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• Swansea appoint Palace's Stevens sporting director

  19-06-2026 19:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Swansea City finished the 2025-26 season in 11th place in the Championship [Huw Evans Picture Agency]Swansea City have appointed Ben Stevens as their new sporting director.Stevens had been assistant sporting director at Crystal Palace since 2024, having previously spent a decade as the Premier League club's head of performance and recruitment analysis.He worked under Palace's former sporting director Dougie Freedman and filled in for the ex-Scotland striker when he left to join Saudi Arabian clu
  
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• Hornchurch bring in striker Walker

  20-06-2026 16:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hornchurch have signed striker Josh Walker after he was released by Southend.The 28-year-old scored 10 goals in 63 league appearances for the Shrimpers but was not offered a new contract at the end of last season.The move to the Urchins will see him link up with boss Daryl McMahon for a second time, having played under him at Dagenham & Redbridge."He brings experience, brings quality and also he is a fantastic lad as well," McMahon told the club website.Hornchurch have not disclosed the leng
  
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• 💣 What if Ronaldinho came back to play in Italy's third tier?

  20-06-2026 16:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💣 What if Ronaldinho came back to play in Italy's third tier?Ronaldinho will return to active football at the age of 44 to play for Ravenna FC, a club in Italy’s Serie C. The official presentation will take place on June 23 in Miami, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport.
  "New colors, same smile," the player said in comments reported by La Gazzetta. "I can’t wait to dance on the ball again and write a new story together with Ignazio and the entire Cipriani family. Football has
  
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• Four players Chelsea could sign to replace Marc Cucurella

  20-06-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Four players Chelsea could sign to replace Marc CucurellaMarc Cucurella has joined Real Madrid in a deal worth up to £51.8 million. Losing the Spain international is a blow for the West Londoners, as he was a crucial member of their side last season. Chelsea will look to find a replacement for Cucurella, and below are a few names they could target this summer.  Lewis HallHall came out of Chelsea’s academy system but left to join Newcastle United in 2023, initially
  
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• Chelsea poised to cancel reporting Manchester City to Premier League for ‘illegal approach’

  20-06-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea poised to cancel reporting Manchester City to Premier League for ‘illegal approach’Chelsea are to step back from reporting Manchester City to the Premier League over an ‘illegal approach’ for Enzo Maresca.Behind-the-scenes negotiations are paving the way for a financial settlement.The de-escalation removes a lingering legal cloud and allows the Italian to focus entirely on the impending post-Pep Guardiola transition.Officials at Chelsea are expected to cancel comp
  
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• Real Madrid dealt blow as Tottenham very close to reaching contract agreement with midfield target

  20-06-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid dealt blow as Tottenham very close to reaching contract agreement with midfield targetReal Madrid are firmly in the market for at least one new midfielder this summer, with incoming manager Jose Mourinho making it one of his priority signings before the start of the new season.Several names have been touted as potential targets for Los Blancos, with West Ham United ace Mateus Fernandes also on the shortlist.The Portuguese ace is understood to be one of the players that Mourinho prefe
  
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• Ederson to finalise Man Utd move after World Cup with Brazil: the details

  20-06-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ederson to finalise Man Utd move after World Cup with Brazil: the detailsEderson has personally confirmed that his move to Manchester United is effectively done, with the Atalanta midfielder declaring “it’s practically almost all sorted” in an interview with Sky Sport, leaving only the formality of a signature to complete what will be one of the summer’s most significant Serie A departures.The Brazilian, currently on World Cup duty with the Seleção, is deter
  
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• 🥵 No fan zone in Colón this Sunday: the heat wins before kick-off

  20-06-2026 16:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🥵 No fan zone in Colón this Sunday: the heat wins before kick-offThe fan zone set up in Madrid’s Plaza de Colón for the 2026 World Cup is suspending all activities this Sunday, June 21, and will not show the match between Spain and Saudi Arabia.The reason is the orange weather alert issued by AEMET, which forecasts temperatures of up to 39 degrees Celsius between 1:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., coinciding with the match time.The City Council has also activated the Emergency
  
