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• Contract extension marks 'fresh start' for Taylor

  30-06-2026 17:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [SNS]Midfielder Fraser Taylor is relishing a "fresh start" under new St Mirren boss Craig McLeish after signing a two-year contract extension.The 23-year-old academy graduate, whose deal now runs to summer 2028, made his first-team debut in 2022 and featured 13 times for the Buddies last season before joiningPartick Thistle on loan in January."I'm really pleased, since the new manager has come in, he spoke to me on the off-season, and his ideas really suit the way I like to play," said Taylor."I
  
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• Report: Man City considering next move after £116m record deal

  30-06-2026 23:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Man City considering next move after £116m record dealManchester City Transfer News: Anderson Deal Signals Huge Summer ResetCity move fast as Anderson breakthrough landsManchester City appear to be moving with unusual urgency. According to The Athletic, a major breakthrough has now arrived in their pursuit of Elliot Anderson, with an agreement reached with Nottingham Forest for £116m.That is not a small adjustment. That is a statement. Anderson’s medical was scheduled f
  
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• How Jude Bellingham became England’s very un-English superstar

  30-06-2026 23:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Around Thomas Tuchel’s squad, Jude Bellingham is now seen as having “matured”. How couldn’t he, when he’s already twice been a match-winner in England’s World Cup 2026 campaign?Bellingham is stepping up in the way stars do.Either way, the squad chemistry is very different to Euro 2024, when there was a lot of commentary about how the then-21-year-old had been absorbing the 10-part Michael Jordan documentary The Last Dance.Jude Bellingham has becomes England&rs
  
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• Rangers buy Hull goalkeeper Pandur - what will he bring?

  30-06-2026 22:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ivor Pandur is with the Croatia squad at the World Cup finals [Getty Images]Rangers have signed Croatia squad goalkeeper Ivor Pandur from Hull City for an undisclosed fee.Current Ibrox number one Jack Butland is reportedly expected to move in the opposite direction in the coming days.The 26-year-old Pandur, who is currently with his national squad at the World Cup, has signed a four-year contract with the Scottish Premiership club.He exits Hull having made 48 appearances last season as Sergej Ja
  
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• Laurent Abergel set to join Nice after surprise Lorient contract termination

  30-06-2026 22:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Laurent Abergel set to join Nice after surprise Lorient contract terminationFC Lorient have confirmed that Laurent Abergel (33) has terminated his contract with the club after reaching a mutual agreement. This is despite the midfielder having 3 years left on his current contract with the Breton club. L’Équipe reports that the 33-year-old has reached an agreement with Nice following the termination of his contract at the Stade du Moustoir. Abergel should now travel to the south
  
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• Arsenal Are Among The Clubs Monitoring This Serie A Defender: One For The Future?

  30-06-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal Are Among The Clubs Monitoring This Serie A Defender: One For The Future?In a recent report, journalist Graeme Bailey mentioned that Arsenal are among the clubs monitoring Atalanta defender Honest Ahanor. It has been claimed that the Gunners would have to compete with Brighton and Hove Albion, Chelsea and Manchester City in the race to land the Italian centre-back in this transfer window.Ahanor’s Impressive Form In Serie AAhanor enjoyed a decent run of form at the Italian club in t
  
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• See who could replace Paquetá for Brazil against Norway

  30-06-2026 22:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  See who could replace Paquetá for Brazil against NorwayBrazil have been handed a new medical and tactical challenge for the remainder of the 2026 World Cup.After leaving the pitch in severe pain during the 2-1 win over Japan, midfielder Lucas Paquetá had a muscle injury confirmed and will be unavailable for Brazil.
  Imaging tests carried out this Tuesday (30) in New Jersey confirmed the scenario feared by the coaching staff.The Flamengo midfielder suffered a muscle injury in the bac
  
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• Ecuador files complaint after Mexico fans disrupt team’s hotel ahead of World Cup match

