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• Trimming bloated Dons squad a difficult task

  30-06-2026 15:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aberdeen went with a bloated squad last season, labouring to a hugely disappointing ninth-place Premiership finish.The summer task at Pittodrie is two-fold - recruit better players and offload a number of those who have struggled to make an impact.Head coach Stephen Robinson is well down the road with the first of those objectives.He has really started to put his own stamp on the squad, with Moroccan striker Ayoub Mouloua this week becoming his eighth close-season addition.However, moving on tho
  
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• Haaland sends Norway into World Cup last 16 at expense of Ivory Coast

  30-06-2026 21:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FIFA World CupIvory Coast 1 - 2 Norway FTErling Haaland tapped home a dramatic late winner as Norway beat Ivory Coast to set up a last-16 showdown with Brazil at the World Cup.The Manchester City striker had been quiet in Dallas before the 86th minute, as Antonio Nusa and Amad Diallo traded brilliant strikes in a tense game.But Haaland was in the right place to bobble home the decisive goal from six yards following Patrick Berg's cutback.It means Haaland has scored in 13 successive competitive i
  
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• Manchester United announce defender Blundell’s departure

  30-06-2026 21:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United announce defender Blundell’s departureManchester United have confirmed that defender Hannah Blundell has left the club upon the expiry of her contract.The Red Devils announced the news via a post on their official club website this evening.The 32-year-old leaves Manchester United after spending the last five years with the club. Blundell joined The Red Devils from Chelsea in summer 2021 and she went on to make 95 appearances for the club in all competitions, scoring three
  
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• Leeds United With Concrete Proposal For €30m Goalkeeper: Right Profile For Farke?

  30-06-2026 21:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leeds United With Concrete Proposal For €30m Goalkeeper: Right Profile For Farke?The European transfer market is chaotic at the best of times. Right now, the scramble for Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki is proving exactly how unpredictable the summer window can get. Reports from Italian outlet Tuttosport suggest that Premier League clubs tracking the Japanese international are about to be blindsided. Negotiations are accelerating rapidly.Leeds United launch audacious bid for Japanese shot-stop
  
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• Bradley Barcola and two Bundesliga breakout stars now on Liverpool's forward shortlist

  30-06-2026 21:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bradley Barcola and two Bundesliga breakout stars now on Liverpool's forward shortlistLiverpool have no choice but to move on from Yan Diomande. The outgoing Premier League champions invested a lot of time and effort into a deal for the RB Leipzig winger but have been left disappointed at the last minute.19-year-old Diomande - currently at the FIFA World Cup with Cote d’Ivoire - will join Paris Saint-Germain in a nine-figure transfer if Leipzig decide to do business this summer.It means Li
  
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• 📋 Who take on Paraguay? France and Sweden with confirmed line-ups

  30-06-2026 21:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Who take on Paraguay? France and Sweden with confirmed line-upsFrance and Sweden are set for the clash coming up shortly (6 p.m. Brasília time).The match will be played at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.It is valid for the Round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup.Whoever advances will face Paraguay — Germany’s executioner — in the round of 16.Dutch referee Danny Desmond Makkelie will be in charge.CazéTV will broadcast it.
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• Leeds sold Pascal Struijk to comply with Profit and Sustainability Rules

  30-06-2026 21:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leeds have admitted they were set to fail Premier League financial regulations if they did not sell defender Pascal Struijk to Brighton & Hove Albion. The centre-back completed a £20m move on 30 June – the last day of the financial year and potentially saving Leeds from suffering a points penalty. They are now confident they will pass PSR. The Yorkshire club needed to sell someone to reduce their losses having spent more than £100m on new signings last summer as they built
  
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• 👀 Hoodoo! Brazil have never beaten Norway, see the record

