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• Finally! Michael Edwards to complete Liverpool transfer six years in the making

  13-06-2026 21:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Finally! Michael Edwards to complete Liverpool transfer six years in the makingMichael Edwards could finally sign an attacker he's been eyeing up for years. Liverpool's need for attacking reinforcements this summer extends far beyond the signing of a single winger.While adding quality out wide like Yan Diomande is of the utmost priority, the club's current situation means that more than one forward arrival is required if Andoni Iraola is to have the depth needed to compete across all competition
  
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• VAR will punish more divers at the World Cup – but only in one scenario

  14-06-2026 18:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  VAR will continue to punish divers at the 2026 World Cup if they get away with simulation – but only if the tackler is incorrectly booked.It follows an incident in the USA’s first game of the tournament against Paraguay in Los Angeles on Friday which caused some confusion inside the SoFi Stadium.Paraguayan winger Miguel Almiron was dribbling towards the penalty area when he went down under pressure from US captain Tim Ream. The Dutch referee, Danny Makkelie, awarded Paraguay a free-k
  
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• Manchester City confident about renewing Real Madrid target until 2031 with improved salary – Romano

  14-06-2026 17:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City confident about renewing Real Madrid target until 2031 with improved salary – RomanoReal Madrid new manager Jose Mourinho has identified the defensive line as one of the major weaknesses in the squad and is already working to strengthen the department before next season.Ibrahima Konate and Denzel Dumfries have already signed for Los Blancos, with the moves expected to be made official after the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Beyond that, the Portuguese tactician continues to scour the
  
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• 📋 Germany name line-up for World Cup opener against Curaçao

  14-06-2026 17:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Germany name line-up for World Cup opener against CuraçaoOne of the contenders for the FIFA World Cup trophy, Germany is LINEUP CONFIRMED for its debut, against Curaçao.The ball gets rolling at 2 pm this Sunday (14), opening Group E — which also includes Ivory Coast and Ecuador.
  Coach Julian Nagelsmann has all 26 players available. With that, he is fielding his ideal team for the opener.In goal, Neuer comes in for Baumann (who started for much of the cycle). Neuer h
  
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• Real Madrid star will leave this summer if club pushes for exit

  14-06-2026 17:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid star will leave this summer if club pushes for exitThere are a number of players that could leave Real Madrid during the upcoming summer transfer window, which opens for business next month. Jose Mourinho will have the final say on the members of his squad that could depart, and one of the players that falls into this category is Brahim Diaz.Since returning from Milan three years ago, Brahim has established himself as an important squad player at the Bernabeu. He’s recorded 20
  
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• McKennie: ‘World Cup will change football in America, Pulisic ready when it matters’

  14-06-2026 17:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  McKennie: ‘World Cup will change football in America, Pulisic ready when it matters’Weston McKennie believes that hosting the 2026 World Cup will ‘change football in the United States’, says that Milan’s Christian Pulisic will always be ready in decisive moments, but says that he has not heard much from the developments taking place at Juventus.McKennie on a flying start to the 2026 World Cup with the USAMcKennie and his USMNT colleagues got their home World Cup cam
  
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• Former Liverpool star in advanced talks over Premier League return

  14-06-2026 17:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Liverpool star in advanced talks over Premier League returnLiverpool Link Adds Intrigue as Alvaro Arbeloa Nears Fulham MoveAlvaro Arbeloa could be set for a return to English football, with Fulham now in advanced talks over appointing the former Liverpool defender as their new head coach.According to talkSPORT, the 40-year-old has emerged as Fulham’s leading candidate following Marco Silva’s departure from Craven Cottage. Silva leaves behind a club that has become stable, comp
  
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• Real Madrid secure buy-back clause as part of Newcastle United transfer agreement

  14-06-2026 17:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid secure buy-back clause as part of Newcastle United transfer agreementReal Madrid are about to net €15m from the sale of former player Victor Munoz, who’s on the verge of joining Newcastle United. The 22-year-old is close to joining the Premier League side for €30m after a standout debut season at Osasuna, although that does not mean that Los Blancos will lose control over his future.It has been expected that Real Madrid will simply receive the €15m when Newcastle
  
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• Why can't World Cup games kick off on time?

