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• Ex-Gunner to earn 100th international cap

  09-06-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ex-Gunner to earn 100th international capIwobi, who came through Hale End before leaving Arsenal in 2019, says he has no regrets over choosing Nigeria and wants to add another 100 caps.Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty ImagesFormer Arsenal youngster Alex Iwobi is in line to win his 100th international cap for Nigeria if he plays against Portugal on Wednesday.The 30-year-old Fulham midfielder made his Nigeria debut at the end of 2015, appearing in a friendly against DR Congo in Visé, Belgium, o
  
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• Scotland given early World Cup scare as Scott McTominay misses training before Haiti clash

  11-06-2026 17:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Scotland’s World Cup preparations faced a minor disruption on Thursday as key midfielder Scott McTominay missed training due to a stomach complaint. The 29-year-old Napoli player was conspicuously absent from the Atrium Heath Training Centre in Charlotte, North Carolina, as Steve Clarke’s squad continued their build-up for Sunday’s opener against Haiti.Defender Scott McKenna, also 29, was another absentee, nursing a knock. Despite their absence, both players are expected to be
  
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• Clément Lenglet expected to leave Atlético Madrid

  11-06-2026 17:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Clément Lenglet expected to leave Atlético MadridAtlético Madrid are reportedly looking to offload Clément Lenglet (30) this summer, according to Cadena SER.Having made just 24 appearances in all competitions this season (21 starts), the French defender no longer seems to feature in Diego Simeone’s plans. Originally arriving at Atlético on loan from FC Barcelona in the summer of 2024, he signed a permanent contract last summer on a free transfer.But altho
  
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• Betano World Cup offer: 50/1 on Harry Kane to be the World Cup top scorer

  11-06-2026 17:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Betano are offering new customers enhanced odds of 50/1 on England striker Harry Kane to finish as the World Cup top scorer.To claim the 50/1 enhanced odds betting offer, newcomers will need to click a link in this article and opt-in on the Betano World Cup betting offer and create an account with one of the UK’s best betting sites.Customers must then deposit at least £5 via an eligible method before placing a £1 bet on Harry Kane to be the outright World Cup top scorer at the
  
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• Official: Barcelona renew 19-year-old academy gem until 2028

  11-06-2026 17:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Barcelona renew 19-year-old academy gem until 2028FC Barcelona have secured the futures of several academy prospects in recent weeks and the Catalans have now announced another renewal with an eye on the future.Indeed, Dani Avila, whose contract stood to expire this summer, has signed a new two-year contract with Barcelona, securing his future until 2028.The club statement announcing his renewal read as follows:“FC Barcelona has reached an agreement with player Dani Avila to rene
  
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• Drop deep, cash in - why Kane can be England's free-scoring false nine

  11-06-2026 17:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Harry Kane has scored 61 goals for Bayern Munich over the season just gone [PA Media]There has been much debate about how England should use Harry Kane. But Thomas Tuchel's opinion is clear. He wants his captain to drop deep.Pundits and fans alike have questioned Kane's positioning in the past. Why, they ask, would such a prolific scorer not stay in the box when England need goals?But dropping deep might enable Kane to strike gold at this World Cup. Explaining why requires a look at the role he
  
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• Real Madrid set for clear out of squad players under Jose Mourinho

  11-06-2026 17:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid set for clear out of squad players under Jose MourinhoReal Madrid are set for some dramatic changes this summer, as they look to rebuild under Jose Mourinho following two seasons without major trophies. The Portuguese manager has requested a significant say in their transfer business this summer, and it seems that indeed will be the case.There has been plenty of talk over what names could arrive at the Santiago Bernabeu, with Mourinho reportedly suggesting the signings of West Ham Un
  
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• Cafu: ‘Ancelotti brings serenity and leadership; Brazil can reach the semi-finals’

