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• Will Chelsea sign a new goalkeeper?

  12-06-2026 15:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]In the final part of our special Q&A, Chelsea reporter Nizaar Kinsella discusses competition for the number one shirt and new stadium developments.Alan asked: Is it realistic for Chelsea fans to expect a proven number one goalkeeper, like James Trafford or Mike Maignan, to arrive in the summer transfer window? Or is it a given that we will have Robert Sanchez and Mike Penders vying for the spot next season?Nizaar: Chelsea are expected to go into next season with Robert San
  
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• Arsenal head of sports science and performance departs

  29-06-2026 17:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tom Allen (right) has worked with Arsenal since 2017 [Getty Images]Arsenal head of sports science and performance Tom Allen is the latest member of the club's backroom team set to leave the club.Allen is responsible for first-team performance across sports science, physical output, nutrition and performance support.The practitioner, who joined from Aston Villa in 2017, joins head of medical Dr Zaf Iqbal and lead performance coach Sam Wilson in leaving the club just weeks after their first Premie
  
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• Swindon snap up midfielder Virtue

  29-06-2026 17:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Swindon Town have signed experienced midfielder Matty Virtue on a two-year deal.The 29-year-old has spent the past two seasons at Fleetwood, making 89 appearances before leaving when his contract expired this summer. He previously played for Blackpool, who signed him from Liverpool in 2019.Virtue told Swindon's website: "Obviously there's one aim, everyone knows it, and you want to be successful in your football career.The club wants to be successful, so why would I not want to join?"He added: "
  
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• Maresca controversy grows as Manchester City and Chelsea trade statements

  29-06-2026 17:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Maresca controversy grows as Manchester City and Chelsea trade statementsManchester City have issued a counter-statement to Chelsea, as the controversy continues to grow over how and when they approached Italian Enzo Maresca, prompting a €20m compensation package.It was finally announced today that Italy’s Maresca had been appointed as the new Manchester City manager, taking over from his former boss Pep Guardiola with a contract to June 2029.Enzo Maresca signs on as new Manchester Ci
  
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• Assistant Kelly leaves Royals for personal reasons

  29-06-2026 17:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Reading assistant manager Rob Kelly has left the League One club after seven months to relocate to the north-west for family reasons.Kelly, 61, left a similar role at Barrow in November to join the Royals, having previously helped manager Leam Richardson win the League One title with Wigan Athletic in 2022."I've really enjoyed my time at Reading," Kelly told Reading's website."When I arrived, I spoke about wanting to work with good people and help build on the foundations that were already here
  
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• Defender Senior reunited with Clarke at Tranmere

  29-06-2026 17:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Joel Senior was keen to return to the north for family reasons [Getty Images]Defender Joel Senior has joined Tranmere Rovers from Bristol Rovers and will be reunited with manager Darrell Clarke.Senior, 27, played under Clarke for the Pirates during the first half of last season, before Clarke was sacked.Although Senior had the option of a third season on his Bristol Rovers contract, the club agreed to his request to move back closer to his family in the north west.He has agreed a two-year deal w
  
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• Gyokeres reacts to facing Saliba in World Cup knockouts

  29-06-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gyokeres reacts to facing Saliba in World Cup knockoutsViktor Gyokeres is looking forward to playing against William Saliba on Tuesday, and he believes Sweden can cause an upset in their World Cup last-32 match.Photo by Luke Hales/Getty ImagesThough Arsenal have 15 internationals in the last-32 of the World Cup, only two of them will be facing off against each other, with Viktor Gyokeres and Sweden taking on William Saliba and France.“Yeah, I’m looking forward to seeing him and looki
  
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• 'Cunha gives Brazil something they have maybe never had before'

