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• Juventus eager for Ekhator, potential deal with Genoa worth €15m

  29-06-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus eager for Ekhator, potential deal with Genoa worth €15mJuventus are reportedly pushing to purchase Italy international striker Jeff Ekhator from Genoa for a fee of around €15m.According to Sky Sport Italia, the negotiations are in full swing and could even be completed over the next 24 hours.This is because Genoa need a sale to help balance the books by the June 30 deadline.Ekhator has impressed at GenoaPISA, ITALY – APRIL 19: Jeff Ekhator of Genoa CFC celebrates after s
  
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• Liverpool must sell these two players to kickstart their summer business – Opinion

  30-06-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool must sell these two players to kickstart their summer business – OpinionLiverpool Must Be Ruthless With Elliott and Chiesa This SummerSentiment Cannot Stand in the Way of Liverpool’s RebuildLiverpool’s summer rebuild cannot be based upon sentiment.It has to be based upon what Andoni Iraola needs to transform this team back into genuine Premier League and Champions League contenders. Every player must fit the identity the new head coach wants to create, and if they do
  
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• Inter executive Piero Ausilio: “We aren’t pursuing Pisilli.”

  30-06-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter executive Piero Ausilio: “We aren’t pursuing Pisilli.”In recent days, Inter Milan have been linked with Niccolò Pisilli, who are looking for new signings to raise the level of Chivu’s team. Roma’s number 61 wants to play in the Champions League with the Giallorossi and is an important player for Gasperini. Inter sporting director Piero Ausilio dismissed rumors of Nerazzurri interest in Pisilli: “Pisilli is an exceptional player, but we’re no
  
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• 😡 Arsenal not English champions: Klopp fumes over VAR call

  30-06-2026 09:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😡 Arsenal not English champions: Klopp fumes over VAR callAfter the bitter World Cup exit in the penalty shootout, the VAR decision to disallow Jonathan Tah’s goal in particular sparked debate. Waldemar Anton was judged to have fouled Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill in the buildup. That caused major frustration in the Germany camp.  "It’s not just a scandal, it’s a complete scandal. That’s not even remotely a foul," Julian Nagelsmann said bluntly to ZDF
  
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• Official | Monaco opt against signing Sunderland’s Simon Adingra and Leicester City’s Wout Faes

  30-06-2026 09:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Monaco opt against signing Sunderland’s Simon Adingra and Leicester City’s Wout FaesIn January, AS Monaco signed Simon Adingra (24) and Wout Faes (28). The former joined on loan from Sunderland, the latter from Leicester City. Buy options were included in both deals. Neither has been triggered, as confirmed by the Principality club on Monday. Adingra initially impressed for Monaco following his move, however, his form tailed off towards the end of the campaign. He fin
  
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• Bruno Genesio agrees two-year Marseille contract

  30-06-2026 09:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bruno Genesio agrees two-year Marseille contractBruno Genesio is set to put pen to paper over a two-year deal as Marseille manager, according to a report from L’Equipe. The former Lille OSC head coach was identified by Les Phocéens as the ideal candidate to lead the Southern Ligue 1 club with the latter entering a new era with the arrivals of Sporting Director Grégory Lorenzi and club president Stéphane Richard.Earlier this month, Marseille initiated tal
  
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• Rotherham appoint Alex Bruce as boss

  30-06-2026 09:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rotherham United have appointed Alex Bruce as their new head coach on a two-year deal.The 41-year-old left his job as assistant manager at Salford City earlier this month.He had a brief spell as manager of Macclesfield in 2023-24, but this will be his first managerial position in full-time football.Bruce, the son of former Birmingham City, Hull City and Newcastle United boss Steve, takes over a club that has suffered relegation from the Championship to League Two in the past three seasons.The Mi
  
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• Hornchurch sign defender Baldwin

  30-06-2026 09:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jack Baldwin spent a short spell on loan on loan at Eastleigh last season [Shutterstock]Hornchurch have signed former Colchester United defender Jack Baldwin.The 32-year-old joins as a free agent after being released by the U's last month.The National League newcomers have not disclosed the length of Baldwin's contract.He has played more than 280 times in the English Football League for sides including Hartlepool United, Peterborough United, Sunderland, Bristol Rovers and Northampton Town."He's
  
