World Soccer news

• Tottenham complete free transfer for Liverpool defender Andy Robertson

  08-06-2026 05:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham complete free transfer for Liverpool defender Andy RobertsonTottenham Hotspur have confirmed that Liverpool defender Andy Robertson will join the club on July 1.The Scotland captain joins Spurs as a free agent, ending a hugely successful nine-year spell at Anfield.Spurs officially announced the deal on Friday, with manager Roberto De Zerbi praising the experience and winning mentality Robertson will bring to his squad.The Italian described the defender as a player he has admired for ma
  
  Read more

• Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Ferguson signs new deal

  08-06-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Ferguson signs new dealNottingham Forest goalkeeper Georgie Ferguson has signed a new two-year contract with the club.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Tricky Trees this afternoon.The 23-year-old has spent the last two seasons with Nottingham Forest after joining the club from Birmingham City. Ferguson was a FA Women’s National League Northern Premier Division title-winner in 2024/2025 before helping Nottingham
  
  Read more

• Wigan forward Eseh to join Bradford in 2027

  08-06-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wigan Warriors forward Sam Eseh is to join Bradford Bulls from the 2027 Super League season.Eseh has agreed a three-year contract with Bradford that will run until the end of the 2029 campaign.The 22-year-old prop signed for Wigan in 2024 but has had loan stints with three other Super League clubs.However, he has featured in the matchday 17 in all but one of their league matches in 2026 and becomes Bradford's first signing for next season."I'm thankful to Wigan and I have nothing but respect and
  
  Read more

• 'I think everyone wants to strive for bigger things' - Ampadu

  08-06-2026 19:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leeds United captain Ethan Ampadu believes he represents the "hard-working" people of the city and is looking to lead the club forward, after extending his stay at Elland Road until 2030."I feel like me and Leeds have been a good fit so far," Ampadu said."I feel like I can represent the people well. I'd say it's a very hard-working city, it's a fan-base that want hard-working players, and I like to think that I base my game off making sure the first thing I do is that I'm hard-working and give m
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Have your say: With no Italy at the World Cup, who will you be cheering for?

  08-06-2026 19:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Have your say: With no Italy at the World Cup, who will you be cheering for?For the third consecutive time, Italy will not be at the World Cup. No Azzurri, no blue shirts filling the streets of Italian cities, no anxious summer evenings gathered around the television willing the nation over the line. Just absence, and the uncomfortable question that follows: who do you support now?The 2026 World Cup in North America promises to be the most expanded in its history, with 48 nations, three host cou
  
  Read more

• 🚨 Jurriën Timber ruled out of the World Cup!

  08-06-2026 19:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Jurriën Timber ruled out of the World Cup!Last-minute withdrawal!As the Netherlands take on Uzbekistan this Monday evening in their final warm-up match before the World Cup, the Dutch national team has just confirmed a major withdrawal!Jurriën Timber, Arsenal's defender, will miss the World Cup due to a groin injury!He will leave the squad after this friendly against Uzbekistan.Injured since March, Timber made his big return ten days ago in the Champions League final against
  
  Read more

• Barrow bring in Kidderminster defender Walker

  08-06-2026 19:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barrow have signed Kidderminster Harriers defender George Walker on a one-year contract.Walker played 38 times for Kidderminster last season to help them secure promotion from National League North.But the 22-year-old will reunite with his old boss Adam Murray, who took over at Holker Street last month following Barrow's relegation from the EFL.Walker is the Bluebirds' second signing as they gear up for National League football, following the arrival of striker Alex Reid from Hartlepool United.
  
