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• Napoli refuse to sell Vergara cheaply as Como search for Nico Paz replacement

  26-06-2026 10:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Napoli refuse to sell Vergara cheaply as Como search for Nico Paz replacementComo are looking for a replacement for Nico Paz following Real Madrid’s decision to exercise their buyback option, and have identified Napoli’s Antonio Vergara as a potential solution, but the Serie A side are placing an extraordinarily high bar on any sale, demanding a fee so significant that even €30 million may not be enough.According to Sky Sport’s Gianluca Di Marzio, via AreaNapoli, Como spor
  
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• La Liga giants are a major threat to major Liverpool move

  28-06-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  La Liga giants are a major threat to major Liverpool moveReal Madrid join Liverpool in race for Yan Diomande as transfer battle gathers paceReal Madrid have entered the race to sign Yan Diomande, setting up a fascinating transfer battle with Liverpool for one of European football’s brightest young attacking talents.The 19-year-old RB Leipzig winger has enjoyed a remarkable rise over the past 12 months and his performances at the 2026 World Cup have only strengthened his reputation. With se
  
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• Fabrizio Romano reveals truth on Manchester City’s first-team pathway for Ayyoub Bouaddi

  28-06-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabrizio Romano reveals truth on Manchester City’s first-team pathway for Ayyoub BouaddiMan City plan to sign Ayyoub Bouaddi this summer & allowing him to be at Lille next seasonThe 18-year-old would join Man City’s first-team at the Etihad Stadium in the summer of 2027Lille would prefer Bouaddi to move to England over a direct Ligue 1 rival amid PSG interestManchester City are looking to complete a deal for Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi this summer and allowing him to remain a
  
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• “Advancing” – Fabrizio Romano on the verge of “here we go” for latest PSG transfer

  28-06-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “Advancing” – Fabrizio Romano on the verge of “here we go” for latest PSG transferPSG are making some sales this summer, and the first major one seems to be close, with Atletico Madrid pushing for attacker Kang-in Lee.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.Fabrizio Romano is reporting that Atletico Madrid are “advancing” in their attempts to sign
  
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• 📸 2026 World Cup: our best XI from matchday 3 ✨

  28-06-2026 13:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 2026 World Cup: our best XI from matchday 3 ✨Ousmane and the rest.As in the previous rounds, the third matchday of the group stage gave us plenty of standout individual performances.Of course, Ballon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembélé is in our Team of the Matchday for MD3 thanks to his classy hat-trick.He is joined in particular by Vinicius Jr, but also by wonderkid Johan Manzambi, who just keeps on impressing.Midfielder Pape Gueye is also included thanks to his magnific
  
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• Real Madrid midfielder to become the club captain despite horrendous World Cup campaign

  28-06-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid midfielder to become the club captain despite horrendous World Cup campaignFederico Valverde was one of the most talked-about players in the Real Madrid camp at the end of last season, when he got into a locker room brawl with Aurelien Tchouameni.This was followed by a forgettable World Cup campaign with Uruguay, with Valverde failing to lead his nation to the Round of 16, falling behind Cabo Verde and Spain.Following Uruguay’s early exit, Valverde is set to return to the Santi
  
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• Liverpool set to land Andoni Iraola’s trusted coach in key behind-the-scenes move

  28-06-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool set to land Andoni Iraola’s trusted coach in key behind-the-scenes moveTommy Elphick set for Liverpool move as Iraola builds trusted backroom teamLiverpool are closing in on another important addition behind the scenes, with former Aston Villa defender Tommy Elphick set to reunite with Andoni Iraola as part of the club’s new coaching structure.While Liverpool’s transfer activity on the pitch continues to attract most of the attention, work is also progressing away fro
  
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• Lautaro Martinez off the mark at 2026 World Cup as Nico Paz gets first start

