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• Argentina Football Team 2026 World Cup Preview: Can Messi Script The Ultimate Fairytale Ending?

  05-06-2026 18:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Argentina Football Team 2026 World Cup Preview: Can Messi Script The Ultimate Fairytale Ending?The Argentina football team carry more than just a trophy into the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. They carry the burden of expectation, the fading brilliance of Lionel Messi in what he has confirmed as his final tournament, and the statistical near-impossibility of defending a World Cup title. No male team have won back-to-back World Cups since Brazil in 1962,
  
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• Coach explains Villasanti's absence from Copa squad

  06-06-2026 23:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Coach explains Villasanti's absence from Copa squadParaguay national team coach Gustavo Alfaro spoke candidly at a press conference about one of the most keenly felt absences from the final World Cup squad: Grêmio defensive midfielder Mathias Villasanti.The Argentine manager revealed that he had waited until the very last deadline in hopes of including the midfielder, but the fact that the player had not played in the last twelve months because of a serious injury weighed heavily."I waited
  
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• Manchester City Are In Pole Position To Re-Sign This Real Madrid Winger: Good Move For Everyone Involved?

  06-06-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City Are In Pole Position To Re-Sign This Real Madrid Winger: Good Move For Everyone Involved?In a recent report, Fichajes mentioned that Manchester City are in pole position to re-sign Real Madrid winger Brahim Diaz. It has been stated that the Mancunian giants are the favorites to acquire the services of the Moroccan talent this summer.Diaz’s Important Role At Real MadridThe 26-year-old was a crucial member of the Madrid club’s squad last season when he put in a series o
  
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• Santos have 10 players nearing contract expiry, their situations 📃

  06-06-2026 22:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Santos have 10 players nearing contract expiry, their situations 📃Santos have ten players whose contracts expire at the end of this year.They can therefore already sign a pre-contract with another club starting in the middle of this year.Among them are youth academy prospects and star Neymar Jr. Diário do Peixe compiled a report detailing the situation of each one. Check it all out below:Gonzalo Escobar: He is the undisputed starter at left-back. Despite his importance, Santo
  
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• USMNT player ratings versus Germany — Who made best final pre-World Cup impression?

  06-06-2026 22:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The United States men's national team took more positive steps — even in defeat — with a 2-1 loss to Germany in Chicago on Saturday.The Americans again showed how important the absent Chris Richards is to their plans, as errors in the center of the park played a part in Germany's goals.MORE — USMNT vs Germany recap, highlights, analysisThere were positives and negatives over the 90 minutes as always, including another big day in the middle of the park by Tyler Adams.Here are yo
  
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• Manchester United Are Preparing To Launch A Move For This West Ham United Ace: Decent Fit For Carrick?

  06-06-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United Are Preparing To Launch A Move For This West Ham United Ace: Decent Fit For Carrick?In a recent post on X, Italian journalist Gianluigi Longari stated that Manchester United are preparing to launch a move for West Ham United ace Mateus Fernandes. It is believed that the Red Devils are planning to move in for the Portuguese midfielder in this summer transfer period.Fernandes’ Up-And-Down Season In English FootballFernandes managed to prove his worth at times for the Hammer
  
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• US show fight and hunger, but lose final World Cup prep match 2-1 to Germany

  06-06-2026 22:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The United States played Germany on a hot and occasionally rainy afternoon in Chicago.Photograph: John Dorton/USSF/Getty ImagesReady or not, here comes the group stage.The US men concluded their pre-World Cup preparations with a 2-1 loss against Germany on Saturday at Soldier Field, in front of a lively sellout crowd of 63,636. The fans made their way to the historic venue on a Chicago summer afternoon which alternated palpable heat with occasional drizzling rain.Antonee Robinson scored the Unit
  
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• USMNT 1-2 Germany: Yanks show promise but fade against UEFA powers

