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• 'Hatate tells Celtic he wants out this summer' - gossip

  07-06-2026 10:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Reo Hatate has reportedly told Celtic he wants to leave this summer, while Ross Stewart could exit Southampton because of a contract loophole and Rangers' Youssef Chermiti is again linked with Galatasaray.Reo Hatate, the 28-year-old Japan midfielder who remains under contract until 2028 but fell out of favour under Martin O'Neill, has informed Celtic that he wants to leave the Scottish champions this summer. (The Herald)Tokyo have agreed a £1.3m transfer fee for centre-half Hayato Inamura
  
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• William Saliba hits back at Arsenal’s critics

  07-06-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  William Saliba hits back at Arsenal’s criticsWilliam Saliba has hit back at Arsenal’s critics in recent seasons, claiming the Gunners have shut them up by winning the Premier League title.Photo by George Wood/Getty ImagesReflecting on Arsenal’s last few seasons, William Saliba has admitted the squad had to endure plenty of jokes and mockery for their second-place finishes over the years, but he adds that they’ve silenced the critics now.“There were a lot of jokes, p
  
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• PSG consider midfield duo ‘untouchable’ amid Real Madrid’s plans to launch €150 million bid

  07-06-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG consider midfield duo ‘untouchable’ amid Real Madrid’s plans to launch €150 million bidReal Madrid appear to have rattled a lot of big clubs in the market this summer thanks to Florentino Perez’s promise of launching a mega €150 million bid to sign a top player, provided he wins the presidency.Three players have emerged as the main contenders for the €150 million bid. One of them is Bayern Munich’s Michael Olise, with Real Madrid already preparing
  
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• Barcelona and Atletico Madrid reportedly battling over two transfer targets

  07-06-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona and Atletico Madrid reportedly battling over two transfer targetsBarcelona and Atletico Madrid are reportedly targeting the same two players this summer, with both clubs understood to be pursuing Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva and Chelsea left-back Marc Cucurella ahead of the 2026/27 season. The report comes from Barça Universal, citing sources across Spanish football media.The rivalry between the two clubs has already been sharpened this summer by the ongoing dispute
  
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• Marseille: the moves set to heat up the transfer window 🥵

  07-06-2026 17:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marseille: the moves set to heat up the transfer window 🥵Things are set to heat up on the Canebière.In serious financial trouble and still not certain of taking part in next season’s Europa League because of the possible sanctions hanging over the club, OM are expecting a turbulent summer, especially in terms of departures.So here’s a quick overview of the cases that could shake up the Marseille club’s summer transfer window.Mason Greenwood📸 GABRIEL BOUYS
  
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• Defender Cook among four to sign new Wealdstone deals

  07-06-2026 17:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Defender Jack Cook has signed a new contract with National League side Wealdstone, keeping him at the club for a sixth season.The 32-year-old, who has made more than 200 appearances for the Stones, has been joined in signing a new deal by striker Olafela Olomola, defender Mason Barrett and forward Jeffrey Sekyere.Defenders Deon Woodman and Connor McAvoy, goalkeeper Dante Baptiste, striker Micah Obiero and midfielder Dylan Kadji remain under contract with the club.
  
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• Dumfries to join Real Madrid: How will Inter replace Dutch defender?

  07-06-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dumfries to join Real Madrid: How will Inter replace Dutch defender?Denzel Dumfries is set to join Real Madrid for €20m, but Inter already have a clear replacement in mind.Atalanta’s right-back Marco Palestra has emerged as Inter’s priority target to replace Netherlands international Dumfries in the 2026-27 campaign.Real Madrid, in fact, have agreed to match Dumfries’ €20m clause, signing the 30-year-old after five seasons at Inter.The Netherlands international has al
  
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• De Laurentiis calls Milan President for reassurance on Allegri

  07-06-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  De Laurentiis calls Milan President for reassurance on AllegriIl Mattino reports that Napoli owner Aurelio De Laurentiis has contacted Milan President Paolo Scaroni to obtain updates on the Massimiliano Allegri situation, as the Rossoneri have not yet released their former coach.The tension between Allegri and Milan continues, as the Tuscan tactician is still under contract with Milan until 2027, but was sacked at the end of the campaign after failing to qualify for the Champions League.Allegri
  
