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• Mikel Merino returns to full Spain training

  20-06-2026 14:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mikel Merino returns to full Spain trainingThe Arsenal midfielder has played limited minutes in Spain’s past three matches after returning for the Champions League final.Photo by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty ImagesMikel Merino has returned to full training with Spain after completing two individual sessions on an programme designed to manage his recovery from the foot injury that kept him out for four months.Merino missed 28 matches for club and country after fracturing a bone in his foot. Mike
  
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• Milan could sell Gimenez to Orlando City to make way for PSG’s Goncalo Ramos

  21-06-2026 12:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan could sell Gimenez to Orlando City to make way for PSG’s Goncalo RamosReports in Italy claim that Milan are interested in a potential deal for Paris Saint-Germain forward Goncalo Ramos and that there is interest from the MLS in Santiago Gimenez, which could help the Rossoneri to raise the required funds to land the Portuguese striker.Could Milan replace Gimenez with Goncalo Ramos?Transfer rumours continue to circulate around Milan despite their lack of a sporting or technical directo
  
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• Three players who started at La Masia and signed for Real Madrid

  21-06-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Three players who started at La Masia and signed for Real MadridThe rivalry between Barcelona and Real Madrid extends far beyond El Clasico. It influences transfer strategies, youth development, scouting networks and even career decisions made by players at a young age.That is why it always attracts attention whenever a footballer with roots at La Masia ends up wearing the famous white shirt of Real Madrid. While direct transfers between the two clubs remain extremely rare, several pla
  
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• Barcelona captain De Jong hits out at critics: ‘Many people don’t understand anything about football’

  21-06-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona captain De Jong hits out at critics: ‘Many people don’t understand anything about football’Barcelona captain Frenkie de Jong played an hour in the Netherlands’ 5-1 win over Sweden last night despite nursing a physical setback and led from the front in midfield.There were doubts about his participation on the night, but the manager Ronald Koeman decided that De Jong had to start given the importance of a win on the night.In the 59 minutes that he was on the field
  
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• £80m fee needed to prise away Liverpool target

  21-06-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  £80m fee needed to prise away Liverpool targetPalace determined to retain midfield cornerstoneCrystal Palace are entering a pivotal summer as they balance squad evolution with the need to retain their most influential young talents. Among those attracting significant attention is Adam Wharton, whose development since arriving at Selhurst Park has elevated his reputation across the Premier League.According to reporting from The Athletic‘s Crystal Palace squad audit, Palace remain keen
  
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• Mixed blessing for Real Madrid as Vinicius Junior rediscovers top form with Brazil

  21-06-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mixed blessing for Real Madrid as Vinicius Junior rediscovers top form with BrazilAlthough very few Real Madrid players have escaped criticism after the two consecutive trophyless seasons for the Merengues, the forward Vinicius Junior has been particularly in the crosshairs of both the media and the fans.In addition to his performances on the pitch, which have been very inconsistent and significantly below the expected standards, the Brazilian forward has also been embroiled in several controver
  
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• Jude Bellingham called ex-Real Madrid manager about England struggles

  21-06-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jude Bellingham called ex-Real Madrid manager about England strugglesReal Madrid’s stars have had mixed fortunes so far at the 2026 World Cup, with Arda Guler no doubt one of the most frustrated, after his Turkiye side became one of the first to be eliminated following a 1-0 loss to Paraguay. At the other end of the scale is Jude Bellingham, who scored in England’s 4-2 win over Croatia, part of an impressive performance overall.Coming into the tournament, you could be forgiven for pr
  
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• Inter eyeing Roma’s Ndicka to replace departing De Vrij

  21-06-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter eyeing Roma’s Ndicka to replace departing De VrijSunday’s reports claim that Inter are eyeing up a potential move for Roma centre-back Evan Ndicka to replace Stefan De Vrij, who is increasingly likely to leave San Siro at the end of his contract later this month.Inter keen to add Ndicka to Chivu’s squad for 2026-27It is set to be a busy transfer window for the Nerazzurri after their domestic double success in 2026-27: Marco Palestra remains the priority target at right wi
  
