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• Why is Fifa giving clubs $355m during the World Cup?

  05-06-2026 17:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Fifa has pledged to pay clubs $355m for releasing their players to participate in the 2026 World Cup, as well as those who released players to take part in qualifying matches.Clubs who have players competing at this summer's tournament across the United States, Mexico and Canada have the potential to earn millions during the tournament as a result.That is because of the Fifa Club Benefit Programme, designed to compensate clubs whose players are away with their national teams during the tour
  
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• Florentino Perez does not want Manchester City ace at Real Madrid

  05-06-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Florentino Perez does not want Manchester City ace at Real MadridEnrique Riquelme has made his plan of action very clear for his hypothetical presidency, and he has already locked in on some big names whom he plans to land.One of the players he has in his sights is Manchester City’s Rodri – a player who has been linked with Real Madrid in recent years as well under Florentino Perez’s tenure.As one of the best midfielders in the world and a Ballon d’Or winner, Los Blancos
  
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• Manchester City Are Hoping To Make A Second Offer For This Nottingham Star: Should They Snap Him Up?

  05-06-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City Are Hoping To Make A Second Offer For This Nottingham Star: Should They Snap Him Up?In a recent report, talkSPORT claimed that Manchester City are hoping to make a second offer for Nottingham Forest star Elliot Anderson after their first bid was rejected. It has been mentioned that the English talent favours a move to the Mancunian club this summer.Anderson’s Solid Season In The Premier LeagueThe 23-year-old proved his worth as a consistent performer at the heart of Notting
  
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• ⚠️Alarm in Germany: Lennart Karl injured, could miss the World Cup

  05-06-2026 20:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ⚠️Alarm in Germany: Lennart Karl injured, could miss the World CupThe Germany national team suffered a very hard blow in its final training session before the highly anticipated match against the United States. Youngster Lennart Karl had to leave practice after suffering a serious injury, setting off alarm bells within the coaching staff just days before the major football event.Concern within the coaching staffGermany head coach Julian Nagelsmann was the one who confirmed the bad n
  
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• Roma target Greenwood drops big hint he’s ready for Fenerbahce

  05-06-2026 20:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma target Greenwood drops big hint he’s ready for FenerbahceRoma transfer target Mason Greenwood has reportedly agreed personal terms with Fenerbahce Presidential candidate Hakan Safi and dropped a big hint he’s ready to join them.The Olympique Marseille winger is for sale this summer, as his club is in dire financial trouble and needs to raise funds by the end of June.Gian Piero Gasperini has made no secret of his pursuit of the former Manchester United man, who would fit in well
  
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• Martin O’Neill ‘set to stay at Celtic’ after fans opposed Robbie Keane appointment

  05-06-2026 20:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Martin O’Neill is reportedly set to continue as Celtic manager next season, having successfully guided the club through two interim spells last term to secure both the Premiership title and the Scottish Cup.The 74-year-old’s return proved crucial, first stabilising the team after Brendan Rodgers’ October departure, and again following Wilfried Nancy’s short-lived eight-match tenure. His leadership, culminating in a dramatic final-day league victory over Hearts, has made h
  
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• Hartlepool sign former West Ham striker Hugill

  05-06-2026 20:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  National League club Hartlepool United have signed former West Ham striker Jordan Hugill following his release by Rotherham United.The 34-year-old left the Millers after they were relegated from League One at the end of the season.Hugill has signed a one-year contract at Victoria Park - with the club retaining the option of extending the deal by a further year - and will officially join Pools on 1 July.He will be reunited there with former Rotherham boss Lee Clark, who managed Hugill at the end
  
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• Tottenham Hotspur Identify This Fulham Winger As A Target: What Will He Add To De Zerbi’s Side?

