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• League Cup win 'a real good start' for ambitious Reds

  06-07-2026 09:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cliftonville captain Kelsie Burrows said that their emphatic Women's League Cup win against Glentoran "is a real good start" in their quest to win a domestic treble.The Reds won the trophy for a fourth year in a row courtesy of a 4-0 victory over the Glens at Seaview.Caitlin McGuinness scored twice with sister Kirsty and substitute Danielle Maxwell also finding the net as Brendan Lynch's side sent out a signal of intent against the Women's Premiership champions."Everyone is delighted. We wanted
  
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• Official | AS Monaco complete signing of Aymen Assab

  06-07-2026 16:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | AS Monaco complete signing of Aymen AssabAS Monaco have completed the signing of Aymen Assab (17). The midfielder joins on a free transfer after he opted against signing a first professional contract at formative club Paris Saint-Germain.Assab did not make a first-team appearance for Les Parisiens, but he is very highly rated thanks to his performances at youth level. He notably impressed in the UEFA Youth League last season, whilst he also won the U19 league and the Coupe Gambar
  
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• Monaco looking to re-sign Sunderland’s Simon Adingra on loan, also targeted by Ipswich and West Ham

  06-07-2026 16:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Monaco looking to re-sign Sunderland’s Simon Adingra on loan, also targeted by Ipswich and West HamAS Monaco are reportedly looking to secure another loan deal for Sunderland AFC forward Simon Adingra (24), according to Foot Mercato.However, this is set to be a difficult task, as AS Roma, RB Leipzig, Ipswich Town, Hull City and West Ham United are all said to be trying to persuade the Ivorian to join them on a permanent transfer. The Hammers’ management, who will be playing in the Ch
  
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• Leao open to Saudi Arabia if European move fails to materialise amid Milan exit rumours

  06-07-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leao open to Saudi Arabia if European move fails to materialise amid Milan exit rumoursRafael Leao’s Milan future remains firmly in the spotlight, with the forward reportedly weighing a move away even as he features for Portugal at the World Cup.According to Fabrizio Romano, via SOSFanta, there have been significant developments, starting with a change on the agency side of things.Romano reports that super-agent Jorge Mendes has now entered the picture, having not been involved in the Leao
  
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• Jurgen Klopp eyes former Manchester City coach for Germany assistant manager role

  06-07-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jurgen Klopp eyes former Manchester City coach for Germany assistant manager roleIncoming Germany manager Jurgen Klopp is eyeing a former Man City coach as his assistantKlopp wants to reunite with Pepijn Lijnders, his former assistant during his time at LiverpoolLijnders served as part of Pep Guardiola’s final coaching staff at Man City before his departureIncoming Germany manager Jurgen Klopp is eyeing an approach for Pep Guardiola’s final assistant coach at Manchester City, accordi
  
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• 'Good offer' leads to Jensen leaving Aberdeen for Elfsborg

  06-07-2026 16:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alexander Jensen is returning to Sweden [SNS]Elfsborg have signed full-back Alexander Jensen from Aberdeen for an undisclosed fee, with Dons manager Stephen Robinson saying the Swedish club had made "a good offer".Dane Jensen, 24, played 55 times for Aberdeen following his January 2025 move, scoring once. He previously played for two clubs in his homeland and is returning to Sweden after playing for Brommapojkarna before moving to Pittodrie.He helped the Dons win the 2025 Scottish Cup final."We
  
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• 🤬 Chupaba cocos, Paraguayan politician's racism towards Mbappé

  06-07-2026 16:27 via yahoo.com
  🤬 Chupaba cocos, Paraguayan politician's racism towards MbappéParaguayan senator Celeste Amarilla, of the Liberal Radical Party, has sparked the latest racism scandal at the World Cup by mocking Kylian Mbappé.
  Amarilla posted several racist comments on X after Paraguay’s elimination against France in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. The senator made racist remarks about Mbappé’s education and origins and also encouraged making a contemptuous ge
  
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• Who has your Premiership club brought in & let go this summer?

