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• 🥳 Ancelotti turns 67 and gets a gentle prank in training

  10-06-2026 18:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🥳 Ancelotti turns 67 and gets a gentle prank in trainingA six-seven kind of day for Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti of the Brazilian national team.The coach celebrated his 67th birthday during a relaxed training session with the squad preparing for its World Cup debut. And there was even a prank.Reporter Raisa Simplicio shared the moment when Carlo Ancelotti went through the "gauntlet":The traditional slaps were lighter than when a player is celebrating a birthday. And Don Carlo was also s
  
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• Beth Mead completes move to Man City after nine-year Arsenal tenure

  12-06-2026 14:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Beth Mead completes move to Man City after nine-year Arsenal tenureManchester City have announced the signing of Beth Mead on a free transfer from Arsenal.The 81-time capped Lioness joins the Women’s Super League champions following a nine-year spell with the Gunners. Mead, who turned 31 in May, has penned a three-year deal at the Joie Stadium.Speaking about the signing, City’ Director of Football Therese Sjogran said: “Beth’s achievements in the game speak for themselves
  
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• Rensch could depart Roma this summer

  12-06-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rensch could depart Roma this summerDevyne Rensch played a key role in Roma’s third-place finish and Champions League qualification. The Dutch full-back spearheaded the comeback against Parma at the Tardini, allowing Roma to liven up their dream of playing for the Champions League: a goal and a penalty earned by Malen, both in the closing minutes. The player’s exploits may not be enough to secure his spot at Trigoria next season. Rensch’s future, in fact, remains up in the air.
  
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• Barcelona’s transfer plans leave Deco with a difficult decision to make

  12-06-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona’s transfer plans leave Deco with a difficult decision to makeBarcelona’s goalkeeping department has unexpectedly become one of the club’s most complicated areas heading into the summer transfer window.While Joan Garcia is firmly established as Hansi Flick’s first-choice goalkeeper, Deco must now find solutions for six other goalkeepers currently on the club’s books before making any decisions in the market.According to SPORT, Barcelona have seven goalkeepe
  
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• Who you would keep, loan and sell this summer

  12-06-2026 14:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked who you think Arsenal should keep, loan and sell this summer.Here are some of your comments:Harry:Keep - Viktor Gyokeres - slow start, but he's looked the real deal at the business end of the season.Loan - MaxDowman and Marli Salmon. They are seriously exciting academy prospects who've tasted a league title win - now let's get them some more minutes. Sell - Ben White. He's been an excellent servant to the club and I'm glad he got to end on a high note, but I'm not sur
  
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• Why Brazil and Argentina fans are fighting in the streets of Bangladesh as World Cup begins

  12-06-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With a major international sporting event getting underway this week, the streets of Bangladesh are lined with colourful national flags. That might not seem unusual – except these flags exclusively represent foreign nations.Bangladesh, home to 170 million people, did not qualify for the 2026 World Cup. Yet the South Asian country is nonetheless home to some of the most fervent supporters of footballing giants Brazil and Argentina anywhere in the world.Football fans have been rushing s
  
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• Report: Manchester United considering move for 23-year-old midfielder

  12-06-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Manchester United considering move for 23-year-old midfielderMan Utd Transfer News: Why Mamadou Sangare Fits INEOS Recruitment StrategyManchester United’s summer recruitment drive increasingly appears to be following a clear pattern. Amid the pursuit of established names and headline signings, there remains a parallel search for players entering their prime years, footballers capable of elevating the squad without demanding extraordinary transfer fees.According to TeamTalk, RC Lens
  
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• BANCO BPM MILAN CUP: CATTOLICA HOSTS THE 12th EDITION

  12-06-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BANCO BPM MILAN CUP: CATTOLICA HOSTS THE 12th EDITIONFrom 12 to 14 June, Cattolica will host the 12th edition of the Banco BPM Milan Cup, the event dedicated to young players from AC Milan’s national and international Academy network. Three days of football and education built around a common theme: the #MilanGentile project, created to make kindness part of the game, to be developed both on the pitch and in everyday life through fair-play-inspired behaviour, recognised and rewarded with t
  
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• Dumfries arrival raises fresh questions over former star’s future

  12-06-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dumfries arrival raises fresh questions over former star’s futureAlexander-Arnold availability speculation grows as Mourinho and Dumfries reshape Real Madrid plansLiverpool supporters may have accepted that Trent Alexander-Arnold’s departure to Real Madrid was the end of a remarkable chapter, but developments in Spain are beginning to raise intriguing questions about his long-term future.Reports emerging from Spain and discussed by the Liverpool Echo suggest Alexander-Arnold could fa
  
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• Ajax remain interested in signing Barcelona outcast but one problem threatens the deal

  12-06-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ajax remain interested in signing Barcelona outcast but one problem threatens the dealBarcelona captain Marc-Andre ter Stegen’s future appears likely to be away from the Camp Nou this summer, as has been the case for a while now.However, as always, one major obstacle continues to stand in the way of a potential departure for the German shot-stopper.The German goalkeeper is expected to return to Barcelona following a difficult loan spell at Girona.He switched across to the other Catalan clu
  