  30-06-2026 22:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mexican soccer fans orchestrated a disruptive overnight campaign outside the Ecuadorian team’s hotel, aiming to deprive them of sleep ahead of their World Cup round of 32 match on Tuesday. From midnight into the early hours, dozens of supporters gathered outside the Westin Hotel in Santa Fe, an upscale district on the outskirts of Mexico City, employing loudspeakers, horns, and motorcycles to disturb the visiting squad’s rest.This tactic, known as a "team hotel serenade," is a deeply
  
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• “I don’t know how it started” – Enzo Maresca’s hilarious Manchester City nickname revealed

  30-06-2026 22:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “I don’t know how it started” – Enzo Maresca’s hilarious Manchester City nickname revealedEnzo Maresca’s lighthearted, self-deprecating greeting from his past spells at Manchester City have been revealed.Behind-the-scenes insights have revealed the charismatic personality of the 46-year-old.Having finalised a £17 million compensation release from Chelsea, the manager is now excitedly looking forward to his latest and biggest challenge to date.Enzo Maresc
  
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• Liverpool Are Keeping A Keen Eye On This Paris Saint-Germain Winger: Should Iraola Snap Him Up?

  30-06-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool Are Keeping A Keen Eye On This Paris Saint-Germain Winger: Should Iraola Snap Him Up?In a recent post on X, renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano mentioned that Liverpool are keeping a keen eye on Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola. It has been claimed that the Reds have identified the French talent as one of their main targets for this summer transfer window.Barcola’s Impressive Form In French FootballBarcola enjoyed a good run of form at the French club in the previous ca
  
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• After last-32 upsets, US approach is simple: ‘We’re not going to go crazy’

  30-06-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The US trained at PayPal Park on Tuesday ahead of Wednesday’s showdown.Photograph: Jamie Squire/Getty ImagesFew knew what to expect from the newly hatched last 32 when Fifa expanded the field for the 2026 World Cup. After Monday, we’ve gotten an answer: it resembles international knockout soccer as we’ve known it to be. Favorites (such as Germany and the Netherlands) can’t rest on their laurels. Complacent play can, and often is, punished.The outside expectation is that t
  
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• USMNT vs Bosnia Preview + Germany's World Cup Disaster & Is Brazil Ready to Make a Championship Run?

  30-06-2026 22:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Subscribe to The CooligansApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeThe knockout stage is here, and it's time for the biggest test yet. Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros preview the USMNT's Round of 32 clash against Bosnia & Herzegovina, reveal their expected starting XIs, and debate which American player is under the most pressure. Will Christian Pulisic finally deliver his signature World Cup moment? Can Matt Freese prove he belongs? Plus, the guys make their final score predictions and highl
  
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• PSG set Barcola price - Wednesday's gossip

  30-06-2026 22:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Champions League winners PSG set Barcola price, Chelsea want Kroupi, and Bouaddi is attracting interest.Paris St-Germain value France winger Bradley Barcola at more than £116m and maintain their stance that the 23-year-old does not need to be sold amid interest from Liverpool and Arsenal.(Athletic)Liverpool's pursuit of a winger has also seen them linked with Belgium attacker Matias Fernandez-Pardo, 21, who plays for Lille. (Express)Everton are confident of signing Chelsea winger Tyrique G
  
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• This Swap Deal Talks Accelerate Now For Rangers: Is This Audacious Deal Right For Glasgow Giants?

  30-06-2026 22:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  This Swap Deal Talks Accelerate Now For Rangers: Is This Audacious Deal Right For Glasgow Giants?Derek McInnes has barely had time to unpack his boxes at Ibrox, but the new Rangers boss is already staring down the barrel of a massive transfer gamble.Rangers accelerate big swap negotiations as Ibrox rebuild ignitesAccording to football journalist Ben Jacobs, a complex deal is gathering pace. Rangers want Hull City goalkeeper Ivor Pandur. The total value sits at £6m, but the crucial detail i
  
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• 2026 World Cup: France vs Sweden – Official Lineups: Milan duo Rabiot & Maignan face Karlstrom

  30-06-2026 22:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  2026 World Cup: France vs Sweden – Official Lineups: Milan duo Rabiot & Maignan face KarlstromFrance vs Sweden is the sixth of the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 32 matches, as the pre-tournament favourites face off against a side who failed to win a single group match in their qualifying campaign for the tournament.Graham Potter’s side qualified for the play-offs due to their performance in the UEFA Nations League and took full advantage, booking their place in this summer’s
  