  05-06-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur Identify This Fulham Winger As A Target: What Will He Add To De Zerbi’s Side?In a recent post on X, transfer insider Paul O’Keefe claimed that Tottenham Hotspur have identified Fulham winger Harry Wilson as a target for this summer transfer window. It has been stated that Spurs have set their sights on the Welsh talent as they look to strengthen their squad this summer.Wilson’s Impressive Numbers In The Premier LeagueThe 29-year-old caught the eye at times wit
  
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• Liverpool hijack for 'outstanding' star mooted as agreement already reached

  05-06-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool hijack for 'outstanding' star mooted as agreement already reachedLiverpool have been linked with their fair share of players already this summer. Even though the Anfield outfit spent over £450 million last term, plenty more changes are needed before they can become competitive again.Indeed, now that they have Andoni Iraola at the helm rather than Arne Slot, players might be more willing to join the club which could make negotiations an awful lot easier.However, until the Spaniard
  
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• FIFA to use new VAR technology at World Cup

  05-06-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FIFA to use new VAR technology at World CupFIFA is set to introduce new offside technology at the World Cup this summer, which could lead to the same system being adopted in the Premier League.Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty ImagesDale Johnson reports for the BBC that FIFA will introduce advanced semi-automated offside technology at the World Cup, with the system giving a real-time audio alert to the assistant referee if a player is more than 10cm offside.The previous version of the technology tested
  
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• 2026-27 Serie A – Inter fixture list confirmed as Nerazzurri look to defend Scudetto crown

  05-06-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  2026-27 Serie A – Inter fixture list confirmed as Nerazzurri look to defend Scudetto crownInter Milan begin their Scudetto defence on 23 August at home against Monza, and face a season that combines Champions League football with a typically demanding domestic schedule featuring two Milan derbies, two Derby d’Italia clashes against Juventus and a blockbuster visit from Roma in April.The standout early fixture is the first Derby della Madonnina, with Milan visiting San Siro on Week 10
  
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• Bayern Munich interested in Liverpool winger Ngumoha

  05-06-2026 20:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ngumoha left Chelsea to join Liverpool in 2024 [Getty Images]Bayern Munich are interested in signing Liverpool's 17-year-old winger Rio Ngumoha.The German side made enquries about a potential move for the teenager, but sources have indicated that no face-to-face discussions have taken place.Ngumoha, currently at a preparation camp in Florida as a supplementary member of the England squad, is believed to be aware of the interest from Germany, though no agreement over personal terms has been struc
  
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• 🚨 Blow before the World Cup: Germany star on way to hospital

  05-06-2026 20:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Blow before the World Cup: Germany star on way to hospitalBad news ahead of the DFB’s final tune-up against the USA. As Julian Nagelsmann confirmed at the press conference on Friday evening, Lennart Karl may have suffered a serious injury in the final training session.The Germany head coach stressed that “it doesn’t look good” and that the player is currently on his way to the hospital. At the moment, it cannot be ruled out that the injury could mean he misses t
  
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• Rico Lewis weighing up options ahead of potential Manchester City exit

  05-06-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rico Lewis weighing up options ahead of potential Manchester City exitAcademy graduate Rico Lewis is reportedly contemplating his long-term future at Man City due to anxieties surrounding his first-team minutes.Incoming manager Enzo Maresca is expected to value multi-functional full-backs, but the permanence of Matheus Nunes has complicated Lewis’ pathway.With the summer transfer window opening in mid-June, the 21-year-old England international wants definitive game time guarantees.Manches
  
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• Group says ex-Spurs boss Levy has sold 24.99% Enic stake

  05-06-2026 19:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Daniel Levy stepped down as Tottenham executive chairman in September 2025 [Getty Images]Former Tottenham Hotspur executive chairman Daniel Levy has sold a 24.99% stake in the club's parent company Enic to Eight Sports Capital, the sports investment group has claimed.The move would leave Levy with a 4.89% stake in Enic.Enic says neither the company nor Tottenham are aware of any sale by Levy.The 64-year-oldstepped down in September 2025 after 24 years in the role following a restructuring trigge
  
