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• 'Chip on shoulder' may help Bellingham to best form

  18-06-2026 02:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jude Bellingham has said the external "noise" around his place in the England team may help him find his best form during the World Cup.One of the main talking points around selection before England's first group game against Croatia was whether boss Thomas Tuchel would select Real Madrid's Bellingham or Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers in the number 10 role behind captain Harry Kane.Bellingham was chosen to start in Dallas and scored England's crucial third goal just after half-time, with Marcus Ras
  
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• PSG leading race for teenage sensation shining at the World Cup and wanted by Real Madrid – report

  18-06-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG leading race for teenage sensation shining at the World Cup and wanted by Real Madrid – reportReal Madrid’s search for midfield reinforcements is extending far beyond the biggest names in the market, but one of their most exciting targets may already be edging towards a different destination.While much of the attention has focused on the club’s pursuit of Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez, Real Madrid’s recruitment team continues to monitor several emerging talents ac
  
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• NSL Week 8 Recap: Ottawa Rapid takes the throne as more drama unfolds

  18-06-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NSL Week 8 Recap: Ottawa Rapid takes the throne as more drama unfoldsThe Northern Super League (NSL) returned from a week-long break with another string of unpredictable results, with Ottawa Rapid FC taking the lead in the table.For weeks, the Montréal Roses looked untouchable. They sat at the top of the standings and seemed destined to extend their lead. Instead, the door for Ottawa opened and they were forced to settle for a late draw in Toronto.Of course, DB Pridham wasn’t going
  
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• How are Arsenal’s World Cup internationals doing after opening group games?

  18-06-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  How are Arsenal’s World Cup internationals doing after opening group games?With the first round of World Cup group games now concluded, let’s have a look at how Arsenal’s internationals are getting on so far.Photo by Mattia Ozbot/Getty ImagesWednesday night brought to an end the first round of World Cup group games, with Colombia and Uzbekistan the final two teams to play at the tournament.Arsenal had 16 players called up for the World Cup, though Jurrien Timber subsequently wi
  
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• A 'big if' whether Tonali can be lured away

  18-06-2026 13:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Newcastle have finished above Tottenham in the Premier League in three of the past four seasons. However, Spurs are still a long way clear of the Magpies in the revenue table thanks to substantial off-field income streams, which have offset difficult league campaigns.In the respective clubs' most recent financial accounts, the Londoners generated £230m more in revenue than Newcastle.Spurs are now looking to make the most of such headroom by raising their salary ceiling.In an
  
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• Scottish Premiership fixtures - find out your club's schedule

  18-06-2026 13:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Scottish Premiership 2026-27 fixtures have been released.Use the links below to find out who your club is playing and when across the season.Scottish Premiership fixtures - club by clubAberdeen fixturesCeltic fixturesDundee fixturesDundee United fixturesFalkirk fixturesHearts fixturesHibernian fixturesKilmarnock fixturesMotherwell fixturesRangers fixturesSt Johnstone fixturesSt Mirren fixtures
  
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• Video: Chelsea or Barcelona for Cambiaso? Which new striker for Juventus?

  18-06-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Video: Chelsea or Barcelona for Cambiaso? Which new striker for Juventus?The latest episode of the Football Italia summer show is not live on YouTube. Giancarlo Rinaldi joined us to discuss the next Juventus moves, including the future of Andrea Cambiaso and the Bianconeri’s search for a new striker.Both Chelsea and Barcelona have shown interest in Juventus defender Cambiaso, and according to Gazzetta, both sides are eager to discuss swap deals with the Bianconeri, who need to make a &euro
  
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• ROSSONERI FORESIGHT

  18-06-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ROSSONERI FORESIGHTAfrican representation at the World Cup is well established, and performances such as Morocco’s run, Egypt’s repeated near-misses in the final stages of qualification, and Cape Verde’s emergence as a surprise package all form part of the long list of memorable storylines that have defined football’s most extraordinary competition. The real development in the 2026 edition, however, lies in the consistency, growth and competitiveness of Arab nations. The
  
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• Scotland draw Czech Republic in round one of World Cup play-offs

  18-06-2026 12:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Scotland topped their World Cup qualifying group and must now progress through the play-offs [Getty Images]Scotland will have to beat Czech Republic, then either Lithuania or Sweden in successive two-legged play-off ties if they are to reach next summer's Women's World Cup.Melissa Andreatta's side won their qualifying group in League B ahead of Belgium and were duly seeded in path 2 of the play-off draw. A total of 32 teams entered that, with eight successful sides progressing to the finals in B
  
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• 'We're buzzing' - Gvardiol 'one of the best young defenders in the world'

  18-06-2026 12:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BBC Radio Manchester has been talking to fans to get their reaction to Josko Gvardiol signing a new deal which will keep him at Manchester City until 2031.Kieran from Dukinfield is delighted by the news, describing it as "massive"."I was gutted by rumours of him going. He's been superb for City and doesn't always get the credit he deserves," he added."He's one of the best young defenders in world football. He can play left-back and centre-back, he's quick, strong and powerful, and he scores goal
  
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• Age doesn't matter at this World Cup (except when trying to get to your hotel)

  18-06-2026 12:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Try as they might, Spain just couldn't find a way past Vozinha [Getty Images]This is my full column from the BBC Football Extra newsletter.If you're outside the UK and would like to sign up, head this way.I covered the Cape Verde v Spain game when a chap of a certain vintage became the talk of the town. The World Cup often throws up these heartwarming stories and the brilliant, unbeatable 40-year-old Vozinha stole the hearts of everyone watching. The fact that he certainly doesn't look young for
  
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• 'The Red Baron' - who is Munoz?

