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• O'Neill a 'no-brainer' – now major rebuild awaits

  07-06-2026 19:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic appointing Martin O'Neill on a permanent basis is a "no-brainer", according to the club's former captain Paul Lambert.O'Neill is set to continue at Parkhead on a one-year contract after two interim spells culminated in a league and cup double last season.Celtic have not yet confirmed the appointment officially but they have decided continuity is king as they try to avoid the difficulties that plagued parts of last season."It's a no-brainer," Lambert told BBC Scotland. "He knows the club,
  
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• Florentino Pérez re-elected Real Madrid president, announces Mourinho

  08-06-2026 02:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Florentino Pérez re-elected Real Madrid president, announces MourinhoThis Sunday (7), Florentino Pérez defeated Enrique Riquelme at the polls and was reelected president of Real Madrid until 2030.Speaking to the Spanish press, the 79-year-old chairman confirmed that José Mourinho will be the Merengues' coach."I am here to defend Real Madrid. We will keep working so that Real Madrid keeps winning titles. We will continue to be proud of the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, th
  
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• 🤑 Worth R$9bn, France are the most valuable team at World Cup 2026

  08-06-2026 01:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤑 Worth R$9bn, France are the most valuable team at World Cup 2026The 2026 World Cup begins next Thursday (11), when Mexico hosts South Africa at 4 p.m. (Brasília time).At the legendary Azteca Stadium, Mexicans and South Africans will kick off the biggest national team tournament on planet Earth — and one of the biggest across all sports.In this 2026 edition, with Mexico, Canada, and the United States as host countries, 48 national teams will compete for the World Cup trophy
  
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• Florentino Perez takes the spoils in Real Madrid presidential election

  08-06-2026 01:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Florentino Perez takes the spoils in Real Madrid presidential electionFlorentino Perez will remain as president of Real Madrid, having defeated Enrique Riquelme in the 2026 presidential election. The 79-year-old, who called for the first vote in 20 years, will continue in the position he has held since 2009.After strong criticism came his way on the back of a second season in a row without a major trophy, Perez furiously called for an election. Enrique Riquelme was confirmed to run against him,
  
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• Florentino Perez reacts to Real Madrid election victory – “We won all polling stations”

  08-06-2026 01:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Florentino Perez reacts to Real Madrid election victory – “We won all polling stations”Real Madrid will continue with Florentino Perez as its president, after he defeated Enrique Riquelme in Sunday’s election. The 79-year-old’s victory means he will remain at the helm until 2030, which would mean he would have held the top position at the Bernabeu for 27 of the last 30 years, when that time comes around.Perez gave his victory speech in the minutes after news broke t
  
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• 🚨Breaking: Florentino confirms Mourinho's return to Real Madrid

  08-06-2026 01:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨Breaking: Florentino confirms Mourinho's return to Real MadridFlorentino Pérez was re-elected as Real Madrid president and, in front of the media, reaffirmed the bombshell involving José Mourinho and the Merengue bench. "I am here to defend Real Madrid. We will keep working so that Real Madrid continues winning titles, we will keep being proud of the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, the best stadium in the world, proud to have the best players in the world..."."Proud
  
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• 🚨 Florentino Pérez re-elected Real Madrid president

  08-06-2026 01:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Florentino Pérez re-elected Real Madrid presidentFlorentino Pérez has been re-elected president of Real Madrid with a % of the vote."This has been a great day for Real Madrid. Thank you for your support in winning these elections. We won at every polling station and achieved the second-best result in the history of Real Madrid elections; the best was in 2004," he told the press. In addition, Florentino fired back: "More than a thousand mail-in votes have been stolen
  
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• Betting giants reveal how many England fans think Three Lions will win World Cup

  08-06-2026 01:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Only a fifth of England fans are backing the Three Lions to win the Fifa World Cup, despite Thomas Tuchel’s squad being among the favourites to lift the trophy. This figure places England significantly behind several European rivals when it comes to domestic support for their national team, according to new data from leading bookmakers.Betting analysis from Entain, the owner of Ladbrokes and Coral, sheds light on the extent of "patriotic punting" ahead of the men’s football tournamen
  
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• German Football Team 2026 World Cup Preview: Can The 2014 Champions Make It Happen Again?

