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• Roma show interest in Pinamonti

  07-06-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma show interest in PinamontiThe D’Amico era is about to begin. For the former Atalanta sporting director, awaiting the waiver to gain full powers as sporting director, tomorrow should be the day for the long-awaited announcement of his new experience at Roma. There’s plenty of work to do, from the incoming transfer market, with attention to Pinamonti, to the renewals and sales by June 30th. D’Amico also met yesterday in Bergamo with Atalanta to resolve his contract. Behind t
  
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• 2026 World Cup, Group G, a ‘last dance’ for old hands 🇧🇪 🇪🇬 🇮🇷 🇳🇿

  07-06-2026 12:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  2026 World Cup, Group G, a ‘last dance’ for old hands 🇧🇪 🇪🇬 🇮🇷 🇳🇿Group G promises high drama, especially because it represents the “last dance” on the biggest stage for several of modern football’s greatest legends. With an explosive mix of European giants, African powerhouses, Asian discipline, and Oceania’s drive, the battle for a place in the round of 16 will be absolute madness, with the veter
  
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• 👴 No Neuer, but plenty of aura! This is the oldest XI at this World Cup

  07-06-2026 12:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👴 No Neuer, but plenty of aura! This is the oldest XI at this World CupIf your favorite nation were facing a squad with an average age of 38.6 at the upcoming World Cup, you’d probably be fully expecting a win. Is CR7 and co. lining up or what?The attack alone, featuring Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Edin Džeko, and Luka Modrić, has enough aura for five teams and still a decent amount of quality. At the back, Axel Witsel holds things together in defensive midfield, and if a play
  
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• Newly announced Barcelona signing relieved to have his future resolved before the World Cup: ‘I have to thank..’

  07-06-2026 12:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newly announced Barcelona signing relieved to have his future resolved before the World Cup: ‘I have to thank..’With the World Cup kicking off in a few days, national teams across the world are preparing for the event with their final friendly fixtures before the tournament.England took on New Zealand on Saturday in their first of two organised friendlies and came out as 1-0 victors – a scoreline that does not do justice to the greatness in their squad.Newly announced Barcelona
  
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• Another Arsenal forward scores in pre-World Cup friendly

  07-06-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Another Arsenal forward scores in pre-World Cup friendlyLeandro Trossard helped Belgium to extend their unbeaten run by scoring the opening goal in their friendly win over Tunisia on Saturday, their final pre-World Cup fixture.Photo by Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Getty ImagesLike many of Arsenal’s other internationals, Leandro Trossard missed his country’s first friendly of the ongoing international break as a result of his participation in the Champions League final last weekend, but he r
  
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• US show the fight Pochettino wanted – just in time for the World Cup

  07-06-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Felix Nmecha of Germany and Christian Pulisic of United States compete for the ball during Saturday’s friendly.aPhotograph: Jamie Squire/Getty ImagesA sunshower began dousing the fans at Soldier Field as Matt Freese picked the ball out of his net. It was only the second minute of the United States’ final friendly before the World Cup, and mighty Germany had already opened the scoring with plenty of talent to turn the occasion into a rout.On this occasion, however, “when it rain
  
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• Ticket pain and Trump anger, but still room for ‘magic’: how readers feel about the World Cup

  07-06-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Argentina fans who watched their team win the World Cup four years ago are hoping for a repeat success this summer.Photograph: Tom Jenkins/The GuardianThe 2026 World Cup is nearly upon us. Across 39 days beginning Thursday, 104 matches will be played throughout the United States, Mexico and Canada until a champion is crowned 19 July in New Jersey.Amid the quadrennial excitement around the world’s biggest sporting event, there has also been intense controversy and scrutiny. Ticket prices, t
  
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• Three reasons why Real Madrid should not splash €150 million on Michael Olise

  07-06-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Three reasons why Real Madrid should not splash €150 million on Michael OliseFlorentino Perez has already sent Real Madrid supporters into a frenzy after promising the arrival of a new Galactico worth around €150 million this summer. While several names have been mentioned in recent weeks, the growing belief in Spain is that the mystery signing could be Michael Olise.The French winger has emerged as one of the most exciting attacking players in European football, combining flair,
  
