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• A title and a war chest?

  11-06-2026 19:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]In the final part of our special Liverpool Q&A, we focus on the summer transfer window and how the Reds can aim for in Andoni Iraola's first season.Chris asked: Do you think Liverpool can challenge for the league next season?Aadam: It will be a tough ask, for sure. Arsenal will surely start the season as favourites, while Manchester City showed they aren't far off - though, of course, it remains to be seen how they will fare without Pep Guardiola.If Liverpool recruit smartly and aren't
  
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• Fox’s full-screen ads during World Cup hydration breaks cause dismay in US: ‘Absolute nonsense’

  12-06-2026 15:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Drink breaks are making their World Cup debut at this year’s tournament. Photograph: Henry Romero/ReutersFox is facing criticism from fans in the US after introducing full-screen adverts while players take hydration breaks during its World Cup broadcasts.Fifa introduced the three-minute breaks for the World Cup amid fears that players could struggle in the heat of North America this summer. The breaks take place once each half in every match, regardless of temperature.Related: Triumph at t
  
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• Arsenal keeper Zinsberger to join Borussia Dortmund

  12-06-2026 15:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal keeper Zinsberger to join Borussia DortmundArsenal goalkeeper Manuela Zinsberger has agreed a deal to join German club Borussia Dortmund.BVB announced the news via a post on their official club X account this afternoon.The 30-year-old Austrian international stopper has signed a three-year deal at the Stadion Rote Erde. She will officially join Borussia Dortmund when her contract with current club Arsenal expires at the end of the month.Zinsberger joined Arsenal from German club Bayern Mu
  
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• You are Steve Clarke... what would you do against Haiti?

  12-06-2026 15:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  In the summer of 1998, Steve Clarke was calling time on his playing career and taking up a coaching role at Newcastle under Ruud Gullit [PA Media]Steve Clarke is preparing to name a historic line-up: the first men's Scotland XI to feature at a World Cup in 28 years.Following hugely encouraging warm-up displays against Curacao and Bolivia, will the head coach stick with the same front-footed 4-4-2 formula against Haiti?That is the expectation of many, given the success of the system in the recent
  
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• Barcelona target Julian Alvarez receives advice from Atletico Madrid great: ‘There might be projects with more money…’

  12-06-2026 15:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona target Julian Alvarez receives advice from Atletico Madrid great: ‘There might be projects with more money…’Barcelona’s admiration for Julian Alvarez is no secret, with the club identifying him as the long-term replacement for Robert Lewandowski.The Pole has been Barca’s No. 9 for the past four seasons but decided to leave upon the expiry of his contract. The club now need a new striker to lead the line into the next era.Alvarez has emerged as Barcelona&r
  
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• Will Chelsea sign a new goalkeeper?

  12-06-2026 15:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]In the final part of our special Q&A, Chelsea reporter Nizaar Kinsella discusses competition for the number one shirt and new stadium developments.Alan asked: Is it realistic for Chelsea fans to expect a proven number one goalkeeper, like James Trafford or Mike Maignan, to arrive in the summer transfer window? Or is it a given that we will have Robert Sanchez and Mike Penders vying for the spot next season?Nizaar: Chelsea are expected to go into next season with Robert San
  
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• Real Madrid star looking forward to life under Jose Mourinho

  12-06-2026 15:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid star looking forward to life under Jose MourinhoThe 2025-26 season was another forgettable one for Real Madrid, not only because they were unable to add any more trophies to their cabinet, but also because of the constant turbulence the team faced with all the managerial changes and the media spotlight on the team.Some players from the Merengue team would still have the chance to salvage something from this year, particularly the ones who would be representing their respective nation
  
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• Official: Ex-Liverpool man Aquilani gets first Serie A coaching job with Sassuolo