  30-06-2026 21:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👀 Hoodoo! Brazil have never beaten Norway, see the recordBrazil’s National Team already knows its opponent in the 2026 World Cup round of 16: Norway, led by Haaland & Co.The European side secured its spot this Tuesday (30) by defeating Ivory Coast 2-1, with goals from the Manchester City star and Antonio Nusa.To advance to the quarterfinals, the team coached by Carlo Ancelotti will need to do something Brazil has never managed in football history: beat the Norwegian national te
  
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• Inter defender Bastoni under investigation in Milan underage prostitution inquiry

  30-06-2026 21:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter defender Bastoni under investigation in Milan underage prostitution inquiryInter defender Alessandro Bastoni is under investigation by prosecutors in Milan as part of an inquiry into underage prostitution.According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the 27-year-old received an avviso di garanzia, a formal notification under Italian law that a person is the subject of an investigation, and a procedural step rather than a charge or any finding of guilt, on Tuesday, and is expected to be questioned
  
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• Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham have England dreaming of a World Cup title

  30-06-2026 21:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — It's become something of an England ritual at this World Cup.The final whistle blows, another win is secured, and Harry Kane leads his teammates toward the sea of England supporters up one end of the stadium. He stands a couple of paces in front of the rest, hands on hips, soaking it all in as thousands serenade the team with "Wonderwall" by Oasis.England's supporters serenade the team with "Wonderwall" after winning Group L 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥Ε
  
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• Ecuador make Mexico fans hotel noise complaint

  30-06-2026 21:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ecuador have made a complaint to World Cup organisers over noisy local fans outside their team hotel before their last-32 match against co-hosts Mexico.Local media reported that around 1,000 Mexico supporters staged a noisy 'serenade' - a musical performance given to honour or express love - in Mexico City on Monday.The match is being played on Wednesday (02:00 BST) at Mexico City Stadium.Noisemakers, pans and buckets were used to sign Mexican folk song "Cielito Lindo" before police moved them b
  
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• Arsenal to step up their interest in PSG winger Bradley Barcola

  30-06-2026 21:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal to step up their interest in PSG winger Bradley BarcolaArsenal FC are considering PSG winger Bradley Barcola (23) for a summer move, according to a report from the BBC. The Premier League champions are expected to spend big in the summer for a left-winger to bring competition to Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard. Mikel Arteta’s Gunners were understood to have made Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers their primary target, but the Villans’ £130m valuation of the
  
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• Rangers Identify This Manchester United Keeper As A Summer Target: Why He Could Be A Smart Signing For McInnes

  30-06-2026 21:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rangers Identify This Manchester United Keeper As A Summer Target: Why He Could Be A Smart Signing For McInnesIf a recent report from Sky Sports (as cited by The Scottish Sun) is believed to be true, Rangers are assessing several goalkeeping options and have shortlisted Radek Vitek as one of their summer targets. But they are not alone in the race, with newly-promoted Premier League club Hull City also credited with interest for the Manchester United custodian.The 22-year-old former Czech Republ
  
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• World Cup 2026 golden boot standings as Erling Haaland closes gap on Lionel Messi

  30-06-2026 21:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The race for the golden boot at the World Cup is hurtling towards an epic contest during the knockout stage afterErling Haaland scored again to close the gap on Lionel Messi at the top, with Vinicius Jr andKylian Mbappe also still in the race.The stars continue to dominate at this tournament, none more so than Messi after backing up a hat-trick against Algeria with a double against Austria to highlight one of his greatest traits after a penalty miss. Another arrived off the bench against Jordan
  
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• 📲 Hoodoo fears? Social media reacts to Brazil v Norway at World Cup

  30-06-2026 21:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📲 Hoodoo fears? Social media reacts to Brazil v Norway at World CupIt’s set! Brazil will face Norway next Sunday (5) in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.On social media, some people were warning about the taboo the Seleção has against its European rival.We have NEVER won a match against Haaland’s country... and we also haven’t knocked out a European national team in the knockout stage since 2002!But it’s time to put all that behind us!Check
  
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• Man City 2026 World Cup Watch: Erling Haaland sends Norway into last-16 against Brazil

