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• Argentina-Algeria: 3 goals, 2 offside, a frantic start 🔥

  17-06-2026 03:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Argentina-Algeria: 3 goals, 2 offside, a frantic start 🔥Too bad for those still sleeping! Algeria begin their World Cup campaign with a mouth-watering clash against Argentina.You can easily imagine you set your alarm for a match like this. No way you were going to miss it.Well, good call! In just 8 minutes of play, both teams scored... but both goals were ruled offside! First, we got a moment of Lionel Messi genius in the 5th minute. Two minutes later, Fares Chaibi thought he h
  
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• Palestine FA does not endorse Republic of Ireland v Israel

  18-06-2026 18:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Republic of Ireland's home Nations League fixture with Israel has been moved to a neutral venue and behind closed doors[Getty Images]Palestine's Football Association (PFA) has said it does not endorse the Republic of Ireland's Nations League game with Israel being moved to a neutral venue. On Friday, it was confirmed by the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) that the fixture would be played away from the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on 4 October after Uefa granted approval for the game to be p
  
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• Who is new Motherwell manager Alfred Johansson?

  18-06-2026 18:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Motherwell have found their Jens Berthel Askou replacement in the form of 35-year-old Swedish coach Alfred Johansson, but who exactly is the Steelmen's new manager?While Johansson has never played the game professionally, he went down the academic route on his journey to becoming a head coach. Alongside earning a bachelors degree in sports science in Sweden, he completed a postgraduate course in high-performance football coaching in Lisbon. Having already earned an advanced footbal
  
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• Report: Newcastle United ready to cash in on struggling forward already

  18-06-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Newcastle United ready to cash in on struggling forward alreadyNick Woltemade Future in Doubt as Newcastle Weigh Significant Summer ExitNewcastle United’s transfer window continues to gather momentum, but attention is increasingly turning towards potential departures rather than arrivals.According to reporting from Caught Offside, Nick Woltemade is now expected to leave St James’ Park after a difficult first season, with Borussia Dortmund, Atletico Madrid and Aston Villa all
  
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• Marc Cucurella: ‘I Had No Doubts’ – New Real Madrid Man Sends Message to Barcelona Fans

  18-06-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  Marc Cucurella: ‘I Had No Doubts’ – New Real Madrid Man Sends Message to Barcelona FansMarc Cucurella (27) has said he had ‘no doubts’ about joining Real Madrid from Chelsea, telling El Mundo that the opportunity was one he and his family could not refuse, while also sending a direct message to Barcelona supporters who may struggle to accept the move. The left-back, who came through La Masia before leaving the club permanently in 2020, signed a six-year contract wit
  
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• European giants target free summer transfer for Man City midfielder – Blues want contract renewal

  18-06-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  European giants target free summer transfer for Man City midfielder – Blues want contract renewalCharlie Gray’s Man City contract is set to expire at the end of JuneSeveral clubs interested in the midfielder, who made senior debut under Pep Guardiola in 2025Man City remain in talks over a possible new deal for the EnglishmanManchester City midfielder Charlie Gray is on the radar of two of Europe’s most notable clubs as his Etihad Stadium contract winds towards its conclusion.A
  
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• Neymar ruled out of Brazil’s World Cup clash with Haiti due to lingering calf injury

  18-06-2026 17:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  Brazil star Neymar will miss the upcoming World Cup group stage match against Haiti in Philadelphia, the national federation has confirmed.The forward, who has been battling a calf injury, was already sidelined for Brazil's opening draw against Morocco last Saturday, having been selected for the squad despite the ongoing issue.A bulletin issued by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) on Thursday stated: "Neymar will not travel with the squad to Philadelphia. He will remain in New Jersey to
  
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• Liverpool confirm defender has left the club

  18-06-2026 17:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  Liverpool confirm defender has left the clubLiverpool Defender Carter Pinnington Completes West Brom MovePinnington Starts Fresh Championship ChapterLiverpool have confirmed that Carter Pinnington has completed a permanent transfer to West Bromwich Albion, bringing an end to a long association with the club that began at U7 level.For any young player raised inside the Liverpool system, leaving is never a small step. Pinnington’s journey started early, developed through the Academy, and eve
  
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• Hooked after an hour - did Vuskovic boost his Spurs chances?