  18-06-2026 12:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Victor Munoz has enjoyed a meteoric rise.He spent the vast majority of last season playing in the Spanish third tier for Real Madrid's B-side. While he made six substitute appearances for the first team, including four at last summer's Club World Cup, he was offloaded last summer for 6m euros (£5.2m).But he has quickly impressed with his direct style of play at Osasuna, where the media have dubbed him 'The Red Baron' on account of his ginger hair and dashing style. He complet
  
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• Mourinho identifies 29-year-old Man City star as his ideal defensive signing for Real Madrid

  18-06-2026 12:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho identifies 29-year-old Man City star as his ideal defensive signing for Real MadridReal Madrid’s summer rebuild has already delivered several high-profile additions, but Jose Mourinho is not finished shaping his squad.After strengthening the defence with the arrivals of Marc Cucurella, Ibrahima Konaté and Denzel Dumfries, while also adding Bernardo Silva to bolster the attacking department, attention has now shifted towards the next phase of the club’s transfer strate
  
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• England 4-2 Croatia: Five things we learned as Kane and Bellingham star in World Cup opener

  18-06-2026 12:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England 4-2 Croatia: Five things we learned as Kane and Bellingham star in World Cup openerEngland claimed a 4-2 victory over Croatia in their 2026 World Cup opener.Read on as we look at five things we learned from the fixture.Harry Kane on course for another Golden BootKane scored a brace, putting himself in early contention for the tournament’s Golden Boot. He won the award in 2018.He is the second England player to score at three separate editions of the tournament. He is also the joint
  
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• Celtic 'disappointed' as flag day moved to Monday

  18-06-2026 12:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic are hopeful of a "special day" when they raise the Scottish Premiership flag on Monday 3 August despite "disappointing circumstances" surrounding the first game being played outwith a weekend day.A statement from the club reads: "Celtic has been informed that its first match will be played on Monday, 3 August in the forthcoming league season."With the fixtures being officially released today, it is important that supporters are aware of this as early as possible and the background to this
  
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• Nearly man McInnes finally has Rangers job he really always wanted

  18-06-2026 12:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  When Derek McInnes was appointed head coach of Hearts last May, he let it be known that this was the job he felt he should have had years before. The role was "everything I wanted", he said at the time.And no doubt he meant it, but things move rapidly in football management. Thirteen months, and one season, later he's dropped Hearts for Rangers. As soon as Rangers indicated a desire to take him to Ibrox, there was a certainty about the deal being done. It was just a matter of when, not if.You co
  
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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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• What went wrong for Italy before the 2026 World Cup?

  18-06-2026 12:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  What went wrong for Italy before the 2026 World Cup?Italy missing the 2018 World Cup was hard enough to take. Missing 2022 after winning the Euros made no sense to many supporters. Now 2026 has gone as well, and there is only so long a country can keep calling this a shock.The Azzurri will not be at the next World Cup, even with the tournament expanded to 48 teams. Europe has more places, too, so there was no hiding behind a narrow format this time. For a country with four World Cup titles, this
  
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• Report – 28-year-old Man United forward still prioritises move to Barcelona but keeping options open

  18-06-2026 12:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report – 28-year-old Man United forward still prioritises move to Barcelona but keeping options openBarcelona chose not to trigger the €30 million clause to make Marcus Rashford’s loan move permanent, and the option expired a couple of days ago.Rashford had a great impact during his spell at the club, contributing to Hansi Flick’s team in terms of goals and assists and also enjoying a career revival of sorts.His plan has not changed completely, but it is starting to become
  
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• Real Madrid to earn €20m after Liverpool sign former academy winger

  18-06-2026 12:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid to earn €20m after Liverpool sign former academy wingerAlthough strengthening the wings is not really one of the priority tasks for Real Madrid this summer, they were still linked an exciting winger lately, i.e., their former player Victor Munoz. The Spaniard has had quite an explosion with Osasuna last season, and has been one of the breakout players in Spain, impressing particularly with his speed and dribbling ability.However, the promising forward is not going to return to t
  
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• Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso wants to raid former club Real Madrid for five players

