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• Confirmed: Roma held talks with Pulisic 2 weeks ago

  12-06-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Roma held talks with Pulisic 2 weeks agoGian Piero Gasperini is looking to strengthen his attacking line for the new season, and AC Milan’s Christian Pulisic has been circulating with increasing frequency in recent hours. Here are all the updates on the deal.According to Alfredo Pedulla, Roma contacted Pulisic’s agent two weeks ago. Gasperini likes him, and he’s third on a shortlist of three to reinforce Roma’s wing.But it’s a deal that depends, above all
  
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• World Cup 2026 – USA vs Paraguay – Pulisic and McKennie star for hosts, Sanabria features

  13-06-2026 02:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  World Cup 2026 – USA vs Paraguay – Pulisic and McKennie star for hosts, Sanabria featuresThe United States face Paraguay in a massive FIFA World Cup 2026 opener for the hosts, with two Serie A stars in the host nation’s starting eleven.Milan’s Christian Pulisic and Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie both start for the USA, while relegated Cremonese forward Antonio Sanabria leads the line for Paraguay.Former Juventus winger Timothy Weah is on the bench for the US, as they
  
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• 📹 Vini Jr on Neymar inspiration: Idol, I try to copy everything he does

  13-06-2026 01:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 Vini Jr on Neymar inspiration: Idol, I try to copy everything he doesThis Saturday (13), the Brazilian National Team kicks off its 2026 World Cup campaign.The road to a sixth title begins at 7 p.m. (Brasília time) against Morocco at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, in the first match of Group C.
  On the eve of the match, Vini Jr. — one of the national team’s biggest stars — spoke at a press conference.About to play in his second World Cup, the Real Madrid star rev
  
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• 'Clear red' for Bosnia or 'wins the ball'? BBC pundits disagree

  13-06-2026 01:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Football is a game of opinions.And there was a lively debate in the BBC studio following Canada's 1-1 draw with Bosnia-Herzegovina, a result that ensured the co-hosts avoided defeat for the first time in seven World Cup matches.But should Canada's task have been made easier by Bosnia being reduced to 10 men in the second half?One of the talking points came four minutes into the second half, with Bosnia 1-0 ahead. A long ball was played forward and Bosnia goalkeeper Nikola Vasilj leapt and punche
  
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• What is Fifa’s weather protocol for World Cup 2026 amid risk of long delays due to lightning?

  13-06-2026 01:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Matches at the World Cup could face long weather delays if thunderstorms strike in close proximity to the stadiums in use.The tournament – co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico – is being held in the peak of storm season in parts of the countries, with strict rules in place for lightning in the US particularly.The weather, including the threat of lightning, already played a role in preparation for the tournament, with England’s friendly with Costa Rica delayed by an
  
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• World Cup 2026 – Group B guide: Switzerland expected to dominate as co-hosts Canada aim to progress

  13-06-2026 00:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Switzerland head to World Cup 2026 in one of the more favourable groups with Qatar and Bosnia & Herzegovina making only their second appearances at the tournament while co-hosts Canada have their sights set on progressing through the group stage. Indeed, the Swiss are the only team of the four who have ever reached the knockout rounds of a World Cup with their best finish coming in the quarter-finals of the 1934, 1938 and 1954 editions. Under manager Murat Yakin, Switzerland have a fine team
  
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• Real Madrid told to ‘forget about’ Florentino Perez target

  13-06-2026 00:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid told to ‘forget about’ Florentino Perez targetReal Madrid are yet to make a blockbuster signing this summer, even if they have been making a number of moves already. After their €150m bid for Julian Alvarez was turned down on Tuesday though, there is no sign of the Galactico signing that President Florentino Perez has promised so far.Joining Jose Mourinho at the Santiago Bernabeu this summer will be Ibrahima Konate, Denzel Dumfries and it looks like Bernardo Silva to
  
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• The unlikely Southampton influence behind Canada’s World Cup lift-off

