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• Crewe striker March signs one-year contract extension

  16-06-2026 12:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Josh March missed seven weeks of the 2025-26 campaign because of a hamstring injury [Shutterstock]Striker Josh March has signed a one-year extension to his contract with Crewe Alexandra.March, 29, has scored 11 times in 40 league appearances for the Railwaymen since joining from Harrogate Town on a two-year deal at the start of last season.His new terms will keep him at the Mornflake Stadium until the summer of 2028."I've enjoyed every second of my time here so far," March said."I didn't hesitat
  
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• Santos line up friendlies before the Brasileirão restart

  24-06-2026 13:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Santos line up friendlies before the Brasileirão restartSantos had to cancel its mid-season training camp in Portugal due to changes in the Brazilian football calendar.Now, according to ge, the board and coaching staff are considering holding training sessions and friendly matches in Brazil itself to prepare the squad before the official competitions resume.Why was the trip canceled?The initial plan was for Peixe to travel to Europe in July, where they would face teams such as Gil Vicente
  
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• The best World Cup opening games

  24-06-2026 13:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The best World Cup opening gamesA World Cup can take a few days to come to life, but every so often the opening match sets the tone straight away. A famous upset or a goal nobody saw coming can light up the first day, and the curtain-raiser is one of the fixtures people study most closely when the World Cup betting odds are released.For years the opening game was a cautious affair, with holders or hosts wary of an early slip. The matches that broke that pattern are the ones still remembered, whe
  
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• Leeds agree contract with Fulham forward Wilson

  24-06-2026 13:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wales international Wilson is currently on 69 caps for his country [Getty Images]Leeds have agreed a long-term contract with Fulham attacker Harry Wilson to become their first signing of the summer on a free transfer.The 29-year-old Wales international is out of contract next week, although the move remains subject to a medical and the formal signing of terms in the coming days.It would represent a major coup for the Yorkshire club if completed. They faced competition from Premier League rivals
  
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• Defender Gusto considering Chelsea future

  24-06-2026 13:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Malo Gusto joined Chelsea from Lyon in 2023 for about £31m[Getty Images]Chelsea defender Malo Gusto is exploring options to leave Stamford Bridge this summer, with the club placing a £75m price tag on the full-back.The 23-year-old right-back's future has come under renewed doubt after Chelsea agreed a deal in principle to sign Atalanta's Marco Palestra, who plays in the same position, for a fee in excess of £43m.Gusto was aware his future was uncertain before that move, and sou
  
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• Q&A: Summer departures and early transfer business

  24-06-2026 13:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]In the second part of a special Q&A, our Nottingham Forest reporter Nick Mashiter focuses on potential summer departures and when to expect arrivals. Dave asked: Forest have a great squad on paper but most of last season's new signings struggled to get going and break into the first team as a regular. Who do you think will make this transition this season? Or do you think Forest should sell those players?Nick: Dan Ndoye, Dilane Bakwa and James McAtee can probably all have
  
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• Leeds United reach agreement to sign Harry Wilson

  24-06-2026 13:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leeds United reach agreement to sign Harry WilsonLeeds United have reached an agreement to sign Wales international Harry Wilson following the expiry of his contract at Fulham.The 29-year-old is set to join Daniel Farke’s side on a free transfer after completing the final stages of negotiations over a long-term deal.Wilson is expected to undergo a medical shortly before the move is formally announced.The agreement brings an end to Leeds’ long pursuit of the attacker after the club fa
  
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• 'What can we promise Rashford?'

  24-06-2026 13:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]BBC Radio Manchester have released the latest episode of The Devils' Advocate podcast and this week, they have discussed the future of Marcus Rashford. Host Joe McGrath believes the 28-year-old might have to settle for a squad role if he returns to Manchester United, but that he would be welcomed with open arms after his loan spell with Barcelona. "We're in a position where I believe, the right people are in the right places at the club for Marcus Rashford to return," McGrath said.
  
