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• 🚨 Elye Wahi to miss the clash with Germany!

  18-06-2026 12:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Elye Wahi to miss the clash with Germany!A major blow for Ivory Coast.While Elye Wahi played the very first World Cup match of his career with Ivory Coast on the night from Sunday to Monday, L'Équipe reported this Wednesday that the OGC Nice striker was questioned by police at the end of May after the LFP filed a complaint against persons unknown over suspicious betting linked to a booking the forward received at the end of the season with Nice, against Metz on the final Ligue 1
  
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• Report: Chelsea have joined the race to sign Real Madrid star

  18-06-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Chelsea have joined the race to sign Real Madrid starChelsea Transfer News: Álvaro Carreras Race Takes ShapeCarreras Emerges as Premier League TargetChelsea have entered a developing transfer race for Real Madrid left-back Álvaro Carreras, with Arsenal and Manchester United also monitoring the defender’s situation.SportsBoom report that Carreras could become available after Marc Cucurella’s move to Real Madrid changed the landscape at the Bernabeu. The former Ch
  
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• Arsenal's first bid for Monga rejected - Friday's gossip

  18-06-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal's opening bid for Jeremy Monga rejected by Leicester, Liverpool ready to offer a package approaching £86m for Yan Diomande and Arsenal preparing bid for Bradley Barcola.Arsenal have had their first bid for Leicester City and England Under-19 winger Jeremy Monga rejected – the 19-year-old one of the Gunners' long-term targets for the summer. (Telegraph - subscription required) Liverpool are ready to offer a package approaching 100m euros (£86m) for 19-year-old RB Leipzig
  
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• Sergio Aguero issues verdict on Manchester City chase of Elliot Anderson

  18-06-2026 22:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sergio Aguero issues verdict on Manchester City chase of Elliot AndersonSergio Aguero has backed Manchester City’s pursuit of Elliot AndersonThe Argentine described Anderson as a very complete box-to-box midfielderAguero believes Anderson could fill the void left by Bernardo SilvaManchester City legend Sergio Aguero has offered his verdict on his former club’s pursuit of Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson this summer.City have been locked in lengthy negotiations with Forest
  
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• Midfielder Richards to join Scunthorpe from Boston

  18-06-2026 22:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Scunthorpe United have agreed a deal to sign midfielder Jordan Richards when his contract with Boston United expires on 1 July.The 28-year-old, who began his career at Notts County, has signed a two-year deal with the Iron.Richards was voted Boston's player of the year in April and made a total of 165 appearances for the club.
  
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• Sweden provide Alexander Isak injury update ahead of World Cup clash

  18-06-2026 22:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sweden provide Alexander Isak injury update ahead of World Cup clashLiverpool Wait on Alexander Isak Fitness as Sweden Ease Injury ConcernsLiverpool supporters did not need much encouragement to worry about Alexander Isak’s fitness. After a difficult debut season at Anfield, one disrupted by injuries and frustration, the sight of him training alone with Sweden before Saturday’s World Cup meeting with the Netherlands was always going to spark concern.Yet Sweden have moved quickly to c
  
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• Sunderland Are Still In Talks To Sign This Talented Defender Permanently: Good Move For Everyone Involved?

  18-06-2026 22:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunderland Are Still In Talks To Sign This Talented Defender Permanently: Good Move For Everyone Involved?In a recent report, Sky Sports claimed that Sunderland are still in talks to sign Lutsharel Geertruida permanently from RB Leipzig this summer. It has been mentioned that the Black Cats are hoping to sign the Dutch talent permanently later this year.Geertruida’s Decent Loan Spell At SunderlandThe 25-year-old produced a handful of solid performances for Sunderland in the previous campai
  
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• 📸 The near-goal of the World Cup! Switzerland denied by keeper and ref

  18-06-2026 22:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 The near-goal of the World Cup! Switzerland denied by keeper and refIn a World Cup match between Switzerland and Bosnia and Herzegovina that had offered few chances up to that point, the Swiss had the opening goal at their feet - and what a goal it would have been. After a cross from deep by Freuler, Ndoye soared high for an overhead kick. Bosnia keeper Vasile managed to get his hands up just in time and prevent the ball from going in, denying what would likely have been the best
  
