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• LFC 3RD KIT

  08-06-2026 16:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LFC 3RD KITLiverpool 3rd Kit Leaked Ahead of 2026/27 SeasonLiverpool 3rd Kit Leaked as Fan Reaction Divides OpinionKit launches have become almost as eagerly anticipated as transfer announcements, and Liverpool supporters are already debating the club’s leaked third strip for the 2026/27 campaign.Images circulating online suggest the new Liverpool 3rd kit will feature a maroon and black pattern alongside a silver crest, with black shorts and matching socks incorporating silver Adidas detai
  
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• Haiti forced to change World Cup jerseys after Fifa rejects ‘political’ elements

  11-06-2026 01:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Josue Casimir and the Haitian national team wore jerseys that included imagery near the right hip evoking the country’s 19th-century revolution in a friendly against Peru last week.Photograph: Leonardo Fernandez/Getty ImagesHaiti have been made to find new jerseys on the eve of the 2026 World Cup, after Fifa deemed certain elements to be too political in nature. The Concacaf qualifiers are set to open their group stage against Scotland on Saturday.In a statement responding to the decision,
  
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• Watkins heads in England's third against Costa Rica in final World Cup warm-up

  11-06-2026 00:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Watkins heads in England's third against Costa Rica in World Cup warm-upGordon penalty doubled Three Lions' lead after deflected Rice openerMatch was delayed by one hour after storms in Orlando, FloridaListen to BBC Radio 5 Live commentary at top of pageTournament gets under way on Thursday when co-hosts Mexico play South AfricaEngland's first match against Croatia on Wednesday, 17 June (21:00 BST) Watkins heads in England's third against Costa Rica in final World Cup warm-up
  
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• Arsenal in hunt for Williams - Thursday's gossip

  11-06-2026 00:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal keen to sign Athletic Club winger Nico Williams, Juventus open talks with Aston Villa over deal for keeper Emiliano Martinez, while Paris St-Germain target Bayern Munich's Michael Olise.Arsenal remain firmly in the hunt to sign Athletic Club and Spain winger Nico Williams, with Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United also interested in the 23-year-old. (Teamtalk)Juventus are in talks with Aston Villa to sign their Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, 33, who has already agree
  
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• Manchester City have no choice but to go big to sign their top summer transfer target

  11-06-2026 00:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City have no choice but to go big to sign their top summer transfer targetManchester City had their first bid for Elliot Anderson rejected by Nottingham Forest. Despite this setback, it was expected that City would return with a second bid to sign the midfielder they desperately need. Manchester City’s second bid for Elliot Anderson has now arrived and been rejected once again by Nottingham Forest. It is now becoming clear that City will have to go big to sign their top transfer
  
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• Infantino could have stood up for the World Cup - but he said 'chill, relax'

  11-06-2026 00:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Listening to Fifa president Gianni Infantino and you would think the controversy surrounding the 2026 World Cup in recent days had been insignificant."Just, you know, chill, relax," Infantino told a news conference at the Azteca Stadium on the eve of Thursday's opening match between Mexico and South Africa.After all, it is not as though one of his referees was refused entry to the United States. Or Iraq striker Aymen Hussein was questioned for several hours at a Chicago airport before being allo
  
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• Fifa and global players' union agree landmark deal

  11-06-2026 00:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fifa president Gianni Infantino (right) with Chelsea's Cole Palmer after last year's Club World Cup final [Getty Images]World governing body Fifa has struck a landmark deal with global players' union Fifpro that means players will be represented when major decisions affecting the game are agreed.Faced with a number of separate legal claims around player welfare, Fifa has agreed a memorandum of understanding with Fifpro, which it says "marks [a] paradigm shift in governance of professional footba
  
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• Official | Illan Meslier leaves Leeds United

