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• Vinicius Junior dodges question on Real Madrid future

  13-06-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Vinicius Junior dodges question on Real Madrid futureVinicius Junior has again postponed talk of his future, with just a year remaining on his deal at the Santiago Bernabeu. For some time Real Madrid’s star winger has been adamant that he will stay at the club, but no progress appears to have been made on a renewal.Real Madrid initially started talks over a new deal with Vinicius two summers ago, but both sides agreed to put the deal on hold. Despite some suggestion they had grown closer d
  
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• Aquilani on Berardi reunion after Sassuolo appointment: ‘An honour to coach him’

  13-06-2026 17:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aquilani on Berardi reunion after Sassuolo appointment: ‘An honour to coach him’Alberto Aquilani has given his first interview as Sassuolo head coach, describing his return to the club where he spent six months as a player in 2017 as both an honour and an emotional moment, ahead of his Serie A managerial debut.The former Roma and Liverpool midfielder left Catanzaro to take up the role, and was reflective about what the club represents to him personally.“It is a pleasure and an
  
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• Why the 2026 World Cup can define Kenan Yildiz’s career

  13-06-2026 17:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Why the 2026 World Cup can define Kenan Yildiz’s careerSince first breaking into the first-team, Juventus star Kenan Yildiz has sparkled in the Serie A. From the get-go, it was clear that he has that special something and it has never quite gone away.While the attacker did play at the European Championships in 2024, his career was at a different stage. He had just broken into the Bianconeri squad but still managed to make a mark in the tournament.That was arguably a start. He has now becom
  
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• Lamine Yamal set to face competition from Barcelona new signing for penalty duties

  13-06-2026 17:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lamine Yamal set to face competition from Barcelona new signing for penalty dutiesLamine Yamal took over from Robert Lewandowski as Barcelona’s primary penalty specialist last season, and the youngster had good success in the role.Over the course of the season, the Spanish winger stepped up to the penalty spot seven times and scored six out of them.The one occasion when he missed came against Girona where he narrowly failed to score. Surprisingly, his last-ever involvement in Barcelona&rsq
  
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• Real Madrid 26-year-old attacker will not leave amid Juventus interest; renewal agreed

  13-06-2026 17:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid 26-year-old attacker will not leave amid Juventus interest; renewal agreedReal Madrid are likely to undergo a squad overhaul this summer, with new manager Jose Mourinho likely to arrive with his own plans for how he wants his team to look in the upcoming season.One player whose future at the club has been under discussion is Brahim Diaz. However, according to AS, despite interest from clubs such as Juventus, there is growing confidence that Brahim will continue at the Santiago Bernab
  
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• Report – Barcelona’s stance on signing €70 million-rated PSG winger amid fresh transfer links

  13-06-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report – Barcelona’s stance on signing €70 million-rated PSG winger amid fresh transfer linksBarcelona moved ahead of the curve to secure the signing of Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United, days after the 2025/26 season came to a close.The Catalan club and Deco moved with utmost precision, carrying out negotiations with the Magpies at jet pace and announcing him as a Barca player before too long.Since then, Barcelona’s summer plans have changed on a daily basis, with diff
  
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• Report: Liverpool Face Arsenal Battle After PSG Stars Decision

  13-06-2026 17:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool Face Arsenal Battle After PSG Stars DecisionBradley Barcola Transfer Twist Puts Liverpool and Arsenal on AlertBarcola Future Takes Sudden TurnBradley Barcola has become one of the more intriguing names of the summer window, not because Paris Saint-Germain want to sell, but because the player now appears ready to look elsewhere.According to TEAMtalk, who were responsible for the original information, Barcola has informed PSG that he wants to leave this summer after growing frust
  
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• FIFA Power Ranking leaders after Matchday 2️⃣🔥 at World Cup 26™

