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• Extraordinary Messi makes more history in masterclass for the ages

  17-06-2026 06:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It was a day for football's biggest names. But even amid so much star quality, Lionel Messi still took top billing.Hours after France's Kylian Mbappe and Norway's Erling Haaland had lit up the World Cup with two goals each, the stage was set.But this was no supporting act, this was the main show. The Messi show. His first World Cup hat-trick, a record-equalling 16th World Cup goal, and another reminder that despite his age, he isn't going away.As the sun dipped behind the Kansas City skyline, th
  
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• Who are the Croatia players England should look out for?

  17-06-2026 15:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]The durable core of Croatia's side continues to defy the ageing process.Their third place at the 2022 World Cup followed on from being runners-up four years earlier. Six players remain from the 2018 tournament, in which they beat England in the semi-finals, with the majority of the regular midfielders and forwards now well into their 30s.Ranked 11th in the world, Croatia will once more provide a stern test for England in Wednesday's Group L opener.BBC Sport takes a look at five key players
  
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• Linfield could face European rematch with Shelbourne

  17-06-2026 15:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Irish Premiership side Linfield are in line for another potential meetingwith League of Ireland Premier Division team Shelbourne should the Belfast side progress through the first qualifying round of this year's Uefa Conference League.The clubs were paired together in Champions League qualifying last season and were later drawn together in the Uefa Conference League play-off for a place in the league stages.Shelbourne emerged 2-1 victors on aggregate in the Champions League tie and then defeated
  
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• Report: Man City and Chelsea in transfer battle over €50m Italian international

  17-06-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Man City and Chelsea in transfer battle over €50m Italian internationalInter Lead Race for Marco Palestra Despite Manchester City and Chelsea InterestTransfer stories often tell us as much about players’ priorities as they do about clubs’ ambitions. Marco Palestra’s situation is one of those rare cases where the destination appears clear, even while Europe’s elite circle around him.Photo IMAGOAccording to Sky Sport Italia, Manchester City and Chelsea have bot
  
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• Why Hull City could face points deduction in Premier League after promotion

  17-06-2026 15:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hull City could face a points deduction following their promotion back to the Premier League via the ever-lucrative route of the play-offs.The Tigers snatched a last-gasp winner in last month’s Championship play-off final at Wembley, pipping Middlesbrough to guaranteed riches of around £200m as they sealed their return back to the English top-flight.However, winning this game has left Hull in a precarious position financially, with the club required to sell players before the end of
  
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• Manchester United eye new left winger in double raid on relegated West Ham

  17-06-2026 15:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United are interested in Crysencio Summerville as they consider a double raid on West Ham. The Netherlands international is on a list of options as United look to add a left winger to Michael Carrick’s squad for next season. Interest is at an early stage but United are also keen on Mateus Fernandes as they are looking at the relegated Hammers for part of their summer business. Mateus Fernandes is attracting significant interest (Getty)Fernandes could form part of a midfield rebu
  
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• James Trafford plays down concerns over Manchester City life after Pep Guardiola

  17-06-2026 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  James Trafford plays down concerns over Manchester City life after Pep GuardiolaJames Trafford has praised Pep Guardiola’s Man City legacy ahead of Enzo Maresca arrivalGoalkeeper struggled for minutes under Guardiola after Etihad Stadium return in 2025Newcastle, Aston Villa & Tottenham interested in City academy graduate this summerManchester City goalkeeper James Trafford has taken the opportunity to praise Pep Guardiola, while also moving to calm any concerns among supporters over wh
  
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• What Falkirk are losing in West Brom-bound Stewart

  17-06-2026 15:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [SNS]With Barney Stewart moving to West Bromwich Albion, Falkirk are losing a 20-goal striker at senior level - but not all of those goals came for the Bairns.Stewart, 22, netted twice after initially joining Falkirk, then in the Scottish Championship, from East of Scotland League side Heriot-Watt University in early 2025.He then scored eight goals on loan at second-tier side Dunfermline Athletic in the first half of season 2025-26.He was recalled to score 10 more in the dark blue of Premiership
  
