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• Inter defender Bastoni under investigation in Milan underage prostitution inquiry

  30-06-2026 21:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter defender Bastoni under investigation in Milan underage prostitution inquiryInter defender Alessandro Bastoni is under investigation by prosecutors in Milan as part of an inquiry into underage prostitution.According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the 27-year-old received an avviso di garanzia, a formal notification under Italian law that a person is the subject of an investigation, and a procedural step rather than a charge or any finding of guilt, on Tuesday, and is expected to be questioned
  
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• Corentin Tolisso sets to extend Lyon contract

  01-07-2026 15:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Corentin Tolisso sets to extend Lyon contractCorentin Tolisso (31) is reportedly on the verge of signing a two-season contract extension with Olympique Lyonnais, according to information from Foot Mercato.Originally tied to the club where he came through the ranks until 2027, the midfielder and captain of Les Gones is thus set to continue his time there until 2029. Having returned to OL in the summer of 2022 after five years with Bayern Munich, Tolisso has gradually regained his top form and opt
  
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• Have Spurs 'wasted £85m' or 'joined the grown up clubs' with Fernandes deal?

  01-07-2026 15:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked for your views on the £85m deal Tottenham have agreed with West Ham to sign Mateus Fernandes.Here are some of your comments:Michael: It depends on who drove the purchase. If it is the board trying to make a statement then I worry. If it is the manager saying I want this player I have a lot more trust.Matt: It's about time we realised that spending £70m plus is now the norm if you want to make your team competitive, and with Tonali on the way (hopefully) we
  
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• Newly-promoted La Liga club interested in signing Real Madrid academy talent on loan

  01-07-2026 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newly-promoted La Liga club interested in signing Real Madrid academy talent on loanAccording to a recent report from SPORT, newly promoted La Liga side Malaga are pushing to sign Real Madrid midfielder Thiago Pitarch on loan this summer.The Andalusian outfit have identified the Real Madrid academy graduate as a priority target, with initial contacts between both clubs already taking place.For the player himself, a temporary move away from Valdebebas is increasingly emerging as the most likely s
  
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• No signings, no sales - what is happening at Manchester United?

  01-07-2026 15:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  West Ham have agreed an £85m deal with Tottenham Hotspur for midfielder Mateus Fernandes [Getty Images]For the second time in a week, Manchester United have missed out on a midfield target.On 25 June, Manchester City agreed a club record £116m deal with Nottingham Forest for United's first-choice Elliot Anderson.Now Tottenham have agreed to pay West Ham £85m for Mateus Fernandes.United were keen on both. The issue is how much it would have cost to bring them to Old Trafford.The
  
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• Alonso's start date revealed

  01-07-2026 15:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Chelsea have confirmed they will begin pre-season under new manager Xabi Alonso next Thursday.It marks the start of Alonso's tenure, although the Spaniard has yet to arrive at Cobham. Some of the club's new signings, including Dastan Satpaev from Kairat and Geovany Quenda from Sporting, have already begun preparations as have Chelsea's academy players.Some academy players — including Shim Mheuka and Reggie Walsh, both of whom have featured for the first team — could hav
  
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• Official I Atlético Madrid’s Clément Lenglet loaned to Benfica with a mandatory buy-out clause

  01-07-2026 15:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official I Atlético Madrid’s Clément Lenglet loaned to Benfica with a mandatory buy-out clauseSL Benfica have officially announced the signing of Atlético Madrid’s Clément Lenglet (30). The deal takes the form of a loan until the end of the 2026-27 season, followed by a mandatory extension until 2029.Having made 24 appearances (21 as a starter) in all competitions for the Colchoneros during the 2025-26 season, the centre-back was no longer part of Diego Si
  
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• Laporta confirms Barcelona offer for Julian Alvarez: ‘I’ve spoken personally with Atletico, we know he wants to come’