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• 'Brighton is a really good fit for him' - German football expert on Vuskovic

  24-06-2026 13:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Brighton transfer target Luka Vuskovic would work well under boss Fabian Hurzeler, says German football expert Matthew Karagich.The centre-back joined Tottenham in the summer of 2025, and was sent on loan for the season to Hamburg in the Bundesliga where he made 27 starts and scored six goals - including a scorpion-kick in a derby against Werder Bremen. "Vuskovic did a lot of great things at Hamburg," Karagich told BBC Radio Sussex's Albion Unlimited podcast."I think the fact he wa
  
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• Spurs could offer 'superior wages and meaty bid' for Tonali

  24-06-2026 13:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Aston Villa's 2024-25 end-of-season awards dinner was in full swing when Damian Vidagany took to the stage.The director of football operations had a message for Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham."There is no big six anymore," he declared to loud cheers 12 months ago - and such a sentiment will have plenty of support on Tyneside.Just as Aston Villa disrupted the established order to qualify for the Champions League in 2024 and 2026, so too
  
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• Tuchel's England is opposite to Southgate's - and is built to beat top teams

  24-06-2026 13:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thomas Tuchel's side laboured against Ghana's low block [Getty Images]We should begin this article by saying in England's 0-0 draw with Ghana, Carlos Queiroz's men played extremely well, committing to their approach with great intensity. They successfully executed Queiroz's tactics, which nullified key elements of the system England coach Thomas Tuchel has adopted for this World Cup. What Tuchel has said - as well as the squad he has picked and England's performances in the US and before th
  
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• 🙅‍♂️ Inter, so many market misses! Lookman, Modrić, Bremer: XI 😱

  24-06-2026 13:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🙅‍♂️ Inter, so many market misses! Lookman, Modrić, Bremer: XI 😱Inter are sensationally left empty-handed and lose Marco Palestra, just when everyone — inside and outside the Nerazzurri world — thought the deal was done. But when the Premier League steps in, there’s little anyone can do, and so in just a few hours Chelsea snatched the wide man away from the Italian champions, reaching an agreement with Atalanta and with Palestra.A big blow
  
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• Official | PSG’s Ilyes Housni signs for Ligue 2 side AS Nancy

  24-06-2026 13:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | PSG’s Ilyes Housni signs for Ligue 2 side AS NancyIlyes Housni (21) has joined Ligue 2 side AS Nancy from Paris Saint-Germain, it was confirmed on Wednesday.Housni came through the ranks at PSG. The Franco-Moroccan forward was offered minutes for the first team under Christophe Galtier back in 2023, however, those would be his only minutes. Since, he has spent time on loan at Al-Sadd in Qatar and then at Le Havre AC, however, he failed to feature heavily for either. Last se
  
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• Chelsea set £75m asking price for Malo Gusto with Manchester City interested

  24-06-2026 13:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea set £75m asking price for Malo Gusto with Manchester City interestedAccording to a report from Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea have set an asking price of £75m if they are to sell Malo Gusto (23) during the summer transfer window. The French international defender is attracting interest from Manchester City. Gusto’s former manager could be the driving force behind a potential move to their Mancunian divisional rivals. Former Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca is set to be app
  
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• OneFootball x Gallus: Scotland can get a result against Brazil

  24-06-2026 13:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  OneFootball x Gallus: Scotland can get a result against BrazilAs part of OneFootball's collaboration series with Shoot Music we're interviewing an artist about their love of football and, over the next few weeks, it will be all about the World Cup.This week it's Eamon & Paul Ewins of Glasgow indie-punks Gallus, who, as you might have guessed, are Scotland fans.How exciting has it been to be back at the World Cup so far as a Scotland fan?Eamon: It's a first for all of us so it's been inc
  
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• Eberechi Eze urges England teammates to ‘block out the noise’ after disappointing Ghana draw

