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• Man Utd will not enter EFL Trophy next season

  23-06-2026 13:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United's Shea Lacey meets fans after the EFL Trophy tie with Lincoln in September 2025 [Getty Images]Manchester United have decided not to enter the EFL Trophy or National League Cup for the 2026-27 campaign.United sources say they have taken the decision because of a combination of returning to the Uefa Youth League following the senior side's qualification for the Champions League and running a slightly smaller than normal professional development phase group of players, who transit
  
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• Salah-Eddine once again close to PSV

  24-06-2026 09:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Salah-Eddine once again close to PSVRoma is also aiming to capitalize on players who aren’t part of Gian Piero Gasperini’s coaching plan. Among them is Anass Salah-Eddine, who was not bought by PSV after the club failed to reach an agreement with the Moroccan player, who is currently playing at the World Cup. The 2002-born player finished last season with 25 appearances (1,630 minutes), including one assist, three yellow cards, and one red card.Salah-Eddine could leave for the Nether
  
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• Chelsea agree deal to sign Marco Palestra after hijacking Inter Milan move

  24-06-2026 09:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea agree deal to sign Marco Palestra after hijacking Inter Milan moveChelsea have agreed a deal with Atalanta to sign right-back Marco Palestra, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano.Inter Milan had been leading the race to sign Palestra before Chelsea swooped in to hijack the deal. The Blues are set to pay €55 million for the Italian defender, surpassing Inter’s €50m offer.Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso is said to have played a key role in securing the deal, with Palestra no
  
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• Madrid World Cup Spotlight: Quiet day at the office for Real Madrid stars

  24-06-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Madrid World Cup Spotlight: Quiet day at the office for Real Madrid starsReal Madrid stars have generally been enjoying a great 2026 FIFA World Cup, but last night did not follow the script.Los Blancos players had a quiet day last night, but there was still some wonderful football on display, especially from Portugal.Roberto Martinez’s side secured a 5-0 win against Uzbekistan, with Madrid legend Cristiano Ronaldo scoring a brace and Nuno Mendes and Rafael Leao also ending up on the scores
  
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• Barcelona World Cup Spotlight: Anthony Gordon flatters to deceive for England

  24-06-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona World Cup Spotlight: Anthony Gordon flatters to deceive for EnglandTwo rounds of games in the 2026 FIFA World Cup have come and gone, and there is a fair idea of which teams are playing well and which teams still have a long way to go.Last night, Portugal set the stage alight following a poor first game against Congo, putting five past Uzbekistan without reply.Cristiano Ronaldo became the latest star to join the party, scoring a brace following similar contributions from Lionel Messi,
  
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• Atletico Madrid insist for Manu Kone

  24-06-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atletico Madrid insist for Manu KoneManu Koné could leave Roma and be sacrificed on the altar of capital gains. The Giallorossi midfielder also made his World Cup debut for France, attracting the attention of several clubs with a high-level performance. In Spain, AS even dedicated the opening of their website to him. Diego Simeone is among those who admire the 2001-born player. Atlético Madrid is monitoring the situation and is also hoping for a discount before June 30th: Roma valu
  
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• Tottenham give update as search for new sporting director is paused

  24-06-2026 09:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham’s search for a new sporting director has been paused.Spurs hired Fabio Paratici last October to work alongside Johan Lange in a dual sporting director structure, but the Italian left the Premier League club in February to return to Italy for personal reasons.The search will now continue at the end of the summer transfer window, according to minutes from a recent Fan Advisory Board (FAB) meeting.Another sporting director was set to be brought in this summer, but during a meeting w
  
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• ‘The VAR went for a coffee’: Were England ‘lucky’ to avoid World Cup defeat to Ghana?

