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• HAPPY BIRTHDAY KONI!

  12-06-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  HAPPY BIRTHDAY KONI!Happy birthday to Koni De Winter, currently representing Belgium at the World Cup following a season of steady growth in the Rossoneri shirt. After arriving in Milano last summer, the defender established himself as an important part of the squad thanks to his reliability, versatility and consistent performances. With more than 30 appearances across all competitions this season, De Winter earned his place in AC Milan’s back line and became a valuable option throughout t
  
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• Richard Hughes gets what he needs to agree blockbuster Yan Diomande to Liverpool deal

  12-06-2026 22:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Richard Hughes gets what he needs to agree blockbuster Yan Diomande to Liverpool dealRichard Hughes couldn't have a bigger signal to go and sign Yan Diomande. Liverpool should get their man.It’s no secret at this stage that Yan Diomande is ‘the one’ for Liverpool this summer. He’s the star they hope to sign and the one they believe can take some of the responsibility needed in the wake of Mohamed Salah’s departure.The Athletic is just one outlet making that clear. T
  
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• Liam Rosenior turns down OGC Nice job, Sébastien Pocognoli considered, Olivier Pantaloni in pole

  12-06-2026 22:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liam Rosenior turns down OGC Nice job, Sébastien Pocognoli considered, Olivier Pantaloni in poleUncertainty continues to reign at OGC Nice. As reported by Nice-Matin, a prospective American takeover of the club has fallen through. INEOS, therefore, remain in charge and are planning for next season on the assumption that that will remain the case, even if Manchester United’s minority shareholders remain open to a sale. High on INEOS’ agenda will be the appointmen
  
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• Fans on concourses instead of in seats, claims Fifa

  12-06-2026 22:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  South Korea came from behind to beat Czech Republic 2-1 [Reuters]Fifa says numerous empty seats were visible in the near-sell-out Group A match between South Korea and the Czech Republic because of fans remaining on concourses.Football's world governing body announced an attendance of 44,985 at the 46,000-seat Estadio Akron in Guadalajara, leading to accusations they exaggerated the number of people in the stadium.The discrepancy followed pre-tournament criticism of ticket pricing and questions
  
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• Liverpool star could be given a second chance under Andoni Iraola – Opinion

  12-06-2026 22:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool star could be given a second chance under Andoni Iraola – OpinionLiverpool Must Not Give Up on Curtis Jones YetAs Liverpool begin a new chapter under Andoni Iraola, one player whose future deserves careful consideration is Curtis Jones.The former academy graduate enters the summer with just one year remaining on his current contract and, after a frustrating campaign under Arne Slot, uncertainty surrounds what comes next.For much of the season, Jones appeared to fall out of favour
  
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• INEOS’ sale of OGC Nice falls through

  12-06-2026 22:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  INEOS’ sale of OGC Nice falls throughINEOS’ sale of OGC Nice has fallen through, Nice-Matin understands. A deal for an American buyer to take over the Ligue 1 club was close.Nice’s future has been in suspense for many months. It has been over a year that the INEOS-owned club has been up for sale, with the owners mandating Lazard to find a buyer. For several months, American interest had been touted. However, with the club sliding into a relegation battle, the deal did
  
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• Clint Dempsey slams Canada boss Jesse Marsch over US anthem ‘begging’ claim

  12-06-2026 22:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Clint Dempsey has slammed Canada boss Jesse Marsch after he claimed he had to “beg” United States players to sing the national anthem during his time in the setup.Marsch, who was a USMNT international during his playing days, was speaking ahead of his side’s World Cup opener against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto when he drew on his experience as his home country’s assistant coach to Bob Bradley."Every one of these boys is incredibly Canadian," he said. "And the pride
  
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• Arsenal Are Ready To Move In For This Manchester United Forward: Good Option For Arteta?