  11-06-2026 17:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cafu: ‘Ancelotti brings serenity and leadership; Brazil can reach the semi-finals’Cafu has backed Carlo Ancelotti to restore Brazil’s identity and belief at the 2026 World Cup, drawing on his own experience of winning the tournament twice to explain why the right coach and the right spirit can prove just as decisive as individual talent.Writing for Gazzetta dello Sport, the former Milan and Brazil legend was unequivocal in his admiration for Ancelotti.“We are talking abou
  
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• 'Amazing' Liverpool star has 'dissatisfaction' revealed after Arne Slot exit

  11-06-2026 17:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  'Amazing' Liverpool star has 'dissatisfaction' revealed after Arne Slot exitLiverpool's fanbase were left rather disappointed with the performances that their team put in during the 2025-26 season. The Reds were expected to put up a fight to retain their Premier League title but, in reality, that was far from the case.Most of the performances that their players put in were a fraction of what they put on display last term with some fans even thinking that they could miss out on Champions League f
  
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• Somalian referee Omar Artan named match official for UEFA Super Cup match between PSG, Aston Villa

  11-06-2026 17:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Omar Artan, the Somalian referee who was denied entry into the United States to work the 2026 World Cup, has been appointed to officiate the 2026 UEFA Super Cup.The Super Cup, which will take place Aug. 12 at Red Bull Arena in Salzburg, Austria, will feature a match between the Champions League winners, Paris Saint-Germain, and the Europa League winners, Aston Villa."Omar Artan is an excellent young but already experienced referee, who has proven himself at the highest competition level of the C
  
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• Real Madrid set for €17.5m windfall as former winger closes in on Newcastle move – report

  11-06-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid set for €17.5m windfall as former winger closes in on Newcastle move – reportReal Madrid have made it a point to retain some degree of control over young players leaving the club after their cycle with Castilla comes to an end.Los Merengues, more often than not, retain 50% economic rights of the departing youngsters while also retaining buyback options for the future so that they can re-sign the players if their development is impressive.Victor Munoz left Real Madrid for C
  
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• Flintoff and Harmison called up by England U19s

  11-06-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  Rocky Flintoff, centre, has been playing for Lancashire's second team since regaining fitness from an injury which ruled him out of the U19s World Cup last winter [Getty Images]Rocky Flintoff has returned to the England Under-19s squad for their three-match one-day international series against South Africa.Flintoff, who is the son of ex-England all-rounder Andrew, missed England's run to the final of the U19s World Cup earlier this year because of injury.The 18-year-old is joined in the squad by
  
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• Report: Liverpool forward to leave this summer with price tag set

  11-06-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool forward to leave this summer with price tag setFederico Chiesa Exit Looks Increasingly Likely as Liverpool Plan Summer ResetLiverpool’s summer is shaping up to be one of transition, reinvention and difficult decisions. Among the names expected to feature prominently in those conversations is Federico Chiesa, whose time at Anfield appears to be moving towards an early conclusion.According to reporting from Caught Offside, the Italian international is increasingly likely to
  
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• Many managers would see Ipswich as an attractive destination

  11-06-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Given he recently distanced himself from a managerial role until the new season gets under way, I was surprised to see Thomas Frank installed as one of the early favourites for the vacant job at Ipswich.However, should he change his mind, he would be a very popular choice. Prior to his difficult spell at Tottenham, the Dane did wonders at Brentford, and he knows how to get out of the Championship and STAY in the Premier League, which is something Kieran McKenna hasn't achieved yet
  
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• 🎧 Christie guests on Rooney show

  11-06-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bournemouth star Ryan Christie joins the latest episode of The Wayne Rooney Show to chat about the current Scotland squad, their belief in the team, and which players will have the biggest impact.Three days out from Scotland's opening game against Haiti - live on the BBC - and the brazen optimism is in full flow.Two years ago Scotland faced hosts Germany in the tournament opener, a 5-1 defeat that Christie vividly recalls as a "humbling" experience and one he points to when discussing the Group
  
