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• Confirmed: Fabregas to return to Arsenal in pre-season friendly with Como

  29-06-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Fabregas to return to Arsenal in pre-season friendly with ComoCesc Fabregas is set to step back into The Emirates with his Como side, who will take on Premier League champions Arsenal in a pre-season friendly on August 12, the clubs have confirmed.Confirmed: Como to take on Arsenal in pre-season friendlyThis will be the first ever meeting between Como and Arsenal, competitive or otherwise, but will be a return for Fabregas who spent eight years in North London and made his professiona
  
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• World Cup: Can the U.S. finally end its five-year European curse?

  29-06-2026 15:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Chris Richards winced when he heard that the U.S. men's national team has lost 10 straight matches against European opponents. “Damn, I didn't know that,” the coolheaded U.S. defender said.Tyler Adams seemed surprised when told that the Stars and Stripes last defeated a team from Europe more than five years ago.“That’s the first I'm hearing about that,” the indefatigable U.S. midfielder said. While the U.S. has already piled up mo
  
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• Enzo Maresca finally appointed Man City manager as Pep Guardiola successor

  29-06-2026 15:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Enzo Maresca has finally been appointed manager of Manchester City as the successor to Pep Guardiola.The former Leicester and Chelsea boss returns to the club having spent a season as an assistant to Guardiola during the 2022/23 campaign, and having previously overseen Manchester City’s elite development squad.Maresca, who has signed a three-year contract after City finally agreed compensation terms with Chelsea, now faces the tall task of taking over from a manager who won six Premier Lea
  
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• Manchester City unveil new manager

  29-06-2026 15:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City unveil new managerManchester City have officially confirmed the appointment of Italian Enzo Maresca as their new manager. The former Chelsea coach has signed a three-season contract, running until mid-2029.This will be Maresca’s third spell at the club. He returns with more experience after having managed the youth team and been part of the coaching staff that won the Treble.His most recent managerial jobs were at Chelsea and Leicester. His mission at City will be to replac
  
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• Udinese set asking price for Zaniolo as Lazio step forward for former Roma man

  29-06-2026 15:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Udinese set asking price for Zaniolo as Lazio step forward for former Roma manLazio are hoping to secure a deal for former Roma star Nicolo Zaniolo, who could leave Udinese almost immediately after signing on a permanent basis amidst an ongoing salary dispute with the Friulians.Lazio may require €20m to land Zaniolo deal with UdineseZaniolo spent the 2025-26 season on loan with Udinese from Galatasaray and after providing six goals and six assists from 34 top flight appearances, had his opt
  
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• Roy Keane questions Bukayo Saka World Cup call-up as Gary Neville admits the winger ‘doesn’t look right’

  29-06-2026 15:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Concerns are mounting over Bukayo Saka’s fitness at the World Cup, with pundits Roy Keane and Gary Neville questioning the Arsenal forward’s readiness for the tournament. Keane has suggested Saka should not be in the squad if he is not operating at 100 per cent, while Neville claims the England winger "doesn’t look right at all".Saka has been grappling with an Achilles problem for several months, an issue that hampered him during the latter stages of the domestic season. This o
  
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• Worrying PSG talent drain continues as 18 year old starlet heads to Ligue 1 rivals

  29-06-2026 15:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Worrying PSG talent drain continues as 18 year old starlet heads to Ligue 1 rivalsPSG are haemorrhaging young talents at the moment as the 2008 generation reach the end of their youth deals. A talented defender is set to go. 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.L’Equipe are reporting that PSG academy defender Emmanuel Mbemba has rejected a contract offer from teh club and wi
  
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• Real Madrid willing to loan out defender with mandatory buy clause

