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• Lille line up Thomas Meunier replacement

  18-06-2026 10:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lille line up Thomas Meunier replacementLille OSC are anticipating the departure of Thomas Meunier, whose contract at the club is up this summer. There has been talk of a renewal for the Belgium international, but he now looks more likely to depart the Ligue 1 club.LOSC already have the talented Tiago Santos in that position, although they are looking to add more depth in this position ahead of a UEFA Champions League campaign. As per a report from RMC Sport, Lille want to sign ESTAC T
  
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• Gossip: Pompey linked with Dutch midfielder Yah

  18-06-2026 12:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Portsmouth have been heavily linked with a move for Dutch midfielder Gibson Yah from Eerste Divisie side FC Volendam, whose sporting director Patrick Busby said he does not expect the 22-year-old to remain at the club next season. (Portsmouth News)For more transfer news and rumours, read Thursday's full gossip column here.[BBC]
  
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• Konate to join Real Madrid on four-year deal

  18-06-2026 12:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ibrahima Konate played 118 Premier League games for Liverpool [Getty Images]Real Madrid have agreed a deal to sign Ibrahima Konate on a four-year contract when the France centre-back leaves Liverpool. The 27-year-old is leaving the Reds on a free transfer at the end of June after the two parties failed to agree a new deal because of a gap between the defender and club over his value and wages.Real Madrid say they have reached an agreement with Konate "for him to become a Real Madrid player for t
  
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• Is Mexico v South Korea on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch World Cup 2026 match

  18-06-2026 12:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mexico and South Korea will battle to secure their place in the World Cup 2026 knockout stages when they meet in Group A in the early hours of Friday morning BST in Guadalajara.The co-hosts won their opener 2-0 against South Africa at the Azteca, while South Korea edged the Czech Republic 2-1 in the same venue as this meeting. And that means a victory for either side will seal progress into the round of 32 with a match to spare.El Tri will hope to see Raul Jimenez score again after the veteran f
  
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• Gossip: Leeds interested in Saints midfielder Charles

  18-06-2026 12:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Southampton midfielder Shea Charles is the subject of interest from Leeds United, who are weighing up a £20m bid for the 22-year-old Northern Ireland international. (Daily Mail - subscription required)For more transfer news and rumours, read Thursday's full gossip column here.[BBC]
  
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• ‘He will forever be the pride of Brest’ – tributes pour in following death of Eric Roy

  18-06-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘He will forever be the pride of Brest’ – tributes pour in following death of Eric RoyStade Brestois head coach Eric Roy passed away at 58, his family announced in a statement on Wednesday.After a decade-long break from management, Roy joined Les Ty-Zéfs in 2023. Despite operating on a shoestring budget, he led Brest to the 2024-2025 Champions League campaign after an exceptional Ligue 1 season, in which Brest finished third. This achievement secured him the Ligue 1 Mana
  
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• Gossip: Preston interested in Argyle striker Tolaj

  18-06-2026 12:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Preston North End are among the clubs interested in signing Plymouth Argyle striker Lorent Tolaj after the 24-year-old Swiss scored 18 goals for the Pilgrims in League One last season. (Lancashire Evening Post)For more transfer news and rumours, read Thursday's full gossip column here.[BBC]
  
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• Gossip: Derby and QPR keen on midfielder Allen

  18-06-2026 12:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Derby County and QPR are battling to sign 31-year-old former Coventry City midfielder Jamie Allen on a free transfer, with the Englishman now available after he was released by the Sky Blues upon the expiry of his contract this summer. (Football League World)For more transfer news and rumours, read Thursday's full gossip column here.[BBC]
  
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• World Cup 2026 power rankings: England, Argentina and France make statements after round one

  18-06-2026 12:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026 World Cup is fully into the swing of things with all teams now having played their opening match of the campaign in North America.After a build-up that centred around controversy, greed and conflict, fans have been captivated by some enthralling performances during round one of fixtures, with the likes of France and holders Argentina stamping their mark as rightful favourites.So much can change as the group stage progresses, but here’s which nations make up the top 10 of The Indep
  
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• Albion sign young Liverpool defender Pinnington

  18-06-2026 12:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]West Bromwich Albion have signed defender Carter Pinnington on a three-year deal.The 19-year-old joins from Liverpool, where he has risen through the youth ranks to become a regular part of their under-21s team but has yet to make his senior debut.He will join the Baggies' under-21 set-up for the immediate future."I'm extremely grateful to be joining Albion," Pinnington said in a club statement."I had offers from other clubs, but from the very first conversations I had here, it was
  
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• Real Madrid grow in confidence over £80M transfer for Manchester City star

