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• Greece vs. Italy: Probable line-ups and where to watch on TV

  07-06-2026 11:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Greece vs. Italy: Probable line-ups and where to watch on TVDavide Baldini is hoping to keep his 100% record intact when the youthful Italy national team take on Greece in an international friendly on Sunday evening.The Azzurri are under the guidance of interim CT Baldini, who has named a squad of 24 young players, only one of whom is over the age of 22 and only four of them had previously been capped before this week’s set of international fixtures.This had been an issue that had reported
  
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• Como eye young Real Madrid forward as a potential target – report

  07-06-2026 16:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Como eye young Real Madrid forward as a potential target – reportCesc Fabregas and Como have taken a liking for Real Madrid and La Fabrica, and at this point, the collaboration between the two clubs appears to be in full swing.After a successful Nico Paz project and an in-progress Jacobo Ramon objective, Como have been looking for new Real Madrid talents they can take in and groom.Such an arrangement not only helps them secure some of the best young talents in the world as they build their
  
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• Inside the Relationships That Helped Shape Liverpool’s Dramatic Decline

  07-06-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inside the Relationships That Helped Shape Liverpool’s Dramatic DeclineSlot’s Liverpool Exit Exposed by Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Nunez TensionsLiverpool’s decision to part company with Arne Slot has inevitably prompted fresh scrutiny of what went wrong during his brief spell at Anfield. Results played a major role in the Dutchman’s departure, but according to reporting from the Liverpool Echo, relationships inside the dressing room also became increasingly strain
  
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• PSG firmly see midfield duo to be untouchable amid Real Madrid links – Romano

  07-06-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG firmly see midfield duo to be untouchable amid Real Madrid links – RomanoFlorentino Perez is inching closer to another term as the Real Madrid president, and it is clear at this point in the polling that it will be his project that the club will follow.Jose Mourinho, in that sense, is assured as the next manager and the club will also push for the midfield targets Perez has identified as the right candidates.PSG stars Joao Neves and Vitinha are two of the names who have been strongly l
  
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• Barcelona international could miss opening match of World Cup campaign

  07-06-2026 15:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona international could miss opening match of World Cup campaignRonald Araujo could miss Uruguay’s opening World Cup match against Saudi Arabia, with the Barcelona defender dealing with a minor fitness issue and illness in the lead-up to the tournament.According to Mundo Deportivo, Araujo did not train with the rest of the Uruguay squad in their last session before travelling to the United States.The 27-year-old is suffering from a slight muscle strain, which is not considered seriou
  
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• Roma finalizing agreement with Dybala’s entourage

  07-06-2026 15:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma finalizing agreement with Dybala’s entourageOn Gian Piero Gasperini’s orders, Roma is working to renew the contracts of its expiring players. Currently, the extensions for Zeki Celik and Lorenzo Pellegrini are stalled. Paulo Dybala’s, however, is in the final stages. As reported by Matteo Moretto, the agreement between the club and his entourage regarding the “Joya”‘s continued existence is practically complete. Negotiations are at a very advanced stage a
  
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• Roma’s interest in Paixao confirmed, first contacts underway

  07-06-2026 15:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma’s interest in Paixao confirmed, first contacts underwayRoma is working to provide Gian Piero Gasperini with European-level attacking wingers. In the coming weeks, a deal with Marseille could heat up.The Giallorossi are closely monitoring not only Mason Greenwood, but also Igor Paixao. The 2000-born player has been closely linked to the Giallorossi in recent days. As reported by Matteo Moretto, the Roman club is showing concrete interest in the Brazilian striker. Information about the
  
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• Torino prioritize Vlasic’s renewal as Roma remain interested

  07-06-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Torino prioritize Vlasic’s renewal as Roma remain interestedRoma is looking for attacking midfielders to bolster Gasperini’s attacking lineup for next season. Among the players the Giallorossi are interested in is Nikola Vlasic. The Croatian, born in 1997, enjoyed his best season with Torino: 9 goals and 5 assists, leading the Granata to a relatively comfortable relegation. These performances have Gasperini interested, as he’s eager to add a quality addition to the attacking mi
  
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• Scotland Football Team 2026 World Cup Preview: End Of The Wait, Beginning Of The Legend?

