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• Fulham to negotiate lower fee for Jonah Kusi-Asare

  11-06-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fulham to negotiate lower fee for Jonah Kusi-AsareJonah Kusi-Asare (18) failed to score in his ten appearances for Fulham, but the Premier League club want to sign the Swedish forward on a permanent basis.According to a report from Sky Germany, Fulham want to negotiate a fee lower than the reported €12m buy option, which was included in the player’s September loan, but are now preparing an offer below that figure.Kusi-Asare arrived at Bayern Munich from AIK for €3.5m in February
  
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• Roma reject Atletico’s €20 million offer for Dovbyk

  12-06-2026 20:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma reject Atletico’s €20 million offer for DovbykArtem Dovbyk has failed to prove his worth in the capital. Arrived for a total fee of around €40 million, he hasn’t established himself in the starting eleven under either Claudio Ranieri or Gian Piero Gasperini. The time has come for him to move on, and a return to Spain is the most likely option. The Ukrainian arrived at Roma in the summer of 2024 after a head-to-head with Atlético Madrid. Born in 1997, the 20-year
  
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• Manchester City Are Keeping A Keen Eye On This Barcelona Full-Back: What Will He Bring To The Etihad?

  12-06-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City Are Keeping A Keen Eye On This Barcelona Full-Back: What Will He Bring To The Etihad?In a recent report, Fichajes mentioned that Manchester City are keeping a keen eye on Barcelona full-back Alejandro Balde. It has been revealed that the Mancunian giants are showing interest in acquiring the services of the Spanish defender this summer.Balde’s Important Role At BarcelonaBalde enjoyed a good run of form at the Catalan club after he put in a string of impressive displays for
  
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• 'Well respected' Potter returns to Hibs assistant role

  12-06-2026 20:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  "Well-respected" former Hibernian assistant head coach John Potter has returned to the post five years after exiting Easter Road.The 46-year-old joins David Gray's backroom team after spending three years with Scottish Championship club Raith Rovers.Gray took his first steps into coaching while Potter was assistant to Jack Ross with Hibs from 2019-2021 and the head coach is delighted to bring him back"He understands Hibs inside out and he is someone who has really helped me as both a player and
  
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• THE WORLD CUP, PAST AND PRESENT

  12-06-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  THE WORLD CUP, PAST AND PRESENTAC Milan have as many as ten players representing their respective national teams at the World Cup. Among them is Ecuador international Pervis Estupiñan, who underlined his excellent recent form by scoring with a stunning long-range lob in a friendly against Guatemala, a match that Ecuador went on to win 3-0. Luka Modrić was also on target in Croatia's friendly against Slovenia at the Anđelko Herjavec Stadium in Varaždin, and will now turn his
  
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• Report: Arsenal closing in on mega-money deal with Mikel Arteta

  12-06-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Arsenal closing in on mega-money deal with Mikel ArtetaArsenal Set to Reward Mikel Arteta with Record Breaking New ContractArsenal are moving closer to securing one of the most significant agreements of their modern era, with TeamTalk reporting that Mikel Arteta is on course to become the highest paid manager in English football.For a club that spent years searching for stability, direction and a clear footballing identity, the proposed deal represents far more than a financial commitmen
  
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• 😍 Unexpected love story: America falls for World Cup team

  12-06-2026 19:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😍 Unexpected love story: America falls for World Cup teamThe Algerian national team has already been in Kansas City for several days. In the major city on the state line between Missouri and Kansas, their first group match against world champions Argentina is scheduled for Wednesday.Deep in the heart of the USA, the Algerians have been welcomed with open arms. More than that: the visitors from North Africa are building a really great relationship with the local population!The band of the
  
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• Report: Liverpool are in the race to sign World Cup defender

  12-06-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool are in the race to sign World Cup defenderLiverpool Join Race for Lee Han-beom as World Cup Displays Turn HeadsLiverpool’s recruitment team has rarely been accused of ignoring emerging markets, and the growing interest in South Korean defender Lee Han-beom feels entirely consistent with that approach. According to reporting from TEAMtalk, the FC Midtjylland centre back is attracting attention from several Premier League clubs following a strong rise in European football a
  
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• Confirmed: Roma held talks with Pulisic 2 weeks ago

  12-06-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Roma held talks with Pulisic 2 weeks agoGian Piero Gasperini is looking to strengthen his attacking line for the new season, and AC Milan’s Christian Pulisic has been circulating with increasing frequency in recent hours. Here are all the updates on the deal.According to Alfredo Pedulla, Roma contacted Pulisic’s agent two weeks ago. Gasperini likes him, and he’s third on a shortlist of three to reinforce Roma’s wing.But it’s a deal that depends, above all
  
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• Premier League relaxes hair pulling rules as new guidelines unveiled for next season

  12-06-2026 19:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier League referees will be able to caution players for hair pulling from the 2026-27 season, following the unveiling of new guidelines. This marks a significant shift, as the act was previously categorised as violent conduct, warranting a red card from the start of the 2025-26 campaign.Last season, three players in the English top flight were dismissed for hair pulling. Under the updated guidelines, a hair pull "without excessive force and/or brutality" will now warrant a yellow card. Howev
  
