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• McLeish given St Mirren chance - how have young Premieship coaches fared?

  06-06-2026 09:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Craig McLeish has won four and drawn three of his 12 games in charge of St Mirren [SNS]St Mirren narrowly beat Celtic to make the first managerial appointment of the Scottish Premiership's close season - and it was not an entirely unexpected one.Craig McLeish will continue in the Paisley dugout after seeing out the final 12 games of the 2025-26 campaign in temporary charge.The 36-year-old was described by the Buddies as "the outstanding candidate", with McLeish's background working with the club
  
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• The one ‘unfinished business’ that brought Mourinho back to Real Madrid – report

  08-06-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The one ‘unfinished business’ that brought Mourinho back to Real Madrid – reportJose Mourinho is on the verge of making one of the most anticipated returns in modern football, but this comeback is not going to be just about nostalgia.The Portuguese coach is set to take charge of Real Madrid once again following Florentino Perez’s re-election as club president, with the final formalities of the agreement expected to be completed shortly. Yet, apart from all the headli
  
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• British investment fund in advanced talks to buy OGC Nice

  08-06-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  British investment fund in advanced talks to buy OGC NiceOGC Nice’s future is closer to being resolved, with a British investment fund in talks to sign the Ligue 1 club, as per a report from L’Équipe.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 rel
  
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• Aymeric Laporte admits strong sense of nostalgia for six-year Manchester City career

  08-06-2026 10:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aymeric Laporte admits strong sense of nostalgia for six-year Manchester City careerFormer Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte has reflected on his time at the Etihad Stadium, admitting he still feels a strong sense of nostalgia for a period he describes as one of the most successful and enjoyable chapters of his career.The Spain international spent five-and-a-half years at City, winning multiple Premier League titles, domestic cups and the Champions League before leaving for Saudi Arabian
  
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• Michel Der Zakarian set for Nantes return

  08-06-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Michel Der Zakarian set for Nantes returnFollowing their relegation to Ligue 2, FC Nantes are in the market for a new manager. The Loire club burned through three last season. They began the campaign with Luis Castro, who departed before Christmas. His record was mixed but he then went on to perform excellently at Levante. He was replaced by Ahmed Kantari, who struggled in the role and by the spring, he was gone and replaced by Vahid Halilhodzic. By the time he arrived, it was already too l
  
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• A Manchester City defender has a decision to make on his future

  08-06-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A Manchester City defender has a decision to make on his futureJosko Gvardiol’s future at Manchester City has been drawn into doubt ahead of the summer transfer window. CaughtOffside has previously reported that Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and Barcelona are all interested in signing the elegant centre-back this summer. City are determined to reward Gvardiol with a lucrative contract extension that reflects his importance to them. Josko Gvardiol himself has previously declared how happy he
  
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• 🚨 Denmark issue fresh health update on Christian Eriksen

  08-06-2026 09:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Denmark issue fresh health update on Christian EriksenDenmark national team doctor Morten Boesen has issued an update on Christian Eriksen's condition on Monday morning.For the second time in his career, the former Manchester United midfielder collapsed on the field during an international fixture.That led to him being hospitalised on Sunday and Denmark's game against Ukraine being abandoned.Boesen has revealed that Eriksen is in 'good spirits' today following the incident and it is ex
  
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• Key Liverpool man set to depart this summer

  08-06-2026 09:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Key Liverpool man set to depart this summerLiverpool Face Richard Hughes Uncertainty as Al Hilal CircleLiverpool have moved quickly, almost brutally, into a new era. Arne Slot has gone, Andoni Iraola has arrived, and a summer of squad reconstruction is already beginning to feel like something larger than simple transfer activity. Now, according to Sacha Tavolieri, there may be another significant shift behind the scenes, with Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes close to joining Al Hilal.F
  
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• France predicted XI v Northern Ireland: Désiré Doué to start on the left, Ousmane Dembélé comes in

  08-06-2026 09:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  France predicted XI v Northern Ireland: Désiré Doué to start on the left, Ousmane Dembélé comes inDidier Deschamps said that the side that starts against Northern Ireland in Monday night’s friendly will closely resemble that which starts against Senegal in France’s FIFA World Cup opener. The side that lost to Ivory Coast was more experimental, with that game a practice of giving as much game time to as many players as possible. None of the outf
  
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• Out-of-contract Devlin expresses 'love' of Hearts

  08-06-2026 09:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Cammy Devlin has stated "I absolutely love Hearts" as the Australia midfielder continues to ponder whether to extend his stay at Tynecastle.The 28-year-old, who was a late substitute in his country's 1-1 draw with Switzerland in their final pre-World Cup friendly on Sunday, is out of contract after five years with the Scottish Premiership club.Amid reports that Devlin has offers from clubs in Major League Soccer, the Turkish Super Lig and English Championship, he described Hearts a
  
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• Real Madrid icon ‘well placed’ to secure role in Mourinho’s coaching setup

