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• Carrick optimistic for new season

  17-06-2026 09:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]New Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick says he is optimistic about the future and wants to bring "winning and exciting" football to Old Trafford.Carrick was given a two-year contract to take charge at United after doing an outstanding job after being appointed as interim boss following the dismissal of Ruben Amorim in January.United have qualified for the Champions League after a two-year absence and fans are looking forward to Friday's release of next season's Premier Le
  
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• World Cup 2026 golden boot standings: Lionel Messi, Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe early front-runners

  17-06-2026 22:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The race for the golden boot at World Cup 2026 is expected to be fierce, with Lionel Messi, Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland making early statements in their respective bids to finish the tournament at the top of the scoring charts.Argentina talisman Messi, 38, fired a hat-trick against Algeria to equal Miroslav Klose’s all-time World Cup goalscoring record, while Mbappe and Haaland both notched braces in their opening games.England skipper Harry Kane will now look to match the
  
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• Harry Kane equals all-time England World Cup record after first-half double against Croatia

  17-06-2026 22:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Harry Kane has equalled Gary Lineker’s goals record for England at World Cups after his first-half double against Croatia. The England captain, playing at his third World Cup, opened the scoring in Dallas after scoring a retaken penalty. His first effort was saved, but Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic was penalised after a VAR review for moving off his line too early, plus Croat defender Josko Gvardiol encroached in the penalty area. Martin Baturina equalised for Croatia with a terrifi
  
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• It is now official that a Manchester City legend has joined Real Madrid

  17-06-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It is now official that a Manchester City legend has joined Real MadridIt always seemed like a matter of time before Bernardo Silva’s move to Real Madrid would be made official. The Manchester City legend departed City after his contract expired at the end of the 2025-26 season. Today, Real Madrid confirmed the signing of Bernardo Silva on a free transfer. It will be strange to see Bernardo playing for a club that has become a significant rival for the FA Cup and Carabao Cup holders. Based
  
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• Manchester United Are Facing Stiff Competition For This Borussia Dortmund Ace: Good Fit For Carrick?

  17-06-2026 22:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United Are Facing Stiff Competition For This Borussia Dortmund Ace: Good Fit For Carrick?In a recent report, Bild mentioned that Manchester United are facing stiff competition for Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha. It has been claimed that the Red Devils would have to rival Manchester City, Chelsea and Real Madrid in the race to land the Germany international this summer.Nmecha’s Impressive Season In The BundesligaThe 25-year-old caught the eye at times with his performa
  
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• 🎥 World Cup highlights: Congo make history! Bullet header shocks Portugal

  17-06-2026 22:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 World Cup highlights: Congo make history! Bullet header shocks PortugalThere are no more minnows in football! Congo proved that once again impressively today at the World Cup. The Africans frustrated Portugal in the opening match of Group K and even made World Cup history with a powerful headed goal. You can find the match highlights here.What would CR7 have to say about that?This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 
  
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• Vitor Reis engaged in physical training plan as start to Manchester City life beckons

  17-06-2026 22:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Vitor Reis engaged in physical training plan as start to Manchester City life beckonsReis is following a structured fitness plan throughout his summer breakThe Brazilian defender is working on weight gain and lean muscleReis is reportedly being closely monitored throughout his entire off-seasonMan City defender Vitor Reis is physically preparing himself for his first full season in English football off the back of a season-long loan at Girona.Reis joined City from Brazilian side Palmeiras in Jan
  
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• The intentions of Manchester City become clear as they bid to significantly bolster their midfield

  17-06-2026 22:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The intentions of Manchester City become clear as they bid to significantly bolster their midfieldManchester City’s midfield remains a work in progress. Bernardo Silva has left City and is now a Real Madrid player. There are doubts over the futures of Nico Gonzalez and Tijjani Reijnders. Neither player has set the world alight since signing for City. Rodri is 29 and only has a year remaining on his current contract. Manchester City’s eagerness to sign Elliot Anderson from Nottingham
  
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• Report: Spurs reject ‘multiple approaches’ for £20m rated forward

