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• Barcelona wonderkid makes history at the World Cup

  16-06-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona wonderkid makes history at the World CupBarcelona’s long-term investment in Hamza Abdelkarim continues to look increasingly promising after the young forward achieved a remarkable milestone on football’s biggest stage. As such, after appearing in the tournament opener against Belgium, the 18-year-old became the youngest player ever to represent Egypt at a FIFA World Cup.The teenager was introduced in the 75th minute of Egypt’s 1-1 draw and immediately entered the
  
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• Paul Pogba names Barcelona star among the three best players in the world: ‘If he isn’t first…’

  16-06-2026 10:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Paul Pogba names Barcelona star among the three best players in the world: ‘If he isn’t first…’Lamine Yamal’s rise to football superstardom continues to attract admiration from some of the biggest names in the game. The latest high-profile figure to praise the Barcelona sensation is Paul Pogba, who believes the teenager already belongs among the very best players in world football.It must be noted that the former France international has developed a close conn
  
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• Just's 'incredible' World Cup 'adds zeros' to Well value

  16-06-2026 10:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chris Wood (right) set up both goals for Elijah Just (centre) [Reuters]Elijah Just was left "a little disappointed" despite scoring twice as New Zealand started their World Cup with a 2-2 draw with Iran that had BBC pundit Chris Sutton suggesting had "added a couple of zeros" on to the Motherwell midfielder's transfer value.The 26-year-old became the first Well player to score at a World Cup - and his country's top scorer ever at a finals - with two sublime finishes at Los Angeles Stadium."It is
  
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• Report: Real Madrid ready to hijack Man United’s move for £80m-rated midfielder

  16-06-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Real Madrid ready to hijack Man United’s move for £80m-rated midfielderReal Madrid Contact Raises Stakes as Man Utd Push for Mateus FernandesTeamTalk report that Real Madrid have now “made contact” over a move for West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes, adding fresh pressure to Manchester United’s pursuit of the £80m rated 21 year old.United remain described as the frontrunners, with officials hopeful of moving discussions forward quickly. That urgency i
  
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• Liverpool legend could make shock return to former club

  16-06-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool legend could make shock return to former clubLiverpool are likely to have an entirely new look squad before the start of the 2026-27 season. The Anfield outfit struggled during the 2025-26 campaign and, without some new faces being brought in, it's unlikely that Andoni Iraola would be able to turn things around.However, with the World Cup now taking place, it does give the Spaniard some extra time to assess the players he currently has at his disposal.He mentioned when he first joined
  
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• Hugo Ekitike targets Boxing Day return with Liverpool

  16-06-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hugo Ekitike targets Boxing Day return with LiverpoolHugo Ekitike (23), who ruptured his right Achilles two months ago, is targeting a competitive return with Liverpool in late December 2026, for the Premier League’s Boxing Day fixtures. L’Equipehas written a feature on the Frenchman’s rehabilitation process after the serious injury he sustained with the Reds against PSG in the Champions League quarter-finals.A couple of days after rupturing his Achilles, Ekitike underwent surg
  
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• Iran 'most oppressed' team at World Cup - Ghalenoei

  16-06-2026 10:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Iran twice came from behind to draw 2-2 with New Zealand in their Group G opener [Getty Images]Iran head coach Amir Ghalenoei says they are the "most oppressed" team at the World Cup after having last-minute travel restrictions imposed on them.Speaking after his side's 2-2 draw with New Zealand on Monday night, Ghalenoei said they had expected to stay in Los Angeles overnight and have a recovery session the following day but were told after the final whistle to immediately return to their traini
  
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• 2026 World Cup | Who are France’s first opponents, Senegal?

