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• Conte challenges Mancini for Italy coaching job

  23-06-2026 10:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Conte challenges Mancini for Italy coaching jobAntonio Conte has emerged as the frontrunner to become Italy’s new head coach following Giovanni Malagò’s election as FIGC president, with the former Napoli and Juventus coach preferred by the majority of Serie A clubs, though Roberto Mancini, who had previously been considered the leading candidate, remains very much in contention.According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Malagò has made clear that the appointment of a high-profi
  
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• Report: Mourinho Shapes Real Madrid Squad as Transfer Exits Take Priority

  24-06-2026 00:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Mourinho Shapes Real Madrid Squad as Transfer Exits Take PriorityReal Madrid Transfer Plans Take Shape as Mourinho Balances Power and PatienceMadrid’s Summer Turns From Buying to BalancingReal Madrid have moved with unusual speed this summer. According to The Athletic, the club have already positioned themselves to sign Denzel Dumfries for his €20million release clause at Inter, completed a €60m deal for Marc Cucurella from Chelsea, and secured Ibrahima Konate and Bernard
  
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• Harry Kane Gets 4/10 | England Players Rated As They Slump To Frustrating Goalless Draw Against Ghana

  24-06-2026 00:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Harry Kane Gets 4/10 | England Players Rated As They Slump To Frustrating Goalless Draw Against GhanaThomas Tuchel watched his England side stumble into a frustrating stalemate against a remarkably disciplined Ghanaian outfit at the Boston Stadium in the FIFA World Cup 2026. This 0-0 draw leaves Group L wide open. Having comfortably dispatched Croatia in their opening fixture, the Three Lions expected to establish total control in Massachusetts. Instead, they encountered a stubborn defensive wal
  
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• Dismal England given reality check after worst match of the World Cup

  24-06-2026 00:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Maybe this World Cup had been just too exciting. Previously sceptical Americans were in danger of being converted to soccer. The various ills of Gianni Infantino and Fifa were being camouflaged by a flood of goals, many of them fine.Not here. Loud boos greeted the hydration breaks, though they were no less eventful than much of the match. At least when nothing happened during them, there was no actual expectation of anything occurring. This was the worst match of the World Cup.Thomas Tuchel had
  
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• Fifa responds after England fans boo hydration breaks during World Cup clash with Ghana

  24-06-2026 00:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fans let their dissatisfaction be felt during England’s Group L encounter against Ghana by loudly booing the decision to take a hydration midway through the first half. The pause, made mandatory by Fifa for every match at this year’s tournament, came just a few moments after a previous stoppage in which England defender Reece James and Ghana striker Jordan Ayew both received medical treatment following a clash of heads. England had won a throw in as they attempted to break down Ghana
  
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• 'A reality check' - reaction as England held to goalless World Cup draw by Ghana

  24-06-2026 00:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England held to frustrating goalless draw by Ghana in World Cup'Not a disaster, but a reality check,' says ShearerWill England still top group? Have your sayThree Lions dominated with 79% possession - match statsRate the players hereTuchel's side must wait until final game against Panama to seal last-32 spot 'A reality check' - reaction as England held to goalless World Cup draw by Ghana
  
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• 😅 Kane's miss in 'sleepy' England v Ghana gets fans talking

  24-06-2026 00:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😅 Kane's miss in 'sleepy' England v Ghana gets fans talkingOn Tuesday (23), England and Ghana played out a 0-0 draw in Boston (USA), in the second round of Group L at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The truth is, it was an "ugly" game, with the African side defending fiercely under Portuguese coach Carlos Queiroz (his 5th World Cup), but also with the English team making no "great effort" to find the net.In fact, England further extended its "hegemony" when it comes to goalless draws at World Cu
  
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• Micah Richards calls out England’s lack of bravery in dull draw with Ghana

  24-06-2026 00:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England were given a reality check after being held to a goalless draw with Ghana in their second Group L match of the World Cup 2026. With optimism high that the Three Lions could qualify for the knockout rounds this evening, the first half saw chances limited as the African nation set up with a low block and a solid defensive shape. England finished the half without a shot on target and they struggled to rediscover their best form after the break. Nico O’Reilly came off the bench to stri
  
