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• Chelsea join race for Manu Kone

  20-06-2026 09:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea join race for Manu KoneManu Koné’s future may be far from Roma. The French midfielder, currently playing at the World Cup, isn’t considered unsellable by Gian Piero Gasperini.With a significant offer of around €50 million, the Giallorossi would let him go to raise funds by June 30. As reported in today’s edition of Corriere della Sera, Arsenal isn’t the only one interested in Roma’s number 17: Chelsea have also made inquiries Koné. In the
  
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• Does it matter if Scotland lose and still make history?

  21-06-2026 23:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Steve Clarke's and his squad are preparing for a potentially historic game [PA Media]In a World Cup where the boffins with their big brainy heads and their super computers are working overtime on who might play who in the last 32, there are other calculations worth conjuring with.As Steve Clarke's squad prepare to head for Miami to face Brazil on Wednesday, potentially the biggest day in the history of Scotland's national team, they travel having had no shot on target in their last game and a ha
  
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• Belgium handed World Cup problem in Iran stalemate thanks to Alireza Beiranvand heroics

  21-06-2026 23:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alireza Beiranvand made seven saves while Iran and Belgium played to a 0-0 draw at the World Cup on Sunday, with Team Melli unable to break through after the Red Devils went down to 10 men in the second half.Belgium defender Nathan Ngoy received a straight red card in the 66th minute when he miskicked a ball backward and then fouled Mehdi Taremi to prevent the Iran star from getting a clean breakaway scoring chance.Iran couldn’t capitalize, and Belgium actually generated better scoring cha
  
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• Ten-man Belgium held by Iran for second World Cup draw

  21-06-2026 23:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FIFA World CupBelgium 0 - 0 Iran FTIran's Beiranvand made several important interventions against Belgium, including one of the saves of the tournament so far [Getty Images]Goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand made a string of impressive saves to keep alive Iran's hopes of reaching the World Cup knockout stage for the first time, as they earned a hard-fought point against 10-man Belgium.The 33-year-old produced several fine saves in the first half - including one at the near post to deny Aston Villa mi
  
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• How Cape Verde’s Vozinha emerged as World Cup superstar and Instagram sensation

  21-06-2026 23:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Part of the beauty of this World Cup 2026 has been the stardom experienced by previously unknown players now starring on a new stage for the genuine underdogs. None other than Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha demonstrates this, with his heroics frustrating Spain in a 0-0 draw, leading to the 40-year-old’s Instagram following to sky rocket. Vozinha gasped and laughed, in shock as his 50,000 followers ballooned to more than 1 million, and then 24 hours after the game, his total touched 10 milli
  
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• Rashford might still join Barca - Monday's gossip

  21-06-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marcus Rashford might still join Barcelona, Paris St-Germain join the race for Crysencio Summerville and Manchester United have no interest in selling Benjamin Sesko.An offer from Saudi Arabia for Barcelona's Brazil winger Raphinha, 29, might boost 28-year-old England forward Marcus Rashford'shopes of joining the La Liga club from Manchester United.(Talksport)Crysencio Summerville's impressive World Cup performances for the Netherlands are affecting Manchester United's hopes of signing him, with
  
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• Aston Villa Star Will Jump At Any Offer From PL Champions: What Must Unai Emery’s Club Do?

  21-06-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa Star Will Jump At Any Offer From PL Champions: What Must Unai Emery’s Club Do?Arsenal are making serious moves to test Aston Villa’s resolve over Morgan Rogers. Mikel Arteta wants more explosive energy on his left wing, leading north London chiefs to step up their pursuit of the versatile 23-year-old forward while he represents England across the Atlantic.Arsenal eye ambitious summer swoop for Aston Villa star Morgan RogersAccording to reliable journalist Sami Mokbel on t
  
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• Kylian Mbappé leaves door open to MLS move: “David Beckham often asks me whether I want to come.”