  11-06-2026 00:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Illan Meslier leaves Leeds UnitedIllan Meslier (26) has left Premier League club Leeds United upon the expiry of his contract. The former FC Lorient shotstopper is now a free agent. Meslier joined Leeds back in 2020 for a fee of €6.5m. The France U21 international made a positive start at Elland Road. He was a mainstay in the EFL Championship and then in the Premier League. In the latter, he went on to make 107 appearances. However, the Frenchman was guilty of several h
  
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• Everton ordered to pay Burnley £35 million in compensation following landmark PSR ruling

  11-06-2026 00:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton ordered to pay Burnley £35 million in compensation following landmark PSR rulingEverton have been ordered to pay Burnley £35 million in compensation and interest following a landmark ruling related to the club’s breach of Premier League financial regulations.An independent disciplinary panel ruled in Burnley’s favour after the Lancashire club argued Everton’s profitability and sustainability rules (PSR) breach contributed to their relegation from the Premier
  
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• Yann Gboho subject of Kansas City interest

  11-06-2026 00:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Yann Gboho subject of Kansas City interestYaan Gboho (25) is the subject of interest from MLS club Kansas City, as per a report from Foot Mercato and The Athletic. Ivory Coast international Gboho is heading into the final year of his contract at Ligue 1 club Toulouse FC. Last season, he scored 10 goals and registered three assists in 35 games in all competitions. Heading into the summer, it was expected that the winger, cousin of the Doué brothers, would garner interes
  
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• Haiti forced to alter kit design before World Cup opener

  10-06-2026 23:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Haiti are in their first World Cup finals since 1974 [Getty Images]Haiti have been forced to change their kit design just four days before their World Cup opener against Scotland after their shirt, depicting a war scene, failed to comply with Fifa rules. An illustration of the Battle of Vertieres in 1803, which secured Haiti's independence, with the country's flag had been embedded on the shirts worn in both of their pre-tournament friendlies. However, equipment regulations set out by the world
  
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• Vinicius Junior prepared to leave Real Madrid as free agent

  10-06-2026 23:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Vinicius Junior prepared to leave Real Madrid as free agentLater in the summer, the subject of Vinicius Junior’s future as a Real Madrid player is expected to return to the fore. The winger, who’s currently focused on the upcoming 2026 World Cup, has just over a year remaining on his contract, and were he not to renew, there is every chance that he leaves the Bernabeu in 2027.Over the last 12 months, there have been discussions between Real Madrid and Vinicius’ representatives
  
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• Gianni Infantino’s Trumpian ramble is shambolic start to World Cup

  10-06-2026 23:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “Just chill,” Gianni Infantino said, as Fifa continue to endure a shambolic build-up to this World Cup. This notional press conference on the eve of the opening game at the Azteca was just another part of it.As the stand-out line - outside the Fifa president praising himself for the “impossible” of ensuring Iran play - “just chill” wasn’t quite up there with all of Infantino's feelings from four years ago.It also meant this didn’t really live up to
  
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• 📸 Declan Rice rounds off stellar week with England goal

  10-06-2026 23:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 Declan Rice rounds off stellar week with England goalIt has been quite the week for England and Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice.
  Two days ago, he was named vice captain by England manager Thomas Tuchel, highlighting just how crucial he is in the leadership group.Now, he's scored the Three Lions' opening goal in their final FIFA World Cup warm-up match against Costa Rica.Kick-off had been delayed by an hour due to stormy conditions in Orlando, but proceedings eventually got underway at 1
  
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• Everton Contract Talks Show David Moyes’ Midfield Plan Taking Shape

  10-06-2026 23:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton Contract Talks Show David Moyes’ Midfield Plan Taking ShapeEverton Midfield Plans Take Shape as Gueye Talks ContinueEverton’s summer already carries the familiar feel of transition, renewal and quiet calculation. According to information originally reported by The Independent, the club are in talks with Idrissa Gueye over a new contract, a move that would keep the Senegal international on Merseyside until he is almost 38.For some clubs, that might look sentimental. For Everto
  
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• Brandt offered to Roma in free agency

  10-06-2026 23:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brandt offered to Roma in free agencyRoma’s transfer market is seeing some changes in both signings and sales. According to Alfredo Pedullà, the Giallorossi have been strongly approached about the free transfer of Julian Brandt, who was released after leaving Borussia Dortmund. Although the German attacking midfielder is well received by the management, the move appears complex as he is deemed difficult to fit into Gian Piero Gasperini’s tactical scheme.
  