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• 'Unal has to go' - fans on who they would keep, loan and sell

  12-06-2026 13:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked for your views on who you would like Bournemouth to keep, loan and sell from the squad this summer.Here are some of your comments:Ben: I definitely think Bafode Diakite is a fringe player after being phased out of the starting XI, though I'm hoping he will be able to impress the new manager. Sending Veljko Milosavljevic out on loan seems like the most sensible option, given the fact he's still only 18. Then I do think Enes Unal has to go - not the type of striker that
  
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• Time to fire up the DeLorean as O'Neill returns again

  12-06-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Just over a year ago, Celtic launched their season ticket campaign for the 2025-26 season under the tagline 'Back For The Future'.It was a clever nod to the return of familiar faces, with manager Brendan Rodgers joined by fan favourites Kieran Tierney and Jota, all embarking on second spells at the club.As it turns out, however, the marketing team may have been about 12 months ahead of schedule.Because the real Back To The Future story arrived this week, with confirmation Martin O'Neill wil
  
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• Real Madrid set to miss out on Mourinho’s top midfield choice as Man United close in on £80 million transfer

  12-06-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid set to miss out on Mourinho’s top midfield choice as Man United close in on £80 million transferReal Madrid are set to miss out on one of Jose Mourinho’s preferred transfer targets this summer, with fresh reports indicating that Manchester United have moved into a commanding position in the race for Mateus Fernandes.According to The Times, the West Ham United midfielder is increasingly likely to head to Old Trafford despite attracting serious interest from several t
  
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• Milan have agreement with Glasner, Amorim is Ibrahimovic’s candidate – report

  12-06-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan have agreement with Glasner, Amorim is Ibrahimovic’s candidate – reportAccording to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Oliver Glasner has reached an agreement with Milan, but the Rossoneri’s search for a new coach continues and includes ex-Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim, who is backed by Zlatan Ibrahimovic.Milan are still looking for a replacement for Massimiliano Allegri, and even if ex-Crystal Palace boss Glasner remains their primary option, talks have also been held with o
  
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• 'Romero needs to go' - fans on who they would keep, loan and sell

  12-06-2026 13:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked for your views on who you would like Tottenham to keep, loan and sell from the squad this summer.Here are some of your comments:Seb: Sell Richarlison - has been awful this season we need a prolific goalscorer. Keep Palhinha - great this season, kept us in the Premier League. Loan out Tel - not quite good enough yet and needs more experience.Graeme: A fringe player under the previous few managers we need right now in the dressing room and at the training ground is Ben
  
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• The 10 most tired teams at the World Cup 😪

  12-06-2026 13:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 10 most tired teams at the World Cup 😪Are Les Bleus already at a disadvantage?This Thursday evening will mark the start of the first 48-team World Cup in history. A longer and more grueling competition, much like recent seasons in which players keep playing more and more matches.With that in mind, the BBC has put together a "fatigue ranking" for the top 10 nations in the FIFA rankings. To do so, the British media outlet added up the minutes played by each team’s players since J
  
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• West Ham say ‘very limited number’ of staff knew about secret David Sullivan ban

  12-06-2026 13:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  West Ham has confirmed that only a "very limited number" of staff were privy to a 2023 decision to prohibit co-owner and former chairman David Sullivan from engaging with the club’s youth and women’s teams. The club’s first public statement since the restrictions came to light on Tuesday cited "confidentiality rules" as the reason for the internal secrecy, following concerns raised by the owners of the London Stadium about not being informed.The club asserted that Mr Sullivan,
  
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• Five players to leave promoted Charlton Athletic

  12-06-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Five players to leave promoted Charlton AthleticFive players will be leaving Charlton Athletic at the end of this month when their contracts expire.The Addicks announced their end of season released list via a post on their official club website this afternoon.It has been revealed that Emma Bissell, Frankie Finlayson, Karin Muya, Gracie Pearse and Amalie Thestrup will all be moving on this summer.Bissell, Muya, Pearse and Thestrup contributed 10 league goals between them as Charlton Athletic cla
  
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• Arsenal make fresh contact over €40m Manu Kone

  12-06-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal make fresh contact over €40m Manu KoneRoma need to raise around €50m and Kone is one of the players who could generate a major profit.Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty ImagesArsenal have reportedly returned to Manu Kone’s camp as Roma consider selling key players before the end of June to meet the terms of their UEFA settlement agreement.According to Corriere della Sera, Arsenal first made a move for the 25-year-old a few months ago and have now “come back again”, co
  
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• Man City sign Mead on free transfer

  12-06-2026 13:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Beth Mead has joined Manchester City after leaving Arsenal [Getty Images]Manchester City have confirmed the signing of England forward Beth Mead on a free transfer from Arsenal.The 31-year-old has agreed a three-year deal with the new Women's Super League champions after leaving the Gunners when her contract expired in May.She has 81 caps for her country, was part of the Lionesses side that won back-to-back European Championships in 2022 and 2025, and also scored for England against Ukraine on T
  