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• Barcelona identify three alternatives for Julian Alvarez including Manchester United striker

  20-06-2026 16:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona identify three alternatives for Julian Alvarez including Manchester United strikerFC Barcelona’s search for a new striker was already underway, but Robert Lewandowski’s departure has elevated the issue to the top of the club’s priorities. Hansi Flick wants a forward capable of producing numbers similar to those of the Polish striker. Inside the club, there is a strong belief that Julian Alvarez is the ideal man to inherit that role. Barcelona are convinced that the Ar
  
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• ⏳ World Cup throwback: the disgraceful match that knocked Algeria out

  20-06-2026 16:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ⏳ World Cup throwback: the disgraceful match that knocked Algeria outEvery four years, the hierarchy of world football is shaken up. Fallen favorites, inspired underdogs, moments of genius, flashes of temper: the World Cup always brings its share of surprises. This series looks back at those scenarios that defied all predictions.On June 25, 1982, Gijón was the scene of a match that became infamous between West Germany and Austria.In a group featuring Algeria, Austria, and Chile, Wes
  
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• Paul Gorst provides Hugo Ekitike injury update

  20-06-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Paul Gorst provides Hugo Ekitike injury updateEkitike Injury Update Leaves Liverpool Facing Forward QuestionsCrutches Show Reality Behind Return TalkHugo Ekitike’s Liverpool story was supposed to be moving into its second act by now. Instead, it remains caught in the slow, awkward space between optimism and medical reality.The French forward was one of Liverpool’s most reliable new arrivals last season, offering sharp movement, clever link play and a level of consistency that made hi
  
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• Milan eye €45m Hjulmand as Amorim looks to reunite with his Sporting captain

  20-06-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan eye €45m Hjulmand as Amorim looks to reunite with his Sporting captainRuben Amorim wants to bring Morten Hjulmand to Milan this summer, with the Danish midfielder identified as the ideal profile to anchor the midfield in his new 3-4-2-1 system, and the player is available at a significant discount on his €80 million release clause.Hjulmand joined Sporting Lisbon from Lecce for €20 million in the summer of 2023 and has since become one of the club’s most important figur
  
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• Barcelona 20-year-old academy prospect facing an uncertain future

  20-06-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona 20-year-old academy prospect facing an uncertain futureBrian Farinas remains one of the biggest enigmas at Barcelona. According to SPORT, despite being one of the standout performers for Barça Atletic and the most trusted player under Juliano Belletti, the midfielder does not appear to be in the first-team plans, leaving his long-term future at the club increasingly unclear.The 20-year-old is under contract until 2028 and has established himself as a key figure for the reserve s
  
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• Aldershot sign midfielder Lawless from Dagenham

  20-06-2026 15:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aldershot Town have signed midfielder Conor Lawless from National League South side Dagenham & Redbridge.The 24-year-old has spent the past three seasons with the Daggers, who finished 13th last season."Conor is different to what we have in midfield and his addition will provide good competition in the middle of the pitch," Shots boss Scott Davies told the club website.Aldershot, who finished 20th in the National League last season, have not disclosed the length of Lawless' deal.
  
