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• Scotland branded ‘unprofessional’ and ‘weak’ after cancelling training match with Norway

  08-06-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Scotland head coach Steve Clarke has been branded "unprofessional" by his Norwegian counterpart, Stale Solbakken, following the abrupt cancellation of a planned training-ground friendly. The fixture, intended for Monday, was called off by Scotland due to reported injuries within their squad, a decision that has sparked a strong rebuke from the Norwegian camp.Solbakken voiced his dismay after his side’s 1-1 draw with Morocco, a Group C rival of Scotland. Speaking to Norwegian public broadca
  
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• ‘Did everything possible’: Inter Milan failed with an attempt to lure Messi away from Barcelona

  11-06-2026 12:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘Did everything possible’: Inter Milan failed with an attempt to lure Messi away from BarcelonaLionel Messi’s Barcelona story could have taken a very different turn before he became the greatest player in the club’s history.Massimo Moratti, the former president of Inter Milan, has revealed that the Italian club made a serious attempt to sign the Argentinian maestro when he was still a youngster emerging through La Masia.As quoted by SPORT, Moratti explained on Radio Kiss
  
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• Ronald Koeman hopeful that Brighton goalkeeper can make World Cup debut against Japan despite injury

  11-06-2026 12:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ronald Koeman hopeful that Brighton goalkeeper can make World Cup debut against Japan despite injuryThere are concerns that Brighton goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen may not be able to play in the Netherlands World Cup opener against Japan. The Brighton goalkeeper suffered an injury during the Netherlands friendly against Uzbekistan and was absent from training yesterday. Ronald Koeman has indicated, as reported by ESPN, that he thinks the Brighton player will be able to play in the World Cup opener a
  
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• Real Madrid forward’s recovery from long-term injury ‘on track’, player in good spirits

  11-06-2026 12:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid forward’s recovery from long-term injury ‘on track’, player in good spiritsReal Madrid have just two representatives in the Brazilian national team at the upcoming FIFA World Cup, and it is unfortunate that two others did not make the cut.While Eder Militao missed out owing to his fitness struggles and lack of regular minutes, Rodrygo misses out after he suffered a devastating ACL injury with a meniscal tear.Initial projections reported a six to seven-month layoff p
  
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• “Arteta wants” €100m Yildiz says Juventus Sporting Director

  11-06-2026 12:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “Arteta wants” €100m Yildiz says Juventus Sporting DirectorThe 21-year-old signed a new deal until 2030 earlier this year and Juventus say even a €100m offer would not change their stance.Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty ImagesJuventus have shut down Arsenal’s interest in Kenan Yildiz, with the Italian club insisting they would not sell the forward even for €100m.The 21-year-old signed a new deal until 2030 in February, when Arsenal’s interest had already been
  
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• Report: Arsenal are in the race to sign 23-year-old La Liga forward

  11-06-2026 12:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Arsenal are in the race to sign 23-year-old La Liga forwardNico Williams Transfer: Arsenal Given Fresh Hope Over Dream Arteta SigningArsenal’s search for elite attacking depth continues to gather pace, with Nico Williams once again emerging as a live and significant name on the club’s recruitment radar.According to TeamTalk, the Athletic Bilbao winger remains firmly admired in north London, despite signing a remarkable 10-year contract with his boyhood club last summer. That
  
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• Joseph Oosting takes over at Go Ahead Eagles after Antwerp sacking

  11-06-2026 12:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Joseph Oosting takes over at Go Ahead Eagles after Antwerp sackingJoseph Oosting has made a return to the Eredivisie with Go Ahead Eagles. After spending a few months in charge of Antwerp in the Belgian Pro League, Oosting was sacked by the Great Old after a poor play-offs. However, he has not had to wait long to get another job. Go Ahead Eagles have announced that the former FC Twente man has signed a two year contract in Deventer to lead the side into the 2026/2027 Eredivisie season.Oosting ta
  
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• Connolly appointed Derry City director of football

