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• Crystal Palace Closing in on New Manager Appointment

  13-06-2026 10:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Crystal Palace Closing in on New Manager AppointmentCrystal Palace Move Closer to Pierre Sage AppointmentSage Emerges as Palace’s Preferred ChoiceCrystal Palace appear close to making one of the most intriguing managerial appointments of the summer, with BBC Sport reporting that Lens manager Pierre Sage is nearing a move to Selhurst Park.The 47-year-old has only been in charge of Lens for 12 months, yet his impact in France has been significant. A second-place Ligue 1 finish, combined with
  
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• Rate the players in Panama v Croatia

  24-06-2026 01:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]The World Cup match between Panama and Croatia - which you can follow here - is now under way.You can rate both sets of players out of 10 below and come back 30 minutes after full-time to see the final ratings.World Cup fixtures and group standingsHow to watch the World Cup on the BBCEverything you need to know about the World Cup
  
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• Should Ghana have been awarded a penalty against England?

  24-06-2026 01:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The potential penalty incident happened with about 10 minutes left in the match [AFP via Getty Images]England fans were left frustrated as their side were held to a goalless draw against Ghana, but were Thomas Tuchel's side fortunate not to have a penalty given against them?The incident in question happened late in Tuesday's game as Prince Adu charged into the box before Ezri Konsa came across and appeared to bring down the midfielder.No spot-kick was given - to the relief of England supporters,
  
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• England fans choose to enjoy World Cup adventure over 'It’s Coming Home' fixation

  24-06-2026 01:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON – In the historic Green Dragon Tavern in Boston, the site where the Sons of Liberty secretly met to plot against the English in the late 1700s, England fans were in a boisterous mood as they chanted, swigged beer and wore their bucket hats with glee.But their chant of choice this summer is not "It’s Coming Home" like it has been in recent tournament years. When a lone tenor tried to get that going he failed. Miserably. The 0-0 draw against Ghana in Boston won’t change th
  
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• 🙌Peace at Chivas: Milito's gesture towards Sepúlveda in pre-season

  24-06-2026 01:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🙌Peace at Chivas: Milito's gesture towards Sepúlveda in pre-seasonGuadalajara’s Chivas continue to step up their preparations in Isla Navidad with their sights set on the 2026 Apertura Tournament. Amid the usual transfer market speculation, Argentine head coach Gabriel Milito was at the center of a striking scene that put to rest doubts about Gilberto Sepúlveda’s future.Technical talk and support in Isla NavidadThe center-back who came through the red-and-white
  
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• Cristiano Ronaldo decries criticism from Portugal's draw in opener, not interested in talking about Messi after World Cup brace

  24-06-2026 01:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After a disappointing Game 1 draw against DR Congo, Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal bounced back for a 5-0 rout of Uzbekistan Tuesday to take charge of Group K at the World Cup.Ronaldo failed to put a shot on goal against DR Congo, but then led Portugal with two goals in Tuesday's win over Uzbekistan. The lackluster effort from Game 1 prompted criticism and questions about whether 41-year-old Ronaldo should still play such a prominent role in Portugal's offense. After answering on the field Tuesd
  
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• 💣The hero's return: River want to bring back a Colombian star

  24-06-2026 01:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💣The hero's return: River want to bring back a Colombian starRiver Plate is not slowing down in the transfer market. While the squad carries out its preseason in Alicante, Spain, ahead of the second half of 2026, the club’s leadership has begun formal talks to bring back a familiar face much loved by the fans: Colombian striker Rafael Santos Borré.Eduardo Coudet’s key callThe Núñez side’s head coach, Eduardo Coudet, personally contacted the forward
  
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• Jude Bellingham questions odd World Cup call after ‘second game fever’ for England against Ghana

  24-06-2026 01:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jude Bellingham questioned why he was named player of the match in England’s drab goalless draw against Ghana at the World Cup. A standout performer and goalscorer in England’s opening win against Croatia, Bellingham struggled to impact the game in Boston as Ghana stayed solid in their deep defensive shape. Bellingham was substituted for No 10 rival Morgan Rogers with 20 minutes to go and the Real Madrid midfielder, having been named as a surprise recipient of the player of the match
  
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• The risk of playing Declan Rice in World Cup group finale against Panama

  24-06-2026 01:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thomas Tuchel may opt to leave Declan Rice out of England’s final Group L match against Panama to avoid risking his absence for the round of 32.Rice picked up a yellow card in Tuesday’s drab goalless draw with Ghana in Boston, which saw the Three Lions stay level with the African nation on four points at the top of the group.It means England have business to do in their third group outing against Panama on Saturday 27 June but midfield mainstay Rice could be dropped to avoid the risk
  
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• Who has qualified for the knockout stages and which teams have been eliminated from the World Cup?

  24-06-2026 01:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The group stage of the 2026 World Cup is nearing a conclusion and the battle is on for a place in knockout stages.For the first time in the World Cup’s history, 48 nations are competing in the tournament. They were divided in 12 groups of four, with co-hosts USA, Mexico and Canada all given top-seed status in the draw. The 12 group winners and 12 runners-up will automatically go through to the round of 32, and they will be joined by the eight best third-placed finishers, based on points an
  
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• England frustrated by Ghana in dour World Cup draw

  24-06-2026 00:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FIFA World CupEngland 0 - 0 Ghana FTEngland were unable to repeat the flowing football that overpowered Croatia in their first World Cup game as they were held to a draw by Ghana at Boston Stadium.Thomas Tuchel's side knew victory would confirm a place in the last 32 - but they were left frustrated by the stubborn resistance and organisation from Ghana.England took 57 minutes to muster a shot on target and once again lived dangerously in defence, surviving anxious moments when Ghana hit them on
  
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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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