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• Yan Diomande prefers a move to PSG

  29-06-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Yan Diomande prefers a move to PSGHighly sought after RB Leipzig and Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande has chosen Paris Saint-Germain as his preferred next step, according to Sky Germany.According to the report, relationships between PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi and RB Leipzig Supervisory Board Chairman Oliver Mintzlaff are positive – further adding that the two are in direct contact regarding a potential transfer.Sky cite Fabrice Hawkins that Diomande has already agreed a contract until
  
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• Union St Gilloise looking to sign South Africa’s promising forward following the World Cup

  29-06-2026 22:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Union St Gilloise looking to sign South Africa’s promising forward following the World CupAccording to Het Nieuwsblad, Union St Gilloise are showing interest in South African international Relebohile Mofokeng. The 21-year-old has been at the 2026 World Cup with South Africa, with the side making the knock out rounds but losing to Canada. However, Union St Gilloise have been reportedly interested in Mofokeng prior to his appearances for South Africa at the World Cup. Union saw Mofekeng play
  
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• FIFA World Cup 26™: What to look out for in Netherlands v Morocco 🇳🇱🇲🇦

  29-06-2026 22:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FIFA World Cup 26™: What to look out for in Netherlands v Morocco 🇳🇱🇲🇦Monterrey Stadium plays host to a blockbuster FIFA World Cup 26™ Round of 32 showdown on Monday as Netherlands take on Morocco.Here is everything you need to look out for in the knockout clash.Who is playing today? 👀
  Netherlands and Morocco meet for a place in the FIFA World Cup 26™ Round of 16 in what promises to be one of the standout ties of the entire knockout phase
  
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• Bournemouth reject Arsenal interest in Scott

  29-06-2026 22:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alex Scott scored a fine winner for Bournemouth at Arsenal in April [Getty Images]Bournemouth have rejected an enquiry from Arsenal for Alex Scott and say the midfielder is not for sale this summer.The Premier League champions want to sign a new central midfielder, with the 22-year-old understood to be one of their targets.Scott is also attracting serious interest from other Premier League clubs, including Manchester City, Manchester United, Tottenham and Chelsea.But Bournemouth have communicate
  
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• Japan's World Cup ends, but Zion Suzuki's fingertip save on Vinícius Júnior lives on

  29-06-2026 22:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  There's no Silver Glove awaiting the World Cup's almost-greatest goalkeeper. The memory of a save in a Round of 32 loss will last about as long as the drinks needed to dull the pain of that loss. And that's a shame, because even in a losing effort, the save Japan's Zion Suzuki made Tuesday against Brazil's Vinícius Júnior deserves to live on in World Cup history. Born in Newark, New Jersey, to a Ghanaian American father and a Japanese mother, Suzuki could have played for any o
  
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• 🇧🇷 Gabriel Martinelli breathes rare air with match-winner vs Japan

  29-06-2026 22:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🇧🇷 Gabriel Martinelli breathes rare air with match-winner vs JapanBrazil's journey to a hopeful sixth World Cup title continues after a last-gasp 2-1 win against growing footballing power Japan, in Houston.
  Seleção were shocked before the break thanks to a cool finish from Mainz midfielder Kaishu Sano, who gave Samurai Blue a memorable opener in front of a packed crowd in Texas.But that didn't stop a marching Brazilian side, who would pull back on level terms i
  
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• Last-gasp Martinelli strike edges Brazil past Japan

  29-06-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FIFA World CupBrazil 2 - 1 Japan FTGabriel Martinelli scored a dramatic 95th-minute winner as Brazil came from behind to beat Japan and set up a World Cup last-16 tie against Norway or Ivory Coast.With just seconds left, Brazil won possession back on the edge of the Japan box and Bruno Guimaraes slipped the ball into Martinelli, who took a touch before slotting in off the post.It was a heartbreaking end for Japan, who had more than matched Brazil in the first half and battled valiantly in the se
  
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• Celtic Plot Summer Move For This In-demand German Ace: Why They Must Get The Deal Done