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• Inter Eye Ndicka as Roma Hold Firm on €35m Price Tag

  21-06-2026 11:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter Eye Ndicka as Roma Hold Firm on €35m Price TagInter are weighing a move for Roma centre-back Evan Ndicka this summer, with the Giallorossi holding firm on a €35 million asking price for the 26-year-old who is contracted in the capital until 2028.According to TuttoMercatoWeb, Ndicka has emerged as a profile of genuine interest for Cristian Chivu’s backline rebuild, with the club actively modelling how the defence would look with both Ndicka and Oumar Solet operating as a pai
  
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• 📺 Spain and more: where to watch the Cup matches this Sunday (21)

  21-06-2026 11:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📺 Spain and more: where to watch the Cup matches this Sunday (21)Big Sunday (21) featuring Spain, Belgium, Egypt and... Vozinha! Will Cape Verde’s big goalkeeper deliver another historic performance? Check where to watch the matches and plan ahead!FIFA World Cup 🏆1pm - Spain vs Saudi Arabia: YouTube (CazéTV)
  4pm - Belgium vs Iran: YouTube (CazéTV)
  7pm - Uruguay vs Cape Verde: Globo, SBT, SporTV, NSports, GETV and CazéTV
  10pm - New Zealand vs Egypt: Glob
  
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• Milan target Hjulmand has already said goodbye to Sporting CP teammates

  21-06-2026 11:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan target Hjulmand has already said goodbye to Sporting CP teammatesReports in Portugal claim that the Milan-linked Morten Hjulmand has already bid farewell to his colleagues at Sporting CP and that he hopes to have a transfer finalised before the start of pre-season, but there are conflicting reports over the potential transfer fee with the Rossoneri.Milan want Hjulmand, who is expecting to leave Sporting CPAccording to various reports over the last few days, Sporting midfielder Hjulmand is
  
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• 1,000th World Cup match has a thrashing, CUMBIA and a third side out 🤯

  21-06-2026 11:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  1,000th World Cup match has a thrashing, CUMBIA and a third side out 🤯The 1,000th match in FIFA World Cup history had everything: a blowout, an unbelievable play, CUMBIA, and the third team eliminated.Japan beat Tunisia 4-0 from Saturday night (20) into Sunday (21), reaching four points and putting qualification well on track.Now Group F has the Netherlands (leaders) with four points, Japan (second place) with four points, Sweden with three, and Tunisia with zero.As a result, Tunisia is
  
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• Tchouaméni or Camavinga: How Madrid Plan to Unlock the Olise Deal

  21-06-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tchouaméni or Camavinga: How Madrid Plan to Unlock the Olise DealReal Madrid are exploring a deal structure for Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise (23) that would combine a cash offer of between €100m and €130m with the inclusion of either Aurélien Tchouaméni or Eduardo Camavinga, according to Defensa Central. The proposal would not be framed as a direct player swap but as two separate operations, with the total package approaching €200m in either scenario.As
  
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• Real Madrid put Nico Paz out of reach for Como but Inter preparing offer

  21-06-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid put Nico Paz out of reach for Como but Inter preparing offerSunday’s reports indicate that signing Nico Paz back from Real Madrid will be near-on impossible for Como this summer, but that Inter are still keen on a potential €60m deal for the Argentina international.Where Inter, Como and Real Madrid stand with Nico PazNico Paz has spent the last two seasons with Como, but Real Madrid possess a series of low-cost buy-back options and it is widely expected that they will acti
  
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• Three forgotten wonderkids of La Masia who failed to live up to the expectations

  21-06-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Three forgotten wonderkids of La Masia who failed to live up to the expectationsBarcelona’s La Masia academy has produced some of the finest players the game has ever seen, including Lionel Messi, Xavi Hernandez, Andres Iniesta, Sergio Busquets and Gerard Pique.However, not every Barcelona wonderkid manages to become a first-team superstar. For every academy graduate who establishes himself at Camp Nou, there are several others who arrive with enormous expectations but struggle to ful
  