  07-06-2026 23:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  German Football Team 2026 World Cup Preview: Can The 2014 Champions Make It Happen Again?Four-time world champions, the German football team enter FIFA World Cup 2026 as European football’s most storied underachievers of recent years, having suffered shocking group-stage exits at both the 2018 and 2022 tournaments. Yet something genuinely feels different this time. Julian Nagelsmann named his 26-man squad on 21 May 2026, with captain Joshua Kimmich leading a group that has elite young atta
  
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• Real Madrid to join Fernandes race - Monday's gossip

  07-06-2026 23:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid to join Mateus Fernandes race, Brighton reject Spurs' second Jan Paul van Hecke bid and Harry Maguire could leave Manchester United.Real Madrid are set to join the race to sign Portugal midfielder Mateus Fernandes, 21, following West Ham's relegation from the Premier League. (Sun)Brighton have rejected a second bid from Tottenham Hotspur for Netherlands centre-back Jan Paul van Hecke, 25. (Talksport)Harry Maguire could be allowed to leave Manchester United this summer, just months af
  
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• Injury worries for Morocco after friendly draw against Norway

  07-06-2026 23:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  InternationalsMorocco 1 - 1 Norway FTBrahim Diaz scored the opening goal for Morocco [Getty Images]Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard scored a second-half equaliser as Scotland's World Cup Group C opponents Morocco were held to a 1-1 friendly draw by Norway in New York.Playing at Sports Illustrated Stadium, where Scotland thumped Bolivia 4-0 on Saturday, Morocco took an early lead as Real Madrid's Brahim Diaz found the bottom corner with a powerful right-footed shot from inside the box.However, Ode
  
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• Baldini coy on Italy future: ‘It doesn’t matter to me’

  07-06-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Baldini coy on Italy future: ‘It doesn’t matter to me’Interim coach Silvio Baldini insists he’s not thinking about becoming the Azzurri head coach on a permanent basis: ‘It doesn’t matter to me. I simply wanted to be useful.’Baldini won two games from two as Italy’s caretaker coach, beating Luxembourg on Wednesday and Greece on Sunday.Greece 0-1 Italy: Baldini’s post-match commentsInter talent Francesco Pio Esposito scored the winning goal in
  
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• Aston Villa’s £20m Star Eyed By Juventus In Summer Move: Should They Sell Him?

  07-06-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa’s £20m Star Eyed By Juventus In Summer Move: Should They Sell Him?Aston Villa find themselves at a familiar crossroads this summer, with their first-choice goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez’s future once again attracting serious attention from Serie A. According to Corriere dello Sport and Gazzetta dello Sport, via Sport Witness, Juventus have been offered the Argentine shot-stopper on more than one occasion in recent weeks, and the Old Lady are now actively considering
  
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• Rice to be England's vice-captain at World Cup

  07-06-2026 23:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Declan Rice and his Arsenal team-mates linked up with the England squad in Florida on Saturday [Getty Images]Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice will be England's vice-captain for the World Cup.Rice has earned 72 caps for the Three Lions and will be one of the most experienced players in Thomas Tuchel's starting line-up.The 27-year-old has just helped Arsenal win the Premier League for the first time since 2003-04 and reach the Champions League final, which they lost on penalties to Paris St-Germain
  
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• Reggiani’s Italy debut lasts just 13 minutes after red card

  07-06-2026 23:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Reggiani’s Italy debut lasts just 13 minutes after red cardLuca Reggiani made his senior Italy debut against Greece on Sunday, but received a straight red card just 13 minutes after being introduced from the bench in the second half.Borussia Dortmund defender Reggiani received a straight red card in his first game with the senior Italy national team.Why Reggiani was sent off in Greece vs. ItalyThe 18-year-old was introduced at minute 55 to replace injured Fiorentina defender Pietro Comuzzo
  
