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• 🥐 Beyond the World Cup... 5️⃣ stories to start Thursday

  11-06-2026 08:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🥐 Beyond the World Cup... 5️⃣ stories to start ThursdayThe football world never rests, and the latest developments are moving forcefully from the pitch to the offices of the biggest clubs. Changes in Premier League dugouts, long-term bets at Camp Nou, and summer sagas beginning to take shape set the pace for a day in which the boardrooms are driving the news agenda.Fulham sound out Álvaro ArbeloaFulham are looking for a new leader after Marco Silva's departure to Benf
  
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• In numbers – Barcelona new signing hits fine form ahead of World Cup

  11-06-2026 13:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  In numbers – Barcelona new signing hits fine form ahead of World CupNew Barcelona signing Anthony Gordon could hardly have asked for a better final performance before the World Cup.The former Newcastle United man continued his strong form for England with an impressive display against Costa Rica, contributing a goal and an assist in 71 minutes.While the goal and assist will always stand out in the headlines, the underlying numbers paint the picture of a player growing increasingly comforta
  
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• Comolli position as Juventus CEO under review with meetings underway

  11-06-2026 13:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Comolli position as Juventus CEO under review with meetings underwayReports from various sources in Italy claim that Damien Comolli’s position as CEO of Juventus is under review after just one season in the Bianconeri hot seat, and meetings to discuss the Frenchman’s position are reportedly underway.Juventus discussing Comolli future, meetings underwayAccording to reports from Sky Sport Italia and various others, meetings are underway in Turin to discuss Comolli’s position as C
  
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• Real Madrid consider moves for Manchester City pair to meet Jose Mourinho demands

  11-06-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid consider moves for Manchester City pair to meet Jose Mourinho demandsReal Madrid are set for a significant summer, with the arrival of Jose Mourinho as manager for a second spell, and a numbre of players who have flattered to deceive over the last two seasons. The two areas that Mourinho is reportedly keen to address are defence and midfield, and Manchester City could provide a happy hunting ground to do so, following the exit of Pep Guardiola.Mourinho has reportedly told Los Blancos
  
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• Feyenoord in talks to sign OGC Nice’s Charles Vanhoutte

  11-06-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Feyenoord in talks to sign OGC Nice’s Charles VanhoutteFeyenoord have opened talks to sign OGC Nice midfielder Charles Vanhoutte (27), as per a report from L’Équipe.Vanhoutte only joined Nice last summer, signing from Union Saint-Gilloise. He hoped that the move to the Allianz Riviera would bolster his hopes of making Rudi Garcia’s Belgium squad for the FIFA World Cup. The midfielder started well under Franck Haise, who pushed to bring him to the club, but his impac
  
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• Eredivisie players at the 2026 World Cup: Midfielders

  11-06-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Eredivisie players at the 2026 World Cup: MidfieldersThe 2026 World Cup kicks off today with Mexico facing South Africa. The Eredivisie has plenty of players set to take part in the tournament. We’ve looked at the goalkeepers and defenders already, and now with one day to go, lets look at the midfielders.Ramiz Zerrouki – Algeria Ramiz Zerrouki spent last season on loan at FC Twente from Feyenoord, returning to the club he had joined the Rotterdam side from back in 2023. Zerrouki play
  
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• Chelsea contacted Ibrahima Konaté over potential free transfer

  11-06-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea contacted Ibrahima Konaté over potential free transferAccording to a report from The Athletic, Chelsea made contact with Ibrahima Konaté over a potential free transfer after he announced he would be leaving Liverpool at the end of his contract. The French international defender is set to leave Anfield after 5 years with the Merseyside outfit. The London club are aiming to sign a new centre-back during the summer transfer window and contacted Konaté to see i
  
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• How Celtic board reacted to O'Neill appointment

