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• Crewe striker March signs one-year contract extension

  16-06-2026 12:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Josh March missed seven weeks of the 2025-26 campaign because of a hamstring injury [Shutterstock]Striker Josh March has signed a one-year extension to his contract with Crewe Alexandra.March, 29, has scored 11 times in 40 league appearances for the Railwaymen since joining from Harrogate Town on a two-year deal at the start of last season.His new terms will keep him at the Mornflake Stadium until the summer of 2028."I've enjoyed every second of my time here so far," March said."I didn't hesitat
  
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• Reform MP branded ‘irresponsible’ over claim England must ‘keep winning’ at World Cup to prevent domestic abuse

  18-06-2026 23:46 via yahoo.com
  A Reform UKMP has been branded "irresponsible" for suggesting England’s football team needs to keep winning World Cup matches to prevent a rise in domestic abuse incidents. Sarah Pochin, the Reform MP for Runcorn and Helsby, made the claim in a short social media video the day after England’s 4-2 victory over Croatia in their opening fixture.“England won the football last night, and thank goodness they did,” she said.Ms Pochin added: “Because on the occasions that E
  
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• PSG and Premier League target Maghnes Akliouche addresses Monaco future

  18-06-2026 23:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG and Premier League target Maghnes Akliouche addresses Monaco futureAS Monaco forward Maghnes Akliouche (24), currently competing at the FIFA World Cup with France, has addressed his future. Akliouche has come through the ranks at Monaco. His formative club have not shied away from stating that the playmaker will be available this summer at the right price. There is no shortage of interest. The likes of Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur, and more recently, Liverpool
  
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• Liverpool sign Munoz and offer £86m for Diomande

  18-06-2026 23:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Yan Diomande and Victor Munoz are both playing in this summer's World Cup[Getty Images]Liverpool have signed Spain winger Victor Munoz - and told RB Leipzig that they will pay a package worth about 100m euros (£86m) for Yan Diomande.The Reds confirmed the signing of Munoz from Osasuna after triggering his 40m euro (£34.5m) release clause.Munoz is part of Spain's World Cup squad, with Liverpool sending staff to the United States to conduct his medical on Wednesday. Diomande is also at
  
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• Real Madrid legend sends transfer message to Manchester City’s Rodri

  18-06-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid legend sends transfer message to Manchester City’s RodriSpain and Real Madrid legend Iker Casillas wants to eventually see Rodri at the Santiago BernabeuThe FIFA World Cup winning goalkeeper praised Rodri’s leadership qualities for SpainRodri is into the final 12 months of his current Man City deal amid renewal talksReal Madrid and Spain legend Iker Casillas has admitted his personal desire to see Manchester City’s Rodri eventually wear the white shirt of Los Blanco
  
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• 🎥 20-year-old shines off the bench as Switzerland romp, watch

  18-06-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 20-year-old shines off the bench as Switzerland romp, watchJohan Manzambi, just 20 years old, arrived at the FIFA World Cup as one of Switzerland’s bets.And the Freiburg striker made ALL THE DIFFERENCE for his national team this Thursday (18).Wearing the No. 9 shirt, he became the main attraction in the 71st minute — when the deadlock still held at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.He opened the scoring three minutes later and also netted Switzerland’s third in th
  
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• Monaco’s Caio Henrique subject of Ajax interest

  18-06-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Monaco’s Caio Henrique subject of Ajax interestAS Monaco defender Caio Henrique (28) is the subject of interest from Eredivisie side Ajax Amsterdam, as per a report from Foot Mercato.Last season, Henrique was the starting left-back for Monaco. The defender suffered injury issues towards the end of the campaign and, despite featuring in Brazil squads in recent months, subsequently missed out on a call-up for the FIFA World Cup.There is expected to be a change at the left-back position
  
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• Chelsea Are Ready To Rival Barcelona For This Juventus Left-Back: Should Alonso Snap Him Up?

