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• Dundee sign former Bromley defender Odutayo

  26-06-2026 19:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Dundee have made former Bromley defender Idris Odutayo their first summer signing.The left-sided player made 50 appearances last season to help Bromley secure their second promotion in three seasons as they reached League One, but left earlier this summer upon the expiry of his deal.Odutayo, 23, has signed a two-year contract at Dens Park, with the option for a third.Manager Steven Pressley told Dundee's official website: "He's a young player that we believe has great potential and
  
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• Real Madrid and Bayern Munich seal surprise transfer pact after Michael Olise rumours

  29-06-2026 10:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid and Bayern Munich seal surprise transfer pact after Michael Olise rumoursReal Madrid and Bayern Munich appear to have an informal understanding designed to protect the strong relationship between the two European giants.According to Mundo Deportivo, Los Blancos and the Bavarian club have established a pact under which neither club would attempt to sign a player from the other without first informing the respective institution. The revelation has surfaced amid recent speculation
  
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• Liverpool stance on £100m star revealed after enquiry made

  29-06-2026 10:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool stance on £100m star revealed after enquiry madeThe Premier League is often one of the busiest leagues in the world for transfers. They have the most money of any other league in the world and they also have some of the biggest teams in the world.Liverpool are one of them and, even though during Jurgen Klopp's era they never really splashed the cash, last summer, that all changed.Arne Slot and Richard Hughes were handed a huge war chest to set the Anfield outfit up for the next c
  
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• Crystal Palace target Charlie Cresswell favours Premier League return

  29-06-2026 10:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Crystal Palace target Charlie Cresswell favours Premier League returnInterest in Toulouse FC defender Charlie Cresswell (23) is growing. Amid interest on both sides of the Channel, Sacha Tavolieri understands that the England youth international favours a return to England.Since making the move from formative club Leeds United to Toulouse FC for just €5m back in 2024, Cresswell has excelled. The Englishman has been a regular under Carles Martinez Novell, who has left to join Bayer
  
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• Chelsea’s Malo Gusto wants to join Manchester City

  29-06-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea’s Malo Gusto wants to join Manchester CityL’Équipe first revealed Manchester City’s interest in Chelsea defender Malo Gusto (23) earlier this month. Foot Mercato now report that the France international has agreed to join Manchester City. The France international, picked in Didier Deschamps’ FIFA World Cup squad, has been the subject of a recent enquiry from Manchester City, who, next season, are expected to be managed by former Chelsea
  
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• 🎧 When belief returned: Episode five of new Coventry documentary

  29-06-2026 09:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The relegation from League One to the bottom tier of English football starts episode five of Back Where We Belong.Under Mark Robins, Coventry City found their identity and stability on the pitch, with fans finding joy in small and shared moments.Instability off the pitch lingered, though. With Wasps still owning the Ricoh Arena, the Sky Blues were forced to ground-share with Birmingham City at St Andrew's.Then came the remarkable 2019-20 season and promotion to the Championship - and the Sky Blu
  
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• Journalist: Liverpool could yet have the chance to sign forward as situation changes

  29-06-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Liverpool could yet have the chance to sign forward as situation changesPSG, Liverpool and Barcola, A Transfer Thread Worth WatchingBarcola returns to Liverpool’s radarLiverpool have been linked with Barcola for much of the summer, although the noise around the PSG forward has often felt like a subplot rather than the main story.That may now change.With Yan Diomandé choosing PSG over Liverpool, Barcola will probably become a more prominent name in the conversation at Anf
  
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• Ipswich Town make approach to sign Lille’s Alexsandro

  29-06-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ipswich Town make approach to sign Lille’s AlexsandroIpswich Town have made an approach to sign Lille OSC defender Alexsandro (26), according to a report from Fabrizio Romano. LOSC may lose yet another centre-back this summer; they have been in the habit of doing so. In 2024, Leny Yoro left to join Manchester United and last summer, Bafodé Diakité left to join AFC Bournemouth. The Premier League could be Alexsandro’s next destination, too. The Brazilian joined
  