  16-06-2026 10:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  2026 World Cup | Who are France’s first opponents, Senegal?France’s first opponents at the 2026 FIFA World Cup are Senegal. We look at the players that make up Pape Thiaw’s squad.Édouard MendyDOB : 1 March 1992Club : Al-AhliPosition : GoalkeeperNo 1 goalkeeperMendy’s road to the top is one of resilience. In 2014 he was visiting the unemployment office without a club and ready to leave football all together. A few years later, after spells with Marseille’s res
  
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• 🥹 Most emotional World Cup tale? Why Cape Verde's star keeper cried

  16-06-2026 10:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🥹 Most emotional World Cup tale? Why Cape Verde's star keeper criedVozinha, whose real name is Josimar José Evora Dias, is the face of Cape Verde’s historic draw against European champions Spain.The 40-year-old keeper kept a spotless clean sheet for the full 90 minutes and was rightly named "Man of the Match."What this performance meant to the veteran was clear after the final whistle: Vozinha ran across the pitch at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium completely
  
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• Club World Cup: records Kylian Mbappé could break 🔥

  16-06-2026 10:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Club World Cup: records Kylian Mbappé could break 🔥Peaks to aim for.This Tuesday, the French team will kick off its World Cup campaign with a showdown against Senegal at 9 p.m.Fortunately, Les Bleus should be able to count on their captain and star striker, Kylian Mbappé.In this new edition of the World Cup, his third, the French forward also has a whole host of records to break or match. Here’s a selection.Kylian Mbappé can become the top scorer in the history
  
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• Beyond the World Cup... 5️⃣ standout stories this Tuesday

  16-06-2026 10:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Beyond the World Cup... 5️⃣ standout stories this TuesdayThe football world never stops and, beyond the attention commanded by the World Cup, club offices and judicial developments are generating the day’s most striking headlines.The clubs of Europe’s major leagues are stepping up their strategic moves to shape their squads and dugouts for next season, while off-field matters are producing hugely significant decisions in Spanish football.Below, we review the five key sto
  
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• Real Madrid secure signing of former Barcelona academy winger

  16-06-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid secure signing of former Barcelona academy wingerReal Madrid’s focus on building for the future has taken another significant step forward. According to a report from Alvaro Esteban, highly-rated winger Clifford Nana has already completed his departure from Damm and will join Real Madrid’s academy setup ahead of next season.The 16-year-old attacker has built a strong reputation within Spanish youth football and is now set to continue his development at La Fabrica, wh
  
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• Lamine Yamal sends defiant message after Spain slip up in World Cup opener: ‘Everything will turn out just as we hope’

  16-06-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lamine Yamal sends defiant message after Spain slip up in World Cup opener: ‘Everything will turn out just as we hope’Spain’s World Cup campaign began with frustration as La Roja were held to a goalless draw by Cape Verde, but one positive emerged from an otherwise disappointing afternoon. Notably, Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal made his long-awaited return from injury and immediately injected life into a Spanish side that had struggled to create genuine danger.The teena
  
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• Fifa issue verdict on World Cup referee’s white supremacy accusations as VAR official explains viral moment

  16-06-2026 09:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FifaWorld Cup 2026 official Shaun Evans has denied “intentionally” making a gesture that some perceived to be connected to an expression of white supremacy.The Australian referee, working as part of the VAR team in Dallas at the World Cup broadcast centre, was seen making an “OK” symbol with his right hand in front of his right leg when the official broadcast of Germany against Curaçao on Sunday cut away from pre-game footage to show the team of video review analys
  
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• World Cup referee backed by representative body after controversial hand gesture

  16-06-2026 09:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Australian official at the centre of a controversy over a hand gesture used by white supremacists has been backed by his representative body, who say he has consistently acted with "professionalism, respect and integrity".Shaun Evans was seen making an upside down ‘OK’ gesture when the broadcast feed cut to the VAR hub prior to Sunday’s match between Germany and Curacao.The gesture has been associated with the far-right, with the Anti-Defamation League declaring it a hate s
  
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• Tonali open to Tottenham move as De Zerbi pushes for transfer

  16-06-2026 09:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tonali open to Tottenham move as De Zerbi pushes for transferMatteo Moretto reports that Tottenham Hotspur wants to give Sandro Tonali the ‘keys to their project’, so Spurs have entered the race to sign the Italian midfielder, with Roberto De Zerbi pushing for a summer move.Premier League side Tottenham have “strongly” joined the race to sign Tonali, according to Italian transfer expert Matteo Moretto.According to the report, the North Londoners want to make Tonali the co
  
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• Is Dionisi the one to bring stability to Watford?