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• Rochdale not making up numbers next term - Watson

  12-06-2026 13:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ian Watson led South Shields to second in the National League north last season [Getty Images]Rochdale boss Ian Watson says the way he will lead his side means they will not simply challenge for survival on their return to the English Football League.Former boss Jimmy McNulty led Dale to promotion through the National League play-offs last term off the back of a memorable battle for automatic promotion with eventual champions York City.McNulty departed the club last week for Stockport County, wi
  
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• 'A gentleman to deal with' - tribute to Jackett

  12-06-2026 13:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Kenny Jackett arrived at Fratton Park at a strange time. The club had just won promotion from League Two but manager Paul Cook had walked away to join Wigan Athletic.Michael Eisner's purchase of the club from the Pompey Supporters Trust was being completed. The League Two promotion side was breaking up, with key players Enda Stevens and Michael Doyle having already departed.For the first 18 months, Jackett did as well anyone possibly could have in the Pompey hotseat. In his first s
  
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• Barcelona target refuses to discuss future amid Camp Nou return links: ‘The truth is that…’

  12-06-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona target refuses to discuss future amid Camp Nou return links: ‘The truth is that…’Barcelona seem determined to bring in some depth in the full-back positions this summer transfer window, with several transfer targets shortlisted.Among the many names linked with a move to the Catalan club is Marc Cucurella, who came through La Masia and has gone on to have a very good career.The Chelsea left-back has been linked with a return to Spain, with Barcelona among the clubs tr
  
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• Real Madrid make final Rodri transfer decision impacted by Bernardo Silva move

  12-06-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid make final Rodri transfer decision impacted by Bernardo Silva moveReal Madrid have officially ended interest in a blockbuster raid for Manchester City’s Rodri this summer.The high-profile free agent switch of Bernardo Silva from the Etihad Stadium to the Spanish capital has altered the financial priorities of Los Blancos.The 2024 Ballon d’Or winner now holds the cards regarding his long-term future, with a lucrative contract extension still awaiting his signature at Man C
  
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• Ousmane Dembele defends Real Madrid megastar amid growing criticism: ‘They’ve been very unfair to him’

  12-06-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ousmane Dembele defends Real Madrid megastar amid growing criticism: ‘They’ve been very unfair to him’Ousmane Dembele has come to the defence of Kylian Mbappe, insisting that the criticism aimed at the Real Madrid forward has gone far beyond what is fair.The former Barcelona winger, now one of Paris Saint-Germain’s leading figures, spoke extensively during an interview with MARCA, touching on several major topics surrounding the recent season. Among them was the cons
  
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• FREE Arsenal World Cup 2026 fixtures printable

  12-06-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FREE Arsenal World Cup 2026 fixtures printableThe printable includes all 104 fixtures in GMT and is designed for A3, giving supporters an Arsenal-centred way to follow the World Cup.After a very long season, the dreaded American World Cup is upon us. I have to be honest, it rather snuck up on me, which the publication date for this fixtures wallchart probably confirms. I had barely recovered from Arsenal winning the league, with zero days since I last teared up about something Champions League-r
  
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• Palestinian football chief says he has not been granted US visa for World Cup

  12-06-2026 13:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The head of the Palestinian Football Association (PFA), Jibril Rajoub, is currently in Mexico City, awaiting permission to enter the United States for events related to the 2026 Fifa World Cup. Despite being accredited, Mr Rajoub is among several international football officials who have been denied US visas or are still awaiting their approval.Mr Rajoub attended the opening match between Mexico and South Africa on Thursday. He expressed his frustration to The Associated Press, stating: "I don&r
  
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• Bomb squads banned in blow to Premier League clubs with outcasts now able to demand free transfer under new rule

  12-06-2026 13:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bomb squads banned in blow to Premier League clubs with outcasts now able to demand free transfer under new rulePremier League stars previously sidelined in so-called “bomb squads” could soon be able to walk away from their clubs on a free transfer.According to The Sun, there’s a new agreement between FIFA and the global players’ union FIFPRO that gives exiled players the green light to push for an exit.This will come as a massive blow to several Premier League clubs, esp
  
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• Manchester City sign Arsenal forward Mead

  12-06-2026 13:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City sign Arsenal forward MeadManchester City have completed the signing of Arsenal forward Beth Mead on a free transfer.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Cityzens just a short time ago.The 31-year-old has signed a three-year deal at The Joie Stadium. She will officially become a Manchester City player when her contract with current club Arsenal expires at the end of the month.Mead spent almost a decade with Arsenal in which she made m
  
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• Inside story of how Barcelona convinced one of Africa’s brightest young talents to choose La Masia

  12-06-2026 13:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inside story of how Barcelona convinced one of Africa’s brightest young talents to choose La MasiaOne of Barcelona’s most surprising representatives at the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup is Egyptian youngster Hamza Abdelkarim, who received a surprise call-up to the tournament.The 18-year-old striker’s move to Barcelona was not a simple academy signing. It was a long and difficult operation that almost collapsed before it went through.According to SPORT, Barcelona accelerated their
  
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