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• “He changed the game” – Thierry Henry pays heartwarming tribute to ‘special’ Pep Guardiola

  10-06-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “He changed the game” – Thierry Henry pays heartwarming tribute to ‘special’ Pep GuardiolaHenry says Pep Guardiola “changed the game” & describes him as “a freak” in how he sees footballArsenal legend credits Guardiola with shaping the way he understands and analyses the gameHenry predicted Guardiola would “dominate English football” when he arrived at Man City in 2016Thierry Henry has paid a glowing tribute to Pep Guardiola f
  
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• England leading Costa Rica and well on top in final World Cup warm-up game

  10-06-2026 23:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England 1-0 up against Costa Rica in final World Cup warm-up gameDeflected Rice strike gave Three Lions early leadMatch was delayed by one hour after storms in Orlando, FloridaListen to BBC Radio 5 Live commentary at top of pageTournament gets under way on Thursday when hosts Mexico play South AfricaEngland's first match against Croatia on Wednesday, 17 June (21:00 BST) England leading Costa Rica and well on top in final World Cup warm-up game
  
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• 🚨Breaking: Talleres announce Sampaoli’s arrival

  10-06-2026 23:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨Breaking: Talleres announce Sampaoli’s arrivalArgentine football is experiencing a day of major impact. Talleres de Córdoba’s Board of Directors officially announced the signing of Jorge Sampaoli as the new head coach of the first team, marking the return of the Santa Fe-born strategist to the country’s top division.Career and competitive mindsetAt 66, the Casilda native boasts a prestigious international career that includes European clubs such as Sevilla and O
  
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• Everton Have The Budget To Sign This 24-Year-Old Striker: Should The Toffees Spend On Him?

  10-06-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton Have The Budget To Sign This 24-Year-Old Striker: Should The Toffees Spend On Him?Loïs Openda’s time in Turin has been a disaster. Absolute mud. The Belgian striker joined Juventus from RB Leipzig in September 2024 on an initial loan, which triggered a permanent €42.75 million obligation in April 2025.One goal in 24 Serie A matches. That is the reality. He played just 20% of Juve’s league minutes, finishing the year with a dismal two goals from 37 appearances across
  
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• 🙄What happened, Bicho? Cristiano’s shocking misses v Nigeria

  10-06-2026 23:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🙄What happened, Bicho? Cristiano’s shocking misses v NigeriaToday, Portugal is facing Nigeria in their final friendly ahead of the upcoming World Cup.
  Pedro Neto opened the scoring for the Portuguese, but before that, in the 8th minute, CR7 had a chance that surprised everyone when he failed to turn it into a goal.Anyone can clearly miss a chance, but with the match already at 1-1 thanks to Akor Adams’ equalizer, Cristiano Ronaldo got his revenge in front of goal and, once ag
  
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• Rice gives England early lead against Costa Rica in final World Cup warm-up game

  10-06-2026 23:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England under way against Costa Rica in final World Cup warm-up gameDeflected Rice strike gives Three Lions early leadMatch was delayed by one hour after storms in Orlando, FloridaListen to BBC Radio 5 Live commentary at top of pageTournament gets under way on Thursday when hosts Mexico play South AfricaEngland's first match against Croatia on Wednesday, 17 June (21:00 BST) Rice gives England early lead against Costa Rica in final World Cup warm-up game
  
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• Betway World Cup offer: Bet £10 get £60 in free bets

  10-06-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Betway, one of the UK’s leading betting sites, is running a World Cup sign-up offer for new customers to register and receive £60 in free bets after betting just £10. This Betway sign up offer requires a minimum £10 stake on a single bet at odds of 2.0 (evens) or greater, or an each-way bet at odds of 3.0 (2/1) or greater. Upon qualifying, £40 in free bet tokens is credited instantly, with a further £20 in free World Cup bets added on the opening day of the to
  
