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• Maeda returns 'with head held high' despite Japan exit

  30-06-2026 11:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Daizen Maeda believes he is heading back to Celtic with his head held high despite saying "I apologise for the defeat" after Japan's World Cup exit at the hands of Brazil.The 28-year-old forward started his third game out of four at the finals in the United States, having scored in the 1-1 draw with Sweden that concluded the group stage.Maeda's pressing was described as "world class" by former Celtic manager and now TV pundit Ange Postecoglu during the 2-1 last 32 defeat as Brazil
  
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• West Ham sponsors continue shirt deal

  30-06-2026 17:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Gambling firm Boyle Sports has opted to continue their front-of-shirt sponsorship deal with West Ham United despite the recent allegations against former chairman David Sullivan and the club's relegation to the Championship.Last month, Boyle Sports said they were "extremely concerned at the serious nature of the allegations levelled against David Sullivan" after a joint BBC Panorama and Times investigation into allegations of sexually exploitative and predatory behaviour against th
  
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• Manuel Neuer retires from international football again after Germany’s shock World Cup exit

  30-06-2026 17:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has announced his retirement from international football for the second time, following the national team's unexpected early exit from the World Cup.The 40-year-old, who had been persuaded out of retirement just before the tournament, confirmed his decision in television interviews. Speaking to broadcaster Sportschau, when asked if this was truly the end, he simply replied: "Yes." He further told Magenta TV: "No. It’s very bitter to end it like this."Germany
  
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• The U.S.'s World Cup path: Every opponent, every obstacle, every outcome

  30-06-2026 17:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  In certain sports, the United States stands as the dominant world power. We've won 119 of 121 World Series, 79 of 80 NBA Finals, 60 of 60 Super Bowls and all 12 College Football Playoffs. In World Cups on the men's side, though? Eh, not so great. Not even close to great, honestly. The United States has won exactly one (1) knockout match in all of World Cup history. Think about that for a second. While Brazil and Argentina and Germany and France are stacking up titles, America spends every f
  
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• Could set-piece coach be Celtic's key signing?

  30-06-2026 17:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lifelong Celtic fan Ross Grant made a significant impact as Hearts' set-piece coach [SNS]Emphasising the importance of set-piece coaches is suddenly being met with fewer eye rolls and more nods of approval.Once regarded by many as a trendy fad, the need for a dead-ball choreographer is increasingly being viewed as a necessity - and Celtic have taken notice.While fans of the Parkhead side are growing restless about there being zero incomings in the playing squad, the Scottish champions have made
  
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• AC Milan sign PSG's Portugal striker Ramos for £60m

  30-06-2026 17:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Goncalo Ramos scored a hat-trick for Portugal against Switzerland at the 2022 World Cup and has 10 international goals [Getty Images]AC Milan have signed Paris St-Germain striker Goncalo Ramos for a reported club record transfer fee of about £60m.The 25-year-old Portugal forward has agreed a contract until 2031 after scoring 45 goals in three seasons at the French club.Italian media has reported a record transfer fee of more than 70m euros (£60.2m) for the first signing under former
  
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• Indonesian born German youth international set for Westerlo switch from Greuther Fürth

  30-06-2026 17:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Indonesian born German youth international set for Westerlo switch from Greuther FürthHNB are reporting that Westerlo are on the verge of signing Reno Münz from Greuther Fürth. The young defender, born in Indonesia, has represented Germany at youth level. Münz is a typical Westerlo signing in that he is only 20. The club have focused on bringing in young players with hopes to develop and sell on for larger fees. So far, this has worked reasonably well, although Westerlo would
  
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• Real Madrid working on Serie A transfer after receiving green light from player