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• Barcelona delighted by unexpected discovery about new signing

  12-06-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona delighted by unexpected discovery about new signingFC Barcelona moved quickly to secure the signing of Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United, roping in the English winger in a deal worth €80 million.The 25-year-old attacker has signed a five-year contract with the Blaugrana which will run until the summer of 2031.Gordon’s injury record – a pleasant surprise for BarcelonaNow, according to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona’s excitement over the signing of Anthony Gordon ex
  
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• Ancelotti concern as Neymar misses training and could skip World Cup group stage

  12-06-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ancelotti concern as Neymar misses training and could skip World Cup group stageThere are concerns in Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil camp that starman Neymar may not be available for the entirety of the World Cup group stage, as the former Barcelona and PSG forward is still not training with the team on the eve of their opener against Morocco.Fears Neymar could miss entirety all three World Cup group stage matchesInjury concerns continue to plague Neymar heading into his final World Cup campaign
  
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• World Cup 2026: Ghana's Thomas Partey will miss first match after being denied entry into Canada

  12-06-2026 19:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey is set to miss the team's opening World Cup match Wednesday after being denied entry into Canada, according to The Athletic. The Black Stars are scheduled to play Panama at BMO Field, which is their only group stage match in the country."FIFA can confirm that player Thomas Partey will be unable to travel from Ghana's team base camp in Boston, USA, to Canada for their first match against Panama on Wednesday, 17 June, as his visa application has been refused by the C
  
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• Transfer latest, 12 June 💰

  12-06-2026 19:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Transfer latest, 12 June 💰Just days before the opening of the 2026 summer transfer window, OneFootball brings you a daily transfer update. Official announcements, major rumours: the key transfer news for this Friday, June 12, can be found here!It’s official ✍️- Will Still is the new AJ Auxerre head coach!- Patrick Videira has extended his contract at Le Mans.- Marco Silva succeeds José Mourinho at Benfica.Credible rumours ✅- Arsenal have made contact
  
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• Fifa release statement after World Cup match sees thousands of empty seats

  12-06-2026 19:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fifa has defended its attendance figures at South Korea’s opening-day win against the Czech Republic at the World Cup by insisting that some fans “stood in concourses rather than in their assigned seat.” There were thousands of empty seats, in just the second match of the tournament, to further raise questions surrounding Fifa’s ticket prices for the world spectacle.South Korea defeated Czech Republic 2-1, in a gripping Group A contest in Guadalajara. But amid controversy
  
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• Robbie Williams strikes dream deal to sponsor hometown club Port Vale: ‘It’s a match made in heaven’

  12-06-2026 19:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Robbie Williams, the global music icon and lifelong supporter of Port Vale, is set to become the League Two club’s shirt sponsor for the next two seasons. The partnership will also see the pop star take on the role of ambassador for the Valiants’ charitable foundation.Williams’ distinctive ‘RW’ logo will adorn the front of both the home and away kits for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 campaigns, marking a significant collaboration for his hometown club.Born and raised in S
  
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• Ellis happy with financial backing at Bristol City

  12-06-2026 19:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bristol City sporting director James Ellis says the team is being supported financially as it goes into the summer with a new leadership team and new head coach in Michael Skubala.Former Lincoln City boss Skubala was appointed two weeks ago, less than a month after former Arsenal technical director Ellis also joined the club. Ellis said he is "happy" with the financial support chief executive Charlie Boss - who himself has only been with the Robins since February - and the board have provided."C
  
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• 2026 World Cup betting, odds: Betting public heavily backing USMNT against Paraguay

  12-06-2026 19:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The U.S. men's national team opens its 2026 World Cup campaign on Friday night at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, California (9 p.m. ET, FOX) as a solid favorite against Paraguay in the first match for Group D.Not surprisingly, the betting public is heavily backing the home team to get a victory in its World Cup debut on home soil.The USMNT is a +110 favorite on the three-way line at sportsbooks to win, with Paraguay at +280 and a draw at +220. At BetMGM, 88% of the wagers and 90% of the money were
  
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• Thomas Partey denied entry to Canada for World Cup game over rape allegations

  12-06-2026 19:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thomas Partey has been denied entry to Canada and will not take part in Ghana’s first game of the World Cup.The former Arsenal midfielder has been charged with seven counts of rape and one count of sexual assault by London’s Metropolitan Police and is awaiting trial. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges.Ghana are playing Panama in their first game of the tournament on Wednesday 17 June. The team and staff members are set to travel from their base on Rhode Island early next week,
  
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• Former Real Madrid defender was never an option to join Mourinho’s coaching staff – report

  12-06-2026 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Real Madrid defender was never an option to join Mourinho’s coaching staff – reportAfter weeks of speculation, Jose Mourinho is officially the coach of Real Madrid and will look to restore the club’s lost glory next season.The experienced coach is expected to ring in the changes in the team, which could include the proliferation of multiple Portuguese talents. Mourinho is also expected to bring in a new set of trusted individuals to act as assistants and play a key role
  
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• Barcelona move for Hansi Flick’s top full-back target hinges on one man – report