  01-07-2026 15:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Laporta confirms Barcelona offer for Julian Alvarez: ‘I’ve spoken personally with Atletico, we know he wants to come’Following the inauguration ceremony of his presidential tenure, FC Barcelona chief Joan Laporta addressed the media in a press conference, during which he confirmed talks with Atletico Madrid for Julian Alvarez.The Argentine striker has long been on Barcelona’s radar and has emerged as the priority target for the club this summer as a replacement for Robert
  
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• Hugo Viana’s preferred profile of Manchester City’s target winger revealed

  01-07-2026 15:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hugo Viana’s preferred profile of Manchester City’s target winger revealedMan City are targeting a new winger with very specific attributes this summerSporting director Hugo Viana wants a player who can dribble and create chancesThe development comes amid an already active rebuild under incoming manager Enzo MarescaManchester City are targeting a move for a new winger this summer with very specific attributes to benefit Enzo Maresca’s squad, according to a new report.Hugo Viana
  
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• Salford City sign ex-Bromley goalkeeper Long

  01-07-2026 15:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sam Long played three League Two games for Bromley last season with his other five appearances coming in cup competitions [Getty Images]Salford City have signed goalkeeper Sam Long on a two-year deal.The 23-year-old joins from Bromley, having been part of their promotion-winning 2025-26 squad that won the League Two title.Prior to his time with Bromley, where he made 13 appearances, Long began his career with Lincoln City."Last season with Bromley was an incredible experience, it was a great thi
  
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• Official: Chelsea buy Palestra from Atalanta for reported €60m fee

  01-07-2026 15:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Chelsea buy Palestra from Atalanta for reported €60m feeChelsea have officially purchased Italy international Marco Palestra from Atalanta, reportedly at a fee of €60m plus add-ons, with a six-year contract and option to extend.“I’m very excited to get started. I’ve felt the energy since the first day Chelsea wanted me. I can’t wait to start, see all the fans, my team-mates and the manager,” Palestra told the club website.“We have so many t
  
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• Medina joins Manchester United from Atletico Madrid

  01-07-2026 15:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Defender, Andrea Medina said she is "excited to join a team that is determined to write its own chapter" as she signed a contract with Manchester United until June 2029, with the option of an additional year.The 22-year-old was called up to Spain's senior squad in May, arrives with an impressive record at youth international level, having won the FIFA U20 World Cup and lifted the UEFA U19 Championship twice.Medina has spent the past four seasons with Atletico Madrid, where she made 131 appearanc
  
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• Tottenham eye England international as goalkeeping shake-up continues

  01-07-2026 15:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur are interested in a deal for James Trafford, as they continue to shake up their goalkeeping options.The 23-year-old signed for Manchester City just last summer, only to immediately find himself second choice to Gianluigi Donnarumma. Enzo Maresca’s arrival further changes the dynamic at the Etihad as Trafford seeks regular football. He is currently in Thomas Tuchel’s England squad at the 2026 World Cup, with Spurs pushing for a deal.Tottenham already signed Martin Du
  
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• Stoke sign midfielder Ingelsson from Sheffield Wednesday

  01-07-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Stoke City have signed Sheffield Wednesday midfielder Svante Ingelsson on a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee.The 28-year-old former Sweden youth international has spent the last two seasons with the Owls, making 75 appearances in the Championship during that time.He has also had spells in Italy and Germany in his career that has so far seen him make play more than 250 games.A former under-21 international team-mate of Potters goalkeeper Viktor Johansson, Ingelsson becomes Stoke's third
  
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• The small Basque club that produced Arteta, Alonso and Iraola

  01-07-2026 15:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Xabi Alonso and Mikel Arteta will be meeting in the Premier League this season [Getty Images]Mikel Arteta, Andoni Iraola and Xabi Alonso have the distinction of managing three of the Premier League's biggest clubs, but their connection runs back to when they were eight years old sharing a gravel pitch for a tiny club in the Basque Country.With just seven months between the oldest, Alonso, and the youngest, Iraola, they lined up together for grassroots club Antiguoko Kirol Elkartea in San Sebasti
  
