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• Fabrizio Romano confirms his intel on crazy Liverpool deal

  17-06-2026 10:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabrizio Romano confirms his intel on crazy Liverpool dealFabrizio Romano has moved to share his intel on a crazy rumoured Liverpool transfer.One incredible report popped up this week: Darwin Nunez is rejoining Liverpool. The Uruguayan will be allowed to leave Al-Hilal on a free transfer just one year after moving there from Anfield.Reports in Uruguay claim he will rejoin Liverpool as a result. It’s one that, for us, makes complete sense given the state of the squad right now.Not to mentio
  
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• Site analyses Corinthians' set-pieces; take a look

  28-06-2026 16:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Site analyses Corinthians' set-pieces; take a lookWith 25 days of preseason ahead, coach Fernando Diniz has a clear focus: improving Corinthians’ set-piece plays for the final stretch of the Conmebol Libertadores, Copa do Brasil, and Brazilian Championship.In the 2026 season, Corinthians have already scored nine goals from set pieces.According to ge, the coaching staff wants to restore the high level reached in 2025, when the team scored 25 goals this way (excluding penalties).Last year, t
  
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• Rice set for England start against DR Congo

  28-06-2026 16:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Declan Rice won the Premier League title with Arsenal last season [Getty Images]Declan Rice is expected to be available to start England's World Cup last-32 tie with DR Congo on Wednesday.The key midfielder was rested for the 2-0 win over Panama after taking a heavy blow to the calf in the goalless draw with Ghana last Tuesday.Rice, 27, was unable to complete the full training schedule before the win over Panama, although he did return in time for the team's final session before travelling to Ne
  
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• Modric denies talks of Mourinho reunion at Real Madrid: ‘I wish him the best’

  28-06-2026 16:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Modric denies talks of Mourinho reunion at Real Madrid: ‘I wish him the best’Luka Modric is into the final few days of his contract with Milan, and despite reports linking him with a return to his beloved Real Madrid this summer, the Croatian has denied having any contact with Jose Mourinho over a reunion at the Bernabeu.Ageless Modric shuts down Mourinho rumoursModric continues to defy his age, becoming the oldest player ever to provide an assist at the World Cup, setting up the win
  
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• Alvaro Arbeloa wants to bring four Real Madrid players to Fulham

  28-06-2026 16:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alvaro Arbeloa wants to bring four Real Madrid players to FulhamReal Madrid are currently focusing on exits, as they seek to rebalance following the addition of four new players. Among those to depart will be La Fabrica players, with the club keen to continue doing similar deals to the ones that saw the likes of Nico Paz, Jacobo Ramon and Victor Munoz depart.And some of those that could leave this summer may end up being reunited with former Real Madrid manager Alvaro Arbeloa. The 43-year-old wi
  
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• 2026 World Cup betting: Odds for every knockout stage team to win it all

  28-06-2026 16:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026 World Cup has been fantastic so far, and the first-ever World Cup with 48 teams has now moved into the knockout round. The odds are available for all remaining 32 teams to win the world's biggest sporting event.The United States won Group D with six points, thanks to two wins over Australia and Paraguay and a 3-2 loss in the final group stage game against Turkiye. The U.S. has 25-1 odds to win it all, with its first knockout stage match coming on July 1 against Bosnia & Herzegovina.
  