  06-07-2026 16:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Your club-by-club guide to the summer 2026 transfers in Scotland's top tier.Who has your Championship club brought in & let go? - Summer 2026Who has your Scottish League 1 club brought in & let go? - Summer 2026Who has your Scottish League 2 club brought in & let go? - Summer 2026Who has your Premiership club brought in & let go? - January 2026[BBC]In: Tony Yogane, forward (Brentford, undisclosed); Ayoub Mouloua, forward (Rabat); Connor Ronan, midfielder (Colorado Rapids); A
  
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• Sign Gueye as Casemiro's replacement? - Free agents and who to avoid

  06-07-2026 16:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked for your views on which free agents Man Utd could target this summer and whether there is one player the Red Devils are linked with but you hope they never sign.Here are some of your comments:Michael: Idrissa Gueye from Everton would be a perfect fit. Free agent, central defensive midfielder that is very good defensively and can control play. He would be the perfect Casemiro replacement! I pray we don't sign Baleba who hasn't done much to impress me and costs £1
  
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• 'One of the legendary goalkeeping displays in England's history'

  06-07-2026 16:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Everton goalkeeping coach Alan Kelly says Jordan Pickford's performance against Mexico was one of the most complete performances he has ever seen from a goalkeeper. Kelly told BBC Radio Merseyside: "For me it was one of the legendary goalkeeping displays in England's history. He made a couple of saves but you expect that from Jordan, especially Everton fans watching his performances up and down the years. But it was at the highest level, in the highest scrutiny that he's always under, on
  
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• Situation changes around Julian Alvarez as Barcelona set deadline – report

  06-07-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Situation changes around Julian Alvarez as Barcelona set deadline – reportThe transfer saga surrounding Atletico Madrid striker and Barcelona top target Julian Alvarez may be resolved much sooner than many expected. Exactly 15 days have passed since the forward publicly announced his desire to leave Atletico Madrid following one of Argentina’s World Cup matches, declaring that the best thing for everyone was a transfer and adding that he wanted to fulfill a dream.Since those comments
  
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• Serie A giants demanding €75 million for Real Madrid priority target – report

  06-07-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A giants demanding €75 million for Real Madrid priority target – reportReal Madrid have started the summer with a bang, already securing as many as four new signings in the form of Ibrahima Konate, Bernardo Silva, Marc Cucurella, and Denzel Dumfries.Three of the new arrivals have come in the defensive department, but incoming manager Jose Mourinho is still not satisfied.Indeed, the Portuguese tactician wishes to add one more centre-half this summer and everything indicates that
  
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• As Norway advance, is Wright correct about Scottish football's ills?

  06-07-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ian Wright (left) said he felt sorry for the Tartan Army and compared Scotland with Norway [Reuters/PA Media]As the post-mortem continues into another botched attempt by Scotland to progress from the group stage at a major tournament, has a former England striker managed to hit the nail on the head regarding the reasons for Scottish football's ills?Rather than pointing the finger at PlayStations, 'no ball games' signage or deep-fried food, Ian Wright called for a "bolder, braver vision" and sugg
  
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• Beever-Jones signs new contract until 2030 with Chelsea

  06-07-2026 16:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England forward Aggie Beever-Jones has signed a new contract with Chelsea, extending her stay at the club she joined as a nine-year-old until 2030. The 22-year-old has become an established member of Chelsea's first-team over the past three seasons after loan spells with Bristol City and Everton earlier in her career.Beever-Jones has made 97 appearances for Chelsea, scoring 32 goals, and has helped the club win two Women's Super League titles, two Women's FA Cups and two Women's League Cups.Spea
  
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• Sign Vlahovic but steer clear of Rashford? Free agents and who to avoid

  06-07-2026 16:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked for your views on which free agents Arsenal could target this summer and whether there is one player the Gunners are linked with but you hope they never sign.Here are some of your comments:Tim: While Morgan Rogers is a good player, I don't believe he is right for Arsenal - and to be honest, Arsenal don't need him because we already have Martin Odegaard, Eberechi Eze, Kai Havertz, Mikel Merino, Bukayo Saka and Ethan Nwaneri (assuming he isn't sold to satisfy PSR) in th
  