  13-06-2026 00:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Southampton’s public relations department has had a torrid few weeks trying to clean up the internal idiocy of Spygate, but they’re about to get a rare windfall of goodwill from across the Atlantic. Over 3,000 miles west of St Mary’s, Saints have had an inadvertent hand in Canadian history.Canada are on the board at the World Cup, for the first time ever. They went pointless in Qatar four years ago, just as they did during their World Cup bow at Mexico ‘86. Thanks to Cyle
  
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• Crystal Palace close to appointing Sage as manager

  13-06-2026 00:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pierre Sage won the Coupe de France with Lens last season. [Getty Images]Crystal Palace are close to finalising a deal for Lens manager Pierre Sage to become their new head coach.BBC Sport previously reported that Palace were in talks with the 47-year-old Frenchman as they look to replace Oliver Glasner, who left the Premier League club at the end of last season.Palace are now putting the finishing touches on a financial package that will accelerate his departure from the French club to take the
  
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• PSG interested in Barcelona’s Ferran Torres should Bradley Barcola leave

  13-06-2026 00:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG interested in Barcelona’s Ferran Torres should Bradley Barcola leaveParis Saint-Germain are reportedly making FC Barcelona’s Ferran Torres (26) one of their top targets should Bradley Barcola (23) leave the French club this summer, according to Sky Sport.Under contract with Barça until 2027, the Spanish forward has once again fulfilled his role as a luxury substitute to perfection throughout the 2025-26 season. Starting in 34 of his 49 appearances across all competitions l
  
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• Arsenal consider move for Greek forward Tzolis

  13-06-2026 00:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Christos Tzolis has scored nine goals in 33 appearance for Greece [Getty Images]Arsenal have been offered Club Brugge forward Christos Tzolis and are considering accelerating a move for the Greece international.Sources have indicated that sporting director Andrea Berta is actively working on the potential deal.Arsenal's recruitment expert Maurizio Micheli flew to Sweden last week to run the rule over Tzolis, 24.Sources are indicating that Arsenal's interest is concrete, with manager Mikel Arteta
  
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• David Ornstein: Arsenal Eye €40m Move for Club Brugge Star

  13-06-2026 00:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  David Ornstein: Arsenal Eye €40m Move for Club Brugge StarArsenal Explore Christos Tzolis Deal as Attack Rebuild ContinuesArsenal’s summer recruitment drive appears far from complete, despite finally ending their long wait for Premier League glory. According to reporting from The Athletic’s David Ornstein, the Gunners are exploring a move for Club Brugge winger Christos Tzolis as Mikel Arteta looks to add further depth and quality to his attacking options.The Greek international
  
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• Co-costs Canada begin World Cup with Bosnia draw

  12-06-2026 23:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FIFA World CupCanada 1 - 1 Bosnia-Herzegovina FTCanada substitute Cyle Larin made an instant impact as his goal rescued a point for the co-hosts as they began their 2026 World Cup campaign with a draw against Bosnia-Herzegovina.Southampton striker Larin had only been on the pitch for just over two minutes when he superbly spun away from Tarik Muharemovic and fired past Nikola Vasilj, aided by a slight deflection.It was the first time Canada had avoided defeat in the World Cup finals, after they
  
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• Wales and Spurs legend Jones, 91, made MBE

  12-06-2026 23:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cliff Jones was part of the first Wales squad to play in a World Cup in 1958 [Getty Images]Wales and Tottenham Hotspur legend Cliff Jones has been recognised in the King's Birthday Honours list.Jones, 91, has been made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to Welsh football.The winger scored 16 goals in 59 internationals and was part of the Wales team that reached the quarter-finals of the 1958 World Cup in Sweden before they were knocked out by Pele's Brazil.Jones was a
  
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• 🤯 With one touch, Canada make World Cup history

  12-06-2026 23:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤯 With one touch, Canada make World Cup historyHis very first touch of the ball in the match was enough to inevitably link him to Canadian soccer history.Cyle Larin scored after coming on as a substitute to make it 1-1 in the Group B opener between Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina. The super-sub goal meant far more than just the Canucks’ first goal at a home World Cup.It secured the co-hosts their very first World Cup point ever. In their previous appearances in 1986 and 2022, the
  
