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• Six major rule changes that will define World Cup 2026

  08-06-2026 10:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The controversial practice of players going over to the touchline to receive tactical advice from coaches when goalkeepers are down injured will be banned at this summer’s World Cup.In one of six major rule changes ahead of the tournament revealed by Fifa referees’ chief Pierluigi Collina, the so-called ‘tactical timeout’ where a goalkeeper will strategically go to the ground to be treated by physios, while their outfield team-mates rush over to the coach in order to rece
  
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• World Cup 2026: African referee denied entry into the United States by border control

  09-06-2026 09:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  A Somali referee chosen to officiate at the World Cup has been denied entry into the United States. Omar Artan was turned away by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) upon his arrival at Miami International Airport from Istanbul on Saturday.CBP confirmed on Monday that a Somali national who was planning to referee in the World Cup had been denied entry.Although the CBP statement on Monday did not explicitly name the individual, Artan is the sole World Cup referee representing Somalia.“Du
  
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• The unique World Cup club that illuminates Edin Dzeko’s great quality with Bosnia and Herzegovina

  09-06-2026 09:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  A finisher has a different kind of finish on his mind. “Sometimes there is an end for all of us,” mused Edin Dzeko. “Maybe mine is coming soon.”Dzeko has scored more than 450 goals and won almost 150 caps in a career that has taken him from his teenage years into his forties. He thought he would have been finished before now. His longevity has surprised even him.And now, perhaps, for a few weeks that might mean as much as anything else he has achieved. Dzeko was born in t
  
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• 'Diogo will be with you' - Jota's widow writes to Robertson

  09-06-2026 09:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  Diogo Jota (left) and Andy Robertson were Liverpool team-mates from 2020 to 2025 [Getty Images]Diogo Jota's widow has urged Scotland captain Andrew Robertson to carry his former Liverpool team-mate in his heart when he lives their dream of playing at the World Cup.Jota died aged 28 in a car crash last July, after helping Portugal secure World Cup qualification.Jota, won 49 caps but never played at a World Cup after missing the 2022 tournament through a calf injury."I couldn't get my mate Diogo J
  
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• The case for and against: Should Barcelona really sign Marcus Rashford this summer?

  09-06-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  The case for and against: Should Barcelona really sign Marcus Rashford this summer?There is a simple temptation with Marcus Rashford: remember the best version and convince yourself that Barcelona should make this signing permanent.The speed, the directness, the ability to run beyond the defence when the game is stretched, the quality on the left wing, the versatility to play through the middle, the Champions League experience: the list of qualities that make Rashford attractive is endless.On pa
  
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• Real Madrid lock in official presentation date for Mourinho; club icon will not be on his coaching staff

  09-06-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  Real Madrid lock in official presentation date for Mourinho; club icon will not be on his coaching staffReal Madrid are now preparing for one of the most significant moments of their new project as Jose Mourinho edges closer to his official return to the Santiago Bernabeu.Following Florentino Perez’s re-election as club president until 2030, the long-anticipated managerial change is entering its final stage. Mourinho has already signed his contract and is expected to lead the club int
  
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• Dutch win gives Republic of Ireland confidence for France

  09-06-2026 09:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  Brosnan has won 57 caps for Republic of Ireland [Getty Images]Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Courtney Brosnan believes their 3-2 win over Netherlands showed they can "put in performances against big nations" as they prepare for a winner takes all game against France in their final group game.Carla Ward's side are aiming to reach a second successive Women's World Cup and have already secured a seeded play-off place in the autumn for next year's tournament in Brazil.But a victory over France in Gr
  
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• Switzerland game important for self-belief - McArdle

  09-06-2026 09:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  NI have won two of three matches under McArdle[Getty Images]Northern Ireland manager Michael McArdle said Tuesday's final World Cup qualifier against Switzerland is "a real opportunity to test ourselves".McArdle's side are aiming to build momentum and continue to develop ahead of their upcoming World Cup play-off in the autumn.NI will finish third in Group B2, but the Scot is keen that they push themselves when they welcome the group winners to Mourneview Park. "We are looking forward to playing
  
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• 'It hasn't really hit me yet' - Kelly on France goal

  09-06-2026 09:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  Patrick Kelly said the fact that he had scored his first international goal against one of the teams highly fancied to win the World Cup hadn't really sunk in yet after Northern Ireland lost 3-1 to France in Lille.The Barnsley midfielder pulled a goal back after Michael O'Neill's side trailed 2-0 to two Michael Olise goals, with the Bayern Munich frontman going on to add a third to complete his hat-trick.The result gave the French a winning send-off to the World Cup and ensured Didier Deschamps'
  
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• Which clubs have the most players at the 2026 World Cup?

