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• Official | Anthony Lopes joins SCO Angers

  16-06-2026 10:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Anthony Lopes joins SCO AngersSCO Angers have signed Ligue 1 veteran Anthony Lopes (35) on a free transfer, following the expiry of his contract at FC Nantes.Lopes, who came through the ranks at Olympique Lyonnais and played with Les Gones for almost his entire career, made his first transfer last summer, joining Nantes on a free transfer. Despite some strong performances, he could not prevent Les Canaris from making the drop into Ligue 2.He is now on the move once
  
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• Neymar dealt concerning injury update with Brazil star’s World Cup in doubt

  16-06-2026 12:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brazil's World Cup campaign continues to be overshadowed by uncertainty surrounding the fitness of star forward Neymar, who underwent further tests on his injured right leg on Monday. Hopes that the 34-year-old would rejoin training were dashed as he instead attended a clinic for examinations on his right calf. The Brazilian football confederation has not yet released the results of these crucial tests.Neymar, participating in his fourth World Cup, has been sidelined since sustaining an injury w
  
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• Truth behind Josko Gvardiol’s Manchester City uncertainty as new contract agreed

  16-06-2026 12:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Truth behind Josko Gvardiol’s Manchester City uncertainty as new contract agreedJosko Gvardiol has agreed a new long-term contract at the Etihad StadiumCroatia international had attracted strong interest from Real Madrid and Bayern MunichDefender is set to sign a renewed deal till 2031 to end uncertainty over his Man City futureA new report has explained rumours that had seen Josko Gvardiol linked with an exit from Manchester City for several weeks, ultimately culminating in an agreed cont
  
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• Rovers fans 'immensely proud' of Cape Verde hero Lopes

  16-06-2026 12:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The central part played by a League of Ireland defender in Cape Verde's stunning draw against one of the World Cup favourites on Monday led to the result being celebrated almost as much in Dublin as by the less than half a million inhabitants of the archipelagic country in the central Atlantic Ocean off the coast of West Africa.Shamrock Rovers player Roberto 'Pico' Lopes produced a commanding display in central defence as the World Cup debutants secured a deserved 0-0 draw with Spain, one of the
  
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• Four stars who Mourinho and Real Madrid want to sell and their stance on potential exits

  16-06-2026 12:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Four stars who Mourinho and Real Madrid want to sell and their stance on potential exitsWith Jose Mourinho taking over the reins, Real Madrid are overseeing a major squad overhaul this summer.As many as four new signings have already been secured in the form of Ibrahima Konate, Denzel Dumfries, Bernardo Silva, and Marc Cucurella, although only the Spanish left-back has been announced officially so far.More incomings are expected, and for that to happen, Los Blancos will need to create room in th
  
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• Cape Verde star admits he’s an Arsenal fan after Spain upset

  16-06-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cape Verde star admits he’s an Arsenal fan after Spain upsetCape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has admitted he’s an Arsenal fan, following his World Cup clean sheet for his country against Spain.Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty ImagesCape Verde pulled off one of the early shocks of the 2026 World Cup on Monday, holding Spain to a 0-0 draw. The match would have been an unforgettable experience for 40-year-old Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, keeping a clean sheet against the European champions.Spe
  
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• Nickson will leave transfer legacy at Newcastle

  16-06-2026 12:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Steve Nickson may have operated in the shadows, but the departing head of recruitment's legacy at Newcastle United is undoubted.It was Nickson who was heavily involved when Newcastle broke their transfer record to sign Miguel Almiron in 2019.He played a pivotal role in the £40m arrival of Joelinton, even if few could have imagined the Brazilian later being reborn as a combative central midfielder.Nickson helped convince Ayoze Perez to join Newcastle ahead of Porto in 2014.He also remained
  
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• 👀 I'm not finished here: Rüdiger's message after his extension