  30-06-2026 17:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid working on Serie A transfer after receiving green light from playerReal Madrid may be focusing on exits for now, but work is still being done on adding one or two more players to Jose Mourinho’s squad. Specifically, another central defender and midfielder are wanted by the Portuguese, who has been driving the Bernabeu club’s business since he returned as head coach earlier this month.Mourinho was instrumental in bringing Ibrahima Konate, Denzel Dumfries, Marc Cucurella an
  
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• Real Madrid to host Bayern president Herbert Hainer amid Michael Olise speculation

  30-06-2026 17:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid to host Bayern president Herbert Hainer amid Michael Olise speculationReal Madrid and Bayern Munich, two of the biggest clubs in Europe, have maintained a good relationship over the years. The two sides have had their differences, on matters like the Super League, but their relationship has not come under any serious strain.However, this relationship is going through a significant test this summer, as the Merengues remain linked with the Bavarian team’s star forward Michael Oli
  
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• Real Madrid keeping calm as Vinicius Junior renewal talks remain on hold

  30-06-2026 17:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid keeping calm as Vinicius Junior renewal talks remain on holdAfter having made four quick signings since the end of the last season, Real Madrid are reportedly currently focused on exit operations at this point in time, as the team is currently overfilled with no space for more players.However, Jose Mourinho would decide on most of the departures only after assessing them during the preseason, which is set to start on July 13th. Once some departures are completed, the Merengues can wo
  
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• Milan in no rush for Benfica defender Antonio Silva as Portuguese giants push renewal

  30-06-2026 17:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan in no rush for Benfica defender Antonio Silva as Portuguese giants push renewalMilan’s pursuit of Antonio Silva has yet to gather pace, with a meeting between super-agent Jorge Mendes and Benfica failing to yield the green light the Rossoneri were hoping for.According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, it was not a definitive rejection, but Benfica are still trying to convince the defender to sign a new contract, with an accompanying pay rise, and remain unwilling to sanction a sale, partic
  
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• Lyon’s Khalis Merah to be out for a month with injury

  30-06-2026 17:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lyon’s Khalis Merah to be out for a month with injuryHaving suffered a sprained ankle following a collision in training, Olympique Lyonnais’s Khalis Merah (19) is expected to be sidelined for a month, according to reports from L’Équipe.As a result, OL’s new number 18 could be forced to miss the first leg of the Champions League third qualifying round, scheduled for 4th or 5th August. Further information regarding his physical rehabilitation will provide more detail
  
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• Maresca compensation controversy excites Lake

  30-06-2026 17:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Manchester City captain Paul Lake says he is excited by the desire new boss Enzo Maresca has shown to be at the helm of the club.Details of Maresca's Chelsea exit have emerged following City announcing the former Blues boss as their new head coach showing that Maresca pushed for it knowing Pep Guardiola could be leaving the Etihad.Chelsea's statement at the time suggested the decision was mutual, and that both Maresca and the board were in agreement that "a change gives the team the best
  
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• Stockport bring in defender O'Connell

  30-06-2026 17:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Eoghan O'Connell scored once in 25 League One appearances for Barnsley in the second half of last season [Getty Images]Stockport County have signed defender Eoghan O'Connell on a two-year deal.The 30-year-old, who played alongside Hatters boss Jim McNulty at Rochdale, was a free agent after turning down a new contract with Barnsley.He joined the Tykes in January after leaving Wrexham and made 26 appearances in all competitions."Eoghan has proven himself to be a highly competent operator at this
  
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• Report: Man United confident they can sign £60m-rated midfielder

  30-06-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Man United confident they can sign £60m-rated midfielderManchester United Eye Alex Scott as Midfield Plans Gather PaceScott Emerges as Key TargetManchester United’s search for midfield reinforcements continues to gather momentum, with Alex Scott firmly emerging as one of the club’s leading transfer priorities. According to the Daily Mail, there is growing confidence at Old Trafford that Bournemouth’s highly regarded midfielder could become part of Michael Carrick&
  
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• Manchester City to oversee major shake-up of coaching structure

