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• Wigan half-back Smith signs four-year extension

  16-06-2026 15:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Harry Smith set up a try for Wigan Warriors team-mate Adam Keighran in their 2026 Challenge Cup final win [SWPix]Wigan Warriors half-back Harry Smith has signed a four-year contract extension to remain with the Super League club until the end of the 2030 season.The 26-year-old started in their Challenge Cup final victory over Hull KR at Wembley last month, the third time he has won the competition with Wigan.Smith was also part of their quadruple-winning 2024 squad and has won the Super League G
  
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• Tottenham agree £52 million deal for Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke

  16-06-2026 20:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur have reached an agreement with Brighton & Hove Albion to secure the services of Dutch defender Jan Paul van Hecke in a deal understood by the Press Association to be worth £52 million.The move for the 25-year-old centre-back comes after a dismal 2025-26 campaign for Spurs, which saw them narrowly avoid Premier League relegation on the final day of the season. After two initial bids were rejected, an agreement has been struck for the player, who was set to be out of co
  
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• Lyon identify Julien Duranville as Afonso Moreira’s replacement as agreement is reached with Dortmund

  16-06-2026 20:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lyon identify Julien Duranville as Afonso Moreira’s replacement as agreement is reached with DortmundAccording to a report from Sky Germany, Lyon have identified Borussia Dortmund’s Julien Duranville (20) as their replacement for the departing Afonso Moreira (21). The Portuguese forward looks set to depart the Groupama Stadium to join Bayer Leverkusen.  Moreira has agreed to move to the Bundesliga, and the German club are currently negotiating with OL over a potential deal
  
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• Sunderland defender Westrup signs new deal

  16-06-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunderland defender Westrup signs new dealSunderland defender Brianna Westrup has signed a new one-year contract with the club.The Lady Black Cats announced the news via a post on their official club website this afternoon.The 29-year-old defender is now under contract with the Wearsiders for next season while the club hold an option to extend the arrangement by a further year.Westrup joined Sunderland in 2022 after leaving SWPL 1 club Rangers. She has cemented her place in head coach Melanie Re
  
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• Journalist: Key Newcastle stalwart to leave as £18.5m deal completed

  16-06-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Key Newcastle stalwart to leave as £18.5m deal completedNewcastle United Transfer Plans Take Shape Amid Major Summer ChangesNewcastle United’s summer rebuild is accelerating with quiet confidence behind the scenes, even as significant structural and squad questions continue to emerge. According to reporting from The Athletic, Eddie Howe and Newcastle’s hierarchy are moving aggressively across several positions while preparing for the possibility of notable departure
  
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• Liverpool Could Re-Sign This Talented Striker This Summer: Should Iraola Bring Him Back?

  16-06-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool Could Re-Sign This Talented Striker This Summer: Should Iraola Bring Him Back?In a recent post on X, journalist Martin Charquero mentioned that Liverpool could re-sign Al-Hilal striker Darwin Nunez this summer. It has been claimed that the Uruguay international might opt to return to the Merseyside club this off-season.Nunez’s Decent Numbers In Saudi FootballNunez managed to shine at times for Al-Hilal over the past 12 months. The Uruguayan forward found the back of the net nine
  
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• Barcelona leading the race to sign 18-year-old defensive gem – report

  16-06-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona leading the race to sign 18-year-old defensive gem – reportAs already reported, FC Barcelona have begun reshaping the way they identify defensive talent, marking a significant shift in the club’s scouting philosophy. While the club has traditionally focused much of its recruitment efforts on Catalonia and the Spanish market, the scouting department is now expanding its international reach in search of a different type of defender.Modern football’s increasing physical
  
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• Arsenal not targeting a move for Manu Koné from Roma

  16-06-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal not targeting a move for Manu Koné from RomaAccording to a report from Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal have denied that they are in advanced negotiations to sign Manu Koné (25) from AS Roma. The Premier League champions are not currently targeting a move for the France international midfielder. The Gunners had reportedly been in advanced negotiations to sign the 25-year-old midfielder, with Roma demanding a fee in the region of €50 for Koné’s services.
  