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• “Here we go” – Romano gives seal of approval to €40m PSG deal

  06-07-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “Here we go” – Romano gives seal of approval to €40m PSG dealKang-In Lee is set to join Atletico Madrid after PSG and the Spanish side agreed on a transfer fee worth €40m, Fabrizio Romano has reported.If you enjoy PSG Talk coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content.Fabrizio Romano has just given his “here we go” seal of approval to the latest PSG sale.The talk about a Kang-
  
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• Push to sign Stones but avoid Openda? Free agents and who to steer clear of

  06-07-2026 16:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked your views on which free agents Coventry City could target this summer.Here are some of your comments:Freddie: First, I would push to sign John Stones on a free. He would be an excellent addition with bags of experience to that backline. Secondly, I would avoid trying to bring in someone like Lois Openda, who is neither worth the price tag nor the kind of number nine we need.Joanne: I would have loved CCFC to sign Kieran Trippier, but it looks like he'll stay at Wolve
  
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• Pep Guardiola explains Lamine Yamal’s greatest strength before Portugal test: ‘Incredible ability to…’

  06-07-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pep Guardiola explains Lamine Yamal’s greatest strength before Portugal test: ‘Incredible ability to…’Pep Guardiola believes Lamine Yamal still has room to grow physically after a season interrupted by injury problems, although the former Barcelona coach has no doubts about the youngster’s extraordinary ability to thrive under pressure.The legendary Barça manager reflected on the winger’s development as Spain prepare for a crucial World Cup meeting wit
  
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• Milan forward Gimenez suffers injury in Mexico’s World Cup defeat to England

  06-07-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan forward Gimenez suffers injury in Mexico’s World Cup defeat to EnglandMilan have a fresh injury concern on their hands after Santiago Gimenez was forced off during Mexico’s World Cup defeat to England.The striker suffered a right ankle problem in the closing stages of the last-16 tie at the Azteca, which the hosts lost 3-2 as England, despite finishing with ten men, booked a quarter-final against Erling Haaland’s Norway.Introduced at the hour mark, Gimenez was hurt by an
  
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• Juventus interested in Parma striker Pellegrino amid Kolo Muani pursuit

  06-07-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus interested in Parma striker Pellegrino amid Kolo Muani pursuitJuventus have made an enquiry about Parma striker Mateo Pellegrino, according to Gianluigi Longari, as they continue to weigh up their attacking options this summer.Randal Kolo Muani remains the priority up front, Luciano Spalletti’s clear preference, with talks ongoing, but the Bianconeri are casting a wider net.In Longari’s report, via AlfredoPedulla.com, Pellegrino’s name came up as a player Juventus have
  
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• Chelsea forward Beever-Jones signs new long-term deal

  06-07-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea forward Beever-Jones signs new long-term dealChelsea forward Aggie Beever-Jones has signed a new long-term contract with the club until summer 2030.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Blues this afternoon.The 22-year-old England international is one of Chelsea’s own, having come through the club’s academy system to star in the first team. Beever-Jones has gone on to make 97 appearances for The Blues at first team level, scoring
  
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• Carlo Ancelotti explains controversial Vinicius Junior penalty snub during Brazil’s 2026 World Cup exit – “We did some stats”

  06-07-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Carlo Ancelotti explains controversial Vinicius Junior penalty snub during Brazil’s 2026 World Cup exit – “We did some stats”On Sunday, Vinicius Junior and Endrick Felipe became the latest Real Madrid players to be eliminated from the 2026 World Cup as Norway defeated Brazil 2-1 in their round of 16 tie. However, things could have been so different for the Selecao had they been the team to score first, and they missed a golden chance from the penalty spot.Brazil were awar
  
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• Integrity of game at stake over Fifa Balogun decision - Uefa

