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• Harriers sign midfielder Brogan from Scunthorpe

  05-06-2026 17:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kidderminster Harriers have added a second new signing in preparation for the club's return to the National League after agreeing a deal for midfielder Max Brogan.The 24-year-old has been with Scunthorpe since the start of 2024-25 but spent the second half of last season on loan with Leamington, where he scored in a 3-2 defeat by Harriers at the end of April.Brogan has also had spells with Solihull Moors and Hednesford Town and was part of the Scunthorpe side that won promotion to the National L
  
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• ⭐️ Can anyone succeed Messi? The candidates for World Cup MVP

  06-06-2026 12:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ⭐️ Can anyone succeed Messi? The candidates for World Cup MVPIf you think this World Cup will be won by lab-made strategies, you’re watching the wrong sport. Theory is all well and good, but when the stadium roars, the ones in charge are the footballers with superstar status and a coach’s brain. They’re the ones who decide when to suffocate the opposition and when to keep the ball. If you want to know where football is heading in 2026, all you have to do is w
  
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• Barcelona teenage defender staring at a challenging summer following first-team breakthrough

  06-06-2026 12:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona teenage defender staring at a challenging summer following first-team breakthroughXavi Espart was one of the La Masia players to have made his first-team debut for FC Barcelona in the recently-concluded season.Even though his appearances largely came as a late substitute, the 19-year-old right-back generated a lot of excitement with what he showed in his limited opportunities.The excitement grew even more when Flick compared him to Joshua Kimmich, one of Bayern Munich’s most infl
  
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• Arne Slot's next potential job revealed after Liverpool exit

  06-06-2026 12:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arne Slot's next potential job revealed after Liverpool exitArne Slot was finally relieved of his duties as Liverpool's manager on 30 May. The Dutchman may have won the Anfield outfit a Premier League title during his first season in charge but, his fifth-place finish in the 2025-26 season did not end how anyone wanted.they have Andoni Iraola at the helm.Nothing went right for Liverpool and Slot this term but that doesn't mean that he's a bad manager.The fact that he won the Premier League is a
  
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• Halifax FC women investing following relegation

  06-06-2026 12:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Halifax FC say they want to establish themselves as "one of the leading clubs in the women's game" and are improving facilities for its players.The tier-four side, who were relegated from the National League Northern Premier this season, hope changes to their training model will create an elite environment.Led by manager Rob Mitchell, Halifax will switch to daytime training and offer four sessions a week, as well as three days in the gym.They will also conduct analysis sessions and produce scout
  
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• Real Sociedad expect key defender to stay despite growing Barcelona interest – report

  06-06-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Sociedad expect key defender to stay despite growing Barcelona interest – reportJon Martin’s remarkable rise to prominence continued this week when the 20-year-old centre-back made his senior debut for the Spanish national team in Thursday’s friendly against Iraq.It capped a brilliant season that saw him transform from being a promising prospect into one of the most sought-after defenders in La Liga.Barcelona are among the clubs who have taken notice, with reports earlier
  
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• Real Madrid legend confirms he won’t be a part of Enrique Riquelme’s candidacy

  06-06-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid legend confirms he won’t be a part of Enrique Riquelme’s candidacySunday is going to be a big one for Real Madrid as the club gears up for its first presidential election in 20 years.Spanish businessman Enrique Riquelme has emerged as the big challenger to Florentino Perez’s throne, though the odds are substantially against him.Riquelme has been trying to collect support by partnering with Real Madrid legends of the past, and has already received support from Iker C
  
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• 'Plenty to learn' - McArdle after Turkey defeat

  06-06-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Northern Ireland manager Michael McArdle said "there were far too many turnovers" during his side's 2-1 defeat against Turkey in Istanbul.Melike Pekel gave the home side the lead on 26 minutes before Northern Ireland were awarded a penalty and Busem Seker was booked when she handled Fi Morgan's effort on the line.Megan Bell converted the spot kick with Seker scoring the winner for Turkey in the second half, to the frustration of NI who believed she should have been sent off for the penalty incid
  
