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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: Uncertain future facing Man City legend as key Barcelona decision beckons

  08-06-2026 17:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Uncertain future facing Man City legend as key Barcelona decision beckonsBernardo Silva Leaves Door Open to Barcelona MoveFor nearly a decade, Bernardo Silva embodied many of the qualities that defined Manchester City’s rise under Pep Guardiola. Intelligent, adaptable and relentlessly reliable, he became one of the most trusted figures of a hugely successful era.Photo IMAGONow, however, the Portuguese international appears ready for a new chapter.According to Marca, Silva has confi
  
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• World Cup Insider: Get a matchday briefing from our writers in the US, Canada and Mexico

  08-06-2026 17:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The biggest tournament in football is finally here.Over six weeks, 48 nations will battle it out across the United States, Canada and Mexico, producing unforgettable moments, dramatic upsets, tactical masterclasses and plenty of controversy along the way.But with matches taking place across multiple time zones and headlines arriving around the clock, keeping up with everything that matters will be a challenge.That's where our World Cup Insidernewsletter comes in.Landing in your inbox every morni
  
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• Man City and Chelsea remain in talks over Maresca

  08-06-2026 17:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Enzo Maresca was an assistant to Pep Guardiola during Manchester City's Treble-winning 2022-23 campaign [Getty Images]Manchester City and Chelsea remain locked in negotiations about Enzo Maresca replacing Pep Guardiola.Guardiola announced on 22 May he would step down as City boss after a trophy laden decade in charge, and Maresca was quickly identified as the leading contender to be his replacement.Talks are at an advanced stage, with senior figures at both clubs discussing a compensation packag
  
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• French win would be 'one of biggest stories in football'

  08-06-2026 17:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ward is aiming to lead Republic of Ireland to their second successive Women's World Cup [Getty Images]Republic of Ireland boss Carla Ward said that her side beating France to qualify automatically for the 2027 Women's World Cup would "be one of the biggest stories in world football".The Irish go into their final game second in Group A2, a point behind leaders France with only the winners of the group qualifying automatically for next year's tournament in Brazil.Ward's side have already secured a
  
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• Netherlands Football Team 2026 World Cup Preview: Can Frenkie De Jong Give Them Glory?

  08-06-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Netherlands Football Team 2026 World Cup Preview: Can Frenkie De Jong Give Them Glory?The Netherlands Football Team qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026 by finishing top of UEFA Group G, going unbeaten across eight qualifiers, winning six and drawing two, scoring 27 goals and conceding just four. The Netherlands football team enter this tournament ranked eighth in the world, with a history of near misses and three World Cup final defeats. At Euro 2024, the Dutch reached the semi-finals, where E
  
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• Liverpool want to raid Real Madrid for £100m midfielder

  08-06-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool want to raid Real Madrid for £100m midfielderLiverpool are planning to restock their attacking options this summer. Mohamed Salah will be leaving the club when his contract officially expires on June 30. The Egyptian King will be joined in the departure lounge by Federico Chiesa - who is moving closer to a return to Serie A.There is uncertainty too regarding Cody Gakpo and Rio Ngumoha - following Bayern Munich’s cheeky bid earlier this month.And there is a sense that new Li
  
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• Crocombe continues World Cup prep with New Zealand

  08-06-2026 17:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Millwall goalkeeper Max Crocombe was in action at the weekend as preparations for the World Cup ramp up.The stopper played 84 minutes for New Zealand against England on Saturday but could not prevent Harry Kane's goal from slipping through in a 1-0 defeat.Crocombe is a regular starter for the All Whites and you may be able to catch him in action again once the World Cup begins on 11 June.New Zealand are in Group G and will face Iran, Egypt and Belgium.Latest Millwall news, analysis
  
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• Sell or persist: What should Barcelona do with Jules Kounde?