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• PSG’s Lee Kang-in reaches agreement with Atlético Madrid

  11-06-2026 16:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG’s Lee Kang-in reaches agreement with Atlético MadridParis Saint-Germain’s Lee Kang-in (25) is reported to have reached an agreement with Atlético Madrid for a summer transfer since last January, according to Cadena Ser.After a season in which the South Korean has been unable to break into the starting line-up under Luis Enrique, his departure seems increasingly inevitable. This is why talks between the two clubs have intensified in recent weeks.Starting in just 19 o
  
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• Former Liverpool star could be set for Premier League return as manager

  11-06-2026 16:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Liverpool star could be set for Premier League return as managerAlvaro Arbeloa Emerges as Fulham Target After Real Madrid ExitAlvaro Arbeloa’s brief and turbulent spell in charge of Real Madrid may already be over, but his reputation within football clearly remains intact. According to reporting from The Athletic, Fulham have opened preliminary discussions with the former Liverpool defender about becoming their next head coach ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.Photo IMAGOFor many observ
  
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• Newport suffer second blow after Baker rejects deal

  11-06-2026 16:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Matt Baker was called up by Wales in the summer of 2024 [Huw Evans Picture Agency]Defender Matt Baker will leave Newport County this summer after turning down a contract offer from the League Two club.The 23-year-old centre-back was a leading figure when the Exiles avoided relegation to the National League after stepping up to the role of captain.The former Wales Under-21 international, who was called up to the senior squad in the summer of 2024, was offered fresh terms by Newport but will move
  
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• Juventus and Real Madrid in talks over Mastantuono loan as summer axis between clubs heats up

  11-06-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus and Real Madrid in talks over Mastantuono loan as summer axis between clubs heats upReal Madrid have proposed Franco Mastantuono to Juventus on a straight loan deal as the two clubs continue to negotiate on multiple fronts this summer, with the Argentine teenager potentially available as a low-cost solution to the Bianconeri’s attacking overhaul.According to TuttoSport, Madrid are keen to find Mastantuono a European club where he can play regularly next season, accepting that he m
  
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• Cruzeiro lets academy youngsters leave, eyes future profit; why

  11-06-2026 16:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cruzeiro lets academy youngsters leave, eyes future profit; whyWith a strong professional squad and heavy investment since Pedro Lourenço’s management took over the SAF, Cruzeiro has adopted a new business model for academy players who were unable to establish themselves in the first team.Over the last two years, the club has released ten youngsters without receiving immediate financial compensation, but with one condition: retaining part of their economic rights with an eye on futu
  
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• Man City second offer worth £120m for Anderson rejected

  11-06-2026 16:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Elliot Anderson helped Nottingham Forest to the Europa League semi-finals last season [Getty Images]Manchester City's second offer worth £120m for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson has been rejected.City have intensified their pursuit of the 23-year-old England international, with an offer of an initial £106m plus add-ons. Should they sign Anderson it would eclipse the £105m Arsenal paid West Ham for Declan Rice in 2023 as the record transfer for an English player.Ci
  
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• World Cup 2026: Who are the BBC and ITV commentators, pundits and presenters?

  11-06-2026 16:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BBC Sport and ITV Sport have released their World Cup 2026 punditry and commentary line-up is set with the likes of Olivier Giroud, Cesar Azpilicueta and Juan Mata freshening up the usual talent seen across domestic coverage for this summer’s tournament. A star-studded cast of pundits, presenters and commentators has been confirmed for the tournament in the USA, Canada and Mexico, which starts on 11 June and concludes on 19 July.With 104 matches in the United States, Canada and Mexico, fan
  
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• RB Salzburg in talks for Rangers' Rohl - Thursday's gossip