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• A ROSSONERO SUMMER

  06-06-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A ROSSONERO SUMMERThe Rossonero summer and all that it brings. Late May, the digestion of last season's results, the definition and relaunch of the new project; June the month of the fixture list; July the start of pre-season training; August the peak of the transfer window. The new Serie A 2026/27 fixture list was officially unveiled just yesterday, Friday 5 June 2026, with the draw and presentation of the matchdays taking place in Parma during the "Serie A Festival". After the training camp an
  
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• Juventus explore Maignan as Alisson pursuit fails – De Gea and Vicario also in the frame

  06-06-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus explore Maignan as Alisson pursuit fails – De Gea and Vicario also in the frameJuventus have turned their attention back to David De Gea and Guglielmo Vicario after their pursuit of Liverpool’s Alisson hit a wall, while also making exploratory contact over Milan captain Mike Maignan as they seek to overhaul their goalkeeping situation this summer.According to Corriere dello Sport, via MilanNews24, Vicario has been placed firmly back on the Bianconeri’s radar following
  
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• Besiktas fans welcome ‘Italian Klopp’ as Italiano becomes third highest paid Italian coach

  06-06-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Besiktas fans welcome ‘Italian Klopp’ as Italiano becomes third highest paid Italian coachVincenzo Italiano has been officially unveiled as Besiktas head coach after arriving in Istanbul by private jet, with Turkish fans already dubbing him “the Italian Klopp” as the former Bologna manager begins one of the most intriguing chapters of his career.The coach has signed a two-year deal worth €6 million per season plus bonuses, double his salary at Bologna and enough to p
  
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• Halifax Town women investing following relegation

  06-06-2026 11:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Halifax Town say they want to establish themselves as "one of the leading clubs in the women's game" and are improving facilities for its players.The tier-four side, who were relegated from the National League Northern Premier this season, hope changes to their training model will create an elite environment.Led by manager Rob Mitchell, Halifax will switch to daytime training and offer four sessions a week, as well as three days in the gym.They will also conduct analysis sessions and produce sco
  
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• 😠 Power struggle at Real? Adviser to star boss fed up

  06-06-2026 11:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😠 Power struggle at Real? Adviser to star boss fed upThe election campaign for the presidency at Real Madrid is slowly taking on almost absurd proportions. Incumbent Florentino Pérez has been promising for quite some time now that, if he wins tomorrow’s snap election on Sunday, he will not only bring in Mourinho as coach but also get mega-deals over the line.When it comes to huge promises, challenger Riquelme can definitely keep up with him. He wants to bring in not just one
  
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• Haiti lose to Peru before Scotland World Cup opener

  06-06-2026 11:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  InternationalsHaiti 1 - 2 Peru FTWilson Isidor scored Haiti's opener against Peru [Getty Images]Haiti lost two late goals as they warmed up for their World Cup opener against Scotland with defeat by Peru.Sunderland's Wilson Isidor gave Haiti a 16th-minute lead at Nu Stadium in Miami, finishing in the box from Louicius Deedson's pass.Peru levelled in the 81st minute through Renzo Garces, who scored on the rebound after Fabio Gruber's header from a corner had been saved.And Peru's winner also came
  
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• Republic of Ireland rescue draw against Canada

  06-06-2026 11:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chiedozie Ogbene netted a second half equaliser for the Republic of Ireland in a 1-1 draw against Canada in Montreal.The World Cup co-hosts took the lead through a Jake O'Brien own goal, but were pegged back by Ogbene who was quickest to react when Troy Parrott's penalty was saved as it finished honours even in the international friendly.Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson made six changes to the side that beat Qatar at the Aviva Stadium last week, while handing a first cap to four p
  
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• Official: Barcelona secure the renewal of promising teenage forward

