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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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• Real Madrid open to selling defender amid playing time concerns

  24-06-2026 18:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid open to selling defender amid playing time concernsIt has been a busy start to the summer for Real Madrid, who have already wrapped up four new signings for Jose Mourinho’s squad. The club are pleased with the business done so far, which is why they are turning their attention towards potential outgoings.€80m has already been spent between the signings of Ibrahima Konate, Denzel Dumfries, Marc Cucurella and Bernardo Silva, and much more could go towards the possible incomi
  
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• Chesterfield sign ex-Grimsby midfielder McEachran

  24-06-2026 18:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  George McEachran has scored three goals and provided nine assists in 150 senior career appearances in English football [Getty Images]Chesterfield have signed midfielder George McEachran on a free transfer following his departure from fellow League Two side Grimsby Town.The 25-year-old made 92 appearances in all competitions across two seasons with the Mariners but left the club after failing to agree terms on a new deal.McEachran, who started his career in the Chelsea academy before joining Swin
  
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• Live NI internationals to remain on BBC until 2028

  24-06-2026 18:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A UK-wide audience of 1.11m tuned in for Northern Ireland's World Cup qualifier against Germany [Getty Images]Northern Ireland's upcoming Nations League campaign and EURO 2028 qualifiers will be broadcast live on the BBC.The free-to-air agreement between the broadcaster and Uefa will see an extension of the current deal until June 2028, and will also include Scotland and Wales internationals as the BBC maintains its commitment to make international football accessible to all.In the build-up to t
  
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• Former Gunner takes on League One head coach job

  24-06-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Gunner takes on League One head coach jobOxford United have announced the official appointment of former Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey as their new head coach.Photo by Ryan Hiscott/Getty ImagesOxford United officially announced on Tuesday that they’ve hired Aaron Ramsey as their new head coach.“It’s an honour and privilege to be appointed Head Coach of Oxford United,” the former Arsenal player told his new club’s website.“From my discussions with the
  
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• Dubravka hoping to 'bring experience' to Tottenham

  24-06-2026 18:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]Burnley goalkeeper Martin Dubravka is looking forward to a "new journey" when he joins Tottenham on 1 July following the expiration of his contract at Turf Moor.The 37-year-old, who called time on a seven-and-a-half year spell at Newcastle United in August 2025, made 35 Premier League appearances last season under Scott Parker, keeping four clean sheets and conceding 71 goals."It is an exciting time for me," Dubravka said. "It is a new journey for me and my family, so I'm look
  
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• England's James and Rice to have fitness assessed

  24-06-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Reece James and Declan Rice have been key players for Thomas Tuchel [Getty Images]England will assess the fitness of Reece James and Declan Rice before their final World Cup group game against Panama.Rice, 27, limped out of the Boston Stadium after England's goalless draw against Ghana on Tuesday with heavy strapping on his left calf.Sources have indicated that there is no major concern the injury could impact his involvement on a longer-term basis here in the United States.But it is understood
  
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• BBC extends deal for Scotland, Wales and NI games

  24-06-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wales and Northern Ireland met in a friendly in Cardiff in March [Getty Images]Men's international games for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will continue to be broadcast on the BBC.The broadcaster has extended its rights agreement with Uefa, ensuring all of each nation's Uefa fixtures will remain live and free-to-air until June 2028.The BBC will show about 60 live matches over the next two years, including this autumn's Nations League fixtures and the Euro 2028 qualifiers involving the thr
  
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• Barcelona’s €120m Ceiling Leaves Atlético Álvarez Deal Far From Done

  24-06-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona’s €120m Ceiling Leaves Atlético Álvarez Deal Far From DoneMarca report that Barcelona are unwilling to meet Atlético Madrid’s asking price for Julián Álvarez (26, Argentine), with the Blaugrana’s ceiling sitting at around €120m rather than the €150m Atlético have demanded following Real Madrid’s rejected bid earlier this month. The same report notes that Álvarez, speaking after Argentina’s Wor
  
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• West Brom sign goalkeeper Ingram

  24-06-2026 17:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Matt Ingram made only one league appearance for Oxford United [Getty Images]West Bromwich Albion have paid an undisclosed fee to sign goalkeeper Matt Ingram from Oxford United on a two-year contract.The 32-year-old made only one Championship appearance for the U's after joining them from Hull City in 2024, and also featured in three FA Cup and three League Cup ties.Ingram signed a new two-year-deal with Oxford in the summer of 2025 but leaves after their relegation to League One at the end of th
  
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• 2026 World Cup: 5 best bets for the final group stage games

  24-06-2026 17:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The final set of World Cup group stage games is here already, which means some teams have everything to play for, some have nothing to play for and many have something in between. Team motivations aren’t always clear. How much do they actually care about a specific Round-of-32 matchup or path to the quarterfinals? How important is resting players? What about protecting them from a potential yellow-card suspension? These questions are somewhat murky, so I tend to stick with games and teams
  