  11-06-2026 12:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Connolly captained Derry City before joining Coleraine in January [Getty Images]Mark Connolly has been appointed Derry City director of football after his decision to call time on his playing career.Connolly left Derry to link up with former Candystripes boss Ruaidhri Higgins at Coleraine in January. The Clones-born defender, 34, started his professional career at Bolton before spells at Crawley Town, Kilmarnock and Dundee United, where he won the Scottish Championship title in 2020.He joined De
  
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• Belgium move was huge adaptation - Johnson

  11-06-2026 12:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lee Johnson won the EFL Trophy with Sunderland in 2021 [Getty Images]Former Bristol City boss Lee Johnson says making the move to manage abroad has been a "huge adaptation", but one that he "would recommend to anyone".The 45-year-old has just led Lommel SK to promotion to the Belgian top flight for the first time in more than two decades."People sometimes don't understand how sacrificial it can be to take these opportunities abroad, the impact on family life, it was a huge adaptation," Johnson t
  
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• Official: Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal becomes UNICEF goodwill ambassador

  11-06-2026 12:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal becomes UNICEF goodwill ambassadorFC Barcelona rising superstar Lamine Yamal is already a global sporting icon and has added another feather to his cap at such a young age.Now, Lamine’s growing list of accomplishments has seen another addition, after he was named a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador at just 18 years of age.The recognition makes the Barcelona sensation one of the youngest ambassadors in the organisation’s history and further highligh
  
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• Nottingham Forest circle back for Frattesi with Napoli waiting in the wings

  11-06-2026 12:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nottingham Forest circle back for Frattesi with Napoli waiting in the wingsRecent reports claim that Nottingham Forest have reignited their interest in Italy international Davide Frattesi, who is considered surplus to requirements at Inter, but there are still potential options for the 26-year-old in Serie A, including with Napoli.Frattesi back on Nottingham Forest radarFrattesi had to settle for a role as a back-up option during Inter’s Scudetto and Coppa Italia-winning campaign in 2025-2
  
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• Interview | Elye Wahi says Ivory Coast ‘can be one of the favourites’ for the World Cup

  11-06-2026 12:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Interview | Elye Wahi says Ivory Coast ‘can be one of the favourites’ for the World CupIn the aftermath of OGC Nice’s 4-1 win over AS Saint-Étienne, which guaranteed the club’s place in Ligue 1 for next season, and just hours before his departure for the FIFA World Cup, Get French Football News spoke with Elye Wahi (23).You arrived at Nice in January and your goals have ultimately kept the club in Ligue 1. How would you evaluate your return to France?Hone
  
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• Home extends Heed stay as Storey exits for Carlisle

  11-06-2026 12:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Josh Home has signed a two-year contract extension with an option for a further 12 months with National League side Gateshead.The 20-year-old midfielder joined the Tyneside outfit from Birmingham City on loan in December 2023 before making his stay permanent the following season.Home, who has signed a deal until May 2028, made 39 league appearances for Gateshead as they finished 18th in the fifth tier last season.Gateshead remain in the hunt for a new manager after Rob Elliot and assistant Louis
  
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• England’s potential route to World Cup 2026 final

  11-06-2026 12:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thomas Tuchel is hoping to end England’s 60 years of hurt on the global stage as the Three Lions vie for World Cup glory in North America.While sceptics may predict an early exit for the German’s first international tournament in charge, fans will already be looking at the potential draw for England as they dream of of a spot at this year’s final at MetLife Stadium on 19 July.For now, England only know for sure who they’ll face in the group, beginning their campaign on 17
  
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• Richard Hughes swaps lanes as deal for €20m star now off the table

  11-06-2026 12:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Richard Hughes swaps lanes as deal for €20m star now off the tableThe 2026-27 summer transfer window isn't even open yet and Liverpool have already been linked with a plethora of different players. Andoni Iraola's men are in desperate need of reinforcements with three of their mainstays already choosing to exit Anfield this summer.Mohamed Salah, Andy Robertson and Ibrahima Konate all need to be replaced before their campaign gets fully underway.Their need to get deals over the line has caus
  
