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• Were Howe's tweaks a glimpse at next season?

  12-06-2026 11:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]In the second part of a special Q&A, BBC Sport's Newcastle United reporter Ciaran Kelly reflects on whether Eddie Howe hinted at an attacking system at the back end of the last campaign and gives his opinion on the already infamous new home kit.Richard asked: NUFC seemed to be building through the middle more towards the end of last season - do you think this is what they'll be working on pre-season? Could this be plan B - or even plan A for next season?Ciaran answered: It
  
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• Brighton make £29m bid for Serie A defender

  28-06-2026 12:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brighton make £29m bid for Serie A defenderBrighton test Atalanta resolve with £30m move for Honest AhanorBrighton have underlined their growing ambition in the transfer market by submitting a reported £30m bid for Honest Ahanor, with the highly rated teenage defender emerging as one of the most sought-after young talents in European football.According to the original source, Football Italia, the Premier League club have lodged an offer worth around €34 million, approximat
  
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• Chesnokov returns to homeland with Tobol from Hearts

  28-06-2026 12:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kazakhstan winger Islam Chesnokov has returned to his homeland to sign for former club Tobol on a permanent deal after just six months with Hearts.The 26-year-old had signed a three-year contract with the Scottish Premiership club last summer after leaving Tobol.Chesnokov had signed a pre-contract agreement with Hearts last summer, but they were made to wait until January for his arrival after the clubs failed to agree a transfer fee.However, he made just 11 appearances for Hearts, six of them a
  
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• Real Madrid midfielder target has €80m asking price

  28-06-2026 12:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid midfielder target has €80m asking priceReal Madrid head coach Jose Mourinho has asked the club’s sporting department to sign another midfielder during the upcoming summer transfer window. Despite having already brought in Bernardo Silva to compete alongside the likes of Fede Valverde, Aurelien Tchouameni and Eduardo Camavinga, thePortuguese believes that another option is essential.As things stand, Chelsea and Argentina star Enzo Fernandez is Mourinho’s favoured opti
  
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• 'Scotland needs a reset' - your views as Clarke resigns

  28-06-2026 12:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]We asked for your views after Steve Clarke announced he was stepping down as Scotland manager after seven years. Here's what some of you had to say:David: Clarke may have got us to three major tournaments but once we got there the football was poor. Clarke was too defensive and loyal to certain players. Most of all I feel sorry for the Tartan Army.Ryan: Shocked at how sudden it's happened and I hope the section of "supporters" that wanted him gone are happy. I feel I have to stick up for Cl
  
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• Report Aston Villa willing to cut Martinez transfer fee for Juventus

  28-06-2026 12:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Aston Villa willing to cut Martinez transfer fee for JuventusReports in Italy claim that Aston Villa are ‘open’ to cutting a small amount off their previous €10m valuation of goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, whom Juventus are desperate to bring on board ahead of the 2026-27 season.Report: Villa willing to reduce €10m Dibu Martinez valuationJuventus are looking to sign a new goalkeeper during the off-season and could offload either or potentially even both of Michele Di
  
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• Barcelona winger shuts out the noise and focuses on World Cup comeback after injury blow

  28-06-2026 12:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona winger shuts out the noise and focuses on World Cup comeback after injury blowRaphinha has only one objective at the moment: returning to action at the 2026 World Cup.The Barcelona winger remains convinced that his tournament is far from over and believes he can still play an important role for Brazil if his recovery continues as planned, reports SPORT.Another injury setbackThe 28-year-old suffered a tear of the biceps femoris in his right leg during Brazil’s 3-0 victory over Hai
  
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• MODRIĆ DELIVERS FOR CROATIA

