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• Palace must invest again

  24-06-2026 10:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It's the ultimate shop window: a World Cup with 48 teams - all packed with players eager to show what they can do on the biggest stage.With the transfer window now open, BBC Sport journalists have been taking a look at some of the key names being discussed.[Getty Images]Crystal Palace will come into the season fresh from winning the Conference League, and they have another European campaign as a result.The main thing that was highlighted last season was that the squad that Palace started the sea
  
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• Jeremy Clarkson gives away his World Cup tickets to two England fans

  24-06-2026 14:32 via yahoo.com
  Jeremy Clarkson made a couple of football fans very happy ahead of England’s World Cup 2026 game against Ghana, with the TV presenter giving away two tickets to the match. The Clarkson’s Farm star, 66, is currently in Boston to cover the FIFA World Cup, which began on June 11 and will be hosted jointly by 16 cities across the United States, Mexico and Canada. Last night (Tuesday 23 June) saw England draw with Ghana in their second match of the group stage after both teams failed to s
  
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• 🎥 Cameraman cops it, World Cup coach shows real emotion

  24-06-2026 14:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Cameraman cops it, World Cup coach shows real emotionNorway secured an early place in the knockout stage of the World Cup after a thrilling 3-2 win over Senegal. Coach Ståle Solbakken is normally the picture of calm. But after the match, he really let loose in the dressing room in front of the whole team. It was one long hymn of praise for his squad. We would, however, quite like to know what the cameraman did to him. Clearly, though, the mood in the Norwegian camp is s
  
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• Qualified: World Cup 2026 teams already through to knockout stage

  24-06-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Qualified: World Cup 2026 teams already through to knockout stageThe World Cup 2026 is in full swing across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Most of the big teams have lived up to the hype, while there have been a few surprises also. Seven national teams have secured their place in the knockout stage so far, and below we have discussed all of them. MexicoCo-hosts Mexico became the first team to punch their ticket to the knockout stage after sealing maximum points in their ope
  
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• Chelsea star targeted by European giants

  24-06-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea star targeted by European giantsEnzo Fernández to Real Madrid Would Leave Chelsea Facing Difficult QuestionsTransfer rumours involving Real Madrid often carry a certain inevitability. The Spanish giants rarely move without purpose, and when they identify a target, the pursuit usually becomes a test of every institution around that player.According to AS, Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández has now emerged as Real Madrid’s primary midfield objective as José Mourin
  
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• Auxerre offer €4 million for Westerlo’s Arthur Piedfort

  24-06-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Auxerre offer €4 million for Westerlo’s Arthur PiedfortAJ Auxerre are reported to have submitted a €4 million bid to KVC Westerlo for Arthur Piedfort (21), according to journalist Sacha Tavolieri.Whilst negotiations between the two clubs are currently at an advanced stage and an agreement is expected to be reached shortly, the midfielder is said to have already given the green light to join the Burgundy-based club.A key player for De Kemphanen, the PSV-trained player started in 3
  
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• Atletico Madrid step forward for Manu Koné, player’s stance clear

  24-06-2026 14:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atletico Madrid step forward for Manu Koné, player’s stance clearAs reported by Corriere dello Sport, Atlético Madrid are keen on a move for Roma midfielder Manu Kone.The Frenchman has been clear of his stance: he doesn’t wish to leave this summer, nor does Gian Piero Gasperini want to let him go. However, with less than a week remaining, Roma are yet to record €50 million in capital gains to comply with UEFA’s financial rules, something other clubs are more
  
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• Ramsey ready for challenge as new Oxford head coach

  24-06-2026 14:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aaron Ramsey's three-game spell in interim charge of Cardiff at the end of the 2024-25 season started with a 1-1 draw against Oxford United [Getty Images]New Oxford United boss Aaron Ramsey says he is ready for his first permanent head coach role as he prepares to take charge of the League One club.The former Arsenal and Wales midfielder, 35, only retired from playing in April, and was previously interim manager of Cardiff City for the final three games of the 2024-25 season."I wouldn't be sat i
  
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• Would Wilson signing be a good move for Leeds?

  24-06-2026 14:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]Leeds United have agreed terms to sign out-of-contract Harry Wilson on a long-term deal, pending a medical and formal signing contracts for the Wales international.United had hoped to sign the 29-year-old at the end of the last summer transfer window but Fulham backed out of the deal at the 11th-hour.Wilson registered 11 goals and eight assists in 38 appearances in all competitions last season - an average of one goal involvement every other game.It is also understood that Lee
  
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• Barnet bring in winger Knowles on free transfer

  24-06-2026 14:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tom Knowles has played more than 250 times over the past six seasons[Shutterstock]Barnet have signed former Forest Green Rovers winger Tom Knowles on a free transfer.The 27-year-old has spent the past two seasons in Gloucestershire, scoring 14 goals in 97 appearances.He has previously had spells at Walsall and Yeovil Town, having begun his career at Cambridge United. "Knowles is a player we originally tried to purchase from a previous club years ago, but he decided to go to an EFL club at the ti
  
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• Barcelona have no intention of selling key forward despite offers from Saudi Arabia