  11-06-2026 13:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic principal shareholder Dermot Desmond (right) worked with Martin O'Neill during his first spell at the club in the early 2000s [SNS]Celtic's hierarchy have shared their delight following the news that Martin O'Neill has been confirmed as first-team manager on a permanent basis.The 74-year-old guided the side to a Scottish Premiership title triumph and a Scottish Cup success in two interim spells last term.Shaun Maloney and Mark Fotheringham assisted O'Neill last campaign, but there is no m
  
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• Ollie Watkins outlines why England super-subs could be key to World Cup success

  11-06-2026 13:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England striker Ollie Watkins believes the World Cup could hinge on the impact of substitutes, a role he is ready to embrace. Watkins came off the bench to net England’s third goal in their 3-0 friendly victory over Costa Rica in Orlando on Wednesday, marking their final warm-up fixture before their opening game at this summer’s tournament.The Aston Villa forward was among several players introduced from the bench who injected renewed intensity into the performance. Eberechi Eze, Buk
  
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• Barcelona set to secure important departure before June 30 – report

  11-06-2026 13:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona set to secure important departure before June 30 – reportBarcelona’s summer transfer window looks set to be one of the busiest in recent years, with the club already signing Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United.In terms of departures, the club have placed emphasis on selling Ansu Fati to AS Monaco on a permanent basis after a successful loan spell.Now, according to Mundo Deportivo, Ansu’s transfer to the Ligue 1 giants is expected to be finalised before June 30.This w
  
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• Chelsea still waiting to reach agreement to sign Valentín Barco

  11-06-2026 13:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea still waiting to reach agreement to sign Valentín BarcoAccording to a report from The Athletic, Chelsea are still waiting to reach an agreement to complete the signing of Valentín Barco (21) from Strasbourg. The Blues are expected to complete the signing of the versatile Argentina international, but are waiting to proceed.  Negotiations between the two clubs should not be a major issue, given that they are part of the same ownership group – BlueCo. Barc
  
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• Real Madrid dealt another setback to Bernabeu concerts plan

  11-06-2026 13:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid dealt another setback to Bernabeu concerts planReal Madrid are yet to make any progress in their bid to host concerts at their Santiago Bernabeu stadium. Los Blancos began with a began in the summer of 2024, hosting Taylor Swift for a three-day run at the Bernabeu, but since, the concerts have been halted to violations over city regulations.Los Blancos had renovated the Bernabeu, with the ability to host concerts one of the fresh advantages and revenue streams predicted after doing s
  
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• Costacurta: ‘Leao has never been a leader, Milan aren’t losing a Kaka or Shevchenko’

  11-06-2026 13:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Costacurta: ‘Leao has never been a leader, Milan aren’t losing a Kaka or Shevchenko’Alessandro Costacurta feels that it is wrong to consider Rafael Leao a ‘leader’ of Milan, but has criticised the Portugal international for his inconsistency, claiming that he has ‘never been a champion like that, even if he thinks he is’.Leao is among the star players in line to leave Milan after a dismal end to the 2025-26 season, which saw the Rossoneri miss out on Cha
  
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• Tinnion to leave Bristol City technical director job

  11-06-2026 13:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brian Tinnion made more than 550 league and cup appearances for Bristol City as a player [Rex Features]Bristol City technical director Brian Tinnion will leave his role this summer, ending a near 35-year day-to-day association with the club. Tinnion, 58, made more than 450 English Football League appearances for the Robins as a player between 1993 and 2005.During his time at Ashton Gate, Tinnion also held the position of manager and academy director, bringing the likes of Antoine Semenyo and Ale
  
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• The World Cup is bigger than ever - and BBC Sport has an app to match

  11-06-2026 13:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BBC Sport has launched new app features for the World Cup[BBC Sport]The 2026 World Cup is here and bigger than ever as 48 nations compete for the biggest prize in football in the United States, Canada and Mexico.The BBC is home to the best coverage of the competition and we're going big too, with a host of new features released on the BBC Sport app so you can enjoy the World Cup like never before.From live match updates on your lock screen to shortform video and even 3D match experiences, make s
  
