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• Official | Caio Henrique joins Ajax from AS Monaco

  30-06-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Caio Henrique joins Ajax from AS MonacoCaio Henrique (28) has left AS Monaco to join Eredivisie side Ajax Amsterdam, it was confirmed on Tuesday.Henrique joined Monaco from Atletico Madrid back in the summer of 2020 for a fee of €8m. The full-back, who briefly had a stint as an attacking midfielder under Philippe Clement, racked up 211 appearances for the Principality club. In that time, he scored three goals and registered 41 assists. Ouattara out, too, Nazinho in?The 28-ye
  
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• Chelsea full-back Bronze signs new one-year deal

  02-07-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea full-back Bronze signs new one-year dealChelsea full-back Lucy Bronze has signed a new one-year contract with the club.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Blues this morning.The 34-year-old was due to be out of contract at Stamford Bridge this summer but she has agreed to remain with Chelsea for another year.Bronze joined Chelsea from Spanish giants FC Barcelona in summer 2024. She went on to win a domestic treble with The Blues in her firs
  
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• ‘Typical Fifa’: Why lack of World Cup appeal process for Folarin Balogun’s red card is completely inadequate

  02-07-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pointedly, Mauricio Pochettino was one of many in the dark. In ordinary circumstances, the United States securing their second-ever World Cup knockout victory against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday would have dominated the agenda for its historical context and national impact. Instead, Pochettino and his squad will leave Santa Clara for their Irvine base, 400 miles down the Californian coast, with an overwhelming sense of frustration, perhaps teetering towards infuriation.Because despite th
  
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• Dani Carvajal yet to decide next club following Real Madrid exit

  02-07-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dani Carvajal yet to decide next club following Real Madrid exitOne of the most emotional moments for the Real Madrid fans during the last season, which had a historic fill of scandals and turbulence, came in the very last league game, when two players, Dani Carvajal and David Alaba, said their goodbyes at the Santiago Bernabeu.While it has been some weeks since that farewell took place, the two players officially ceased to be Merengue players only yesterday, on 1st July, when their contracts ac
  
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• Atletico Madrid looking at former Man United forward as Barcelona target’s replacement

  02-07-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atletico Madrid looking at former Man United forward as Barcelona target’s replacementBarcelona’s pursuit of Julian Alvarez may have received an important boost after Atletico Madrid began assessing possible replacements for the Argentine forward.According to SPORT, the Madrid club is already exploring alternatives in the market, with Olympique Marseille attacker Mason Greenwood emerging as a player admired by Diego Simeone. The development is significant because Atletico have c
  
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• Vieri believes only two Italy players would start for World Cup favourites France

  02-07-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Vieri believes only two Italy players would start for World Cup favourites FranceCristian Vieri believes that France have ‘the most complete squad’ at the 2026 World Cup, that they and Argentina are the favourites to win the title again and says that only two Italy national team players are good enough to start for Didier Deschamps’s side.The legendary former Inter and Italy striker gave his assessments of the 2026 World Cup thus far in an in-depth interview with La Gazzetta de
  
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• David Ornstein: Richard Hughes set to leave Liverpool

  02-07-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  David Ornstein: Richard Hughes set to leave LiverpoolLiverpool Face Richard Hughes Transition as Al Hilal Move LoomsLiverpool sporting director Richard Hughes is expected to join Al Hilal later this year, according to David Ornstein of The Athletic, in a development that adds another layer of intrigue to an already important summer at Anfield.The move is not yet formally completed, with Hughes still under contract at Liverpool until June 2027, but the direction of travel appears clear.David Orns
  
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• Michael Olise reconsidering Bayern Munich renewal amid Real Madrid links – Report

  02-07-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Michael Olise reconsidering Bayern Munich renewal amid Real Madrid links – ReportDespite repeated clarifications from both Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, the French forward Michael Olise continues to be strongly linked with the Merengue club. This is particularly the case as he is shining with the French national team in the World Cup, and displaying a very good partnership with Kylian Mbappe.For their part, the Bavarians are looking to renew the winger’s contract as soon as possible
  
