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• Berardi linked as potential Soule replacement

  09-06-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Berardi linked as potential Soule replacementRoma’s attack could be completely overhauled next season. Gian Piero Gasperini especially wants wingers who can raise the squad’s quality, capable of providing valuable goals and assists. One player who could be sacrificed, however, is Mati Soulé. The Argentine had a very strong first half of the season, but in 2026 he struggled with groin pain. The 2003-born player is not unsellable, and Roma could decide to sell him if a significa
  
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• Pep Guardiola leaves Manchester City with unusual gift after leaving Etihad Stadium

  09-06-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pep Guardiola leaves Manchester City with unusual gift after leaving Etihad StadiumFormer Man City Pep Guardiola finalised his relocation out of the North West by leaving a unique, horticultural footprint at the club’s training centre.The Catalan’s donation required specialised transport to ensure the careful moving of his presents.The addition arrives as the City Football Academy (CFA) transforms to welcome a brand-new operational era under incoming manager Enzo Maresca.Manchester C
  
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• Liverpool confirm contract offer for next Luis Suarez

  09-06-2026 20:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool confirm contract offer for next Luis SuarezLuis Suarez is undoubtedly one of Liverpool's best strikers over the last few years. The Uruguay international formed a dynamic partnership with several members of the Reds' squad and scored 82 goals during the 133 games he played for them.Since then, several strikers have tried to pick up from where he left off and, while Roberto Firmino was probably the closest, it still feels like prime Suarez was a different animal.This obviously hasn't st
  
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• Iraola’s Liverpool Blueprint Points to a Big Attacking Gamble

  09-06-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Iraola’s Liverpool Blueprint Points to a Big Attacking GambleLiverpool Transfer Plans Take Shape as Iraola Era BeginsCredit must go to The Athletic for the original information behind a report that feels like the first proper sketch of Liverpool’s new age. Andoni Iraola has arrived, the dust has barely settled, and already the outlines are visible. This will be a summer of judgement, not sentiment. A summer of speed, versatility and planning beyond the next whistle.Liverpool have app
  
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• Incoming Milan boss Oliver Glasner desperate for Jean-Philippe Mateta reunion

  09-06-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Incoming Milan boss Oliver Glasner desperate for Jean-Philippe Mateta reunionSerie A side Milan look close to appointing Oliver Glasner as their new manager and the ex-Crystal Palace boss may already have a demand.Daniele Longo has reported that Glasner is very likely to become the next Milan manager and it would only take a major twist for that to not happen. Latest contact with the Austrian took place yesterday and in that, he expressed the need to sign Jean-Philippe Mateta from the Eagles.The
  
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• 🚨 Real bid for Alvarez: Atlético's scathing statement!

  09-06-2026 20:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Real bid for Alvarez: Atlético's scathing statement!The clash is on! It’s the bombshell of the day in the football world: Real Madrid officially announced this Tuesday evening that it had made a €150 million offer to Atlético de Madrid in an attempt to secure the services of their Argentine striker, Julián Alvarez!An offer... rejected by their rival.Los Colchoneros then published a particularly scathing and surreal statement on X aimed at Real Madri
  
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• Sunderland Could Move In For This Liverpool Midfielder: Should Le Bris Snap Him Up?

  09-06-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunderland Could Move In For This Liverpool Midfielder: Should Le Bris Snap Him Up?In a recent report, Sunderland Echo mentioned that Sunderland could move in for Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones this summer. It has been stated that the Black Cats could try to get a deal done for the English talent in this summer transfer window.Jones’ Decent Season At MerseysideJones served as an important member of Liverpool’s squad last season when he put in a few eye-catching performances for th
  
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• Real Madrid suffer blow in pursuit of ‘Galactico’ signing as Atletico reject €150m Alvarez bid