  06-06-2026 22:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The USMNT finished their World Cup preparations with one final friendly on Saturday, as they fought well but came up short in a 2-1 loss to Germany in a 'Send-off Match' in Chicago. WATCH — USMNT v Germany en EspanolKai Havertz gave Germany a second-minute lead off a Joshua Kimmich set piece but Antonee Robinson had it level at the break through a rocket volley of a loose ball.But Leroy Sane worked a ball past Matt Freese at the hour mark and the Yanks couldn't find a second goal in their
  
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• Liverpool one step closer to deal for teenage contract rebel

  06-06-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool one step closer to deal for teenage contract rebelLiverpool have taken steps in recent transfer windows to shore up the future at centre-back. Ibrahima Konate will officially leave the club on a free transfer once his contract expires this month and Virgil van Dijk as well as Joe Gomez are only under contract for another year.The renewal process kicked off last summer when Giovanni Leoni arrived on a £26m deal from Parma. In January Mor Talla Ndiaye was recruited and deals were a
  
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• Chelsea Are Facing Stiff Competition For This Gifted Winger: One For The Future?

  06-06-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea Are Facing Stiff Competition For This Gifted Winger: One For The Future?In a recent post on X, journalist Sebastien Vidal stated that Chelsea are facing stiff competition for AIK winger Zadok Yohanna. It has been revealed that the Blues would have to compete with Manchester City in the race to sign the Nigerian youngster in this summer transfer window.Yohanna’s Rapid Rise In Swedish FootballThe 18-year-old has managed to break into AIK’s first team and deserves credit for put
  
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• Brazil named for final match before Copa debut

  06-06-2026 22:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brazil named for final match before Copa debutBrazil is set to face Egypt this Saturday (6) in its final match before its World Cup debut.The friendly will take place in the city of Cleveland, in the United States, and Carlo Ancelotti will use it for further tests.After the starting lineup showed difficulties in the first half of the last match, against Panama, the Italian coach is making changes.
  See the starting lineup for the match below:BrazilContrary to what had been reported, Léo Pe
  
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• Brighton Land £21.5m Winger Nigerian Winger

  06-06-2026 22:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brighton Land £21.5m Winger Nigerian WingerBrighton Secure £21.5m Deal for Yohanna ZadokSeagulls Move Early for Attacking SparkBrighton have once again moved with the confidence of a club that knows exactly what it wants. Their agreement to sign Yohanna Zadok from AIK Stockholm for £21.5m feels very much in keeping with a recruitment model that has become one of the most admired in European football.The 18-year-old Nigerian winger is expected to join on a five-year contract, wi
  
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• Arsenal Are Eyeing A Move For This Bournemouth Winger: What Will He Add To Arteta’s Side?

  06-06-2026 22:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal Are Eyeing A Move For This Bournemouth Winger: What Will He Add To Arteta’s Side?In a recent report, Fichajes revealed that Arsenal are eyeing a move for Bournemouth winger Rayan this off-season. It has been stated that the Gunners are keeping a keen eye on the Brazilian wide player ahead of a potential move for him this summer.Rayan’s Impressive Rise At Bournemouth Last SeasonRayan managed to shine with his performances on the right side of Bournemouth’s attack in the
  
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• Celtic Register Interest In This Guadeloupe ‘Number 9’: Why He Should Be Brought In As Maeda’s Successor

  06-06-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic Register Interest In This Guadeloupe ‘Number 9’: Why He Should Be Brought In As Maeda’s SuccessorIf a recent report from the French outlet FootMercato is believed to be true, Celtic are keeping close tabs on Taïryk Arconte ahead of a potential summer swoop. But they are not alone in the race, with the newly-promoted Ligue 1 outfit Auxerre and the English Championship side Millwall also considering a move for the in-form Rodez centre-forward.The 22-year-old Guad
  
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• Official says Libertadores is Atlético-MG's focus this season

  06-06-2026 21:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official says Libertadores is Atlético-MG's focus this seasonAtlético-MG’s players are on vacation because of the World Cup break, but the club’s board has “big plans” for the second half of the year.According to Pedro Daniel, Galo’s CEO, returning to the Conmebol Libertadores after two years playing in the Copa Sudamericana is the main goal for the season.For that to happen, Atlético-MG has three “paths”: the Brasileirão, the
  
