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• Supporters make emphatic choice as standout performer claims top award

  04-06-2026 17:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Supporters make emphatic choice as standout performer claims top awardSzoboszlai’s rise to Liverpool’s Player of the Year awardDominik Szoboszlai has been named Liverpool’s Player of the Year following a season that showcased his talent, versatility and relentless commitment to the cause. The Hungarian midfielder secured the honour after receiving more than two-thirds of the supporters’ vote, underlining just how influential he has become within Arne Slot’s title-wi
  
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• Ferguson out until autumn with injury - Hallgrimsson

  05-06-2026 09:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ferguson underwent surgery on his left ankle in March [Getty Images]Republic of Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson said he doesn't expect striker Evan Ferguson to be fully fit until "September or October."The 21-year-old underwent surgery on his left ankle in March after initially sustaining the injury after an awkward fall in a Europa League game against Stuttgart while on loan at Roma in January.When asked if the forward would be fit enough to return for parent club Brighton in pre-season Hallgr
  
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• Will club momentum boost NI's World Cup hopes?

  05-06-2026 09:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mason, Wade and McKenna all celebrated success with their clubs in recent weeks [Getty Images]With silverware fresh in their hands, many of the Northern Ireland players will arrive for international duty with confidence that only success brings. In recent weeks, 10 members of Michael McArdle's 23-player strong squad have either won league titles or secured promotion with their clubs.Now, they will aim to transfer that success to the international stage as Northern Ireland look to build momentum.
  
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• From champions to uncertainty: How Bayer Leverkusen lost momentum after their historic 2023/24 season

  05-06-2026 09:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  From champions to uncertainty: How Bayer Leverkusen lost momentum after their historic 2023/24 seasonBayer Leverkusen’s 2023/24 Bundesliga title-winning campaign under Xabi Alonso looked like the beginning of a new era. The club completed an unbeaten domestic season, played some of the most fluid football in Europe and appeared positioned to challenge Bayern Munich consistently for years to come. Two seasons later, however, the picture looks very different.Under Alonso, Leverkusen combined
  
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• The familiar phone call after Morrison's NI debut

  05-06-2026 09:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Throughout his young career to date, Kieran Morrison takes a phone call from his dad after every game.It was no different as he made his senior Northern Ireland debut against Guinea on Thursday. Standing on the pitch in the sweltering La Linea sun, under the shadow of the Rock of Gibraltar, he spoke to his dad about his first 45 minutes in a green shirt."He was telling me what I could have done better and what I done well," a proud Morrison said."He does that every game. He's my coach and he has
  
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• Amorim praise from Man Utd chief Berrada

  05-06-2026 09:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ruben Amorim won 24 and lost 21 of his 63 matches in charge of Manchester United [Getty Images]Manchester United chief executive Omar Berrada has praised former boss Ruben Amorim even though he was sacked in January.Iraola left with the team faltering in their efforts to reach the Champions League after the previous season's 15th-place finish and Europa League final defeat.While results were generally poor, Amorim took the bold decisions to axe Alejandro Garnacho, Antony, Marcus Rashford and Jad
  
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• Enrique Riquelme adds another iconic Real Madrid figure to his ambitious project

  05-06-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Enrique Riquelme adds another iconic Real Madrid figure to his ambitious projectEnrique Riquelme continues to strengthen his presidential project at Real Madrid, with another iconic figure from the club’s history now joining his team ahead of a potential election battle.After recently revealing plans involving Raul Gonzalez and Fernando Hierro, the presidential candidate has now confirmed that former Real Madrid captain Iker Casillas is also part of his vision for the future of the club.Th
  
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• Atletico Madrid fan who insulted Lamine Yamal receives stadium ban and hefty fine

  05-06-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atletico Madrid fan who insulted Lamine Yamal receives stadium ban and hefty fineAn Atletico Madrid fan is facing serious consequences after being identified as the individual responsible for directing racist insults towards Barcelona youngster Lamine Yamal during a La Liga match earlier this year.According to Mundo Deportivo, the Anti-Violence Commission has proposed a significant punishment for the fan, making it one of the most notable sanctions announced this week. The case comes from a
  
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• Old Firm miss out on Andersen as Patterson linked with Blades - gossip

  05-06-2026 09:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Celtic defenders Alistair Johnston and Liam Scales may be up against each other when Canada face Republic of Ireland in Saturday morning's friendly. (Sun)Meanwhile, Celtic and Rangers appear to have missed out on BK Hacken midfielder Silas Andersen, who has opted to join Portugal's Sporting. (Herald - subscription required)Paraag Marathe remains "very, very involved" at Rangers, despite stepping down as vice-chairman and suggests there will be opportunities for players to move between Leeds
  
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• Liverpool advancing on generational transfer as new talks begin

  05-06-2026 09:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool advancing on generational transfer as new talks beginMichael Edwards is closing in on a generational midfielder. Liverpool are expected to prioritise midfield reinforcements this summer as uncertainty continues to surround several key members of the squad.Among the biggest question marks is Curtis Jones. The academy graduate is entering the final year of his contract, and with little visible progress made in negotiations over an extension, speculation regarding his long-term future has
  
