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• 🎥 Ready to rumble? Brazil legend meets Messi's bodyguard

  04-06-2026 15:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Ready to rumble? Brazil legend meets Messi's bodyguardWhen two forces of nature collide, rarely even a single blade of grass is left standing. That would probably be the case here too, if the following clip featuring Brazil legend Roberto Carlos and Messi’s bodyguard Yassine Cheuko weren’t a PR stunt. Ready to rumble? The warm embrace and the failed attempt to carry this little act through to the end with a straight face say something entirely different.Roberto Carlos
  
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• Curtis Jones one step away from Inter Milan deal

  07-06-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Curtis Jones one step away from Inter Milan dealLiverpool are making big changes to the midfield. Arne Slot lost his job as head coach last week and midfield was a problem during the 2025/26 season.The Reds were unable to defend their Premier League title and there were poor performances from the likes of Ryan Gravenberch and Alexis Mac Allister.Accordingly it has been suggested that sporting director Richard Hughes is in the market for midfield reinforcements.Lamine Camara and Adam Wharton are
  
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• Clarke's 'got some decisions to make' - but what are they?

  07-06-2026 09:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With a smile on his face, Steve Clarke rejoiced in his Bolivia post-match interview. "For once, I got everything I asked for - no injuries, a performance and a good result," the Scotland head coach told BBC Scotland.What he also got was a selection headache.As his sensational Scotland signed off their pre-tournament camp with a wonderful win and positive performance to ensure the feel-good factor is flowing, they also made certain that Clarke has a few tough calls to make.To a man in the first-h
  
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• Barcelona keeping track of these five European super talents including Bayern Munich starlet

  07-06-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona keeping track of these five European super talents including Bayern Munich starletBarcelona have raised eyebrows with the acquisition of Anthony Gordon this summer and are in active pursuit of another great striker in Julian Alvarez.However, the club are also attentive to the youth market and are on the lookout for young talents with a higher ceiling. According to Mundo Deportivo, five names in particular are generating strong internal reports at the club.Lennart Karl — Bayern Mu
  
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• Arne Slot decision may have just stopped 'brilliant' star from exiting Anfield

  07-06-2026 09:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arne Slot decision may have just stopped 'brilliant' star from exiting AnfieldArne Slot was relieved of his duties last week. The Dutchman massively underdelivered and, even though he thought his job was safe, Fenway Sports Group had other ideas.Andoni Iraola is now the man at the helm and, for most Liverpool fans, the Spaniard was the perfect player to take over.His attacking-style of football is exactly what the Reds have been lacking this term and, with the summer transfer window just around
  
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• 🥐☕️ FC Breakfast: Marquinhos howler 🥶, EAFC predicts champions 🔮

  07-06-2026 09:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🥐☕️ FC Breakfast: Marquinhos howler 🥶, EAFC predicts champions 🔮Brazil dominate Egypt, but...On the night from Saturday to Sunday, Brazil faced Egypt (2-1) in their final warm-up match before the World Cup. While the Seleçao won thanks to two goals from  Bruno Guimaraes (7th) and Endrick (52nd), the Brazilians lost Wesley to injury and also saw their captain Marquinhos stand out with a huge mistake on Egypt’s goal.Check out the videos of the
  
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• Premier League clubs ready to compete with Barcelona in the race to sign Uruguayan forward

  07-06-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier League clubs ready to compete with Barcelona in the race to sign Uruguayan forwardBarcelona are pushing hard to sign Julian Alvarez as their primary replacement for Robert Lewandowski.However, Atletico Madrid have shown a lot of resistance, which is why Barcelona are open to other alternatives in the market. One of the alternative names on their radar is Darwin Nunez, and the Uruguayan’s complicated situation at Al-Hilal has made him an increasingly relevant option. Barça. t
  
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• Fenerbahce presidential candidate identifies Manchester City defender as key transfer target

