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• Sutton sign striker Babalola from Forest Green

  04-06-2026 21:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sutton United have signed striker Temi Babalola on a permanent transfer from Forest Green Rovers for an undisclosed fee.Babalola scored four goals in 24 appearances for Forest Green and he has previously worked with Sutton boss Chris Agutter at Worthing.Agutter described the striker as "a proper target man centre forward", adding: "I absolutely love him as a player and person. Temi is a magnificent addition."
  
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• 👀 Who goes through? Group C and D previews for World Cup 2026

  05-06-2026 03:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👀 Who goes through? Group C and D previews for World Cup 2026The 2026 World Cup will kick off next Thursday (11). And now it’s time to highlight the details of Groups C, which includes the Brazilian national team, and D of the biggest World Cup in history.The top two teams in each group will advance to the pre-Round of 16 along with the eight best third-placed teams.See below how the teams in these groups are shaping up and have your say: who should qualify?🏆 Group C&#
  
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• Swagger or overconfidence? Midfielder says 🇫🇷 will crush everyone

  05-06-2026 02:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Swagger or overconfidence? Midfielder says 🇫🇷 will crush everyoneChampions in 2018 and the current World Cup runners-up, do France head into the World Cup in Mexico, the United States, and Canada as favorites?For Cherki, scorer of France’s goal in Thursday’s (4) defeat to Ivory Coast, Didier Deschamps’ side has a “mission” that goes even further:We’re not going to the World Cup as favorites, but to crush everyone.In an interview with TF1, the M
  
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• Florentino Perez’s €150m signing narrowed down to two PSG players

  05-06-2026 02:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Florentino Perez’s €150m signing narrowed down to two PSG playersOn Thursday, Real Madrid president Florentino Perez announced plans to bid €150m for a superstar player if he is re-elected on Sunday. The 79-year-old is up against Enrique Riquelme in this weekend’s vote, and while he is the overwhelming favourite to retain the position he has held since 2009, he is determined to hammer home his bid with transfer moves.Perez has already sealed the return of Jose Mourinho as m
  
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• Fede Valverde scar from Aurelien Tchouameni fight spotted for first time

  05-06-2026 01:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fede Valverde scar from Aurelien Tchouameni fight spotted for first timeLast month, Real Madrid was rocked when it was leaked that Fede Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni had come to blows during a training session in the lead-up to El Clasico. Both players were heavily fined over the matter, which saw the former hospitalised after suffering a concussion.Valverde missed matches against Barcelona, Real Oviedo and Sevilla as part of the concussion protocol, before returning against Athletic Club on
  
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• World Cup Power Rankings, Alex Morgan's Advice for Pulisic & USMNT Stars on Home World Cup Pressure

  05-06-2026 01:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Subscribe to The CooligansApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeChristian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros unveil their official World Cup Power Rankings! Which nations make the top 15 heading into the tournament? Is the USMNT among the world's elite, or do they still have work to do? The guys debate the biggest contenders, surprise inclusions, notable omissions, and ultimately settle on their consensus favorite to lift the trophy.Then, USWNT icon and World Cup champion Alex Morgan joins the show for an
  
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• 🚨 Riquelme names Vicente del Bosque in his Real Madrid line-up

  05-06-2026 01:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Riquelme names Vicente del Bosque in his Real Madrid line-upEnrique Riquelme dropped a bombshell today on "El Partidazo de COPE" during an interview about his candidacy for the Real Madrid presidency. And Vicente del Bosque, a legend of Spanish football, would join his sporting project. "Don Vicente del Bosque is going to be part of our project, in a completely selfless way, solely for the good of Real Madrid," he said. The election for the presidency of the Merengue clu
  
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• A summer move that didn’t seem to make sense may fit the new Manchester City

  05-06-2026 00:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A summer move that didn’t seem to make sense may fit the new Manchester CityManchester City have been linked with a host of players ahead of the summer transfer window opening. One of those is Aston Villa’s powerful goal-scoring midfielder Morgan Rogers. Graeme Bailey has previously reported for TeamTalk that City are among a host of clubs interested in signing the England international this summer. Initially, it was hard to see where Rogers would fit into this City squad.However, th
  