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• Just hopes agent is 'busy' after World Cup impact

  29-06-2026 09:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Elijah Just hopes his agent is "busy at the moment" as the New Zealand midfielder hinted at a possible summer exit from Motherwell after impressing at the World Cup.The 26-year-old scored three times despite his side failing to qualify for the knock-out stages in the Americas.Asked about his future on his return to Fir Park, he said: "In terms of transfer in the window, that's I guess my agent's job."Well, I hope he's busy at the moment and I will obviously speak with him and, in f
  
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• Report: 25-year-old superstar is crazy about becoming Real Madrid captain

  29-06-2026 09:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: 25-year-old superstar is crazy about becoming Real Madrid captainReal Madrid are undergoing a massive squad overhaul this summer, and their decisions are not just limited to arrivals and departures.With club legend Dani Carvajal leaving at the end of last season, Los Blancos lost their captain and will have to appoint someone new to wear the armband going forward.Federico Valverde has been mentioned as one of the candidates to take on the armband, but it looks like he will not be without
  
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• Jersey end perfect season with Cherry Godfrey Cup win

  29-06-2026 09:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jersey's players added the Cherry Godfrey Cup to the Muratti Vase they won last month [BBC]Jersey's women ended a perfect season with victory in the Cherry Godfrey Cup.The island side, representing Jersey Bulls, won every game in their first season in English league football before going on to beat Guernsey 6-1 in the Muratti Vase last month.They were 3-0 winners in their semi-final against the Isle of Wight in Guernsey thanks to goals from Sofia Rodrigues, Roisin Flynn and Holly Sundby.Jersey t
  
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• 🎥 Why football fans are just different: the World Cup’s cleverest search

  29-06-2026 09:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Why football fans are just different: the World Cup’s cleverest searchAn Argentine fan loses his wallet amid the World Cup frenzy. A situation that would normally end in stress and panic. But the honest finder had a more brilliant idea than simply handing the wallet in at the lost and found: he spontaneously starts singing the owner’s name, and all the other fans join in. See for yourself! Together, they sang so loudly that the owner actually noticed in the end and got
  
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• Barcelona face major tranfer setback as Ligue 1 side slap €100 million price tag on midfield wonderkid

  29-06-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona face major tranfer setback as Ligue 1 side slap €100 million price tag on midfield wonderkidBarcelona transfer news features Ayyoub Bouaddi as one of the club’s most exciting long-term targets, but reports suggest Lille’s valuation could make any potential move extremely difficult.According to Fabrice Hawkins, the French side are prepared to demand between €80 million and €100 million for the teenage midfielder, whose reputation has soared following an impres
  
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• Al-Diriyah join race for Soule who remains unconvinced

  29-06-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Al-Diriyah join race for Soule who remains unconvincedMatias Soulé’s future seems far from Rome. Regardless of what happens by tomorrow, the Argentine winger is expected to leave the capital, as the Giallorossi have clear ideas about who will play in his position: a contract renewal is in the offing for Dybala and a major investment in Mason Greenwood. There would be little room for the Argentine winger, which is why they will attempt to sell him, possibly within the next 24 hours t
  
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• James faces 'tight race' to be fit for World Cup last-32 tie

  29-06-2026 09:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Thomas Tuchel says he is worried about England's right-back crisis before their World Cup last-32 tie after Jarell Quansah became the latest in the position to suffer injury.Quansah started in place of the injured Reece James in the 2-0 win over Panama in New Jersey, that clinched top spot in Group L, but limped off in the second half and went straight down the tunnel for treatment.The injury leaves Tuchel facing a major dilemma heading into their first knockout game in Atlanta on
  
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• Football triplets make historic debut for Guernsey