  12-06-2026 15:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Ex-Liverpool man Aquilani gets first Serie A coaching job with SassuoloSassuolo confirm the appointment of ex-Roma, Fiorentina and Liverpool midfielder Alberto Aquilani as their new head coach.Former Italian midfielder Aquilani has been appointed Sassuolo’s new coach for 2026-27.Official: Sassuolo hire AquilaniSassuolo confirmed the appointment of the 41-year-old with an official statement on Friday.According to Sky Sport Italia, Aquilani has signed a two-year contract.A former m
  
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• How much Juventus have to pay after parting company with CEO Comolli

  12-06-2026 15:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  How much Juventus have to pay after parting company with CEO ComolliJuventus have officially parted ways with CEO Damien Comolli, who has left his position at the top of the club’s hierarchy by mutual consent, but the Bianconeri are still obliged to hand over a significant severance package to their former director.How much do Juventus have to pay Comolli in severance?Comolli joined Juventus one year ago, initially as the club’s general manager before being promoted to the title of C
  
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• How much can Newcastle spend?

  12-06-2026 15:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]In the final part of our special Q&A, BBC Sport's Newcastle United reporter Ciaran Kelly will be answering a selection of the questions you have sent in throughout Friday, including on how much the Magpies can spend this summer and what is happening with the striker situation.Ewan asked: How much can Newcastle realistically spend on new players?Ciaran answered: There was a time when clubs had set figures at the start of windows and this was a much more straightforward question to answer
  
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• Newcastle United join Como in growing race for Real Madrid talent

  12-06-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle United join Como in growing race for Real Madrid talentGonzalo Garcia’s rise continues to attract attention across Europe, with Newcastle United emerging as the latest club interested in securing the Real Madrid youngster’s signature.According to TeamTalk, the Premier League side is actively monitoring the Spanish forward as Eddie Howe looks to strengthen his attacking options ahead of another demanding campaign. However, Newcastle are far from alone in the pursuit, wi
  
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• 'Loan out McAtee' - fans on who they would keep, loan and sell

  12-06-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked for your views on who you would like Nottingham Forest to keep, loan and sell from the squad this summer.Here are some of your comments:Peter: Keep Jair Cunha - a real prospect in defence, especially in a back three with Murillo and Milenkovic. Loan James McAtee - he needs guaranteed game time to regain his confidence. Perhaps he could join one of the newly promoted clubs or a top Championship team, or maybe abroad. Sell Dan Ndoye as he hasn't shown progress over the
  
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• Brighton launch £30 million bid for highly-rated Tottenham teenager

  12-06-2026 15:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brighton have tabled a substantial £30 million bid for Tottenham's highly-rated Croatian defender Luka Vuskovic. The 19-year-old is widely considered one of Europe's most promising young defensive talents, despite yet to make a senior appearance for Spurs since his 2023 move from Hajduk Split.Vuskovic spent last season on loan at Hamburg in the Bundesliga, where he enjoyed a breakout year in senior football. He featured 30 times across all competitions, including 28 league appearances, and
  
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• Pele’s World Cup medal to go under the hammer alongside classic memorabilia

  12-06-2026 14:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A collection of World Cup memorabilia, featuring Pelé’s 1958 winners’ medal, is anticipated to fetch in excess of £2 million at an upcoming auction. The prestigious medal, awarded to the legendary footballer during his teenage years, is expected to command up to £500,000 on its own. Brazil won 5-2 in the final against host Sweden at Rasunda Stadium near Stockholm.This month, over 450 lots will go under the hammer, including the iconic jersey worn by goalkeeper Pete
  
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• Marseille’s Bilal Nadir attracting interest from Eintracht Frankfurt and Stuttgart

  12-06-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marseille’s Bilal Nadir attracting interest from Eintracht Frankfurt and StuttgartWith just a few weeks left on his contract and no extension on the cards, Olympique de Marseille’s Bilal Nadir (22) appears increasingly likely to leave.And it is Germany that the midfielder could well be heading for in the coming weeks. Indeed, according to reports from Foot Mercato, Eintracht Frankfurt and VfB Stuttgart are said to be interested in the Moroccan with a view to a potential transfer this
  
