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• England attacker drops strongest hint yet that Barcelona exit is imminent

  12-06-2026 14:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England attacker drops strongest hint yet that Barcelona exit is imminentMarcus Rashford spent the 2025/26 season at Barcelona and had an excellent impact, finishing the season with 14 goals and 14 assists across all competitions.After spending the season here from Manchester United, Rashford had made no secret of his desire to continue wearing the Blaugrana shirt.However, Barca have decided not to activate the €30 million purchase option agreed last summer, especially after signing Anthony
  
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• Scotland's McTominay 'ready to go' after illness

  12-06-2026 18:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Scott McTominay trained on Friday having missed the session the previous day [PA Media]Scotland head coach Steve Clarke says Scott McTominay is feeling "perfect and ready to go" for the World Cup opener against Haiti after recovering from an upset stomach.The Napoli midfielder took part in training on Friday having missed out on Thursday due to a slight illness.The 29-year-old travelled separately from the rest of the squad as a precaution after they arrived in Boston, alongside a doctor.Althoug
  
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• Official: Roma appoint D’Amico as new sporting director

  12-06-2026 18:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Roma appoint D’Amico as new sporting directorRoma have officially announced the appointment of Tony D’Amico as the club’s new sporting director, replacing Frederic Massara, who left the club after one season at the end of May.D’Amico will officially begin his new role at the Stadio Olimpico from July 1 onwards. Roma have confirmed that Maurizio Lombardo will continue to act as the club’s interim sporting director for the next few weeks.D’Amico joins
  
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• King confirms season ticket price increases for 2026-27

  12-06-2026 18:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Coventry City have announced several ticketing changes before the 2026-27 season in the Premier League.Chairman Doug King has confirmed season ticket prices will increase, but they have "tried to pitch it appropriately" whilst remaining "competitive." Supporters can renew their season ticket on Monday, 15 June, but there will be no additional ones made available. Approximately 300 season ticket holders will also need to move seats in order for the club to meet Premier League broadc
  
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• Critics of Mbappe have gone 'too far', says Dembele

  12-06-2026 18:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid have failed to win either the La Liga title or the Champions League in Kylian Mbappe's two seasons at the club [Getty Images]France forward Ousmane Dembele has defended his national team captain Kylian Mbappe, saying criticism of the Real Madrid striker has gone "too far".Mbappe is the subject of intense scrutiny in both Spain - where Real failed to win a trophy this season - and his home nation since taking over the France captaincy in 2023."The criticism towards him is very, very u
  
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• Yeovil sign Muller after Sutton departure

  12-06-2026 18:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hayden Muller is the ninth signing Yeovil Town have made this summer [Getty Images]Yeovil Town have signed Hayden Muller after his exit from fellow National League side Sutton United.The 24-year-old defender, who can also play in midfield, has agreed a two-year deal at Huish Park after turning down a contract offer from the U's.Muller played 61 times for Sutton over the past two seasons and also had a spell on loan at National League South side Salisbury.He also had spells at Millwall, St Johnst
  
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• Roma in the race to sign Pulisic at Gasp’s request

  12-06-2026 18:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma in the race to sign Pulisic at Gasp’s requestRoma’s transfer market promises to be explosive, with the Friedkins having given their word to Gian Piero Gasperini and ready to shell out €100 million to upgrade their squad. The Giallorossi are considering strengthening their attack: Christian Pulisic, an American striker currently playing for AC Milan, is reportedly in the Roman club’s sights. The former Chelsea player, born in 1998, possesses the versatility to play on
  
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• Report: Newcastle United pushing to sign La Liga forward

  12-06-2026 18:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Newcastle United pushing to sign La Liga forwardNewcastle Transfer News: Víctor Muñoz Emerges as Key Eddie Howe TargetSpanish Prospect Fits Newcastle’s Evolving StrategyNewcastle United’s recruitment has increasingly focused on balancing immediate quality with long term potential, and the latest reports suggest that philosophy remains firmly intact.According to Sports Boom, Newcastle have intensified their pursuit of Osasuna winger Víctor Muñoz, a
  
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• 🚨 Official: Benfica name José Mourinho's successor

  12-06-2026 18:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Official: Benfica name José Mourinho's successorIt didn’t take long.The day after the announcement of José Mourinho’s signing with Real Madrid, Benfica officially named his successor.The Lisbon club opted for Marco Silva. A former Sporting manager who has been working in England for just under ten years, the 48-year-old Portuguese coach has notably stood out for his excellent work with Fulham since 2021.The former Everton manager will now try to bring back the
  
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• 🚨 False claims about Barça? Barcelona sues Real president Pérez

  12-06-2026 18:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 False claims about Barça? Barcelona sues Real president PérezFC Barcelona has announced in an official statement that it will file a lawsuit against Florentino Pérez.At a press conference on May 12, 2025, the 78-year-old described the Catalans, among other things, as “the biggest corruption case in the history of football.” Pérez then went on to say: “Real Madrid is not always the injured party; other teams suffer from it as well. Bar&ccedi
  
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• Sold-out games and knockout ties as race for Sam heats up