  24-06-2026 14:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona have no intention of selling key forward despite offers from Saudi ArabiaBarcelona have no intention of parting ways with Raphinha this summer despite renewed speculation surrounding the Brazilian forward’s future.The Barcelona winger has once again found himself at the centre of transfer rumours after claims emerged suggesting he could consider a move to Saudi Arabia. However, according to MARCA, neither the player nor his representatives have informed Barcelona of any desi
  
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• Newcastle cannot afford for transfer history to repeat itself

  24-06-2026 14:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Aston Villa's 2024-25 end-of-season awards dinner was in full swing when Damian Vidagany took to the stage."There is no big six anymore," he declared to loud cheers 12 months ago - and such a sentiment will have plenty of support on Tyneside.Just as Aston Villa disrupted the established order to qualify for the Champions League in 2024 and 2026, so too did Newcastle United in 2023 and 2025.Yet the league's highest-earning clubs have hardly withered in the face of the challenge from
  
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• Newport re-sign Norman and land striker Doidge

  24-06-2026 14:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newport have now made four signings as they rebuild for the 2026-27 League Two season[Getty Images]Newport County have brought in Welsh striker Christian Doidge and re-signed defender Cameron Norman.Doidge, 33, was a free agent after being released by National League side Forest Green Rovers at the end of last season, while 30-year-old Norman returns for a second spell with the Welsh club after leaving fellow League Two club Tranmere Rovers in May. Newport have not specified the length of the co
  
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• Pompey defender Swanson signs new contract

  24-06-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Swanson has not played since March and underwent knee surgery in April [Getty Images]Portsmouth defender Zak Swanson has signed a new two-year contract to remain at the Championship club.The 25-year-old, whose previous deal expired this summer, first joined Pompey for an undisclosed fee from Arsenal in 2022 and has made 111 appearances in all competitions, scoring six goals."I'm delighted that Zak has chosen to extend his time with the club for another couple of years," Portsmouth boss John Mous
  
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• Auxerre submit Arthur Piedfort bid

  24-06-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Auxerre submit Arthur Piedfort bidAJ Auxerre have submitted a bid for KVC Westerlo’s Arthur Piedfort (21), according to a report from Sacha Tavolieri.The Belgium youth international’s deal at KVC Westerlo is up next summer and so he could be on the move during the current transfer window. Auxerre are looking to build a team in the image of new manager Will Still and have set their sights on Piedfort, a defensive midfielder. The value of that bid, Tavolieri understands,
  
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• Mourinho talks Guardiola rivalry, Barcelona, El Clasico, Mbappe ahead of Real Madrid return: ‘No bad memories’

  24-06-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho talks Guardiola rivalry, Barcelona, El Clasico, Mbappe ahead of Real Madrid return: ‘No bad memories’Jose Mourinho has finally broken his silence since returning to Real Madrid, and, unsurprisingly, Barcelona became one of the main talking points.The new Real Madrid manager sat down for an extensive interview with Vanity Fair, his first major media appearance since taking charge at the Santiago Bernabeu. Mourinho discussed everything from his return to Real Madrid and h
  
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• Manchester City distance themselves from Malo Gusto pursuit with right-back stance revealed

  24-06-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City distance themselves from Malo Gusto pursuit with right-back stance revealedCity sources have distanced the club from a move for Chelsea’s Malo Gusto this summerA move for Newcastle United’s Tino Livramento has also been ruled out by the clubManchester City do, however, view the signing of a new right-back as a possibility this windowManchester City have distanced themselves from reported interest in Chelsea right-back Malo Gusto, as per a new report from a club inside
  
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• Jose Mourinho praises Barcelona and recalls special Camp Nou years: ‘One of the best clubs after Real Madrid’

  24-06-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho praises Barcelona and recalls special Camp Nou years: ‘One of the best clubs after Real Madrid’Jose Mourinho may have returned to Real Madrid, but Barcelona still occupies a special place in the Portuguese coach’s career.Speaking in his first major interview since taking charge at Real Madrid, Mourinho reflected on his years at Barcelona, his relationship with Pep Guardiola and Luis Enrique, and the unforgettable El Clasico era that helped define modern football.T
  
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• Tuchel's England are opposite to Southgate's - and built to beat top teams

  24-06-2026 13:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thomas Tuchel's side laboured against Ghana's low block [Getty Images]We should begin this article by saying in England's 0-0 draw with Ghana, Carlos Queiroz's men played extremely well, committing to their approach with great intensity. They successfully executed Queiroz's tactics, which nullified key elements of the system England coach Thomas Tuchel has adopted for this World Cup. What Tuchel has said - as well as the squad he has picked and England's performances in the US and before th
  
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• St Mirren add Scotland U21 midfielder Carr

  24-06-2026 13:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Midfielder Ryan Carr is excited to be part of "something really exciting" after signing for St Mirren.The Scotland Under-21 international moves to Paisley on a two-year contract, with a club-held option of a further 12 months, following his release by Ipswich Town."I'm very happy to get signed," said Carr. "I've had a couple of good conversations with the manager. What he's trying to build here is something really exciting and I want to be a part of it."Fans can expect that I will give 100% in e
  