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• Thank you, Yan Diomande: Liverpool winners if they land better star with £130m bid

  30-06-2026 22:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thank you, Yan Diomande: Liverpool winners if they land better star with £130m bidLiverpool could forget all about Yan Diomande if they're able to land a bigger star with a £130m bid. Record-breaking?Yan Diomande won't be joining Liverpool and that's a shame. There's no getting around that.The market for wingers - particularly those who can play on the right - is awful right now and the Reds are in the unenviable position of needing one. Mohamed Salah's exit leaves them without a ser
  
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• An unfortunate injury may change the plans of Manchester City concerning a Moroccan sensation

  30-06-2026 22:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  An unfortunate injury may change the plans of Manchester City concerning a Moroccan sensationRodri remains one of the most important players Manchester City have. Rodri’s importance to his team may be amplified as City embark on a new era. The Ballon d’Or-winning midfielder is a leader at the FA Cup and Carabao Cup holders and his presence will be vital to Enzo Maresca’s side next season. However, Rodri will make a delayed start to next season. Jack Gaughan has reported for the
  
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• 🎥 World Cup highlights: Haaland stumbles Norway past Ivory Coast

  30-06-2026 22:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 World Cup highlights: Haaland stumbles Norway past Ivory CoastThis guy is simply incredible! Erling Haaland scored his fifth World Cup goal in the round of 32 against Ivory Coast and fired Norway to a 2-1 victory.In the 86th minute, the star striker bundled the ball over the line from close range, sending the Scandinavians into the round of 16. The brave Ivorians, meanwhile, have been eliminated!This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the origi
  
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• Celtic’s 26-Year-Old Summer Target Explodes After World Cup: Should The Hoops Press For Him?

  30-06-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic’s 26-Year-Old Summer Target Explodes After World Cup: Should The Hoops Press For Him?The World Cup changes everything. One minute you’re an intriguing SPFL talent, the next your agent’s phone is melting. That is the reality facing Motherwell’s Elijah Just.Celtic summer targets exploded after dramatic World Cup exploitsAccording to the Daily Record, representative Gustaf Grauer has confirmed significant backroom chatter regarding the New Zealand winger. Parkhead sco
  
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• England fans' behaviour 'excellent' at World Cup

  30-06-2026 22:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England will play DR Congo on Wednesday in the last 32 of the World Cup [Getty Images]England supporters in the United States have been praised by police for their "excellent" behaviour during the group stage of the World Cup, but domestic incidents are up on recent tournaments.The UK Football Policing Unit (UKFPU) says there have been no reports of any violence or disorder involving England supporters in America, with just two of five arrests coming at a World Cup match.But there have been 463
  
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• Journalist: Liverpool transfer focus shifts as new attacking options emerge

  30-06-2026 22:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Liverpool transfer focus shifts as new attacking options emergeLiverpool Transfer Latest: Diomande Decision Sends Reds Towards New Wing PlanDiomande Choice Changes Liverpool DirectionLiverpool’s summer planning has taken another turn, with Gregg Evans of The Athletic reporting that Yan Diomande, a player the club were keen on, has decided on PSG as his next destination if he leaves RB Leipzig.That matters. Not because one missed target defines a window, but because it tells us
  
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• D’Amico meets with Mancini and Cristante’s agent to define players’ future, renewals to be announced soon

  30-06-2026 21:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  D’Amico meets with Mancini and Cristante’s agent to define players’ future, renewals to be announced soonRoma is preparing to finalize the contract renewals of two of its veteran players. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, agent Beppe Riso met with Roma sporting director Tony D’Amico in Trigoria to finalize the contract details. The meeting was successful, and the contract renewals of Bryan Cristante and Gianluca Mancini will be officially announced soon. The two signi
  
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• Arsenal exploring move for former Leeds goalkeeper Illan Meslier