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• Report: Liverpool forward wants to leave with Premier League rival interested

  05-06-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool forward wants to leave with Premier League rival interestedCody Gakpo Transfer Latest: Tottenham Interest Raises Big Liverpool QuestionGakpo Future Becomes Early Iraola TestCody Gakpo has become one of the first major questions of Liverpool’s new era under Andoni Iraola, with Soccer News reporting that the Dutch forward has expressed his “wish to leave” Anfield following Arne Slot’s departure.It is a development that lands awkwardly for Liverpool. Gakpo
  
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• Official: Fiorentina thank Vanoli and get ready for new coach

  05-06-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Fiorentina thank Vanoli and get ready for new coachFiorentina have officially said goodbye to Paolo Vanoli after he transformed their season to avoid relegation from a disastrous starting point, declining to offer a new contract.FLORENCE, ITALY – JANUARY 11: Head coach Paolo Vanoli manager of ACF Fiorentina reacts during the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and AC Milan at Artemio Franchi on January 11, 2026 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)The coa
  
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• Serie A 2026/27: The key weeks where Europe and Italy collide for Inter, Como, Juventus and more

  05-06-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A 2026/27: The key weeks where Europe and Italy collide for Inter, Como, Juventus and moreThe release of the 2026/27 Serie A fixture list, combined with UEFA’s match calendar, throws up several fascinating scheduling headaches for Italy’s European clubs. Here is a look at the weeks that could define seasons.Inter Milan face the most demanding schedule of any Italian club, carrying Champions League duties alongside their Scudetto defence.Two fixtures stand out in particular. In
  
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• Is Canada vs Ireland on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch international friendly

  05-06-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ireland will give World Cup host nation Canada one final test before the start of the tournament as the two sides clash in a friendly.Heimir Hallgrímsson’s side suffered play-off heartbreak at the hands of Czech Republic, with their dreams of a first World Cup finals in 24 years shattered in a semi-final penalties defeat.Ireland have since won back-to-back outings against Grenada and Qatar after playing out a goalless stalemate with North Macedonia back in March, which pitted two pl
  
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• David Ornstein: Everton Eye Championship Player Of The Year

  05-06-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  David Ornstein: Everton Eye Championship Player Of The YearEverton Transfer News: Hayden Hackney Talks Signal Ambitious Midfield ShiftHackney Preference Gives Everton EncouragementEverton’s summer rebuild may yet find its most intriguing early shape in midfield. As reported by David Ornstein of The Athletic, the club are in talks with Middlesbrough over a potential deal for Hayden Hackney, a player whose next move has quietly become one of the more interesting Premier League subplots of th
  
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• 🚨Confirmed XI: Spain go all in against England

  05-06-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨Confirmed XI: Spain go all in against EnglandThe Spanish women’s national team face a true final against England in Palma de Mallorca. The reigning world champions, second in the group with 9 points, are obliged to beat the British side (12 points) to take top spot from them and secure direct qualification for the 2027 World Cup in Brazil, thus avoiding the playoffs.
  The big news for head coach Sonia Bermúdez is the return of Aitana Bonmatí, a three-time Ballon d&rsq
  
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• Transfer news, 5 June 💰

  05-06-2026 19:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Transfer news, 5 June 💰Just a few days before the opening of the 2026 summer transfer window, OneFootball brings you a daily transfer update. Official announcements, major rumours: the key transfer news from this Friday, June 5, can be found here!Official ✍️- Andrew Robertson has joined Tottenham on a free transfer.- Albert Grønbæk has left Stade Rennais permanently for Hamburg.- Former Luxembourg manager Luc Holtz is the new head coach of FC Metz.Cred
  
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• Serie A 2026-27: Mark your calendars for the big games