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• Trump’s message to USA revealed as president snubs World Cup opener in LA

  12-06-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  President Donald Trump has called the U.S. Soccer Men’s National Team ahead of its opening match against Paraguay in Los Angeles. Trump will not be in attendance at SoFi Stadium later Friday, but he shared words of encouragement with the team over the phone. The president told the players Thursday night, “We're all rooting for you. The pressure is gone. Have some fun,” according to Fox Sports’ Jenny Taft. The team later took to social media to share a clip of the call, in
  
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• Jamie Vardy reveals what Erling Haaland told him during Leicester defeat at Manchester City

  12-06-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jamie Vardy reveals what Erling Haaland told him during Leicester defeat at Manchester CityManchester City’s Erling Haaland credited Premier League icon Jamie Vardy as a blueprint for his own lethal attacking play.In the first episode of a podcast, the 39-year-old veteran shed light on a hilarious, previously untold exchange that took place on the pitch at the Etihad Stadium.The confession highlights Haaland’s deep obsession with studying movements, adapting traditional English count
  
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• Derry hammer Bohs to end winless run in style

  12-06-2026 23:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Irish Premier DivisionDerry City 4 - 1 Bohemians FTDerry City ended their seven-game winless run as they came from behind to beat Bohemians 4-1 in the Premier Division at Celtic Park. Harry Vaughan gave Bohs the lead on 17 minutes with a venomous effort from range, before James Clarke equalised against his former employers. Three goals in eight second-half minutes sealed the win for the Candystripes; Conor Barr's marked his first goal for his hometown club with a wonder-strike, before another fr
  
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• Hull KR bounce back with big win over York

  12-06-2026 23:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Betfred Super LeagueHull KR (22) 38Tries: Davies 2, Lewis, Burgess, Batchelor, Broadbent, Martin Goals: Martin 5York (6) 6Tries: Bennison Goals: HunterHull KR moved within four points of the Super League summit as they easily beat struggling York Knights 38-6 at Craven Park.Jon Bennison gave York a fourth-minute lead as they sought a first win away to the Robins since 1958.But that was as good as it got for the Knights as Tom Davies, Mikey Lewis, Joe Burgess and James Batchelor sent the hosts in
  
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• Liverpool Must Avoid This Common World Cup Mistake – Opinion

  12-06-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool Must Avoid This Common World Cup Mistake – OpinionLiverpool Must Not Fall for World Cup HypeEvery major international tournament creates transfer stories.A player enjoys three or four outstanding weeks, captures the imagination of supporters and journalists alike, and suddenly finds himself linked with some of Europe’s biggest clubs.It happens every time. The World Cup will be no different.Liverpool’s recruitment department, however, must ensure they remain discipline
  
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• Done deal: Baldanzi set to join Genoa for €9.5 million

  12-06-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Done deal: Baldanzi set to join Genoa for €9.5 millionThe transfer of Tommaso Baldanzi to Genoa is a done deal. According to Sky Sport and Gianluca Di Marzio, Roma and the Rossoblu are exchanging documents to formalize the deal that will tie the attacking midfielder to the Ligurian club. The deal was concluded based on a total valuation of €9.5 million, structured as a loan with an obligation to buy. Baldanzi, who spent the final part of the season in Liguria under Daniele De Rossi, is
  
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• Aston Villa Want This La Liga Goalkeeper As Martinez’s Replacement: Right Choice For Emery?

  12-06-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa Want This La Liga Goalkeeper As Martinez’s Replacement: Right Choice For Emery?Unai Emery isn’t a man to be caught cold. While Aston Villa fans are still basking in the glow of last month’s historic Europa League triumph, the manager is already planning for a seismic shift between the sticks. Reports from Madrid-based outlet AS suggest the club have renewed their pursuit of Real Sociedad goalkeeper Álex Remiro.Emery prepares for life after Emi Martínez
  
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• World Cup co-hosts Canada begin campaign with draw against Bosnia - reaction