  30-06-2026 21:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal exploring move for former Leeds goalkeeper Illan MeslierArsenal FC have a strong interest in former Leeds United goalkeeper Illan Meslier (26), according to a report from the BBC. The FC Lorient youth graduate has left the Whites this summer upon the expiry of the five-year contract he had signed back in 2021.Meslier played an important role in Leeds’ push for Premier League promotion in the 2024-2025, although he was dropped in favour of Karl Darlow for the final games o
  
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• Haaland sends Norway into World Cup last 16 at expense of Ivory Coast

  30-06-2026 21:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FIFA World CupIvory Coast 1 - 2 Norway FTErling Haaland tapped home a dramatic late winner as Norway beat Ivory Coast to set up a last-16 showdown with Brazil at the World Cup.The Manchester City striker had been quiet in Dallas before the 86th minute, as Antonio Nusa and Amad Diallo traded brilliant strikes in a tense game.But Haaland was in the right place to bobble home the decisive goal from six yards following Patrick Berg's cutback.It means Haaland has scored in 13 successive competitive i
  
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• Manchester United announce defender Blundell’s departure

  30-06-2026 21:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United announce defender Blundell’s departureManchester United have confirmed that defender Hannah Blundell has left the club upon the expiry of her contract.The Red Devils announced the news via a post on their official club website this evening.The 32-year-old leaves Manchester United after spending the last five years with the club. Blundell joined The Red Devils from Chelsea in summer 2021 and she went on to make 95 appearances for the club in all competitions, scoring three
  
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• Leeds United With Concrete Proposal For €30m Goalkeeper: Right Profile For Farke?

  30-06-2026 21:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leeds United With Concrete Proposal For €30m Goalkeeper: Right Profile For Farke?The European transfer market is chaotic at the best of times. Right now, the scramble for Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki is proving exactly how unpredictable the summer window can get. Reports from Italian outlet Tuttosport suggest that Premier League clubs tracking the Japanese international are about to be blindsided. Negotiations are accelerating rapidly.Leeds United launch audacious bid for Japanese shot-stop
  
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• Bradley Barcola and two Bundesliga breakout stars now on Liverpool's forward shortlist

  30-06-2026 21:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bradley Barcola and two Bundesliga breakout stars now on Liverpool's forward shortlistLiverpool have no choice but to move on from Yan Diomande. The outgoing Premier League champions invested a lot of time and effort into a deal for the RB Leipzig winger but have been left disappointed at the last minute.19-year-old Diomande - currently at the FIFA World Cup with Cote d’Ivoire - will join Paris Saint-Germain in a nine-figure transfer if Leipzig decide to do business this summer.It means Li
  
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• 📋 Who take on Paraguay? France and Sweden with confirmed line-ups

  30-06-2026 21:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Who take on Paraguay? France and Sweden with confirmed line-upsFrance and Sweden are set for the clash coming up shortly (6 p.m. Brasília time).The match will be played at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.It is valid for the Round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup.Whoever advances will face Paraguay — Germany’s executioner — in the round of 16.Dutch referee Danny Desmond Makkelie will be in charge.CazéTV will broadcast it.
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• Leeds sold Pascal Struijk to comply with Profit and Sustainability Rules

  30-06-2026 21:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leeds have admitted they were set to fail Premier League financial regulations if they did not sell defender Pascal Struijk to Brighton & Hove Albion. The centre-back completed a £20m move on 30 June – the last day of the financial year and potentially saving Leeds from suffering a points penalty. They are now confident they will pass PSR. The Yorkshire club needed to sell someone to reduce their losses having spent more than £100m on new signings last summer as they built
  
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• 👀 Hoodoo! Brazil have never beaten Norway, see the record

  30-06-2026 21:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👀 Hoodoo! Brazil have never beaten Norway, see the recordBrazil’s National Team already knows its opponent in the 2026 World Cup round of 16: Norway, led by Haaland & Co.The European side secured its spot this Tuesday (30) by defeating Ivory Coast 2-1, with goals from the Manchester City star and Antonio Nusa.To advance to the quarterfinals, the team coached by Carlo Ancelotti will need to do something Brazil has never managed in football history: beat the Norwegian national te
  
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