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• “Not Made Any Offers So Far” In Liverpool’s Search for Salah Successor

  06-06-2026 21:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “Not Made Any Offers So Far” In Liverpool’s Search for Salah SuccessorLiverpool Transfer Latest: Yann Diomande Stance Revealed Amid PSG InterestDiomande focus remains on World Cup stageLiverpool’s search for the next great wide forward has already become one of the defining threads of the summer. That was always likely after Mohamed Salah’s final appearance in red, a moment that shifted the emotional and tactical landscape at Anfield. Replacing Salah is not a matter
  
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• The 10 youngsters to watch at the World Cup

  06-06-2026 21:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 10 youngsters to watch at the World CupThe World Cup is a time for already established stars to shine, but there is also room for new names to emerge.2026 should be no different, with young players called up and full of potential to decide matches throughout the tournament.OneFootball brings you ten names here who could steal the spotlight and become World Cup protagonists despite their limited experience.In the list below, we included players who are at most 21 years old and are still tryin
  
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• Rangers And Celtic Lose Out On £8.5m Midfielder To Sporting Lisbon: Setback For Rohl?

  06-06-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rangers And Celtic Lose Out On £8.5m Midfielder To Sporting Lisbon: Setback For Rohl?Both Glasgow clubs have suffered a significant setback in their respective pursuit of BK Hacken’s prize defensive midfielder, Silas Andersen, with Scandinavian outlet Tipsbladet, via Glasgow World, reporting that the 21-year-old Dane has agreed to join Sporting Lisbon. Rangers and Celtic had both been keeping close tabs on the player throughout recent months, following an initial January interest tha
  
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• Sutton sign defender Nightingale from Aldershot

  06-06-2026 21:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Shutterstock]Sutton United have signed Will Nightingale after the defender turned down the chance to trigger a contract extension with Aldershot Town.The 30-year-old centre-back, who has previously played in the Scottish Premiership for Ross County, featured 38 times for Aldershot in his solitary season with the Hampshire side.Nightingale joined the Shots after being released by AFC Wimbledon, a club he first joined as a nine-year-old and where he went on to make more than 200 first-team appear
  
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• The evolution of the World Cup ball 📸

  06-06-2026 21:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The evolution of the World Cup ball 📸Jabulani gave us chills...The World Cup is just around the corner, and as every day, we're taking a moment to look back at how some of the competition's iconic elements have evolved. This time, a look back at all the balls used in the World Cup! Uruguay 1930: the T-ModelItaly 1934: the Federale 102France 1938: the AllenBrazil 1950: the Superball Duplo TSwitzerland 1954: the Swiss World ChampionSweden 1958: the Top StarChile 1962: the Mr CrackEngl
  
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• Liverpool Are Locked In A Three-Way Battle For This Burnley Defender: Good Choice For Iraola?

  06-06-2026 21:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool Are Locked In A Three-Way Battle For This Burnley Defender: Good Choice For Iraola?In a recent report, journalist Graeme Bailey claimed that Liverpool are locked in a three-way battle for Burnley defender Maxime Esteve. It has been stated that the Reds would have to compete with Chelsea and Crystal Palace in the race to land the French centre-back in this summer transfer windowEsteve’s Impressive Form In English FootballThe 24-year-old produced a run of solid displays at the hear
  
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• ‘Let’s go with the heart’: Zohran Mamdani thinks this African team will win the World Cup

  06-06-2026 21:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani walked confidently across the City Hall lawn on Thursday, sat down, and admitted that he had not had time to do much research into who he thought was going to win this summer’s World Cup.On the face of it, this should come as no surprise. Mamdani oversees the municipal government of the United States’ largest city – one facing record-high rents and continued fears over ICE, and which faced a budget crunch among myriad other issues upon his ele
  
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• WATCH: Antonee Robinson scorches volleyed equalizer for USMNT vs Germany (video)

  06-06-2026 21:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Antonee Robinson's fifth international goal was a worldie to level Saturday's friendly between the United States men's national team and Germany on Saturday in Chicago.The Yanks went behind in the second minute as Germany gave Mauricio Pochettino's men a reality check via a Joshua Kimmich and Kai Havertz connection.LIVE — USMNT vs Germany live updates, stream linkThe USMNT would find their footing and nearly equalized through Sergino Dest before getting the score level inside the first hal
  
