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• Site reviews Alexandre Mattos’s first year at Santos

  16-06-2026 17:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Site reviews Alexandre Mattos’s first year at SantosFootball executive Alexandre Mattos has completed his first year in charge at Vila Belmiro.Hired with the promise of “recovering assets” and maintaining “financial balance without going crazy,” the executive has gone through an intensely busy period behind the scenes: in 12 months, Santos had three permanent head coaches and made 17 signings.The ge website therefore analyzed the balance of the executive’s spe
  
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• The message Julian Alvarez sent to PSG, Arsenal: ‘Thanks, but I want to go to Barcelona’

  23-06-2026 12:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The message Julian Alvarez sent to PSG, Arsenal: ‘Thanks, but I want to go to Barcelona’Not many expected Julian Alvarez to really step forward and make a public statement requesting a departure from Atletico Madrid.The player, however, surprised everyone after Argentina’s win over Austria last night as he came out to do exactly that, and the pressure on Atletico Madrid has mounted ever since.“The best thing for everyone is a transfer. I want to fulfil my dream,”&nb
  
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• Anderson's journey to England star and potential British record

  23-06-2026 12:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Elliot Anderson has become an integral figure in England head coach Thomas Tuchel's World Cup plans. [Getty Images]Elliot Anderson was the schoolboy footballer so good his teachers discussed placing a bet on him playing for England. The bet was never made - but Thomas Tuchel is backing him to be a winner at the World Cup.Anderson's journey from the playing fields of Tyneside to the World Cup stage, and to potentially becoming the most expensive player in British football history, continues when
  
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• Why FIFA cannot intervene in a potential Atletico Madrid and Barcelona dispute over Julian Alvarez

  23-06-2026 12:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Why FIFA cannot intervene in a potential Atletico Madrid and Barcelona dispute over Julian AlvarezJulian Alvarez’s recent comments after Argentina’s victory, in which he admitted that “the best thing is a transfer” because he wants to fulfill his “dream,” have sparked fresh speculation about his future and raised tensions between Atletico Madrid and Barcelona.The Argentine striker remains under contract with Atléeico until 2030 and has a release clause
  
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• Palestra to Inter: Agent arrives in Milan as €50m Atalanta deal nears completion

  23-06-2026 12:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Palestra to Inter: Agent arrives in Milan as €50m Atalanta deal nears completionInter are on the verge of completing the signing of Marco Palestra from Atalanta, with the 21-year-old’s agent Alessandro Lucci arriving in Milan to finalise the final details of a deal that is expected to be confirmed within the next 24 to 48 hours.According to Fabrizio Romano, via CalcioMercato, the total package will be in the region of €50 million including bonuses, with an additional sell-on perc
  
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• Irish FA 'in a very good place' - new president McKendry

  23-06-2026 12:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New Irish FA president Colin McKendry says he believes the association is well placed to meet the challenges ahead as he prepares to succeed Conrad Kirkwood in the role.The former Coleraine chairman was elected to the position at an Irish FA council meeting after the IFA's AGM on Monday night.McKendry spent 16 years on the Bannsiders' board, 14 years of those as chairman, and has also been an Irish FA board member since 2021 and served as vice-chair of the Northern Ireland Football League."We've
  
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• Theo Hernandez could make Serie A return: Como and Juventus interested

  23-06-2026 12:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Theo Hernandez could make Serie A return: Como and Juventus interestedTheo Hernandez is being linked with a return to Serie A after just one season in Saudi Arabia, with both Como and Juventus monitoring the French left-back as he weighs up his options following a disappointing campaign at Al-Hilal that ended without the Saudi Pro League title, which went instead to Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr.According to Gazzetta dello Sport, via CalcioMercato.it, Como have been admirers of Hernandez fo
  
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• Gossip: Terriers' Taylor catching the eye