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• Crawley Town sign midfielder Duke-McKenna

  11-06-2026 12:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Crawley Town have signed free-agent midfielder Stephen Duke-McKenna on two-year contract.The 25-year-old Guyana international, who has also agreed an option for a third year, joins the club after leaving Harrogate Town.He has spent the past two years at the Yorkshire club after joining from Queens Park Rangers.He played six times in the Championship for the R's as well as having loan spells at Torquay United, Leyton Orient and Sutton United.Duke-McKenna scored six goals in 31 games in all compet
  
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• 'Edwards was onto a no-win situation' - Bull

  11-06-2026 12:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Wolves legend Steve Bull has labelled the dismissal of head coach Rob Edwards "a shock" after he signed onto a "no-win" situation last season.Edwards left Middlesbrough, who were in second place in the Championship at the time, to join the then-winless Wolves side in the Premier League."It's a shock to me because I thought last year when he first came in, he was onto a no-win situation," Bull told BBC Radio WM."I thought it was 30% to keep us in the Premier League and 70% to get us
  
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• Dodo favors move to Napoli over Roma

  11-06-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dodo favors move to Napoli over RomaWhile awaiting the official announcement of Tony D’Amico as Roma’s new sporting director, the transfer market is moving. The Giallorossi are monitoring several full-backs to raise their game, with Wesley able to play on both flanks. Atletico Madrid’s Matteo Ruggeri, whom Gasperini knows well from his time in Bergamo, continues to gain ground. The deal is expensive (around €25 million), but Roma’s interest is solid. The Giallorossi
  
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• Barcelona refuse to increase offer as midfield target raises wage demands amid Real Madrid, Atletico interest

  11-06-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona refuse to increase offer as midfield target raises wage demands amid Real Madrid, Atletico interestBarcelona’s pursuit of Bernardo Silva appears to have hit an obstacle, after weeks of it looking like the transfer was effectively completed.The former Manchester City captain was nearing an agreement with the Catalan club but performed an 11th-hour U-turn and decided to leave his future open until after the World Cup.The Manchester City star remains one of the names admired by Barc
  
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• Harry Maguire gets £1,000 speeding fine weeks after England World Cup squad snub

  11-06-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England defender Harry Maguire has received a £1,000 fine for speeding just weeks after saying he was "shocked and gutted" by his omission from Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup squad.The conviction emerged as his international teammates travelled to the USA for their men’s 2026 World Cup preparations, marking further disappointment for the axed 33-year-old centre-back.The incident occurred on 28 December last year, when Maguire was caught driving his £130,000 Range Rover at 37mp
  
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• “He has everything you need” – Jurgen Klopp praises Liverpool star

  11-06-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “He has everything you need” – Jurgen Klopp praises Liverpool starKlopp backs Wirtz despite mixed debut campaign at LiverpoolLiverpool supporters have spent much of the past season debating the impact of Florian Wirtz. Arriving at Anfield amid enormous expectations and a transfer fee reported to be in excess of £100 million, the Germany international was viewed as one of the cornerstones of Liverpool’s future.Yet football rarely follows a straightforward script.Wirt
  
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• ‘Vinicius Law’ set to be enforced at World Cup after Real Madrid ace’s complaint against Benfica star

  11-06-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘Vinicius Law’ set to be enforced at World Cup after Real Madrid ace’s complaint against Benfica starThe FIFA 2026 World Cup is just around the corner. This is the first iteration of a World Cup that will have 48 countries, meaning more work for FIFA to safeguard the laws of the game.It has been evident in several La Liga and European matches that racism is rampant in football. Keeping that in mind, FIFA has taken additional measures to make sure a perpetrator gets punished pro
  
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• Keisuke Goto’s fine season for Sint Truiden pays off with Freiburg move