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• Lamine Yamal issues warning to Real Madrid new signing: ‘I’m going to eat him alive’

  02-07-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lamine Yamal issues warning to Real Madrid new signing: ‘I’m going to eat him alive’Real Madrid have made significant investment in their defence heading into the new season, one of which saw them bring in former Barcelona player Marc Cucurella in a big-money move from Chelsea.The move has already caused a lot of controversy, with Barcelona fans not too happy with Cucurella and his decision to join Real Madrid, as well as some of the comments made after joining Los Blancos.Need
  
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• How much will Milan earn from Tonali’s record-breaking Tottenham transfer?

  02-07-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  How much will Milan earn from Tonali’s record-breaking Tottenham transfer?Sandro Tonali is set to become the most expensive Italian footballer of all time once his move to Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur is complete, but how much will his former club Milan earn from the deal?According to reports from various outlets in Italy and the UK, Tonali will join Tottenham from Newcastle in a deal that will make him the most expensive Italian footballer in the history of the sport at a reporte
  
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• Rawlinson joins Peterborough coaching staff

  02-07-2026 12:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Connell Rawlinson helped Notts County win the National League Promotion Final at Wembley in 2023 [Shutterstock]Peterborough United have added former Notts County defender Connell Rawlinson to their coaching staff.The 34-year-old played under Posh boss Luke Williams when he was in charge at Notts County, helping them beat Chesterfield in the 2023 National League Promotion Final.Rawlinson ended last season in interim charge of National League North side Chester where he took them into the play-off
  
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• Fleetwood sign MK Dons midfielder Thompson-Sommers

  02-07-2026 12:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kane Thompson-Sommers scored three goals during his time with MK Dons [Getty Images]Fleetwood Town have signed midfielder Kane Thompson-Sommers from MK Dons on a two-year deal for an undisclosed fee.The 25-year-old came through the youth set-up at Tottenham Hotspur before joining Birmingham City's academy.He later joined Hereford and had a spell at Halifax Town before arriving at Milton Keynes, where he made 49 appearances over two seasons.Thompson-Sommers also spent the tail end of last season
  
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• 🎥 Can you spot your team? Bundesliga club unveils fixtures in 17 courses

  02-07-2026 12:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Can you spot your team? Bundesliga club unveils fixtures in 17 coursesToday, the schedule for the new Bundesliga season was released. FC Augsburg came up with a creative way to present all their opponents in the order of the matchdays. Can you recognize all the clubs?So shortly before lunch break, some FCA fans were probably already watering at the mouth. SPOILER! Here comes the reveal of all the clubs. The clubs shown in the video were (in the correct order): Schal
  
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• Swansea youngster Margetson set for Man Utd move

  02-07-2026 12:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kit Margetson made his Wales Under-21 in March[FAW]Wales Under-21 goalkeeper Kit Margetson is poised to leave Swansea City for Manchester United.The 19-year-old is the son of Martyn Margetson, who left his role as Swansea's head of goalkeeping at the end of last season.The younger Margetson joined Swansea at under-15 level and, though he has not featured at first-team level for the Championship club, he played regular senior football during a loan spell at Connah's Quay Nomads in 2025-26.With Ma
  
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• England were 15 minutes from humiliation - the issues Tuchel must solve

  02-07-2026 12:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England were 15 minutes from one of the most abject humiliations in their World Cup history until Harry Kane's late heroics helped them overcome DR Congo to face Mexico in the last 16.Kane scored twice to rescue England, as well as head coach Thomas Tuchel, who may not have survived a result that would have ranked alongside the last-16 defeat by Iceland at Euro 2016,and the loss to the United States at the 1950 World Cup, as a national embarrassment.Instead, England's World Cup dream lives on as
  
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• Why was Kane denied a penalty in England’s win over DR Congo?