  30-06-2026 21:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City 2026 World Cup Watch: Erling Haaland sends Norway into last-16 against BrazilErling Haaland scored his fifth goal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup to send Norway into the last-16 of the competition where Brazil await.It was the Manchester City striker who broke Ivory Coast hearts in Dallas with a dramatic 86th-minute winner, securing a historic 1-2 victory for Norway and booking a mouth-watering World Cup last-16 showdown against Brazil.Up until that decisive moment, the City talisman had end
  
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• Juventus agree UEFA settlement and up to €20m fine as Fiorentina also sanctioned

  30-06-2026 21:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus agree UEFA settlement and up to €20m fine as Fiorentina also sanctionedJuventus and Fiorentina are among the clubs sanctioned by UEFA after its Club Financial Control Body (CFCB) concluded its assessment of teams that took part in the 2025/26 European competitions, finding a number in breach of financial sustainability rules.As per the Corriere dello Sport, Juventus were found to have broken the “football earnings rule”, which permits a maximum aggregate deficit of &eur
  
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• 📆The 2026-2027 LaLiga season now has its calendar

  30-06-2026 21:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📆The 2026-2027 LaLiga season now has its calendarThe starting gun for the championship will be fired on August 16, and it is scheduled to end on May 30.A very important day for Spanish football with the unveiling of the calendar for next season’s Primera División, Segunda División, and Liga F.In a hall packed with personalities from Spanish football, some of the key dates for next season have been revealed. Here are a few of them.Start and end of La Liga: The champion
  
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• Sunderland Are In The Running To Recruit This La Liga Defender: Good Choice For Le Bris?

  30-06-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunderland Are In The Running To Recruit This La Liga Defender: Good Choice For Le Bris?In a recent post on X, journalist Matteo Moretto mentioned that Sunderland are in the running to recruit Celta Vigo defender Oscar Mingueza. It is understood that the Black Cats would have to rival Atalanta and Como in the race to sign the Spanish full-back this summer.Mingueza’s Impressive Form In La LigaMingueza enjoyed a solid campaign at the Spanish club recently as he has put in a string of impress
  
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• Roma turn down Porto’s €25 million bid for Pisilli

  30-06-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma turn down Porto’s €25 million bid for PisilliRoma is putting up a wall to protect its talents. After declaring Mile Svilar unsellable due to Juventus’ interest, the Friedkins have also rejected a substantial offer from Porto for Niccolò Pisilli.According to Gazzetta dello Sport, the Portuguese club was willing to offer €25 million for the 2004-born midfielder, who revitalized in the second half of the season under Gian Piero Gasperini. The decision by the Giallo
  
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• World Cup 2026: Erling Haaland's late goal lifts Norway over Ivory Coast and into the Round of 16

  30-06-2026 21:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Erling Haaland's 86th-minute goal was the difference as Norway knocked out Ivory Coast with a 2-1 win during Tuesday's World Cupround of 32 action.The goal was Haaland's fifth of the World Cup, which puts him one behind Argentina's Lionel Messi in the Golden Boot race. He now has scored in each of his last 13 international matches for Norway.Norway looked to have had the game in control after Antonio Nusa opened the scoring in the 39th minute. Martin Ødegaard found Nusa with space on the
  
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• Wrexham's O'Connor seals switch to Peterborough

  30-06-2026 21:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tom O'Connor has represented Republic of Ireland at under-21 level [Getty Images]Peterborough United have completed the signing of Tom O'Connor following his departure from Wrexham by mutual consent.The versatile defender - who can also operate in midfield - joined the Red Dragons in 2021 and played a role in each of the club's three successive promotions from the National League to the Championship.The 27-year-old signed a new three-year deal with Wrexham in July 2024 but spent the duration of
  
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• The new Manchester City manager is excited by the challenge of following Pep Guardiola