  18-06-2026 12:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso wants to raid former club Real Madrid for five playersIt has been a very busy start to the summer for Real Madrid, who have already wrapped up four new signings. More are on the cards, which is why there will must also be exits considered by the club’s sporting department.Dani Ceballos is ready to be released from his contract with a year remaining, but other first team players must also be considered for departure. It will be Jose Mourinho’s job to decide
  
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• 'This is simply down to chasing the dream'

  18-06-2026 12:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hull City facing a six-point deduction unless they find £6m of income before the end of June is a result of "chasing the dream" but the Tigers are confident of finding a solution before the deadline, says BBC Radio Humberside sports editor Mike White.City have spent beyond the losses over a three-year period which are permitted by the profit and sustainability rules (PSR) which apply to EFL clubs.Hull City chair Acun Ilicali told fans at a regular Q&A session: "I'm not afraid. We've ma
  
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• England to face Greece in Round 1 play-off for World Cup qualification

  18-06-2026 12:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England to face Greece in Round 1 play-off for World Cup qualificationEngland will face Greece in Round 1 of the European play-offs for qualification for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027.The draw for Rounds 1 and 2 of the play-offs was conducted by UEFA at their headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland this morning. The draw was streamed live on the association’s official media channels.England were one of the seeded teams in Path 1 of the Round 1 draw. The Lionesses knew that they&rs
  
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• England have a new exciting way under Thomas Tuchel but two problems remain

  18-06-2026 12:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It wasn’t just the performance that England had waited years for, it was an attitude.“Even if we lose,” Thomas Tuchel told his players at half-time in Dallas, “we do it our way.”There is so much in those few words that could yet have resulted in so much more than the four brilliant goals they got against Croatia.There was a new ethos, and the fulfilment of a promise. Tuchel had long said he wanted to restore a proper Premier League intensity to the national side, an
  
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• Kone’s agents pushing player towards Roma exit

  18-06-2026 12:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kone’s agents pushing player towards Roma exitNot just Matias Soulé. In the race for capital gains that Roma must complete by June 30th, Manu Koné’s name could also be heavily involved. Journalist Attilio Malena launched the rumor during an interview with Retesport. According to reports, significant news has emerged in the last few hours regarding the future of the French midfielder, one of the Giallorossi’s most highly regarded players. While the situation for So
  
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• Thomas Tuchel hails ‘absolute leader’ Harry Kane and reveals turning point for ‘decisive’ Marcus Rashford

  18-06-2026 12:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England boss Thomas Tuchel hailed Harry Kane as an “absolute leader” after the captain’s “complete performance” as the Three Lions opened their World Cup campaign with a 4-2 win over Croatia.Tuchel was effusive in his praise of Kane as well as fellow goalscorers Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford, with Bellingham putting England back in front after the first half ended 2-2 and substitute Rashford adding the gloss to a fine second half display. Kane’s first-ha
  
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• Ibrahima Konate signs with European titans after leaving Liverpool on a free

  18-06-2026 12:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid have confirmed the signing of Ibrahima Konate on a free transfer after the France centre-back decided to leave Liverpool upon the expiry of his contract.The 27-year-old defender's departure from Anfield had already been announced by the Premier League club, with Real saying on Thursday that they “have reached an agreement for him to become a Real Madrid player for the next four seasons, until June 30, 2030.”Konate becomes the third player in the past week to line up a mov
  
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• Report: Chelsea explore swap deal with Juventus to beat Barcelona to Cambiaso

  18-06-2026 12:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Chelsea explore swap deal with Juventus to beat Barcelona to CambiasoHaving failed to match Juventus’ asking price for Andrea Cambiaso, Chelsea have asked the Bianconeri to consider including Nicolas Jackson in a swap deal, according to Gazzetta.Juventus defender Cambiaso is attracting interest from several European clubs, especially Barcelona and Chelsea, with the Bianconeri forced to sell one of their players by the end of June to make a capital gain and comply with FFP regulatio
  
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• 'Perfect appointment' - fan views as McInnes becomes Rangers manager

  18-06-2026 12:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Rangers fans, we asked for your views on the departure of Danny Rohl and appointment of Derek McInnes as manager. Here's what some of you said:Heather: A true, dyed in the wool Rangers man. McInnes is in the mould of the great Walter Smith. I haven't been this excited for a Rangers team or season in years. Bring on the 2026/27 season. Kenneth: Well he won't last long at Rangers as it's a different club, team and a different set of expectations. Rangers are expected to win, Hearts try to pla
  
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• The Truth Behind Liverpool’s 24-hour hijack to sign Victor Munoz

  18-06-2026 12:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Truth Behind Liverpool’s 24-hour hijack to sign Victor MunozThe Truth Behind Liverpool’s Move to Sign Victor MunozLiverpool may have already put themselves a strong contender for transfer twist of the summer.At this time yesterday, everything was pointing towards Victor Munoz joining Newcastle United from Osasuna. The Magpies had been working on the deal for weeks, negotiating a deal worth £29m for the 22-year-old forward.However, in the past 24 hours something changed. Liv
  
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