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• Netherlands coach doesn't see Brazil as stronger than Morocco, agree?

  20-06-2026 23:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Netherlands coach doesn't see Brazil as stronger than Morocco, agree?This Saturday (20), the Netherlands national team thrashed Sweden 5-1 in the second round of the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.After the rout, coach Ronald Koeman responded about a possible clash against Brazil or Morocco in the tournament’s first knockout round (before the round of 16).After all, the first-place team in Group F (currently the Netherlands with four points) would face the runner-up in Group C (cur
  
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• Mourinho rejects Real Madrid move for World Cup wonderkid despite positive scouting reports

  23-06-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho rejects Real Madrid move for World Cup wonderkid despite positive scouting reportsReal Madrid’s search for a new midfielder has taken another important turn, with Jose Mourinho deciding against pursuing one of the most exciting young talents at the 2026 World Cup.The player in question is Ayyoub Bouaddi, the highly-rated Lille midfielder who has been attracting attention across Europe with his performances for Morocco. Real Madrid have closely monitored the teenager for month
  
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• Lyon set to avoid sanctions from the DNCG

  23-06-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lyon set to avoid sanctions from the DNCGAccording to a report from Sacha Tavolieri, Olympique Lyonnais are set to avoid sanctions when they meet with the Direction Nationale du Contrôle de Gestion (DNCG) this year. The Rhone club have been under strict monitoring after financial difficulty. OL were previously relegated to Ligue 2 by the French football financial watchdog, but this decision was reversed on appeal. A stricter policy on the way the club has been run under the presi
  
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• From non-league to the World Cup - the Semenyo story

  23-06-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC Sport]When Antoine Semenyo signed for Bournemouth, he sent former Leeds United manager David Hockaday a bottle of Champagne.An unlikely duo? Perhaps. But if anyone can take credit for Semenyo's rise, it is Hockaday.On the label of the bottle read the words "hunger and belief".Words that resonated with Semenyo so much as a teenager that, at the biggest moment of his career to that point, he felt the need to reiterate them to the man who instilled them in him.Semenyo's journey to the top has
  
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• Arsenal sign Real Betis Head of Rehab

  23-06-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal sign Real Betis Head of RehabBetis are understood to view Angulo’s departure as a major loss, with the rehabilitation specialist accepting an offer from the Premier League champions.ABC 22 June 2026According to ABC in Spain, Arsenal have strengthened their medical and performance department by signing Eneko Angulo, the head of rehabilitation for Real Betis’ first team.Angulo leaves Betis after 12 years with the Spanish club, where he had worked across the youth academy before
  
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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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• Ex-Gunner in advanced talks for vacant managerial position

  23-06-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ex-Gunner in advanced talks for vacant managerial positionOxford are looking for a new head coach after sacking Matt Bloomfield, while Aaron Ramsey is also believed to have interest from Wales if Craig Bellamy moves on.Photo by Harry Trump/Getty ImagesAaron Ramsey is in advanced talks to become the new head coach of Oxford United, with the former Arsenal midfielder ready to take the first significant step in his managerial career.Oxford are looking for a new head coach after sacking Matt Bloomfi
  
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• Hearts sell Steinwender to Bochum after season at Tynecastle

  23-06-2026 13:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hearts have sold defender Michael Steinwender to German second-tier club Bochum for an undisclosed fee.The 26-year-old Austrian had signed until summer 2028 when Hearts bought him from Varnamo in January last year after he had spent half a season in the Swedish top flight.Now he exits Tynecastle after making 47 appearances for the Scottish Premiership club, scoring twice, 34 of them last season, all but 13 of them as starts.Steinwender, who has signed until summer 2029 with Bochum, started his c
  
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• Salford sign Wigan defender Aimson

  23-06-2026 13:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  League Two side Salford have signed defender Will Aimson on a two-year deal.The 32-year-old will join the Ammies on a free transfer when his Wigan contract expires at the end of this month.He has previously won promotion from League Two with Blackpool, Bury and Plymouth."Promotion is something that I want to achieve this season. There is a clear plan at this football club and an ambition that fits me," he told the club website.All done deals in June 2026
  
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• Coleraine sign NI winger McMenamin from St Mirren

  23-06-2026 13:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Northern Ireland international Conor McMenamin has returned to the Irish Premiership, joining Coleraine from St Mirren on a long-term deal after a permanent transfer was agreed.The 30-year-old signed for the Scottish side from Glentoran in 2023 and started in the League Cup final win over Celtic last season.McMenamin won the last of his 14 NI caps in June 2024, with his sole international goal to date came in a Euro 2024 qualifier against San Marino.He also has had previous stints in the Irish L
  
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• Newcastle considering a move for Matias Fernandez-Pardo after losing out on Victor Munoz to Liverpool

  23-06-2026 13:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle considering a move for Matias Fernandez-Pardo after losing out on Victor Munoz to LiverpoolAfter Liverpool hijacked their move for Victor Munoz (22), Newcastle are interested in signing Matias Fernandez-Pardo (21) from Lille as a potential alternative to the Spanish international forward, according to The Athletic. The Magpies are looking to bolster their attacking options during the summer transfer window. The Premier League club have already seen their attacking options wea
  