  08-06-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid icon ‘well placed’ to secure role in Mourinho’s coaching setupJose Mourinho’s return to Real Madrid continues to gather momentum, and fresh reports suggest that one familiar face from the club’s recent past could be joining him at the Santiago Bernabeu.According to journalist Ramon Alvarez de Mon, former Real Madrid defender Pepe is well placed to become part of Mourinho’s coaching staff as preparations for the new era continue.The Portuguese icon,
  
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• Florentino Perez re-elected as Real Madrid president

  08-06-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Florentino Perez re-elected as Real Madrid presidentFlorentino Perez has been re-elected as Real Madrid president after securing a comfortable victory over challenger Enrique Riquelme in the club’s first contested election for two decades.The 79-year-old received 65 percent of the vote to extend his reign at the Santiago Bernabeu and maintain his grip on one of world football’s most powerful positions.More than 100,000 Madrid members were eligible to vote in an election that attracte
  
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• 👻 Stirring things up again? France team-mate warns Mbappé!

  08-06-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👻 Stirring things up again? France team-mate warns Mbappé!Despite an outstanding 49 goal contributions in 44 competitive matches across all competitions, Kylian Mbappé has had a complicated season behind him. Real Madrid went without a title for the second year in a row and caused plenty of off-field distractions.Mbappé repeatedly found himself at the center of these incidents as well. The 27-year-old was accused of egocentric behavior, but above all of a lack of wor
  
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• Barcelona youngster attracting growing interest after making national team history

  08-06-2026 09:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona youngster attracting growing interest after making national team historyAccording to a report from AS, Barcelona goalkeeper Aron Yaakobishvili has become one of the most sought-after players in the transfer market, especially after his recent breakthrough with the Hungarian national team. The young shot-stopper’s profile has risen significantly after making his senior international debut in Hungary’s 2-1 victory over Finland, a match that made him the youngest goalkeep
  
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• Who is performing at the World Cup 2026 opening ceremony and why are three taking place?

  08-06-2026 09:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The wait for the 2026 World Cup is nearly over and the tournament is set to be launched in spectacular fashion thanks to the unprecedented nature of its setup.This year’s finals are the first to be hosted by multiple countries, with the United States, Canada and Mexico all staging the competition, boasting the elusive element of home advantage for football’s greatest showpiece.Three host nations means three separate opening ceremonies for each of their opening games, as is traditiona
  
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• Liverpool step up Eli Junior Kroupi transfer deal after Andoni Iraola appointment

  08-06-2026 09:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool step up Eli Junior Kroupi transfer deal after Andoni Iraola appointmentLiverpool are heading for big changes in attack this summer. The Reds have waved goodbye to Mohamed Salah after the Egyptian King reached an agreement to rip up his £400k per week contract one year early.Federico Chiesa is likely to join him in the departure lounge while there is uncertainty over Rio Ngumoha and Cody Gakpo.Factor in Hugo Ekitike’s injury - and Alexander Isak’s frequent injury issue
  
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• How Enrique Riquelme positioned himself as Real Madrid’s future despite losing presidential election

  08-06-2026 09:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  How Enrique Riquelme positioned himself as Real Madrid’s future despite losing presidential electionFlorentino Perez may have secured another term as Real Madrid president, but attention is already beginning to shift towards what comes next for the club once his era eventually comes to an end.In that regard, it can be argued that Enrique Riquelme’s defeat has done little to damage his long-term ambitions. In fact, the campaign may have only strengthened his position as the leadi
  
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• Former Barcelona academy star still hoping for Camp Nou return despite mounting interest

  08-06-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Barcelona academy star still hoping for Camp Nou return despite mounting interestBarcelona seem keen on signing a new full-back this summer, with a number of names doing the rounds.The club do not seem satisfied with the current incumbents on either flank, Jules Kounde and Alejandro Balde, and one of the potential targets is Chelsea’s Marc Cucurella.Now, according to Mundo Deportivo, the former La Masia graduate is prioritising a return to Blaugrana despite attracting interest from
  
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• Jaouen deal heading in the right direction

  08-06-2026 09:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Ewen Jaouen is a goalkeeping target for Newcastle. What we're hearing is it's not done yet but it is heading in that direction, so he could become Newcastle's first signing of the summer - but nothing official or finalised yet as we understand it.It would be a transfer breakthrough early in the summer if this one was to get done. It is Newcastle's - and certainly Eddie Howe's - desire for fast movement in the market.Jaouen is a France Under-21 international. He hasn't played yet in
  
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• Inside the fairytale journey of Scotland captain Robertson

  08-06-2026 09:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]At Scotland's training camp in Turkey before their crucial World Cup qualifiers against Greece and Denmark in November, Andy Robertson turned into Claudia Winkleman.The captain had devised a 'Traitors' game for the squad to play, complete with blackboards and mini shields. The chosen ones had to report to his room each night to elect who they were going to 'kill'.A week-long quest to find the Traitors ensued, as the players got involved in challenges and capers in the build-up to t
  
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• 🤨 Plenty of work ahead, Mourinho's new challenges at Madrid

