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• Feyenoord Turn to Ex-Liverpool Assistant After Van Persie Exit

  18-06-2026 07:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Feyenoord Turn to Ex-Liverpool Assistant After Van Persie ExitFeyenoord Bring Giovanni van Bronckhorst Back to RotterdamFeyenoord have moved decisively after the end of the Robin van Persie era, confirming Giovanni van Bronckhorst as their new head coach.It is a return loaded with logic, emotion and expectation. For Feyenoord, Giovanni van Bronckhorst is not simply a familiar name. He is a former player, a title-winning manager and someone who understands the particular rhythm of De Kuip.Van Per
  
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• Newcastle United inform Man City of financial expectations for bumper Sandro Tonali deal

  18-06-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle United inform Man City of financial expectations for bumper Sandro Tonali dealNewcastle have set a £100M valuation including add-ons for Sandro TonaliMan City are weighing a double midfield swoop this summer, with Nico Gonzalez departure expected Tottenham also in the race for Tonali, who is under contract at Newcastle till 2029Newcastle United have settled on a valuation in the region of £100 million, including add-ons, for Manchester City target Sandro Tonali this summer.
  
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• 'Something Viera-esque about Bouaddi' - your World Cup scouting

  18-06-2026 19:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images][BBC]We asked you which players you have watched at the World Cup that you think would be a great fit at Arsenal Here are some of your comments:Rob: I'd like Arsenal to target some promising youth this window - we bought established stars last summer, so let's supplement that with the next generation. For me, we should be targeting Ayyoub Bouaddi from Morocco and Gilberto Mora from Mexico. I'd love to see us pick up Kenan Yildiz from Turkey, but that might be asking for too much.Al
  
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• Confirmed: Barcelona goalkeeping prodigy signs new contract and promoted to reserve team

  18-06-2026 19:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Barcelona goalkeeping prodigy signs new contract and promoted to reserve teamBarcelona have secured the future of one of La Masia’s most promising goalkeepers. Max Bonfill has officially extended his contract until June 2027, with the club holding the option to prolong the deal by a further year. Following the end of his youth career, the 19-year-old will now make the step up to Barça Atletic.The agreement represents a significant vote of confidence in the goalkeeper, who
  
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• Lionel Messi releases statement on father Jorge’s health and criticises media coverage

  18-06-2026 19:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lionel Messi’s father Jorge is receiving treatment for a health issue, the Messi family has confirmed.Messi was in tears following his first goal in Argentina’s 3-0 victory over Algeria in their opening World Cup match, in which he scored a hat-trick. The goals drew him level with Miroslav Klose at the top of the all-time World Cup goalscoring list.Asked why he was emotional, Messi said after the game: “Honestly, completely unrelated to the sport, I went through some difficult,
  
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• Multiple arrests made during England’s World Cup win in Dallas – including criminal trespass and drugs offences

  18-06-2026 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Six people were arrested during England's 4-2 World Cup win against Croatia, with one arrest made for criminal trespass, police have confirmed. Arlington Police Department reported that officers also responded to two separate fight incidents inside the AT&T Stadium on Wednesday, though neither resulted in any arrests. Among those taken into custody at the stadium, three faced charges for drugs offences, one for public intoxication, and another for trademark counterfeiting involving goods val
  
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• Real Madrid legend showers Bellingham with praise: ‘One of my absolute favorite players’

  18-06-2026 19:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid legend showers Bellingham with praise: ‘One of my absolute favorite players’Once the beating heart of Germany’s midfield, Toni Kroos is a mere onlooker in the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup.The German remains a keen observer of the game and of his former Real Madrid teammates. And one current Real Madrid star has earned his admiration after the first round of fixtures in the World Cup group stage.In glowing comments, Kroos heaped praise on Jude Bellingham, adding that
  
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• Scunthorpe defender Barrows extends deal

  18-06-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Scunthorpe United defender Ross Barrows has extended his contract until the end of 2026-27.The 28-year-old made 21 appearances in all competitions for the Iron last season.He is the second player to extend his stay with the Glanford Park side this week after goalkeeper Louis Jones, 27, signed a new two-year deal on Wednesday."I've loved my time at the club so far and I'm grateful for the continued trust and support from everyone involved," Barrows told the club website.
  
