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• Inter and Arsenal-linked Koné ‘will talk’ about Roma future after the World Cup

  14-06-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter and Arsenal-linked Koné ‘will talk’ about Roma future after the World CupLinked with Inter and Arsenal in recent days, Roma and France midfielder Manu Koné insists that he will ‘talk’ about his future at the Stadio Olimpico only after the World Cup.France and Roma midfielder Koné briefly spoke about his future with the Giallorossi in an interview with Gazzetta dello Sport.Koné ‘only thinking about the World Cup’ amid Inter and
  
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• Mourinho eyeing trusted former player for role in Real Madrid dugout

  14-06-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho eyeing trusted former player for role in Real Madrid dugoutThis summer is set to be a period of radical change at Real Madrid, especially in regards to the squad. Two players from the last season’s squad, Dani Carvajal and David Alaba, have already left the club, while the Merengues have already completed the signings of Ibrahima Konate and Denzel Dumfries. Meanwhile, reports indicate they are also very close to landing Bernardo Silva and Marc Cucurella.Similarly, they have alread
  
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• Arbeloa, Mourinho, Silva trading places - with agent key to swaps

  14-06-2026 20:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alvaro Arbeloa, Jose Mourinho and Marco Silva look set to be trading places in the space of just over a week [Getty Images]Jose Mourinho to Real Madrid. Marco Silva to Benfica. Alvaro Arbeloa to Fulham?It may be one of the more unlikely managerial triangles but it looks set to be completed with Arbeloa nearing a move to west London.But how did it come about? It began, as it so often does, at the top of the chain.Recently re-elected Real Madrid president Florentino Perez decided to bring Jose Mou
  
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• Sunderland Are Back In The Race To Sign This Talented Full-Back Permanently: Good Choice For Le Bris?

  14-06-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunderland Are Back In The Race To Sign This Talented Full-Back Permanently: Good Choice For Le Bris?In a recent post on X, journalist Philip Hinze mentioned that Sunderland are back in the race to sign Red Bull Leipzig full-back Lutsharel Geertruida permanently this summer. It has been stated that the Black Cats would have to compete with other clubs from the Premier League, Serie A and La Liga in pursuit of the Dutch defender in this transfer window.Geertruida’s Solid Loan Spell At Sunde
  
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• Liverpool have received major Bradley Barcola boost after journalist’s latest update

  14-06-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool have received major Bradley Barcola boost after journalist’s latest updateLiverpool Transfer News: Bradley Barcola Link Gains Fresh PSG ContextLiverpool’s summer rebuild is expected to accelerate under Andoni Iraola, and Bradley Barcola remains one of the more ambitious attacking names being discussed around Anfield.The PSG winger would represent a major statement signing, not least because his profile fits the type of explosive, high-ceiling forward Liverpool need after a
  
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• Chelsea midfielder ‘approves’ Marc Cucurella’s imminent move to Real Madrid

  14-06-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea midfielder ‘approves’ Marc Cucurella’s imminent move to Real MadridReal Madrid’s transfer activity has shown no signs of slowing down this summer under Florentino Perez. Following the appointment of Jose Mourinho as head coach, the Merengues have continued to be linked with several high-profile names as they look to build a squad suited to the Portuguese manager’s style.Ibrahima Konate, Denzel Dumfries and Bernardo Silva have already been signed, although no
  
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• Williamson replaces Watson as South Shields boss

  14-06-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Milton Keynes Dons and Carlisle United head coach Mike Williamson has been named as the new head coach at South Shields.He replaces Ian Watson, who left last week to take over at League Two side Rochdale.Williamson had been part of Watson's backroom staff at South Shields, becoming the club's director of performance and culture, but he will now lead the side, who lost in the National League North play-off final last month."Mike has quickly become a valued and influential figure within the
  
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• Givairo Read breaks long-held silence on Manchester City transfer talk after Robin van Persie blessing

