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• Tuchel not afraid to shout at players - Watkins

  22-06-2026 00:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thomas Tuchel has been in charge of England since January 2025 [Getty Images]Ollie Watkins has said Thomas Tuchel is "not afraid" to shout at England players as the manager aims to maintain training standards at the World Cup.The Aston Villa striker was speaking at England's training base in Kansas City and was asked about Tuchel's coaching methods and how the German motivates his players. "I think he is not afraid to shout at you. He is always demanding from you and making sure you are on it ev
  
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• 'I'm looking forward to him coming in to get the season started'

  23-06-2026 14:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City are expected to unveil Enzo Maresca as their new head coach in the coming days. City fan Dave Wilson told BBC Radio Manchester he was looking forward to the new boss "finally" arriving at the Etihad: "I think we all expected it the week after Pep [Guardiola] left, after they got out all of the Pep stuff. All the montages, farewell interviews and that type of stuff. So, it has been a little bit of a wait but yeah, I'm looking forward to him coming in."BBC Sport reported on 8 June
  
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• Roma’s El Aynaoui ‘the happiest person in the world’ if he joins Barcelona

  23-06-2026 14:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma’s El Aynaoui ‘the happiest person in the world’ if he joins BarcelonaNeil El Aynaoui’s father, Younes, admits his son ‘would be the happiest person in the world’ if he could join Barcelona one day: ‘He lived there until he was 11.’Roma midfielder El Aynaoui dreams of a move to Barcelona, his father Younes told Mundo Deportivo.El Aynaoui hopes to join Barcelona one day“My son is a Barcelona fan; he lived there until he was 11 years old,&r
  
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• Revealed: Napoli attempt to hijack Dybala talks, offer player one-year contract

  23-06-2026 14:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Revealed: Napoli attempt to hijack Dybala talks, offer player one-year contractDespite his desire to remain with the Giallorossi, there’s no news on Paulo Dybala’s contract renewal. According to the latest report by calciomercato.it, Napoli are also making a last-minute move. The Azzurri management has reportedly offered Dybala a one-year contract, with president Aurelio De Laurentiis reportedly demanding that “La Joya” cede all of his image rights to Napoli. The player&r
  
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• The World Cup stars being targeted by Premier League clubs

  23-06-2026 14:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England and Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson remains a key transfer target for Manchester City, while Liverpool have shown interest in Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande [Getty Images]It's the ultimate shop window: a World Cup with 48 teams - all packed with players eager to show what they can do on the biggest stage.Fans are cheering on their national teams, with half an eye on who their Premier League side might be keen to sign.With the transfer window now open, BBC Sport has been tak
  
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• Serie A giants interested in up to five Real Madrid players – report

  23-06-2026 14:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A giants interested in up to five Real Madrid players – reportAccording to a report from Italian outlet TuttoSport, as relayed by Mundo Deportivo, Serie A giants Juventus have set their sights on signing as many as five Real Madrid players.This includes the likes of Franco Mastantuono, Dani Ceballos, Fran Garcia, Gonzalo Garcia and Brahim Diaz. Real Madrid are expected to accelerate the exit operation after having completed four signings already. Despite that, though, the Los Bl
  
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• Fulham close in on Alvaro Arbeloa as talks over three-year deal advance

  23-06-2026 14:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fulham close in on Alvaro Arbeloa as talks over three-year deal advanceFulham are edging closer to appointing Alvaro Arbeloa as their new head coach, with negotiations reportedly progressing towards a three-year agreement.The Premier League club have been searching for a successor to Marco Silva following the Portuguese manager’s departure earlier this month.While Fulham have maintained publicly that their recruitment process remains ongoing, Arbeloa has emerged as one of the leading candi
  
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• Portugal coach Roberto Martinez defends team and Cristiano Ronaldo from ‘unfair and unjust’ criticism

