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• Burnley fail with Edwards approach

  29-06-2026 16:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rob Edwards has previously managed Forest Green, Watford and Luton [Getty Images]Rob Edwards has turned down an approach from Burnley, leaving the Clarets still looking for a new manager.Edwards, who was surprisingly sacked as Wolves head coach earlier this month, had been a candidate for the Turf Moor job.He was under consideration even while Burnley pursued Craig Bellamy to replace Scott Parker, only for Bellamy to have a last-minute change of heart and opt to stay with Wales.It means Burnley
  
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• Why was Germany’s extra-time goal against Paraguay disallowed after a VAR review?

  30-06-2026 01:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jonathan Tah’s headed goal for Germany against Paraguay in extra-time of their last-32 World Cup tie was controversially ruled out after a VAR review. With the score 1-1 after 90 minutes, Germany defender Tah rose highest at the back post to brilliantly head home. However, the goal was ruled out after a VAR (Video Assistant Referee) referral for a foul on Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill by Waldemar Anton. Moroccan referee Jalal Jayed was sent to the screen and announced to the crowd that
  
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• 2026 World Cup: Paraguay upsets Germany in penalties, thanks to Orlando Gill and a controversial foul call

  30-06-2026 01:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Paraguay is moving on in the 2026 World Cup after defeating Germany in incredibly dramatic fashion. After stunning the Germans with an early goal, the Albirroja held on to a 1-1 score line to stun the four-time World Cup champions and send them home.Germany, who entered the match as the favorite, fought back for a second-half equalizer, but could not break through the Paraguayan defense despite numerous chances and a whopping 16 corner kicks.Germany had the upper hand throughout most of the game
  
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• Watch live as Paraguay stun Germany on penalties to reach last 16 of World Cup

  30-06-2026 01:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Paraguay beat Germany on penalties to reach last 16 of World CupHavertz, Woltemade and Tah all miss in chaotic shootoutParaguay twice missed penalties to go through - before Canale eventually won itTah had extra-time goal controversially disallowed -have your say on the decision hereHavertz scored superb glancing header to level after Enciso nodded Paraguay in frontParaguay will play France or Sweden in last 16 on Saturday (22:00 BST) Watch live as Paraguay stun Germany on penalties to reach las
  
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• For the first time at World Cup 2026, penalties decide last-16 spot

  30-06-2026 01:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  For the first time at World Cup 2026, penalties decide last-16 spotOn Monday (29), Paraguay defeated Germany 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in regular time and secured a place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.This is the first time in this edition of the tournament that a team has advanced on penalties.In the first half, the South Americans stunned the four-time world champions with Enciso’s headed goal.This was also Paraguay’s first goal in a World Cup knockout match
  
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• 🚨 World Cup embarrassment complete: Germany are out

  30-06-2026 01:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 World Cup embarrassment complete: Germany are outGermany are out! After the DFB XI could not get beyond a 1-1 draw in extra time, Nagelsmann’s side lost 4-3 on penalties to Paraguay. 
  Paraguay are through to the round of 16 and will play France or Sweden on 04/07. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.
  
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• What are the penalty shoot-out rules at the World Cup 2026?

  30-06-2026 01:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The knockout rounds of the World Cup 2026 are underway as teams face off in the round of 32, and Germany vs Paraguay has become the first game to go to extra-time and penalties, as the two sides drew 1-1 after 120 minutes in Boston. Penalty shoot-outs were first introduced at the 1978 World Cup and they have since become a defining feature of knockout football, with the 2022 final settled with spot-kicks and shoot-outs also required in 1994 and 2006. Nowadays, the format is regarded as one of th
  
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• 📸 Double VAR blow! Were Germany hard done by here?

  30-06-2026 00:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 Double VAR blow! Were Germany hard done by here?The DFB team is now battling Paraguay in extra time for a place in the round of 16. After Nagelsmann’s side struggled for a long time to create clear-cut chances, there were two major flashpoints in the first half of extra time!First, substitute Woltemade got a shot away in the penalty area that was blocked by Gustavo Gómez. But was it legal, or was there a hand involved?Just a few minutes later, things got even more heated.
  