  08-06-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sell or persist: What should Barcelona do with Jules Kounde?There are some players whose future becomes a debate because they are not good enough for Barcelona.Jules Kounde is not one of them.The French defender finds himself at the centre of a very different conversation this summer, one that says much about Barcelona’s current reality as it does about the player himself.At 27 years old and under contract until 2030, and still one of the most reliable defenders in Europe when in form, Kou
  
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• Brahim Diaz transfer boost for Juventus as Florentino Perez remains Real Madrid President

  08-06-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brahim Diaz transfer boost for Juventus as Florentino Perez remains Real Madrid PresidentAs expected, Florentino Perez has won the Real Madrid Presidential elections, which, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport, will potentially increase Juventus’ chances of signing Brahim Diaz this summer.Juventus have made Brahim Diaz one of their primary targets for the 2026 summer transfer window.Gazzetta: Brahim Diaz a priority for SpallettiAccording to Gazzetta, the Morocco international is the prior
  
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• Sarina Wiegman to ring changes as England look to recover from Spain drubbing

  08-06-2026 16:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sarina Wiegman will make tactical changes for England’s final World Cup qualifier against Ukraine, admitting last week’s crushing 4-0 defeat by Spain felt like a "hit on the chin". The Lionesses’ hopes of securing an automatic spot at next year’s tournament in Brazil are now out of their hands with the European champions hosting Ukraine at Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium on Tuesday, needing to better Spain’s result in Iceland to claim top spot in Group A3. An
  
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• Real Madrid playmaker faces an uncertain future as new coach favours rising Argentine star

  08-06-2026 16:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid playmaker faces an uncertain future as new coach favours rising Argentine starJose Mourinho now has a free hand at making key decisions at Real Madrid, now that Florentino Perez has retained his role as the club’s president. It has been reported earlier that Mourinho has a clear preference for Nico Paz and is determined to have the player back ahead of next season, after an impressive loan spell at Como.According to Sky Sports, Brahim Diaz is among the players Real Madrid consi
  
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• LFC 3RD KIT

  08-06-2026 16:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LFC 3RD KITLiverpool 3rd Kit Leaked Ahead of 2026/27 SeasonLiverpool 3rd Kit Leaked as Fan Reaction Divides OpinionKit launches have become almost as eagerly anticipated as transfer announcements, and Liverpool supporters are already debating the club’s leaked third strip for the 2026/27 campaign.Images circulating online suggest the new Liverpool 3rd kit will feature a maroon and black pattern alongside a silver crest, with black shorts and matching socks incorporating silver Adidas detai
  
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• Preparation isn’t everything at a World Cup – but it helps a lot

  08-06-2026 16:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 1970 World Cup contained several fascinating off-field stories.Composite: Guardian DesignThe heat and the altitude worried everybody. The 1970 World Cup in Mexico would not be a normal one. So the Bulgarian authorities sent their squad south of Sofia to get used to playing several thousand feet above sea level. Which seemed a great idea until somebody noticed that the temperature in the Pirin Mountains was not in the mid-20s celsius as it is in Mexico but somewhere near freezing. How then co
  
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• Gary Neville backs Harry Kane to become England’s and Premier League’s greatest-ever goalscorer

  08-06-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gary Neville backs Harry Kane to become England’s and Premier League’s greatest-ever goalscorerEngland international Harry Kane is widely regarded as one of the most prolific strikers in Europe, having won the European Golden Shoe for the past two seasons.He is also the leading goalscorer for England with 75 goals, ranking 10th for most international goals.Pundit Gary Neville predicts that the Bayern Munich striker will end his career as the most prolific goalscorer in the Premier Le
  
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• 📸 A team-mate’s look says it all: when will Ronaldo finally stop?