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• Fagan-Walcott's 'surreal' rise from National League to Champions League

  18-06-2026 22:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Malachi Fagan-Walcott finds it "surreal" that he will be playing a Champions League qualifier with Hearts within a few months of helping York City win England's National League.Chats with former Hearts players Daniel Oyegoke and Malachi Boateng also helped fuel the 24-year-old defender's excitement about the prospect of signing for the Tynecastle club."I spoke to Daniel Oyegoke and Malachi Boateng," the Englishman told Hearts TV. "They had nothing but good words to say, an unbelievable club, if
  
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• Sailor signs new three-year deal with St Helens

  18-06-2026 22:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Saints back Tristan Sailor joined the club in November 2024 [Getty Images]Versatile Australian back Tristan Sailor has signed a three-year contract extension which will keep him at St Helens until the end of the 2029 campaign.The 27-year-old joined Saints ahead of the 2025 season and has become a key figure at the club.Sailor has made 50 consecutive appearances for the Red V, scoring 28 tries and kicking 19 goals for a tally of 150 points so far.Speaking to the club website, Sailor said: "I came
  
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• Liverpool already have their next Philippe Coutinho, Andoni Iraola just needs to trust him

  18-06-2026 22:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool already have their next Philippe Coutinho, Andoni Iraola just needs to trust himPhilippe Coutinho is arguably one of Liverpool's best creators in their modern era. The Brazilian formed an incredible partnership with Luis Suarez and Daniel Sturridge during his time at Anfield with the Reds' fanbase instantly falling in love with their magician.During his time in L4, the midfielder contributed to 98 goals in 201 games and quickly became one of their best players.Thanks to his impressive
  
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• Tottenham Hotspur Agree To Sign This Brighton Defender: Good Signing For De Zerbi?

  18-06-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur Agree To Sign This Brighton Defender: Good Signing For De Zerbi?In a recent post on X, journalist Fabrizio Romano mentioned that Tottenham Hotspur have agreed to sign Brighton and Hove Albion defender Jan Paul van Hecke this summer. It has been revealed that Spurs have agreed on a £52m deal to acquire the services of the Dutch centre-back this off-season.Van Hecke’s Impressive Form In English FootballVan Hecke put in a string of solid performances at the heart of Br
  
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• Sutton's World Cup score predictions - second group games

  18-06-2026 22:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]There have already been plenty of shocks at this World Cup but one in particular caught almost everyone out.BBC Sport predictions expert Chris Sutton, AI and 99.65% of the users playing the BBC's new predictor game all expected European champions Spain to beat Cape Verde in their opening game in Group H ... and all of you were wrong.From more than 37,000 people who had a go at guessing the outcome of that match, only 61 correctly said it would end in a draw - another 67 went for a Cape Verd
  
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• How a furiously contested friendly set the stage for USA v Australia at the World Cup

  18-06-2026 22:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cameron Burgess and Chris Richards exchanged words amid a physical matchup in Colorado.Photograph: Andrew Wevers/USSF/Getty ImagesHaji Wright’s finish was cool, but Mauricio Pochettino’s reaction was cooler. It was the 35th minute of the US men’s national team’s friendly against Australia last October, and the Coventry City striker had just equalized after Jordan Bos put the Socceroos up earlier in the half. Wright celebrated by walking calmly away, while his coach had a
  
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• Fabrizio Romano drops hint over Liverpool’s next signing after Victor Munoz move

  18-06-2026 21:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabrizio Romano drops hint over Liverpool’s next signing after Victor Munoz moveLiverpool Transfer Plans Continue After Fabrizio Romano’s Munoz UpdateLiverpool’s summer rebuild under Andoni Iraola appears far from complete, despite the club moving quickly to secure Victor Munoz from Osasuna.Fabrizio Romano confirmed late on Wednesday that Liverpool had agreed a deal for the Spanish winger by activating his €40m, around £34.7m, release clause. The move came at speed,
  
