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• Hornchurch bring in ex-Southend striker Walker

  20-06-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hornchurch have signed striker Josh Walker after he was released by Southend.The 28-year-old scored 10 goals in 63 league appearances for the Shrimpers but was not offered a new contract at the end of last season.The move to the Urchins will see him link up with boss Daryl McMahon for a second time, having played under him at Dagenham & Redbridge."He brings experience, brings quality and also he is a fantastic lad as well," McMahon told the club website.Hornchurch have not disclosed the leng
  
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• Liverpool rocked as Curtis Jones agrees deal to join Inter Milan

  20-06-2026 21:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool rocked as Curtis Jones agrees deal to join Inter MilanLiverpool are expected to conduct a massive midfield refit this summer. We’ve seen plenty of top stars linked with an incoming move to Anfield - including Lamine Camara, Adam Wharton and Andoni Iraola’s former star pupil Alex Scott.In order to accommodate new arrivals however there will be a need for departures. Following a £450m transfer campaign last summer - and more spending in the works - Richard Hughes will b
  
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• Tottenham Hotspur Are Keeping Tabs On This Gifted Midfielder: One For The Future?

  20-06-2026 21:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur Are Keeping Tabs On This Gifted Midfielder: One For The Future?In a recent report, journalist Fraser Fletcher stated that Tottenham Hotspur are keeping tabs on Anderlecht midfielder Nathan De Cat this summer. It has been mentioned that Spurs are in the running to secure the services of the Belgian youngster this off-season.De Cat’s Impressive Rise In Belgian FootballThe 17-year-old came through the youth ranks of Anderlecht and deserves credit for establishing himself as
  
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• Real Madrid issue official statement on Michael Olise amid transfer speculation

  20-06-2026 21:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid issue official statement on Michael Olise amid transfer speculationAfter spending the last two consecutive seasons without a single major trophy, Real Madrid seem intent to turn things around in the upcoming 2026-27 season, which would see the start of a new project at the Merengue club with Jose Mourinho in charge.This intent is quite clear from the white club’s transfer market activity, as they have already completed four new signings for the next season, i.e., Marc Cucurella
  
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• Germany Calm Restored After Klopp and Nagelsmann Exchange

  20-06-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Germany Calm Restored After Klopp and Nagelsmann ExchangeJurgen Klopp Apology Draws Attention During World CupWhen Germany opened their World Cup campaign with a convincing 7-1 victory over Curacao, Jurgen Klopp found himself at the centre of attention for reasons unrelated to the football itself. During live television coverage, Klopp joked about Germany’s team selection and appeared to reference Julian Nagelsmann’s position.“Luckily, it’s Julian Nagelsmann who’s p
  
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• World Cup 2026: Braces from Brian Brobbey, Cody Gakpo help Netherlands to 5-1 win over Sweden

  20-06-2026 20:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo each scored twice to power the Netherlands to a 5-1 victory over Sweden on Saturday.After an uninspiring 2-2 draw with Japan in its opening World Cup match, the Dutch came out on the front foot right from kickoff. Brobbey started the attack on the opening goal by laying off a ball to Tijjani Reijnders, who then found Gakpo on the left wing. Gakpo then put a pass across the Sweden penalty box and found Brobbey to make it 1-0 after just five minutes.Brobbey was making
  
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• Take me home: why Country Roads has struck a chord at the World Cup

  20-06-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Weston McKennie applauds fans after Friday’s win over Australia.Photograph: Jared C Tilton/Fifa/Getty ImagesLumen Field was designed for a moment like Friday’s. Under a blue sky dotted with clouds, the US men’s national team celebrated their victory over Australia with a lap around the stadium to thank their fans for creating a worthy atmosphere.I’ve reported from four matches so far at this World Cup and the set list remains largely the same, no matter the venue. You&rsq
  
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• Sunderland Are Locked In A Three-Way Battle For This Talented Midfielder: Good Fit For Le Bris?