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• 'It definitely made me a better person' - Jones on ACL injuries

  23-06-2026 13:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Former Coventry City winger Jodi Jones says his three anterior cruciate ligament operations made him a better person, just as former manager Mark Robins said it would.Jones was sidelined for a total of 897 days during a spell at the Sky Blues, which meant missing 130 games, between November 2017 and August 2021.He went more than five years between starting league matches, from the day he was first hurt playing for the Sky Blues in League Two, to featuring for Notts County in the Na
  
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• Real Madrid rule out move for 21-year-old midfield prodigy who prefers Tottenham

  23-06-2026 13:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid rule out move for 21-year-old midfield prodigy who prefers TottenhamReal Madrid have shifted their focus to the signing of a new midfielder while work continues in the background for a Galactico transfer involving Michael Olise.As far as the midfield is concerned, Los Blancos’ incoming manager, Jose Mourinho, had multiple names in mind, one of whom happened to West Ham United and Portugal starlet Mateus Fernandes.The 21-year-old midfielder, who enjoyed a fine season in the Prem
  
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• Manchester City near financial settlement with Chelsea to appoint Enzo Maresca

  23-06-2026 13:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City near financial settlement with Chelsea to appoint Enzo MarescaThe Italian’s appointment has seemed a foregone conclusion for weeks.Maresca learned his trade under Pep Guardiola before taking over at Leicester City.The incoming City manager faces a significant rebuild this summer in a bid to challenge for the title.Chelsea and Manchester City have reportedly never been closer to agreeing on a deal to allow Enzo Maresca to officially take over at the Etihad Stadium.City are o
  
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• Malagò won’t deny his support for Roma: ‘Look at Prince William and Aston Villa’

  23-06-2026 13:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Malagò won’t deny his support for Roma: ‘Look at Prince William and Aston Villa’At his first press conference as FIGC president, Giovanni Malagò made clear that he would continue to support Roma, arguing that ‘what matters is how you conduct yourself’ and citing Prince William and Barack Obama as examples.One of the many topics addressed by new FIGC President Malagò on Monday was his well-known support for Serie A side Roma.Malagò: &lsquo
  
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• Barcelona very grateful to Julian Alvarez over public gesture, will not leave him high and dry

  23-06-2026 13:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona very grateful to Julian Alvarez over public gesture, will not leave him high and dryFor all the media speculation and leaks about any potential transfer in world football, it is exceedingly rare for a player to openly come out and speak towards an exit.After all, making such a move highly jeopardises their relationship in the dressing room and with the fans – something no player can risk until he is sure he is completing a departure.A player coming out and making a public admissi
  
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• Celebrate the success of Brobbey

  23-06-2026 13:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunderland striker Brian Brobbey scored twice in Netherlands 5-1 win against Sweden in the World Cup group stage, sparking excitement on social media about the physical forward.Dutch football journalist Michael Statham assures fans of the Black Cats that Brobbey's performance is a positive for Regis le Bris' side after some fears that more eye-catching performances may lead to interest from Europe's elite."I don't know about any sort of plans for him in the transfer window this summer. I'll be s
  
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• Mike Penders set to compete for a first-team role at Chelsea after Strasbourg loan

  23-06-2026 13:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mike Penders set to compete for a first-team role at Chelsea after Strasbourg loanFollowing a successful loan spell with Strasbourg, Mike Penders (20) is set to return to Stamford Bridge and compete for a first-team role next season, according to The Athletic. The Belgian youth international will be hoping to impress Xabi Alonso and compete with David Sanchez for a starting role. The 20-year-old was a regular starter during his loan spell at the Stade de La Meinau. He made 52 appearances ac
  
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• Supreme Court finally rules for Madrid over LaLiga TV rights

  23-06-2026 13:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Supreme Court finally rules for Madrid over LaLiga TV rightsReal Madrid has secured a definitive court victory against LaLiga. The Supreme Court has firmly upheld the nullity of the decisions made by the league’s president, Javier Tebas, which prevented the club from taking part in several key meetings on television rights during 2022.The First Chamber of the high court had already dismissed LaLiga’s appeal last April, confirming that Real Madrid’s participation rights had been
  
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• Eduardo Camavinga has already told ‘intelligent’ Liverpool target what he needs to do

  23-06-2026 13:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Eduardo Camavinga has already told ‘intelligent’ Liverpool target what he needs to doEduardo Camavinga has long been linked with a Liverpool move.The Frenchman was on the Reds' shortlist before he chose to join Real Madrid back in 2021 and, since then, he's not too far out of Liverpool's thoughts.One of Liverpool's main problem areas since Fabinho exited has been their number six.Although they've had some top prospects such as Tyler Morton, Stefan Bajcetic and Luca Stephenson all com
  
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• Real Madrid ready to go all-in for Chelsea superstar after abandoning Olise chase