  14-06-2026 20:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Givairo Read breaks long-held silence on Manchester City transfer talk after Robin van Persie blessingRead says Man City & Bayern links are “a compliment” but he is not concerning himself with themFeyenoord right-back says he does not know “what the future holds” at this stageCity are frontrunners to sign Read; Feyenoord targeting a club-record sale in excess of €32MGivairo Read has responded to links with Manchester City and Bayern Munich, describing the interes
  
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• 🖤💛 Germany benefit from Black & Yellow influence vs Curaçao

  14-06-2026 20:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🖤💛 Germany benefit from Black & Yellow influence vs CuraçaoGermany are up and running in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Julian Nagelsmann's Die Mannschaft enjoying a 4-1 lead over tournament debutant Curaçao.
  A stunning moment from Zürich midfielder Livano Comenencia temporarily left German supporters stunned in Texas, with the 22-year-old bagging the first-ever World Cup goal for his nation.But despite his shock equaliser, it's been Germany who are in
  
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• World Cup: Musiala adds Germany fourth after early Curacao hope

  14-06-2026 20:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Germany face Curacao in Group E - listen live at top of pageNmecha scores superb opener for Germany after six minutesComenencia levels with Curacao's first World Cup goal to stun GermanySchlotterbeck nods Germany back in front, Havertz nets from spot & Musiala adds fourthMatch being played at Houston Stadium in United StatesIvory Coast & Ecuador also in Group EWorld Cup team guides; Twenty new players to watch; New laws explained World Cup: Musiala adds Germany fourth after early Curacao
  
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• Porro signs new long-term Tottenham contract

  14-06-2026 20:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Porro helped Spurs avoid relegation from the Premier League [Getty Images]Tottenham right-back Pedro Porro has signed a new, long-term contract with the club. The length of the deal has not been disclosed by Spurs, but the contract is understood to run until 2031.Porro, 26, had two years remaining on the contract he signed when he joined Spurs on a permanent transfer from Sporting CP in the summer of 2023.Spurs had initially signed Porro on loan in January 2023 with an obligation to make the mov
  
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• World Cup ref got the rules wrong with Almiron booking

  14-06-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  World Cup ref got the rules wrong with Almiron bookingFans were rightly confused when Miguel Almiron was booked during Paraguay’s match against the United States, as the rules were reportedly applied incorrectly.Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty ImagesThere was significant confusion during the United States’ win over Paraguay, when referee Danny Makkelie overturned his yellow card to Tim Ream after a VAR review, awarding a booking to Miguel Almiron for simulation instead.The first poi
  
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• Tottenham Hotspur Are In The Running For This Talented Defender: Good Choice For De Zerbi?

  14-06-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur Are In The Running For This Talented Defender: Good Choice For De Zerbi?In a recent report, journalist Mark Brus stated that Tottenham Hotspur are in the running for Club Brugge defender Joel Ordonez this summer. It has been mentioned that Spurs would have to rival Chelsea and Liverpool in the race to sign the Ecuadorian talent in this summer transfer period.Ordonez’s Solid Campaign In Belgian FootballThe 22-year-old enjoyed a solid campaign in the Jupiler Pro League afte
  
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• Richard Hughes to complete Liverpool's most important deal yet

  14-06-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Richard Hughes to complete Liverpool's most important deal yetLiverpool's 2025-26 season is one that they'll want to quickly forget about. They finished in fifth place and didn't really make a good name for themselves in the Champions League.This lack of form resulted in fans demanding that changes were made with Arne Slot being the first person dropped by Fenway Sports Group.Shortly after that, Andoni Iraola was appointed as the Reds' new boss with talk of transfers often emerging from Anfield.
  