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• The French aristocrat and the all-American idiot: Henry v Lalas is the World Cup’s most compelling battle

  21-06-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thierry Henry and Alexi Lalas are at the forefront of Fox’s coverage, alongside Rebecca Lowe and Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Photograph: Frank Micelotta/Fox Sports/Getty ImagesWe all know someone like Alexi Lalas. He’s the ranter whose rants never actually say anything, the life of the party at the party no one enjoys attending, the “big personality” who’s always misjudging the size of the room. He’s corporate America’s idea of a fun guy, the type of workplace &
  
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• Liverpool risk European giants bid for top target

  21-06-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool risk European giants bid for top targetPSG interest raises stakes for LiverpoolLiverpool’s pursuit of Diomande could be about to become significantly more complicated after fresh reports emerged from Germany suggesting that Paris Saint-Germain are preparing to enter the race for one of Europe’s most sought-after young attackers.According to reporting from BILD, RB Leipzig are already facing mounting interest in the 19-year-old Ivory Coast international, with Liverpool among
  
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• Jeremy Doku handed injury blow ahead of Belgium’s World Cup clash against Iran

  21-06-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jeremy Doku handed injury blow ahead of Belgium’s World Cup clash against IranDoku ruled out of Belgium’s World Cup match vs Iran due to illnessMan City winger left training early in the week with breathing issuesForward started Belgium’s opener vs Egypt, playing into the 86th minute of a 1-1 drawJeremy Doku has been ruled out of Belgium’s FIFA World Cup Group G match against Iran with a respiratory infection, as per a new report.Doku started Belgium’s opening match
  
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• ESTUPIÑAN IN ACTION WITH ECUADOR

  21-06-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ESTUPIÑAN IN ACTION WITH ECUADOR
  PervisEstupiñanmade his World Cup debut by starting in Ecuador's 0-0 draw with Curaçao before being substituted in the 70th minute. It was a one-sided game, but one that ultimately was goalless. La Tri dominated in terms of possession and their attacking attempts, but failed to find a way through against the Caribbean side's defence, led by goalkeeper Eloy Room, who produced 15 incredible saves, setting a new World Cup record for a single mat
  
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• Gary Lineker aims slight dig at BBC during shock World Cup cameo for ITV

  21-06-2026 10:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gary Lineker was back in familiar territory on Saturday night as he returned to free-to-air TV and even kicked off his ITV stint with a brief cameo as a presenter.Lineker, who presented BBC’s Match of the Day for 26 years until he departed the corporation last May, was announced on Friday as a pundit for ITV’s coverage of Germany against Ivory Coast in Group E of the World Cup.However, Lineker started his appearance on ITV with a typically light-hearted moment after he started to pre
  
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• Liverpool midfielder departure linked to other moves

  21-06-2026 10:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool midfielder departure linked to other movesCurtis Jones transfer to Inter Milan could depend on Eliot Anderson’s £150m moveInter Milan waiting for Premier League domino effectInter Milan’s pursuit of Curtis Jones could ultimately be decided by one of the biggest transfer stories of the summer. According to reporting from Italy’s leading sports newspaper, a chain reaction involving Eliot Anderson, Nottingham Forest and Manchester City may provide the breakthrough
  
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• Mark Hughes ‘heartbroken’ following sudden death of son Alex aged 38

  21-06-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wales and Manchester United legend Mark Hughes has said he and his family are “totally heartbroken” following the sudden death of his son Alex aged 38.Alex Hughes had spells playing at Stockport and Wrexham before turning to performance analysis and recruitment. He worked with his father during his time as manager of Blackburn, Manchester City and Fulham. He became Grimsby Town’s player recruitment lead last July. Everyone at Grimsby Town Football Club is devastated to learn of
  
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• Newcastle reject €92m Tonali offer from Tottenham Hotspur

  21-06-2026 10:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle reject €92m Tonali offer from Tottenham HotspurReports in Italy and the UK claim that Newcastle United have turned down an offer in the region of €92m (£80m) for Italy international Sandro Tonali from Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur, who are not the only club interested in picking up the former Milan midfielder this summer.Newcastle reject initial Tonali bid from TottenhamAccording to reports from various sources, Tottenham have had an initial offer for Tonali tur
  
