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• Rashford's positive impact bodes well

  18-06-2026 10:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Scoring a goal and making a pretty positive impact when he came on as substitute for England last night won't have done Marcus Rashford any harm.On 1 July, Rashford will revert to being a Manchester United player after Barcelona opted against triggering a £26m clause to buy the 28-year-old.United say they want £40m for Rashford, who has two years left on his £325,000-a-week contract.They also say they will not entertain another loan deal with Barcelona, which is what the L
  
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• Inter eyeing Ndicka as potential Bastoni replacement

  18-06-2026 11:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter eyeing Ndicka as potential Bastoni replacementEvan Ndicka could be sacrificed on the altar of capital gains to comply with the settlement agreed with UEFA by June 30. The Roma defender is a cornerstone of Gian Piero Gasperini’s team, and his performances have not gone unnoticed. The 1999-born defender finished the season with 42 appearances, scoring 5 goals and receiving 7 yellow cards. Excluding the matches missed due to his commitments at the Africa Cup of Nations, Ndicka was only
  
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• 🚨Official: Konaté, new Real Madrid player

  18-06-2026 11:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨Official: Konaté, new Real Madrid playerThe French center-back joins Los Blancos after leaving Liverpool and signs for the next four seasons.
  After the announcements of Cucurella and Bernardo Silva, Real Madrid continue reshaping their defense, and today it was Ibrahima Konaté’s turn. The French center-back, who played for Liverpool, joins Real Madrid for four seasons, as the club has officially confirmed.He will not be the only signing to be announced, as Dumfr
  
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• 🚨 Real Madrid sign Ibrahima Konaté after Liverpool exit

  18-06-2026 11:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Real Madrid sign Ibrahima Konaté after Liverpool exitReal Madrid have announced another big signing as part of their summer revolution with the acquisition of Ibrahima Konaté.The 27-year-old, who is currently at the World Cup with France, was available on a free transfer from Liverpool after failing to agree an extension to keep him at Anfield.As a result, he has now made the move to the Santiago Bernabéu, where he has signed a four-year deal.He follows Denzel Dumf
  
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• 🚨 Official: Konaté joins Real Madrid!

  18-06-2026 11:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Official: Konaté joins Real Madrid!Another Blue at Real!It had been in the works for several days, and it is now confirmed: starting next season, Ibrahima Konaté will be a Real Madrid player!This Thursday morning, in the middle of the World Cup, the Spanish club officially announced the arrival of the 27-year-old France international centre-back on a free transfer.After five seasons at Liverpool, Konaté decided to leave the club on a free transfer at the end of his
  
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• Atletico Madrid Have Closed Agreement For Julian Alvarez Sale

  18-06-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atletico Madrid Have Closed Agreement For Julian Alvarez SaleAtlético Madrid have reached a closed agreement to sell Julián Álvarez (26) to Arsenal, with the deal structured as €50 million in cash plus the inclusion of Swedish forward Viktor Gyökeres, according to Jota Jordi, a collaborator on El Chiringuito. The claim lands amid a summer-long saga that has involved a rejected €150 million bid from Real Madrid and persistent interest from Barcelona – and
  
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• England fans force same Dallas pub to close after ‘mayhem’ at World Cup watch party

  18-06-2026 11:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A Dallas pub, The Londoner, was forced to close its doors during England's World Cup victory over Croatia, just a day after reporting sales of over 5,000 beers to jubilant fans. The establishment, a hub for England supporters, was shut down by the fire marshal following "the mayhem that descended on us," with social media footage showing extreme overcrowding.The pub had previously boasted about its impressive beer sales the night before the Three Lions' opening match.However, in a statement issu
  
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• Report: FSG green light £70m Liverpool transfer move