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• FIFA confirms it accidentally sold about 60 tickets for $0 due to system error

  05-06-2026 00:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  In the most expensive World Cup in history, some fans got the deal of a lifetime. FIFA confirmed Thursday that about 60 fans purchasing tickets for the 2026 World Cup got those tickets for free due to a system error.Unfortunately, that deal will end up being too good to be true. Those fans were sent emails on Wednesday that said that they would need to pay the full expected amount in order to retain the tickets, according to a statement from FIFA Media on X."FIFA can confirm that approximately 6
  
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• A FIFA ticketing error allowed roughly 60 fans to purchase World Cup tickets for $0

  05-06-2026 00:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  In the most expensive World Cup in history, some fans got the deal of a lifetime. FIFA confirmed Thursday that about 60 fans purchasing tickets for the 2026 World Cup got those tickets for free due to a system error.Unfortunately, that deal will end up being too good to be true. Those fans were sent emails Wednesday indicating they would need to pay the full expected amount in order to retain the tickets, according to a statement from FIFA Media on X."FIFA can confirm that approximately 60 FIFA
  
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• Switzerland's Embolo granted approval to travel to US

  05-06-2026 00:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Embolo scored eight goals in 31 league matches for French side Stade Rennais last season [Getty Images]Switzerland forward Breel Embolo has had his Esta authorisation approved and can travel to the United States to join up with the rest of his team-mates as they prepare for the 2026 World Cup.Embolo did not travel with the Swiss squad on Tuesday because his Esta - an automated system that determines if an international visitor is eligible to enter the US without a traditional visa - had been pla
  
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• Florentino promises galáctico signing on Cristiano Ronaldo and Kaká level

  05-06-2026 00:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Florentino promises galáctico signing on Cristiano Ronaldo and Kaká levelThe days leading up to Real Madrid’s presidential election have been eventful.Florentino Pérez has reached an agreement with José Mourinho and has also lined up the signings of Konaté (on a free after leaving Liverpool) and Dumfries from Inter Milan. His rival, Enrique Riquelme, stirred controversy by claiming he would sign Haaland — something denied by the striker’s
  
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• Florentino promises galáctico signing, Cristiano Ronaldo and Kaká level

  05-06-2026 00:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Florentino promises galáctico signing, Cristiano Ronaldo and Kaká levelThe days leading up to Real Madrid’s presidential election have been lively.Florentino Pérez has reached an agreement with José Mourinho and has the signings of Konaté (on a free after leaving Liverpool) and Dumfries, from Inter Milan, well advanced. His rival, Enrique Riquelme, stirred controversy by claiming he will sign Haaland — something denied by the striker’s ca
  
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• 2026 World Cup: Harry Kane leads our picks for the group stage's top scorer

  04-06-2026 23:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  As part of Yahoo's 2026 Soccer Pick 'Em with FOX One, you pick one player to score the most goals in the World Cup group stage this summer. Choosing from the list of 12 provided, you get three points for each goal that player scores in his team's first three games of the tournament. The major and obvious difference between picking a top player here and picking a Golden Boot winner is that this contest is for the group stage only. That means players whose teams are less likely to make a deep run
  
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• Florentino Perez confirms second Real Madrid signing amid plans for €150m player – “I’m going to make an offer on Tuesday”

  04-06-2026 23:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Florentino Perez confirms second Real Madrid signing amid plans for €150m player – “I’m going to make an offer on Tuesday”The Real Madrid presidential debate is in full swing ahead of the vote on Sunday, with Florentino Perez and Enrique Riquelme making their cases to the club’s members. And after the latter promised to sign Erling Haaland if he was elected, the former has now stake his own claim 24 hours later.On Wednesday, Perez confirmed that Real Madrid wou
  
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• FEATURE | Cherki, Konaté, Thuram: Three winners and three losers as France fall to defeat against Ivory Coast

  04-06-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FEATURE | Cherki, Konaté, Thuram: Three winners and three losers as France fall to defeat against Ivory CoastIvory Coast came from behind against France in what is Les Bleus’ penultimate match before the FIFA World Cup (1-2). We look at the winners and losers from Thursday’s friendly at the Beaujoire. WINNER: Rayan CherkiThe standout player on the night by a long way, Rayan Cherki’s name rang around the Beaujoire when he came off on 78 minutes. He is somet
  
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• Arsenal Are Planning To Launch A Move For This Bundesliga Full-Back: Good Choice For Arteta?