  29-06-2026 17:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]It feels like Brazil are on track, and a big part of that is down to Matheus Cunha. He is the key to a lot of what we are doing so well.It is quite funny to be saying this because usually the Brazil public expects a classic number nine to be leading our attack, and Cunha is different to what the fans are normally looking for.He is more of a nine and a half. Someone who can play like a nine, but also a 10 to link play and create for others.So he is not like Ronaldo, Adriano or
  
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• 💣 PSG-K. Thuram, Fiorentina-Zhegrova, Silva-Milan blocked 🤑

  29-06-2026 17:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💣 PSG-K. Thuram, Fiorentina-Zhegrova, Silva-Milan blocked 🤑While the World Cup goes on (here are our biggest disappointments so far), the transfer market remains the main topic in Italian football.Let’s look at today’s biggest news involving Serie A’s top clubs.Juve, PSG interested in K. ThuramSeveral moves could be on the horizon at Juventus: according to La Gazzetta dello Sport, PSG have made an inquiry for Khephren Thuram and the club would be willing to spen
  
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• Enzo Maresca vows not to leave Man City again after succeeding Pep Guardiola – and reveals what got him the job

  29-06-2026 17:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Enzo Maresca has vowed not to leave Manchester City again after returning to the Etihad Stadium as manager and said his task is to make the next decade as successful as the last one. The Italian, who had two spells on City’s coaching staff, has been appointed Pep Guardiola’s successor after a £17m compensation fee was agreed with his former club Chelsea, following Maresca’s departure part way through last season.Maresca, who had conversations with City about replacing Gua
  
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• What hosting the World Cup means for Canadian soccer: ‘The stakes are absolutely massive’

  29-06-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Canadian fans and visitors have flocked to Toronto and Vancouver for the World CupPhotograph: Leonardo Ramirez/Eyepix Group/Nexpher/ZUMA Press Wire/ShutterstockToronto’s Front Street, which loosely tethers the city’s central station and some of its landmarks to the part of the waterfront that hosts the fan fest and Toronto Stadium to the west, thrummed all week with a pleasant energy.Hours ahead of Croatia-Panama on Tuesday, there were scores of jerseys out for those countries, of co
  
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• Report: Aston Villa and Leeds battling for Serie A star

  29-06-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Aston Villa and Leeds battling for Serie A starLeeds and Aston Villa Track Zion Suzuki as Premier League Interest GrowsGoalkeeper Race BeginsLeeds United and Aston Villa are closely monitoring Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, with Calciomercato reporting that both clubs are weighing up a move for one of Japan’s most promising internationals.Suzuki’s reputation has continued to grow despite a broken hand that sidelined him between November and March. He returned to play a major r
  
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• Modric praises Inter midfielder and warns: ‘The end of my career is near’

  29-06-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Modric praises Inter midfielder and warns: ‘The end of my career is near’Milan star Luka Modric admits the end of his career is ‘near’ and praises his compatriot and Inter star Petar Sucic for a ‘phenomenal’ performance against Ghana at the 2026 World Cup.Milan star Modric gave an interview to Gazzetta dello Sport on Monday, in which he also discussed his plans for the future.Modric: ‘I try to enjoy it as much as I can’His contract with Milan forma
  
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• Chelsea issue flabbergasting statement berating Enzo Maresca upon Man City appointment

  29-06-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea issue flabbergasting statement berating Enzo Maresca upon Man City appointmentChelsea have released an official statement revealing the circumstances of Enzo Maresca’s resignation in January 2026A confidential settlement has been reached with Man City, which includes compensation paid to south-west London clubMaresca himself has also agreed to pay compensation to Chelsea as part of a separate confidential settlementChelsea Football Club have released a bombshell statement revealing
  
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• 🇩🇪 The passion is back, the Bundesliga Revierderby has dates ⚒️

  29-06-2026 16:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🇩🇪 The passion is back, the Bundesliga Revierderby has dates ⚒️German football regains its greatest treasure. After three painful years without it due to Schalke 04’s relegation, the Bundesliga has officially confirmed the dates for the next two Revierderby matches of the season. Excitement is at its peak ahead of the return of the mother of all derbies in Germany.Through an original initiative called the "Bundesliga City Challenge," the league itself hid envel
  