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• World Cup highlights: Lucky handball! Penalty saves South African

  18-06-2026 21:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  World Cup highlights: Lucky handball! Penalty saves South AfricanAt the start of the second matchday of the World Cup, the Czech Republic and South Africa draw 1-1. The equalizer by Bafana Bafana in particular raised questions in a hard-fought match. You can find the match highlights here.Both teams absolutely need a win on the third group matchday in the battle to reach the round of 16.This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 
  
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• Brighton Are Interested In 25-Year-Old Rangers Man: What Should McInnes Do?

  18-06-2026 21:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brighton Are Interested In 25-Year-Old Rangers Man: What Should McInnes Do?Brighton and Hove Albion are ramping up their tracking of Rangers midfielder Nico Raskin. According to reports from TEAMTalk, via transfer feed, the Premier League club have kept close tabs on the 25-year-old Belgian for the past 18 months, weighing up his readiness for the physical demands of English football.Rangers brace for Brighton bids as Nico Raskin interest intensifiesNo official bids have landed on the table at I
  
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• World Cup 2026: Neymar will reportedly miss Brazil's next match vs. Haiti with calf injury

  18-06-2026 21:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After the first week of 2026 World Cup action, Brazil is still seeking its first victory in group play. If the tournament's five-time champion is to pick up three points Friday against Haiti, it will reportedly have to do so without Neymar.The 34-year-old is set to miss the match in Philadelphia with a calf injury, The Athletic reported Thursday. Neymar didn't play in Brazil's Group C opener, either. He sat out the 1-1 draw versus Morocco on Saturday.Neymar, who notably starred for FC Barcelona
  
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• Ipswich Town captain Boswell signs new deal

  18-06-2026 21:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ipswich Town captain Boswell signs new dealIpswich Town captain Maria Boswell has signed a contract extension with the club for the 2026/2027 season.The Tractor Girls announced the news via a post on their official club website this afternoon.The 23-year-old defender joined Ipswich Town from Essex RT in summer 2019. After impressing at academy level, Boswell has gone on to star for the first team. In total, the player has made 115 appearances for Ipswich Town in all competitions. Boswell helped
  
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• West Ham United Want To Sign This 24-Year-Old Striker: Does He Fit Nuno’s Tactics?

  18-06-2026 21:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  West Ham United Want To Sign This 24-Year-Old Striker: Does He Fit Nuno’s Tactics?The fallout from relegation is never pretty. Squads fracture, high earners look for the exit, and managers face a massive puzzle. For Nuno Espirito Santo, the rebuild starts right now.West Ham target Championship top scorer Vipotnik in major squad rebuildAccording to reliable club insider ExWHUEmployee via the West Ham Way Patreon, the Hammers have put Swansea City striker Zan Vipotnik right at the top of the
  
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• USMNT vs Australia Preview, Mark Howard Reacts to England & Canada Faces Must-Win vs Qatar

  18-06-2026 21:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Subscribe to The CooligansApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeChristian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros preview the United States' crucial World Cup showdown with Australia and reveal their ideal starting XI for Mauricio Pochettino's side. The guys discuss which USMNT players need to raise their level, highlight the Australian stars capable of causing problems, and give their predictions for one of the biggest matches of the group stage as the Americans look to continue their strong start.Then, forme
  
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• Crisis club or chance to reinvent - where does McInnes exit leave Hearts?