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• South Korea players boycott media after comments about captain spark backlash

  16-06-2026 20:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  South Korea’s World Cup 2026 preparations for their upcoming match against Mexico have been overshadowed by a rift between players and domestic media, following disparaging comments about captain Son Heung-min that were captured on camera. The Korea Football Association (KFA) expressed its regret over "the inappropriate remarks made by some media personnel during the national football team’s training at the Guadalajara base camp."The organization added that the comments caused "great
  
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• Watch as France begin World Cup campaign against Senegal

  16-06-2026 20:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  France face Senegal in Group I - watch live or listen to BBC Radio 5 Live commentaryMatch being played at New York New Jersey Stadium in the United StatesIraq & Norway also in Group IPlay the BBC World Cup Predictor game here before kick-offWorld Cup team guides; Twenty new players to watch; New laws explained Watch as France begin World Cup campaign against Senegal
  
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• France and Senegal are NAMED for Cup opener; see line-ups

  16-06-2026 20:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  France and Senegal are NAMED for Cup opener; see line-upsFrance and Senegal face off this Tuesday at 4 p.m. at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, revisiting one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history.The match kicks off Group I, which also includes Iraq and Norway.
  For France, the match marks the start of coach Didier Deschamps’ “Last Dance,” as he has already announced he will step down after the World Cup, having won the title in 2018 and finished runner-up in 2022.For Senega
  
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• Tottenham Hotspur Are Among The Clubs Hoping To Land This Juventus Forward: Good Choice For De Zerbi?

  16-06-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur Are Among The Clubs Hoping To Land This Juventus Forward: Good Choice For De Zerbi?In a recent report, journalist Graeme Bailey mentioned that Tottenham Hotspur are among the clubs hoping to land Juventus forward Dusan Vlahovic. It has been claimed that Spurs would have to compete with Chelsea and Newcastle United in the race to sign the Serbian striker this off-season.Vlahovic’s Decent Numbers In Serie AVlahovic enjoyed a good run of form at the Turin club in the previou
  
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• Things could get crazy: Bradley Barcola may not be Liverpool's only €100m deal

  16-06-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Things could get crazy: Bradley Barcola may not be Liverpool's only €100m dealLiverpool spent wildly in 2025, with over £400m going out on new players. Are you ready to go again?Is Bradley Barcola heading to Liverpool? It's very possible and reports are all over the place at the moment that the Frenchman will indeed leave Paris Saint-Germain.TalkSport are among those claiming it, while Teamtalk suggests there have been talks between Liverpool and the player's camp. Anfield Watch sugge
  
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• Tuchel's defensive gambles and what do they say about Alexander-Arnold?

  16-06-2026 20:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England head coach Thomas Tuchel has snubbed Trent Alexander-Arnold again after Tino Livramento was ruled out of the World Cup [Getty Images]Tino Livramento's departure from England's World Cup squad has exposed the gambles and potential weaknesses in head coach Thomas Tuchel's defensive selection.Livramento sustained a calf injury in training before Wednesday's opening World Cup group game against Croatia in Dallas (21:00 BST), with Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah called up as his replacement.
  
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• 🚨 Reports: mega deal done, top club lands World Cup star for €60m

  16-06-2026 20:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Reports: mega deal done, top club lands World Cup star for €60mAfter weeks of transfer speculation, the deal now apparently seems to be done. As transfer expert David Ornstein of 'The Athletic' and transfer insider Ben Jacobs are both reporting, Jan Paul van Hecke is moving from Brighton to Tottenham Hotspurs. According to the experts, the transfer fee will be around €60 million. Brighton had recently rejected Spurs’ lower bids. Tottenham coach De Zerbi a
  
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• Key reason why Roma are willing to sell Matias Soule