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• West Brom sign Chelsea striker Morgan

  18-06-2026 19:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jimmy-Jay Morgan played for Chelsea's under-21s side but did not manage to break into the first team [Getty Images]West Bromwich Albion have completed the signing of Chelsea striker Jimmy-Jay Morgan.The 20-year-old, who can also play as an attacking midfielder, has been on the club's radar for a few weeks and agreed a four-year contract at The Hawthorns.He moves for a fee believed to be around £4m, including a substantial sell-on clause.Morgan spent last season on loan in League One with P
  
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• How to watch Brazil vs Haiti live: World Cup stream, TV channel, team news, prediction

  18-06-2026 19:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Desperate sides with vastly different histories meet when Brazil and Haiti tangle in Philadelphia on Friday for the second games of their 2026 World Cups.Brazil drew Morocco 1-1 in their opening match, muffling their shouts to be a tournament favorite, while Haiti challenged Scotland but couldn't find the goal in a 1-0 loss.WATCH — Brazil v HaitiExpectations were very different for both teams entering the tournament. Haiti were coming into their first World Cup since 1974, when they went 0
  
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• Richard Hughes timeline set to complete €40m Liverpool transfer

  18-06-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Richard Hughes timeline set to complete €40m Liverpool transferRichard Hughes has already been fairly busy during the 2026-27 summer transfer window as he's already signed a player for Liverpool. Victor Munoz is the Reds' first signing of the season with the Spaniard coming in to help ease the loss of Mohamed Salah.He can play anywhere across the front three so, while Hugo Ekitike is out of action, he could even be used as a number nine to give Alexander Isak a rest.During Jurgen Klopp's ti
  
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• Newcastle United midfielder Kelly signs new deal

  18-06-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle United midfielder Kelly signs new dealNewcastle United midfielder Emma Kelly has signed a new contract with the club.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Magpies this afternoon.The 29-year-old joined Newcastle United in summer 2023 after leaving former club Sunderland. Kelly has gone on to make 44 appearances for The Magpies in all competitions. The player made 11 appearances for the Tynesiders in Barclays WSL2 this season. Kelly was a mem
  
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• New Zealand make World Cup history with first mother-son duo

  18-06-2026 19:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bindon has 26 caps for New Zealand [Getty Images]Though New Zealand were unable to secure a first-ever World Cup win when they faced Iran earlier this week, the All Whites were able to create another piece of history.The introduction of 21-year-old defender Tyler Bindon in second half injury-time not only helped shore up the New Zealand back-line, but gave the World Cup its first ever mother-son duo.Tyler's mother, Jenny Bindon, represented New Zealand at both the 2007 and 2011 Women's World Cup
  
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• Real Madrid ready to offer Bayern Munich up to €220m for Michael Olise

  18-06-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid ready to offer Bayern Munich up to €220m for Michael OliseReal Madrid are reportedly prepared to offer up to €220 million to Bayern Munich to persuade them to part with Michael Olise (24), according to information from Marca.As per the Spanish media outlet, the Frenchman is reportedly the dream signing for Florentino Pérez, who has just been re-elected as president of the Madrid club, for whom the €150 million bid made to Atlético Madrid for Julián
  
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• After 1st round, Messi tops Fifa's Cup rankings, Vini in top 10; see list

  18-06-2026 18:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After 1st round, Messi tops Fifa's Cup rankings, Vini in top 10; see listAfter the end of the first round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the organization released its official Power Ranking.The new system collects match performance data and rates outfield players on a scale from 0 to 10 in three main categories: Attack, Creativity, and Defense.In the attacking category, Lionel Messi took the top spot after scoring three goals in Argentina’s 3-0 win over Algeria.Brazil made the Top 10 in Attac
  
