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• Midfielder Richards to join Scunthorpe from Boston

  18-06-2026 22:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Scunthorpe United have agreed a deal to sign midfielder Jordan Richards when his contract with Boston United expires on 1 July.The 28-year-old, who began his career at Notts County, has signed a two-year deal with the Iron.Richards was voted Boston's player of the year in April and made a total of 165 appearances for the club.
  
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• Fifa alters how World Cup tables work - it changes everything

  19-06-2026 21:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mexico could choose to rest players against the Czech Republic with top spot secured [Getty Images]There has been a subtle change in the way Fifa is determining league tables for the 2026 World Cup - and it might have a huge impact on the final group matches.For the first time at a World Cup, Fifa is using head-to-head records instead of group goal difference as the primary tiebreaker for teams level on points.Until 1966, goal ratio was used to separate teams - this involved dividing a team's go
  
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• La Liga chief shows support to Barcelona in response to letter asking punishment for Florentino Perez

  19-06-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  La Liga chief shows support to Barcelona in response to letter asking punishment for Florentino PerezBarcelona’s institutional response to Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has received its first official answer. According to SPORT, Javier Tebas has replied in writing to the letter sent by Barcelona acting president Rafael Yuste, in which the Catalans called on La Liga, the RFEF and the CTA to react to comments made by the Real Madrid president regarding the Negreira case.Tebas’
  
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• Barcelona unwilling to enter into a bidding war for 18-year-old defensive prodigy

  19-06-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona unwilling to enter into a bidding war for 18-year-old defensive prodigyAccording to Mundo Deportivo, Lucas Herrington is no longer considered one of Barcelona’s most advanced transfer targets. Although the 18-year-old Australian centre-back has been closely monitored on several occasions by the club’s scouting department, Barça are currently unwilling to make a move or enter into a bidding war for his signature.The Colorado Rapids defender has attracted growing inter
  
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• Lewis Steele rules out Liverpool move for Premier League star

  19-06-2026 20:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lewis Steele rules out Liverpool move for Premier League starLiverpool Links to Micky van de Ven Played Down by Lewis SteeleLiverpool’s search for defensive depth was one of the more intriguing threads in the latest Media Matters podcast from Anfield Index, where Dave Davis and Lewis Steele discussed transfer priorities beyond the headline pursuit of Yan Diomande.One name raised was Tottenham Hotspur defender Micky van de Ven, a player long admired by sections of the Liverpool fanbase. Yet
  
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• Real Madrid demand €10 million for defender deemed surplus to requirements

  19-06-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid demand €10 million for defender deemed surplus to requirementsWith the signing of Marc Cucurella, Real Madrid have further strengthened the left-back position which already had three players in Alvaro Carreras, Fran Garcia, and Ferland Mendy.As such, there will be at least one departure in the position, with everything suggesting that Garcia will be the one sacrificed, considering that new manager Jose Mourinho wants to keep Carreras and Mendy is out injured until November.As re
  
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• Sinclair signs St Johnstone extension

  19-06-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  St Johnstone goalkeeper Ross Sinclair has signed a new deal keeping him at the club until the summer of 2028. The 25-year-old joined St Mirren on an emergency loan at the end of last season and made five appearances, including in their relegation play-off against Partick Thistle, as the Buddies retained their top flight status. Sinclair, who came through the youth academy in Perth has made 15 first team appearances for the club. "I'm delighted to be here and I'm really looking forward to the cha
  
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• Roma monitoring Mallorca starlet Jan Virgili

  19-06-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma monitoring Mallorca starlet Jan VirgiliLa Liga continues to churn out talented players who are catching the eye of several European clubs. Roma has set its sights on Mallorca’s young winger Jan Virgli, a product of Barcelona’s youth system. In his first full experience in Europe’s top flight, the 2006-born player has scored two goals and four assists in 1,832 minutes, playing primarily as a left winger. His team has been relegated to La Liga 2, but the talented youngster i
  
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• Manchester City Are Keeping Tabs On This Eredivisie Full-Back: What Will He Bring To The Etihad?

  19-06-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City Are Keeping Tabs On This Eredivisie Full-Back: What Will He Bring To The Etihad?In a recent report, Sky Sports mentioned that Manchester City are keeping tabs on Feyenoord full-back Givairo Read. It is believed that the Mancunian club are eyeing a move to bring the Dutch talent to the Etihad Stadium in this transfer window.Read’s Impressive Form In The EredivisieRead managed to impress at times with his performances on the right side of Feyenoord’s defence in the prev
  
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• Here we go: Barcelona agree €2.5 million loan-to-buy deal for South American talent

  19-06-2026 20:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Here we go: Barcelona agree €2.5 million loan-to-buy deal for South American talentIn a key development, journalist Fabrizio Romano reports that FC Barcelona have reached an agreement to sign teenage winger Josue Caicedo from Ecuadorian club LDU Quito.The transfer expert has given his trademark ‘Here we go’ seal of approval for the deal, which will see the 18-year-old starlet sign on an initial loan deal with an option to buy that could turn into obligation for a fee of around &
  
