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• Rotherham appoint Alex Bruce as boss

  30-06-2026 09:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rotherham United have appointed Alex Bruce as their new head coach on a two-year deal.The 41-year-old left his job as assistant manager at Salford City earlier this month.He had a brief spell as manager of Macclesfield in 2023-24, but this will be his first managerial position in full-time football.Bruce, the son of former Birmingham City, Hull City and Newcastle United boss Steve, takes over a club that has suffered relegation from the Championship to League Two in the past three seasons.The Mi
  
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• Kylian Mbappe trying to convince French teammate to join him at Real Madrid – report

  01-07-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kylian Mbappe trying to convince French teammate to join him at Real Madrid – reportKylian Mbappe is reportedly playing an active role in Real Madrid’s transfer plans, with fresh reports suggesting the French superstar wants Michael Olise to join him at the Santiago Bernabeu.According to El Chiringuito TV, the Real Madrid forward is attempting to persuade his international teammate to consider a move to Spain as speculation surrounding a potential Michael Olise Real Madrid transfer c
  
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• Richard Hughes has made up his mind: Super midfielder to leave

  01-07-2026 09:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Richard Hughes has made up his mind: Super midfielder to leaveAndoni Iraola is coming to Liverpool as new head coach - replacing Arne Slot. And the Spaniard will provide a clean slate to all players on the books - offering the chance of a fresh start to those on the fringes.Harvey Elliott for example may come in from the cold - and there will be extra chances for the likes of James McConnell and Trey Nyoni to impress.Among that contingent was expected to be Stefan Bajcetic.Bajcetic fighting to b
  
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• Journalist: Newcastle stance revealed on captain after Arsenal interest

  01-07-2026 09:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Newcastle stance revealed on captain after Arsenal interestNewcastle Transfer News: Bruno Guimaraes Message Matters as Tonali Exit LoomsCredit to The Athletic for the original reporting, which paints a revealing picture of a Newcastle United summer caught somewhere between ambition and anxiety.This is the strange consequence of progress. Newcastle have become important enough to have players others want. That, in itself, is a compliment. Yet it does not feel like one when Anthony Gor
  
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• Roma make inquiries for Cagliari’s Sebastiano Esposito

  01-07-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma make inquiries for Cagliari’s Sebastiano EspositoRoma have made inquiries about Sebastiano Esposito, a striker currently owned by Cagliari. The Giallorossi are looking for a striker who can complete their lineup, considering that Artem Dovbyk is on his way out and Ferguson has already practically left after failing to make a buyout. Whether or not the Rossoblu are open to a transfer, which would be a substantial one, remains to be seen.Como also showed interest in him a few weeks ago,
  
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• Real Madrid never advanced talks for €50 million-rated German defender – Romano

  01-07-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid never advanced talks for €50 million-rated German defender – RomanoReal Madrid’s search for defensive reinforcements continues, but one name can now be crossed off the list. According to Fabrizio Romano, Nico Schlotterbeck was never close to joining the Spanish giants this summer and was never involved in advanced discussions with the club.The Nico Schlotterbeck Real Madrid rumours gathered momentum in recent weeks as Los Blancos explored options to strengthen t
  
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• The lofty numbers behind America’s World Cup boom – but can US go where they’ve never gone before?

  01-07-2026 09:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Twenty days into the World Cup and the figures are in. The main takeaway? A star-spangled soccer popularity surge is engulfing this 50-state land and, so long as the No 1 act is in town, it shows no signs of relenting. FOX Sports, who spent $485m to acquire the American television rights for the biggest World Cup of all time, have made no secret of their lofty viewership statistics after the group phase. Even withstanding the contrived punditry from the much-maligned Alexi Lakas, the numbers acr
  
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• Relegated star positioned to be Liverpool’s surprise saviour

  01-07-2026 09:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Relegated star positioned to be Liverpool’s surprise saviourLiverpool are set to have a surprise saviour this summer. A relegated star is in position.Liverpool need a hero. To replace the last one, actually. Mohamed Salah is no longer a Red and it's absolutely necessary that they find a replacement.Even if Salah's season was poor, he still put up six goals and six assists in the Premier League. Those aren't numbers that are easy to find - Yankuba Minteh, a proposed signing for the right fl
  