  20-06-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunderland Are Locked In A Three-Way Battle For This Talented Midfielder: Good Fit For Le Bris?In a recent report, journalist Ekrem Konur stated that Sunderland are locked in a three-way battle for Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Marlon Gomes this summer. It has been claimed that the Black Cats would have to compete with Aston Villa and Newcastle United in the race to sign the Brazilian talent in this transfer window.Gomes’ Impressive Form In Ukrainian FootballThe 22-year-old managed to shine
  
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• Germany and Ivory Coast name sides for Cup clash

  20-06-2026 20:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Germany and Ivory Coast name sides for Cup clashThe national teams of Germany and Ivory Coast have announced their lineups for this Saturday’s (20th) match in the second round of the World Cup group stage.The clash in Toronto, Canada, pits two teams against each other that won their opening matches in the tournament.Whoever wins will take a big step toward advancing to the knockout stage as the top team in Group E.
  Check out the starting lineups below:GermanyJulian Nagelsmann has gone with
  
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• Thunder beat Pulse to win NSL 2026 grand final

  20-06-2026 20:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester Thunder won their fifth Netball Super League title with a thrilling 54-51 win over London Pulse in front of a home crowd of over 8,000 fans at the Co-op Live.The grand final was tied at 51-51 with less than a minute remaining before the Thunder's Eleanor Cardwell edged them ahead with a super shot before player of the match Sophie Fawn then sealed victory.It was the Thunder's first title since 2022, having finished top of the regular season table, and a third title for Thunder directo
  
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• Watch as Elanga pulls goal back for Sweden but Netherlands in control

  20-06-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gakpo and Brobbey score doubles as the Netherlands lead SwedenElanga pulls goal back for Potter's SwedenBrobbey's goals inside 16:12 are the earliest-ever World Cup double by Dutch playerNetherlands drew 2-2 with Japan last time outSweden won opener and will qualify for last 32 with victory Watch as Elanga pulls goal back for Sweden but Netherlands in control
  
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• Update On Liverpool And Their Pursuit Of This Bundesliga Winger: What Should Iraola Do?

  20-06-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Update On Liverpool And Their Pursuit Of This Bundesliga Winger: What Should Iraola Do?In a recent post on X, renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano provided an update on Liverpool and their pursuit of Red Bull Leipzig winger Yan Diomande. It has been stated that the Reds have failed with their €100m offer to sign the Ivory Coast wide player this summer.Diomande’s Excellent Numbers In The BundesligaDiomande enjoyed an impressive rise at the German club in the previous campaign when he pr
  
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• Bayern Munich winger remains Florentino Perez’s dream target despite statement denying contact

  20-06-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bayern Munich winger remains Florentino Perez’s dream target despite statement denying contactEarlier today, Real Madrid issued an official statement denying any form of contact between themselves and Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise.The statement came as a response to speculations doing the rounds that the French winger had become Los Blancos’ priority Galactico target for the summer transfer window.It had even been suggested that Real Madrid had established contact with Olise&rsq
  
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• 🚨 Trouble before Almería-Málaga: bus stoned, kick-off delayed

  20-06-2026 20:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Trouble before Almería-Málaga: bus stoned, kick-off delayedThe decisive match that will determine the final promotion spot to the top flight gets off to a bad start. Málaga’s team bus was pelted with stones by radical Almería supporters upon its arrival at the UD Almería Stadium, leaving several windows shattered by the impact.The incident occurred despite the large police operation deployed to guarantee the safety of the journey.The Mála
  
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• Real Madrid deny any transfer contact for Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise

  20-06-2026 20:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid deny any transfer contact for Bayern Munich winger Michael OliseReal Madrid have moved to publicly deny reports linking them with a move for Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise.The Spanish giants released an official statement on Saturday distancing themselves from speculation that they had made contact regarding the France international.Olise has been one of Europe’s standout attacking players over the last two seasons and continues to attract attention following his impressive
  