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• Mauricio Pochettino's USMNT fill the hope tank through friendlies vs Senegal and Germany

  07-06-2026 17:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ninety minutes of a friendly should not swing emotions too far in one direction, but forgive United States men's national team fans who feel especially buoyed by the performance of Mauricio Pochettino's men in their World Cup send-off game against Germany on Saturday.MORE — USMNT vs Germany recap, highlights | Player ratingsThis goes well beyond the fact that the send-off is simply to the other side of the country, as the USMNT move simply from Chicago to the West Coast for their 2026
  
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• Roma eyeing Matteo Ruggeri of Atletico Madrid

  07-06-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma eyeing Matteo Ruggeri of Atletico MadridMatteo Ruggeri’s future could once again intersect with Serie A. According to journalist Ekrem Konur, the 2002-born winger could leave Atlético Madrid after just one season in Spain. The move is said to be tied to the Madrid club’s transfer market moves. Atlético’s interest in Marc Cucurella could pave the way for the former Atalanta player, who is reportedly open to a return to Italy. In the same update, Konur emphasiz
  
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• 💣 Juve-Kim? Huge price tag! Cardinale-Maignan, Lucca's future 🤑

  07-06-2026 17:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💣 Juve-Kim? Huge price tag! Cardinale-Maignan, Lucca's future 🤑Juventus have reached an agreement with Sorloth while Ausilio gave a clear response to the Fenerbahce presidential candidate about Calhanoglu’s future.Let’s now take a look at the most important transfer news of the day involving the big Serie A clubs.Juventus, Kim is liked but costs too muchAs reported by Matteo Moretto, Luciano Spalletti explicitly asked Juventus for Kim Min-jae as early as January: a de
  
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• Organisers blunder, Argentina's anthem replaced by cumbia 🎷

  07-06-2026 17:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Organisers blunder, Argentina's anthem replaced by cumbia 🎷The friendly between Argentina and Honduras on Saturday (6) had a BIZARRE moment before the ball had even started rolling.The organizers made a blunder and played, instead of the anthem of the hermanos... a CUMBIA. Watch the video:The song played was Bombón Asesino, performed by the band Los Palmeras at the opening of the 2019 Copa Sudamericana final.And that wasn’t all...Argentina vs. Honduras had another curious mo
  
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• Real Madrid ready to raid Bayern Munich with €150 million planned bid – Romano

  07-06-2026 17:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid ready to raid Bayern Munich with €150 million planned bid – RomanoThe Real Madrid election will soon conclude, with Florentino Perez widely expected to retain power.Once Perez wins, he is expected to make some swift moves in the market, one of which will be to launch a €150 million bid for a top player, as promised by the Real Madrid president.Perez to soon launch the assaultAll eyes on Olise and Bayern Munich this summer. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)Ac
  
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• Barcelona youngster reflects on breakthrough season after first-team emergence under Hansi Flick

  07-06-2026 17:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona youngster reflects on breakthrough season after first-team emergence under Hansi FlickFew Barcelona academy players have experienced a more memorable season than Xavi Espart did in the 2025/26 campaign.The young defender not only fulfilled his lifelong dream of wearing Blaugrana by making his first-team debut, but also managed to establish himself as a trusted option for Hansi Flick.By the end of the season, the 19-year-old had featured in six official games for Barcelona’s senio
  
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• What FIFA rules mean for Milan star Leao and possible World Cup suspension

  07-06-2026 17:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  What FIFA rules mean for Milan star Leao and possible World Cup suspensionRafael Leao was sent off for striking an opponent in the face during an international friendly with the Portugal national team on Saturday, but what do the FIFA regulations say about suspensions for violent conduct and is there a chance that the Milan-owned winger is handed a suspension for the 2026 World Cup?Could Leao be suspended for 2026 World Cup?Leao was named in the Portugal national team starting XI for their World
  