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• Celtic may seek to sign Gineitis as Engels replacement - gossip

  01-07-2026 09:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [The Courier]Celtic may make a move for Torino's Lithuania midfielder Gvidas Gineitis, 22, as a replacement for Belgium international Arne Engels, 22, who is being tracked by Crystal Palace, Nottingham Forest and Roma. (Sun)Bids are expected for Celtic's Japan forward Daizen Maeda, 28. (Scotsman - subscription required)Italian media link Rangers midfielder Thelo Aasgaard, 24, with Atalanta, whose head coach Mauricio Sarri is a fan of the Norway international. (Record)Dundee defender Luke Graham,
  
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• Roma want to close Greenwood deal ‘in coming hours’

  01-07-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma want to close Greenwood deal ‘in coming hours’With June 30th behind them, Roma can focus on signings to strengthen Gian Piero Gasperini’s squad. The Grugliasco-born coach hopes to see some new faces at the training camp scheduled for July 13th in Trigoria. His dream remains Mason Greenwood. The Giallorossi’s main target is the English winger, with whom an agreement has already been reached. The 2001-born player has spoken with Gasperini and is fascinated by the proje
  
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• In ceding the reins to Mbappé, Olise and Dembélé, France look as under control as ever

  01-07-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  France’s attacking trio have been a revelation at the World Cup.Photograph: Dylan Martinez/ReutersWhen a cat has cornered a mouse and appears to be toying with its prey, it isn’t actually being cruel so much as it is planning and practicing all the ways in which it may finally kill it off.We are, it almost goes without saying, speaking about France at the 2026 World Cup here. Les Bleus have scored at least three goals in their last four games and, each time, looked an awful lot like
  
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• Everton sign lucrative sponsorship deal ahead of new Premier League season

  01-07-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton have signed a lucrative sponsorship agreement with financial services firm CMC Markets that could take their earnings from their shirt deals to more than £20m a year. CMC Markets will become Everton’s shirt sponsor in a multi-year partnership that will earn the Merseyside club around 30 percent more than their previous deal. Everton’s new sleeve deal, with their previous front-of-shirt sponsor Stake, is also around 30 percent bigger than before, giving a boost to manage
  
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• Enzo Maresca received Chelsea permission to explore Man City move in 2025 on key condition

  01-07-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Enzo Maresca received Chelsea permission to explore Man City move in 2025 on key conditionEnzo Maresca informed Chelsea of desire to succeed Pep Guardiola at Man City in October 2025Chelsea initially granted permission for Maresca to speak with City to discuss 2026 moveThe development emerges after official statements from both clubs over Maresca this weekEnzo Maresca was granted permission by Chelsea to speak with Manchester City as early as October 2025 but only on the understanding that he wo
  
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• Confirmed: Real Madrid’s fixture list for 2026/27 season announced

  01-07-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Real Madrid’s fixture list for 2026/27 season announcedThe Jose Mourinho era is set to begin once again at the Santiago Bernabéu after La Liga officially unveiled the Real Madrid 2026/27 La Liga fixtures.The Spanish giants will launch their domestic campaign at home against Real Sociedad during the weekend of August 14, marking Mourinho’s first competitive match since returning to the club.Real Madrid fans have been eagerly waiting for the fixture release, and the c
  
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• Confirmed: Barcelona’s fixture list for 2026/27 season announced

  01-07-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Barcelona’s fixture list for 2026/27 season announcedBarcelona’s 2026/27 La Liga fixtures have officially been revealed, with Hansi Flick’s side set to begin their title defence at home against Athletic Club at Spotify Camp Nou.The Blaugrana head into the new campaign aiming to secure a third consecutive Spanish league crown, and the Barcelona fixture list 2026/27 has disclosed several dates fans will have circled on their calendars.From El Clasico meetings to derby
  
