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• Roma consider Pisilli untouchable

  28-06-2026 18:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma consider Pisilli untouchableNiccolò Pisilli imagined a different American summer. He dreamed of experiencing the World Cup with Italy, but instead he had to settle, so to speak, for a vacation in Miami with his girlfriend Anastasia Conti, just steps away from his teammates Koné and El Aynaoui, who were key players during the tournament. His future, however, remains firmly in Trigoria. In recent days, Como once again came knocking on Roma’s door, but they received a clear
  
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• Viery set for Fiorentina medical after €13m plus bonus deal with Gremio

  29-06-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Viery set for Fiorentina medical after €13m plus bonus deal with GremioFiorentina will welcome Gremio defender Viery for his medical tests tomorrow, completing the transfer worth a reported €13m plus add-ons.The 21-year-old is primarily a central defender, but can also play at left-back when required.Fiorentina ready for Viery arrivalRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – MARCH 22: David of Vasco da Gama competes for the ball with Viery of Gremio during the match between Vasco da Gama and Grem
  
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• Official: Nico Paz remains at Como with Real Madrid option

  29-06-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Nico Paz remains at Como with Real Madrid optionReal Madrid have officially confirmed that Nico Paz will remain at Como with a buy-back option for 2027, noting it was ‘made at the player’s own request.’COMO, ITALY – MARCH 22: Assane Diao of Como 1907 celebrates with his team-mate Nico Paz after scoring their team’s first goal during the Serie A match between Como 1907 and Pisa SC at Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium on March 22, 2026 in Como, Italy. (Photo by Ma
  
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• Inter ‘snubbed’ by Palestra for Chelsea, reveal Tonali regret

  29-06-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter ‘snubbed’ by Palestra for Chelsea, reveal Tonali regretInter director Piero Ausilio admits they got ‘snubbed’ when Marco Palestra went to Chelsea and hints Oaktree were to blame, but admits he was ‘caught napping’ on Sandro Tonali.The various club representatives all flocked to Rimini this evening for an event marking the start of the Serie A transfer market, which is localised in a hub at a hotel in the seaside town.Inter admit Palestra dumped themCAGLI
  
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• 👀 Ancelotti assesses win, reveals Neymar detail in Brazil x Japan

  29-06-2026 21:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👀 Ancelotti assesses win, reveals Neymar detail in Brazil x JapanBrazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti highlighted his team’s attitude in Monday’s 2-1 win over Japan (29).The comeback, with goals from Casemiro and Gabriel Martinelli, secured Brazil’s place in the FIFA World Cup round of 16 — deservedly so, according to Ancelotti.
  "We deserved to win. We conceded, but the team didn’t lose patience. The team was good in the first half too. Beautiful game," the Bra
  
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• Farcical Ben Stokes retirement reveals lasting truth about England’s great showman

  29-06-2026 21:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  There are things that annoyed me yesterday, that I won’t care about tomorrow. The finale of Ben Stokes’ retirement was fantastical, and at times farcical. In the moments when you let your inner cynic win, Stokes’ main-character mantra can grate. The ninth over of a spell begins in 30 degree heat and you realise that ah, yes, Ben’s putting on his show again. Everyone look at Ben. The man who prides himself on going to the well, even if a tap’s right there. The timing
  
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• 🚨 Big surprise! This is Germany's XI to face Paraguay

  29-06-2026 21:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Big surprise! This is Germany's XI to face ParaguayAll of football-loving Germany is currently debating what the German national team is still missing to play a successful role at the World Cup. For many fans, the key issue is the lineup. Quite a few were calling for Deniz Undav to start. Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann reacted to the group-stage defeat against Ecuador and made changes to the lineup. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read
  
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• Richard Hughes is ready to fight for record €80m midfielder deal

  29-06-2026 21:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Richard Hughes is ready to fight for record €80m midfielder dealLiverpool are eyeing up big midfield changes this summer. We could see Alexis Mac Allister depart for pastures new - with the Argentina FIFA World Cup winner under contract until 2028 and no sign of a new deal on the horizon.Curtis Jones is also the subject of strong transfer interest - with Inter Milan and others hoping to conclude a deal for the Scouse playmaker. Any outgoings are likely to be complemented by incoming deals -
  