  Read more

• 😭Another blow for the World Cup: Netherlands lose Timber

  08-06-2026 19:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😭Another blow for the World Cup: Netherlands lose TimberThe Arsenal player has not been able to recover from his injury in time and will ultimately miss out with the Oranje.
  Just two days before the start of the World Cup, the Netherlands has once again been hit by an unexpected last-minute absence. At 24, Jurriën Timber will not be part of Koeman’s squad for the World Cup.A groin injury, which he has not managed to recover from in time, is the reason Timber has to say goodbye
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Somali referee Artan barred from entering USA

  08-06-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Omar Artan has been Fifa referee since 2018 [Getty Images]Somali referee Omar Artan, who was set to be the first from his country to officiate at the World Cup finals, has been denied entry to the United States.Artan, the 2025 Confederation of African Football men's referee of the year, was barred from entering the country at Miami International Airport and is currently in Turkey.No reason for Artan's repatriation has been issued by US immigration authorities, but Somalia is one of several count
  
  Read more

• Jose Mourinho identifies Nico Paz as ‘priority’ transfer target ahead of Real Madrid return

  08-06-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho identifies Nico Paz as ‘priority’ transfer target ahead of Real Madrid returnJose Mourinho is set to be announced as Real Madrid’s new manager following the re-election of Florentino Perez as the club’s President.Mourinho is already preparing for his second stint at Madrid and has now made his first transfer request.The Portuguese has made the re-signing of Nico Paz a priority in this summer’s transfer window, according to Sky Sport. Ch.Mourinho is sai
  
  Read more

• Stockport sign winger Glover from Barnet

  08-06-2026 19:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ryan Glover missed just one game during his two seasons at Barnet [Getty Images]Stockport County have signed winger Ryan Glover from League Two side Barnet for an undisclosed fee.Glover, 25, won the player-of-the-year award in both of his two seasons with the Bees, scoring 14 goals in 94 appearances.He is Stockport's first signing since losing 4-1 to Bolton in the League One play-off final and then appointing Jimmy McNulty as manager on Friday, having agreed a three-year deal."He's a talented, v
  
  Read more

• 🚨 Netherlands confirm Jurriën Timber will miss World Cup through injury

  08-06-2026 19:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Netherlands confirm Jurriën Timber will miss World Cup through injuryThe Netherlands have confirmed that defender Jurriën Timber will miss the World Cup.Timber has been one of the best defenders in the Premier League this season but missed the end of Arsenal's title campaign through injury.And now it's been confirmed by the Oranje that, despite being picked in their initial 26-man squad, he will be absent for the tournament.Coach Ronald Koeman has called up Lutsharel Gee
  
  Read more

• Senior Chelsea and Man City officials in advanced talks over Enzo Maresca

  08-06-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Senior Chelsea and Man City officials in advanced talks over Enzo MarescaTalks between senior figures at Man City & Chelsea over Enzo Maresca are at an advanced stageUnclear how much the compensation package will be or when the matter will be resolvedCity have been waiting to formally announce Maresca since Pep Guardiola’s departure in MayTalks between senior figures at Manchester City and Chelsea over a compensation package for Enzo Maresca are at an advanced stage, though it remains
  
  Read more

• Just €10m separates Liverpool and Inter Milan on midfielder deal

  08-06-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Just €10m separates Liverpool and Inter Milan on midfielder dealBig changes are coming to the Liverpool midfield this summer. The likes of Adam Wharton and Alex Scott have been linked - with Richard Hughes and Andoni Iraola said to be lining up alterations.The midfield area was a source of problems for Arne Slot last season with Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberch far beneath their 2024/25 Premier League title-winning best form.But any new arrivals would mean a huge knock-on effect for
  
  Read more

• Semi-automated offside is coming for the World Cup. Here’s how one referee uses it

  08-06-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Micheal Barwegen is now a fixture along MLS touchlines.Photograph: Jeremy Olson/ISI Photos/Getty ImagesThe 2026 World Cup will be the first edition of the tournament to feature semi-automated offside technology, utilizing a dozen cameras to track player movement at a rate of 50 stills per second. In theory, it sounds like an effective, if dizzying, way to cut down on delays and better aid the officials.One of those officials is Micheal Barwegan, who is part of the first all-Canadian officiating
  
  Read more

• La Liga president impressed by Enrique Riquelme’s performance in Real Madrid election – “Not bad at all”