  16-06-2026 11:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👀 I'm not finished here: Rüdiger's message after his extensionAntonio Rüdiger has officially renewed his contract with Real Madrid through a forceful message on his social media. The German centre-back, leader of Los Blancos’ back line, put any doubts about his future to rest at a time when the team is facing a demanding stretch of the season.The international defender did not hide how happy he is to extend his stay at the Santiago Bernabéu, although he focused his
  
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• Swans to make Palace's Stevens sporting director

  16-06-2026 11:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Swansea City finished the 2025-26 season in 11th place in the Championship [Huw Evans Picture Agency]Swansea City are set to appoint Ben Stevens as their new sporting director.Stevens has been assistant sporting director at Crystal Palace since 2024, having previously spent a decade as the Premier League club's head of performance and recruitment analysis.He worked under Palace's former sporting director Dougie Freedman and filled in for the ex-Scotland striker when he left to join Saudi Arabian
  
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• Portsmouth need to 'nail' the summer transfer window

  16-06-2026 11:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  John Mousinho has been in charge of Pompey since January 2023 [Getty Images]Can Portsmouth nail the summer transfer window?They certainly did in John Mousinho and Richard Hughes' first summer together in 2023, constructing a squad that won promotion from League One. Three of last season's first choice back four arrived in that summer. The past two years have been more of a mixed bag, with Championship survival requiring good January windows.They still need to secure their own free agents. New de
  
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• Report: Newcastle United ready to push to sign La Liga forward

  16-06-2026 11:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Newcastle United ready to push to sign La Liga forwardNewcastle Step Up Victor Munoz Pursuit as Recruitment Vision Takes ShapeNewcastle United’s transfer strategy has undergone a subtle evolution over the past two years. The urgency of assembling a squad has gradually been replaced by something more deliberate, something more sustainable.According to reporting from the Daily Mail, that long term approach is once again evident with Newcastle expected to intensify talks over Osasuna
  
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• Real Madrid full-back remains committed to succeeding at club despite Cucurella signing

  16-06-2026 11:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid full-back remains committed to succeeding at club despite Cucurella signingReal Madrid signed three defenders last summer: Dean Huijsen, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Alvaro Carreras, and there was a lot of anticipation surrounding those names.However, all three ended up having a difficult initiation to life in Madrid and struggled to showcase their true potential over the course of the season.Carreras’ season, in particular, was an interesting one. He started off really well, eme
  
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• Honduras, Nigeria, Netherlands... Cape Verde stirs Spain's World Cup fears

  16-06-2026 11:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Honduras, Nigeria, Netherlands... Cape Verde stirs Spain's World Cup fearsThe bitter goalless draw against Cape Verde has set alarm bells ringing in the Spanish national team. However, this unexpected stumble is nothing new in our history.The national side carries a curious curse in its World Cup debuts, producing dark nights that fans still have not been able to forget.Honduras, an absolute embarrassment in “our” World CupThe first major blow of the modern era came in “our&rdq
  
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• Dani Olmo remains bullish about Spain’s chances despite Cape Verde setback: ‘We can do something great again’

  16-06-2026 11:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dani Olmo remains bullish about Spain’s chances despite Cape Verde setback: ‘We can do something great again’Spain had a game to forget against Cape Verde in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener, as Luis de la Fuente’s side struggled to break down their opponents’ stubborn defence.One of the pre-tournament favourites, La Roja‘s performance left a lot to be desired, although it must be said that they played without two of their most important players: Lamine Yamal
  
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• The ‘generational’ Croatia star England must be wary of in World Cup opener

  16-06-2026 11:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England and captain Harry Kane could face a “generational player” in Croatia centre-back Luka Vuskovic in Wednesday’s World Cup opener in Dallas.Highly-rated Vuskovic could start the Group L fixture after a breakthrough season in the Bundesliga with Hamburg and amid speculation over his long-term future at Tottenham.Vuskovic is yet to make a competitive appearance for Spurs, but the north London club spent £12m in 2023 to secure the services of the teenage defender and he
  
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• Strasbourg set to sign promising Polish goalkeeper

  16-06-2026 11:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Strasbourg set to sign promising Polish goalkeeperPromising young Polish goalkeeper Milosz Piekutowski (20) is set to join RC Strasbourg Alsace, according to a report from L’Équipe. Piekutowski impressed for Jagiellonia Bialystok during their UEFA Europa Conference League game against Le Racing last season and his reward is now a move to the Meinau. L’Équipe understands that the goalkeeper will sign a three-year deal with Strasbourg, with t
  
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• 🚨 During the World Cup, Germany star signs new deal at top club!

