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• Everything wrong with the 2026 World Cup

  09-06-2026 17:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Months before World Cup 2026 got underway, senior figures within Fifa already found the planning hadn’t been going “as expected”. And that’s saying something. When the hosting of Canada-Mexico-USAwas confirmed back in 2018, after all, the widespread feeling in football circles was that it was a return to the “familiar”.Two of the countries had already hosted three of the most successful World Cups of all, and the promise in the bid-book was that this would be
  
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• Official | Alexandre Dujeux named Lorient manager

  09-06-2026 22:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Alexandre Dujeux named Lorient managerAlexandre Dujeux has been confirmed as the successor to Olivier Pantaloni at FC Lorient, the club confirmed on Tuesday. Pantaloni excelled in the role at the Moustoir. Having returned the club to Ligue 1 at the first time of asking, he then led them to a mid-table finish last season. Despite exceeding expectations, he did not renew his expiring deal, citing a perceived lack of trust. Dujeux has been on the market since leaving SCO Angers
  
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• French defeat condemns Republic of Ireland to play-offs

  09-06-2026 22:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United striker Melvine Malard's fine goal broke Irish hearts in Grenoble [Getty Images]Republic of Ireland missed the chance to qualify automatically for the 2027 Women's World Cup as they lost 1-0 to France in their winner takes all final qualifier in Grenoble.Manchester United striker Melvine Malard scored what proved to be the winner on 40 minutes with an acrobatic effort from a short corner routine.Thiniba Samoura was then dismissed after two yellow card offences, but Republic of
  
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• England face World Cup play-offs despite victory over Ukraine

  09-06-2026 22:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England face World Cup play-offs despite victory over UkraineEngland must enter the play-offs to gain qualification for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027 despite their 3-0 victory over Ukraine at the Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool this evening.The Lionesses ended the regular qualifying campaign with a straightforward victory, however, Spain went on to top the group on goal difference after their 6-1 victory over Iceland.England started well on Merseyside and Lauren James was deni
  
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• Stockport sign Rochdale's Gordon on free transfer

  09-06-2026 22:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kyron Gordon appeared in 45 of Rochdale's 46 league games last season [Getty Images]Stockport County have signed free agent defender Kyron Gordon on a three-year deal following his departure from newly promoted Rochdale.The 24-year-old has linked up again with boss Jimmy McNulty, who left Rochdale last week to become the Hatters' manager.Gordon spent the past two seasons with Dale, helping them win promotion to the English Football League via the National League play-off final at Wembley in May.
  
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• Wycombe sign goalkeeper Macey on free transfer

  09-06-2026 22:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wycombe Wanderers have signed goalkeeper Matt Macey on a free transfer following his departure from Colchester United.Former Arsenal goalkeeper Macey, 31, joined Colchester from Portsmouth in 2024 and played 45 of their matches 46 matches in League Two last season.Macey will officially join Wycombe on 1 July when his contract at Colchester expires. He becomes the second goalkeeper to join Wanderers on a free transfer in the space of a week after a deal for Plymouth Argyle's Conor Hazard was agre
  
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• Juventus Considering Cost Of This Everton Star: How Moyes Can Keep Him At Merseyside?

  09-06-2026 22:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus Considering Cost Of This Everton Star: How Moyes Can Keep Him At Merseyside?Jordan Pickford to Juventus. It sounds like the type of transfer rumour cooked up in a late-night fever dream, but the noise out of Italy over the last 48 hours is refusing to quieten down. Reports from TuttoJuve, via Sport Witness, suggest the Bianconeri have put England’s number one on their summer shortlist. Apparently, they want leadership. They want experience, and they also want a bargain. Good luck
  
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• England taking caution to ‘build up’ Bukayo Saka as Arsenal players join squad in Florida

  09-06-2026 22:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thomas Tuchel addressed plenty of topics during his press conference ahead of Wednesday’s clash with Costa Rica and amid descriptions of the relaxed nature of the pre-camp and avoiding direct answers over the more concerning issues with this World Cup, the England boss dropped a small nugget of concern regarding Bukayo Saka. Saka, one of four Arsenal players who arrived late to pre-camp due to the Champions League final, will be monitored by the England staff who are ‘building him up
  
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• Wales can reach Women's World Cup - Wilkinson

  09-06-2026 22:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rhian Wilkinson says Wales have the potential to qualify for next year's Women's World Cup after they beat the Czech Republic to claim top spot in Group B1.Wales' impressive 3-1 victory over the Czechs means they will face a more favourable path in the play-offs later this year, with the draw to be made on 18 June.Even so, there is still much work to do before Wales reach a first Women's World Cup.Wilkinson's team must come through two two-legged ties against European opponents - with one of tho
  
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• Man United Eye Major Rebuild After €45m Breakthrough

  09-06-2026 22:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man United Eye Major Rebuild After €45m BreakthroughManchester United Transfer News: Ederson Deal Signals Wider Midfield RebuildManchester United’s summer has started with a sense of movement, and for once, a touch of clarity. As reported by The Athletic, United have reached an initial €40.5m agreement with Atalanta for Ederson, with a further €4.5m in potential add-ons.That is not a small bet. It is a statement about where this squad has been weakest, and where Michael Carr
  
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• Aston Villa Willing To Pay Reasonable Amount For Englishman: Is He The Right Choice For Emery?