  28-06-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MODRIĆ DELIVERS FOR CROATIAThe World Cup continued for the Rossoneri players, with Luka Modrić starring in Croatia's 2-1 win over Ghana. The midfielder provided the assist for Nikola Vlašić's winning goal, delivering a perfectly weighted corner into the heart of the penalty area. Rafael Leão also featured in Colombia v Portugal, coming on in the 70th minute in place of former Rossonero João Félix, but had little opportunity to make an impact. Croatia fi
  
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• Manchester City sign winger from Ligue 1 club – Deal worth up to €25 million

  28-06-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City sign winger from Ligue 1 club – Deal worth up to €25 millionManchester City have once again leveraged their global club network to formalise the arrival of highly-coveted French talent Mathys Detourbet.Incoming manager Enzo Maresca has watched the club’s long-term pipeline strengthen further as sporting director Hugo Viana secures the winger’s rights.The development plan guarantees further top-tier development in Ligue 1 before the player ever steps into th
  
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• Another departure at Real Madrid as first-team doctor resigns

  28-06-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Another departure at Real Madrid as first-team doctor resignsReal Madrid are set to undergo a significant, almost radical, change this summer, as the Merengues seem intent to put their troubles of the last two seasons behind and embark on a new project, that would hopefully once again return them to winning ways.This is apparent from the managerial change in the team, with Jose Mourinho now back to lead the club, following the departure of Alvaro Arbeloa. Meanwhile, the white club has also alrea
  
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• World Cup: top scorers, assists, the latest rankings 🚀

  28-06-2026 11:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  World Cup: top scorers, assists, the latest rankings 🚀Who’s leading the way?That’s it, the 2026 World Cup group stage is over!Before we move on to the serious business of the knockout matches, here’s a big roundup of the different standings shaping this competition.Top scorers, top assist providers, best defenses... you can find all these rankings below to get fully ready for the round of 32.Top scorers ⚽️1) Lionel Messi - 6 goals2) Kylian Mbappé, Ou
  
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• James Rodríguez thanks Cristiano: he took me in and invited me over

  28-06-2026 11:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  James Rodríguez thanks Cristiano: he took me in and invited me overThe bond between James Rodríguez and Cristiano Ronaldo remains intact despite the passing of the years. The Colombian midfielder fondly recalled his arrival at Real Madrid, where the Portuguese star took him under his wing from day one. In the club’s dressing room, he immediately became his biggest support and confidant.
  James revealed this: "Cristiano is a role model. When I arrived at Real Madrid, he was one
  
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• Crystal Palace and Sunderland top Premier League World Cup goals chart

  28-06-2026 11:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brian Brobbey celebrates after scoring for the Netherlands during their 5-0 group-stage victory over Sweden [Getty Images]Crystal Palace and Sunderland have emerged as the Premier League clubs with the most goals at the World Cup after the group stage, highlighting the remarkable depth of international talent now spread throughout England's top flight.Players from both clubs have combined to score seven goals in North America, placing them ahead of established heavyweights Arsenal, Liverpool, Ma
  
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• Liverpool told they can sign Real Madrid midfielder for €60m

  28-06-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool told they can sign Real Madrid midfielder for €60mWith four new players already signed, Real Madrid have started to shift their focus towards possible exits. Dani Ceballos has already departed via mutual contract termination, and in the coming weeks, more players will join him in leaving the Bernabeu.Fran Garcia has been linked with the Premier League, while fellow defender Raul Asencio could also be allowed to leave – especially if another centre-back joins alongside the al
  
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• Journalist confirms Liverpool star could leave this summer

  28-06-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist confirms Liverpool star could leave this summerChiesa faces defining Liverpool summer as future remains uncertainLiverpool’s plans for the summer transfer window continue to evolve, but one situation that demands close attention is the future of Federico Chiesa. Signed for just £12.5m from Juventus in 2024, the Italy international arrived at Anfield as an opportunistic deal that carried relatively little financial risk. Two years on, however, his Liverpool career stands at
  
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• Jorge Mendes the key to unlocking Barcelona’s move for teenage Spanish defender

  28-06-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jorge Mendes the key to unlocking Barcelona’s move for teenage Spanish defenderBarcelona are entering a decisive phase in their pursuit of Racing Santander defender Jorge Salinas, with the next few days expected to determine whether the deal can be completed before a significant increase in the player’s release clause takes effect.The Blaugrana are eager to finalize the transfer before 1 July, when the cost of signing the highly rated defender could potentially double.A dispute over
  
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• 📹 World Cup madness: fans CELEBRATE goals against their team!

