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• Burnley and West Ham to meet on first Championship weekend

  25-06-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nuno Espirito Santo will look to lead West Ham to promotion to the Premier League in their first season in the EFL since 2011-12 [Getty Images]Relegated Burnley and West Ham will meet on the opening weekend of the Championship season on Sunday, 16 August.The Clarets, whose bid to appoint Wales manager Craig Bellamy as boss looks to have fallen through, finished 19th in the top flight last season and will host the the Hammers, who went down on the final day.Fellow relegated side Wolves will play
  
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• Manchester City Are In The Mix To Sign This Talented Midfielder: Should They Snap Him Up?

  25-06-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City Are In The Mix To Sign This Talented Midfielder: Should They Snap Him Up?In a recent report, A Bola stated that Manchester City are in the mix to sign Sporting CP midfielder Morten Hjulmand. It has been mentioned that the Mancunian giants would have to compete with Arsenal in the race to sign the Danish talent in this summer transfer window.Hjulmand’s Impressive Form In Portuguese FootballThe 27-year-old managed to produce a run of impressive displays for Sporting last seas
  
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• Juventus ready to listen to offers for Fabio Miretti

  25-06-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus ready to listen to offers for Fabio MirettiSerie A side Juventus are no strangers to selling talents for the sake of boosting their finances and could now do the same for Fabio Miretti.La Gazzetta dello Sportreport that Giovanni Carnevali’s first transfer move for Juventus will be a financial one. In order to comply with UEFA regulations, a capital gain of approximately €13 million will need to be earned by June 30th. This will be necessary for Financial Fair Play reason
  
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• Vini Jr Ignites Brazil, USMNT's Knockout Path Clears & Canada Lands Favorable Draw

  25-06-2026 21:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Subscribe to The CooligansApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeChristian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to Brazil's impressive 3-0 victory over Scotland and another standout performance from Vinícius Jr., who became the first Brazilian since 2002 to score in every group-stage match of a World Cup. The guys discuss whether Carlo Ancelotti has Brazil heating up at exactly the right time and what Neymar's return could mean for the Seleção heading into the knockout rounds. With
  
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• Arbeloa eyes four Real Madrid academy talents as he nears Fulham move – report

  25-06-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arbeloa eyes four Real Madrid academy talents as he nears Fulham move – reportFulham have already begun laying the foundations for the reign of Alvaro Arbeloa, with the former Real Madrid coach set to take charge on a three-year contract.Although the appointment is still awaiting the completion of final administrative formalities before becoming official, the Premier League club have already started planning for a new era under the Spanish tactician. Four Castilla Players on Fulham’s
  
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• World Cup 2026: Ecuador vs Germany lineups – Venezia’s Yeboah starts for South Americans as Estupinan benched

  25-06-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  World Cup 2026: Ecuador vs Germany lineups – Venezia’s Yeboah starts for South Americans as Estupinan benchedEcuador vs Germany is one of this evening’s two World Cup Group E deciders, with the European side already through into the next round and the South Americans with just a point to their name so far.Ecuador have largely disappointed and are yet to score a single goal, losing 1-0 to Ivory Coast before a goalless draw with Curacao.Germany, meanwhile, thumped Curacao 7-1 bef
  
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• World Cup 2026: Curacao vs Ivory Coast lineups – Atalanta’s Kossounou and Inter talent Bonny start for Ivorians

  25-06-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  World Cup 2026: Curacao vs Ivory Coast lineups – Atalanta’s Kossounou and Inter talent Bonny start for IvoriansCuracao vs Ivory Coast kicks off this evening, with both sides’ future in the FIFA World Cup still very much hanging in the balance.Ivory Coast’s three points put them in a commanding position in second, with two points gap between themselves and Curacao and Ecuador.Curacao, meanwhile, battled hard for a draw against Ecuador, meaning a shock victory over their op
  
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• Serie A Midfielder Wants To Join Arsenal This Summer: Should Arteta Launch A Move?

