Solihull Moors last season."He's a powerful, athletic and aggressive midfielder who's capable of scoring goals and playing in a number of roles, either in the middle or out wide," director of foot
  
  Read more

• Kone not interested in joining Atletico Madrid

  28-06-2026 14:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kone not interested in joining Atletico MadridWith the financial year ending on June 30th, the Giallorossi management is busy finding the best solutions to meet the parameters set by the Settlement Agreement with UEFA. In addition to incoming deals, attention is also focused on potential exits, with some deals that could prove crucial to redressing the club’s finances and allowing it to move closer to its target capital gains.According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Manu Koné is one of
  
  Read more

• Real Madrid set to play Fiorentina in a pre-season friendly on August 1 – report

  28-06-2026 14:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid set to play Fiorentina in a pre-season friendly on August 1 – reportReal Madrid’s pre-season schedule is beginning to take shape, with the club set to face Fiorentina in a friendly as part of their preparations for Jose Mourinho’s first season in charge.According to Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport (h/tMundo Deportivo), the match will take place on August 1st in Klagenfurt, Austria, offering Mourinho an early opportunity to test his side against European oppos
  
  Read more

• Barcelona midfielder offered to AC Milan as club hope to raise €20-30m from sale

  28-06-2026 14:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona midfielder offered to AC Milan as club hope to raise €20-30m from saleWhen Hansi Flick arrived at Barcelona a couple of seasons ago, one of the first decisions he made was to make Marc Casado and Marc Bernal a key part of his first-team plans.The duo were the pivots in Flick’s early games that season, but their partnership was cruelly cut short after just three games when Marc Bernal suffered an ACL injury.With Frenkie de Jong also out injured at that point, Barça des
  
  Read more

• €60m is on the table for Liverpool star, he should take it

  28-06-2026 14:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  €60m is on the table for Liverpool star, he should take itLiverpool have already changed a lot of things and the 2025-26 season isn't even over yet. Andoni Iraola is now in charge instead of Arne Slot and several members of their first-team squad have already packed their bags and exited Anfield.Of course, the World Cup is still going on so it's unlikely that many transfers will be sanctioned before it ends but, that doesn't mean rumours can't start to emerge.Victor Munoz's Liverpool switch
  
  Read more

• La Liga giants are a major threat to major Liverpool move

  28-06-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  La Liga giants are a major threat to major Liverpool moveReal Madrid join Liverpool in race for Yan Diomande as transfer battle gathers paceReal Madrid have entered the race to sign Yan Diomande, setting up a fascinating transfer battle with Liverpool for one of European football’s brightest young attacking talents.The 19-year-old RB Leipzig winger has enjoyed a remarkable rise over the past 12 months and his performances at the 2026 World Cup have only strengthened his reputation. With se
  
  Read more

• Fabrizio Romano reveals truth on Manchester City’s first-team pathway for Ayyoub Bouaddi

  28-06-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabrizio Romano reveals truth on Manchester City’s first-team pathway for Ayyoub BouaddiMan City plan to sign Ayyoub Bouaddi this summer & allowing him to be at Lille next seasonThe 18-year-old would join Man City’s first-team at the Etihad Stadium in the summer of 2027Lille would prefer Bouaddi to move to England over a direct Ligue 1 rival amid PSG interestManchester City are looking to complete a deal for Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi this summer and allowing him to remain a
  
  Read more

• “Advancing” – Fabrizio Romano on the verge of “here we go” for latest PSG transfer

  28-06-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “Advancing” – Fabrizio Romano on the verge of “here we go” for latest PSG transferPSG are making some sales this summer, and the first major one seems to be close, with Atletico Madrid pushing for attacker Kang-in Lee.If you enjoy PSG Talk coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content.Fabrizio Romano is reporting that Atletico Madrid are “advancing” in their attempts to sign
  
  Read more

• 📸 2026 World Cup: our best XI from matchday 3 ✨

  28-06-2026 13:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 2026 World Cup: our best XI from matchday 3 ✨Ousmane and the rest.As in the previous rounds, the third matchday of the group stage gave us plenty of standout individual performances.Of course, Ballon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembélé is in our Team of the Matchday for MD3 thanks to his classy hat-trick.He is joined in particular by Vinicius Jr, but also by wonderkid Johan Manzambi, who just keeps on impressing.Midfielder Pape Gueye is also included thanks to his magnific
  
  Read more

• Real Madrid midfielder to become the club captain despite horrendous World Cup campaign