  16-06-2026 11:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 During the World Cup, Germany star signs new deal at top club!What had been becoming apparent for several weeks is now official: Antonio Rüdiger has extended his Real Madrid contract, originally set to run until 2027, by another year ahead of schedule. Los Blancos have just officially announced it. The 33-year-old joined on a free transfer from Chelsea in the summer of 2022 and has since developed into an important part of the team. Among other things, he was an absolutely ke
  
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• PSG and Liverpool target Yan Diomandé: ‘The Premier League? Why not?’

  16-06-2026 11:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG and Liverpool target Yan Diomandé: ‘The Premier League? Why not?’Speaking after Ivory Coast’s slender win over Ecuador in the FIFA World Cup, Red Bull Leipzig’s Yan Diomandé (19) addressed his future at club level. The Ivorian has been heavily linked with a move away from RB Leipzig this summer, amid intense interest from Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain. Diomandé logged 13 goals and nine assists with RB Leipzig, and he highly contributed to
  
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• ✍️ Antonio Rüdiger signs new Real Madrid deal until 2027

  16-06-2026 11:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ✍️ Antonio Rüdiger signs new Real Madrid deal until 2027Real Madrid have officially announced Antonio Rüdiger’s contract extension. The German centre-back, whose deal with the club was due to expire soon, has signed an extension that will keep him in the Madrid shirt until 30 June 2027.Since arriving at the club in the summer of 2022, the German defender has established himself as one of the key pillars of the team’s defensive setup. His commitment, charisma, a
  
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• Bukayo Saka admits fitness ‘gamble’ ahead of England’s World Cup opener

  16-06-2026 11:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bukayo Saka will continue to “take the gamble” on his fitness to be involved in England’s World Cup campaign.The Arsenal winger has been managing an Achilles injury that dogged the end of his domestic campaign, playing through the pain barrier, and Thomas Tuchel said during the pre-tournament camp in Florida that he does not think he can yet play 90 minutes.Saka, who picked up the injury in March and missed a month of action, including the international window, said he was &ldq
  
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• Can Russell Martin rescue Leicester?

  16-06-2026 11:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Russell Martin led Southampton into the Premier League in 2024 [Getty Images]Russell Martin has become Leicester City's third permanent manager in less than a year.The former MK Dons, Swansea City, Southampton and Rangers boss has signed a three-year contract, with the Foxes preparing for League One football after relegation from the Championship last season.He won the Championship play-offs with Southampton in 2024 before being sacked four months into the Premier League campaign.Martin's p
  
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• Medical teams 'have managed me amazingly' - Saka

  16-06-2026 11:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Bukayo Saka says winning the Premier League with Arsenal has given him "even more hunger" to achieve similar success with England at the World Cup.The 24-year-old played 31 times as the Gunners ended their 22-year wait for a league title, and is expected to start for the Three Lions in Wednesday's Group L opener against Croatia."When you have that success and you taste it, you want to do it again," he told media."It can go two ways but when I speak for myself, you know, I'd say it'
  
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• Just's 'incredible' World Cup double 'adds zeros' to Well value

  16-06-2026 11:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chris Wood (right) set up both goals for Elijah Just (centre) [Reuters]Elijah Just was left "a little disappointed" despite scoring twice as New Zealand started their World Cup with a 2-2 draw with Iran that had BBC pundit Chris Sutton suggesting had "added a couple of zeros" on to the Motherwell midfielder's transfer value.The 26-year-old became the first Well player to score at a World Cup - and his country's top scorer ever at a finals - with two sublime finishes at Los Angeles Stadium."It is
  