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• Manchester City face Bayern Munich competition for Feyenoord’s Givairo Read

  05-06-2026 09:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City face Bayern Munich competition for Feyenoord’s Givairo ReadMan City looking to add depth to right-back options ahead of the 2026-27 seasonMatheus Nunes performed brilliantly last season but is a natural midfielderEnzo Maresca has held transfer talks with Man City sporting director Hugo VianaManchester City continue to monitor the situation of Feyenoord’s Givairo Read ahead of the formal opening of the summer transfer window, according to reports.City have identified R
  
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• Barcelona battling Atletico Madrid for three blockbuster signings this summer

  05-06-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona battling Atletico Madrid for three blockbuster signings this summerBarcelona and Atletico Madrid appear to be heading towards one of the most intriguing transfer battles of the summer, with both clubs targeting several of the same high-profile players ahead of the new season.According to Mundo Deportivo, the relationship between the two Spanish giants has become increasingly tense as they continue to compete for some of the most sought-after names in the market. In that context, t
  
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• ‘I really like them’ – Endrick speaks highly of his Real Madrid teammates

  05-06-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘I really like them’ – Endrick speaks highly of his Real Madrid teammatesEndrick’s performances on loan in the Ligue 1 were sufficient to earn the player a call-back to Real Madrid – one that several fans had as a non-negotiable ahead of next season.After all, the youngster arrived at the club as the next big thing in world football and one of the best young strikers on the planet.A slow start and lack of confidence from the manager saw the first half of his season
  
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• 🎧Transfers for an 'extra level' - chairman

  05-06-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Leeds United expect to target additional quality in the summer transfer market, with chairman Paraag Marathe confident the squad is now strong enough that individuals with an "extra level" now need to be added.Marathe has given a detailed interview to BBC Radio Leeds and in it, he explained securing captain Ethan Ampadu on a long-term deal was a "signal to the market" that the club are moving with ambition.Last summer, the Whites recruited several players - with an emphasis on phys
  
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• World Cup workload?

  05-06-2026 08:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]With all 48 World Cup squads now confirmed, we look at how they shape up and compare with each other leading into the tournament.Which clubs have the most players?Looking just at the 20 clubs that made up the 2025-26 Premier League, only this season's top three have more players at the World Cup than Conference League winners Crystal Palace (12).Including players out on loan over the season, Sunderland remarkably have as many representatives on the global stage as Chelsea and Liverpool (11)
  
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• How's that possible?! National team actually turns up with 98 players

  05-06-2026 08:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  How's that possible?! National team actually turns up with 98 playersBefore naming his 26-man World Cup squad, Didier Deschamps once again had an embarrassment of riches. Despite the many spots available, France’s national coach still had to leave out several stars, including Real Madrid’s Eduardo Camavinga and Randal Kolo Muani.The French currently have such a strong talent pipeline that, at least in theory, they could almost field 98 players at the upcoming World Cup. How is that p
  
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• 🥐 FC Breakfast: World Cup ticket glitch 😭 Doué 😏 Suarez 😥

  05-06-2026 08:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🥐 FC Breakfast: World Cup ticket glitch 😭 Doué 😏 Suarez 😥(Almost) free World Cup tickets 😭Following a computer bug, FIFA accidentally gave free tickets to around 60 fans for the 2026 World Cup. The organization quickly realized its mistake and backtracked, asking the lucky recipients to pay the original amount after all. Another blunder for a ticketing system that has already faced plenty of criticism!Doué’s reaction to Doué&rsqu
  
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• Jamie Carragher sounds concern over Andoni Iraola adapting at Liverpool

  05-06-2026 08:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jamie Carragher has sounded a warning over Liverpool’s appointment of Andoni Iraola and the desire to find a manager in the mould of Jurgen Klopp.The Reds fired Arne Slot at the end of last season, ruthlessly dismissing the Dutch coach a year on from winning the Premier League and quickly opting for the Basque coach.Iraola’s Bournemouth secured sixth, ending a remarkable spell in charge of the Cherries by delivering European football.But Carragher remains unconvinced, pointing out ho
  
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• Richard Hughes planning raid for Everton contract rebel forward

  05-06-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Richard Hughes planning raid for Everton contract rebel forwardLiverpool have been tipped to shake up their attacking options this summer. Despite spending £450m in last summer’s transfer window there is a sense that the job is not yet complete.We are waiting to see the best of two British record arrivals - Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak - while Hugo Ekitike will be out of action until 2027 with an achilles injury.The outgoing Premier League champions will also be losing Mohamed Sa
  
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• Five players who could be Perez’s secret ‘superstar’ signing – Romano

  05-06-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Five players who could be Perez’s secret ‘superstar’ signing – RomanoLast night, Florentino Perez dropped a bomb that has sent waves through the football community and seemingly could be enough to see him win the upcoming presidential election.Despite stating that he would announce his star signing on the night, Perez played the perfect marketing ploy by keeping the suspense. Instead, he teased the name, revealing that it was a superstar signing on the level of Crist
  
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• ‘I feel fortunate’ – Barcelona midfield prodigy elated after making Spain debut

