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• World Cup rule changes fail to stop Arsenal corner goals

  17-06-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  World Cup rule changes fail to stop Arsenal corner goalsAmid plenty of talk about the World Cup rule changes shutting down Arsenal’s corner tactics, Martin Odegaard provided an assist from a corner on Tuesday night.Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesAhead of the World Cup, there was a lot of talk about changes to the rules around corner kicks, with many in the media specifically describing it as an ‘anti-Arsenal’ change.AS reported that FIFA’s new anti-blocking rule
  
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• Official | Claude Puel leaves OGC Nice

  17-06-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Claude Puel leaves OGC NiceOGC Nice have confirmed that Claude Puel has left the club. Maurice Cohen, meanwhile, will continue as club president. Puel replaced Franck Haise back in December with the club in crisis. He presided over a decline that saw Nice end the regular season in the relegation play-off spot. Their survival in the league was confirmed thanks to a win over AS Saint-Étienne (4-1), one of Puel’s former clubs. However, he will not remain in his pos
  
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• Real Madrid vying with Arsenal to sign €80m Spanish defender

  17-06-2026 13:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid vying with Arsenal to sign €80m Spanish defenderReal Madrid have already finalised the signings of three defenders (Ibrahima Konate, Denzel Dumfries andMarc Cucurella), but there could be more to come. The club’s sporting department are still identifying targets, and one of those is Sporting CP’s Ivan Fresneda.Fresneda, who left Real Valladolid to join Sporting in 2023, had a difficult first couple of seasons in Portugal, but he’s now started to make his mark.
  
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• Modric will return to Real Madrid after the World Cup, says Croatia legend Suker

  17-06-2026 13:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Modric will return to Real Madrid after the World Cup, says Croatia legend SukerCroatia legend Davor Suker reveals Milan midfielder Luka Modric will return to Real Madrid this summer: ‘Let’s see what happens after the World Cup…’Croatia international Modric will return to Real Madrid after just one season at Milan, according to the midfielder’s compatriot Suker, a former striker for the La Liga giants.Suker: Modric will return to Real Madrid from MilanTalking to Ra
  
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• An exciting development has emerged regarding a promising Manchester City defender

  17-06-2026 13:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  An exciting development has emerged regarding a promising Manchester City defenderPromising Brazilian defender Vitor Reis looks set to have a role to play at Manchester City next season. The talented young centre-back shone out on loan at Girona during the 2025-26 season. Vitor Reis made the most of the opportunity to gain priceless first team experience at Girona and by playing week in and week out in La Liga. It does appear that the next step for Vitor Reis is to play a role at Manchester City
  
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• 🪈 Why Mbappé suddenly played the flute in his wild World Cup celebration

  17-06-2026 13:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🪈 Why Mbappé suddenly played the flute in his wild World Cup celebrationKylian Mbappé impressively silenced his many critics of recent weeks with a masterclass against Senegal. The French superstar struck twice in the opening match to lead his team to a 3-1 win.Mbappé caused a particular stir with his goal for the temporary 1-0. After drilling a low shot home, the 27-year-old sprinted to the corner flag and, in full view of everyone watching, performed a brief solo o
  
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• Two options Barcelona could explore to resolve out-of-favour captain’s future – report

  17-06-2026 13:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Two options Barcelona could explore to resolve out-of-favour captain’s future – reportBarcelona know who their goalkeepers will be next season, which is why finding a solution for Marc-Andre ter Stegen is proving to be a massive headache.It has been known for a while that the German goalkeeper’s future remains one of the most delicate issues facing the club this summer. Since Joan Garcia will be Barcelona’s long-term No. 1 and Wojciech Szczęsny is expected to co
  
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• Bernardo Silva confirms new club after leaving Manchester City

