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• 🎥Ancelotti backs Vini to show his best form

  07-06-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥Ancelotti backs Vini to show his best formAhead of the World Cup opener against Morocco, the Real Madrid player has a lot to prove.Ancelotti knows Vinicius well and is aware that many eyes are on him; he knows that his partnership with Raphinha can give Brazil what it needs at this World Cup.
  The Italian is confident that Vini will show his best form in what will be a World Cup where he hopes to establish himself as one of football’s biggest stars. Will he do it?This article was t
  
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• '£1bn plus Olise should cover it' - fans on selling Ngumoha

  08-06-2026 16:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked for your views on Bayern Munich being interested in signing Rio Ngumoha and what price you would be willing to accept for the 17-year-old to leave Liverpool.Here are some of your comments:David: Rio shouldn't be sold for any price. He's going to be a first-team regular soon and he's a big part of Liverpool's future.Yusuf: There is no way we can let one of the brightest stars of last season and one of the finest talents in Europe leave at just 17. He is absolutely unse
  
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• Scotland branded ‘unprofessional’ and ‘weak’ after cancelling training match with Norway

  08-06-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Scotland head coach Steve Clarke has been branded "unprofessional" by his Norwegian counterpart, Stale Solbakken, following the abrupt cancellation of a planned training-ground friendly. The fixture, intended for Monday, was called off by Scotland due to reported injuries within their squad, a decision that has sparked a strong rebuke from the Norwegian camp.Solbakken voiced his dismay after his side’s 1-1 draw with Morocco, a Group C rival of Scotland. Speaking to Norwegian public broadca
  
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• Oliver Glasner: Manager’s agent confident about Milan move

  08-06-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Oliver Glasner: Manager’s agent confident about Milan moveFormer Crystal Palace head coach Oliver Glasner expects a new meeting with Milan representatives to close the deal. According to a report by Daniele Longo, a meeting between the Milan owners and Oliver Glasner is set to take place tomorrow at the earliest to decide on his appointment as the club’s new manager. The Austrian coach left Crystal Palace after delivering them three trophies in two seasons — the F.A. Cup (
  
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• Official: Italy World Cup winner Grosso is the new Fiorentina coach

  08-06-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Italy World Cup winner Grosso is the new Fiorentina coachFiorentina confirm the appointment of Fabio Grosso as their new head coach; the ex-Italy international has signed a contract until June 2028.Former Italian defender Grosso is the new Fiorentina head coach, the Tuscans confirmed in a statement on Monday.Fiorentina hire Grosso as new coach: official statement“ACF Fiorentina is pleased to announce that Fabio Grosso has been appointed as the new Head Coach of the First Team,&rd
  
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• Agent of Barcelona top target says he has no idea about Real Madrid interest — “No contact”

  08-06-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Agent of Barcelona top target says he has no idea about Real Madrid interest — “No contact”Bombshell reports earlier in the day have suggested that Julian Alvarez could be the mystery player Florentino Perez was referring to when he promised a €150 million bid to sign a top Galactico for Real Madrid.While the majority of the media have pointed towards Vitinha, Joao Neves or Michael Olise as the most likely candidates, reports are now emerging that Alvarez fits every descri
  
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• 🚨 Fabio Grosso joins Fiorentina!

  08-06-2026 16:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Fabio Grosso joins Fiorentina!Great appointment.It’s official: Fabio Grosso is the new Fiorentina manager!The 2006 World Cup winner takes charge of La Viola for next season, after an excellent 2025-2026 campaign at Sassuolo, a club he left just a few days ago.Two and a half years after his dismissal from Olympique Lyonnais, Grosso once again finds himself in charge of a major club from one of Europe’s top five leagues.This article was translated into English by Artific
  
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• Lionesses need setbacks like Spain loss - Wiegman

  08-06-2026 16:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sarina Wiegman has guided England to back-to-back European titles [Getty Images]Sarina Wiegman says her "hurt" England side need setbacks like their humbling defeat by Spain in order to improve.The Lionesses missed a chance to automatically qualify for the 2027 Women's World Cup with a poor 4-0 defeat in Majorca on Friday.They must hope world champions Spain drop points against Iceland on Tuesday to avoid going into the play-offs, which will be played this autumn.England, who take on Ukraine at
  
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• Ex-England midfielder Dyer named new Southend boss

  08-06-2026 16:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Ipswich Town, Newcastle United and England midfielder Kieron Dyer has been appointed head coach of National League side Southend United.It is the 47-year-old's first managerial role, having spent long spells coaching with both Ipswich and Chesterfield.He has left his job as first-team coach at League Two club Chesterfield to replace Kevin Maher, who was sacked on 19 May, just two days after Southend's win over Wealdstone in the FA Trophy final at Wembley.Maher had been in charge since 202
  
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• Director admits Inter ‘proud’ of ‘enormous’ Onana deal with Manchester United