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• Ipswich Town sign Hibs attacker Livingstone

  29-06-2026 21:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ipswich Town sign Hibs attacker LivingstoneIpswich Town have completed the signing of Hibernian attacker Rosie Livingstone on a permanent deal.The Tractor Girls announced news of the transfer via a post on their official club website this afternoon.The 20-year-old Scot has signed a two-year deal at Portman Road. Ipswich Town have paid an undisclosed fee to Hibs to secure her services.Livingstone is a graduate of the Hibs Girls Academy and she went on to make her senior debut for the club at the
  
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• EU lawmakers demand a FIFA probe into Infantino for giving Trump the peace prize

  29-06-2026 21:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  EU lawmakers demand a FIFA probe into Infantino for giving Trump the peace prizeFifty European Parliament members have called on FIFA to respond to an ethics complaint concerning President Gianni Infantino’s decision to award Donald Trump the FIFA Peace Prize.In a letter sent on Monday and seen by The Athletic, the MEPs urged FIFA to address allegations that Infantino breached the organisation’s strict rules on political neutrality.The Swiss polyglot personally presented the award to
  
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• USA say they are ready for surprises from Bosnia and Herzegovina

  29-06-2026 21:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tim Ream is a likely starter for the USA in Wednesday’s game against Bosnia and Herzegovina.Photograph: Jamie Squire/Getty ImagesIt’s easy to assume that the onset of the World Cup knockout rounds brings immediate tension. These are the games where legacies are crystalized in a zero-sum manner – every heroic turn paired with a Baggio-like blemish. Then again, the round of 32 is new. The field doesn’t truly feel like it’s been narrowed down yet.So maybe the ho-hum st
  
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• 🚨Official: Real Madrid clarify Nico Paz’s future

  29-06-2026 21:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨Official: Real Madrid clarify Nico Paz’s futureThe Argentine player will remain at Como for one more season, and Los Blancos retain a buy-back option.
  It was one of the situations causing Real Madrid the biggest headache: Nico Paz’s future was up in the air between Madrid and Italy, and in the end, at the player’s request, he will stay at Como.In a statement, Los Blancos confirmed that Nico will remain at the Italian club next season, while retaining a buy-back option
  
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• Liverpool Are Showing Interest In This Talented Playmaker: Good Option For Iraola?

  29-06-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool Are Showing Interest In This Talented Playmaker: Good Option For Iraola?In a recent report, Fichajes claimed that Liverpool are showing interest in Sporting CP winger Francisco Trincao. It has been stated that the Reds are eyeing a €50m move to secure the services of the Portuguese attacker this off-season.Trincao’s Impressive Form In Portuguese FootballThe 26-year-old had a productive campaign at the Portuguese club as he put in a series of impressive displays for them in t
  
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• World Cup 2026: Brazil gets dramatic 2-1 win over Japan, scoring twice in second half

  29-06-2026 21:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gabriel Martinelli kicked a shot in off the right post for Brazil in the fifth minute of extra time, lifting Brazil to a 2-1 victory over Japan in a knockout stage match. Canarinho advances to the 2026 World Cup round of 16. Bruno Guimarães pounced on a terrible giveaway by Japan at the top of the box, then made a pinpoint pass between defenders to Martinelli, who fired a shot far to the right of Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki and the ball bounced in off the post.Any questions regarding Ney
  
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• Martinelli scores 96th-minute winner as Brazil beat Japan to reach last 16

  29-06-2026 21:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal's Martinelli scores 96th-minute winner as Brazil beat JapanAncelotti's side had to come from behind, with Casemiro scoringafter Sano openerBrazil will play either Norway or Ivory Coast in last 16View last-32 broadcast schedule Martinelli scores 96th-minute winner as Brazil beat Japan to reach last 16
  
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• Late comeback: Brazil scrape past and knock out Japan 🥳🇧🇷

