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• Barcelona target close to renewing contract with German giants

  30-06-2026 16:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona target close to renewing contract with German giantsJulian Alvarez remains Barcelona’s top transfer target to reinforce the centre-forward position this summer, but Atletico Madrid’s refusal to negotiate has not made matters easy.The Blaugrana, at this point, have decided to defer their next offer until the heat passes off and will likely move only after the World Cup.Given how rare quality strikers are in today’s market and how much of a necessity it is for Barcelona
  
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• 🎥 World Cup highlights: Hincapié loses it, Mexico rocks the Azteca

  01-07-2026 10:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 World Cup highlights: Hincapié loses it, Mexico rocks the AztecaDue to heavy rain, Mexico’s match against Ecuador could only kick off with a one-hour delay. After that, however, the fans saw that the World Cup hosts gave Germany’s group opponent no chance. You can watch the highlights here in the video. Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez made sure that the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City was rocking.It only turned unpleasant in stoppage time. Leverkusen&rs
  
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• Official | Lorient sign former PSG defender Alec Georgen

  01-07-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Lorient sign former PSG defender Alec GeorgenFormer Paris Saint-Germain defender Alec Georgen (27) has joined FC Lorient following the expiry of his contract at USL Dunkerque, it was confirmed on Tuesday. Georgen, who came through the ranks at PSG, went on to make just one appearance for the first team, prior to his move to Avranches back in 2019. He has since spent time at AJ Auxerre, Concarneau, and most recently USL Dunkerque, who he joined on a free transfer back in 2024. He
  
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• 'Now Lampard needs backing'

  01-07-2026 10:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  This is the news Sky Blues fans have been waiting all summer long for. Since the We Are Back celebration at the city's War Memorial Park when thousands chanted "sign the contract" at a partying Frank Lampard.When he was appointed in November 2024 on a two-and-a-half year deal, owner/chairman Doug King's throwaway line was something like "that's as long as most of them get, isn't it?"The pair of them can't have imagined it'd have gone this well. From 17th to Championship play-offs, agonising semi
  
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• Roma’s players’ promise in Verona, to stay and win

  01-07-2026 10:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma’s players’ promise in Verona, to stay and winRoma has refused to sell any player deemed important by Gian Piero Gasperini by June 30th. On July 13th, the Giallorossi team will gather at Trigoria and, barring any surprises and those involved in the World Cup, the coach will reunite with all the players who helped him secure third place in his first year in the capital. The Giallorossi coach came to Rome to win, the players know it, and the bar will have to be raised this season.
  
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• Roma reject Koopmeiners package swap deal for Svilar

  01-07-2026 10:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma reject Koopmeiners package swap deal for SvilarMile Svilar is staying put in the capital, especially given what is considered a very low offer from Juventus, which reached as high as €40 million. The 1999-born goalkeeper is considered a key player in the Giallorossi squad. In recent hours, the Bianconeri have made concrete moves.In addition to the €40 million offer, as reported by Corriere della Sera, another option has been put on the table: a swap deal that would have brought to
  
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• Real Madrid World Cup Spotlight: Kylian Mbappe rewrites history, while Antonio Rudiger sees exit door

  01-07-2026 10:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid World Cup Spotlight: Kylian Mbappe rewrites history, while Antonio Rudiger sees exit doorThe Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup delivered plenty of talking points for Real Madrid fans, with several Los Blancos stars playing decisive roles for their national teams.Brazil, France and Morocco all advanced to the Round of 16, ensuring that a significant Real Madrid presence remains in the competition. Meanwhile, Germany and the Netherlands saw their campaigns come to an abrupt e
  
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• Manchester City open to offers for Nico Gonzalez as first-team duo assess exit options

