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• USA World Cup coach Mauricio Pochettino ALREADY holding talks over his next job28 May 2026, 2:23 pm
  By the time the 2026 World Cup ends, United States head coach Mauricio Pochettino will see his contract expire with the men's national team. He appears to be lining up his next steps.
  
• Dana White ripped as video of him ranting about soccer resurfaces weeks before Trump hosts World Cup in USA28 May 2026, 1:51 pm
  One of UFC president Dana White's hottest takes has re-surfaced just days before his buddy, President Donald Trump, welcomes the globe to the US with the World Cup.
  
• Scotland's Tartan Army hire fleet of yellow US school buses - and England fans board -a-time coaches - to save cash on World Cup travel amid 'scandalous' transport costs28 May 2026, 1:42 pm
  Tartan Army members have commissioned the transport after officials in Boston decided to charge (around £60) for round-trip train tickets to Gillette Stadium in Foxborough.
  
• How a transfer-market masterclass led Hull City to the Premier League... and the key men behind the scenes out to make sure they stay there28 May 2026, 1:33 pm
  This is a club that finished 21st in the Championship last season. A transfer embargo,, confining them to free transfers and loans, with the sanction imposed because of late payments to other clubs.
  
• Barcelona aim to break up Arsenal's ironclad defence with move for star worth upwards of £45m28 May 2026, 1:12 pm
  The Spanish champions have kickstarted their recruitment drive by agreeing a £70million plus deal to sign Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United, who is arriving for his medical today.
  
• 'It was horrible... I'd bought tickets for all my family, everyone was there': ROBERT PIRES reveals his pain 20 years on from Champions League final loss, why Mikel Arteta's side have the Invincibles' 'DNA' and the key to toppling PSG28 May 2026, 12:07 pm
  EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY ISAAN KHAN: The scars of Arsenal 's only previous European Cup final still haunt Robert Pires 20 years on. They are wounds which have never fully healed.
  
• Anthony Gordon boards a private jet to Barcelona to complete £70m transfer from Newcastle - and is set for a medical TODAY28 May 2026, 11:52 am
  The winger set off from Newcastle International Airport at 11.10am and is expected to land in Spain in the early afternoon.
  
• Naomi Osaka doubles down with new French Open 'fashion show', despite infuriating opponent, as she adds an ivory train to her 'problematic' Eiffel Tower dress as part of £7.5m Nike deal28 May 2026, 11:43 am
  Naomi Osaka has posted an Instagram photo in front of the Eiffel Tower in her French Open ostentatious outfit, as the former world No 1 rallies against criticism.
  
• Neymar turns up for Brazil's World Cup camp INJURED, misses training, and has medical exam until 1 AM - as Premier League star who was brutally axed to make way for him awaits fate28 May 2026, 11:08 am
  The 34-year-old arrived at Carlo Ancelotti's stronghold in a helicopter and under a cloud after injuring his calf while playing for Santos.
  
• Steve Clarke to stay on as Scotland boss for another FOUR years after SFA award new contract before World Cup campaign28 May 2026, 11:01 am
  Steve Clarke has been handed a new four-year deal by the SFA ahead of this summer's World Cup.
  
• Wolves continue talks to sign Kieran Trippier - as they look for ex-Newcastle man, 35, to set standards in bid for Premier League return28 May 2026, 10:53 am
  The 35-year-old has a number of options to consider but Wolves see him not only as a player but leader and mentor for the dressing room.
  
• Former Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri TEARS UP contract with Lazio for a second time and is 'set to join Serie A rivals' - as Italian managerial merry-go-round melts into chaos28 May 2026, 10:46 am
  The former Chelsea boss will lead an Italian club in the Europa Conference League next season and could be on a collision course with Brighton.
  
• Revealed: The four clubs interested in Scotland striker Lyndon Dykes as he prepares for World Cup following strong end to season with Charlton28 May 2026, 10:30 am
  The 30-year-old has just finished a short-term contract at Charlton Athletic whom he joined to maintain sharpness and match fitness ahead of next month's showpiece tournament in USA.
  
• Former Arsenal star PULLS OUT of working at Champions League final as a pundit and hits out at 'insults to my mother' from PSG fans28 May 2026, 10:27 am
  He has stepped down from working as a TV pundit for Arsenal's Champions League final clash with Paris Saint-Germain amid concerns he will receive abuse from the latter's fanbase.
  
• Shirtless Harry Maguire and Phil Foden hit the heat after Thomas Tuchel World Cup snub - as England pals prepare for training camp28 May 2026, 9:50 am
  The overlooked duo have been packing for the beach and pool while their England team-mates prepare to make waves in North America.