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• Official | Issa Soumaré joins Rennes

  17-06-2026 09:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Issa Soumaré joins RennesStade Rennais will make a return to European football next season and they are already working on adding depth to their side ahead of the campaign. The Breton club have just confirmed their first signing of the summer in the form of Issa Soumaré (25). The Senegal youth international has signed a four-year deal with Rennes. Soumaré joined Le Havre AC back in 2023 and had established himself as the leader of their attack. Last seas
  
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• May moving on as Hibs reshape backroom staff

  18-06-2026 09:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Eddie May is to leave his coaching position at Hibernian at the end of June, ending 12 years of service at Easter Road.The 58-year-old made over 100 appearances for the club between 1985-89 and returned in 2014, working across different roles in the academy, player development and with the first team.He had two spells as caretaker manager in 2019, winning three of the five matches he oversaw.In June 2024, May he was chosen as an assistant coach, along with Liam Craig, as David Gray took on the p
  
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• Mourinho asks Real Madrid to keep 2025 summer signing; 26-year-old defender likely to be sacrificed – report

  18-06-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho asks Real Madrid to keep 2025 summer signing; 26-year-old defender likely to be sacrificed – reportThe arrival of Marc Cucurella from Chelsea has significantly increased competition in the position at Real Madrid, leaving the club with an overcrowded situation that now appears unsustainable heading into the new season. With as many as four players competing for minutes, Real Madrid are expected to sanction at least one departure in the coming weeks as they look to balance the
  
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• Barcelona prepared to delay new signings as they await veteran full-back

  18-06-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona prepared to delay new signings as they await veteran full-backBarcelona have made a clear decision on their defensive planning: the club want to strengthen the left-back position this summer.The club signed Joao Cancelo on loan in January, and the Portuguese full-back contributed a lot going forward and displaced Alejandro Balde from the starting berth.According to SPORT, Barça have an agreement in place with Cancelo for the next two seasons, but the operation depends on Al Hila
  
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• Ogilvie signs new two-year Portsmouth deal

  18-06-2026 09:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Connor Ogilvie is the longest-serving player in the Portsmouth squad [Shutterstock]Long-serving Portsmouth defender Connor Ogilvie has signed a new two-year contract with the club.The 30-year-old has made 196 appearances and scored 13 goals since joining the club from Gillingham five years ago. He helped Pompey win the League One title in 2024 and has gone on to be a regular in the side in the Championship. "The fact that, whenever fit, he has always featured since I've been at the club shows ju
  
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• Manchester City set to include ‘more achievable’ bonuses in fresh Elliot Anderson bid

  18-06-2026 09:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City set to include ‘more achievable’ bonuses in fresh Elliot Anderson bidMan City are reworking the bonus structure of a bid for Nottingham Forest’s Elliot AndersonThe change would make performance-related bonuses easier for Forest to reachPersonal terms with Anderson in place, midfielder playing for England at the FIFA World CupManchester City are looking to rework the structure of a prospective deal for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson, building in bon
  
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• Clear winner emerging in race to replace £160k per week Liverpool star

  18-06-2026 09:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Clear winner emerging in race to replace £160k per week Liverpool starAndy Robertson is joining Tottenham. The 32-year-old had been at Liverpool since 2017 - winning everything there is to win in the club game. The Scotland captain is a firm fan favourite at Anfield - but Richard Hughes decided not to offer him a new contract.Earning £160k per week Robbo’s contract runs out at the end of June and he has decided on a move to Spurs. The writing was on the wall following Milos Ker
  
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• Bayern Munich trio star at World Cup

  18-06-2026 09:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bayern Munich trio star at World CupBayern Munich trio Harry Kane, Michael Olise and Luis Díaz registered 170 goal contributions across all competitions in 2025/26, and now the formidable attacking trio are setting the international stage alight.France’s Olise was the first in action as Didier Deschamps’ side overcame an impressive Senegal. The 24-year-old registered an assist but also created the most chances, earning him the Superior Man of the Match.Harry Kane then struck t
  