  23-06-2026 12:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Sheffield Wednesday are interested in a move for Huddersfield Town and former Wales Under-21s striker Joe Taylor but face competition for the 23-year-old from Blackburn Rovers.(Football Insider)The Owls have also made a significant move for York City's English striker Josh Stones, 23. (Football Insider)Want more transfer news from the EFL? Take a look at Tuesday's gossip column here.[BBC]
  
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• Relive every World Cup match with BBC Sport's 3D Experience

  23-06-2026 12:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC Sport]BBC Sport's Fifa World Cup 3D Experience just got even better, with every match played so far now available to relive.Matches shown live on the BBC can be viewed in real time using the technology, while it is now possible to see all completed games in replay mode - including both highlights and full match replays.The 3D Experience - a UK first and only available on BBC Sport - allows you to take full control and see every angle.Put yourself in Lionel Messi's shoes as he breaks World C
  
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• 🔥 Mbappé downplays rivalry with Messi over World Cup goals record

  23-06-2026 12:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🔥 Mbappé downplays rivalry with Messi over World Cup goals recordThe battle for the top spot on the all-time World Cup scoring chart gained another thrilling chapter in Philadelphia.After France’s 3-0 win over Iraq in the second round, Kylian Mbappé found the net twice and reached the impressive mark of 16 World Cup goals.The feat leaves him tied with Germany’s Miroslav Klose, but still two goals behind Lionel Messi, who took sole possession of the top spot last
  
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• Gossip: Arsenal join Summerville race

  23-06-2026 12:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Arsenal have joined the race to sign West Ham winger Crysencio Summerville as the 24-year-old continues to impress in the World Cup for the Netherlands. (The Sun)The Hammers have registered interest in English winger Amario Cozier-Duberry after the 21-year-old helped Bolton Wanderers to promotion to the Championship last season on loan from Brighton.(The Athletic)West Ham and France defender Jean-Clair Todibo, 26, is close to agreeing a loan move to Fenerbahce after the Hammers' relegation.
  
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• World Cup schedule today: How to watch England v Ghana, TV channels & live stream Tuesday 23 June

  23-06-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Harry Kane trains before his team’s match against Ghana. Photograph: Charlie Riedel/APThe second round of group stage fixtures comes to a close on Tuesday with Croatia and Portugal in need of points to boost their chances of making the 2026 World Cup knockout rounds.Cristiano Ronaldo and Co underwhelmed in their opening fixture against the Democratic Republic of Congo, only mustering a 1-1 draw that puts pressure on Portugal to claim all three points against Uzbekistan in Houston.Croatia&r
  
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• Roma to match Marseille’s fee for Mason Greenwood

  23-06-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma to match Marseille’s fee for Mason GreenwoodThese are crucial days for Roma’s transfer market. Yesterday, Gasperini and D’Amico met, joined by Lombardo and Pietro Scala, in a hotel in the city center. The feeling is that the race for Greenwood is entering its most crucial phase. Marseille needs to raise funds by June 30th to avoid heavy sanctions, such as a three-year ban from competitions. Roma fits into this scenario, and following the contacts between Dan Friedkin and t
  
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• Manchester City reject Arsenal loan approach for star forward

  23-06-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City reject Arsenal loan approach for star forwardArsenal have reportedly had a loan approach for Manchester City’s Savinho rejected.The Brazilian winger is the subject of concrete interest from Tottenham for the second summer in a row.High-ranking City officials rejected interest from Spurs last summer including a bid reportedly in the region of £70 million.Arsenal have seen an enquiry over a potential loan deal for Savinho rejected by Manchester City, according to report
  
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• Report: Liverpool must pay €70m to sign World Cup midfielder

  23-06-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool must pay €70m to sign World Cup midfielderLiverpool Face Fresh Competition as Real Madrid Join Race for Ayyoub BouaddiLiverpool’s recruitment team have rarely shied away from identifying elite young talent before the rest of Europe fully catches up. That approach may now be tested again, with Real Madrid stepping up their interest in Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi.Photo: IMAGOAccording to Patrick Berger of Sky Germany, Madrid are intensifying their monitoring of the
  
