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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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• Mourinho Will Help Real Madrid Overhaul Barcelona Again

  19-06-2026 06:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho Will Help Real Madrid Overhaul Barcelona AgainReal Madrid recently appointed Jose Mourinho as their new manager in a stunning reunion, 13 years after his first spell at the Bernabeu Stadium.Online bookmakers think Mourinho will fail to topple Barcelona in La Liga, installing Madrid as the second favourites to regain the title next season.Although sportsbook operators are renowned for accurately assessing market probabilities, they may have underestimated Mourinho on this occasion.Many f
  
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• Hat-trick hero & Swiss wonderkid - World Cup duo set for Premier League?

  19-06-2026 06:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  There is no bigger shop window in football than the World Cup - and goalscorers are certainly taking their chance to shine.The goals are flying in at the tournament - 89 in 28 games in Mexico, Canada and the United States to date, while there have been two wonderful hat-tricks.Could some of those goalscorers move to the Premier League soon?After Lionel Messi, 38, turned back the clock to produce a masterclass for the ages in Argentina's 3-0 win over Algeria, Jonathan David also hit a treble in C
  
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• 2026 World Cup: How third-place teams can still advance to the knockout stage

  19-06-2026 05:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026 World Cup includes third-place teams in the knockout rounds for the first time since the 1994 tournament in the United States.The last time the U.S. hosted the World Cup, the field was 24 teams and 16 teams made the knockout rounds. When the tournament was expanded to 32 teams in 1998, the knockout rounds stayed at 16 teams. That made the math easy. The top two teams from each of the eight four-team groups advanced.With the move to expand this Cup by 16 more teams to 48, the World Cup i
  
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• A day of tears, scuffles & history as injury mars Canada's moment

  19-06-2026 05:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It should have been a moment of pure joy.Canada, 40 years after playing in their first World Cup, secured their first-ever win at the tournament in emphatic fashion, thrashing Qatar 6-0 in front of a packed and loud Vancouver Stadium.They are almost certain of a place in the last 32. But celebrations were overshadowed by a dreadful injury toIsmael Kone.The incident happened eight minutes into the second half, with Canada leading 3-0. Their former Watford midfielder Kone, shortly after receiving
  
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• Mexico become first country to qualify for World Cup last 32

  19-06-2026 05:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FIFA World CupMexico 1 - 0 South Korea FTMexico reached the quarter-finals when they hosted the World Cup in 1986 and 1970 [Getty Images]Co-hosts Mexico became the first nation to qualify for the knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup with a narrow win over South Korea in Guadalajara.Mexico midfielder Luis Romo was in the right place at the right time to tap into an empty net after goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu spilled the ball following a collision with his team-mate Lee Gi-hyuk in the 50th minute.So
  
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• Wrexham's Jones relishing 'massive' European adventure

  19-06-2026 05:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lili Jones has made over 100 appearances for Wrexham women [FAW]Midfielder Lili Jones says appearing in Europe for the first time will be "massive" for Wrexham women's team.The Welsh champions will face FC Pyunik of Armenia in the Uefa Women's Champions League on 22 July.Wrexham's men featured in eight Cup Winners Cup campaigns but since their last appearance in 1995 have been ineligible to represent Wales in Europe."For the lads, it was 31 years since they played in Europe," Jones told BBC Spor
  
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• 2026 World Cup: Mexico defeats South Korea to win Group A and clinch first knockout berth

  19-06-2026 05:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mexico is officially moving on, and they're doing it at home. With a 1-0 win over South Korea on Thursday, El Tri has secured its spot at the top of Group A, becoming the first team to clinch a berth in the World Cup knockout round.The first half was pretty listless for both teams, with only three shots for Mexico and none for South Korea to keep it scoreless heading into halftime. Things were dull enough that the Mexican fans booed their team as it headed into the locker room in response to the
  
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• Copa day 8 ends with keeper howler and hosts through; see tables

