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• Liverpool advancing on generational transfer as new talks begin

  05-06-2026 09:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool advancing on generational transfer as new talks beginMichael Edwards is closing in on a generational midfielder. Liverpool are expected to prioritise midfield reinforcements this summer as uncertainty continues to surround several key members of the squad.Among the biggest question marks is Curtis Jones. The academy graduate is entering the final year of his contract, and with little visible progress made in negotiations over an extension, speculation regarding his long-term future has
  
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• Chris Richards ruled out of final World Cup tuneup, casting doubt on U.S. opener

  05-06-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chris Richards will not play in the final U.S. tuneup before the World Cup, coach Mauricio Pochettino said Friday, raising doubts about the top defender’s availability for the start of the tournament next week.“He's training [and making progress] but still he's not ready to compete and to play” against Germany on Saturday at Chicago’s Solder Field, Pochettino said.Richards has not played since damaging two ligaments in his left ankle on May 17, Crystal Palace’s penu
  
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• Solihull sign Boston's ex-Reading defender Carson

  05-06-2026 18:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Solihull Moors have signed defender Matty Carson from Boston United.The 23-year-old joined Boston from Grimsby before the start of the recent campaign and scored twice in 36 games in all competitions.He signed for Reading in the summer of 2023 and played 10 times for the Royals in League One before moving to the Mariners for 2024-25.The Burnley academy graduate becomes Moors boss Chris Millington's first signing for the 2026-27 season."We have been aware of Matty since his time at Burnley and we
  
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• Pundit admits “football won” in Champions League final after PSG beat Arsenal on penalties

  05-06-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pundit admits “football won” in Champions League final after PSG beat Arsenal on penaltiesPSG – Arsenal won’t go down as the most exciting Champions League final ever, but the clash of styles was interesting in a different way.If you enjoy PSG Talk coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content.Former Chelsea and France defender Franck Leboeuf spoke exclusively to Get French Football News abou
  
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• Auxerre, Millwall and Celtic vying for Rodez’s Taïryk Arconte

  05-06-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Auxerre, Millwall and Celtic vying for Rodez’s Taïryk ArconteWith 14 goals and three assists in Ligue 2 this season, Rodez’s Taïryk Arconte (22) is attracting a lot of interest. But this is hardly surprising given the performances of the Guadeloupe international (seven caps, three goals), a key player in the RAF’s fifth-place finish in the second tier of French football at the end of the 2025-26 term.Under contract with the Aveyron-based side until 2028, the striker i
  
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• What Iraola’s Opening Liverpool Fixtures Could Reveal About His Plans

  05-06-2026 17:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  What Iraola’s Opening Liverpool Fixtures Could Reveal About His PlansIraola’s First Four Liverpool Games Offer Early Glimpse of New EraLiverpool supporters have their first indication of what life under Iraola could look like, with the club’s opening four fixtures of pre-season now confirmed. While competitive action remains some weeks away, the schedule offers an intriguing introduction for the Spaniard as he begins work at one of football’s most demanding clubs.Followin
  
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• Report Maignan back on Chelsea radar after Milan chaos

  05-06-2026 17:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Maignan back on Chelsea radar after Milan chaosChelsea could be back in the running for Mike Maignan just months after he signed a new Milan contract, as the total revamp of the club and Champions League failure changed the situation.The goalkeeper had been pushing for the exit and seemed to be leaning towards Stamford Bridge last summer, when his contract was running down.Despite the very real risk of losing him as a free agent, the Rossoneri rejected all offers and continued talks, whic
  
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• Fabrizio Romano confirms Arsenal’s interest in forward

  05-06-2026 17:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabrizio Romano confirms Arsenal’s interest in forwardArsenal Move Closer to Signing Leicester Wonderkid Jeremy MongaArsenal’s transfer strategy under Mikel Arteta has consistently balanced immediate success with long term planning, and Fabrizio Romano’s latest update suggests another highly rated young talent could soon be heading to north London.The Premier League champions are reportedly advancing discussions to sign Leicester City prospect Jeremy Monga, one of the most exci
  
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• Why is Fifa giving clubs $355m during the World Cup?

  05-06-2026 17:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Fifa has pledged to pay clubs $355m for releasing their players to participate in the 2026 World Cup, as well as those who released players to take part in qualifying matches.Clubs who have players competing at this summer's tournament across the United States, Mexico and Canada have the potential to earn millions during the tournament as a result.That is because of the Fifa Club Benefit Programme, designed to compensate clubs whose players are away with their national teams during the tour
  
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• World Cup: New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani wants answers from FIFA after 'concerning' water-bottle policy change

  05-06-2026 17:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With less than a week before the start of the 2026 World Cup, FIFA made a controversial change to its water-bottle policy. After indicating fans would be allowed to bring reusable water bottles into events, FIFA reversed course, telling ticket holders they are "no longer permitted."In an interview with The Athletic, New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani said he would follow up with FIFA over that change, calling it "concerning." "It's concerning. It's concerning because the heat we're talking about
  
