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• Everything you need to know about Victor Munoz as new update emerges

  18-06-2026 15:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everything you need to know about Victor Munoz as new update emergesHere's everything you need to know about Victor Munoz. That was a question last summer as Liverpool went on a massive spending spree embarking in long and overdrawn sagas.Thanks for reading! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.It felt like the end of the old-school approach Edwards implemented in his previous reign at the club. Signing under the radar players out of nowhere.Well, I’m happy to report
  
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• 😅 What a howler! Korea keeper gifts Mexico a goal

  19-06-2026 04:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😅 What a howler! Korea keeper gifts Mexico a goalThe Mexico National Team found the key to open the scoring in its crucial clash against South Korea.
  And it was not because of El Tri’s good football, but because of a colossal mistake by Korea’s goalkeeper. A harmless cross came in, the keeper spilled the ball, and handed Mexico a gift.In the stadium they are already chanting, “Korean brother, you’re Mexican now!”The Korean goalkeeper will hardly forget this
  
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• 📸 Mexico capitalize on goalkeeper howler as home fans erupt

  19-06-2026 04:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 Mexico capitalize on goalkeeper howler as home fans eruptThe 2026 World Cup has finally delivered a good (bad?) goalkeeper mistake during Mexico's group stage clash with Korea Republic on Thursday. Deadlocked after 45 minutes and truly nothing compelling from either side, it took a mistake to find the game it's first goal. 
  Korea Republic goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu was the man with his head in his hands after he came out to claim the ball. But unfortunately in the process,
  
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• World Cup: USMNT rides wave of belief into Australia clash — but a big question remains

  19-06-2026 03:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SEATTLE — Before the U.S. training session began in earnest Thursday, coach Mauricio Pochettino walked by himself onto a grass hill overlooking his players and staff working inside Husky Soccer Stadium.With Union Bay shimmering under a blue sky on the University of Washington campus, he took it all in."I wanted to see how everything looks without me," he said with a smile, drawing laughter at a Lumen Field news conference on the eve of the World Cup Group D match against Australia.Pochetti
  
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• Rate the players in Mexico v South Korea

  19-06-2026 03:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Co-hosts Mexico are under way against South Korea in their second World Cup match - follow it live here.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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• Official: Chivu signs new Inter contract until 2028

  19-06-2026 03:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Chivu signs new Inter contract until 2028Inter have officially announced that head coach Cristian Chivu has put pen to paper on a new contract extension, which will tie the Romanian to the club until the summer of 2028.Chivu’s contract extension comes as a reward after a remarkable first season in charge, guiding the Nerazzurri to a Serie A and Coppa Italia double in what was the 45-year-old’s first full season as a head coach.Chivu spent the final seven years of his playin
  
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• Juventus reopen Kolo Muani talks as Carnevali searches for a Vlahovic replacement

  19-06-2026 03:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus reopen Kolo Muani talks as Carnevali searches for a Vlahovic replacementThursday’s reports claim that Juventus have reopened talks with PSG striker Randal Kolo Muani as the club seek a replacement for Dusan Vlahovic, who will become a free agent at the beginning of July.Report: Carnevali wants Kolo Muani back at JuventusVlahovic’s contract with Juventus expires on June 30 and as things stand, the Serbian will not be signing a renewal and is expected to walk away on a free tr
  
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• Ibrahimovic criticism spreads to the USA: ‘Less Zlatan, less Lalas’

  19-06-2026 03:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ibrahimovic criticism spreads to the USA: ‘Less Zlatan, less Lalas’Zlatan Ibrahimovic faced backlash from large sections of Milan supporters for taking on a TV punditry role in the United States for the 2026 World Cup at a time when the Rossoneri are desperately lacking in leadership, and now the Rossoneri advisor is facing criticism for the quality of his analysis work: ‘Less Zlatan, less Lalas’.Ibrahimovic criticised for poor punditry work while Milan remain leaderlessI
  
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• Capello turns 80 and names the best player he has coached: ‘Cassano made me angry’

