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• Transfer round-up, 3 June 💰

  03-06-2026 19:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Transfer round-up, 3 June 💰Just a few days before the opening of the 2026 summer transfer window, OneFootball brings you a daily transfer update. Official announcements, major rumors: the biggest transfer stories of this Wednesday, June 3, can be found here!It’s official ✍️- The end of the road between Juventus and Dusan Vlahovic has been confirmed. The striker and the club failed to reach an agreement over a contract extension. The Serbian goalscor
  
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• Real Madrid presidential candidate planning to announce Jurgen Klopp as manager for his project

  04-06-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid presidential candidate planning to announce Jurgen Klopp as manager for his projectReal Madrid are going through quite an awkward time where the club are working on bringing in new players for the season ahead, while the ongoing presidential election has witnessed the two candidates promising world-class signings.While Florentino Perez has offered pragmatic solutions for Real Madrid – the club are expected to sign Denzel Dumfries and Ibrahima Konate – his rival Enrique Ri
  
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• AS Monaco pull out of race to sign Barcelona academy graduate – report

  04-06-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  AS Monaco pull out of race to sign Barcelona academy graduate – reportThe city of Monaco is geared up for the Monaco Grand Prix this weekend. But the football club have also had a busy week, trying to finalise the deal to sign Ansu Fati.In addition to Fati, AS Monaco have also been linked with a move for another Barcelona star in the form of Marc Casado.The Barcelona midfielder is not a part of Hansi Flick’s plans for next season and is expected to leave the club in the coming summer
  
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• Tare’s difficult summer deepens as former Milan DS placed under investigation in Albania

  04-06-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tare’s difficult summer deepens as former Milan DS placed under investigation in AlbaniaIgli Tare is facing a potentially turbulent summer beyond his recent dismissal from Milan, with the Albanian sporting director understood to have been placed under investigation by Albanian authorities on suspicion of money laundering and corruption.According to MilanNews.it, Tare’s name has emerged in connection with an ongoing investigation by Albania’s Special Anti-Corruption and Organise
  
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• Juventus pursuit of Kolo Muani does not rule out Sorloth from Atletico Madrid

  04-06-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus pursuit of Kolo Muani does not rule out Sorloth from Atletico MadridJuventus are on the hunt for a new striker after learning that Dusan Vlahovic will not sign a new contract, and reports on Thursday claim that the Bianconeri could pursue the signings of both Randal Kolo Muani and Alexander Sorloth this summer.Report: Juventus looking to bring in multiple strikers this summerVlahovic will be out of contract at the end of June, and despite Juventus’s attempts to negotiate a renewal
  
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• Benfica confirm €15m Jose Mourinho switch to Real Madrid

  04-06-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Benfica confirm €15m Jose Mourinho switch to Real MadridReal Madrid will have Jose Mourinho as their new manager, barring a shock U-turn. The Portuguese manager is set to return to the Santiago Bernabeu 13 years after leaving the club, as he again seeks to intervene against a Barcelona that is coming off successive title wins.For some time, Mourinho has been slated to take over from Alvaro Arbeloa, when it was first reported in late April that President Florentino Perez was pushing for his
  
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• 🎥 Mbappé, Haaland, LeBron and CR... Nike drops its World Cup video

  04-06-2026 19:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Mbappé, Haaland, LeBron and CR... Nike drops its World Cup videoTrue to its flair for spectacle, Nike has released its World Cup video: a six-minute piece packed with stars and nods to the past.Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Jr., Erling Haaland, Virgil van Dijk, the fictional character Ted Lasso, and rapper Travis Scott are some of the names appearing in the video.The ad draws directly from the tradition of Nike’s great World Cup spots, with expli
  
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• 'Schar seen as one of top Swiss defenders'