  09-06-2026 09:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  [BBC]Manchester City will have 19 players who last played a club match for them featuring at this summer's 2026 World Cup across North America.Of the 19 City players that feature in World Cup squads, four are in England's camp.Goalkeeper James Trafford is in Thomas Tuchel's 26-man list, as are defenders Marc Guehi, Nico O'Reilly and John Stones.Like Stones, City captain Bernardo Silva is leaving the club this summer. Silva is one of three current City players in Portugal's World Cup line-up alon
  
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• Liverpool take first step to agree mammoth Premier League deal

  09-06-2026 09:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  Liverpool take first step to agree mammoth Premier League dealLiverpool are reportedly in the race for a mammoth Premier League transfer. They've taken the first step.Liverpool may nor may not replace Ibrahima Konate this summer. The Reds will lose the defender on a free transfer to Real Madrid but it appears they're picky when it comes to centre-backs.After all, the club do have several other areas to shop for over the transfer window. They've also got four centre-backs in Virgil van Dijk, Joe
  
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• Tijjani Reijnders reveals real reason why Pep Guardiola left Manchester City after illustrious decade

  09-06-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  Tijjani Reijnders reveals real reason why Pep Guardiola left Manchester City after illustrious decadeTijjani Reijnders waxes lyrical of Pep Guardiola after just one season with the Catalan coachGuardiola ended Etihad Stadium tenure with Carabao Cup & FA Cup glory despite missing out on Premier League title to ArsenalReijnders is in the United States preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with the Netherlands.Manchester City midfielder Tijjani Reijnders has revealed the real reason why Pep Gua
  
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• Real Madrid receive immediate response from Atletico Madrid in the wake of Julian Alvarez links

  09-06-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  Real Madrid receive immediate response from Atletico Madrid in the wake of Julian Alvarez linksJulian Alvarez has unexpectedly found himself at the centre of transfer speculation involving Real Madrid, but Atletico Madrid have wasted little time in making their position clear.Recent reports suggested that Los Blancos could be considering a move for the Argentine forward despite already possessing a crowded attacking department ahead of Jose Mourinho’s first season in charge. The rumou
  
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• ☕️🥐 FC Breakfast: Olise on 🔥, FIFA's new invention 🤔

  09-06-2026 08:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  ☕️🥐 FC Breakfast: Olise on 🔥, FIFA's new invention 🤔Olise on 🔥Michael Olise put on a show this Monday evening against Northern Ireland in Lille, in France’s final warm-up match before the World Cup.Les Bleus won 3-1 thanks to a hat-trick from Michael Olise!France’s playmaker has become the first Les Bleus player to reach seven goals after his first 17 caps since Youri Djorkaeff in 1996. More importantly, Olise has already drawn level with
  
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• There seems to be only one conclusion to the future of a Manchester City keeper

  09-06-2026 08:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  There seems to be only one conclusion to the future of a Manchester City keeperThe 2025-26 season didn’t exactly go to plan for James Trafford. Trafford was signed by Manchester City last summer from Burnley. Trafford had high hopes of one day becoming Manchester City’s first-choice goalkeeper. However, City signed Gianluigi Donnarumma from PSG on deadline day last summer, and Trafford was City’s backup and cup competition keeper last season. While James Trafford started Manche
  
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• 20 new players to watch at World Cup 2026

  09-06-2026 08:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  [BBC Sport]You already know about the superstars who could light up the 2026 Fifa World Cup, but what about the next wave of talent?A record 1,248 players can feature in the USA, Canada and Mexico and, while there are few total unknowns, 891 of them are at their first World Cup, including plenty of unfamiliar faces looking to announce themselves on the global stage.Here, BBC Sport's TV and radio World Cup commentators pick out 20 players from outside the Premier League and Scottish Premiership w
  
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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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• Real Madrid have a €150 million offer ready for Barcelona target; player still prefers move to Camp Nou

  09-06-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  Real Madrid have a €150 million offer ready for Barcelona target; player still prefers move to Camp NouFor the longest time, it appeared Julian Alvarez will either move to Barcelona this summer or remain at Atletico Madrid.But another layer has been added to the transfer saga this week, with Real Madrid reportedly eyeing a shock move for the Argentine international.Multiple outlets are claiming that Alvarez is the mystery player Florentino Perez was talking about when he promised a €15
  
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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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• Tottenham remain keen on Hearts' Wilson - gossip

  09-06-2026 08:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  James Wilson has picked up two Scotland caps [SNS]Tottenham remain interested in Hearts forward James Wilson, 19, but face competition from European clubs. Wilson had a spell on loan at Spurs last season. (Sun)Former Celtic forward Alan McInally believes Martin O'Neill will have been told he has funds to spend in the transfer market, with O'Neill expected to continue as the club's manager next season. (Record - subscription required)Forward Thibault Klidje, 24, is expected back at Hibernian for
  
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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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