  18-06-2026 21:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After nine months of largely continuous joy for Hearts fans, the last month has been distinctly painful.On the pitch, the long-term Scottish Premiership leaders missed out in agonising fashion on their first league title in 66 years in the final minutes of the final day.The dust had barely settled on that controversial climax when, nine days later, captain and top scorer Lawrence Shankland left for Rangers after they activated a little-known clause in his contract to sign him for free.Now the he
  
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• Messi's father dealing with 'health-related situation'

  18-06-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Messi was in tears following his first World Cup hat-trick against Algeria [Getty Images]Lionel Messi's father is currently dealing with a "health-related situation", the family said in a statement on Thursday."At this time, he is under medical supervision, recovering and progressing favourably within the condition he is experiencing," the statement said.Messi was in tears after scoring his first goal in Argentina's 3-0 victory over Algeria in their opening World Cup match earlier this week.Arge
  
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• Tottenham sign Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke in £52m deal

  18-06-2026 21:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur have completed their third summer signing, securing Dutch centre-back Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton.The move for Van Hecke comes after a challenging 2025-26 campaign for Spurs, where Roberto De Zerbi’s team narrowly secured Premier League survival with a final-day home victory over Everton.De Zerbi, who worked with Van Hecke for two seasons at Brighton, earmarked the Netherlands defender as a key component of rebuilding Tottenham. After two earlier bids were rejected,
  
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• £52m Van Hecke on 'really strong connection' with De Zerbi

  18-06-2026 21:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Jan Paul van Hecke has described becoming a Tottenham player as "a huge honour", as his £52m move from Brighton was confirmed on Thursday.Spurs say the 26-year-old Netherlands centre-back, who played under Roberto de Zerbi at the Seagulls, has signed a long-term contract."When you join such a big club, it's a dream come true," he told the club's official website."I already have a really strong connection with the head coach, who I'm looking forward to working with again. Mick
  
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• What is behind Milan’s interest in Nicolo Zaniolo amidst Udinese chaos

  18-06-2026 21:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  What is behind Milan’s interest in Nicolo Zaniolo amidst Udinese chaosEarlier this week, Serie A side Udinese exercised their option to sign Nicolo Zaniolo permanently. But this hasn’t ruled out the Italian’s exit from the Friulian side.This is mainly because the attacker’s entourage has tried to negotiate a new contract immediately. His deal runs out in 2027 and to seek a wage deserving of his impact in the side, his agent held talks with Udinese over a renewal on better
  
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• Real Madrid World Cup Spotlight: Bellingham shines while Bernardo Silva disappoints

  18-06-2026 21:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid World Cup Spotlight: Bellingham shines while Bernardo Silva disappointsThe first round of group-stage matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has come to a close, and it has been as entertaining as everyone anticipated.Real Madrid players were in action for their respective nations last night in another enthralling set of matches, with Jude Bellingham in particular catching the eye.Portugal and DR Congo kicked off proceedings with a 1-1 draw on a night Roberto Martinez’s team will w
  
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• Leipizg to reject €100m Liverpool offer for Yan Diomande

  18-06-2026 21:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leipizg to reject €100m Liverpool offer for Yan DiomandeLiverpool have submitted their opening bid for RB Leipzig forward Yan Diomande, with the proposal understood to be worth close to €100 million, including bonuses.According to German journalist Philipp Hinze, the first formal offer is valued at around €90m guaranteed, with €10m in performance-related add-ons.However, the proposal is expected to fall well short of Leipzig’s valuation, with the Bundesliga side unlikel
  
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• Spurs complete £52m Van Hecke signing from Brighton

  18-06-2026 21:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Van Hecke was Brighton's player of the season and players' player of the season for 2024-25 [Getty Images]Tottenham have completed the £52m signing of Netherlands defender Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton.The 26-year-old, who had a year left on his contract with the Seagulls, has signed what Spurs have called a "long-term" deal.The transfer also contains a significant sell-on fee for Brighton should the defender be sold in the future."It's a huge honour to become a Spurs player and when yo
  
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• Thomas Tuchel secures another World Cup win as national anthem complaint prompts Fifa rule change

  18-06-2026 21:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England head coach Thomas Tuchel has secured an unconventional victory off the pitch, prompting a swift rule change from Fifa regarding national anthem protocols. His impassioned complaint about photographers obstructing his view of players during the pre-match ceremony has led to a new directive, ensuring coaches a clear line of sight.The German manager, fresh from steering England to a 4-2 win over Croatia in Dallas on Wednesday, expressed his dismay following the match. He recounted how a wal
  
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