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• 🎥 From Norway's party to Mexico's glory burst, Tuesday's viral best 🤣

  01-07-2026 08:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 From Norway's party to Mexico's glory burst, Tuesday's viral best 🤣Tuesday at the World Cup was INSANE. On top of Norway’s qualification and the steamroller known as France, Mexico made history at home against Ecuador to book their ticket to the round of 16.So much happened that we picked out some viral moments and videos you may have missed in the last few hours, but they deserve to be seen:A “rowing” celebration that’s already World Cup heritageNo
  
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• Report: Middlesbrough Eye Young Liverpool Midfielder

  01-07-2026 08:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Middlesbrough Eye Young Liverpool MidfielderStefan Bajcetic and Liverpool Face Defining Summer Amid Middlesbrough InterestBajcetic future comes into focusStefan Bajcetic’s Liverpool story has always carried the feel of something interrupted rather than concluded. According to information credited to Leicester Mercury, Middlesbrough have now identified the 21-year-old as a potential midfield target as they prepare for Hayden Hackney’s expected move to Everton.For Liverpool, th
  
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• Fifa explains decision to rule out Germany goal

  01-07-2026 08:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fifa says coaches and players were told before the World Cup that referees will punish the type of foul that meant Germany's extra-time goal against Paraguay was ruled out. Jonathan Tah thought he had given Germany a 2-1 lead but following an intervention by the video assistant referee (VAR), referee Jalal Jayed disallowed the goal because Waldemar Anton was adjudged to have fouled Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill. The last-32 match ended 1-1 and Paraguay then won 4-3 on penalties, with defender
  
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• Dybala’s contract renewal headed toward a two-year deal worth €3 million plus bonuses

  01-07-2026 08:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dybala’s contract renewal headed toward a two-year deal worth €3 million plus bonusesPaulo Dybala wants to stay at Roma and play in the Champions League for the first time in the Giallorossi jersey. He’s also had his say on the team’s return to the Champions League: in Verona, in the final, tense match, he led the team to victory and a consequent third-place finish. The Argentine star has had numerous physical problems that have weakened him, but for Gasperini, he represen
  
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• Confident England fans shell out thousands on Mexico flights despite DR Congo test

  01-07-2026 08:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confident England football fans have taken a gamble - booking flights and hotels for a potential World Cup last-16 tie in Mexico City, even as the Three Lions still need to overcome the Democratic Republic of Congo.The national side is scheduled to play the African nation in their round of 32 clash in Atlanta on Wednesday, with many supporters expressing confidence in England’s chances. A victory at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium would propel England into a last-16 match on Sunday against co-ho
  
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• Gasperini, D’Amico and Friedkin to hold transfer summit

  01-07-2026 08:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gasperini, D’Amico and Friedkin to hold transfer summitIt’s a tense time at Roma as the summer transfer window is about to kick off.The Friedkin family has decided not to sell any top players before June 30th, despite the need to do so. However, as reported by Gianluca Di Marzio on the “Calciomercato – L’Originale” program, a meeting is expected in the next few hours between Gasperini, D’Amico, and the club’s management to finalize the transfer bud
  
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• Raphinha injury update: Barcelona star returns to pitch training; still uncertain to play against Norway

  01-07-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Raphinha injury update: Barcelona star returns to pitch training; still uncertain to play against NorwayBrazil have received a huge sigh of relief ahead of their World Cup Round of 16 encounter with Norway after Raphinha returned to on-field training for the first time since suffering his latest injury setback. However, the Barcelona forward’s availability for Sunday’s knockout clash remains in doubt.According to SPORT, the Brazilian international is progressing as expected in h
  
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• Barcelona sense bargain deal for Liverpool forward whose value has plummeted

  01-07-2026 08:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona sense bargain deal for Liverpool forward whose value has plummetedLiverpool are eyeing up big changes to their frontline this summer. Last year the Reds - who were then the Premier League defending champions - spent £450m on new players. Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike and Alexander Isak were among the headline arrivals for a remodelled strike line.Sadly for Arne Slot the Anfield side got worse - not better - and it cost him his job. Liverpool slumped from first to fifth with Wirtz a
  
