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• 🚨 Madrid offer €150m for Julián Álvarez, Atleti reject it

  09-06-2026 19:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Madrid offer €150m for Julián Álvarez, Atleti reject itReal Madrid has submitted a formal offer of €150 million to Atlético de Madrid for Julián Álvarez, as announced this afternoon. Atlético rejected the proposal and referred the white club to the player’s release clause.That clause stands at €500 million, which makes Madrid’s offer little more than a negotiating starting point. Atlético, who bought the Argent
  
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• It's official, Liverpool confirm club legend's son agrees momentous deal

  11-06-2026 22:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It's official, Liverpool confirm club legend's son agrees momentous dealLiverpool have agreed an exciting deal with a defender. Over the years, Liverpool’s academy has developed a bit of a pattern.There have been numerous sons of former players coming through the ranks and trying to carve out their own names at Anfield.Jayden Danns, Lewis Koumas, Keyrol Figueroa and Bobby Clark are just a few examples of fathers who have a cult hero status in English football.The trio are all building thei
  
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• Leeds United Are Monitoring 25-Year-Old La Liga Centre-Back: Should Daniel Farke Press In?

  11-06-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leeds United Are Monitoring 25-Year-Old La Liga Centre-Back: Should Daniel Farke Press In?Leeds United are monitoring Real Betis centre-back Natan. According to Spanish outlet ABC Sevilla, via Sport Witness, the 25-year-old Brazilian has popped up on the radar at Elland Road, though he will not come cheap.Leeds United Eye Record-Breaking Move for Betis Star NatanBetis paid a modest €10 million for the defender two years ago. Now? They want at least €45 million. His stock is high. Trans
  
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• How Football Led Me On An Unexpected Journey To Paraguay

  11-06-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  How Football Led Me On An Unexpected Journey To ParaguayBy Louis Smith.Everyone saw the scenes from Asunción as Paraguay took on Nicaragua in their final match before heading to North America to compete at the World Cup. It will be their first World Cup appearance in 16 years, and, as you could see by the fireworks and the sea of red and white, it means everything to the Paraguayan people.The passion, excitement, and pride around the national team are clear to see. Qualifying for the Worl
  
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• ‘They wait outside your house, without a taco’ – Ibrahimovic verdict on European fans vs American fans

  11-06-2026 21:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘They wait outside your house, without a taco’ – Ibrahimovic verdict on European fans vs American fansZlatan Ibrahimovic has delivered a typically unfiltered verdict on the difference between American and European football culture, speaking on Jimmy Kimmel Live ahead of his debut as a Fox Sports pundit for the 2026 World Cup.The Milan senior advisor, currently in the United States as the tournament gets underway, was in characteristically irreverent form throughout the intervie
  
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• Official: Real Madrid appoint Mourinho; deal for Inter’s Dumfries expected to follow

  11-06-2026 21:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Real Madrid appoint Mourinho; deal for Inter’s Dumfries expected to followJosé Mourinho has been officially appointed as Real Madrid head coach, returning to the Bernabeu for a second spell and immediately triggering the club’s summer transfer activity, with the signing of Inter Milan’s Denzel Dumfries expected to be confirmed imminently.Mourinho’s arrival sets the tone for an ambitious Madrid rebuild under Florentino Perez, who had publicly promised furt
  
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• Journalist: Liverpool could turn to Ligue 1 in midfield transfer search

  11-06-2026 21:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Liverpool could turn to Ligue 1 in midfield transfer searchLiverpool’s Ligue 1 Search Becomes Clearer as Premier League Prices SoarLiverpool’s midfield rebuild may be shaped as much by market reality as tactical need. On Anfield Index’s Media Matters podcast, Dave Davis and David Lynch discussed how rising Premier League valuations could force Liverpool to look elsewhere, with Ligue 1 emerging as a logical hunting ground.The context is stark. Nottingham Forest&rsquo
  
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• Tottenham hand Manchester City transfer blow over defensive target

  11-06-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham hand Manchester City transfer blow over defensive targetTottenham Hotspur have drawn a line in the sand regarding full-back Pedro Porro, knocking back early enquiries from Manchester City.Having steered the club to Premier League safety on the final day of the 2025/26 campaign, manager Roberto De Zerbi views the defender as non-transferable.Faced with a rigid price tag and North London resistance, the Etihad Stadium hierarchy may have to pivot their defensive recruitment focus.Manchest
  
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• Arsenal Are Set To Rival Chelsea For This Barcelona Attacker: Should Arteta Go For Him?