  18-06-2026 10:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: FSG green light £70m Liverpool transfer moveLiverpool Transfer News: Adam Wharton Emerges as £70m Midfield TargetLiverpool’s summer rebuild appears to be gathering pace, with Adam Wharton now firmly among the names being discussed around Anfield. According to TeamTalk, the club are prepared to spend upwards of £70m on the Crystal Palace midfielder, with work on a potential deal said to be intensifying.For a Liverpool side now led by Andoni Iraola, midfield balance
  
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• Manchester City’s Mahamadou Sangaré linked with Ligue 1 move

  18-06-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City’s Mahamadou Sangaré linked with Ligue 1 moveManchester City forward Mahamadou Sangaré (19) is being linked with a summer exit, as per a report from Fabrizio Romano.Sangaré joined Manchester City last summer. The striker made the choice to join the Premier League side over the possibility of signing a first professional contract at formative club Paris Saint-Germain. In his debut season at Manchester City, he failed to make a first-team appearance.
  
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• Will new Rangers boss McInnes move for Devlin?

  18-06-2026 10:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [SNS]With former Hearts boss Derek McInnes now in situ as Rangers head coach, he already knows he will be working with one familiar face.Lawrence Shankland agreed to join Rangers before flying out with Scotland for the World Cup.But could McInnes bring another Tynecastle stalwart to Ibrox with him in the shape of Cammy Devlin?The Australia midfielder, 28, is also at the World Cup but is out of contract at Hearts.When the Edinburgh club announced a list of departures at the end of last season, De
  
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• Thierry Henry perfectly explains what Cristiano Ronaldo did wrong in Portugal’s World Cup draw with DR Congo

  18-06-2026 10:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  World Cup winner Thierry Henry perfectly broke down Cristiano Ronaldo’s selfish decision-making in Portugal’s draw with DR Congo, insisting: “The team needs to score… not you.” Portugal captain Ronaldo was left frustrated up front as the Group K favourites were held to a 1-1 draw with the African minnows in Houston on Wednesday. Portugal boss Roberto Martinez was labelled “embarrassing” for not substituting star man Ronaldo in the second-half by BBC&rsq
  
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• Portugal manager Roberto Martinez in talks to join Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr

  18-06-2026 10:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Portugal manager Roberto Martinez in talks to join Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-NassrRoberto Martinez, manager of the Portugal national team, is in talks to join Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr, according to a report from French media RMC Sport.Martinez’s Portugal side drew 1-1 against DR Congo in their FIFA World Cup opener on Wednesday. His time in the post may come to an end upon the conclusion of the tournament, with his contract up. The former Belgium manager may already have anot
  
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• Christie on Messi and a 'non-existent' dream

  18-06-2026 10:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Relaxing with his team-mates in their hotel in uptown Charlotte, Ryan Christie watched the Lionel Messi show on Tuesday evening. Agog, like the rest of us. An international footballer, yes, but in those moments of magic from the great man, just another mortal."When you chill out a bit, you turn back into a spectator," said the Bournemouth and Scotland midfielder."Watching Messi [scoring a hat-trick against Algeria] and stuff like that, it's incredible to watch that happen. It's imm
  
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• Report: Chelsea considering move to sign Serie A defender

  18-06-2026 10:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Chelsea considering move to sign Serie A defenderChelsea and Juventus Talks Open New Possibilities Around Cambiaso and JacksonTransfer negotiations often begin with one player and end somewhere completely different. What started as Chelsea’s pursuit of Andrea Cambiaso now appears to have evolved into a broader conversation that could reshape Juventus’ attacking plans as well.According to reporting from Gazzetta dello Sport, financial necessity and squad management are driving
  
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• Inside the race to sign Sandro Tonali as Manchester United make final transfer decision

  18-06-2026 10:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inside the race to sign Sandro Tonali as Manchester United make final transfer decisionMan United have told Newcastle they will not pursue a deal for Sandro Tonali this summerNewcastle braced for £100M bids; Tottenham, Arsenal & Man City all interested in the ItalianTonali’s representatives have identified Arsenal & Man City as the midfielder’s preferred optionsManchester City are not expected to face competition from Manchester United this summer should they pursue a d
  