  07-06-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fenerbahce presidential candidate identifies Manchester City defender as key transfer targetManchester City’s Nathan Ake is reportedly a top transfer target for Fenerbahce presidential candidate Aziz Yıldırım.The defender’s current contract at the Etihad Stadium is set to expire next summer.Yıldırım has held talks with those at City and will meet their demands to sign Ake if he is elected.Fenerbahce presidential candidate Aziz Yıldırım has
  
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• Former player backs Real Madrid to sign Spanish coach ahead of Jurgen Klopp and Mourinho

  07-06-2026 08:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former player backs Real Madrid to sign Spanish coach ahead of Jurgen Klopp and MourinhoReal Madrid’s presidential election has generated significant debate about the club’s future direction, and one of the most discussed topics has been who should take charge of the first team, at least in the long-term.While Jose Mourinho remains Florentino Perez’s preferred choice and Jurgen Klopp has been floated by rival candidate Enrique Riquelme, a former Real Madrid player has offered a
  
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• Liverpool star sends come and get me plea to Euro giants

  07-06-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool star sends come and get me plea to Euro giantsLiverpool are going to go through another transitional phase this season. The Anfield outfit may have turned their entire team around last term but, after finishing fifth in the Premier League, it's clear that more change is needed.Replacing Arne Slot with Andoni Iraola is a good first step for Liverpool to have taken with the Spaniard's attacking style of football exactly what the Reds need.However, in order for his system to work, he's go
  
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• Barcelona star focusing on full fitness ahead of World Cup – “Ready to give my all”

  07-06-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona star focusing on full fitness ahead of World Cup – “Ready to give my all”Barcelona superstar Raphinha has made it clear that his focus remains on reaching peak condition as he continues his recovery journey and prepares for the World Cup with the Brazilian national team.The 29-year-old attacker featured for the Selecao against Egypt in their 2-1 win and provided a sumptuous assist to Endrick for their second goal on the night.After the game, he admitted that he was st
  
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• Are Portugal better without Ronaldo - and is he un-droppable?

  07-06-2026 08:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cristiano Ronaldo is about to play at his sixth World Cup for Portugal [Getty Images]It was the sort of friendly that could easily have slipped from memory.Played early in the season against Kazakhstan, who had only recently joined Uefa, the fixture took place in front of a sold-out crowd of just 8,000 fans and on a pitch so shabby that the grass had to be painted to improve its appearance.And yet, that narrow 1-0 win in Chaves in northern Portugal has never really faded away.That is because 20
  
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• PSG watching Premier League star – but transfer fee may be too large to make deal work

  07-06-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG watching Premier League star – but transfer fee may be too large to make deal workMorgan Gibbs-White is being linked with Arsenal and PSG after a superb season with Nottingham Forest in the Premier League.If you enjoy PSG Talk coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content.With transfer season now underway, we are getting a steady stream of rumours about PSG and their links to potential signings.Some of tho
  
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• Premier League side close in on transfer for €40m PSG man

  07-06-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier League side close in on transfer for €40m PSG manAston Villa are closing in on the signing of Luvas Chevalier, the PSG goalkeeper who struggled in his first season at the Parc des Princes.If you enjoy PSG Talk coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content.There is a lot of talk about the players that PSG could be signing this summer – but the European Champions will also be looking to move players
  
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• Manchester United legend believes he could have kept Barcelona superstar quiet – “Would have eaten him alive”

  07-06-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United legend believes he could have kept Barcelona superstar quiet – “Would have eaten him alive”Manchester United legend Patrice Evra has never been one to mince his words, and the former defender has now made a bold proclamation involving Barcelona superstar Lamine Yamal.The Spaniard has gone from strength to strength in the past couple of seasons, establishing himself as one of the best players in the world.He has proven to be a nightmare for opposition left-back
  
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• Euro giants confirm what Liverpool already knew about 'special' star