  11-06-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal Are Set To Rival Chelsea For This Barcelona Attacker: Should Arteta Go For Him?In a recent report, Fichajes mentioned that Arsenal are set to rival Chelsea for Barcelona attacker Dani Olmo. It has been stated that the Gunners are in the mix to secure the services of the Spain playmaker this summer.Olmo’s Good Form In La Liga Last SeasonThe 28-year-old managed to prove his worth at times with his performances for Hansi Flick’s side in La Liga. Olmo has found the back of the ne
  
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• Mexico’s Julián Quiñones nets first goal of World Cup 2026 with clinical nutmeg finish vs. South Africa

  11-06-2026 21:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026 World Cup is officially underway, with Mexico and South Africa facing off in the first match of the tournament. And it only took nine minutes for Mexico to score the first goal of the World Cup.Julián Quiñones opened the scoring for Mexico — and the tournament as a whole — in dramatic fashion. It all started with a disastrous turnover for South Africa, as keeper Ronwen Williams passed to midfielder Yaya Sithole, who lost possession of the ball and let it fall t
  
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• Captain Endo out of World Cup and retires from Japan duty

  11-06-2026 21:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wataru Endo was a member of Japan's 2018 and 2022 World Cup squads [Getty Images]Japan captain Wataru Endo has retired from international football after withdrawing from their World Cup squad because of injury.The Liverpool midfielder, 33, has not played domestic football since February after surgery on a foot injury, but featured in the first half of Japan's friendly with Iceland at the end of May.The 33-year-old, who scored four goals in 73 games for his country, has not fully recovered and be
  
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• 2026 FIFA World Cup Schedule: Bracket, matches, dates, locations, groups, results, how to watch

  11-06-2026 21:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The full schedule for the 2026 World Cup has been confirmed, with the kick off times, dates and venues for all 104 games sorted.You can watch every single game from the 2026 World Cup live on Universo, Telemundo and Peacock en Espanol, here. Below you will find where each team will play across the USA, Canada and Mexico in the summer, so you can make your plans.MORE — World Cup base camps for every team | 2026 World Cup hub | 2026 World Cup venuesThis is what it is all about, as
  
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• It's now or never, bid is coming and Michael Edwards has to decide

  11-06-2026 21:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It's now or never, bid is coming and Michael Edwards has to decideMichael Edwards has a big decision on his hands. The club chief already made a big decision last month to dismiss Arne Slot, but he still has a couple of huge calls to make.Right now there is a sense of renewed optimism around Anfield as a new era starts to take shape.Andoni Iraola has received widespread acclaim for his work at Bournemouth, where he oversaw a remarkable transformation, turning a side expected to battle relegation
  
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• Winger Springett signs for Orient

  11-06-2026 21:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tony Springett scored for Norwich in an FA Cup tie against Walsall in January [Getty Images]Leyton Orient have made their first signing of the summer, bringing in Tony Springett following the winger's recent departure from Norwich City.Springett, 23, is a product of Norwich's academy and made 29 league appearances for the Norfolk club, with 20 of them coming as a substitute. Having been released at the end of his Canaries contract, he has agreed a two-year deal with Orient.Springett said: "I'm d
  
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• Co-hosts Mexico lead South Africa at break in World Cup opener

  11-06-2026 21:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Co-hosts Mexico lead South Africa in World Cup openerQuinones scores earliest first goal of tournament since 2006Shakira features in opening ceremony at Azteca StadiumHow to watch the World Cup on BBC | Team-by-team guide | Pundit predictions Co-hosts Mexico lead South Africa at break in World Cup opener
  
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• Chelsea Identify This Real Madrid Playmaker As A Target: What Will He Bring To Stamford Bridge?