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• Journalist confirms another club has tried to sign Rio Ngumoha

  18-06-2026 18:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist confirms another club has tried to sign Rio NgumohaLiverpool Face Rio Ngumoha Question as RB Leipzig Talks ContinueLiverpool’s negotiations with RB Leipzig over Yan Diomande have taken on another layer after the Bundesliga club reportedly expressed interest in Rio Ngumoha.The 17-year-old is regarded internally and externally as one of the most exciting young talents in the game, and Liverpool’s stance appears firm. While discussions over Diomande continue, there is no indi
  
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• Rice expected to be fit to face Ghana despite back pain

  18-06-2026 18:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Declan Rice was replaced by Morgan Rogers after 72 minutes in England's World Cup opener [Getty Images]Declan Rice is expected to be available for England's World Cup match against Ghana after suffering from lower back pain during the win over Croatia.The midfielder was substituted midway through the second half, raising concerns about his fitness.But it is understood the back issue is unlikely to prevent Rice from playing against Ghana in Boston on Tuesday (21:00).The complaint is one that the
  
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• Rate the players in Czech Republic v South Africa

  18-06-2026 18:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]The World Cup match between Czech Republic and South Africa - which you can follow here - is now under way.You can rate both sets of players out of 10 below and come back 30 minutes after full-time to see the final ratings.World Cup fixtures and group standingsHow to watch the World Cup on the BBCEverything you need to know about the World Cup
  
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• England vs Croatia smashes highest peak TV viewership for 2026

  18-06-2026 18:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England’s 4-2 win against Croatia in their World Cup 2026 Group L opener had a peak television audience of 15.4 million, according to ITV, as the country gets behind Thomas Tuchel’s side in their quest for glory.Harry Kane’s double and second-half strikes from Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford set the Three Lions on their way in Dallas on Wednesday night, with Tuchel raving about his team’s second-half performance having been labelled “confused” by assistant
  
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• Strasbourg to sign IFK Göteborg’s Swedish prospect Benjamin Brantlind

  18-06-2026 18:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Strasbourg to sign IFK Göteborg’s Swedish prospect Benjamin BrantlindRC Strasbourg Alsace have reached an agreement with IFK Göteborg regarding the transfer of Benjamin Brantlind (17), according to reports from journalist Fabrizio Romano.The young Swedish talent, who was also reported to have been courted by numerous clubs, including Club Brugge KV, is said to have ultimately chosen the BlueCo project to continue his career.Having come through the IFKG academy, Brantlind made his
  
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• Hearts buy Fagan-Walcott from York

  18-06-2026 18:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Hearts have signed former Dundee and Dunfermline Athletic defender Malachi Fagan-Walcott from York City for an undisclosed fee.The 24-year-old, who has agreed a four-year contract, was at the time Tottenham Hotspur's youngest-ever player when he made his debut in the Champions League round of 16 defeat by RB Leipzig in 2020.But last season he helped York win the National League title, scoring eight goals and providing four assists in 37 appearances.Overall, Fagan-Walcott has scored
  
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• Palestine FA says it does not endorse Republic of Ireland v Israel game

  18-06-2026 18:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Republic of Ireland's home Nations League fixture with Israel has been moved to a neutral venue and behind closed doors[Getty Images]Palestine's Football Association (PFA) has said it does not endorse the Republic of Ireland's Nations League game with Israel being moved to a neutral venue. On Friday, it was confirmed by the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) that the fixture would be played away from the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on 4 October after Uefa granted approval for the game to be p
  
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• Van der Vaart criticised for 'racist slurs' against Japan