  02-07-2026 12:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Harry Kane was left disappointed after the England captain’s appeals for a penalty against DR Congo were turned down by the officials.Thomas Tuchel’s side, favourites to progress from the round of 32 tie, fell behind early to a goal from Brian Cipenga in Atlanta as DR Congo made a fast start.Looking for an equaliser with the half-time interval nearing, Kane burst beyond the defence of the opposition and attempted to round goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi.Harry Kane could not believe no penalt
  
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• Former Arsenal fan-favourite announce his retirement

  02-07-2026 12:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Arsenal fan-favourite announce his retirementFormer Gunner Santi Cazorla is retiring from professional football, announcing the decision on social media on Thursday morning.Photo: GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty ImagesPosting on his social media pages on Thursday morning, Santi Cazorla announced his decision to retire from professional football, admitting he’s glad to be ending his career back where it started, with Real Oviedo.“We think that life takes many twists and turns, until we
  
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• Report: Coventry City closing in on club record £17m signing

  02-07-2026 12:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Coventry City closing in on club record £17m signingCoventry City Transfer News: Aurele Amenda Deal Signals Premier League IntentCoventry City are preparing for life back in the Premier League with a move that speaks loudly about their ambition.According to talkSPORT, the Sky Blues have agreed a deal in principle with Eintracht Frankfurt to sign Switzerland defender Aurele Amenda in a club-record £17million transfer. For a club whose previous record was the £7.7m paid t
  
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• Official: Brighton complete €5m deal for Venezia defender Svoboda

  02-07-2026 12:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Brighton complete €5m deal for Venezia defender SvobodaPremier League side Brighton & Hove Albion have officially announced the signing of defender Michael Svoboda on a permanent transfer from newly-promoted Serie A outfit Venezia.Official: Brighton sign Svoboda from VeneziaThe 27-year-old has put pen to paper on a four-year contract that will keep him at the Amex until the summer of 2030.It is believed that Brighton paid a fee of €5m to activate the Austria international
  
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• Thomas Tuchel urges parents to let children stay up for England’s 1am World Cup clash with Mexico

  02-07-2026 12:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England manager Thomas Tuchel has urged parents to allow their children to watch the Three Lions’ next World Cup match against Mexico at 1am BST.The Three Lions advanced to the final 16 after Harry Kane scored two goals against the DR Congo on Wednesday (1 July).Their next match against the tournament’s co-hosts at the Azteca Stadium kicks off in the early hours of Monday, when many children will be fast asleep.However, Tuchel said that school children should be allowed to stay up la
  
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• Liverpool sign Bristol City defender Ward

  02-07-2026 12:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool sign Bristol City defender WardLiverpool have completed the signing of Bristol City defender Mari Ward.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Reds this morning.The 20-year-old joins Liverpool upon the conclusion of her contract with Bristol City.Ward began her senior career in the FA Women’s National League system with Plymouth Argyle before joining Bristol City in summer 2022. The youngster was a member of the Bristol City squad that
  
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• Johanna Riedler joins ÖFB-Frauen Bundesliga side SK Sturm Graz from LUV Graz

  02-07-2026 12:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Johanna Riedler joins ÖFB-Frauen Bundesliga side SK Sturm Graz from LUV GrazJohanna Riedler has joined Sturm Graz from Bundesliga 2 side LUV on a dual registration contract, meaning she can still represent LUV throughout the 2026/27 Bundesliga season.The physical defender represented LUV Graz throughout the 2025/26 season as they finished eighth in the second division of Austrian football, just one point behind FC Pinzgau Saalfelden. SK Sturm Graz are looking to build on their strong perfor
  
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• 'Proven winner' joins 'box office' Forest