  07-06-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Scotland Football Team 2026 World Cup Preview: End Of The Wait, Beginning Of The Legend?Hampden Park erupted on 18th November when Kieran Tierney and Kenny McLean scored in the dying minutes to clinch a dramatic 4-2 win against Denmark and secure a FIFA World Cup spot after 28 years. Steve Clarke’s men have been drawn alongside Brazil, Morocco and Haiti in Group C, and their fairy tale run may continue against the odds if the gaffer finds the right balance from defence to attack.Scotland F
  
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• Arsenal youngster shares farewell message after being released

  07-06-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal youngster shares farewell message after being releasedArsenal academy goalkeeper Alexei Rojas has sent a farewell to the club, following the announcement that he’ll be released this summer.Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images20-year-old goalkeeper Alexei Rojas was one of a number of players on Arsenal’s released list published earlier this week, meaning he’ll become a free agent at the end of his current contract on June 30th.Responding to the news on his Instagram p
  
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• Manchester City star misses international friendly with injury ahead of FIFA World Cup

  07-06-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City star misses international friendly with injury ahead of FIFA World CupMatheus Nunes missed Portugal’s 2-1 friendly win over Chile with injuryMan City star is a doubt for Portugal’s FIFA World Cup squad ahead of the tournamentPortugal open their World Cup campaign against Germany on June 15Matheus Nunes missed Portugal’s 2-1 friendly win over Chile on Saturday with an injury, raising doubts over his availability for the FIFA World Cup in North America.The Manches
  
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• Former Liverpool boss turns down Fulham amid Netherlands speculation

  07-06-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Liverpool boss turns down Fulham amid Netherlands speculationSlot turns down Fulham approach as Netherlands role emerges on horizonFresh from a turbulent exit at Liverpool, Arne Slot has wasted little time in making a statement about his future. According to the original report from talkSPORT, Fulham approached the Dutch coach about becoming their next manager, only for Slot to reject the opportunity and rule out an immediate return to Premier League football.The decision comes less than
  
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• ‘Imagine what we can do’: Enrique Riquelme makes one last plea to voters during presidential election polling

  07-06-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘Imagine what we can do’: Enrique Riquelme makes one last plea to voters during presidential election pollingReal Madrid’s presidential polling is underway, and after two hectic weeks of campaigning, the decision will finally be made today as to who will be the club’s next president.Florentino Perez has been the favourite all along and is expected to win by a massive majority, but Enrique Riquelme did create ripples with his campaign that dented Perez’s image and pr
  
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• Portugal NT manager confident that Barcelona target will fare well at the club: ‘No doubt’

  07-06-2026 14:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Portugal NT manager confident that Barcelona target will fare well at the club: ‘No doubt’It is not often that a player of Bernardo Silva’s quality is available on the transfer market as a free agent, and it is unsurprising that multiple clubs are lining up to sign him.The player’s desire, as rumours have widely confirmed, is to play for Barcelona and even the club are interested in making the move happen.Hansi Flick’s approval was the one pending box to be checked,
  
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• Atletico Madrid preparing ‘painful sale’ as summer plans take shape

  07-06-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atletico Madrid preparing ‘painful sale’ as summer plans take shapeAtletico Madrid are bracing for a difficult summer of squad restructuring, with sporting director Mateu Alemany preparing what Sport describe as a ‘painful sale’ as he looks to reshape Los Colchoneros’ defence. The Catalan outlet reports that Alemany must offload players before bringing in targets – with club captain José María Giménez among those who could be moved on.The
  
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• Euro 2016 10 years on - and NI's bright future

