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• 🥐☕️FC Breakfast: Mbappé’s perfect namesake, Khusanov’s classy act

  20-06-2026 09:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🥐☕️FC Breakfast: Mbappé’s perfect namesake, Khusanov’s classy act"My name is Kylian Mbappé" 🤷‍♂️One Kyks can hide another! Kylian Mbappé’s perfect namesake has stepped out of the shadows to tell his story… and the downsides of having that name.Khusanov’s classy gesture 📸After colliding with a cameraman on the touchline, Uzbek defender Abdukodir Khusanov wanted to make amends. Love to see it!
  
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• Oxford United sack head coach Bloomfield

  20-06-2026 13:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Matt Bloomfield was appointed Oxford United head coach in January [Getty Images]Oxford United have sacked head coach Matt Bloomfield following their relegation to League One.The 42-year-old replaced Gary Rowett in January and despite some encouraging results and performances in the second half of the season, he was unable to keep them in the Championship.Oxford said Bloomfield had "represented Oxford United with professionalism and integrity"."We would like to thank Matt for his efforts and wish
  
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• World Cup star becomes first player sent off under new ‘Vinicius Law’

  20-06-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  World Cup star becomes first player sent off under new ‘Vinicius Law’Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior was in action for Brazil on Sunday, and he scored in a 3-0 victory over Haiti. It’s been a strong World Cup so far for the 25-year-old, who’s scored twice in two matches for the Selecao.However, it was not only because of his goal against Haiti that Vinicius’ name was in the headlines on Sunday morning. As per Diario AS, he was also mentioned after the first case
  
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• Real Madrid send scouts to watch 18-year-old Moroccan wonderkid against Scotland

  20-06-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid send scouts to watch 18-year-old Moroccan wonderkid against ScotlandThe FIFA World Cup is simply the grandest stage of them all, and it comes as no surprise that all top clubs including Real Madrid base a part of their summer transfer plans around performances at the event.One young talent who has earned much praise and interest early on in the tournament is the young Moroccan star kid Ayyoub Bouaddi, for he has almost single-handedly dictated the flow of play for his team in their g
  
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• Arsenal warning silences Norway doctor over Odegaard injuries

  20-06-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal warning silences Norway doctor over Odegaard injuriesNorway doctor Ola Sand says he was reprimanded after discussing Martin Odegaard’s injury and now holds his tongue.The national team doctor spoke about Ødegaard’s injury
  VG Sporten20 Jun 2026 By Jostein Overvik and Bjørn S. DelebekkNorway’s national team doctor has admitted he was previously reprimanded after discussing Martin Odegaard’s injury publicly, with Arsenal now insisting on strict control
  
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• World Cup schedule today: How to watch Netherlands v Sweden, TV channels & live stream Saturday 20 June

  20-06-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alexander Isak and Sweden continue their World Cup against European foe the Netherlands on Saturday.Photograph: DiaEsportivo/ShutterstockGroup F is shaping up to be one of the most competitive at the 2026 World Cup with Japan, the Netherlands and Sweden all talented enough to make a deep run. The second round of group games could reveal whether or not that is realistic. The stakes are high.Japan and the Netherlands started their World Cup campaigns by sharing the spoils, but both teams could do
  
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• Report: Liverpool eyeing move for midfielder with £70m release clause

  20-06-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool eyeing move for midfielder with £70m release clauseLiverpool Eyeing Victor Froholdt as Midfield Planning Takes ShapeLiverpool’s summer rebuild under Andoni Iraola could yet stretch into midfield, with TeamTalk reporting that the club are monitoring Porto’s Victor Froholdt as part of a wider recruitment push.The 20-year-old Denmark international only joined Porto from Copenhagen last summer, but his progress has already placed him on the radar of several Premie
  
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• Frank Lampard set to sign long-term deal with Coventry City