  09-06-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid suffer blow in pursuit of ‘Galactico’ signing as Atletico reject €150m Alvarez bidReal Madrid have confirmed that Atletico Madrid have rejected their €150 million bid for Julian Alvarez.Atletico insist that Alvarez’s €500m release clause must be paid before a deal can be completed.They had also previously rejected Barcelona’s €100m opening offer for the Argentine striker.Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain are also interested in Alvarez, but ha
  
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• Iran's soccer federation says the country's allocation of 2026 World Cup tickets has been revoked

  09-06-2026 20:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Iran said Tuesday that its allotment of World Cup tickets for its three group stage games had been pulled off the market.Iran's first game of the 2026 World Cup is on June 15. In a statement obtained by Reuters, its soccer federation said that it had begun selling tickets to the three games but those tickets are now no longer available. In that statement, the federation intimated that there was possible political interference behind the move, but did not offer a specific reason why the tickets w
  
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• Real Madrid's £130m Alvarez bid rejected

  09-06-2026 20:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Julian Alvarez helped Atletico Madrid reach the Champions League semi-finals [Getty Images]Real Madrid have had a 150m euro (£130m) offer for striker Julian Alvarez rejected by city rivals Atletico Madrid.Real president Florentino Perez last week pledged to make a 150m euro offer for an unnamed "galactico" player if re-elected to his position.Having successfully retained control on Sunday, Perez made good on his promise.However, the move for the 26-year-old Argentina international was turn
  
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• Watch: England boss Tuchel set to speak in news conference

  09-06-2026 20:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England news conference before Wednesday's World Cup warm-up match against Costa RicaThomas Tuchel set to speak as England prepare for first group match on 17 June against CroatiaEngland squad took part in training earlier on TuesdayHow to watch the World Cup on the BBC and ITVPlay BBC Sport's new World Cup predictor gameSend us your views in the form Watch: England boss Tuchel set to speak in news conference
  
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• 🤣 You make us laugh more than Barça: Atlético hit back at Madrid

  09-06-2026 20:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤣 You make us laugh more than Barça: Atlético hit back at MadridAtlético de Madrid responded this Tuesday to Real Madrid’s statement about the offer for Julián Álvarez with a text loaded with irony on its official X account, titled “clarifications regarding our neighbors’ official statement.”The red-and-white club challenged each of the terms used by Madrid and explicitly rejected the tone of the white club’s statement.Atl&
  
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• Juventus join Chevalier race as Besiktas want to gift PSG outcast to Italiano

  09-06-2026 20:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus join Chevalier race as Besiktas want to gift PSG outcast to ItalianoJuventus have made enquiries with Paris Saint-Germain over goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier as they explore alternatives to their primary target Emiliano Martinez, with the 24-year-old French international having fallen out of favour at the Parc des Princes.According to TuttoMercatoWeb, Emiliano Martinez reportedly remains Spalletti’s first choice between the posts, but Aston Villa’s valuation of around €40 m
  
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• 📸 Atlético taunts Real after bid for Alvarez

  09-06-2026 20:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 Atlético taunts Real after bid for AlvarezThat’s a huge blow!It’s the bombshell of the day in the football world: Real Madrid officially announced on Tuesday evening that they had made a €150 million offer to Atlético Madrid in an attempt to secure the services of their Argentine striker, Julián Alvarez!An offer... rejected by their rival.But Atlético didn’t just stop at turning down the bid!A few minutes after the announcement, the Co
  
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• Brighton Defender Is Open To Joining Tottenham Hotspur: Decent Choice For De Zerbi?

  09-06-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brighton Defender Is Open To Joining Tottenham Hotspur: Decent Choice For De Zerbi?In a recent post on X, respected journalist Fabrizio Romano claimed that Brighton and Hove Albion defender Jan Paul van Hecke is open to joining Tottenham Hotspur this summer. It has been mentioned that Spurs are set to resume their talks with the Seagulls this week to sign the Dutch centre-back in this transfer period.Van Hecke’s Solid Season In The Premier LeagueThe 26-year-old enjoyed a good run of form a
  
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• Fifa working to resolve revoked Iran tickets

  09-06-2026 20:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Iran are playing at the World Cup for the seventh time after coming through Asian Football Confederation qualifying [Getty Images]Fifa has said it is working to "maximise opportunities for Iranian supporters to attend matches" after the country's World Cup group-stage ticket allocation was revoked just days before the tournament.The World Cup, co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States, starts on Thursday, with Iran scheduled to play New Zealand on 15 June and Belgium on 21 June - both in
  
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• Does referee case show Fifa has lost control of its own World Cup?