  28-06-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lautaro Martinez off the mark at 2026 World Cup as Nico Paz gets first startInter captain Lautaro Martinez is now off the mark at the 2026 World Cup, netting Argentina’s second in an eventual 3-1 win over Jordan in their final group stage match in a game that also brought a first start for Como star Nico Paz.Lautaro and Paz help Argentina maintain perfect World Cup startMartinez has started all three of Argentina’s group stage matches at the 2026 tournament in North America, but has
  
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• Barcelona join the race to sign 18-year-old World Cup sensation linked with Real Madrid

  28-06-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona join the race to sign 18-year-old World Cup sensation linked with Real MadridBarcelona have one of the most stacked midfields in club football, with the likes of Pedri, Gavi, Fermin Lopez, Dani Olmo, Frenkie de Jong, Marc Bernal and Marc Casado.However, the club are working on negotiating a sale for Casado, who has seen his minutes and importance diminish in the last 12 months.This could open up a spot for a new midfielder in the squad.Now, according to AS, Barcelona are among the club
  
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• Rangers job will hold no surprises for McInnes - Crichton

  28-06-2026 13:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [SNS]Leanne Crichton says there will be "no surprises" for new Rangers manager Derek McInnes.Crichton is head coach of Rangers women and is now colleagues with McInnes, who has left Hearts to return to Ibrox after leaving there as a player in 2000."He knows the club in and out, has managed against the club on numerous occasions, played for the club, he knows it," Crichton told BBC Radio Scotland's Sportsound."There will be no surprises for Derek."His communication skills are so vitally important
  
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• Roma in talks with Bologna for Castro, Ferguson and more

  28-06-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma in talks with Bologna for Castro, Ferguson and moreThe connection between Roma and Bologna remains heated in these final days of the transfer window. According to an excerpt reported by Il Resto del Carlino, the Giallorossi, along with several German clubs, are reportedly in the running to land Remo Freuler, two days before his contract expires. And it’s not just the Swiss midfielder. Gian Piero Gasperini’s Roma have also reportedly been in contact with Castro and Ferguson, two
  
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• Real Madrid aim to generate €60 million from midfielder’s sale amid PSG, Inter interest

  28-06-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid aim to generate €60 million from midfielder’s sale amid PSG, Inter interestReal Madrid have made a statement in the transfer market by signing at least four players so far, including Portuguese international Bernardo Silva.Silva’s addition strengthens a Real Madrid midfield that has lacked the stability once provided by veterans Toni Kroos and Luka Modric.Real Madrid had long entrusted the likes of Aurelien Tchouameni and Eduardo Camavinga to fill these gaps, but ove
  
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• Jose Mourinho reaches out to Real Madrid star after World Cup disappointment

  28-06-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho reaches out to Real Madrid star after World Cup disappointmentThe first round of the World Cup 2026, the group stage, is already concluded, leaving 32 teams to fight it out in the knock-out rounds of the competition. 15 Real Madrid players participated in this stage of the tournament, including the 4 new signings and Endrick, who returns to the Merengue club after his loan with Lyon.Unfortunately, 2 of these 15 players have been unable to lead their teams to the knock-out rounds of
  
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• Jose Mourinho “has no doubts” about Real Madrid captain Federico Valverde

  28-06-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho “has no doubts” about Real Madrid captain Federico ValverdeAfter less than two weeks, the 2026 World Cup is already over for Real Madrid captain Federico Valverde. His Uruguay side were disappointingly dumped out of the tournament at the group stages following a 1-0 defeat to Spain on Friday, meaning he will soon return to the Spanish capital ahead of starting pre-season next month.Valverde’s performances in North America were far from his best level, and given th
  
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• Newport appoint Todd as interim manager

  28-06-2026 13:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newport County ended the 2025-26 League Two season in 20th place [Huw Evans Picture Agency]Newport County have appointed Chris Todd as their interim manager following the departure of Christian Fuchs.Austrian Fuchs resigned as head coach of the League Two side on 27 June after just seven months in charge.Newport have confirmed Todd will undertake his new role with immediate effect as the club seek to make a long-term appointment.A club statement read: "Chris takes charge as the club enters an im
  
