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• Crazy idea with World Cup side! Will their key player be benched?

  06-06-2026 10:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Crazy idea with World Cup side! Will their key player be benched?A few days before the start of the home World Cup, the hopes of millions of American fans rest above all on Cristian Pulisic. The superstar of the US national team plays for AC Milan, is 27 and in his footballing prime, and is widely regarded as probably the most talented "soccer player" of all time. His nickname? Naturally, it’s Captain America.Given that prominence, a recent personnel decision by national team coach Maurici
  
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• David Ornstein confirms Liverpool are pushing to sign Bundesliga star

  06-06-2026 14:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  David Ornstein confirms Liverpool are pushing to sign Bundesliga starLiverpool Transfer News: Yan Diomande Contact Signals Serious Summer IntentLiverpool’s summer has acquired the shape of something urgent. According to The Athletic, via David Ornstein’s reporting, the club have made contact with RB Leipzig over Yan Diomande, a winger whose price, profile and timing all point towards something much larger than routine recruitment.This is not simply about buying a player. It is about
  
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• ‘I’m a big fan’: Guardiola talks Flick’s Barcelona, Bernardo Silva, Alvarez, Champions League

  06-06-2026 14:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘I’m a big fan’: Guardiola talks Flick’s Barcelona, Bernardo Silva, Alvarez, Champions LeaguePep Guardiola has praised Bernardo Silva amid ongoing speculation linking the Portuguese midfielder with a move to FC Barcelona, describing his former Manchester City player as “too good” for any team to ignore.The former Manchester City manager, who recently ended a decade-long spell at the club, was speaking at the inauguration of a new Cruyff Court bearing his name
  
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• EXCLUSIVE | ‘Arsenal won’t want to unbalance squad’ – Philippe Senderos reflects on aftermath of Champions League final

  06-06-2026 14:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  EXCLUSIVE | ‘Arsenal won’t want to unbalance squad’ – Philippe Senderos reflects on aftermath of Champions League finalRetired Arsenal centre-back Philippe Senderos sat down with Get French Football News to reflect on his former side’s defeat in the UEFA Champions League final to Paris Saint-Germain. After winning the Champions League two times in a row, will we look back on this PSG side and talk about them in the same breath as Sacchi’s Milan or Guardio
  
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• Sullivan steps down at West Ham over historical allegations

  06-06-2026 14:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  David Sullivan has been a West Ham fan since his family moved to Essex when he was a child [Getty Images]West Ham United co-owner David Sullivan has stepped down from his position as joint chairman and director with immediate effect.The club said it had "been made aware of the impending publication of serious historic allegations".Sullivan has denied any "illegal conduct" and the Hammers say he is leaving "in order to avoid disruption to the club while he addresses the matter privately".Sullivan
  
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• 🥹Gavi, the warrior of La Roja returns

  06-06-2026 14:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🥹Gavi, the warrior of La Roja returnsThe Barcelona player admitted that he didn’t want to watch the squad announcement, but it was Lamine who convinced him to do it.
  There is nothing greater than representing your country, and for Gavi it means a lot to be part of what is already his second World Cup. In a video recorded with the national team, Gavi admits that he didn’t want to watch the squad announcement for fear of not being included.It was Lamine who convinced him to wat
  
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• Bayern Munich rising superstar open to joining Real Madrid this summer – report

  06-06-2026 14:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bayern Munich rising superstar open to joining Real Madrid this summer – reportEarlier this week, Real Madrid president Florentino Perez came out and claimed that he intended to make a massive €150 million bid for a new ‘Galactico’ signing.Soon after, reports emerged from reliable sources claiming that the mega signing that the Real Madrid chief has in mind happens to be Bayern Munich speedster Michael Olise.The French international enjoyed a spectacular season, playing an
  
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• Best price boost World Cup betting offers 2026

  06-06-2026 13:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026 World Cup will be the biggest betting event of the year, and one of the biggest battles between betting sites during the tournament will be over who has the best and most frequent price boosts.Price boosts are enhanced odds on selected outcomes, offered by bookmakers as a daily or event-led promotion, and a huge event such as the World Cup is likely to lead to football bookmakers boosting the odds on more matches and markets than at any other time.We’ve produced this guide to the
  
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• David Sullivan steps down as West Ham joint-chair over ‘serious historic allegations’

  06-06-2026 13:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  David Sullivan has announced he will step down as chairman of West Ham with immediate effect to fight “false allegations” about his private life.The 77-year-old is leaving his role of 16 years and two weeks after the East London club was relegated from the Premier League.West Ham announced that interim chief executive officer Karim Virani, reporting into the current board of directors, will continue to be responsible for leading the club’s day-to-day operations.In a statement r
  
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• Roma receive Premier League inquiries for Manu Kone

  06-06-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma receive Premier League inquiries for Manu KoneRoma has some world-class players. Besides Donyell Malen, Wesley, Evan Ndicka, Mile Svilar, and Manu Koné are attracting the attention of Europe’s elite, but so far the Roman club has managed to hold off. Roma needs to register capital gains of approximately €50 million by June 30, and the number 17 could be sacrificed to reach that figure. According to Sky Sport, the first inquiries from Premier League clubs for the former Gla
  