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• Two Serie A giants pounce on Vicario after Inter snub

  18-06-2026 10:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Two Serie A giants pounce on Vicario after Inter snubSky Sport Italia reports that both Juventus and Napoli have shown interest in Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario after Inter opted for Lazio’s Ivan Provedel instead.Napoli and Juventus have set their sights on Tottenham keeper Vicario, according to Sky Sport Italia transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio.Vicario transfer news: latest updates with interest from Serie AInter had chased the Italy international for several weeks in the past,
  
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• 'The team needs to score, not you' - Ronaldo struggles as rivals sparkle

  18-06-2026 10:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cristiano Ronaldo missed two second-half chances in Portugal's draw against DR Congo [Getty Images]Three of football's biggest superstars lit up the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday.Kylian Mbappe's two goals against Senegal made him France's all-time leading scorer.Norway's Erling Haaland then marked his World Cup debut with two goals in a victory against Iraq.Lionel Messi went one better, netting a hat-trick for Argentina against Algeria to move level with Germany's Miroslav Klose as the joint-leading
  
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• Liverpool trigger winger Munoz's £34.5m release clause

  18-06-2026 10:22 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(£34.5m) release clause.The 22-year-old is part of Spain's World Cup squad and his medical took place on Wednesday, with Liverpool sending staff to the United States.Munoz, who made his international debut in March, can play on both wings and is expected to sign a six-year deal at Anfield. Liverpool will pay the fee in two instalments.Newcast
  
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• 🚨Official: Rayo Vallecano have a new manager

  18-06-2026 10:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨Official: Rayo Vallecano have a new managerFollowing the departure of Íñigo Pérez, Beñat San José will take charge of the Vallecano side.
  There is a new man in charge at Rayo Vallecano: Beñat San José takes over the team following the departure of Íñigo Pérez. A self-made coach, he arrives in Vallecas with years of experience behind him.Developed through Real Sociedad’s youth ranks, he has spent much of his care
  
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• Cucurella reveals why he chose Real Madrid over Barcelona and Atletico: ‘Not many players can say…’

  18-06-2026 10:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cucurella reveals why he chose Real Madrid over Barcelona and Atletico: ‘Not many players can say…’Marc Cucurella has lifted the lid on his transfer to Real Madrid, revealing that the move came together so quickly that he barely had time to consider any alternative destinations.The Spanish international officially joined Real Madrid this summer, strengthening one of the few positions Jose Mourinho wanted reinforced ahead of the new campaign. While several clubs, namely Ba
  
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• Working with Postecoglou and following the data - Salford's new boss Cklamovski

  18-06-2026 10:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FC Tokyo's average attendances rose to 34,000 during Peter Cklamovski's time at the club [Getty Images]Salford City's surprise decision to appoint Peter Cklamovski as their new manager on a long-term contract has its origins in Japan, eight years ago.Cklamovski might be relatively unknown to the English game, but he was very well known to Salford's chief executive.Gavin Fleig joined the League Two club in October 2025, after 17 years under the City Football Group umbrella, the last seven as dire
  
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• Lille line up Thomas Meunier replacement

  18-06-2026 10:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lille line up Thomas Meunier replacementLille OSC are anticipating the departure of Thomas Meunier, whose contract at the club is up this summer. There has been talk of a renewal for the Belgium international, but he now looks more likely to depart the Ligue 1 club.LOSC already have the talented Tiago Santos in that position, although they are looking to add more depth in this position ahead of a UEFA Champions League campaign. As per a report from RMC Sport, Lille want to sign ESTAC T
  
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• Colombia weighed down by ‘emotional energy’ of fans and pressure as favourites in World Cup opener