  07-06-2026 08:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Euro giants confirm what Liverpool already knew about 'special' starLiverpool are going to go through a lot of changes this summer. The Anfield outfit massively underperformed this season and, without some new faces being brought in, it's hard to see how they'd do any better next term.Indeed, Andoni Iraola may have taken over from Arne Slot which is already a step in the right direction but it's still not enough to guarantee that they'll be able to compete for silverware again.Several members of
  
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• Portuguese international admits he could move to Camp Nou this summer – “Barcelona is an option”

  07-06-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Portuguese international admits he could move to Camp Nou this summer – “Barcelona is an option”Bernardo Silva is currently one of the hottest prizes available in the transfer market right now as the experienced playmaker will become a free agent after running down his contract at Manchester City.Silva has already been linked with a move to a number of clubs, but it appears La Liga could be his likely destination with Barcelona and Atletico Madrid emerging as potential suitors.
  
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• Barcelona top target finds himself on Real Madrid’s wishlist; Mourinho keen on transfer

  07-06-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona top target finds himself on Real Madrid’s wishlist; Mourinho keen on transferAfter a successful spell at Manchester City, Bernardo Silva is expected to embark on a new adventure elsewhere, with La Liga seen as the likely destination.Barcelona and Atletico Madrid have emerged as the two potential suitors for Silva, but Barcelona have the upper hand as the player himself has admitted that the Catalans are one of his options.However, Real Madrid, too, could potentially join the race
  
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• Born in Leeds, crafted in Norway: How Haaland became nation's superstar

  07-06-2026 07:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Haaland has scored 55 goals in 49 matches for his country [Getty Images]The last time Norway competed at a World Cup, Erling Haaland was not even born.Yet by helping to confirm their place in the tournament for the first time since 1998, Haaland has not just chalked off a personal milestone; he has completed a mission he has carried on his shoulders for years.Hopes of the Scandinavian nation ending their 28-year World Cup absence rested on the 25-year-old long before he fired in 16 goals across
  
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• Brazil Football Team 2026 World Cup Preview: Can Neymar Lead Them To Their Sixth Title?

  07-06-2026 07:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brazil Football Team 2026 World Cup Preview: Can Neymar Lead Them To Their Sixth Title?Brazil arrive at this FIFA World Cup 2026 as one of the least fancied sides the nation has produced in generations, yet their squad still has extraordinary talent. The Brazil football team enters North America carrying the familiar weight of expectation and a painfully long trophy drought. Carlo Ancelotti, who took over the Brazil job in May 2025 after leaving Real Madrid, becomes the first non-Brazilian to co
  
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• 🎥 Ready for the opening! Inside the Estadio Ciudad de México

  07-06-2026 06:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Ready for the opening! Inside the Estadio Ciudad de MéxicoWe are just six days away from the World Cup kickoff, and Mexico City Stadium already looks spectacular. This Saturday, some images of the legendary venue were leaked, showing the flags of the 42 teams taking part in the tournament, just like at Mexico 86, along with renovated LED screens and digital fascia boards. This will be the third time that the Coloso de Santa Úrsula hosts World Cup matches, and ev
  
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• Jose Mourinho asks Real Madrid to hijack Barcelona move for midfielder

  07-06-2026 06:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho asks Real Madrid to hijack Barcelona move for midfielderIf Florentino Perez wins Sunday’s presidential election, Jose Mourinho will be confirmed as the new Real Madrid manager. The Portuguese has already agreed terms to return to the Bernabeu 13 years after his first spell, and despite not yet being made official, he has already been involved in transfer planning behind the scenes.Mourinho would have signed off on the now-confirmed deals for Ibrahima Konate and Denzel Dumfrie
  
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• Florentino Perez “welcomes” Pope Leo XIV to Real Madrid following fan admission

  07-06-2026 06:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Florentino Perez “welcomes” Pope Leo XIV to Real Madrid following fan admissionReal Madrid are one of the biggest clubs in the world, if not the biggest, and this is reflected in their fanbase. They have supporters from across the globe, with several high-profile personnel among them – but perhaps the biggest name has now been revealed.On Saturday, Pope Leo XIV was asked about his favourite football club on the eve of the 2026 World Cup starting. As per Marca, he took the diplo
  