  25-06-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A Midfielder Wants To Join Arsenal This Summer: Should Arteta Launch A Move?In a recent report, Quotidiano Sportivo stated that Roma midfielder Manu Kone wants to join Arsenal this summer. It has been claimed that the French talent is dreaming of a move to join the Gunners later this year.Kone’s Decent Form In Serie AKone enjoyed a good run of form at the Italian club in the previous campaign when he put in a series of impressive displays for them in Serie A. The 25-year-old netted a
  
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• 🚨 Germany v Ecuador and Ivory Coast v Curaçao line-ups

  25-06-2026 20:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Germany v Ecuador and Ivory Coast v Curaçao line-upsThe World Cup evening kicks off with a mouth-watering Germany-Ecuador clash and an intriguing Ivory Coast-Curaçao match at 22:00 (Group E, Matchday 3).Ivory Coast and Ecuador are battling for second place in a bid to secure direct qualification for the round of 16. Courageous Curaçao, along with its record-breaking goalkeeper Eloy Room, heads into the game as an outsider hoping to grab a ticket to the next round.T
  
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• Pedri hails Messi as the best footballer in history: ‘I was lucky enough to be able to play with him’

  25-06-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pedri hails Messi as the best footballer in history: ‘I was lucky enough to be able to play with him’Spain started the 2026 FIFA World Cup in tentative fashion, drawing 0-0 against Cabo Verde, but bounced back in style against Saudi Arabia with a 4-0 victory.La Roja are always of great interest to Barça because of the number of players from the Catalan club who represent Spain, and one of those stars is Pedri.Pedri has started both games for his nation so far and produced dece
  
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• Barcelona superstar wishes Cucurella well after Real Madrid move: ‘Deserves to be at a big club’

  25-06-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona superstar wishes Cucurella well after Real Madrid move: ‘Deserves to be at a big club’Marc Cucurella’s move to Real Madrid has naturally created plenty of conversation, given his Barcelona academy past.The Chelsea defender came through La Masia’s ranks and went out in search of regular football. He has now become one of the best left-backs in Europe.Barcelona superstar Pedri was asked about his Spanish teammate’s move to Los Blancos, and he offered a very
  
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• 🚨 Who will Nagelsmann back? This XI should do it against Ecuador

  25-06-2026 20:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Who will Nagelsmann back? This XI should do it against EcuadorThe German national team’s final group match is coming up, and the DFB has just announced the starting lineup. Against Ecuador, Deniz Undav is once again missing from the starting eleven. As Julian Nagelsmann announced, only Antonio Rüdiger and David Raum rotate into the starting lineup. Brown, meanwhile, is being rested. Otherwise, the national coach is refraining from making any major changes. What do
  
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• Man Utd outcast Andre Onana on verge of completing another loan move

  25-06-2026 20:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andre Onana is on course to join Trabzonspor again for a second successive season away from Manchester United on loan.The goalkeeper made 33 appearances for the Turkish club last season and is close to agreeing a deal for a second spell there, rather than returning to Old Trafford.Onana lost his place at United at the start of last season, when he was dropped by former head coach Ruben Amorim, and though Michael Carrick has taken over, there has been no way back for the Cameroon international.An
  
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• Putellas decides to join London City Lionesses

  25-06-2026 20:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alexia Putellas won four Champions League titles with Barcelona [Getty Images]Two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas has opted to join Women's Super League club London City Lionesses.The 32-year-old left Barcelona after 14 years in May and is widely regarded as one of women's football's greatest players.Sources close to Putellas have told BBC Sport she has chosen the South London club over Boston Legacy in the United States - the final two among many vying for her signature.Although the Lio
  
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• Liverpool Could Move In For This Eredivisie Midfielder: What Will He Bring To Anfield?

