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• 🚨 BREAKING: Chelsea and Aston Villa name XIs for crunch PL battle

  27-12-2025 17:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  🚨 BREAKING: Chelsea and Aston Villa name XIs for crunch PL battleA clash of competing clubs is a fitting way to bookend Saturday's action across the Premier League, with Chelsea and Aston Villa set to lock horns at Stamford Bridge.
  Separated by six points in the table coming into the weekend, Enzo Maresca's Blues will be hoping to cut the points deficit in half against a Villa outfit under Unai Emery that continue to defy expectations.The last time these two sides met at the Bridge, Chel
  
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• 💣Riquelme keeps promising: if he wins, Haaland will join Real Madrid

  03-06-2026 23:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  💣Riquelme keeps promising: if he wins, Haaland will join Real MadridThe race for the Real Madrid presidency added a major new chapter ahead of the elections on June 7. During an interview on the TV show El Hormiguero, opposition candidate Enrique Riquelme announced that he has secured the signing of Norwegian striker Erling Haaland as the flagship move of his sporting project.Notarized guarantee and Rodri’s arrivalTo back up his campaign promises, the businessman from Alicante reve
  
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• Konate reveals depression after deaths of Jota & father

  03-06-2026 23:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  Ibrahima Konate joined Liverpool from RB Leipzig in 2021 [Getty Images]Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate has opened up on how the deaths of team-mate Diogo Jota and his father left him battling depression during his final season at the club. Portugal forward Jota and his brother Andre Silva, tragically died in a car crash last July, while Konate's dad Hamady passed away in January after a long illness.The France international's form was visibly affected in his final campaign at Anfield and the
  
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• Manchester City launch opening bid for Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson

  03-06-2026 23:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  Manchester City launch opening bid for Nottingham Forest’s Elliot AndersonManchester City have kicked off their summer transfer market business by testing the resolve with a concrete offer for Elliot Anderson.Nottingham Forest have rebuffed the initial approach from the Etihad Stadium’s hierarchy, holding out for a premium valuation for their prized asset.Incoming manager Enzo Maresca and Sporting Director Hugo Viana view the versatile 23-year-old as the ideal target to regenerate Ci
  
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• Inter want to offer Frattesi for Mancini

  03-06-2026 23:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  Inter want to offer Frattesi for ManciniInter are pursuing Gianluca Mancini. Gianluca Di Marzio provided further updates regarding the Nerazzurri’s interest in the Roma defender during an episode of “Calciomercato – L’Originale” on Sky Sport. According to the journalist, Inter are ready to offer Davide Frattesi to the Giallorossi as a pawn in their bid to secure the defender, especially if the number 23 fails to reach an agreement with Roma on a renewal.
  
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• Inter confident Palestra will provide advantage over Premier League

  03-06-2026 23:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  Inter confident Palestra will provide advantage over Premier LeagueAlthough Atalanta want a €50m bidding war to break out, Inter seem confident Marco Palestra will give them the priority over the Premier League, and do a deal for just €45m.Palestra flourished on loan at Cagliari this season, earning his first senior Italy caps and attracting interest from all over Europe.La Dea are therefore ready to sell this summer, and are hoping for at least €50m with a bidding war likely to e
  
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• Florentino Perez rival promises Erling Haaland signing if elected Real Madrid president

  03-06-2026 23:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  Florentino Perez rival promises Erling Haaland signing if elected Real Madrid presidentThis weekend, Florentino Perez and Enrique Riquelme will go head-to-head in the first Real Madrid presidential election in 20 years. The former is the overwhelming favourite to be re-elected to the position he has held since 2009, but the latter is staking his claim with the club’s members ahead of Sunday’s vote.Perez has been very busy during the elections, with his people having closed agreements
  
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• Report Juventus in direct Sorloth talks and Nottingham Forest want Openda

  03-06-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  Report Juventus in direct Sorloth talks and Nottingham Forest want OpendaJuventus have begun negotiations with Atletico Madrid centre-forward Alexander Sorloth, claim Sky Sport Italia, while Nottingham Forest are among Lois Openda contenders.It’s going to be all change for the Bianconeri attack this summer, because Dusan Vlahovic is leaving as a free agent on June 30 after failing to agree a new contract, while Jonathan David, Openda and Eden Zhegrova are for sale.Juventus pursuing Sorloth
  
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• Leeds United Eye Salzburg Teen Sensation To Boost Attack This Summer: Right Choice?

