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• Where direct communication between Man City and Real Madrid has left Rodri transfer

  06-06-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Where direct communication between Man City and Real Madrid has left Rodri transferCity and Real Madrid have held talks over a transfer for Rodri after the FIFA World CupRodri is into the final year of his contract at the Etihad Stadium Spain international has refused to rule out leaving Man City ahead of the 2026-27 seasonReal Madrid president Florentino Perez does not want to sign Rodri from Manchester City this summer, as per a new report from Spain.Rodri has been heavily linked with a summer
  
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• Inter changes loom after 2025-26 domestic double

  08-06-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter changes loom after 2025-26 domestic doubleInter Milan is heading to the biggest game in Europe, and many fans wonder what makes them so ready. The answer is not luck. It is a plan that the coaches and players follow every single day. Reviewers who study soccer as closely as people study the best gambling sites casinos know that every detail matters. In the same way that a smart bettor looks for value, Inter looks for space.Their pattern of play brings the money coming into focus because th
  
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• Why does Christian Eriksen have a pacemaker? Denmark midfielder’s health explained after he collapses on pitch again

  08-06-2026 12:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Christian Eriksen endured another terrifying health episode on Sunday afternoon as he collapsed on the pitch while playing for Denmark in an international friendly against Ukraine.Eriksen clutched his chest and fell to the ground in the 65th minute before medical personnel rushed to the midfielder’s aid.He briefly lost consciousness but after being treated, he was able to walk himself off the pitch in Odense before being taken to hospital. The match was subsequently abandoned.The 34-year-o
  
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• World Cup call likely to delay Ederson's Man Utd arrival

  08-06-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Ederson's call up to Brazil's World Cup squad is likely to mean a tweak to Manchester United's plans to confirm the midfielder's arrival from Serie A outfit Atalanta.The 26-year-old was due to have his medical at the beginning of next month before his £35m switch to United was announced just before the start of pre-season training.However, Ederson's call-up as replacement for defender Wesley on Sunday means he will now be spending the next few weeks in the United States.Brazi
  
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• Real Madrid new signing has already put pen to paper on a 2030 contract; official announcement expected soon

  08-06-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid new signing has already put pen to paper on a 2030 contract; official announcement expected soonAccording to journalist Fabrice Hawkins, Ibrahima Konate has reached a full agreement with Real Madrid and is set to become a new player for the Spanish giants after the World Cup. The journalist mentions that the deal is finalised, with all terms agreed between the defender and the club ahead of an official announcement.Notably, Konate has agreed a contract running until 2030 and wil
  
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• PFA confirm four Manchester City nominations for Players’ Player and Young Player of the Year awards

  08-06-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PFA confirm four Manchester City nominations for Players’ Player and Young Player of the Year awardsManchester City have secured four individual nominations across the PFA’s primary senior and youth categories for 2026.French sensation Rayan Cherki has secured a dual nomination, contesting both the main senior crown and the youth-focused honour after a stellar debut campaign in English football.Academy graduate Nico O’Reilly sees his explosive first-team integration formally re
  
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• All is well in the squad: Luis de la Fuente and Pino back Gavi

  08-06-2026 11:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  All is well in the squad: Luis de la Fuente and Pino back GaviThe Spain national team dressing room has rallied around Gavi after the tense clash the young midfielder had with Rodri during one of the training sessions in the United States. Both national team coach Luis de la Fuente and his teammate Yeremy Pino publicly came to his defense at the press conference ahead of the friendly against Peru.The La Rioja-born coach played down the incident completely, framing it as part of the usual intensi
  
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• Real Madrid hero poised to join Jose Mourinho coaching staff

  08-06-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid hero poised to join Jose Mourinho coaching staffFlorentino Perez was re-elected as Real Madrid president on Sunday, meaning that Jose Mourinho can now be confirmed as the club’s new manager. The Portuguese has had an agreement in place to return for the last couple of weeks, but it was conditioned on Perez winning the election, which he did with 65% of the total vote.Mourinho has been making preparations in anticipation of Perez defeating Enrique Riquelme, but now that it&rsquo
  