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• Report: Spurs win the battle for £85m wonderkid

  01-07-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Spurs win the battle for £85m wonderkidTottenham Transfer News: Spurs Land Mateus Fernandes After Winning Manchester United BattleTottenham have sent a significant message in the transfer market by reportedly securing the signing of Mateus Fernandes ahead of Manchester United. According to the Mail, Spurs have agreed an £85 million deal with West Ham after moving decisively when negotiations reached their defining stage.Photo IMAGOIt is a transfer that reflects ambition as mu
  
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• Joan Laporta takes aim at Florentino Perez and Real Madrid: ‘They’re experiencing deja vu’

  01-07-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Joan Laporta takes aim at Florentino Perez and Real Madrid: ‘They’re experiencing deja vu’Joan Laporta included several pointed references to Real Madrid during his inauguration speech after officially beginning his new term as Barcelona president.Without directly naming Real Madrid president Florentino Perez in every instance, Laporta used his address to contrast Barcelona’s current direction with what he suggested was growing uncertainty at the club’s biggest riva
  
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• Ageu will 'soon' be back to full training with Hearts

  01-07-2026 14:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ageu has promised he will soon be back in full training with Hearts after an injury-plagued first season at Tynecastle for the Brazilian midfielder.The 24-year-old managed only seven appearances last season following his summer move from Santa Clara for a club record fee.He has not played since suffering a thigh muscle injury, which required surgery, while making his first start against Rangers in February.Speaking to Hearts TV at the Edinburgh club's Spanish training camp, Ageu said: "It's so g
  
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• Toni Kroos tears into Germany after exit to Paraguay 😳

  01-07-2026 14:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Toni Kroos tears into Germany after exit to Paraguay 😳The former Germany international did not mince his words! Another World Cup disappointment for Germany.Against Paraguay this Monday, June 29, the European side failed to qualify. Their fate was decided in the penalty shootout.Unfortunately, it took just one poor shot to crush all hopes.In comments relayed by Sky Sports Germany, Toni Kroos reacted to yet another elimination. The former Real Madrid player did not hold back.The Germ
  
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• Official I Georgia’s Andria Kvirikadze signs with Paris FC

  01-07-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official I Georgia’s Andria Kvirikadze signs with Paris FCParis FC have officially announced the signing of Georgian midfielder Andria Kvirikadze (18) for the capital club. Having come through the ranks at Dinamo Tbilisi academy, like his illustrious compatriot at Paris Saint-Germain Kvicha Kvaratskhelia (25), the Batumi-born player has signed a three-year contract with PFC, running until 2029.Although he has not yet had the opportunity to make his professional debut, Kvirikadze did featur
  
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• Journalist won’t rule Liverpool out of chase for Ligue 1 star

  01-07-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist won’t rule Liverpool out of chase for Ligue 1 starLiverpool interest in Barcola refuses to fadeLiverpool’s long standing admiration for Bradley Barcola has once again come into focus, with fresh insight suggesting the Paris Saint-Germain forward should not yet be ruled out as a potential transfer target.Speaking on his YouTube channel, transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano explained that despite widespread claims Barcola is not available this summer, the situation is more co
  
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• Ball on journey from Puskas nomination to St Helens

  01-07-2026 14:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  David Ball won promotion twice out of League One - with Peterborough United and Rotherham United - and once from League Two with Fleetwood Town [Getty Images]"It's the one that has got the most traction. It's been something that's followed me around forever since I scored that goal."David Ball became only the second Englishman nominated for the prestigious Puskas Award after his stunning goal against Preston for Fleetwood in 2015.It is a goal which has defined his career, despite it being an equ
  
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• World Cup breakout star dreams of playing for Real Madrid – report

  01-07-2026 14:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  World Cup breakout star dreams of playing for Real Madrid – reportGilberto Mora’s impressive rise on the international stage continues to attract attention, and the Mexican teenager has now been linked with one of the biggest ambitions imaginable for any young footballer – playing for Real Madrid.According to MARCA, the Gilberto Mora Real Madrid connection goes beyond mere speculation, as the player’s long-term dream is to wear the famous white shirt one day.Notably, the
  
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• Your World Cup scouting: 'Cracking' Swiss forward or 'gifted' Hammer?