  09-06-2026 20:03 via yahoo.com
  Fifa president Gianni Infantino has ingratiated himself with US President Donald Trump over the past two years [Getty Images]There had always been real concerns that supporters would have difficulties getting into the United States for the 2026 World Cup.But not a referee.The tournament is supposed to bring together the best of the best in football - players, coaches and officials.Omar Artan is the number one referee from Africa. He will not be allowed to officiate at the World Cup.Artan, from S
  
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• Barcelona not concerned as Portuguese target closes in on Atletico Madrid move

  09-06-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona not concerned as Portuguese target closes in on Atletico Madrid moveBernardo Silva’s future appears to be heading towards Atletico Madrid rather than Barcelona, even though it has not been long since the Catalans were considered the favourites.It was reported that Silva had an agreement with Barça and was ready to join the club on a free transfer, despite interest from Atletico Madrid. But it appears the tables have turned.Silva is now closing in on joining Atletico Madrid
  
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• Leicester in talks with Martin over manager's role

  09-06-2026 19:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Russell Martin led Southampton into the Premier League before an ill-fated spell at Rangers [Getty Images]Leicester City are in talks with former Rangers and Southampton boss Russell Martin over their vacant manager's position.Martin, 40, has been out of work since being sacked by Scottish Premiership giants Rangers in October.BBC Radio Leicester understands the club's hierarchy have interviewed Martin as part of an ongoing process to find a replacement for Gary Rowett.Rowett took charge in Febr
  
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• 🚨 Álvaro Arbeloa is no longer Real Madrid coach

  09-06-2026 19:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Álvaro Arbeloa is no longer Real Madrid coachBefore the announcement of José Mourinho’s appointment, Real Madrid announced on Tuesday afternoon that it had ended its relationship with Álvaro Arbeloa as first-team coach.Arbeloa leaves Real Madrid after 28 matches, recording 18 wins, 8 defeats, and 2 draws. His team was knocked out of both the Copa del Rey and the Champions League and was also unable to challenge for the league title."Real Madrid is very gratef
  
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• Inter close in on Lazio’s Provedel to partner Josep Martinez

  09-06-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter close in on Lazio’s Provedel to partner Josep MartinezInter are closing in on the signing of Ivan Provedel from Lazio, with the experienced Italian goalkeeper set to join as competition and cover for Spaniard Josep Martinez.According to Sky Sport, via CalcioMercato.it, the Nerazzurri are preparing to say goodbye to Yann Sommer this summer and want to pair Martinez, who is expected to be handed the number one shirt, with a reliable and experienced deputy.Provedel fits that profile per
  
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• 🚨 Real Madrid confirm Álvaro Arbeloa's departure

  09-06-2026 19:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Real Madrid confirm Álvaro Arbeloa's departureThe major announcements keep coming.Just minutes after officially confirming that it had sent a €150 million offer to Atlético de Madrid in an attempt to sign Julián Alvarez, Real Madrid confirmed on Tuesday evening the departure of Álvaro Arbeloa.It was expected, and it is now official: he is no longer the club's coach!Appointed to the club's bench in January after the dismissal of Xabi Alonso, Arbeloa was
  
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• Wrong sport? World Cup team with unusual training methods

  09-06-2026 19:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wrong sport? World Cup team with unusual training methodsThere have been various reports surrounding the England national team in recent days, revealing that not everything is going smoothly for Thomas Tuchel’s side in their preparations for the upcoming World Cup.Very much in line with the motto “unusual circumstances require unusual measures,” images of a rather different kind of Three Lions training session went viral on ‘X’ today. There was no sign of footballs
  