  18-06-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid grow in confidence over £80M transfer for Manchester City starReal Madrid increasingly confident of £80M transfer for Man City defender Ruben DiasClub president Florentino Perez prepared to back Jose Mourinho financially to get the deal doneMan City determined to resist any approach; Enzo Maresca views Dias as ‘integral’ to his plansRuben Dias could become the next big name to make the switch into Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid project, amid ‘growing
  
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• Man United confirm stance on Marcus Rashford’s potential Barcelona return

  18-06-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man United confirm stance on Marcus Rashford’s potential Barcelona returnMarcus Rashford’s Barcelona Dream Leaves Manchester United Facing Familiar QuestionsFootball careers rarely move in straight lines. Sometimes they circle back on themselves, leaving everybody involved to reconsider what comes next. According to ESPN, Manchester United now find themselves in precisely that position with Marcus Rashford.Barcelona’s decision to let their €30 million purchase option expir
  
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• Leao leaves door open on Milan future after Amorim takes charge

  18-06-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leao leaves door open on Milan future after Amorim takes chargeRafael Leao has opened up about his future at Milan for the first time since his compatriot Ruben Amorim was appointed as the Rossoneri boss.Leao’s time at Milan might be over following a disappointing 2025-26 season at San Siro under Massimiliano Allegri.Leao comments on Milan future after Amorim’s appointmentThe Portuguese winger struggled with injuries and played for the whole campaign out of position. Over the last fe
  
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• Real Madrid add 18-year-old World Cup breakout star to their transfer wishlist

  18-06-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid add 18-year-old World Cup breakout star to their transfer wishlistWorld Cups always tend to introduce the world to names in the sport they may not necessarily have heard of before.One of the best examples of this in 2022 was Argentina’s Enzo Fernandez, who was playing at Benfica back then.He shot to fame with his performances for the champions, prompted Chelsea to spend nine figures on him months later and is now linked with a move to Real Madrid.There will definitely be simila
  
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• Man Utd pitch works with player protection key

  18-06-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Manchester United are putting padding around the bricks that go around the Old Trafford pitch to help protect players.United have completely dug up the surface this summer for the first time in 14 years.When the new pitch is laid it will be slightly bigger than before so it does not immediately become a synthetic surface as has been the case before.United feel that will help with player safety as it gives them more control when they leave the pitch.The padding around the brickwork
  
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• Gossip: Millwall bid £5m for Hull striker Joseph

  18-06-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Millwall have submitted a £5m bid for Hull City's Scottish striker Kyle Joseph, 24, with the Tigers needing to recoup some money to avoid a points deduction in the Premier League. (Daily Mail)For more transfer news and rumours, read Thursday's full gossip column here.[BBC]
  
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• Gossip: Boro reject bids from Everton for Hackney

  18-06-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Middlesbrough have rejected multiple bids for star English midfielder Hayden Hackney from Everton, while several other Premier League clubs are interested in the 23-year-old. (TEAMTalk)For more transfer news and rumours, read Thursday's full gossip column here.[BBC]
  
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• Real Madrid new signing praises Lamine Yamal: ‘Don’t think everyone would be able to cope’

  18-06-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid new signing praises Lamine Yamal: ‘Don’t think everyone would be able to cope’Marc Cucurella has been in the headlines in Spain after he signed for Real Madrid, turning down a chance to return to FC Barcelona as well as refusing Atletico Madrid.A former La Masia trainee, the Spanish left-back was very much on the agenda for the Blaugrana but ended up choosing to sign for their arch-rivals in a deal worth €55 million plus another €5 million in add-ons.Now,
  
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• Gossip: Stansfield linked with Premier League move

  18-06-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Birmingham City's English striker Jay Stansfield, 23, is being targeted by a number of Premier League clubs, including Sunderland, Everton and newly-promoted sides Ipswich Town and Hull City. (The Yorkshire Post)For more transfer news and rumours, read Thursday's full gossip column here.[BBC]
  
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• Gossip: West Ham eye Watford winger Irankunda

  18-06-2026 11:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]West Ham United are keeping tabs on 20-year-old Watford winger Nestory Irankunda, who scored in Australia's 2-0 win over Turkey in their first game at the 2026 World Cup. (Football Insider)For more transfer news and rumours, read Thursday's full gossip column here.[BBC]
  
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• Harry Kane says Golden Boot rivals Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland gave him ‘push’ in World Cup opener

  18-06-2026 11:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England captain Harry Kane says “competition” from expected Golden Boot rivals Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland pushed him to make a flying start to this World Cup.Kane is bidding to become the first man in history to be the top scorer at a World Cup twice, having won the accolade in 2018.Mbappe - who scored twice as France beat Senegal 3-1 in their opener - and Haaland, who also bagged a brace as Norway thrashed Iraq 4-1, are expected to be his biggest competition in North America t
  
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• Medical complete – Liverpool have wrapped up their first summer signing

