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• Middlesbrough's Hackney set for Everton move

  29-06-2026 18:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hayden Hackney has made 154 appearances and scored 16 goals for Middlesbrough [Getty Images]Everton are close to agreeing a deal to sign Middlesbrough's highly-rated midfielder Hayden Hackney.The 24-year-old was integral to Middlesbrough's promotion push, which ended in disappointment as the Teessiders lost to Hull City in the play-off final at Wembley last month.The final figure is still being discussed with Hackney, who has one year left on his Middlesbrough contract, but sources say it will b
  
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• U19 European Championship: Italy open with impressive victory 2-0 over Serbia

  29-06-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  U19 European Championship: Italy open with impressive victory 2-0 over SerbiaItaly have started the European Under-19 Championship in Wales on the right foot, defeating Serbia 2-0 thanks to goals from Mattia Liberali and Jamal Iddrissou.The Azzurrini are among the favourites for the tournament and opened up Group B, where they will then take on Croatia on July 2 and Ukraine on July 5.Milan youth product Liberali, currently playing for Catanzaro in Serie B, drew the foul and then converted the ea
  
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• Report Roma could accept UEFA fine rather than sell top players by June 30

  29-06-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Roma could accept UEFA fine rather than sell top players by June 30Roma owners the Friedkin family could take a radical route to Financial Fair Play parameters, choosing to pay the fine rather than sell any of their top stars.The deadline is June 30 to raise sufficient funds to stay within the UEFA settlement agreement limits.They had been expected to sacrifice at least one of their big players, with Matias Soulé the most likely exit towards the Saudi Pro League, while Manu Kon&eac
  
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• Juventus updates on Vlahovic, Muharemovic, Miretti and Lucumi

  29-06-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus updates on Vlahovic, Muharemovic, Miretti and LucumiNew Juventus director Giovanni Carnevali has ‘never spoken to Dusan Vlahovic’ despite leaving the door open for the future, while updating on Tarik Muharemovic, Fabio Miretti and Jhon Lucumi.The former Sassuolo CEO took over from Damien Comolli over the last couple of weeks and was representing his new club at an event marking the opening of the Serie A transfer market.He spoke to Sky Sport Italia, and you can read the rest
  
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• Juventus chief’s revelations on Kolo Muani, Martinez, Vicario and more

  29-06-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus chief’s revelations on Kolo Muani, Martinez, Vicario and moreGiovanni Carnevali confirms Juventus ‘goalkeeper and striker are priorities,’ talks for Randal Kolo Muani, interest in Emiliano Martinez of Aston Villa and Tottenham’s Guglielmo Vicario, ‘but other profiles too.’The former Sassuolo chief was formally appointed this month as a replacement for Damien Comolli, taking the role of both director general and CEO of Juve.He spoke to Sky Sport Italia
  
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• Sunderland Are In The Mix To Sign This Aston Villa Talent: Should Le Bris Get Him On Board?

  29-06-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunderland Are In The Mix To Sign This Aston Villa Talent: Should Le Bris Get Him On Board?In a recent post on X, journalist Joost Blaauwhof mentioned that Sunderland are in the mix to sign Aston Villa midfielder Lamare Bogarde this summer. It has been claimed that the Black Cats are facing competition from Brighton and Hove Albion in the race to land the Dutch talent later this year.Bogarde’s Important Role At Villa ParkBogarde served as a useful squad player for the Villans in the previo
  
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• When does USA soccer play next? 2026 USMNT World Cup schedule, how to watch, odds vs Bosnia-Herzegonia

  29-06-2026 20:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The United States men's national team is onto the Round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup on home soil, set to be the favorites to progress to the Round of 16 and just two wins from their first quarterfinal appearance in 24 years.The Yanks reached the quarters in 2002, beat Mexico in the Round of 16 before a controversial loss to Germany took them out of the picture before the semifinal stage.MORE — USMNT upcoming schedule, recent resultsThere's another round now, of course, and Mauricio Pochett
  
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• How the World Cup kickstarted Boston’s dating scene again: ‘It’s so refreshing’