  16-06-2026 09:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Here we go again. Watford have a brand new manager in Alessio Dionisi to lead them into the 2026-27 season.If you're trying to count up how many managers we've seen through the doors at Vicarage Road since the Pozzo family took over in 2012, Dionisi makes it 24.The Italian has won the Serie B title with Empoli but the Hornets will offer him his first taste of English football.Do you think Dionisi could be the one to go the distance, Watford fans?What are you expecting from your new boss?Is
  
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• 2026 World Cup | Which Senegal players could pose a threat to France?

  16-06-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  2026 World Cup | Which Senegal players could pose a threat to France?France face Senegal in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener on Tuesday night, a repeat of the pair’s opening fixture at the 2022 World Cup. Which players should Les Bleus be worrying about heading into the game at the MetLife?Star playerWhile Sadio Mané’s explosive pace from his years at Liverpool has naturally diminished, his tactical intelligence and his aura remain unmatched. He still leads from the
  
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• 'Any team would want him' - fans on Gvardiol deal

  16-06-2026 09:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked for your reaction to the news that defender Josko Gvardiol has agreed a new contract at Manchester City until the summer of 2031.Here are some of your comments:Andrew: Gvardiol - classy technically and great positional awareness. Don't forget his attacking threat and, although Nico O'Reilly has been exceptional, having Josko play centre or left back is a huge asset. Temperament looks first rate as well and he will help the younger centre-backs grow and mature. Any tea
  
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• 2026 World Cup | What should France expect from Senegal?

  16-06-2026 09:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  2026 World Cup | What should France expect from Senegal?Senegal arrive in North America in fine shape. They dominated their qualification group, becoming one of the first African sides to punch their ticket to the finals. Goals are easy to come by thanks to a freshened-up frontline and the defence is its usual sturdy self. However, Senegal’s history at the World Cup is complex: despite being African champions heading into Qatar 2022, they could not better the record run to the quarter-fina
  
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• Why the OK hand gesture is sparking World Cup controversy

  16-06-2026 09:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The “OK” hand symbol is back in the news after an Australian official at the FIFA World Cup was accused of using it during a brief appearance on a camera prior to a game at the 2026 tournament. The ADL updated its database in 2019 to include the "OK" gesture, which initially gained traction as part of a 4chan trolling campaign designed to dupe viewers into believing the fingers formed the letters "W" and "P" to signify "white power." However, the ADL now states that extremists are al
  
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• Barcelona homegrown star gets major boost after Real Madrid complete another defensive deal

  16-06-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona homegrown star gets major boost after Real Madrid complete another defensive dealAlejandro Balde’s situation at Barcelona appears to have taken a significant turn in recent days. According to a report from SPORT, Marc Cucurella’s move to Real Madrid has effectively strengthened Balde’s position at the Catalan club and reduced uncertainty surrounding his future.For several weeks, Barcelona had been linked with a possible move for Cucurella as the club evaluated op
  
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• Today’s Papers – New Milan with Amorim, first Juventus transfer moves

  16-06-2026 09:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Today’s Papers – New Milan with Amorim, first Juventus transfer movesLa Gazzetta dello SportThe New DevilIt’s Up to Amorim to Revive MilanThe Portuguese coach is hired. Three-man defence and attacking playing style to return to the Champions League. Capello: ‘An hazard.’ Now Cardinale wants the Eintracht directorsAn island chain and a hero goalkeeper hold YamalCape Verde celebrate, 0-0 against Spain. Vozinha’s fairytale (40 years)The challenge of 10s: Messi an
  