  28-06-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid midfielder to become the club captain despite horrendous World Cup campaignFederico Valverde was one of the most talked-about players in the Real Madrid camp at the end of last season, when he got into a locker room brawl with Aurelien Tchouameni.This was followed by a forgettable World Cup campaign with Uruguay, with Valverde failing to lead his nation to the Round of 16, falling behind Cabo Verde and Spain.Following Uruguay’s early exit, Valverde is set to return to the Santi
  
  Read more

• Liverpool set to land Andoni Iraola’s trusted coach in key behind-the-scenes move

  28-06-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool set to land Andoni Iraola’s trusted coach in key behind-the-scenes moveTommy Elphick set for Liverpool move as Iraola builds trusted backroom teamLiverpool are closing in on another important addition behind the scenes, with former Aston Villa defender Tommy Elphick set to reunite with Andoni Iraola as part of the club’s new coaching structure.While Liverpool’s transfer activity on the pitch continues to attract most of the attention, work is also progressing away fro
  
  Read more

• Lautaro Martinez off the mark at 2026 World Cup as Nico Paz gets first start

  28-06-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lautaro Martinez off the mark at 2026 World Cup as Nico Paz gets first startInter captain Lautaro Martinez is now off the mark at the 2026 World Cup, netting Argentina’s second in an eventual 3-1 win over Jordan in their final group stage match in a game that also brought a first start for Como star Nico Paz.Lautaro and Paz help Argentina maintain perfect World Cup startMartinez has started all three of Argentina’s group stage matches at the 2026 tournament in North America, but has
  
  Read more

• Barcelona join the race to sign 18-year-old World Cup sensation linked with Real Madrid

  28-06-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona join the race to sign 18-year-old World Cup sensation linked with Real MadridBarcelona have one of the most stacked midfields in club football, with the likes of Pedri, Gavi, Fermin Lopez, Dani Olmo, Frenkie de Jong, Marc Bernal and Marc Casado.However, the club are working on negotiating a sale for Casado, who has seen his minutes and importance diminish in the last 12 months.This could open up a spot for a new midfielder in the squad.Now, according to AS, Barcelona are among the club
  
  Read more

• Rangers job will hold no surprises for McInnes - Crichton

  28-06-2026 13:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [SNS]Leanne Crichton says there will be "no surprises" for new Rangers manager Derek McInnes.Crichton is head coach of Rangers women and is now colleagues with McInnes, who has left Hearts to return to Ibrox after leaving there as a player in 2000."He knows the club in and out, has managed against the club on numerous occasions, played for the club, he knows it," Crichton told BBC Radio Scotland's Sportsound."There will be no surprises for Derek."His communication skills are so vitally important
  
  Read more

• Roma in talks with Bologna for Castro, Ferguson and more

  28-06-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma in talks with Bologna for Castro, Ferguson and moreThe connection between Roma and Bologna remains heated in these final days of the transfer window. According to an excerpt reported by Il Resto del Carlino, the Giallorossi, along with several German clubs, are reportedly in the running to land Remo Freuler, two days before his contract expires. And it’s not just the Swiss midfielder. Gian Piero Gasperini’s Roma have also reportedly been in contact with Castro and Ferguson, two
  
  Read more

• Real Madrid aim to generate €60 million from midfielder’s sale amid PSG, Inter interest

  28-06-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid aim to generate €60 million from midfielder’s sale amid PSG, Inter interestReal Madrid have made a statement in the transfer market by signing at least four players so far, including Portuguese international Bernardo Silva.Silva’s addition strengthens a Real Madrid midfield that has lacked the stability once provided by veterans Toni Kroos and Luka Modric.Real Madrid had long entrusted the likes of Aurelien Tchouameni and Eduardo Camavinga to fill these gaps, but ove
  
  Read more

• Jose Mourinho reaches out to Real Madrid star after World Cup disappointment

  28-06-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho reaches out to Real Madrid star after World Cup disappointmentThe first round of the World Cup 2026, the group stage, is already concluded, leaving 32 teams to fight it out in the knock-out rounds of the competition. 15 Real Madrid players participated in this stage of the tournament, including the 4 new signings and Endrick, who returns to the Merengue club after his loan with Lyon.Unfortunately, 2 of these 15 players have been unable to lead their teams to the knock-out rounds of
  
  Read more

Follow @WorldSoccerUSA on Twitter!