  17-06-2026 13:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bernardo Silva confirms new club after leaving Manchester CityBernardo Silva joins Real Madrid on an initial two-year contract.The Portugal international leaves Manchester City with 20 trophies in a nine-year stay.Manchester City are eyeing a deal for Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson as his replacement.Real Madrid and Manchester City have formally announced Bernardo Silva’s pending arrival at the Bernabeu from the start of the 2026/27 season.The 31-year-old calls time on an illust
  
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• Scotland's McAulay joins WSL side Aston Villa

  17-06-2026 13:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mia McAulay has made five appearances for Scotland [Getty Images]Aston Villa have signed Scotland forward Mia McAulay from Rangers. The 19-year-old progressed through the academy at Rangers and broke into the first team squad in the Scottish Women's Premier League.She made her senior debut for Rangers at 16 and went on to make over 100 appearances for her childhood team.The winger made her Scotland debut in May 2025 and has since gone on to make five appearances.Earlier on Wednesday, Villa's top
  
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• Why has Erling Haaland added 'Braut' to Norway shirt?

  17-06-2026 13:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Norway's star striker Erling Haaland has chosen to add the name 'Braut' to his shirt while representing his country.While his Manchester City shirts simply use the name Haaland - his father Alf-Inge's surname - he has included his mother Gry Marita Braut's surname for international appearances.It is common in Norwegian culture for people to include both maternal and paternal names in their surname.Alf-Inge Haaland is a former Premier League player and Gry Marita Braut is a former elite hept
  
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• Albion have gone for 'energy' and 'experience' with Costinha signing

  17-06-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Brighton's latest signing Costinha will bring energy and experience to the right-back position, believes former Albion striker Warren Aspinall.BBC Radio Sussex's Johnny Cantor discussed the signing with Aspinall as the pair highlighted what it could mean for versatile defender Mats Wieffer."Costinha brings energy down that right-hand side and he's experienced in Europe as well," Aspinall said on the Albion Unlimited podcast. "I think he's made 65 appearances since his signing in 20
  
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• How Modric and Croatia continue to defy the odds

  17-06-2026 13:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luka Modric made his Croatia debut in 2006 and has won 198 caps [Getty Images]The small, skinny, teenage midfielder was very protective of his flowing locks. But the attention spent on his hair was becoming a problem for the coach."I was freaking out," smiles Romeo Jozak. "Of course, I didn't know he was going to become the Luka Modric down the road."Any pass he was going to do, it was [flick of the hair]. We even had a couple of fights. Well, I was the coach and I had the last word, so he event
  
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• How will Rohl be remembered after Rangers exit?

  17-06-2026 13:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Last month, Danny Rohl said he was "100% convinced" he would remain as Rangers manager for the new season despite a hugely disappointing end to the previous campaign.And yet, he has left to become RB Salzburg boss with Hearts head coach Derek McInnes widely expected to take over.The German leaves Ibrox having failed to win a trophy in his eight-month stay and abiding memories of his tenure will be of a timid end to the Premiership season.Rohl's side went into the split just one point behind lead
  
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• World Cup schedule today: How to watch England v Croatia, TV channels & live stream Wednesday 17 June

  17-06-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Harry Kane and Declan Rice will play big roles for England.Photograph: Denny Medley/IMAGN IMAGES/ReutersThis World Cup’s expanded format has stretched out the group stage, meaning eight sides have had to wait nearly a week since the start of the tournament to get started, but after today all 48 teams participating in the 2026 World Cup will have played a match.England will start their campaign against Croatia in a rematch of the 2018 World Cup semi-final, while Cristiano Ronaldo and Portug
  
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• Report: Inter join race for injury plagued Real Madrid star

  17-06-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Inter join race for injury plagued Real Madrid starInter Milan Explore Eduardo Camavinga Opportunity Amid Real Madrid UncertaintyReal Madrid’s summer will be defined by difficult decisions and Eduardo Camavinga appears increasingly central to those conversations.According to Mundo Deportivo, Inter Milan have shown interest in the French midfielder after discussions reportedly took place between Inter president Giuseppe Marotta and Florentino Pérez during the Corazón C
  