  29-06-2026 15:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid willing to loan out defender with mandatory buy clauseReal Madrid are committed to moving a number of first team players on this summer, as they seek to freshen up the squad ahead of Jose Mourinho’s first season back at the helm. The arrivals of Ibrahima Konate, Denzel Dumfries and Marc Cucurella means that defensive exits are inevitable, and one of those that looks likely to depart is Raul Asencio.The arrival of Konate has pushed Asencio down the Real Madrid pecking order, and
  
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• Mourinho in contact with all Real Madrid players as squad-planning for next season takes shape

  29-06-2026 15:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho in contact with all Real Madrid players as squad-planning for next season takes shapeJose Mourinho has wasted little time in getting to know his Real Madrid squad, with the Portuguese coach already holding individual discussions with players ahead of the new season.According to Jose Felix Diaz of AS, the conversations are expected to play a decisive role in determining which players remain at the Santiago Bernabeu and which ones could be moved on before the transfer window closes.The jo
  
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• Manchester City confirm Enzo Maresca as first-team manager on contract till 2029

  29-06-2026 15:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City confirm Enzo Maresca as first-team manager on contract till 2029Man City confirm Enzo Maresca has been appointed as the new first-team managerMaresca departed Chelsea in January and will lead Man City into life beyond Pep GuardiolaItalian coach returns to the Etihad Stadium, having managed the EDS side and served as Guardiola’s assistant in the pastManchester City have announced that Enzo Maresca has succeeded Pep Guardiola as first-team manager as the club enters a new era
  
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• 🚨 It’s official! Man City unveil Guardiola successor

  29-06-2026 15:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 It’s official! Man City unveil Guardiola successorAt the end of the season, Pep Guardiola bid farewell to Manchester City, and now his successor has officially been unveiled.  Enzo Maresca will take over as coach of the Premier League top club. The Italian has signed a three-year contract until 2029 and is returning to familiar surroundings. He had already worked there as an assistant coach in the 2022/23 season. "Manchester City is a club I know very well, and the
  
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• Report Winks in advanced talks for Cagliari move from Leicester City

  29-06-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Winks in advanced talks for Cagliari move from Leicester CityCagliari are in advanced negotiations with Leicester City for midfielder Harry Winks, claims Sportitalia transfer pundit Alfredo Pedullà.The former Tottenham Hotspur man is no stranger to Italian football, having played on loan at Sampdoria in the 2022-23 campaign.He returned to Spurs that summer and was sold to Leicester City for €11.6m, but their relegation makes it unlikely he will remain with the Foxes.Winks want
  
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• From Germany: Felix Nmecha prefers Man City return over rival suitor with €80M Borussia Dortmund exit option

  29-06-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  From Germany: Felix Nmecha prefers Man City return over rival suitor with €80M Borussia Dortmund exit optionBorussia Dortmund’s Felix Nmecha prefers Man City or Man United move over Newcastle UnitedNmecha came through Man City’s academy before making three senior appearances for the clubAn €80M release clause is set to become active in 2027, with no such clause applicable for this summer’s windowBorussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha would prefer to join Manchester
  
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• ✅ Manchester City make Enzo Maresca signing official

  29-06-2026 15:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ✅ Manchester City make Enzo Maresca signing officialManchester City have officially announced the return of Enzo Maresca as their new head coach. The Italian manager has signed a three-year contract, tying him to the English club until the summer of 2029.This will be Maresca’s third spell at the Manchester club. The Italian coach arrives with a strong reputation after his successful stints at Leicester City and Chelsea, while also knowing perfectly well the demands of the Premier Lea
  
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• Maresca joins Man City after agreeing to pay Chelsea compensation

  29-06-2026 15:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Enzo Maresca has agreed to pay a compensation package to former club Chelsea after signing a three-year deal to succeed Pep Guardiola as Manchester City head coach. More to follow.Latest Manchester City news, analysis and fan viewsAsk about Man City - what do you want to know?
  