  08-06-2026 16:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Director admits Inter ‘proud’ of ‘enormous’ Onana deal with Manchester UnitedInter director Piero Ausilio admits the €50m deal that brought André Onana to Manchester United in 2023 was probably the best in the club’s history: ‘He joined on a free transfer and left for an enormous fee.’Inter director Ausilio admits Onana’s move to Manchester United in the summer of 2023 was one of the best deals he ever completed as well as one of the mo
  
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• Real Madrid star may be forced out if Florentino Perez completes Galactico signing

  08-06-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid star may be forced out if Florentino Perez completes Galactico signingReal Madrid President Florentino Perez, newly elected after defeating Enrique Riquelme on Sunday night in the vote with a comfortable margin, has promised that this week he will make a €150m bid for a ‘Galactico signing’. Los Blancos have been linked with several names to fit that bill, but there is reportedly a preferred name.The latest links to emerge are to Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez
  
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• FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 qualifying leaves several Arsenal stars waiting

  08-06-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 qualifying leaves several Arsenal stars waitingAustralia are already through with three Arsenal players, while England, Ireland, Spain, Norway, Sweden and the Netherlands still have work to do.Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty ImagesFIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 qualification updateMore teams have qualified for the tournament, which will take place next summer in Brazil.There are 29 direct places available, with three more to be decided through the intercontine
  
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• Burnley players continue World Cup preparations

  08-06-2026 16:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Burnley forward Zeki Amdouni was in international action at the weekend as preparations for the World Cup ramp up.The Switzerland international started up front but could not find his way onto the scoresheet in their 1-1 draw with Australia.He was the only Claret to play over the weekend but he will be joined by several of his other club team-mates at the tournament: Sweden's Hjalmar Ekdal, DR Congo's Axel Tuanzebe, South Africa's Lyle Foster and Tunisia's Hannibal Mejbri.Here is a
  
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• Hugo Viana confident over Josko Gvardiol contract renewal and Manchester City stay

  08-06-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hugo Viana confident over Josko Gvardiol contract renewal and Manchester City stayMan City feeling positive in contract talks with Gvardiol with the hierarchy confident he will stayTalks over a renewal progressing well amid interest from Barcelona, Bayern Munich & Real MadridReports from Croatia had claimed Gvardiol wanted to leave following Pep Guardiola’s departureManchester City are feeling positive in talks over a new contract with Josko Gvardiol amid growing confidence the Croatia
  
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• Hansi Flick to promote son of Barcelona legend for first-team pre-season – report

  08-06-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hansi Flick to promote son of Barcelona legend for first-team pre-season – reportEvery summer brings a few surprise names into Barcelona’s first-team plans, but this year’s pre-season could carry extra meaning for one young player in particular.According to Dutch outlet The Telegraaf, Shane Kluivert has been informed that he will join Hansi Flick’s senior squad for pre-season preparations, giving the teenage winger a valuable opportunity to showcase his talent in front of
  
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• Fabrizio Romano’s report on PSG summer plans and Madrid’s midfielder bids

  08-06-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabrizio Romano’s report on PSG summer plans and Madrid’s midfielder bidsPSG are trying to keep as much stability for next season as possible, and according to Fabrizio Romano they won’t listen to offers for ANYONE.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.Elections at Real Madrid always have ripple effects, as various candidates compete to promise supporters bigger and be
  
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• 🚨Breaking: The start date for the 26/27 Liga is set

  08-06-2026 15:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨Breaking: The start date for the 26/27 Liga is setThe next weekend of August 15 and 16 would mark the start of the First Division league championship.Cadena COPE has just revealed that the 26/27 League will begin on the weekend of August 15, according to the arbitration ruling to which both AFE and the League submitted.At first, AFE proposed starting on August 23, but the arbitrator ultimately chose the date proposed by the League.It should be noted that the World Cup ends on July 19, s
  
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• Liverpool’s Virgin van Dijk points out issues with World Cup pitches ahead of the tournament

  08-06-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool’s Virgin van Dijk points out issues with World Cup pitches ahead of the tournamentAs reported by VI, Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has been talking about the state of the pitches ahead of the World Cup. The captain of the Dutch national team believes that the lack of bounce on the pitches could have a real impact on the tournament. Van Dijk said ‘We saw that at the Club World Cup last year in America. The ball doesn’t bounce very well. That will take some getting
  
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• Journalist claims return of former Red a massive mistake

  08-06-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist claims return of former Red a massive mistakeLiverpool must avoid Nunez reunion despite growing speculationAs Liverpool prepare for what promises to be one of the most significant transfer windows in recent memory, discussion around former striker Darwin Nunez has unexpectedly resurfaced.Speaking on Media Matters for Anfield Index, David Lynch addressed growing speculation surrounding the Uruguay international after reports suggested his time in Saudi Arabia could be coming to an abru
  
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• Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke wants Tottenham move

  08-06-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke wants Tottenham moveTottenham Hotspur aim to strengthen their defence this summer.They have already completed the signing of Andrew Robertson and secured a deal for Bournemouth defender Marcos Senesi.Tottenham also have an interest in Brighton’s Jan Paul van Hecke. Their first two bids for the Dutchman have been rejected.Van Hecke is keen on joining Tottenham, with Spurs manager Roberto de Zerbi pushing for the move, according to journalist Fabrizio Rom
  