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• Arsenal U21 coach joins Stoke as assistant manager

  09-06-2026 19:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Max Porter worked with England defender Myles Lewis-Skelly and rising star Max Dowman during his time with Arsenal[Getty Images]Stoke City have appointed Arsenal Under-21 head coach Max Porter as Mark Robins' assistant manager.Porter, 38, has been on the Gunners' coaching staff since 2017 and has progressed from the academy set-up to taking charge of the under-21 side last season.He will join James Rowberry, Ryan Shawcross and Darren Behcet in Robins' support team at the bet365 Stadium as the Po
  
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• USMNT's 5 biggest questions entering the 2026 World Cup: Expectations, lineup decisions and defensive concerns

  09-06-2026 19:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  INGLEWOOD, Calif. — The U.S. soccer team's twisting pathway to hosting Paraguay in its World Cup opener Friday at SoFi Stadium began eight years ago at an expo center in Moscow.At its lowest point in decades after failing to qualify for the 2018 tournament in Russia, the U.S. program — and American soccer, as a whole — was about to receive badly needed good news.With Russian President Vladimir Putin in attendance, FIFA President Gianni Infantino stepped onto stage and announced
  
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• Big boost for Barcelona as Real Madrid confirm Atletico Madrid has rejected €150 million offer for Julian Alvarez

  09-06-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Big boost for Barcelona as Real Madrid confirm Atletico Madrid has rejected €150 million offer for Julian AlvarezBarcelona’s pursuit of Julian Alvarez has received a significant and unexpected boost, coming from the most unlikely of sources: Real Madrid themselves.In a rare move in professional football, Real Madrid have officially confirmed via a club statement that they tabled a €150 million offer for Alvarez, only for Atletico Madrid to reject it outright. It is almost unheard
  
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• Official: Real Madrid confirm Atletico Madrid has rejected €150 million bid for Barcelona target

  09-06-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Real Madrid confirm Atletico Madrid has rejected €150 million bid for Barcelona targetIn a rare sight in professional football, Real Madrid have confirmed that their bid worth €150 million for Julian Alvarez has been rejected by Atletico Madrid. This is not as per rumours or speculations. The club itself have confirmed that they had tabled a bid to sign the Atletico Madrid forward.It is a bizarre development given that the official club statements are usually carried out once
  
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• Journalist: Alonso Looking for ‘ready made starters’ from Chelsea Academy

  09-06-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Alonso Looking for ‘ready made starters’ from Chelsea AcademyChelsea’s Summer Rebuild Under Xabi Alonso Signals New Era at Stamford BridgeChelsea’s preparations for the new season are already revealing important clues about the direction of the club under incoming manager Xabi Alonso. According to reporting from The Athletic, Alonso recently visited Cobham alongside members of his new coaching staff ahead of officially beginning work on July 1.That visit may a
  
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• Milan forward Gimenez: ‘San Siro fans trust me like family; My idol was always Kaká’

  09-06-2026 19:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan forward Gimenez: ‘San Siro fans trust me like family; My idol was always Kaká’Santiago Gimenez has spoken warmly about his connection with Milan and the San Siro faithful ahead of the 2026 World Cup, revealing the deep personal significance of playing for a club he supported as a child.Speaking to Billboard Italia, with quotes via TuttoMercatoWeb, alongside rapper and known Milan supporter Ernia, the Mexican striker was candid about what it means to represent a team he g
  
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• Is Hume ready for Europe?

  09-06-2026 19:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  "There is no doubt Trai Hume can make that step up to European football," believes BBC Sport Northern Ireland journalist Andy Gray.The full-back, who has played a crucial role in Sunderland's journey from League One to the Premier League since signing an initial deal in January 2022, will be competing in the Europa League next season.Speaking about the Northern Ireland international on BBC Radio Newcastle, Gray said: "The fact that Trai Hume offers leadership in a young group which doesn't play
  
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