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• Netherlands run riot to set World Cup benchmark, Spain face early pressure after opening stumble

  21-06-2026 10:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Netherlands run riot to set World Cup benchmark, Spain face early pressure after opening stumbleAs the 2026 FIFA World Cup enters a pivotal stage, the stakes are rising sharply and early slip-ups are beginning to carry real consequences.After an embarrassing group-stage exit in 2022, Germany have returned to the tournament with a vengeance.Julian Nagelsmann’s men once again showed that football really is a game played over 90 minutes that the Germans always win.They fought back from a 1-0
  
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• Netherlands run riot to set World Cup benchmark as Spain face early pressure after opening stumble

  21-06-2026 10:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Netherlands run riot to set World Cup benchmark as Spain face early pressure after opening stumbleAs the 2026 FIFA World Cup enters a pivotal stage, the stakes are rising sharply and early slip-ups are beginning to carry real consequences.After an embarrassing group-stage exit in 2022, Germany have returned to the World Cup finals with a vengeance.Julian Nagelsmann’s men once again showed that football really is a game played over 90 minutes where the Germans always win, as they fought bac
  
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• Barcelona keen to sign Manchester United star Benjamin Sesko 

  21-06-2026 10:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona keen to sign Manchester United star Benjamin Sesko Barcelona are keen to sign Manchester United star Benjamin Sesko this summer, according to Marca. The Blaugrana are in the market for a new centre-forward to replace Robert Lewandowski, who will leave the club at the end of his contract this month. They have identified Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvaraz as their primary target, but a deal is difficult to pull off. Atletico Madrid recently turned down an eye-wate
  
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• Bayern Munich not open to negotiations for Real Madrid target; pushing for renewal

  21-06-2026 10:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bayern Munich not open to negotiations for Real Madrid target; pushing for renewalReal Madrid are in the market for a new Galactico target, with Bayern Munich speedster Michael Olise emerging as the dream option for president Florentino Perez.Amid reports that there had been talks between the Frenchman and the club, Los Blancos issued an official statement denying any contact.At the same time, though, the Spanish giants did not deny holding an interest in the 24-year-old attacker.Bayern Munich r
  
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• Today’s Papers: Paz dream possible, Inter don’t stop, too many World Cup games

  21-06-2026 10:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Today’s Papers: Paz dream possible, Inter don’t stop, too many World Cup gamesLa Gazzetta dello SportInter don’t stop The new objective is NdickaAfter Palestra and with Jones and Solet arriving, here’s the defender from Roma (if De Vrij leaves). And Calhanoglu will only remain with the Nerazzurri‘Milan, let Leao go. Pay for Krösche? Mica is Ancelotti Interview with SavicevicWorld Cup: Everyone gets through Too many games, not enough slip-upsGerma
  
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• Bukayo Saka misses England training

  21-06-2026 10:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bukayo Saka misses England trainingThe Arsenal winger worked indoors on an individual programme and is expected to be available, but Noni Madueke is likely to keep his starting place.Photo by Charlotte Wilson/Getty ImagesBukayo Saka missed England group training on Saturday as he continues to manage the Achilles problem that has affected him since March, making him unlikely to start against Ghana this week.The Arsenal winger was the only member of Thomas Tuchel’s 26-man squad not involved
  
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• Saudi Arabia coach hails Lamine Yamal as world’s greatest talent: ‘Started to replace Messi in Barcelona’

  21-06-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Saudi Arabia coach hails Lamine Yamal as world’s greatest talent: ‘Started to replace Messi in Barcelona’Barcelona star Lamine Yamal simply cannot stop collecting accolades, with everyone, including opposition teams and managers, in awe of the talent on display.His ascent to the highest level of the game at such a young age almost feels unprecedented. The praise for him also feels deserved.The latest to join the chorus is Saudi Arabia manager Georgios Donis. He has delivered on
  
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