  20-06-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Frank Lampard set to sign long-term deal with Coventry CityFrank Lampard is set to sign a new long-term deal with Coventry City ahead of their long-awaited return to the Premier League, according to The Times.The former England international has transformed Coventry since taking charge in November 2024. Despite arriving midway through the campaign, Lampard guided the club to the Championship title with an impressive 95-point haul, ending a 25-year exile from the Premier League.Discussions o
  
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• Barcelona forward agrees terms to complete Ligue 1 move; one final detail remains

  20-06-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona forward agrees terms to complete Ligue 1 move; one final detail remainsAccording to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona forward Ansu Fati’s move to Monaco is all but complete. After weeks of negotiations, meetings and revised proposals, both the player and the Ligue 1 club have reached a full agreement, with only a minor fiscal matter still to be resolved.Sources involved insist the remaining issue is purely administrative and is not expected to jeopardise the transfer. It is anticipated
  
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• Report: Fulham have £17m offer rejected for midfielder

  20-06-2026 12:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Fulham have £17m offer rejected for midfielderFulham Set to Test Trabzonspor Resolve for Chibuike NwaiwuTrabzonspor are making no secret of their ambitions for the 2026-27 season, and holding on to Chibuike Nwaiwu appears central to those plans. According to reports from Fotomac, Fulham have already seen a €20 million bid for the Nigerian defender rejected, with the Turkish club determined to keep one of their most influential performers.After remaining in the title race until
  
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• Turkey and Haiti wave 👋 goodbye to the Cup: who could go on Saturday

  20-06-2026 12:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Turkey and Haiti wave 👋 goodbye to the Cup: who could go on SaturdayThe second round of the 2026 World Cup group stage is beginning to shape the dramatic contours that make the tournament football’s greatest spectacle.Last Friday (19), the World Cup officially saw its first teams eliminated: the national teams of Turkey and Haiti.Neither could recover from back-to-back slip-ups and are now mathematically out of the competition.Since Turkey and Haiti lost their first two matches and
  
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• Javier Tebas backs Barcelona’s complaint against Florentino Perez in ‘Negreira case’ row

  20-06-2026 12:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Javier Tebas backs Barcelona’s complaint against Florentino Perez in ‘Negreira case’ rowLa Liga president Javier Tebas has backed Barcelona’s claims against Real Madrid president Florentino Perez as the growing debacle over the ‘Negreira case’ continues.According to SPORT, Tebas has sent a written response to Barcelona after the club asked the Spanish football authorities to address statements made by Perez about the case.Barcelona had urged La Liga, the Royal
  
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• Sinclair wants to 'kick on' after agreeing new Saints deal

  20-06-2026 12:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ross Sinclair has extended his contract with St Johnstone [SNS]Ross Sinclair wants to "kick on" at St Johnstone after agreeing a new contract at McDiarmid Park.The 25-year-old's new deal runs until 2028, having first joined the Perth club in 2019. Fifteen of his 58 senior club appearances have been with Saints, who have loaned him out four times."I have been at this club for a long time," Sinclair told club media. "It is an important place for me and for my family. This is my home."We have a gre
  
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• Worried, Germany? A written-off World Cup star is on fire

  20-06-2026 12:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Worried, Germany? A written-off World Cup star is on fireAfter the emphatic 7-1 win over Curaçao, Germany’s national team face a far tougher test in their second group match. In Côte d’Ivoire, the DFB team will meet a strong opponent that even beat France in a friendly shortly before the World Cup began and has several players capable of causing Germany serious problems. Hardly anyone, in particular, would have expected one of them to be in the mix.Côte d&rsqu
  
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• Juventus send final contract offer to Vlahovic – report

  20-06-2026 12:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus send final contract offer to Vlahovic – reportAccording to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Juventus have sent a final contract offer to their star striker Dusan Vlahovic, proposing a one-year deal with an €8m salary, including add-ons.Juventus have reportedly made one final move to retain their striker Vlahovic, according to Gazzetta.Final Juventus contract offer to VlahovicVlahovic is available on a free transfer as his current deal at the Allianz Stadium expires at the end of the
  