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• The secrets behind the save: How goalkeepers decide World Cup penalty shoot-outs

  30-06-2026 00:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  In the midst of one of the most famous World Cup shoot-out interventions of all, with so much focus on him, Tim Krul was only looking to one place. That was into the eyes of the Costa Rica players.“You can see which ones are more nervous,” Krul smiles. “They’re not able to put the ball where they want.”So it proved with Bryan Ruiz and Michael Umana, as Krul saved from both to send the Netherlands through to the semi-finals in 2014.Tim Krul was the hero for the Nethe
  
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• WOMEN'S UNDER 15s, BRILLIANT BACK-TO-BACK SCUDETTI

  30-06-2026 00:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  WOMEN'S UNDER 15s, BRILLIANT BACK-TO-BACK SCUDETTIThird time's the charm! Following the title-winning campaigns of the Women's Primavera and the Men's Under-15 side, AC Milan are celebrating another youth Scudetto as the 2025/26 season draws to a close. This time, the honours belong to the Women's Under-15 team, who defeated Roma 2-0 in the final in Milano Marittima to successfully defend the title they won last season against Juventus. It is AC Milan's third championship&nbs
  
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• 45 minutes from Brazil 'humiliation' - but 'Crafty Carlo' does it again

  30-06-2026 00:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Half-time in Houston and Brazil's players trudged off knowing what the mood would be back home.They were 45 minutes from another early World Cup exit - their swiftest since 1966 - and national humiliation.Japan had kept Brazil at arm's length in their last-32 tie, got themselves in front, and looked quite comfortable.For a team who had not come from behind to win a World Cup knockout game since 2002, things did not look good and, for those watching on, an upset was starting to look a realistic p
  
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• Watch live as Germany v Paraguay edges towards extra time after Havertz equaliser

  30-06-2026 00:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Germany v Paraguay edging towards extra time in World Cup round of 32Havertz scored superb glancing header to level after half-timeEnciso headed Paraguay in front after Germany had dominated first half without a shot on targetThis is Germany's first World Cup knockout match since 2014, when they won tournamentWinner will play France or Sweden in last 16 on Saturday (22:00 BST)Full rundown of who could play who in next round Watch live as Germany v Paraguay edges towards extra time after Havertz
  
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• 45 minutes from Brazil humiliation - but 'Crafty Carlo' does it again

  30-06-2026 00:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Half-time in Houston and Brazil's players trudged off knowing what the mood would be back home.They were 45 minutes from another early World Cup exit - their swiftest since 1966 - and national humiliation.Japan had kept Brazil at arm's length in their last-32 tie, got themselves in front, and looked quite comfortable.For a team who had not come from behind to win a World Cup knockout game since 2002, things did not look good and, for those watching on, an upset was starting to look a realistic p
  
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• Sam Kerr returns to NWSL in blockbuster move to Gotham FC from Chelsea

  30-06-2026 00:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sam Kerr returns to NWSL in blockbuster move to Gotham FC from ChelseaNWSL side Gotham FC have announced the signing of Matildas legend Sam Kerr. The Australian superstar has signed on a free transfer from Chelsea on a deal that will take her through until the end of the 2030 season. Kerr departs Chelsea after six-and-a-half years as their joint highest goalscorer on 116 goals, alongside Fran Kirby.During her time in London, Kerr helped the Blues to five Women’s Super League titles, t
  
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• 🚨 It’s not over yet! Havertz sparks Germany into life

  29-06-2026 23:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 It’s not over yet! Havertz sparks Germany into lifeThe DFB team fought back in the Round of 32 against Paraguay thanks to a goal from Kai Havertz. After a shockingly weak first half, the side coached by Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann showed a positive response just under ten minutes after the restart. 
  Florian Wirtz whipped a cross into the box from deep, and Havertz glanced the ball off the top of his head. It flew in at the far post. It was the wake-up call the German n
  