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• 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage best XI: Messi, Mbappe and Haaland make their mark

  28-06-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  2026 FIFA World Cup group stage best XI: Messi, Mbappe and Haaland make their markThe 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage ended in the early hours of Sunday, with several players making their mark.Read on as we look at the best XI of thetournament so far.Vozinha (Cabo Verde): The 40-year-old has played a vital role in Cape Verde’s fairytale run so far. Heis the oldest goalkeeper to keep a clean sheet on his World Cup debut. Overall, he has kept two clean sheets and prevented 1.4 goals —
  
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• Derided by Leeds, snubbed by USA - but Marsch becoming Canada hero

  28-06-2026 13:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [AFP via Getty Images]Jesse Marsch's name will forever be in the history books.He has earned sporting immortality by leading Canada into the knockouts of a World Cup for the first time - and on Sunday they will look to go further when they face South Africa in Los Angeles for a place in the last 16.It is an impressive achievement for a coach who has overcome some difficult moments in his career.The American lasted less than a year in the Premier League as Leeds boss and was snubbed for the role
  
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• 👕 BTS unveils Atleti's shirt for the 2026/27 season

  28-06-2026 13:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👕 BTS unveils Atleti's shirt for the 2026/27 seasonK-pop group BTS pulled off a surprise at their concert at the Metropolitano. The South Korean band gave the world-exclusive reveal of Atlético de Madrid’s new kit for the 2026/27 season.Suga sent the stadium into a frenzy when he appeared on stage wearing the classic red-and-white shirt. This unexpected debut left both music fans and Atlético supporters stunned.Images of the kit quickly went viral on social media. Thi
  
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• 🤖 We had 3️⃣ AIs simulate the Cup knockouts, see results and weigh in!

  28-06-2026 13:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤖 We had 3️⃣ AIs simulate the Cup knockouts, see results and weigh in!It’s time, folks!The knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off this Sunday (28), with South Africa vs Canada!
  With that in mind, we asked three artificial intelligences to simulate the matchups all the way to the final... and one of them is “betting” on Brazil’s sixth title!Check it out below and leave your OPINION!Gemini🏆 Round of 32Left Side of the Bracket:German
  
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• Real Madrid to face heavy competition if they move for 18-year-old World Cup breakout star

  28-06-2026 13:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid to face heavy competition if they move for 18-year-old World Cup breakout starDespite already having signed four new players this summer, including a midfielder in Bernardo Silva, it does look like Real Madrid are on the lookout for another player in that position.Among the many midfield names the club have been linked with, one of them is Morocco’s breakout star Ayyoub Bouaddi, who has taken the World Cup by storm.The 18-year-old is not a priority for Jose Mourinho, but it doe
  
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• Jose Mourinho faces major preseason problem ahead of new era at Real Madrid

  28-06-2026 13:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho faces major preseason problem ahead of new era at Real MadridWhile currently most of them would be occupied with their favorite players and teams playing in the World Cup 2026, Real Madrid fans would still be looking forward to one date in particular next month, i.e., 13th July, as the team’s preseason training is set to begin on this date.This day would mark the start of a new era, as Jose Mourinho would have his players back for the start of his second managerial stint at t
  
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• Milan not just shopping in Portugal, Manchester United’s Mount proposed

  28-06-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan not just shopping in Portugal, Manchester United’s Mount proposedWhile Milan continue to be linked with moves for a series of Portugal internationals and players represented by super agent Jorge Mendes, the latest reports in Italy claim that Manchester United’s Mason Mount has been proposed to the Rossoneri.Could Mount join Ramos in Milan in 2026-27?Milan are now under the leadership of former United head coach Ruben Amorim after parting company with Massimiliano Allegri the da
  
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• Barcelona finalise loan move with €2.5m buy option for South American prospect

