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• 2026 K League 2 Round 15 Preview

  04-06-2026 07:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  2026 K League 2 Round 15 PreviewThe final round before the World Cup break brings several intriguing storylines across the K League 2. In-form Hwaseong FC put their eight-match unbeaten run on the line against promotion contenders Suwon Samsung Bluewings, league leaders Busan IPark look to maintain momentum despite key absences, and Cheonan striker Lee Jun-ho has emerged as one of the competition’s most influential supporting forwards after inspiring his side back to winning ways.Match of
  
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• Chelsea open to offers for defender amid Real Madrid, Barcelona interest – report

  04-06-2026 20:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea open to offers for defender amid Real Madrid, Barcelona interest – reportAs already reported, Real Madrid are staring at a long and busy summer transfer window with a number of new signings expected.While the central defence and midfield are expected to be major areas of focus, Los Blancos remain open to reinforcements in the full-back positions as well.Denzel Dumfries is already set to join to strengthen at right-back, while the left-back position could depend on multiple factors,
  
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• Sassuolo release Grosso as Fiorentina prepare to make World Cup winner’s appointment official

  04-06-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sassuolo release Grosso as Fiorentina prepare to make World Cup winner’s appointment officialFabio Grosso has officially departed Sassuolo following a mutual termination of his contract, clearing the path for the 2006 World Cup winner to take charge at Fiorentina in what is expected to be confirmed imminently.Sassuolo announced the agreement in a brief official statement, thanking Grosso and his staff for their work across two seasons that included a promotion to Serie A and an eleventh-pl
  
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• Confirmed: Leeds United star signs four year contract

  04-06-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Leeds United star signs four year contractLeeds United Secure Ethan Ampadu Future with Major Four Year ContractLeeds United have taken a significant step in their long term squad planning by tying captain Ethan Ampadu to a new four year contract at Elland Road.The Wales international, who had been approaching the final year of his previous deal, has now committed his future to Leeds United until 2030. For a club seeking stability, leadership and continued Premier League progress, the
  
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• Liverpool appoint Iraola as head coach

  04-06-2026 20:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool have appointed Andoni Iraola as their head coach following the sacking of Arne Slot.The Reds announced Slot's exit on Saturday, a year after the Dutchman guided them to the Premier League title.Former Bournemouth manager Iraola, 43, joins after delivering the Cherries' finest season to date, finishing in sixth place.That was only one position and three points behind Liverpool and gave Bournemouth a place in next season's Europa League.The Spaniard announced in April that he would leave
  
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• Rafael Leao awaits Arsenal approach, Gunners handed chance

  04-06-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rafael Leao awaits Arsenal approach, Gunners handed chanceAs reported by Milan News, via La Gazzetta dello Sport, Arsenal have been offered the opportunity to sign Milan forward Rafael Leão.The Rossoneri forwards have been under the cosh through the second half of the season, and the scrutiny has got only worse since their tumble snowballed into dropping out of the top four in Serie A on the final day of the season.Rafa Leão, once Milan’s golden boy, has faced criticism more
  
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• Aston Villa And Tottenham Hotspur Eye This 14-Goal Winger: Should Emery Make A Decisive Move?

  04-06-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa And Tottenham Hotspur Eye This 14-Goal Winger: Should Emery Make A Decisive Move?Aston Villa have made a formal offer to re-sign the Manchester United-owned forward Marcus Rashford as Barcelona continue to hesitate over a €30m purchase option, as reported by Mundo Deportivo, relayed via Sport Witness. Rashford’s future has become one of the most talked-about transfer sagas of the summer, and Aston Villa sit right at the heart of it.The 28-year-old previously spent the seco
  
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• “Really excited” – Andoni Iraola speaks for the first time since becoming Liverpool head coach

  04-06-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “Really excited” – Andoni Iraola speaks for the first time since becoming Liverpool head coachLiverpool Appoint Andoni Iraola as New Head CoachLiverpool have moved swiftly and decisively, confirming Andoni Iraola as their new head coach ahead of the 2026/27 season. The 43-year-old arrives at Anfield after three impressive years with AFC Bournemouth, where his work was marked by clarity, intensity and a capacity to extract more from players than many expected.For Liverpool, this
  
