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• Official: Barcelona sign collaboration agreement with UE Olot

  11-06-2026 18:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Barcelona sign collaboration agreement with UE OlotFC Barcelona and UE Olot have signed a new collaboration agreement aimed at strengthening both institutional and sporting ties between the two clubs.The agreement was signed on Thursday morning at Barcelona’s offices, with representatives from both organisations in attendance. The ceremony was led by Rafael Yuste on behalf of Barcelona and Joan B. Agustí representing Olot.Focus on Youth DevelopmentIn a statement released b
  
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• 🚨 World Cup: Argentina call up Balerdi's replacement!

  11-06-2026 20:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 World Cup: Argentina call up Balerdi's replacement!With Balerdi’s absence now confirmed, Scaloni has called up Tottenham’s new signing for the World Cup.The bad news of Balerdi’s injury opened the door to a possible arrival, and Scaloni has finally found a name. Marcos Senesi has been called up, one week after finalizing his transfer to Tottenham.The defender arrives at the Argentina training camp six days before his debut, and it is still unclear
  
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• Jose Mourinho named new manager of Real Madrid — What will he do to turn things around?

  11-06-2026 20:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho is officially back in charge of Real Madrid, with the Spanish giants announcing he has returned for a second stint in charge at the Santiago Bernabeu. Mourinho has left Benfica after less than a year in charge to take charge of Real Madrid once again, as he's signed a three-year contract in the Spanish capital. The legendary Portuguese coach probably thought this kind of opportunity was long gone after disappointing spells in charge of Tottenham Hotspur and Fenerbahce in recent yea
  
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• Official: Real Madrid announce Jose Mourinho as new manager on a three-year contract

  11-06-2026 20:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Real Madrid announce Jose Mourinho as new manager on a three-year contractFollowing Florentino Perez being proclaimed as the club president again after the elections, Real Madrid have now officially announced the return of Jose Mourinho as the new first-team manager.“The Board of Directors of Real Madrid CF, meeting today Thursday, June 11, and chaired by Florentino Pérez, has agreed to appoint Jose Mourinho as first team coach for the next three seasons, until June 30, 20
  
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• Brilliant news: International striker expected to sign Liverpool contract shortly

  11-06-2026 20:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brilliant news: International striker expected to sign Liverpool contract shortlyIt's expected that an international striker will sign his Liverpool contract imminently.Liverpool confirmed their retained list this week, and there were of course some notable absences. Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson departed the club, as did Ibrahima Konate.We also saw some high-profile youngsters leave, such as Oakley Cannonier. Cannonier was once heralded as the next-big-thing coming out of Liverpool’s a
  
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• World Cup 2026: When are the US and Canada opening ceremonies, who is performing and how can I watch on TV?

  11-06-2026 20:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The wait for the 2026 World Cup is over, with Shakira and Burna Boy lighting up Mexico City before the first game - but the tournament still has two more opening ceremonies to perform 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 sep
  
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• Wait almost over as co-hosts Mexico kick World Cup off against South Africa

  11-06-2026 20:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wait for 2026 World Cup almost overCo-hosts Mexico face South Africa in first of 104 matches Match is repeat of 2010 tournament openerShakira performs official tournament song 'Dai Dai' in opening ceremony at Azteca StadiumHow to watch the World Cup on BBC | Team-by-team guide | Pundit predictions Wait almost over as co-hosts Mexico kick World Cup off against South Africa
  
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• Celtic chairman mocks 'artificial controversy' on pitch invasion

  11-06-2026 20:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic chairman Brian Wilson has criticised the "stupid debate" around the pitch invasion that followed their title-clinching victory over Hearts in May, while accepting sanctions issued by the SPFL.In what was a final-day decider, fans streamed out of the stands after Callum Osmand raced clear to make it 3-1 in the seventh minute of stoppage time.Celtic have been fined and face the prospect of losing 1,000 spectators for a home Scottish Premiership match if there is another "significant incursi
  
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• Report: Nico Paz wants Como stay despite anticipated Real Madrid buyback

  11-06-2026 20:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Nico Paz wants Como stay despite anticipated Real Madrid buybackNico Paz has communicated his desire to remain at Como for the Champions League season, informing Real Madrid of his preference as both player and club await the Bernabeu’s decision on whether to exercise their buyback option, according to Fabrizio Romano, via CalcioMercato.The Argentine playmaker was one of Serie A’s standout performers last season and played a central role in Como’s historic qualification
  
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• Bernardo Silva agrees two-year contract with Real Madrid – report

  11-06-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bernardo Silva agrees two-year contract with Real Madrid – reportHaving secured deals for Ibrahima Konate and Denzel Dumfries, Real Madrid may now be closing in on their third major signing of the summer.Indeed, the Merengues are in advanced talks with Bernardo Silva over a free transfer, with a contract offer already being tabled.Agreement reachedBuilding on that, journalist Ben Fernandes Santos reports that Silva and Real Madrid have now reached an agreement for him to complete a move to
  
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• The World Cup is here – What the US fan needs to know about English football culture, from a lifer