  28-06-2026 11:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 World Cup madness: fans CELEBRATE goals against their team!In an exciting final round of Group J, Austria and Algeria faced off in a nail-biting showdown during the night. While a draw would have been enough for both teams to advance, Rangnick’s side would have been eliminated with a loss.And that wasn’t all: if Algeria had taken the win, they would have faced European champions Spain in the round of 32 as group runners-up. In stoppage time, it briefly looked like exactly t
  
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• Mourinho asks Real Madrid to sign three more players including Chelsea superstar – report

  28-06-2026 11:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho asks Real Madrid to sign three more players including Chelsea superstar – reportReal Madrid have already been very active in the transfer market, securing four signings: Bernardo Silva, Ibrahima Konate, Denzel Dumfries and Marc Cucurella.In terms of exits, they have not managed to do much so far, with Dani Ceballos the only one to have reached an agreement to leave the club.This has resulted in an overcrowded first-team squad that needs pruning ahead of the new season, and also to
  
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• How to win a World Cup penalty shootout

  28-06-2026 11:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The World Cup is entering the knockout stages - which means penalty shootouts are back.The 2022 tournament had a record five shootouts - and with an extra round in 2026, the last 32, there is a good chance that gets broken again.So what have we learned from the 320 spot-kicks taken across 35 penalty shootouts since 1982?BBC Sport and Opta have taken a look to see what we can expect this summer.An Englishman's guide to penalty shootoutsWhich countries fare best and worst?England had missed more W
  
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• Arsenal star adds to his fantastic World Cup record

  28-06-2026 11:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal star adds to his fantastic World Cup recordBukayo Saka became the third Arsenal player to provide an assist from a corner at this World Cup on Saturday night, keeping his strong World Cup record going.Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty ImagesBukayo Saka made his first start of the 2026 World Cup against Panama on Saturday, having been eased into the tournament to avoid risking aggravating his injury.Saka had already provided an assist in his cameo appearance against Croatia in England’s op
  
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• 'Time will tell' on Friday Cymru Premier project

  28-06-2026 11:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Caernarfon Town won the Welsh Cup for the first time in their history in 2025-26 [FAW]Caernarfon Town manager Richard Davies says "only time will tell" whether the Cymru Premier's move to Friday night games will succeed or not.Football Association of Wales (FAW) chief executive Noel Mooney says moving to predominantly Friday night games is a bid to boost attendances.Welsh Cup holders Caernarfon have traditionally been one of the best supported clubs in the league, which has been revamped for nex
  
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• Roma assisted by former defender Bentaita as Greenwood deadline fast approaches

  28-06-2026 11:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma assisted by former defender Bentaita as Greenwood deadline fast approachesFormer Roma defender Medhi Benatia is reportedly acting as a middle-man in negotiations between the Giallorossi and Marseille, who face a race against time to get a deal done for controversial striker Mason Greenwood.Benatia involved in Greenwood negotiations between Roma and MarseilleIt has been a poorly-kept secret that Roma are attempting to sign the former Manchester United forward this summer from Marseille, who
  
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• Kerry loss 'will take a while to get over' - Kilpatrick

  28-06-2026 11:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tyrone midfielder Conn Kilpatrick said the 2-25 to 0-27 defeat by in Saturday's All-Ireland SFC quarter-final will "take a while to get over".Despite a strong display from Tyrone, Jack O'Connor's side booked a spot in the last four and moved a step closer to defending their title.Red Hands boss Malachy O'Rourke was left frustrated after the match by 'really, really harsh calls' in Dublin with Kilpatrick echoing his manager's thoughts."It's a disappointing result and one that'll take a while to g
  