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• Pochettino insists ‘the feelings are good’ after leaving Pulisic out of USA vs. Australia

  19-06-2026 20:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pochettino insists ‘the feelings are good’ after leaving Pulisic out of USA vs. AustraliaMauricio Pochettino has urged for calm following the news that Christian Pulisic will not be able to feature in his nation’s upcoming World Cup group stage match against Australia and insists: ‘He was training in the morning and the feelings are good’.Pochettino reacts after leaving Pulisic out of USA vs. Australia squadPulisic has been left out of USA’s matchday squad alt
  
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• Awer Mabil moved to Australia aged 10 as a refugee. He is now set to face USMNT at the World Cup

  19-06-2026 20:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Australian footballer Awer Mabil was visibly moved during a recent media conference, his face transforming into pure joy as he struggled to contain his emotions. This powerful reaction from the veteran forward was not prompted by a sporting victory, but by a profound personal reflection on his past.Mabil's sudden surge of feeling stemmed from a poignant memory of his tumultuous youth as a refugee, and the life-changing opportunity he found in Australia. The catalyst for this unexpected moment wa
  
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• Roma locked in talks with Marseille for Greenwood

  19-06-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma locked in talks with Marseille for GreenwoodGian Piero Gasperini’s transfer dream for next season is Mason Greenwood, but there’s no shortage of competition. Roma, buoyed by their agreement with the player, are working to close the deal, but in recent hours, the possibility of Tottenham has become increasingly popular. The 2001-born player has rediscovered his best form thanks to Roberto De Zerbi with OM, but – as reported by Fabrizio Romano – the Italian coach is no
  
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• Inter add Pisilli to transfer shortlist as Frattesi replacement

  19-06-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter add Pisilli to transfer shortlist as Frattesi replacementRoma will be very active in the transfer market, but other teams are closely monitoring the Roman club’s moves. It’s well known that the Giallorossi need to sell to meet UEFA’s deadline by June 30th, and even their most valuable players are currently at risk. Niccolò Pisilli is attracting interest from several clubs. Inter are keenly interested in signing a player from the Trigoria youth system, as reported b
  
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• Manchester United Are Keeping Tabs On This Fulham Left-Back: What Will He Add To Carrick’s Side?

  19-06-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United Are Keeping Tabs On This Fulham Left-Back: What Will He Add To Carrick’s Side?In a recent report, Sky Sports revealed that Manchester United are keeping tabs on Fulham left-back Antonee Robinson. It has been mentioned that the Red Devils have identified the United States defender as a target for this transfer window.Robinson’s Decent Season In The Premier LeagueRobinson had a solid campaign at Fulham recently as he was responsible for putting in a few impressive dis
  
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• Barcelona deal for teenage full-back far from done despite player’s clear preference

  19-06-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona deal for teenage full-back far from done despite player’s clear preferenceBarcelona’s interest in Jorge Salinas remains very much alive, but the transfer is still far from being completed, reports Mundo Deportivo. Amid reports suggesting that the teenage left-back was all set to become the Catalans’ second signing of the summer, the aforementioned outlet insists that it is not the case.Still no agreementThe 19-year-old Racing Santander defender, who has impressed this
  
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• Ball in PSG’s court after Premier League giants see €100m offer for winger rejected

  19-06-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ball in PSG’s court after Premier League giants see €100m offer for winger rejectedPSG have some top tier attacking talent on their radar this summer, with one of them receiving massive bids from Premier League clubs already.If you enjoy PSG Talk coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content.PSG are in a very strong position this summer in terms of transfers – they’ve got a great squad, and wi
  
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• Dons sign 'one of best players in the league' Yogane

  19-06-2026 20:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aberdeen have completed the signing of former Dundee loanee Tony Yogane, with the "really exciting prospect" joining for an undisclosed fee from Brentford.The 20-year-old winger spent last season on loan at Dens Park, where he made 42 appearances, and Dons manager Stephen Robinson reckons he established himself as one of the best players in the Scottish Premiership.Yogane began his football career in Sheffield Wednesday's academy, then moved to Brentford and progressed through their B team, befo
  
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• Andoni Iraola gets first transfer win as €40m forward arrives

  19-06-2026 20:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola gets first transfer win as €40m forward arrivesLiverpool have kicked off the Andoni Iraola regime with the signing of Victor Munoz. The 22-year-old winger only joined Osasuna from Real Madrid in summer 2025 but is already on the move. Spanish international Munoz enjoyed a breakout campaign in LaLiga - leading to a transfer chase for his signature.An alluring €40m clause existed in his deal - and Real Madrid passed up the opportunity to exercise their buyback clause. Newca
  
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• Earps 'doesn't know' if she's ready for spotlight again

  19-06-2026 20:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former England goalkeeper Mary Earps does not know if she is ready for the spotlight again after signing for the London City Lionesses.After two years with Paris St-Germain, the 33-year-old has returned to the Women's Super League, and what she called "the craziness of England" in a BBC interview last year.Like many high-profile female athletes, Earps has been the target of social media abuse throughout her career, while some criticised her winning BBC's Sports Personality of the Year award in 2
  