  21-06-2026 23:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kylian Mbappé leaves door open to MLS move: “David Beckham often asks me whether I want to come.”In his press conference ahead of Monday’s group stage match against Iraq in Philadelphia, Kylian Mbappé was notably asked about his late career and post-retirement plans.Having been spotted observing his France teammates’ training sessions this week from a scaffolding platform, the captain dismissed the suggestion that he was in the early stages of preparing for
  
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• France captain Kylian Mbappé defends Ousmane Dembélé: “He’s a very important player for us.”

  21-06-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  France captain Kylian Mbappé defends Ousmane Dembélé: “He’s a very important player for us.”For this first time at this year’s World Cup, it was Kylian Mbappé who faced the press in France’s pre-match media duties as the team geared up for their second group stage match against Iraq.The captain, who kicked off his summer campaign with a double against Senegal last week, mainly answered questions about the rotating frontline he now leads.
  
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• 50-goal Liverpool star offered deal to exit Anfield now

  21-06-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  50-goal Liverpool star offered deal to exit Anfield nowLiverpool will be wanting to compete for the Premier League title this season. They were expected to easily retain it during the 2025-26 campaign but, thanks to a whole host of different things, that wasn't what happened.This led to fans demanding change and, although we're only a few weeks into summer, change has certainly been afoot.Several players have been linked with Liverpool with plenty also rumoured to be on their way out.But, for on
  
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• How to watch Argentina vs Austria live: Stream, TV channel, team news, prediction

  21-06-2026 23:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Argentina can book their place in the round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup with a win on Monday (1 pm ET), and perhaps even win the Group J with a game to spare, when they face Austria in Dallas.WATCH — Argentina vs Austria, en EspañolLionel Messi scored a hat trick for the first time at the World Cup as Argentina opened their world title defense with a 3-0 victory over Algeria in Kansas City. Monday's game will be Messi's last one as a 38-year-old, with his birthday on Wednesday. A wi
  
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• Liverpool reject £21.7m Inter Milan offer for Jones

  21-06-2026 23:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Curtis Jones' current Liverpool deal expires in 2027 [Getty Images]Liverpool have rejected a verbal offer of 25m euros (£21.7m) from Inter Milan for Curtis Jones.The offer is well short of the £35m which Liverpool value Jones at and they are unwilling to sanction a cut-price exit for the midfielder.Jones, 25, only has one year left on his current deal at Anfield and this is the second time Inter have come in for him this year.The Italian club were interested in his availability in Ja
  
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• PSG Prepare A £43M Bid For West Ham’s In Form Player: What Should Be The Only Option For The Hammers?

  21-06-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG Prepare A £43M Bid For West Ham’s In Form Player: What Should Be The Only Option For The Hammers?Manchester United want Crysencio Summerville. According to journalist Ekrem Konur, the Red Devils are willing to pay up to £50 million for the electric Dutch winger, viewing the 24-year-old as the perfect direct replacement for Marcus Rashford on the left flank. They need urgency. He has it.West Ham demand £50m for star man as European heavyweights are interestedThe queue
  
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• Belgium draw with Iran, left in a tricky spot in the group; watch 🎥

  21-06-2026 23:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Belgium draw with Iran, left in a tricky spot in the group; watch 🎥Belgium is still without a win in this World Cup and will head into the final round of the group stage in a delicate situation.A 0-0 draw with Iran this Sunday (21) left both teams with just two points in the standings.See the match highlights below:The Belgians played much of the second half with one player less after Nathan Ngoy was sent off.The lack of goals was also down to the goalkeepers. Thibaut Courtois and e
  
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• World Cup 2026: 10-man Belgium stumbles to a 0-0 draw with Iran as Group G looks wide open

  21-06-2026 23:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Iran has a real chance of making the World Cup Round of 32 after a 0-0 draw with 10-man Belgium on Sunday in Los Angeles.Belgian fullback Nathan Ngoy was sent off in the 66th minute for a denial of a goal-scoring opportunity when he fouled Iran forward Mehdi Tahremi. From there, Belgium made it clear that it was playing for the tie and took off forward Romelu Lukaku in favor of more defensive reinforcements.The plan worked, as an Iran team that had been absorbing pressure for most of the game wa
  
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• Leeds United Have Made A £20m+ For Championship Player: Why Farke Needs Him?