  19-06-2026 03:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Capello turns 80 and names the best player he has coached: ‘Cassano made me angry’Fabio Capello is celebrating his 80th birthday on Thursday and has named the best players he has worked with in his career to date, the best ‘pupil’ that he has taught and has looked back on his most memorable highlights from a career that spanned over 50 years.Capello’s 80th birthday interview: ‘Herrera lightyears ahead, Cassano made me too angry’As a player, Capello was a
  
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• ⚠️ Renato Gaúcho is no longer Vasco manager

  19-06-2026 03:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ⚠️ Renato Gaúcho is no longer Vasco managerRenato Gaúcho’s third spell in charge of Vasco has come to an end.The 63-year-old coach left the club on Thursday night (18). The decision was made 18 days after Cruz-Maltino’s last match."Vasco da Gama announces that Renato Gaúcho is no longer the head coach of the professional team. The decision was made by mutual agreement between the parties. Vasco thanks the coach and his staff for the services pro
  
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• Toney scores hat-trick in England friendly win

  19-06-2026 03:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England ran out 5-1 winners with Ivan Toney (3), Ollie Watkins and Morgan Rogers the scorers [Getty Images]Ivan Toney and Morgan Rogers were among the scorers as England recorded a comprehensive 5-1 victory over Major League Soccer side Sporting Kansas City in a practice match on Thursday.The game, played behind closed doors at England's Swope Soccer Village training facility, featured the players not used in Wednesday's World Cup 4-2 win over Croatia and the squad members who did not play signi
  
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• 🎥 Get well soon, Koné! Watch the Canadian midfielder's horror injury

  19-06-2026 03:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Get well soon, Koné! Watch the Canadian midfielder's horror injuryOne of the heaviest and saddest scenes of this FIFA World Cup came during Canada’s historic rout of Qatar this Thursday (18).Ismaël Koné suffered a serious injury in a challenge with Qatari player Assim Omer Madibo in the final stage of the match in Toronto. See below how the play unfolded and share your opinion: After the end of the match, there was a meeting between the Canadian playe
  
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• Canada’s Ismael Kone breaks leg in horror incident during World Cup win over Qatar

  19-06-2026 02:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Canadian midfielder Ismael Kone suffered a broken leg during his team’s 6-0 win over Qatar in Vancouver.Kone was challenged by Qatar’s Assim Madibo, who was penalised for a foul, in the 50th minute of the match. The nearest players to Kone reacted in shock as they saw the damage to his left leg. Kone was lifted on to a stretcher by medics and given oxygen. He gave a thumbs up as he was carried off the field, to applause from spectators. Madibo appeared upset by the incident. He was i
  
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• 🎥 Vozinha backed by his mum, Mexico-South Korea bond and + virals

  19-06-2026 02:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Vozinha backed by his mum, Mexico-South Korea bond and + viralsThe FIFA World Cup has contributed to many historic moments on the pitch.And there’s no shortage of off-field episodes that go viral too.Check out below what has been blowing up on social media in the last few hours. Now that’s just mean! 😂Who here has ever celebrated a goal before the neighbor because of the ever-possible delay across different types of broadcasts?There was a fan from the Demo
  
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• How Merlin the duck became Mexico’s viral World Cup ‘mascot’

  19-06-2026 02:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mexico's World Cup-opening victory over South Africa saw goals from Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez, but it was an unexpected feathered friend who truly stole the show. Merlin, a two-year-old duck, swiftly became an internet sensation and the tournament’s inaugural unofficial mascot.Dressed in the national team’s colours, complete with a miniature jersey and socks, Merlin paraded through Mexico City amidst thousands of jubilant fans. Images of the sartori
  
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• Jonathan David matches World Cup feat not seen in almost 100 years 🇨🇦

