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• 'Oliver is a winner' - Marinakis on Glasner appointment

  06-07-2026 11:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis believes the Reds share the same desire for success as Oliver Glasner and that he is the right person to lead them into their "next chapter".Glasner arrives at the City Ground having won both the FA Cup and Conference League with Crystal Palace. Marinakis told the club's website: "In our discussions with Oliver, it was clear that we share the same vision, the same ambition and the same relentless desire to succeed. "He has consistently de
  
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• Chesterfield sign Wolves defender Pond

  06-07-2026 15:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alfie Pond made five appearances for Wolves on all competitions [Getty Images]Chesterfield have signed Wolves defender Alfie Pond on a two-year deal.The 22-year-old started his career with Exeter City before joining the Championship side in September 2022.He made five senior appearances for Wolves and also featured in the EFL Trophy and National League Cup for their under-21 side.Pond scored two goals in 19 League Two appearances during a loan spell with Crewe Alexandra in the second half of las
  
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• 🚨 Will he play or not? Belgium challenge FIFA decision over Balogun

  06-07-2026 15:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Will he play or not? Belgium challenge FIFA decision over BalogunAfter learning through the press of FIFA’s decision to lift the automatic suspension hanging over American player Balogun, the Belgian federation has announced that it will challenge the decision.In a statement, published on Monday afternoon, the RBFA explains that FIFA has not responded to its requests. As its only reply, FIFA sent a letter to the RBFA arguing that the request actually constituted an appeal, t
  
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• Change of recruitment policy at Watford

  06-07-2026 15:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alessio Dionisi was appointed Watford head coach in June [Getty Images]It has been a summer of change at Watford, and not just in the coaching department. Head coach Ed Still was the first to go almost immediately last season had ended - Alessio Dionisi replaced him and brought in new coaching staff. That has led to departures and the decision to scrap the under-21 team, which affects the Hornets academy category status, and has also seen coaches Charlie Daniels and Alberto Garrido leave the clu
  
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• Barcelona star Dani Olmo hits back at Real Madrid over Negreira noise: ‘They want to destabilise things’

  06-07-2026 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona star Dani Olmo hits back at Real Madrid over Negreira noise: ‘They want to destabilise things’The World Cup is in full swing and despite the large Barcelona contingent in the Spanish national team, it is fair to say that they haven’t made the desired impact in the tournament so far. Real Madrid players, in contrast, have done well.One of the players who has been unable to make the biggest impact is Dani Olmo. The Barcelona playmaker has played a secondary role so far
  
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• Barcelona complete double signing as two more Spanish talents join the club

  06-07-2026 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona complete double signing as two more Spanish talents join the clubBarcelona have continued their strategy of investing in young talent after securing the arrivals of Tenerife duo Jony Hernandez and Juan Ybarra, with both players set to strengthen Barça Atletic ahead of the new campaign.According to SPORT, the Catalan club have reached an agreement with Tenerife for the transfer of Jony Hernandez, one of the most promising talents to emerge from the Canary Islands in recent years
  
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• Mainz set their sights on Metz’s Gauthier Hein

  06-07-2026 15:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mainz set their sights on Metz’s Gauthier Hein1. FSV Mainz 05 are reported to have made FC Metz’s Gauthier Hein (29) one of their transfer targets for the summer, according to Onze Mondial. An offer from the German club’s management is even said to have already been submitted to their French counterparts.Captain of Les Grenats, the club where he came through the ranks, the Thionville-born and former AJ Auxerre player once again put in some impressive performances last season, d
  
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• Glasner has the track record but is he taking a risk?