  24-06-2026 09:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ghana manager Carlos Queiroz said his side were denied a “clear penalty” and a “red card” against England and joked that the VAR was “on holiday” and must have “gone for a coffee” to have missed both incidents. Queiroz said England were “very lucky” that both incidents went their way after Jordan Pickford avoided a red card after colliding with forward Prince Abu outside the box and defender Ezri Konsa later brought Abu tumbling inside
  
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• 'Rangers close to re-signing McCrorie' - gossip

  24-06-2026 09:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ross McCrorie started his career at Ibrox but has been three years with Bristol City [Getty Images]Rangers are reportedly close to signing Bristol City's Ross McCrorie as Celtic are said to have increased their offer for Sandefjord's Zinedin Smajlovic while Heart of Midlothian's Alexandros Kyziridis is linked with top Greek clubs.Rangers are closing in on a deal to bring 28-year-old versatile Scotland-capped defender Ross McCrorie back to Ibrox from Bristol City. (Rangers Review)Celtic have subm
  
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• You can't make this up, Liverpool to steal another Newcastle target

  24-06-2026 09:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  You can't make this up, Liverpool to steal another Newcastle targetLiverpool could still yet another Newcastle target. The Geordies must hate the Reds at this point. Last summer Liverpool not only took their star player in Alexander Isak but also their no.1 choice to replace that star player in Hugo Ekitike.This summer Liverpool swooped in to sign Victor Munoz, who was Newcastle's first choice to replace Anthony Gordon. Munoz was pretty much on the brink of a Newcastle move before the Reds activ
  
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• World Cup 2026 knockout fixtures, results and group tables

  24-06-2026 09:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026 World Cup is underway as 48 nations are split into 12 groups for the first time in the tournament’s long history. Co-hosts Mexico, USA and Canada are the top seeds in Groups A, B and D respectively, while Scotland are in Group C with Brazil, Morocco and Haiti, and England are all the way down in Group L with Croatia, Ghana and Panama.The top two sides in each group will qualify for the World Cup’s first ever round of 32, as will the eighth best third-place teams. Just three
  
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• Real Madrid yet to reach an agreement with Chelsea mainstay despite media reports

  24-06-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid yet to reach an agreement with Chelsea mainstay despite media reportsReal Madrid’s interest in Enzo Fernandez is very appealing, but reports suggesting the club already has an agreement in place with the Chelsea midfielder appear to be premature.As Real Madrid continue their search for a marquee midfield signing, the Argentine international has emerged as one of the leading candidates on Mourinho’s shortlist. However, according to journalist Ben Jacobs, there is curr
  
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• Bernardo Silva consoles emotional Abdukodir Khusanov after Portugal demolition of Uzbekistan

  24-06-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bernardo Silva consoles emotional Abdukodir Khusanov after Portugal demolition of UzbekistanBernardo Silva came off the bench as Portugal thrashed Uzbekistan 5-0 in HoustonSilva consoled a visibly emotional Abdukodir Khusanov at full-time in a touching momentThe outgoing City captain will join Real Madrid on a free transfer on July 1Outgoing Manchester City captain Bernardo Silva was pictured consoling a visibly emotional Abdukodir Khusanov at full-time after Portugal dismantled Uzbekistan 5-0 i
  
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• Barcelona ready to raise the stakes with massive €150 million offer for Julian Alvarez – report

  24-06-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona ready to raise the stakes with massive €150 million offer for Julian Alvarez – reportBarcelona’s pursuit of Julian Alvarez is showing no signs of slowing down. In fact, the Catalan club could soon make their biggest statement yet in the race for the Atletico Madrid striker.According to journalist Jose Alvarez Haya on El Chiringuito TV, Barcelona are already working on the structure of a new proposal for the Argentine, with the overall package potentially reaching
  
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• World Cup's best matches, moments, goals & players so far - ranked

  24-06-2026 08:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  What has been your favourite World Cup moment so far? [Getty Images]Two weeks in and this World Cup is starting to build up a head of steam.We've seen every team twice with some stunning goals, upsets and a host of memorable moments.So before the all-important third group-stage games begin, BBC Sport ranks the best matches, moments, players and goals of the tournament so far.Have a read and let us know what you think in the comments below.Best World Cup matches1: Uruguay 2-2 Cape VerdeA match th
  
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• Liverpool target set to sign for Premier League rivals