  08-06-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  La Liga president impressed by Enrique Riquelme’s performance in Real Madrid election – “Not bad at all”Real Madrid’s presidential election is officially over, with Florentino Perez retaining power after winning a strong mandate over Enrique Riquelme. In the wake of Perez’s victory, La Liga president Javier Tebas has weighed in with a candid assessment of what the vote revealed about the current state of the club.Tebas on the election resultWhile acknowledging
  
  Read more

• 'There's no easy way to stop him' - journalist on winger Munoz

  08-06-2026 19:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Reports have linked Newcastle United with Spanish winger Victor Munoz as a replacement for Anthony Gordon this summer, but the club are set to face competition from local rivals Sunderland. Football Espana editor Ruairidh Barlow, has told BBC Radio Newcastle what the clubs could expect from the 22-year-old if they come out on top."He has blistering pace, that's the first and foremost thing about Victor Munoz," Barlow said. "I think if you're an opposition manager that's the first thing you will
  
  Read more

• Barcelona finalising bid to host 2029 Champions League final; Wembley emerges as sole rival

  08-06-2026 19:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona finalising bid to host 2029 Champions League final; Wembley emerges as sole rivalBarcelona’s ambition to host the 2029 UEFA Champions League final at the Spotify Camp Nou is entering its decisive phase, with the club racing to complete all documentation ahead of this Wednesday’s submission deadline.According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona are finalising the details of their official bid dossier and plan to submit it to UEFA either on Tuesday or Wednesday.Their bid is backed
  
  Read more

• Midfielder Mussa departs Wealdstone

  08-06-2026 19:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wealdstone midfielder Omar Mussa has opted to leave the National League club.The 25-year-old Burundi international made 34 appearances for the Stones after joining from Torquay United last July.Belgium-born Mussa was not among the players named in Wealdstone's retained list released on Sunday.Jack Cook, Olufela Olomola, Mason Barrett and Jeffrey Sekyere were all confirmed as having signed new deals.
  
  Read more

• Danilo on Juventus, Ronaldo and Ancelotti: ‘He works as if he has won nothing’

  08-06-2026 19:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Danilo on Juventus, Ronaldo and Ancelotti: ‘He works as if he has won nothing’Danilo has looked back warmly on his time at Juventus, describing his years in Turin as a pivotal chapter both personally and professionally, as the Brazil international prepares for his third World Cup.The 34-year-old, now at Flamengo after 14 years in Europe, spoke to The Athletic about the formative influence of his time in Italy.“Everything that I lived before prepared me for that moment,” h
  
  Read more

• Striker Ukek joins Larne from Portadown

  08-06-2026 19:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Irish Premiership champions Larne have announced the signing of forward Josh Ukek following the expiry of his contract at Portadown.Ukek made 61 appearances for the Ports and scored 15 goals during his two campaigns at Shamrock Park.The Inver Reds are aiming to build on last year's success when they lifted the Gibson Cup for the third time in the past four seasons. This news follows the announcement that prolific striker Andy Ryan had left Larne to return to Scotland. "Ever since I spoke with Ga
  
  Read more

• New club enters bidding for Liverpool midfielder who looks set to be sold

  08-06-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New club enters bidding for Liverpool midfielder who looks set to be soldLiverpool are set for another busy summer. Following on from last year’s £450m spending spree sporting director Richard Hughes is once again expected to put several deals in place.There will be consequences for the players already on the club’ books and one who is not expected to make the cut for next season is Luca Stephenson.The 22-year-old has spent the last two seasons out on loan at Dundee United in S
  
  Read more

• Keeper Long completes permanent Southampton switch

  08-06-2026 19:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  George Long made one appearance last season for Southampton [Getty Images]Southampton have signed Norwich City goalkeeper George Long on a permanent deal.The 32-year-old has agreed a two-year contract at St Mary's, having spent last season on loan with Saints.Long spent the season as cover for Alex McCarthy, Gavin Bazunu and Daniel Peretz.His only appearance came in Southampton's FA Cup fourth-round win over Leicester City.Long has played more than 300 games in a career that has taken in clubs i
  