  18-06-2026 18:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Tottenham midfielder Rafael van der Vaart has apologised after saying that Japan players "all look alike" during their 2-2 draw with the Netherlands.Van der Vaart, 43, was working as a pundit for Dutch broadcaster NOS TV when he made the remark after Micky van de Ven lost Koki Ogawa's run for Japan's late equaliser."They all look alike, of course, maybe he thought that," the former Netherlands international said when analysing Van de Ven's defending.Van der Vaart, who was capped 109 times
  
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• Palestine FA does not endorse Republic of Ireland v Israel

  18-06-2026 18:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Republic of Ireland's home Nations League fixture with Israel has been moved to a neutral venue and behind closed doors[Getty Images]Palestine's Football Association (PFA) has said it does not endorse the Republic of Ireland's Nations League game with Israel being moved to a neutral venue. On Friday, it was confirmed by the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) that the fixture would be played away from the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on 4 October after Uefa granted approval for the game to be p
  
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• Who is new Motherwell manager Alfred Johansson?

  18-06-2026 18:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Motherwell have found their Jens Berthel Askou replacement in the form of 35-year-old Swedish coach Alfred Johansson, but who exactly is the Steelmen's new manager?While Johansson has never played the game professionally, he went down the academic route on his journey to becoming a head coach. Alongside earning a bachelors degree in sports science in Sweden, he completed a postgraduate course in high-performance football coaching in Lisbon. Having already earned an advanced footbal
  
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• Report: Newcastle United ready to cash in on struggling forward already

  18-06-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Newcastle United ready to cash in on struggling forward alreadyNick Woltemade Future in Doubt as Newcastle Weigh Significant Summer ExitNewcastle United’s transfer window continues to gather momentum, but attention is increasingly turning towards potential departures rather than arrivals.According to reporting from Caught Offside, Nick Woltemade is now expected to leave St James’ Park after a difficult first season, with Borussia Dortmund, Atletico Madrid and Aston Villa all
  
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• Marc Cucurella: ‘I Had No Doubts’ – New Real Madrid Man Sends Message to Barcelona Fans

  18-06-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marc Cucurella: ‘I Had No Doubts’ – New Real Madrid Man Sends Message to Barcelona FansMarc Cucurella (27) has said he had ‘no doubts’ about joining Real Madrid from Chelsea, telling El Mundo that the opportunity was one he and his family could not refuse, while also sending a direct message to Barcelona supporters who may struggle to accept the move. The left-back, who came through La Masia before leaving the club permanently in 2020, signed a six-year contract wit
  
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• European giants target free summer transfer for Man City midfielder – Blues want contract renewal

  18-06-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  European giants target free summer transfer for Man City midfielder – Blues want contract renewalCharlie Gray’s Man City contract is set to expire at the end of JuneSeveral clubs interested in the midfielder, who made senior debut under Pep Guardiola in 2025Man City remain in talks over a possible new deal for the EnglishmanManchester City midfielder Charlie Gray is on the radar of two of Europe’s most notable clubs as his Etihad Stadium contract winds towards its conclusion.A
  
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• Neymar ruled out of Brazil’s World Cup clash with Haiti due to lingering calf injury

  18-06-2026 17:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brazil star Neymar will miss the upcoming World Cup group stage match against Haiti in Philadelphia, the national federation has confirmed.The forward, who has been battling a calf injury, was already sidelined for Brazil's opening draw against Morocco last Saturday, having been selected for the squad despite the ongoing issue.A bulletin issued by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) on Thursday stated: "Neymar will not travel with the squad to Philadelphia. He will remain in New Jersey to
  
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• Liverpool confirm defender has left the club

  18-06-2026 17:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool confirm defender has left the clubLiverpool Defender Carter Pinnington Completes West Brom MovePinnington Starts Fresh Championship ChapterLiverpool have confirmed that Carter Pinnington has completed a permanent transfer to West Bromwich Albion, bringing an end to a long association with the club that began at U7 level.For any young player raised inside the Liverpool system, leaving is never a small step. Pinnington’s journey started early, developed through the Academy, and eve
  
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