  06-07-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Oliver Glasner arrives at the City Ground with winning pedigree but is he putting his reputation on the line?As the fifth head coach at Nottingham Forest since September, his decision to walk into the managerial graveyard that is the City Ground, can be viewed as risky.Having won the Conference League and FA Cup with Crystal Palace, Glasner's stock is high - but given the changes in the past year, how long will that give him if results and performances do not meet owner Evangelos M
  
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• Erling Haaland’s dad makes future Real Madrid transfer admission

  06-07-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Erling Haaland’s dad makes future Real Madrid transfer admissionMan City striker Erling Haaland’s father has addressed the prospect of a Real Madrid moveAlf-Inge Haaland admits “anyone would want to play for Madrid” in candid interviewHaaland is said to be “very happy” at Man City on a long contract, per his fatherManchester City striker Erling Haaland has seen his future once again tied to the idea of joining Real Madrid, with the latest comments coming from
  
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• Watch: Amorim arrives in Milan: ‘It’s an honour to be Milan’s coach’

  06-07-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Watch: Amorim arrives in Milan: ‘It’s an honour to be Milan’s coach’Ruben Amorim has arrived in Milan to begin his adventure in the San Siro dugout, touching down on Monday and declaring it an honour to lead the Rossoneri, delivering his first words on Italian soil.The Portuguese, announced by the club in recent weeks, landed ahead of schedule to start his first experience in Italian football.His arrival follows Milan’s confirmation of their first signing of the sum
  
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• Report: Liverpool have made ‘serious move’ for World Cup forward

  06-07-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool have made ‘serious move’ for World Cup forwardLiverpool Transfer News: Crysencio Summerville Interest Makes Sense, But Only at the Right PriceLiverpool are back in the market for a wide attacker, and Crysencio Summerville has re-emerged as a serious option. According to Caught Offside, the Reds have made a notable push for the West Ham winger after an eye-catching season and an impressive 2026 World Cup.There is no mystery around the appeal. Summerville is fast, agg
  
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• Colchester takeover collapse an opportunity - Cowley

  06-07-2026 14:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Danny Cowley was appointed Colchester head coach in January 2024 [Getty Images]A third failed takeover in 12 months has left Colchester United head coach Danny Cowley with a recruitment headache but plenty of "opportunity".A planned takeover from a consortium that included former Chelsea and England defender John Terry collapsed at an advanced stage in June.It means the club will enter the upcoming League Two season with budget restraints under current owner Robbie Cowling.However, according to
  
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• Roma’s Rising Stars Driving the Club Forward in 2026

  06-07-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma’s Rising Stars Driving the Club Forward in 2026AS Roma has entered a new chapter where youth is no longer viewed as a long-term investment—it has become a central part of the club’s identity. Competing for Champions League qualification while balancing domestic and European commitments, the Giallorossi have increasingly relied on emerging talents capable of influencing matches at the highest level. Rather than simply developing prospects, Roma are trusting young players wi
  
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• Journalist: Man United keen on move for Brazilian forward

  06-07-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Man United keen on move for Brazilian forwardManchester United Transfers: Why Rayan Interest Makes Sense, But Bournemouth Hold the CardsManchester United are being linked with Brazil winger Rayan, and the logic is easy enough to follow. If you are rebuilding a squad with obvious gaps in midfield, attack, left-back and goalkeeping depth, you track elite young talent whenever it becomes available. That does not mean a deal is close. It means the club are doing what they should be doing
  
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• Arsenal sign Germany striker Cerci on free

  06-07-2026 14:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Selina Cerci was part of the academy set-up at Bayern Munich and has never previously played outside Germany [Getty Images]Arsenal have confirmed the signing of Germany striker Selina Cerci from Hoffenheim on a free transfer.The 26-year-old has spent her entire career in Frauen-Bundesliga and scored 34 goals in 47 appearances for Hoffenheim, helping them to a fourth-placed finish in 2025-26.She also has 20 caps for her country, scoring five goals, and will help fill the void left by Beth Mead's
  
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• Strasbourg prioritise Thomas Frank amid managerial search