  09-06-2026 22:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa Willing To Pay Reasonable Amount For Englishman: Is He The Right Choice For Emery?Six days. That is all that separates Marcus Rashford from either a permanent life in Catalonia or a return to the transfer wilderness.The June 15 deadline is ticking. Barcelona have a €30m purchase option to sign the forward from Manchester United, payable in three tidy €10m instalments, but the silence from the Camp Nou is deafening. Despite Hansi Flick pulling Rashford aside to praise a stel
  
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• Transfer roundup for 9 June 💰

  09-06-2026 22:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Transfer roundup for 9 June 💰Just a few days before the opening of the 2026 summer transfer window, OneFootball brings you a daily transfer roundup. Official announcements, major rumours: the biggest transfer news from this Tuesday, 9 June, can be found here!It’s official ✍️- Julián Alvarez is the famous “galáctico” promised by Florentino Pérez! Real Madrid have indeed officially confirmed that they submitted a €150 milli
  
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• 🎥 Shock moment at international match! Camera falls from the sky

  09-06-2026 22:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Shock moment at international match! Camera falls from the skyDuring the international match between Hungary and Kazakhstan, there was a terrifying moment over the course of the game. A camera fell from a great height onto the pitch, narrowly missing a cameraman. The match had to be briefly interrupted. The cause of the incident remains unclear at this time. Fortunately, no one was injured. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the
  
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• World Cup 2026: Referee from Somalia denied entry to the US was about to make history

  09-06-2026 22:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A Somali referee poised to make history at the World Cup has been denied entry to the United States and subsequently removed from the tournament roster by FIFA, sparking concerns over travel restrictions.Omar Artan was set to become the first referee from Somalia to officiate at a World Cup, having been named to FIFA’s final list two months ago. Recognized as one of Africa’s top referees, he was named the continent’s best male referee in 2025.He was denied entry at Miami Intern
  
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• Pep Guardiola “changed my mentality about football” says former Man City defender

  09-06-2026 22:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pep Guardiola “changed my mentality about football” says former Man City defenderFormer Manchester City full-back Danilo has detailed the tactical impact of his time in East Manchester, crediting Pep Guardiola with extending his elite career.The decorated Brazilian international pulled back the curtain on the unique mental evolution required to survive at the peak of the Premier League.Now with Flamengo and continuing to turn out for the Seleção, the defender notes that
  
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• 🤣 They make us laugh more than Barça: Atleti hit back at Real Madrid

  09-06-2026 22:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤣 They make us laugh more than Barça: Atleti hit back at Real MadridAtlético de Madrid responded on Tuesday to Real Madrid’s statement about the offer for Julián Álvarez with a text loaded with irony on its official X account, titled “clarifications regarding the official statement from our neighbors.”The red-and-white club pushed back against each of the terms used by Madrid and explicitly rejected the tone of Real’s statement.Atl&eacu
  
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• England will ‘physically push’ against Costa Rica in final World Cup warm-up says Thomas Tuchel

  09-06-2026 22:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thomas Tuchel says that England’s players are ready to ‘push’ through the rest of their pre-camp as they continue their preparations for the start of the World Cup 2026. The Three Lions defeated New Zealand 1-0 last Saturday in a warm-up match, will face Costa Rica on Wednesday and are hosting a behind closed doors training game on Thursday before moving to their base in Kansas for the tournament.The England boss spoke to assembled media on the eve of the warm-up against Costa
  
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• Real Madrid make sacking official ahead of Jose Mourinho appointment

  09-06-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid make sacking official ahead of Jose Mourinho appointmentReal Madrid have made the sacking of manager Alvaro Arbeloa official, with Jose Mourinho expected to be announced as his replacement this week. Arbeloa’s future has long been expected to be away from the Santiago Bernabeu after a disappointing second half of the season.Arbeloa was promoted last summer to be Castilla manager after several successful seasons in the youth ranks, winning the UEFA Youth League with the under-19
  
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• PSG winger “crazy” for €30m move to La Liga; club could hold out for more

  09-06-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG winger “crazy” for €30m move to La Liga; club could hold out for moreKang-in Lee is starting to push for a move this summer, with the winger not happy with being just a squad player in Paris.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.PSG are not looking to change a winning formula this summer, but they know that they can’t keep everything the same. Some players are
  
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• Manchester City Are In Talks To Land This Nottigham Forest Star: What Will He Bring To The Etihad?

