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• Toone learned 'massive lesson' from hip injury setback

  04-06-2026 11:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ella Toone missed four months of the season with a hip injury [Getty Images]Ella Toone says she learned a "massive lesson" from her recent injury setback and now she is ready to perform again for England.The Manchester United midfielder missed four months of the season with a hip injury, but returned for the final three games of the Women's Super League season.She took part in the Women's World Sevens tournament last week as United finished runners-up to Chelsea. Toone missed Women's World Cup q
  
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• De Laurentiis reveals Napoli plans but refuses to comment on Allegri: ‘You know the rules’

  04-06-2026 17:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  De Laurentiis reveals Napoli plans but refuses to comment on Allegri: ‘You know the rules’Aurelio De Laurentiis has held a press conference discussing the club’s plans for pre-season and their upcoming centenary year, but has refused to comment on the imminent appointment of head coach Massimiliano Allegri: ‘You know the rules’.De Laurentiis talks all things Napoli ahead of 2026-27 centenary seasonDe Laurentiis sat down in front of reporters on Thursday, confirming
  
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• The 5 players set to light up the 2026 summer transfer window 🔥

  04-06-2026 17:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 5 players set to light up the 2026 summer transfer window 🔥This summer’s soap operas.The 2026 summer transfer window officially opens on June 15.Here are the five sought-after players who could light up this crazy period!Julián Alvarez - Atlético de MadridWill he leave? Won’t he? Julián Alvarez’s future is already one of the hottest topics even though the transfer window hasn’t opened yet!According to the latest reports from Spain, the Arg
  
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• Check out the records Germán Cano is still chasing at Fluminense

  04-06-2026 17:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Check out the records Germán Cano is still chasing at FluminenseAn unquestionable idol of the Tricolor fans, striker Germán Cano made it clear that hanging up his boots is not in his immediate plans.At 38 years old and with a contract valid only until the end of 2026, the Argentine envisions continuing his career and has significant milestones within reach wearing the Fluminense shirt.The data was compiled by ge. Check it out below!Uncertain Future and the Search for ContinuityCano
  
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• Website reviews Barba's spell at Galo so far

  04-06-2026 17:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Website reviews Barba's spell at Galo so farArgentine coach Eduardo Domínguez has completed 100 days in charge of Atlético-MG. The assessment of this start to his tenure is considered positive behind the scenes. The coach secured the team a place in the round of 16 of both the Copa do Brasil and the Copa Sudamericana, and also managed to revive the team in the Brazilian Championship before the break for the World Cup. With the backing of the board, the manager will have a calmer tr
  
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• 'Arrogant' Arne Slot crossed the line with star players claims astonishing report

  04-06-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  'Arrogant' Arne Slot crossed the line with star players claims astonishing reportArne Slot lost his job as Liverpool head coach last weekend. The 47-year-old Dutchman got off to the best possible start when he replaced Jurgen Klopp as head coach. The Anfield side won the 2024/25 Premier League title at a canter and added £450m worth of talent to the squad last summer.But the Merseysiders got worse - not better - in Slot’s sophomore campaign and slumped to a fifth-place finish.The Dut
  
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• How to watch Argentina vs Honduras live: Stream, TV channel, team news, prediction

  04-06-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lionel Messi and Argentina have another key 2026 World Cup friendly as they face Honduras in Texas on Saturday. Argentina thrashed Zambia 5-0 in Buenos Aires last week with Messi starting and scoring as Lionel Scaloni's reigning World Cup champions look like a formidable force and extremely capable of defending their crown heading into this World Cup. MORE — Confirmed rosters for 2026 World CupHonduras just missed out on qualification to the 2026 World Cup as a final day draw at Costa Rica
  
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• Torquay United sign left-sided defender Hill

  04-06-2026 16:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Torquay United were beaten in the National League South play-off final last month [Shutterstock]Torquay United have signed left-sided defender Tyler Hill for the upcoming National League South campaign. The 20-year-old former Blackpool youngster spent last season at National League North side Spennymoor Town where he made 32 appearances. He is the third new player to move to Plainmoor this week after Isaac Westendorf and Sean Robertson joined the club."We managed to go up against a League One cl
  
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• Check out Grêmio players with contracts nearing expiry

  04-06-2026 16:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Check out Grêmio players with contracts nearing expiryThe break in the sports calendar for the World Cup will give Grêmio’s board valuable time to get things in order.The main focus behind the scenes is defining the future of key players in Luís Castro’s squad. In total, six players are under contract only until the end of 2026, but there is one midfield situation that requires immediate attention.Because of this, ge detailed the situation of each one. Check it out
  
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• Fresh competition emerges after difficult night for Netherlands forward

  04-06-2026 16:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fresh competition emerges after difficult night for Netherlands forwardGakpo Faces Fresh Netherlands Challenge as World Cup Competition IntensifiesCody Gakpo heads into the 2026 World Cup with questions swirling around his place in the Netherlands attack after an underwhelming display in a surprise defeat to Algeria.What should have been a routine send-off before the tournament instead became an uncomfortable evening for Ronald Koeman’s side in Rotterdam. The Netherlands fell to a 1-0 defe
  