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• Rangers Aim Summer Swoop For This Exciting Italian Goalkeeper: Why They Must Get It Done

  29-06-2026 23:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rangers Aim Summer Swoop For This Exciting Italian Goalkeeper: Why They Must Get It DoneIf a recent report from Sky Sports Italia is believed to be true, Rangers are keeping close tabs on Sebastiano Desplanches ahead of a potential summer swoop. But they are not alone in the hunt, with Norwich City, currently managed by the former Gers boss Philippe Clement, also keen on having the Palermo goalkeeper at Carrow Road.The 23-year-old former Italy U21 international spent his youth years both at
  
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• 😅 Neymar teases pundit who predicted Brazil would lose to Japan

  29-06-2026 23:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😅 Neymar teases pundit who predicted Brazil would lose to JapanBrazil qualified for the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup this Monday (29) by coming from behind to beat Japan 2-1.Gradually returning, Neymar did not take the field.But the star wearing the No. 10 shirt took advantage of the qualification to mock German economist Joachim Klement, who had "predicted" the five-time world champions would be eliminated by the Asian side.On social media platform X (formerly Twitter), N
  
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• 😅 Neymar mocks expert who predicted Brazil would lose to Japan

  29-06-2026 23:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😅 Neymar mocks expert who predicted Brazil would lose to JapanBrazil qualified for the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup this Monday (29) by coming from behind to beat Japan 2-1.Gradually returning, Neymar did not take the field.But the star wearing the No. 10 shirt took advantage of the qualification to tease German economist Joachim Klement, who "predicted" the five-time world champions would be eliminated by the Asian side.On the social network X (formerly Twitter), Neymar p
  
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• Neuer's record-breaking stat sums up Germany's World Cup worries 😪

  29-06-2026 23:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Neuer's record-breaking stat sums up Germany's World Cup worries 😪Germany were staring down the barrel of yet another disastrous World Cup exit after Paraguay took a shock lead in Boston. Manuel Neuer's position in the lineup has been a topic of hot debate and his now-record-equalling stat summed up the four-time champions' woes.  
  Julio Enciso's 42nd minute opener is the 10th consecutive game at the competition that the legendary stopper has now conceded in - a run only m
  
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• Esmir Bajraktarević chose Bosnia-Herzegovina over the USMNT. Now he faces the U.S. at the World Cup

  29-06-2026 23:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  IRVINE, Calif. — In January 2024, at the end of a low-key winter camp heavy with Major League Soccer players, the U.S. national team played a friendly against Slovenia at a small stadium in unseasonably cold San Antonio.Most players were on the fringe of then-coach Gregg Berhalter’s talent pool, but with European-based regulars unavailable, the assembly provided a nice opportunity to make a case ahead of serious summer matters.In the 61st minute, an 18-year-old midfielder with a long
  
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• 🚨 Nagelsmann reacts! Germany star forced off at half-time

  29-06-2026 23:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Nagelsmann reacts! Germany star forced off at half-timeThe DFB team went into halftime trailing 0–1. There is a sense of bewilderment in the German camp. Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann reacts and makes a substitution at the break. Leon Goretzka replaces Felix Nmecha and is expected to help prevent World Cup elimination. Your turn: Can Germany still turn it around?This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in &
  
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• Paraguay star continues incredible form with historic goal vs. Germany 😯

  29-06-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Paraguay star continues incredible form with historic goal vs. Germany 😯After being stretchered off in tears in Paraguay's final World Cup warm-up game, Julio Enciso could have been forgiven for thinking his dream was over. Just over three weeks later, he's living both his own dream and that of every single one of his countrymen after heading in a shock opener against Germany. 
  After a mostly drab 42 minutes, the Strasbourg star connected with Matías Galarza's invit
  