  05-06-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A 2026-27: Mark your calendars for the big gamesCheck out when the big matches will be played in Serie A next season, with Inter, Juventus, Milan, Napoli, Roma and high-flying Como facing off.The draw was made today for the 2026-27 campaign, with a ceremony at the Teatro Regio in Parma.The season runs from the weekend of August 22, 2026 to the weekend of May 30, 2027.Inter are fresh from lifting the Serie A trophy for the 2025-26 season, and already we are looking ahead to who will challen
  
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• 🗓️All set: Serie A calendar for 2026/27 is out

  05-06-2026 19:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🗓️All set: Serie A calendar for 2026/27 is outThe Teatro Regio in Parma was the chosen venue to unveil the official fixture list for the upcoming 2026/2027 Serie A Enilive season. The competition, which keeps its asymmetric format between the first and second halves of the season, will officially begin on the weekend of August 22 and 23, 2026, and will draw to a close on May 29 and 30, 2027.The opening kickoff and the end of the tournamentThe opening matchday will feature the debu
  
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• World Cup stars to earn clubs $5,000 each day from $355million Fifa fund

  05-06-2026 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Clubs contributing players to this month's World Cup are set to receive approximately $5,000 per day from a $355million fund established by Fifa. The global soccer governing body recently unveiled details on how it will allocate this revenue share, benefiting clubs whose players are among the 1,248 selected for the 48-team tournament in North America. For the first time, clubs whose players were called up for the 905 qualifying games will also receive compensation.Fifa confirmed that clubs regis
  
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• Serie A 26-27 derby dates: Milan, Juventus, Roma, Lazio and more discover grudge match fates

  05-06-2026 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A 26-27 derby dates: Milan, Juventus, Roma, Lazio and more discover grudge match fatesThe 2026/27 Serie A season has been scheduled, and football fans across Italy now know when the campaign’s most eagerly anticipated fixtures will take place.See the entire draw, as it happened, on our Live Blog.Here is a full breakdown of the key derby dates for the season ahead.MILAN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 14: Fabio Miretti of Juventus and Marcus Thuram of FC Internazionale Milano battle for posse
  
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• SERIE A 2026/27 STARTS WITH TORINO v AC MILAN

  05-06-2026 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SERIE A 2026/27 STARTS WITH TORINO v AC MILANDuring the Lega Serie A Festival currently taking place in Parma, the calendar for the 2026/2027 championship has been announced. As in the previous edition, the season will start in August and end in May, with two new features: a longer break for the national teams between the end of September and the beginning of October, plus the return of the Christmas break. The season kicks offat the Olimpico Grande Torino. The derby on matchdays 10 an
  
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• O'Neill set to stay on as Celtic manager

  05-06-2026 19:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Martin O'Neill guided Celtic to a league and cup double last season [Getty Images]Martin O'Neill is set to continue as Celtic manager after two interim spells last season culminated in a Premiership and Scottish Cup double.The 74-year-old has now agreed to stay at Parkhead on a one-year deal - with the option for a further year - after holding talks with the club's major shareholder Dermot Desmond earlier this week.Celtic have yet to officially confirm the appointment.Twenty years on from ending
  
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• Stockport County appoint Rochdale boss McNulty

  05-06-2026 19:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Stockport County have appointed Rochdale boss Jim McNulty as their new manager on a three-year deal.The 41-year-old joins off after leading Dale back to the English Football League after a three-year absence when they won the National League promotion final at Wembley last month.He arrives at Edgeley Park after former Hatters boss Dave Challinor left the club following their League One play-off final defeat by Bolton Wanderers."To go full circle and return all these years on as head coach at Cou
  
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• Four new signings coming to Liverpool as crazy summer confirmed

  05-06-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Four new signings coming to Liverpool as crazy summer confirmedAndoni Iraola has got a massive task on his hands now that he's the Liverpool manager. Not only will he have much more media spotlight on him but, after finishing fifth in the Premier League, fans will be expecting a massive improvement.Of course, as long as his players don't end up getting injured all the time like this season, they'll be in a much better place.But, without welcoming some new faces to his ranks, there's not a chance
  
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