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• The World Cup’s two competing realities: brilliant action and off-field injustices

  29-06-2026 16:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The World Cup has reached the knockouts after an intriguing group stage.Composite: Guardian DesignThe football has taken over. Ultimately, that’s what always happens. Football is an incredibly resilient sport, the World Cup an incredibly resilient tournament. It has withstood authoritarian leaders and corruption scandals, the horrific exploitation of migrant workers and military dictatorships, and it looks as though it will survive sky-high ticket prices and immigration policies that make
  
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• Journalist: £40m-rated Liverpool star could stay despite Premier League interest

  29-06-2026 16:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: £40m-rated Liverpool star could stay despite Premier League interestLiverpool Face Curtis Jones Decision as Nottingham Forest Interest GrowsLiverpool’s summer rebuild is gathering pace, but one of the most intriguing conversations surrounds a player who has been part of the club for years. On the latest edition of Anfield Index’s Media Matters, Dave Davis was joined by David Lynch to discuss the growing interest in Curtis Jones from Nottingham Forest and what it cou
  
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• Cheltenham heading in right direction, says Tomlinson

  29-06-2026 16:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New Cheltenham Town signing Joe Tomlinson says he believes the Robins are "heading in the right direction" after completing his move from MK Dons.The 26-year-old has swapped the newly-promoted League One outfit for a club which has finished 15th and 18th since dropping to League Two in 2024.The Gloucestershire outfit are hoping to return to the third tier under new owner Mike Garlick, with investment going into the stadium and training facilities.Tomlinson told BBC Radio Gloucestershire he likes
  
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• Maresca expected to continue Guardiola's philosophy

  29-06-2026 16:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City have finally landed their man.Over a month since Pep Guardiola announced he would be leaving as manager, Enzo Maresca has been appointed as the replacement on a three-year deal.Having identified their number-one target, the hierarchy at City has been relaxed about the situation at a point when the season has come to a close and players and staff are away.Senior City sources say they have no ill feeling towards Chelsea and that the now-resolved contractual dispute was between the
  
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• Burnley fail with Edwards approach

  29-06-2026 16:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rob Edwards has previously managed Forest Green, Watford and Luton [Getty Images]Rob Edwards has turned down an approach from Burnley, leaving the Clarets still looking for a new manager.Edwards, who was surprisingly sacked as Wolves head coach earlier this month, had been a candidate for the Turf Moor job.He was under consideration even while Burnley pursued Craig Bellamy to replace Scott Parker, only for Bellamy to have a last-minute change of heart and opt to stay with Wales.It means Burnley
  
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• Four young talents Real Madrid should scout in the 2026 World Cup knockout stages

  29-06-2026 16:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Four young talents Real Madrid should scout in the 2026 World Cup knockout stagesThe World Cup has always been more than just an international tournament for Real Madrid, who have benefited from this event a lot in the past. Mesut Ozil announced himself to the world in South Africa in 2010 before moving to the Santiago Bernabeu. Sami Khedira followed a similar path after an outstanding campaign with Germany, while Angel Di Maria elevated his reputation during Argentina’s run in t
  
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• Republic of Ireland v Israel to be played in Serbia

  29-06-2026 16:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The game at the TSC Arena in Backa Topola will be played behind closed doors [Getty Images]The Republic of Ireland's Nations League fixture with Israel will be played in Serbia after being moved from Dublin.The game on 4 October will now take place at the TSC Arena in Backa Topola and will be played behind closed doors. On 12 June, the Football Association of Ireland [FAI] confirmed the game would be played away from the Aviva Stadium after Uefa, European football's governing body, approved a re
  
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• Enzo Maresca’s Man City in-tray: Five issues facing Pep Guardiola’s successor