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• Watch live as Paraguay leading 1-0 against stunned Germany in second half

  29-06-2026 23:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Paraguay take shock lead against Germany in World Cup round of 32Enciso scores header after Germany had dominated first half without a shot on target'It sums the team up' - Hitzlsperger on Germany's display at half-timeThis is Germany's first World Cup knockout match since 2014, when they won tournamentWinner will play France or Sweden in last 16 on Saturday (22:00 BST)Full rundown of who could play who in next round Watch live as Paraguay leading 1-0 against stunned Germany in second half
  
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• Demichelis arrives at RB Leipzig and starts pre-season work

  29-06-2026 23:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Demichelis arrives at RB Leipzig and starts pre-season workAlthough the RB Leipzig players will only return for physical tests on July 11, new head coach Martín Demichelis has already started work at the Cottaweg training center for the 2026/2027 season.He arrived full of enthusiasm and devoted his first day to getting to know the club’s staff and facilities — including the youth academy — while also immediately beginning preparations for pre-season.Squad planning is cur
  
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• Everton Agree On This £24.5m Signing: Good One For David Moyes?

  29-06-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton Agree On This £24.5m Signing: Good One For David Moyes?The summer transfer window finally has its first major bit of business. Everton have struck a deal with Middlesbrough to bring Hayden Hackney to Goodison Park, a massive coup for David Moyes as he looks to breathe some life into a midfield that looked completely spent last season.Everton land Middlesbrough star Hayden Hackney in £24.5m dealThe Times broke the news first. Everton are shelling out an initial £16.5m in
  
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• Rate the players in Germany v Paraguay

  29-06-2026 23:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]The World Cup round of 32 match between Germany and Paraguay - which you can follow here - is under way.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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• Man City 2026 World Cup Watch: How the Blues fared in the group-stage

  29-06-2026 23:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City 2026 World Cup Watch: How the Blues fared in the group-stageThe 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off on June 11 with 48 nations sorted into 12 groups of four, competing to secure their spots in the knock-out stages.As each side picked their 26-player squad ahead of the competition, 17 of Manchester City’s finest made the cut to fight for their respective nations on the world stage.With respect to clubs, after Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich, Manchester City have the largest presence
  
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• Manchester United Are Still In The Race For This West Ham United Ace: Should Carrick Step Up His Pursuit?

  29-06-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United Are Still In The Race For This West Ham United Ace: Should Carrick Step Up His Pursuit?In a recent interview with talkSPORT, journalist Ben Jacobs claimed that Manchester United are still in the race for West Ham United ace Mateus Fernandes.Jacobs said, “Manchester United are still in talks with the player at the time of recording and West Ham United, and Tottenham are there as well.“We’ve heard some suggestions in the last 24-48 hours that it’s a done d
  
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• Juventus working towards signing Genoa’s Jeff Ekhator, deal can include players

  29-06-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus working towards signing Genoa’s Jeff Ekhator, deal can include playersSerie A side Juventus will lose Dusan Vlahovic soon and are in need of attacking signings. Genoa’s Jeff Ekhator has now emerged as a key target for the Old Lady.La Gazzetta dello Sportreport that they have begun discussions for the 19-year-old and talks between the two clubs are expected to continue for the next few hours.There is a possibility that the Bianconeri will find the conditions to reach a €
  
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• Aston Villa Launch €70m Bid For This Manchester City Star: Why Should They Not Go Ahead?

  29-06-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa Launch €70m Bid For This Manchester City Star: Why Should They Not Go Ahead?Unai Emery is not messing about this summer. Spanish outlet Fichajes, as relayed by Match Day centre on X, has dropped a big update, claiming Aston Villa are readying a massive €70 million bid to snatch Tijjani Reijnders away from Manchester City. It is a bold, arguably chaotic move. But with Pep Guardiola now gone from the Etihad, Villa smell blood in the water and a chance to capitalise on the sud
  
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