  29-06-2026 22:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic Plot Summer Move For This In-demand German Ace: Why They Must Get The Deal DoneIf a recent report from the German outlet Wolfsburger Allgemeine Zeitung is believed to be true, Celtic are keeping close tabs on Tjark Ernst ahead of a potential summer swoop. But they are not alone in the hunt, with Dutch giants Ajax and the 2.Bundesliga side VfL Wolfsburg also keen on snapping up the Hertha Berlin ace.The 23-year-old shot-stopper, who represented Germany across various youth levels, progress
  
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• Kane will sign new Bayern deal - Tuesday's gossip

  29-06-2026 21:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Harry Kane will extend his Bayern Munich contract, Manchester City plan major rebuild, while Rayo Vallecano left-back Pep Chavarria is a target for Chelsea.England captain Harry Kane, 32, will sign a new contract at Bayern Munich despite interest from Barcelona. (Athletic - subscription required)The appointment of Enzo Maresca at Manchester City could lead to a major rebuild with England full-back Rico Lewis, 21, Netherlands defender Nathan Ake, 31, Spanish midfielder Nico Gonzalez, 24, Portugal
  
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• How Victor Montagliani rose to the Fifa elite despite past controversies

  29-06-2026 21:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Victor Montagliani speaking at Fifa Congress in Vancouver this year. Photograph: Eva Marie Uzcategui/FIFA/Getty ImagesDonald Trump may have been awarded the Fifa Peace Prize but the president doesn’t yet have a whole day named after him. For now, that type of tribute goes to Victor Montagliani, the Canadian President of Concacaf.“Victor’s story is a Vancouver story,” Mayor Ken Sim told an audience at Vancouver city hall last year announcing that 12 September will official
  
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• Journalist: Premier League club has ‘opened talks’ to sign Liverpool star

  29-06-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Premier League club has ‘opened talks’ to sign Liverpool starPremier League Club In Talks Over Move for Liverpool StarLiverpool’s midfield was one of their biggest weaknesses in their disastrous title defence last season.The Reds are thought to be planning on bolstering their midfield options this summer. Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi is the name on everyone’s lips at the moment, but others such as Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton and AFC Bournemouth&rsqu
  
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• Vinícius Júnior Stuns With a 9/10 | Brazil Players Rated After Their Late Winner Against Japan In The FIFA World Cup 2026

  29-06-2026 21:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Vinícius Júnior Stuns With a 9/10 | Brazil Players Rated After Their Late Winner Against Japan In The FIFA World Cup 2026Houston was hot, but the heat in the Brazil dressing room at half-time in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 game against Japan must have been something else. For 45 minutes, a brilliant, high-pressing Japan team didn’t just rattle the South American giants; they thoroughly outclassed them. Staring into the abyss of an early World Cup exit, Brazil looked s
  
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• How Man City officials Khaldoon Al Mubarak and Ferran Soriano have reacted to Enzo Maresca appointment

  29-06-2026 21:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  How Man City officials Khaldoon Al Mubarak and Ferran Soriano have reacted to Enzo Maresca appointmentManchester City have officially confirmed the appointment of Enzo Maresca as their new managerChairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has described Maresca’s return as “a welcome natural next step for both him and the club”CEO Ferran Soriano says Maresca “was the stand-out candidate” in their search of Pep Guardiola’s successorManchester City executives Khaldoon Al Mubar
  
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• 😂 Sorry, Casemiro and plenty of banter: Brazil qualify on social media

  29-06-2026 21:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😂 Sorry, Casemiro and plenty of banter: Brazil qualify on social mediaIt was a nail-biter, with a comeback and stoppage-time goals, but Brazil beat Japan 2-1 this Monday (29) and qualified for the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Social media, of course, followed the first-half drama, when the Asians opened the scoring, but erupted in the second half.Casemiro, one of the most criticized players, was the one who started Brazil’s comeback.And Gabriel Martinelli, who didn’
  
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• 2026 World Cup Round of 32: Confirmed schedule, results, predictions for first knockout round

  29-06-2026 21:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup is upon us, and there are some brilliant games coming up in the first knockout round at the tournament. MORE — World Cup daily schedule: What game is on today?Can some of the upstarts like Cape Verde, DR Congo and Bosnia and Herzegovina cause huge shocks? Will the co-hosts all make it through? Will the big names dazzle to book a spot in the last 16?Below are all of the confirmed matches for the Round of 32, with the schedule for when they are played an
  