  29-06-2026 09:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Emilie, Hollie and Millie Jeffreys were called up to the Guernsey side after recently turning 16 [BBC]A set of triplets all made their debuts for Guernsey as the island side finished third in the Cherry Godfrey Cup.Emilie, Hollie and Millie Jeffreys, who are 16, became the first triplets ever to play for the island.Guernsey were beaten 3-1 by the Isle of Man in their semi-final on Friday before beating the Isle of Wight 5-1 in the third-place play-off a day later.Millie set up Guernsey's first t
  
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• Roma prepare to send maxi offer for Greenwood

  29-06-2026 09:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma prepare to send maxi offer for GreenwoodRoma continues to work hard on Mason Greenwood, the Giallorossi’s first major transfer target to strengthen Gian Piero Gasperini’s attack. After initial discussions and evaluations in recent weeks, the Roman club has reportedly already reached an agreement with the player, who is ready to sign a contract worth just under €5 million per season. This important agreement confirms the Englishman’s desire for a change of scenery and
  
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• Report: Manchester United star offered to European giants

  29-06-2026 09:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Manchester United star offered to European giantsMason Mount Offered to Milan as Manchester United Exit Talk GrowsMilan handed Premier League opportunityCredit to Milan Press for the original information, with Daniel Speranza reporting that Mason Mount has been proposed to AC Milan as the Rossoneri explore opportunity-led moves in the summer market.Mount, once one of the defining English attacking midfielders of the early 2020s, now finds himself at a curious point in his career. At Manc
  
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• Tearful Stephen Eustaquio honours late parents after Canada World Cup winner

  29-06-2026 09:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Stephen Eustaquio became emotional as he paid tribute to his late parents after scoring Canada's winning goal in the FIFA World Cup.On Sunday (28 June), the midfielder scored a stoppage-time winner against South Africa, allowing his team to progress to a last-16 clash against Morocco or the Netherlands on 4 July.In a post-match interview, the 29-year-old became tearful after a reporter asked him how he was feeling after “everything you’ve been through”.In 2023, his mother died
  
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• Real Madrid face huge competition for €100 million-rated World Cup sensation – report

  29-06-2026 09:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid face huge competition for €100 million-rated World Cup sensation – reportReal Madrid transfer news continues to feature Ayyoub Bouaddi, but the Spanish giants are facing growing competition in the battle for one of Europe’s most sought-after young midfielders.According to journalist Fabrice Hawkins, Manchester City, Manchester United, Arsenal and Bayern Munich are all actively monitoring the Lille star, who has emerged as one of the breakout players of the World Cup.
  
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• Liverpool target Yan Diomandé on the verge of joining PSG from RB Leipzig

  29-06-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool target Yan Diomandé on the verge of joining PSG from RB LeipzigRB Leipzig winger Yan Diomandé (19) is on the verge of joining PSG, according to L’Equipe. The back-to-back Champions League winners have stolen a march on Liverpool in the race to sign the coveted Ivory Coast international. As reported by The Athletic on Sunday, Diomandé has informed the Ligue 1 side that he wanted to sign for them this summer.Diomandé’s decision
  
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• 🗞️ Blockbuster ties and a booming market, World Cup all over front pages

  29-06-2026 09:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🗞️ Blockbuster ties and a booming market, World Cup all over front pagesToday’s front pages reflect the tension of the round of 32, the uncertain future of Julián Álvarez, and the voices stirring up the leading title contenders.Spain sharpens its weapons for the Austrian testThe Spanish sports press is already buzzing ahead of the national team’s decisive clash against Austria. Newspapers such as Marca and Mundo Deportivo agree that the real “Red Ro
  
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• Bannigan rues lack of chances after All-Ireland exit

  29-06-2026 09:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Monaghan manager Gabriel Bannigan said his side not being able to take advantage of the extra player during their All-Ireland quarter-final exit by Louth "makes it all the more devastating".Louth were reduced to 14 men after just seven minutes when midfielder Sean Callaghan was sent off.However, despite scoring a goal in each half, Monaghan could not take advantage of the extra man with the Wee County booking their spot in the final four for the first time since 1957 after the 0-27 to 2-18 win.B
  