  21-06-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leeds United Have Made A £20m+ For Championship Player: Why Farke Needs Him?Leeds United have made a sudden, aggressive move to pry midfielder Shea Charles away from Southampton. According to the Daily Mail’s Simon Jones, the West Yorkshire club have launched an official bid exceeding £20 million for the 22-year-old Northern Ireland international.Leeds launch £20m+ raid for Southampton star Shea CharlesThe timing is calculated. Southampton are currently reeling from a cha
  
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• Bring on Neymar - Hendry relishing prospect of facing Brazil

  21-06-2026 22:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jack Hendry came up against Neymar playing for Club Brugge [Getty Images]Jack Hendry says he'll "look forward to" coming up against Neymar should Brazil's superstar forward make his first appearance of this World Cup on Wednesday - and the Scotland centre-half believes his previous experience of playing against him will stand him in good stead.The Santos 34-year-old, who has scored 79 goals in 128 appearances for Brazil, has not played for the five-time champions at this tournament due to the ca
  
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• Everton Ready With £20m Bid For Championship Star: Right Choice For Moyes?

  21-06-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton Ready With £20m Bid For Championship Star: Right Choice For Moyes?David Moyes wants his man, and he wants him now. Reports from trusted journalist Alan Nixon via his @reluctantnicko platform, as relayed via @WestHam_Central on X, suggest the Everton boss is driving a fierce internal campaign to land West Ham United captain Jarrod Bowen. It is an aggressive, unexpected move. Moyes is currently badgering the Goodison Park hierarchy to sanction a concrete £20 million opening bid
  
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• 📸 Beiranvand pulls off the best save of the World Cup against Belgium

  21-06-2026 22:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 Beiranvand pulls off the best save of the World Cup against BelgiumAlireza Beiranvand’s beaten, fully outstretched body is already one of the best images from Sunday at the World Cup.It was the 60th minute, and Belgium was laying siege to Iran’s goal. De Bruyne delicately flicked the ball, slipped it into the box for De Cuyper to smash, and then the magic happened.Beaten, from the ground, the Iranian goalkeeper pulled off the best save of the World Cup out of nowhere. Will
  
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• Tottenham Hotspur Are Set To Land This Arsenal Youngster: One For The Future?

  21-06-2026 22:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur Are Set To Land This Arsenal Youngster: One For The Future?In a recent post on X, journalist Gary Ward claimed that Tottenham Hotspur are set to land Arsenal youngster Kryan Thompson this summer. It has been stated that Spurs are closing in on bringing the English prospect to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this off-season.Thompson’s Impressive Rise In English FootballThompson came through the youth ranks of West Ham United before joining Arsenal as a teenager in 2024. He h
  
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• Fabrizio Romano confirms superstar Liverpool targets has made his mind-up

  21-06-2026 22:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabrizio Romano confirms superstar Liverpool targets has made his mind-upOne superstar who appears to be Liverpool's main target has made his preference clear according to Fabrizio Romano. Things are really heating up right now on the transfer front. Even though the World Cup is still very much ongoing, business is being done by Premier League clubs.We've seen Victor Munoz being signed by Liverpool, and there are other big transfers being negotiated by the likes of Tottenham and Manchester City.
  
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• Sunderland Are Facing Stiff Competition For This Celtic Midfielder: Good Option For Le Bris?

  21-06-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunderland Are Facing Stiff Competition For This Celtic Midfielder: Good Option For Le Bris?In a recent report, journalist Fraser Fletcher mentioned that Sunderland are facing stiff competition for Celtic midfielder Arne Engels this summer. It has been claimed that the Black Cats would have to rival AC Milan, Roma, Lazio, Napoli, Crystal Palace, Fulham and other Bundesliga clubs in the race to sign the Belgian talent.Engels’ Impressive Form In Scottish FootballEngels managed to shine at ti
  
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• Barcelona receive Man City response on Vitor Reis interest as Enzo Maresca maps pre-season plans