  01-07-2026 10:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City open to offers for Nico Gonzalez as first-team duo assess exit optionsFurther midfield arrivals at Man City beyond Elliot Anderson will depend on outgoingsMateo Kovacic & Omar Marmoush said to be considering their future at the Etihad StadiumMan City are open to listening to offers for Nico Gonzalez as Hugo Viana’s squad rebuild continuesManchester City’s ability to add further midfield reinforcements beyondElliot Anderson will depend on the volume of outgoings th
  
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• Barcelona World Cup Spotlight: Frenkie de Jong suffers heartbreak as Jules Kounde advances

  01-07-2026 10:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona World Cup Spotlight: Frenkie de Jong suffers heartbreak as Jules Kounde advancesThe 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage has brought contrasting emotions for Barcelona players, with two members of Hansi Flick’s squad involved in high-stakes encounters over the last two days.While the Netherlands saw their World Cup journey come to a painful end against Morocco, France continued their march towards the latter stages of the tournament with a commanding victory over Sweden.Frenkie de
  
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• 'This is the step I wanted to make to develop as a player' - Struijk

  01-07-2026 10:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Brighton's football style was a big reason to join the club, says latest recruit Pascal Struijk.Brighton signed the defender from Leeds United on Tuesday, and the 26-year-old explained the running of the club is what influenced him to move to the south east. "For me, I like the way Brighton develop players," Struijk told the club website."What you've seen over the years and the way they run the club, it's been pretty successful and now achieving Europe, for me this is the step I wa
  
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• 'There wasn't really an O'Neil-ball'

  01-07-2026 10:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]BBC Radio WM reporter Mike Taylor found it difficult to pinpoint Gary O'Neil's style of play during his time at Molineux.The new Ipswich Town boss spent 16 months at Wolverhampton Wanderers after a spell at Bournemouth.Taylor told BBC Radio Suffolk's The Blue Hour: "I asked the same question when he came to Wolves of our colleagues at Solent and the suggestion was that it was too early to tell what O'Neil-ball was because he would essentially just be pragmatic at Bournemouth and so
  
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• Today’s Papers: Milan’s big signings, Juventus land Ekhator, Bastoni investigation

  01-07-2026 10:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Today’s Papers: Milan’s big signings, Juventus land Ekhator, Bastoni investigationLa Gazzetta dello SportMilan, big signings After Ramos, dreamining of Van DijkThe no.9 is official: Contract until the end of 2031. Also weighing p the super defender, but it’s complicated. It’s easier for Goncalo Inacio to come inBastoni under investigation The accusation: Prostitution of minorsEscort inquest: The Interista will be heard on Friday. His lawyer: ‘He did not ha
  
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• Can Magpies risk losing 'most important' player?

  01-07-2026 10:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle do not want to lose Bruno Guimaraes and the club are adamant he is not for sale.It is understood Arsenal have not yet made an approach.Outsiders may coldly argue that this is the time for Newcastle to sell Guimaraes, given he turns 29 in November.But Guimaraes is Newcastle's captain and talisman.Such is his quality, he went top of the World Cup assists leaderboard by teeing up Gabriel Martinelli's late winner against Japan. A fourth assist in four games, at the highest level. This is t
  
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• Haaland heroics continue - how many international goals can he score?

  01-07-2026 10:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Erling Haaland stood on the pitch in Dallas, a goofy grin across his face and a Viking helmet atop his head at a jaunty angle. He was drinking it all in.Norway had just beaten Ivory Coast 2-1, their first knockout victory in World Cup history. It was celebrated by players and fans joining together in their now iconic Viking Row celebration - conducted by Martin Odegaard on the drum.Haaland has now scored 60 goals in 53 senior internationals - averaging a goal every 72 minutes - but the first 55
  
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• Why DR Congo will be no pushovers as World Cup finally gets serious for England

  01-07-2026 10:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  As Thomas Tuchel got to Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium, he couldn’t stop smiling.“I just love it,” the England manager said, talking about knockout football. “It just gives an extra edge. I love these situations, and I feel it is a privilege.”It is precisely that attitude, and how it has translated into multiple cup runs and three trophies, that was intended to finally give England an edge in tournaments. Tuchel was appointed because of his success in knockou
  
