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• Palace hold initial talks with Lens manager Sage

  08-06-2026 22:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pierre Sage led Lens to second place in Ligue 1 last season [Getty Images]Crystal Palace have held talks with Lens manager Pierre Sage about becoming their new head coach.BBC Sport revealed last week that Sage was a leading option for the Eagles as they look to replace Oliver Glasner, who left the Premier League club at the end of last season.Palace have now spoken to the Frenchman, 47, and have made contact with Lens to discuss a financial package to release him from his contract with the Ligue
  
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• Report: Roma agree to personal terms with Greenwood, negotiations with Marseille set to begin soon

  09-06-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Roma agree to personal terms with Greenwood, negotiations with Marseille set to begin soonMason Greenwood is closing in on Roma. This is the news that graces the front page of today’s Rome edition of Corriere dello Sport, which reports an agreement has already been reached between the Giallorossi club and the English striker. According to the newspaper, Greenwood has expressed his full approval for the move to the capital, attracted by the Roma project and Gasperini’s attacki
  
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• Manchester City defender interested in Real Madrid move amid Mourinho influence

  09-06-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City defender interested in Real Madrid move amid Mourinho influenceReal Madrid’s search for defensive reinforcements appears far from over despite already making significant additions at the back. In fact, incoming manager Jose Mourinho remains determined to further strengthen his defensive unit and has identified two names capable of fitting his tactical plans for the coming season.The Portuguese manager is understood to be looking for defenders who can offer versatility
  
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• 'Wait and see': Richard Hughes moves closer to stunning Saudi deal

  09-06-2026 08:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  'Wait and see': Richard Hughes moves closer to stunning Saudi dealRichard Hughes was a key figure in the post-Jurgen Klopp shakeup at Liverpool. Brought to the club by FSG’s CEO of Football Michael Edwards Hughes played a significant role in signing up Arne Slot as head coach.Having left his post as Bournemouth’s technical director the Scot exec was brought to Anfield as sporting director. His decision to hire Arne Slot was an immediate hit with Liverpool winning the Premier League d
  
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• Darwin Nunez back to Liverpool: Andoni Iraola's perfect welcome gift

  09-06-2026 08:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Darwin Nunez back to Liverpool: Andoni Iraola's perfect welcome gift is available and he should probably return to Liverpool. The perfect welcome gift.Darwin Nunez will leave Al-Hilal this summer after falling completely out of favour with the club. Nunez only actually moved there in 2025 but the January arrival of Karim Benzema forced him out of the squad.Nunez will now almost certainly return to Europe. But where?Well, hopefully Liverpool. The stage is set beautifully for the Uruguayan, who ma
  
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• 🗞️ The Mourinho effect rocks Tuesday's back pages

  09-06-2026 08:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🗞️ The Mourinho effect rocks Tuesday's back pagesJust 24 hours after the ballot boxes confirmed Florentino Pérez’s re-election, the Spanish football landscape has been turned completely upside down. The front pages this Tuesday, June 9, 2026, confirm that Real Madrid will waste no time in its new term.The imminent return of José Mourinho to the Madrid bench dominates the attention of the major newspapers published in Madrid and Barcelona, competing for impact w
  
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• The missing piece to Steve Clarke’s legacy as Scotland bid to end 30 years of hurt

  09-06-2026 08:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Scotland have gone a long way under Steve Clarke. The shot that sealed their greatest journey certainly did. Kenny McLean was inside his own half when he let fly, a 50-yard shot in the play-off against Denmark to book a 3,000-mile flight across the Atlantic. McLean’s was the third wonder goal Scotland scored on one astonishing evening; Lawrence Shankland’s close-range finish was rather overshadowed by Scott McTominay’s overhead kick and Kieran Tierney’s long-range curler
  
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• Scotland's fateful 1978 World Cup campaign still resonates

  09-06-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Argentina '78 - the story of Scotland daring to dream and waking up in a nightmare never gets old. It's a footballing farce, a sporting tragicomedy. Some of the gold is provided by the Tartan Army and the extraordinary lengths some of them went to in order to be part of history. Not the kind of history they were getting, but history all the same.How many books, or chapters of books, have been written about 1978? How many newspaper and magazine articles? How many documentaries? And yet there's st
  
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• Premier League giants awaiting Real Madrid’s offer for €140 million-rated standout midfielder

  09-06-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier League giants awaiting Real Madrid’s offer for €140 million-rated standout midfielderFlorentino Perez has won Real Madrid’s presidential election, and with Tuesday now here, all eyes are on how he will live up to his word.After all, the president promised to make an opening bid worth €150 million for a Galactico signing on Tuesday if he was voted back to power, and it is now time to back it up with real advances.Michael Olise, in recent weeks, has been linked as the
  
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• Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr prepare staggering offer for Barcelona star Raphinha

  09-06-2026 08:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr prepare staggering offer for Barcelona star RaphinhaBarcelona are bracing themselves for another major Saudi Arabian push for Raphinha.According to Mundo Deportivo, Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr are preparing a blockbuster package to tempt the Brazilian away from Catalonia this summer.The two Saudi Pro League giants are willing to offer Barcelona around €80 million (£69m) for the 29-year-old winger.Backed by the financial power of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment F
  