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• Wesley not for sale

  28-06-2026 16:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wesley not for saleWesley is among that select group of players Roma considers unsellable. The Giallorossi’s position on the Brazilian winger’s future is very clear: he is not for sale, and the club has no intention of considering his possible departure.According to Fabrizio Romano, Inter have shown no interest, and the Giallorossi are responding in the same way to all the teams inquiring about the 2003-born player. This clear stance currently rules out any potential negotiations wit
  
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• Nico Paz’s father opens up on transfer saga: ‘Real Madrid wanted him, but he wanted to stay at Como’

  28-06-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nico Paz’s father opens up on transfer saga: ‘Real Madrid wanted him, but he wanted to stay at Como’Real Madrid were all set to welcome Nico Paz back to the club as a first-team player this summer, possibly even with a starting role.The managerial change and Jose Mourinho’s demand for a new midfield signing, however, saw the deal all fall apart as the Argentine star wanted a prominent role and not a bench-warming presence.Real Madrid, thus, used the opportunity to buy the
  
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• World Cup schedule today: How to watch South Africa v Canada, TV channels & live stream Sunday 28 June

  28-06-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Canada face South Africa in the first last-32 game at this World Cup on Sunday.Photograph: Ethan Cairns/The Canadian Press/APSeventy-two games down, 32 to go. With the group stage in the books, the 2026 World Cup now moves into its do-or-die phase. The knockout rounds, starting with the last 32, are where heroes are made and where tournament dreams come to an end.Fifa’s uneven schedule means Sunday has just one match between co-hosts Canada and South Africa. Even more peculiar, Canada aren
  
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• THE COMMON DENOMINATOR

  28-06-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  THE COMMON DENOMINATORIn 2018, when Sporting failed to qualify for the Champions League on the final matchday after an unexpected defeat to Marítimo on the road, the Verde e Brancos were in crisis. Three years later, when that same Sporting side won the Portuguese league title for the first time in 19 years, even the fans could hardly believe it. The man who led them there was Rúben Amorim. Just over a month ago, AC Milan also missed out on Champions League qualification. It was a
  
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• Fabrizio Romano reports on Premier League clubs joining chase for PSG’s top target this summer

  28-06-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabrizio Romano reports on Premier League clubs joining chase for PSG’s top target this summerPSG are preparing to sign a to Ligue 1 talent this summer, with Monaco ready to sell their rising 18 year old star for a high price.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.PSG are starting to get things into gear in the transfer market, and with Kang-in Lee close to leaving to join Atletico
  
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• Enzo Maresca makes first visit to Manchester City training ground

  28-06-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Enzo Maresca makes first visit to Manchester City training groundEnzo Maresca has reportedly made his first physical visit to Manchester City’s training ground.Pep Guardiola’s successor is said to be reviewing analytics for every senior and youth prospect.A meeting is also said to be locked in to establish expectations with key club officials.Manchester City’s training centre has welcomed its new first-team manager Enzo Maresca for the very first time this week, according to ne
  
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• How Bellingham became Tuchel's most important player

  28-06-2026 15:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jude Bellingham's tactical adaptability has become key to Thomas Tuchel's style of play with this England team [Getty Images]In June 2024, Jude Bellingham scored a dramatic overhead kick in the 95th minute against Slovakia to rescue England's hopes at the Euros.In the heat of the moment, he celebrated by screaming into the jubilant crowd. "Who else?"After England's 2-0 win against Panama, the 22 year-old's performance has a similar feel to it.Tuchel has been firm in stating his system and approa
  
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• Real Madrid may have to rethink departures because of UEFA regulations

  28-06-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid may have to rethink departures because of UEFA regulationsAfter having made several new additions to their team this summer, the most urgent priority for Real Madrid right now is to ensure some exits. This is particularly the case as the Merengue team is currently overburdened, and they need to complete several departure operations before they can make any new signings.For this purpose, the white club has already developed a list of players whom it is open to selling. Including playe
  
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• Ben Jacobs provides the latest on Liverpool’s interest in Adam Wharton

  28-06-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ben Jacobs provides the latest on Liverpool’s interest in Adam WhartonBen Jacobs Provides Update on Liverpool’s Interest in Adam WhartonLiverpool have already strengthened their defensive and offensive lines with the signings of Jeremy Jacquet and Victor Munoz.And now, a midfield move could be on the cards. Curtis Jones is wanted by a number of clubs and is valued at £35m, whilst there have also been questions over Alexis Mac Allister’s future.Should either of those move
  