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• 🇲🇽 In search of perfection, Mexico eye a group-stage clean sweep

  20-06-2026 15:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🇲🇽 In search of perfection, Mexico eye a group-stage clean sweepThe Mexico National Football Team faces an unprecedented opportunity in its World Cup history. Under Javier Aguirre, the national side’s top priority is to secure a perfect group stage by taking nine points from nine possible.
  To date, El Tri has never managed to advance with a perfect record in the first stage of a World Cup. The times it came closest were in the 2002 Korea-Japan and 2018 Russia editions.In 20
  
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• Ronaldinho, 46, emerges from retirement to join third-tier Italian club

  20-06-2026 15:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ronaldinho has remarkably ended his retirement from football at the age of 46, signing with a third-tier Italian club.It was announced on Wednesday that the Brazilian legend will join Serie C side Ravenna FC, 11 years after he last played professionally.Ronaldinho’s exact role at the club is unclear, however, and there is scepticism that he will actually take to the pitch for Ravenna. Still, he is set to be officially unveiled next week, and he did hint at a playing role. Ronaldinho attend
  
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• How to watch England vs Ghana live: Stream, TV channel, team news, prediction

  20-06-2026 15:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thomas Tuchel's England know if they beat Ghana in Boston on Tuesday they will reach the Round of 32 at the World Cup with minimum fuss.WATCH — England vs Ghana, en EspanolEngland beat Croatia 4-2 in their thrilling World Cup opener in Dallas on Wednesday, with a high intensity second half driving them to victory. Harry Kane scored twice and is in wonderful form, while Tuchel appears to have England's players believing the best form of defense is offense to paper over any concerns at the b
  
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• Japan and Tunisia get ready for special World Cup landmark 🔢

  20-06-2026 15:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Japan and Tunisia get ready for special World Cup landmark 🔢Since the maiden tournament in 1930, the World Cup has provided neutrals and fans with iconic football moments.
  Diego Maradona's 'Hand of God',  Zinedine Zidane's headbutt in 2006 and Argentina's eipic 2022 final against France provided some of the prestigious tournament's most signifcant moments. Nearing a century in existence, the World Cup rarely disappoints every four years, providing spectacle and drama like no ot
  
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• 'Star in the making' - What is Man City's plan for forgotten man Reis?

  20-06-2026 15:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Vitor Reis played 37 games on-loan at Girona last season [Getty Images]Manchester City continue to await the arrival of their new manager but forgotten defender Vitor Reis will be back in the building following his season-long loan spell in La Liga.The Brazilian spent the 2025-26 campaign at City's sister club Girona and though they were agonisingly relegated on the final day of the season, the 20-year-old grew into one of their standout performers.City's backline conceded the second fewest goal
  
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• Sykes-Kenworthy signs new York deal until 2027

  20-06-2026 15:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sykes-Kenworthy also played for Derby and Boston [Getty Images]York City goalkeeper George Sykes-Kenworthy has signed a new contract at the LNER Community Stadium, keeping him at the club for the 2026-27 season.Sykes-Kenworthy, 26, joined York from Bradford Park Avenue in 2023.He kept seven clean sheets in his first full season with the Minstermen, helping them secure their National League status.Having represented the England C team, he also enjoyed a successful loan spell with Alfreton Town in
  
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• Dybala wants more money, Roma in talks with his agent

  20-06-2026 15:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dybala wants more money, Roma in talks with his agentRoma’s contract renewals are progressing well, and new sporting director Tony D’Amico is personally handling the contracts of Celik, Pellegrini, and Dybala. The former is now close to renewing and will earn approximately €2.8 million plus bonuses, while for the other two there are still some details to be ironed out. For Dybala, Il Messaggero reports, there is still a gap between the club’s offer and the player’s d
  
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• Sky Sports: Brighton offer £45m to sign Premier League star

  20-06-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sky Sports: Brighton offer £45m to sign Premier League starBrighton Step Up Pursuit of Luka VuskovicBrighton have underlined their determination to sign Luka Vuskovic after submitting an improved offer to Tottenham Hotspur, according to Sky Sports.The latest proposal is reported to be worth £45 million including add ons, a figure that highlights how highly the south coast club rate the Croatian defender.Growing InterestSky Sports reports that Vuskovic is keen on a move to Brighton, a
  
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• Betis try to lure Angelino but player wants to stay at Roma