  19-06-2026 02:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jonathan David matches World Cup feat not seen in almost 100 years 🇨🇦Canada have finally registered a victory in the Men's World Cup after beating Qatar 6-0 on Thursday in Vancouver.
  The star man of the show was one Jonathan David, who finally found his way to the back of the net as he so often does for his country. After a miserable performance that sparked widespread controversy, the 26-year-old scored his first-ever World Cup goal with a stunning volley.Then he went on to add
  
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• 🗣️ Ancelotti asks for patience with Endrick: we must wait a bit

  19-06-2026 02:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🗣️ Ancelotti asks for patience with Endrick: we must wait a bitEndrick was a topic during the press conference given by Carlo Ancelotti this Thursday (18).And the Brazil national team coach indicated that the Real Madrid forward is unlikely to start in this Friday’s (19) decisive clash against Haiti.At first, he avoided confirming what the lineup will be for the match against the Caribbean side."No, I’ll tell the team tomorrow (Friday). I don’t think this is the
  
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• Canada rout nine-man Qatar but Koné injury sours first-ever World Cup win

  19-06-2026 02:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nathan Saliba holds up the jersey of injured teammate Ismaël Koné after scoring Canada’s fourth goal in the second half on Thursday.Photograph: Anne-Marie Sorvin/IMAGN IMAGES/ReutersAt full strength, Canada can go toe-to-toe with any opponent in the Americas. After steady climbs up the Concacaf charts and a credible run to the 2024 Copa América semi-final, all hope was that a talented squad could find their stride at a home World Cup.That belief came to life on Thursday,
  
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• Canada rout nine-man Qatar as Koné injury sours first-ever World Cup win

  19-06-2026 02:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nathan Saliba holds up the jersey of injured teammate Ismaël Koné after scoring Canada’s fourth goal in the second half on Thursday.Photograph: Anne-Marie Sorvin/IMAGN IMAGES/ReutersAt full strength, Canada can go toe-to-toe with any opponent in the Americas. After steady climbs up the Concacaf charts and a credible run to the 2024 Copa América semi-final, all hope was that a talented squad could find their stride at a home World Cup.That belief came to life on Thursday,
  
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• Tait left 'amazing' Falkirk to join 'massive' United

  19-06-2026 02:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dylan Tait has revealed he felt moving to "a massive club" like Dundee United was the right thing for his career after leaving "an amazing team" at Falkirk.The 24-year-old midfielder revealed there was "interest in me from elsewhere" as his contract ran out with the club who finished one place above United in the Scottish Premiership."I had a good couple of seasons at Falkirk and enjoyed my time there," Tait told Dundee United's YouTube channel."I couldn't speak too highly of Falkirk; they have
  
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• 2026 World Cup: Canada smacks Qatar 6-0 to secure first-ever World Cup win

  19-06-2026 02:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Canada has finally gotten a win at the 2026 World Cup — though it came at a price.In the second game of group stage play, Les Rouges crushed Qatar 6-0 to pick up its first victory in its history at the tournament. Qatar picked up two straight red cards during the game, ending with nine players and looking completely incapable of stopping the Canadian attack.It took little time for Canada to get on the board, with Cyle Larin finding the back of the net in the 16th minute off a rebound shot.
  
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• How Switzerland’s super-subs made World Cup statement with Bosnia bashing

  19-06-2026 01:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Switzerland atoned for their slip-up against Qatar as substitutes Johan Manzambi and Ruben Vargas inspired them to a 4-1 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina which puts them in pole position in Group B at World Cup 2026.Manzambi is just 20 but comes into these finals on the back of a stellar season at Freiburg, where he helped the German side reach the Europa League final before losing to Aston Villa.He scored a double either side of one from Vargas, before another substitute, Ermin Mahmic, grabbed a
  
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• Rohl says he leaves Rangers 'in stronger position'

  19-06-2026 01:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]New RB Salzburg head coach Danny Rohl has insisted he leaves Rangers "in a stronger position" after his eight months in charge.The 37-year-old German brought the Ibrox side back into the title race after a disappointing start to the season under Russell Martin only for them to lose four of their final five games and finish third behind Celtic and Hearts.After cutting short his two-and-a-half-year contract with Rangers to sign a three-year one at the club who finished third in the A
  