  11-06-2026 20:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  For the past eight years, The England International Football (soccer) Team have heavily flirted with success without actually achieving any. The men, that is, the women’s team have a habit of making winning look quite straightforward. This year, as the World Cup rolls into North America, not too much is different regarding us England fans and what we expect. The inevitable conversations on how England can progress to the final will have been floating around pubs and work places up and down
  
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• From Italy: Enzo Maresca gives green light for right-back signing ahead of Man City appointment

  11-06-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  From Italy: Enzo Maresca gives green light for right-back signing ahead of Man City appointmentMan City ready to make an offer for Atalanta right-back Marco Palestra; Maresca keen on signingAtalanta holding out for €50M in a straight cash deal after rejecting Inter Milan’s opening bidNext week described as potentially decisive in the race for the Italy internationalManchester City are ready to make an offer for Atalanta right-back Marco Palestra, with incoming manager Enzo Maresca hav
  
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• 📞Confirmed, Scaloni calls up Senesi for the World Cup

  11-06-2026 20:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📞Confirmed, Scaloni calls up Senesi for the World CupWith Balerdi’s absence confirmed, Scaloni calls up Tottenham’s new signing for the World Cup.
  The bad news of Balerdi’s injury opened the door to a possible addition, and Scaloni has finally found a name. Marcos Senesi has been called up, in a week in which he completed his move to Tottenham.The defender joins Argentina’s training camp six days before their debut, and it remains to be seen what role he will play
  
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• 📸 World Cup ready: Mexico and South Africa fans fired up

  11-06-2026 20:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 World Cup ready: Mexico and South Africa fans fired upThe wait is over. In the world-famous Azteca Stadium, Mexico and South Africa will kick off the World Cup in just under an hour. Fans from both nations have been getting into the mood on the streets around the stadium since 6 a.m. local time. Everyone is eagerly awaiting the opener. In the battle for the best outfits, the supporters of El Tri and Bafana Bafana were already giving nothing away. A small selection.📸 LUIS CORTES
  
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• 🚨 Official: Real Madrid confirm José Mourinho's return!

  11-06-2026 20:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Official: Real Madrid confirm José Mourinho's return!It’s (finally) official.Already announced by Benfica a few days ago, Real Madrid have now officially confirmed the arrival of José Mourinho as first-team head coach.The Spanish giants confirmed that the Portuguese manager has signed a contract running until 2029.Back in Madrid, the Special One will try to bring Los Blancos back to the top and the trophies they have gone without for the past two seasons.This articl
  
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• Liverpool star ruled out of the World Cup in devastating injury blow

  11-06-2026 20:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool star ruled out of the World Cup in devastating injury blowWataru Endo Ruled Out of the World Cup Through InjuryWataru Endo has been ruled out of the 2026 World Cup through injury. The 33-year-old’s club campaign came to an end after suffering a serious ankle injury in Liverpool’s 1-0 win over Sunderland at the Stadium of Light back in February.A return in time for the World Cup was anticipated and Endo was expected to captain his nation in the major tournament. However, Fab
  
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• ✍🏼It's official: José Mourinho returns to Real Madrid

  11-06-2026 20:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ✍🏼It's official: José Mourinho returns to Real MadridThe Portuguese manager returns to Los Blancos and signs for the next three seasons.Once Florentino Pérez had been confirmed as Real Madrid president until 2030, the announcement of José Mourinho as the new coach followed immediately.What was already known is therefore confirmed: Mou returns to Real Madrid for a second spell, signing for the next three seasons.A manager who knows the club inside out and whose
  
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• Mexico City metro station’s World Cup makeover divides locals as it’s branded ‘failed aesthetic’

  11-06-2026 20:05 via yahoo.com
  The sound of construction echoed through Mexico City's Hidalgo metro station, a site that was already famed for its internet memes, as workers rushed to complete a lavish makeover ahead of Thursday's FIFA World Cup opening ceremony.The station's marble floors and a grand chandelier, alongside rows of lamps evoking scenes from Harry Potter or Titanic, were being installed amidst a flurry of activity. Locals navigating the bustling transport hub reacted with a mix of amusement and exasperation, fr
  
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• World Cup 2026: Mexico vs South Africa starting lineups – Milan’s Gimenez on the bench for opener

  11-06-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  World Cup 2026: Mexico vs South Africa starting lineups – Milan’s Gimenez on the bench for openerMexico kick off the 2026 World Cup against South Africa at the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City tonight, with the hosts looking to make a statement on home soil in front of a capacity crowd of 87,000.Milan striker Santiago Gimenez starts on the bench for El Tri, with Raul Jimenez leading the line from the off. There are no other notable Serie A connections in either starting lineup.MI
  
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• THE WEEKEND'S SCHEDULE: FIORENTINA CLASHES FOR THE U15 SIDES

  11-06-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  THE WEEKEND'S SCHEDULE: FIORENTINA CLASHES FOR THE U15 SIDESA thrilling head-to-head between AC Milan and Fiorentina. This Sunday at the PUMA House of Football, the two clubs' Under-15 sides meet in the National Semi-finals. Having lost the first-leg 3-2 at Viola Park, AC Milan Under-15s Men's need a comeback to reach the Final. For the Under-15 Women's side, meanwhile, it is the first-leg of their semi-final tie. They will be looking to get off to a strong start after knocking out Juventus in t
  
