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• Aston Villa Make Second Offer For Brazilian Target: Does He Fit Emery’s System?

  28-06-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa Make Second Offer For Brazilian Target: Does He Fit Emery’s System?Money talks. It usually does in modern football, and Flamengo have seemingly listened. After dug-in resistance from the Rio de Janeiro board earlier in the week, Aston Villa have forced a breakthrough. A tweaked bid did the trick. Villa raised their offer to €10m (£8.6m) for Emerson Royal after a cheaper €9m opening gambit was swiftly knocked back.Aston Villa edge closer to Emerson Royal deal as
  
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• 🎥 From Canada’s thrill to Brazil’s party, the funniest World Cup bits 🤣

  29-06-2026 09:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 From Canada’s thrill to Brazil’s party, the funniest World Cup bits 🤣The knockout stage of the World Cup has begun, but the passion on and off the pitch is still alive. The cry of an entire countryTell Canada not to get too excited after the way they reached the round of 16. A goal in the 90th minute and a roar that united an entire country. There are reasons to believe. There are reasons to dream.Argentinians and Jordanians, like close cousinsJordan were elimi
  
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• £15m Liverpool star told to pack his bags and exit Anfield

  29-06-2026 09:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  £15m Liverpool star told to pack his bags and exit AnfieldLiverpool's first-team squad is going to look completely different by the time the 2026-27 season kicks off.Fenway Sports Group have already changed their manager and with players such as Mohamed Salah, Ibrahima Konate and Andy Robertson all leaving for free, some new signings are definitely needed.Before the 2025-26 summer transfer window, a lot of Liverpool's players were getting on a bit with Alisson, Salah and Virgil van Dijk st
  
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• How the new Brazil is taking shape and why Cunha is key

  29-06-2026 09:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]The World Cup is taking shape - and I am happy to say the Brazil team is too.It looks like Carlo Ancelotti has found his best XI and we have improved and gained momentum and confidence with each game of the group stage.We are getting better at the right time and we have to be, because Japan will be a big challenge in the last 32.It feels like we are on track, and a big part of that is down to Matheus Cunha. He is the key to a lot of what we are doing so well.It is quite funny to be saying t
  
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• ☕️🥐 FC Breakfast: latest World Cup predictions 🔮, lost phone 😅

  29-06-2026 09:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ☕️🥐 FC Breakfast: latest World Cup predictions 🔮, lost phone 😅Latest World Cup predictions 🔮The knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup is underway, so Opta has updated its predictions for the final winner.The big favorite is...Lost phone 😅Quite a moment seen this Sunday during the match between South Africa and Canada.A spectator dropped her phone onto the pitch just as the famous "Mexican wave" was getting started. Ouch.Deschamps is back &
  
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• Lille set Ayyoub Bouaddi asking price as Man City recruit long-term Elliot Anderson partner

  29-06-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lille set Ayyoub Bouaddi asking price as Man City recruit long-term Elliot Anderson partnerLille are seeking between €80-100M for teenage superstar Ayyoub Bouaddi this summerThe Ligue 1 club prefer a sale that includes a one-year loan back for the Moroccan teenagerThe development aligns with City’s own reported preference for a loan-back arrangementLille are demanding between €80–100 million for Manchester City target Ayyoub Bouaddi, with the French club’s president p
  
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• French journalist claims Liverpool target is facing an uncertain future

  29-06-2026 08:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  French journalist claims Liverpool target is facing an uncertain futurePSG Twist Could Push Liverpool Towards Barcola Transfer DecisionLiverpool transfer stories have a habit of changing shape just when they appear to be settling into something clear. One moment, Yan Diomande looks like the obvious next obsession. The next, PSG are in the frame, the mood shifts, and suddenly Bradley Barcola feels less like a background name and more like a player Liverpool may have to consider properly.Barcola F
  
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• 'Ferguson to assess Bologna future' - gossip