  18-06-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea Are Ready To Rival Barcelona For This Juventus Left-Back: Should Alonso Snap Him Up?In a recent report, La Gazzetta dello Sport mentioned that Chelsea are ready to rival Barcelona for Juventus left-back Andrea Cambiaso. It is understood that the Blues are showing interest in bringing the Italian defender to Stamford Bridge this summer.Cambiaso’s Solid Campaign In Serie AThe 26-year-old enjoyed a decent run of form at the Turin club as he managed to produce a run of impressive displ
  
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• Arsenal Are In The Running For This Crystal Palace Midfielder: Good Choice For Arteta?

  18-06-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal Are In The Running For This Crystal Palace Midfielder: Good Choice For Arteta?In a recent report, Sky Sports mentioned that Arsenal are in the running for Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton this summer. It has been stated that the Gunners have identified the English talent as a target for this summer transfer window.Wharton’s Impressive Form In English FootballWharton had a solid campaign at the London club in the previous campaign when he put in a string of impressive displays
  
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• World Cup 2026: Johan Manzambi's second-half brace powers Switzerland over Bosnia and Herzegovina

  18-06-2026 23:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Johan Manzambi scored twice, including a 74th-minute volley, to help Switzerland to a 4-1 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina on Thursday.The opening 45 minutes of the Group B match were uneventful. In fact, via Squawka, it featured the second-lowest combined expected goals in a half of the 2026 World Cup. The 0.24 xG was only higher than the 0.11 that Ghana and Panama produced on Wednesday night.World Cup schedule | Group schedule, results | StandingsIt took nearly a half hour into the second half,
  
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• Hidden meanings behind eleven of the World Cup’s most eye-catching jerseys

  18-06-2026 23:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Beyond the visible marks of effort and passion, the football jerseys worn by players at the World Cup carry profound cultural and historical significance. As the globe's premier sporting event unfolds across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, these kit designs often reveal compelling — and sometimes controversial — narratives woven into their fabric.Cape Verde's flight pathsMaking their World Cup debut, Cape Verde, the tournament's smallest nation by population, defied expectatio
  
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• Substitute Manzambi inspires Switzerland to World Cup win over Bosnia

  18-06-2026 22:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Xhaka wraps up Switzerland win over Bosnia with late penaltySubstitute Manzambi scores twice, Vargas also nets for SwissMahmic pulls goal back for Bosnia, who had Muharemovic sent off at 1-0Manzambi was picked as one of BBC Sport's 20 young players to watch before tournamentWorld Cup last-32 fixtures as it stands | How to watch the World Cup on BBC | Your guide to all 48 teams Substitute Manzambi inspires Switzerland to World Cup win over Bosnia
  
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• 🎥 Look at the scenes! Nobody can say Canada isn't a soccer country now

  18-06-2026 22:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Look at the scenes! Nobody can say Canada isn't a soccer country nowWhen Canada was awarded co-hosting duties of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, there were a few question marks about whether a hockey-loving country really made sense.But that's all been significantly put to bed as the red-and-white faithful have shown up in the thousands to support their team.
  Following a 1-1 draw with Bosnia & Herzegovina in their historic opening match, Canada now travel to Vancouver to face Qatar.
  
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• Manchester United & Aston Villa battling for Como’s Martin Baturina

  18-06-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United & Aston Villa battling for Como’s Martin BaturinaAs reported by Sky Italia, Como forward Martin Baturina is attracting interest from Premier League sides Aston Villa and Manchester United.It has been an eventful couple of days for the 23-year-old, who opened the scoring for Croatia during their World Cup opener against England. It went in vain, however, as the Three Lions came back to win 4–2.That said, Baturina’s heroics on world football’s grandest
  
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• Leeds United keen on Parma’s Zion Suzuki and interest can grow

  18-06-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leeds United keen on Parma’s Zion Suzuki and interest can growSerie A side Parma have seen Zion Suzuki grow in stature significantly in the last two seasons and he can now end up in the Premier League.The keeper sustained a long-term injury last season but he returned and became a key player for Parma again. His rise hasn’t gone unnoticed, with English clubs moving in.Gianluigi Longari has reported that even if Aston Villa initially came forward for the Japan international, it is Lee
  