  25-06-2026 20:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool Could Move In For This Eredivisie Midfielder: What Will He Bring To Anfield?In a recent post on X, The Telegraph’s Luke Edwards claimed that Liverpool could move in for AZ Alkmaar midfielder Kees Smit. It is believed that the Reds are in the mix to land the Dutch youngster this summer.Smit’s Impressive Rise In Dutch FootballThe 20-year-old managed to catch the eye with his performances for Alkmaar at the centre of the park in the previous campaign. Smit made 46 appearances
  
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• Kicker: Luis Enrique has scouted French star at World Cup ahead of potential PSG transfer push

  25-06-2026 20:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kicker: Luis Enrique has scouted French star at World Cup ahead of potential PSG transfer pushMichael Olise remains a dream target for PSG, and reports in Germany today claim that Luis Enrique has been tuned in to watch the attacker at the World Cup.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.Kicker in Germany are reporting that Luis Enrique has been watching Michael Olise’s performance
  
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• It could be all over, record-breaking Liverpool attacker set to leave after five years

  25-06-2026 20:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It could be all over, record-breaking Liverpool attacker set to leave after five yearsOne record-breaking Liverpool attacker is now likely to leave the club. So much change is happening at Anfield this summer. It feels like everyone is leaving.We've already said goodbye to Mo Salah, Andy Robertson and Ibrahima Konate. Literally, three of the most crucial elements of Arne Slot's Premier League title winning squad.And we are barely at the start of the transfer window. Who knows what the future hol
  
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• Tamworth sign defender Handley

  25-06-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tamworth have bolstered their squad with the signing of goal-scoring defender Tom Handley from Merthyr Town.Handley, 25, scored seven goals in 44 appearances for the National League North club last season.He is Tamworth's fifth signing of a busy summer as they ready themselves for next season's National League campaign.Tamworth finished in 11th place last season.
  
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• Former Watford midfielder hit with 11-match ban for racist abuse of team-mate

  25-06-2026 20:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Watford midfielder Pierre Dwomoh has been hit with an 11-match ban by the FA for racially abusing a team-mate.The 22-year-old Belgian was ruled by an independent disciplinary commission to have committed “very serious” and “completely unacceptable” offences when he targeted a player of Indian heritage, who is referred to as Player A in the FA’s written reasons.The incidents occurred in two separate occasions during Watford under-21 matches last October and No
  
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• Lewis Steele reveals the truth behind Liverpool’s interest in Premier League midfielder

  25-06-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lewis Steele reveals the truth behind Liverpool’s interest in Premier League midfielderLiverpool Interest in Yasin Ayari Assessed as Brighton Midfielder Enters Transfer TalkLiverpool’s midfield search remains one of the more difficult parts of the summer window to read, and on Media Matters for Anfield Index, Dave Davis brought a fresh name into the conversation with Lewis Steele, Brighton midfielder Yasin Ayari.The context is important. Liverpool are assessing midfield options, yet
  
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• Former Cardiff and BBC commentator Shepherd dies aged 81

  25-06-2026 20:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Former Cardiff City and BBC Radio Wales commentator and journalist Richard 'Shep' Shepherd has died at the age of 81.Shepherd started covering the Bluebirds during the early 1970s during his time as a journalist with the BBC.He became editor of Cardiff's official matchday programme in 1985 and worked for the club for more than three decades as a club historian and a matchday commentator.A Cardiff statement read: "We offer our sincerest condolences to Richard's widow, Brenda, his fa
  
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• Sunderland Are Facing Stiff Competition For This Ligue 1 Striker: Is He Worth The Fight?

  25-06-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunderland Are Facing Stiff Competition For This Ligue 1 Striker: Is He Worth The Fight?In a recent report, journalist Mark Brus mentioned that Sunderland are facing stiff competition for Monaco striker Folarin Balogun. It has been claimed that the Black Cats would have to rival Aston Villa, Everton, Crystal Palace, Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest in the race to sign the United States forward this summer.Balogun’s Impressive Form In French FootballBalogun had a productive campaign i
  
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• Tottenham pause search for sporting director until after summer transfer window