  16-06-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Key reason why Roma are willing to sell Matias SouleSerie A side Roma roped in Matias Soule from Juventus two years ago and invested a significant fee in the Argentine. Now, they are happy to consider his departure.La Gazzetta dello Sportmake it clear that this is mainly for cashflow reasons. That is also the reason why Juve parted ways with him in the first place back in 2024, even if Soule impressed quite a bit during a loan at Frosinone.Now, due to a settlement agreement with FFP, Roma need t
  
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• EXCLUSIVE | Franck Leboeuf on winning the World Cup: ‘Every day French people come up to me and say “thank you”‘

  16-06-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  EXCLUSIVE | Franck Leboeuf on winning the World Cup: ‘Every day French people come up to me and say “thank you”‘Ahead of France’s first appearance at the World Cup, Get French Football News spoke exclusively to World Cup winner Franck Leboeuf.In this final part of a four-part interview, Franck talks about what it feels like to play in a World Cup final – and to be a world champion.You are arguably the best example of what can happen when you set your ego
  
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• Sutton sign Folarin after Hartlepool departure

  16-06-2026 19:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Sutton United have signed forward Sam Folarin on a permanent deal following his departure from fellow National League side Hartlepool United.The 25-year-old made 18 appearances for Pools last season, either side of a loan spell at National South side Chelmsford, where he scored twice.Folarin told the club website: "I've been speaking to the Gaffer for quite some time now and it's good to finally get things moving."The project he was telling me about, trying to get back into the EFL
  
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• Gary Dicker backs old boss Clarke at World Cup

  16-06-2026 19:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Steve Clarke and Gary Dicker in 2018 [SNS]Gary Dicker describes his former Kilmarnock boss Steve Clarke as a "clever manager" and isn't surprised by what he's achieved with the Scotland national side.Dicker played under Clarke at Rugby Park for two seasons and is now assistant coach at Charlotte FC. The pair's paths have crossed again with the Scotland squad using the Major League Soccer outfit's training facilities during the World Cup. "He's a clever manager," Dicker told BBC Scotland. "He kno
  
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• Report: Liverpool set to lose another defender this summer

  16-06-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool set to lose another defender this summerLiverpool Facing Defensive Reality as Another Academy Prospect Nears ExitLiverpool’s defensive rebuild is gathering pace, but every arrival creates a consequence elsewhere in the squad. According to reporting from the Daily Mail’s Simon Jones, academy defender Carter Pinnington is on the verge of leaving Anfield for West Bromwich Albion, another sign of how ruthless succession planning has become under Liverpool’s curren
  
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• Report: Liverpool are scouting 22-year-old World Cup forward

  16-06-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool are scouting 22-year-old World Cup forwardLiverpool Scout Abbosbek Fayzullayev as World Cup Stage OpensLiverpool’s recruitment department appear to have another World Cup name under observation, with Zamin reporting that scouts from Anfield will monitor Uzbekistan forward Abbosbek Fayzullayev during the tournament.The 22-year-old, currently with Istanbul Basaksehir, is expected to feature as Uzbekistan make history in their first ever World Cup match against Colombia. Acc
  
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• Liverpool receive positive Hugo Ekitike injury update

  16-06-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool receive positive Hugo Ekitike injury updateLiverpool Injury Update: Hugo Ekitike’s Road Back to FitnessLiverpool supporters have spent much of 2026 discussing transfers, tactics and managerial change. Yet one of the club’s most important stories has unfolded away from the spotlight, centred on the recovery of Hugo Ekitike.The French forward arrived at Anfield last summer with significant expectations following his £69 million move from Eintracht Frankfurt. After an im
  
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• Liverpool duo make history in World Cup opener

  16-06-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool duo make history in World Cup openerVirgil van Dijk and Ryan Gravenberch Create Liverpool World Cup HistoryLiverpool supporters have become accustomed to seeing Virgil van Dijk and Ryan Gravenberch combine with authority and intelligence, but their latest connection arrived on football’s grandest stage and secured a remarkable place in history.Although the Netherlands were frustrated by a 2-2 draw with Japan in their opening World Cup fixture in Dallas, there was still a signific
  