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• Coventry manager to extend contract pre-Arsenal clash

  19-06-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Coventry manager to extend contract pre-Arsenal clashFrank Lampard appears set to extend his contract with Coventry City this summer, guaranteeing that he’ll be in the dugout for their opening Premier League match against Arsenal in August.Photo by DARREN STAPLES/AFP via Getty ImagesSky Sports News report that Coventry City manager Frank Lampard is close to agreeing a new deal with the club, with talks progressing for him to extend his stay.Lampard has a year left on his existing agreement
  
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• 2026 World Cup: USA vs. Australia confirmed line-ups – Pulisic ruled out

  19-06-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  2026 World Cup: USA vs. Australia confirmed line-ups – Pulisic ruled outMauricio Pochettino and the USMNT will have to do without their star attacker, Milan’s Christian Pulisic, who has been ruled out of Friday evening’s 2026 World Cup group stage match against Australia.Pulisic was substituted off at half-time during the USA’s 2026 World Cup opener against Paraguay last week, and though both the player and his head coach insisted that this was only on precautionary groun
  
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• England's Barry to continue with half-time interviews

  19-06-2026 20:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Anthony Barry was also part of Thomas Tuchel's coaching staff at Bayern Munich [Getty Images]England assistant coach Anthony Barry is to continue conducting televised half-time interviews during the World Cup despite delivering a critical assessment of the team's first-half display against Croatia.Barry provided an honest appraisal of England's display in the opening 45 minutes of the match in Dallas with the score level at 2-2 at the break – though Thomas Tuchel's team ran out eventual 4-
  
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• Report: Man United have drawn up a five-man attacking shortlist

  19-06-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Man United have drawn up a five-man attacking shortlistManchester United’s Striker Search Signals a More Thoughtful RebuildThere is something revealing about Manchester United compiling a five man shortlist even after spending heavily on Benjamin Šeško.For years, transfer windows at Old Trafford often felt like exercises in urgency. A weakness emerged, a famous name surfaced and a solution was purchased. According to reporting from Caught Offside, this latest approach
  
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• Lewis Steele: Liverpool facing major battle to sign World Cup midfielder

  19-06-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lewis Steele: Liverpool facing major battle to sign World Cup midfielderLiverpool Monitoring Ayyoub Bouaddi as Midfield Plans Take ShapeLiverpool’s transfer focus may currently be fixed on RB Leipzig star Yan Diomande, but another name emerged during the latest episode of Media Matters on Anfield Index. While discussing Liverpool’s wider recruitment strategy, journalist Lewis Steele and host Dave Davis examined the club’s reported interest in Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi.The
  
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• Rashford has made powerful case to start

  19-06-2026 19:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]England's attacking style in their opening World Cup win against Croatia in Dallas created a stir of excitement but still left head coach Thomas Tuchel with questions to ponder.In attack, substitute Marcus Rashford scored the final goal in England's 4-2 victory after replacing new Barcelona buy Anthony Gordon, making a powerful case for his inclusion from the start with a lively 18-minute cameo.England's World Cup campaign now moves to Boston, where they face Ghana on Tuesday, and
  
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• Is this the day promotion finally sinks in?

  19-06-2026 19:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]It's been two months since Coventry City were promoted to the Premier League at Ewood Park, but for many, fixture release day is when promotion really sinks in.The trip to Arsenal isn't a cup tie - it's the opening game of the Premier League campaign and it is champions versus champions.The Sky Blues probably could not have been handed a tougher game, but the nerves are far out-weighed by excitement – albeit with two months to go.Many supporters will have immediately looked f
  
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• Is England's defence a 'straight battle' between Guehi and Konsa?

  19-06-2026 19:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]England's attacking style in their opening World Cup win against Croatia in Dallas created a stir of excitement but still left head coach Thomas Tuchel with questions to ponder.Tuchel's side looked vulnerable in defence, after he selected Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa ahead of Manchester City's Marc Guehi to partner John Stones.England's World Cup campaign now moves to Boston, where they face Ghana on Tuesday, and where Tuchel must decide whether to stick or twist with his line-u
  
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• 'You can't sign players through the press' - former scout Montgomery

  19-06-2026 19:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ex-Newcastle United scout Paul Montgomery believes the Magpies are falling victim to media exposure on signings as they lose out on target Victor Munoz to Liverpool. Newcastle were in advanced talks to sign the forward, after they sold Anthony Gordon to Barcelona, but the Reds won the race for Munoz, who scored seven goals and produced five assists in 36 appearances last season.And it follows last summer's disappointment of Hugo Ekitike, who chose Liverpool over the Magpies before Alexander Isak
  
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• A to Z: Sir Kenny scored massive goals

  19-06-2026 19:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The fourth episode of BBC Radio Merseyside's A to Z of Liverpool focuses on the letter D, specifically legendary forward and manager Sir Kenny Dalglish. Dalglish made 515 appearances across 13 years for the Reds, scoring 172 goals and winning a host of trophies; including six league titles and three European Cups as both player and manager. The team at Radio Merseyside dived into the Scotsman's career and highlighted a couple of his most memorable strikes. "The goal I remember is in the derby at
  
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