  28-06-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona finalise loan move with €2.5m buy option for South American prospectAccording to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona have reached an agreement with Liga de Quito to sign promising Ecuadorian talent Josue Caicedo on loan. The 18-year-old will initially join Barça Atletic, with the deal following the club’s recent strategy of recruiting highly rated young talents from overseas before integrating them into the first-team pathway.Loan includes conditional purchase clauseAs part of
  
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• Arsenal & PSG punished for fan behaviour at CL final

  28-06-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal & PSG punished for fan behaviour at CL finalArsenal and Paris Saint-Germain have each received punishments for the actions of their supporters during the Champions League final, though the Gunners’ punishment is relatively light.Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty ImagesTom Canton reports for Football.London that both Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain have been punished for supporter behaviour during the Champions League final in May.PSG were given a €10,875 fine for throwing o
  
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• Premier League clubs are eyeing move for £35m Liverpool star

  28-06-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier League clubs are eyeing move for £35m Liverpool starNottingham Forest enter transfer pictureNottingham Forest have emerged as the latest club weighing up a move for Curtis Jones, adding a fresh Premier League dimension to one of Liverpool’s most intriguing transfer stories of the summer.According to the original source, Liverpool.com, Forest are assessing whether to make an approach after Inter Milan’s pursuit stalled following two unsuccessful bids for the Liverpool mi
  
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• Modric sends warm message to Mourinho after Real Madrid return: ‘One of the best in the world’

  28-06-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Modric sends warm message to Mourinho after Real Madrid return: ‘One of the best in the world’Real Madrid have had a couple of trophyless seasons, which feels unheard of considering their tendency to thrive on the biggest occasions.Something needed to change at the Spanish club this summer, and re-elected president Florentino Perez took the brave call to bring back Jose Mourinho from Benfica.Since coming back, the Portuguese manager has wasted no time in revamping the squad, with the
  
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• What does next Scotland head coach look like as 'monster job' awaits?

  28-06-2026 12:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Steve Clarke guided Scotland to three major tournaments in his seven years in charge [Getty Images]The ink has barely dried on Steve Clarke's farewell letter to the Tartan Army and already attention has turned to who will succeed Scotland's most successful head coach.In reality, fans, journalists and pundits had already been discussing the matter in the days since the defeat by Brazil at the World Cup and a third anti-climactic showing at a major tournament.But now those at charge at the Scottis
  
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• Report Milan already have agreement with Antonio Silva after Goncalo Ramos

  28-06-2026 12:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Milan already have agreement with Antonio Silva after Goncalo RamosReports in Italy claim that Milan already have an agreement on personal terms in place with 22-year-old Benfica centre-back Antonio Silva, who like Goncalo Ramos, is also represented by Portuguese super-agent Jorge Mendes.Report: Silva willing to join Milan on five-year contractAfter a month of uncertainty following the end of the disappointing 2025-26 season, in which the club were temporarily left without a head coach, s
  
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• Jude Bellingham hints at how Real Madrid can unlock his best form

  28-06-2026 12:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jude Bellingham hints at how Real Madrid can unlock his best formDespite his underwhelming last two years at Real Madrid, the English midfielder Jude Bellingham is seemingly back to his very best as he vies for the World Cup 2026 title with his national team.The Englishman has been one of the most influential players for his side, having won two MOTM awards, scored two goals and provided one assist in his three group stage games up to now. His influence was once again on display last night, as E
  
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• Aberdeen sign Moroccan striker Mouloua

  28-06-2026 12:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Aberdeen have signed Moroccan striker Ayoub Mouloua from FUS Rabat on a three-year deal. The 23-year-old put pen to paper on a three-year deal that includes the option of an extra 12 months. The striker made 21 appearances for Rabat in the Moroccan top flight last term and scored six goals in those outings."We have been tracking Ayoub for several months now and have made a number of trips to Morocco to watch him play and get a real feel for the type of player and person he is," hea
  
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