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• EFL chief executive to stand down after next season in major shake-up

  04-06-2026 18:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The EFL is set for a significant leadership transition, with chief executive Trevor Birch announcing his decision to step down at the conclusion of the 2026-27 season.Birch, a seasoned football administrator who has held senior roles at clubs including Tottenham Hotspur, Leeds United, and Swansea City, informed the league’s board on Friday of his intention to depart. He assumed the chief executive position in January 2021.Reflecting on his time at the helm, Birch stated: "It has been a pri
  
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• Halifax Town women investing following relegation

  06-06-2026 11:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Halifax Town 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 sco
  
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• 😠 Power struggle at Real? Adviser to star boss fed up

  06-06-2026 11:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😠 Power struggle at Real? Adviser to star boss fed upThe election campaign for the presidency at Real Madrid is slowly taking on almost absurd proportions. Incumbent Florentino Pérez has been promising for quite some time now that, if he wins tomorrow’s snap election on Sunday, he will not only bring in Mourinho as coach but also get mega-deals over the line.When it comes to huge promises, challenger Riquelme can definitely keep up with him. He wants to bring in not just one
  
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• Haiti lose to Peru before Scotland World Cup opener

  06-06-2026 11:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  InternationalsHaiti 1 - 2 Peru FTWilson Isidor scored Haiti's opener against Peru [Getty Images]Haiti lost two late goals as they warmed up for their World Cup opener against Scotland with defeat by Peru.Sunderland's Wilson Isidor gave Haiti a 16th-minute lead at Nu Stadium in Miami, finishing in the box from Louicius Deedson's pass.Peru levelled in the 81st minute through Renzo Garces, who scored on the rebound after Fabio Gruber's header from a corner had been saved.And Peru's winner also came
  
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• Republic of Ireland rescue draw against Canada

  06-06-2026 11:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chiedozie Ogbene netted a second half equaliser for the Republic of Ireland in a 1-1 draw against Canada in Montreal.The World Cup co-hosts took the lead through a Jake O'Brien own goal, but were pegged back by Ogbene who was quickest to react when Troy Parrott's penalty was saved as it finished honours even in the international friendly.Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson made six changes to the side that beat Qatar at the Aviva Stadium last week, while handing a first cap to four p
  
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• Official: Barcelona secure the renewal of promising teenage forward

  06-06-2026 11:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Barcelona secure the renewal of promising teenage forwardFC Barcelona have secured the future of another promising La Masia player, with 16-year-old forward Noah Garcia signing a new contract with the club until 2029.“Player Noah Garcia has signed, in the presence of the 11-a-side Football coordinator and Head of Methodology, Sergi Mila, his continuation with the club in his youth stage,” the club statement read.Born in Sabadell on 22 January 2010, Garcia joined Barcelona&r
  
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• Paratici eyes former club Tottenham’s Dragusin in first Fiorentina transfer push

  06-06-2026 11:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Paratici eyes former club Tottenham’s Dragusin in first Fiorentina transfer pushFabio Paratici is targeting a move for Radu Dragusin as one of his first acts as Fiorentina sporting director, with the Romanian centre-back a long-standing personal target of the director who knows Tottenham’s operation inside out having served as their managing director of football.According to La Nazione, via FirenzeViola, Paratici is drawing on his extensive network both domestically and international
  
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• Milan in no rush over decision making as Glasner remains favourite

  06-06-2026 11:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan in no rush over decision making as Glasner remains favouriteMilan remain without a coach, sporting director or any clear leadership structure more than two weeks after their wholesale management clearout, with Gerry Cardinale and Zlatan Ibrahimovic deliberately taking their time, even as the summer transfer window approaches and players grow increasingly restless.According to Goal.com, the mantra within the club’s ownership is that it is better to lose an extra week than to make the
  
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• Marotta: ‘I didn’t agree when Juventus signed Ronaldo; if I win the UCL at Inter, I might retire

  06-06-2026 11:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marotta: ‘I didn’t agree when Juventus signed Ronaldo; if I win the UCL at Inter, I might retireBeppe Marotta has opened up on his 50-year career in football, revealing he opposed the signing of Cristiano Ronaldo at Juventus, reflecting on his emotional departure from the club, and admitting that winning the Champions League with Inter Milan could bring his extraordinary journey to a close.Speaking to Gazzetta dello Sport, via Goal, the Inter president was candid about the Ronaldo de
  
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• La Liga club staying calm amid growing interest in defender from Real Madrid, Barcelona

  06-06-2026 11:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  La Liga club staying calm amid growing interest in defender from Real Madrid, BarcelonaThe anticipated arrival of Ibrahima Konate significantly strengthens Real Madrid’s central defence ahead of next season, and the player will likely slot into the spot left by David Alaba’s departure.Beyond that, however, there is still a real sense that Real Madrid need one more central defensive signing before the start of the 2026-27 campaign, and the club are being linked with several names.The
  
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• Chiesa hints at Liverpool’s Jones exit: ‘He asked me how life is in Italy – Inter are right to think about him’