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• Spurs sign Burnley's Dubravka on free transfer

  24-06-2026 17:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Martin Dubravka has been capped 60 times by Slovakia [Getty Images]Tottenham have agreed a deal to sign goalkeeper Martin Dubravka on a free transfer when his contract with Burnley expires on 1 July.The 37-year-old, who had previous spells at Newcastle United and Manchester Untied, played 35 times for the Clarets in the Premier League last season.The Slovakian is Roberto de Zerbi's fourth summer signing after defenders Marcos Senesi and Andy Robertson joined on free transfers, with the Netherlan
  
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• 📸 Viking helmet on his head! Bundesliga boss celebrates Norway win

  24-06-2026 17:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 Viking helmet on his head! Bundesliga boss celebrates Norway winAt this World Cup, everyone becomes a fan – even if you're the boss of a Bundesliga club. Frankfurt CEO Axel Hellmann is currently in the USA and celebrated Norway’s win over Senegal on Monday evening. This photo was taken in the process. Wearing a Viking helmet and an Eintracht jacket, Hellmann was clearly having fun in the stadium and enthusiastically celebrated the 3-2 victory. “I love this photo,
  
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• Real Madrid stance on imminent move for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez

  24-06-2026 17:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid stance on imminent move for Chelsea midfielder Enzo FernandezIt has been a busy summer so far for Real Madrid, who have already confirmed the arrival of four new players. Ibrahima Konate, Denzel Dumfries, Marc Cucurella and Bernardo Silva have joined new head coach Jose Mourinho’s squad for the 2026-27 season, and there should be more to come over the next two months.There are plans for one more centre-back to arrive, while the possible arrival of Michael Olise has also been fl
  
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• Lazio response to lost Women’s Football case makes fans angry

  24-06-2026 17:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lazio response to lost Women’s Football case makes fans angryLazio have released a statement after losing the landmark case for unfairly terminating the employment of player Maja Gothberg due to her pregnancy, but it only made the fans angrier.The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ruled today that Lazio Women must pay former player Gothberg over €69,000 in compensation.She had already agreed a new contract in 2024 and was ready to sign it when she informed the club of her pregnancy
  
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• Underdogs Proving Their Worth At 2026 World Cup

  24-06-2026 17:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Underdogs Proving Their Worth At 2026 World CupWhen FIFA announced that the World Cup would expand to 48 teams, there was some concern that it would water down the competition. The results from the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup, the first to use the new format, prove that this couldn’t be further from the case.The tournament has been massively elevated by a number of superb results and performances from smaller teams. While this has delighted fans, it has also reiterated how important in
  
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• Liverpool cash register rings to the tune of £1m with homegrown midfielder sale

  24-06-2026 17:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool cash register rings to the tune of £1m with homegrown midfielder saleLiverpool has become the ideal finishing school for the best young British and Irish talents around. Top academy prospects like Conor Bradley - and in more recent times Rio Ngumoha - are given their opportunities to forge a pathway to the first team.And for the ones just on the periphery there always remains the possibility of a transfer elsewhere in search of that vital fresh start and first-team football.LFC s
  
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• La Liga giants could target Manchester City star

  24-06-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  La Liga giants could target Manchester City starWhy Erling Haaland Remains Real Madrid’s Ultimate Transfer DreamReal Madrid’s succession planning is rarely reactive. It is usually years in the making, involving contingency plans layered upon contingency plans, particularly when one of their biggest stars enters uncertain territory.According to Sport, the possibility of Vinicius Junior leaving the Santiago Bernabéu has accelerated internal discussions, with Florentino Pé
  
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• England’s goalless draw with Ghana breaks BBC record as millions tune in

  24-06-2026 17:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England’s goalless draw against Ghana in the World Cup captivated a peak audience of 15.4 million viewers across BBC One and iPlayer on Tuesday night. The match, played at Boston Stadium, saw the men’s national football team struggle to penetrate a resolute Ghanaian defence, resulting in a stalemate.The fixture also set new digital records for the broadcaster, with 8.3 million requests for the game on iPlayer and the BBC Sport website and app – the highest for any major footbal
  
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• Journalist sheds fresh light on Salah’s future with Liverpool contract terminated

  24-06-2026 17:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist sheds fresh light on Salah’s future with Liverpool contract terminatedMohamed Salah Future Remains Unclear as Liverpool Legend Weighs Next MoveSalah’s Next Chapter Takes Centre StageMohamed Salah is entering unfamiliar territory.For the first time since establishing himself among football’s elite, the former Liverpool forward finds himself without a confirmed destination as his contract edges towards expiry. Gregg Evans of The Athletic explores the possibilities faci
  
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• Serie A first five round kick-offs confirmed, but Week 4 subject to change