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• Confirmed: Real Madrid defensive leader signs one-year contract

  16-06-2026 11:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Real Madrid defensive leader signs one-year contractReal Madrid have officially announced that key defender Antonio Rudiger has signed a new one-year contract with the club.The German international will now remain at the Santiago Bernabeu for one more season until June 2027.“Real Madrid CF and Antonio Rudiger have agreed to extend our player’s contract, which will keep him with the club until June 30, 2027,” the club statement read.An important player for Real Madrid
  
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• Atalanta interested in Marseille’s Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg

  16-06-2026 11:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atalanta interested in Marseille’s Pierre-Emile HojbjergSerie A side Atalanta Bergamo are interested in Olympique de Marseille midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg (30), according to a report from Gianluca Di Marzio.Hojbjerg was a mainstay in the Marseille side, firstly under Roberto De Zerbi and then under Habib Beye. The Denmark international frequently wore the armband. However, there is no guarantee that he remains at OM. Whilst Di Marzio reports that the Dane is reluctant t
  
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• Gunter's Euro 2028 challenge to U19 finals squad

  16-06-2026 11:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chris Gunter made 109 senior appearances for Wales between 2007 and 2022 [FAW]Head coach Chris Gunter says the upcoming Uefa Men's Under-19 Championship finals is an opportunity for Wales' players to showcase their talents with Euro 2028 only two years away.Gunter has named a 20-player squad for the tournament, which will start in north Wales later this month.Oliver Bostock and Jayden Lienou, who were both called into Craig Bellamy's senior squad for the recent friendlies against Ghana and Roman
  
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• Noni Madueke reveals England’s key quality that will be ‘crucial’ for World Cup success

  16-06-2026 11:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Noni Madueke believes the World Cup could be a tournament for substitutes as England prepare for their big kick-off against Croatia on Wednesday.Thomas Tuchel has strength in depth in the 26-man squad heading to Dallas on Tuesday ahead of their Group L opener.Madueke is vying with Arsenal team-mate Bukayo Saka for a starting spot on the right, but there will be some big names on the bench with Anthony Gordon, Marcus Rashford, Eberechi Eze, Morgan Rogers and Jude Bellingham all competing for spot
  
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• Could Costinha signing solve a long-term problem?

  16-06-2026 11:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]It's been a while coming but in Costinha Brighton have signed a player who they hope will solve a troublesome area over the last five years.In 2020 Joel Veltman signed from Ajax and has made nearly 200 appearances for the Seagulls. The Dutchman is understood to be discussing a possible new deal but is now 34.Over that period the Seagulls have sought to find a back-up solution with Pascal Gross, Jack Hinshelwood and Solly March all trying to fill in while Tariq Lamptey suffered persistent in
  
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• Barcelona World Cup spotlight: Ferran & co. struggle for Spain against Cape Verde

  16-06-2026 11:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona World Cup spotlight: Ferran & co. struggle for Spain against Cape VerdeAfter two consecutive days of a single Barcelona player featuring at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, last night was different.With Spain in action against Cape Verde, a whole host of Barça players represented the club at the marquee tournament, albeit on a night that was not very memorable for La Roja.Spain kick-started proceedings on the night, struggling to break down a resolute Cape Verde side and eventually
  
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• Real Madrid World Cup Spotlight: Draws galore for Cucurella, Courtois and Fede Valverde

  16-06-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid World Cup Spotlight: Draws galore for Cucurella, Courtois and Fede ValverdeReal Madrid had another busy day at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with three players involved across three different group-stage matches.Marc Cucurella started for Spain in their surprising 0-0 draw against Cape Verde, Thibaut Courtois was in goal as Belgium were held 1-1 by Egypt, and Fede Valverde captained Uruguay in their 1-1 draw with Saudi Arabia.It was a night of draws at the World Cup, with all four games p
  
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