  29-06-2026 08:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bologna's Lewis Ferguson is being linked with several clubs, including Rangers [Getty Images]Scotland's Lewis Ferguson reportedly told Bologna he will assess his future after the World Cup, while Wolfsburg are said to be closing in on Celtic-linked goalkeeper Tjark Ernst.Lewis Ferguson told Bologna before heading for the World Cup with Scotland that he wanted to assess his future in July amid interest from Rangers, Lazio and now Atalanta and Roma, with the midfielder's current club valuing the 2
  
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• Real Madrid target agrees five-year deal with PSG – Romano

  29-06-2026 08:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid target agrees five-year deal with PSG – RomanoReal Madrid have suffered a transfer setback after fresh reports revealed that highly-rated winger Yan Diomande is edging closer to a move to Paris Saint-Germain.According to Fabrizio Romano, the 19-year-old has verbally agreed to a five-year contract with the French champions, with salary terms and personal details already settled. PSG are now preparing to open formal negotiations with RB Leipzig as they look to complete one o
  
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• Barcelona receive encouraging update regarding Joao Cancelo’s permanent transfer

  29-06-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona receive encouraging update regarding Joao Cancelo’s permanent transferBarcelona could finally be closing in on securing Joao Cancelo’s long-term future, with fresh developments in Saudi Arabia seemingly removing one of the biggest obstacles standing in the way of a permanent deal.According to SPORT, Al Hilal’s decision to continue with Simone Inzaghi has significantly improved Barcelona’s chances of keeping the Portuguese defender. The Saudi giants are alre
  
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• Interview: Han Ka-ram on being FC Anyang's vice captain, adjusting to K League, and 'zombie football'

  29-06-2026 08:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Interview: Han Ka-ram on being FC Anyang's vice captain, adjusting to K League, and 'zombie football'FC Anyang midfielder and vice captain Han Ka-ram talks to K League United about what it was like adjusting to life back in Korea, life as a vice captain, and what he believes 'zombie football' means.Anyone who has lived abroad for long periods of time, especially in places where daily life can be very different, might tell you about reverse culture shock or finding it difficult to adapt. But Han
  
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• World Cup power rankings: Who's most likely to win it all now?

  29-06-2026 08:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  One game into the first World Cup Round of 32, it’s time to power rank the remaining 31 teams with no regard for where I put them in my pre-tournament rankings.The two primary factors were 1) how good each team has looked, and 2) how far the team can realistically go given the bracket path ahead. Tier 1: World Cup title favoritesI’ll be surprised if one of these four teams is not lifting the trophy on July 19. They’re four of the five pre-tournament favorites, so not much
  
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• Liverpool respond to Yan Diomande snub as four elite alternatives emerge

  29-06-2026 08:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool respond to Yan Diomande snub as four elite alternatives emergeLiverpool suffered a major setback in their pursuit of RB Leipzig star Yan Diomande. The Reds identified Diomande as their top target to replace Mohamed Salah, but it recently emerged the 19-year-old only wants to join Paris Saint-Germain. The Ivorian reportedly believes a move to PSG would offer him the best platform to challenge for major trophies and realise his dream of winning the Ballon d’Or. Liver
  
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• Vinicius Jr. talks fight against racism, Brazil’s chances, World Cup form: ‘Progress is slow’

  29-06-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Vinicius Jr. talks fight against racism, Brazil’s chances, World Cup form: ‘Progress is slow’Vinicius Jr. is one of the many Real Madrid players enjoying a stellar FIFA World Cup campaign, and he has been central to his team’s success thus far.The player scored Brazil’s only goal in their campaign opener against Morocco and then went on to add another to his tally against Haiti. In the third game against Scotland, he netted twice again and is thus among the top goal
  
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• Think Jesse Marsch is performative? Canada’s commander-in-chief has a message for you

  29-06-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After Canada’s second of six goals against Qatar 10 days ago, head coach Jesse Marsch unlocked what was depicted online as a “generational meme.” Running down the sideline, smoothly punching the air with his right hand as if he were an over-excited DJ at the decks in Ibiza, it is rather obvious that Marsch cares little for what people think about him. And on Sunday afternoon in Los Angeles, he made it known beyond all doubt. Minutes after Stephen Eustaquio’s winner in the
  