  06-07-2026 15:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Uefa has strongly criticised Fifa's shock decision not to uphold Folarin Balogun's automatic ban at this World Cup, calling it "unprecedented, incomprehensible and unjustifiable".United States striker Balogun, who was sent off against Bosnia-Herzegovina, should have served a suspension for the last-16 tie against Belgium (Tuesday 01:00 BST).But World Cup organisers Fifa, the governing body of world football, opted not to enforce an immediate sanction on the 25-year-old, meaning the co-hosts' lea
  
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• Nicolò Tresoldi tops Roma shortlist for Donyell Malen understudy

  06-07-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nicolò Tresoldi tops Roma shortlist for Donyell Malen understudyAs reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport, Roma want Club Brugge forward Nicolò Tresoldi as a back-up for star forward Donyell Malen.The Cagliari-born Germany U21 international is on the top of Gian Piero Gasperini’s shortlist for players he want up top to support the flying Dutchman, with Sassuolo’s Andrea Pinamonti and Nantes’ Matthis Abline also linked with a move to Olimpico.Tresoldi is coming o
  
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• Hull part company with sporting director

  06-07-2026 15:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Sporting director Jared Dublin has left Hull City after less than two years at the club.BBC Radio Humberside sports editor Mike White said: "Sources have told me a breakdown in communication over personal contract talks between Dublin and the club has contributed to his departure."The American initially joined the Tigers as head of recruitment in August 2024, replacing Lee Darnbrough.A 47-word club statement read: "Hull City has parted company with sporting director Jared Dublin wi
  
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• Fiorentina reach agreement for Spurs’ Radu Drăgușin

  06-07-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fiorentina reach agreement for Spurs’ Radu DrăgușinAs reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport, Fiorentina have agreed terms with Tottenham Hotspur over a move for Radu Drăgușin.The Romanian centre-back arrives in Florence initially on a one-year €1.5m loan, which La Viola will be obliged to make permanent next summer for €17.5 million.Once again, Fiorentina sporting directoe Fabio Paratici has facilitated a move for the 24-year-old. He was the one who played a rol
  
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• ‘No alternative but to challenge the player’s eligibility for the upcoming match’: Belgian FA willing to put more pressure on FIFA over Folarin Balogun debacle

  06-07-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘No alternative but to challenge the player’s eligibility for the upcoming match’: Belgian FA willing to put more pressure on FIFA over Folarin Balogun debacleThe Belgian FA has, understandably, come down hard on FIFA over its decision to suspend the suspension of Folarin Balogun. In a statement release via their website, the RBFA has said the following:After learning through media reports of FIFA’s decision to lift the automatic suspension of player Balogun, the RBFA sen
  
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• Barcelona superstar left with bitter taste after difficult campaign where he missed 26 games

  06-07-2026 15:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona superstar left with bitter taste after difficult campaign where he missed 26 gamesThe 2025-26 campaign was not an easy one for Barcelona’s Raphinha, neither at the club level nor at the country level.After completing a 2024-25 season as one of the most in-form players on the planet and a Ballon d’Or contender, the Brazilian suffered for most of the recently concluded campaign with injuries and fitness troubles.The player’s season officially ended last night with Brazi
  
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• The kit numbers Real Madrid’s new signings want to wear – report

  06-07-2026 15:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The kit numbers Real Madrid’s new signings want to wear – reportReal Madrid are completely shaking up their squad with new signings and have already completed the arrivals of Bernardo Silva, Ibrahima Konate, Denzel Dumfries and Marc Cucurella.With the new arrivals, however, comes an unsurprising battle for kit numbers at the club, especially given how very limited numbers are available in the first team.Given that every player has a sentimental attachment to their kit number for club
  
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• Chesterfield sign Wolves defender Pond

  06-07-2026 15:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alfie Pond made five appearances for Wolves on all competitions [Getty Images]Chesterfield have signed Wolves defender Alfie Pond on a two-year deal.The 22-year-old started his career with Exeter City before joining the Championship side in September 2022.He made five senior appearances for Wolves and also featured in the EFL Trophy and National League Cup for their under-21 side.Pond scored two goals in 19 League Two appearances during a loan spell with Crewe Alexandra in the second half of las
  
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