  06-06-2026 11:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Barcelona secure the renewal of promising teenage forwardFC Barcelona have secured the future of another promising La Masia player, with 16-year-old forward Noah Garcia signing a new contract with the club until 2029.“Player Noah Garcia has signed, in the presence of the 11-a-side Football coordinator and Head of Methodology, Sergi Mila, his continuation with the club in his youth stage,” the club statement read.Born in Sabadell on 22 January 2010, Garcia joined Barcelona&r
  
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• Paratici eyes former club Tottenham’s Dragusin in first Fiorentina transfer push

  06-06-2026 11:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Paratici eyes former club Tottenham’s Dragusin in first Fiorentina transfer pushFabio Paratici is targeting a move for Radu Dragusin as one of his first acts as Fiorentina sporting director, with the Romanian centre-back a long-standing personal target of the director who knows Tottenham’s operation inside out having served as their managing director of football.According to La Nazione, via FirenzeViola, Paratici is drawing on his extensive network both domestically and international
  
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• Milan in no rush over decision making as Glasner remains favourite

  06-06-2026 11:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan in no rush over decision making as Glasner remains favouriteMilan remain without a coach, sporting director or any clear leadership structure more than two weeks after their wholesale management clearout, with Gerry Cardinale and Zlatan Ibrahimovic deliberately taking their time, even as the summer transfer window approaches and players grow increasingly restless.According to Goal.com, the mantra within the club’s ownership is that it is better to lose an extra week than to make the
  
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• Marotta: ‘I didn’t agree when Juventus signed Ronaldo; if I win the UCL at Inter, I might retire

  06-06-2026 11:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marotta: ‘I didn’t agree when Juventus signed Ronaldo; if I win the UCL at Inter, I might retireBeppe Marotta has opened up on his 50-year career in football, revealing he opposed the signing of Cristiano Ronaldo at Juventus, reflecting on his emotional departure from the club, and admitting that winning the Champions League with Inter Milan could bring his extraordinary journey to a close.Speaking to Gazzetta dello Sport, via Goal, the Inter president was candid about the Ronaldo de
  
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• La Liga club staying calm amid growing interest in defender from Real Madrid, Barcelona

  06-06-2026 11:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  La Liga club staying calm amid growing interest in defender from Real Madrid, BarcelonaThe anticipated arrival of Ibrahima Konate significantly strengthens Real Madrid’s central defence ahead of next season, and the player will likely slot into the spot left by David Alaba’s departure.Beyond that, however, there is still a real sense that Real Madrid need one more central defensive signing before the start of the 2026-27 campaign, and the club are being linked with several names.The
  
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• Chiesa hints at Liverpool’s Jones exit: ‘He asked me how life is in Italy – Inter are right to think about him’

  06-06-2026 11:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chiesa hints at Liverpool’s Jones exit: ‘He asked me how life is in Italy – Inter are right to think about him’Federico Chiesa has opened up on his difficult two years at Liverpool, revealing the club blocked his January exit and hinting that Curtis Jones is close to joining Inter after the England midfielder asked him about life in Italy.Speaking to Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInter1908, the Italy international was candid about his frustrations at Anfield.“The issu
  
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• Capello on Serie A fixture release: ‘Juventus must start strong, Roma face tricky start’

  06-06-2026 11:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Capello on Serie A fixture release: ‘Juventus must start strong, Roma face tricky start’Fabio Capello has weighed in on the 2026/27 Serie A fixture list, urging Juventus to approach the season with title-winning ambitions and warning Roma that their opening run of fixtures leaves little room for error.Speaking to Gazzetta dello Sport, via TuttoMercatoWeb, Capello singled out the Week 36 clash between Juventus and Inter, scheduled just three games from the end of the season, as a pote
  
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• Exclusive: Barcelona midfielder had agreement with Ligue 1 club but superagent puts move on hold

  06-06-2026 11:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Exclusive: Barcelona midfielder had agreement with Ligue 1 club but superagent puts move on holdMarc Casado has emerged as one of the leading candidates to leave FC Barcelona this summer, having fallen down the pecking order under Hansi Flick this past season.The La Masia graduate has reluctantly accepted his fate and is ready to move on in the upcoming transfer window. In fact, it appeared like a transfer to AS Monaco in Ligue 1, where he would reunite with Ansu Fati, was seemingly on the cards
  