  08-06-2026 09:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤨 Plenty of work ahead, Mourinho's new challenges at MadridJosé Mourinho takes charge of Real Madrid with the mission of restoring greatness to a wounded team. After two straight seasons without winning any trophies, the Portuguese manager returns to the Santiago Bernabéu as the true savior of a project that seemed to have lost its soul.Fitting the attack together'Mou's main challenge will be managing the dressing room’s ecosystem of stars. Getting Vinicius,Mbapp&eacu
  
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• Roma keen on Ruggeri, but pricetag makes deal difficult

  08-06-2026 09:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma keen on Ruggeri, but pricetag makes deal difficultRoma, awaiting the official announcement of Tony D’Amico as their new sporting director, is monitoring various situations to improve Gian Piero Gasperini’s squad. The club is looking for both tall and short wingers, namely, teammates for the only certainty, Wesley (who will miss the World Cup due to injury). The Roman club has its eye on Matteo Ruggeri. The 2002-born player developed at Atalanta under Gasperini, a coach who allow
  
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• ‘We have stopped the sale of the club’ – Enrique Riquelme refuses to give up after losing Real Madrid presidency race

  08-06-2026 09:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘We have stopped the sale of the club’ – Enrique Riquelme refuses to give up after losing Real Madrid presidency raceFlorentino Perez secured another term as Real Madrid president after comfortably defeating challenger Enrique Riquelme in the club’s latest presidential election. However, despite the result, Riquelme made it clear that he has no intention of disappearing from the conversation surrounding the club’s future.Speaking after the final outcome was con
  
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• Emotion and celebration for Deschamps' home farewell

  08-06-2026 09:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Didier Deschamps will end his 14-year tenure as France manager after the World Cup [Getty Images]The World Cup will mark the end of an era as Didier Deschamps prepares to wave goodbye to France after the finals.Already a World Cup-winning captain in 1998, Deschamps became only the third man to win the World Cup as a player and a manager in 2018 when he led France to the biggest prize in football.When France play their final game at the World Cup it will be the end of a 14-year tenure, and in Mon
  
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• Republic of Ireland will face France with 'belief'

  08-06-2026 09:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Littlejohn has won 94 caps for the Republic of Ireland[Getty Images]Republic of Ireland midfielder Ruesha Littlejohn says there is "belief" they can get the win they need against France in Grenoble on Tuesday [20:00 BST] to send them through to next year's World Cup in Brazil.Friday's 3-2 victory over the Netherlands in Cork leaves Carla Ward's side second in Group A2, one point behind the French and with their destiny for direct qualification firmly in their own hands as they prepare for a winn
  
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• Mourinho set for Real after Perez re-elected

  08-06-2026 09:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho's last trophy was the Europa Conference League with Roma in 2022 [Getty Images]Jose Mourinho is set to be confirmed as Real Madrid's new head coach after Florentino Perez was re-elected as the club's president until 2030.Mourinho, 63, signed a three-year deal last month to become head coach of Real, but his contract would only be valid if Perez retained his role.The 79-year-old, who obtained 65% of the vote, has been in office since 2009 and announced the election during an extraor
  
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• Puma readying multi-million boot deal for Man City and France star Rayan Cherki

  08-06-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Puma readying multi-million boot deal for Man City and France star Rayan CherkiPuma ready to make strong push for Cherki’s signature as his Adidas deal expires this summerMan City playmaker could enter the top 10 highest-paid players with a €3-4M per season dealCherki has been one of the Premier League’s standout performers in his debut season at Man CityRayan Cherki’s five-year Adidas boot contract expires this summer and Puma are ready to make a strong push to secure his
  
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• ‘What does Gavi contribute? Kicks…’ – Spain star makes hilarious Gavi remark after Rodri training incident

  08-06-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘What does Gavi contribute? Kicks…’ – Spain star makes hilarious Gavi remark after Rodri training incidentSpain’s preparations for the World Cup briefly took an uncomfortable turn after a training-ground incident involving Barcelona midfielder Gavi and Manchester City star Rodri.The incident occurred during a practice session in the United States, where the intensity of the training appeared to mirror that of a competitive fixture. Gavi, known throughout Europ
  
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• Journalist confirms Liverpool interest in Premier League star

  08-06-2026 08:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist confirms Liverpool interest in Premier League starLiverpool and Alex Scott, talkSPORT Claims Midfield Interest Could GrowCrook’s Round Up Puts Liverpool Link Under SpotlightLiverpool’s name has entered another transfer conversation, and this time the focus is Alex Scott. On talkSPORT Breakfast, during the regular Crook’s Round Up segment, chief football correspondent Alex Crook was asked directly about reports linking Liverpool with the Bournemouth midfielder.The dis
  
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• Bologna inquire about loan possibility for Vaz

  08-06-2026 08:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bologna inquire about loan possibility for VazFollowing the departure of Vincenzo Italiano, Bologna has decided to start over with Domenico Tedesco. In the coming days, the Rossoblu will begin preparing the transfer market for their new coach, who will be making his debut in Italy. Among the options being put to the former Fenerbahçe manager is Robinio Vaz. The French striker, who arrived in Rome during the winter transfer window, delivered his most convincing performances for the Giallor
  
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