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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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• Cheltenham sign midfielder McCann from Barrow

  18-06-2026 17:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cheltenham Town have signed midfielder Charlie McCann from Barrow for what theRobins call a "nominal fee".The 24-year-old previously played under Cheltenham manager Steve Cotterill at Forest Green Rovers, scoring 15 goals in 90 games for the club across a two-and-a-half-year spell.He joined Barrow last September and signed a deal until the summer of 2027, playing 38 games as they were relegated to the National League."I've worked with the gaffer before so I know how he works and I'm very excited
  
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• Leao, Modric and Rabiot top list of 9 Milan players with unsettled futures

  18-06-2026 17:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leao, Modric and Rabiot top list of 9 Milan players with unsettled futuresRuben Amorim has a rebuild job on his hands as the recently-appointed head coach of Milan, as the Rossoneri have a list of nine players whose futures remain unsettled including the likes of Rafael Leao, Luka Modric and Adrien Rabiot.Amorim has nine potential transfer headaches at MilanIt was a bitterly disappointing end to the 2025-26 season for Milan, who missed out on qualification to the Champions League despite having
  
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• Barcelona not worried about missing deadline to activate Man United star’s purchase clause – here’s why

  18-06-2026 17:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona not worried about missing deadline to activate Man United star’s purchase clause – here’s whyEngland kicked off their World Cup campaign last night with a 4-2 win over Croatia. There was much to look forward to for Barcelona fans, as star signing Anthony Gordon started the game.However, the biggest takeaway was Marcus Rashford’s goal to make it 4-2 for England, as the Manchester United star carried forward his form in La Liga.Rashford, though, is not a Barcelona
  
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• Walsall won't have 700 passes and lose 1-0 - Grant

  18-06-2026 17:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lee Grant won 15 and drew eight of his 36 games in charge of Huddersfield [Getty Images]Walsall head coach Lee Grant says he knows what it takes to be successful - and vows he will bring "his players" in to mount an "aggressive and attacking" challenge for promotion.Grant was appointed just over a month ago as Mat Sadler's permanent replacement and is overseeing a rehaul of a Saddlers squad that has seen two promotion attempts in League Two falter badly in each of the past two seasons.Speaking a
  
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• What time are the Premier League 2026/27 fixtures released?

  18-06-2026 17:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Premier League fixtures for the 2026/27 campaign are set to be revealed on Friday as the 20 top-flight clubs find out their full schedule.Arsenal ended a 22-year wait as they held off Manchester City last season, and will be seeking more success as they defend their title.Coventry, Ipswich and Hull return to the top-flight ranks, with Frank Lampard’s side back in the Premier League for the first time in 25 years.With nine teams involved in European competition, squad management may be
  
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• OFFICIAL STATEMENT: SUZANNE BAKKER

  18-06-2026 17:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  OFFICIAL STATEMENT: SUZANNE BAKKERAC Milan is delighted to announce that Suzanne Bakker has renewed her contract with the Club until 30 June 2027.Coach Bakker, who took charge of the Rossonere dugout in the summer of 2024, has brought professionalism, expertise and a clear playing identity, contributing to the growth of the First Team’s technical project.Over the course of several seasons, she has placed particular emphasis on the development of young players from the Youth Sector, support
  
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• Newport County sign Poole Town forward Gwengwe

  18-06-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Newport County AFC]Newport County have signed forward Shaquille Gwengwe from Southern League Premier Division South side Poole Town.The 24-year-old arrives in south Wales after a remarkable campaign in which he scored 46 goals in 46 appearances for the Dorset club, form that County say had "attracted widespread interest from across the football pyramid".In a statement, Newport added that they had "beaten off strong competition" to secure the striker's signature, with Gwengwe regarded as "one of
  
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• CBF confirms Neymar's status for Brazil's next Copa match

  18-06-2026 16:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CBF confirms Neymar's status for Brazil's next Copa matchIt’s official now!Neymar will not travel to Philadelphia, where Brazil faces Haiti this Friday (19), in the second matchday of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
  According to a statement from the CBF press office, Neymar will remain in New Jersey to “optimize the final stage of his recovery process.”Focus on recoveryNeymar trained on the pitch for the first time this Wednesday (17) since joining the Brazil national team for the Wor
  
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• Expert claims Liverpool are about to sign an ‘outstanding talent’

  18-06-2026 16:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Expert claims Liverpool are about to sign an ‘outstanding talent’Victor Munoz to Liverpool, Why Surprise Deal Makes SenseLiverpool have moved sharply, decisively and, perhaps most importantly, quietly.Victor Munoz was not the name dominating transfer conversations. He was not the winger repeatedly linked with Anfield. Yet after Liverpool triggered his Osasuna release clause, the 22-year-old is now set to become Andoni Iraola’s first signing as Liverpool head coach.Photo: IMAGOF
  
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• Barrow bring in veteran prop Singleton