  06-07-2026 14:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Strasbourg prioritise Thomas Frank amid managerial searchRC Strasbourg Alsace are prioritising former Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank as they search for a replacement for Gary O’Neil, as per reports from Sacha Tavolieri and Mohamed Toubache-Ter.O’Neil, who only replaced the outgoing Liam Rosenior back in January, left to join Ipswich Town. It left Le Racing searching for their third manager of 2026. The club want to name a replacement before 8th July,
  
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• Flu to play friendlies in July and a marathon in August, see fixtures

  06-07-2026 14:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Flu to play friendlies in July and a marathon in August, see fixturesAfter the break in the national calendar, the Fluminense squad has already returned to CT Carlos Castilho to begin preparations for the final stretch of the year.With a promising second half of the season ahead, the team will face a decisive month of August, needing to split its focus between the Brazilian Championship, the Copa do Brasil, and the Conmebol Libertadores.Before taking on the knockout rounds in August, Fluminense
  
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• Will Haaland edge Pickford again?

  06-07-2026 14:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]When England take on Norway on Saturday night with a place in a World Cup semi-final up for grabs, Thomas Tuchel's side will somehow have to tame Erling Haaland.The Manchester City striker has scored in each of his last 14 competitive outings for Norway (27 goals in total during this period), finding the back of the net in all four of his appearances at the FIFA World Cup so far. The last player to score in each of his first five games at the tournament was Columbia's James Rodr&ia
  
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• Barcelona risk missing out on Julian Alvarez alternative as Tottenham prepare €100 million offer

  06-07-2026 14:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona risk missing out on Julian Alvarez alternative as Tottenham prepare €100 million offerBarcelona could soon find themselves watching from a distance as Junior Eli Kroupi’s value continues to rise, with several Premier League clubs intensifying their interest in one of Europe’s most exciting young forwards.The French attacker has emerged as one of the names being considered as Barça assess alternatives to Julian Alvarez, but developments in recent weeks suggest an
  
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• World Cup 2026: Belgium granted appeal after FIFA reversed USMNT's Folarin Balogun one-game ban after red card

  06-07-2026 14:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The USMNT received seemingly good news Sunday, when FIFA reversed Folarin Balogun’s one-game suspension after he received a red card during the team’s match against Bosnia and Herzegovina. But that decision could be temporary. Belgium was granted an appeal by FIFA over the decision, which may be heard just hours before the USMNT and Belgium square off in the Round of 16 on Monday, according to The Athletic. With the appeal granted, both U.S. Soccer and the Belgian federation were ask
  
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• World Cup 2026: Belgium granted appeal after FIFA reversed USMNT's Folarin Balogun 1-game ban after red card

  06-07-2026 14:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The USMNT received seemingly good news Sunday, when FIFA reversed Folarin Balogun's one-game suspension after he received a red card during the team's match against Bosnia and Herzegovina. But that decision could be temporary. Belgium was granted an appeal by FIFA over the decision, which may be heard just hours before the USMNT and Belgium square off in the Round of 16 on Monday, according to The Athletic. With the appeal granted, both U.S. Soccer and the Belgian federations were asked to send
  
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• Liverpool want midfield star: Club pushes to complete €50m sale

  06-07-2026 14:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool want midfield star: Club pushes to complete €50m saleLiverpool are in a good position to sign a midfield star. There's a push to complete a sale from his club and it could happen fast.Liverpool are in the market right now for a new midfielder. Curtis Jones looks virtually certain to leave, probably for Inter, and it would leave the Reds short on options.But this is also a squad that needs something fresh in midfield anyway. Things didn’t work last season, with Liverpool stru
  
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• Atletico Madrid Near Kang-in Lee Agreement as PSG Fee Talks Advance