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• La Liga forward turns down Liverpool move

  16-06-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  La Liga forward turns down Liverpool moveVictor Munoz Transfer: Liverpool Miss Out as Newcastle Move NearsNewcastle Move Quickly for MunozCredit to BBC Sport for the original information, because this is one of those transfer stories that says plenty about where English football now sits. Victor Munoz, 22, has chosen Newcastle United, with the Magpies closing in on a deal worth around £34.5 million to trigger his Osasuna release clause.For Liverpool and Manchester United, both credited wit
  
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• James Pearce: ‘Later in the window’ before Liverpool make big transfer moves

  16-06-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  James Pearce: ‘Later in the window’ before Liverpool make big transfer movesLiverpool’s Summer Strategy Will Demand Patience During Unusual Transfer WindowLiverpool supporters may need to recalibrate their expectations this summer.For years there has been a demand for early business, decisive action and new arrivals before pre season reaches full speed. This year feels different. According to James Pearce in The Athletic, there is internal acceptance at Liverpool that much of t
  
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• Fabrizio Romano: Liverpool to move for midfielder with ‘calls’ already made

  16-06-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabrizio Romano: Liverpool to move for midfielder with ‘calls’ already madeLiverpool Exploring Midfield Market as Fabrizio Romano Reveals Transfer CallsLiverpool’s summer transfer plans continue to evolve under new head coach Andoni Iraola, with fresh reports suggesting the club’s recruitment team is actively assessing midfield options alongside their well documented pursuit of attacking reinforcements.While much of the conversation around Liverpool’s transfer strat
  
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• “Only a matter of time” – Alan Shearer believes Liverpool are about to complete a major transfer move

  16-06-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “Only a matter of time” – Alan Shearer believes Liverpool are about to complete a major transfer moveAlan Shearer Believes Liverpool Move Is Only a Matter of TimeLiverpool are entering one of the most important summers in recent memory. Years of stability have given way to a period of rebuilding and there is no escaping the scale of the task facing Richard Hughes and Andoni Iraola.Replacing an icon is never straightforward. Replacing someone who defined an era is even harder.Wi
  
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• “Contact has been made” – Liverpool considering surprise move for Arsenal star

  16-06-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “Contact has been made” – Liverpool considering surprise move for Arsenal starLiverpool Linked With Ethan Nwaneri as Arsenal Stance EmergesLiverpool have been credited with an interest in Arsenal teenager Ethan Nwaneri, with Indykaila responsible for the original update suggesting that contact has been made over a potential move.The claim states: “Liverpool has been keeping a close eye on Ethan Nwaneri, a young talent who has caught their attention. We understand Arsenal
  
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• “Absolutely fantastic” – Roy Keane heaps praise on Liverpool star

  16-06-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “Absolutely fantastic” – Roy Keane heaps praise on Liverpool starRoy Keane Praises Virgil van Dijk After Another Defining Moment for NetherlandsVirgil van Dijk has built a career around timing. The timing of a tackle, the timing of a pass and, increasingly, the timing of a goal.The Netherlands captain demonstrated all of those qualities during his country’s opening World Cup encounter against Japan, producing a moment of class that earned praise from Roy Keane, even if th
  
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• Mourinho has a lot of faith in Real Madrid prodigy; loan move unlikely – report

  16-06-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho has a lot of faith in Real Madrid prodigy; loan move unlikely – reportAfter a spree of signings, Real Madrid are expected to focus on some departures in the coming weeks, given the need to balance the books as well as create room for the new arrivals.Names like Dani Ceballos, Fran Garcia, and Raul Asencio are being linked with permanent departures away from the Santiago Bernabeu.Meanwhile, teenage prodigy Franco Mastantuono had emerged as a candidate for a loan exit following a di
  
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