  04-06-2026 19:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Earlier this month, centre-back Fabian Schar signed a new one-year deal with Newcastle.The Switzerland international is now the second-longest serving player in the current squad, having joined in July 2018 from La Liga side Deportivo La Coruna.Swiss football expert Craig King spoke to BBC Newcastle about Schar and how he is regarded by his home nation."I think he is seen as one of the top defenders that has played the game in Switzerland. His career trajectory has been slightly un
  
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• Rose ready for 'beautiful opportunity' with Bournemouth

  04-06-2026 19:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]New Bournemouth boss Marco Rose says he is looking forward to testing himself against the best teams in the world and believes the Cherries have a "beautiful opportunity" to showcase themselves on the European stage next season.Speaking to the club's YouTube channel, it is Rose's first interview since being announced as Bournemouth boss in April, following Andoni Iraola's exit after a three-year spell at the Vitality Stadium."First of all, I want to say congratulations to everyone
  
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• 'I knew it and that's why I didn't fight it' - Khaldoon on Guardiola exit

  04-06-2026 19:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Pep Guardiola threatened to quit Manchester City "100 times" during his decade-long reign as manager but chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak said this time he knew the Spaniard "actually meant it".Guardiola, 55, stepped down at the end of this season after leading the club to 17 major trophies, including six Premier League titles and a Champions League victory.He had one more year remaining on his contract but said in his last news conference that the club needed a "new manager" and "new
  
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• Like father like son - international goals run in the family

  04-06-2026 18:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jordi Cruyff, Timothy Weah, Lewis Koumas and Eidur Gudjohnsen (left to right) have all followed in their goal-scoring fathers' footsteps on the international stage [Getty Images]More than 22 years after Jason Koumas scored his first goal for Wales, his son Lewis followed in his footsteps this week against Ghana - grabbing a stoppage-time equaliser in a 1-1 draw.There have been many famous father-son duos to have played international football, such as Denmark goalkeeper greats Kasper and Peter Sc
  
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• 2026 World Cup group stage table, full standings for all 12 groups

  04-06-2026 18:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026 men's World Cup has 48 teams competing in 72 group stage games, with the knockout rounds adding an extra 32 games to the schedule. Bring it on. MORE — Daily schedule for 2026 World Cup Remember: in this new expanded World Cup format (the first time in history there have been 48 teams) the top two groups qualify for the Round of 32 knockout stage automatically, while the eight-best third-place teams will join them in the last 32. And just in case you're struggling to keep up with h
  
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• EFL chief executive to stand down after next season in major shake-up

  04-06-2026 18:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The EFL is set for a significant leadership transition, with chief executive Trevor Birch announcing his decision to step down at the conclusion of the 2026-27 season.Birch, a seasoned football administrator who has held senior roles at clubs including Tottenham Hotspur, Leeds United, and Swansea City, informed the league’s board on Friday of his intention to depart. He assumed the chief executive position in January 2021.Reflecting on his time at the helm, Birch stated: "It has been a pri
  
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• 📽 David Beckham’s best free-kicks 🎯

  04-06-2026 18:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📽 David Beckham’s best free-kicks 🎯Considered one of the greatest shooters in history, David Beckham left his mark on an entire generation with his uniquely curved ball trajectory and surgical precision.The "Spice Boy" turned every set piece into an absolute art form.Here is 1 minute of pure masterclass on video.This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here.
  
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• Palestra To Inter Gathers Pace As Agent Arrives In Milan & €50m Framework Emerges

  04-06-2026 18:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Palestra To Inter Gathers Pace As Agent Arrives In Milan & €50m Framework EmergesInter Milan’s pursuit of Atalanta wing-back Marco Palestra has accelerated materially, with the 22-year-old’s agent now in Milan for talks and a €50m deal framework emerging, with young defender Mattia Cocchi potentially included as a makeweight.According to La Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInter1908, Palestra’s agent has arrived in Milan as both clubs seek to close the gap between Inter
  
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• Nottingham Forest appoint Mallinson as new head coach