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• Why Maresca was Man City's chosen one

  30-06-2026 09:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Enzo Maresca is part Italian, part Spanish in his approach to coaching and life.His Spanish influence stems from his family, and his exposure to Pep Guardiola's Barcelona while he was at Sevilla and Malaga during the peak years of his playing career.Facing a Barcelona side regarded by some as the greatest club team of all time opened Maresca's eyes to a new way of playing, and helped spark the trend for technical, possession-based teams dominating at the highest level.In Spain, Mar
  
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• Is the World Cup becoming America’s biggest sports betting event ever?

  30-06-2026 09:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  This year's World Cup is shattering betting records, with sportsbook operators attributing the unprecedented wagering to a perfect storm of factors. The tournament's North American setting allows U.S. audiences to watch games live during convenient hours, while a historically talented American team has exceeded expectations by winning its first two matches and topping its group."I think it has exceeded our expectations," stated Mark Bickerdike, Caesars Sportsbook’s head of soccer trading,
  
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• ‘Another nightmare’: German media react to shock World Cup exit at the hands of Paraguay

  30-06-2026 09:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The German media reacted with shock and condemnation after the four-time World champions were knocked out of the 2026 edition by Paraguay.Germany have failed to reach the last-16 in any of the past three tournaments, haven’t won a World Cup knockout game since the final in Rio de Janeiro in 2014.Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann, who at the age of 38 became the youngest coach in a World Cup knockout ⁠stage in 40 years, opted for an offensive line-up, giving ​his ⁠team's t
  
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• Tamworth sign forward Donnelly from Boston

  30-06-2026 09:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tamworth have signed forward Kieren Donnelly from Boston United for an undisclosed fee.The 25-year-old is the 11th signing made by the Lambs since the takeover of the club by US businessman Abdullah Ashraf.Donnelly was loaned to Kidderminster Harriers in March and contributed eight goals in 15 games, including one in their 2-0 win over South Shields in the National League North promotion final."He's quite rightly had lots of interest over the summer and the fact he's chosen Tamworth is a real co
  
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• France predicted XI v Sweden: William Saliba and Bradley Barcola to return

  30-06-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  France predicted XI v Sweden: William Saliba and Bradley Barcola to returnFrance face Sweden on Tuesday at East Rutherford’s MetLife Stadium for their 2026 FIFA World Cup last-32. After winning Group I with three consecutive wins against Senegal (3-1), Iraq (3-0) and Norway (4-1), Les Bleus are the overwhelming favourites against Graham Potter’s side, although Adrien Rabiot is adamant his teammates won’t let their guard down.Didier Deschamps, who has returned to the France
  
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• Atletico Madrid star reacts to Marc Cucurella’s Real Madrid move: ‘I love him to bits’

  30-06-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atletico Madrid star reacts to Marc Cucurella’s Real Madrid move: ‘I love him to bits’Marc Cucurella’s arrival at Real Madrid has generated plenty of reactions across Spanish football, and one of the most notable has come from Atletico Madrid midfielder Alex Baena.The pair share a close friendship away from football, and Baena recently posted a message on social media that many interpreted as a playful reference to Cucurella’s switch to Real Madrid.Writing on Instag
  
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• Alex Baena praises Julian Alvarez but avoids Barcelona transfer speculation: ‘This isn’t the time to talk’

  30-06-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alex Baena praises Julian Alvarez but avoids Barcelona transfer speculation: ‘This isn’t the time to talk’Barcelona’s pursuit of Julian Alvarez remains one of the biggest talking points of the transfer window, and the Argentine forward has now received glowing praise from his Atletico Madrid teammate Alex Baena.The Barcelona striker target has been heavily linked with a move to Camp Nou in recent weeks, with reports suggesting the Catalan side remain committed to securing
  