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• Carlisle bring in Nicholson and Richardson

  01-07-2026 10:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brad Nicholson scored twice in 21 league appearances for Gateshead [Getty Images]Carlisle United have signed Gateshead defender Brad Nicholson for an undisclosed fee and his former Heed team-mate Kenton Richardson on a free transfer.Both players played under Cumbrians boss Rob Elliot last season.Nicholson, 27, who has signed a two-year deal, made 21 appearances for Gateshead last season after joining from Solihull in January.Fellow defender Richardson, also 27, has signed a one-year contract aft
  
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• Liverpool linked with 21-year-old attacker

  01-07-2026 10:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool linked with 21-year-old attackerLiverpool Transfer Latest: Reds Forced to Reassess Winger Search After Major SetbacksLiverpool’s search for attacking reinforcements has taken another intriguing turn, with two of their most eye catching targets appearing increasingly out of reach. According to the Express, the Merseyside club are now reassessing their options after significant developments involving Bradley Barcola and Yan Diomande.With Mohamed Salah having departed at the end of
  
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• All done deals in July 2026

  01-07-2026 10:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]The transfer window for Premier League, English Football League, Scottish Premiership and Women's Super League clubs - and their counterparts in Germany, France, Spain and Italy - re-opened on 15 June.Take a look at all the confirmed deals for July, and read the latest rumours in Football Gossip.Transfers page archive2026: January - February to May - June2025: January - February to April* - May - June - July - August - September to December2024:January - February to April* - May - June - Ju
  
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• ‘You can sense a buzz’: Why Wimbledon’s World Cup rule won’t stop ‘football fever’

  01-07-2026 10:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wimbledon will be one of the only places in England that won’t be showing tonight’s World Cup last-32 knockout match against DR Congo, but that is unlikely to stop the football from creating a buzz around the All England Club. Two years ago, England’s Euro 2024 shoot-out against Switzerland disrupted play during Novak Djokovic’s match against Alexei Popyrin on Centre Court as fans watched the penalties on mobile phones in the crowd. Djokovic took the interruption in good
  
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• Manchester United in ‘love’ with Real Madrid midfielder but financial reality threatens transfer hopes – Romano

  01-07-2026 10:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United in ‘love’ with Real Madrid midfielder but financial reality threatens transfer hopes – RomanoManchester United’s interest in Aurelien Tchouameni has resurfaced after journalist Fabrizio Romano revealed that the Real Madrid midfielder is regarded as a “dream signing” at Old Trafford.However, despite their admiration for the French international, the possibility of an Aurelien Tchouameni Manchester United transfer remains distant due to the fin
  
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• Confirmed: Barcelona defender signs new contract until 2028

  01-07-2026 10:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Barcelona defender signs new contract until 2028As expected, FC Barcelona have officially announced the contract renewal of defender Andreas Christensen until the summer of 2028.The 30-year-old’s previous contract stood to expire on 30 June, and after prolonged negotiations, an agreement was reached last month over an extension.Now, Christensen has signed his contract, committing to the club for two more seasons until the summer of 2028.“FC Barcelona and Andreas Christense
  
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• 🚨 Andreas Christensen signs new FC Barcelona deal

  01-07-2026 10:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Andreas Christensen signs new FC Barcelona dealFC Barcelona officially announced this Wednesday the contract extension of Andreas Christensen for two additional seasons. The Danish centre-back, whose deal was set to expire in 2026, is now tied to the Catalan club until 30 June 2028. The official signing will soon be celebrated during a ceremony at the club’s offices.At 30 years old, Christensen is preparing to play his fifth season in the blaugrana colours. Having arrived on
  
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• Huddersfield sign Brentford midfielder Brierley