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• 🎥 Canada make history with thrashing, but lose midfielder to horror injury

  19-06-2026 01:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Canada make history with thrashing, but lose midfielder to horror injuryAfter failing to earn any points in 1986 and 2022 and opening the current FIFA World Cup with a draw, Canada finally won.They thrashed Qatar 6-0 with ease at BC Place in Toronto this Thursday (18). The biggest win ever by a Concacaf national team at a World Cup. 
  But the win took a back seat because of the serious injury suffered by No. 8 Ismaël Koné.Larin (16') and Jonathan David (29' and 48'
  
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• Canada's Ismaël Koné stretchered off after scary leg injury vs. Qatar at 2026 World Cup

  19-06-2026 01:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Canadian midfielder Ismaël Koné was stretchered off during Canada's World Cup win over Qatar after suffering a gruesome leg injury.Koné was tackled by Qatar midfielder Assim Madibo about 10 minutes into the second half of Thursday's game. Koné looked in pain immediately afterward, grabbing at his left leg, and athletic trainers quickly came to tend to him. It took little time for Canada's medical staff to bring out the stretcher, while the Canadian reserves surrounded h
  
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• 2026 World Cup: Canada's Ismaël Koné stretchered off with potential leg injury vs. Qatar

  19-06-2026 01:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Canadian midfielder Ismaël Koné was stretchered off during Canada's World Cup win over Qatar after suffering a potentially gruesome leg injury.Koné was tackled by Qatar midfielder Assim Madibo about 10 minutes into the second half of Thursday's game. Koné looked in pain immediately afterward, grabbing at his left leg, and trainers quickly came to tend to him. It took little time for Canada's medical staff to bring out the stretcher, while the Canadian reserves surrounde
  
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• 2026 World Cup: Canada's Ismaël Koné stretchered off with potential leg injury

  19-06-2026 01:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Canadian midfielder Ismaël Koné has been stretchered off in Canada’s World Cup match against Qatar after suffering a potentially nasty leg injury.Koné was tackled by Qatar midfielder Assim Madibo about 10 minutes into the second half of Thursday’s game. Koné looked in pain immediately afterwards, grabbing at his left leg, and trainers quickly came to tend to him. It took little time for Canada’s medical staff to bring out the stretcher, while the Canad
  
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• Canada midfielder Ismaël Koné stretchered off with serious injury

  19-06-2026 01:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Canada midfielder Ismaël Koné stretchered off with serious injuryThe Canadian Men's National Team have been hit with a significant injury blow on Thursday during their group stage clash with Qatar.Already playing against 10-men, midfielder Ismaël Koné was seriously injured following a tackle by Assim Madibo just before the hour mark. Players on both teams were immediately distraught, and official broadcast commentary captured a range of emotions from all in
  
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• Mauricio Pochettino noncommittal on Christian Pulisic status for Australia game: ‘We’ll see’

  19-06-2026 01:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Christian Pulisic has been following a ‘modified’ training schedule this week.Photograph: Jamie Squire/Getty ImagesUS men’s national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino offered very little clarity on the injury status of playmaker Christian Pulisic on Thursday, casting further doubt on his availability before the Americans’ second World Cup group-stage match against Australia on Friday.“I think as you know he was training individually all week,” Pochettino tol
  
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• South Africa and Czech Republic keep knockout hopes alive with turgid draw

  19-06-2026 01:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A late penalty from Teboho Mokoena secured South Africa a 1-1 draw with the Czech Republic football in Atalanta, which keeps alive both sides’ hopes of qualification from Group A at World Cup 2026.After Patrik Schick headed an early chance wide at the far post, the Czechs – showing five changes from the 2-1 defeat to South Korea, including West Ham midfielder Tomas Soucek dropped to the bench – took the lead in the sixth minute.Adam Hlozek raced on to a throw-in down the right
  
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