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• Iran’s football team granted visas for World Cup 2026, confirm US officials

  06-06-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Iran’s football team granted visas for World Cup 2026, confirm US officialsThe United States officials have confirmed that Iran’s football team has been granted visas to enter the country for their World Cup 2026 matches, per BBC Sport.However, it was reported on Friday that several members of the team’s staff were denied visas.The Iranian embassy in Turkey slammed the co-hosts for the ‘discriminatory treatment’ in a post on X:“Why do you not say that visas we
  
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• Wigan re-sign midfielder Power from Bradford City

  06-06-2026 13:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wigan Athletic have re-signed midfielder Max Power from fellow League One club Bradford City for an undisclosed fee on a two-year deal.The 32-year-old returns for his third spell at the Brick Community Stadium, having already made 244 appearances for the club, scoring 17 goals.Power first arrived at Wigan under Gary Caldwell in July 2015, winning the League One title in his first season and, following relegation, he helped guide the club back to the second tier in 2018.After leaving for Sunderla
  
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• Sullivan steps down as West Ham's joint chairman

  06-06-2026 13:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  West Ham United co-owner David Sullivan has stepped down from his position as joint chairman and director of the club with immediate effect "having been made aware of the impending publication of serious historic allegations". Sullivan has denied any "illegal conduct" and the Hammers say he is leaving "in order to avoid disruption to the club while he addresses the matter privately".Sullivan has been the club's largest single shareholder since the death of his business partner David Gold in Janu
  
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• Manchester City believe Barcelona defensive target will renew contract – report

  06-06-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City believe Barcelona defensive target will renew contract – reportEven though their absolute priority is the signing of a new centre-forward, FC Barcelona remain on the lookout to strengthen the centre-back position.For a while, Alessandro Bastoni appeared to be the preferred option, but things have cooled down on that front in recent weeks.Instead, Manchester City defensive mainstay Josko Gvardiol has emerged as a target for the La Liga champions, with the Croatian internatio
  
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• World Cup 2026, Group E: history and a debutant's dream 🇩🇪🇪🇨🇨🇼🇨🇮

  06-06-2026 13:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  World Cup 2026, Group E: history and a debutant's dream 🇩🇪🇪🇨🇨🇼🇨🇮Here, Europe’s winning DNA, Africa’s unstoppable physicality, South America’s frantic rhythm, and the Caribbean underdog ready to smash all the odds come together. If you’re looking for blockbuster matches, young talent, and drama until the very last minute, this group could be one of the most entertaining in the tournament.Which players should y
  
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• Philippe Montanier to leave Saint-Étienne

  06-06-2026 13:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Philippe Montanier to leave Saint-ÉtienneAS Saint-Étienne’s season cannot be characterised as anything other than a failure. Back in the summer of 2024, following their promotion back to Ligue 1, there was significant investment, but the club ultimately dropped back into Ligue 2.Despite that, the star recruits from the previous summer, Lucas Stassin and Zuriko Davitashvili, were retained, somewhat against the odds. The expectation was for an immediate return to France’s
  
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• Manchester City confident Real Madrid target will sign a new contract at club

  06-06-2026 13:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City confident Real Madrid target will sign a new contract at clubReal Madrid have already confirmed the imminent arrival of Ibrahima Konate on a free transfer, but remain on the lookout for one more centre-back.Manchester City mainstay Josko Gvardiol, in that regard, has emerged as a pivotal target for Los Blancos heading into the summer.The Croatian international still has two years left on his contract at the Etihad Stadium, but it has been suggested that he is willing to leave the
  
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• Lazio interested in €15m Brighton defender Coppola

  06-06-2026 13:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lazio interested in €15m Brighton defender CoppolaLazio are monitoring Diego Coppola as they look to bolster their defensive options this summer, with the Brighton-owned centre-back emerging as a potential target for incoming coach Gennaro Gattuso as the club prepares for significant changes at the back.The departures of Alessio Romagnoli, who is set to move to Qatar, and the uncertainty surrounding Mario Gila have left Lazio with a pressing need for defensive reinforcement.According to Cor
  
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• Arsenal interested in PSG youth captain

  06-06-2026 13:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal interested in PSG youth captainParis Saint-Germain recently got one over Arsenal in the final of the UEFA Champions League, but the latter may attempt to take a form of revenge by taking one of their most promising prospects, as per a report from Le Parisien.Emmanuel Mbemba (18) the captain of PSG’s U18s, has a contract offer on the table, but Le Parisien understands that it is likely that he will depart the European champions this summer.Paris FC to rival Arsenal&rs
  
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• Former Angers manager Alexandre Dujeux in pole to take Lorient job

  06-06-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Angers manager Alexandre Dujeux in pole to take Lorient jobFormer SCO Angers manager Alexandre Dujeux is the leading candidate to replace Olivier Pantaloni at FC Lorient, as per a report from RMC Sport.Dujeux’s exit from Angers was confirmed earlier this week. The Frenchman enjoyed a successful stint with Le SCO, guiding them back to Ligue 1 in his first full season before then keeping them in the top flight in back-to-back seasons, despite a limited budget. Dujeux al
  