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• Artist creates 30-foot England badge on Suffolk beach ahead of World Cup clash

  17-06-2026 15:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A colossal England badge, meticulously crafted from stones on a Suffolk beach, has emerged ahead of the football team launching their World Cup campaign in Dallas, Texas.Artist Toby Clark, 40, dedicated “a little over eight-and-a-half hours” to create the striking emblem near Lowestoft in Suffolk.The shield, measuring six metres wide by nine metres tall (19.6ft by 29.5ft), was formed on the World Cup's opening day, 11 June. Its design features the word ‘England’ spelled o
  
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• Do Leeds need Byram and Wober if the club is 'going places'?

  17-06-2026 15:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]BBC Radio Leeds' Adam Pope has been discussing Leeds United's official released and retained list on the Don't Go To Bed Just Yet podcast, highlighting that Illan Meslier will "probably never go to a club of the same ilk again".The goalkeeper bid farewell to Elland Road after a seven-year spell following the expiration of his latest contract."His message to the fans very much reflected what we spotted at the end of the final home game," Pope said. "He was taking it all in while sit
  
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• Lyon’s Afonso Moreira to undergo medical with Bayer Leverkusen

  17-06-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lyon’s Afonso Moreira to undergo medical with Bayer LeverkusenOlympique Lyonnais’ Afonso Moreira (21) is set to undergo his medical prior to signing for Bayer Leverkusen, according to reports in L’Équipe.After several days of negotiations, the management of both clubs have finally reached an agreement on a transfer fee of over €32 million, including bonuses. A percentage of any future capital gain is also said to have been included in the deal.Whilst he had initiall
  
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• Thuram snubs Galatasaray as Juventus set asking price for Liverpool and other Premier League clubs

  17-06-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thuram snubs Galatasaray as Juventus set asking price for Liverpool and other Premier League clubsTuttosport reports that Juventus midfielder Khephren Thuram is uninterested in joining Galatasaray this summer, but would consider a move to the Premier League, with Liverpool, Newcastle and Aston Villa among the interested clubs.Juventus will have to make a €20m capital gain by the end of the month and, inevitably, the Old Lady will be forced to listen to offers for some of their stars in the
  
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• West Brom sign Falkirk striker Stewart

  17-06-2026 14:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  West Bromwich Albion have signed striker Barney Stewart from Scottish Premiership side Falkirk for an undisclosed fee.The 22-year-old joins the Baggies on a four-year contract and becomes head coach James Morrison's first new recruit of the summer.Stewart made his first-team debut for Falkirk in January 2025 and played 15 times as the club won promotion from the second tier to the Scottish Premiership.He scored eight goals in 12 appearances during a loan spell back in the Championship with Dunfe
  
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• Hearts, Hibs and Motherwell learn European opponents

  17-06-2026 14:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Like Hearts, Sturm Graz narrowly missed out on their domestic title [Getty Images]Hearts will face Austrian club Sturm Graz in the second round of Champions League qualifying.Meanwhile, Motherwell have been drawn against Havnar Boltfelag of the Faroe Islands, while Hibernian take on the winners of tie between Vllaznia of Albania and Malisheva of Kosovo, in the same stage of the Conference League.Hearts will be playing in the qualifiers of Europe's top club competition for the first time in 20 ye
  
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• Real Madrid boss Mourinho making enquiries for Man City and Benfica defenders

  17-06-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid boss Mourinho making enquiries for Man City and Benfica defendersReal Madrid may have completed four signings already this summer, but their transfer business is far from over.According to Matteo Moretto of MARCA, Los Blancos remain fully committed to bringing in another centre-back before the transfer window closes. It must be noted that the club has already strengthened several areas of Jose Mourinho’s squad with the arrivals of Marc Cucurella, Ibrahima Konate, Denzel Du
  