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• 🥶 Jones-Inter, truth on Koné-Atletico and more: today's market 🤑

  28-06-2026 15:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🥶 Jones-Inter, truth on Koné-Atletico and more: today's market 🤑The group stage closed last night (HERE IS THE FULL BRACKET), and tonight we go straight into the knockout stage, with the start of the World Cup round of 32.💡 Want to stay up to date on everything happening in the USA, Mexico, and Canada? Don’t forget to add the World Cup to your favorites! To follow the tournament, search for "World Cup" on OneFootball and click the star next to it so you don&r
  
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• Which Serie A side has the most representatives left at the 2026 World Cup?

  28-06-2026 15:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Which Serie A side has the most representatives left at the 2026 World Cup?The 2026 World Cup group stage is finally complete, the line-up for the first ever round of 32 has been set, 19 Serie A and Serie B clubs are still represented at the tournament, but no other Italian side boasts more stars than Milan, who have 10.The World Cup group stage came to a close in the early hours of Sunday morning, ending with a 3-3 draw between Algeria and Austria and a 3-1 victory for an Argentina side featuri
  
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• Can you watch World Cup matches at Wimbledon?

  28-06-2026 15:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wimbledon will be one of the only places in England that won’t be showing the World Cup last-32 knockout match against DR Congo on Wednesday, but that is unlikely to stop the football from creating a buzz around the All England Club. Two years ago, England’s Euro 2024 shoot-out against Switzerland disrupted play during Novak Djokovic’s match against Alexei Popyrin on Centre Court as fans watched the penalties on mobile phones in the crowd. Djokovic took the interruption in good
  
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• Midfielder Newton agrees new Gateshead contract

  28-06-2026 15:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gateshead midfielder Tyrelle Newton has signed a new one-year deal with the National League club.The 22-year-old has made 55 appearances for the club since joining in August 2024.The Luton Town academy graduate played 40 times for Gateshead in his first campaign, but injury restricted him to just 15 appearances last season.He joins midfielder Lucas Lowery and centre-back Ben Williams in agreeing new contracts with the club in recent days.
  
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• Report: £34.5m price tag may stop move for Liverpool star

  28-06-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: £34.5m price tag may stop move for Liverpool starCurtis Jones future in focus as Inter Milan cool interest over £34.5m Liverpool valuationLiverpool midfielder Curtis Jones appears increasingly likely to remain at Anfield this summer after fresh reports suggested Inter Milan are unwilling to meet the club’s asking price, despite maintaining a long-standing interest in the England international.According to Italian outlet Calciomercato, Inter Milan remain admirers of the
  
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• 64 Serie A players left standing at the 2026 World Cup – Who are you supporting?

  28-06-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  64 Serie A players left standing at the 2026 World Cup – Who are you supporting?64 Italian-based players are left standing at the 2026 World Cup heading into the knock-out rounds, and with no Italy at the tournament, Croatia might be the team for the Serie A neutral to support in the round of 32. But we want to know who you will be supporting for the remainder of the summer?Croatia feature more Serie A or Serie B representatives than any other nation left at the World Cup with a total of s
  
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• Iran needed help to save their ‘disaster’ World Cup. Instead they got more heartbreak

  28-06-2026 15:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mehdi Taremi lays on the ground after Iran’s 1-1 draw with Egypt on Friday put their World Cup fate in the hands of other teams.Photograph: Lindsey Wasson/APMehdi Taremi lay on the ground at Seattle Stadium staring at the heavens, devastated. The Iran team he captains had just finished a 1-1 draw with Egypt in their final World Cup group game – one where a win would have put them through to the knockout round for the first time in seven tournament appearances. Taremi had missed a pen
  
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• 🌍 World Cup: the 8 surprise stars of the group stage ⭐