  04-06-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal Are Planning To Launch A Move For This Bundesliga Full-Back: Good Choice For Arteta?In a recent report, Fichajes revealed that Arsenal are planning to launch a move for Eintracht Frankfurt full-back Nathaniel Brown this summer. It has been stated that the Gunners will have to compete with Bayern Munich in the race to land the German defender in this transfer period.Brown’s Impressive Season In German FootballBrown enjoyed a solid campaign in the Bundesliga as he produced a run of i
  
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• NI's record side show grit beyond their years

  04-06-2026 23:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Under the shadow of the Rock of Gibraltar and in front of just 300 fans Northern Ireland's game with Guinea may not be their biggest game of the international window. But it does show the continued direction of travel and development of Michael O'Neill's side.When Northern Ireland played Luxembourg in November 2024 it was their youngest starting team on record since the end of World War Two. With the likes of Shea Charles, Isaac Price, Justin Devenny and Trai Hume having another 18 months of exp
  
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• PLAYER RATINGS: France 1-2 Ivory Coast: Les Bleus sink in World Cup warm-up game

  04-06-2026 23:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PLAYER RATINGS: France 1-2 Ivory Coast: Les Bleus sink in World Cup warm-up gameInternational friendly, 04/06/26France got the final part of their World Cup preparations underway by hosting Ivory Coast in Nantes. Didier Deschamps, who was serenaded for his return to his former La Beaujoire ground, opted to give PSG’s Champions League winners at his disposal a breather.With Bradley Barcola, Désiré Doué and Ousmane Dembélé all benched, Rayan Cherki was hand
  
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• 🚨 Pérez: On Tuesday, I'll bid over €150m for a Champions League star

  04-06-2026 23:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Pérez: On Tuesday, I'll bid over €150m for a Champions League star“I’m going to make an offer of more than 150 million for a Champions League player on Tuesday,” Florentino Pérez revealed tonight. “It would be the highest amount of money Real Madrid would pay for a transfer in its history,” he said.Florentino Pérez gave some clues: he does not play in the Premier League but he does play in the Champions League, and he plays in mid
  
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• 🚨 Florentino: on Tuesday, I'll bid over €150m for a Champions League star

  04-06-2026 23:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Florentino: on Tuesday, I'll bid over €150m for a Champions League star“I’m going to make an offer of more than 150 million for a Champions League player on Tuesday,” Florentino Pérez revealed tonight. “It would be the highest amount of money Real Madrid would pay for a transfer in its history,” he said.Florentino Pérez gave some clues: he does not play in the Premier League but he does play in the Champions League, and he plays in midfi
  
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• Liverpool step up Diomande pursuit - Friday's gossip

  04-06-2026 23:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool have made contact with RB Leipzig over a move for Yan Diomande, Arsenal face competition from Paris St-Germain for two players, and Cologne winger Said El Mala is not keen on Brentford move. Liverpool have stepped up their pursuit Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande by making contact with German club RB Leipzig, who are determined not to sell the 19-year-old (Athletic - subscription required)Paris St-Germain are also interested in Diomande, who has suggested he would prefer a move to the F
  
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• Day of shocks: 🇪🇸 slip up v Iraq, France suffer comeback