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• 🚨 No Davies from the off: Qatar v Switzerland XIs are in

  18-06-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 No Davies from the off: Qatar v Switzerland XIs are inWhile Switzerland and Bosnia are drawing (at the time of writing), Julen Lopetegui’s Qatar and Canada already have their confirmed lineups for a crucial Group B clash.A defeat will leave the loser badly wounded; a victory will all but secure qualification for the winner.
  These are tonight’s starting XIs in Vancouver:Qatar: Abunada, Homan, Khoukhi, Correia, Al Ouwi; Laye, Madibo, Abdulsallam; Afif, Edm
  
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• Liverpool Are Set To Recruit This La Liga Winger This Summer: Good Fit For Iraola?

  18-06-2026 22:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool Are Set To Recruit This La Liga Winger This Summer: Good Fit For Iraola?In a recent post on X, renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano claimed that Liverpool are set to sign Osasuna winger Victor Munoz. It has been revealed that the Reds have decided to activate the Spain international’s €40m release clause to get the deal over the line for him this summer.Munoz’s Impressive Rise In La LigaMunoz managed to catch the eye at times with his performances on the left side of Os
  
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• 🔥 Perfect move!? Bundesliga star saves Switzerland

  18-06-2026 22:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🔥 Perfect move!? Bundesliga star saves SwitzerlandSo it is possible after all – that’s probably what quite a few Switzerland fans are thinking right now. In a hard-fought game against Bosnia and Herzegovina, it looked for a long time on the second matchday of the World Cup like the Nati were heading for yet another setback. From a Swiss perspective, Murat Yakin then had exactly the right instinct.The national team coach brought on Johan Manzambi in the 72nd minute.The Bundesl
  
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• Report: Chelsea have joined the race to sign Real Madrid star

  18-06-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Chelsea have joined the race to sign Real Madrid starChelsea Transfer News: Álvaro Carreras Race Takes ShapeCarreras Emerges as Premier League TargetChelsea have entered a developing transfer race for Real Madrid left-back Álvaro Carreras, with Arsenal and Manchester United also monitoring the defender’s situation.SportsBoom report that Carreras could become available after Marc Cucurella’s move to Real Madrid changed the landscape at the Bernabeu. The former Ch
  
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• Arsenal's first bid for Monga rejected - Friday's gossip

  18-06-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal's opening bid for Jeremy Monga rejected by Leicester, Liverpool ready to offer a package approaching £86m for Yan Diomande and Arsenal preparing bid for Bradley Barcola.Arsenal have had their first bid for Leicester City and England Under-19 winger Jeremy Monga rejected – the 19-year-old one of the Gunners' long-term targets for the summer. (Telegraph - subscription required) Liverpool are ready to offer a package approaching 100m euros (£86m) for 19-year-old RB Leipzig
  
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• Sergio Aguero issues verdict on Manchester City chase of Elliot Anderson

  18-06-2026 22:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sergio Aguero issues verdict on Manchester City chase of Elliot AndersonSergio Aguero has backed Manchester City’s pursuit of Elliot AndersonThe Argentine described Anderson as a very complete box-to-box midfielderAguero believes Anderson could fill the void left by Bernardo SilvaManchester City legend Sergio Aguero has offered his verdict on his former club’s pursuit of Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson this summer.City have been locked in lengthy negotiations with Forest
  
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• Midfielder Richards to join Scunthorpe from Boston

  18-06-2026 22:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Scunthorpe United have agreed a deal to sign midfielder Jordan Richards when his contract with Boston United expires on 1 July.The 28-year-old, who began his career at Notts County, has signed a two-year deal with the Iron.Richards was voted Boston's player of the year in April and made a total of 165 appearances for the club.
  
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• Sweden provide Alexander Isak injury update ahead of World Cup clash

  18-06-2026 22:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sweden provide Alexander Isak injury update ahead of World Cup clashLiverpool Wait on Alexander Isak Fitness as Sweden Ease Injury ConcernsLiverpool supporters did not need much encouragement to worry about Alexander Isak’s fitness. After a difficult debut season at Anfield, one disrupted by injuries and frustration, the sight of him training alone with Sweden before Saturday’s World Cup meeting with the Netherlands was always going to spark concern.Yet Sweden have moved quickly to c
  
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• Sunderland Are Still In Talks To Sign This Talented Defender Permanently: Good Move For Everyone Involved?