  29-06-2026 21:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Late comeback: Brazil scrape past and knock out Japan 🥳🇧🇷A champion’s victory? Brazil beat Japan 2-1 in comeback fashion, with the winning goal coming at 50 MINUTES OF THE SECOND HALF.With that, Brazil sent the Japanese team home and secured a place in the FIFA World Cup round of 16.
  Brazil went behind, but came back through Casemiro (from a Douglas Santos cross) and Gabriel Martinelli (assisted by Bruno Guimarães).What’s your take on Brazil’s win
  
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• The first signing of the Enzo Maresca era at Manchester City is set to be confirmed

  29-06-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The first signing of the Enzo Maresca era at Manchester City is set to be confirmedThe Enzo Maresca era at Manchester City is officially underway. Maresca’s appointment as City manager was officially confirmed earlier today. With Maresca as manager, the FA Cup and Carabao Cup holders will be hoping for a seamless transition from their decade of dominance under Pep Guardiola. With Maresca’s appointment confirmed, it now looks like the first signing of the Maresca era will soon be conf
  
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• Rodrygo Goes hails Jose Mourinho as he eyes Real Madrid comeback

  29-06-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rodrygo Goes hails Jose Mourinho as he eyes Real Madrid comebackOne of the most widely identified factor that led to the last two trophyless seasons for Real Madrid was the team’s problems with injuries. Injury crises, with several players unavailable due to injuries, were not very uncommon, and despite the recent changes in the medical department, things have not improved a lot.One Merengue player who has had quite a difficult time with such injuries is the forward Rodrygo Goes, whose las
  
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• Como: ‘Always confident of Nico Paz, no Chelsea negotiation for Chalobah’

  29-06-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Como: ‘Always confident of Nico Paz, no Chelsea negotiation for Chalobah’Como director Carlalberto Ludi was never worried that Inter or Real Madrid would take Nico Paz away, but insists there are ‘no negotiations’ with Chelsea for Trevoh Chalobah.The product of the Real Madrid youth academy was sold to Como for just €6m with a buy-back clause set at €9m, so it was assumed that either the Merengues would recall the player, or sell him on at a huge profit this sum
  
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• Ben Jacobs: Liverpool must pay £60.3m to sign World Cup star

  29-06-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ben Jacobs: Liverpool must pay £60.3m to sign World Cup starLiverpool Target Ayyoub Bouaddi as Lille Set Firm Transfer ConditionsLiverpool’s interest in Ayyoub Bouaddi has taken on fresh significance after Ben Jacobs reported that Lille are “ready to sell” the highly rated midfielder this summer, provided their valuation and preferred deal structure are met.Bouaddi, still only 18, has become one of the most talked about young midfielders in Europe. His performances for Mo
  
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• Hull KR's Pangai Junior handed six-match ban

  29-06-2026 20:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tevita Pangai Junior (left) is set to miss the next five weeks of Hull KR's season [Getty Images]Hull KR forward Tevita Pangai Junior has been banned for six games and fined by the RFL for gouging.The incident, involving Leeds Rhinos' Jake Connor, took place during the Robins' 34-8 defeat at Headingley on Friday.Pangai Junior, 30, will not be available until Hull KR's home fixture against Catalans Dragons on 13 August.The reigning Super League champions did not confirm whether they would appeal
  
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• Xabi Alonso wants Real Madrid midfielder if Enzo Fernandez secures Bernabeu move – report

  29-06-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Xabi Alonso wants Real Madrid midfielder if Enzo Fernandez secures Bernabeu move – reportAccording to journalist Miguel Serrano (h/t Defensa Central), Xabi Alonso is determined to keep Enzo Fernandez at Chelsea amid continued speculation linking the Argentine midfielder with a move to Real Madrid.Alonso would actively oppose Enzo’s departure, but if Chelsea were ultimately forced to sell him, he would ask the club’s hierarchy to pursue Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni
  
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• Former Chelsea forward Kerr joins Gotham FC

  29-06-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Chelsea forward Kerr joins Gotham FCFormer Chelsea forward Sam Kerr has joined American National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) club Gotham FC.The Bats announced the news via a post on their official club website this afternoon.The 32-year-old Australian international has moved Stateside after leaving former club Chelsea earlier this summer. Kerr has signed a contract with Gotham FC until 2030.Kerr spent six-and-a-half years with Chelsea in which she played a huge role in the club&rsq
  
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• Arsenal Are In The Running To Land This Ligue 1 Midfielder: One For The Future?