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• La Liga club set to profit from Barcelona star’s presence at the 2026 World Cup

  28-06-2026 11:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  La Liga club set to profit from Barcelona star’s presence at the 2026 World CupOne of the biggest transfer sagas last summer was Barcelona signing Joan Garcia from their bitter rivals Espanyol.The two Catalan clubs have no love lost for one another, and it is very rare to see a player cross the invisible divide in either direction.Joan Garcia took that leap of faith to join Barça, though, and in less than a season, he has gone on to become one of the team’s most important play
  
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• 27 flights, 24 matches: How Fifa's president is jetting around World Cup

  28-06-2026 11:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Fifa president Gianni Infantino has attended 24 matches in just over two weeks all across North America at this summer's World Cup, clocking up thousands of air miles.The tournament is spread over three countries - the US, Canada and Mexico - with 16 host cities, and there are more matches than ever as the group stage has been expanded.In Fifa's 2026 World Cup sustainability and human rights strategy, the president said: "Whether we speak about climate, human rights, diseases or disabilitie
  
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• Inter want Ndicka, Gasperini insists on keeping him

  28-06-2026 11:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter want Ndicka, Gasperini insists on keeping himAs June 30 approaches, Roma needs to make capital gains to comply with the settlement agreement and avoid potential sanctions. the players who could leave the capital is Evan Ndicka. Inter are interested in the Ivorian defender, who aren’t giving up on him. The Nerazzurri continue to press for the 1999-born defender: his inclusion in Chivu’s defense is part of the club’s plans. Gian Piero Gasperini, however, considers Ndicka a
  
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• Image: Real Madrid winger shares first photo with summer signing

  28-06-2026 11:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Image: Real Madrid winger shares first photo with summer signingReal Madrid winger Rodrygo Goes made a quick stop in Miami to watch Colombia against Portugal, and the attacker ended up giving Los Blancos fans a small glimpse of the new season.Rodrygo was in the VIP area of the Hard Rock Stadium after previously being in New York for an Adidas event.There, he met Bernardo Silva, who is set to become one of his new teammates at Real Madrid.Rodrygo posted a photo with the Portuguese midfielder on s
  
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• Welcome to the real World Cup – the tournament begins now

  28-06-2026 11:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Among a lot of the most celebrated World Cup 2026 squads, coaches have already sought to ensure the intensity of training has gone up. There’s a new edge that only knockout football, and especially World Cup knockout football, can bring.The Dutch squad perhaps put it best ahead of the most fascinating last-32 tie of all, against Morocco.“It’s game on,” said Dutch defender Jan Paul van Hecke. “Now, the big games come.”Netherlands will face Morocco in the last 3
  
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• Barcelona legend Messi cannot stop breaking records in age-defying World Cup campaign

  28-06-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona legend Messi cannot stop breaking records in age-defying World Cup campaignBarcelona legend Lionel Messi has spent nearly two decades making the impossible feel normal, but even by his own lofty standards, this 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign has been outrageously special.The Argentina captain has now become the first-ever player to score in seven consecutive World Cup games, adding another historic record to a career already beyond comparison.His latest goal against Jordan saw him surpas
  
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• Serie A side make move for £35m Premier League defender

  28-06-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A side make move for £35m Premier League defenderChelsea Transfer News: Como Push for Trevoh Chalobah DealComo Make Their MoveCredit to Sky Italy for the original information, with Como reportedly submitting an offer worth €25 million plus €2 million in bonuses for Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah.Chelsea, however, are said to want €30 million plus €5 million in bonuses before allowing the 26-year-old to leave. That gap is not enormous in modern transfer terms, ye
  
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