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• The fate of six Barcelona players this summer following loan spells away from club

  07-06-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The fate of six Barcelona players this summer following loan spells away from clubAs Barcelona continue planning for the 2026/27 season, one of the biggest tasks facing the sporting department is deciding what to do with the players returning from loan spells.Over the course of the 2025/26 campaign, as many as six first-team and academy players spent the season away from Spotify Camp Nou in search of minutes, development and a pathway back into the club’s plans. However, not everyone
  
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• Inter willing to sell young star Berenbruch to Cagliari in Stankovic-style deal

  07-06-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter willing to sell young star Berenbruch to Cagliari in Stankovic-style dealReports in Italy claim that Inter are willing to send young talent Thomas Berenbruch to Serie A side Cagliari, potentially in a permanent deal, but the Nerazzurri want to retain the option to bring the 21-year-old back to San Siro, like they have done with Aleksandar Stankovic.Inter talent Berenbruch could join CagliariAccording to reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport, Cagliari and head coach Fabio Pisacane are keen t
  
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• The five signings Jose Mourinho has asked for ahead of his first season back at the club – report

  07-06-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The five signings Jose Mourinho has asked for ahead of his first season back at the club – reportReal Madrid’s elections today will decide the direction the club’s long-term project will take, and all signs point to Florentino Perez retaining control of the club.If he wins, Jose Mourinho will be the team’s next manager and the Portuguese coach will have a big say in the team’s signings and transfer activity.On that front, in fact, the ‘Special One’ has a
  
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• Liverpool star to be subject of record £73.5m bid

  07-06-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool star to be subject of record £73.5m bidTottenham ready club-record move as Gakpo emerges as major De Zerbi targetTottenham Hotspur are reportedly preparing to break their transfer record in an ambitious attempt to sign Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo, with new manager Roberto De Zerbi said to be driving the move as he shapes his squad for the season ahead.According to reports carried by Football365, Spurs are considering a bid worth around £73.5 million for Gakpo, a fee that w
  
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• 🌎 World Cup: introducing Group C 🇧🇷🇲🇦🏴🇭🇹

  07-06-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🌎 World Cup: introducing Group C 🇧🇷🇲🇦🏴🇭🇹The presentation of Group C of the 2026 World Cup!The teams ⚔️Brazil 🇧🇷Morocco 🇲🇦Scotland 🏴Haiti 🇭🇹The schedule 📝14.06 - 00:00: Brazil vs Morocco14.06 - 03:00: Haiti vs Scotland20.06 - 00:00: Scotland vs Morocco20.06 - 02:30: Brazil vs Haiti25.06 - 00:00: Morocco vs Haiti25.06 - 00:00: Sc
  
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• Pre-World Cup friendlies - Messi rested & Leao sent off

  07-06-2026 11:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Argentina's Messi is set to play in his sixth World Cup while Portugal's Leao was sent off after a mass scuffle against Chile [Getty Images]Argentina great Lionel Messi was rested as the defending champions beat Honduras in their penultimate warm-up game before the 2026 World Cup, while Portugal's Rafael Leao was sent off in a 2-1 win against Chile.Elsewhere, Brazil, Germany and Belgium each won their final warm-up games prior to the start of the tournament, which is being held across Canada, Me
  
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• La Liga giants set to make huge move for Chelsea star

  07-06-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  La Liga giants set to make huge move for Chelsea starBarcelona and Real Madrid Circle as Chelsea Face Marc Cucurella Transfer DilemmaChelsea could be forced into one of the most significant decisions of their summer as growing interest from Spain places Marc Cucurella’s future under the spotlight.After transforming his fortunes at Stamford Bridge, the left-back has emerged as one of Chelsea’s most dependable performers. Now, according to reports in Marca, the Spain international is &
  
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• France's Camavinga attends Harvard after World Cup omission