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• Why Liverpool have turned to Andoni Iraola to fix their biggest issue

  04-06-2026 20:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  If it was Andoni Iraola’s excellence that took him to Liverpool, he and they almost had cause to rue it. Bournemouth ended the season on the charge, unbeaten in 18 league games. Liverpool finished it on the slide, taking just two points from their last four matches, winning only three in 10. Had the campaign gone on for another couple of weeks, Bournemouth would probably have leapfrogged Liverpool. And if that would have rendered Arne Slot’s dismissal more of a formality, it would ha
  
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• New Ajax manager seeks reunion with out-of-favour Barcelona captain – report

  04-06-2026 20:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New Ajax manager seeks reunion with out-of-favour Barcelona captain – reportAccording to Mundo Deportivo, AFC Ajax manager Michel Sanchez is keen to reunite with FC Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen as the Dutch club looks to strengthen its goalkeeping department ahead of next season.Michel was recently named the new manager by Ajax just days after his Girona side were relegated from La Liga. Alongside sporting director Jordi Cruyff, formerly of Barcelona, the new coach is already
  
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• Liverpool confirm Andoni Iraola as new manager after Arne Slot sacking

  04-06-2026 20:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola has been appointed Liverpool head coach as they brought a swift conclusion to their search for a successor to the sacked Arne Slot.The 43-year-old Spaniard, who has signed a two-year deal at Anfield, became Liverpool’s first choice after they decided he met their demand for a manager who played a more attacking, high-tempo and aggressive style of play.Liverpool were attracted by the former Bournemouth manager’s ability to overachieve relative to resources and to improve
  
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• Curtis Jones surges in value as Real Madrid seek 3rd Liverpool star

  04-06-2026 20:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Curtis Jones surges in value as Real Madrid seek 3rd Liverpool starThe value of Curtis Jones shoots through the roof after Real Madrid express interest in yet another Liverpool star.Curtis Jones currently looks like leaving Liverpool this summer. The Scouser will enter the final year of his contract and nearly joined Inter back in January.Now, we're not in favour of this. Jones shouldn't be going anywhere, quite honestly, especially for the €30m touted.Jones is a boyhood Liverpool fan who d
  
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• 🚨 Liverpool announce Andoni Iraola as their new manager

  04-06-2026 20:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Liverpool announce Andoni Iraola as their new managerIt was an open secret that Liverpool confirmed on Thursday afternoon: Andoni Iraola is the new head coach of the first team.The 43-year-old manager will take charge at Anfield to succeed Arne Slot, who left the club last Saturday."You don’t need many reasons for Liverpool to appeal to you. Liverpool is Liverpool. But the atmosphere, the fans, the club, the players, the chance to coach top-level players, the chance to fight for
  
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• 🚨 BREAKING: Liverpool announce appointment of Andoni Iraola

  04-06-2026 20:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 BREAKING: Liverpool announce appointment of Andoni IraolaLiverpool have formally announced the appointment of Andoni Iraola as the club's new manager. The news arrives after swift negotiations, with the Reds looking to replace the sacked Arne Slot as the club gears up for the 2026/27 season. Iraola was the frontrunner for the position following a strong campaign with Premier League side Bournemouth. The Cherries finished sixth in the table, just three points behind Liverpool
  
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• Real Madrid could be set for major windfall as Premier League club make €22m offer for former forward

  04-06-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid could be set for major windfall as Premier League club make €22m offer for former forwardIn recent transfer windows, Real Madrid have made it a point to retain some control over the futures of the young prospects leaving the club in search of regular first-team action.In most cases, the Merengues only sell 50% of the player’s economic rights to the buying club, while also inserting buyback clauses to have the option of re-signing them in the future.One example is Nico Paz,
  