  23-06-2026 14:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Portugal coach Roberto Martinez defended his team from what he described as “unfair and unjust” criticism after the squad, most notably superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, laboured in a poor opening to their World Cup campaign.Portugal are one of the major contenders to win this summer’s tournament but were held to a 1-1 draw by DR Congo in Houston last week.Joao Neves put them in front in the first six minutes but Yoane Wissa equalised for Congo late in the first half and Portugal fa
  
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• Barcelona forward’s camp responds to injury fears, personal problems and Saudi Arabia rumours

  23-06-2026 14:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona forward’s camp responds to injury fears, personal problems and Saudi Arabia rumoursBarcelona and Brazil have received a major boost after fresh information emerged regarding Raphinha’s injury situation and long-term future at the Catalan club.The Brazilian winger has been the subject of intense discussion in recent days following his injury setback at the World Cup. It must be remembered that concerns surrounding the severity of the problem, coupled with reports linkin
  
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• Enzo Maresca poised to be unveiled as Man City manager with announcement date hinted

  23-06-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Enzo Maresca poised to be unveiled as Man City manager with announcement date hintedA formal Enzo Maresca announcement at Man City is expected this weekChelsea’s compensation package is reported to be well in excess of £10 millionCity admire Maresca’s man management and commitment to attacking footballA formal announcement on Enzo Maresca being appointed as the new Manchester City manager is now expected to land this week, it has been revealed.The Italian has been the outstandi
  
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• Swans announce deal with recruitment data specialists

  23-06-2026 14:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Swansea City have announced a partnership with data specialists Jamestown Analytics which they say will strengthen the club's work in the transfer market.Jamestown Analytics is owned by Tony Bloom (pictured above), the owner of Premier League Brighton and Hove Albion – who have been lauded for their recruitment work in recent years - and a part-owner of Scottish side Heart of Midlothian.The company has also worked with the likes of Como and Union Saint Gilloise, with Swansea
  
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• Real Madrid reserve team captain set to leave this summer, destination unknown – report

  23-06-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid reserve team captain set to leave this summer, destination unknown – reportLa Fabrica has been Real Madrid’s primary means of generating revenue from player sales in recent seasons, and the club have done largely well to ensure they get good terms on the deals.The men in white have managed to earn decent transfer fees off their Castilla stars and retain part of the ownership, either in the form of partial rights or a buy-back clause conveniently priced.In a summer filled
  
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• 2 MONTHS AWAY

  23-06-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  2 MONTHS AWAYTwo months from today, on 23 August 2026, the new season will officially get underway with the opening weekend of Serie A. After Torino v AC Milan, however, many Rossoneri supporters will be looking forward to their first visit to San Siro of the season - the first home match, live, at the Club's iconic stadium. After two consecutive seasons in which AC Milan opened their league campaign at home, this year marks a return to an opening away day. In 2023, the Rossoneri began away to B
  
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• Selling Jones 'just doesn't make sense'

  23-06-2026 13:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Curtis Jones should view working under new boss Andoni Iraola as an opportunity to establish himself at Liverpool, believes podcaster and fan Ben Kent. BBC Radio Merseyside discussed Jones' uncertain situation after the club rejected a £21.7m bid from Inter Milan for the midfielder."I just think it's really sad for him and the club," Kent said. "He's not established himself as a first choice player in the XI yet but he's within that core of about 15 or 16 players."It's just the fact that h
  
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• 🗣️ Have your say: is Mbappé the World Cup GOAT of the 21st century?

  23-06-2026 13:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🗣️ Have your say: is Mbappé the World Cup GOAT of the 21st century?The question has been asked.With his latest brace scored last night against Iraq (3-0), Kylian Mbappé netted his 15th and 16th career World Cup goals.The captain of Les Bleus has now scored 16 goals... in 16 World Cup matches played. Simple.An exceptional stat that leads us this Tuesday afternoon to ask whether Mbappé is not, quite simply, the greatest player in World Cup history in the 21st ce
  
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• Juventus keep Sorloth waiting: ‘No comment, why?’