  19-06-2026 05:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Copa day 8 ends with keeper howler and hosts through; see tablesThe second round of the FIFA World Cup got underway this Thursday (18) with four matches on the eighth day of the tournament. The last of them featured Mexico and South Korea. It had a goalkeeping blunder and incredible saves.Better for the hosts, who won 1-0 and have already secured a place in the pre-round of 16, with top spot in Group A guaranteed. Kim Seung-Gyu made a huge mistake by failing to punch the ball away, col
  
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• Canada’s emotions run high after gruesome Ismaël Koné injury: ‘We have a job to finish for him’

  19-06-2026 05:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jesse Marsch said he would be heading straight to the hospital after the game to visit with Koné. Photograph: Timothy Matwey/The Canadian Press/APAny great midfield tandem requires each member to be acutely aware of what is happening with the other. It’s little surprise, then, that Stephen Eustáquio would be the first to alert the rest of Canada to Ismaël Koné’s injury.“I saw his leg,” Eustaquio told reporters after Thursday’s 6-0 win over
  
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• World Cup Day 9 What to Watch: Can United States clinch Group D with win over Australia?

  19-06-2026 05:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026 World Cup continues on Friday as the United States looks to ensure it's heading to the knockout rounds. The winner of Groups C and D could be decided before the final group stage games take place. Or, in a more likely scenario, one or both groups will be up in the air on the final day of group play.Here's what you need to know for Day 9 of the World Cup.United States vs. AustraliaFriday, June 19 | 3 p.m. ET | Seattle | TV: FoxOdds: USA (-170), Australia (+440), Tie (+330)The dream scena
  
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• Tuchel throws first pitch as England enjoy downtime

  19-06-2026 04:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thomas Tuchel threw the first pitch for the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium [Getty Images]Thomas Tuchel threw the first pitch at the home of baseball team Kansas City Royals as his England squad enjoyed some downtime after winning their opening game at the World Cup.Manager Tuchel was joined by captain Harry Kane and defenders Dan Burn and Djed Spence at Kauffman Stadium as he completed the ceremonial throw just over 24 hours after England beat Croatia 4-2 in Dallas.Kane, who scored two g
  
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• 😅 What a howler! Korea keeper gifts Mexico a goal

  19-06-2026 04:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😅 What a howler! Korea keeper gifts Mexico a goalThe Mexico National Team found the key to open the scoring in its crucial clash against South Korea.
  And it was not because of El Tri’s good football, but because of a colossal mistake by Korea’s goalkeeper. A harmless cross came in, the keeper spilled the ball, and handed Mexico a gift.In the stadium they are already chanting, “Korean brother, you’re Mexican now!”The Korean goalkeeper will hardly forget this
  
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• 📸 Mexico capitalize on goalkeeper howler as home fans erupt

  19-06-2026 04:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 Mexico capitalize on goalkeeper howler as home fans eruptThe 2026 World Cup has finally delivered a good (bad?) goalkeeper mistake during Mexico's group stage clash with Korea Republic on Thursday. Deadlocked after 45 minutes and truly nothing compelling from either side, it took a mistake to find the game it's first goal. 
  Korea Republic goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu was the man with his head in his hands after he came out to claim the ball. But unfortunately in the process,
  
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• World Cup: USMNT rides wave of belief into Australia clash — but a big question remains

  19-06-2026 03:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SEATTLE — Before the U.S. training session began in earnest Thursday, coach Mauricio Pochettino walked by himself onto a grass hill overlooking his players and staff working inside Husky Soccer Stadium.With Union Bay shimmering under a blue sky on the University of Washington campus, he took it all in."I wanted to see how everything looks without me," he said with a smile, drawing laughter at a Lumen Field news conference on the eve of the World Cup Group D match against Australia.Pochetti
  
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• Rate the players in Mexico v South Korea