  25-06-2026 20:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham pause search for sporting director until after summer transfer windowTottenham Hotspur have decided to delay their search for a new sporting director until after the summer transfer window, according to The Standard.Spurs have been without a replacement for former co-sporting director Fabio Paratici since he left the club back in February.Paratici left North London to return to Italy and join Fiorentina for family reasons. Since then, the club have been linked with a number of high-pro
  
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• After group-stage exit! World Cup star retires from national team

  25-06-2026 20:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After group-stage exit! World Cup star retires from national teamThe World Cup is already over for the Czech Republic after the group stage. In the night leading into Thursday, the team was eliminated following a 0–3 defeat against Mexico. They managed to collect just one point in the group featuring Mexico, South Africa, and South Korea. After the group-stage exit, Patrik Schick has therefore decided to end his international career. The federation just announced this. "I feel th
  
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• Spalletti wants Milinkovic-Savic as Juventus and Napoli searches intertwine

  25-06-2026 20:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spalletti wants Milinkovic-Savic as Juventus and Napoli searches intertwineA fascinating goalkeeper triangle has emerged between Napoli, Juventus and Tottenham, with Luciano Spalletti’s personal admiration for Vanja Milinkovic-Savic creating a direct link between two clubs who are both rebuilding between the posts this summer.According to Corriere dello Sport, via IlNapolista, Juventus are monitoring Milinkovic-Savic’s situation at Napoli with genuine interest, the Serbian’s ab
  
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• Romano: Milan will sign a top striker this summer

  25-06-2026 20:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Romano: Milan will sign a top striker this summerFabrizio Romano has delivered a firm guarantee that Milan will make a significant attacking signing this summer, describing it as one of the key priorities agreed between Ruben Amorim and the club’s leadership, and dismissing reports of Porto interest in Santiago Gimenez in the process.Speaking on his YouTube channel, with quotes via MilanNews, Romano was unequivocal.“I can say it with confidence, Milan will sign an important attacker,
  
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• Napoli want to reunite Allegri with Gatti as Juventus set asking price

  25-06-2026 20:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Napoli want to reunite Allegri with Gatti as Juventus set asking priceNapoli are targeting Federico Gatti as one of Massimiliano Allegri’s first defensive signings, with the incoming coach understood to want the Juventus centre-back at his disposal once his appointment is formally confirmed following the resolution of his contract dispute with Milan.According to SportMediaset, via TuttoMercatoWeb, the deal could be concluded for approximately €20 million, a figure that would represent
  
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• Clark, Craig & Rodgers extend stays with Celtic

  25-06-2026 20:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [SNS]Celtic captain Kelly Clark has committed to a 14th year at Celtic after signing a contract for next season, while fellow stalwart Chloe Craig and goalkeeper Lisa Rodgers have also agreed new terms.Centre-half Clark has made 378 appearances for the club, with Craig featuring in 320 games and Rodgers playing 33 times.Craig, who has committed to a two-year deal, is a regular penalty taker and has scored more than 100 goals for last season's Scottish Cup winners. Rodgers, 20, has signed up for
  
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• Tottenham Hotspur Are Keeping A Keen Eye On This Serie A Playmaker: One For The Future?

  25-06-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur Are Keeping A Keen Eye On This Serie A Playmaker: One For The Future?In a recent report, journalist Graeme Bailey claimed that Tottenham Hotspur are keeping a keen eye on Como playmaker Nico Paz this summer. It has been mentioned that Spurs are eyeing a move to secure the services of the Argentine talent this off-season.Paz’s Impressive Rise In Serie AThe 21-year-old enjoyed a good run of form at the Italian club in the previous campaign when he put in a run of impressive
  
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• Gateshead sign Sunderland youngster Lavery

  25-06-2026 20:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Gateshead have signed defender Tommy Lavery from Sunderland on a two-year deal.The 20-year-old, who plays primarily at right-back, joined the Black Cats academy at the age of nine but did not make a senior competitive appearance.Lavery spent the 2025-26 season on loan at NIFL Premiership side Cliftonville and then National League club Halifax Town, where he made nine appearances in all competitions."I know what the National League is like now. I know how to win games," Lavery told
  
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