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• Liverpool eyeing move for 24-year-old defender to complete defensive rebuild

  12-06-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool eyeing move for 24-year-old defender to complete defensive rebuildLiverpool Transfer News: How Andoni Iraola Could Shape a New Look DefenceLiverpool’s summer rebuild is gathering momentum and, while much of the focus remains on attacking reinforcements, the foundations of Andoni Iraola’s project may ultimately be built at the back.According to The Mirror, Liverpool are assessing how their defence could evolve following a turbulent period of change. With Trent Alexander-Arno
  
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• Serie A giants make struggling Real Madrid midfielder their number one priority – report

  12-06-2026 14:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A giants make struggling Real Madrid midfielder their number one priority – reportEduardo Camavinga’s future continues to generate speculation, but the latest reports suggest the Real Madrid midfielder has little interest in leaving despite growing attention from one of Europe’s biggest clubs.According to journalist Ben Fernandes Santos, Juventus have placed the French international high on their summer wishlist as they look to strengthen Luciano Spalletti’s squad a
  
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• Brazil icon compares Barcelona wonderkid to Neymar: ‘These players make you watch a match’

  12-06-2026 14:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brazil icon compares Barcelona wonderkid to Neymar: ‘These players make you watch a match’Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal has received yet another major compliment, this time from former Real Madrid player and Brazilian icon Kaka.The Barcelona winger continues to attract admiration from across the football world, and even figures strongly connected to Barca’s biggest rival are finding it hard to ignore the level he is already showing at such a young age.As quoted by AS, Kaka s
  
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• Palestine football chief and Iran fans: All the people unable to enter Trump’s United States for World Cup

  12-06-2026 14:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The revoking of tickets for Iran supporters for the 2026 World Cup, as revealed by the country’s football federation on Tuesday, represents another group of people impacted by the strict and aggressive border restrictions imposed by Donald Trump’s administration in the United States. Long dismissed as an issue by Fifa president Gianni Infantino, the inevitable consequence of Iran being at war with a co-host of the tournament is rearing its head. Iranian state media say that 15 offici
  
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• Jahmai Simpson-Pusey leaves Manchester City for Bundesliga club

  12-06-2026 14:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jahmai Simpson-Pusey leaves Manchester City for Bundesliga clubManchester City have converted another Elite Development Squad (EDS) graduate into substantial profit, continuing a masterful trend of youth monetisation.Having impressed coaching staff during a temporary continental stint, the highly-rated 20-year-old centre-back has now permanently committed his long-term future to Germany.Sporting Director Hugo Viana has protected the club’s long-term interests by firmly weaving protective m
  
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• Good news as Fabrizio Romano confirms Liverpool have made space for Yan Diomande deal

  12-06-2026 14:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Good news as Fabrizio Romano confirms Liverpool have made space for Yan Diomande dealMohamed Salah is LEAVING Liverpool. The Egyptian King reached an agreement to rip up his £400k per week contract one year early.Richard Hughes tied the 33-year-old down to a two-year extension in 2025 but the relationship has run its course with Salah now free to pick his next destination.It is clear that the Liverpool sporting director as well as new head coach Andoni Iraola want to move in a different di
  
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• 'Terrific' Kiltie agrees one-year Kilmarnock extension

  12-06-2026 14:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Greg Kiltie has agreed a one-year extension to his Kilmarnock contract, which now runs until summer 2028, after what the club describe as a "terrific" season.The 29-year-old midfielder rejoined his boyhood club last summer from St Mirren, initially signing a two-year deal.Kiltie made 39 appearances, scoring four goals and contributing seven assists in his first season back at Rugby Park."He particularly shone brightly when his position was tweaked by Neil McCann when he and Billy Dodds were inst
  
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• Gent keen on signing former Portsmouth defender Christian Burgess following release from Union St Gilloise