  29-06-2026 20:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Single and ready to mingle this summer? You might want to pay a visit to Boston.That’s because the FIFA World Cup has rejuvenated the city’s dating scene, The Boston Globe reports. As fans gather in local bars and bond over their shared love for their favorite teams, Boston residents have said that more people seem willing to put themselves out there.Kayla Rose, a 30-year-old resident of Boston’s Seaport neighborhood, told the Globe she saw a social shift after the COVID-19 pan
  
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• Brighton eye Monaco’s €40 million-rated Lamine Camara

  29-06-2026 20:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brighton eye Monaco’s €40 million-rated Lamine CamaraBrighton & Hove Albion are reportedly keeping a close eye on the situation of AS Monaco’s Lamine Camara (22), according to The Telegraph.Other Premier League clubs, including Liverpool and Newcastle United, are also expected to join the race to sign the Senegalese midfielder, who is currently competing in the World Cup with the Lions of Teranga.Having become a key player for the Monegasques, the Diouloulou-born player once
  
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• “Hopefully it’s the last time” – Enzo Maresca makes bold admission on Man City future

  29-06-2026 20:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “Hopefully it’s the last time” – Enzo Maresca makes bold admission on Man City futureEnzo Maresca has signalled intent to make Manchester City’s managerial position his permanent home, targeting long-term dominance.Having previously led the Elite Development Squad and served as first-team assistant, the Italian’s familiarity with the club underpins his ambitions.With a significant financial settlement finalised with Chelsea to secure his release, the new manag
  
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• Liverpool midfielder lined up for Crystal Palace move if he fails Andoni Iraola audition

  29-06-2026 20:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool midfielder lined up for Crystal Palace move if he fails Andoni Iraola auditionAndoni Iraola has pledged to give his Liverpool charges a fresh start during their first preseason together. The Basque tactician has been announced as Arne Slot’s successor in the Anfield dugout - and will get to work in a matter of days with his squad.The initial group will have some absentees owing to participation at the FIFA World Cup. A few players will therefore be handed a Liverpool lifeline bef
  
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• Canada Makes World Cup History While the USMNT Faces Knockout Pressure + FOX's $50K World Cup Fans

  29-06-2026 20:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Subscribe to The CooligansApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeCanada has officially made history. Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to Canada's first-ever World Cup knockout victory, debate whether Jesse Marsch has already exceeded expectations, and ask if this magical run can continue against the winner of Netherlands vs. Morocco. They also grade Marsch's tournament so far and discuss what this moment means for Canadian soccer moving forward.The pressure is now squarely on the USMNT. A
  
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• Skipper Conneely signs new deal with Accrington

  29-06-2026 20:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Accrington Stanley captain Seamus Conneely has agreed a new contract. [Shutterstock]Accrington Stanley captain Seamus Conneely has agreed a one-year contract extension to take the midfielder into his 13th season with the League Two club.Conneely, 37, joined Accrington in 2015 after a spell in Ireland with Sligo Rovers and has made 419 appearances for Stanley."We are very happy for Seamus to commit himself again to the club," Accringtonboss John Doolan said."We all know what the club means to him
  
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• Tottenham Hotspur Are Keeping A Keen Eye On This Ligue 1 Keeper: Should De Zerbi Snap Him Up?

  29-06-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur Are Keeping A Keen Eye On This Ligue 1 Keeper: Should De Zerbi Snap Him Up?In a recent report, TyC Sports claimed that Tottenham Hotspur are keeping a keen eye on Olympique Marseille keeper Geronimo Rulli ahead of a potential move for him this summer. It has been mentioned that Spurs are eyeing a move to secure the services of the Argentine goalie in this summer transfer window.Rulli’s Decent Campaign In Ligue 1Rulli enjoyed a good run of form at the French club last seas
  
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• Bayern Munich superstar leaning towards renewal despite Barcelona approach