  12-06-2026 18:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  While World Cup fans must wait a couple of weeks for the knockout stages to start at Fifa's expanded 48-team quadrennial showpiece, jeopardy will be prominent during this weekend's All-Ireland SFC fixtures.Like Fifa, the GAA tinkered with the format of its blue riband competition this year, meaning no county was eliminated in round one. It means that for the first time this year, all 16 counties competing for the Sam Maguire Cup will be in action across the same weekend.Four counties will secure
  
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• Svilar turns down Tottenham offer

  12-06-2026 18:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Svilar turns down Tottenham offerMile Svilar wants to remain at Roma to fight in next year’s Champions League.According to journalist Giuseppe Lomonaco on Radio Mana Mana Sport, Svilar has reportedly received contact from De Zerbi’s Tottenham Hotspur. Spurs are said to be looking for a goalkeeper to replace the departing Vicario and have reportedly considered Roma’s number one. A €60 million offer is reportedly on the table for the Giallorossi, but Mile immediately shut it
  
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• 'No great loss' or 'can't keep changing managers'? - fans on potential Rohl exit

  12-06-2026 18:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]We asked for your views about Danny Rohl's possible departure from Rangers, with the German linked with Red Bull Salzburg.Here are some of your comments:Alex: I like Rohl but if his heart isn't in the Rangers job then he should leave because we want people at our club who are committed. I would like to see Steven Gerrard make a return to our club, he's still got unfinished business and is my choice to take over if Rohl does leave.Stuart: Can't keep changing managers. Should give him another
  
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• Official: Roma announce Tony D’Amico’s appointment

  12-06-2026 18:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Roma announce Tony D’Amico’s appointmentThe Tony D’Amico era at Roma has officially begun. After days of work to free him from Atalanta, the sporting director has signed with the Giallorossi. The club announced the news in a statement on its website: “AS Roma is pleased to announce that Tony D’Amico will take over as the Club’s Sporting Director, effective July 1st. This season, the role of Sporting Director will be held on an interim basis by Mauriz
  
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• Confirmed – Barcelona initiate legal action against Real Madrid chief Florentino Perez

  12-06-2026 18:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed – Barcelona initiate legal action against Real Madrid chief Florentino PerezLast month, Real Madrid president Florentino Perez held an explosive press conference during which he lashed out at FC Barcelona citing the Negreira scandal.During the press conference as well as a subsequent interview on the next day, the Real Madrid chief claimed that Barça had ‘stolen’ multiple La Liga titles from the club due to favouritism from the referees.Not pleased by the comme
  
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• Team news: Ancelotti leads final session before Brazil opener 🇧🇷

  12-06-2026 18:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Team news: Ancelotti leads final session before Brazil opener 🇧🇷Brazil national team head coach Carlo Ancelotti kept things under wraps during training this Friday (12) ahead of the FIFA World Cup opener.Brazil face Morocco in a match scheduled for 7 p.m. on Saturday (13) at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, in Group C.During the portion open to the press, the coaching staff did not hand out bibs — which could have indicated the national team’s likely starters.But, accor
  
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• Stewart exits Southampton after failure to agree contract

  12-06-2026 18:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ross Stewart's goal in the win over Middlesbrough counted for nothing [Getty Images]Southampton have announced that Scotland striker Ross Stewart is one of seven players to exit the club after their controversial failure to win promotion to the Premier League.They say in a website statement "an option to extend the Scotsman's contract was not agreed".Southampton owner Dragan Solak told the Daily Echo a week ago that their expulsion from the promotion play-offs for spying on opponents meant they
  
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• 🚨 Official: Barça files a complaint against Florentino Pérez!

  12-06-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Official: Barça files a complaint against Florentino Pérez!A scathing statement.After several weeks of public attacks by Florentino Pérez against Barça, accusing the Blaugrana club of bribing Spanish referees and thus having “stolen” several titles from Real Madrid, the Catalan giant has decided to hit back.In a statement published this Friday, FC Barcelona announced that it had filed “a request for prior conciliation before initiating crim
  
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• 🎥 Paraguay midfielder in tears, living the Copa dream

  12-06-2026 18:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Paraguay midfielder in tears, living the Copa dreamParaguay missed the 2014, 2018 and 2022 World Cups.It will end a long hiatus at this FIFA World Cup after a major comeback in the qualifiers.And the emotion of being able to represent his country took over the latest Albirroja press conference.Diego Gómez, the 23-year-old midfielder and undisputed starter for the Guaraní national team, burst into tears while speaking about that feeling alongside coach Gustavo Alfaro."I&rs
  
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• Weir's title regret as she confirms Real Madrid exit

  12-06-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Caroline Weir has contributed the most goals and assists in Real Madrid's history [Getty Images]Scotland midfielder Caroline Weir has confirmed her exit from Real Madrid without giving a hint of her next destination.The 30-year-old says it was "a dream come true" to have played for the club and that her "only regret is that I could not give you a first title" in her four-year spell.Weir, who had been given a guard of honour by team-mates in her final game for Real, exits having played 125 matche
  
