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• World Cup 2026 opening ceremonies: Who will perform in USA, Canada and Mexico?

  05-06-2026 18:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The wait for the 2026 World Cup is nearly over and the tournament is set to be launched in spectacular fashion thanks to the unprecedented nature of its setup.This year’s finals are the first to be hosted by multiple countries, with the United States, Canada and Mexico all staging the competition, boasting the elusive element of home advantage for football’s greatest showpiece.Three host nations means three separate opening ceremonies for each of their opening games, as is traditiona
  
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• Sullivan steps down as West Ham's joint chairman

  06-06-2026 13:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  West Ham United co-owner David Sullivan has stepped down from his position as joint chairman and director of the club with immediate effect "having been made aware of the impending publication of serious historic allegations". Sullivan has denied any "illegal conduct" and the Hammers say he is leaving "in order to avoid disruption to the club while he addresses the matter privately".Sullivan has been the club's largest single shareholder since the death of his business partner David Gold in Janu
  
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• World Cup 2026, Group E: history and a debutant's dream 🇩🇪🇪🇨🇨🇼🇨🇮

  06-06-2026 13:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  World Cup 2026, Group E: history and a debutant's dream 🇩🇪🇪🇨🇨🇼🇨🇮Here, Europe’s winning DNA, Africa’s unstoppable physicality, South America’s frantic rhythm, and the Caribbean underdog ready to smash all the odds come together. If you’re looking for blockbuster matches, young talent, and drama until the very last minute, this group could be one of the most entertaining in the tournament.Which players should y
  
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• Philippe Montanier to leave Saint-Étienne

  06-06-2026 13:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Philippe Montanier to leave Saint-ÉtienneAS Saint-Étienne’s season cannot be characterised as anything other than a failure. Back in the summer of 2024, following their promotion back to Ligue 1, there was significant investment, but the club ultimately dropped back into Ligue 2.Despite that, the star recruits from the previous summer, Lucas Stassin and Zuriko Davitashvili, were retained, somewhat against the odds. The expectation was for an immediate return to France’s
  
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• Manchester City confident Real Madrid target will sign a new contract at club

  06-06-2026 13:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City confident Real Madrid target will sign a new contract at clubReal Madrid have already confirmed the imminent arrival of Ibrahima Konate on a free transfer, but remain on the lookout for one more centre-back.Manchester City mainstay Josko Gvardiol, in that regard, has emerged as a pivotal target for Los Blancos heading into the summer.The Croatian international still has two years left on his contract at the Etihad Stadium, but it has been suggested that he is willing to leave the
  
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• Lazio interested in €15m Brighton defender Coppola

  06-06-2026 13:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lazio interested in €15m Brighton defender CoppolaLazio are monitoring Diego Coppola as they look to bolster their defensive options this summer, with the Brighton-owned centre-back emerging as a potential target for incoming coach Gennaro Gattuso as the club prepares for significant changes at the back.The departures of Alessio Romagnoli, who is set to move to Qatar, and the uncertainty surrounding Mario Gila have left Lazio with a pressing need for defensive reinforcement.According to Cor
  
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• Arsenal interested in PSG youth captain

  06-06-2026 13:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal interested in PSG youth captainParis Saint-Germain recently got one over Arsenal in the final of the UEFA Champions League, but the latter may attempt to take a form of revenge by taking one of their most promising prospects, as per a report from Le Parisien.Emmanuel Mbemba (18) the captain of PSG’s U18s, has a contract offer on the table, but Le Parisien understands that it is likely that he will depart the European champions this summer.Paris FC to rival Arsenal&rs
  
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• Former Angers manager Alexandre Dujeux in pole to take Lorient job

  06-06-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Angers manager Alexandre Dujeux in pole to take Lorient jobFormer SCO Angers manager Alexandre Dujeux is the leading candidate to replace Olivier Pantaloni at FC Lorient, as per a report from RMC Sport.Dujeux’s exit from Angers was confirmed earlier this week. The Frenchman enjoyed a successful stint with Le SCO, guiding them back to Ligue 1 in his first full season before then keeping them in the top flight in back-to-back seasons, despite a limited budget. Dujeux al
  
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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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• Lightning halts pre-World Cup friendly in Texas

  06-06-2026 12:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fans at the Q2 Stadium were told to seek shelter because of the extreme weather [Getty Images]Saudi Arabia's World Cup warm-up game against Puerto Rico in Texas was halted for nearly two hours because of extreme weather.The match at the Q2 Stadium in Austin was stopped in the 21st minute as thunderstorms and lightning forced players off the pitch, with messages telling fans to seek shelter.There were a number of lightning strikes before the match eventually resumed, with Saudi Arabia winning 3-0
  
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• ⭐️ Can anyone succeed Messi? The candidates for World Cup MVP

  06-06-2026 12:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ⭐️ Can anyone succeed Messi? The candidates for World Cup MVPIf you think this World Cup will be won by lab-made strategies, you’re watching the wrong sport. Theory is all well and good, but when the stadium roars, the ones in charge are the footballers with superstar status and a coach’s brain. They’re the ones who decide when to suffocate the opposition and when to keep the ball. If you want to know where football is heading in 2026, all you have to do is w
  