  05-06-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘I feel fortunate’ – Barcelona midfield prodigy elated after making Spain debutAs Spain gear up for the upcoming FIFA World Cup, Luis de la Fuente’s men played one of their two friendlies against Egypt this midweek.Spain were notably held to a 1-1 draw, but it was Marc Bernal, who was the key talking point of the game, after he was granted his debut in the senior team by de la Fuente.Speaking to reporters after the game, Bernal was emotional and elated at the same time, a
  
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• 🗞️ Earthquake at Madrid, Spain's grey run-out... Friday's papers

  05-06-2026 08:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🗞️ Earthquake at Madrid, Spain's grey run-out... Friday's papersThis Friday’s sports press is dominated by two major talking points. On the one hand, the huge political and transfer turmoil at Real Madrid sparked by the exchange of statements between president Florentino Pérez and presidential hopeful Enrique Riquelme. On the other, the lukewarm impression left by the Spanish men’s national team in their warm-up friendly against Iraq, drawing level (1-1) just be
  
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• Three names emerge as main contenders as Real Madrid president announces €150 million signing

  05-06-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Three names emerge as main contenders as Real Madrid president announces €150 million signingReal Madrid’s presidential election campaign has seen some big statements being made in the last few days, first by businessman Enrique Riquelme, who promised Erling Haaland and is even considering bringing in Jurgen Klopp as head coach.Now, on Thursday, Florentino Perez made a bombshell announcement, confirming that the club are preparing to make the most expensive signing in their history.&l
  
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• Barcelona banking on World Cup to quell anger of Atletico Madrid amid race to sign Argentine forward

  05-06-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona banking on World Cup to quell anger of Atletico Madrid amid race to sign Argentine forwardThe future of Julian Alvarez has emerged as the biggest talking point in European football right now, and as the World Cup approaches, the situation is showing no signs of simplifying.All parties involved continue to generate noise and confusion in equal measure, and the Argentine himself has chosen silence as his strategy, unwilling to fan the flames any further on the eve of the tournament.PSG g
  
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• A Manchester City enigma is primed for a big role at the club and looms as a must-watch player at the World Cup

  05-06-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A Manchester City enigma is primed for a big role at the club and looms as a must-watch player at the World CupRayan Cherki had a superb first season with Manchester City. Cherki arrived at the club from Lyon as a player whose talent was undeniable, but questions surrounded Cherki’s ability to make it at a club like City. Come the end of the 2025-26 season, those doubts were firmly erased. Cherki now looms as a key player in the future for his team. City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has sh
  
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• Midfielder rejected by Arne Slot now begging Andoni Iraola for a chance

  05-06-2026 08:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Midfielder rejected by Arne Slot now begging Andoni Iraola for a chanceArne Slot is OUT as Liverpool head coach. The 47-year-old got his marching orders last weekend having failed to convince Michael Edwards and Richard Hughes in his end-of-season review.The Reds entered the 2025/26 season as runaway favourites to defend their Premier League title - adding £450m worth of talent in the summer transfer window.But Slot slumped from top spot to FIFTH - enduring humiliation in both domestic cup
  
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• Superstar in Spain, doubted in Brazil: Will Vinicius convince a nation?

  05-06-2026 08:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Carlo Ancelotti's news conference was coming to an end when he addressed the elephant in the room in his typically subtle, elegant way."People sometimes say Brazil don't have a star right now. Maybe that's true," the Brazil manager said before the friendly against Panama in late May."We don't have a Pele, a Romario or a Ronaldo, but we can have a shared sense of responsibility, and that can be a very powerful thing."The expectation was for Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior, by now, to have become th
  
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• 💣 Who's worth 150 million? Hunting Florentino's next galáctico 🤑

  05-06-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💣 Who's worth 150 million? Hunting Florentino's next galáctico 🤑Florentino Pérez has shaken up the football market once again after his surprising appearance on Iker Jiménez’s program 'Horizonte'. The Real Madrid president openly admitted his intention to make the biggest offer in the club’s history for a single player, somewhere around 150 million euros. After ruling out names such as Olise, Harry Kane, Doku or Erling Haaland, the debate over the
  
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• The Manchester City chairman promises that City aren’t going anywhere despite Pep Guardiola leaving the club

  05-06-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Manchester City chairman promises that City aren’t going anywhere despite Pep Guardiola leaving the clubAs Pep Guardiola has now left his post as Manchester City manager, a new era is set to get underway at the club. Part of Pep Guardiola’s legacy is that he has established City as the dominant force in English football. Also, City are well-placed for what lies ahead under a new manager. Guardiola has left City in a great position for the future. In a new interview, Manchester Ci
  
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• Barcelona not interested in Juventus fullback despite recent reports

  05-06-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona not interested in Juventus fullback despite recent reportsBarcelona are in the market for multiple players this summer, with the likes of Julian Alvarez being closely linked with a move to the Camp Nou.However, apart from signing a top striker, Barcelona are also keen on shoring up their ranks in the left-back unit, especially amid Alejandro Balde’s inconsistent form.While Joao Cancelo is expected to sign a permanent deal, Barcelona have also been linked with a move for Juventus
  
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