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• Cavani has back surgery: his timeline to return for Boca

  04-06-2026 16:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cavani has back surgery: his timeline to return for BocaBoca Juniors have given Edinson Cavani the green light to undergo microsurgery on one of the discs in his spine. The 39-year-old Uruguayan striker will go under the knife to extend his career until at least December.
  The timeline Boca and Cavani are working with is clear, according to Olé. The recovery process includes one month of post-op recovery plus another month and a half before he is cleared to play.The Uruguayan would re
  
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• Marathe wants long Farke stay

  04-06-2026 16:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Leeds United chairman Paraag Marathe says he hopes Daniel Farke is manager "for years to come".In an extensive interview with BBC Radio Leeds, Marathe discussed the German boss' role, player recruitment and Elland Road's future.In May, Farke said he is "not the right choice" to remain in charge of the club if they fail to match his ambition.Speaking to BBC Radio Leeds' Adam Pope, Marathe said: "I hope Daniel is here, not just this coming season but many beyond that. No-one needs to
  
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• Report: Arsenal set to win the race for talented forward

  04-06-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Arsenal set to win the race for talented forwardArsenal Monitoring Christos Tzolis as Summer Plans Begin to Take ShapeArsenal’s transfer strategy has often been built around patience, preparation and identifying opportunities before they become obvious to everyone else. That may explain why, according to reporting from Sports Boom, Club Brugge winger Christos Tzolis has emerged as a player attracting serious attention from the Premier League champions.Photo IMAGOThe Greek internati
  
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• Five stars Barcelona will monitor closely at the 2026 FIFA World Cup including Chelsea ace

  04-06-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Five stars Barcelona will monitor closely at the 2026 FIFA World Cup including Chelsea aceIn a week, the 2026 FIFA World Cup will get underway in North America, with the USA, Canada, and Mexico acting as joint-hosts for the summer extravaganza.As many as 15 players from FC Barcelona are set to participate in the tournament which will kick off on 11 June, with eight of them being in the Spanish national team.While the Blaugrana will be keeping a close eye on their players’ progress at the t
  
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• Brazilian giant in talks with adult content platform for R$17m

  04-06-2026 16:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brazilian giant in talks with adult content platform for R$17mCorinthians is in advanced talks with Fatal Fans, an adult content subscription platform, for a new sponsorship deal.The partnership would involve four different sports within the club and could be made official in the next few hours.The company, which already has a history of sponsoring Brazilian football clubs such as Vila Nova and Operário, also intends to use its visibility with Timão to encourage the creation of non
  
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• 🧨 Perin's future, Goretzka in doubt, Palestra backup: today 🤑

  04-06-2026 16:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🧨 Perin's future, Goretzka in doubt, Palestra backup: today 🤑We are getting closer to the start of the World Cup, while the transfer market, although not officially open yet, is already in full swing and starting to heat up.Let’s take a look at the most important transfer news of the day.Juventus, Perin heading toward a renewalAccording to TuttoJuve, Juventus consider Mattia Perin one of the squad’s certainties and are evaluating an extension of his contract. The goal
  
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• How to watch Brazil vs Egypt live: Stream, TV channel, team news, prediction

  04-06-2026 16:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brazil and Egypt meet in Cleveland, Ohio on Saturday in an intriguing final friendly game for both ahead of beginning their 2026 World Cup campaigns. Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil beat Panama 6-2 at the Maracana on Sunday as the South American giants have a wealth of incredible attacking options to choose from. But most importantly Ancelotti has unlocked that attack while keeping the No. 6 ranked team in the world solid in midfield and defense. Egypt beat Russia 1-0 in a friendly in Cairo last Thursd
  
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• World Cup 2026: Which young stars are poised to see their card markets surge?

  04-06-2026 16:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The FIFA World Cup is just days away, with 48 nations vying for soccer’s biggest prize.Each team has a mix of veterans and young stars, players who have been slowly making a name for themselves on and off the pitch.Over the course of the next month, some players will make so much noise that collectors will take notice and we’ll see their soccer cards spike in value. Here’s a look at six young soccer stars you might want to keep an eye on.ARCHIVO - Lamine Yamal de España
  
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• Man Utd fans demand youth commitment - Torpey

  04-06-2026 16:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Tyler Fletcher's unexpected World Cup call-up by Scotland further underlines Manchester United's commitment to youth, according to academy director Stephen Torpey.Nine former United youth team players have been selected for the 48-team tournament, including the likes of Hannibal Mejbri for Tunisia and Zidane Iqbal for Iraq.Three members of Thomas Tuchel's England squad – Kobbie Mainoo, Marcus Rashford and goalkeeper Dean Henderson – came through Old Trafford's youth ran
  
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• 'Top priority' or 'look for better value abroad'? Fans on move for Anderson

  04-06-2026 16:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked for your views on whether Elliot Anderson would be your first-choice signing in midfield and how much you would be willing to pay, after Manchester City had their first bid turned down by Nottingham Forest.Here are some of your comments:Chris: He would be up there for me as a top priority. With Bernardo Silva going, we need someone in the middle with a good work ethic and he fits the bill. Towards the end of the season, Anderson began to add goals to his game too. He
  
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• Manchester City superstar ignoring all the noise around potential Real Madrid move

  04-06-2026 16:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City superstar ignoring all the noise around potential Real Madrid moveManchester City midfielder Rodri’s name has once again entered the conversation surrounding Real Madrid. The Spain captain and one of the most influential midfielders in world football was recently mentioned by presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme during multiple interviews. What began as the suggestion that “a player like Rodri would play for Madrid” if he won the election quickly evolved into
  
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• Who are the World Cup's record holders?