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• Official | Dino Toppmöller replaces Pierre Sage at Lens

  16-06-2026 09:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Dino Toppmöller replaces Pierre Sage at LensFormer Eintracht Frankfurt manager Dino Toppmöller has replaced Pierre Sage at RC Lens. The German has signed a X-year deal with Les Sang et Or. Sage led Lens to a second-place finish in Ligue 1 and to the Coupe de France title, however, having won the latter back at the end of May, he sowed seeds of doubt regarding his future. Crystal Palace, in the market for a new manager following the exit of Oliver Glasner, swooped i
  
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• Bayern Munich and Chelsea target Senny Mayulu agrees PSG contract extension

  16-06-2026 09:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bayern Munich and Chelsea target Senny Mayulu agrees PSG contract extensionPSG Academy graduate Senny Mayulu (20) has agreed to commit his future with the double Champions League winners, according to RMC Sport’s Fabrice Hawkins. The France U21 international midfielder’s future in the French capital was thrown into doubt as he would have entered the final months of his contract, which was set to expire in 2027. A versatile squad option that can fill in as a midfielder
  
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• World Cup 2026 team sack manager after only one game

  16-06-2026 09:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tunisia have taken drastic measures following their 5-1 defeat to Sweden and have sacked manager Sabri Lamouchi with two World Cup 2026 group games still to play. Lamouchi only took charge of the team in January and managed just five games before his dismissal. He won once, a 1-0 over Haiti, and the Tunisian FA announced that Mondher Kebaier will take charge on an interim basis. Kebaier previously led the national team between 2019-2022 and will likely be in charge for the rest of the World Cup
  
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• Tottenham receive major Sandro Tonali boost as Newcastle star opens door to move

  16-06-2026 09:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham receive major Sandro Tonali boost as Newcastle star opens door to moveTottenham Hotspur have started the transfer window strongly, concluding deals for Liverpool’s Andrew Robertson and Bournemouth’s Marcos Senesi as free agents.Tottenham have now joined the race to sign Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali.Spurs manager Roberto de Zerbi has identified Tonali as a key target. He believes his potential signing would be a huge statement for the club.Journalist Fabrizio Ro
  
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• Ex-Cardiff boss Lamouchi sacked by Tunisia after World Cup defeat

  16-06-2026 09:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Former Cardiff City boss Sabri Lamouchi has been sacked as Tunisia head coach following their 5-1 defeat by Sweden in their opening World Cup fixture.Reports after that loss suggested Lamouchi had been immediately sacked but sources told BBC Sport that the 54-year-old took training on Monday.However, the Tunisian Football Association has now confirmed that the Frenchman's contract has been terminated by "mutual agreement".Lamouchi's departure means he is the first manager in World
  
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• England fan quits job to support team at World Cup in US: ‘It’s got to be done’

  16-06-2026 09:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  An England fan has quit his chef job to extend his stay in the United States to support the Three Lions at the World Cup. Ben King, 27, said “it’s got to be done” as he and friends talked up England’s chances. He said he had lined up a new job three months ago, allowing him to stay in Texas until after the opening Croatia fixture before returning to work.Asked if he would return to the US if England reach the latter stages of the competition, Mr King, who is based in Port
  
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• Maguire's awkward Tuchel FaceTime chat

  16-06-2026 09:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Harry Maguire has revealed England boss Thomas Tuchel told him his World Cup dream was over on a FaceTime call.Maguire's omission from Tuchel's 26-man squad was one of the most contentious and led to a stinging rebuke from the Manchester United defender at the time as he said he was "shocked and gutted".Speaking on Gary Lineker's Rest is Football World Cup podcast, Maguire says he still believes he should have been picked – and revealed the method Tuchel chose to deliver the
  
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