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• Real Madrid continue defensive rebuild as €50m centre-back waits in the wings

  17-06-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid continue defensive rebuild as €50m centre-back waits in the wingsEven though there are still several days left till the start of the 2026 summer transfer window, Real Madrid have already signed 4 new players, that is, as many as they did in the whole of the last summer transfer window.The defense has been a particular area of focus for the Merengues, as three of these four signings have been for this part of the team, i.e., Marc Cucurella, Ibrahima Konate, and Denzel Dumfries.Ho
  
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• Report: Liverpool still moving on top target

  17-06-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool still moving on top targetLiverpool stepping up pursuit of Yan DiomandeLiverpool’s summer rebuild is still in its infancy, yet one name continues to dominate discussions around Anfield: Yan Diomande.Speaking on his YouTube channel after returning from holiday, journalist Lewis Steele offered an extensive update on Liverpool’s transfer plans and made it clear that Diomande remains one of the club’s most intriguing targets.According to Steele, Liverpool have bee
  
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• Florentino Perez has identified his true Galactico for Real Madrid; planning big-money move this summer

  17-06-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Florentino Perez has identified his true Galactico for Real Madrid; planning big-money move this summerDespite already reinforcing several key areas of the squad, Real Madrid president Florentino Perez remains determined to make one more blockbuster signing before the transfer window closes. And according to journalist Jose Felix Diaz, speaking on Ruben Martin’s YouTube channel, that player is not Julian Alvarez.Instead, Bayern Munich star Michael Olise has emerged as the president&rs
  
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• Rohl leaves Rangers - is McInnes appointment near?

  17-06-2026 12:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Danny Rohl has left Rangers after just eight months in charge to become Red Bull Salzburg's head coach - with the club saying news of his replacement "will follow in due course".Hearts head coach Derek McInnes is widely expected to be the German's successor as Rangers ready themselves to appoint a third boss in 12 months. Rohl, 37, replaced Russell Martin in October and steered Rangers into a three-way title fight, but a post-split collapse yielded a third-place finish behind Celtic and Hearts a
  
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• Mikel Merino: I’ve been managing my workload

  17-06-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mikel Merino: I’ve been managing my workloadThe Arsenal midfielder said he is “fine” and urged Spain not to panic after their World Cup draw with Cape Verde.Photo by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty ImagesMikel Merino has said he is “fine” after seemingly missing training, or part of training, with Spain, explaining that his absence was part of a workload-management plan rather than a fresh injury concern or a set-back with his broken foot.The Arsenal midfielder spoke to the
  
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• Chelsea and Barcelona transfer boost as Juventus urged to sell one player

  17-06-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea and Barcelona transfer boost as Juventus urged to sell one playerJuventus need to make a €20m capital gain by the end of the month, boosting Chelsea and Barcelona’s hopes of signing Andrea Cambiaso, according to reports in Italy.Juventus must complete the sale of at least one player by the end of June to comply with Financial Fair Play regulations.Why Juventus might be forced to sell Chelsea target Cambiaso this monthAccording to Gazzetta dello Sport journalist Giovanni Albane
  
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• Danny Rohl leaves Rangers for RB Salzburg with replacement lined up

  17-06-2026 12:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rangers have confirmed the departure of head coach Danny Rohl to Red Bull Salzburg “by mutual agreement”.The 37-year-old German, who replaced Russell Martin last October, will take charge of the Austrian Bundesliga outfit after a seven-figure compensation package was agreed between the clubs.Performance manager Sascha Lense and first-team analyst Tristan Steiner will also depart Ibrox.Danny Rohl has left Rangers for RB Salzburg (PA)Chairman Andrew Cavenagh told Rangers’ website
  
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• Bernardo Silva seals move to European rival after leaving Man City

  17-06-2026 12:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bernardo Silva has reached agreement with Real Madrid on a two-year contract after leaving Manchester City, the Spanish giants have announced.The 31-year-old Portugal international, who announced in April that he would leave the Etihad Stadium at the end of the season, will become a Madrid player when his City contract formally expires at the end of this month.A statement on the LaLiga outfit’s website read: “Real Madrid CF and Bernardo Silva have reached an agreement for him to beco
  