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• Greece 0-1 Italy: Baldini’s perfect record as Pio Esposito scores again

  07-06-2026 23:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Greece 0-1 Italy: Baldini’s perfect record as Pio Esposito scores againInter striker Francesco Pio Esposito scored his second consecutive goal for Italy in a 1-0 victory against Greece, where Borussia Dortmund’s Luca Reggiani was sent off just 13 minutes into his senior debut.Italy beat Greece 1-0 in an international friendly played on Sunday night, securing the second consecutive win under interim coach Silvio Baldini, who is now set to return to the U21 squad.Greece 0-1 Italy: Matc
  
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• Van Persie sacked by Feyenoord after 16 months

  07-06-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Robin van Persie won 30 of his 58 games in charge of Feyenoord [Getty Images]Feyenoord have sacked manager Robin van Persie after just 16 months in charge of the Eredivisie club.The former Arsenal and Manchester United striker guided the club to a second-place finish and Champions League qualification in his only full season as manager, though they finished 19 points behind winners PSV Eindhoven.The 42-year-old departs just two weeks after Devy Rigaux's appointment as technical director and Robe
  
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• Liverpool Remain Keen On Recruiting This Paris Saint-Germain Winger: Should Iraola Snap Him Up?

  07-06-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool Remain Keen On Recruiting This Paris Saint-Germain Winger: Should Iraola Snap Him Up?In a recent report, Le10Sport mentioned that Liverpool remain keen on recruiting Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola. It has been claimed that the Reds are eager to get a deal done for the French wide player in this summer transfer period.Barcola’s Impressive Form In Ligue 1The 23-year-old enjoyed a productive campaign at the French club after putting in a handful of eye-catching displays
  
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• Tottenham Hotspur Are Prepared To Move In For This Liverpool Winger: Good Option For De Zerbi?

  07-06-2026 22:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur Are Prepared To Move In For This Liverpool Winger: Good Option For De Zerbi?In a recent report, Fichajes revealed that Tottenham Hotspur are prepared to move in for Liverpool winger Cody Gakpo this summer. It is understood that Spurs are eyeing an €85m offer to secure the services of the Dutch wide player in this transfer window.Gakpo’s Inconsistent Season At MerseysideThe 27-year-old struggled to find consistency at Liverpool last season but managed to put in a run
  
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• €100m Yan Diomande transfer decision now just weeks away

  07-06-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  €100m Yan Diomande transfer decision now just weeks awayLiverpool are set for a radical overhaul of their forward line this summer. The outgoing Premier League champions are LOSING Mohamed Salah on a free transfer - with the Egyptian King reaching an agreement with Richard Hughes to cut up his £400k per week contract a year early.He will be joined in the departures lounge by Federico Chiesa - who last week disclosed that he would love a return to Juventus in Serie A.There are question
  
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• 👀 Who goes through? What to expect from World Cup Groups I and J

  07-06-2026 22:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👀 Who goes through? What to expect from World Cup Groups I and JOur World Cup group preview this Sunday (7) includes the two national teams that reached the final in 2022.France, the runner-up four years ago, will face tough matchups in its group.Argentina wants to show it can go far again with largely the same core that won the title in Qatar.Each of them has a major star who ranks among the top scorers in World Cup history.Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi are just a few goals away
  
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• Vasco director leaves and joins Greece's PAOK 👋

  07-06-2026 22:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Vasco director leaves and joins Greece's PAOK 👋The end of the road for Léo Matos at São Januário. The former right-back is leaving Vasco’s football department to take on a new challenge in Europe. He has accepted an offer to become the new sporting director of PAOK in Greece.According to information originally published by ge, the professional is no longer part of the Rio club’s staff.Léo Matos’ journey behind the scenes at Cruz-Maltino began
  
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• Bundesliga Winger Wants To Join Chelsea This Summer: Should Alonso Get Him On Board?