  13-06-2026 17:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FIFA Power Ranking leaders after Matchday 2️⃣🔥 at World Cup 26™The second matchday of World Cup 26™ has come to an end, so here’s who delivered the best performances according to FIFA’s official rankings.Group BCanada 1-1 Bosnia and Herzegovina
  Attacking impact: Jovo LukićLukić scored Bosnia and Herzegovina’s only goal with a header from a first-half corner, earning him an attacking rating of 8.7.20 minutes into the match in Toronto, a
  
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• ‘I love Milan like my son’ – Pato opens up on emotional bond with Rossoneri

  13-06-2026 17:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘I love Milan like my son’ – Pato opens up on emotional bond with RossoneriAlexandre Pato has spoken movingly about his enduring emotional connection to Milan, a club where he experienced some of the most significant seasons of his career before injuries gradually curtailed his time in Italy.Speaking to Sky Sport, via MilanNews24, the Brazilian forward, once one of the most exciting young talents in world football before a series of physical setbacks limited his consistency, wa
  
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• Ten-try St Helens beat Featherstone to go top

  13-06-2026 17:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Betfred Women's Super LeagueFeatherstone (0) 0St Helens (12) 46Tries: Leach 3, Bawden 3, Woosey, Gaskin, McGifford, Casey Goals: Gaskin 3St Helens maintained their 100% start to the Women's Super League season and went to the top of the standings with a 46-0 win over Featherstone Rovers.Saints ran in ten tries in a dominant display against a Rovers side that slipped to their third league defeat in four matches.Olivia Leach gave the visitors the ideal start after six minutes, selling a dummy to g
  
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• Great news as super midfielder on verge of comeback

  13-06-2026 17:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Great news as super midfielder on verge of comebackLiverpool have been tipped to complete a midfielder shakeup this summer. The Reds may well listen to bids for Alexis Mac Allister for a start. The Argentina international, 27, is out of contract in 2028 and if no agreement is reached over a new deal then he could be on his way. His camp have confirmed no such talks are underway.Curtis Jones has been the subject of transfer talks with Inter Milan although now it remains to be seen whether he gets
  
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• Real Madrid hero open to joining Jose Mourinho staff – “I’m always available”

  13-06-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid hero open to joining Jose Mourinho staff – “I’m always available”Earlier this week, Real Madrid confirmed the return of Jose Mourinho as manager, 13 years after his first spell at the Bernabeu. The Portuguese had an agreement in place for a number of weeks prior to the announcement, but the presidential election held up the process – although it did serve to build excitement.One person linked with Real Madrid that has expressed his delight at Mourinho&rs
  
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• Pulisic set on rejecting Milan’s renewal offer

  13-06-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pulisic set on rejecting Milan’s renewal offerRoma’s transfer market continues to move along ambitious tracks, with international profiles starting to take shape around the technical project.The relationship between Roma target Christian Pulisic and AC Milan has entered a delicate phase. The winger has reportedly rejected several offers to extend his contract until 2030, while the Rossoneri still have a contract expiring in 2027 with an option to extend. According to Calciomercato.co
  
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• BACK TO GLASGOW

  13-06-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BACK TO GLASGOWAC Milan will face Celtic in an international friendly as part of the Men's First Team's preparations for the 2026/27 season. The match, scheduled before the squad departs for its pre-season tour of Australia and Indonesia, will take place on Saturday 25 July at Celtic Park in Glasgow against Celtic. It marks something of a change from the trend seen in the new millennium, when the Rossoneri's friendly fixtures in Scotland were more commonly played against Rangers. Meetings with C
  
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• Stolen England training equipment recovered

  13-06-2026 16:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thomas Tuchel's England start their World Cup campaign on Wednesday [Getty Images]England have recovered the majority of the training equipment that was stolen prior to their arrival in Kansas City on Saturday.Sources have confirmed the return of the items that were taken after vehicles transferring equipment to their Swope Soccer Village base in Kansas City were broken into.Thomas Tuchel and his squad will arrive in Kansas City on Saturday afternoon and the equipment was due to be in place befo
  
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• Big Lalas Energy to ulcerative colitis meds: Fox is this World Cup’s very soul in the US