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• England lucky to avoid Jordan Pickford red card and late penalty in drab Ghana draw

  24-06-2026 00:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England were fortunate to not lose goalkeeper Jordan Pickford to a red card as well as avoid conceding a penalty during their drab World Cup Group L draw with Ghana.In a game that lacked forward inspiration for either team, Ghana looked to break on the counter in the 67th minute as substitute Prince Kwabena Adu surged towards the box, chasing a forward ball.Pickford rushed out of his area in a bid to get there first but instead collided with Adu as there pair went in for a 50/50 challenge.While
  
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• 🧙The wizard was right: the most surreal tale of England v Ghana

  24-06-2026 00:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🧙The wizard was right: the most surreal tale of England v GhanaEngland were held to a goalless draw by Ghana in a match where they had countless chances to take the lead, but their finishing was not up to the mark.
  And one of the chances that will stay most vividly in the minds of the Three Lions fans was Harry Kane’s, who incredibly missed a goal from just a few meters out in the 86th minute.And this is where the most surreal story of the current World Cup comes from. Yesterday, a
  
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• Man City 2026 World Cup Watch: Marc Guehi and Nico O’Reilly left frustrated in England draw with Ghana

  24-06-2026 00:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City 2026 World Cup Watch: Marc Guehi and Nico O’Reilly left frustrated in England draw with GhanaManchester City’s English contingent were left frustrated by a stubborn Ghana outfit on Tuesday night as the African nation secured a vital point to qualify for the knockout stages.Thomas Tuchel’s England were forced to settle for a frustrating point at Boston Stadium, as a disciplined and heavily resilient Ghana successfully neutralised the Three Lions’ attacking rhythm
  
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• Which players failed to make an impact? England player ratings

  24-06-2026 00:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England failed to confirm their spot in the last 32 of the World Cup with Tuesday's lacklustre 0-0 draw against Ghana, although they are still in a strong position to go through.BBC Sport England reporter Alex Howell assesses how the players performed in Boston on Tuesday - and you can see how BBC Sport readers rated them at the bottom of the page too.Starting XIJordan Pickford: The goalkeeper did not have a save to make and barely had the ball at his feet either as England pushed for the win. 5
  
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• Liverpool now on final stage of blockbuster €100m deal

  24-06-2026 00:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool now on final stage of blockbuster €100m dealLiverpool are on the final stage of a blockbuster €100m deal. The Reds hope to push this over the line ASAP.Yan Diomande is the no.1 target at Liverpool and it looks more and more likely that they'll get him. If Richard Hughes and company can justify the price tag RB Leipzig set, that is.The Athletic suggests that's not entirely guaranteed. A €100m offer was rejected, though it's entirely possible that the structure of that bid
  
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• England player ratings vs Ghana: Who failed to perform in drab World Cup draw?

  24-06-2026 00:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England were held to a frustrating goalless draw against Ghana in their second World Cup group-stage match in Boston on Tuesday. After so much optimism following the entertaining 4-2 win against Croatia, it was a draining afternoon for Thomas Tuchel’s side this time around in a result which leaves Group L, and specifically top spot, in the balance. Following a drab first-half, Bukayo Saka and Elliot Anderson had decent openings in the second-half before Harry Kane spurned the best opportun
  
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• Ghana holds England to shock 0-0 draw, moves closer to World Cup knockout stage

  24-06-2026 00:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ghana bunkered down against England on Tuesday, and it worked to perfection.The Black Stars tied England 0-0 as both teams now have four points through two Group L games. After beating Panama to open the World Cup, Ghana has a high probability of advancing to the knockout rounds of the World Cup for the first time since advancing to the quarterfinals in 2010 before being eliminated in controversial fashion by Uruguay and Luis Suarez's handball.England peppered the Ghana goal in the final minutes
  