  29-06-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal Are In The Running To Land This Ligue 1 Midfielder: One For The Future?In a recent post on X, RMC Sport journalist Fabrice Hawkins stated that Arsenal are in the running to land Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi. It has been mentioned that the Gunners would have to rival Manchester City, Manchester United and Bayern Munich in the race to sign the Moroccan talent later this year.Bouaddi’s Impressive Rise In Ligue 1Bouaddi enjoyed a good run of form at the French club in the previous c
  
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• Three forwards on list as Yan Diomande moves away from Liverpool deal

  29-06-2026 20:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Three forwards on list as Yan Diomande moves away from Liverpool dealLiverpool’s chase for Yan Diomande is now at an end.Over the weekend it emerged that the 19-year-old attacker would join Paris Saint-Germain if he leaves RB Leipzig this summer.Of course there are no guarantees that happens - with the German side keen to tie him down to a new contract and PSG believed to be prepared to wait until 2027 to land their man.The outgoing Premier League champions will no doubt be frustrated. It
  
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• DR Congo star Yoane Wissa relishing historic World Cup knockout clash with England

  29-06-2026 20:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Yoane Wissa is embracing the monumental task ahead as the Democratic Republic of Congo prepare to face England in a historic World Cup knockout clash. Thomas Tuchel’s side are set for a round-of-32 showdown against the Leopards in downtown Atlanta on Wednesday.This marks only DR Congo's second World Cup appearance and their inaugural knockout fixture, having advanced as a third-placed team following a dramatic 3-1 comeback victory over Uzbekistan on Saturday. Newcastle striker Wissa, whose
  
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• That 6️⃣7️⃣ celebration was a bit much, wasn't it? Brazil veteran levels

  29-06-2026 20:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  That 6️⃣7️⃣ celebration was a bit much, wasn't it? Brazil veteran levelsThe Seleção are back. After Brazil surprisingly fell behind against Japan in the round of 32, Casemiro headed coach Carlo Ancelotti’s team back into the game. The celebration that followed, however, may not have been entirely age-appropriate. But then again, you’re only as old as you feel. When a 34-year-old pulls out the ’67 celebration, all the creativity must
  
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• U19 European Championship: Italy open with impressive victory 2-0 over Serbia

  29-06-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  U19 European Championship: Italy open with impressive victory 2-0 over SerbiaItaly have started the European Under-19 Championship in Wales on the right foot, defeating Serbia 2-0 thanks to goals from Mattia Liberali and Jamal Iddrissou.The Azzurrini are among the favourites for the tournament and opened up Group B, where they will then take on Croatia on July 2 and Ukraine on July 5.Milan youth product Liberali, currently playing for Catanzaro in Serie B, drew the foul and then converted the ea
  
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• Report Roma could accept UEFA fine rather than sell top players by June 30

  29-06-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Roma could accept UEFA fine rather than sell top players by June 30Roma owners the Friedkin family could take a radical route to Financial Fair Play parameters, choosing to pay the fine rather than sell any of their top stars.The deadline is June 30 to raise sufficient funds to stay within the UEFA settlement agreement limits.They had been expected to sacrifice at least one of their big players, with Matias Soulé the most likely exit towards the Saudi Pro League, while Manu Kon&eac
  
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• Juventus updates on Vlahovic, Muharemovic, Miretti and Lucumi

  29-06-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus updates on Vlahovic, Muharemovic, Miretti and LucumiNew Juventus director Giovanni Carnevali has ‘never spoken to Dusan Vlahovic’ despite leaving the door open for the future, while updating on Tarik Muharemovic, Fabio Miretti and Jhon Lucumi.The former Sassuolo CEO took over from Damien Comolli over the last couple of weeks and was representing his new club at an event marking the opening of the Serie A transfer market.He spoke to Sky Sport Italia, and you can read the rest
  
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