  11-06-2026 11:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Keisuke Goto’s fine season for Sint Truiden pays off with Freiburg moveKeisuke Goto is leaving Anderlecht for around €13m. The Japanese striker spent the 2025/2026 season on loan at Sint Truiden and performed well, with Freiburg having been convinced to spend a decent amount to sign the 21-year-old. Goto is currently with the Japanese squad at the World Cup and on his return he will swap Belgium for Germany and the Bundesliga. For Anderlecht, this is a decent fee for a player that was
  
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• Declan Rice explains sunburn blunder as World Cup photo goes viral

  11-06-2026 11:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England midfielder Declan Rice has shrugged off a scolding from his mother over sunburn, as he believes he can help ignite the nation's World Cup campaign.Rice, 27, encountered the intense Florida climate upon his arrival at the warm-up camp on Saturday, with his official tournament photoshoot revealing visible sunburn across his head and arms.Despite this mishap, the midfielder proved his mettle by netting the opening goal in a commanding 3-0 victory against Costa Rica in Orlando to round off T
  
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• Terry consortium takeover of Colchester off

  11-06-2026 11:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  John Terry played almost 500 games, and won 78 England caps, during a career which ended in 2018 [Getty Images]The planned takeover of Colchester United by a consortium including former Chelsea and England defender John Terry has collapsed.It was understood that U's owner Robbie Cowling was on the verge of selling to the group, but the club have confirmed that this process has now ended. A statement from the Essex side said: "Colchester United Football Club can confirm that discussions regarding
  
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• OneFootball x CIZA: South Africa can make an impact at this World Cup

  11-06-2026 11:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  OneFootball x CIZA: South Africa can make an impact at this World CupAs part of OneFootball's collaboration series with Shoot Music we're interviewing an artist about their love of football and, over the next few weeks, it will be all about the World Cup.This week it's Afrohouse DJ, producer, recording artist and South Africa fan, CIZA.How excited are you for the World Cup?I’m super excited for the World Cup. It’s going to be a special experience because it’ll be the first time
  
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• World Cup 2026: this team forced to... change its shirts 😱

  11-06-2026 11:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  World Cup 2026: this team forced to... change its shirts 😱The blunder.A real mess has hit the Haiti national team, drawn in Group C alongside Brazil, Morocco, and Scotland, just one day before the kickoff of the 2026 World Cup!Indeed, Haiti was forced by FIFA to urgently change its World Cup kits. The ones originally planned featured an illustration considered a political message by the governing body.The bad news was announced by Saeta, the team’s equipment supplier.The reason? Th
  
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• Union St Gilloise bring in young midfielder from Banik Ostrava

  11-06-2026 11:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Union St Gilloise bring in young midfielder from Banik OstravaUnion St Gilloise are already making moves this summer. The cup holders, who finished second in the Pro League behind Club Brugge, have wasted no time in bringing in new players ahead of the new season. The side have announced the signing of young Czech midfielder Ondrej Kricfalusi from Banik Ostrava. The 22-year-old, who has represented the Czechia national team at U21 level, has signed a deal with Union St Gilloise until 2030.Kricfa
  
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• Hansi Flick puts Barcelona youngsters on alert for first-team pre-season chance

  11-06-2026 11:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hansi Flick puts Barcelona youngsters on alert for first-team pre-season chanceClub football may be on a break, but Hansi Flick has already started preparing for a very different Barcelona pre-season.Several La Masia players could be given an opportunity to train and play with the first team. With as many as 15 Barcelona senior players involved at the World Cup, the start of pre-season could arrive before some of the stars return.So, according to Mundo Deportivo, some youngsters have already bee
  
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• Nottingham Forest want £130 million Elliot Anderson deal with Manchester City

  11-06-2026 11:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nottingham Forest want £130 million Elliot Anderson deal with Manchester CityNottingham Forest target £130 million total package for Elliot AndersonManchester City have seen a £106 million plus £15 million in add-ons offer rejectedThe 23-year-old is expected to become the new most expensive British player in historyManchester City could be forced to set a brand new British transfer record if they are to secure the signing of Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest this sum
  
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