  07-06-2026 11:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Eduardo Camavinga has scored two goals and provided one assist for France since Deschamps handed him his first cap [Getty Images]Eduardo Camavinga has been taking part in a different kind of training after being left out of France's World Cup squad.The Real Madrid midfielder has taken a short course in the business of entertainment, media and sports at Harvard Business School. Camavinga, 23, made a 49-minute substitute appearance in the 2022 World Cup final, which France lost on penalties to Arg
  
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• Antonee Robinson screamer not enough to spare USA defeat against Germany ahead of World Cup

  07-06-2026 11:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Antonee Robinson’s stunning volley was not enough to spare the United States defeat ahead of their home World Cup campaign as they were beaten by Germany.Leroy Sane scored the decisive goal in a 2-1 victory to extend Germany's impressive run to a nine-game winning streak heading into the tournament finals.Kai Havertz had put the four-time champions ahead with a header from a free-kick in the second minute.However, Antonee Robinson levelled in the 37th minute with a spellbinding left-foot v
  
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• Today’s Papers: Big Italy, Baldini changes, Juventus on Sorloth

  07-06-2026 11:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Today’s Papers: Big Italy, Baldini changes, Juventus on SorlothLa Gazzetta dello SportWhat strength, lads Making history from Paris to Monte CarloCoboli, Roland Garros: Zverev the favourite in the final, but the Italian has a dream 50 years after PanattaAntonelli, Monaco GP: A lap a la Senna and a record pole. Kimi: ‘Now I’ll watch my back’. Ferrari in secondBobo Vieri‘Scudetto is Chivu vs. Max. Vlahovic was one to keep’Deschamps‘World Cup, I’
  
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• Newspaper claims Juventus have agreement with Sorloth but not with Atletico Madrid

  07-06-2026 11:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newspaper claims Juventus have agreement with Sorloth but not with Atletico MadridThere are mixed reports in Italy regarding Juventus and their interest in Atletico Madrid striker Alexander Sorloth, as one newspaper claims that the Bianconeri have an agreement on personal terms with the Norway international, while others claim that it will be an uphill battle to convince his current employers into selling.Where Juventus stand in pursuit of Atletico’s SorlothJuventus have recently learned t
  
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• Injury fears for Roma and Brazil as Wesley left in tears ahead of 2026 World Cup

  07-06-2026 11:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Injury fears for Roma and Brazil as Wesley left in tears ahead of 2026 World CupRoma and Brazil supporters face a nervous wait to hear the extent of the damage suffered by wing-back Wesley, who was forced off with an injury just 15 minutes into his nation’s World Cup warm-up match against Egypt.Wesley’s World Cup at risk after injury in Brazil friendlyCarlo Ancelotti’s Brazil claimed a 2-1 victory over Egypt in an international friendly late on Saturday evening thanks to goals
  
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• Greece vs. Italy: Probable line-ups and where to watch on TV

  07-06-2026 11:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Greece vs. Italy: Probable line-ups and where to watch on TVDavide Baldini is hoping to keep his 100% record intact when the youthful Italy national team take on Greece in an international friendly on Sunday evening.The Azzurri are under the guidance of interim CT Baldini, who has named a squad of 24 young players, only one of whom is over the age of 22 and only four of them had previously been capped before this week’s set of international fixtures.This had been an issue that had reported
  
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• Glasner approves of Milan move but Rangnick not released by Austria yet

  07-06-2026 11:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Glasner approves of Milan move but Rangnick not released by Austria yetReports on Sunday claim that Oliver Glasner has given his approval to a potential move to take over as head coach of Milan, but the Rossoneri are still hoping that the Austria national team will release Ralf Rangnick, who is under consideration to take over as sporting director.Where Milan stand in their hunt for a head coach and new directorsMilan are looking to build an entire new senior management team after parting compan
  
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• World Cup 2026: 5️⃣ big absentees from this summer's tournament

