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• Europa League 2024/25 quarter-finals: Man United win nine-goal thriller

  18-04-2025 22:19 via footballtoday.com
  
  Europa League 2024/25 quarter-finals: Man United win nine-goal thrillerThe Europa League quarter-final second-leg fixtures were incredibly dramatic. Two ties went to extra time, and one was decided on penalties.Read on as we delve into the twists and turns from Thursday night.Harry Maguire wins it for United against ten-man LyonManchester United came back from the brink of elimination to beat Lyon 5-4 in extra time and prevail 7-6 on aggregate.Following the 2-2 draw in France last week, the Red
  
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• Harry Kane gives verdict on searing US heat ahead of England’s World Cup campaign

  07-06-2026 10:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Harry Kane has played down the impact the USA’s sweltering temperatures will have on England’s World Cup chances after they had their first proper run-out on American soil.Thomas Tuchel’s men are looking to add a second star to their shirts after Gareth Southgate led them to within a whisker of matching Alf Ramsey’s heroes of 1966.The Three Lions played their first of two warm-up matches on Saturday evening, beating the World Cup’s lowest-ranked side New Zealand 1-0
  
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• Watch: Barcelona midfielder makes a rash challenge on Real Madrid target during Spain training

  07-06-2026 10:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Watch: Barcelona midfielder makes a rash challenge on Real Madrid target during Spain trainingWith less than a week remaining before the start of the FIFA World Cup, Spain, as one of the favourites, are already locked in.The La Roja are slated to face Peru in their final friendly before the World Cup. But heading into the game, Barcelona midfielder Gavi has raised a few eyebrows.A video has gone viral where Gavi was seen making a rash challenge on Rodri during a training session, one that could
  
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• Are Portugal better without Ronaldo - and is he undroppable?

  07-06-2026 10:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cristiano Ronaldo is about to play at his sixth World Cup for Portugal [Getty Images]It was the sort of friendly that could easily have slipped from memory.Played early in the season against Kazakhstan, who had only recently joined Uefa, the fixture took place in front of a sold-out crowd of just 8,000 fans and on a pitch so shabby that the grass had to be painted to improve its appearance.And yet, that narrow 1-0 win in Chaves in northern Portugal has never really faded away.That is because 20
  
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• 'Hatate tells Celtic he wants out this summer' - gossip

  07-06-2026 10:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Reo Hatate has reportedly told Celtic he wants to leave this summer, while Ross Stewart could exit Southampton because of a contract loophole and Rangers' Youssef Chermiti is again linked with Galatasaray.Reo Hatate, the 28-year-old Japan midfielder who remains under contract until 2028 but fell out of favour under Martin O'Neill, has informed Celtic that he wants to leave the Scottish champions this summer. (The Herald)Tokyo have agreed a £1.3m transfer fee for centre-half Hayato Inamura
  
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• Spain take cautious approach as Barcelona star set to miss Peru friendly

  07-06-2026 10:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spain take cautious approach as Barcelona star set to miss Peru friendlyBarcelona supporters hoping to see Lamine Yamal return to action with Spain will have to wait a bit longer.According to Mundo Deportivo, the Spanish attacker will not be available for the national team’s final World Cup warm-up match against Peru.Lamine has taken another positive step in his recovery and has begun reintegrating into the group’s training step by step. However, he is still not ready for competitive
  
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• The Curacao blueprint and how Guyana are targeting a similar World Cup miracle

  07-06-2026 10:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Curacao, the tiny Caribbean outpost with a population less than Middlesbrough, have found their way to football’s top table. Away from the greed, the cost and the wars, their anticipated debut has been one of the sparingly few pre-tournament stories that epitomise what the World Cup should represent.It is a national miracle that they find themselves here but also a regional rarity; they are one of just five nations to ever represent the Caribbean on football’s biggest stage. That now
  
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• Barcelona surge to second in Europe as club records biggest valuation growth of 2026