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• 🎥 Antonee Robinson scores ridiculous volley in World Cup tune-up match

  06-06-2026 21:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Antonee Robinson scores ridiculous volley in World Cup tune-up match Antonee Robinson has scored a simply magnificent goal against Germany this afternoon in a World Cup tuneup clash in Chicago. The Fulham full-back will surely be one of Mauricio Pochettino's key players at the upcoming tournament, and he is showing his worth today. After Germany opened the scoring through Kai Havertz in the opening minutes, the United States grew back into the game before Robinson brought the
  
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• Everton and Brighton Chase A Serie A Box-To-Box Gem This Summer: Right Profile For Moyes?

  06-06-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton and Brighton Chase A Serie A Box-To-Box Gem This Summer: Right Profile For Moyes?Everton and Brighton are both reportedly interested in bringing former Chelsea midfielder Cesare Casadei back to the Premier League after a productive first full season in Serie A. According to Italian daily Tuttosport, the 23-year-old’s consistent performances for Torino have attracted serious scrutiny from English scouts. Everton have been tracking him since at least March, and their interest has onl
  
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• Arsenal Could Beat Barcelona to Huge Defensive Prospect

  06-06-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal Could Beat Barcelona to Huge Defensive ProspectArsenal Transfer News: Emmanuel Mbemba Approach Signals Long-Term AmbitionArsenal’s rise has brought with it a new kind of pressure. Winning the Premier League changes the air around a club. Reaching a Champions League final changes the way Europe looks back. Once a team has climbed that far, the next challenge is not simply staying there, it is learning how to build while everyone else is watching.That is why the reported Arsenal appr
  
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• World Cup 2026 – Group K guide: Portugal to dominate as Cristiano Ronaldo and Colombia’s James Rodriguez look to roll back years

  06-06-2026 21:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A group that will be all about an ageing star looking to eke out one more memorable World Cup, surrounded by younger players who deserve a larger share of the limelight.But enough about James Rodriguez, the breakthrough of 2014 who continues to knit things together for a lop-sided Colombia side. How much of an impact will Cristiano Ronaldo be able to have for a Portugal team packed with talent? And what would it take for Roberto Martinez to ditch him in favour of Goncalo Ramos?DR Congo could eas
  
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• Milan star Rafael Leao sent off for punching opponent in friendly

  06-06-2026 21:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan star Rafael Leao sent off for punching opponent in friendlyMilan star Rafael Leao lost his head during Portugal’s friendly match against Chile when he was sent off for punching Ivan Roman in the face.The incident occurred just before half-time in the match in Oeiras, a warm-up for the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico.Leao was in the starting XI, which had not been the case for the last few Milan matches, as he was either suspended or dropped by coach Max Allegri.Red card
  
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• ‘One of our champions’: Serie A giants reiterate Barcelona-linked defender not for sale

  06-06-2026 21:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘One of our champions’: Serie A giants reiterate Barcelona-linked defender not for saleWith FC Barcelona still on the lookout for a new centre-back in the summer, Inter Milan mainstay Alessandro Bastoni remains on the club’s shortlist.The Catalans’ pursuit of the Italian international has seemingly taken a backseat in recent weeks due to the club prioritising the signing of a new striker.However, Deco & co. will work on a new defensive reinforcement and the 27-year-ol
  
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• Down and Fermanagh advance in Tailteann Cup

  06-06-2026 21:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ryan Magill hit the net for Down and Darragh McGurn was one of Fermanagh's goalscorers [Getty Images]Down and Fermanagh are both through to the last eight of the Tailteann Cup thanks to victories on Saturday.In Round Three, Down made up for their previous defeat by Offaly with an impressive 4-18 to 1-15 win away to Longford.Two goals in each half saw Conor Laverty's men home who could possibly face an Ulster derby in the next round.One of those teams could be Fermanagh who were tasked with the a
  
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