  07-06-2026 11:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  World Cup 2026: 5️⃣ big absentees from this summer's tournamentEvery World Cup creates unforgettable stories, but it also leaves behind major disappointments. Whether through failed qualification, injury or controversial selection calls, some of football’s biggest nations and stars will be absent from the 2026 tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico.ItalyNo absence is bigger than Italy. The four-time world champions have now failed to qualify for three consecutive W
  
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• Arsenal forward grabs goal & assist vs World Cup hosts

  07-06-2026 11:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal forward grabs goal & assist vs World Cup hostsArsenal’s Kai Havertz bagged a goal and an assist in a friendly match against World Cup hosts the USA on Saturday, helping Germany complete a perfect warm-up to the final tournament.Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty ImagesArsenal forward Kai Havertz linked up with Germany this week following last weekend’s Champions League final, and he got his first chance back in the starting lineup in a friendly match against the USA on Saturday.It
  
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• Jordan Pickford hails England’s fearless teenage debutant Rio Ngumoha

  07-06-2026 11:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jordan Pickford heaped praised on fearless teenage debutant Rio Ngumoha as England’s World Cup preparations offered an exciting glimpse of the future.Saturday’s unremarkable 1-0 friendly win against New Zealand in Tampa was a moment to cherish for the 17-year-old Liverpool talent, having become the national team’s fifth-youngest debutant.Training squad member Ngumoha showed some promising moments as he stepped up, with right wingers Bukayo Saka and Noni Madueke absent after Ars
  
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• Arne Slot gives answer after Premier League club approach

  07-06-2026 11:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arne Slot gives answer after Premier League club approachLiverpool last week dismissed Arne Slot as head coach. The Dutchman got off to the best possible start - winning the 2024/25 Premier League title at the first time of asking. But events took a severe downward turn during the 2025/26 season - with the defending champions ending up in fifth place.Factor in domestic cup humiliations against Crystal Palace and Manchester City - as well as Champions League elimination to Paris Saint-Germain - a
  
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• 🔙 Welcome back: the nations returning to the World Cup 🤩

  07-06-2026 11:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🔙 Welcome back: the nations returning to the World Cup 🤩The 48-team World Cup not only expands football’s boundaries, it also taps into collective nostalgia. In 2026, North America becomes the stage for the return of historic and cult national teams that had spent years — and in some cases decades — off the World Cup radar.DR Congo and Haiti (1974)Half a century of drought. Their last World Cup images are in black and white, but in 2026 they return with fresh, p
  
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• Sunday's schedule (7): World Cup warm-ups, decisions in 🇧🇷 and more

  07-06-2026 11:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunday's schedule (7): World Cup warm-ups, decisions in 🇧🇷 and moreInternational friendlies ⚔️10:00 AM - Liechtenstein vs. Cyprus: SporTV1:30 PM - Denmark vs. Ukraine: SporTV3:00 PM - Kosovo vs. Andorra: Disney+3:45 PM - Croatia vs. Slovenia: SporTV4:00 PM - Greece vs. Italy: ESPN and Disney+4:00 PM - Morocco vs. Norway: XSports and CazéTV8:00 PM - Colombia vs. Jordan: SporTV
  U-17 Friendly 🇧🇷4:00 PM - Brazil vs. United States: YouTube
  
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• Watch: Barcelona star makes a brutal challenge on Real Madrid target during training

  07-06-2026 11:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Watch: Barcelona star makes a brutal challenge on Real Madrid target during trainingBarcelona star Gavi’s competitive edge was on full display in Spain’s latest training session as they continue to prepare for the World Cup.A clip that has quickly circulated on social media shows the Barcelona midfielder flying into a late challenge on teammate Rodri.The tackle sent the Manchester City midfielder to the ground. Training-ground challenges are quite common, but the intensity of this on
  
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• Arsenal make offer to PSG defender with Saliba style plan in place

  07-06-2026 11:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal make offer to PSG defender with Saliba style plan in placeYoung Emmanuel Mbemba is a man in demand – Arsenal  and PSG have both offered him contracts, and he will make his decision soon.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.PSG’s academy produces talent like almost no other, making it impossible to hang on to every good young player.Young players will always wan
  
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