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• Official – Inter Activate Buyback Clause To Re-Sign Stankovic Until 2031

  06-06-2026 11:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official – Inter Activate Buyback Clause To Re-Sign Stankovic Until 2031Inter Milan have officially activated their buyback clause to re-sign Aleksandar Stanković from Club Brugge, with the Nerazzurri triggering the first-window fee of €23 million to bring the 21-year-old central midfielder back to the club. His new contract runs from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2031 – five full seasons, and a statement of long-term intent.The confirmation came directly from Inter’s offici
  
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• Crazy Arne Slot accusations: He ruined Liverpool's £100m star

  06-06-2026 11:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Crazy Arne Slot accusations: He ruined Liverpool's £100m starThere have been some major accusations against Arne Slot. It seems he held back Liverpool's £100m star.Sportbild in Germany have made some claims against Arne Slot and his attitude towards players as Liverpool head coach. Slot was sacked last weekend, of course, after overseeing a brutally disappointing campaign.Now, one of the reasons that campaign was so disappointing was that Liverpool spent over £400m and went bac
  
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• Barcelona mainstay has gone from untouchable to expendable as Premier League giants lie in wait

  06-06-2026 11:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona mainstay has gone from untouchable to expendable as Premier League giants lie in waitFor a long time, Alejandro Balde was seen as Barcelona’s only bet at left-back in the long run. The player had the backing of the administration and was seen to be developing into a valuable asset.His development in recent years, however, has been underwhelming. While fitness concerns continue to plague the defender, his form when fit has also not been the best.As a result of his inconsistency, h
  
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• Arsenal to receive trophy bonuses from key sponsors

  06-06-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal to receive trophy bonuses from key sponsorsArsenal are set to receive around £10m in bonuses from Emirates and Adidas for winning the Premier League and reaching the Champions League final, as well as a trophy bonus from Visit Rwanda.Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesReporting via his social media profiles, Lukasz Baczek reports that Arsenal are due to receive around £10m from primary sponsors Emirates and Adidas for winning the Premier League and reaching the final of
  
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• Thomas Tuchel allows Elliot Anderson to undergo Manchester City medical amid £100M talks

  06-06-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thomas Tuchel allows Elliot Anderson to undergo Manchester City medical amid £100M talksTuchel to allow England players to undergo medicals for transfers during FIFA World CupManager insists club business must align with England’s schedule & preparation for matchesGerman says no player has approached him yet but doctor ready to conduct medicals if neededEngland manager Thomas Tuchel has said he will allow squad membersto undergo medicals to complete club transfers at the FIFA Wor
  
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• Hearts set for Chesnokov offers - gossip

  06-06-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ordabasy Shymkent and FC Tobol are expected to make offers for Hearts winger Islam Chesnokov, 26. (Edinburgh Evening News - subscription required)Forward Lawrence Shankland, 30, wanted a quick move from Hearts to Rangers so he would not be distracted while at the World Cup with Scotland. (Herald - subscription required)Rangers have intensified their interest in Hammarby's Swedish right-back Hampus Skoglund, 22. (TeamTalk)Basel have had two offers turned down for Zalaegerszegi TE's Akpe Victory,
  
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• ‘His drought is even deeper than that of the club’: Ex-Real Madrid manager voices concerns over Mourinho return

  06-06-2026 10:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘His drought is even deeper than that of the club’: Ex-Real Madrid manager voices concerns over Mourinho returnReal Madrid’s 2025-26 season was a roller-coaster with not too many positives to take away. What it did, however, was set the stage for a massive rebuild.Los Blancos did not garner a single trophy in the campaign and eventually lost even La Liga by a sizeable deficit. Throughout the season, there were serious lacunae highlighted in all departments, and the result
  
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