  07-06-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona surge to second in Europe as club records biggest valuation growth of 2026Barcelona’s remarkable recovery on and off the pitch has received another major boost.After a few years of financial struggles due to mismanagement by previous boards, the club are slowly finding their feet and returning to where they belong.Football Benchmark’s latest annual report, as quoted by SPORT, has seen the Catalan club named as the fastest-growing football brand in Europe.The study places Ba
  
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• Liverpool face La Liga giants in battle for £80m midfield dynamo

  07-06-2026 09:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool face La Liga giants in battle for £80m midfield dynamoMateus Fernandes Emerges as Midfield Target Amid Liverpool and Real Madrid InterestAs the summer transfer window gathers momentum, few young midfielders have seen their stock rise quite as sharply as Mateus Fernandes. The Portuguese talent has become one of the most talked-about names in European football after an impressive campaign with West Ham United, attracting attention from some of the continent’s biggest clubs.Ac
  
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• Premier League winning manager rejects opportunity to return

  07-06-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier League winning manager rejects opportunity to returnFulham Rebuffed as Arne Slot Turns Down Swift Premier League Return After Liverpool ExitArne Slot has wasted little time in making a significant decision about his future, rejecting the opportunity to return to Premier League management with Fulham less than a week after leaving Liverpool.According to the original source, talkSPORT, Fulham made an approach to the Dutch coach as they search for a successor to Marco Silva, who is set to d
  
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• 🥐White future, transfers, the World Cup... Sunday’s 5️⃣ stories

  07-06-2026 09:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🥐White future, transfers, the World Cup... Sunday’s 5️⃣ storiesThere are only four days left until the start of the World Cup, the transfer market keeps moving, and today a president will be elected at Real Madrid.
  Florentino or Riquelme, a president is being electedToday is voting day to elect a president at Real Madrid. After a whirlwind campaign between Florentino Pérez and Enrique Riquelme, the members now have the final say.Messi, will he be fully fit for t
  
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• Gasperini wants to keep Ndicka: Ghilardi, Ziolkowski can leave

  07-06-2026 09:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gasperini wants to keep Ndicka: Ghilardi, Ziolkowski can leaveFor long stretches of the season, Roma had the best defense in Europe’s top five leagues. From Svilar to the trio of Mancini, Ndicka, and Hermoso, the contribution should be extended to the entire team, which worked well without possession. For Gian Piero Gasperini, the defensive block was crucial to reaching the Champions League. It’s important to remember that Roma’s central defenders are also the team’s top
  
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• Roma show interest in Pinamonti

  07-06-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma show interest in PinamontiThe D’Amico era is about to begin. For the former Atalanta sporting director, awaiting the waiver to gain full powers as sporting director, tomorrow should be the day for the long-awaited announcement of his new experience at Roma. There’s plenty of work to do, from the incoming transfer market, with attention to Pinamonti, to the renewals and sales by June 30th. D’Amico also met yesterday in Bergamo with Atalanta to resolve his contract. Behind t
  
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• Inter Milan interest could push Barcelona away from a highly-rated defensive target

  07-06-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter Milan interest could push Barcelona away from a highly-rated defensive targetBarcelona’s summer transfer plans seem to firmly include signing defensive depth in the full-back positions.The club have been linked with a move for versatile Juventus full-back Andrea Cambiaso, who is said to be tempted by the possibility of joining the Catalan club.Speculation is also rife about the futures of Alejandro Balde and Jules Kounde, with the incumbent Barcelona full-backs linked with moves away
  
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• Curtis Jones one step away from Inter Milan deal

  07-06-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Curtis Jones one step away from Inter Milan dealLiverpool are making big changes to the midfield. Arne Slot lost his job as head coach last week and midfield was a problem during the 2025/26 season.The Reds were unable to defend their Premier League title and there were poor performances from the likes of Ryan Gravenberch and Alexis Mac Allister.Accordingly it has been suggested that sporting director Richard Hughes is in the market for midfield reinforcements.Lamine Camara and Adam Wharton are
  
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• Clarke's 'got some decisions to make' - but what are they?