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• Barcelona given fresh warning by Atletico president over Julian Alvarez pursuit: ‘Look at the contract’

  17-06-2026 12:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona given fresh warning by Atletico president over Julian Alvarez pursuit: ‘Look at the contract’Barcelona’s dream of signing Julian Alvarez continues to dominate headlines across Spain, but Atletico Madrid have once again made their position crystal clear.The Argentine striker remains the Catalan club’s top target as they plan for the future beyond Robert Lewandowski. Barcelona’s sporting department views Alvarez as the ideal long-term leader of Hansi Fl
  
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• Lincoln goalkeeper Pardington signs new deal

  17-06-2026 12:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lincoln City goalkeeper Jamie Pardington has signed a new two-year deal with the Championship club.The 25-year-old was coming to the end of his previous deal, having joined the Imps on a two-year contract after leaving Cheltenham Town in 2024.Pardington, who has had loan spells with non-league sides Peterborough Sports, Telford United, Oxford City and Kidderminster in the past two seasons, has made two first-team appearances for Lincoln - with both coming in the EFL Trophy.Lincoln's sporting dir
  
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• Stop running 5km to get fit for football – do this top coach’s running drill instead

  17-06-2026 12:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With the 2026 World Cup in full swing, people across the country will be tempted to dust off their boots. This is great news – the more people exercising, the better, in my eyes. But if you plan to do this, there is one common footballing mistake worth avoiding, as I found out when Brooks Running invited me to spend a day training with Cambridge United FC.Most recreational players tend to run a couple of hell-for-leather 5Ks around their local town then declare themselves fit for duty. But
  
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• Rohl leaves Rangers for RB Salzburg

  17-06-2026 12:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Danny Rohl has left Rangers after just eight months in charge to become RB Salzburg's head coach - with the club saying news of his replacement "will follow in due course".Hearts head coach Derek McInnes is widely expected to be the German's successor as Rangers ready themselves to appoint a third boss in 12 months. Rohl, 37, replaced Russell Martin in October and steered Rangers into a three-way title fight, but a post-split collapse yielded a third-place finish behind Celtic and Hearts as the
  
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• Can Bellingham become England's superstar once more at the World Cup?

  17-06-2026 12:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jude Bellingham provided an iconic England moment, scoring with an overhead kick against Slovakia at Euro 2024. [Getty Images]When Jude Bellingham uttered the words "who else?" in the direction of England's supporters after saving them from a humiliating exit with a spectacular overhead kick against Slovakia at Euro 2024, no-one even thought to argue.Bellingham's acrobatics – with the clock at Gelsenkirchen reading 94 minutes 34 seconds – became an iconic moment as his stunning equal
  
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• Report: Arsenal agree personal terms with €50m Serie A ace

  17-06-2026 12:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Arsenal agree personal terms with €50m Serie A aceArsenal Push for Manu Koné as Roma Face Summer Transfer DilemmaArsenal’s transfer strategy under Mikel Arteta has become synonymous with patience, precision and acting decisively when opportunities arise. Reports from Gazzetta dello Sport suggest the North London club are now firmly focused on securing Roma midfielder Manu Koné, having already reached an agreement with the player’s entourage.Photo IMAGOIf ac
  
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• Mourinho’s €90m-rated midfield target will arrive only if Real Madrid sell first

  17-06-2026 12:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho’s €90m-rated midfield target will arrive only if Real Madrid sell firstMateus Fernandes continues to be linked with Real Madrid, but any move for the highly-rated midfielder appears dependent on events elsewhere in the squad.As reported before, Fernandes is one of several midfielders being monitored by Real Madrid following Jose Mourinho’s arrival at the Santiago Bernabeu. The Portuguese coach is believed to have discussed the player’s profile during conversa
  
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