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• 🗞️ From Brazil's miracle to Germany's historic collapse: today's back pages

  30-06-2026 09:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🗞️ From Brazil's miracle to Germany's historic collapse: today's back pagesA stoppage-time winner from Martinelli sends the 'Seleção' into the quarter-finals, while Paraguay pull off the first great miracle by knocking out Germany on penalties in a frantic Tuesday.Ancelotti and Martinelli rescue Brazil on the brinkThe world sports press is saying it with one voice: Brazil suffered enormously, but they are through to the round of 16 after a dramatic comeback against J
  
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• 'It's been an easy retransition' - Williams on Wimbledon return

  30-06-2026 09:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serena Williams won seven of her 23 Grand Slam singles titles at Wimbledon [Getty Images]For Serena Williams, everything and nothing has changed on her return to Wimbledon.She is not the same woman who walked off Centre Court four years ago after a loss to Harmony Tan.Since evolving away and then back to tennis, she has had a second daughter, co-founded a National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) team and danced at the Super Bowl.Some of the faces that practise alongside her have changed. Even some
  
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• Liverpool contact for 13-goal star confirmed after Yan Diomande snub

  30-06-2026 09:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool contact for 13-goal star confirmed after Yan Diomande snubLiverpool's transfer plans for the summer have already been changed massively. Most people thought we'd be seeing Yan Diomande in a Liverpool kit but, now that isn't likely to happen, the Reds' attention needs to be turned elsewhere.Of course, they had multiple back up options in case the deal for Diomande fell through but, on paper, none of them look as good as the Ivorian.That is, until one player popped up who could actually
  
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• Rodrygo opens up on special relationship with Ancelotti and desire to play under Mourinho: ‘Like a father to us’

  30-06-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rodrygo opens up on special relationship with Ancelotti and desire to play under Mourinho: ‘Like a father to us’Rodrygo may be absent from the World Cup because of injury, but the Real Madrid forward remains closely connected to football’s biggest stage while continuing his recovery process.The Brazilian attacker has travelled to the United States during his rehabilitation, attending promotional events and watching matches while keeping a close eye on Brazil’s progress.&n
  
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• Every World Cup needs a cult hero: 2026 has given us touchline dreamboat Sebastián Beccacece

  30-06-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sebastián Beccacece has led Ecuador to the knockout rounds. Photograph: Juan Mabromata/AFP/Getty ImagesAn underrated pleasure for spectators at every World Cup is observing the managers. If club football, an increasingly regimented domain of set pieces and systems, is all about structure, international soccer is much more a matter of style – and at this tournament, the theatrics of the sport’s touchline strutters have been rich with emotion and figurative power.Didier Deschamp
  
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• Barça will not abandon Julian Alvarez transfer pursuit despite Atletico Madrid’s firm stance

  30-06-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barça will not abandon Julian Alvarez transfer pursuit despite Atletico Madrid’s firm stanceBarcelona have no intention of stepping away from their pursuit of Julian Alvarez, even though negotiations with Atletico Madrid are expected to be lengthy and complicated.According to Mundo Deportivo, the Catalan giants remain completely convinced that the Argentine forward is the right player to lead their attacking project, with the club maintaining a calm approach despite Atletico Madrid&
  
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• 🎥 World Cup nuns, national revelry and oars: tournament’s maddest Monday 🤣

  30-06-2026 08:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 World Cup nuns, national revelry and oars: tournament’s maddest Monday 🤣The World Cup is completely out of control. From the historic eruption in Paraguay that brought an entire country to a standstill, to the yellow tide already sweeping through Kansas, with celebrations that seem like miracles in between. Grab your phone and enjoy the must-watch videos you absolutely need to see to understand the madness of this World Cup.As if it were a miracle fallen from the skyFootb
  
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• 13-goal forward opens the door to Liverpool summer move

  30-06-2026 08:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  13-goal forward opens the door to Liverpool summer moveLiverpool Transfer News: Said El Mala Pushes for Koln Exit Amid Summer InterestLiverpool’s search for attacking reinforcements has moved into a new phase, with FC Koln winger Said El Mala emerging as one of the names under consideration.The 19-year-old is attracting attention after an eye-catching campaign in Germany, where he scored 13 goals in 34 Bundesliga appearances last season. With Liverpool expected to miss out on Yan Diomande,
  