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• Neymar uses NASA technology to treat calf injury 🧑‍🚀

  07-06-2026 17:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Neymar uses NASA technology to treat calf injury 🧑‍🚀Neymar is hoping to train fully with the rest of Brazil’s World Cup squad.According to ge, the player is using technology originally developed by NASA to treat the injury to his right calf.This Saturday (6), he worked out on an anti-gravity treadmill, which allows him to run with less impact on the injured area.Photo: Nelson Terme / CBFThe equipment has been used by athletes for more than a decade, and some Brazil
  
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• Spalletti stance revealed as Juventus offered Gudmundsson opportunity by agents

  07-06-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spalletti stance revealed as Juventus offered Gudmundsson opportunity by agentsReports in Italy claim that Fiorentina forward Albert Gudmundsson has been ‘offered’ to Juventus by his agents, but that head coach Luciano Spalletti is not entirely sold by the idea of signing the Iceland international, even at reasonable figures.Report: Juventus uninterested in Gudmundsson opportunityAccording to reports from Tuttosport (via Calciomercato.com), Gudmundsson’s agents are hard at work
  
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• Serie A clubs queue up for 38-year-old Inter veteran Acerbi

  07-06-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A clubs queue up for 38-year-old Inter veteran AcerbiReports in Italy claim that multiple Serie A sides are beginning to show an interest in 38-year-old Inter defender Francesco Acerbi, who will be available as a free agent from the beginning of July onwards.Queue forming for Inter veteran AcerbiAcerbi turned 38 in February and will leave Inter once his contract expires on June 30. Matteo Darmian is also out of contract and is expected to leave, although Stefan De Vrij, whose contract is a
  
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• Inter director confirms Dumfries departure, Jones interest and mocks Fenerbahce

  07-06-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter director confirms Dumfries departure, Jones interest and mocks FenerbahceInter sporting director Piero Ausilio has confirmed that Denzel Dumfries will be joining Real Madrid, that the club are hoping to secure deals for Curtis Jones and Oumar Solet, and has made it clear that the club has no intention of letting Hakan Calhanoglu leave for Fenerbahce: “They’ve bought all the players in the world.”Ausilio discuss Inter transfer plans: Dumfries, Jones, Solet, Stankovic and C
  
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• Didier Deschamps provides reassuring update on Arsenal’s William Saliba’s fitness

  07-06-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Didier Deschamps provides reassuring update on Arsenal’s William Saliba’s fitnessWith nine days to go before France’s World Cup opener against Senegal, Didier Deschamps has shared some insights into his players’ fitness levels. With a particular focus on the finalists from the most recent Champions League.After first confirming that Ousmane Dembélé (29) would start against Northern Ireland on Monday evening, the France manager went on to confirm that his &ld
  
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• Bernardo Silva discusses Barcelona transfer after agreeing Spain move in principle

  07-06-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bernardo Silva discusses Barcelona transfer after agreeing Spain move in principleSilva says Barcelona “is one of the options” but insists no final decision has been madeThe Portuguese says there are “many options” and he has respect for all interested clubsSilva left Man City as a free agent last month after ten years at the Etihad StadiumBernardo Silva has confirmed Barcelona is among his options this summer but insists he has yet to make a final decision on his next cl
  
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• Juventus Stunned By Firm Liverpool Transfer Decision

  07-06-2026 16:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus Stunned By Firm Liverpool Transfer DecisionLiverpool Stand Firm as Alisson Future Leaves Comolli SurprisedLiverpool’s determination to retain Alisson has reportedly caught Juventus chief executive Damien Comolli off guard, with the Italian giants discovering that a deal for the Brazilian goalkeeper may be far more difficult than anticipated.According to reports originating from Italy and highlighted by Inside Futbol, Juventus had identified Alisson as their preferred choice betwee
  
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• Jose Mourinho sets sights on signing Barcelona midfield target for Real Madrid