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• Napoli legend Lavezzi backs Allegri appointment: ‘He can take them even higher’

  04-06-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Napoli legend Lavezzi backs Allegri appointment: ‘He can take them even higher’Ezequiel Lavezzi has backed Massimiliano Allegri to succeed at Napoli, insisting the incoming coach has the credentials to elevate a club that has already established itself as one of Italian football’s dominant forces over the past two seasons.The former Napoli and Argentina forward spoke ahead of the Benito Stirpe Live The Dream event, where he was asked about the club’s decision to appoint A
  
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• EXCLUSIVE | Franck Leboeuf on the Champions League final: ‘The right team won in the end.’

  04-06-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  EXCLUSIVE | Franck Leboeuf on the Champions League final: ‘The right team won in the end.’Get French Football News had the opportunity to put some questions to former Chelsea FC and France defender Franck Leboeuf. Franck gave his thoughts on new Chelsea boss Xavi Alonso and on whether he agrees with William Gallas’ recent comments on William Saliba – but first he spoke about the Champions League final between Saliba’s Arsenal FC and Paris Saint-Germain.We&rsquo
  
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• ‘We are going out there to win’ – England keen to secure World Cup qualification in Spain says Wiegman

  04-06-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘We are going out there to win’ – England keen to secure World Cup qualification in Spain says WiegmanEngland head coach Sarina Wiegman says that her side will have their eyes firmly set on securing their place at next summer’s FIFA Women’s World Cup when they face Spain in Mallorca on Friday night.Victory over the reigning world champions would be enough to book England’s place in Brazil in 2027 while a draw would leave them on the verge of qualification goin
  
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• Switzerland’s Dan Ndoye: Why World Cup can be a game-changer

  04-06-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Switzerland’s Dan Ndoye: Why World Cup can be a game-changerSerie A side Bologna sold Dan Ndoye to Nottingham Forest last summer and would have no regrets about how things have turned out. The winger notched up a goal and an assist in the entire Premier League season, with both coming in his first two appearances. After that, things fell flat – for the player and the Tricky Trees. As a result, attention around him has gone down, despite the money Nottingham Forest spent on the a
  
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• Nottingham Forest Eye Rangers Star In The Summer Window: Should They Cash In?

  04-06-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nottingham Forest Eye Rangers Star In The Summer Window: Should They Cash In?Nottingham Forest have reportedly maintained a long-standing interest in Jack Butland, with the Premier League side emerging as the most prominent suitors for the 33-year-old English goalkeeper. The shot-stopper is entering the final 12 months of his contract at Ibrox, which has intensified speculation around his future this summer. According to Rangers News, the Light Blues are actively seeking a new keeper ahead of th
  
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• Nottingham Forest making progress in move for Roma’s Jan Ziółkowski

  04-06-2026 20:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nottingham Forest making progress in move for Roma’s Jan ZiółkowskiAs reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport – via Roma News, Nottingham Forest are closing in on Polish centre-back Jan Ziółkowski.The soon-to-be 21-year-old arrived in the Italian capital only last summer, joining Roma from Legia Warsaw for €6.60m.However, Roma’s need to generate around €50–60 million in capital gains before June ends to comply with UEFA’s financial regu
  
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• Chelsea will not stand in the way of Barcelona target’s summer departure – report

  04-06-2026 20:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea will not stand in the way of Barcelona target’s summer departure – reportHeading into the summer transfer window, FC Barcelona are keeping an eye on the left-back market.With there being question marks over the continuity of Alejandro Balde at the club, Deco & co. have explored potential alternatives. And another La Masia trainee, Marc Cucurella of Chelsea, has emerged as a target.There have been contacts with the 27-year-old Spain left-back’s camp over a possible r
  
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• Romano: Winger set for “talks” with PSG this week, Liverpool and Arsenal also interested

  04-06-2026 20:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Romano: Winger set for “talks” with PSG this week, Liverpool and Arsenal also interestedBradley Barcola is a top talent, but he’s being kept out of the PSG first team at the moment and may look to move on to be a star somewhere.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.It’s a joyful time at PSG right now, but not everyone will be delighted.Bradley Barcola has had a c
  