  04-06-2026 18:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nottingham Forest appoint Mallinson as new head coachNottingham Forest have appointed Tom Mallinson as the new head coach of their women’s team on a three-year deal.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official media update from The Tricky Trees this afternoon.The 40-year-old replaces former Nottingham Forest head coach Carly Davies who parted ways with the club at the end of the season.Mallinson is very much Nottingham Forest through and through. He has spent the best part of tw
  
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• Manchester City identify ‘strong option’ instead of Elliot Anderson amid huge financial demands

  04-06-2026 18:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City identify ‘strong option’ instead of Elliot Anderson amid huge financial demandsNottingham Forest have rejected Manchester City’s opening proposal for England international Elliot Anderson, setting a nine-figure valuation.Transfer insider Fabrizio Romano confirms Newcastle United’s Sandro Tonali is under serious consideration as an alternative.City’s pursuit faces complications as reigning Premier League champions Arsenal remain poised to hijack any p
  
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• Man United chief outlines ‘clear plan’ for summer transfer window

  04-06-2026 18:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United chief executive Omar Berrada has declared the club possesses a "clear plan" for summer transfers, asserting they will not allow market forces or agents to dictate their strategy.Building on last year’s successful recruitment of Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo, Benjamin Sesko, and Senne Lammens, Berrada is confident the club can strengthen further. A £35 million fee is already understood to be agreed with Atalanta for Brazilian midfielder Ederson, with more additions exp
  
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• World Cup 2026, Group A: Mexico face their big test 🇲🇽 🇰🇷 🇨🇿 🇿🇦

  04-06-2026 18:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  World Cup 2026, Group A: Mexico face their big test 🇲🇽 🇰🇷 🇨🇿 🇿🇦The biggest tournament in history kicks off with a Group A that is pure dynamite.Forget about comfortable favorites: the suffocating pressure on a Mexico side forced to rewrite its history at home is set to collide head-on with South Africa’s electric directness, Son’s South Korea’s relentless tempo, and the Czech Republic’s rock-solid tactical wa
  
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• Reign FC announces program offering free tickets to kids under 12: 'We want to be that first love'

  04-06-2026 18:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Reign FC has announced a program offering free tickets to kids under 12 encouraging new fans of the game. (Credit: Maddy Grassy/Reign FC)Maddy GrassyAs the summer arrives, parents start to look for cost-effective ways to keep their kids entertained. Seattle Reign FC is offering an easy solution: Bring your kids to a game for free.On Thursday, the team launched a unique initiative, "Kids 12 & Under Free," which allows families to bring their kids to the rest of the Reign's home games at no ad
  
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• Florentino Perez advisor made €10m commission from Barcelona deal

  04-06-2026 18:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Florentino Perez advisor made €10m commission from Barcelona dealReal Madrid are in the heat of elections, with just three days to go before the next president of the club is decided. As such, both sides are keen to cast doubt on the leadership of the other, and it seems that Florentino Perez is being attacked for his relationship with Anas Laghrari.The latter is an investment banker with a key role at Key Capital, an investment banking institution. Laghrari and Perez are considered close,
  
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• Inter have 9️⃣ players out of contract at the end of the year

  04-06-2026 18:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter have 9️⃣ players out of contract at the end of the yearThe break in the national calendar for the World Cup came at a good time for Internacional’s board to get things in order.In addition to scouting the market for reinforcements for the second half of the year, the football department is focusing its efforts on defining the future of nine players whose contracts with the club run only until the end of this season.The ge website detailed the situation of each one of the
  
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• Napoli President leaves De Bruyne decision to Allegri but warns: ‘Plenty of footballers out there’

  04-06-2026 18:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Napoli President leaves De Bruyne decision to Allegri but warns: ‘Plenty of footballers out there’Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis says that it will be up to Napoli’s next head coach to decide what to do with Kevin De Bruyne, who said that he was ‘happy’ to see Antonio Conte leave the club, but has warned the Belgian that ‘there are plenty of footballers in the world’.De Bruyne joined Napoli on a free transfer at the end of his 10-year spell with M
  