  20-06-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Betis try to lure Angelino but player wants to stay at RomaAngeliño wants to reclaim Roma after a difficult season, marked more by time spent on the sidelines than on the pitch. The Spanish full-back aims to arrive at the Trigoria training camp on July 13th in the best possible condition, with the goal of convincing Gian Piero Gasperini that he remains useful to the Giallorossi, at least in the first phase of summer preparations. For the player, this is a crucial step in a summer that pro
  
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• Why Kane is different at this World Cup

  20-06-2026 15:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]It took Harry Kane four games and 269 minutes to even manage a shot on target at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.He looked tired early in that tournament and I felt he needed a rest after England's first two matches.Things could not be more different this time - he will be on top of the world after scoring twice in the 4-2 win against Croatia.As a striker, the one thing you desperately want to do at any major tournament is get off to a good start.I was lucky enough to do that myself for England
  
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• 'Hard-working' Rose thinks values align with United and Dundee

  20-06-2026 15:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lachlan Rose missed out on the A-League title with Newcastle United Jets [Getty Images]Summer signing Lachlan Rose thinks his hard-working style aligns perfectly with the values of Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin and the city.The 27-year-old Australian forward arrives after just missing out on the A-League title with Newcastle United Jets."I'm super stoked to be here at this wonderful club," Rose told the United YouTube channel. "It's a beautiful city so it was a no-brainer to join this club w
  
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• Pau Victor reveals special Flick gesture: “He asked Lewandowski to be like my father”

  20-06-2026 15:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pau Victor reveals special Flick gesture: “He asked Lewandowski to be like my father”Pau Victor’s career has taken off since leaving Barcelona last summer, with the striker establishing himself as one of the standout performers in Portuguese football at Braga. But the Catalan forward has not forgotten his roots, and in a recent interview with Diario SPORT, he reflected fondly on the lessons he took from his time at the Camp Nou.The striker talked about his time at Barcelona fon
  
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• Chelsea and Manchester City close in on multi-million Enzo Maresca agreement

  20-06-2026 15:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea and Manchester City close in on multi-million Enzo Maresca agreementEnzo Maresca is close to formally becoming the new Manchester City manager.City and Chelsea are edging towards a financial settlement to release the Italian coach to the Etihad Stadium.Maresca and his staff have already found out their opening challenges at the club, including in Premier League competition.Manchester City are close to reaching a financial settlement with Chelsea to enable them to formally appoint Enzo Ma
  
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• Akanji makes De Bruyne prediction for 2026-27 as Napoli wait for Allegri

  20-06-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Akanji makes De Bruyne prediction for 2026-27 as Napoli wait for AllegriInter defender Manuel Akanji insists Kevin De Bruyne can still have a ‘significant impact’ in Italian football as the Belgian was ‘unlucky’ in his first season at Napoli.Inter centre-back Akanji spoke about his former Manchester City teammate De Bruyne during his latest interview with Gazzetta.Akanji: De Bruyne can still have an impact in Serie A in 2026-27“I think he can still have a significan
  
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• Juventus and Como lead race for Udinese’s Zaniolo as Milan also circle

  20-06-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus and Como lead race for Udinese’s Zaniolo as Milan also circleNicolò Zaniolo has rediscovered his best form following a productive season at Udinese, five goals and five assists in Serie A, and is now attracting a three-way battle between Juventus, Como and Milan, with a wage dispute with his current club threatening to push him towards the exit.According to Tuttosport, Udinese paid approximately €5 million to permanently sign Zaniolo from Galatasaray, though the Turks
  
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• Romano confirms unusual PSG interest in Championship starlet – with two conditions

  20-06-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Romano confirms unusual PSG interest in Championship starlet – with two conditionsPSG are working out what to do with their attacking squad players this summer, and a West Ham star is apparently on their radar.If you enjoy PSG Talk coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content.You don’t see many West Ham – PSG transfers, let alone Championship – PSG transfers, but this summer could be an exce
  
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