  13-06-2026 16:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Katy Perry performed during Friday’s opening ceremony in Los Angeles. Photograph: Omar Vega/Getty ImagesThe 2026 World Cup: a festival of football; a moment to revel in upsets, spectacular goals, stars made, and reputations ruined; a test of Didier Deschamps’s unshakable addiction to Adrien Rabiot. But also: a celebration of America; a chance for Fox Sports to prove the haters wrong; a social experiment to see how long Thierry Henry can last on set with Alexi Lalas before resorting t
  
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• Fans snap up Brazil shirts of unexpected trio on Nike site 😅

  13-06-2026 16:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fans snap up Brazil shirts of unexpected trio on Nike site 😅If you were planning to buy the new official Brazil national team jersey for the start of the World Cup and have the names of major stars like Vini Jr. or Neymar printed on it, you can breathe easy: stock for the big names is still operating normally!The real challenge will come if you decide to buy the kit with the name of three other squad players.On the national team supplier’s website, the customization options listed
  
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• Report: Xabi Alonso wants Chelsea to sign £60m Real Madrid star

  13-06-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Xabi Alonso wants Chelsea to sign £60m Real Madrid starChelsea Transfer News: Xabi Alonso Pushes Dean Huijsen CaseChelsea’s summer planning could take a significant turn if Dean Huijsen becomes available, with Sports Boom reporting that Xabi Alonso is ready to urge the club to pursue the Real Madrid defender.The 21-year-old was described as Alonso’s “first new signing” at Real Madrid, and that connection appears important. Despite Alonso’s difficult ex
  
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• Pedro Porro closing in on new long-term Tottenham contract

  13-06-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pedro Porro closing in on new long-term Tottenham contractPedro Porro is close to committing his future to Tottenham Hotspur after reaching the final stages of negotiations over a new long-term contract.The Spain international has become one of Tottenham’s most important players since arriving from Sporting CP and is now set to be rewarded with an improved deal.Porro’s current contract runs until 2028, but discussions over an extension have progressed positively in recent weeks.Accor
  
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• Senegalese star Iliman Ndiaye opens the door to future Marseille return

  13-06-2026 16:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Senegalese star Iliman Ndiaye opens the door to future Marseille returnRegardless of the lean years, Olympique de Marseille remain a club of significance. And a club that leave their mark on those who have worn their colours. Iliman Ndiaye (26) can attest to that.Playing for OM during the 2023-24 season, the Senegalese nevertheless experienced a difficult year, both individually and collectively. Having made 46 appearances across all competitions, the Rouen-born player proved decisive on just ni
  
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• Report: Liverpool star wants to leave this summer with Premier League rivals interested

  13-06-2026 16:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool star wants to leave this summer with Premier League rivals interestedCody Gakpo Transfer Latest: Liverpool Forward Linked With Summer ExitGakpo Future Becomes Major Liverpool QuestionCody Gakpo’s Liverpool future has become one of the more intriguing strands of the summer window, with Soccer News reporting that the Dutch forward has informed the club of his desire to leave Anfield.The 27-year-old arrived from PSV Eindhoven in January 2023 and was an important figure in Li
  
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• Inter eye second Real Madrid deal as Camavinga emerges as priority target for Chivu

  13-06-2026 16:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter eye second Real Madrid deal as Camavinga emerges as priority target for ChivuInter president Beppe Marotta has travelled to the Santiago Bernabeu for the legends match between Real Madrid and Inter, with the visit, at the invitation of newly re-elected president Florentino Perez, potentially laying the groundwork for further transfer business between the two clubs beyond the Denzel Dumfries deal.According to CalcioMercato.it, the relationship between Inter and Madrid has already produced s
  
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• Mourinho and Florentino Perez have a clear strategy for highly-rated midfield gem amid PSG and Arsenal interest

  13-06-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho and Florentino Perez have a clear strategy for highly-rated midfield gem amid PSG and Arsenal interestAccording to a recent report from Defensa Central, it has come to light that Real Madrid have no intention of selling Arda Guler this summer, regardless of how much money is offered for the Turkish midfielder.The report claims that Jose Mourinho and Florentino Perez have already held discussions about Guler’s future and reached a clear agreement. It was established during the
  