  07-06-2026 22:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bundesliga Winger Wants To Join Chelsea This Summer: Should Alonso Get Him On Board?In a recent report, SportBild (subscription required) claimed that Koln winger Said El Mala wants to join Chelsea this summer. It has been mentioned that the German wide player’s representatives are holding out for a move to sign for the West London club in this summer transfer window.El Mala’s Impressive Numbers In The BundesligaThe 19-year-old managed to shine at times with his performances on the l
  
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• Luís Castro admits below-par display and points to the reasons

  07-06-2026 22:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luís Castro admits below-par display and points to the reasonsCoach Luís Castro acknowledged that Grêmio’s performance fell short of expectations during the first half of the year.In an interview with journalist Duda Garbi, he also pointed out the reasons why his work has not been meeting expectations.I thought things could be more stable in terms of the team’s performances. It’s been difficult to stabilize the team. But I know why. Not having time to train,
  
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• Rafael Leao explains red card as Man United star reacts with one-word message

  07-06-2026 22:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rafael Leao explains red card as Man United star reacts with one-word messageRafael Leao insists he wanted to defend a teammate and ‘never intended to hurt the opponent’ when he was sent off in a friendly against Chile on Saturday, receiving support from Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes.Milan star Leao made headlines for the wrong reasons on Saturday as he received a straight red card for hitting an opponent during an international friendly against Chile.Rafael Leao explains re
  
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• Official: Ederson replaces injured Roma defender Wesley in Brazil World Cup squad

  07-06-2026 22:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Ederson replaces injured Roma defender Wesley in Brazil World Cup squadAtalanta midfielder Ederson will replace injured Roma right-back Wesley in the Brazil squad for the 2026 World Cup, the Brazilian FA confirmed.Roma defender Wesley has been forced to miss the 2026 World Cup due to an injury suffered during a friendly against Egypt on Saturday.The Brazilian FA announced that the MRI scan undergone by Wesley highlighted an adductor muscle injury of the left thigh.Wesley will be r
  
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• Italy beat Belgium 5–4 on penalties to win U17 Euro Final

  07-06-2026 22:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Italy beat Belgium 5–4 on penalties to win U17 Euro FinalItaly U17 have won the second European Championship in the last three years, beating Belgium on penalties in the final.Italy have won the U17 European Championship for the second time ever, beating Belgium on penalties on Sunday.Belgium had the first chance in the game when Christian Lupo denied Jayden Onia Seke, and Ilyas Benktib failed to score on the rebound.Lorenzo Dattilo had the first chance for Italy one minute later, but his
  
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• International Friendly Liveblog: Greece vs. Italy

  07-06-2026 22:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  International Friendly Liveblog: Greece vs. ItalyThis page will update live with the latest relevant news, no need to refresh the page!Join us for all the build-up and action as it happens from Italy’s friendly match against Greece.It kicks off at 21:00 CET (20:00 BST) at the Pankritio Stadium in Heraklion.The Azzurri, led by caretaker coach Silvio Baldini, already beat Luxembourg 1-0 on Wednesday night with a goal from Inter talent Francesco Pio Esposito.Italy have failed to qualify for t
  
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• Friendly: Greece vs. Italy official line-ups

  07-06-2026 22:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Friendly: Greece vs. Italy official line-upsItaly once again look to Gianluigi Donnarumma between the sticks and Francesco Pio Esposito up front for a friendly against Greece.It kicks off at 21:00 CET (20:00 BST) at the Pankritio Stadium in Heraklion.Follow the live build-up and live action as it happens on the liveblog.The Azzurri are led by interim coach Silvio Baldini, promoted from the U21 squad. This is Baldini’s second and final game in charge of the senior team, as Italy will hire a
  
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• Florentino Perez opens talks with €150m transfer target

  07-06-2026 22:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Florentino Perez opens talks with €150m transfer targetFlorentino Perez has been focusing on the Real Madrid presidential election in recent weeks, but he’s also done work behind the scenes on transfers. Agreements have already been closed with defensive pair Ibrahima Konate and Denzel Dumfries, and he’s hoping that one with Michael Olise ends up following.Earlier this week, Perez claimed that he would submit a €150m offer for a “Galactico” if he were to be re-e
  
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