  06-06-2026 11:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chiesa hints at Liverpool’s Jones exit: ‘He asked me how life is in Italy – Inter are right to think about him’Federico Chiesa has opened up on his difficult two years at Liverpool, revealing the club blocked his January exit and hinting that Curtis Jones is close to joining Inter after the England midfielder asked him about life in Italy.Speaking to Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInter1908, the Italy international was candid about his frustrations at Anfield.“The issu
  
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• Capello on Serie A fixture release: ‘Juventus must start strong, Roma face tricky start’

  06-06-2026 11:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Capello on Serie A fixture release: ‘Juventus must start strong, Roma face tricky start’Fabio Capello has weighed in on the 2026/27 Serie A fixture list, urging Juventus to approach the season with title-winning ambitions and warning Roma that their opening run of fixtures leaves little room for error.Speaking to Gazzetta dello Sport, via TuttoMercatoWeb, Capello singled out the Week 36 clash between Juventus and Inter, scheduled just three games from the end of the season, as a pote
  
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• Exclusive: Barcelona midfielder had agreement with Ligue 1 club but superagent puts move on hold

  06-06-2026 11:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Exclusive: Barcelona midfielder had agreement with Ligue 1 club but superagent puts move on holdMarc Casado has emerged as one of the leading candidates to leave FC Barcelona this summer, having fallen down the pecking order under Hansi Flick this past season.The La Masia graduate has reluctantly accepted his fate and is ready to move on in the upcoming transfer window. In fact, it appeared like a transfer to AS Monaco in Ligue 1, where he would reunite with Ansu Fati, was seemingly on the cards
  
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• Official – Inter Activate Buyback Clause To Re-Sign Stankovic Until 2031

  06-06-2026 11:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official – Inter Activate Buyback Clause To Re-Sign Stankovic Until 2031Inter Milan have officially activated their buyback clause to re-sign Aleksandar Stanković from Club Brugge, with the Nerazzurri triggering the first-window fee of €23 million to bring the 21-year-old central midfielder back to the club. His new contract runs from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2031 – five full seasons, and a statement of long-term intent.The confirmation came directly from Inter’s offici
  
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• Crazy Arne Slot accusations: He ruined Liverpool's £100m star

  06-06-2026 11:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Crazy Arne Slot accusations: He ruined Liverpool's £100m starThere have been some major accusations against Arne Slot. It seems he held back Liverpool's £100m star.Sportbild in Germany have made some claims against Arne Slot and his attitude towards players as Liverpool head coach. Slot was sacked last weekend, of course, after overseeing a brutally disappointing campaign.Now, one of the reasons that campaign was so disappointing was that Liverpool spent over £400m and went bac
  
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• Barcelona mainstay has gone from untouchable to expendable as Premier League giants lie in wait

  06-06-2026 11:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona mainstay has gone from untouchable to expendable as Premier League giants lie in waitFor a long time, Alejandro Balde was seen as Barcelona’s only bet at left-back in the long run. The player had the backing of the administration and was seen to be developing into a valuable asset.His development in recent years, however, has been underwhelming. While fitness concerns continue to plague the defender, his form when fit has also not been the best.As a result of his inconsistency, h
  
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• Arsenal to receive trophy bonuses from key sponsors

  06-06-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal to receive trophy bonuses from key sponsorsArsenal are set to receive around £10m in bonuses from Emirates and Adidas for winning the Premier League and reaching the Champions League final, as well as a trophy bonus from Visit Rwanda.Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesReporting via his social media profiles, Lukasz Baczek reports that Arsenal are due to receive around £10m from primary sponsors Emirates and Adidas for winning the Premier League and reaching the final of
  
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• Thomas Tuchel allows Elliot Anderson to undergo Manchester City medical amid £100M talks

  06-06-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thomas Tuchel allows Elliot Anderson to undergo Manchester City medical amid £100M talksTuchel to allow England players to undergo medicals for transfers during FIFA World CupManager insists club business must align with England’s schedule & preparation for matchesGerman says no player has approached him yet but doctor ready to conduct medicals if neededEngland manager Thomas Tuchel has said he will allow squad membersto undergo medicals to complete club transfers at the FIFA Wor
  
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• Hearts set for Chesnokov offers - gossip

  06-06-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ordabasy Shymkent and FC Tobol are expected to make offers for Hearts winger Islam Chesnokov, 26. (Edinburgh Evening News - subscription required)Forward Lawrence Shankland, 30, wanted a quick move from Hearts to Rangers so he would not be distracted while at the World Cup with Scotland. (Herald - subscription required)Rangers have intensified their interest in Hammarby's Swedish right-back Hampus Skoglund, 22. (TeamTalk)Basel have had two offers turned down for Zalaegerszegi TE's Akpe Victory,
  
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• ‘His drought is even deeper than that of the club’: Ex-Real Madrid manager voices concerns over Mourinho return