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• Real Madrid superstar responds after being booed by fans in World Cup opener: ‘No matter the noise…’

  18-06-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid superstar responds after being booed by fans in World Cup opener: ‘No matter the noise…’Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham found himself at the centre of attention during England’s 4-2 victory over Croatia, but this time it was not just because of his performance on the pitch.The Real Madrid midfielder received a surprising reception before kick-off at AT&T Stadium in Arlington when sections of the crowd booed as his name was announced alongside the E
  
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• Sweden faced Alexander Isak injury scare ahead of World Cup opener

  18-06-2026 08:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sweden faced Alexander Isak injury scare ahead of World Cup openerIsak Gives Sweden World Cup Lift as Liverpool Watch Fitness ScareSweden Find Their Forward SparkAlexander Isak has reminded everyone why Sweden still look dangerous at this World Cup. In a commanding 5-1 win over Tunisia, the Liverpool striker scored once, provided two assists and delivered the kind of all-round centre-forward display that can change the mood around both player and nation.For Sweden, it was exactly the kind of per
  
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• Liverpool trigger winger Munoz's £34.6m release clause

  18-06-2026 08:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Victor Munoz is part of Spain's World Cup squad [Getty Images]Liverpool are set to sign winger Victor Munoz from Osasuna after triggering his 40m euro (£34.6m) release clause.The 22-year-old is part of Spain's World Cup squad - and it is understood that Liverpool have staff in the United States to conduct his medical.Munoz, who made his international debut in March, can play on both wings and is expected to sign a six-year deal at Anfield.Newcastle were in advanced talks to sign the forwar
  
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• 🗞️Today’s headlines: Messi shines, Cristiano and Portugal flop

  18-06-2026 08:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🗞️Today’s headlines: Messi shines, Cristiano and Portugal flopMessi’s hat-trick, added to England’s rout and Portugal’s draw against the Republic of the Congo, are making headlines in the international and national press.
  MARCAASSphera SportsLa Gazzetta dello SportTuttosportCorriere dello SportThe HeraldA BolaO JogoThis article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.
  
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• What next for RB Leipzig after sacking Ole Werner?

  18-06-2026 08:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  What next for RB Leipzig after sacking Ole Werner?Ole Werner had just guided RB Leipzig back into the UEFA Champions League for the upcoming campaign but securing a return to European football in his first season in charge wasn’t enough to guarantee his job safety. On Wednesday, the Saxony club announced that they had parted ways with their head coach.“We were involved in the decision making process and analysed the season,” explained Jürgen Klopp, Head of Soccer at Red Bu
  
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• 🥐Bernardo, Víctor Muñoz and more... the day's 5️⃣ stories

  18-06-2026 08:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🥐Bernardo, Víctor Muñoz and more... the day's 5️⃣ storiesNot everything is about the World Cup, and there is also big news related to major football stories
  Bernardo Silva is now a Real Madrid playerThe Portuguese midfielder has signed as the new player for Los Blancos for the next two seasons after joining on a free transfer from Manchester City.Víctor Muñoz, on his way to AnfieldA lightning-fast move to take the Spanish player to Iraola’s
  
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• Hearts look overseas for new head coach - gossip

  18-06-2026 08:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Hearts aim to make managerial appointment by next week after Derek McInnes' departure as Celtic miss out on goalkeeper target...Heart of Midlothian are aiming to appoint a new head coach before the first-team squad return for pre-season next Thursday, with at least three candidates from abroad among the options being considered. (Hearts Standard)Celtic may open their Scottish Premiership title defence on a Monday evening because of Commonwealth Games events at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome. (
  
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• Al-Nassr identify Barcelona talent as priority replacement for veteran star – report