  18-06-2026 22:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunderland Are Still In Talks To Sign This Talented Defender Permanently: Good Move For Everyone Involved?In a recent report, Sky Sports claimed that Sunderland are still in talks to sign Lutsharel Geertruida permanently from RB Leipzig this summer. It has been mentioned that the Black Cats are hoping to sign the Dutch talent permanently later this year.Geertruida’s Decent Loan Spell At SunderlandThe 25-year-old produced a handful of solid performances for Sunderland in the previous campai
  
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• 📸 The near-goal of the World Cup! Switzerland denied by keeper and ref

  18-06-2026 22:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 The near-goal of the World Cup! Switzerland denied by keeper and refIn a World Cup match between Switzerland and Bosnia and Herzegovina that had offered few chances up to that point, the Swiss had the opening goal at their feet - and what a goal it would have been. After a cross from deep by Freuler, Ndoye soared high for an overhead kick. Bosnia keeper Vasile managed to get his hands up just in time and prevent the ball from going in, denying what would likely have been the best
  
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• Fagan-Walcott's 'surreal' rise from National League to Champions League

  18-06-2026 22:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Malachi Fagan-Walcott finds it "surreal" that he will be playing a Champions League qualifier with Hearts within a few months of helping York City win England's National League.Chats with former Hearts players Daniel Oyegoke and Malachi Boateng also helped fuel the 24-year-old defender's excitement about the prospect of signing for the Tynecastle club."I spoke to Daniel Oyegoke and Malachi Boateng," the Englishman told Hearts TV. "They had nothing but good words to say, an unbelievable club, if
  
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• Sailor signs new three-year deal with St Helens

  18-06-2026 22:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Saints back Tristan Sailor joined the club in November 2024 [Getty Images]Versatile Australian back Tristan Sailor has signed a three-year contract extension which will keep him at St Helens until the end of the 2029 campaign.The 27-year-old joined Saints ahead of the 2025 season and has become a key figure at the club.Sailor has made 50 consecutive appearances for the Red V, scoring 28 tries and kicking 19 goals for a tally of 150 points so far.Speaking to the club website, Sailor said: "I came
  
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• Liverpool already have their next Philippe Coutinho, Andoni Iraola just needs to trust him

  18-06-2026 22:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool already have their next Philippe Coutinho, Andoni Iraola just needs to trust himPhilippe Coutinho is arguably one of Liverpool's best creators in their modern era. The Brazilian formed an incredible partnership with Luis Suarez and Daniel Sturridge during his time at Anfield with the Reds' fanbase instantly falling in love with their magician.During his time in L4, the midfielder contributed to 98 goals in 201 games and quickly became one of their best players.Thanks to his impressive
  
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• Tottenham Hotspur Agree To Sign This Brighton Defender: Good Signing For De Zerbi?

  18-06-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur Agree To Sign This Brighton Defender: Good Signing For De Zerbi?In a recent post on X, journalist Fabrizio Romano mentioned that Tottenham Hotspur have agreed to sign Brighton and Hove Albion defender Jan Paul van Hecke this summer. It has been revealed that Spurs have agreed on a £52m deal to acquire the services of the Dutch centre-back this off-season.Van Hecke’s Impressive Form In English FootballVan Hecke put in a string of solid performances at the heart of Br
  
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• Sutton's World Cup score predictions - second group games

  18-06-2026 22:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]There have already been plenty of shocks at this World Cup but one in particular caught almost everyone out.BBC Sport predictions expert Chris Sutton, AI and 99.65% of the users playing the BBC's new predictor game all expected European champions Spain to beat Cape Verde in their opening game in Group H ... and all of you were wrong.From more than 37,000 people who had a go at guessing the outcome of that match, only 61 correctly said it would end in a draw - another 67 went for a Cape Verd
  
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