  03-06-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  Leeds United Eye Salzburg Teen Sensation To Boost Attack This Summer: Right Choice?Kerim Alajbegovic has spent the past season announcing himself to European football in the most convincing way possible. The 18-year-old featured in 44 matches for RB Salzburg across all competitions, scoring 13 goals and adding four assists in what was a truly standout campaign for a teenager still finding his footing at senior level. His performances also proved crucial for Bosnia and Herzegovina, as he contribu
  
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• Official | Alexandre Dujeux leaves Angers

  03-06-2026 23:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  Official | Alexandre Dujeux leaves AngersSCO Angers have confirmed that Alexandre Dujeux has left the club. It is the Frenchman’s desire to leave the club that has led to the announcement. Dujeux was named manager back in 2023 and has exceeded expectations. Having led the club back to Ligue 1, he has kept the club in the top flight in successive seasons, despite working on a shoestring budget. Last season, Le Sco, finished 13th and the season before that, 14th.This season&rs
  
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• Favasuli: ‘A dream come true’ with first Italy cap after Palestra injury

  03-06-2026 23:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  Favasuli: ‘A dream come true’ with first Italy cap after Palestra injuryCostantino Favasuli was not meant to start for Italy tonight, but Marco Palestra’s injury allowed him to impress against Luxembourg. ‘It’s a childhood dream come true.’The versatile Catanzaro full-back was a late addition to the squad, as he was participating in the Serie B promotion play-offs against Monza until last week.He was then meant to be on the bench, but a minor adductor issue fo
  
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• 💣Shock at América: André Jardine reportedly sacked

  03-06-2026 23:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  💣Shock at América: André Jardine reportedly sackedMexican football has produced one of the most shocking stories of the transfer market. Pending an official statement from the club, it has been confirmed that André Jardine will not continue in charge of Club América. The Brazilian manager thus brings to a close one of the most glorious eras in the recent history of Las Águilas.The end of the most successful eraThe club’s board has decided to carry
  
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• Abandoned Liverpool star finally ready to make comeback

  03-06-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  Abandoned Liverpool star finally ready to make comebackLiverpool could see a comeback this season. One abandoned star has his opportunity at something very special.It's all change at Liverpool this summer as Arne Slot is out and a new head coach is in. Now, that coach will almost certainly be Andoni Iraola but the Spaniard is yet to formally sign as of writing.All we know for sure is that the old ways are out the window and suddenly everyone gets to start fresh again. That's massive news for som
  
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• Pio Esposito joins Italy legends in elite company with goal against Luxembourg

  03-06-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  Pio Esposito joins Italy legends in elite company with goal against LuxembourgInter star Francesco Pio Esposito has become the third player to score more than three goals with the senior Italy national team before turning 21, after Giuseppe Meazza and Gianni Rivera.Inter talent Pio Esposito scored the winning goal for Italy in a 1-0 win over Luxembourg on Wednesday.Pio Esposito reaches Italy legends with latest goal for ItalyAs reported by Opta on X, the Inter striker is just the third player to
  
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• Pio Esposito: ‘I’m happy to help Italy’ and guide newcomers

  03-06-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  Pio Esposito: ‘I’m happy to help Italy’ and guide newcomersFrancesco Pio Esposito is ‘happy to have helped’ scoring Italy’s winner against Luxembourg and already feels like an old hand compared to his teammates today.The Azzurri had an almost completely revamped squad for this evening’s test at the Stade de Luxembourg, with eight debutants in the starting XI and a total 15 making their first appearances by the final whistle.However, the scorer of the onl
  
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• Florentino Perez confirms Jose Mourinho return as Real Madrid manager

  03-06-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  Florentino Perez confirms Jose Mourinho return as Real Madrid managerReal Madrid will host their first presidential election in 20 years this weekend, but that has not had much of an effect when it comes to transfer business being done behind the scenes. Florentino Perez, who has held the position since 2009, has had his people working on various issues over the last couple of weeks, and there has been a lot of good progress made.A deal to bring back Nico Paz from Como was done some time ago, bu
  
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• Aston Villa Plot Free Transfer For Versatile Defender: Right Move For Emery?