  07-06-2026 16:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho sets sights on signing Barcelona midfield target for Real MadridBarcelona’s long-standing interest in former Manchester City captain Bernardo Silva has been well documented, with the Portuguese international linked with a move to the club on multiple occasions.This summer, though, Silva is available on a free transfer, and it looked like negotiations with Barcelona were advanced and that an announcement was imminent.However, the player delayed his plans until after the World
  
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• Spain boss delivers huge Lamine Yamal fitness update ahead of World Cup opener – “He’s getting better fast”

  07-06-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spain boss delivers huge Lamine Yamal fitness update ahead of World Cup opener – “He’s getting better fast”Lamine Yamal’s World Cup hopes have received a major boost, with Spain boss Luis de la Fuente offering an encouraging update on the Barcelona winger’s recovery.The 18-year-old has been out of action since he suffered a hamstring issue against Celta Vigo and went on to miss the final six league games of Barcelona’s campaign.However, even that didn&rs
  
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• Vitória’s Diogo Sousa set to join Strasbourg, as confirmed by Portuguese club official

  07-06-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Vitória’s Diogo Sousa set to join Strasbourg, as confirmed by Portuguese club officialRC Strasbourg Alsace have secured their first summer signing. Appearing on the TVI V+ channel, Vitória SC’s acting vice-president and presidential candidate Rui Borges has confirmed that Diogo Sousa (20) is set to join the eastern French club.As reported by L’Équipe last month, Strasbourg are expected to pay a sum of around €10 million, excluding bonuses, to buy out t
  
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• Gus Poyet On Spurs, Chelsea, Copa America Success With Uruguay And Managerial Experience

  07-06-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gus Poyet On Spurs, Chelsea, Copa America Success With Uruguay And Managerial ExperienceLet’s start with your most recent role in Korea with Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors.  You managed to secure a League and Cup double in 2025. How do you reflect on your time in Korea?“Well, the success was a confirmation that I made a good decision to go over there. When you go to a place that you do not really know, where everything is going to be new, you need to have a feeling that you can do somet
  
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• Barcelona goalkeeper attracting loan offers after international breakthrough

  07-06-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona goalkeeper attracting loan offers after international breakthroughBarcelona have important decisions to make regarding their goalkeeping department this summer, which is looking a bit overcrowded.Joan Garcia is the incumbent No. 1, and Wojciech Szczesny is also expected to stay on as the backup for at least one more season.However, the futures of club captain Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Inaki Pena are far from clear. Add to this mix youngsters such as Ander Astralaga, Aron Yaakobishvili
  
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• FROM AUGUST TO MAY

  07-06-2026 16:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FROM AUGUST TO MAYLook ahead, take stock, set the dates. It's the first step of the summer in football, ahead of the coming campaign. We have the dates for the 2026/27 campaign in Italian football. It all kicks off again on 9 August with the preliminary round of the Coppa Italia, while the Serie A season starts on 23 August and ends on Sunday 30 May 2027. We will have two midweek matchdays: Wednesday 28 October and Wednesday 6 January. We will also have a Christmas break on Sunday 27 December. T
  
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• Neymar and more: Santos have 10 players out of contract this year

  07-06-2026 16:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Neymar and more: Santos have 10 players out of contract this yearSantos have 10 players whose contracts are close to expiring and who, as a result, will be able to sign a pre-contract with another club starting in July.Forward Neymar tops the list. The star, who is with the Brazilian National Team, has an uncertain future after the World Cup.Besides him, left-back Escobar and defensive midfielders Willian Arão and Tomás Rincón could also leave on a free transfer (if they do
  
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• Como eye young Real Madrid forward as a potential target – report

  07-06-2026 16:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Como eye young Real Madrid forward as a potential target – reportCesc Fabregas and Como have taken a liking for Real Madrid and La Fabrica, and at this point, the collaboration between the two clubs appears to be in full swing.After a successful Nico Paz project and an in-progress Jacobo Ramon objective, Como have been looking for new Real Madrid talents they can take in and groom.Such an arrangement not only helps them secure some of the best young talents in the world as they build their
  
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