  30-06-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The new Manchester City manager is excited by the challenge of following Pep GuardiolaEnzo Maresca is now the manager of Manchester City. The Italian manager was always earmarked as the man to take over from Pep Guardiola. But lengthy negotiations between City and Chelsea over compensation for the FIFA Club World Cup holders delayed Manchester City’s announcement of Maresca as their next manager. With the formalities now complete, City have their man in Maresca and the City hierarchy is de
  
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• Chelsea stance revealed as Real Madrid interest refuses to fade

  30-06-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea stance revealed as Real Madrid interest refuses to fadeChelsea Transfer News: Alonso’s Squad Faces Major Summer ResetCredit to The Athletic for the original information.Chelsea’s summer already feels less like a transfer window and more like an exercise in architecture. Xabi Alonso has inherited talent, depth and possibility, but also the familiar problem at Stamford Bridge, too many moving parts.The club are closing in on 21-year-old Atalanta defender Marco Palestra, while a
  
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• Four Premier League clubs fined by Uefa for breaching financial regulations

  30-06-2026 20:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea, Aston Villa, Nottingham Forest and Newcastle have all been fined by Uefa for breaking financial rules for the 2025 calendar year.Chelsea, who were fined €30m last year, were fined a further €1m, with €2m more suspended, with the London club saying it showed they were getting closer to complying with Uefa’s regulations.Villa, who won the Europa League, will have to pay €7.5m but could face a further fine of €15m if they do not improve their financial positi
  
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• Brazil's last-16 rivals for 2026 set; have your say

  30-06-2026 20:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brazil's last-16 rivals for 2026 set; have your sayNorway beat Ivory Coast, 2-1, and will be Brazil’s opponent in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Nusa opened the scoring, Diallo equalized, but then Erling Haaland stepped up to send the Norwegians into the next round of the World Cup right at the end of the second half.After beating Japan, the Brazilian National Team will be back in action against Norway next Sunday (5) at 5 p.m.So, what do you think of the opponent?Leave your pr
  
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• England right-backs Quansah and James miss training

  30-06-2026 20:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jarell Quansah (left) replaced Reece James against Panama for his World Cup debut [Getty Images]Jarell Quansah and Reece James missed training as England's right-back issues mount before their World Cup last-32 match against DR Congo on Wednesday. Quansah came off with a twisted ankle in England's 2-0 win over Panama in their final group game on Saturday, with Djed Spence coming on to replace the Bayer Leverkusen defender. The former Liverpool player had come into the side for his World Cup debu
  
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• Real Madrid make initial enquiry for Bundesliga midfielder – report

  30-06-2026 20:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid make initial enquiry for Bundesliga midfielder – reportAccording to Jose Felix Diaz (h/t Defensa Central), Real Madrid have taken the first steps in exploring a move for Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha as they continue searching for reinforcements in midfield this summer.Although Germany’s World Cup campaign has already come to an end, Nmecha impressed during the tournament and has remained firmly on Madrid’s radar.Real Madrid lodge enquirySpeaking on Rube
  
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• 🚨Official: River confirm their new signing

  30-06-2026 20:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨Official: River confirm their new signingThe defender joins River until December 2027 and links up with preseason training.
  There are changes on the Millonario bench, and Coudet already has a new defender for his River Plate. The club has officially announced the signing of Giovanni González in a brief statement.The defender is tied to River until December 2027 and has already joined preseason training in Alicante.This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligenc
  
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• Report: Liverpool showing ‘strong interest’ in move for £52m-rated midfielder

  30-06-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool showing ‘strong interest’ in move for £52m-rated midfielderLiverpool Transfer News: Kaishu Sano Interest Raises Midfield QuestionsLiverpool’s summer rebuild under Andoni Iraola appears to be gathering pace, with midfield now firmly on the agenda alongside the search for a Mohamed Salah replacement. Credit to Bullinews, who were responsible for the original article, for reporting that Liverpool are among the clubs showing interest in Mainz midfielder Kais
  
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