  03-06-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  Aston Villa Plot Free Transfer For Versatile Defender: Right Move For Emery?Oscar Mingueza is set to depart Celta Vigo when his contract expires at the end of June, and Aston Villa are now considered the clear frontrunners to secure his signature. Sky Sports journalist Patrick Rowe has confirmed, as relayed via Sport Witness, that Villa and Newcastle United are among the Premier League clubs interested in signing the versatile defender. The story, also covered extensively by TuttoSport, reveals
  
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• From Denmark: Manchester City rival Premier League clubs for Bodo/Glimt starlet

  03-06-2026 23:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  From Denmark: Manchester City rival Premier League clubs for Bodo/Glimt starletMan City have reportedly sent scouts to the Under-17 European Championships alongside many other clubs.Mikkel Bro Hansen, born in 2009, has made 12 appearances for Bodo/Glimt scoring seven goals.The highly-rated teenager possesses traits that compliment Enzo Maresca’s style, with the Italian set to be announced as the new City manager in the coming days.Manchester City are one of several clubs tracking wonder-ki
  
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• AC Milan chase Summerville - Thursday's gossip

  03-06-2026 23:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  AC Milan rival Premier League sides for West Ham's Crysencio Summerville, Real Madrid to sign Inter's Denzel Dumfries and Newcastle target Nigerian teenager Zadok Yohanna.AC Milan have emerged as serious contenders to signCrysencio Summerville, 24, from West Ham, with the Dutch winger also attracting interest from Tottenham and Aston Villa. (Teamtalk)Real Madrid are expected to trigger the £17.3m release clause to sign Inter Milan and Netherlands right-back Denzel Dumfries, 30.(Sky Sports)
  
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• Algeria stun the Netherlands in a friendly!

  03-06-2026 22:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  Algeria stun the Netherlands in a friendly!Big statement from the Fennecs! A week before the start of the World Cup, Algeria got a major confidence boost by beating the Netherlands (1-0) on their own turf. The match was nevertheless dominated by the Dutch, and the opening minutes, with Malen hitting the post (8') and Reijnders having a goal ruled out (10'), left Algerian supporters worried.It took a brilliant Luca Zidane in goal to go into the dressing room without conceding. And with
  
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• Baldini: ‘Italy capable of so much more’ even with 15 debutants

  03-06-2026 22:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  Baldini: ‘Italy capable of so much more’ even with 15 debutantsInterim Italy coach Silvio Baldini reveals what most ‘worried’ him about giving 15 players their senior debuts in the victory over Luxembourg. ‘They are capable of much better.’It was a night of debuts for almost everyone involved, as there were eight players in the starting XI getting their first senior caps, rising to 15 by the end of the match.The coach was making his debut too, as Baldini was p
  
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• Sunderland Are In Talks To Land This Ligue 1 Midfielder: What Will He Add To Le Bris’ Side?

  03-06-2026 22:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  Sunderland Are In Talks To Land This Ligue 1 Midfielder: What Will He Add To Le Bris’ Side?In a recent report, Media Foot claimed that Sunderland are in talks to land Olympique Marseille midfielder Geoffrey Kondogbia. It has been mentioned that the Black Cats are eyeing a move to bring the Central African Republic international to the Stadium of Light this off-season.Kondogbia’s Recent Season In French FootballKondogbia served as an important squad player for Marseille last season, b
  
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• 😱Enrique Riquelme drops bombshell: if he wins, Rodri joins Madrid