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• An important player sale by Manchester City looks to be edging ever closer

  09-06-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  An important player sale by Manchester City looks to be edging ever closerManchester City will have to sell players this summer if they are to strengthen their squad. It isn’t typical of City to stockpile players and enter a new season with a bloated squad. It now seems that the first domino in terms of outgoings at City this summer is about to fall. A new report indicates that Tottenham are edging closer to completing a deal to sign Savinho from City. If this move occurs, as expected, it
  
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• Barcelona pursuit of Portuguese free agent could collapse as player nears Atletico Madrid move

  09-06-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona pursuit of Portuguese free agent could collapse as player nears Atletico Madrid moveBarcelona and Atletico Madrid have started the summer on the wrong foot, with growing tension over the club’s pursuit of Julian Alvarez.But for the longest time, it appears Barça would one-up Atletico Madrid in the race to sign Bernardo Silva, who has become a free agent after leaving Manchester City.However, doubts are starting to creep in over Barcelona’s pursuit of Silva. Bernardo
  
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• Arsenal defender closer to joining Real Madrid than Man City ace – report

  09-06-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal defender closer to joining Real Madrid than Man City ace – reportJose Mourinho is understandably worried about Real Madrid’s defensive situation, and has made it his first priority to renovate the department.He has already seemingly secured two big names in Denzel Dumfries and Ibrahima Konate and both stars could be announced as new Real Madrid players as early as this week.The Portuguese manager, however, is not satisfied and has reportedly asked for two more signings &ndash
  
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• Why super-sized and politicised World Cup comes at a cost

  09-06-2026 07:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]"Simply the greatest event that humanity, that mankind, has ever seen".The words of Fifa president Gianni Infantino when hailing this summer's World Cup across the United States of America, Mexico and Canada.Never afraid to hype football's showpiece event, the head of the world governing body has portrayed the first pan-continental version as the most inclusive, welcoming and unifying to date.But many others would choose different superlatives.The most politicised, for instance. And the mos
  
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• 🥐 Football never lets up, even at dawn: 5 stories for Tuesday

  09-06-2026 07:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🥐 Football never lets up, even at dawn: 5 stories for TuesdayWith eyes split between the final warm-up tests ahead of the biggest event in world football and the offices of Europe’s top clubs, the news this Tuesday arrives packed with promising goals, strategic market moves, and off-field decisions already sparking international debate.From the Spanish national team camp to future plans in Barcelona, the news agenda is red-hot. Below, we review the five main talking points driving
  
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• Interview: Red Devils President Cho Ho-tae

  09-06-2026 07:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Interview: Red Devils President Cho Ho-taeSouth Korea will be backed by the 'bulkeun agmar' or Red Devils, the national team's official supporters group, in their thousands, whether that be in Gwanghwamun or Guadalajara. Expectations may be tempered somewhat heading into the 2026 World Cup, but Cho Ho-tae, the president of the Red Devils, believes that the World Cup still has the power to unite, even with the heights of the 2002 team now little more than nostalgic memories.(Photo by Mohamed Fara
  
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• Mo Salah's jaw-dropping contract offer: He will make six times more than at Liverpool

  09-06-2026 07:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mo Salah's jaw-dropping contract offer: He will make six times more than at LiverpoolThe Egyptian King, 33, has reached an agreement to rip up his £400k per week contract one year early. Salah fell out with former Liverpool head coach Arne Slot during the 2025/26 season - and will now become a free agent.The left-footed forward’s contract officially expires on June 30 - and he will be able to pick his next destination.There is interest in Salah from teams in Italy - with Roma and Juv
  
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• 🎙️ Pedri: I didn't know I was so loved here

  09-06-2026 07:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎙️ Pedri: I didn't know I was so loved hereMexican fans surprised everyone with a huge turnout at the Cuauhtémoc Stadium to watch the Spanish national team face Peru in its final friendly before the World Cup. 
  One of the most applauded players was Pedri, who shone with the second goal of the night and ended up moved because the crowd chanted his name. "It's always nice to hear them chant your name. I didn't know they had so much affection for me here, and it's ve
  
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• Manchester City chairman names ‘most exciting’ emerging talent set for Etihad Stadium breakthrough

  09-06-2026 07:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City chairman names ‘most exciting’ emerging talent set for Etihad Stadium breakthroughMan City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has highlighted 17-year-old forward Ryan McAidoo as the academy sensation currently generating the highest level of excitement.Club executives have also guaranteed a positive summer transfer window for the Etihad Stadium faithful, with Al Mubarak promising a “smile” through the club’s moves.Despite entering uncharted territory follo
  
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• PSG in “no hurry” to sell striker and set €35 asking price for Serie A side

  09-06-2026 07:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG in “no hurry” to sell striker and set €35 asking price for Serie A sidePSG are looking to sell a few unwanted squad players this summer, and we could yet see Randal Kolo Muani sold.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.While it’s very clear that PSG don’t want to change too much of their almost perfect first team squad, there is plenty of tidying up to d
  