  12-06-2026 22:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal Are Ready To Move In For This Manchester United Forward: Good Option For Arteta?In a recent report, Fichajes revealed that Arsenal are ready to move in for Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford. It has been claimed that the Gunners are hoping to bring the English striker to the Emirates Stadium this off-season.Rashford’s Impressive Loan Spell At BarcelonaRashford enjoyed a fruitful loan spell at Barcelona last season when he produced a series of impressive displays for them in
  
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• Modric leaning towards retirement decision after 2026 World Cup

  12-06-2026 22:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Modric leaning towards retirement decision after 2026 World CupFriday’s reports claim that Luka Modric is increasingly likely to call it a day on his playing career at the end of the 2026 World Cup, despite having an option to extend his contract with Milan for another year.Reports claim Modric likely to retire after World CupModric will turn 41 in September, but showed that age is just a number during his first season in Serie A in 2025-26, cementing himself as a key player under Massimil
  
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• France’s William Saliba misses training on consecutive days

  12-06-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  France’s William Saliba misses training on consecutive daysFrance travelled to Boston on Wednesday. Didier Deschamps’ side have had two training sessions: one on Thursday and one on Friday. William Saliba (25) has participated in neither. Saliba goes into this FIFA World Cup with an injury concern. The Arsenal defender is currently managing back pain. Prior to flying to the US, there had been fears that the Arsenal defender’s FIFA World Cup dreams could be curtailed by the
  
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• Chelsea Have Set Their Sights On This Arsenal Talent: Should Alonso Get Him On Board?

  12-06-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea Have Set Their Sights On This Arsenal Talent: Should Alonso Get Him On Board?In a recent report, journalist Simon Phillips stated that Chelsea have set their sights on Arsenal talent Ethan Nwaneri this summer. It has been mentioned that the Blues are eyeing a move to bring the English playmaker to Stamford Bridge as they look to strengthen their attack in this summer transfer window.Nwaneri’s Impressive Loan Spell At MarseilleThe 19-year-old managed to shine at times during his loa
  
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• Adams 'leading way' for Scottish black players - Iwelumo

  12-06-2026 22:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Scotland striker Chris Iwelumo thinks it will be "a massive step forward" should Che Adams become the first black player to play for the nation's men's team at a World Cup.Iwelumo was himself a standard bearer when he earned four caps more than 15 years ago, but he never made it to a major finals.The 47-year-old recalls how he was the only black child at his school in Coatbridge and that, while a proud Scot, he would "find yourself liking other countries because you could relate, you coul
  
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• Turkish giants’ sporting director set for Manchester City transfer meeting

  12-06-2026 22:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Turkish giants’ sporting director set for Manchester City transfer meetingA meeting is locked in for this week over Nathan Ake, signalling significant ambition from the Turkish giants.Respected Turkish transfer reporter Yağız Sabuncuoğlu has revealed the upcoming summit.Having recruited Ederson from Manchester City last summer, the Süper Lig heavyweights are now once again hunting for established Premier League steel.Fenerbahce’s sporting director is reportedly du
  
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• James Pearce provides update on "crazy" Darwin Nunez to Liverpool deal

  12-06-2026 22:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  James Pearce provides update on "crazy" Darwin Nunez to Liverpool dealLiverpool have been linked in recent days with a sensational move to bring Darwin Nunez back to the club. The 26-year-old was sold to Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal last summer - agreeing a mammoth package of around £400k per week to leave Anfield.The Uruguayan got off to a decent start in the Middle East but his club career has been in turmoil thus far in 2026. Al-Hilal signed Karim Benzema in February - meaning Nunez w
  
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• Mourinho and Bernardo Silva could free up Nico Paz for Como or Inter

  12-06-2026 21:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho and Bernardo Silva could free up Nico Paz for Como or InterNico Paz finds himself at the centre of a love triangle between Como, Inter and Real Madrid, but recent reports claim that there is an increasing possibility that the Argentina international could remain in Serie A next season after the arrivals of Jose Mourinho and Bernardo Silva at the Santiago Bernabeu.Could Bernardo Silva arrival free up Nico Paz for Como or Inter?Nico Paz has spent the last two seasons with Como, where he h
  
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• Liverpool must move early to sign brilliant midfielder – Opinion

  12-06-2026 21:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool must move early to sign brilliant midfielder – OpinionLiverpool Must Rebuild Their Midfield Engine This SummerOne of the biggest lessons from Liverpool’s disappointing campaign is that the midfield lacked the physicality, aggression, and intensity required to dominate the Premier League.Too often, the central areas were overrun. Too often, Liverpool looked second best in transitions. Too often, opponents were able to play through the heart of the side with alarming ease.For
  
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• Celtic Urged To Move For Two Scottish Players: What Should They Do?