  21-06-2026 22:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona receive Man City response on Vitor Reis interest as Enzo Maresca maps pre-season plansVitor Reis enjoyed a breakthrough loan season at Girona last termBarcelona are interested in signing the Man City defender for the new season Reis is expected to join Man City’s pre-season camp towards the end of July as things standBarcelona are interested in signing Manchester City defender Vitor Reis off the back of an impressive season-long loan in the Spanish top-flight.City have invested s
  
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• 📸 Bum stops Iran taking the lead! It was a 200 IQ free-kick trick

  21-06-2026 21:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 Bum stops Iran taking the lead! It was a 200 IQ free-kick trickIn the second group-stage match between Belgium and Iran, the underdogs had already started celebrating. Only the assistant referee’s flag brought the festivities to an abrupt end. This free-kick routine without a happy ending definitely would have deserved wild celebrations. A 200 IQ free kick from Haji Safi ultimately went unrewarded. Instead of simply smashing it from a central position 25 meters in front
  
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• Liverpool Are In Talks To Recruit This Crystal Palace Midfielder: Good Choice For Iraola?

  21-06-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool Are In Talks To Recruit This Crystal Palace Midfielder: Good Choice For Iraola?In a recent report, journalist Graeme Bailey revealed that Liverpool are in talks to recruit Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton. It has been stated the Reds would have to compete with Tottenham Hotspur in the race to sign the English talent later this year.Wharton’s Impressive Form In English FootballWharton enjoyed a decent run of form at the English club after he produced a series of influential
  
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• Iran national anthem loudly booed again at World Cup before Belgium game

  21-06-2026 21:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Iranian national anthem was loudly booed again at SoFI Stadium in Los Angeles on Sunday after Iran continued their World Cup campaign against Belgium in Group G.The reaction added to the hostile reception for the team following a similar atmosphere before they played New Zealand in a gripping 2-2 draw.The Fifa announcer at the stadium had asked fans to “applaud for peace,” but the response was relatively muted with just a smattering of noise in support of the message.Belgium v Ir
  
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• Don't forget! Sensational attacker is coming to Liverpool

  21-06-2026 21:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Don't forget! Sensational attacker is coming to LiverpoolIt's important to remind everyone that Liverpool have a special winger heading to the club very soon. This year has marked a significant acceleration of the club's plans to pivot into the youth market spearheaded by Michael Edwards and Pedro Marques.Liverpool are not only just signing the best players possible for the first-team but they have also made significant attempts to bolster the U21 squad with the best possible players at younger
  
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• Lamine Yamal shows why this could be his World Cup

  21-06-2026 21:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lamine Yamal was the story before kick-off and is dominating conversation long after the final whistle too.The 18-year-old returned to Atlanta hoping to start his first World Cup match, having been limited to just 19 minutes in Spain's shock goalless draw with Cape Verde.Luis de la Fuente insisted that cameo was part of a longer-term plan, with Lamine Yamal still carefully managing his recovery from the hamstring injury he suffered in April.Fit enough to start against Saudi Arabia, his impact wa
  
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• Arsenal Are Eyeing A Move For This Talented Winger: Should Arteta Get Him On Board?

  21-06-2026 21:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal Are Eyeing A Move For This Talented Winger: Should Arteta Get Him On Board?In a recent report, Fichajes stated that Arsenal are eyeing a move for Club Brugge winger Christos Tzolis. It is understood that the Gunners are showing interest in recruiting the Greek talent in this transfer window.Rogers’ Excellent Numbers In English FootballThe 24-year-old had a productive campaign at the Belgian club as he put in a lot of impressive displays for them in the final third. Tzolis found the
  
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• Scots 'won't go gung-ho', but Naismith believes they can 'get job done'

  21-06-2026 21:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [PA Media]Steven Naismith promised Scotland "won't go gung-ho" against Brazil on Wednesday in their final World Cup Group C game.The Scots conceded after 71 seconds against Morocco on matchday two and, although improved, they struggled to truly test the African champions until a spell of intense pressure in the closing stages. And, while Scotland's assistant coach admitted the team ought to do more in front of goal, he emphasised the need for "shape and solidity"."Brazil were 3-0 up before half-
  
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