  18-06-2026 08:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Al-Nassr identify Barcelona talent as priority replacement for veteran star – reportBarcelona midfielder Marc Casado has once again found himself on the radar of Saudi Arabian football, with Al-Nassr considering the youngster as part of their plans to strengthen the midfield this summer.The Saudi Pro League side is preparing for a significant rebuild in midfield following the expected departure of veteran midfielder Marcelo Brozovic. Replacing a player of his experience and influence
  
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• Real Madrid ready to open talks for £120m-rated Premier League superstar; personal terms already reached

  18-06-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid ready to open talks for £120m-rated Premier League superstar; personal terms already reachedReal Madrid’s aggressive summer transfer strategy shows no signs of slowing down, with Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez now emerging as the club’s next major target.Having already strengthened multiple areas of the squad, the Spanish giants are now preparing to intensify their pursuit of the Argentine international. In that regard, according to Ben Jacobs, Real Madrid a
  
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• Liverpool have chosen their Yan Diomande alternative forward

  18-06-2026 08:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool have chosen their Yan Diomande alternative forwardLiverpool are bang in the mix to sign Yan Diomande. The Ivorian, 19, is currently starring for his national team at the ongoing FIFA World Cup. And the winger emerged on Liverpool’s radar a few months into his breakout campaign with RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga.Diomande joined the Red Bull-owned outfit from Leganes in summer 2025 - inking a deal until 2030. It hasn’t taken him long to prove his talents belong at a higher lev
  
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• 🎥Music, prayers, laughs... the funniest moments of the World Cup 🤣

  18-06-2026 08:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥Music, prayers, laughs... the funniest moments of the World Cup 🤣The first matchday of this World Cup has come to an end and, as every day, it has given us moments worth remembering.
  When Oasis comes on, nothing else mattersEngland’s match ended and Oasis’ Wonderwall started playing; everything else stopped mattering as the English players became one with the crowd.The day belonged to music... and Peter Crouch tooThe former England player could not resist the temptat
  
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• Soule’s entourage in contact with German and English clubs

  18-06-2026 08:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Soule’s entourage in contact with German and English clubsMatias Soulé is at the center of rumors of a possible departure. Roma will have to sell someone, and the Argentine is the prime suspect.Further details on the Argentine striker’s future come from Eleonora Trotta of calciomercato.it.Soulé’s entourage has begun exploratory discussions with Borussia Dortmund, Bayer Leverkusen, Aston Villa, and West Ham. No official offers have yet been received by Trigoria, bu
  
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• Barcelona prepared to facilitate summer exit as forgotten star looks for solution beyond La Liga

  18-06-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona prepared to facilitate summer exit as forgotten star looks for solution beyond La LigaInaki Pena’s time at Barcelona appears to be drawing to a close, with the goalkeeper keen to settle his future before the club’s pre-season preparations begin next month.The 27-year-old has now accepted that he is not part of Hansi Flick’s plans for the upcoming campaign, and with Barcelona’s goalkeeping hierarchy already defined, a summer exit is increasingly viewed as the mos
  
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• Antonio Rudiger endorses Real Madrid move for Nico Schlotterbeck: ‘Good players are always welcome’

  18-06-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Antonio Rudiger endorses Real Madrid move for Nico Schlotterbeck: ‘Good players are always welcome’Real Madrid’s search for defensive reinforcements continues to generate headlines, and one name that refuses to go away is Borussia Dortmund centre-back Nico Schlotterbeck.The German international has emerged as a serious candidate for a move to the Santiago Bernabeu as Real Madrid continue evaluating options to strengthen their backline ahead of the new season. Recent report
  
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• 📲 Thursday's schedule: Copa second round starts with four matches

  18-06-2026 08:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📲 Thursday's schedule: Copa second round starts with four matchesWORLD CUP1:00 PM - Czechia vs South Africa - YouTube (CazéTV)
  4:00 PM - Switzerland vs Bosnia - Globo, SBT, SporTV, NSports, Globoplay (GE TV) and YT (CazéTV)
  7:00 PM - Canada vs Qatar - YouTube (CazéTV)
  10:00 PM - Mexico vs South Korea - Globo, SporTV and YouTube (CazéTV)
  BRASILEIRÃO - SERIE B9:00 PM - Sport vs Atlético-GO - Disney+MLS Next Pro8:00 PM – Connecticut United vs
  