  04-06-2026 23:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Day of shocks: 🇪🇸 slip up v Iraq, France suffer comebackSpain and France, two of the biggest favorites for the upcoming World Cup, stumbled in friendlies played this Thursday (4).France — playing with virtually a full-strength side — took the lead, but Ivory Coast secured a 2-1 win in Nantes thanks to the lesser-known Doué shining.Mbappé & Co.'s team had not been beaten since June 5 last year. Meanwhile, a heavily rotated Spain side saw Iraq cel
  
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• Bitter farewells: 🇪🇸 Spain stumble against Iraq, France throw it away

  04-06-2026 23:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bitter farewells: 🇪🇸 Spain stumble against Iraq, France throw it awaySpain and France, two of the biggest favorites for the upcoming World Cup, stumbled in friendlies played this Thursday (4).They were saying goodbye to their respective fans before the trip to the World Cup. But no one told the teams on the other side.France — playing pretty much at full strength — took the lead, but Ivory Coast secured a 2-1 win in Nantes thanks to the lesser-known Doué s
  
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• Bitter farewells: Spain slip up against Iraq and France suffer comeback

  04-06-2026 23:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bitter farewells: Spain slip up against Iraq and France suffer comebackSpain and France, two of the biggest favorites for the upcoming World Cup, stumbled in friendlies played this Thursday (4).They were saying goodbye to their home fans before traveling to the tournament. But no one told the teams on the other side.France — playing almost at full strength — took the lead, but Ivory Coast secured a 2-1 win in Nantes thanks to the less famous Doué shining.Mbappé &am
  
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• Celtic fan groups state opposition to Keane

  04-06-2026 23:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Robbie Keane has been heavily linked with Celtic since resigning from his post at Budapest club Ferencvaros [Getty Images]Several Celtic supporters clubs have put their name to a statement opposing the potential appointment of Robbie Keane as manager because of the Irishman's previous role as Maccabi Tel Aviv head coach.Recent reports suggest Keane, 45, has had talks with the Scottish champions' principal shareholder Dermot Desmond.The Republic of Ireland's record goalscorer has won league title
  
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• Sunderland Are Among The Clubs Hoping To Recruit This Gifted Midfielder: Should Le Bris Move In For Him?

  04-06-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunderland Are Among The Clubs Hoping To Recruit This Gifted Midfielder: Should Le Bris Move In For Him?In a recent report, Maghreb-Foot stated that Sunderland are among the clubs hoping to recruit Royal Charleroi SC midfielder Yassine Titraoui this summer. It has been mentioned that the Black Cats will have to compete with Hull City in the race to sign the Algerian talent this off-season.Titraoui’s Impressive Form In Belgian FootballTitraoui enjoyed a positive campaign at the Belgian club
  
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• All roads lead to Madrid deal for Liverpool contract rebel midfielder

  04-06-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  All roads lead to Madrid deal for Liverpool contract rebel midfielderLiverpool have been tipped to conduct a midfield refit this summer. The deposed Premier League champions suffered as a result of poor form from some of their title-winning midfielder last season - leading to speculation they will be replaced.Adam Wharton and Lamine Camara are among the candidates to enter Anfield this summer - with incoming moves sure to have a knock-on effect for the players already there.Perhaps the biggest u
  
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• Manchester City make right-back transfer decision involving Matheus Nunes

  04-06-2026 23:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City make right-back transfer decision involving Matheus NunesMatheus Nunes is set to maintain his position as Manchester City’s primary right-back option going forward.The club’s recruitment department has initiated a search to acquire a specialised, youthful defensive profile to ease the strain on the Portuguese international.Incoming manager Enzo Maresca has prioritised depth over an overhaul as he shapes his blueprint at the Etihad Stadium.Matheus Nunes’ future a
  
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• 👀 Showed up his famous brother! Superstar bro scores against France

  04-06-2026 22:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👀 Showed up his famous brother! Superstar bro scores against FranceDid you know that France star Désiré Doué has an older brother? Probably not, right? Because Guéla Doué is far less well-known than his sibling, who is almost three years younger.
  But the 23-year-old can really play. It’s no coincidence that he made Côte d'Ivoire’s World Cup squad.On Thursday evening, the right-back faced France and his much more famous brothe
  
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