  29-06-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bayern Munich superstar leaning towards renewal despite Barcelona approachDespite an inquiry from Barcelona, it is likely that Harry Kane will sign a new contract with Bayern Munich, reports David Ornstein of The Athletic.The 32-year-old’s current contract with the Bundesliga champions stands to expire in the summer of 2027. With Barça in the market for a new striker to replace Robert Lewandowski this summer, they had reached out to the England captain’s camp to test the water
  
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• Arsenal 25yo to start World Cup last-32 match amid injury concerns

  29-06-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal 25yo to start World Cup last-32 match amid injury concernsWilliam Saliba will have one last pre-match fitness test, but he’s expected to start France’s World Cup last-32 game against Sweden and Viktor Gyokeres.Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty ImagesItalian outlet Gazzetta.it reports that there’s good news on William Saliba ahead of France’s World Cup knockout match against Sweden, with the players set to reclaim his place in the team alongside Dayot Upamecano.Saliba
  
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• Worthing sign winger Nathaniel-George from York

  29-06-2026 20:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nathaniel-George played under Worthing manager Adam Hinshelwood at York City [Getty Images]Worthing boss Adam Hinshelwood has returned to former club York City to sign winger Ashley Nathaniel-George.The 31-year-old Antigua & Barbuda international joined the Minstermen when Hinshelwood was in charge two years ago and has now followed him south after his contract expired.Nathaniel-George previously featured for Crawley Town and Southend United in League Two and has also had spells with Torquay
  
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• Newport sign defender Cameron after Bromley exit

  29-06-2026 20:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kyle Cameron came through Newcastle United's academy [Rex Features]Managerless Newport County have made their seventh signing of the summer by bringing defender Kyle Cameron back for a second spell at Rodney Parade.The Exiles started pre-season training on Monday under interim manager Chris Todd following the shock departure of Christian Fuchs.Plans continue for the start of League Two with the addition of Cameron after the mutual termination of his Bromley contract.The 29-year-old joined the Ra
  
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• Burton sign centre-back Tilt from Bradford City

  29-06-2026 20:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Curtis Tilt has been reunited with Gary Bowyer at Burton Albion. [Shutterstock]Burton Albion have signed defender Curtis Tilt from Bradford City on a two-year contract for an undisclosed fee.Tilt, 34, has played over 300 games for the likes of Blackpool, Salford City and Rotherham United and he also won the League One title with Wigan Athletic in 2022.He also won two caps for Jamaica in 2021 and made 32 appearances last season for Bradford.Tilt played under Burton manager Gary Bowyer at Blackpoo
  
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• Sky Sports: Coventry City in talks to sign 22-year-old Bundesliga star

  29-06-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sky Sports: Coventry City in talks to sign 22-year-old Bundesliga starCoventry City Transfer News: Sky Blues Push for Aurele Amenda DealCoventry City’s summer planning appears to be moving with intent, with Sky Sports reporting that the club are in talks with Eintracht Frankfurt over a deal for Aurele Amenda.The 22-year-old centre-back has emerged as a serious target, and according to the update, “Negotiations are already understood to be well advanced for the centre-back, who wants
  
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• Lincoln sign defender Elder from Derby

  29-06-2026 19:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Callum Elder has won three promotions to the Championship, most recently with Derby County [Shutterstock]Lincoln City have made their first signing since winning promotion to the Championship, bringing in left-back Callum Elder on a two-year contract.The 31-year-old Australia international was out of contract at Derby County, having helped the Rams to regain their second-tier status in 2024 and featured 28 times for the club last season.As well as Derby, the defender has Championship experience
  
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• Mousinho shows rare honesty about Robins' approach

  29-06-2026 19:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  There is always a lot to discuss on the opening day of pre-season but today's interview by John Mousinho with BBC Radio Solent was particularly fascinating.His honesty over what happened regarding the Bristol City management job is rare in football.Yes, there was interest, but it did not get beyond Bristol City speaking to Mousinho's agent, according to the Portsmouth boss.It is interesting, given their respective CVs, that the opening was offered to Lincoln City's Michael Skubala, who accepted,
  
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• 👀 Ronaldinho stunned! Brazil trail by a historic margin