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• Striker Kelly rejoins Woking as Akinola extends deal

  01-07-2026 08:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Josh Kelly made 70 appearances for Wimbledon before being let go this summer [Getty Images]Woking have re-signed striker Josh Kelly on a two-year deal, following his release from League One club AFC Wimbledon.Kelly, 27, played for the Cards on loan from Wimbledon last season, scoring five goals in 24 appearances, until an injury against Eastleigh on 26 December curtailed his campaign."I'm not sure we saw the best of him during his loan with us, his match sharpness took a while," Woking's directo
  
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• 🥐☕️FC Breakfast: Messi meets Spider-Man, France-Sweden manga spoof

  01-07-2026 08:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🥐☕️FC Breakfast: Messi meets Spider-Man, France-Sweden manga spoof🎥 When Messi Meets Spider-ManLionel Messi makes a surprise appearance in the teaser for the next Spider-Man alongside Tom Holland!France-Sweden: the manga parody 🍿Mbappé and Olise, the deadly duo!Haaland’s viral repost on Instagram 📲Erling Haaland fully embraces his positioning and efficiency in the box. Tap-ins? No problem for him!"He tends to disappear for 90 minutes and
  
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• 🎥 Mexico beat Ecuador, into the last 16! Record, fans go wild: party on 🤩

  01-07-2026 08:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Mexico beat Ecuador, into the last 16! Record, fans go wild: party on 🤩Mexico keeps dreaming. The host nation beat Ecuador 2-0 to book a place in the round of 16. After finishing the group stage with three wins from three without conceding, Javier Aguirre’s side also overcame Ecuador thanks to goals from Quinones (22') and Jimenez (31'), further fueling the excitement of a packed and roaring Azteca.💡 Want to stay up to date on everything happening in the USA,
  
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• Uruguay coach clears the air with Real Madrid captain Federico Valverde: ‘I never had any problems’

  01-07-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Uruguay coach clears the air with Real Madrid captain Federico Valverde: ‘I never had any problems’The Uruguay national team is one of the sides that disappointed the most at the ongoing FIFA World Cup as they were eliminated in the group stages against all expectations.Marcelo Bielsa’s men drew two and lost one of their three group stage games, scoring three and conceding four goals at the event.In the days leading up to their final game against Spain, there was alre
  
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• Barcelona vs Real Madrid 2026/27: Official El Clasico dates confirmed

  01-07-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona vs Real Madrid 2026/27: Official El Clasico dates confirmedThe wait for another chapter in Spanish football’s greatest rivalry is already underway after La Liga confirmed the dates for the two El Clasico meetings of the 2026/27 campaign.Barcelona and Real Madrid are set to renew hostilities in what promises to be one of the most anticipated storylines of the season, particularly with Jose Mourinho back in charge at the Santiago Bernabeu. El Clasico 2026/27 dates confirmedThe
  
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• How to watch England vs DR Congo: TV channel, start time and how to stream World Cup last-32 clash online

  01-07-2026 08:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England face DR Congo in the round of 32 at the World Cup 2026, with Thomas Tuchel’s side facing a tricky test in their first match of the knockout rounds. The Three Lions safely navigated their final group game against Panama to finish to of Group L, and their reward is a last-32 tie against DR Congo, who finished third in Group K thanks to a 3-1 win over Uzbekistan. While Tuchel’s side started the tournament with an emphatic performance in a 4-2 win over Croatia, the performance in
  
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• How to watch USA v Bosnia & Herzegovina: TV channel, start time and online stream for World Cup clash

  01-07-2026 08:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  America’s World Cup journey continues in San Francisco tonight as the USA take on Bosnia & Herzegovina in the round of 32.Mauricio Pochettino had the luxury of being able rest several players for the USA’s third group game, and will recall his big names for the showdown with Bosnia.Bosnia finished third in Group D and will come into the game as underdogs in what is effectively an away fixture, but they have enough quality to trouble the Americans.Here is everything you need to kn
  
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