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• Ghana holds England to shock 0-0 draw, moves closer to knockout stage

  24-06-2026 00:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ghana bunkered down against England on Tuesday, and it worked to perfection.The Black Stars tied England 0-0 as both teams now have four points through two Group L games. After beating Panama to open the World Cup, Ghana has a high probability of advancing to the knockout rounds of the World Cup for the first time since advancing to the quarterfinals in 2010 before being eliminated in controversial fashion by Uruguay and Luis Suarez's handball.England peppered the Ghana goal in the final minutes
  
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• Report: Barcelona close to securing key defender on 2-year deal whilst €100m offer considered

  23-06-2026 23:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Barcelona close to securing key defender on 2-year deal whilst €100m offer consideredBarcelona Transfer Plans: Alvarez Dream Shapes Flick’s SummerSalinas Move Points to Long-Term PlanningBarcelona’s summer is beginning to take shape with two familiar themes: ambition at the top end of the market and careful squad-building beneath it.Barca have moved for Jorge Salinas, the 19-year-old Racing Santander defender who helped his club win promotion to La Liga as second divisio
  
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• 'I'm back' - record-breaking Ronaldo answers critics

  23-06-2026 23:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  "I'm back! I'm back!"After scoring twice in his side's 5-0 thrashing of Uzbekistan, Cristiano Ronaldo stared into a television camera lens and screamed a defiant message for those who said he was Portugal's problem at the 2026 World Cup.The 41-year-old could not hide his feelings, nor contain his joy as he celebrated the historic feat of becoming the first player to find the net in six editions of football's biggest tournament.It was also the perfect response to the critics who had written him o
  
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• Spence appears not to shake hands with Partey

  23-06-2026 23:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thomas Partey plays for Spanish club Villarreal [Getty Images]Footage circulating on social media appears to show England full-back Djed Spence not shaking hands with Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey before their World Cup match in Boston.Partey was booed by England fans as he made his first appearance at this year's World Cup, having missed his nation's first game at the tournament.The 33-year-old was denied entry into Canada after telling officials he had never been arrested nor charged with a c
  
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• 🧙‍♂️ The curse apparently worked! Wizard bewitched Kane before World Cup match

  23-06-2026 23:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🧙‍♂️ The curse apparently worked! Wizard bewitched Kane before World Cup matchHarry Kane was hardly able to pose any goal threat against Ghana. The match between England and the Africans ended 0-0. Was Harry Kane under a curse? Before the match, several media outlets reported on Ghanaian witch doctor Nana Kwaku Bonsam, who wanted to put a curse on the Bayern striker. "I do not wish him a serious injury. It will be just enough to stop him against my country. I will d
  
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• ⚖️ Atleti hit back: we're lodging a complaint with FIFA

  23-06-2026 23:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ⚖️ Atleti hit back: we're lodging a complaint with FIFAThe conflict between the two giants of Spanish football has escalated to an institutional level. Atlético de Madrid issued an official statement confirming that it will formally report FC Barcelona to FIFA following improper negotiations involving Argentine forward Julián Álvarez.
  Strong words from Atleti’s boardThe person in charge of announcing the drastic measure was the CEO of the red-and-white ins
  
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• RB Leipzig And Hoffenheim Want Everton Player Worth €40M: What Should The Toffees Realistically Do?

  23-06-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  RB Leipzig And Hoffenheim Want Everton Player Worth €40M: What Should The Toffees Realistically Do?Everton are facing a major summer decision over the future of French forward Thierno Barry. Reports from Ekrem Konur via Fussballdaten reveal that German clubs RB Leipzig and Hoffenheim have entered concrete discussions to sign the 23-year-old. The Bundesliga pair want a permanent transfer. They are looking to lure the towering frontman away from Goodison Park after just a single season in Eng
  
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• Andy Robertson eyes Scotland history in World Cup showdown with Brazil