  29-06-2026 16:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Enzo Maresca faces an immediate and formidable challenge as he steps into the managerial hot seat at Manchester City, tasked with succeeding the iconic Pep Guardiola. Here, we look at what’s in Maresca’s in-tray as he ushers in a new era at City...Making his markGuardiola's influence permeated every facet of the club, from tactical philosophy to cultural standards. Maresca, a former assistant, was chosen partly for his familiarity with this system, offering a degree of continuity. Ho
  
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• Real Madrid have received seven offers for midfielder

  29-06-2026 16:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid have received seven offers for midfielderReal Madrid have started their summer strongly with four new signings, and this has allowed attention to turn to exits for the time being. Numerous first team players have been identified as candidates to depart over the coming weeks, with one of them being Thiago Pitarch.Although the 2025-26 season was a dismal one for Real Madrid, one of the positives was Pitarch’s emergence as a breakthrough star. The 18-year-old was brought into the
  
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• McGeehan returns to Barnsley from Northampton

  29-06-2026 16:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  McGeehan spent three years at Oostende in Belgium, one at Colchester and two at Northampton after leaving Barnsley [Getty Images]Cameron McGeehan has returned to Barnsley from Northampton Town to be reunited with promotion-winning head coach Daniel Stendel.The midfielder had a previous three-year spell at Oakwell from 2017 and was a key part of Stendel's side which amassed a club record 91 points to win promotion to the Championship in 2019.The 31-year-old, who has one Northern Ireland cap, has
  
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• Roma and other Serie A clubs linked with Gustavo Puerta

  29-06-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma and other Serie A clubs linked with Gustavo PuertaRoma continues to look to the future and is monitoring one of the most interesting young midfielders on the international scene.According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Roma is closely monitoring Gustavo Puerta, the 2003-born Colombian midfielder currently playing for Racing Santander. The player is making a name for himself with the Colombian national team thanks to his high-level performances, confirming the qualities that have already attrac
  
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• Boston bring in Buxton defender Ward

  29-06-2026 16:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Boston United have added Buxton defender George Ward to their squad on an initial two-year deal.Ward made 39 National League North appearances and scored six goals last season, helping Buxton to reach the play-offs, where they lost to South Shields.The 24-year-old, who started out with Leicestershire club Barwell, previously played at the same level for Leamington.He becomes the Pilgrims' fifth new arrival of the summer, joining Gavan Holohan, Nicholas Pozo, Kai Mauro and Terrell A
  
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• The harsh reality behind Scotland fans' calls for Moyes & Postecoglou

  29-06-2026 16:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  David Moyes (left) said in 2021 that he would be interested in the Scotland job in the future, while Ange Postecoglou (right) is currently out of work [Getty Images]The Scottish FA insist they will "cast the net as far and wide" as they can to find Steve Clarke's successor - but has elite club football shrunk the pool of big catches?Following the shock news of Clarke's resignation, many names have been put forward by fans in group chats and on social media, though two stand out above the others.
  
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• Roma deny any Inter approach for Pisilli

  29-06-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma deny any Inter approach for PisilliThere are now only a few hours left, after which the summer transfer window will finally open, and Gian Piero Gasperini’s Roma are ready to work to strengthen their squad and make it competitive ahead of the Champions League. Among the most talked-about players in recent weeks is Niccolò Pisilli, who, according to some rumors, is of interest to Inter. According to Matteo Moretto on Fabrizio Romano’s YouTube channel, however, there has be
  
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• Former Colchester and EFL chairman Heard dies

  29-06-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Colchester United chairman Peter Heard, whose roles in football included leading the English Football League, has died at the age of 87.Heard oversaw Colchester's rise from the fourth tier to the Championship - their highest-ever level - during his tenure as chairman, which began in 1998.He sold United in 2006, stood down as chairman in 2007, and became life president of the club a year later. A key figure in his club's move from Layer Road to the Colchester Community Stadium in 2008, Hea
  
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