  04-06-2026 16:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]The 2026 World Cup held across the United States, Canada and Mexico is already a record-breaking tournament.With 48 teams, it is comfortably the largest World Cup in history, introducing a 50% increase from the 32 teams that have participated since the 1998 World Cup in France.But there are plenty more records that could be broken this year, including most minutes played, most individual goals and most team goals.Here is a look at some of the current World Cup record holders and how close t
  
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• WSL has 'the edge' to attract Europe's best players

  04-06-2026 16:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lucy Bronze spent two years at Barcelona between 2022 and 2024 [Getty Images]England defender Lucy Bronze says the Women's Super League has "the edge" of improving each year so is able to attract Europe's best players.Several high-profile players from Spain - England's opponents on Friday - have been linked with a move to the WSL this summer.BBC Sport reported on Monday that Mapi Leon, who left Barcelona last month after nine years there, has a verbal agreement in place to join London City Lione
  
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• 'I need to put myself first' - McCabe on Chelsea move

  04-06-2026 16:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  McCabe has signed a three-year-deal to join Chelsea on 1 July when her Arsenal contract expires [Getty Images]Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe said that she had to "put myself first" as she opened up about her switch from Arsenal to Chelsea.The Blues confirmed the signing of the 30-year-old on Monday on a deal until June 2029 with the option of a further year.McCabe opted to move to west London after rejecting a late contract offer from the Gunners in April.The left-back spent 11 years w
  
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• How to watch USMNT vs Germany live: Stream, TV channel, team news, prediction

  04-06-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The USMNT finish their World Cup preparations with one final friendly on Saturday, as they face Germany in Chicago. WATCH — USMNT v Germany en EspanolMauricio Pochettino’s side beat Senegal 3-2 in Charlotte on Sunday in a very promising attacking display as the USMNT make a few final tweaks ahead of their 2026 World Cup campaign kicking off against Paraguay in Los Angeles on June 12. Christian Pulisic was excellent against Senegal and getting the balance right in midfield and defense
  
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• Manchester City chairman issues Pep Guardiola successor update amid Enzo Maresa talks with Chelsea

  04-06-2026 16:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City chairman issues Pep Guardiola successor update amid Enzo Maresa talks with ChelseaMan City chairman insists the club have been thoughtful & structured in new manager searchAl Mubarak asks fans to “be patient” and promises an announcement “very soon”Compensation talks with Chelsea for Enzo Maresca remain primary obstacle to announcementManchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has urged supporters to be patient as the club finalises the appointment o
  
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• Historic records that could be broken at the 2026 World Cup

  04-06-2026 16:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Historic records that could be broken at the 2026 World CupThe FIFA World Cup 2026™ promises to be historic, not only because of its new expanded format, but also because of the number of all-time records that could be broken.Active legends are just a few steps away from rewriting the record books of football’s biggest tournament.Check out 12 records, compiled by FIFA, that are on the line in North America!1. Oldest coach in historyThe current record belongs to Germany’s Otto R
  
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• PSG rule out a move for Lokomotiv’s Aleksey Batrakov

  04-06-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG rule out a move for Lokomotiv’s Aleksey BatrakovHaving been rumoured to be on the verge of joining Paris Saint-Germain for several weeks, Aleksey Batrakov (20) is now unlikely to sign for the reigning double European champions, according to reports in Le Parisien.A key player in Mikhail Galaktionov’s system, the Russian has been decisive on 24 occasions (12 goals and 12 assists) in the 36 matches across all competitions, including 33 starts, that he has played for the Moscow club
  
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• Sarina Wiegman insists England will not play for a draw in crunch Spain qualifier

  04-06-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England boss Sarina Wiegman insists the Lionesses will play to win despite knowing a point against Spain would book them a place at next year’s Women’s World Cup in Brazil.Wiegman’s side lead qualifying group A3 with a flawless record and sit three points clear of World Cup holders Spain ahead of their meeting in Mallorca on Friday.England just need a point in their penultimate group game to secure the lone direct World Cup berth and avoid the play-offs, but a Spain win would t
  
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• Report – The reason behind Barcelona forward’s €11 million departure being delayed

  04-06-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report – The reason behind Barcelona forward’s €11 million departure being delayedFC Barcelona have still not officially confirmed Ansu Fati’s permanent departure to AS Monaco following a moderately successful loan spell. Although it was widely reported that Monaco would activate their €11 million purchase option and that an agreement with the forward had already been reached, the deal has yet to be finalised.Why the delay?According to Mundo Deportivo, the delay is du
  
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