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• 'Celtic don't look a well-run club'

  20-06-2026 20:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  "Celtic just don't look like a well-run club just now."That claim comes from former Rangers player Andy Halliday, but does he have a point?Nine days on from Martin O'Neill's appointment as permanent manager, his backroom staff is yet to be confirmed, with Shaun Maloney and Mark Fotheringham reportedly having been offered pay cuts to stay on.And that's before O'Neill begins rebuilding the squad he dragged to a league and Scottish Cup double last season.Speaking on BBC Sportsound, Halliday said: "
  
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• Xabi Alonso to unleash revenge on Liverpool

  20-06-2026 20:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Xabi Alonso to unleash revenge on LiverpoolLiverpool were not at their best at many points during the 2025-26 season. Of course, their first five games of the Premier League campaign ended with them winning each one but, from that point on, things just didn't click.Whether that's because Arne Slot's tactics were rubbish or just because there was no chemistry among their first-team squad, Liverpool became the laughing stock of the league.In the end, they scraped qualification to the Champions Lea
  
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• Arsenal Identify This Paris Saint-Germain Star As A Target: Dream Option For Arteta?

  20-06-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal Identify This Paris Saint-Germain Star As A Target: Dream Option For Arteta?In a recent segment on Youtube, respected journalist Fabrizio Romano mentioned that Arsenal have identified Paris Saint-Germain star Bradley Barcola as a target. It has been stated that the Gunners are facing competition from Liverpool in the race to sign the French wide player in this summer transfer window.Barcola’s Impressive Numbers In Ligue 1The 23-year-old did well to produce a series of impressive di
  
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• Saka trains alone as England prepare for Ghana game

  20-06-2026 20:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Saka came off the bench after 72 minutes in England's 4-2 World Cup win over Croatia [Getty Images]Bukayo Saka was the only player not involved in group training as England continued preparations for their second match of the World Cup against Ghana.The Arsenal winger sent Saturday's session indoors working on an individual programme as he continues to deal with an Achilles issue he has been managing since March.England meet Ghana in Boston on Tuesday (21:00 BST) with both sides having started G
  
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• Mac Allister Waits on FIFA After Argentina Complaint

  20-06-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mac Allister Waits on FIFA After Argentina ComplaintAlexis Mac Allister Awaits FIFA VerdictWorld Cup Heat Follows Argentina VictoryAlexis Mac Allister has found himself dragged into controversy at the 2026 World Cup, with the Algerian FA lodging a formal complaint to FIFA after Argentina’s 3-0 win over Algeria.The Liverpool midfielder started for Argentina in Kansas City, where Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick and the world champions took a confident step in Group J. Mac Allister also playe
  
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• Cardinale heads to Rome for FIGC assembly as Milan owner signals greater Italian presence

  20-06-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cardinale heads to Rome for FIGC assembly as Milan owner signals greater Italian presenceGerry Cardinale is stepping up his involvement in AC Milan’s affairs, with the RedBird owner set to travel to Rome on Monday to represent the club at the FIGC’s electoral assembly, a deliberate signal of his intention to be more present in Italian football following a turbulent season that ended without Champions League qualification.According to SportMediaset, via CalcioMercato, Cardinale will a
  
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• Arsenal Consider £77m Move For Premier League Striker

  20-06-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal Consider £77m Move For Premier League StrikerArsenal Eye Igor Thiago as Brentford Transfer Race Gathers PaceBrentford Striker Emerges as Priority TargetArsenal’s search for a centre-forward appears to have taken another intriguing turn, with RTI Esporte reporting that Brentford’s Igor Thiago has become a priority target ahead of the 2026/27 season.The Brazilian’s rise has been one of the more compelling Premier League stories of the past year. Having become Brentf
  
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• Barcelona superstar may be out of the World Cup after hamstring injury – report