  24-06-2026 13:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England midfielder Eberechi Eze insists the goalless draw against Ghana has not altered Group L’s dynamic, despite Thomas Tuchel’s side failing to break down a resolute defence in Boston. The stalemate marked the fourth consecutive tournament that England have drawn their second game.The point all but secured last 32 qualification, with top spot against Panama on Saturday dependent on bettering Ghana’s result against Croatia.Asked if the Boston outcome had changed anything, Eze
  
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• Ancelotti makes decision on Neymar role and has options to replace Raphinha

  24-06-2026 13:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ancelotti makes decision on Neymar role and has options to replace RaphinhaCarlo Ancelotti has several options to replace the injured Raphinha for Brazil, has confirmed that Neymar will be available to face Scotland and has reportedly decided where the legendary former Barcelona and PSG star will slot in once he is finally given his 2026 World Cup debut.Who replaces Raphinha and where will Ancelotti field Neymar for Brazil?Brazil are preparing to take on Scott McTominay’s Scotland in their
  
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• What do Australia and Paraguay need to qualify for the World Cup knockouts from Group D?

  24-06-2026 13:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  On Thursday, Australia and Paraguay will clash in each team’s final group game of the 2026 World Cup, with automatic qualification up for grabs for one of them.Australia started their Group D campaign with a 2-0 win over Turkey, while Paraguay fell 4-1 to co-hosts USA. Then, on gameday 2, Australia were beaten 2-0 by USA, while Paraguay saw off Turkey 1-0 despite going down to 10 men.Due to a change in rules for this World Cup, the second deciding factor in the final table of a group (afte
  
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• World Cup schedule today: How to watch Scotland v Brazil, TV channels & live stream Wednesday 24 June

  24-06-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Scott McTominay’s team are looking to make the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time. Photograph: Chandan Khanna/AFP/Getty ImagesFor several teams fighting for a place in the last 32, Wednesday’s round of group games are a do-or-die moment. Scotland are among those attempting to make history.Steve Clarke’s side are still in contention for the knockout rounds after beating Haiti and losing to Morocco, both by a scoreline of 1-0. A point against Brazil would all but
  
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• The real reasons Ruben Amorim failed at Manchester United and what Milan must learn

  24-06-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The real reasons Ruben Amorim failed at Manchester United and what Milan must learnA new episode of the Football Italia Summer Show is now out on YouTube. Today, we discuss Ruben Amorim’s time at Manchester United, where he failed and which errors he must avoid at San Siro.Milan confirmed Amorim’s appointment last week. The Portuguese signed a three-year contract just five months after he was sacked by Manchester United.Latest Football Italia YouTube Show: Amorim’s problems at
  
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• Arsenal trying to complete move for youth star

  24-06-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal trying to complete move for youth starArsenal Move for Jeremy Monga Signals Long Term Vision at EmiratesThere is something quietly fascinating about Arsenal’s pursuit of Jeremy Monga. Modern football often treats elite academy talent as a commodity to be traded before adulthood arrives, yet this move feels more deliberate than opportunistic.According to reporting from The Athletic, Arsenal are now in direct club to club negotiations with Leicester City over a deal for one of Englan
  
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• Nkunku and Pulisic remain on Roma’s radar

  24-06-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nkunku and Pulisic remain on Roma’s radarRoma is looking for a striker to boost their attacking capabilities ahead of next season. Gasperini has laid out the guidelines: Greenwood is a priority, and reinforcements must subsequently be found on the opposite flank. For the English winger, Marseille and the Friedkins seem willing to make an offer of €45 million plus bonuses, a significant financial investment. The Roman club is leveraging the agreement they have with the player, who has
  
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• Liverpool decide against £50m attacking move