  12-06-2026 21:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic Urged To Move For Two Scottish Players: What Should They Do?Paul Dickov thinks Celtic should move fast. The former Scotland striker is looking at the free-agent market, and two names stand out. Angus Gunn. Ross Stewart. Both are out of contract, both are in the USA with Steve Clarke’s World Cup squad, and both represent massive value. It’s a clean slate for the pair, and football’s biggest stage is the ultimate shop window.Celtic handed free-agent blueprint as Scotland d
  
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• Barnes signs new one-year deal with Altrincham

  12-06-2026 21:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Blackburn Rovers defender Sam Barnes has agreed a new one-year deal with Altrincham.Barnes, 25, joined on a free transfer last summer from Barrow and made 21 appearances for the National League side, despite missing nearly three months of the campaign through injury.The centre-half began his career at his hometown club Blackburn before moving to Barrow in 2024 after making just one senior appearance for Rovers in 2023 in the League Cup against Walsall.He told the club website: "I'm really
  
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• 📸 Out for almost five years! Cast-off shocks World Cup hosts

  12-06-2026 21:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 Out for almost five years! Cast-off shocks World Cup hostsStories that only football can write. More precisely: that only the 2026 World Cup can write. In Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina have just taken the lead thanks to a striker who had long since been written off.
  After making his international debut in December 2021, Jovo Lukic did not play a single more international match for his home country until the end of May 2026. But coach Sergej Barbarez clearly saw something in the strike
  
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• €20m Liverpool ace in demand as Champions League club seek deal

  12-06-2026 21:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  €20m Liverpool ace in demand as Champions League club seek dealLiverpool's summer transfer window is going to be one of the busiest in the Premier League again this time around. In the 2025-26 season, the Reds earned over £200 million in transfer fees while spending over £450 million on new signings.Most people thought this would be a turning point and a window for the Reds to build on over the next few years but, unfortunately, that's not been the case.With this in mind, severa
  
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• Empty seats at Canada’s opening World Cup match after ticket price controversy

  12-06-2026 21:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Canada’s opening match of the World Cup 2026 played out in front of hundreds of empty seats to raise further questions surrounding Fifa’s ticket prices for the tournament. The World Cup co-hosts played their first match against Bosnia and Herzegovina at the 44,315-capacity BMO Field in Toronto, but it failed to sell out. Tickets remained on sale in the hours before kick-off but at extremely high prices, ranging between $1,645 and $2,240 in the Category 1 and Category 2 tiers. Last mo
  
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• Milan back in contact with Jaissle despite Rangnick stance on director position

  12-06-2026 21:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan back in contact with Jaissle despite Rangnick stance on director positionReports in Italy claim that Milan are now back in contact with Al-Ahli head coach Matthias Jaissle, despite the fact that Ralf Rangnick appears inclined to turn down the offer to become the new Rossoneri technical director.Reports Milan trying again with JaissleMilan are still without a senior management team in San Siro following the dismissals of head coach Massimiliano Allegri, sporting director Igli Tare, technica
  
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• Leeds Set to Reward Stability After Premier League Progress

  12-06-2026 21:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leeds Set to Reward Stability After Premier League ProgressLeeds United Ready to Back Daniel Farke With New DealFarke Reward Reflects Leeds ProgressLeeds United appear ready to place fresh faith in Daniel Farke, with TEAMtalk reporting that talks over a new contract are moving positively.It feels like a logical step. Farke has done more than merely steady Leeds since promotion. He has given the club shape, direction and, perhaps most importantly, calm. After an uncertain start to the campaign, w
  