  11-06-2026 21:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea Identify This Real Madrid Playmaker As A Target: What Will He Bring To Stamford Bridge?In a recent report, Fichajes stated that Chelsea have identified Real Madrid playmaker Arda Guler as a target. It has been claimed that the Blues are showing interest in recruiting the Turkish talent in this summer transfer window.Guler’s Impressive Season In La LigaThe 21-year-old enjoyed a decent campaign at the Spanish club after putting in a handful of impressive performances for them in the
  
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• 🚨 Shakira chased off the pitch, how Mexico made a dream World Cup start

  11-06-2026 21:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Shakira chased off the pitch, how Mexico made a dream World Cup startThe 2026 World Cup wasn’t even ten minutes old when Mexico set off the first earthquake at the Azteca Stadium in the opening match against South Africa. Julian Quinones needed just nine minutes to give El Tri the dream start. It was the third-fastest goal in a World Cup opening match. Only Philipp Lahm (2006) and Brazilian César Sampaio (1998) scored faster at the start of a World Cup. If you li
  
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• Messi to represent Argentina at sixth World Cup

  11-06-2026 21:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lionel Messi has scored 116 goals in 198 games for Argentina [Getty Images]Lionel Messi will play in a sixth World Cup as he captains holders Argentina at the 2026 tournament.The forward, who will turn 39 during the tournament, was named in Lionel Scaloni's 26-man squad on 29 May after leading his country to a third World Cup triumph in Qatar four years ago with a penalty shootout victory over France.With 26 appearances, Messi holds the current record for the most World Cup matches by any player
  
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• Report: Crystal Palace ready to pay £20m to sign England midfielder

  11-06-2026 21:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Crystal Palace ready to pay £20m to sign England midfielderCrystal Palace Prepare Move for Hayden HackneyCrystal Palace are positioning themselves at the front of the queue for Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney, with the Daily Mail reporting that an offer worth close to £20 million is expected.The 23 year old enjoyed an outstanding campaign, earning Championship Player of the Season recognition and further enhancing his growing reputation as one of England’s brigh
  
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• 🏅Quiñones joins an illustrious World Cup list

  11-06-2026 21:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🏅Quiñones joins an illustrious World Cup listWith his goal in the opening match, the Mexican joins a list of names that includes Lahm, Klinsmann and Pelé.
  Lucien Laurent was the first goalscorer in World Cup history back in 1930. Since then, at every edition, people always look to see who will be the first player to break the deadlock in the tournament, and at this World Cup, that honour belongs to Quiñones.Names like Pelé, Breitner, Lacombe, Klinsmann an
  
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• USA flag booed before World Cup 2026 opening game in Mexico City

  11-06-2026 21:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The United States flag appeared to be met with loud boos and jeers before the opening game of the World Cup in Mexico City. Ahead of the big kick-off between Mexico and South Africa, the flags of all 48 teams participating in this summer’s tournament were paraded onto the pitch. The final three flags to take to the pitch were those of the three North American co-hosts, the United States, Canada and Mexico. The flags of all 48 teams were paraded onto the pitch before kick-off (Reuters)Howev
  
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• ‘What I’ve done has never been done before’ – Lotito defiant as Lazio sale rumours and fan revolt grow

  11-06-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘What I’ve done has never been done before’ – Lotito defiant as Lazio sale rumours and fan revolt growClaudio Lotito has emphatically rejected suggestions that Lazio are up for sale, intercepted in the corridors of the Italian Senate to reinforce an official club statement released earlier in the day that categorically denied any ongoing negotiations over a potential takeover.The Lazio president was characteristically unrepentant, dismissing the growing supporter revolt a
  
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• Manchester United Are Eager To Land This Ligue 1 Forward: One For The Future?