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• Liverpool prepared to sacrifice star to land top target

  08-06-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool prepared to sacrifice star to land top targetLiverpool Transfer News: Cody Gakpo Future Adds Intrigue to Yan Diomande ChaseGakpo uncertainty creates major Liverpool decisionLiverpool’s summer already had the air of a turning point. Now, according to information from TEAMtalk, Cody Gakpo’s future has become another thread in an increasingly complex Anfield rebuild.The Dutch forward is reportedly concerned about his role under incoming head coach Andoni Iraola, with TEAMtalk
  
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• Glasner waits for Milan as Alaba transfer links intensify

  08-06-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Glasner waits for Milan as Alaba transfer links intensifyAccording to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Oliver Glasner has made Milan his preferred destination and is awaiting a fresh approach from the Rossoneri, while David Alaba’s chances of moving to San Siro will increase if the ex-Crystal Palace boss is appointed along with Ralf Rangnick.Milan are rebuilding their club’s structure after sacking their coach and prominent directors at the end of the 2025-26 campaign.Milan revolution: lates
  
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• Welcome to your new Lincoln City page

  08-06-2026 11:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]You may notice a different layout and feel to your Lincoln City club page.It is one of the perks of promotion to the Championship and becoming a second-tier team for the first time in 65 years.On this page, BBC Sport will serve up a bespoke club service, complete with the latest news and analysis on everything Imps.If you are on the app, don't miss a beat by tapping the bell icon and signing up for news notifications.And if you are on a browser, tap 'Follow' at the top to ensure th
  
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• 💔 Worst international debut ever?! BVB talent goes full Italy

  08-06-2026 11:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💔 Worst international debut ever?! BVB talent goes full ItalyWe all know the state of the Italian national team – at the latest when we remind ourselves once again that they will have nothing to do with the upcoming World Cup, the biggest tournament in world football, after failing to qualify yet again.Instead, the Squadra Azzurra can now experiment calmly and without any real competitive pressure, while building a young new generation of players that will hopefully perform better
  
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• ✅ Signed, Konaté joins Real Madrid until 2030, announced tomorrow

  08-06-2026 11:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ✅ Signed, Konaté joins Real Madrid until 2030, announced tomorrowReal Madrid has finalized a strategic agreement to strengthen its defensive line for the coming seasons. The club has secured the signing of center-back Ibrahima Konaté, who will be tied to the Madrid side on a long-term deal until 2030.Everything has been fully agreed between the two parties. The defender, known for his great physical power and experience at the top level of European football, will formally joi
  
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• Report: Man United defenders’ future in doubt as Carrick rings changes

  08-06-2026 11:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Man United defenders’ future in doubt as Carrick rings changesHarry Maguire’s Manchester United Future Raises Questions Despite New DealManchester United supporters might have assumed Harry Maguire’s future was settled when the defender signed a contract extension until 2027 in April. Yet football rarely follows a straightforward script, and fresh reports suggest the experienced centre back could still be available for transfer should the right offer arrive.Photo IMAGOA
  
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• Juventus push to sign Sorloth before World Cup begins

  08-06-2026 11:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus push to sign Sorloth before World Cup beginsLa Gazzetta dello Sport confirms that Juventus have reached an agreement with Alexander Sorloth, and the Bianconeri are now pushing to finalise a deal with Atletico Madrid before the World Cup begins.Juventus have an agreement with Norway international Sorloth, as reported by both Tuttosport and Gazzetta.Sorloth to Juventus: latest updatesThe experienced centre-forward has agreed to sign a €4m-a-year contract until 2029 with an optio
  
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• 🚨 France star has joined Real Madrid! (reports)