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• Hull uses local supplier for new kit

  11-06-2026 13:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hull City has unveiled its new shirt ahead of the club's return to the Premier League.The club said it had entered into a multi-year partnership with Hull company Oxen Sports, replacing previous supplier Kappa Turkiye.Returning to the HCAFC lettered logo for the first time in 47 years, the shirt will also pay homage to the historical kit from the 1978-79 season.Lee Jenkinson, CEO of Oxen Sports, said he hoped the black and amber striped kit with a white collar would "resonate with supporters".Th
  
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• Jose Mourinho targets wantaway Manchester City defender as hallmark Real Madrid signing

  11-06-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho targets wantaway Manchester City defender as hallmark Real Madrid signingReal Madrid and Jose Mourinho are interested in securing Man City’s Josko Gvardiol this summerThe defender joined Man City from RB Leipzig for a reported fee of around €90M in 2023With two more years left in his contract, the Croatian is also wanted by Barcelona and BayernManchester City star Josko Gvardiol has emerged as a top transfer target for incoming Real Madrid Jose Mourinho this summer, as p
  
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• Barcelona must resolve goalkeeper exits before moving for La Liga veteran – report

  11-06-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona must resolve goalkeeper exits before moving for La Liga veteran – reportThe goalkeeping department at Barcelona is overcrowded at the moment, and Deco will be keen to prune it and establish a defined hierarchy this summer.There is no doubt that Joan Garcia is, and will remain, the number one for Hansi Flick, but the futures of Wojciech Szczesny, Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Inaki Pena, Ander Astralaga, Diego Kochen and Aron Yaakobishvili all need to be sorted.Now, according to SPORT, B
  
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• McKenna's 'left a massive legacy' - Luongo

  11-06-2026 13:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Former Ipswich midfielder Massimo Luongo believes Kieran McKenna has left "a massive legacy" at the club and town because of all he achieved in his near five-year stay.Luongo has known McKenna since he was in the youth set-up at Tottenham and then played under him at Ipswich Town during one of the most successful periods in the club's history.He saw the news of McKenna's departure on social media, and then his phone group chats were "popping off," he told BBC Radio Suffolk."First a
  
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• How the weather can shape the tactics of a football nation

  11-06-2026 13:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Much has been made of the heat in which matches will be played at this World Cup, and that will naturally impact tactical approaches and performances on the pitch.But the effect of the weather goes beyond just conditions on matchday.Some of football's top minds - former managers Arsene Wenger and Fabio Capello, for example - have made the argument the climate of a country directly affects the type of football they play, impacting the players they develop.Weather can therefore shape
  
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• The route to the final Scotland could take at World Cup 2026

  11-06-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Scotland are raring for a first World Cup appearance since 1998 as they head to North America perhaps ready to let their dreams run wild.The Scots earned their spot at the tournament finals in the most dramatic fashion when they scored two stoppage-time stunners to pip Denmark to top spot in their final qualifier.The Tartan Army will now be fantasising about simply watching their nation win a game at a major tournament for the first time in three decades, having experienced only losses and draws
  
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• The route to the final England could take at World Cup 2026

  11-06-2026 12:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thomas Tuchel is hoping to end England’s 60 years of hurt on the global stage as the Three Lions vie for World Cup glory in North America.While sceptics may predict an early exit for the German’s first international tournament in charge, fans will already be looking at the potential draw for England as they dream of of a spot at this year’s final at MetLife Stadium on 19 July.For now, England only know for sure who they’ll face in the group, beginning their campaign on 17
  
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• Dalglish, Souness & Rod Stewart - Scotland's World Cup '86 remembered

  11-06-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Michael Laudrup and Denmark faced Scotland at the 1986 World Cup [Getty Images]On a veranda at the Scotland squad hotel, captain Graeme Souness is discussing the players he is trying to sign for Rangers. Manager Alex Ferguson is in his room mulling over interest from Arsenal and Tottenham. And thousands of miles away, Kenny Dalglish - the country's most-capped player - is sitting idle.To say the national team's Mexico 1986 campaign was infused with intrigue would be doing the dictionary a disser
  