  19-06-2026 03:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Co-hosts Mexico are under way against South Korea in their second World Cup match - follow it live here.You can rate both sets of players out of 10 below and come back 30 minutes after full-time to see the final ratings.World Cup fixtures and group standingsHow to watch the World Cup on the BBCEverything you need to know about the World Cup
  
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• Official: Chivu signs new Inter contract until 2028

  19-06-2026 03:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Chivu signs new Inter contract until 2028Inter have officially announced that head coach Cristian Chivu has put pen to paper on a new contract extension, which will tie the Romanian to the club until the summer of 2028.Chivu’s contract extension comes as a reward after a remarkable first season in charge, guiding the Nerazzurri to a Serie A and Coppa Italia double in what was the 45-year-old’s first full season as a head coach.Chivu spent the final seven years of his playin
  
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• Juventus reopen Kolo Muani talks as Carnevali searches for a Vlahovic replacement

  19-06-2026 03:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus reopen Kolo Muani talks as Carnevali searches for a Vlahovic replacementThursday’s reports claim that Juventus have reopened talks with PSG striker Randal Kolo Muani as the club seek a replacement for Dusan Vlahovic, who will become a free agent at the beginning of July.Report: Carnevali wants Kolo Muani back at JuventusVlahovic’s contract with Juventus expires on June 30 and as things stand, the Serbian will not be signing a renewal and is expected to walk away on a free tr
  
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• Ibrahimovic criticism spreads to the USA: ‘Less Zlatan, less Lalas’

  19-06-2026 03:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ibrahimovic criticism spreads to the USA: ‘Less Zlatan, less Lalas’Zlatan Ibrahimovic faced backlash from large sections of Milan supporters for taking on a TV punditry role in the United States for the 2026 World Cup at a time when the Rossoneri are desperately lacking in leadership, and now the Rossoneri advisor is facing criticism for the quality of his analysis work: ‘Less Zlatan, less Lalas’.Ibrahimovic criticised for poor punditry work while Milan remain leaderlessI
  
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• Capello turns 80 and names the best player he has coached: ‘Cassano made me angry’

  19-06-2026 03:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Capello turns 80 and names the best player he has coached: ‘Cassano made me angry’Fabio Capello is celebrating his 80th birthday on Thursday and has named the best players he has worked with in his career to date, the best ‘pupil’ that he has taught and has looked back on his most memorable highlights from a career that spanned over 50 years.Capello’s 80th birthday interview: ‘Herrera lightyears ahead, Cassano made me too angry’As a player, Capello was a
  
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• ⚠️ Renato Gaúcho is no longer Vasco manager

  19-06-2026 03:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ⚠️ Renato Gaúcho is no longer Vasco managerRenato Gaúcho’s third spell in charge of Vasco has come to an end.The 63-year-old coach left the club on Thursday night (18). The decision was made 18 days after Cruz-Maltino’s last match."Vasco da Gama announces that Renato Gaúcho is no longer the head coach of the professional team. The decision was made by mutual agreement between the parties. Vasco thanks the coach and his staff for the services pro
  
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• Toney scores hat-trick in England friendly win

  19-06-2026 03:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England ran out 5-1 winners with Ivan Toney (3), Ollie Watkins and Morgan Rogers the scorers [Getty Images]Ivan Toney and Morgan Rogers were among the scorers as England recorded a comprehensive 5-1 victory over Major League Soccer side Sporting Kansas City in a practice match on Thursday.The game, played behind closed doors at England's Swope Soccer Village training facility, featured the players not used in Wednesday's World Cup 4-2 win over Croatia and the squad members who did not play signi
  
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• 🎥 Get well soon, Koné! Watch the Canadian midfielder's horror injury

  19-06-2026 03:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Get well soon, Koné! Watch the Canadian midfielder's horror injuryOne of the heaviest and saddest scenes of this FIFA World Cup came during Canada’s historic rout of Qatar this Thursday (18).Ismaël Koné suffered a serious injury in a challenge with Qatari player Assim Omer Madibo in the final stage of the match in Toronto. See below how the play unfolded and share your opinion: After the end of the match, there was a meeting between the Canadian playe
  