  08-06-2026 11:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 France star has joined Real Madrid! (reports)It’s all wrapped up!This time, it’s done! Touted as a campaign promise for his re-election, Florentino Pérez has finalized the signing of Ibrahima Konaté.According to RMC Sport, the France international defender has signed a contract with the Spanish giants until 2030.L'Équipe even adds that the official announcement of the former Reds player’s arrival could come within the next 24 hours.The 27-year-old
  
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• Liverpool’s Ibrahima Konaté signs Real Madrid deal

  08-06-2026 11:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool’s Ibrahima Konaté signs Real Madrid dealIbrahima Konaté (27) is set to sign a four-year deal at Real Madrid, as per a report from RMC Sport. Konaté’s exit from Liverpool was confirmed by the Premier League side at the end of May. It comes as a result of a failure in contract renewal talks. As a result, the Frenchman becomes a free agent this summer. There has been widespread interest in his services, with the likes of Chelsea and Paris Saint-G
  
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• Pio Esposito uninterested in Italy record: It wasn’t on my mind

  08-06-2026 11:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pio Esposito uninterested in Italy record: It wasn’t on my mindFrancesco Pio Esposito says he always gives his all when playing for the Italy national team: ‘We didn’t treat these two games as friendlies.’The Inter Milan player scored two consecutive goals in friendlies against Luxembourg and Greece this week, leading the Azzurri to two 1-0 victories.Pio Esposito comments after Greece 0-1 ItalyPio Esposito has now scored five goals in nine appearances with the Azzurri. On
  
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• Ederson and Wesley break silence as Ancelotti forced to make change to Brazil World Cup squad

  08-06-2026 11:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ederson and Wesley break silence as Ancelotti forced to make change to Brazil World Cup squadEderson and Wesley have both spoken out after the Atalanta midfielder was called up to replace the injured Roma defender in the Brazil squad for the 2026 World Cup: ‘This is not the end of a dream,’ the right-back said.Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti has been forced to make changes to his World Cup squad, replacing the injured Wesley with Ederson.Wesley had sustained a muscle injury during a fri
  
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• Bellingham has fight to start for England - Tuchel

  08-06-2026 11:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jude Bellingham has scored six goals in 47 appearances for England [Getty Images]Thomas Tuchel says Jude Bellingham has a fight on his hands to feature in England's starting line-up at the World Cup because he has "14 or 15 potential starters" in his squad.The Real Madrid midfielder has only started four times since the German took over as England boss in January 2025, with a further three appearances off the bench.Tuchel has instead preferred Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers, who has featured in 12
  
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• Are you happy with Mowbray's Rovers return?

  08-06-2026 11:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Shutterstock]Tony Mowbray has been appointed as Blackburn Rovers head coach for the upcoming Championship season.The 62-year-old returns to Ewood Park for a second spell in charge after more than five years at the club between 2017 and 2022.Previous interim boss Michael O'Neill decided against taking the role on a permanent basis after replacing the sacked Valerien Ismael in February.Blackburn fans, are you happy with Mowbray's appointment?If not, who would you have liked instead?What are
  
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• Arsenal star named vice captain of England

  08-06-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal star named vice captain of EnglandThe England manager says Rice is part of his core group, with Arsenal’s four internationals now in camp before the final World Cup warm-up match against Costa Rica.Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty ImagesDeclan Rice has been named England vice-captain by Thomas Tuchel, with the Arsenal midfielder now only behind Harry Kane in the national team’s leadership group.The decision is another significant marker of Rice’s standing under the England
  
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• 🚨 Eriksen, Danish doctor: he's fine, will be discharged soon and go home

  08-06-2026 10:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Eriksen, Danish doctor: he's fine, will be discharged soon and go homeThe Denmark national team doctor, Morten Boesen, provided an update on Christian Eriksen’s condition on Monday morning.For the second time in his career, the former Manchester United midfielder collapsed on the pitch during a national team match. It had already happened during his time at Inter, when at Euro 2021 the 1992-born midfielder collapsed during the match against Finland, causing concern around the wor
  