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• Starmer hits out at Fifa over World Cup water bottle ban for fans: ‘It’s just wrong’

  05-06-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sir Keir Starmer has sharply criticised Fifa’s decision to prohibit fans from bringing refillable water bottles into World Cup stadiums, branding the move "wrong" and motivated by money.The football governing body’s code of conduct for ticket holders previously allowed empty, transparent, reusable bottles of up to one litre capacity. However, an update issued to ticket holders on 2 June, first reported by The Athletic, confirmed that reusable bottles are now no longer permitted.The b
  
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• Southampton sign striker Larin after loan spell

  05-06-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cyle Larin averaged a goal every 107 minutes in the Championship in 2025-26 [Getty Images]Southampton have signed Canada striker Cyle Larin on a permanent deal from Spanish club RCD Mallorca.The 31-year-old joined on loan with an option to buy on deadline day in the winter transfer window and has now signed a two-year deal at St Mary's with a potential extension of another year.After scoring with his first touch on debut in a 1-0 win against Watford, Larin went on to net eight goals in 16 Champi
  
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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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• Quality additions and new deal for Farke - fans on changes for next season

  05-06-2026 17:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked for your views on what one thing needs to change at Leeds United before the new campaign and why.Here are some of your comments:Sam: Strong identity of how we are going to play, leading to positive recruitment and a clearout of those who don't appear to have a place in that system. This may mean players who are favourably looked upon moving on: Piroe, Gnonto, James, etc.Graham: The club needs to get rid of those players who are not up to the mark and there's several o
  
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• Clarity and a striker - fans on changes for next season

  05-06-2026 17:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]We asked for your views on what one thing needs to change at Manchester City before the new campaign and why.Here are some of your comments:Bobby: I think City don't need to massively sign Anderson as a Silva replacement. They have Foden, who, with some proper guidance with a new manager, can grow into the Silva role. They should perhaps target a cheaper replacement option like Adam Wharton or Alex Scott and that way the club won't be in a Grealish situation again.Harry: For one, we just ne
  
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• A manager and a striker - fans on changes for next season

  05-06-2026 17:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]We asked for your views on what one thing needs to change at Fulham before the new campaign and why.Here are some of your comments:Paul: Sign Kieran McKenna and Liam Delap - the two most underrated men in the Premier League.Graham: I feel that we need a new manager that will put some fire back into the side. We have some good players that need a manager to push them to believe in themselves and win more games. If available, Thomas Frank would be a good fit, closely followed by Oliver Glasne
  
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• Squad depth and early moves - fans on what must change this summer

  05-06-2026 17:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked for your views on what one thing needs to change at Crystal Palace before the new campaign and why.Here are some of your comments:Sam: New contracts should be given to our crucial midfield duo of Adam Wharton and Daichi Kamada after appointing Pierre Sage as new manager. The priority is keeping crucial players while adding more strength in positions that need it, for example, a stronger left-winger. Although Pino is developing well, we need a player who can get more g
  
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• Discipline and player trading strategy - fans on what must change this summer

  05-06-2026 17:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked for your views on what one thing needs to change at Chelsea before the new campaign and why.Here are some of your comments:Scott: Very simply I think what needs to change most at Chelsea is discipline around the club. Player power, bad attitudes, red cards, 'I'm bigger than the club' - all this nonsense has to stop.Adam: Delap gone for a start, along with the two left wingers we have. Penders to start, and sadly, we are in a position after spending billions that half
  
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• Official: Barcelona phenom named La Liga Player of the Season

  05-06-2026 17:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Barcelona phenom named La Liga Player of the SeasonThere has never been a speck of doubt on Lamine Yamal’s quality, and the player has only gone on to defy logic game after game.Last year, he finished as the runner-up for the Ballon d’Or behind only Ousmane Dembele and there were massive expectations on him ahead of the 2025-26 campaign.Not only did the player continue to deliver under that pressure but he also exceeded all expectations of him by developing into a great goa
  
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• Icardi open to Serie A return as ex Inter forward linked with Milan and Juventus

  05-06-2026 17:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Icardi open to Serie A return as ex Inter forward linked with Milan and JuventusMauro Icardi is set to leave Galatasaray when his contract expires on June 30 and has expressed a clear desire to return to Serie A, with Juventus, Milan and Roma all mentioned as potential destinations for the 33-year-old Argentine.According to Fabrizio Romano, via CalcioMercato.it, Icardi has already indicated his openness to a return to Italian football, the league where he made his name during spells at Sampdoria
  
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• Udinese: ‘No Inter call for Solet, Atta a mix between Bellingham and Zidane’

  05-06-2026 17:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Udinese: ‘No Inter call for Solet, Atta a mix between Bellingham and Zidane’Udinese director Gianluca Nani insists ‘Inter have not asked us’ for Oumar Solet, but he expects Arthur Atta to gain attention. ‘A mix between Jude Bellingham and Zinedine Zidane.’The Friulani finished comfortably mid-table in Serie A, as usual by using their impressive scouting network to dig out new talents that can then flourish at the Bluenergy Stadium.Among them, defender Solet is
  