  07-06-2026 09:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With a smile on his face, Steve Clarke rejoiced in his Bolivia post-match interview. "For once, I got everything I asked for - no injuries, a performance and a good result," the Scotland head coach told BBC Scotland.What he also got was a selection headache.As his sensational Scotland signed off their pre-tournament camp with a wonderful win and positive performance to ensure the feel-good factor is flowing, they also made certain that Clarke has a few tough calls to make.To a man in the first-h
  
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• Wesley suffers injury, could forfeit World Cup

  07-06-2026 09:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wesley suffers injury, could forfeit World CupBad news for Wesley just days before the start of the World Cup, scheduled for June 11th to July 19th in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The Brazilian winger was injured during a friendly against Egypt. The 2003-born player was forced off the pitch after just 17 minutes. Now Wesley risks missing his World Cup campaign, which features Brazil among the favorites to reach the finals.Brazil won the friendly match against Egypt 2-1 at midnight (Ita
  
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• Barcelona keeping track of these five European super talents including Bayern Munich starlet

  07-06-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona keeping track of these five European super talents including Bayern Munich starletBarcelona have raised eyebrows with the acquisition of Anthony Gordon this summer and are in active pursuit of another great striker in Julian Alvarez.However, the club are also attentive to the youth market and are on the lookout for young talents with a higher ceiling. According to Mundo Deportivo, five names in particular are generating strong internal reports at the club.Lennart Karl — Bayern Mu
  
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• Arne Slot decision may have just stopped 'brilliant' star from exiting Anfield

  07-06-2026 09:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arne Slot decision may have just stopped 'brilliant' star from exiting AnfieldArne Slot was relieved of his duties last week. The Dutchman massively underdelivered and, even though he thought his job was safe, Fenway Sports Group had other ideas.Andoni Iraola is now the man at the helm and, for most Liverpool fans, the Spaniard was the perfect player to take over.His attacking-style of football is exactly what the Reds have been lacking this term and, with the summer transfer window just around
  
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• 🥐☕️ FC Breakfast: Marquinhos howler 🥶, EAFC predicts champions 🔮

  07-06-2026 09:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🥐☕️ FC Breakfast: Marquinhos howler 🥶, EAFC predicts champions 🔮Brazil dominate Egypt, but...On the night from Saturday to Sunday, Brazil faced Egypt (2-1) in their final warm-up match before the World Cup. While the Seleçao won thanks to two goals from  Bruno Guimaraes (7th) and Endrick (52nd), the Brazilians lost Wesley to injury and also saw their captain Marquinhos stand out with a huge mistake on Egypt’s goal.Check out the videos of the
  
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• Premier League clubs ready to compete with Barcelona in the race to sign Uruguayan forward

  07-06-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier League clubs ready to compete with Barcelona in the race to sign Uruguayan forwardBarcelona are pushing hard to sign Julian Alvarez as their primary replacement for Robert Lewandowski.However, Atletico Madrid have shown a lot of resistance, which is why Barcelona are open to other alternatives in the market. One of the alternative names on their radar is Darwin Nunez, and the Uruguayan’s complicated situation at Al-Hilal has made him an increasingly relevant option. Barça. t
  
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• Fenerbahce presidential candidate identifies Manchester City defender as key transfer target

  07-06-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fenerbahce presidential candidate identifies Manchester City defender as key transfer targetManchester City’s Nathan Ake is reportedly a top transfer target for Fenerbahce presidential candidate Aziz Yıldırım.The defender’s current contract at the Etihad Stadium is set to expire next summer.Yıldırım has held talks with those at City and will meet their demands to sign Ake if he is elected.Fenerbahce presidential candidate Aziz Yıldırım has
  