  12-06-2026 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona move for Hansi Flick’s top full-back target hinges on one man – reportBarcelona’s efforts in the transfer market have been stifled a bit after announcing Anthony Gordon quite early. The club, though, remain hard at work trying to sort out its economic woes.One of Barcelona’s priorities is to shore up the fullback department. Although the club have been linked with several fullbacks in the market, Joao Cancelo appears to be the priority for now.Hansi Flick’
  
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• Reasons behind why Ralf Rangnick is set to reject Milan

  12-06-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Reasons behind why Ralf Rangnick is set to reject MilanSerie A giants Milan were keen on hiring Ralf Rangnick as their next sporting director but the deal is now expected to fall through.La Gazzetta dello Sport have reported that Rangnick was clear with Gerry Cardinale and Zlatan Ibrahimovic during the meetings with the Rossoneri owners and he asked for full control of the technical area, without interference.He had concerns specifically about Zlatan and he was scared about how things can turn o
  
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• Liverpool must u-turn after Fabrizio Romano bombshell

  12-06-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool must u-turn after Fabrizio Romano bombshellLiverpool have got to change their plans if Fabrizio Romano's bombshell proves accurate.Liverpool could be on the brink of losing another star, it seems. Fabrizio Romano has thrown fuel on the fire, claiming there's growing interest in Alexis Mac Allister.Now, Romano is very careful not to say that Mac Allister is definitely off. Instead, he's making it clear that clubs feel there's an opportunity to sign him."I wanted to mention another name,
  
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• Costs rise as Man Utd agree new $550m funding deal

  12-06-2026 19:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United's Old Trafford stadium [Getty Images]Manchester United have had to agree a hefty interest rate rise after renegotiating part of their £1bn-plus debt.United owed $425m (£317m) of their overall debt in bonds that were due to mature on 25 June 2027.They have now agreed to borrow $550m (£410m) under new terms, which settles the $425m and gives them a little more financial flexibility.The club's finance chiefs have been renegotiating the situation for over 12 month
  
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• Scotland boss Clarke by those who know him best

  12-06-2026 19:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [SNS]Footage from the Scotland changing room after the win over Denmark says a lot about Steve Clarke.Players and staff line the edge of the Hampden changing room, some standing on the benches and peering over shoulders to get a glimpse of the head coach as he makes his speech.There are celebratory t-shirts on and hands wrapped around bottles of beer, but in the moment the party is suspended as all eyes fix on him.There is a hint of emotion in Clarke's voice, but he is calm as he lays out just h
  
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• Celtic will be 'very active' with early recruitment

  12-06-2026 19:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic will be "very active" with their recruitment in the coming weeks, insists interim chairman Brian Wilson.After Martin O'Neill was confirmed as permanent manager on a one-year deal on Thursday, Wilson was asked in a club interview if the 74-year-old would be given the resources to improve the squad."Absolutely, and that is very much part of the basis on which he's wanted to come back and we've wanted him to come back," he said."It's going to be a very active next few weeks, and we must come
  
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• Rangnick expected to turn down Milan opportunity and remain with Austria

  12-06-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rangnick expected to turn down Milan opportunity and remain with AustriaThe latest reports claim that Ralf Rangnick has grown tired of waiting for a response from Milan, and that he is increasingly less likely to join the Rossoneri as their new technical director.Rangnick increasingly likely to say ‘no’ to MilanRangnick is currently serving as head coach of the Austria national team and is preparing his players to take on Jordan in San Francisco in the early hours of Wednesday mornin
  
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• Manchester City identify ‘opportunity’ to sign Real Madrid superstar

  12-06-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City identify ‘opportunity’ to sign Real Madrid superstarManchester City are reportedly exploring the financial feasibility of pulling off a major transfer market coup by raiding Real Madrid for Vinicius Junior.Etihad Stadium executives have identified a window to explore the Brazilian international’s current posture regarding a potential Premier League challenge.The latest transfer plot develops as a newly restructured backroom structure prepares to back manager Enz
  
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• Michael Owen Explains Why Liverpool Sacked Arne Slot

  12-06-2026 18:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Michael Owen Explains Why Liverpool Sacked Arne SlotOwen Explains Slot Exit as Liverpool Begin New EraMichael Owen has offered a clear reading of why Liverpool moved on from Arne Slot, and it cuts through much of the noise. This was not simply about numbers, league position or tactical theory. It was about the mood inside Anfield.Owen told the Liverpool ECHO: “Towards the end of the season you could feel the fans’ unrest, and I was initially believing that Liverpool would give Slot m
  
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• Munoz is 'one of the pearls of Spanish football'

  12-06-2026 18:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Newcastle target Victor Munoz is "one of the pearls of Spanish football," says La Liga expert Phil Minshull.The Magpies remain in talks with Osasuna to sign the 22-year-old winger, who is viewed as a replacement for Anthony Gordon."He is an outstanding young talent," said Minshull to BBC Radio Newcastle. "He's one of the pearls of Spanish football."He's been called up to the Spanish squad and he's going to be part of the World Cup squad."He's a very strong, right-footed attacking w
  
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