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• Transfer round-up, 4 June 💰

  04-06-2026 18:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Transfer round-up, 4 June 💰A few days before the opening of the 2026 summer transfer window, OneFootball brings you a daily transfer update. Official announcements, major rumors: the main transfer news from this Thursday, June 4, can be found here!Official ✍️- Carles Martínez Novell, former Toulouse manager, has joined Bayer Leverkusen.- RC Lens have triggered the purchase option for Saud Abdulhamid.- Florentino Pérez announced that Ibrahima Konat&eac
  
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• Bart Verbruggen on Cruyff, Krul and why Netherlands can win the World Cup: ‘Our defence is one of the best in the world’

  04-06-2026 18:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Netherlands are ranked only eighth favourites to win the 2026 World Cup, below Spain, France, Argentina, Brazil, England, Portugal and Germany. Depending where you draw the line, they are either the worst of the realistic contenders or the best of the rest.Yet there is plenty of evidence to suggest that is a pessimistic view of one of the best squads in North America this summer. Netherlands have one of Europe’s form strikers in Donyell Malen, who scored 14 goals in 18 Serie A games since
  
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• Who is Kennet Eichhorn? Hertha Berlin’s teenage sensation attracting Europe’s biggest clubs

  04-06-2026 18:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Who is Kennet Eichhorn? Hertha Berlin’s teenage sensation attracting Europe’s biggest clubsHertha Berlin midfielder Kennet Eichhorn has rapidly emerged as one of the most highly-rated young players in German football, with Borussia Dortmund, Bayer Leverkusen and Liverpool all linked with the 16-year-old in recent months – with Bayern Munich having dropped out of the race. The Germany youth international has already become one of the youngest players to feature professionally fo
  
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• Out of contract with Nantes, Anthony Lopes set to join Angers

  04-06-2026 18:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Out of contract with Nantes, Anthony Lopes set to join AngersAlthough FC Nantes will be playing in Ligue 2 next season after finishing 17th in the table, Anthony Lopes (35) will remain in Ligue 1 for a few more months.With his contract with Les Canaris due to expire next June, the Portuguese goalkeeper is set to sign a two-year deal with SCO Angers, according to L’Équipe. An option for a further year has also been included in the deal.Having enjoyed a satisfying season on a personal
  
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• What is happening with World Cup ticket prices?

  04-06-2026 18:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fifa promised a sold-out World Cup but there are still tickets available for over half the games [Getty Images]Falling prices, fluctuating availability and a lack of clarity. With one week to go until the 2026 World Cup kicks off, many questions remain unanswered about match tickets.Fifa promised the event would be sold out, but there are thousands of tickets available for sale across several platforms.BBC Sport has found tickets for matches involving the smaller nations are now available well b
  
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• Zaniolo’s Udinese future hinges on wage compromise as €9m buy option ready to trigger

  04-06-2026 18:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Zaniolo’s Udinese future hinges on wage compromise as €9m buy option ready to triggerUdinese are prepared to trigger the €9 million purchase option for Nicolò Zaniolo following an impressive season in Friuli, but wage negotiations represent the primary obstacle to making the deal permanent, with the Italian forward currently earning well above what the club are willing to offer long-term.According to TuttoMercatoWeb, Udinese sporting director Gianluca Nani has already indi
  
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• York City accept Hearts offer for Fagan-Walcott

  04-06-2026 18:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  York City have agreed to sell Malachi Fagan-Walcott for a club record fee [Getty Images]York City have accepted a seven-figure bid for defender Malachi Fagan-Walcott from Heart of Midlothian, BBC Radio York has confirmed.The 24-year-old centre-half is yet to agree personal terms with the Scottish Premiership runners-up but, if the transfer goes through, it would be a club record sale.York City's previous record was set in 1999 when Sheffield Wednesday paid £950,000 for Richard Cresswell.Fa
  
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