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• Report: Leeds United ready to push for record £43m signing

  11-06-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Leeds United ready to push for record £43m signingLeeds United Ready to Push Hard for Ousmane Diomande DealLeeds United are preparing for what could become one of the most ambitious transfer moves in the club’s recent history, with Sporting CP defender Ousmane Diomande emerging as a major target ahead of the summer window.The 22-year-old Ivory Coast international has attracted long-standing interest from across the Premier League, with Arsenal, Chelsea, Crystal Palace, Manche
  
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• Mexico World Cup celebrations overshadowed by bubbling social tensions and protests

  11-06-2026 19:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mexico City is poised to host the opening ceremonies of the FIFA World Cup, but the impending celebrations are being met with growing social tensions across the nation. The country, co-hosting the prestigious football tournament with the US and Canada, is set to kick off festivities on Thursday with an inauguration and opening match designed to set a grand tone for the competition.However, the World Cup arrives at a challenging time for Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum. She is currently navig
  
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• How failed move for Liverpool star Alisson was the final straw for Comolli at Juventus

  11-06-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  How failed move for Liverpool star Alisson was the final straw for Comolli at JuventusDamien Comolli is set to leave Juventus after just one year, with a extraordinary board meeting called for Friday 12 June to officially confirm his departure, and the botched pursuit of Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson identified as the moment that fatally undermined his relationship with Luciano Spalletti.According to Alfredo Pedullà, the Alisson saga proved decisive. Spalletti had been guaranteed the Brazi
  
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• O'Neill 'best person' to meet Celtic's standards

  11-06-2026 19:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [SNS]Former Celtic captain Paul Lambert believes Martin O'Neill "is the best person" to meet the club's expectations next season.However, Lambert says his former manager knows if he does not win regularly"all that goodwill will go out the window pretty quickly."Lambert starred for Celtic during during O'Neill's trophy-laden five-year spell in charge from 2000 and says his former boss' man-management of players is what makes him the best candidate right now."That is his biggest strength, and he k
  
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• Yeovil sign keeper Barker and defender Gubbins

  11-06-2026 19:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jos Barker helped Walton & Hersham win promotion to the National League South in 2025-26 [Yeovil Town]Yeovil Town have signed Walton & Hersham goalkeeper Jos Barker and Southend United defender Joe Gubbins.Barker, 22, has agreed a two-year deal after leaving the Southern League winners and is reunited with his former manager Billy Rowley.Gubbins, 24, helped Southend reach the National League play-offs and win the FA Trophy last season.He has also signed a two-year contract with the Glove
  
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• Portuguese clubs gather around elite PSG youth talents set for moves away

  11-06-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Portuguese clubs gather around elite PSG youth talents set for moves awayPSG are releasing a slew of young talents who have finished their academy journey, with teams all over Europe interested in snapping them up.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.It’s that sad time of year when young players from academies all over Europe leave the clubs they’ve grown up at after not be
  
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• 🚨 Mexico - South Africa: the first World Cup line-ups!

  11-06-2026 19:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Mexico - South Africa: the first World Cup line-ups!The World Cup is about to begin!This is it! The 2026 World Cup will kick off in one hour.As the host nation, Mexico will get the tournament underway by facing South Africa at 9 p.m. in Mexico City.So here are the first lineups of the World Cup, including Guillermo Ochoa who, despite being on the bench, will take part in his sixth World Cup.The Mexican goalkeeper is therefore setting a new record, before being matched by Cristiano Rona
  
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• Liverpool eyeing move for midfielder compared to Mesut Ozil

  11-06-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool eyeing move for midfielder compared to Mesut OzilAndoni Iraola and Richard Hughes will already be looking for new players to sign this summer.One thing that Liverpool desperately need to do next season is beat their rivals to the signings of their transfer targets.Indeed, they may have beaten some other Premier League teams to the arrival of certain players but for others such as Joao Pedro, they unfortunately missed out.And, with the amount of changes that their team needs to go throu
  
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• 📸 The Azteca stadium celebrates the start of the World Cup 🥳

  11-06-2026 19:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 The Azteca stadium celebrates the start of the World Cup 🥳Mexico is going crazy!The hype is slowly but surely building with just over an hour to go before the start of the 2026 World Cup.While 80,000 people are expected for the opening match between Mexico and South Africa, the atmosphere is already great around the legendary Azteca Stadium.It is worth noting, however, that the social situation remains tense in some parts of Mexico City, where demonstrations were planned throug
  
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• How to watch highlights of World Cup matches?

  11-06-2026 19:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]BBC Sport will have full match replays and highlights from every match at the 2026 World Cup.As well as showing a number of live matches across the tournament, the BBC will also have highlights packages of every match - including those not broadcast live on its channels.Highlights packages of all matches will be available to watch shortly after the final whistle.All matches shown live on the BBC will also be available to watch back in their entirety on BBC iPlayer for spectators wanting to
  
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