  18-06-2026 10:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Colombia opened their World Cup campaign with a 3-1 win over Uzbekistan on Wednesday, although coach Nestor Lorenzo said the vocal presence of a large Colombian contingent in the stands “emotionally weighed” on his players.His side moved top of Group K with the win in Mexico City’s famous Azteca stadium, with Portugal and DR Congo drawing 1-1 earlier in the day.Lorenzo’s outfit were in control for much of the match after Daniel Munoz scored the opener, but were forced to
  
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• 🌟The best and worst of the opening World Cup matchday

  18-06-2026 10:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🌟The best and worst of the opening World Cup matchdayA total of 24 matches and several goals later, today marks the start of the second round of this World Cup group stage.It’s only been a week since the World Cup began, and today the second round of the group stage already gets underway. It’s time to take stock of what we’ve seen so far and put some names on the table.Which teams have played the best?This World Cup featured several title contenders, but after the openi
  
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• Manchester United keen to sign £39m-rated Serie A midfielder

  18-06-2026 10:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United keen to sign £39m-rated Serie A midfielderManchester United are keen to sign Juventus midfielder Khephren Thuram this summer, per Corriere dello Sport.  The Old Lady missed out on Champions League qualification after finishing sixth in the Serie A last season, putting them under pressure to generate capital to balance the books. Juventus are open to offers for key midfielder Thuram, as they require a capital gain of £10-11 million by the end of June.&
  
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• Italy legend Maldini reacts to Messi’s hat-trick with six-word message – picture

  18-06-2026 10:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Italy legend Maldini reacts to Messi’s hat-trick with six-word message – picturePaolo Maldini reacts to Lionel Messi’s hat-trick with a social media message: ‘No words needed, simply the best.’Argentine legend Messi scored three goals in the Albiceleste’s 2026 World Cup debut against Algeria on Wednesday, leaving ex-Milan and Italy star Maldini impressed.The legendary defender reacted to Messi’s latest World Cup display with an Instagram story: “No
  
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• Chelsea’s Malo Gusto sustains injury in France training

  18-06-2026 10:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea’s Malo Gusto sustains injury in France trainingChelsea defender Malo Gusto (23) sustained an injury during a training game that mixed the players not involved in France’s FIFA World Cup opener against Senegal (3-1) and youth players from New England Revolution.Gusto sustained an involuntary hit on his foot from teammate Lucas Digne, L’Équipe understands. It forced the Olympique Lyonnais academy product to withdraw from the game. However, the publication
  
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• Injuries could save Real Madrid defender from summer exit despite overbooking

  18-06-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Injuries could save Real Madrid defender from summer exit despite overbookingThe arrival of Marc Cucurella has intensified competition at left-back and forced Real Madrid into making some difficult decisions ahead of the new season. With four players now competing for a single position, the expectation has been that at least one departure would be needed to balance Jose Mourinho’s squad.However, one case is proving far more complicated than the rest.According to AS, Ferland Mendy is i
  
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• Today’s Papers – Another Milan mess, trio waiting for Juventus move

  18-06-2026 09:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Today’s Papers – Another Milan mess, trio waiting for Juventus moveLa Gazzetta dello SportThe king is always LeoMessi wants the double that only Pelé could make; this is how he can overtake Maradona as well. ‘We are a marvellous group.’ Cristiano doesn’t work; Kane yes: scores twice.Cardinale’s choicesDouble setback, what a blow: Krosche and Hardung are no longer comingFFP: Inter and Milan ok, Roma finedCorriere dello SportMessi impresses, Ronaldo fails
  
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• Liverpool target Yan Diomande put in record-breaking World Cup performance

  18-06-2026 09:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool target Yan Diomande put in record-breaking World Cup performanceDiomande World Cup Statement Gives Liverpool Plenty to Think AboutDiomande Sends Transfer MessageThere are World Cup performances that pass by quietly, and there are those that make recruitment departments sit up a little straighter. Yan Diomande’s display for Ivory Coast against Ecuador falls firmly into the second category.The Liverpool target helped his country begin their 2026 World Cup campaign with a 1-0 win, a
  
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