  18-06-2026 11:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Medical complete – Liverpool have wrapped up their first summer signingFabrizio Romano Confirms Liverpool’s First Summer SigningLiverpool have completed their first move of the summer window and it was completely out of the blue.As Fabrizio Romano reported late last night, Liverpool have triggered the €40m release clause to sign Spanish winger Victor Munoz from Osasuna.The 22-year-old had looked set to join Premier League side Newcastle United, but Liverpool have hijacked the de
  
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• A DISAPPOINTING START FOR MODRIĆ, DRAW FOR RAFA

  18-06-2026 11:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A DISAPPOINTING START FOR MODRIĆ, DRAW FOR RAFACroatia's World Cup campaign got off to a disappointing start after a difficult game against England. The English won 4-2, with the game decided in the second half after an exciting first half ended 2-2. Starting as captain, Luka Modrićmade his first appearance of his fifth World Cup, before making way for Kovačić in the 58th minute. Next, the Croatians face Panama, on Wednesday 24 June. Portugal and Rafa Leãokicked o
  
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• Tactical analysis: England look exciting but how can they tighten up?

  18-06-2026 11:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England's 4-2 win against Croatia was full of exciting attacking football but the defensive part of the game raised some eyebrows with them looking open on a number of occasions. In football, what a team does in attack impacts how they defend and vice versa so it is important to assess both the on-the-ball and off-the-ball tactics together.In this piece, we analyse the reasons why England looked less defensively secure in their World Cup opener compared with previous games under Thomas Tuchel.Th
  
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• Yesterday’s meeting with Pellegrini was not decisive

  18-06-2026 11:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Yesterday’s meeting with Pellegrini was not decisiveRoma has several things on their minds these days: contract renewals, transfers due by June 30th, and a high-level transfer campaign for Gasperini. There are many hot topics at Trigoria, and they risk burning out if they don’t speed things up. One of the hot topics of the last few hours has been Lorenzo Pellegrini’s contract renewal. Yesterday, the long-awaited meeting between the player’s agents and the Giallorossi club
  
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• Man United set for Ruben Amorim reunion as pre-season friendly date with AC Milan confirmed

  18-06-2026 11:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man United set for Ruben Amorim reunion as pre-season friendly date with AC Milan confirmedManchester United are set for a sensational reunion with former manager Ruben Amorim, with the Red Devils set to face his new club, AC Milan, in a pre-season friendly.According to The Standard, the fixture is scheduled to take place in Wroclaw, Poland, on August 15. It will be Amorim’s first meeting with United since he left the club earlier this year.Amorim was sacked in January, with United sitting
  
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• Exclusive | Napoli join race to sign Alverca’s Bastien Meupiyou

  18-06-2026 11:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Exclusive | Napoli join race to sign Alverca’s Bastien MeupiyouNapoli have joined the race to sign Alverca defender Bastien Meupiyou (20), Get French Football News understands.The Frenchman, who joined the Portuguese side from Wolverhampton Wanderers last summer, is attracting interest from across Europe. Borussia Dortmund have been linked with a move, whilst Get French Football News understands that a French club that finished in the top half of the table in Ligue 1 la
  
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• Five things to look out for as Scotland bid to continue dream World Cup start against Morocco

  18-06-2026 11:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Scotland’s first World Cup in 28 years continues as they take on Morocco in their second match of Group C on Friday, after getting off to a winning start against Haiti last weekend.Steve Clarke’s side won 1-0 against the minnows but will face opponents a step up in class as they return to Foxborough. Here are five things to look out for on their second matchday. History beckonsFriday could be one of the biggest nights in Scottish football history as a draw or a victory will all but a
  
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• Richard Hughes left with agonising decision as surprise talks begin for loan deal

  18-06-2026 11:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Richard Hughes left with agonising decision as surprise talks begin for loan dealLiverpool are undertaking a big change at the back. The outgoing Premier League champions have lost Ibrahima Konate on a free with the Frenchman destined to join Real Madrid. With Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez out of contract in 2027 it promises to be a year of major upheaval at the heart of defence.Jeremy Jacquet is being brought in as a £60m signing from Rennes while Ifeanyi Ndukwe - a promising Austrian def
  
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• Gasperini seeks Zappacosta reunion at Roma

  18-06-2026 11:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gasperini seeks Zappacosta reunion at RomaRoma isn’t just looking for reinforcements in attack. Gasperini’s mission, ahead of the upcoming transfer window, is to raise the bar on the flanks as well. Last season, the only certainty was Wesley, with Celik providing consistency but lacking quality. This is why Davide Zappacosta could be a popular choice again. The former Roma full-back has the ability to play on both flanks, a trait the Grugliasco-born coach greatly appreciates.Gasperin
  
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