  17-06-2026 22:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Spurs reject ‘multiple approaches’ for £20m rated forwardTottenham Weigh Will Lankshear Future Amid Growing Transfer InterestTottenham Hotspur may have endured a difficult campaign under Roberto De Zerbi, but one bright spot for the future appears to be emerging in the form of Will Lankshear. According to reporting from The Hayters, Spurs have already rejected multiple approaches for the highly rated striker despite growing interest from clubs across Europe.After an imp
  
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• Messi's Hat Trick, Pulisic Injury Drama, World Cup Bets & Mexico-South Korea Preview

  17-06-2026 22:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Subscribe to The CooligansApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeChristian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to Lionel Messi's historic hat trick in Argentina's 3-0 victory and discuss what it means for his final World Cup. With Messi now tied for the most World Cup goals ever, the guys debate who had the best opening performance of the tournament: Messi, Kylian Mbappé or Erling Haaland. They also discuss Christian Pulisic's calf injury and whether Mauricio Pochettino should protect his capta
  
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• England-Croatia: should Harry Kane have retaken his penalty? 🤔

  17-06-2026 22:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England-Croatia: should Harry Kane have retaken his penalty? 🤔It’s causing a stir on Twitter! In tonight’s clash between England and Croatia, the opening goal did not take long. In the 12th minute, Harry Kane was awarded a penalty by Clément Turpin. 
  The Bayern striker then stepped up, only to see Dominik Livakovic save his first attempt. The Dinamo Zagreb goalkeeper’s joy was short-lived, however, because a few seconds later the French refere
  
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• Why Harry Kane’s missed penalty was overturned by VAR in England v Croatia

  17-06-2026 22:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Harry Kane received a major reprieve in England’s opening game of the World Cup as VAR intervened to order a retake.Kane saw his penalty saved by Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic, but referee Clement Turpin paused the game to announce that the kick would be taken again.Replays showed Croatia defender Josko Gvardiol encroach inside the area before Kane had struck the penalty, and it was Gvardiol who made first contact with the ball after Livakovic’s save. Defenders encroaching on
  
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• Chelsea Are Showing Interest In This Real Madrid Left-Back: Should Alonso Go For Him?

  17-06-2026 22:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea Are Showing Interest In This Real Madrid Left-Back: Should Alonso Go For Him?In a recent report, AS mentioned that Chelsea are showing interest in Real Madrid left-back Alvaro Carreras. It has been claimed that the Blues are keen on bringing the Spanish talent to Stamford Bridge in this transfer window.Carreras’ Impressive Form In La LigaThe 23-year-old enjoyed a good run of form at the Madrid club after he put in a series of impressive displays for them on the left wing. Carreras
  
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• St Johnstone sign winger De Eulate on two-year deal

  17-06-2026 22:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [SNS]Unax Alvarez de Eulate believes St Johnstone will "be a nice place for me to play" after moving to the Scottish Premiership club on a two-year contract.The deal for the 24-year-old is subject to a work permit and clearance. De Eulate leaves CD Guadalajara and was previously with CD Toledo."This is a very good opportunity for me," he told St Johnstone media."When I saw the club and its history, I felt that this would be a nice place for me to play. I have not played out of Spain but I know t
  
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• Harry Kane joins England legend with historic World Cup strike 👑

  17-06-2026 22:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Harry Kane joins England legend with historic World Cup strike 👑Harry Kane is a force to be reckoned with at recent World Cups, and he is back on target in England's tournament opener this evening in Dallas.
  The Bayern striker dispatched the Three Lions' opener from the penalty spot to take an early lead over Group L rivals Croatia this evening, despite missing his initial attempt.Kane was let off the hook when a Croatian player was judged to have entered the 18-yard box early, allowing
  
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• 📸 Kane cashes in: Modrić's World Cup starts like a nightmare

  17-06-2026 22:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 Kane cashes in: Modrić's World Cup starts like a nightmareAfter Haaland, Messi & co. got off to an absolute dream start at this World Cup, Cristiano Ronaldo’s disappointing display against Congo earlier was followed straight away by another superstar suffering quite a rough start to the tournament.Luka Modrić is playing his 10th (!) major tournament overall for Croatia and, of course, wanted to make his mark right away today in the blockbuster clash against England.
  