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• 🚨 Official: Maresca is Manchester City's new manager

  29-06-2026 15:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Official: Maresca is Manchester City's new managerThe beginning of a new era! As Guardiola bid an emotional farewell to the Citizens on the final Premier League matchday against Aston Villa, the club announced this Monday, June 29, that it had found his successor.As rumored from the start, it is Enzo Maresca. The 46-year-old Italian coach is coming off a mixed season and a half with Chelsea, where he won the Club World Cup and the Conference League, before relationships and result
  
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• Lincoln chiefs expected criticism for Cohen & Shaw

  29-06-2026 15:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jez George, left, and Liam Scully have worked together at Lincoln since 2018 [Getty Images]Lincoln City director of football Jez George insists the Championship club did not "do the easy thing" when appointing Chris Cohen and Tom Shaw to replace head coach Michael Skubala.The newly-promoted Imps named former assistant head coaches Shaw and Cohen in the role on the same day that Skubala's departure for Bristol City was announced.But George said the club had done their "due dilligence" and that th
  
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• West Ham launch ‘supporter-led’ redesign of their club crest

  29-06-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  West Ham United are soliciting supporters’ opinions ahead of a redesign of the club’s crest, which is set to launch in the 2028-29 season.Interim chief executive officer Karim Virani said: "With 2026 marking ten years since our current crest was launched, now is the right time for us to review its future."He added: "The board and I want to ensure that the club’s history and heritage are appropriately reflected in everything we do, and that our loyal fans should play a leading r
  
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• Real Madrid in talks with Valencia over deal for defensive talent

  29-06-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid in talks with Valencia over deal for defensive talentAfter finalising deals for Ibrahima Konate, Denzel Dumfries, Marc Cucurella and Bernardo Silva, Real Madrid have turned their attention to exits. They have already parted ways with Dani Ceballos, and in the coming weeks, there will be more players leaving the Bernabeu, both on loan or via permanent deals.Fran Garcia is poised to leave as Cucurella’s arrival has left Real Madrid with four left-backs, while Raul Asencio also ha
  
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• Ajax submit first loan offer for out-of-favour Barcelona veteran – report

  29-06-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ajax submit first loan offer for out-of-favour Barcelona veteran – reportAccording to Ferran Martinez of Mundo Deportivo, AFC Ajax have formally approached Barcelona with an offer to sign Marc-Andre ter Stegen on loan, as the Dutch club steps up its efforts to bring the experienced German goalkeeper to Amsterdam this summer.While speculation in recent days has suggested a permanent transfer could be on the table, the reality is more complicated. Ajax’s financial limitations mean the
  
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• Transfer expert explains Milan’s stance on Mount and next transfer priority after Ramos deal

  29-06-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Transfer expert explains Milan’s stance on Mount and next transfer priority after Ramos dealTransfer expert Matteo Moretto insists that Mason Mount is not on Milan’s shopping list this summer and adds that the Rossoneri have prioritised signing a centre-back after securing a deal for Gonçalo Ramos.Milan are preparing to welcome their first summer signing as the Serie A giants reportedly struck a deal with PSG for Gonçalo Ramos this past weekend.Some Italian sources repo
  
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• Real Madrid, Florentino Perez make €1m donations to Venezuela fundraising campaign

  29-06-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid, Florentino Perez make €1m donations to Venezuela fundraising campaignReal Madrid are one of many clubs across the world to have been left devastated by the recent events in Venezuela. Almost 1500 people have died after 7.5 and 7.1 magnitude earthquakes struck in the capital city of Caracas, and many more have had their lives turned upside down after their homes were destroyed.Having taken some time to reflect on the tragic events in Venezuela, Real Madrid have now confirmed in
  
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• Dybala and Celik set to renew Roma deal, then Pellegrini

  29-06-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dybala and Celik set to renew Roma deal, then PellegriniJune is effectively over, and the contracts of Zeki Celik, Lorenzo Pellegrini, and Paulo Dybala are about to expire. These three players, along with Stephan El Shaarawy, who is looking for a new team, are awaiting renewals, but there are encouraging signs from Roma. Regarding the Turkish full-back and the Argentine playmaker, we’re in the final stages of finalizing their contracts and are only waiting for their signatures. Both will e
  