  06-07-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atletico Madrid Near Kang-in Lee Agreement as PSG Fee Talks AdvanceAtletico Madrid are closing in on the signing of Kang-in Lee from Paris Saint-Germain, with Fabrizio Romano reporting that the move is now at an advanced stage. Personal terms between the South Korean attacker and Los Colchoneros are understood to be agreed, leaving the clubs to finalise the fee structure.A Deal That Has Been Building Since JanuaryThis is not a story that emerged overnight. Atletico’s interest in Lee as a p
  
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• Monaco’s Maghnes Akliouche agrees terms with PSG

  06-07-2026 14:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Monaco’s Maghnes Akliouche agrees terms with PSGMaghnes Akliouche (24) has agreed terms with Paris Saint-Germain, according to a report from RMC Sport. Akliouche is set to leave his formative club this summer. He was touted to leave last summer, but the price tag set by the Principality club proved prohibitive. Monaco, however, won’t stand in his way this summer. However, Fabrizio Romano reported that it was PSG who were leading the race. The AS Monaco academ
  
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• Manchester United will hold talks with Real Madrid this week over midfielder deal

  06-07-2026 14:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United will hold talks with Real Madrid this week over midfielder dealAfter a fast start to the summer, Real Madrid are no longer focused on signings, with exits now being at the forefront of their plans. They are open to hearing offers for a number of first team players, and perhaps the biggest of those is Aurelien Tchouameni.Despite having been one of Real Madrid’s best players during the disappointing 2025-26 season, Tchouameni’s future at the Bernabeu is far from certa
  
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• Pellegrini says ‘no’ to Besiktas, rejects €3.5 million contract

  06-07-2026 14:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pellegrini says ‘no’ to Besiktas, rejects €3.5 million contractLorenzo Pellegrini continues to prioritize Roma. According to journalist Eleonora Trotta of calciomercato.it, the Giallorossi midfielder has twice rejected offers from Besiktas, who attempted to sign him by offering a contract worth over €3.5 million per season. The Turkish club attempted to convince the former Roma captain to leave the capital, but the player refused on both occasions. This is a clear signal of
  
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• Atletico Madrid agree deal to sign PSG’s Lee Kang-in

  06-07-2026 14:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atletico Madrid agree deal to sign PSG’s Lee Kang-inAtletico Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain have struck an agreement for the transfer of Lee Kang-in (25), according to a report from RMC Sport. Lee joined PSG from Valencia back in 2023 but has always been a rotation option under Luis Enrique, rather than a guaranteed starter. He has, nonetheless, played 124 times (16 goals, 16 assists). He was heavily linked with a move to Atletico Madrid last summer, however, despite his limited
  
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• Football Extra newsletter: World Cup gets a match for the ages, but Balogun reversal leaves sour taste

  06-07-2026 14:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]This World Cup has had many high points already but amongst the most noticeable highlights has been the constant lack of respect from the so called lesser sides against the old powerhouses. Mexico were utterly fearless against England in the Aztec Stadium in one of the most intense games of football you will ever witness. Mexico were the better team with far more chances and plenty of possession, especially in the second half, but it simply doesn't matter now, England found a way s
  
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• Barcelona open talks to bring back former academy prospect – report

  06-07-2026 14:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona open talks to bring back former academy prospect – reportMallorca’s relegation to the Segunda Division has completely altered the landscape surrounding Jan Virgili’s future, and Barcelona are already exploring the possibility of bringing the winger back to the club.According to SPORT, contact has been established between Barça and Mallorca over a potential return for the 19-year-old, who departed last summer in a deal worth €3.5 million. Less than a y
  
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• Filipe Luís unveiled by European club, to coach former new Messi

  06-07-2026 14:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Filipe Luís unveiled by European club, to coach former new MessiMonaco officially announced on Monday (6) the appointment of Filipe Luís as its new head coach.At 40, the Brazilian signed a deal running until June 2028 and will have his first experience in charge of a European team.At the principality club, the former Flamengo coach will manage French star Paul Pogba and Ansu Fati, the gem who made a stunning start at Barcelona and was regarded as one of La Masia’s “new
  
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