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• Sassuolo move for Brescianini after injury to Canada World Cup star Kone

  23-06-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sassuolo move for Brescianini after injury to Canada World Cup star KoneSassuolo are exploring a move for Fiorentina midfielder Marco Brescianini after Ismael Koné suffered a serious injury on World Cup duty with Canada that is expected to keep him sidelined until 2027, leaving new coach Alberto Aquilani significantly short of midfield options for the season ahead.According to Fiorentinauno.com, via CalcioMercato.it, Sassuolo have identified Brescianini as the ideal replacement, a player
  
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• Report: Tottenham Hotspur ready to move for Man United forward

  23-06-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Tottenham Hotspur ready to move for Man United forwardMarcus Rashford Transfer Latest: Tottenham Explore Summer MoveTottenham Hotspur’s ambitious summer recruitment drive appears far from complete. According to iNews, Marcus Rashford has emerged as the latest high profile target for Roberto De Zerbi’s side as Spurs continue to strengthen following an impressive campaign.Having already secured Jan Paul van Hecke and tested Newcastle United’s resolve with an £80 mil
  
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• Thomas Tuchel criticises unpopular World Cup hydration breaks for changing football’s ‘identity’

  23-06-2026 11:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England boss Thomas Tuchel has added his voice to the chorus criticising hydration breaks at this summer’s World Cup, saying they take away a “characteristic of the beautiful game”.Fifa has introduced compulsory three-minute breaks at the halfway point of each half, in theory to help teams cope with sweltering temperatures across much of North America throughout the tournament.However, the fact that they are applied to games regardless of temperature and the way they break up t
  
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• Veteran full-back favoured by Hansi Flick drops strong hint about Barcelona future: ‘I really like..’

  23-06-2026 11:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Veteran full-back favoured by Hansi Flick drops strong hint about Barcelona future: ‘I really like..’Barcelona remain focused on securing the long-term future of Joao Cancelo, with the Portuguese defender continuing to make it clear that his connection with the club remains as strong as ever.After spending the second half of last season at the Catalan club, Cancelo established himself as an important figure within Hansi Flick’s plans. His versatility, experience and abilit
  
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• Real Madrid’s €20 million price tag for out-of-favour defender becomes an issue for La Liga club

  23-06-2026 11:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid’s €20 million price tag for out-of-favour defender becomes an issue for La Liga clubReal Madrid and Jose Mourinho’s transfer plans this summer clearly cannot function without sales, with multiple options present in some positions.The left-back position, for example, has four current first-team options: Marc Cucurella, Alvaro Carreras, Ferland Mendy and Fran Garcia.At least one, if not two, will have to leave, and the player most likely to depart is Garcia. Real Betis
  
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• Eastleigh sign defender Bakare

  23-06-2026 11:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Eastleigh have signed defender Ibrahim Bakare. The 24-year-old most recently played for League Two side Cheltenham Town before becoming a free agent in February this year.He also spent a spell on loan in the National League with Gateshead towards the end of 2025.Bakare also counts Canadian Premier League side Vancouver FC, where he made 24 league appearances, among his former clubs.
  
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• PSG’s interest in Julian Alvarez cools following rejection

  23-06-2026 11:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG’s interest in Julian Alvarez cools following rejectionJulian Alvarez has gone public in stating his desire to leave Atletico Madrid. Following Argentina’s win over Austria on Monday, the centre-forward said that a transfer would be in the best interest of all parties. His comments come amid interest from Paris Saint-Germain, Arsenal, but most importantly, Barcelona.Atletico Madrid are reticent to sell to Barcelona, but it is Alvarez’s dream to play for the Catalan club. The
  
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• Midfielder wants Arsenal over Tottenham as Spurs prepare 2nd bid