  12-06-2026 14:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gent keen on signing former Portsmouth defender Christian Burgess following release from Union St GilloiseSacha Tavolieri is reporting that Gent are keen on bringing in Christian Burgess. The experienced English defender, formerly of Portsmouth and most recently Union St Gilloise, is a free agent after failing to agree a new deal with the Brussels side. Gent are not the only side interested in Burgess, with other sides from outside of Belgium looking to bring Burgess in. Burgess became a fan fav
  
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• Why Carnevali appointment could help Juventus sign Martinez from Aston Villa

  12-06-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Why Carnevali appointment could help Juventus sign Martinez from Aston VillaSky Sport Italia reports that new Juventus director Giovanni Carnevali still sees Emiliano Martinez as Juventus’ priority target in goal, so the Bianconeri will continue to push for the Argentine, who is already looking for a home in Turin.Juventus continue to chase Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez even after Damien Comolli’s resignation and Carnevali’s appointment as General Manager and CE
  
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• PSV star edging closer to Bayern Munich move

  12-06-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSV star edging closer to Bayern Munich moveAs reported by AD, Moroccan star Ismael Saibari is edging closer to a move from PSV to Bayern Munich. According to reports, Bayern Munich are willing to spend over €50m to bring the Eredivisie player of the season to the Bundesliga. Saibari is currently part of the Moroccan side at the 2026 World Cup, but it is now expected that on his return to club football he will be moving to Germany to sign for Bayern Munich. Saibari had another fantastic sea
  
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• Everton still favourites for Boro's Hackney

  12-06-2026 14:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Everton remain in pole position for Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney. The Toffees have had two approaches rejected by Boro, who value the 23-year-old at around £20m. Crystal Palace are also interested but Hackney currently favours a move to Hill Dickinson Stadium. Nothing has developed since Everton's second approach while the club are also considering other midfield options. Hackney has a year left on his contract at the Riverside after rejecting a £20m move to
  
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• England attacker drops strongest hint yet that Barcelona exit is imminent

  12-06-2026 14:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England attacker drops strongest hint yet that Barcelona exit is imminentMarcus Rashford spent the 2025/26 season at Barcelona and had an excellent impact, finishing the season with 14 goals and 14 assists across all competitions.After spending the season here from Manchester United, Rashford had made no secret of his desire to continue wearing the Blaugrana shirt.However, Barca have decided not to activate the €30 million purchase option agreed last summer, especially after signing Anthony
  
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• Aldershot sign Wycombe defender Matton on loan

  12-06-2026 14:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aldershot Town have signed central defender Jack Matton on a season-long loan from Wycombe Wanderers.The 20-year-old has made two senior appearances for the Chairboys, scoring on his debut in a 3-0 win against Gillingham in the EFL Trophy in November.He made his League One debut on the final day of the 2025-26 season in a 3-2 home win over Rotherham United.Matton has had previous loan spells in non-league with Bracknell Town, Hanwell Town and Tonbridge Angels.New Shots boss Scott Davies, who had
  
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• Lionesses star Beth Mead completes move to Man City from WSL rivals Arsenal

  12-06-2026 14:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England international Beth Mead has completed a significant move to Women’s Super League champions Manchester City, signing a deal that will keep her at the club until the summer of 2029. The highly-regarded forward arrives from WSL rivals Arsenal, where she spent nine successful years.The 31-year-old departs north London having amassed an impressive trophy cabinet, including a WSL title in the 2018-19 season, a Champions League triumph in May last year, and three League Cups. Before her i
  
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• Aberdeen to face Twente in 'extremely valuable' friendly

  12-06-2026 14:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [SNS]Aberdeen will take on Dutch Eredivisie side Twente in a pre-season friendly on Saturday 4, July.The match at Sportcomplex GFC in Goor, Overijssel will kick off at 13:00 BST.Stephen Robinson's side will spend a week in the Netherlands as part of their 2026-27 preparations.Prior to the match with Twente, the Dons meet Scottish League 1 Cove Rangers, managed by former Aberdeen player Paul Hartley. That game at Balmoral will take place on Saturday, 27 June at 14:00.There will also be closed-doo
  
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