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• Former player backs Real Madrid to sign Spanish coach ahead of Jurgen Klopp and Mourinho

  07-06-2026 08:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former player backs Real Madrid to sign Spanish coach ahead of Jurgen Klopp and MourinhoReal Madrid’s presidential election has generated significant debate about the club’s future direction, and one of the most discussed topics has been who should take charge of the first team, at least in the long-term.While Jose Mourinho remains Florentino Perez’s preferred choice and Jurgen Klopp has been floated by rival candidate Enrique Riquelme, a former Real Madrid player has offered a
  
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• Liverpool star sends come and get me plea to Euro giants

  07-06-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool star sends come and get me plea to Euro giantsLiverpool are going to go through another transitional phase this season. The Anfield outfit may have turned their entire team around last term but, after finishing fifth in the Premier League, it's clear that more change is needed.Replacing Arne Slot with Andoni Iraola is a good first step for Liverpool to have taken with the Spaniard's attacking style of football exactly what the Reds need.However, in order for his system to work, he's go
  
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• Barcelona star focusing on full fitness ahead of World Cup – “Ready to give my all”

  07-06-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona star focusing on full fitness ahead of World Cup – “Ready to give my all”Barcelona superstar Raphinha has made it clear that his focus remains on reaching peak condition as he continues his recovery journey and prepares for the World Cup with the Brazilian national team.The 29-year-old attacker featured for the Selecao against Egypt in their 2-1 win and provided a sumptuous assist to Endrick for their second goal on the night.After the game, he admitted that he was st
  
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• Are Portugal better without Ronaldo - and is he un-droppable?

  07-06-2026 08:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cristiano Ronaldo is about to play at his sixth World Cup for Portugal [Getty Images]It was the sort of friendly that could easily have slipped from memory.Played early in the season against Kazakhstan, who had only recently joined Uefa, the fixture took place in front of a sold-out crowd of just 8,000 fans and on a pitch so shabby that the grass had to be painted to improve its appearance.And yet, that narrow 1-0 win in Chaves in northern Portugal has never really faded away.That is because 20
  
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• PSG watching Premier League star – but transfer fee may be too large to make deal work

  07-06-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG watching Premier League star – but transfer fee may be too large to make deal workMorgan Gibbs-White is being linked with Arsenal and PSG after a superb season with Nottingham Forest in the Premier League.If you enjoy PSG Talk coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content.With transfer season now underway, we are getting a steady stream of rumours about PSG and their links to potential signings.Some of tho
  
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• Premier League side close in on transfer for €40m PSG man

  07-06-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier League side close in on transfer for €40m PSG manAston Villa are closing in on the signing of Luvas Chevalier, the PSG goalkeeper who struggled in his first season at the Parc des Princes.If you enjoy PSG Talk coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content.There is a lot of talk about the players that PSG could be signing this summer – but the European Champions will also be looking to move players
  
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• Manchester United legend believes he could have kept Barcelona superstar quiet – “Would have eaten him alive”

  07-06-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United legend believes he could have kept Barcelona superstar quiet – “Would have eaten him alive”Manchester United legend Patrice Evra has never been one to mince his words, and the former defender has now made a bold proclamation involving Barcelona superstar Lamine Yamal.The Spaniard has gone from strength to strength in the past couple of seasons, establishing himself as one of the best players in the world.He has proven to be a nightmare for opposition left-back
  
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• Euro giants confirm what Liverpool already knew about 'special' star

  07-06-2026 08:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Euro giants confirm what Liverpool already knew about 'special' starLiverpool are going to go through a lot of changes this summer. The Anfield outfit massively underperformed this season and, without some new faces being brought in, it's hard to see how they'd do any better next term.Indeed, Andoni Iraola may have taken over from Arne Slot which is already a step in the right direction but it's still not enough to guarantee that they'll be able to compete for silverware again.Several members of
  
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