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• The laughable hypocrisy of Chelsea’s explosive rebuke towards Enzo Maresca

  29-06-2026 21:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Enzo Maresca is far from the first Chelsea manager to see his tenure at Stamford Bridge come to an “unexpected and abrupt” end. In a rare change of pace, this end came solely on the manager’s terms.Let’s get one thing straight from the start: leaving in the manner he did is not a good look for the new Manchester City manager. Breaking his long-term contract when he “had no right to terminate” puts him very much in the wrong. But considering Chelsea’s his
  
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• Journalist: Man United ready to push hard to sign €100m World Cup midfielder

  29-06-2026 21:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Man United ready to push hard to sign €100m World Cup midfielderManchester United Eye Ayyoub Bouaddi as €100m Transfer Race IntensifiesManchester United’s midfield rebuild appears to be moving into a significant new phase, with Fabrice Hawkins reporting that Ayyoub Bouaddi is attracting serious interest from some of Europe’s most powerful clubs.The Lille midfielder, still only 18, has emerged as one of the standout names of the World Cup and is now being tracked
  
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• 🚨 Real Madrid's bombshell statement on Nico Paz

  29-06-2026 21:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Real Madrid's bombshell statement on Nico PazThe saga surrounding the new Argentine sensation is over. In an official statement, Real Madrid announced that it has reached a full agreement with Como for Nico Paz (21) to remain permanently with the Italian club for the 2026-2027 season. Here is the full statement from the Madrid club: "Real Madrid C. F., Como 1907 and Nico Paz have reached an agreement for the player to remain with the Italian club during the 2026-2027 season. This agree
  
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• 📋 Germany and Paraguay named as they battle for a Copa last-16 place

  29-06-2026 21:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Germany and Paraguay named as they battle for a Copa last-16 placeGermany and Paraguay face off this Monday (29) at 5:30 p.m. (Brasília time) in a match valid for the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Whoever advances will face France or Sweden in the Round of 16.Compared to the last match (a 2-1 win over Ecuador), Germany’s starting lineup features Brown and Undav in place of Raum and Musiala, respectively.As for the South Americans, who are coming off a 0-0 draw wit
  
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• Viery set for Fiorentina medical after €13m plus bonus deal with Gremio

  29-06-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Viery set for Fiorentina medical after €13m plus bonus deal with GremioFiorentina will welcome Gremio defender Viery for his medical tests tomorrow, completing the transfer worth a reported €13m plus add-ons.The 21-year-old is primarily a central defender, but can also play at left-back when required.Fiorentina ready for Viery arrivalRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – MARCH 22: David of Vasco da Gama competes for the ball with Viery of Gremio during the match between Vasco da Gama and Grem
  
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• Official: Nico Paz remains at Como with Real Madrid option

  29-06-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Nico Paz remains at Como with Real Madrid optionReal Madrid have officially confirmed that Nico Paz will remain at Como with a buy-back option for 2027, noting it was ‘made at the player’s own request.’COMO, ITALY – MARCH 22: Assane Diao of Como 1907 celebrates with his team-mate Nico Paz after scoring their team’s first goal during the Serie A match between Como 1907 and Pisa SC at Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium on March 22, 2026 in Como, Italy. (Photo by Ma
  
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• Inter ‘snubbed’ by Palestra for Chelsea, reveal Tonali regret

  29-06-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter ‘snubbed’ by Palestra for Chelsea, reveal Tonali regretInter director Piero Ausilio admits they got ‘snubbed’ when Marco Palestra went to Chelsea and hints Oaktree were to blame, but admits he was ‘caught napping’ on Sandro Tonali.The various club representatives all flocked to Rimini this evening for an event marking the start of the Serie A transfer market, which is localised in a hub at a hotel in the seaside town.Inter admit Palestra dumped themCAGLI
  
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• 👀 Ancelotti assesses win, reveals Neymar detail in Brazil x Japan