  24-06-2026 08:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool target set to sign for Premier League rivalsMarco Palestra Transfer Shows Chelsea’s Ruthless Market EdgeChelsea Move Fast for PalestraChelsea’s transfer strategy has rarely lacked aggression, and their move for Marco Palestra appears to be another example of that sharp, opportunistic approach. As reported by Nizaar Kinsella, the Atalanta defender is now set for Stamford Bridge in a deal worth around £43m.The key line is striking: “Chelsea are set to sign Atalant
  
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• Luciano Spalletti wants Stanislav Lobotka at Juventus

  24-06-2026 08:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luciano Spalletti wants Stanislav Lobotka at JuventusAs reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport, Luciano Spalletti wants to reunite with Stanislav Lobotka at Juventus.The 67-year-old has been asking for the veteran Slovak for a while now, hoping for him to become the linchpin of his midfield, which would in turn free up Manuel Locatelli to occupy positions further up the pitch and perform freer roles in the middle of the park.During his time at Napoli, which has included Serie A-winning campaigns un
  
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• Jude Bellingham involved in foul-mouthed bust-up with Ghana boss Carlos Queiroz

  24-06-2026 08:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jude Bellingham was involved in a brief bust-up with Ghana boss Carlos Queiroz with England manager Thomas Tuchel denying that their Group L opponents “got under their skin” during the 0-0 draw in Boston. The incident came at half-time and shortly after Bellingham fouled Jerome Opoku near to Ghana’s technical area. Bellingham and Queiroz exchanged words and the England midfielder had to be pulled away by team-mate Morgan Rogers while several Ghana substitutes held back the vete
  
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• Milan eyeing move for wantaway Spurs starlet Lucas Bergvall

  24-06-2026 08:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan eyeing move for wantaway Spurs starlet Lucas BergvallAs reported by Calciomercato, Milan are interested in Swedish midfielder Lucas Bergvall, with the youngster also keen on leaving Tottenham Hotspur this summer.The 20-year-old has endured two trying campaigns ever since arriving in north London from Djurgården two summers ago. That said, he was part of the Spurs team who ended the club’s 17-year wait for silverware by lifting the Europe League trophy last year, while on an ind
  
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• Real Madrid refuse to rule out €50 million-rated Bundesliga defender despite injury setback

  24-06-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid refuse to rule out €50 million-rated Bundesliga defender despite injury setbackReal Madrid’s search for a new centre-back remains active, and Nico Schlotterbeck continues to feature prominently on the club’s shortlist despite suffering an injury that could delay any potential move.The Borussia Dortmund defender has long been admired within Valdebebas, with Real Madrid viewing him as one of the strongest options available to reinforce a backline that has endured signi
  
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• Barcelona gain major advantage in Julian Alvarez pursuit as Arsenal and PSG pushed aside

  24-06-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona gain major advantage in Julian Alvarez pursuit as Arsenal and PSG pushed asideBarcelona’s pursuit of Julian Alvarez appears to be gathering momentum, with fresh reports suggesting the Argentine striker has already made his preference clear.The Atletico Madrid forward recently sparked headlines after publicly admitting that he wants a transfer to fulfil a personal dream. While he stopped short of naming his desired destination, a new report from Mundo Deportivo claims that Ba
  
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• Three things we learned from England’s 0-0 draw with Ghana at the 2026 World Cup

  24-06-2026 08:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Three things we learned from England’s 0-0 draw with Ghana at the 2026 World CupEngland were held to a goalless draw by Ghana in their second group game at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The Three Lions have now drawn their second group fixture at each of their last four major tournaments.Read on as we look at three things we learned from the game.Lack of creativity in midfieldEngland dominated possession, but did not have creativity in midfield to unlock Ghana’s low block.While Jude Bellin
  
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• Jude Bellingham opens up on working with Mourinho and new teammates: ‘Lot of quality’