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• FIFA World Cup 2026 and Serie A: Italian-Club Players Representing Their Nations, Betting Markets, and Storylines to Watch

  17-06-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FIFA World Cup 2026 and Serie A: Italian-Club Players Representing Their Nations, Betting Markets, and Storylines to WatchKey Facts at a GlanceThe FIFA World Cup 2026 runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026, with 48 teams competing across 104 matches in 16 host cities spread between the United States (11 cities), Canada (Toronto and Vancouver), and Mexico (Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey), per FIFA’s official tournament schedule.Italy has missed a third consecutive FIFA World Cup, having fa
  
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• Milan blow as Krösche and Hardung won’t leave Eintracht Frankfurt

  17-06-2026 14:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan blow as Krösche and Hardung won’t leave Eintracht FrankfurtMilan have appointed Ruben Amorim as their new head coach, but plans to reshape the club’s management structure have stalled, with Markus Krösche and Timmo Hardung set to remain at Eintracht Frankfurt.Milan’s search for a new director of football and sporting director has to start from scratch, as Eintracht Frankfurt pair Krösche and Hardung are not expected to leave the Bundesliga side this summer.
  
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• 'We have overspent and we have to sell some players'

  17-06-2026 14:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]When Hull City won promotion back to the Premier League by beating Middlesbrough in the play-off final, it came with guaranteed riches of around £200m.Yet, in a strange twist, winning that game means Hull must sell players before the end of June to avoid a potential points deduction in the Premier League.The Tigers have an overspend of around £6m on their profit and sustainability (PSR) calculation. Under the English Football League rules, that could lead to a six-point
  
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• Confirmed: Real Madrid formally ask UEFA to reopen disciplinary proceedings against Barcelona

  17-06-2026 14:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Real Madrid formally ask UEFA to reopen disciplinary proceedings against BarcelonaReal Madrid have intensified their position regarding the Negreira Case after officially submitting documentation to UEFA and requesting the resumption of disciplinary proceedings linked to the matter.The move comes after months of public comments from club president Florentino Perez, who had previously indicated that Real Madrid would take the issue to European football’s governing body. The
  
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• England v Croatia: Who should start their World Cup opener?

  17-06-2026 14:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  World Cup 2026: The wait is over - England begin their tournament at 21:00 BST against Croatia - listen to full commentary on BBC Radio 5 LiveEngland's fortunes in the opening game of a World Cup vary, from the good,the bad and the uglyWho should start for England v Croatia? Have your say and get your questions in for BBC Sport's chief football writer Phil McNulty by using the Get Involved button belowHow different will England play under Thomas Tuchel at the World Cup?Cristiano Ronaldo and Port
  
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• Several top clubs interested in Mile Svilar

  17-06-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Several top clubs interested in Mile SvilarRoma’s primary objective for June 30th is to budget for some transfers to meet UEFA requirements. The Roman club is ready to sacrifice Matias Soulé, but concrete offers for the Argentine are slow to arrive. In this scenario, Mile Svilar is also unsure about his permanence. Regarding the Giallorossi goalkeeper’s situation, transfer expert Matteo Moretto said: “Roma is currently completely focused on transfers. I’m telling y
  
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• Nico Paz Tells Real Madrid He Wants to Stay at Como

  17-06-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nico Paz Tells Real Madrid He Wants to Stay at ComoNico Paz (21) has informed Real Madrid that he wants to remain at Como 1907 for a further season, reversing an earlier plan to return to the Spanish club this summer, according to Diario AS. The Argentine midfielder has communicated the decision directly to Los Blancos’ leadership, with Cesc Fábregas’s side set to compete in next season’s Champions League.This marks a significant shift from what had been widely reported
  
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• FEATURE | Three things learned as France get off to a winning start against Senegal with a much-improved second-half showing