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• Son apologises for South Korea's World Cup exit

  30-06-2026 08:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Son Heung-min is South Korea's joint top World Cup scorer, tied with Park Ji-sung and Ahn Jung-hwan on three goals [Getty Images]Captain Son Heung-min has apologised for South Korea's early World Cup exit while asking for encouragement rather than criticism and saying he will "run to death" for the nation's football fans.South Korea won their opening game in Mexico but lost their next two matches to finish third in Group A.A draw in their final group game would have been enough to qualify but th
  
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• 'It's been an easy transition' - Williams on Wimbledon return

  30-06-2026 08:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serena Williams won seven of her 23 Grand Slam singles titles at Wimbledon [Getty Images]For Serena Williams, everything and nothing has changed on her return to Wimbledon.She is not the same woman who walked off Centre Court four years ago after a loss to Harmony Tan.Since evolving away and then back to tennis, she has had a second daughter, co-founded a National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) team and danced at the Super Bowl.Some of the faces that practise alongside her have changed. Even some
  
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• Inter Milan director rules out summer move for Real Madrid midfielder: ‘Not even realistic’

  30-06-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter Milan director rules out summer move for Real Madrid midfielder: ‘Not even realistic’The latest Eduardo Camavinga transfer speculation has received a major update after Inter Milan publicly distanced themselves from any move for the Real Madrid midfielder.Camavinga’s future at Real Madrid has become one of the talking points of the summer, especially following reports suggesting that Jose Mourinho is not counting on Camavinga as a regular starter next season. With un
  
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• New Real Madrid signing Marc Cucurella turns his back on Barcelona: ‘Rather go bald’

  30-06-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New Real Madrid signing Marc Cucurella turns his back on Barcelona: ‘Rather go bald’As a former graduate of Barcelona’s La Masia, Marc Cucurella made a massive statement when he agreed to sign for Real Madrid earlier this summer.The Spanish left-back, after all, is a product of the Merengues‘ arch-rivals, and his agreeing to sign for Los Blancos is an indication that even Barcelona players can simply not resist an offer from Real Madrid.Needless to say, however, he has co
  
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• Barcelona and Atletico Madrid meet over Julian Alvarez transfer – report

  30-06-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona and Atletico Madrid meet over Julian Alvarez transfer – reportBarcelona’s pursuit of Julian Alvarez appears to be moving into a decisive phase, with fresh reports claiming that direct contact has already taken place between the Catalan club and Atletico Madrid.The Argentine forward has emerged as one of Barcelona’s priority targets for the summer, and recent developments suggest that the possibility of a move is becoming increasingly realistic. While striking a d
  
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• Keskinen, Jensen, Lazetic and Yengi linked with exits - gossip

  30-06-2026 08:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aberdeen have rejected various bids for Topi Keskinen this month, but the offers were well below the club's valuation and they are not actively looking to sell the 23-year-old Finland winger. (Anthony Joseph on X)Aberdeen have turned down multiple bids from Debrecen for Topi Keskinen as they are looking to at least recoup the £800,000 they paid HJK Helsinki for the winger, who is believed to be open to a transfer amid interest from other clubs, including OB Odense. (Daily Record)Elfsborg a
  
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• 'Pandor poised for Rangers as Butland heads for Hull' - gossip

  30-06-2026 08:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ivor Pandor helped Hull City win promotion and is with the Croatia World Cup squad [Getty Images]Rangers are reportedly poised to sign Hull City goalkeeper Ivor Pandor, with Jack Butland moving in the opposite direction, as Aberdeen, Dundee, Dundee United and Motherwell are said to have received bids for key players. Croatia goalkeeper Ivor Pandur is on the cusp of joining Rangers in a £6m transfer from Hull City, with Ibrox number one Jack Butland heading in the opposite direction, after
  
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