  Read more

• Journalist states Liverpool star exit unlikely despite reports

  08-06-2026 18:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist states Liverpool star exit unlikely despite reportsLiverpool remain relaxed despite Bayern Munich links to NgumohaLiverpool’s summer has been dominated by managerial change, transfer speculation and squad planning, but one of the most intriguing stories surrounds Rio Ngumoha and reported interest from Bayern Munich.The teenager’s rapid rise has already seen him establish himself as one of English football’s most exciting prospects. A standout performance for England,
  
  Read more

• Report: Spurs ace’s future clouded with doubt as Serie A ginats come calling

  08-06-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Spurs ace’s future clouded with doubt as Serie A ginats come callingJuventus Turn Attention to Guglielmo Vicario After Alisson SetbackJuventus appear to be narrowing their search for a new goalkeeper, and Tottenham Hotspur’s Guglielmo Vicario has reportedly emerged as the leading candidate.According to Gazzetta dello Sport, the Italian giants have accelerated their interest in the Spurs stopper after encountering obstacles in pursuits of several high profile alternatives, inc
  
  Read more

• Pau Cubarsi talks World Cup, pressure and attitude on the field: ‘I put pressure on myself’

  08-06-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pau Cubarsi talks World Cup, pressure and attitude on the field: ‘I put pressure on myself’Barcelona star Pau Cubarsi is a part of Luis de la Fuente’s squad for the FIFA World Cup, and likely not just as a bench player.Given the form the player has been in for club and the exclusion of key players like Dean Huijsen and Robin Le Normand owing to poor form, the young star has a massive chance of being a starter for his country in the premier event.Needless to say, it is a massive
  
  Read more

• Jose Mourinho demands two further elite defensive signings in the summer

  08-06-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho demands two further elite defensive signings in the summerReal Madrid are yet to officially announce a transfer this summer, and it was the presidential election that caused all the delay.With the formality now out of the way, Florentino Perez will look to get going and complete the transfers of important targets.Ibrahima Konate and Denzel Dumfries are already said to have closed their agreements with Real Madrid – and those developments make it clear that Jose Mourinho is ke
  
  Read more

• Transfer update, 8 June 💰

  08-06-2026 18:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Transfer update, 8 June 💰Just a few days before the opening of the 2026 summer transfer window, OneFootball brings you a daily transfer round-up. Official announcements, major rumours: the key transfer news from this Monday, 8 June, can be found here!It’s official ✍️- Olivier Giroud has extended his contract with LOSC by one season!- Ian Cathro is the new head coach of AS Saint-Étienne.- Divock Origi has announced his retirement.Credible rumours &
  
  Read more

• Yeovil bring in midfielder Powell on two-year deal

  08-06-2026 18:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Johl Powell is the second Walton & Hersham player to join Yeovil this summer [Getty Images]Yeovil Town have signed midfielder Johl Powell from Southern Premier Division title winners Walton & Hersham on a two-year deal.The 25-year-old midfielder scored 21 goals in 39 league appearances last seasonas he helped the Swans win the Southern Premier South title.He is the second player to move to Huish Park from Walton & Hersham since Yeovil boss Billy Rowley was accused of trying to poach
  
  Read more

• Chelsea expect compensation from City for Maresca

  08-06-2026 18:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Manchester City and Chelsea remain locked in negotiations about Enzo Maresca replacing Pep Guardiola.Guardiola announced on 22 May he would step down as City boss after a trophy laden decade in charge, and Maresca was quickly identified as the leading contender to be his replacement.Talks are at an advanced stage, with senior figures at both clubs discussing a compensation package for Maresca.The 46-year-old won the Club World Cup and Conference League during his time at Stamford B
  
  Read more

Follow @WorldSoccerUSA on Twitter!