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• Diniz hits 2 months at Corinthians with qualifications, players back

  07-06-2026 03:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Diniz hits 2 months at Corinthians with qualifications, players backExactly two months ago, Fernando Diniz arrived at Corinthians to replace Dorival Júnior.From that April 6 until this Saturday, June 6, the coach has led Timão in 16 matches, with nine wins, four draws, and three losses (a 65% success rate), as well as 20 goals scored and 12 conceded.Under Diniz’s command, Corinthians qualified for the 2026 Conmebol Libertadores round of 16 as leaders of Group E with 11 points
  
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• Can the USMNT take the next step? Final World Cup tuneup offers mixed clues

  07-06-2026 03:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CHICAGO — A couple hours after Saturday's 2-1 loss to Germany at Soldier Field, the U.S. national team players boarded a bus headed to the airport for a charter jetting west. The training camps and friendlies and regional tournaments that had peppered the calendar since Mauricio Pochettino took charge 19 months ago were behind them now.Destination: Southern California and a moment eight years in the making — a World Cup in the homeland.In spite of the setback, they headed out with a
  
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• During Brazil match, Neymar unveils new look for the Cup, see 📸

  07-06-2026 03:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  During Brazil match, Neymar unveils new look for the Cup, see 📸While the Brazil national team beat Egypt 2-1 this Saturday (6), in its final warm-up friendly ahead of the 2026 World Cup, Neymar became a trending topic on social media.After all, the Santos star, who did not travel to Cleveland in order to treat the injury that kept him out of the matches against Panama and Egypt, as well as the opener against Morocco, had his "new look" for the tournament revealed.On his Instagram profile
  
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• No Neymar? Call Endrick! Reactions to Brazil's latest pre-Cup win

  07-06-2026 02:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  No Neymar? Call Endrick! Reactions to Brazil's latest pre-Cup winThe testing period is over, and now the Brazilian National Team enters "World Cup mode."Just like throughout the entire 2022-2026 cycle, Brazil’s last win before the tournament in the United States, Mexico, and Canada was "turbulent."After all, this Saturday’s (6) 2-1 win over Egypt showed a team that still has shortcomings both in defense and attack.+ Goodbye, World Cup? Wesley gets injured, is substituted, and cr
  
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• 🚨 Endrick saves Brazil in final pre-World Cup friendly

  07-06-2026 02:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Endrick saves Brazil in final pre-World Cup friendlyThe fun and games are over! Now it’s for real!This Saturday, the Brazilian National Team beat Egypt 2-1 in Cleveland, United States, in their final friendly before the 2026 World Cup.
  In addition, the opening half brought another concern for coach Carlo Ancelotti: right-back Wesley went off injured and became a problem with five days to go before the start of the World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.When they came b
  
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• This was a training game - England & Tuchel now need to get serious

  07-06-2026 01:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thomas Tuchel's England have scored just twice in their past three matches [Getty Images]England head coach Thomas Tuchel's pre-World Cup experimentation must surely end here and now.Tuchel's long examination of the options open to him continued on Saturday with the sight of two separate teams, one for each half, tackling a low-key friendly against New Zealand in Tampa's searing heat.The clock is ticking down to England's opening tournament game against Croatia in Dallas on Wednesday, 17 June.Wi
  
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• New tartan celebrates Scotland and United States’ ‘enduring connection’ ahead of World Cup

  07-06-2026 01:01 via yahoo.com
  A new tartan has been unveiled to commemorate Scotland’s enduring relationship with the United States, ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary and its co-hosting of the upcoming World Cup.The design, crafted by Kaci McEwan, a student at Heriot-Watt University’s School of Textiles and Design in Edinburgh, was chosen to symbolise the deep historical and cultural bonds between Scotland and the US. US ambassador to the UK, Warren Stephens, served on the judging panel for the Scotti
  
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