  23-06-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus keep Sorloth waiting: ‘No comment, why?’Atletico Madrid striker Alexander Sorloth refuses to comment on speculation linking him with a move to Juventus while talks between the Bianconeri and the Colchoneros have slowed down in recent weeks.Atletico Madrid striker Sorloth replied to a specific question about his potential move to Juventus after his Norway side beat Senegal 3-2 at the World Cup on Monday.Sorloth: ‘No comment’ on Juventus after Norway’s World
  
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• Saka is now pain free - Tuchel

  23-06-2026 13:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]England manager Thomas Tuchel has provided an update on winger Bukayo Saka's fitness before England's second match at the World Cup against Ghana. Saka has been dealing with an Achilles issue since March and has been following an individual training programme alongside joining full sessions with the rest of the squad. The 24-year-old came off the bench in England's 4-2 win over Croatia, assisting Marcus Rashford, in the Three Lions opening game of the World Cup. Tuchel said: "Bukay
  
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• Report: Spurs confident they will wrap up deal for £85m-rated midfielder

  23-06-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Spurs confident they will wrap up deal for £85m-rated midfielderTottenham Ready to Return for Sandro Tonali as Newcastle Plan AheadTottenham Hotspur’s pursuit of Sandro Tonali appears far from over. According to the Daily Mail, Spurs are preparing an improved offer after seeing an initial £75 million bid rejected by Newcastle United.The Italian midfielder remains one of the Premier League’s most admired central players, and Tottenham’s determination underlin
  
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• Gary Neville heaps praise on ‘absolutely brilliant’ Liverpool target

  23-06-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gary Neville heaps praise on ‘absolutely brilliant’ Liverpool targetNeville & Wright Praise Highlights Why Liverpool Are Chasing Yan DiomandeLiverpool supporters have become accustomed to seeing the club invest heavily when they identify exceptional talent early. Yan Diomande is increasingly looking like another player capable of commanding that level of commitment.The 19 year old Ivory Coast winger continues to enhance his reputation at the World Cup and Liverpool’s intere
  
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• Tartan Army brings World Cup party to Miami as thousands march to local baseball match

  23-06-2026 13:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thousands of Scottish football fans, the Tartan Army, paraded through Miami on Monday in a distinctive homage to the local Marlins baseball team. Starting in Little Havana, supporters donned kilts, Scotland jerseys, and cone hats, chanting about 'super' John McGinn and Steve Clarke. Their march from the Ball & Chain bar to LoanDepot Park was met with enthusiasm by Miami locals.With the arid Miami weather, some Scots opted for the signature “taps aff” look, with the scent of an ab
  
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• Confirmed: Barcelona activate buy option for teenage striker; contract until 2029

  23-06-2026 13:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Barcelona activate buy option for teenage striker; contract until 2029As expected, FC Barcelona have officially announced that they have activated the option to make the transfer of teenage forward Hamza Abdelkarim from Al Ahly permanently.Signed from the Egyptian outfit in February on loan with an €1.5 million buy clause, plus add-ons, the 18-year-old striker made a big impression with the Catalans’ Juvenil A side.Happy with his performances and development, Barça h
  
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• ✅ Until 2029: Hamza Abdelkarim is now an FC Barcelona player

  23-06-2026 13:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ✅ Until 2029: Hamza Abdelkarim is now an FC Barcelona playerFC Barcelona have officially confirmed the permanent signing of Egyptian forward Hamza Abdelkarim. The Blaugrana club has informed Al Ahly that it is exercising the purchase option it held on the promising 18-year-old attacker.Abdelkarim will sign a contract tying him to the Catalan club for the next three seasons, specifically until 30 June 2029. With this move, the sporting department secures the future of one of its biggest att
  
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• Mourinho rejects Real Madrid move for World Cup wonderkid despite positive scouting reports