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• World Cup 2026: Golden boot battle heats up, Ronaldo off to frustrating start, Spain called for calm

  18-06-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  World Cup 2026: Golden boot battle heats up, Ronaldo off to frustrating start, Spain called for calmRecords have already started falling, stars are laying down their markers and the opening days of the 2026 FIFA World Cup have left plenty to unpack.Not all heavy hitters have lived up to expectations, though, with several favourites already stumbling out of the gate.Read on, as we revisit several key talking points.Golden Boot race to go down to the wireFormer Paris Saint-Germain teammates Kylian
  
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• Perez ready to push to sign Olise for Real Madrid despite €200m Bayern rebuff

  18-06-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Perez ready to push to sign Olise for Real Madrid despite €200m Bayern rebuffReal Madrid president Florentino Perez is determined to sign Bayern Munich’s Michael Olise despite the Bundesliga champions making it clear they have no intention of entertaining offers.Per Mundo Deportivo, Olise is viewed as one of the club’s dream Galactico signings after an outstanding campaign in which he bagged 22 goals and 31 assists in 57 appearances.The France international is bolstering his rep
  
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• Arsenal ready bid to sign PSG star Bradley Barcola

  18-06-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal ready bid to sign PSG star Bradley BarcolaArsenal are stepping up their pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola. According to The Independent, the Gunners are ready to submit a formal offer for the Frenchman.Arsenal are determined to strengthen Mikel Arteta’s attack this summer, with Barcola emerging as one of the club’s leading targets following another impressive campaign.Despite being behind Khvicha Kvaratskhelia in the pecking order, he still managed 13 goal
  
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• ‘I hope it’s nothing more’ – Tuchel sweating over Rice fitness after Arsenal man complained about discomfort as England beat Croatia 4-2

  18-06-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘I hope it’s nothing more’ – Tuchel sweating over Rice fitness after Arsenal man complained about discomfort as England beat Croatia 4-2England midfielder Declan Rice played a key role as England claimed a 4-2 victory over Croatia in their opening Group L game.Rice bagged an assist after delivering a stellar corner-kick that Harry Kane converted with precision.The Arsenal star recorded 52 touches, played four key passes, won 2/4 duels, recovered the ball four times, and m
  
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• Thomas Tuchel urges Fifa to intervene after England national anthem ‘ruined’

  18-06-2026 08:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thomas Tuchel has called on Fifa to intervene after complaining that photographers “ruined” what was an “emotional moment” of his first England national anthem at a World Cup.The England manager claimed a “scrum” of photographers blocked his view of his players singing "God Save The King" before their tournament opener against Croatia. Tuchel, who guided England to a 4-2 victory on the night, expressed his frustration following the match at the AT&T Stadiu
  
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• Report: Man United set to battle Spurs in the race for World Cup star

  18-06-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Man United set to battle Spurs in the race for World Cup starMan United Eye Summerville as £50m Transfer Race BuildsSummerville Interest Grows After West Ham RelegationManchester United’s summer is beginning to take shape, and TEAMtalk’s report that the club have made formal enquiries for Crysencio Summerville feels like the sort of story that says plenty about where the market is moving.The West Ham United winger, valued at around £50 million, appears increasingl
  
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• Here we go – Liverpool hijack deal for former Real Madrid ace, club to retain buy-back clause

  18-06-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Here we go – Liverpool hijack deal for former Real Madrid ace, club to retain buy-back clauseFormer Real Madrid player Munoz is participating in the ongoing FIFA World Cup representing Spain, and his future has been a serious matter of discussion on the transfer market.The player played at Osasuna last season and shone bright, earning a World Cup call-up and links with a big-money move this summer. Real Madrid reserves a buy-back clause but opted not to use it this summer.Newcastle United,
  
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