  18-06-2026 16:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barrow Raiders have signed veteran prop Brad Singleton on a deal until the end of this season.Singleton was a free agent after leaving Castleford Tigers last month but he will now play for his hometown club.The 33-year-old was a Grand Final winner with Leeds Rhinos in 2015, and has played more than 300 games since his debut in 2011, the majority in Super League."Me and Cresta [head coach Paul Crarey] have always had a great relationship, and with me and my family moving back home and me stepping
  
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• 🚨 Czech Republic and South Africa stake it all with these XIs

  18-06-2026 16:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Czech Republic and South Africa stake it all with these XIsCzechia and South Africa lost on the first matchday of the group, so today in Atlanta they need a win to stay alive in the World Cup. A defeat would leave either of the two out before the round of 32. 
  Football is on today at Atlanta Stadium with the following lineups:Czechia: Kovar; Coufal, Hranac, Krejci, Holes; Darida, Cerv, Sadilek, Sojka; Hlozek and Schick.Czechia make five changes, with Sulc and Soucek left
  
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• Barcelona icon advises club to retain Rashford: ‘It would be very good for them to keep him’

  18-06-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona icon advises club to retain Rashford: ‘It would be very good for them to keep him’Former Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic believes Marcus Rashford would be an excellent player for the club to retain, despite uncertainty surrounding the English forward’s future.Rashford began the 2026 World Cup in impressive fashion with England, continuing the form he displayed during his loan spell at Barcelona. Having scored several important goals for the Catalan side during the c
  
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• Kane is England's greatest striker, says Lineker

  18-06-2026 16:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Harry Kane is England's record goalscorer followed by Wayne Rooney (53 goals in 120 appearances), Sir Bobby Charlton (49 in 106) and Gary Lineker (48 in 80)[Getty Images]Gary Lineker thinks Harry Kane is "the greatest English striker we've ever had" after the England captain equalled his record of 10 World Cup goals on Wednesday. Kane, 32, scored twice as England opened their tournament campaign in Dallas with a 4-2 victory against Croatia in Group L. Former Three Lions striker Lineker, 65, reac
  
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• Stats lay bare Atlético-MG's defensive frailties in 2026

  18-06-2026 16:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Stats lay bare Atlético-MG's defensive frailties in 2026Atlético-MG is using the break for the World Cup to try to solve a chronic problem: the instability of its defense. Data from the 2026 Brazilian Championship shows a worse performance than last year, making it clear that coach Eduardo Domínguez will have work to do to rebalance the team.Because of this, ge took an X-ray look at Galo’s defensive situation in 2026.In the 18 matches played in the Brasileirão s
  
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• Palestine FA makes ‘sportswashing’ vow after Republic of Ireland agree to play Israel behind closed doors

  18-06-2026 16:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Palestine’s football governing body has issued a strong statement, asserting it will not be party to any "sportswashing" attempts related to Israel’s continued participation in international competitions. The declaration from the Palestine Football Association (PFA) clarifies its position following the Football Association of Ireland’s (FAI) decision to host its Nations League match against Israel in October at a neutral venue and behind closed doors, following widespread prote
  
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• Barnet sign Hemel Hempstead's Noel-Williams

  18-06-2026 16:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  League Two side Barnet have signed midfielder Isiah Noel-Williams from National League South club Hemel Hempstead Town for an undisclosed fee.The 23-year-old, the son of former Watford and Stoke striker Gifton Noel-Williams, scored eight goals in 37 games for the Tudors last season.Bees manager Dean Brennan told the club's website: "Isiah's a player we've been tracking for about four years. "We see a lot of potential in him. He's a local kid and I think he's going to be a great asset to the team
  
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• Burchnall named Bristol City assistant manager

  18-06-2026 16:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ian Burchnall was part of Wolves' backroom staff under Gary O'Neil between 2023 and 2024 [Getty Images]Bristol City have appointed former Notts County and Forest Green Rovers boss Ian Burchnall as their assistant manager.Burchnall joins new head coach Michael Skubala's team having most recently worked under interim boss Peter Leven at Aberdeen last season.The 43-year-old spent just over a year at Notts County and was in charge of Forest Green for eight months during their spell in League One dur
  
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• Bournemouth’s Romain Faivre to stay at Auxerre next season

  18-06-2026 16:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bournemouth’s Romain Faivre to stay at Auxerre next seasonAFC Bournemouth’s Romain Faivre (27) is expected to remain at AJ Auxerre for the 2026-27 season, according to reports from Onze Mondial.An agreement to extend the loan of the French attacking player, who arrived in Burgundy last winter, is reported to have been reached between the two clubs. However, no buy-out clause is said to be included in the deal.Having returned to France last January following an unsuccessful loan spell
  
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• World Cup 2026, odds: Best bets for USMNT's second Group D match vs. Australia

  18-06-2026 16:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The United States is off to a dream start at this World Cup. The opening 4-1 win over Paraguay marked the first time the U.S. scored four goals in a World Cup match, and it was the first time the U.S. won a World Cup game by three or more goals since 1930. The No. 9 question that has plagued the U.S. for a decade appears to be answered by Folarin Balogun, who became the second American with two goals in a World Cup game — the first since Bert Patenaude had the first World Cup hat
  