  07-06-2026 14:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Josh Magennis is the sole remaining player from Euro 2016 in Michael O'Neill's squad to face France [Getty Images]It's 16 June, 2016. Hailstones are falling from the sky in Lyon. Gareth McAuley has just scored one of the most famous goals in Northern Ireland history.It takes you back, doesn't it?It is 10 years since Northern Ireland's last major tournament, and Michael O'Neill's side are back in France.They are taking on Didier Deschamps' star-studded side in Lille on Monday, in what is Les Blue
  
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• Milan, Juventus and Chelsea made to wait for Maignan transfer decision

  07-06-2026 14:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan, Juventus and Chelsea made to wait for Maignan transfer decisionMilan, Juventus and Chelsea are all eagerly awaiting updates from Mike Maignan, who could potentially leave San Siro this summer, but the Frenchman is unlikely to make a final decision in the immediate future: Here’s why.Why Maignan is in no rush to make decision on Milan futureMaignan is among the star players that could leave Milan following the team’s failure to qualify for the 2026-27 Champions League.The Rosso
  
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• Defender to earn in excess of €100m as part of Real Madrid agreement

  07-06-2026 14:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Defender to earn in excess of €100m as part of Real Madrid agreementEarlier this week, Florentino Perez confirmed that Ibrahima Konate would join Real Madrid if he was re-elected as president. The defender, who will leave Liverpool as a free agent at the end of the month, has agreed a four-year deal with the Bernabeu club, which will become active at the start of July, when he’s likely to still be at the 2026 World Cup with France.Konate had been on Real Madrid’s radar as early
  
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• Sporting director confirms Arsenal loan won’t be extended

  07-06-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sporting director confirms Arsenal loan won’t be extendedLucas Nygaard’s time with Brabrand IF is at an end, with the club’s sporting director confirming his initial loan spell won’t be extended.Photo via Brabrand IF on InstagramArsenal youth goalkeeper Lucas Nygaard has spent the season on loan with Danish third-tier club Brabrand IF, and there were some suggestions earlier in his spell that Brabrand might look to bring him back for another loan next year.But with Nygaar
  
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• Three La Fabrica talents who could do pre-season with Real Madrid first team this summer

  07-06-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Three La Fabrica talents who could do pre-season with Real Madrid first team this summerPre-season is always an important period for new signings, returning players and tactical adjustments, but it can also be a defining moment for the club’s brightest academy talents. Understandably, Real Madrid, who will be under a new manager for the next season, are expected to take a close look at several youngsters from La Fábrica ahead of the 2026/27 campaign.Over the years, Real Madrid
  
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• 4 days to the World Cup: USMNT 1990 World Cup anthem video remains cheesy, classic

  07-06-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The countdown to the 2026 World Cup is on! Each day ahead of the tournament's return to North America, Yahoo Sports will highlight an insight or moment that showcases just how grand the world's biggest sporting spectacle has become — even beyond the expanded field of this year's global event.During the 1980s and 1990s, it wasn't uncommon for a professional sports teams to create a music video to celebrate a championship or promote its players. Think of the Chicago Bears' "Super Bowl Shuffl
  
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• Journalist confirms €10m gap between Liverpool and Serie A giants with player keen

  07-06-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist confirms €10m gap between Liverpool and Serie A giants with player keenCurtis Jones and Inter Milan: Why a Summer Move Is Gathering MomentumLiverpool could be facing a significant midfield decision this summer as growing interest from Inter Milan in Curtis Jones begins to gather pace. What once appeared to be routine transfer speculation now carries greater weight, with respected transfer reporter Fabrizio Romano suggesting there is genuine substance behind the discussions.For a
  
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• Flamengo have NINE players they can still sell 🇧🇷