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• 🚨Referee appointments for the opening World Cup matches

  09-06-2026 06:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨Referee appointments for the opening World Cup matchesFIFA revealed this Monday the referee appointments for the first four matches of the World Cup 
  Wilton Sampaio, one of the most prominent referees in Latin America, will be the official in charge of officiating the opening match between Mexico and South Africa at Estadio Ciudad de México This will be the second time the Brazilian referee has worked a match involving El Tri. He previously did so in the Copa Amé
  
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• 🚩 It's official, referees named for the first World Cup matches

  09-06-2026 06:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚩 It's official, referees named for the first World Cup matchesFIFA revealed this Monday the referee appointments for the first four matches of the World Cup 
  Wilton Sampaio, one of the most important referees in Latin America, will be the official in charge of officiating the opening match between Mexico and South Africa at Estadio Ciudad de México This will be the second time the Brazilian referee has taken charge of a match involving El Tri. He previously did so at th
  
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• Somali referee Artan barred from entering US

  09-06-2026 06:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Omar Artan has been a Fifa referee since 2018 [Getty Images]Omar Artan, who was set to be the first Somali to referee at the World Cup finals, has been dropped from the list of officials after he was denied entry to the United States.Artan, the 2025 Confederation of African Football (CAF) men's referee of the year, was barred from entering the country at Miami International Airport and is currently in Turkey.No reason for Artan's repatriation has been issued by US immigration authorities, but So
  
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• Awards scooped at FA Women’s National League end-of-season ceremony

  09-06-2026 06:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Awards scooped at FA Women’s National League end-of-season ceremonyPlayers, managers and clubs from across Tiers three and four of the women’s pyramid earned honours at The FA Women’s National League end-of-season Awards. The ceremony took place at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, May 31st, ahead of the Adobe Women’s FA Cup Final.The ceremony recognised excellence across the Premier Division (Tier 3) through to Division One (Tier 4). The awards also highlighted the reverse divi
  
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• 🚨Official: Pumas confirm Efraín Juárez's departure

  09-06-2026 04:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨Official: Pumas confirm Efraín Juárez's departureThe novel is over! Through a statement, Pumas officially announced Efraín Juárez’s departure from the auriazul bench. "After speaking with the board about his departure, his time as head coach of our first team has come to an end. We wish him success in his future personal and professional projects," the club wrote. Universidad Nacional made it clear that the new manager will be announced public
  
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• 🚨Official: América bid farewell to Jonathan dos Santos

  09-06-2026 03:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨Official: América bid farewell to Jonathan dos SantosThere are still moves at El Nido, and this afternoon, América confirmed Jonathan dos Santos’ departure through its social media channels. "You leave as a three-time champion and an icon in our history. As a captain and the living representation of what it means to be an Águila," the club said. Jonathan dos Santos ended his participation in the Clausura 2026 in tears after América’s eli
  
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• 👀 AI predicts top scorer, flop, podium and 2026 champions; see

  09-06-2026 03:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👀 AI predicts top scorer, flop, podium and 2026 champions; seeThe 2026 World Cup is about to begin, and  OneFootball turned to artificial intelligence to find out its picks on key questions surrounding the tournament.Check out the predictions below and then share whether you agree or not.Top scorer ⚽Mbappé📸 SAMEER AL-DOUMY - AFP or licensorsThe Real forward is tipped to be the World Cup's top scorer — a feat that would be achieved with eight goals.The
  
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• 👀 AI predicts top scorer, flop, podium and 2026 champions; find out

  09-06-2026 03:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👀 AI predicts top scorer, flop, podium and 2026 champions; find outThe 2026 World Cup is about to begin, and  OneFootball turned to artificial intelligence to find out its picks on key topics surrounding the tournament.Check out the predictions below and then share whether you agree or not.Top scorer ⚽Mbappé📸 SAMEER AL-DOUMY - AFP or licensorsThe Real Madrid forward is tipped to be the World Cup’s top scorer — a feat he would achieve with eight
  
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• Gary Lineker admits BBC ‘marriage’ ran out of love before Match of the Day exit

  09-06-2026 01:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sports broadcaster Gary Lineker has said his "marriage" with the BBC had started to "run out of love" by the time he left the corporation.The former England footballer, 65, was the presenter of BBC’s Match Of The Dayfor 26 years until he stepped down in May last year following criticism over him airing his political opinions on social media.His departure came after a row following an Instagram post he made about Zionism, which featured a depiction of a rat, historically an antisemitic insu
  
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• World Cup Predictions, Sofía Vergara, Eloy Room's Messi Story & USMNT History with Leander Schaerlaeckens

  09-06-2026 00:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Subscribe to The CooligansApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeChristian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros kick off the show by making their biggest predictions for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. From who will lift the trophy to who will win the Golden Boot and which nation could fall short of expectations, The Cooligans put their reputations on the line with their boldest World Cup takes. Then, Colombian actress and global superstar Sofía Vergara joins the show to talk about growing up in a soccer-obs
  
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