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• Santos turn to sales to ease finances and seek signings

  18-06-2026 16:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Santos turn to sales to ease finances and seek signingsSantos has already defined its main strategy for the next transfer window: to negotiate players from the current squad.According to ge, the black-and-white club’s board aims to secure financial relief to get the accounts in order and, with stronger cash flow, enter the market in search of new additions to strengthen the squad for the rest of the season.Check below the information gathered by the website for Peixe’s transfer windo
  
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• Wrexham face Armenians in Women's Champions League

  18-06-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wrexham players celebrate winning the Genero Adran Premier title [FAW]Wrexham will face FC Pyunik of Armenia in the Uefa Women's Champions League.They take on the Armenian champions in the semi-finals of the first qualifying round mini-tournament with the winners facing Northern Ireland's Glentoran or Riga FC of Latvia in the final.The semi-finals will take place on 22 July with the final on 25 July with the hosts for the mini tournament yet to be confirmed.The Welsh club - owned by Hollywood st
  
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• Report: Tottenham Hotspur are in talks to sign 19-year-old forward

  18-06-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Tottenham Hotspur are in talks to sign 19-year-old forwardTottenham Step Up Said El Mala Pursuit as Roberto De Zerbi Shapes New IdentityTottenham’s summer transfer strategy is beginning to reveal a pattern. Experience is being added in key areas, but equal emphasis is being placed on acquiring players who could define the club’s future.According to TeamTalk, Said El Mala has become one of the latest names to emerge on Spurs’ growing shortlist as Roberto De Zerbi continu
  
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• Real Madrid stance on cancelling contract of injured defender

  18-06-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid stance on cancelling contract of injured defenderReal Madrid have already sealed the signing of four players, but they are also thinking about possible exits from Jose Mourinho’s squad. Dani Ceballos will be leaving on a free transfer, and he’s not the only one that could have their contract cancelled by club bosses.Another player that faces an uncertain future at the Bernabeu is Ferland Mendy. The arrival of Marc Cucurella means that Real Madrid now have four left-backs
  
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• Real Madrid midfielder wants to stay despite interest from PSG and multiple Premier League clubs

  18-06-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid midfielder wants to stay despite interest from PSG and multiple Premier League clubsEduardo Camavinga is emerging as a player attracting attention from major clubs, with PSG already making an informal approach to try to sign him.According to AS, multiple Premier League sides have shown interest in Camavinga. The key detail, however, is that the Frenchman has shown no desire to walk away from Real Madrid.Interest from top clubs in England and France is understandable for a player like
  
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• Manchester City face disappointment in right-back transfer pursuit

  18-06-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City face disappointment in right-back transfer pursuitHugo Viana has identified right-back as a position requiring reinforcement at Manchester City this summer.Despite the strong performances of Matheus Nunes, club bosses feel as though competition is needed in the role.Aside from Feyenoord’s Givairo Read, Atalanta’s Marco Palestra has been linked with Man City interest, but the Italian champions are closing in on his signature.Manchester City face losing out on one of th
  
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• Former Athletic Club star’s honest admission about facing Messi: ‘How am I not going to be afraid of him?’

  18-06-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Athletic Club star’s honest admission about facing Messi: ‘How am I not going to be afraid of him?’Lionel Messi left Barcelona years ago, but stories about facing him still keep appearing in the media every other day. His opponents’ appreciation for him explains better than any statistic what he meant at his peak.The latest in a long list comes from former Athletic Club midfielder Dani Garcia, who has spoken honestly about the fear of coming face to face with him.A
  
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• David stance could complicate Juventus hunt for a new striker

  18-06-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  David stance could complicate Juventus hunt for a new strikerReports in Italy claim that Jonathan David does not want to give up on his Juventus career after one disappointing season in Serie A, but the Canada international’s stance could complicate the club’s chances of bringing in a new centre-forward during the summer transfer window.Juventus could struggle to sign a new striker if both David and Openda stayDavid joined Juventus on a free transfer during the 2025 summer transfer w
  
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• Munoz a natural fit for Liverpool

  18-06-2026 16:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Victor Munoz doesn't have the headline numbers that grab attention but look a little closer and you can see exactly why Andoni Iraola wants him at Anfield. In a side that finished 17th in La Liga, he still completed 75 dribbles — the fourth-highest in the division, sitting just behind Real Madrid's superstar Kylian Mbappe and ahead of Nico Williams at Athletic Club. That's elite company for a 22-year-old Spanish forward who often operates from deeper, ball-carrying pockets.Wh
  
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• Real Madrid sign Ibrahima Konate on a free transfer

  18-06-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid sign Ibrahima Konate on a free transferReal Madrid have announced the signing of French centre-back Ibrahima Konate following his departure from Liverpool this summer.Los Blancos have agreed a four-year deal with the France international, which will keep him at Santiago Bernabeu until the summer of June 2030.Konate’s Liverpool exit comes after several negotiations over a new contract that ultimately led nowhere, with neither party able to see eye to eye on key details.The Frenc
  
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