  14-06-2026 17:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fifa's expanded pre-match ceremonies might be partially behind the delays [Getty Images]Scotland fans who had gone 28 years without seeing their team play at a World Cup probably didn't begrudge a further two-and-a-half-minute delay before their game against Haiti got under way. And after celebrating a 1-0 win - their first World Cup victory since Italia '90 - the Tartan Army can reflect that good things do indeed come to those who wait.But the delay to the Group C tie in Massachusetts continued
  
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• Chelsea superstar back on Real Madrid radar as Mourinho studies midfield options

  14-06-2026 17:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea superstar back on Real Madrid radar as Mourinho studies midfield optionsJose Mourinho seems to have arrived at Real Madrid like a man on a mission, given the number of moves he appears to be lining up to revamp the squad.Even before the Portuguese manager’s appointment was official, Los Blancos moved to secure the signings of Denzel Dumfries and Ibrahima Konate as free agents.There is no doubt that the charismatic manager would have been consulted before Florentino Perez wrapped up
  
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• Liverpool move closer to sealing €100m deal

  14-06-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool move closer to sealing €100m dealSo far, it feels like Liverpool have been linked with almost every player in the world. Every other day a new link with the Anfield outfit emerges or another team enters a transfer race for one of their players and, at the moment, it's getting a tad overwhelming trying to keep up to date with all the news and rumours.It's clear that Liverpool need to sign at least three or four players this summer to just get to the same level as their title rivals
  
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• Report: Brighton considering move to re-sign former midfielder

  14-06-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Brighton considering move to re-sign former midfielderYves Bissouma Return Could Tempt Brighton as Free Agent Opportunity EmergesBrighton’s summer recruitment strategy appears to have taken an interesting turn following reports from Sports Boom that Yves Bissouma could be in line for a return to the south coast.The Mali international has become a free agent after leaving Tottenham Hotspur, and according to the report, Brighton and Coventry City are among the clubs exploring a poten
  
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• Botafogo finalise Russia training camp plans, see details

  14-06-2026 16:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Botafogo finalise Russia training camp plans, see detailsBotafogo’s board took advantage of the pause in the national calendar for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and finalized an international plan for the squad.According to ge, Glorioso has stamped its passport for a mid-season training camp in Russia, where it will play four friendly matches against local giants in July.The tour was made possible thanks to the Rio club’s excellent relationship with the Russian teams, which are expected to
  
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• Copa break gives Lyanco chance to win back place at Atlético-MG

  14-06-2026 16:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Copa break gives Lyanco chance to win back place at Atlético-MGAfter establishing himself as one of Atlético-MG’s defensive pillars and taking on the captain’s armband between 2024 and 2025, Lyanco faced the most delicate moment of his recent career due to a serious Achilles tendon injury suffered in October last year.It was five and a half months of recovery. His official return came on March 18, in the win against São Paulo, but the player was on the field
  
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• Turkish option emerges for unwanted Juventus winger Zhegrova

  14-06-2026 16:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Turkish option emerges for unwanted Juventus winger ZhegrovaSunday’s reports claim that sides in Turkiye are beginning to step forwards for unwanted Juventus winger Edon Zhegrova, who will be allowed to leave the club after just one season.Trabzonspor possibility for Juventus’s ZhegrovaZhegrova joined Juventus on the final day of the summer transfer window in 2025, signing on a permanent deal at a cost of €15m plus up to €3m in bonuses.Reports claim that Zhegrova was a play
  
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• Toca graduate ends the season on a high in Europe