  17-06-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FEATURE | Three things learned as France get off to a winning start against Senegal with a much-improved second-half showingIn their first encounter since 2002, France were hoping to get one over on Senegal after the African nation pulled off a shock the last time they both met at the World Cup. The opening fixture for Les Bleus at the FIFA World Cup 2026 marks only the second time the two nations have faced off against each other.  Following a poor performance in the first half, France rec
  
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• EXCLUSIVE | Franck Leboeuf on winning the World Cup with France: ‘Every day French people come up to me and say “thank you”‘

  17-06-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  EXCLUSIVE | Franck Leboeuf on winning the World Cup with France: ‘Every day French people come up to me and say “thank you”‘Ahead of France’s first appearance at the World Cup, Get French Football News spoke exclusively to World Cup winner Franck Leboeuf.In this final part of a four-part interview, Franck talks about what it feels like to play in a World Cup final – and to be a world champion.You are arguably the best example of what can happen when
  
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• Barcelona youngster’s chances fade even as Flick searches for Lamine Yamal backup

  17-06-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona youngster’s chances fade even as Flick searches for Lamine Yamal backupLamine Yamal’s place in Barcelona’s starting lineup is beyond question, but the identity of his backup remains unresolved.In that regard, according to Gabriel Sans of Mundo Deportivo, Hansi Flick has not yet made a final decision regarding who will serve as the primary alternative to the teenage superstar on the right wing next season.While Roony Bardghji currently occupies that position in the squ
  
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• Confirmed: Real Madrid send letter to UEFA calling for disciplinary proceedings against Barcelona in Negreira Case

  17-06-2026 14:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Real Madrid send letter to UEFA calling for disciplinary proceedings against Barcelona in Negreira CaseReal Madrid have taken a significant step in the ongoing Negreira Case by officially informing UEFA of what the club describes as new evidence related to the long-running investigation involving Barcelona and former refereeing official Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira.The Spanish giants released an official statement confirming that they have sent a formal letter to UEFA, urging European
  
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• 🚨 Negreira case: Real Madrid lodge complaint with UEFA

  17-06-2026 14:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Negreira case: Real Madrid lodge complaint with UEFAFlorentino Pérez is not letting up.Real Madrid is taking another step on the European football stage. The club has filed an official complaint with UEFA’s disciplinary bodies regarding the Negreira case. In this document, the Madrid club provides new evidence which, according to it, conclusively confirms suspicions of corruption.Real Madrid’s leadership describes the prolonged payments to Jo
  
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• Hull could face points deduction in Premier League

  17-06-2026 14:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hull City were promoted to the Premier League for the third time in their history after beating Middlesbrough at Wembley [Getty Images]When Hull City won promotion back to the Premier League by beating Middlesbough in the play-off final it came with guaranteed riches of around £200m.Yet in a strange twist, winning that game means Hull must sell players before the end of the month to avoid a potential points deduction in the Premier League.The Tigers have an overspend of around £6m on
  
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• How to watch USA vs Australia live: Stream, TV channel, team news, prediction

  17-06-2026 14:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The USA face Australia in Seattle on Friday as World Cup fever has taken over America after the co-hosts dazzled during their 2026 World Cup debut. But now, can they back it up?WATCH — USA v Australia, en EspanolMauricio Pochettino’s side battered Paraguay 4-1 in LA last week to kick off their tournament in the best possible way. They now know a win against Australia in Seattle will essentially secure them a spot in the knockout rounds, probably as winners of Group D. This is going t
  
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• Sturm a side of similar qualities and last-season experience

  17-06-2026 14:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabio Ingolitsch took over at Sturm Graz during the winter break [Getty Images]Hearts were either going to be drawn against seeded sides Sturm Graz or Fenerbahce in the Champions League second qualifying round and it was the Austrians who came out of the pot.On the one hand, it means they drew a side who finished 26th in last season's Europa League instead of one that finished above Celtic in 19th.However, it also means they will be unseeded for the third qualifying round should they win on aggr
  
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