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• Report: Coventry make record bid as Lampard’s transfer plans materialise

  08-06-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Coventry make record bid as Lampard’s transfer plans materialiseCoventry City Ready to Make Statement with Record Bid for Carl RushworthCoventry City’s return to the Premier League was always expected to bring ambition. What perhaps was not expected was the speed with which that ambition would be demonstrated.According to TalkSport, Coventry have submitted a club record £20 million bid for Carl Rushworth, the goalkeeper who played such a pivotal role in their Championsh
  
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• La Repubblica: Napoli consider Kevin De Bruyne sale if standards not met

  08-06-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  La Repubblica: Napoli consider Kevin De Bruyne sale if standards not metSerie A side Napoli have decided to take stock of Kevin De Bruyne’s performance and desire to play for the club ahead of the new season. According to a report by La Repubblica via Calcio Napoli 24, Napoli are set for a new project under Italian manager Massimiliano Allegri from next season, and they are right now considering Kevin De Bruyne’s future at the club. The former Manchester City captain showed much
  
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• Angola’s federation dream of snatching Castello Lukeba from France

  08-06-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Angola’s federation dream of snatching Castello Lukeba from FranceWhereas just a few years ago this phenomenon was limited to a handful of exceptions, it has now become commonplace to see dual-nationality footballers turn their backs on major European national teams to represent their parents’ country of origin.Whether it be Morocco, Senegal, Algeria or the Democratic Republic of the Congo, an increasing number of African football associations – which are becoming ever more str
  
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• Chelsea's Kellyman to go on loan next season

  08-06-2026 15:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Chelsea forward Omari Kellyman is set for another loan move this summer.The 20-year-old suffered a series of hamstring injuries, culminating in surgery, after his £19m move from Aston Villa at the start of the 2024-25 season.Kellyman scored 11 goals and provided two assists in 36 matches while on loan at Cardiff City, helping the League One side secure promotion, while carefully managing his minutes to rebuild his fitness.That form has provided him with a platform for another
  
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• Why this will be the largest World Cup in history

  08-06-2026 15:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, is poised to be the largest in history, with an expanded 48-team field, 16 stadiums, and a record 104 matches over 39 days. This marks the first tournament since FIFA expanded from 32 to 48 teams, introducing four additional groups and a new round of 32 in the knockout phase.The expansion departs from the 32-team, 64-game format of the last seven editions since 1998. It is also only the second World Cup played across multipl
  
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• ‘We have no information’ – Julian Alvarez’s agent reacts to Real Madrid transfer links

  08-06-2026 15:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘We have no information’ – Julian Alvarez’s agent reacts to Real Madrid transfer linksIn the past few hours, Julian Alvarez has found himself at the centre of one of the biggest transfer stories in European football.The Atletico Madrid forward has been heavily linked with both Barcelona and Real Madrid, while speculation surrounding Florentino Perez’s mysterious €150 million target has only intensified the conversation. As more reports and theories emerged
  
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• Eredivisie players at the 2026 World Cup: Goalkeepers

  08-06-2026 15:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Eredivisie players at the 2026 World Cup: GoalkeepersThe 2026 World Cup kicks off this week and there will be plenty of Eredivisie talent on show over the coming weeks. We are going to look at all the players from the Dutch top flight making their way over to the World Cup, starting with the two goalkeepers. Matej Kovar – Czechia Czech goalkeeper Matej Kovar is one of two shot stoppers from the Eredivisie heading to the World Cup this summer. The 26-year-old kept seven clean sheets in 31 E
  
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• Arsenal to make decision on William Saliba surgery post-World Cup

  08-06-2026 15:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal to make decision on William Saliba surgery post-World CupArsenal will make a decision whether William Saliba (25) will have surgery on his chronic back problem after the FIFA World Cup, as per a report from L’Équipe.Just after the UEFA Champions League final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain at the end of May, there was a sudden concern about Saliba’s capacity to represent France at this summer’s World Cup. The concern, primarily, came from his entourage. The France
  
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• Watford players getting set for World Cup

  08-06-2026 15:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Watford winger Nestory Irankunda and goalkeeper Egil Selvik were both in international action at the weekend as preparations for the World Cup ramp up.Irankunda played 71 minutes for Australia in a 1-1 draw with Switzerland, while Selvik came on for the last 18 minutes of Norway's 1-1 draw against Morocco.Hornets midfielder Edo Kayembe will also be at the tournament with DR Congo, who face Chile in their final warm-up game on Tuesday.Here is a reminder of the groups the Watford pla
  
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• Inside the World Cup’s biggest fan parties

  08-06-2026 15:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  While the allure of World Cup matches often comes with a hefty price tag, a more accessible avenue for fans to immerse themselves in the global spectacle is emerging through a network of fan festivals. These vibrant hubs promise more than just soccer, featuring everything from floating pitches to live music acts like Motley Crue.As is customary for the tournament, all 16 host cities across Canada, Mexico, and the United States are set to establish dedicated fan zones. FIFA’s host city orga
  
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