  09-06-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City Are In Talks To Land This Nottigham Forest Star: What Will He Bring To The Etihad?In a recent report, journalist Fraser Fletcher stated that Manchester City are in talks to land Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson. It is understood that the Mancunian giants are in discussions to acquire the services of the English midfield ace in this summer transfer period.Anderson’s Solid Campaign In The Premier LeagueAnderson was one of Nottingham’s most consistent players
  
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• World Cup 2026, Group K: Cristiano, Díaz and two upstarts 🇵🇹🇨🇴🇺🇿🇨🇩

  09-06-2026 22:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  World Cup 2026, Group K: Cristiano, Díaz and two upstarts 🇵🇹🇨🇴🇺🇿🇨🇩Group K of the 2026 World Cup promises to be an absolute powder keg. With a fascinating clash of styles between Europe, South America, and Africa, the battle for a place in the round of 16 will deliver epic moments that no true football fan will want to miss.Which players should you keep an eye on?🇵🇹 Cristiano Ronaldo: CR7 keeps defying tim
  
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• Atletico reject Juventus Sorloth bid as Bianconeri enquire for Arsenal & Chelsea duo Jesus and Jackson

  09-06-2026 22:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atletico reject Juventus Sorloth bid as Bianconeri enquire for Arsenal & Chelsea duo Jesus and JacksonJuventus’ summer striker search is intensifying on multiple fronts, with the club accelerating their pursuit of Alexander Sorloth while simultaneously making enquiries for Gabriel Jesus and Nicolas Jackson as they plot a comprehensive overhaul of their attacking options following Dusan Vlahovic’s departure.As per CalcioMercato, Atletico Madrid have rejected Juventus’s openi
  
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• Cassap scores debut goal but NI lose to Switzerland

  09-06-2026 21:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Switzerland inflicted a fourth defeat on Northern Ireland in their final Women's World Cup qualifier as the group winners picked up a 2-1 victory at Mourneview Park.The Swiss made the breakthrough just before the half-hour mark through Geraldine Reuteler, who then turned provider to pick out Smilla Vallotto to add a second just before the break.Teenager Emily Cassap curled home a debut goal just minutes after coming on, but it proved to be a consolation for NI as the Swiss held on for the victor
  
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• Roma monitoring midfielder Noel Aseko

  09-06-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma monitoring midfielder Noel AsekoRoma’s transfer market is getting into full swing, and while the first signing of this transfer window is still awaited, the Giallorossi are continuing to monitor several prospects. At Trigoria, following the official announcement of Tony D’Amico as the new sporting director, there will be a lot of work to do in the coming months to strengthen the squad ahead of the Champions League. In addition to the attack, the Giallorossi are also monitoring s
  
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• The 2026 World Cup will define careers. These are the 26 players to watch

  09-06-2026 21:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Who will be the star of the 2026 World Cup?Sometimes, that star turn comes from a player who has already established himself as one of the best in the world. Sometimes, it comes from someone you've never heard of before.While it's impossible to predict which player will explode from relative anonymity to world stardom over the next month, here are 26 players to watch at this year's tournament including many who are looking for one last shot at glory as they likely make their final World Cup appe
  
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• Manchester United Are In Pole Position To Sign This Newcastle United Midfielder: Should Carrick Get Him On Board?

  09-06-2026 21:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United Are In Pole Position To Sign This Newcastle United Midfielder: Should Carrick Get Him On Board?In a recent report, Fichajes mentioned that Manchester United are in pole position to sign Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali. It has been claimed that the Red Devils have identified the Italy international as a main target for this summer transfer period.Tonali’s Impressive Form In The Premier LeagueThe Lodi-born talent enjoyed a solid campaign at the Tyneside club as he
  
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• Women's World Cup qualifier: France hold one-goal lead over Republic of Ireland at interval

  09-06-2026 21:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  France 1-0 Republic of Ireland (20:00 BST)Malard on target to put French aheadFrance sit one point ahead of Republic of Ireland in Group A2Winners of group qualify for next year's World Cup in Brazil Women's World Cup qualifier: France hold one-goal lead over Republic of Ireland at interval
  
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• A number of the World Cup host cities have a homelessness problem. Here’s how they are solving it

  09-06-2026 21:41 via yahoo.com
  A stark contrast unfolds just a mile from Atlanta's World Cup stadium, set to host thousands of football fans this month. Dozens of individuals were recently observed camped on a downtown pavement, awaiting the opening of a homeless shelter.Some sought refuge in sleeping bags, face masks shielding them from the afternoon sun, while others ate cereal from boxes on the kerb. Shoes lay strewn amidst discarded mini-liquor bottles, as a boom box played a Jay-Z track: "This can’t be right, there
  
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• Roma seeking to extend Venturino’s loan

  09-06-2026 21:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma seeking to extend Venturino’s loanRoma continues to move forward with young prospects to strengthen their squad for the new season.The Giallorossi have reportedly launched an inquiry to determine the feasibility of bringing Venturino back to Roma on loan. According to Gianluca Di Marzio, this option would allow the player to gain experience without an immediate investment, while still maintaining control over his development.Roma is continuing to focus on young players with room for d
  
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• Fabrizio Romano confirms it: Liverpool star set to stay in dramatic u-turn

  09-06-2026 21:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabrizio Romano confirms it: Liverpool star set to stay in dramatic u-turnOne elite Liverpool star now looks certain to stay. Fabrizio Romano has practically confirmed it.Liverpool have already lost three key players heading into next season. Ibrahima Konate opted not to renew his contract at Anfield, following Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson through the exit door.There have long been rumours that another legend would leave, though: Alisson Becker. He's been heavily linked with a cut-price move
  
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