  30-06-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City to oversee major shake-up of coaching structureA series of internal promotions and staff departures has reshaped Manchester City’s developmental pipeline this summer.Long-serving youth specialist Ben Wilkinson has ended an eight-year stay in Manchester to join Jon Eustace’s backroom staff at Derby County.The Academy’s overarching coaching chief has also decided to return to Germany.A significant shake-up of the lead coaching positions across Manchester City&rsqu
  
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• Midfielder Humbles returns to Altrincham

  30-06-2026 17:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liam Humbles made just one appearance for Rochdale [Shutterstock]Altrincham have re-signed midfielder Liam Humbles from Rochdale on a permanent deal. The 22-year-old spent the second half of last season on loan with Altrincham, making 19 National League appearances and scoring three goals.Humbles also spent time on loan at Moss Lane during the 2024-25 season when he was with Salford City.Altrincham have not disclosed the length of the contract.
  
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• 'I always tried to help him in his development' - Azpilicueta on James

  30-06-2026 17:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Former Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta says it is not a surprise that Reece James is playing at the highest level for club and country after seeing the England right-back come through the youth ranks during his time at Stamford Bridge.The two defenders spent four years together in the first team and won the 2021 Champions League together. James eventually succeeded the Spaniard as the Blues captain in 2023."I rate him really highly," Azpilicueta told BBC Radio 5 live's Football D
  
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• Official I Barcelona’s Ansu Fati signs permanent deal with Monaco

  30-06-2026 17:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official I Barcelona’s Ansu Fati signs permanent deal with MonacoAS Monaco have officially announced the permanent transfer of Ansu Fati (23) from FC Barcelona for a fee of €11m. The Spanish forward has signed a four-year contract with the Principality club, running until June 2030.Having arrived in France out of form, the Bissau-born player eventually managed to regain his form and made 30 appearances (13 as a starter) in all competitions during the 2025-26 season. Having become a ke
  
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• ‘No one congratulated us’: Inside Mauricio Pochettino’s strange clash with the US press pack

  30-06-2026 17:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mauricio Pochettino chided the press for not congratulating him after the United States’ final group game against Turkey.Photograph: Alex Livesey/FIFA/Getty ImagesMauricio Pochettino’s most recent press conference should have been a routine affair. The US had lost 3-2 to Turkey, yes, but they’d played well enough in the second-half aside from conceding the last-minute winner. What’s more, the match was statistically meaningless, with the US having secured top spot in Grou
  
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• Tonight’s World Cup 2026 fixtures, latest results and full tournament bracket

  30-06-2026 17:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026 World Cup is into the serious stuff after the group stage, as the knockout rounds begin with a first ever last-32.The top two sides in each group qualified for knockouts along with the eight best third-place teams. Uruguay and Scotland were among the 16 nations eliminated, while tournament contenders including Spain, France, Argentina, Brazil, England and Germany all topped their groups.There are 104 matches in North America this summer, up by 40 since the Qatar World Cup in 2022, with
  
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• Antonin Kinsky signs new Tottenham contract after remarkable recovery from Atletico Madrid nightmare

  30-06-2026 17:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Antonin Kinsky has committed his future to Tottenham, signing a new contract that caps a remarkable turnaround for the goalkeeper following a disastrous outing against Atletico Madrid in March.The 23-year-old Czech international endured a torrid time in the Champions League fixture, making two glaring errors before being substituted inside the opening 16 minutes by then-manager Igor Tudor as Spurs suffered a 5-2 thrashing. However, since Roberto De Zerbi’s appointment in April, Kinsky has
  
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• Confirmed: Barcelona seal second summer exit as Ansu Fati joins AS Monaco

  30-06-2026 17:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Barcelona seal second summer exit as Ansu Fati joins AS MonacoFC Barcelona have officially announced that Ansu Fati has left the club permanently, signing for Ligue 1 club AS Monaco.The 23-year-old La Masia graduate spent the last season on loan at the Principality club, who have now activated their €11 million purchase option to sign him permanently.As part of the agreement, Barcelona will retain a percentage of any future sale on the young Spanish attacker.“FC Barcelona a
  