  23-06-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho rejects Real Madrid move for World Cup wonderkid despite positive scouting reportsReal Madrid’s search for a new midfielder has taken another important turn, with Jose Mourinho deciding against pursuing one of the most exciting young talents at the 2026 World Cup.The player in question is Ayyoub Bouaddi, the highly-rated Lille midfielder who has been attracting attention across Europe with his performances for Morocco. Real Madrid have closely monitored the teenager for month
  
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• Lyon set to avoid sanctions from the DNCG

  23-06-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lyon set to avoid sanctions from the DNCGAccording to a report from Sacha Tavolieri, Olympique Lyonnais are set to avoid sanctions when they meet with the Direction Nationale du Contrôle de Gestion (DNCG) this year. The Rhone club have been under strict monitoring after financial difficulty. OL were previously relegated to Ligue 2 by the French football financial watchdog, but this decision was reversed on appeal. A stricter policy on the way the club has been run under the presi
  
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• From non-league to the World Cup - the Semenyo story

  23-06-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC Sport]When Antoine Semenyo signed for Bournemouth, he sent former Leeds United manager David Hockaday a bottle of Champagne.An unlikely duo? Perhaps. But if anyone can take credit for Semenyo's rise, it is Hockaday.On the label of the bottle read the words "hunger and belief".Words that resonated with Semenyo so much as a teenager that, at the biggest moment of his career to that point, he felt the need to reiterate them to the man who instilled them in him.Semenyo's journey to the top has
  
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• Arsenal sign Real Betis Head of Rehab

  23-06-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal sign Real Betis Head of RehabBetis are understood to view Angulo’s departure as a major loss, with the rehabilitation specialist accepting an offer from the Premier League champions.ABC 22 June 2026According to ABC in Spain, Arsenal have strengthened their medical and performance department by signing Eneko Angulo, the head of rehabilitation for Real Betis’ first team.Angulo leaves Betis after 12 years with the Spanish club, where he had worked across the youth academy before
  
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• Man Utd will not enter EFL Trophy next season

  23-06-2026 13:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United's Shea Lacey meets fans after the EFL Trophy tie with Lincoln in September 2025 [Getty Images]Manchester United have decided not to enter the EFL Trophy or National League Cup for the 2026-27 campaign.United sources say they have taken the decision because of a combination of returning to the Uefa Youth League following the senior side's qualification for the Champions League and running a slightly smaller than normal professional development phase group of players, who transit
  
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• Ex-Gunner in advanced talks for vacant managerial position

  23-06-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ex-Gunner in advanced talks for vacant managerial positionOxford are looking for a new head coach after sacking Matt Bloomfield, while Aaron Ramsey is also believed to have interest from Wales if Craig Bellamy moves on.Photo by Harry Trump/Getty ImagesAaron Ramsey is in advanced talks to become the new head coach of Oxford United, with the former Arsenal midfielder ready to take the first significant step in his managerial career.Oxford are looking for a new head coach after sacking Matt Bloomfi
  
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• Hearts sell Steinwender to Bochum after season at Tynecastle

  23-06-2026 13:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hearts have sold defender Michael Steinwender to German second-tier club Bochum for an undisclosed fee.The 26-year-old Austrian had signed until summer 2028 when Hearts bought him from Varnamo in January last year after he had spent half a season in the Swedish top flight.Now he exits Tynecastle after making 47 appearances for the Scottish Premiership club, scoring twice, 34 of them last season, all but 13 of them as starts.Steinwender, who has signed until summer 2029 with Bochum, started his c
  
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• Salford sign Wigan defender Aimson

  23-06-2026 13:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  League Two side Salford have signed defender Will Aimson on a two-year deal.The 32-year-old will join the Ammies on a free transfer when his Wigan contract expires at the end of this month.He has previously won promotion from League Two with Blackpool, Bury and Plymouth."Promotion is something that I want to achieve this season. There is a clear plan at this football club and an ambition that fits me," he told the club website.All done deals in June 2026
  
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