  06-06-2026 10:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘His drought is even deeper than that of the club’: Ex-Real Madrid manager voices concerns over Mourinho returnReal Madrid’s 2025-26 season was a roller-coaster with not too many positives to take away. What it did, however, was set the stage for a massive rebuild.Los Blancos did not garner a single trophy in the campaign and eventually lost even La Liga by a sizeable deficit. Throughout the season, there were serious lacunae highlighted in all departments, and the result
  
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• Angelino wants to stay at Roma

  06-06-2026 10:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Angelino wants to stay at RomaAfter a particularly challenging season physically, during which he lost 15 kg, Angelino is ready to restart with the goal of regaining consistency and returning to the levels he displayed during his best years with the Giallorossi. The Spanish winger wants to put the issues that have affected his performance and playing time behind him, arriving at training camp in the best possible condition.According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the player’s desire is to rem
  
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• Gasperini asks Roma to pursue Torino’s Vlasic

  06-06-2026 10:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gasperini asks Roma to pursue Torino’s VlasicNot just Greenwood, Paixão, Nusa, or Tzolis. Gian Piero Gasperini’s new Roma vision also includes a different profile, less media-focused but perfectly aligned with the coach’s demands. It’s Nikola Vlasic, the Torino attacking midfielder who has recently returned to the Giallorossi’s radar. According to today’s edition of Corriere dello Sport, the Croatian international is one of Gasperini’s most admire
  
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• Atalanta give D’Amico green light to join Roma

  06-06-2026 10:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atalanta give D’Amico green light to join RomaTony D’Amico’s arrival at Roma was expected yesterday, but was delayed a few hours due to bureaucratic issues. The signatures are expected between today and tomorrow, by the weekend, according to Il Corriere dello Sport. The director is awaiting final approval from Bergamo to begin his new adventure. Those around Trigoria believe the former Atalanta player could be immediately instrumental in the future and will be a key piece of th
  
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• Today’s Papers – Sorloth to Juventus and Inter’s three-way defensive plan

  06-06-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Today’s Papers – Sorloth to Juventus and Inter’s three-way defensive planHere is a look at the key football stories making the front pages of Italy’s three major sports newspapers on Saturday, June 6.Today’s PapersLa Gazzetta dello Sport leads with an exclusive interview with Inter president Beppe Marotta, who declares “the Champions League is where I stop,” suggesting he wants to finally win Europe’s biggest prize before stepping away. He addresse
  
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• Only one Barcelona loanee still has realistic path back into Hansi Flick’s plans

  06-06-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Only one Barcelona loanee still has realistic path back into Hansi Flick’s plansBarcelona’s summer planning is not only focused on signings and departures, as the club must also decide what to do with a group of players returning from loan spells.In that context, the early signs suggest that most of them will be searching for new solutions away from Camp Nou.According to Mundo Deportivo, although the majority of the players who spent the 2025/26 campaign away on loan are not expected
  
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• Mancini’s renewal not at risk, defender set for extended stay

  06-06-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mancini’s renewal not at risk, defender set for extended stayIn recent days, there has been talk of Inter’s strong interest in Gianluca Mancini, one of the players being monitored by the Nerazzurri to strengthen their defense. The Roma center-back’s contract expires in June 2027, and his situation remains one of the most important to resolve at the Giallorossi.According to Il Tempo, however, an agreement for his contract renewal with Roma until 2029 was reportedly reached month
  
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• He's the one, Liverpool finally enter race for incredible English star

  06-06-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  He's the one, Liverpool finally enter race for incredible English starLiverpool are finally entering the race for an incredible English star. Liverpool's midfield could be set for significant changes this summer as Andoni Iraola prepares to put his stamp on the squad. While much of the focus has been on potential arrivals elsewhere, the centre of the pitch is quickly becoming an area that may require major attention.The futures of both Alexis Mac Allister and Curtis Jones remain uncertain. Jones
  
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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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• Mbappe talks Real Madrid dream, Barcelona, best performance, toughest rival, Messi, Ronaldo

  06-06-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mbappe talks Real Madrid dream, Barcelona, best performance, toughest rival, Messi, RonaldoFor most footballers, signing for Real Madrid is the ultimate achievement. For Kylian Mbappe, however, arriving at the Santiago Bernabeu was never the final destination – it was the beginning of a much bigger challenge.The French superstar has spoken openly about his experiences at Real Madrid, his ambitions for the future and the players who have influenced his career.Despite already reaching t
  
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• A tour of the 2026 World Cup stadiums 🏟

  06-06-2026 09:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A tour of the 2026 World Cup stadiums 🏟From Mexico City to Vancouver, via Miami and New York, here’s an overview of the 16 stadiums that will host the 104 matches of the 2026 World Cup.🇲🇽 Mexico City Stadium (Estadio Azteca)City: Mexico CityOpening date: 1966Capacity: 83,000 seatsMain fixtures: Opening match (with Mexico), group-stage matches, Round of 32 and Round of 16. This legendary temple will become the first stadium in history to host three editions of the Wo
  
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