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• Julian Alvarez exit now inevitable as Diego Simeone loses patience with Barcelona target

  29-06-2026 09:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Julian Alvarez exit now inevitable as Diego Simeone loses patience with Barcelona targetBarcelona transfer news surrounding Julian Alvarez has received another significant boost after fresh reports suggested that Diego Simeone no longer sees a future for the Argentine striker at Atletico Madrid.According to SPORT, the Atletico manager has taken a firm stance following Alvarez’s public declaration that he wants to leave the club this summer. The player’s comments have reportedly
  
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• 🎥 From Canada’s thrill to Brazil’s party, the funniest World Cup bits 🤣

  29-06-2026 09:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 From Canada’s thrill to Brazil’s party, the funniest World Cup bits 🤣The knockout stage of the World Cup has begun, but the passion on and off the pitch is still alive. The cry of an entire countryTell Canada not to get too excited after the way they reached the round of 16. A goal in the 90th minute and a roar that united an entire country. There are reasons to believe. There are reasons to dream.Argentinians and Jordanians, like close cousinsJordan were elimi
  
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• £15m Liverpool star told to pack his bags and exit Anfield

  29-06-2026 09:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  £15m Liverpool star told to pack his bags and exit AnfieldLiverpool's first-team squad is going to look completely different by the time the 2026-27 season kicks off.Fenway Sports Group have already changed their manager and with players such as Mohamed Salah, Ibrahima Konate and Andy Robertson all leaving for free, some new signings are definitely needed.Before the 2025-26 summer transfer window, a lot of Liverpool's players were getting on a bit with Alisson, Salah and Virgil van Dijk st
  
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• How the new Brazil is taking shape and why Cunha is key

  29-06-2026 09:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]The World Cup is taking shape - and I am happy to say the Brazil team is too.It looks like Carlo Ancelotti has found his best XI and we have improved and gained momentum and confidence with each game of the group stage.We are getting better at the right time and we have to be, because Japan will be a big challenge in the last 32.It feels like we are on track, and a big part of that is down to Matheus Cunha. He is the key to a lot of what we are doing so well.It is quite funny to be saying t
  
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• ☕️🥐 FC Breakfast: latest World Cup predictions 🔮, lost phone 😅

  29-06-2026 09:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ☕️🥐 FC Breakfast: latest World Cup predictions 🔮, lost phone 😅Latest World Cup predictions 🔮The knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup is underway, so Opta has updated its predictions for the final winner.The big favorite is...Lost phone 😅Quite a moment seen this Sunday during the match between South Africa and Canada.A spectator dropped her phone onto the pitch just as the famous "Mexican wave" was getting started. Ouch.Deschamps is back &
  
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• Lille set Ayyoub Bouaddi asking price as Man City recruit long-term Elliot Anderson partner

  29-06-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lille set Ayyoub Bouaddi asking price as Man City recruit long-term Elliot Anderson partnerLille are seeking between €80-100M for teenage superstar Ayyoub Bouaddi this summerThe Ligue 1 club prefer a sale that includes a one-year loan back for the Moroccan teenagerThe development aligns with City’s own reported preference for a loan-back arrangementLille are demanding between €80–100 million for Manchester City target Ayyoub Bouaddi, with the French club’s president p
  
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• French journalist claims Liverpool target is facing an uncertain future

  29-06-2026 08:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  French journalist claims Liverpool target is facing an uncertain futurePSG Twist Could Push Liverpool Towards Barcola Transfer DecisionLiverpool transfer stories have a habit of changing shape just when they appear to be settling into something clear. One moment, Yan Diomande looks like the obvious next obsession. The next, PSG are in the frame, the mood shifts, and suddenly Bradley Barcola feels less like a background name and more like a player Liverpool may have to consider properly.Barcola F
  
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