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• Germany are no longer inevitable as painful World Cup failures loom large

  08-06-2026 10:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A dozen years ago, Andre Schurrle crossed, Mario Gotze volleyed and Germany became World Cup winners for the fourth time. There was a normality to do it: this was what Germany did, and if not they reached at least the quarter-finals, because they had done that in every tournament from 1954 onwards. There have been some unexpected developments since then and not merely because Schurrle retired before his 30th birthday and now spends some of his time in winter climbing icy mountains wearing only s
  
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• If Mac Allister Leaves, Alex Scott Should Be Liverpool’s First Call

  08-06-2026 10:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  If Mac Allister Leaves, Alex Scott Should Be Liverpool’s First CallIf Mac Allister Leaves, Alex Scott Could Be Liverpool’s Perfect SuccessorLiverpool Would Need More Than a ReplacementThe possibility of Alexis Mac Allister leaving for Real Madrid this summer remains speculative, but it is the type of situation that Liverpool’s recruitment team must prepare for. His performance level has dropped and the physicality needed for the coming seasons may be beyond a midfield controlle
  
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• 'Iraola can make that step up no problem' - ex-Bournemouth defender

  08-06-2026 10:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Bournemouth defender Joe Partington believes Andoni Iraola can handle the "intensity and scrutiny" which is part and parcel of the Liverpool head coach role."I have had the pleasure of watching Andoni Iraola's teams for the past three years at Bournemouth," Partington told BBC Radio Merseyside. "I remember when Jurgen Klopp was announced by Liverpool, he was the self-proclaimed 'normal one' and Iraola strikes me as someone quite similar."You don't see him going above and beyond his statio
  
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• Eriksen 'in good spirits' after collapse

  08-06-2026 10:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Christian Eriksen has 151 caps for Denmark [Getty Images]Christian Eriksen is "in good spirits" following his collapse against Ukraine and is expected to be discharged from hospital soon, says Denmark's national team doctor Morten Boesen.The game in Odense was stopped on 65 minutes when he collapsed and was abandoned shortly after, with the 34-year-old able to walk from the field after regaining consciousness.The former Manchester United and Tottenham midfielder was fitted with an Implantable Ca
  
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• 'Long guy' Yengi hopes to build on debut Australia goal

  08-06-2026 10:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tete Yengi (left) celebrated with former Dundee United full-back Aziz Behich [Reuters]Livingston striker Tete Yengi has put scoring on his "dream" debut for World Cup-bound Australia against Switzerland down to being "a long guy".The 25-year-old had scored only twice in 23 games last season with a Livingston side rooted to the bottom of the Scottish Premiership by the time he joined Machida Zelvia on loan in January.Since then, he contributed six goals in 22 appearances as his new side finished
  
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• First-team coach Garrido leaves Watford

  08-06-2026 10:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Watford first-team coach Alberto Garrido has announced his departure after two seasons with the Championship club.The Spaniard was appointed in the summer of 2024 to work alongside then boss Tom Cleverley and retained his position under Paulo Pezzolano, Javi Gracia and Ed Still."To the players, the staff, the fans and everyone who works at Watford - thank you. For your trust, for how you treated me, and for the respect you gave me from day one," Garrido posted on Instagram."This club and its peo
  
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• When is Scotland’s first game at World Cup 2026?

  08-06-2026 10:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Scotland will end their 28-year wait to play in a men’s World Cup when the Tartan Army face Haiti in their opening match of the tournament. Steve Clarke’s side may have played at back-to-back European Championships but their return to the international stage has been long awaited. And, like in 1998, they will play Brazil and Morocco in Group C of the tournament bidding to advance to the knockout stages for the first time. First, though, is an opening clash with Haiti in Boston, with
  
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