  29-06-2026 19:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👀 Ronaldinho stunned! Brazil trail by a historic marginThe Blue Samurai from Japan were already being tipped by some experts as dark horses before the tournament. In fact, Japan could already pull off a World Cup upset in the round of 32. Even Brazil legend Ronaldinho was left astonished when the South American favorites fell behind against Japan. Mainz player Kaishu Sano put the supposed underdogs ahead after a dreadful misplaced pass by Danilo and an impressive solo run. What
  
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• Liverpool target Diomande would prefer to join PSG

  29-06-2026 19:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Yan Diomande has been a key player for Ivory Coast, who reached the last 32 of the World Cup [Getty Images]Liverpool target Yan Diomande would prefer to join Paris St-Germain, as the French club aim to agree a deal with RB Leipzig in the coming weeks.The Reds had an initial bid of £69m, plus £17m in add-ons, rejected this month for the 19-year-old Ivory Coast winger.Leipzig are expected to demand about £129m for Diomande, who joined from Spanish club Leganes last summer on a fi
  
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• Real Madrid once again skip key La Liga and RFEF meeting to discuss refereeing ecosystem

  29-06-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid once again skip key La Liga and RFEF meeting to discuss refereeing ecosystemReal Madrid was once again absent from a key meeting between the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), La Liga and Spain’s professional clubs, as officials gathered to discuss proposed changes ahead of the 2026-27 season, reports AS.The summit, held as the 2025-26 campaign officially came to a close, brought together representatives from clubs across the First and Second Divisions to address several
  
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• Manchester City feel they have the ideal manager to take over from Pep Guardiola

  29-06-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City feel they have the ideal manager to take over from Pep GuardiolaManchester City have confirmed Enzo Maresca as their new manager. The Italian manager steps into the role after Pep Guardiola called time on his trophy-laden spell as Manchester City’s manager after a decade in the role. Maresca has had impressive spells as the manager of Leicester City and Chelsea recently. He guided Leicester to promotion to the Premier League from the Championship, winning the league title i
  
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• Liverpool would have wasted their money on Yan Diomande, they can sign 13-goal star instead

  29-06-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool would have wasted their money on Yan Diomande, they can sign 13-goal star insteadYan Diomande crushed Liverpool’s dreams over the last couple of days.The Ivorian was expected to make the switch to Anfield with Richard Hughes eyeing up a move for the attacker for most of the 2025-26 season.Most people saw him as the ideal successor to Mohamed Salah but, that clearly wasn’t meant to be.The attacker has now chosen to join Paris Saint-Germain over Liverpool with the Champions L
  
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• ‘We won’t let our guard down’ – Adrien Rabiot previews France’s World Cup last-32 tie against Sweden

  29-06-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘We won’t let our guard down’ – Adrien Rabiot previews France’s World Cup last-32 tie against SwedenFrance international midfielder Adrien Rabiot (31) is adamant Les Bleus won’t let their guard down against Graham Potter’s Sweden on Tuesday at East Rutherford’s MetLife Stadium for their 2026 FIFA World Cup last-32. France are riding high on confidence after a near-perfect group stage campaign that saw them dispatch Senegal (3-1), Iraq (3-
  
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• A key man will miss the start of next season for Manchester City

  29-06-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A key man will miss the start of next season for Manchester CityManchester City will begin a new era next season with Enzo Maresca as manager. Maresca was confirmed as the man to take over from Pep Guardiola earlier. The Italian manager inherits a City squad that has almost the ideal blend of youth and experience. Manchester City’s experienced players such as Rodri will have vital roles to play with their leadership and experience for Enzo Maresca. However, Rodri is set to miss the start o
  
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• Exeter City and Trust 'reset' relationship

  29-06-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Exeter City have been fan-owned since 2003 [Shutterstock]Exeter City's owners say they have "reset" the relationship between themselves and the club after a season of turmoil.The Grecians were relegated to League Two in May after four years in the third tier following a difficult 12 months financially.The club were forced to go to the Exeter City Supporters' Trust for loans of about £600,000 following an overspend in the 2024-25 season.City's new club chairman Wilf Walsh and the Trust - wh
  
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