  20-06-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona superstar may be out of the World Cup after hamstring injury – reportRaphinha is injured once more. At a time when questions about his future at Barcelona are growing louder, the Brazilian winger has suffered another setback while representing his country at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.During Brazil’s second group match against Haiti, which ended in a 3-0 victory, Raphinha pulled up in the 40th minute after feeling discomfort in his right thigh. Tournament over for Raphinha?Now
  
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• Rate the players in Netherlands v Sweden

  20-06-2026 19:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]The Netherlands' World Cup match against Sweden - 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.How does qualification for the World Cup knockout stage work?Curacao's trailblazer doctor on football's big stage World Cup fixtures and group standingsHow to watch the World Cup on the BBC
  
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• Fabrizio Romano provides fresh update on Micky van de Ven to Liverpool

  20-06-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabrizio Romano provides fresh update on Micky van de Ven to LiverpoolMicky van de Ven has been linked with a Liverpool transfer for some time now. The Dutchman is looking more and more likely to exit Tottenham this summer with the club already signing two new centre-backs ahead of the 2026-27 season.Of course, Luka Vuskovic is also being linked with a move away but, since he's much younger than the Dutchman, Spurs won't want to move him on before his potential is met.This is why the rumours abo
  
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• Brighton set to complete deal for €5m Venezia centre-back Svoboda

  20-06-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brighton set to complete deal for €5m Venezia centre-back SvobodaBrighton are set to sign Venezia captain Michael Svoboda after triggering his €5 million release clause, with the Czech centre-back also having agreed personal terms with the Premier League club to complete a deal that ends his time in Venice.According to TuttoMercatoWeb, Brighton informed Venezia of their intention to activate the clause and have since reached a full agreement with the player on his contract, clearing th
  
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• 🔥 Quickfire brace! Oranje striker steamrollers Sweden

  20-06-2026 19:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🔥 Quickfire brace! Oranje striker steamrollers SwedenQuite a few people reacted to Brian Brobbey’s starting debut for the Netherlands with slight frowns. One goal in 13 international appearances was not exactly a strong case for a place in the starting XI. But head coach Ronald Koeman wanted to field a far more physical striker against Sweden than Donyell Malen had been in the opening match against Japan. After just 17 minutes, one thing was already clear: Koeman’s switc
  
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• Watch as the Netherlands lead Sweden through Brobbey double

  20-06-2026 19:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunderland's Brobbey scores twice as the Netherlands lead SwedenHis goals inside 16:12 are the earliest double by a Dutch player at the World CupBrobbey was only Dutch change, starting over Crysencio SummervilleSweden won opener and will qualify for last 32 with victoryNetherlands drew 2-2 with Japan last time out Watch as the Netherlands lead Sweden through Brobbey double
  
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• World Cup 2026 – Group E guide: Germany battle Ecuador’s golden generation as Curacao debut

  20-06-2026 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Germany will begin their World Cup campaign against the smallest population ever to qualify, Curacao, in an intriguing Group E completed by Ecuador, who finished second in South American qualifying, and 2023 Afcon champions Ivory Coast. Germany arrive with optimism under the guidance of Julian Nagelsmann, and the country expects much more than their past two group-stage exits. But they face stiff competition from Ecuador’s golden generation, built around Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo,
  
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• Spalletti and Carnevali dine with Galliani and Allegri as ex-Sassuolo director hints at Juventus role

  20-06-2026 19:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spalletti and Carnevali dine with Galliani and Allegri as ex-Sassuolo director hints at Juventus roleLuciano Spalletti and new Juventus CEO Giovanni Carnevali spent an evening together at the renowned Il Fortino restaurant in Forte dei Marmi this week, sharing a table with Adriano Galliani, Massimiliano Allegri and Giovanni Rossi in what has become one of Italian football’s most well-known informal networking spots.The dinner was social in nature, full of anecdotes, laughter and wine, thou
  
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