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• Journalist: Tottenham Hotspur facing major battle to sign Premier League ace

  14-06-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Tottenham Hotspur facing major battle to sign Premier League aceTottenham Transfer News: Morgan Gibbs White Race Heats UpTottenham Hotspur’s long standing interest in Morgan Gibbs White appears ready to resurface, with Ekrem Konur for Sports Boom reporting that six major clubs are now monitoring the Nottingham Forest midfielder.According to the report, “Morgan Gibbs-White came very close to Tottenham last summer.” That detail matters, because Spurs are not entering
  
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• Eberechi Eze prepared to step up in penalty shootout despite missed chance in Champions League final

  14-06-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Eberechi Eze says he would gladly take a penalty in a shoot-out during this World Cup, and just sees the miss in Arsenal's Champions League final as "part of the journey" to improve.The playmaker missed his side's second penalty in the eventual 4-3 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, rolling the ball wide after a delayed run-up. Eze says he won't necessarily re-assess technique, but will use it.The 27-year-old instead pointed to how the 2025-26 campaign was a huge positive, especially with how winnin
  
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• Chelsea to sell Marc Cucurella to Real Madrid in first challenge for Xabi Alonso

  14-06-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Xabi Alonso is losing one of his new players to his former club, as Real Madrid are purchasing Marc Cucurella from Chelsea.MORE — 2026 World Cup Golden Boot leaderboardThe move, said to be worth almost $70 million, is a big win for former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho, as the Real manager gets one of the best playmaking fullbacks in the world.It also leaves Alonso down an experienced player as he tries to turn a young Chelsea back into a contender for big prizes.Sky Sports says the move will
  
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• Marc Cucurella set to join Real Madrid after Chelsea agree fee for Spain left-back

  14-06-2026 19:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marc Cucurella is poised to join Real Madrid from Chelsea in a blockbuster £47.5m deal after an agreement was reached between the clubs. The La Liga giants will pay an initial £43.15m (€55m) with a further £4.3m (€5m) coming in bonuses.The move will represent a small loss after four years at Stamford Bridge, with the Blues paying £62m to Brighton back in 2022.Real Madrid have installed Jose Mourinho as manager following Florentino Perez’s victory in the la
  
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• Napoli set asking price for Anguissa on agent’s request

  14-06-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Napoli set asking price for Anguissa on agent’s requestReports in Italy claim that Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa’s agents have asked Napoli for their valuation of the midfielder, as the Cameroon international ponders his options with one year remaining on his contract at the Stadio Maradona.How much do Napoli want for expiring Anguissa?Anguissa has been linked with a potential move away from Napoli this summer. The 30-year-old has played a pivotal role in Napoli’s last two Serie A
  
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• Devlin proud of Louth resilience in dramatic win

  14-06-2026 19:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Devlin took over as Louth manager this season following Fer Brennan's departure [Getty Images]Louth manager Gavin Devlin hailed his players who "didn't give up" when snatching a dramatic last-gasp winning goal against Armagh in Inniskeen.With the hooter a matter of seconds away and trailing by two points, Sam Mulroy let fly with a shot from 45 metres that dipped and deceived Armagh goalkeeper Ethan Rafferty, ending up in the net as the Wee County claimed a dramatic win that secures their place i
  
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• Milan learn Krösche and Eintracht Frankfurt demands after missing out on Rangnick

  14-06-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan learn Krösche and Eintracht Frankfurt demands after missing out on RangnickReports in Italy claim that Markus Krösche is back among the frontrunners to take over as the new technical director of Milan, but the German and his current employers at Eintracht Frankfurt have significant demands according to the latest updates.Reports Eintracht Frankfurt want €10m to release Krösche for MilanMilan are still without a senior management team after parting ways with head coach M
  
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• Former Real Madrid midfielder favourite to become Mourinho’s assistant next season

  14-06-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Real Madrid midfielder favourite to become Mourinho’s assistant next seasonThe arrival of Jose Mourinho has coincided with Real Madrid making multiple moves in the transfer market, with Marc Cucurella being the latest subject.But apart from signing new players, Jose Mourinho is also looking for a new assistant who knows the Real Madrid environment very well and can help him revive the unity in the dressing room.In recent days, Pepe and Ricardo Carvalho have been linked with roles at
  
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• Historic: debutant scores against Germany and sends social media wild