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• Al-Hilal inform key Barcelona target to return for pre-season – report

  29-06-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Al-Hilal inform key Barcelona target to return for pre-season – reportBarcelona transfer news surrounding Joao Cancelo has taken another twist after fresh reports from Saudi Arabia revealed that Al Hilal have called the Portuguese defender back for pre-season.According to Saudi journalist Hamad Al-Suwailhi, the Saudi Pro League side have instructed Cancelo to report for training once his World Cup commitments with Portugal come to an end. However, his long-term future remains unresolv
  
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• Sky Sports: Liverpool considering move for PSG star

  29-06-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sky Sports: Liverpool considering move for PSG starLiverpool Eye Barcola as Diomande Focus Turns to PSGWinger Search ContinuesLiverpool’s recruitment team are already weighing up alternatives as their pursuit of Yan Diomande appears increasingly difficult. With Diomande understood to have his sights firmly set on PSG, attention is shifting towards Bradley Barcola according to Sky Sports.”Bradley Barcola features highly among the options Liverpool are considering as an alternative to
  
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• Mourinho set to inform Real Madrid midfield star he will not have a major role – report

  29-06-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho set to inform Real Madrid midfield star he will not have a major role – reportIt is slowly becoming one of the worst-kept secrets in football that Real Madrid will have to make at least one major midfield sale this summer.New summer appointment Jose Mourinho is keen on bringing in a new Galactico midfielder who would fit his system, and at least one of the existing options will have to be sacrificed.Eduardo Camavinga’s future at the Spanish club looks increasingly uncertain,
  
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• 🤑 Historic deal in Liga F: Pau Gasol invests €55m

  29-06-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤑 Historic deal in Liga F: Pau Gasol invests €55mThe Liga F clubs approved this Monday a landmark 55 million euro commercial investment deal with Gasol16 Ventures, the investment vehicle of former basketball player Pau Gasol, in partnership with Fortified Partners. This strategic alliance aims to definitively boost the growth, professionalization, and international expansion of professional women’s football in Spain.The decision was made during the Ordinary and Extraordinary G
  
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• Done Deal: Genoa beat Galatasaray to Swiss talent Meichtry

  29-06-2026 14:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Done Deal: Genoa beat Galatasaray to Swiss talent MeichtryGenoa have won a bidding war to secure Swiss talent Franz-Ethan Meichtry from FC Thun, claim multiple sources, at a reported cost of €4m.The midfielder will celebrate his 21st birthday next week and had been linked with the likes of Galatasaray, TSG Hoffenheim, and Parma.Genoa win race for MeichtryFranz-Ethan Meichtry (Instagram @ethan.meichtry)Fabrizio Romano, Sky Sports Deutschland reporter Florian Plettenburg, Sky Sport Italia&rsq
  
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• From cheat sheets to trash talk: How goalkeepers win penalty shootouts

  29-06-2026 14:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Eyes trained on the penalty taker, heels planted on the goal line, Brad Friedel prepared himself for one of the most important moments of his career.He searched for any hint which direction he should dive, any indication which corner of the goal South Korean midfielder Lee Eul-yong might target.It was late in the first half of the U.S. men's national team's second match at the 2002 World Cup, and referee Urs Meier had just assessed a foul on American defender Jeff Agoos for shoving down a South
  
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• Juventus make “direct contact” with PSG over striker after “personal terms agreed”

  29-06-2026 14:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus make “direct contact” with PSG over striker after “personal terms agreed”Juventus are closing in on PSG attacker Randal Kolo Muani, and according to Fabrizio Romano a deal could be done soon.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.After a sleepy start, PSG’s window is getting into gear.International man of mystery Fabrizio Romano had barely mentioned
  
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