  23-06-2026 11:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Midfielder wants Arsenal over Tottenham as Spurs prepare 2nd bidTottenham are ready to push again for the Newcastle midfielder, but Arsenal’s interest could change the shape of the race.Photo by George Wood/Getty ImagesSandro Tonali is open to joining Tottenham Hotspur this summer, but Arsenal are understood to be his preference if the Premier League champions firm up their interest in the Newcastle United midfielder.Tottenham are expected to return with an improved offer after seeing an o
  
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• Milan & Como join Liverpool & Spurs in race for Norwegian talent Schjelderup

  23-06-2026 11:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan & Como join Liverpool & Spurs in race for Norwegian talent SchjelderupAndreas Schjelderup has emerged as one of the most coveted young attackers in European football following a strong start to the World Cup with Norway, with Milan and Como the latest clubs to register serious interest in the Benfica winger, joining Liverpool, Tottenham and Atletico Madrid in monitoring the 22-year-old.According to TuttoMercatoWeb, Benfica value Schjelderup at approximately €30 million, double
  
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• How do you solve a problem like Ronaldo?

  23-06-2026 11:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo has failed to score in his past 10 World Cup and European Championship appearances, despite having 33 shots [Getty Images]Fake quotes on social media. Unprecedented post-match interviews. Rumour mill in overdrive.Cristiano Ronaldo's record-equalling sixth and final World Cup was always going to grab headlines, though perhaps not as early in the tournament as we have seen and for the reasons listed above.It all started with a sub-par performance from the 41-year-old i
  
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• Reading sign winger Lisbie from Colchester

  23-06-2026 11:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kyreece Lisbie scored 11 goals last season for Colchester[Getty Images]Reading have signed attacker Kyreece Lisbie from Colchester United as their first addition of the summer transfer window. The 22-year-old has penned a four-year contract at Select Car Leasing Stadium for an undisclosed fee. Lisbie mainly plays as a right-winger but can also play as a striker and on the left-hand side. Last season he made 51 appearances, scoring 11 goals and registering eight assists. Lisbie played 45 times fo
  
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• World Cup 2026: England v Ghana - who will start for Tuchel's side?

  23-06-2026 11:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fifa World Cup 2026: England can seal progression to the last 32 should they beat Ghana at 21:00 BST - see full fixture schedule and groups hereWho should start for Thomas Tuchel's side? Have your say by pressing Get Involved on this pageFormer England forward Chris Sutton expects a comfortable England win - do you agree?Predict the score of the England game and other selected fixtures on our World Cup predictorICYMI: Lionel Messi makes history as defending champions Argentina beat Austria 2-0 t
  
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• 🤔 What should Brazil's line-up be for the final group game? Have your say!

  23-06-2026 11:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤔 What should Brazil's line-up be for the final group game? Have your say!Brazil’s national team took to the field on Monday afternoon (22) in New Jersey to continue preparations for the match against Scotland. This Wednesday’s match (24), valid for the third round of Group C of the World Cup, will be decisive for Brazil’s hopes of securing top spot in the group.Cleared to play, Neymar has fully recovered from a calf injury and trained normally with the group.Alisson, m
  
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• Real Madrid teenage prodigy’s situation uncertain despite breakthrough last season

  23-06-2026 11:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid teenage prodigy’s situation uncertain despite breakthrough last seasonOne of the few positives for Real Madrid during their ill-fated 2025/26 season was the breakthrough of teenage midfielder Thiago Pitarch.The 18-year-old La Fabrica talent had been in and around the first-team dynamics from the start of pre-season under Xabi Alonso, but it was only under Alvaro Arbeloa that he finally made his senior debut.After that, Thiago established himself as a regular in the side, even j
  
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• Barcelona close to signing South American wonderkid compared to Nuno Mendes

  23-06-2026 11:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona close to signing South American wonderkid compared to Nuno MendesBarcelona’s search for emerging talent continues to stretch far beyond Europe, and the club now appears close to securing another promising addition for the future.The Catalan giants have significantly increased their scouting activity across South America in recent years, identifying young players who can strengthen the club’s development structure while also becoming valuable long-term assets. That stra
  
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