  29-06-2026 21:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👀 Ancelotti assesses win, reveals Neymar detail in Brazil x JapanBrazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti highlighted his team’s attitude in Monday’s 2-1 win over Japan (29).The comeback, with goals from Casemiro and Gabriel Martinelli, secured Brazil’s place in the FIFA World Cup round of 16 — deservedly so, according to Ancelotti.
  "We deserved to win. We conceded, but the team didn’t lose patience. The team was good in the first half too. Beautiful game," the Bra
  
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• Farcical Ben Stokes retirement reveals lasting truth about England’s great showman

  29-06-2026 21:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  There are things that annoyed me yesterday, that I won’t care about tomorrow. The finale of Ben Stokes’ retirement was fantastical, and at times farcical. In the moments when you let your inner cynic win, Stokes’ main-character mantra can grate. The ninth over of a spell begins in 30 degree heat and you realise that ah, yes, Ben’s putting on his show again. Everyone look at Ben. The man who prides himself on going to the well, even if a tap’s right there. The timing
  
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• 🚨 Big surprise! This is Germany's XI to face Paraguay

  29-06-2026 21:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Big surprise! This is Germany's XI to face ParaguayAll of football-loving Germany is currently debating what the German national team is still missing to play a successful role at the World Cup. For many fans, the key issue is the lineup. Quite a few were calling for Deniz Undav to start. Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann reacted to the group-stage defeat against Ecuador and made changes to the lineup. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read
  
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• Richard Hughes is ready to fight for record €80m midfielder deal

  29-06-2026 21:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Richard Hughes is ready to fight for record €80m midfielder dealLiverpool are eyeing up big midfield changes this summer. We could see Alexis Mac Allister depart for pastures new - with the Argentina FIFA World Cup winner under contract until 2028 and no sign of a new deal on the horizon.Curtis Jones is also the subject of strong transfer interest - with Inter Milan and others hoping to conclude a deal for the Scouse playmaker. Any outgoings are likely to be complemented by incoming deals -
  
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• Ipswich Town sign Hibs attacker Livingstone

  29-06-2026 21:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ipswich Town sign Hibs attacker LivingstoneIpswich Town have completed the signing of Hibernian attacker Rosie Livingstone on a permanent deal.The Tractor Girls announced news of the transfer via a post on their official club website this afternoon.The 20-year-old Scot has signed a two-year deal at Portman Road. Ipswich Town have paid an undisclosed fee to Hibs to secure her services.Livingstone is a graduate of the Hibs Girls Academy and she went on to make her senior debut for the club at the
  
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• EU lawmakers demand a FIFA probe into Infantino for giving Trump the peace prize

  29-06-2026 21:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  EU lawmakers demand a FIFA probe into Infantino for giving Trump the peace prizeFifty European Parliament members have called on FIFA to respond to an ethics complaint concerning President Gianni Infantino’s decision to award Donald Trump the FIFA Peace Prize.In a letter sent on Monday and seen by The Athletic, the MEPs urged FIFA to address allegations that Infantino breached the organisation’s strict rules on political neutrality.The Swiss polyglot personally presented the award to
  
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• USA say they are ready for surprises from Bosnia and Herzegovina

  29-06-2026 21:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tim Ream is a likely starter for the USA in Wednesday’s game against Bosnia and Herzegovina.Photograph: Jamie Squire/Getty ImagesIt’s easy to assume that the onset of the World Cup knockout rounds brings immediate tension. These are the games where legacies are crystalized in a zero-sum manner – every heroic turn paired with a Baggio-like blemish. Then again, the round of 32 is new. The field doesn’t truly feel like it’s been narrowed down yet.So maybe the ho-hum st
  
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• 🚨Official: Real Madrid clarify Nico Paz’s future

  29-06-2026 21:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨Official: Real Madrid clarify Nico Paz’s futureThe Argentine player will remain at Como for one more season, and Los Blancos retain a buy-back option.
  It was one of the situations causing Real Madrid the biggest headache: Nico Paz’s future was up in the air between Madrid and Italy, and in the end, at the player’s request, he will stay at Como.In a statement, Los Blancos confirmed that Nico will remain at the Italian club next season, while retaining a buy-back option
  
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