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• Barcelona enquire about availability of England goal-machine who prefers contract extension with current club

  29-06-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona enquire about availability of England goal-machine who prefers contract extension with current clubBarcelona transfer news continues to revolve around the club’s search for a new striker, and a fresh report has now linked the Catalan giants with a move for Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane.According to the Daily Mail, Barcelona have already made contact with the England captain’s representatives to explore whether a future deal could be possible. However, the response f
  
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• Pampered, protected & primed - so why didn't Scotland players perform?

  29-06-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Scotland players (from left) John Souttar, Grant Hanley, Lewis Ferguson and Andy Robertson leave the team hotel in Charlotte to head home [PA Media]It started with being piped on to the plane at Glasgow Airport.Four weeks later, Scotland's highly anticipated, emotionally charged, celebratory return to the men's World Cup after 28 years ends with the squad scuttling off on their separate ways and head coach Steve Clarke resigning after a sorry showing Stateside.Missing from their luggage will be
  
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• 📺 Where to watch Brazil v Japan and Germany and Netherlands matches

  29-06-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📺 Where to watch Brazil v Japan and Germany and Netherlands matchesWORLD CUP2:00 PM - Brazil vs Japan - Globo, SporTV, SBT, NSports, Globoplay (GE TV) and YT (CazéTV)
  5:30 PM - Germany vs Paraguay - Globo, SporTV, SBT, NSports, Globoplay (GE TV) and YT (CazéTV)
  10:00 PM - Netherlands vs Morocco - YouTube (CazéTV)
  This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.
  
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• Liverpool’s top transfer target has chose to join European giants

  29-06-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool’s top transfer target has chose to join European giantsYan Diomande Chooses PSG as Liverpool Transfer Pursuit Hits Major SetbackDiomande Makes His Preference ClearCredit to The Athletic for the original information, because this is the kind of transfer update that changes the mood of a summer almost instantly.Yan Diomande, one of the most exciting young forwards in Europe, has chosen Paris Saint-Germain as his preferred next destination if he leaves RB Leipzig this summer. For Li
  
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• Jose Mourinho eyes Chelsea mainstay as his ‘priority’ signing – report

  29-06-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho eyes Chelsea mainstay as his ‘priority’ signing – reportFormer Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has taken over the reins as Chelsea’s new coach and is already planning the squad and his dynamics for the upcoming season.The revolutionary thinker that he is, Alonso is already looking to change things up at the London-based side and has a clear idea of the players he requires to translate his tactical ideas into practical success.One such player that Alonso sees
  
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• Japan dream of the impossible as Morocco set another World Cup ambush

  29-06-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Japan dream of the impossible as Morocco set another World Cup ambushThe knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway, and there was no shortage of drama as the race to the final officially began.Canada kept the dream alive as Los Angeles FC midfielder Stephen Eustaquio scored a 92nd-minute winner to rip South Africa’s hearts out in a dramatic tie at SoFi Stadium.Jesse Marsch’s side won their maiden knockout fixture in nerve-wracking fashion, taking another significant step
  
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• Barcelona contact Harry Kane’s camp to explore a move after the 2026 World Cup

  29-06-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona contact Harry Kane’s camp to explore a move after the 2026 World CupBarcelona have made contact with Harry Kane’s representatives to explore the possibility of bringing the England captain to the Camp Nou after the 2026 World Cup, per the Daily Mail.Barcelona have contacted his camp to gauge whether a transfer could become possible after the summer showpiece.The Catalan giants are understood to have expressed their interest before agreeing to revisit the situation once Kane
  
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• Atletico Madrid lay down two non-negotiable conditions for Julian Alvarez’s transfer to Barcelona