  03-06-2026 22:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  😱Enrique Riquelme drops bombshell: if he wins, Rodri joins MadridThe Real Madrid presidential candidate has revealed that, if he wins, the Spanish Ballon d'Or winner will join Los Blancos.As a special guest on the show El Hormiguero, Enrique Riquelme revealed one of the major transfer bombshells in his bid to become Real Madrid president.If Florentino announces that Mou would be his coach and Konaté his first signing, Riquelme responds with the trump card of a Spanish player who i
  
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• Luxembourg 0-1 Italy: Pio Esposito decisive on night of debuts

  03-06-2026 22:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  Luxembourg 0-1 Italy: Pio Esposito decisive on night of debutsItaly gave 15 players their senior debuts in an experimental side, but it was Francesco Pio Esposito who decided the 1-0 friendly victory over Luxembourg.The Azzurri had the first of two international friendly tests under interim manager Silvio Baldini, promoted from the Under-21 side while seeking a replacement for Gennaro Gattuso after the World Cup play-off debacle. He called a largely untested squad, with only four players already
  
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• Game over as £250k per week Liverpool forward wants out

  03-06-2026 22:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  Game over as £250k per week Liverpool forward wants outArne Slot on Saturday lost his job as Liverpool head coach. Appointed in 2024 as a replacement for Jurgen Klopp the Dutchman got off to the perfect start. The Reds claimed the 2024/25 Premier League title in Slot’s rookie season - setting him up for a long and successful reign.A £450m transfer spree followed but Liverpool got worse - not better. And it led to Michael Edwards and Richard Hughes to look unfavourably on Slot&r
  
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• 👀 Mourinho will take over at Real Madrid if Florentino Pérez wins election

  03-06-2026 22:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  👀 Mourinho will take over at Real Madrid if Florentino Pérez wins election"Special One" will be Real Madrid’s new coach.But there is one "detail" for him to actually sign a contract.Florentino Pérez needs to win the presidential election to be held on the 7th for José Mourinho to return after 13 years.The current Real president, 79, confirmed the Portuguese coach if he succeeds in the race against Enrique Riquelme, a 37-year-old renewable energy magnate.It will
  
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• 🔜Konaté, the first signing Florentino will announce

  03-06-2026 22:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  🔜Konaté, the first signing Florentino will announceAccording to The Athletic, the French centre-back will be the first name the Real Madrid presidential candidate announces tomorrow.News keeps coming out of Real Madrid and, in the middle of the election campaign, Florentino Pérez certainly seems to be going all out to retain the position.Once it was announced that Mourinho would be his manager if he wins, The Athletic now reports that the first signing Florentino would anno
  
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• Manchester City Are Locked In A Three-Way Battle For This League One Youngster: One For The Future?

  03-06-2026 22:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  Manchester City Are Locked In A Three-Way Battle For This League One Youngster: One For The Future?In a recent post on X, journalist Pete O’Rourke claimed that Manchester City are locked in a three-way battle for Wigan Athletic playmaker Harrison Bettoni. It has been mentioned that the Mancunian giants would have to rival Chelsea and AC Milan in the race to sign the English playmaker in this summer transfer window.Bettoni’s Impressive Rise In English FootballThe talented attacker has
  
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• Mancini set to renew Roma deal despite transfer links

  03-06-2026 22:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  Mancini set to renew Roma deal despite transfer linksRoma and Gianluca Mancini will not part ways, at least not this transfer window. The number 23 will be a lynchpin of Gian Piero Gasperini’s team as they prepare for their return to the Champions League, and confirmation will be forthcoming. As reported by Niccolò Schira, the center-back is expected to sign a contract in the coming days, extending the contract by at least two years. The 1996-born player was initially set to become
  
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• 🚨Bombshell: Mourinho to manage Madrid if Florentino wins

  03-06-2026 22:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  🚨Bombshell: Mourinho to manage Madrid if Florentino winsThrough a short video on Florentino’s official account, the Portuguese manager has already been seen dressed in the white workwear.With just four days to go before the Real Madrid presidential elections, Florentino Pérez has announced through his official campaign account who would be his coach if he wins.With the slogan 'MOUcha historia por hacer,' Florentino’s chosen man would once again be José Mourinho.
  
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