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• Spalletti in direct talks with Sorloth as Juventus learn Kim price tag

  05-06-2026 15:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spalletti in direct talks with Sorloth as Juventus learn Kim price tagJuventus coach Luciano Spalletti has reportedly held personal talks with Alexander Sorloth, while Bayern Munich have warned the Bianconeri that they won’t sell Kim Min-jae for less than €40m.Juventus are making progress in their pursuit of Atletico Madrid striker Sorloth. According to Sky Sport Italia, the Bianconeri directors have already held talks with the Norwegian’s entourage, while coach Spalletti has sp
  
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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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• 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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• Scotland taught our young players lesson - Bolivia boss

  07-06-2026 11:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bolivia head coach Oscar Villegas says Scotland taught his young team a lesson in their 4-0 friendly defeat in New Jersey.Steve Clarke's side were four goals to the good by half-time in their final World Cup warm-up game against a side who missed out on the finals after losing a play-off against Iraq."We need to improve our defensive transitions, because we faced an opponent who didn't hesitate going forward when they had the ball, was very forceful, very direct and was able to hurt us - and we
  
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• Real Madrid linked with Bayern winger Michael Olise in fresh report

  07-06-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid linked with Bayern winger Michael Olise in fresh reportReal Madrid are being linked with a move for Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise, according to a fresh report from ESPN, with president Florentino Pérez reportedly identifying the France international as his primary attacking target this summer.The report lands against the backdrop of Madrid’s presidential election, with Pérez having publicly promised a record club investment in a new signing if he is confirmed
  
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• Manchester City enter three-horse race with AC Milan and Chelsea for Wigan Athletic starlet

  07-06-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City enter three-horse race with AC Milan and Chelsea for Wigan Athletic starletMan City, AC Milan & Chelsea in a race to sign Wigan Athletic talent Harrison BettoniAttacking midfielder scored four goals from 11 starts last season, including vital FA Cup winnerBettoni would likely start in City’s academy before earning first-team credibilityManchester City are one of many major European clubs in talks to sign Wigan Athletic youngster Harrison Bettoni as he approaches the end
  
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• Scotland conclude World Cup preparations with dominant win over Bolivia

  07-06-2026 10:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Scotland will make their long-awaited return to the World Cup in confident mood following a convincing 4-0 friendly win over Bolivia in New Jersey.In a far from packed Sports Illustrated stadium in hot and humid conditions, Lawrence Shankland struck with a fine header in the fifth minute, then set up midfielder Scott McTominay for a well-worked second in the 20th minute before Che Adams added two more before the break.Unsurprisingly, boss Steve Clarke made numerous second-half substitutions but
  
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• Liverpool interest in £100m wonderkid confirmed

  07-06-2026 10:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool interest in £100m wonderkid confirmedLiverpool keeping close watch on Kroupi as Bournemouth prepare for transfer interestLiverpool’s summer planning is already generating intrigue, and one of the names attracting growing attention is Eli Junior Kroupi. The teenage forward enjoyed a remarkable breakthrough campaign with Bournemouth and has quickly become one of the most talked-about young talents in European football.Liverpool are among the clubs monitoring Kroupi’s si
  
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• Why Thomas Tuchel was left unhappy with England’s World Cup warm-up win over New Zealand

  07-06-2026 10:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thomas Tuchel was frustrated by England’s “freestyle” first-half display against New Zealand as World Cup preparations stepped up with a scrappy win in sweltering conditions.Having flown to Florida at the start of the week for a warm-weather training camp, the build-up continued on Saturday in the first of two Stateside warm-up friendlies.Tuchel, as planned, switched the entire team in Tampa at half-time, which England went into leading after Harry Kane brilliantly steered home
  
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• Arsenal want La Liga superstar but face serious obstacles

  07-06-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal want La Liga superstar but face serious obstaclesAlvarez Future Remains Unclear as Arsenal Interest Fades and Atletico Hold FirmThe transfer market thrives on uncertainty, but some sagas appear destined to drift rather than explode into life. Right now, the future of Julián Alvarez sits firmly in that category.For weeks, speculation has swirled around the Argentine forward, with rumours linking him to a high-profile move away from Atlético Madrid. Yet according to reports f
  