  29-06-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atletico Madrid lay down two non-negotiable conditions for Julian Alvarez’s transfer to BarcelonaBarcelona’s pursuit of Julian Alvarez remains alive, but the club faces a major hurdle after Atletico Madrid made their stance crystal clear regarding a potential transfer.According to SPORT, Atletico are prepared to discuss a deal with Barcelona, but only under very specific terms. The Madrid side are demanding a fixed fee of €150 million paid in full, while also ruling out any
  
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• Too much expert advice? This is how Nagelsmann responds

  29-06-2026 07:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Too much expert advice? This is how Nagelsmann respondsFor the first time since the 2014 World Cup, when Germany became world champions, the DFB team is back in the knockout stage. Despite the 1-2 defeat against Ecuador, there was still plenty of criticism of the team’s style of play and attitude. The national coach addressed this at the press conference in the early hours of Monday ahead of the game against Paraguay. "I don’t feel that I have any obligation as national coa
  
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• The Morocco blueprint helping to rewrite World Cup history for Africa

  29-06-2026 07:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Walid Regragui signed off from the World Cup with a mission statement for the future. A pragmatist tactically but a dreamer when he spoke, the first manager to take an African country to a World Cup semi-final seemed to specialise in inspirational oratory.As Morocco’s 2022 campaign ended in fourth place, their manager said: “We want to give our children the footballing DNA and one day we will be able to win the World Cup. You build that DNA gradually so that one day a team that can a
  
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• Is Netherlands v Morocco on TV? Channel, time and how to watch World Cup last-32 clash

  29-06-2026 07:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The World Cup 2026 knockout rounds continue with fixtures from the last 32. Canada became the first team to reach the last-16 when they defeated South Africa on Sunday night but who will join them there? The Netherlands are ramping up their momentum in this tournament after a slow start against Japan. Though the Dutch twice managed to get themselves ahead they were reeled in by the Japanese in a 2-2. Yet, their next two games were superb wins over Sweden and Tunisia. They scored eight goals acro
  
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• Is Germany v Paraguay on TV? Channel, time and how to watch World Cup clash

  29-06-2026 07:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The World Cup 2026 group stage has concluded and now the focus turns to the knockout rounds as nations look to progress as far as possible with sights set firmly on reaching the final in New York. Germany are one of the favourites to go far in the tournament having finished top of Group E thanks to wins over Ivory Coast and Curacao. However, Julian Nagelsmann’s side lost their final group game against a fearless Ecudaor who overcame Leroy Sane’s early strike to triumph 2-1. The Germa
  
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• Is Brazil v Japan on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch World Cup clash

  29-06-2026 07:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brazil take on Japan today in the first knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup.Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazilian team topped a testing group ahead of Morocco and have a fairly promising draw, without facing one of the major contenders until a potential quarter-final with England, should the Three Lions get that far. But first Brazil must topple Japan and that will not be easy after the Japanese went unbeaten in the group stage, sharing draws with the Netherlands and Sweden either side of a convinc
  
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• Deadline confirmed for Yan Diomande's Liverpool transfer

  29-06-2026 07:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Deadline confirmed for Yan Diomande's Liverpool transferYan Diomande is very clearly Liverpool's number one target this summer. The Ivorian has been linked with an Anfield switch for as long as many can remember.He can play on either wing and, despite being just 19 years old, he's arguably been one of the Bundesliga's best wingers this term.This form has led to several massive clubs from around the world including Liverpool, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain all wanting to prise him away from
  
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• World Cup Day 19 What to Watch: Brazil takes on Japan, Netherlands and Morocco face off

  29-06-2026 07:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026 World Cup knockout stage continues on Monday with three more Round of 32 matchups.Here's what you need to know for Day 19 of the World Cup.Brazil vs. JapanMonday, June 29 | 1 p.m. ET | Houston | TV: FoxOdds: Brazil -320In terms of World Cup history, Brazil stands alone, with more trophies and appearances than any other team. Brazil has appeared in every single World Cup since the beginning, the only nation to never miss a tournament, and has lifted the trophy five times. But in recent C
  
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