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• Barcelona teenage defender staring at a challenging summer following first-team breakthrough

  06-06-2026 12:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona teenage defender staring at a challenging summer following first-team breakthroughXavi Espart was one of the La Masia players to have made his first-team debut for FC Barcelona in the recently-concluded season.Even though his appearances largely came as a late substitute, the 19-year-old right-back generated a lot of excitement with what he showed in his limited opportunities.The excitement grew even more when Flick compared him to Joshua Kimmich, one of Bayern Munich’s most infl
  
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• Arne Slot's next potential job revealed after Liverpool exit

  06-06-2026 12:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arne Slot's next potential job revealed after Liverpool exitArne Slot was finally relieved of his duties as Liverpool's manager on 30 May. The Dutchman may have won the Anfield outfit a Premier League title during his first season in charge but, his fifth-place finish in the 2025-26 season did not end how anyone wanted.they have Andoni Iraola at the helm.Nothing went right for Liverpool and Slot this term but that doesn't mean that he's a bad manager.The fact that he won the Premier League is a
  
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• Halifax FC women investing following relegation

  06-06-2026 12:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Halifax FC say they want to establish themselves as "one of the leading clubs in the women's game" and are improving facilities for its players.The tier-four side, who were relegated from the National League Northern Premier this season, hope changes to their training model will create an elite environment.Led by manager Rob Mitchell, Halifax will switch to daytime training and offer four sessions a week, as well as three days in the gym.They will also conduct analysis sessions and produce scout
  
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• Real Sociedad expect key defender to stay despite growing Barcelona interest – report

  06-06-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Sociedad expect key defender to stay despite growing Barcelona interest – reportJon Martin’s remarkable rise to prominence continued this week when the 20-year-old centre-back made his senior debut for the Spanish national team in Thursday’s friendly against Iraq.It capped a brilliant season that saw him transform from being a promising prospect into one of the most sought-after defenders in La Liga.Barcelona are among the clubs who have taken notice, with reports earlier
  
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• Real Madrid legend confirms he won’t be a part of Enrique Riquelme’s candidacy

  06-06-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid legend confirms he won’t be a part of Enrique Riquelme’s candidacySunday is going to be a big one for Real Madrid as the club gears up for its first presidential election in 20 years.Spanish businessman Enrique Riquelme has emerged as the big challenger to Florentino Perez’s throne, though the odds are substantially against him.Riquelme has been trying to collect support by partnering with Real Madrid legends of the past, and has already received support from Iker C
  
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• 'Plenty to learn' - McArdle after Turkey defeat

  06-06-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Northern Ireland manager Michael McArdle said "there were far too many turnovers" during his side's 2-1 defeat against Turkey in Istanbul.Melike Pekel gave the home side the lead on 26 minutes before Northern Ireland were awarded a penalty and Busem Seker was booked when she handled Fi Morgan's effort on the line.Megan Bell converted the spot kick with Seker scoring the winner for Turkey in the second half, to the frustration of NI who believed she should have been sent off for the penalty incid
  
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• A ROSSONERO SUMMER

  06-06-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A ROSSONERO SUMMERThe Rossonero summer and all that it brings. Late May, the digestion of last season's results, the definition and relaunch of the new project; June the month of the fixture list; July the start of pre-season training; August the peak of the transfer window. The new Serie A 2026/27 fixture list was officially unveiled just yesterday, Friday 5 June 2026, with the draw and presentation of the matchdays taking place in Parma during the "Serie A Festival". After the training camp an
  
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• Juventus explore Maignan as Alisson pursuit fails – De Gea and Vicario also in the frame

  06-06-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus explore Maignan as Alisson pursuit fails – De Gea and Vicario also in the frameJuventus have turned their attention back to David De Gea and Guglielmo Vicario after their pursuit of Liverpool’s Alisson hit a wall, while also making exploratory contact over Milan captain Mike Maignan as they seek to overhaul their goalkeeping situation this summer.According to Corriere dello Sport, via MilanNews24, Vicario has been placed firmly back on the Bianconeri’s radar following
  
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• Besiktas fans welcome ‘Italian Klopp’ as Italiano becomes third highest paid Italian coach

  06-06-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Besiktas fans welcome ‘Italian Klopp’ as Italiano becomes third highest paid Italian coachVincenzo Italiano has been officially unveiled as Besiktas head coach after arriving in Istanbul by private jet, with Turkish fans already dubbing him “the Italian Klopp” as the former Bologna manager begins one of the most intriguing chapters of his career.The coach has signed a two-year deal worth €6 million per season plus bonuses, double his salary at Bologna and enough to p
  
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• Halifax Town women investing following relegation

  06-06-2026 11:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Halifax Town say they want to establish themselves as "one of the leading clubs in the women's game" and are improving facilities for its players.The tier-four side, who were relegated from the National League Northern Premier this season, hope changes to their training model will create an elite environment.Led by manager Rob Mitchell, Halifax will switch to daytime training and offer four sessions a week, as well as three days in the gym.They will also conduct analysis sessions and produce sco
  