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• Hammers will never go to next level while selling best players - Dyer

  05-06-2026 17:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Actor, West Ham fan and captain Jarrod Bowen's father-in-law Danny Dyer says he is "still processing" the Hammers' relegation from the Premier League.Speaking on the latest episode of The Wayne Rooney Show, he said: "I'm still processing it all, it hurts. I'm very close to it."Three years ago we won the Conference League, he [Bowen] scored the winner, and three years later we're relegated."They've broken my heart most of my life like that."He continued: "We've had a lovely three ye
  
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• Real Madrid rule out move for Manchester City star if Florentino Perez is re-elected

  05-06-2026 17:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid rule out move for Manchester City star if Florentino Perez is re-electedReal Madrid President Florentino Perez has promised to pursue a record signing for the club next week, promising a €150m offer for an unnamed player. However it looks as if with it, Rodri Hernandez’s hopes of a return to the Spanish capital this summer are receding.Los Blancos have been linked to Rodri on and off for the past three years, with the Spain international seemingly considering a return to h
  
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• Defender scores bizarre own goal in Mexico friendly before Cup 📹

  05-06-2026 17:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Defender scores bizarre own goal in Mexico friendly before Cup 📹Mexico faced Serbia in the final stretch of its preparation for the 2026 World Cup.But the big highlight of the friendly, played last Thursday, was a truly bizarre moment! Serbian center-back Stefan Bukinac tried to play the ball back to goalkeeper Filip Stankovic, but ended up scoring an own goal that quickly went viral on social media. The terrible mistake, with the game still tied at 1-1, helped pave the way for Mexi
  
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• How thunderstorms and lightning could impact games at World Cup

  05-06-2026 17:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Supporters and players must leave the bowl of the stadium if lightning is detected within eight miles [Getty Images]"It's a joke - this is not football," Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca said after his side's Club World Cup last-16 tie against Benfica was delayed by extreme weather last summer.The game in Charlotte, North Carolina had kicked off at 16:00 local time, but was suspended in the 86th minute when lightning was detected in the area.Almost two hours passed before the storm had cleared. Players
  
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• Fifa World Cup 2026: What you need to know about Ivory Coast

  05-06-2026 17:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ivory Coast enjoyed a famous win over France in their final warm-up match before the World Cup [Getty Images]Get the lowdown on every team at the 2026 World Cup. Here we take a closer look at Ivory Coast.What can I expect from Ivory CoastBack at a World Cup for the first time in 12 years, an exciting looking Ivory Coast squad are tipped to be dark horses. The 2023 African champions may have looked shaky in January as they failed to defend their crown but the youngest squad at this tournament, wi
  
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• Highlights: Italy beat Spain in dramatic penalty shoot-out to reach U17 EURO Final

  05-06-2026 17:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Highlights: Italy beat Spain in dramatic penalty shoot-out to reach U17 EURO FinalItaly will face Belgium in the Under-17 European Championship Final after beating Spain on penalties, with goalkeeper Christian Lupo the hero three times.Lecce youth team player Lupo had already made the difference on 29 minutes when parrying the penalty from Imga following a Bonifazi foul.Daniele Franceschini’s Azzurrini had instead taken the lead from the spot through Croci in the first half following a Mar
  
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• Hazard 'over the moon' at joining Wycombe

  05-06-2026 17:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New Wycombe Wanderers goalkeeper Conor Hazard says he is "over the moon" at joining the club from Plymouth Argyle.The 28-year-old signed on a free transfer on Wednesday, becoming the Chairboys' first signing of the summer.Wycombe finished 11th in League One last season - 12 points off the play-off places after a fifth-placed finish the previous campaign."I'm over the moon. It's so exciting to be here. It's a club with massive ambition to get to the highest level," Hazard told BBC Three Counties
  
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• Report: Milan keen on Sporting defender Goncalo Inacio

  05-06-2026 17:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Milan keen on Sporting defender Goncalo InacioMilan have made initial contact over a potential move for Sporting CP centre-back Goncalo Inacio.According to Portuguese outlet Record, via MilanNews, the identity of who is driving the interest at the club remains unclear given Milan’s current leadership vacuum – yet the Rossoneri are linked with a move.The 24-year-old defender made 46 appearances across all competitions this season, contributing three goals and three assists, an
  
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• EXCLUSIVE | Franck Leboeuf on the PSG-Arsenal Champions League final: ‘The right team won in the end.’

  05-06-2026 17:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  EXCLUSIVE | Franck Leboeuf on the PSG-Arsenal Champions League final: ‘The right team won in the end.’Get French Football News had the opportunity to put some questions to former Chelsea FC and France defender Franck Leboeuf. Franck gave his thoughts on new Chelsea boss Xavi Alonso and on whether he agrees with William Gallas’ recent comments on William Saliba – but first he spoke about the Champions League final between Saliba’s Arsenal FC and Paris
  
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