  08-06-2026 16:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 A team-mate’s look says it all: when will Ronaldo finally stop?Even at 41(!), Cristiano Ronaldo still has a built-in guarantee of goals. He proved that both at the Nations League Final Four last summer and in the recently concluded season – even if “only” in the Saudi Pro League.One skill that Ronaldo has honestly been lacking for years, however, is scoring from free kicks. Of course, every now and then CR7 does smash a proper rocket into the top corner. Bu
  
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• Hull FC sign prop Wood on month's loan from Warrington

  08-06-2026 16:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Max Wood made his professional debut for Midlands Hurricanes in 2023 [SWpix.com]Prop Max Wood has joined Hull FC on a month's loan from Warrington Wolves.Wood, 21, has a week-to-week recall option and could make his Hull debut in Saturday's Super League clash with Huddersfield Giants at the MKM Stadium.He will bolster Andy Last's options in the pack over the next four weeks, with the Black and Whites set for a trio of home fixtures before Magic Weekend.Wood, who spent four seasons with Wigan as
  
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• Milan schedule new round of talks with Glasner

  08-06-2026 16:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan schedule new round of talks with GlasnerReports from Italy suggest that Milan are set to hold a new round of talks with Oliver Glasner in the coming hours, with the former Crystal Palace coach’s representatives optimistic about reaching an agreement.Milan are preparing for a second meeting with ex-Crystal Palace coach Glasner, according to Calciomercato.com.Milan set to meet with Glasner againGazzetta reported on Monday morning that the Austrian tactician was waiting for a second mee
  
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• Marco Palestra: Why Manchester City have a shot at signing wing-back

  08-06-2026 16:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marco Palestra: Why Manchester City have a shot at signing wing-backSerie A side Atalanta are grappling with the possibility of losing Marco Palestra and Manchester City still have a chance of signing him.Inter have already made an initial offer to sign the wing-back but that has been pushed back by La Dea. Now, competition for the player has only grown.Tuttomercatowebreport that even if Newcastle United are interested in Palestra, he won’t be keen on joining them. He would be much more ke
  
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• Real Sociedad consider move for Real Madrid youth attacker amid interest from Como – report

  08-06-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Sociedad consider move for Real Madrid youth attacker amid interest from Como – reportWith Florentino Perez now officially retaining power as the Real Madrid president, things are expected to move swiftly at the Valdebebas.Recent reports have indicated that Real Madrid are already accelerating the process of signing a new Galactico, with many pointing towards Julian Alvarez being the mystery player.Even if it’s not Alvarez, the new player could well be a forward, which doesn&rsq
  
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• Blades and Boro pair set for World Cup with Curacao

  08-06-2026 16:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Sheffield United midfielder Tahith Chong and Middlesbrough winger Sontje Hansen will be team-mates for the World Cup.The pair will represent Curacao - the smallest nation to ever participate in the competition.Both Chong and Hansen played the second half of Curacao's 4-0 friendly win over Aruba on Sunday, with all four goals coming while they were on the pitch.Chong had given his country the lead against Scotland at Hampden Park last weekend before they went on to lose 4-1.Rotherha
  
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• Norway boss brands Scotland's Clarke 'unprofessional'

  08-06-2026 16:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Steve Clarke has been branded "unprofessional" by Norway counterpart Stale Solbakken after the Scotland head coach cancelled a training-ground friendly as both sides prepare for the start of the World Cup.With both squads based in North Carolina, the game was planned for Monday, but the Norwegian Football Federation announced on Sunday it had been called off because of injuries in the Scotland camp.Clarke later confirmed to BBC Scotland: "It was just going to be a training game for an hour at ou
  
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• Mykolenko extends contract to 2029

  08-06-2026 16:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Vitalii Mykolenko has signed a new three-year deal at Everton.The defender was out of contract this summer but has now committed his future to the Toffees until June 2029. The 27-year-old has made 157 appearances since joining the club in January 2022 from Dynamo Kyiv."I feel excited to sign this new contract – very excited and proud," Mykolenko told club media."In the first few years of my time here we were struggling, but our team as a family, every person in the building g
  
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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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