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• Thuram ‘jealous’ of Martinez and Messi as Inter teammate sends joke on social media

  17-06-2026 22:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thuram ‘jealous’ of Martinez and Messi as Inter teammate sends joke on social mediaInter striker Marcus Thuram has joked that he is ‘a bit jealous’ of Lautaro Martinez and his relationship with Argentina teammate Lionel Messi after the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner’s hat-trick against Algeria at the 2026 World Cup.Thuram jokes with Martinez after Messi’s World Cup masterpieceIt was a performance for the ages as Messi stuck a hat-trick past Algeria to dra
  
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• Kane's retaken penalty gives England dream start against Croatia in World Cup opener

  17-06-2026 22:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England under way against Croatia in opening World Cup game - listen to BBC Radio 5 Live commentary at top of pageCaptain Kane scores retaken penalty - after initial effort was saved - to put Three Lions in frontMatch being played at futuristic AT&T Stadium in Dallas - find out more hereGhana & Panama also in Group LWatch post-match reaction show with Rooney, Hart and Richards on this page after full-time Kane's retaken penalty gives England dream start against Croatia in World Cup opene
  
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• Brest boss & ex-Sunderland midfielder Roy dies aged 58

  17-06-2026 22:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Eric Roy managed Nice from 2010 to 2011 before returning to management with Brest more than a decade later [Getty Images]Brest manager Eric Roy has died at the age of 58, the French Ligue 1 club have announced. A statement by Roy's family said the former Sunderland midfielder had been fighting pancreatic cancer for three and a half years.The Frenchman, who was sporting director at Watford in 2019 when the club were in the Premier League, joined Brest in January 2023 and guided them to Champions
  
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• New name in the frame: Liverpool select surprise successor to Alisson Becker

  17-06-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New name in the frame: Liverpool select surprise successor to Alisson BeckerAlisson Becker was heavily linked with the Liverpool exit towards the end of the season. Although the 33-year-old agreed a one-year contract extension - tying him to the club until 2027 - that did not stop speculation.Juventus presented favourable conditions for a three-year deal which Alisson was said to have been enticed by. But ultimately the decision was reached for the Brazil No1 to stay put.He will see out his cont
  
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• Arsenal Are Eyeing A Move For This Bundesliga Winger: What Will He Bring To North London?

  17-06-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal Are Eyeing A Move For This Bundesliga Winger: What Will He Bring To North London?In a recent report, Sky Sports stated that Arsenal are eyeing a move for Eintracht Frankfurt winger Jean-Matteo Bahoya this summer. It has been mentioned that the Gunners are keen on acquiring the services of the French wide player in this transfer window.Bahoya’s Decent Numbers In The BundesligaBahoya managed to catch the eye at times with his performances on the left side of Eintracht Frankfurt&rsquo
  
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• England under way against Croatia as Three Lions begin World Cup campaign

  17-06-2026 22:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England under way against Croatia in opening World Cup game - listen to BBC Radio 5 Live commentary at top of pageBellingham in Three Lions starting XI - full team news hereMatch being played at futuristic AT&T Stadium in Dallas - find out more hereGhana & Panama also in Group LWatch post-match reaction show with Rooney, Hart and Richards on this page after full-time England under way against Croatia as Three Lions begin World Cup campaign
  
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• ‘That is embarrassing’: Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal boss slammed after big World Cup call

  17-06-2026 21:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Portugal boss Roberto Martinez was slammed as “embarrassing” for refusing to substitute Cristiano Ronaldo in a disappointing 1-1 draw against DR Congo at the World Cup. Ronaldo, competing in his sixth World Cup, struggled to get involved in proceedings as Portugal struggled to break down a defiant Congo side in Houston. The 41-year-old has now not scored in 10 consecutive games at major tournaments and it was noticeable that Martinez opted not to take off his star man, despite a larg
  