  24-06-2026 17:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A first five round kick-offs confirmed, but Week 4 subject to changeThe first Serie A games of the new season will be Inter-Monza and Udinese-Como on August 22, but while the first five rounds are confirmed, a few doubts remain for Week 4.The Lega Serie A drew up its calendar earlier this month and you can see the full list of fixtures here.Lega Serie A Enilive logoToday, they announced the precise dates and kick-off times of the opening five rounds.The first matches will kick off on Satur
  
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• ‘I watched Zlatan Ibrahimović, now I’m observing Victor Wembanyama too’ – France’s Jean-Philippe Mateta on improving mobility

  24-06-2026 17:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘I watched Zlatan Ibrahimović, now I’m observing Victor Wembanyama too’ – France’s Jean-Philippe Mateta on improving mobilityWith his imposing physique and towering height of 1.93 metres, Jean-Philippe Mateta (28) is not the sort to go unnoticed on the pitch. A striker often labelled as ‘old-school’, which sets the tone in a modern game of football increasingly focused on excessive intensity. To make his mark, the Crystal Palace player has therefore
  
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• Craig Bellamy poised to quit Wales as he enters advanced talks over Burnley return

  24-06-2026 17:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wales appear set to lose manager Craig Bellamy, with the 46-year-old in advanced talks to take charge at Sky Bet Championship club Burnley. Bellamy, who is halfway through a four-year contract with the national side, had initially committed himself to Wales and their Euro 2028 campaign, despite speculation linking him to Celtic and the Clarets.However, Burnley have pushed hard for their former coach to succeed Scott Parker following their relegation from the Premier League. The Press Association
  
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• Guendouz targets title and Champions League on joining Hearts

  24-06-2026 17:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sabri Guendouz has targeted the Scottish title and Champions League qualification after making "the big step" from the Belgian second tier to Hearts.The 26-year-old forward has been bought from Beerschot, who finished third in the Challenger Pro League, Belgian's second tier, last season. It is the same club from whom departing captain Lawrence Shankland signed for Hearts."This is the big step in my small career, but I'm not scared," Guendouz told Hearts TV."I'm very confident with myself, my ta
  
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• The six-year-old Scot who designed Brazil's national tartan

  24-06-2026 17:13 via yahoo.com
  Indie Menzies shows off her prize-winning 'Spirit of Brazil' tartan [BBC]Six-year-old Scot Indie Menzies has designed Brazil's first official national tartan - and her family shares an uncanny link to the man who introduced football to the South American nation.The Brazilian Consulate in Edinburgh asked Largs Academy pupils to create Brazil's national tartan because of the town's historic footballing ties to the country.Indie's winning design, 'The Spirit of Brazil', takes inspiration from the i
  
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• Brazil 'nothing to be frightened of' for Scotland, says Lambert

  24-06-2026 17:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former midfielder Paul Lambert has urged Scotland not to fear Brazil in tonight's crucial World Cup showdown as Steve Clarke's men bid to become history makers.A point against Carlo Ancelotti's side will almost certainly be enough for Scotland to progress from the group stage of a major tournament for the first time, while a narrow defeat could also be enough. Lambert told BBC Radio Scotland: "We're a small nation and Brazil's an iconic footballing country."Don't bother who you're playing agains
  
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• Your World Cup scouting: Bouaddi at Brighton? Or a possible return for Undav?

  24-06-2026 17:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked you which players you think would be a great fit for Brighton that you have seen in action at the World Cup.Here are some of your comments:Dean: Ayyoub Bouaddi of Morocco. He is only 18 years old but he has so much confidence. He always shows for the ball and he is clever with it. He has a real engine to keep running and he is a link-up man as well as a playmaker. He could be a bargain to develop and sell on for a profit after a five-year contract?Simon: Canada's Jona
  
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• Fleetwood sign Welsh forward Thomas from Swansea

  24-06-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fleetwood Town have signed Welsh forward Josh Thomas on a two-year contract.Thomas, 23, was a free agent after the expiry of his contract at Swansea City.He was most recently on loan at Derry City in the League of Ireland, where he made 20 appearances.The Cods finished 15th last season and are getting ready for their third straight year in League Two.
  
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• Elliot Anderson on brink of British record Man City transfer amid £130M Forest demand

  24-06-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Elliot Anderson on brink of British record Man City transfer amid £130M Forest demandAnderson edging closer to a British record transfer to Manchester City, per new updateFurther talks between the two clubs are planned to take place in the next 24 hoursNottingham Forest have been holding out for a total package worth close to £130MElliot Anderson is edging closer to a British record transfer to Manchester City, with further talks between the two clubs expected in the next 24 hours, a
  
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• Arsenal set to face former player in new pre-season friendly

  24-06-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal set to face former player in new pre-season friendlyArsenal are set to add another couple of friendly matches to their pre-season schedule, including one against Cesc Fabregas’ Como side, according to a report.Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty ImagesTom Canton reports for Football.London that Arsenal are in talks over two pre-season friendlies against Borussia Dortmund and Como 1907.Canton suggested that the gap between the trip to Dublin to face Real Betis on August 5th and the Communi
  
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