  24-06-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jude Bellingham opens up on working with Mourinho and new teammates: ‘Lot of quality’Jude Bellingham has been a bright spark in England’s dynamics at the FIFA World Cup so far and has stood out as their centre-piece in the attacking midfield.He scored in his team’s first game of the event against Croatia and delivered a strong attacking display with his creative powers in full show.Last night, he again started for Thomas Tuchel’s side against Ghana which e
  
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• Joao Felix backs Barcelona-linked Julian Alvarez after Atletico Madrid row: ‘Things happen there’

  24-06-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Joao Felix backs Barcelona-linked Julian Alvarez after Atletico Madrid row: ‘Things happen there’The debate surrounding Julian Alvarez’s future at Atletico Madrid continues to gather momentum following the striker’s recent comments about wanting a transfer. While the club remains determined to keep hold of the Argentine international, fresh remarks from former Atletico and Barcelona attacker Joao Felix have added more tension to the situation.Alvarez’s future h
  
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• #KLUpod | World Cup Special Episode 4: Mexico 0-1 Recap & South Africa Preview

  24-06-2026 08:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  #KLUpod | World Cup Special Episode 4: Mexico 0-1 Recap & South Africa Preview(Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)In this episode of the K League United Podcast, the fourth in our series of World Cup specials, Paul, Matt, and Nathan look back at South Korea's 1-0 loss to Mexico and run the rule over where it went wrong and what it all means for the Taeguk Warriors.Attention then turns to South Africa. What changes should Hong Myung-bo make? Should he drop Son Heung-min?We also hear from Africa
  
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• TNS' Smith on injury, recovery and return

  24-06-2026 08:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leo Smith is a product of the Wrexham academy and has also played for Llandudno and Caernarfon Town [FAW]The New Saints' Leo Smith did not initially fear the worst when he went down injured in a Champions League qualifier nearly 12 months ago.The midfielder suffered the injury just before half-time in his side's game against Shkendija in July 2025 and had to be taken off on a stretcher.As it turned out, that marked the start of a long spell on the sidelines. "As it happened, it was a strange fee
  
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• Richard Hughes wants to sign £25m star for Liverpool now

  24-06-2026 08:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Richard Hughes wants to sign £25m star for Liverpool nowRichard Hughes has his work cut out for him once again at Liverpool. The Reds' sporting director probably thought that his job would be fairly simple this season after spending £450 million last summer but realistically, all the new players who have come in have just made things harder.Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz performed well below expectations and, even though they spent tonnes of money, they still had nowhere near enoug
  
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• Real Madrid plan to raise offer for Olise after 2026 World Cup, with Perez wary of Vinicius leaving

  24-06-2026 08:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid plan to raise offer for Olise after 2026 World Cup, with Perez wary of Vinicius leavingReal Madrid plan to raise their offer to buy Bayern Munich attacker Michael Olise after the 2026 World Cup, according to AS.Los Blancos denied a move for Olise, but it appears they are still working behind the scenes to snap up the Frenchman, who has forged a terrific partnership with Kylian Mbappe.Olise has assisted three out of Mbappe’s four goals at the World Cup which will only serve to r
  
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• Big players must step up as Scotland pursue history against Brazil

  24-06-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Will Scotland midfielders John McGinn and Scott McTominay find a way to hurt Brazil? [Getty Images]In the beginning, it was Pele and Jairzinho, Gerson and Amarildo, the Brazilian boys of 1966, still champions of the world, if only for another month.These were the icons that Scotland faced the first time they played the Selecao, 60 years and 10 games ago. Stevie Chalmers, a Lisbon Lion in waiting, opened the scoring after a minute. It ended 1-1. What Steve Clarke would give for more of the same o
  
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• La Liga rivals open to selling Barcelona target to Real Madrid – report

  24-06-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  La Liga rivals open to selling Barcelona target to Real Madrid – reportThe saga of Julian Alvarez’s future with Atletico Madrid has taken a steep turn in recent days, with the player’s public admission of a desire to leave the club acting as a pivotal point.His announcement came completely out of the blue after Argentina’s win over Austria, and arrived as a public plea for the club to allow him to leave.There is much speculation that the player came out to make the said a
  
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