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• Hartlepool bring in striker Bondo

  30-06-2026 18:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Terry Bondo made his competitive debut for Blackpool in November 2024, aged 17 [Getty Images]Hartlepool have signed striker Terry Bondo on a one-year deal.The 19-year-old was a free agent after being released by Blackpool at the end of the season.He made 11 appearances for the Seasiders and had loan spells in non-league with Matlock Town, Marine and King's Lynn Town."I'm still at the beginning of my career and I know there's a lot more to come from me," he told the club's website.Pools have the
  
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• Why was Piero Hincapie sent off vs Mexico?

  01-07-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Why was Piero Hincapie sent off vs Mexico?Piero Hincapie was shown a red card as Ecuador were eliminated from the World Cup by Mexico on Tuesday night, becoming the third Arsenal player to leave the tournament.Photo by Luke Hales/Getty ImagesEcuador lost to Mexico on Tuesday night, suffering a 2-0 defeat to exit the 2026 World Cup at the last-32 stage. But to compound Piero Hincapie’s misery, the Arsenal defender was sent off in the final minutes of the game.Hincapie covered his mouth duri
  
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• Lorient submit offer for OGC Nice’s Gabin Bernardeau

  01-07-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lorient submit offer for OGC Nice’s Gabin BernardeauFC Lorient have submitted a bid for OGC Nice midfielder Gabin Bernardeau (20), according to a report from Ouest-France. Bernardeau joined Nice on a free transfer from formative club Le Mans FC last summer. With the latter, in Ligue 3 (formerly National 1), he racked up 30 league appearances the previous season, scoring three goals and registering eight assists. However, following his free transfer to the Allianz Riviera las
  
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• Report: Everton hoping to complete move for Premier League attacker

  01-07-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Everton hoping to complete move for Premier League attackerEverton Transfer News: Chelsea Links Highlight Moyes’ Long Term VisionEverton’s summer recruitment is beginning to gather momentum, with activity taking shape across both the first team and academy. According to TeamTalk, the Toffees are making encouraging progress in talks with Chelsea over Tyrique George, while another deal involving highly rated youngster Arthur Barratt underlines a wider strategy that extends beyo
  
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• World Cup 2026 TV schedule: How to watch every knockout game live in the UK

  01-07-2026 11:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The last-32 of the 2026 World Cup is delivering bucketloads of drama for fans to watch live on television.Every single game in the competition is available to watch on free-to-air TV for UK viewers – including tonight’s clash between England and DR Congo.England fans will be keen to follow the Three Lions’ progress despite time differences (PA)Of course, you do have to factor in the time difference, with the kinder kick-off times including slots at 6pm BST and 8pm BST, while th
  
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• Rivals make move for Liverpool linked midfielder

  01-07-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rivals make move for Liverpool linked midfielderBournemouth determined to keep prized midfielderManchester United’s search for midfield reinforcements has taken another twist, with Bournemouth’s Alex Scott emerging as a player attracting significant attention across the Premier League. Liverpool are also among the clubs to have tracked the England Under-21 international in recent seasons, highlighting just how highly regarded the 21-year-old remains despite Bournemouth’s determ
  
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• Jacquet set to be fit for pre-season

  01-07-2026 11:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Liverpool have officially confirmed the signing of Jeremy Jacquet from Rennes, with the centre-back expected to be available for the start of pre-season training.A five-year deal was agreed in January for the France U21 international for £55m with add ons of up to £5m.Jacquet, 20, suffered a shoulder injury shortly after the agreement but has successfully completed a rehabilitation programme and is now doing individual fitness work, with a view to joining Andoni Iraola'
  
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• How to watch spoiler-free highlights of overnight World Cup 2026 games

  01-07-2026 11:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  If trying to watch a World Cup taking place on the other side of the planet is a challenge, with many games kicking off after midnight in the UK, another difficulty is avoiding the overnight results when looking for highlights. The BBC and ITV have the rights to all 104 games in the UK and both broadcasters have made their highlights spoiler-free on their respective streaming sights, BBC iPlayer and ITV X. On both platforms, the thumbnail does not show the result. You’ll want to go the Wor
  
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• Gossip: Argyle in talks for Watford stopper

  01-07-2026 11:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Plymouth Argyle are in advanced talks to sign Watford goalkeeper Nathan Baxter. The 27-year-old Londoner has only made eight appearances for the Hornets since joining last summer. (Watford Observer)Want more transfer news from the EFL? Take a look at Wednesday gossip column here.[BBC]
  
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• Cambridge United sign Ahadme as Lavery agrees new deal

  01-07-2026 11:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gassan Ahadme (left) and Shayne Lavery have both committed themselves to Cambridge United for the next 12 months [Getty Images]Cambridge United have re-signed forward Gassan Ahadme on a season-long loan deal from Charlton Athletic while striker Shayne Lavery has returned to the club on a 12-month contract.Ahadme, 25, spent last season on loan with Cambridge's League One rivals Stevenage, scoring four goals in 17 appearances in all competitions before a hip injury curtailed his campaign in Decemb
  