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• Liverpool given chance to sign winger who Steven Gerrard loves after Bradley Barcola

  30-06-2026 17:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool given chance to sign winger who Steven Gerrard loves after Bradley BarcolaYan Diomande has scuppered Liverpool’s summer transfer plans.The attacker was clearly the Reds’ number one choice to replace Mohamed Salah this summer.Although his favoured position is on the left, RB Leipzig have often used the Ivorian on the right and, at the 2026 World Cup, he’s been used there with Bazoumana Toure out on the left.However, now that the Leipzig ace has said that he wants to pl
  
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• 'I can feel the trust from the club' - Kinksy signs new deal

  30-06-2026 17:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Tottenham goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky says he wants to contribute to "a successful season" and "give the fans what they want" after signing a new contract with the club.Kinsky signed from Slavia Prague for about £12.5m on a deal until 2031 in January 2025 and made 10 appearances last season after stepping in for Guglielmo Vicario, who had surgery on a hernia. "I'm so happy and I can feel the trust from the club," said Kinksy. "When I joined 18 months ago, my expectations were t
  
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• Tottenham goalkeeper Kinsky signs new deal

  30-06-2026 17:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Antonin Kinsky has made 13 Premier League appearances for Spurs [Getty Images]Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky has signed an improved contract with the Premier League club.The 23-year-old had a rollercoaster first full season with Spurs, memorably being substituted just 17 minutes into their Champions League last-16 tie at Atletico Madrid after conceding three goals.But after Roberto de Zerbi came in as Spurs manager, Kinsky played the final seven games of the Premier League season as
  
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• Personal terms not an issue if Arsenal move for Newcastle signing

  30-06-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Personal terms not an issue if Arsenal move for Newcastle signingPersonal terms aren’t expected to be an issue if Arsenal make another move for Bruno Guimaraes, but Newcastle United continue to insist he isn’t for sale.Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty ImagesArsenal haven’t been offered a lot of encouragement in their pursuit of Newcastle United’s Bruno Guimaraes so far, but one positive update comes from James McNicholas of The Athletic.McNicholas reports that personal terms a
  
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• Barcelona rule out summer move for prolific England forward

  30-06-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona rule out summer move for prolific England forwardFC Barcelona have decided not to pursue a move for Harry Kane, concluding that signing the Bayern Munich striker is not a realistic option this summer, reports MARCA.The club’s top priority in the transfer market remains the signing of a new centre-forward following Robert Lewandowski’s departure. Replacing the Polish striker is considered essential after several seasons in which he consistently delivered around 30 goals per
  
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• Heyes signs new four-year Leicester Tigers deal

  30-06-2026 17:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Joe Heyes was recently named England men's player of the season at The Rugby Awards [Getty Images]Leicester Tigers' England prop Joe Heyes has signed a new four-year contract with the Prem club.The 27-year-old has featured more than 180 times across all competitions for Tigers' senior side since he emerged from the club's academy in 2018.Heyes made his England debut in 2021 and, within a year of that milestone international moment, he helped Tigers win the 2022 Premiership title.He has gone on t
  
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• Gabigol matches his Santos scoring rate; see the numbers

  30-06-2026 17:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gabigol matches his Santos scoring rate; see the numbersForward Gabigol arrived at Santos under a bit of distrust, after a poor spell at Cruzeiro.But anyone who thought the Menino da Vila wouldn’t raise his level at Peixe was wrong!The team’s outright top scorer in the 2026 season with 14 goals, the No. 9 has exactly matched the same attacking output from his last spell at Vila Belmiro, according to a survey by ge.The X-Ray of the Perfect AverageLoaned by Cruzeiro, Gabigol is in his
  
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