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• Canada’s Ismael Kone breaks leg in horror incident during World Cup win over Qatar

  19-06-2026 02:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Canadian midfielder Ismael Kone suffered a broken leg during his team’s 6-0 win over Qatar in Vancouver.Kone was challenged by Qatar’s Assim Madibo, who was penalised for a foul, in the 50th minute of the match. The nearest players to Kone reacted in shock as they saw the damage to his left leg. Kone was lifted on to a stretcher by medics and given oxygen. He gave a thumbs up as he was carried off the field, to applause from spectators. Madibo appeared upset by the incident. He was i
  
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• 🎥 Vozinha backed by his mum, Mexico-South Korea bond and + virals

  19-06-2026 02:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Vozinha backed by his mum, Mexico-South Korea bond and + viralsThe FIFA World Cup has contributed to many historic moments on the pitch.And there’s no shortage of off-field episodes that go viral too.Check out below what has been blowing up on social media in the last few hours. Now that’s just mean! 😂Who here has ever celebrated a goal before the neighbor because of the ever-possible delay across different types of broadcasts?There was a fan from the Demo
  
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• How Merlin the duck became Mexico’s viral World Cup ‘mascot’

  19-06-2026 02:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mexico's World Cup-opening victory over South Africa saw goals from Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez, but it was an unexpected feathered friend who truly stole the show. Merlin, a two-year-old duck, swiftly became an internet sensation and the tournament’s inaugural unofficial mascot.Dressed in the national team’s colours, complete with a miniature jersey and socks, Merlin paraded through Mexico City amidst thousands of jubilant fans. Images of the sartori
  
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• Jonathan David matches World Cup feat not seen in almost 100 years 🇨🇦

  19-06-2026 02:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jonathan David matches World Cup feat not seen in almost 100 years 🇨🇦Canada have finally registered a victory in the Men's World Cup after beating Qatar 6-0 on Thursday in Vancouver.
  The star man of the show was one Jonathan David, who finally found his way to the back of the net as he so often does for his country. After a miserable performance that sparked widespread controversy, the 26-year-old scored his first-ever World Cup goal with a stunning volley.Then he went on to add
  
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• 🗣️ Ancelotti asks for patience with Endrick: we must wait a bit

  19-06-2026 02:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🗣️ Ancelotti asks for patience with Endrick: we must wait a bitEndrick was a topic during the press conference given by Carlo Ancelotti this Thursday (18).And the Brazil national team coach indicated that the Real Madrid forward is unlikely to start in this Friday’s (19) decisive clash against Haiti.At first, he avoided confirming what the lineup will be for the match against the Caribbean side."No, I’ll tell the team tomorrow (Friday). I don’t think this is the
  
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• Canada rout nine-man Qatar but Koné injury sours first-ever World Cup win

  19-06-2026 02:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nathan Saliba holds up the jersey of injured teammate Ismaël Koné after scoring Canada’s fourth goal in the second half on Thursday.Photograph: Anne-Marie Sorvin/IMAGN IMAGES/ReutersAt full strength, Canada can go toe-to-toe with any opponent in the Americas. After steady climbs up the Concacaf charts and a credible run to the 2024 Copa América semi-final, all hope was that a talented squad could find their stride at a home World Cup.That belief came to life on Thursday,
  
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• Canada rout nine-man Qatar as Koné injury sours first-ever World Cup win

  19-06-2026 02:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nathan Saliba holds up the jersey of injured teammate Ismaël Koné after scoring Canada’s fourth goal in the second half on Thursday.Photograph: Anne-Marie Sorvin/IMAGN IMAGES/ReutersAt full strength, Canada can go toe-to-toe with any opponent in the Americas. After steady climbs up the Concacaf charts and a credible run to the 2024 Copa América semi-final, all hope was that a talented squad could find their stride at a home World Cup.That belief came to life on Thursday,
  
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