  28-06-2026 15:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🌍 World Cup: the 8 surprise stars of the group stage ⭐The World Cup group stage is over, and it introduced us to unexpected teams, tiny nations, and also some talents who are now making themselves known at the highest level of international football.Let’s take a look at the players who surprised us the most, compared to expectations, in the group stage.Johan Manzambi - SwitzerlandThe 2005-born midfielder from Freiburg leads the U21 World Cup scoring chart with 3 goals (
  
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• Tamworth bring summer signings up to 10

  28-06-2026 15:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tamworth have completed their ninth and tenth summer signings.Striker Jake Hutchinson, 24, has joined after scoring 24 goals to help Folkestone Invicta win the Isthmian Premier Division title last season.Winger Riccardo Calder, 30, left relegated National League side Brackley earlier this summer.Tamworth have not disclosed the lengths of the players' contracts.
  
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• NSL Week 9 Recap: Identical scorelines all round as league competitiveness rises

  28-06-2026 15:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NSL Week 9 Recap: Identical scorelines all round as league competitiveness risesIf there was ever a week that perfectly captured the competitiveness of the Northern Super League (NSL), it was Week 9.Three matches. Six goals. Three eerily identical score lines. For the first time this season, every match ended 1-1.Somehow, every team found the back of the net, picked up a point and not a single club gained ground in the standings. With the playoff race tightening and every point carrying more wei
  
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• Rice joins Kilmarnock on loan from Rangers

  28-06-2026 15:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kilmarnock have signed Rangers midfielder Bailey Rice on loan until the end of the season. The 19-year-old has made 16 first team appearances for the Ibrox club, one of which came last season in the League Cup.The midfielder also worked under head coach Neil McCann and assistant Billy Dodds when the pair were part of Barry Ferguson's temporary Rangers coaching staff last year.Rangers teammate Findlay Curtis spent last season on loan with Neil McCann's side, scored five goals in 14 appearances fo
  
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• World Cup 2026 knockout fixtures, results and full tournament bracket

  28-06-2026 15:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026 World Cup is into the serious stuff after the group stage, as the knockout rounds begin with a first ever last-32.The top two sides in each group qualified for knockouts along with the eight best third-place teams. Uruguay and Scotland were among the 16 nations eliminated, while tournament contenders including Spain, France, Argentina, Brazil, England and Germany all topped their groups.There are 104 matches in North America this summer, up by 40 since the Qatar World Cup in 2022, with
  
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• Could Clarke's departure prompt Scottish football shake up?

  28-06-2026 15:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Former Scotland captain Paul Lambert thinks an overhaul of the structure of Scottish football is required in the wake of Steve Clarke's resignation. Clarke, who led Scotland to three major tournaments, resigned following the confirmation of Scotland's exit from the World Cup. The 62-year-old penned a new four-year deal just before the start of the tournament in America, Canada and Mexico and even led Scotland to only their fifth World Cup win with a 1-0 victory against Haiti in the
  
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• Barcelona expected to announce defender’s contract renewal early next week

  28-06-2026 15:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona expected to announce defender’s contract renewal early next weekAccording to Mundo Deportivo, FC Barcelona are expected to officially announce Andreas Christensen’s contract renewal between Monday and Tuesday, bringing an end to speculation surrounding the Danish defender’s future after his previous deal expired.As already reported, the two parties have reached an agreement over a deal that will run for two seasons until 2028. However, it includes a flexible arrangeme
  
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• 🤔 What should Brazil's line-up be for clash with Japan? Have your say!

  28-06-2026 15:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤔 What should Brazil's line-up be for clash with Japan? Have your say!The Brazil National Team is preparing to face Japan in the Round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup.For the first time since taking charge of the Brazil National Team in May 2025, coach Carlo Ancelotti is expected to repeat the same lineup in back-to-back matches. In his first 15 games in charge, the Italian tested 15 different formations.After the strong performance in the final group-stage match against Scotland, the coachi
  
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