  14-06-2026 19:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Historic: debutant scores against Germany and sends social media wildCuraçao is making HISTORY at the FIFA World Cup this Sunday (14). Making its World Cup debut, the small Central American nation scored A GOAL against giant and four-time champion Germany.The match is still underway (check the live updates in the card below), but Curaçao is already having a special day.
  Germany took the lead through Felix Nmecha just six minutes in, suggesting a rout could be on the way.Livano Come
  
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• Saudi Arabia interest in Barcelona captain could help fund move for new striker – report

  14-06-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Saudi Arabia interest in Barcelona captain could help fund move for new striker – reportBarcelona want to sign a new striker this summer, with the number nine shirt vacant since the exit of Polish star Robert Lewandowski.The ex-Bayern Munich striker spent the last four seasons at Barça and had a great impact both on and off the pitch.He has left big boots to fill, and the Catalan club have now identified Julian Alvarez as the dream target to spearhead the attack.Negotiations for him
  
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• 🎥 Historic: Curaçao score their first World Cup goal! 🏆

  14-06-2026 19:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Historic: Curaçao score their first World Cup goal! 🏆It’s absolutely crazy! During those first 20 minutes against Germany, in their first World Cup match, Curaçao never gave up.The players tried several times to breach Manuel Neuer’s goal.Now it’s done! Comenencia scored the first goal in Curaçao’s World Cup history. An incredible moment, especially since the player produced a fine goal.This article was translated into Engl
  
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• Fabrizio Romano: Liverpool have held talks with World Cup star

  14-06-2026 19:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabrizio Romano: Liverpool have held talks with World Cup starLiverpool Monitoring Ayyoub Bouaddi as World Cup Emergence Sparks InterestLiverpool’s long standing interest in Ayyoub Bouaddi appears to be gathering momentum, with fresh claims suggesting the club have already taken concrete steps in exploring a future deal for one of European football’s most exciting young midfielders.According to an update from Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool are among several elite clubs who have already m
  
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• Real Madrid agree £51.8m deal for Chelsea's Cucurella

  14-06-2026 19:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cucurella won the Conference League and Club World Cup at Chelsea [Getty Images]Real Madrid have agreed a deal worth up to £51.8m to sign Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella after the World Cup.The 27-year-old is currently with Spain at the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico, but a deal - worth £47.5m with a further £4.3m in add-ons - has been struck between all parties for a permanent transfer.Since president Florentino Perez was re-elected and appointed Jose Mouri
  
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• 🎥 Nmecha’s stunning goal sets Germany on their way 🔥

  14-06-2026 19:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Nmecha’s stunning goal sets Germany on their way 🔥Germany faces Curaçao in their opening match of this World Cup.In their first-ever appearance, Curaçao tried to score and make even more history.Unfortunately, the start of the match did not go as planned.After a superb team move, Felix Nmecha scores an absolutely sublime first-time goal.
  Truly a little gem you can watch again and again without moderation.Curaçao were still able to take some comfort by
  
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• Real Madrid secure crucial buyback option in Newcastle United deal to sign La Liga winger

  14-06-2026 19:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid secure crucial buyback option in Newcastle United deal to sign La Liga wingerReal Madrid have made a conscious choice this summer of not activating the buyback option to sign Victor Munoz.The Osasuna starlet was one of the rising stars in La Liga last season, impressing onlookers with his ability to drift past opponents. He is now a part of the Spain World Cup squad.Munoz’s blistering performances have earned him a big-money move this summer, Newcastle United expected to finali
  
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• 🚨 Houston, we have a problem! Curaçao hits back after Germany dream start

  14-06-2026 19:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Houston, we have a problem! Curaçao hits back after Germany dream startGermany’s World Cup opener against Curaçao in Houston could hardly have started any better for the DFB team. With their very first shot on goal, Germany scored their first goal of the 2026 World Cup. But Julian Nagelsmann’s side then failed to add a second and, to make matters worse, conceded an equalizer after a chain of German errors. But in order: After some fine interplay betw
  
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