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• 😠 Power struggle at Real? Adviser to star boss fed up

  06-06-2026 11:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😠 Power struggle at Real? Adviser to star boss fed upThe election campaign for the presidency at Real Madrid is slowly taking on almost absurd proportions. Incumbent Florentino Pérez has been promising for quite some time now that, if he wins tomorrow’s snap election on Sunday, he will not only bring in Mourinho as coach but also get mega-deals over the line.When it comes to huge promises, challenger Riquelme can definitely keep up with him. He wants to bring in not just one
  
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• Haiti lose to Peru before Scotland World Cup opener

  06-06-2026 11:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  InternationalsHaiti 1 - 2 Peru FTWilson Isidor scored Haiti's opener against Peru [Getty Images]Haiti lost two late goals as they warmed up for their World Cup opener against Scotland with defeat by Peru.Sunderland's Wilson Isidor gave Haiti a 16th-minute lead at Nu Stadium in Miami, finishing in the box from Louicius Deedson's pass.Peru levelled in the 81st minute through Renzo Garces, who scored on the rebound after Fabio Gruber's header from a corner had been saved.And Peru's winner also came
  
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• Republic of Ireland rescue draw against Canada

  06-06-2026 11:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chiedozie Ogbene netted a second half equaliser for the Republic of Ireland in a 1-1 draw against Canada in Montreal.The World Cup co-hosts took the lead through a Jake O'Brien own goal, but were pegged back by Ogbene who was quickest to react when Troy Parrott's penalty was saved as it finished honours even in the international friendly.Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson made six changes to the side that beat Qatar at the Aviva Stadium last week, while handing a first cap to four p
  
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• Official: Barcelona secure the renewal of promising teenage forward

  06-06-2026 11:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Barcelona secure the renewal of promising teenage forwardFC Barcelona have secured the future of another promising La Masia player, with 16-year-old forward Noah Garcia signing a new contract with the club until 2029.“Player Noah Garcia has signed, in the presence of the 11-a-side Football coordinator and Head of Methodology, Sergi Mila, his continuation with the club in his youth stage,” the club statement read.Born in Sabadell on 22 January 2010, Garcia joined Barcelona&r
  
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• Paratici eyes former club Tottenham’s Dragusin in first Fiorentina transfer push

  06-06-2026 11:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Paratici eyes former club Tottenham’s Dragusin in first Fiorentina transfer pushFabio Paratici is targeting a move for Radu Dragusin as one of his first acts as Fiorentina sporting director, with the Romanian centre-back a long-standing personal target of the director who knows Tottenham’s operation inside out having served as their managing director of football.According to La Nazione, via FirenzeViola, Paratici is drawing on his extensive network both domestically and international
  
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• Milan in no rush over decision making as Glasner remains favourite

  06-06-2026 11:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan in no rush over decision making as Glasner remains favouriteMilan remain without a coach, sporting director or any clear leadership structure more than two weeks after their wholesale management clearout, with Gerry Cardinale and Zlatan Ibrahimovic deliberately taking their time, even as the summer transfer window approaches and players grow increasingly restless.According to Goal.com, the mantra within the club’s ownership is that it is better to lose an extra week than to make the
  
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• Marotta: ‘I didn’t agree when Juventus signed Ronaldo; if I win the UCL at Inter, I might retire

  06-06-2026 11:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marotta: ‘I didn’t agree when Juventus signed Ronaldo; if I win the UCL at Inter, I might retireBeppe Marotta has opened up on his 50-year career in football, revealing he opposed the signing of Cristiano Ronaldo at Juventus, reflecting on his emotional departure from the club, and admitting that winning the Champions League with Inter Milan could bring his extraordinary journey to a close.Speaking to Gazzetta dello Sport, via Goal, the Inter president was candid about the Ronaldo de
  
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• La Liga club staying calm amid growing interest in defender from Real Madrid, Barcelona

  06-06-2026 11:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  La Liga club staying calm amid growing interest in defender from Real Madrid, BarcelonaThe anticipated arrival of Ibrahima Konate significantly strengthens Real Madrid’s central defence ahead of next season, and the player will likely slot into the spot left by David Alaba’s departure.Beyond that, however, there is still a real sense that Real Madrid need one more central defensive signing before the start of the 2026-27 campaign, and the club are being linked with several names.The
  
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• Chiesa hints at Liverpool’s Jones exit: ‘He asked me how life is in Italy – Inter are right to think about him’

  06-06-2026 11:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chiesa hints at Liverpool’s Jones exit: ‘He asked me how life is in Italy – Inter are right to think about him’Federico Chiesa has opened up on his difficult two years at Liverpool, revealing the club blocked his January exit and hinting that Curtis Jones is close to joining Inter after the England midfielder asked him about life in Italy.Speaking to Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInter1908, the Italy international was candid about his frustrations at Anfield.“The issu
  
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