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• 10 men and a statue: Portugal are sacrificing another World Cup for Cristiano Ronaldo’s ego

  17-06-2026 21:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Anything Lionel Messi could do, Cristiano Ronaldo couldn't do better. A day after the Argentinian began his World Cup in a manner to suggest his talent is timeless, his great rival started in a way to show his powers have waned with the passing of time. Messi’s treble against Algeria gives him 16 World Cup goals, double Ronaldo’s tally. More pertinently, it justified Argentina’s policy of building a team around an ageing legend. For the third tournament in row, however, the dan
  
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• Sunderland Are Among The Clubs Hoping To Land This Juventus Midfielder: Good Option For Le Bris?

  17-06-2026 21:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunderland Are Among The Clubs Hoping To Land This Juventus Midfielder: Good Option For Le Bris?In a recent report, Calciomercato stated that Sunderland are among the clubs hoping to land Juventus midfielder Khephren Thuram. It has been claimed that the Black Cats would have to rival Nottingham Forest in the race to sign the French talent in this summer transfer window.Thuram’s Impressive Form In Serie AThe 25-year-old enjoyed a decent campaign at the Italian club in the previous campaign
  
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• Roma all set to sell Baldanzi to Genoa on a permanent basis: Details revealed

  17-06-2026 21:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma all set to sell Baldanzi to Genoa on a permanent basis: Details revealedWednesday’s reports indicate that Tommaso Baldanzi is all set to join Genoa on a permanent basis after spending the second half of the 2025-26 season on loan from Roma.Genoa set to sign Baldanzi on loan with obligation to buy from RomaBaldanzi joined Genoa on loan with an option to buy during the January transfer window, and despite making just eight appearances under Daniele De Rossi in the second half of the 202
  
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• Milan to activate buy-back option for teenage sensation Camarda

  17-06-2026 21:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan to activate buy-back option for teenage sensation CamardaReports in Italy confirm that Milan are set to activate their buy-back option for teenage centre-forward Francesco Camarda, who was loaned and then later sold to Lecce during the 2025-26 campaign.Milan to pay circa €500,000 to bring Camarda back from LecceCamarda netted an almost unbelievable 485 goals from 89 matches for Milan’s youth teams and has already racked up 33 appearances in Serie A having only turned 18 in March
  
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• Juventus and Chelsea discussing Andrea Cambiaso-Nico Jackson swap deal

  17-06-2026 21:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus and Chelsea discussing Andrea Cambiaso-Nico Jackson swap dealSerie A side Juventus could be prepared to part ways with Andrea Cambiaso and Chelsea are now trying to structure their deal for the Italy international.La Gazzetta dello Sportreport this evening that discussions between the two clubs are now heating up.The full-back is a key part of those talks but talks have broadened to also include Nicolas Jackson in a deal. Barcelona are also competing for the Italian and would be happy t
  
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• Analysis: McInnes' playing days at Rangers

  17-06-2026 21:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Derek McInnes celebrates with the Scottish Cup in 1999 [SNS]Derek McInnes joined Rangers as a player in the mid-1990s from Greenock Morton, making his debut in a 1-0 Scottish Premier Division win over Partick Thistle at Ibrox on 9 December 1995.That day, the midfielder wore the number eight jersey usually sported by Paul Gascoigne, who was unavailable for that particular match.Internationals like Gascoigne, Ian Ferguson and Stuart McCall stood between McInnes and regular game time in Walter Smit
  
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• Agent confirms Inter are closing in on low-cost Provedel deal: ‘Always been a fan’

  17-06-2026 21:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Agent confirms Inter are closing in on low-cost Provedel deal: ‘Always been a fan’The agent of Lazio goalkeeper Ivan Provedel has confirmed that his client is closing in on a move to join Inter during the summer transfer window: ‘We’re very close, he’s always been an Inter fan’.Inter ‘very close’ to finalising low-cost Provedel dealAccording to reports from various sources in Italy, the Nerazzurri are down to the final details of a deal to sign Pro
  
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