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• World Cup 2026 Golden Boot: Mbappe vs Messi standings in thrilling race to finish top scorer

  01-07-2026 11:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The race for the golden boot at the World Cup is hurtling towards an epic contest during the knockout stage as Kylian Mbappe reined in Lionel Messi at the top of the standingswith Vinicius Jr and Erling Haalandalso very much in the race.The stars continue to dominate at this tournament, none more so than Messi after backing up a hat-trick against Algeria with a double against Austria to highlight one of his greatest traits after a penalty miss. Another arrived off the bench against Jordan &ndash
  
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• Bolton sign Hull City defender Famewo

  01-07-2026 11:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Akin Famewo scored once in 17 appearances for Hull City in all competitions [Shutterstock]Bolton Wanderers have signed Hull City centre-back Akin Famewo for an undisclosed fee on a three-year deal.The 27-year-old joined the Tigers from Sheffield Wednesday last July and made 15 Championship appearances as they won promotion to the Premier League.Famewo is Wanderers' third signing since winning the League One play-off final following defender Ben Davies and midfielder David Watson."I met with the
  
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• Official | Bruno Genesio appointed Marseille manager

  01-07-2026 11:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Bruno Genesio appointed Marseille managerBruno Genesio has been appointed the manager of Olympique de Marseille. It comes after Habib Beye was relieved of his duties on Tuesday.Genesio left Lille OSC at the end of the season, despite leading the club back into the UEFA Champions League. The Frenchman’s contract was up at the end of the season. There had been previous reports of tension between him and club president Olivier Létang, and when asked about his future with LOS
  
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• Gossip: Makosso set for Luton exit

  01-07-2026 11:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Luton Town have agreed to let their 22-year-old defender and Congo international Christ Makosso go to French club Auxerre in a deal worth £2m plus add-ons. (Ben Jacobs via X)Want more transfer news from the EFL? Take a look at Wednesday gossip column here.[BBC]
  
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• Why do we sell our players?

  01-07-2026 11:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]In the second part of Wednesday's special Q&A, BBC Radio Humberside sports editor Mike White focuses on player sales and recruitment.Gary asked: Why is it when we start to assemble a good squad of players, we sell some and struggle to find suitable replacements?Mike: I'm not sure the club are "struggling" to find replacements right now. It's still early days and talks will be taking place every day between other clubs, players and their agents, but everyone feels they have
  
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• Gossip: Pompey to sign Stockport's Bailey

  01-07-2026 11:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Portsmouth are set to sign English midfielder Odin Bailey on a free transfer after the 26-year-old departed Stockport County this summer. (Sam Byrne via X)Want more transfer news from the EFL? Take a look at Wednesday gossip column here.[BBC]
  
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• New Coventry kit nods to 1987 glory

  01-07-2026 11:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Coventry City have launched their home kit for the club's first Premier League season in 25 years.The new strip is inspired by the heroic efforts of 1987, when the Sky Blues lifted the FA Cup at Wembley.The club explained: "A deeper Sky Blue base pays tribute to the shirt worn on that historic day at Wembley, honouring the heritage that still runs through this football club."Across the front, bold striped detailing features a subtle four-tone sky blue jacquard pattern, inspired by the scenes tha
  
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• Gossip: Bolton close in on Liverpool midfielder

  01-07-2026 11:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Bolton Wanderers are close to sealing 22-year-old Liverpool midfielder Luca Stephenson's signature in a deal worth around £700,000 for the Englishman. (Liverpool Echo)Want more transfer news from the EFL? Take a look at Wednesday gossip column here.[BBC]
  
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• Gossip: Zetterstrom tipped as Sa replacement

  01-07-2026 11:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Wolves are keeping an eye on Derby County and Sweden goalkeeper Jacob Widell Zetterstrom to possibly replace Jose Sa or Sam Johnstone, but face competition for the 27-year-old from Eintracht Frankfurt and Leeds United.(Fabrizio Romano via X)Want more transfer news from the EFL? Take a look at Wednesday gossip column here.[BBC]
  
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• 📸 Back with adidas! 1. FC Köln unveil new home shirt

  01-07-2026 11:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 Back with adidas! 1. FC Köln unveil new home shirtMost recently, adidas was the shirt sponsor from 2005 to 2008, and now the three stripes are returning to the 1. FC Köln shirt. In this context, the Billy Goats today unveiled their home kit for the new season. A very classic choice was made: a white shirt with red accents. According to the club, the video was intended to present the unique football passion of the people of Cologne in an entertaining and humorous way. Alo
  
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• Midfielder Neil joins Rangers from Sunderland

  01-07-2026 11:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dan Neil (right) has followed Lawrence Shankland in joining Rangers this summer [SNS]Dan Neil expects "a very similar feeling" of trying to meeting expectations after joining Rangers from Sunderland on a three-year deal.England Under-20 cap Neil, 24, departs the Black Cats after eight years and spent the latter half of last season on loan at Ipswich Town.As well as recruiting new manager Derek McInnes from Hearts, Rangers have also signed defenders Ben Godfrey and Ross McCrorie, forward Lawrence
  