  18-06-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  Luka Vuskovic played 66 minutes in the middle of Croatia's back three against England [Getty Images]Tottenham Hotspur fans are more familiar with Luka Vuskovic's Bundesliga goal compilations than how the centre-back defends, but where the 19-year-old will line up next season has already become one of the summer's most intriguing transfer stories.Vuskovic is yet to play a senior minute for Spurs - having spent last season on loan at Hamburg - but was subject to a bid from Brighton earlier this we
  
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• Hansi Flick and Barcelona delighted with teenage striker’s progress

  18-06-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  Hansi Flick and Barcelona delighted with teenage striker’s progressFC Barcelona are increasingly convinced they made the right decision by securing Hamza Abdelkarim’s permanent transfer before the start of the 2026 World Cup.The Egyptian striker has quickly become one of the tournament’s most intriguing stories after making history as the youngest Arab footballer ever to appear at a World Cup. At just 18 years old, Abdelkarim’s inclusion in Egypt’s squad raised eyeb
  
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• How Marc Cucurella’s arrival solves a key Champions League headache for Real Madrid

  18-06-2026 17:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  How Marc Cucurella’s arrival solves a key Champions League headache for Real MadridReal Madrid have made waves in the market by signing Marc Cucurella in a big-money deal from Chelsea, just ahead of the World Cup.Cucurella’s addition to the team will go a long way in solving Real Madrid’s left-back problem, with the player particularly being favoured by new coach Jose Mourinho.However, apart from solving Real Madrid’s defensive problems, Cucurella will also help address a
  
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• RB Leipzig approach Everton over Thierno Barry

  18-06-2026 17:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  RB Leipzig approach Everton over Thierno BarryEverton FC’s Thierno Barry (23) is reportedly on RB Leipzig’s radar, according to The Times.The German club are even said to have already made contact with their English counterparts to discuss the terms of a potential transfer.Having arrived on the banks of the Mersey last summer from Villarreal CF, the French striker had a mixed first season as he settled in, but has nonetheless become an important part of David Moyes’ squad. He f
  
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• Premiership fixtures announced: Key derbies

  18-06-2026 17:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  A new season brings new drama and an opportunity for city rivalries to renew once again. Despite finishing in the bottom half of the table, both Dundee clubs successfully avoided the drop and will play at least three more derbies in this season's Premiership. Last term they contested four derbies, United won two, Dundee won one and the other was a draw. The Dundee pair are the first of the three rivals to meet this term as United host Steven Pressley's side at Tannadice on 22 August. There's a n
  
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• 🏅 Best XI of World Cup round one has Vozinha and a powerhouse attack

  18-06-2026 17:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  🏅 Best XI of World Cup round one has Vozinha and a powerhouse attackWith the end of the first round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Opta released its Team of the Round featuring the players who impressed the most.Now that the national teams have taken the field, it’s possible to get a good sense of who started the tournament in top form.Check out the Team of the Round for the opening matchday!Vozinha (Goalkeeper | Cape Verde): The 40-year-old veteran was a true wall in the historic 0-0
  
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• Arsenal pursue Bartishvili

  18-06-2026 17:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  [BBC]Arsenal are set to make an offer to sign Georgia Under-21 international Andria Bartishvili.The 17-year-old is contracted to parent club FC Kolkheti until the end of 2026 and it is understood that the Gunners are set to make a pre-contract offer to the teenager.Talks over the move are ongoing but Arsenal are not the only club vying for Bartishvili.Bartishvili, a versatile attacking midfielder, spent last season at Iberia 1999, helping the club finish second in the Georgian top-flight - missi
  
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• Former Club Brugge midfielder interested in a return to Beerschot following release from Anderlecht