  11-06-2026 16:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Rangers and RB Salzburg are in contact about Danny Rohl becoming the Austrian club's new head coach with immediate effect. (Florian Plettenberg)Celtic have opened talks with the agent of Elias Filet and are seen as favourites to win a keenly contested race to sign the striker from Swiss second-tier club FC Aarau. (TeamTalk)Celtic have yet to reach an agreement with key members of Martin O'Neill's backroom team despite the interim boss agreeing to become the permanent manager on a one-year d
  
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• Peñarol consider permanent move for Grêmio striker

  11-06-2026 16:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Peñarol consider permanent move for Grêmio strikerPeñarol is considering activating the purchase clause for striker Matías Arezo, who belongs to Grêmio and is currently on loan to the Uruguayan side.According to ge, the deal will go through an internal vote at the Montevideo club, and the expectation is that the acquisition will be approved.Details of the Possible Purchase, according to geClause deadline: Although the loan contract runs until December 31, 2026, t
  
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• World Cup 2026 opening ceremonies: When are they, who is performing and how can I watch on TV?

  11-06-2026 16:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The wait for the 2026 World Cup is nearly over and the tournament is set to be launched in spectacular fashion thanks to the unprecedented nature of its setup.This year’s finals are the first to be hosted by multiple countries, with the United States, Canada and Mexico all staging the competition, boasting the elusive element of home advantage for football’s greatest showpiece.Three host nations means three separate opening ceremonies for each of their opening games, as is traditiona
  
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• Yeovil sign keeper Barker from Walton & Hersham

  11-06-2026 16:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jos Barker helped Walton & Hersham win promotion to the National League South in 2025-26 [Yeovil Town]Yeovil Town have signed goalkeeper Jos Barker from National League South side Walton & Hersham on a two-year deal.The 22-year-old helped his former club secure promotion last season, keeping 21 clean sheets in the process.It gives Barker another chance to work with Glovers boss Billy Rowley, who previously worked together at Walton & Hersham.Barker joins Archie Davies, Stephen Walker
  
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• Artan to referee Uefa Super Cup after losing World Cup spot

  11-06-2026 16:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Omar Artan became a Fifa-listed referee in 2018 [Getty Images]Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry to the United States to officiate at the World Cup, has been appointed to take charge of the Uefa Super Cup match between Paris St-Germain and Aston Villa later this summer.The contest between PSG, who won the Champions League last term and Aston Villa, who triumphed in the Europa League, is scheduled to take place on 12 August in Salzburg.In a statement, European football's governing bo
  
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• Former Marseille president Pablo Longoria seeks to bring Facundo Medina back to River Plate

  11-06-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Marseille president Pablo Longoria seeks to bring Facundo Medina back to River PlateDespite being far from France, Pablo Longoria is still making headlines stateside. Relieved of his duties as president of Olympique de Marseille last March, the 40-year-old executive wasted no time in finding a new role, taking charge of River Plate’s sporting department just one month later.Tasked by his president, Stéfano Di Carlo, with carrying out an ambitious transfer campaign, Longoria w
  
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• Corinthians weigh up Fatal Fans counter-offer for sponsorship

  11-06-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Corinthians weigh up Fatal Fans counter-offer for sponsorshipUnder internal pressure, Corinthians’ board is considering asking Grupo Fatal Model (through the Fatal Fans brand) for a higher amount to finalize a sponsorship deal, according to UOL.Although the R$ 17 million offer is seen as financially attractive, there is internal resistance due to the brand’s association with the sale of adult content.The club believes that an increase would offset any potential image-related backlash
  
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• Bayern interest in Ngumoha and Nunez rumours

  11-06-2026 16:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]BBC Sport's Aadam Patel has been taking your questions on Liverpool.You'll find plenty across this page but please take in the latest instalment which looks at the futures of a current and former Red.Mark asked: Why are we even contemplating selling Rio Ngumoha to Bayern Munich? Is there any truth in this? He is a player with a great future.Aadam: From a Liverpool perspective, Ngumoha is not for sale. Bayern Munich are certainly interested and that comes as no surprise given his talent, but
  
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