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• 🎥 Cherki’s strange reaction after France’s rout of Sweden

  01-07-2026 11:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Cherki’s strange reaction after France’s rout of SwedenTrouble in paradise?Les Bleus shone against Sweden on June 30. A brace from Kylian Mbappé and a goal from Bradley Barcola sent the French team straight through to the round of 16.See you next Saturday, July 4, at 11 p.m. for the rest of the adventure.Before that, here’s a look back at the post-match reaction. Rayan Cherki, whom we’ve barely seen since the start of this World Cup, apparently ignor
  
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• Union SG raise asking price for Inter and Napoli target Khalaili

  01-07-2026 11:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Union SG raise asking price for Inter and Napoli target KhalailiReports in Italy claim that Union Saint-Gilloise have raised their asking price for right-winger Anan Khalaili, who is of interest to both Napoli and Inter, who are on the look out for an alternative to the Chelsea-bound Marco Palestra.Inter rival Napoli for Khalaili, but Union SG want €30mInter had been targeting a move for Atalanta’s Palestra, who impressed during his breakout season on loan with Cagliari in 2025-26. Re
  
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• Liverpool agree deal to sell future top star for rock-bottom fee

  01-07-2026 11:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool agree deal to sell future top star for rock-bottom feeLiverpool have agreed a deal with Bolton Wanderers for Luca Stephenson. The Liverpool Echo reported on Tuesday that the fee would be just £700k. Stephenson arrived at Anfield from the Sunderland academy as a teenager back in 2018 and has spent most of his career with the Reds out on loan.The versatile defender-cum-midfielder played two seasons at Dundee United in the Scottish top flight. He was named the Tangerines’ youn
  
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• Villa sign Denmark striker Vangsgaard

  01-07-2026 11:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Amalie Vansgaard started her career with Danish side Fortuna Hjorring in 2014 [Getty Images]Denmark striker Amalie Vangsgaard said she is "very happy and very excited for this new adventure" after joining Women's Super League side Aston Villa.Vangsgaard arrives from Juventus for an undisclosed fee.The 29-year-old scored 11 goals in 62 appearances for the Serie A side."I'm really excited and I think it's a very strong league. I'm very excited to get into the football world of England," Vangsgaard
  
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• Juventus close €18m Ekhator deal with Genoa and send Next Gen star the other way

  01-07-2026 11:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus close €18m Ekhator deal with Genoa and send Next Gen star the other wayMultiple sources in Italy are reporting that Juventus have closed a deal with Genoa to sign Italy U21 striker Jeff Ekhator on a permanent deal, with Next Gen talent David Puzcka set to move in the opposite direction.Ekhator all set for Juventus moveAccording to Tuttosport and various others, Juventus have agreed a deal in full with Genoa to sign Ekhator for a guaranteed fee of €16m with up to a further &eur
  
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• ❌ Real Madrid say no to Pau Gasol, as with CVC in LaLiga

  01-07-2026 11:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ❌ Real Madrid say no to Pau Gasol, as with CVC in LaLigaReal Madrid has issued a forceful official statement announcing its firm decision not to take part in the new investment agreement approved by Liga F. The deal, backed by the fund Gasol16 Ventures led by former basketball player Pau Gasol, will not have the support of the Madrid club or of a quarter of the teams in the competition.This stance from Los Blancos clearly mirrors their rejection of the CVC fund in the men’s league.
  
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• Time for Tuchel to show hand as England enter World Cup danger zone

  01-07-2026 11:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England head coach Thomas Tuchel still has questions to answer as they start the World Cup group stage against DR Congo in Atlanta [Getty Images]England head coach Thomas Tuchel describes the World Cup knockout stage as "the third chapter" in a story he hopes will end in the glory of a historic triumph.Tuchel explained that phase one of his stated mission to bring the trophy to England for the first time since 1966 was the preparation training camp in Miami, followed by qualification for the las
  
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• Monaco’s Kassoum Ouattara nearing Beşiktaş switch, despite Hull City interest

  01-07-2026 11:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Monaco’s Kassoum Ouattara nearing Beşiktaş switch, despite Hull City interestAS Monaco defender Kassoum Ouattara (21) is nearing a switch to Turkish club Beşiktaş, according to a report from Nice-Matin. There has been plenty of movement in the left-back slot at Monaco and it isn’t finished yet. Earlier this week, Caio Henrique left Les Monégasques to join Ajax Amsterdam on a permanent deal. On Tuesday, Monaco then confirmed the arrival of Naz
  
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• 📸 The salmon’s on the move again! Werder unveil new change kit

  01-07-2026 11:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 The salmon’s on the move again! Werder unveil new change kitWerder Bremen have unveiled their alternate kit for the new season, and let’s just say: “The salmon is running (again)!” But see for yourself. The Bundesliga club has once again opted for a pink shirt, released under the motto “Naturally Bremen.” “This third kit is one of our boldest yet. The design gives Werder a look with real presence, on and off the pitch. We are convinced tha
  
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