  14-06-2026 16:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Toca graduate ends the season on a high in EuropeForward Robert ended the European season in great style.A Cruzeiro academy product, the 21-year-old featured in the Transfermarkt ranking that lists the top under-21 scorers in the 15 biggest leagues on the continent, taking 15th place.Robert’s numbers in DenmarkPlaying for Copenhagen, the forward enjoyed the most productive and decisive year of his professional career so far:Matches played: 39Goals scored: 8 goals (with half of them coming
  
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• Barcelona confident about renewing 26-year-old forward’s contract amid offers from Europe

  14-06-2026 16:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona confident about renewing 26-year-old forward’s contract amid offers from EuropeFerran Torres may never be one of the headline stars in this Barcelona team, but his value continues to rise.While much of the attention has focused on bigger names, the Spanish forward has quietly established himself as one of Hansi Flick’s most trusted attacking options.That growing importance is one reason Barcelona remain confident about eventually agreeing a contract renewal with the 26-year
  
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• São Paulo keep hunting centre-back, eye target in Germany

  14-06-2026 16:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  São Paulo keep hunting centre-back, eye target in GermanyWith the signing of forward Victor Sá underway, São Paulo remain active in the transfer market with a clear objective: the arrival of a new center-back, treated as the top priority by head coach Dorival Júnior.According to ge, Tricolor’s new target is 25-year-old Arthur Chaves. The player belongs to Hoffenheim and is wrapping up his loan spell at Augsburg, both in Germany. The club’s board has starte
  
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• Liverpool must move fast for World Cup wonderkid – Opinion

  14-06-2026 16:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool must move fast for World Cup wonderkid – OpinionLiverpool Should Move Quickly for Ayyoub BouaddiLiverpool supporters should always be cautious about judging players solely on international tournaments.A strong World Cup can elevate a player’s reputation overnight and often lead to inflated valuations that fail to reflect the reality of their overall development. However, there are occasions when a major tournament confirms what scouts and recruitment departments already kno
  
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• Barcelona forward dismisses PSG rumours: ‘I’m not interested’

  14-06-2026 16:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona forward dismisses PSG rumours: ‘I’m not interested’FC Barcelona forward Ferran Torres has firmly shut down speculation linking him with a move to Paris Saint-Germain, insisting that his full attention is on Spain’s World Cup campaign and not on transfer rumours.Earlier this week, rumours emerged stating that PSG had set their sights on Ferran as a potential replacement for Bradley Barcola, who could be on his way out this summer.The Spanish international’s
  
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• Real Madrid not prepared to pay asking price for Jose Mourinho target

  14-06-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid not prepared to pay asking price for Jose Mourinho targetReal Madrid have been very busy in the transfer market over the last few weeks, but their work is far from over. The signings of Ibrahima Konate and Denzel Dumfries are already wrapped up, and in the coming weeks, they hope to seal further transfers.After addressing Jose Mourinho’s defensive options with the additions of Konate and Dumfries, Real Madrid have now turned their attention to midfield. A deal to bring Bernardo
  
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• Juventus hope to raise €50m from early transfers as five players put up for sale

  14-06-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus hope to raise €50m from early transfers as five players put up for saleReports in Italy claim that Juventnus are hoping to raise around €50m from outgoing transfers by the end of June, and that there is a list of five players that the Old Lady are actively trying to sell.Which players could Juventus sell in the coming weeks?Juventus missed out on Champions League qualification in the final few weeks of the 2025-26 season and according to Tuttosport, the club are hoping to rais
  
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• Revealed: Thomas Tuchel selection decisions on John Stones and Marc Guehi for England World Cup opener

  14-06-2026 16:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Revealed: Thomas Tuchel selection decisions on John Stones and Marc Guehi for England World Cup openerJohn Stones and Ezri Konsa favoured to start over Marc Guehi for England’s WC opener vs CroatiaGuehi faces a fight to start in north America despite impressive start to Man City careerFormer Crystal Palace captain joined Man City in January; won FA Cup & Carabao Cup doubleMarc Guehi faces a fight to start England’s FIFA World Cup opener against Croatia, with John Stones and Ezri
  