  23-06-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid ready to go all-in for Chelsea superstar after abandoning Olise chaseReal Madrid have made Enzo Fernandez their number one midfield target after accepting that a move for Michael Olise is no longer realistic this summer.The Spanish giants have spent recent months exploring several options to strengthen Jose Mourinho’s squad, but the focus has now shifted towards the Chelsea midfielder. With the club determined to add another top presence in the centre of the park, the Arge
  
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• PSG to rival Liverpool for Diomande as Enrique eyes Barcola replacement

  23-06-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG to rival Liverpool for Diomande as Enrique eyes Barcola replacementIvory Coast forward Yan Diomande has become one of the hottest prospects on the market, with half the clubs in Europe vying for his signature.Liverpool are believed to be leading the race to sign the RB Leipzig star, but TyC Sports claims that Paris Saint-Germain could provide serious competition.Diomande’s stock has gone through the roof over the past year, making him one of the most talked-about prospects across the c
  
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• Arsenal face 19yo decision after Swedish club make contact

  23-06-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal face 19yo decision after Swedish club make contactThe young Dane is returning to Arsenal after a positive senior loan, but reports of a free transfer may not be accurate.Photo via Arsenal.comLucas Nygaard has been linked with a move to Halmstads BK, with the Swedish club reported to have made initial contact over a deal for the 19-year-old Arsenal goalkeeper, who turns 20 on 26 June.According to Expressen, HBK want to sign Nygaard as they search for a replacement for William Lykke, who h
  
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• Napoli join Dortmund and Leipzig in race for Spurs talent Bergvall

  23-06-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Napoli join Dortmund and Leipzig in race for Spurs talent BergvallNapoli have made an exploratory approach to Tottenham over Swedish midfielder Lucas Bergvall, according to TeamTalk, with the 20-year-old understood to have communicated his desire to leave Spurs at the end of the season, though Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig are currently considered further ahead in the race.Bergvall was signed by Tottenham in 2024 for approximately €10 million, beating off competition from Barcelona for a
  
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• Fabrizio Romano confirms major boost in Liverpool’s pursuit of Bradley Barcola

  23-06-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabrizio Romano confirms major boost in Liverpool’s pursuit of Bradley BarcolaBradley Barcola Boost Gives Liverpool Fresh Hope in Summer Transfer ChaseLiverpool’s pursuit of Bradley Barcola appears to have gathered momentum at a crucial stage of the transfer window, with uncertainty growing around the French international’s long term future at Paris Saint Germain.Photo IMAGOWhile Liverpool continue to work on multiple attacking options, there is an increasing sense that the clu
  
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• Report: Leeds United set to complete deal for 22-year-old midfielder

  23-06-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Leeds United set to complete deal for 22-year-old midfielderLeeds United Transfer Plans Gather Momentum as Shea Charles Deal NearsLeeds United’s summer recruitment drive appears to be accelerating, with TeamTalk reporting growing confidence at Elland Road that a deal for Southampton midfielder Shea Charles can be completed in the coming days.After an impressive return to the Premier League that delivered a 14th-place finish and an FA Cup semi-final appearance, Daniel Farke and the
  
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• New Italy national team: Malagò’s challenges and Maldini’s potential appointment

  23-06-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New Italy national team: Malagò’s challenges and Maldini’s potential appointmentGiovanni Malagò has been elected as the new FIGC President with almost 69% of the votes, and according to Gazzetta and Corriere della Sera, Paolo Maldini has already been contacted regarding his potential appointment as the Azzurri’s technical director. We break it all down in our latest episode of the Football Italia Summer Show.Click here to subscribe to the official Football Italia
  
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• Modric keeping Milan door open as Amorim meeting set to shape Croatian’s future

  23-06-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Modric keeping Milan door open as Amorim meeting set to shape Croatian’s futureLuka Modric has not yet made a final decision on his future at Milan, with Gazzetta dello Sport reporting that the Croatian legend is keeping his options open ahead of a scheduled meeting with new coach Ruben Amorim in the coming weeks, a conversation that could prove decisive in convincing him to extend his stay at San Siro.Modric is currently focused entirely on Croatia’s World Cup campaign following a d
  
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• Man City still offer 'compelling sales pitch'

  23-06-2026 12:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Manchester City are closing in on the appointment of former Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca as manager on a three-year deal after reaching an agreement on compensation with their Premier League rivals.City players who are not involved in World Cup action are expected to return for pre-season in mid-July.But without Maresca being in place, any player potentially considering their future at the club has remained in limbo as they are yet to meet the new boss for talks.Transfer business has
  
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• Barcelona preparing a new €130 million offer for Julian Alvarez; cautious but optimistic about deal

  23-06-2026 12:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona preparing a new €130 million offer for Julian Alvarez; cautious but optimistic about dealJulian Alvarez has become the main topic of conversation inside Barcelona. His recent public comments about wanting to leave Atletico Madrid have had a major impact within the club, where optimism surrounding a potential deal has grown significantly. However, despite the excitement, there is also a clear message coming from the Camp Nou: optimism, yes; euphoria, no, reports SPORT.Until recentl
  
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