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• Man Utd will not be swayed on transfer plan - Berrada

  04-06-2026 20:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United chief executive Omar Berrada (right) was appointed in January 2024 [Getty Images]Manchester United chief executive Omar Berrada says the club must stick to its plan and not overpay in the transfer market this summer.United are just emerging from the issues created by spending vast sums on transfer fees and wages for the likes of Casemiro, Antony, Jadon Sancho and Donny van de Beek.The club feel they got their approach to transfers, with the increased use of data, spot on 12 mon
  
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• 🚨 Mbappé, Thuram... France's XI against Ivory Coast

  04-06-2026 20:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Mbappé, Thuram... France's XI against Ivory CoastMbappé’s France play today against Ivory Coast in their first warm-up friendly for the 2016 World Cup. The French and the Africans do so with these confirmed lineups: 
  France: Maignan; Koundé, Upamecano, Konaté, Theo Hernández; Rabiot, Tchouameni; Olise, Cherki, Thuram; Mbappé.Ivory Coast:  Fofana, Doue, Singo, Agbadou, Konan, Fofana Sesko, Kessie, Diakité, Adingr
  
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• Real Madrid prepared to go all-out for Premier League defender but on one condition

  04-06-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid prepared to go all-out for Premier League defender but on one conditionReal Madrid’s transfer plans will largely depend on the outcome of the presidential elections later this week, for the man who takes office will call the shots.What is clear, however, is that the defence is in need of clear reinforcement irrespective of the candidate in the president’s chair.Ibrahima Konate and Denzel Dumfries both arrive as defensive recruits for Los Blancos, but they are far from don
  
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• Everton Eye Atletico Madrid Target In Bold Summer Midfield Move: Should Moyes Really Press Hard?

  04-06-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton Eye Atletico Madrid Target In Bold Summer Midfield Move: Should Moyes Really Press Hard?Everton are reportedly keeping a close eye on Sporting Lisbon captain Morten Hjulmand ahead of the summer transfer window, with Portuguese newspaper A Bola, via Sport Witness, confirming the Toffees have the Dane firmly in their sights. The report, surfaced via Sport Witness, signals fresh and new interest from Everton, a club actively rebuilding under David Moyes following a disappointing end to the
  
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• Besiktas offer Italiano two-year deal worth €6m per season

  04-06-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Besiktas offer Italiano two-year deal worth €6m per seasonVincenzo Italiano could be set to finalise his somewhat surprise move to Turkey after Besiktas formally tabled a two-year contract offer worth €6 million net per season, according to journalist Alfredo Pedullà, with the former Bologna coach understood to have signalled his openness to the deal.According to Pedullà’s report, Besiktas have also offered €2.5 million net per season to cover Italiano’s
  
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• 'Out of ideas': Salah and Van Dijk issue damning Arne Slot verdict

  04-06-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  'Out of ideas': Salah and Van Dijk issue damning Arne Slot verdictLiverpool last weekend decided to part ways with Arne Slot. The Dutchman, 47, got off to the best possible start as head coach - winning the Premier League title at the first time of asking.The Reds were expected to dominate for the 2025/26 season - especially after a £450m spending spree last summer. But the Anfield side got worse - not better - during Slot’s sophomore season.The magic wore off and Liverpool slumped f
  
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• Atcheson scores and is sent off as NI beat Guinea

  04-06-2026 20:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  InternationalsNorthern Ireland 1 - 0 Guinea FTTom Atcheson scored and was sent off as Northern Ireland beat Guinea 1-0 in a low-key friendly in Spain.The Blackburn Rovers defender flicked home Isaac Price's cross in the ninth minute to mark his first start with a goal.Fielding the youngest starting team for Northern Ireland since the end of World War Two with an average age of 22.1, Atcheson's goal was a reward for a good start at La Linea Stadium.Manager Michael O'Neill also handed a debut to L
  
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