  11-06-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United Are Eager To Land This Ligue 1 Forward: One For The Future?In a recent report, Fichajes claimed that Manchester United are eager to land Lille forward Matias Fernandez-Pardo this summer. It has been revealed that the Red Devils have set their sights on the Belgian striker ahead of a potential move for him this off-season.Fernandez-Pardo’s Impressive Rise In French FootballFernandez-Pardo enjoyed a good run of form at the French club in the previous campaign when he put in
  
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• 🚨 And the first goal of the 2026 World Cup is scored by...

  11-06-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 And the first goal of the 2026 World Cup is scored by...It’s off to a flying start!You really didn’t want to be late arriving at the Azteca Stadium for the opening match between Mexico and South Africa.The host nation took full advantage of a very poor South African clearance to open the scoring as early as the ninth minute.And the first goalscorer of this World Cup is none other than... Julian Quiñones, Al-Qadsiah striker and the Saudi Pro League’s top sc
  
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• 🚨 Reports: Real Madrid reach agreement with Man City star

  11-06-2026 21:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Reports: Real Madrid reach agreement with Man City starOfficially, José Mourinho has not even been in charge at Real Madrid for an hour, and the first major transfer story is already coming in. As Mexico and South Africa are just opening the 2026 World Cup, Fabrizio Romano and the Spanish newspaper 'AS' are both reporting that Real Madrid has reached a basic agreement with Bernardo Silva on working together. The Portuguese announced a few weeks ago that he would be leaving Manch
  
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• Real Madrid reappoint Jose Mourinho on three-year deal

  11-06-2026 21:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho, 63, has won the Champions League twice as a manager[Getty Images]Real Madrid have confirmed the reappointment of Jose Mourinho as head coach.The 63-year-old has agreed a three-year deal and will begin work when the club returns for pre-season training on 13 July. Real Madrid have paid Benfica £13m (15m euros) in compensation to bring the Portuguese head coach back to the Bernabeu - more than a decade after his first stint at the club came to an end. Florentino Perez had vowed to
  
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• Artan to referee Uefa Super Cup after losing World Cup role

  11-06-2026 21:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Omar Artan became a Fifa-listed referee in 2018 [Getty Images]Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry to the United States to officiate at the World Cup, has been appointed to take charge of the Uefa Super Cup match between Paris St-Germain and Aston Villa.The contest between Champions League winners PSG and Aston Villa, who triumphed in the Europa League, is scheduled to take place on 12 August in Salzburg.European football's governing body said the decision had been taken after discuss
  
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• Why each team’s entire squad will sing national anthems at World Cup 2026

  11-06-2026 21:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The World Cup will feature a ‘fan-centric’ national anthem ceremony before the kick-off of every match. Every player selected in the matchday squad will now be involved, not just the starting line-ups, allowing them to step into the spotlight and group together around the centre circle banner before the national anthems.The new pre-match ceremony at the Fifa World Cup 2026 (Fifa)Fifa believes it will maximise the pride and emotion for those representing their country on football&rsqu
  
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• Liverpool wait on player decision for green light on €100m transfer

  11-06-2026 21:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool wait on player decision for green light on €100m transferLiverpool could soon get the green light on a €100m transfer. They're just waiting on the player.Liverpool have some serious work to do ahead of next season. Their mass overhaul in 2025 was a failure, moving the team backwards.That's now been exacerbated by some high-profile exits, including head coach Arne Slot. Liverpool are essentially back in rebuilding mode and once again looking to drop an awful lot of money.Their
  
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• Manchester City Are Eyeing A Move For This Serie A Full-Back: Should They Move In For Him?

  11-06-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City Are Eyeing A Move For This Serie A Full-Back: Should They Move In For Him?In a recent report, Tutto Atalanta stated that Manchester City are eyeing a move for Atalanta full-back Marco Palestra. It has been mentioned that the Mancunian giants are hoping to get a deal done for the Italian defender this summer.Palestra’s Impressive Rise In Italian FootballThe 21-year-old had a decent loan spell at Cagliari recently as he put in a string of solid displays for them in Serie A. P
  
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