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• Rennes’ Djaoui Cissé a target for Stuttgart

  10-06-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rennes’ Djaoui Cissé a target for StuttgartStade Rennais midfielder Djaoui Cissé (22) is a target for Bundesliga club VfB Stuttgart, as per a report from Foot Mercato.Last season, France youth international Cissé played 25 games in all competitions, but he failed to register any goal contributions and started only 12 times in Ligue 1. His last start in the league came back in January and he didn’t feature at all in five of Les Rennais’ last n
  
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• Massara linked with Lecce after Roma exit

  10-06-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Massara linked with Lecce after Roma exitAfter leaving Roma in recent weeks, sporting director Frederic Massara could soon return to work at another team. Lecce, after securing safety last season, is continuing to reorganize its management structure. In the last few hours, Frederic Massara’s name has emerged among the candidates being evaluated by the Salento club to strengthen their transfer market for next season.According to Marco Conterio, there has already been initial exploratory con
  
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• Aston Villa Have To Pay €25-35m For Their Brazilian Target: Should Unai Emery Accept?

  10-06-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa Have To Pay €25-35m For Their Brazilian Target: Should Unai Emery Accept?Aston Villa are preparing to open formal talks with Galatasaray over the signing of Brazilian midfielder Gabriel Sara, as the newly crowned Europa League winners gear up for a return to Champions League football. The Villans have tracked him for months, and this summer the interest has turned concrete.Aston Villa Close In on Gabriel Sara as Galatasaray’s Asking Price Firms UpSara posted 11 goal contri
  
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• Angelino makes pact with Gasperini ahead of next season

  10-06-2026 22:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Angelino makes pact with Gasperini ahead of next seasonIt’s been a nightmare season for Angelino. The Spanish full-back has had physical problems that have kept him out of Gasperini’s hands for almost the entire season. Born in 1997, he started the first five league games and then played about 35 minutes in all competitions until the end of the season. Roma has many doubts about his fitness, which is why the club is looking for wingers to strengthen Gasperini’s squad.There&rsqu
  
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• Strasbourg manager Gary O’Neil on Ipswich Town shortlist

  10-06-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Strasbourg manager Gary O’Neil on Ipswich Town shortlistGary O’Neil is a contender to replace Kieran McKenna at Ipswich Town, as per a report from BBC Sport. O’Neil only arrived at RC Strasbourg Alsace in January. The former AFC Bournemouth and Wolverhampton Wanderers manager replaced Liam Rosenior, who departed to join fellow BlueCo-owned club Chelsea. Having replaced Rosenior, O’Neil took Strasbourg to the semi-finals of the Coupe de France and the UEFA E
  
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• PSG target Bayern Munichs’s Michael Olise

  10-06-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG target Bayern Munichs’s Michael OliseParis Saint-Germain are set to try to sign Michael Olise (24) during the summer transfer window, according to reports in L’Équipe.Although declared unsellable by his chairman, Herbert Hainer, the French forward, who is preparing to play in his first World Cup with Les Bleus, has been the subject of transfer rumours for the past few days.Whilst Olise’s name was recently linked with Real Madrid, the time has now come for the reignin
  
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• Celtic Join The Race For This Free-Scoring French Forward: Why They Must Get The Deal Done

  10-06-2026 22:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic Join The Race For This Free-Scoring French Forward: Why They Must Get The Deal DoneIf a recent report from Sky Sports is believed to be true, Celtic are weighing up a summer move for Elias Filet. But they are not alone in the hunt, with Belgian giants Genk and French side FC Lorient also in the race for the free-scoring FC Aarau hitman.The 24-year-old Frenchman progressed through the academy ranks of FC Gobelins, AS Meudon (2019-2020) and FC Sochaux before breaking into the latter’s
  
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