  24-06-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool decide against £50m attacking moveWorld Cup spotlight increases transfer interestFew players have enhanced their reputation more dramatically this summer than Folarin Balogun. While representing the United States on home soil at the World Cup, the striker has delivered the kind of performances that inevitably attract attention from across Europe.Balogun’s two-goal display in a 4-1 victory over Paraguay made history, becoming the first American male player since 1930 to scor
  
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• Jude Bellingham delighted at Jose Mourinho return to Real Madrid

  24-06-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jude Bellingham delighted at Jose Mourinho return to Real MadridIt has been a very busy summer so far for Real Madrid, with several important pieces of business having been done. The biggest of those saw Jose Mourinho return to the club for his second spell as head coach, 13 years after his first came to an end.Because of how crazy it has been, some of Real Madrid’s current players, especially those at the 2026 World Cup, can be forgiven for not being too up-to-date with everything. Jude B
  
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• Video: Ronaldinho completes Serie C move and signs iconic no.10 jersey – ‘He will play’

  24-06-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Video: Ronaldinho completes Serie C move and signs iconic no.10 jersey – ‘He will play’In one of the most surprising moves of the summer transfer window, former Ballon d’Or winner Ronaldinho is set to return to Italy to play for Serie C outfit Ravenna and the Brazilian icon has shared footage of himself signing and posing with his new no.10 shirt.The 46-year-old had seemingly called it a day on his playing career over a decade ago, his last contract with Fluminses being t
  
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• PSG make Khéphren Thuram enquiry

  24-06-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG make Khéphren Thuram enquiryParis Saint-Germain have made an enquiry about Juventus midfielder Khéphren Thuram (25), as per a report from La Gazzetta dello Sport. Since making the move to Turin from formative club OGC Nice back in 2024, Thuram has become a key player at Juventus. Last season, he made 45 appearances in all competitions, scoring four goals and registering five assists. However, his form at club level was not enough to earn him a place in Didier Deschamp
  
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• Rennes submit bid for USMNT’s Bryan Reynolds

  24-06-2026 12:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rennes submit bid for USMNT’s Bryan ReynoldsStade Rennais are preparing for a return to European football and are looking to add strength and depth to their squad over the summer. As per a report from Sacha Tavolieri, they have set their sights on KVC Westerlo’s Bryan Reynolds (24). Reynolds, a USMNT international (seven caps, one goal), is approaching the final year of his contract at KVC Westerlo and is attracting interest from several clubs, including Rennes in Ligue 1.
  
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• Real Madrid’s new manager José Mourinho has no plans for Ferland Mendy, but…

  24-06-2026 12:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid’s new manager José Mourinho has no plans for Ferland Mendy, but…Having recently taken charge at Real Madrid, José Mourinho is reportedly not planning to call upon Ferland Mendy (31) for the coming season, according to The Athletic.Having made just nine appearances during the 2025-26 season, the left-back has endured another very difficult campaign, marred by a string of injuries. Such injuries have been a recurring issue for the former Olympique Lyonnais pl
  
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• Ferland Mendy out of José Mourinho’s plans at Real Madrid

  24-06-2026 12:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ferland Mendy out of José Mourinho’s plans at Real MadridHaving recently taken charge at Real Madrid, José Mourinho is reportedly not planning to call upon Ferland Mendy (31) for the coming season, according to The Athletic.Having made just nine appearances during the 2025-26 season, the left-back has endured another very difficult campaign, marred by a string of injuries. Such injuries have been a recurring issue for the former Olympique Lyonnais player, and the Madrid manag
  
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• Juventus set sights on five Real Madrid stars as transfer links intensify

  24-06-2026 12:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus set sights on five Real Madrid stars as transfer links intensifyAfter already having signed four new players for the next season, Real Madrid are still not done with their business in the transfer market, and are looking for yet another center-back and another midfielder.Meanwhile, the Merengues are also looking for the departures of some of their players, especially the ones who are not expected to be in the plans of the new coach, Jose Mourinho, for the next season.The white club is s
  
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