  18-06-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  Former Club Brugge midfielder interested in a return to Beerschot following release from AnderlechtHNB are reporting that Mats Rits could be set to join Beerschot. The 32-year-old central midfielder, formerly of Club Brugge, has left Anderlecht after his contract came to an end this summer. Rits came through the Beerschot academy and made his professional debut at Beerschot aged just 16. The midfielder is said to be open to a return to the club where his career began. In 2011 he joined Ajax, but
  
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• Barcelona superstar’s chances of starting for Spain vs Saudi Arabia growing

  18-06-2026 17:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  Barcelona superstar’s chances of starting for Spain vs Saudi Arabia growingSpain had one of the most disappointing starts to the 2026 FIFA World Cup as they were held to a goalless draw by minnows Cabo Verde.It was a toothless attacking display from La Roja, who were missing the attacking flair of Lamine Yamal. The youngster was benched on account of his caution over his injury, though he did later come on as a substitute. Following Spain’s mishap against Cabo Verde, there are calls
  
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• Are FIFA’s hydration breaks helping or hurting the World Cup? Experts aren’t convinced

  18-06-2026 17:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  For the first time in World Cup history, FIFA has mandated hydration breaks for all soccer players, a move aimed at safeguarding them from the dangers of extreme heat. With this summer's tournament, co-hosted by the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, anticipated to be one of the hottest on record, player welfare concerns are paramount.In response, FIFA implemented three-minute hydration breaks midway through each half, irrespective of the ambient temperature. However, the new regulation has drawn critici
  
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• Cheltenham sign midfielder McCann from Barrow

  18-06-2026 17:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cheltenham Town have signed midfielder Charlie McCann from Barrow for what theRobins call a "nominal fee".The 24-year-old previously played under Cheltenham manager Steve Cotterill at Forest Green Rovers, scoring 15 goals in 90 games for the club across a two-and-a-half-year spell.He joined Barrow last September and signed a deal until the summer of 2027, playing 38 games as they were relegated to the National League."I've worked with the gaffer before so I know how he works and I'm very excited
  
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• Leao, Modric and Rabiot top list of 9 Milan players with unsettled futures

  18-06-2026 17:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leao, Modric and Rabiot top list of 9 Milan players with unsettled futuresRuben Amorim has a rebuild job on his hands as the recently-appointed head coach of Milan, as the Rossoneri have a list of nine players whose futures remain unsettled including the likes of Rafael Leao, Luka Modric and Adrien Rabiot.Amorim has nine potential transfer headaches at MilanIt was a bitterly disappointing end to the 2025-26 season for Milan, who missed out on qualification to the Champions League despite having
  
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• Barcelona not worried about missing deadline to activate Man United star’s purchase clause – here’s why

  18-06-2026 17:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona not worried about missing deadline to activate Man United star’s purchase clause – here’s whyEngland kicked off their World Cup campaign last night with a 4-2 win over Croatia. There was much to look forward to for Barcelona fans, as star signing Anthony Gordon started the game.However, the biggest takeaway was Marcus Rashford’s goal to make it 4-2 for England, as the Manchester United star carried forward his form in La Liga.Rashford, though, is not a Barcelona
  
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• Walsall won't have 700 passes and lose 1-0 - Grant

  18-06-2026 17:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lee Grant won 15 and drew eight of his 36 games in charge of Huddersfield [Getty Images]Walsall head coach Lee Grant says he knows what it takes to be successful - and vows he will bring "his players" in to mount an "aggressive and attacking" challenge for promotion.Grant was appointed just over a month ago as Mat Sadler's permanent replacement and is overseeing a rehaul of a Saddlers squad that has seen two promotion attempts in League Two falter badly in each of the past two seasons.Speaking a
  
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• What time are the Premier League 2026/27 fixtures released?