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• Jill Scott ‘overwhelmed’ after completing epic 388-mile Sport Relief challenge

  12-06-2026 21:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Lioness Jill Scott has expressed profound gratitude and exhaustion after successfully completing her "incredible" five-day, 388-mile Sport Relief cycle and marathon challenge, raising an impressive £470,677 for charity. The gruelling journey saw the former Manchester City midfielder travel from London’s Wembley Stadium to Sunderland’s Stadium Of Light, culminating in a triumphant finish on Friday.Scott, 39, was met by thousands of cheering supporters, family, and friends
  
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• Red Bull Salzburg Open Talks Over Rangers Man: Why Ibrox Face A Massive Fight?

  12-06-2026 21:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Red Bull Salzburg Open Talks Over Rangers Man: Why Ibrox Face A Massive Fight?Red Bull Salzburg have set their sights on Rangers manager Danny Röhl. According to Sky Germany, via Bullinews, the Austrian giants have already opened preliminary talks with the Ibrox club to discuss his availability. It is a bold move, but Salzburg need a reset after a disappointing campaign by their own high standards.Red Bull Salzburg target Rangers boss Danny RöhlRöhl is only 37. Yet, his reputation
  
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• 2026 World Cup: President Donald Trump wishes USMNT luck ahead of first game

  12-06-2026 21:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The USMNT is ready for the 2026 World Cup. After months of training, the team will take the pitch Friday night in Los Angeles, looking for a win over Paraguay. The men's national team should have plenty of support during the contest, as the World Cup is being co-hosted by the United States for the first time in 32 years. In an attempt to further motivate the players, President Donald Trump called the team ahead of its first game, wishing it luck and letting it know he thinks the team can go "all
  
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• Brighton launch £30m bid for highly-rated Tottenham teenager

  12-06-2026 21:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brighton have tabled a substantial £30m bid for Tottenham's highly-rated Croatian defender Luka Vuskovic. The 19-year-old is widely considered one of Europe's most promising young defensive talents, despite yet to make a senior appearance for Spurs since his 2023 move from Hajduk Split.Vuskovic spent last season on loan at Hamburg in the Bundesliga, where he enjoyed a breakout year in senior football. He featured 30 times across all competitions, including 28 league appearances, and also m
  
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• Club on brink of massive decision; Liverpool step closer to €100m deal

  12-06-2026 21:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Club on brink of massive decision; Liverpool step closer to €100m dealLiverpool could have a €100m deal on their hands as one selling club nears an absolutely massive decision.Liverpool are in the market for a winger this summer and with good reason. They’d likely need one anyway after their struggles on the wing last season following Luis Diaz’s sale to Bayern Munich.But Mohamed Salah’s exit simply doubles their need. Yes, the Egyptian wasn’t at his best last s
  
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• Former Scout Reveals Why 34-Year-Old Goalkeeper Is No Longer Leeds United’s Primary Target: What’s The Best Decision For Farke?

  12-06-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Scout Reveals Why 34-Year-Old Goalkeeper Is No Longer Leeds United’s Primary Target: What’s The Best Decision For Farke?Football Insider dropped a bit of a bombshell via former scout Mick Brown. Apparently, Leeds United are having serious second thoughts about chasing Newcastle‘s Nick Pope. On paper, it sounds like a stellar signing. A proven England international with years of Premier League experience under his belt. But look a bit closer, and the cracks start to appea
  
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• Bellingham, but no Guehi - England's expected team

  12-06-2026 21:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jude Bellingham has represented England four times this season [Getty Images]During his first media briefing here in the United States, England manager Thomas Tuchel said he had "14 or 15" players in mind to start their World Cup opener against Croatia next week.Of course, it's in the best interests of every manager to keep people guessing on his team selection.But did Tuchel give away clues in his team's final World Cup warm-up game against Costa Rica on Wednesday?Well, there is certainly a sen
  
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