  07-06-2026 13:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Flamengo have NINE players they can still sell 🇧🇷Flamengo has 16 players who have not yet reached the 13-match limit in the Brasileirão and, because of that, could play for another club in the competition.Some names on that list, however, are considered untouchable.According to GE, Fla will not allow players such as Emerson Royal, Danilo, Jorginho, Arrascaeta, Paquetá, Plata, and Bruno Henrique to move to another Brazilian club. Other players with fewer than 13 matc
  
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• Relegated Morecambe sign O'Kane as Nolan departs

  07-06-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Morecambe have signed midfielder Taelor O'Kane from AFC Fylde, while winger Jack Nolan has left the club following their relegation from the National League.O'Kane, 20, has signed a one-year contract with the option of a further 12 months following the expiry of his deal with the National League North champions.Nolan, 25, scored 19 goals in 39 National League appearances last season but it was not enough to prevent the Shrimps succumbing to their second consecutive relegation.Nolan came through
  
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• Republic of Ireland have 'so much momentum' - Carusa

  07-06-2026 13:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Carusa broke the deadlock against the Netherlands[Getty Images]Republic of Ireland striker Kyra Carusa said they are ready for Tuesday's "historic and massive" World Cup qualifier against France in Grenoble.Carla Ward's side have the chance to qualify for their second consecutive World Cup when they face France, who currently occupy the solo qualification spot in League A2.Carusa has played a key part in this qualifying campaign, missing just one game, and scored the opening goal in their dramat
  
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• Richard Hughes' game-changing Liverpool plan is now finally in full effect

  07-06-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Richard Hughes' game-changing Liverpool plan is now finally in full effectLiverpool sporting director Richard Hughes finally has his game-changing plan in full effect. A new-look Reds.Richard Hughes took over as Liverpool sporting director back in early 2024. It's only really now, however, that the real plan can be put into full effect.Because this sporting director role differs from the previous one held by Michael Edwards, Julian Ward and Jorg Schmadtke. It's actually got more in common with t
  
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• Adams hopes double cements starting place against Haiti

  07-06-2026 13:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lawrence Shankland and Che Adams' partnership blossomed against Bolivia [Reuters]Che Adams hopes he has cemented his place in Scotland's starting line-up for their World Cup opener against Haiti after his strike partnership with Lawrence Shankland contributed to all four goals in their final warm-up win over Bolivia.Adams scored twice after Shankland opened the scoring then set up Scott McTominay for the second in New Jersey on Saturday.Asked by BBC Scotland if the pair had laid down a marker fo
  
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• After splashing out millions, Vasco eyes free agents in the 🛒

  07-06-2026 13:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After splashing out millions, Vasco eyes free agents in the 🛒In the Brasileirão relegation zone, Vasco is looking for "good and cheap" reinforcements for the second half of the season.The club spent a considerable part of its cash reserves to strengthen the squad early in the year.According to GE, Vasco invested more than R$100 million in signings during the first transfer window.Because of this, the club now mainly wants players who are free agents - which greatly limits the rang
  
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• Euro 2016 ten years on - and NI's bright future

  07-06-2026 13:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Josh Magennis is the sole remaining player from Euro 2016 in Michael O'Neill's squad to face France [Getty Images]It's 16 June, 2016. Hailstones are falling from the sky in Lyon. Gareth McAuley has just scored one of the most famous goals in Northern Ireland history.It takes you back, doesn't it?It is 10 years since Northern Ireland's last major tournament, and Michael O'Neill's side are back in France for the first time since.They are taking on Didier Deschamps' star-studded side in Lille on Mo
  
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• Thomas Tuchel says Jude Bellingham has found his ‘sweet spot’ heading into World Cup

  07-06-2026 13:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England boss Thomas Tuchel believes fit again star Jude Bellingham heads into the World Cup in his “sweet spot”.The relationship between the Real Madrid midfielder and his national team manager has been under the spotlight since the German coach admitted last June that his mother found some of his on-field antics “repulsive”.Tuchel apologised for that remark before overlooking him for October’s camp and facing questions about recalled Bellingham’s reaction to
  
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