  18-06-2026 17:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Premier League fixtures for the 2026/27 campaign are set to be revealed on Friday as the 20 top-flight clubs find out their full schedule.Arsenal ended a 22-year wait as they held off Manchester City last season, and will be seeking more success as they defend their title.Coventry, Ipswich and Hull return to the top-flight ranks, with Frank Lampard’s side back in the Premier League for the first time in 25 years.With nine teams involved in European competition, squad management may be
  
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• OFFICIAL STATEMENT: SUZANNE BAKKER

  18-06-2026 17:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  OFFICIAL STATEMENT: SUZANNE BAKKERAC Milan is delighted to announce that Suzanne Bakker has renewed her contract with the Club until 30 June 2027.Coach Bakker, who took charge of the Rossonere dugout in the summer of 2024, has brought professionalism, expertise and a clear playing identity, contributing to the growth of the First Team’s technical project.Over the course of several seasons, she has placed particular emphasis on the development of young players from the Youth Sector, support
  
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• Newport County sign Poole Town forward Gwengwe

  18-06-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Newport County AFC]Newport County have signed forward Shaquille Gwengwe from Southern League Premier Division South side Poole Town.The 24-year-old arrives in south Wales after a remarkable campaign in which he scored 46 goals in 46 appearances for the Dorset club, form that County say had "attracted widespread interest from across the football pyramid".In a statement, Newport added that they had "beaten off strong competition" to secure the striker's signature, with Gwengwe regarded as "one of
  
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• CBF confirms Neymar's status for Brazil's next Copa match

  18-06-2026 16:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CBF confirms Neymar's status for Brazil's next Copa matchIt’s official now!Neymar will not travel to Philadelphia, where Brazil faces Haiti this Friday (19), in the second matchday of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
  According to a statement from the CBF press office, Neymar will remain in New Jersey to “optimize the final stage of his recovery process.”Focus on recoveryNeymar trained on the pitch for the first time this Wednesday (17) since joining the Brazil national team for the Wor
  
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• Expert claims Liverpool are about to sign an ‘outstanding talent’

  18-06-2026 16:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Expert claims Liverpool are about to sign an ‘outstanding talent’Victor Munoz to Liverpool, Why Surprise Deal Makes SenseLiverpool have moved sharply, decisively and, perhaps most importantly, quietly.Victor Munoz was not the name dominating transfer conversations. He was not the winger repeatedly linked with Anfield. Yet after Liverpool triggered his Osasuna release clause, the 22-year-old is now set to become Andoni Iraola’s first signing as Liverpool head coach.Photo: IMAGOF
  
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• Barrow bring in veteran prop Singleton

  18-06-2026 16:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barrow Raiders have signed veteran prop Brad Singleton on a deal until the end of this season.Singleton was a free agent after leaving Castleford Tigers last month but he will now play for his hometown club.The 33-year-old was a Grand Final winner with Leeds Rhinos in 2015, and has played more than 300 games since his debut in 2011, the majority in Super League."Me and Cresta [head coach Paul Crarey] have always had a great relationship, and with me and my family moving back home and me stepping
  
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• 🚨 Czech Republic and South Africa stake it all with these XIs

  18-06-2026 16:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Czech Republic and South Africa stake it all with these XIsCzechia and South Africa lost on the first matchday of the group, so today in Atlanta they need a win to stay alive in the World Cup. A defeat would leave either of the two out before the round of 32. 
  Football is on today at Atlanta Stadium with the following lineups:Czechia: Kovar; Coufal, Hranac, Krejci, Holes; Darida, Cerv, Sadilek, Sojka; Hlozek and Schick.Czechia make five changes, with Sulc and Soucek left
  
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• Barcelona icon advises club to retain Rashford: ‘It would be very good for them to keep him’

  18-06-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona icon advises club to retain Rashford: ‘It would be very good for them to keep him’Former Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic believes Marcus Rashford would be an excellent player for the club to retain, despite uncertainty surrounding the English forward’s future.Rashford began the 2026 World Cup in impressive fashion with England, continuing the form he displayed during his loan spell at Barcelona. Having scored several important goals for the Catalan side during the c
  
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