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• Meet Folarin Balogun, the accidental American leading USA’s World Cup charge

  13-06-2026 16:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  There is little evidence about Folarin Balogun’s political beliefs and we should resist the urge to assign some. But there is a delicious irony in his emergence as the hero of USA’s opening World Cup 2026 game. At a time when Donald Trump’s administration is actively using the tournament to flaunt its strong-arm approach to border control, flexing against fans, players, staff and even celebrated Somali referees, a Londoner of Nigerian heritage seems like the poster boy for a ve
  
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• Juventus interest fails to shake Brahim Diaz’s commitment to Real Madrid

  13-06-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus interest fails to shake Brahim Diaz’s commitment to Real MadridReal Madrid have some of the biggest stars in their attacking line, with the likes of Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappe leading the Merengue offense, being supported by other big names like Arda Guler and Jude Bellingham. Last summer, the club also brought in one of the most promising attacking talents in the world, i.e., Franco Mastantuono.In such a context, a player like Brahim Diaz does not get to enjoy a lot of the
  
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• Susan Boyle issues rallying cry to Scotland football team ahead of first World Cup match in 28 years

  13-06-2026 16:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Susan Boyle has rallied behind Scotland’s men’s national football team, sending a powerful four-word message of encouragement ahead of their first World Cup game in 28 years: "You can do this."The Scottish singer, who shot to fame on Britain’s Got Talent in 2009, shared a video on Saturday, proudly revealing a national team shirt from beneath a fur coat, declaring: "No Scotland no party." She captioned the post: "I had a dream! Scotland has a dream! You can do this!"The highly
  
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• Real Madrid strengthen La Fabrica with the signing of promising 19-year-old midfielder

  13-06-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid strengthen La Fabrica with the signing of promising 19-year-old midfielderReal Madrid have continued their work to strengthen the academy by closing the signing of Kalifa Camara, a 19-year-old midfielder from Las Rozas.According to Rodra, via ESPN Deportes, the club has completed the deal for one of the most interesting young talents in the Community of Madrid.Camara is expected to join the youth setup with the ambition of quickly making an impact. The move fits Real Madrid’s w
  
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• The stat in which CR7 leaves Messi miles behind

  13-06-2026 15:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The stat in which CR7 leaves Messi miles behindWhen it comes to breaking records for national teams, it’s hard to compete with Cristiano Ronaldo. Portugal’s captain holds the world record for official appearances (228) and goals scored (143), but there is one specific stat where he leaves the competition — including Lionel Messi — far behind.According to data from the website Transfermarkt, reported by the Portuguese newspaper A Bola, the Al-Nassr star is, by a wide margi
  
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• Fiorentina revive interest in Spurs’ Dragusin and Atletico’s Ruggeri as Paratici eyes double raid

  13-06-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fiorentina revive interest in Spurs’ Dragusin and Atletico’s Ruggeri as Paratici eyes double raidFiorentina are reviving their pursuit of two players with Serie A pedigree currently playing abroad, with sporting director Fabio Paratici targeting both Radu Dragusin and Matteo Ruggeri as he looks to strengthen the defence this summer.According to Gazzetta, both players are of interest to the Viola as they look to recover from an overall disappointing 25/26 campaign.Dragusin, a Tottenha
  
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• Kylian Mbappe welcomes new signing to Real Madrid – “I love defenders like him”

  13-06-2026 15:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kylian Mbappe welcomes new signing to Real Madrid – “I love defenders like him”Florentino Perez being re-elected as president has meant that Real Madrid have sealed their first two signings of the summer transfer window. Denzel Dumfries will arrive as the replacement for departing Dani Carvajal, while an agreement has also been sealed for Ibrahima Konate to jet in when his Liverpool contract expires.Konate is a player that Real Madrid first registered their interest in last sum
  
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