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• Where direct communication between Man City and Real Madrid has left Rodri transfer

  06-06-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Where direct communication between Man City and Real Madrid has left Rodri transferCity and Real Madrid have held talks over a transfer for Rodri after the FIFA World CupRodri is into the final year of his contract at the Etihad Stadium Spain international has refused to rule out leaving Man City ahead of the 2026-27 seasonReal Madrid president Florentino Perez does not want to sign Rodri from Manchester City this summer, as per a new report from Spain.Rodri has been heavily linked with a summer
  
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• Lightning halts pre-World Cup friendly in Texas

  06-06-2026 12:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fans at the Q2 Stadium were told to seek shelter because of the extreme weather [Getty Images]Saudi Arabia's World Cup warm-up game against Puerto Rico in Texas was halted for nearly two hours because of extreme weather.The match at the Q2 Stadium in Austin was stopped in the 21st minute as thunderstorms and lightning forced players off the pitch, with messages telling fans to seek shelter.There were a number of lightning strikes before the match eventually resumed, with Saudi Arabia winning 3-0
  
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• ⭐️ Can anyone succeed Messi? The candidates for World Cup MVP

  06-06-2026 12:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ⭐️ Can anyone succeed Messi? The candidates for World Cup MVPIf you think this World Cup will be won by lab-made strategies, you’re watching the wrong sport. Theory is all well and good, but when the stadium roars, the ones in charge are the footballers with superstar status and a coach’s brain. They’re the ones who decide when to suffocate the opposition and when to keep the ball. If you want to know where football is heading in 2026, all you have to do is w
  
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• Barcelona teenage defender staring at a challenging summer following first-team breakthrough

  06-06-2026 12:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona teenage defender staring at a challenging summer following first-team breakthroughXavi Espart was one of the La Masia players to have made his first-team debut for FC Barcelona in the recently-concluded season.Even though his appearances largely came as a late substitute, the 19-year-old right-back generated a lot of excitement with what he showed in his limited opportunities.The excitement grew even more when Flick compared him to Joshua Kimmich, one of Bayern Munich’s most infl
  
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• Arne Slot's next potential job revealed after Liverpool exit

  06-06-2026 12:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arne Slot's next potential job revealed after Liverpool exitArne Slot was finally relieved of his duties as Liverpool's manager on 30 May. The Dutchman may have won the Anfield outfit a Premier League title during his first season in charge but, his fifth-place finish in the 2025-26 season did not end how anyone wanted.they have Andoni Iraola at the helm.Nothing went right for Liverpool and Slot this term but that doesn't mean that he's a bad manager.The fact that he won the Premier League is a
  
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• Halifax FC women investing following relegation

  06-06-2026 12:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Halifax FC say they want to establish themselves as "one of the leading clubs in the women's game" and are improving facilities for its players.The tier-four side, who were relegated from the National League Northern Premier this season, hope changes to their training model will create an elite environment.Led by manager Rob Mitchell, Halifax will switch to daytime training and offer four sessions a week, as well as three days in the gym.They will also conduct analysis sessions and produce scout
  
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• Real Sociedad expect key defender to stay despite growing Barcelona interest – report

  06-06-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Sociedad expect key defender to stay despite growing Barcelona interest – reportJon Martin’s remarkable rise to prominence continued this week when the 20-year-old centre-back made his senior debut for the Spanish national team in Thursday’s friendly against Iraq.It capped a brilliant season that saw him transform from being a promising prospect into one of the most sought-after defenders in La Liga.Barcelona are among the clubs who have taken notice, with reports earlier
  
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• Real Madrid legend confirms he won’t be a part of Enrique Riquelme’s candidacy

  06-06-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid legend confirms he won’t be a part of Enrique Riquelme’s candidacySunday is going to be a big one for Real Madrid as the club gears up for its first presidential election in 20 years.Spanish businessman Enrique Riquelme has emerged as the big challenger to Florentino Perez’s throne, though the odds are substantially against him.Riquelme has been trying to collect support by partnering with Real Madrid legends of the past, and has already received support from Iker C
  
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• 'Plenty to learn' - McArdle after Turkey defeat

  06-06-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Northern Ireland manager Michael McArdle said "there were far too many turnovers" during his side's 2-1 defeat against Turkey in Istanbul.Melike Pekel gave the home side the lead on 26 minutes before Northern Ireland were awarded a penalty and Busem Seker was booked when she handled Fi Morgan's effort on the line.Megan Bell converted the spot kick with Seker scoring the winner for Turkey in the second half, to the frustration of NI who believed she should have been sent off for the penalty incid
  
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• A ROSSONERO SUMMER

  06-06-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A ROSSONERO SUMMERThe Rossonero summer and all that it brings. Late May, the digestion of last season's results, the definition and relaunch of the new project; June the month of the fixture list; July the start of pre-season training; August the peak of the transfer window. The new Serie A 2026/27 fixture list was officially unveiled just yesterday, Friday 5 June 2026, with the draw and presentation of the matchdays taking place in Parma during the "Serie A Festival". After the training camp an
  
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