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• Report: Roma want to pinch USA star Pulisic from Milan

  12-06-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Roma want to pinch USA star Pulisic from MilanReports in Italy claim that Roma and head coach Gian Piero Gasperini want to bring USA starboy Christian Pulisic to the Stadio Olimpico and hope that Milan’s failure to qualify for the Champions League could be a major boost to their chances of securing a deal.Reports in Italy claim Roma want to steal Pulisic from MilanPulisic is currently away on national team duty, preparing to take on Paraguay as the USA open their home World Cup cam
  
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• Confirmed: Barcelona file official complaint against Real Madrid president Florentino Perez

  12-06-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Barcelona file official complaint against Real Madrid president Florentino PerezIn a major development, FC Barcelona have officially announced that they have taken the first steps towards filing a lawsuit against Real Madrid president Florentino Perez.This comes after the Los Blancos’ chief’s derogatory comments directed at Barça, wherein he claimed that the Catalans had ‘stolen’ titles from the Spanish capital club with help from referees, pointing fing
  
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• Thompson and Bishop sign new Kidderminster deals

  12-06-2026 17:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kidderminster Harriers winger Seb Thompson and goalkeeper Josh Bishop have both agreed new contracts following the club's return to the National League.Harriers secured promotion from the National League North through the play-offs in May and are preparing for a return to the fifth tier of English football under new manager Paul Wotton, who recently succeeded Adam Murray.Having already agreed fresh terms with experienced midfielder David Davis, but having allowed stalwart Amari Morgan-Smith to l
  
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• Real Madrid defender excited to work with Jose Mourinho: ‘He’s a great coach’

  12-06-2026 17:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid defender excited to work with Jose Mourinho: ‘He’s a great coach’In a recent interview with SportyNet (h/t MARCA), Real Madrid defender Eder Militao expressed his excitement about working with new manager Jose Mourinho next season, while also discussing his injury ordeals.Following the presidential elections last weekend, Real Madrid confirmed the appointment of Mourinho as the new manager on a three-year contract until 2029.The Portuguese tactician arrives at the c
  
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• Ousmane Dembélé believes he made ‘the best decision’ in leaving Barcelona to join PSG

  12-06-2026 17:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ousmane Dembélé believes he made ‘the best decision’ in leaving Barcelona to join PSGFew, when he first arrived at Paris Saint-Germain, would have predicted such a rise for Ousmane Dembélé (29). He, however, was convinced that leaving FC Barcelona was “the best decision” for the rest of his career.“In my case, it was time to leave the club. Even though I was very attached to Barça, whom I’ve supported since I was a child,&rdq
  
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• Barcelona midfielder would prefer reunion with ex-teammate in Saudi Arabia over Al Hilal move

  12-06-2026 17:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona midfielder would prefer reunion with ex-teammate in Saudi Arabia over Al Hilal moveMarc Casado is one of the few players whose future at FC Barcelona is far from secured heading into the summer transfer window.The La Masia graduate saw his standing in the team take a hit during last season when he fell down the pecking order under Hansi Flick.With a number of players already ahead of him, a summer exit has been talked about, with the homegrown star now accepting his fate.Casado would l
  
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• From Italy: Atalanta defender reaches Manchester City agreement on personal terms

  12-06-2026 17:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  From Italy: Atalanta defender reaches Manchester City agreement on personal termsManchester City’s summer transfer work has partly focussed on the backline, with an elite, modern full-back reinforcement being targeted.With support being eyed for Matheus Nunes, City appear to have been positioned at the front of a competitive race for one of Italy’s most exciting talents.Despite personal ties to the reigning Serie A champions, some suitors may struggle to match the premium market valu
  
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• Premier League to relax red cards for hair pulling

  12-06-2026 17:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Michael Keane would still be sent off under the new interpretation for hair pulling [Getty Images]Premier League referees will change the way they judge hair pulling next season after three players were sent off for the offence in 2025-26.Officials will also be asked to place a greater emphasis on grappling and holding inside the area after it became commonplace on corners and set-pieces.The measures were agreed at the Premier League AGM earlier this month after consultation with the game improv
  
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• 'A succession plan for the first time in five years... it won't be easy'

  12-06-2026 17:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]It's 36 hours on and Ipswich Town supporters are still getting their heads round the idea that inspirational coach Kieran McKenna won't be in the home dugout next season.Of minimum consolation is that the hugely popular McKenna won't take a position in the Portman Road away dugout either - at least for now...The previous instance of an Ipswich managerial departure not being a sacking or "mutual consent" agreement was Sir Bobby Robson taking the England job in 1982. So millenni
  
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• Saints' Lomax suffers fractured jaw in Wire defeat

  12-06-2026 17:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jonny Lomax has made nine appearances for St Helens this season [SWPix]St Helens half-back Jonny Lomax will require surgery having fractured his jaw during his side's Super League defeat by Warrington Wolves.The 35-year-old was forced off in the first half of Thursday's loss and was sent to hospital.A statement on the Saints website said that the surgery "will happen as soon as possible" but the club did not offer a timeframe for his absence."Thank you to all the fans who have messaged the club
  
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