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• Real Madrid draw up three-man shortlist of Vinicius Junior replacements

  24-06-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid draw up three-man shortlist of Vinicius Junior replacementsReal Madrid may soon have to face up to the reality that Vinicius Junior will leave the club in the next 12 months. The Brazilian superstar sees his contract expire in June 2027, and while there is still the feeling that a new deal will be agreed soon, the club has started to take measures in the event that he does move on.Over the last 12-18 months, Real Madrid have been in talks with Vinicius’ representatives, but unt
  
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• Report: Insider confirms impact top target could have for Liverpool

  24-06-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Insider confirms impact top target could have for LiverpoolLiverpool planning for long-term successLiverpool’s transfer strategy has increasingly focused on identifying elite young talent before the rest of Europe fully catches up. That approach has already delivered major successes and it helps explain why Diomande continues to attract attention whenever discussions turn to the club’s future recruitment plans.While much of the current transfer conversation centres on establi
  
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• Manchester United’s target Aurélien Tchouaméni’s future at Real Madrid linked to Eduardo Camavinga’s

  24-06-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United’s target Aurélien Tchouaméni’s future at Real Madrid linked to Eduardo Camavinga’sFaced with the need to restructure, Real Madrid have decided to take drastic action. And some players are likely to bear the brunt of this. This could well be the case for Eduardo Camavinga (23), for whom the Merengue management and their new manager José Mourinho are reportedly willing to consider potential offers, according to The Athletic.Although he made
  
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• Real Madrid not prioritising a move for €80 million-rated midfield prodigy

  24-06-2026 13:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid not prioritising a move for €80 million-rated midfield prodigyReal Madrid have done considerable business in the market so far this summer, notably bringing in the likes of Bernardo Silva, Ibrahima Konate, Denzel Dumfries and Marc Cucurella.However, one area where Real Madrid are still yet to find reinforcement is central midfield. This is despite the fact that both Aurelien Tchouameni and Eduardo Camavinga are facing an uncertain future at the club.Not to mention, there is a pr
  
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• Barcelona defender no longer considered ‘untransferable’

  24-06-2026 13:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona defender no longer considered ‘untransferable’Barcelona have slowed matters down on the transfer front after the signing of Anthony Gordon, but there are clear plans of incorporating more signings in the coming weeks.For big-name arrivals, however, departures are an essential prerequisite and the club are aware that they must part ways with some established players in the dressing room.Jules Kounde, on that front, sits in a grey area as reported by SPORT, and his situation
  
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• ‘It’s in their DNA’ — Mourinho explains why Real Madrid remain unique

  24-06-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘It’s in their DNA’ — Mourinho explains why Real Madrid remain uniqueReal Madrid are set to begin their new project under the guidance of a highly experienced manager, i.e., Jose Mourinho. The Merengues have already announced the appointment of the Portuguese tactician as their team’s head coach, as they look to end the trophy drought that they have been suffering for the last two seasons.It was been some time since his Mourinho’s appointment was announced by
  
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• Marseille ‘hoped’ DNCG sanctions for Lyon would see them qualify for the Champions League

  24-06-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marseille ‘hoped’ DNCG sanctions for Lyon would see them qualify for the Champions LeagueAccording to a report from L’Équipe, Olympique de Marseille were hoping that sanctions for Olympique Lyonnais by the Direction Nationale du Contrôle de Gestion (DNCG) would have seen them qualify for the UEFA Champions League. OM missed out on UCL qualification for next season after finishing 4th in Ligue 1. DNCG officials were surprised by the hopes of Les Olympiens.
  
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• Inter turn to Juventus and Premier League options after losing Palestra to Chelsea

  24-06-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter turn to Juventus and Premier League options after losing Palestra to ChelseaChelsea have beaten Inter to the signing of Italy talent Marco Palestra, but the Nerazzurri are still in need of a right wing-back to replace the Real Madrid-bound Denzel Dumfries, and so, reports in Italy claim that the Nerazzurri could now turn to either Andrea Cambiaso from Juventus or Dan Ndoye from Nottingham Forest.Could Inter turn to Cambiaso or Ndoye after missing out on Palestra?Palestra is all set to move
  
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• Arsenal international limps away from World Cup match in new injury scare

  24-06-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal international limps away from World Cup match in new injury scareDeclan Rice left England’s game against Ghana with a limp on Tuesday night, with the player seemingly suffering an injury to his calf.Photo by Alex Menendez/Getty ImagesArsenal midfielder Declan Rice featured for England against Ghana on Tuesday, which was initially taken as a positive thing by supporters.Rice had been substituted in England’s opening World Cup match against Croatia last Wednesday with an upper
  
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• Santos line up friendlies before the Brasileirão restart

  24-06-2026 13:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Santos line up friendlies before the Brasileirão restartSantos had to cancel its mid-season training camp in Portugal due to changes in the Brazilian football calendar.Now, according to ge, the board and coaching staff are considering holding training sessions and friendly matches in Brazil itself to prepare the squad before the official competitions resume.Why was the trip canceled?The initial plan was for Peixe to travel to Europe in July, where they would face teams such as Gil Vicente
  
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