  12-06-2026 23:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Co-hosts Canada draw 1-1 with Bosnia-Herzegovina at World CupLarin scores superb Canada equaliser after Lukic header gave Bosnia first-half lead at Toronto StadiumHow to watch the World Cup on BBC | Team-by-team guide | Pundit predictions World Cup co-hosts Canada begin campaign with draw against Bosnia - reaction
  
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• Chicago Fire 'in talks' to sign Leon Goretzka amid Lewandowski pursuit

  12-06-2026 23:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chicago Fire 'in talks' to sign Leon Goretzka amid Lewandowski pursuitMLS outfit Chicago Fire could be on for a busy summer as they are reportedly 'in talks' to sign former Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka, according to The Athletic.Goretzka is a free agent and will depart Bayern Munich when his contract expires at the end of the month, though Chicago face 'stiff competition' in Europe for his signature. The German won seven Bundesliga titles and one Champions League during an ei
  
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• Tottenham Hotspur Are Facing Stiff Competition For This Talented Defender: One For The Future?

  12-06-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur Are Facing Stiff Competition For This Talented Defender: One For The Future?In a recent report, Portal do Gremista stated that Tottenham Hotspur are facing stiff competition for Gremio defender Viery. It has been mentioned that Spurs would have to rival Sunderland, Newcastle United, Nottingham Forest, Brighton and Hove Albion, Benfica and Fiorentina in the race to land the Brazilian centre-back in this summer transfer window.Viery’s Impressive Rise In Brazilian FootballTh
  
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• Richard Hughes wants to sign 'excellent' midfielder for Liverpool now

  12-06-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Richard Hughes wants to sign 'excellent' midfielder for Liverpool nowRichard Hughes has a lot of making up to do this summer. Even though Liverpool's sporting director spent an astonishing amount of money on new players last summer, hardly any of those moves worked out.This has led to the Reds massively under-performing and many members of their first-team squad being left rather red-faced.So, with all of this in mind, it's unsurprising to find out that many new players are being linked with a L
  
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• World Cup 2026: Cyle Larin's goal helps Canada to 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina

  12-06-2026 23:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cyle Larin's 79th-minute goal helped Canada earn a 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina in their opening match of the World Cup in Toronto on Friday.After spending most of the game dominating possession but failing to find a way past Bosnian goalkeeper Nikola Vasilj, Canada coach Jesse Marsch brought Larin on with 14 minutes to play in hopes of a spark. Three minutes later, the move paid off.Larin's equalizer was a long-time coming for Canada. Throughout the match they were able to find space
  
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• Vinicius Jr: Renewal? I'll speak to Real Madrid after the World Cup

  12-06-2026 22:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Vinicius Jr: Renewal? I'll speak to Real Madrid after the World CupVinicius Junior has spoken about his contract renewal with Real Madrid.
  Ahead of Brazil vs Morocco, Vinicius Junior spoke at a press conference about the match.📸 MAURO PIMENTEL - AFP or licensorsAmong the many questions put to the star, one was about the renewal of his contract with Real Madrid, as it expires in 2027 and he could become a free agent then.This is what he said about the renewal: "I’m focused on the na
  
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• Sunderland Are In The Running For This Gifted Winger: Is He A Star In The Making?

  12-06-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunderland Are In The Running For This Gifted Winger: Is He A Star In The Making?In a recent report, journalist Fraser Fletcher claimed that Sunderland are in the running for Red Bull Salzburg winger Kerim Alajbegovic. It has been revealed that the Black Cats are in talks to sign the Bosnia international this off-season.Alajbegovic’s Impressive Form In Austrian FootballAlajbegovic managed to catch the eye at times on the left side of RB Salzburg’s attack in the previous campaign. The
  
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• Scotland hotel 'like Christmas Eve when you're a kid' - Robertson

  12-06-2026 22:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andy Robertson (left) is pleased with the mood in the Scotland camp [PA Media]Captain Andy Robertson says he and the Scotland players are like children on Christmas Eve as they prepare to end their nation's 28-year wait to return to a men's World Cup finals.Steve Clarke's side face Haiti in their Group C opener at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts on Saturday."We're on the eve of it and in the team hotel it feels like Christmas Eve when you're a little kid," Tottenham Hotspur left-back
  
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