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• Report: Andoni Iraola wants Liverpool to sign world-class defender

  11-06-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Andoni Iraola wants Liverpool to sign world-class defenderBastoni emerges as key Iraola target in Liverpool defensive rebuildLiverpool’s summer plans appear to be gathering pace, with Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni reportedly emerging as one of the primary targets identified by Andoni Iraola as he begins shaping a new era at Anfield.According to an exclusive report from SportsBoom, Bastoni has been earmarked as the ideal candidate to strengthen Liverpool’s defence du
  
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• ‘Did everything possible’: Inter Milan failed with an attempt to lure Messi away from Barcelona

  11-06-2026 12:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘Did everything possible’: Inter Milan failed with an attempt to lure Messi away from BarcelonaLionel Messi’s Barcelona story could have taken a very different turn before he became the greatest player in the club’s history.Massimo Moratti, the former president of Inter Milan, has revealed that the Italian club made a serious attempt to sign the Argentinian maestro when he was still a youngster emerging through La Masia.As quoted by SPORT, Moratti explained on Radio Kiss
  
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• Ronald Koeman hopeful that Brighton goalkeeper can make World Cup debut against Japan despite injury

  11-06-2026 12:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ronald Koeman hopeful that Brighton goalkeeper can make World Cup debut against Japan despite injuryThere are concerns that Brighton goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen may not be able to play in the Netherlands World Cup opener against Japan. The Brighton goalkeeper suffered an injury during the Netherlands friendly against Uzbekistan and was absent from training yesterday. Ronald Koeman has indicated, as reported by ESPN, that he thinks the Brighton player will be able to play in the World Cup opener a
  
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• Roma tracking ex-Juve fullback Savona

  11-06-2026 12:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma tracking ex-Juve fullback SavonaBeyond their attacking line, Roma are also working to satisfy Gasperini’s wishes in the flanks. The Giallorossi are evaluating several options for the left flank, especially Matteo Ruggeri. In recent hours, there has been strong interest in Bernasconi, but the cost and Atalanta’s opposition make the move complex. As reported by Leggo, Roma are also considering former Juventus full-back Nicolò Savona. The player was acquired last summer from
  
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• Real Madrid forward’s recovery from long-term injury ‘on track’, player in good spirits

  11-06-2026 12:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid forward’s recovery from long-term injury ‘on track’, player in good spiritsReal Madrid have just two representatives in the Brazilian national team at the upcoming FIFA World Cup, and it is unfortunate that two others did not make the cut.While Eder Militao missed out owing to his fitness struggles and lack of regular minutes, Rodrygo misses out after he suffered a devastating ACL injury with a meniscal tear.Initial projections reported a six to seven-month layoff p
  
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• “Arteta wants” €100m Yildiz says Juventus Sporting Director

  11-06-2026 12:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “Arteta wants” €100m Yildiz says Juventus Sporting DirectorThe 21-year-old signed a new deal until 2030 earlier this year and Juventus say even a €100m offer would not change their stance.Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty ImagesJuventus have shut down Arsenal’s interest in Kenan Yildiz, with the Italian club insisting they would not sell the forward even for €100m.The 21-year-old signed a new deal until 2030 in February, when Arsenal’s interest had already been
  
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• Report: Arsenal are in the race to sign 23-year-old La Liga forward

  11-06-2026 12:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Arsenal are in the race to sign 23-year-old La Liga forwardNico Williams Transfer: Arsenal Given Fresh Hope Over Dream Arteta SigningArsenal’s search for elite attacking depth continues to gather pace, with Nico Williams once again emerging as a live and significant name on the club’s recruitment radar.According to TeamTalk, the Athletic Bilbao winger remains firmly admired in north London, despite signing a remarkable 10-year contract with his boyhood club last summer. That
  
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