  01-07-2026 14:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked you which players you have watched at the World Cup that you think would be a great fit at Sunderland.Here are some of your comments:Colin: Johan Manzambi looks a cracking player. Young, athletic, technically gifted and gets forward from midfield with real purpose. Exactly the sort of profile Sunderland have been targeting. Swiss international with huge potential – I'd love to see us make a move before his price goes through the roof.Stephen: Jordan Bos of Feyen
  
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• Why Inter are slowing down in pursuit of Udinese defender Solet

  01-07-2026 14:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Why Inter are slowing down in pursuit of Udinese defender SoletInter had long been linked with a summer move for Udinese defender Oumar Solet, who is also of interest to Como and Atletico Madrid, but the Nerazzurri appear to be cooling off in their pursuit of the Frenchman. Here’s why.Inter concerned about Solet price tag and kneeOn Tuesday, Inter bid farewell to four senior players whose contracts expired on the final day of June, and among them were three defenders: Francesco Acerbi, Ste
  
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• Tebas praises Barcelona’s financial recovery: ‘Have nothing to envy from any other club’

  01-07-2026 14:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tebas praises Barcelona’s financial recovery: ‘Have nothing to envy from any other club’La Liga president Javier Tebas used much of his speech at Joan Laporta’s presidential inauguration to highlight FC Barcelona’s financial recovery, praising the club’s progress and congratulating the returning president on his re-election.Speaking at the Auditori 1899 during the official ceremony, Tebas acknowledged the work carried out by the club to overcome its financial
  
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• Inter defender Alessandro Bastoni investigated over child sex allegations

  01-07-2026 14:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni is under investigation for child prostitution.It is part of a larger inquiry by the Milan Public Prosecutor’s Office into an alleged escort ring after conversations were seized during an investigation into an events company that organised “all-inclusive” nights for VIP clients at football clubs.In one of the intercepted conversations, as reported by Italian newspaper Gazetta dello Sport, a PR representative for the agency wrote to Bastoni
  
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• Charlton sign Dundee defender Koumetio

  01-07-2026 14:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Charlton Athletic have completed the signing of Dundee centre-back Billy Koumetio for an undisclosed fee.The French defender, 23, has signed a four-year deal with the Championship club, marking a return to England for the former Liverpool player."The manager [Nathan Jones] spoke to me about the vision that he has for the club and for the players as well," Koumetio told Charlton's website."From that day when I spoke to him, I realised this was the best move I could make for my career."BBC Sport S
  
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• 🎥 Laporta is now president, with digs at Madrid... and a Tebas gaffe

  01-07-2026 14:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Laporta is now president, with digs at Madrid... and a Tebas gaffeJoan Laporta is now, officially, the new president of FC Barcelona. During his inauguration ceremony held this Wednesday, the Barça chief left no one indifferent. In his speech, he launched several direct attacks at Real Madrid and those around the club, heating up the rivalry ahead of the coming months.The Catalan executive said he senses a certain fear in their eternal rival at the start of his new term. "In oth
  
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• Walsall sign Crewe defender Connolly

  01-07-2026 14:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Walsall have signed defender James Connolly following his departure from Crewe Alexandra.Connolly, 24, ended his two-season stay at the Mornflake Stadium on Tuesday after turning down the club's offer of a new contract.The Liverpool-born centre-back has agreed a two-year deal with the League Two Saddlers until the summer of 2028.He becomes new head coach Lee Grant's fourth signing of the summer window.Connolly said it "felt good " signing for Walsall and was "buzzing" to get the move finalised."
  
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