  23-06-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Scotland captain Andy Robertson is being urged by manager Steve Clarke to have the "best night of his life" as the national side stands on the precipice of World Cup history, needing a result against Brazil on Wednesday to secure a place in the knockout stages for the first time ever.Having accumulated three points from their initial Group C fixtures against Haiti and Morocco, a draw against the five-time champions would all but guarantee Scotland’s progression in the tournament.Speaking f
  
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• Jonathan Fischer set for Metz exit amid interest from English and Scottish clubs

  23-06-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jonathan Fischer set for Metz exit amid interest from English and Scottish clubsJonathan Fischer (24) is set to leave FC Metz at the end of the season, according to a report from Foot Mercato.Former Denmark youth international Fischer joined Metz last summer in a €3m deal, however, he could be set to depart just 12 months later. Having begun the season as the No.1 for Les Grenats, he lost his place in the team at the end of March and was benched for seven consecutive Ligue 1
  
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• 😴 Don’t nod off! This is the dullest first half of the World Cup

  23-06-2026 23:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😴 Don’t nod off! This is the dullest first half of the World CupARD commentator Tom Bartels called it the "most boring first half of this World Cup," and data portal 'Opta' can back that up with numbers. After 45 minutes, the score between England and Ghana in this tournament is still 0:0. According to 'Opta', there was not a single shot on target in the first half. "I’m very disappointed with the English," Bastian Schweinsteiger also said during the halftime break on 'A
  
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• Aston Villa Get Swift Response After €9m Bid For Full-Back: What Must Emery Do Next?

  23-06-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa Get Swift Response After €9m Bid For Full-Back: What Must Emery Do Next?Aston Villa’s opening gambit for Emerson Royal has been swiftly knocked back by Flamengo. The West Midlands club tabled a formal package worth €9 million, roughly 53 million Brazilian Reais, to bring the former Tottenham Hotspur full-back back to the Premier League.Flamengo knock back opening Aston Villa bid for Emerson RoyalThe Rio de Janeiro giants dismissed the offer out of hand. Journalis
  
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• FEATURE | Three things we learned as France qualified for the World Cup’s knock-out stages

  23-06-2026 23:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FEATURE | Three things we learned as France qualified for the World Cup’s knock-out stagesThe weather threatened to take away all the attention as a lightning storm caused the first-ever World Cup weather delay and a half-time break that lasted two hours. However, when the players did make it onto the pitch, France eased to a 3-0 win over Iraq which confirmed their qualification for the knock-out stages, maintained the positive dynamic up front, but didn’t allay all defensive concern
  
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• Man Utd & Arsenal track Scott - Wednesday gossip

  23-06-2026 22:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United and Arsenal are tracking Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, while the Gunners are also in contact with Leicester City over a deal for Jeremy Monga and Aston Villa express strong interest in Jarrod Bowen.Manchester United and Arsenal are tracking 22-year-old Bournemouth and England midfielder Alex Scott, but any successful move could cost about £60m. (Mail) Arsenal are also in contact with Leicester City over a deal for England Under-19 winger Jeremy Monga, with the Gunner
  
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• Chelsea close in on Palestra as Alonso's first signing

  23-06-2026 22:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Palestra played 37 times for Cagliari last season, scoring once and delivering four assists [Getty Images]Chelsea are set to make Atalanta defender Marco Palestra the first signing for new boss Xabi Alonso for a fee in excess of £43m.Palestra had been expected to join Italian champions Inter Milan following a successful loan spell at Cagliari last season, where he was named Serie A's best defender.However, after 24 hours of talks, the Premier League club have emerged as the 21-year-old's p
  
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• Djed Spence appears to snub Thomas Partey handshake as England fans boo Ghana midfielder

  23-06-2026 22:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thomas Partey was heavily booed by England fans and Djed Spence appeared to snub a handshake with the Ghana international ahead of the World Cup clash in Boston.Videos on social media seemed to show the Tottenham defender refuse to put his hand out to the 33-year-old former Arsenal midfielder after the national anthems were sung.Partey returned to the Black Stars’ starting XI after missing last Wednesday’s game with Panama in Toronto. He was denied entry to Canada last week having be
  
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