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• Harry Kane gives verdict on searing US heat ahead of England’s World Cup campaign

  07-06-2026 10:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Harry Kane has played down the impact the USA’s sweltering temperatures will have on England’s World Cup chances after they had their first proper run-out on American soil.Thomas Tuchel’s men are looking to add a second star to their shirts after Gareth Southgate led them to within a whisker of matching Alf Ramsey’s heroes of 1966.The Three Lions played their first of two warm-up matches on Saturday evening, beating the World Cup’s lowest-ranked side New Zealand 1-0
  
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• Watch: Barcelona midfielder makes a rash challenge on Real Madrid target during Spain training

  07-06-2026 10:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Watch: Barcelona midfielder makes a rash challenge on Real Madrid target during Spain trainingWith less than a week remaining before the start of the FIFA World Cup, Spain, as one of the favourites, are already locked in.The La Roja are slated to face Peru in their final friendly before the World Cup. But heading into the game, Barcelona midfielder Gavi has raised a few eyebrows.A video has gone viral where Gavi was seen making a rash challenge on Rodri during a training session, one that could
  
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• Are Portugal better without Ronaldo - and is he undroppable?

  07-06-2026 10:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cristiano Ronaldo is about to play at his sixth World Cup for Portugal [Getty Images]It was the sort of friendly that could easily have slipped from memory.Played early in the season against Kazakhstan, who had only recently joined Uefa, the fixture took place in front of a sold-out crowd of just 8,000 fans and on a pitch so shabby that the grass had to be painted to improve its appearance.And yet, that narrow 1-0 win in Chaves in northern Portugal has never really faded away.That is because 20
  
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• 'Hatate tells Celtic he wants out this summer' - gossip

  07-06-2026 10:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Reo Hatate has reportedly told Celtic he wants to leave this summer, while Ross Stewart could exit Southampton because of a contract loophole and Rangers' Youssef Chermiti is again linked with Galatasaray.Reo Hatate, the 28-year-old Japan midfielder who remains under contract until 2028 but fell out of favour under Martin O'Neill, has informed Celtic that he wants to leave the Scottish champions this summer. (The Herald)Tokyo have agreed a £1.3m transfer fee for centre-half Hayato Inamura
  
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• Spain take cautious approach as Barcelona star set to miss Peru friendly

  07-06-2026 10:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spain take cautious approach as Barcelona star set to miss Peru friendlyBarcelona supporters hoping to see Lamine Yamal return to action with Spain will have to wait a bit longer.According to Mundo Deportivo, the Spanish attacker will not be available for the national team’s final World Cup warm-up match against Peru.Lamine has taken another positive step in his recovery and has begun reintegrating into the group’s training step by step. However, he is still not ready for competitive
  
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• The Curacao blueprint and how Guyana are targeting a similar World Cup miracle

  07-06-2026 10:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Curacao, the tiny Caribbean outpost with a population less than Middlesbrough, have found their way to football’s top table. Away from the greed, the cost and the wars, their anticipated debut has been one of the sparingly few pre-tournament stories that epitomise what the World Cup should represent.It is a national miracle that they find themselves here but also a regional rarity; they are one of just five nations to ever represent the Caribbean on football’s biggest stage. That now
  
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• Barcelona surge to second in Europe as club records biggest valuation growth of 2026

  07-06-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona surge to second in Europe as club records biggest valuation growth of 2026Barcelona’s remarkable recovery on and off the pitch has received another major boost.After a few years of financial struggles due to mismanagement by previous boards, the club are slowly finding their feet and returning to where they belong.Football Benchmark’s latest annual report, as quoted by SPORT, has seen the Catalan club named as the fastest-growing football brand in Europe.The study places Ba
  
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• Liverpool face La Liga giants in battle for £80m midfield dynamo

  07-06-2026 09:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool face La Liga giants in battle for £80m midfield dynamoMateus Fernandes Emerges as Midfield Target Amid Liverpool and Real Madrid InterestAs the summer transfer window gathers momentum, few young midfielders have seen their stock rise quite as sharply as Mateus Fernandes. The Portuguese talent has become one of the most talked-about names in European football after an impressive campaign with West Ham United, attracting attention from some of the continent’s biggest clubs.Ac
  
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