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• 🤩 Shock win in World Cup opener: city of millions goes crazy

  14-06-2026 16:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤩 Shock win in World Cup opener: city of millions goes crazyAfter Qatar’s draw against Switzerland, the second relatively big surprise of the first group matchday of this World Cup awaited us this morning. Against technically strong Turkey, Australia won 2–0 thanks to two goals from Irankunda and Metcalfe, and above all through disciplined, tactically refined defending. While we mainly saw long faces at the places where Turkish fans had gathered for public viewing, Australian
  
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• Mourinho wants Real Madrid to swoop in for Portuguese defender with €80 million release clause

  14-06-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho wants Real Madrid to swoop in for Portuguese defender with €80 million release clauseReal Madrid seem keen to revamp their defence, with Jose Mourinho placing a lot of emphasis on getting this aspect right on his return to the Spanish capital.After already strengthening the back line with the signings of Ibrahima Konate and Denzel Dumfries, Madrid are still looking at the market for another centre-back.Now, according to Mundo Deportivo, Mourinho wants Real Madrid to sign Tomas Arau
  
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• 😮 Records galore: this World Cup youngster is one to watch

  14-06-2026 16:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😮 Records galore: this World Cup youngster is one to watchHe paved the way for Australia’s opening World Cup win.The clock showed the 27th minute when, during a swift counterattack, Nestory Irankunda brilliantly knocked the ball past his Turkish opponent before slotting it into the net.After that moment at the latest, he should have caught all of our attention. With that goal, he not only set his team on course for a 2–0 win, but also casually broke a record. At 20 years and
  
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• EXCLUSIVE | Franck Leboeuf: ‘Dembélé has an inferiority complex when it comes to Mbappé’

  14-06-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  EXCLUSIVE | Franck Leboeuf: ‘Dembélé has an inferiority complex when it comes to Mbappé’Ahead of France’s first appearance at the World Cup, Get French Football News spoke exclusively to World Cup winner Franck Leboeuf.In this first of a four-part interview, Franck tries to convince us not to be worried for les Bleus, despite some similarities with the 2002 World Cup.I need you to reassure me a little. Because I’m worried. I’m seeing too ma
  
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• A TALE OF TWO DEVILS

  14-06-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A TALE OF TWO DEVILSAC Milan will face Manchester United in an international friendly on Saturday, August 15. The Rossoneri will be in action at the Tarczyński Arena in Wrocław just before the start of the new Serie A season. Over the past 25 years, these two historic clubs, among the most prestigious names in European football, have met in both competitive and friendly matches. Manchester United, led by Cristiano Ronaldo, suffered two memorable UEFA Champions League eliminations at th
  
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• 🤯 Fresh from Bundesliga relegation, second-tier player now national hero

  14-06-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤯 Fresh from Bundesliga relegation, second-tier player now national heroHow closely joy and sorrow in football can sometimes lie side by side is shown by the last few months in Connor Metcalfe’s career. He spent a total of 576 minutes on the pitch for FC St. Pauli in this Bundesliga season and fought until the very end to avoid relegation. In the end, it was all in vain. After 34 matchdays, the Hamburg side were relegated to the 2. Bundesliga in last place. Right in the middle of i
  
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• Inter Milan eye potential summer moves involving Real Madrid players

  14-06-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter Milan eye potential summer moves involving Real Madrid playersWhile Real Madrid and Inter Milan met on Saturday at the Santiago Bernabeu, the occasion was not a competitive fixture but the annual Corazón Classic Match, a charity game featuring legends from both clubs.However, the presence of Inter president Giuseppe Marotta at the event has sparked speculation about possible transfer discussions between the two European giants ahead of the summer window.Inter eyeing multiple Real Ma
  
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