  01-07-2026 10:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ethan Brierley made 47 appearances in all competitions for Exeter City last season [Getty Images]Huddersfield have signed Brentford midfielder Ethan Brierley on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee.The 22-year-old made 42 appearances in League One during a loan spell with Exeter City last season.He started his career with Rochdale and made his senior debut against Huddersfield aged 16 before joining Brentford in 2023."He will bring us enthusiasm, energy, and quality, to add to the other midf
  
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• ✅ Two more years, Barça confirm Christensen renewal until 2028

  01-07-2026 10:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ✅ Two more years, Barça confirm Christensen renewal until 2028FC Barcelona officially announced this Wednesday the renewal of Andreas Christensen for two more seasons. The Danish center-back, whose contract was due to expire in 2026, has therefore extended his ties with the Blaugrana club until June 30, 2028. The public signing ceremony will be held soon at the club’s offices.Christensen, 30, will embark on his fifth season wearing the Barça shirt. Since arriving in the
  
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• Real Madrid consider struggling defender available for sale as part of summer clearout

  01-07-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid consider struggling defender available for sale as part of summer clearoutReal Madrid’s summer overhaul under Jose Mourinho has been defined by incomings so far, but attention is now turning to the other side of the equation, with the club needing to trim a bloated squad.One of the players who could find himself moved on is Raul Asencio, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.Asencio available for saleRaul Asencio is not a part of Mourinho’s plans. (Photo by Jose Ma
  
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• Barcelona lose out as 14-year-old gem chooses Real Madrid over La Masia

  01-07-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona lose out as 14-year-old gem chooses Real Madrid over La MasiaReal Madrid have beaten Barcelona in securing highly-rated youngster Jan Vila Farre from Espanyol. The 14-year-old winger has chosen to continue his development at La Fabrica, turning down the opportunity to join La Masia despite strong interest from the Catalan club.According to AS, the talented attacker had attracted attention from several Premier League sides, as well as Barcelona, but Real Madrid’s sporting pro
  
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• Man Utd hold firm on valuation as Spurs near Fernandes transfer

  01-07-2026 09:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Tottenham have agreed an £85m deal to sign Portugal midfielder Mateus Fernandes from West Ham.The north London club saw off competition from Manchester United, who were unwilling to match the fee agreed by Spurs - which is a guaranteed £85m without add-ons.The 21-year-old was viewed as a primary target for Tottenham after their £80m bid to sign Sandro Tonali was rejected by Newcastle.Read more on the storyFernandes was understood to have an open mind about where h
  
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• World Cup resignation could open door for former Liverpool man

  01-07-2026 09:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  World Cup resignation could open door for former Liverpool manArne Slot Favourite for Netherlands Job After Koeman ExitFormer Liverpool Boss Back in FocusArne Slot has moved quickly into the conversation around the Netherlands job following Ronald Koeman’s resignation as national team head coach.The former Liverpool manager, who won the Premier League in his first season at Anfield in 2024/25 before a sharp decline the following campaign, is now being viewed as an early favourite for one o
  
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• Chelsea and Tottenham target Folarin Balogun subject of Borussia Dortmund interest

  01-07-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea and Tottenham target Folarin Balogun subject of Borussia Dortmund interestFolarin Balogun (24) will be allowed to leave AS Monaco this summer, for the right price, Get French Football News understands, and interest in the USMNT forward is growing. It was reported by Foot Mercato on Tuesday that Balogun had been shortlisted by Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur, whilst, following Goncalo Ramos’ transfer to AC Milan, Paris Saint-Germain’s interest was also growing. To
  
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• England fan spends £40,000 house deposit on World Cup trip with father

  01-07-2026 09:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  An England fan has spent his entire £40,000 house deposit to take his father to the World Cup, confident the Three Lions will "bring it home". Jack Goodwin, 34, originally from Chichester in West Sussex, has pre-booked his hotels, flights and tickets to every game England can play in until the final in New Jersey on July 19.“We’ve been to New York, we’ve seen the World Cup and we’re going to see us bring it home. It’s a simple equation,” he said.The 34-y
  
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