  02-07-2026 12:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]If anybody thought it was going to be a normal summer at Nottingham Forest, then they weren't really paying attention. It turns out Vitor Pereira, who arrived in February with a contract until next summer, had a clause allowing either party to end it before the end of June.Given that the rumoured new contract for Pereira in May hadn't emerged, with further rumours of a move to Saudi Arabia, it did beg the question: what's going on?Well, Oliver Glasner is the answer. In some wa
  
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• Mexico-England resale tickets cost over £2.6k

  02-07-2026 12:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England have played two previous World Cup matches at the Estadio Azteca, beating Paraguay 3-0 in 1986 only to then lose 2-1 to Argentina in the quarter-finals [Getty Images]England fans hoping to attend the World Cup last-16 showdown with Mexico face paying a minimum of £2,600 for one ticket on Fifa's resale site. The Three Lions booked a date with the co-hosts at the Estadio Azteca with a 2-1 victory over DR Congo on Wednesday.The game, which kicks off at 01:00 BST on Monday, will be bro
  
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• 'Anger' for some at Glasner's 'lateral' move

  02-07-2026 12:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]With managers in football, it's often a case of "the King is dead, long live the King" as you trade one man at the helm for another. In this instance, Crystal Palace fans are shocked to find that the old King is very much alive, and to complete the questionable analogy, has popped up at a rival castle.With Oliver Glasner set to be the latest in the succession of Nottingham Forest managers, the reaction from Palace fans has skewed negative, to say the least. Fundamentally, it i
  
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• School can wait, let children stay up for England vs Mexico, Tuchel says – but minister rejects plea

  02-07-2026 12:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A minister has rejected a plea made to parents by England manager Thomas Tuchel to “write an excuse” for school to let children watch England’s early-morning match against Mexico on Monday.England’s win over the Democratic Republic of Congo on Wednesday confirmed a clash with the co-hosts in Mexico City that will kick off at 1am BST.In the past it has been common for schools and employers to allow England games in the latter stages of major tournaments to be shown when th
  
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• 🚨 Santi Cazorla announces his retirement

  02-07-2026 12:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Santi Cazorla announces his retirementGoodbye, maestro!Santi Cazorla has just announced, this Thursday at midday, the end of his professional football career! The 41-year-old midfielder is retiring after one final season in La Liga with Real Oviedo, his boyhood club. A legend at Villarreal, where he played more than 300 matches, and at Arsenal, where he spent six years, Cazorla also won Euro 2008 and Euro 2012 with Spain. This Thursday marks the end of a career spanning
  
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• EFL stars bow out of World Cup

  02-07-2026 12:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Four English Football League stars have exited the World Cup after DR Congo and Senegal suffered defeats in the last 32 on Wednesday.West Ham right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Burnley defender Axel Tuanzebe were both in the starting line-up for DR Congo's 2-1 loss to England, the African side having led through a seventh-minute goal from Brian Cipenga.Watford's Edo Kayembe came on as a DR Congo substitute in the 76th minute before Harry Kane netted a second goal to send the Three Li
  
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• Farewell to a magician, Santi Cazorla retires from football 😢

  02-07-2026 12:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Farewell to a magician, Santi Cazorla retires from football 😢Santi Cazorla has officially announced his definitive retirement from professional football. The veteran midfielder from Asturias shared the most difficult decision of his career through an emotional message on his social media, where he formally said goodbye to the pitch.The legendary Asturian footballer brings an impeccable career spanning more than two decades to an end. In its final chapter, the player fulfilled his dream o
  
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• How Inter plan to manage Bastoni after underage prostitution investigation

  02-07-2026 12:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  How Inter plan to manage Bastoni after underage prostitution investigationAlessandro Bastoni is currently under investigation as part of a probe into alleged underage prostitution, but Inter are not planning on making any rash decisions over an exit for the Italy international, despite potential interest from Real Madrid.What next for Bastoni and Inter after prostitution investigation?Earlier this week, Bastoni received a formal notification that he is part of an investigation amidst allegations
  
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