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• Cooper on Wales' radar amid Bellamy's Burnley links

  20-06-2026 12:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ex-Swans boss Steve Cooper (left) is an early front runner to replace Craig Bellamy (right) should he leave the Wales job [Huw Evans Picture Agency/Getty Images]Wales are preparing for head coach Craig Bellamy's possible move to Burnley with a shortlist of potential successors which includes former Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper.Football Association of Wales (FAW) bosses held informal talks with Cooper before news emerged of Burnley's renewed interest in Bellamy, while ex-Wolves manager Rob
  
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• Real Madrid will decide next week whether to sign midfielder

  20-06-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid will decide next week whether to sign midfielderReal Madrid have already wrapped up four summer signings, but the club’s sporting department are not done yet. There are plans for a new centre, central midfielder and winger to join before the end of August, while a decision must also be made regarding whether Nico Paz will be re-signed now.For months, it has been taken for granted that Paz will return to Real Madrid this summer, two months after he left. He’s enjoyed two f
  
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• Inter pounce on Nico Paz as Real Madrid make 60m transfer decision

  20-06-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter pounce on Nico Paz as Real Madrid make 60m transfer decisionMultiple sources in Italy claim that Inter have resumed their interest in Nico Paz, given that Real Madrid are eager to bring the Argentine back from Como and put him on the market for €60m.Inter still hope to sign Nico Paz this summer, as the Argentine’s future at either Como or Real Madrid is uncertain.Inter resume interest in Nico PazCorriere dello Sport reported on Friday that Real Madrid were upset by Nico Paz&rsqu
  
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• Exclusive: Liverpool interested in La Liga defender with talks already held

  20-06-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Exclusive: Liverpool interested in La Liga defender with talks already heldExclusive: Liverpool Interested in Move for 28-year-old La Liga DefenderIt has been a busy start to the summer for Liverpool. First of all, Andoni Iraola replaced head coach Arne Slot after a disastrous title defence.Then the Reds wrapped up a £34.5m deal to sign Victor Munoz from Osasuna to become their second signing of the summer.He will follow Jeremy Jacquet through the door at Anfield, after Liverpool agreed a
  
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• Arsenal to charge up to £6,500 for new tunnel club offering ‘the most exclusive seats in the ground’ next season

  20-06-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal to charge up to £6,500 for new tunnel club offering ‘the most exclusive seats in the ground’ next seasonArsenal have introduced a new high-end hospitality package at Emirates Stadium for next season. The Times claims it offers supporters a luxury matchday experience costing up to £6,500 for a single Premier League fixture.The ‘Touchline’ package places guests in some of the closest seats to the action inside the stadium. Located behind the du
  
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• Arsenal to charge up to £6500 for new tunnel club offering “the most exclusive seats in the ground” next season

  20-06-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal to charge up to £6500 for new tunnel club offering “the most exclusive seats in the ground” next seasonArsenal have introduced a new high-end hospitality package at Emirates Stadium for next season. According to The Times, it offers supporters a luxury matchday experience that will cost up to £6,500 for a single Premier League fixture.The ‘ Touchline’ package places guests in some of the closest seats to the action inside the stadium. Located
  
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• Barcelona watching closely as former defender’s value rises at World Cup

  20-06-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona watching closely as former defender’s value rises at World CupThe United States have made a perfect start to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and former Barcelona defender Sergino Dest has been one of the main reasons behind their impressive form. Mauricio Pochettino’s side have emerged as one of the surprises of the tournament, collecting six points from their opening two matches to secure a place in the last 32 and put themselves in a strong position to top their group.Dest has e
  
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• What do the stats say about Scotland's defeat to Morocco?

  20-06-2026 11:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  This was the earliest ever winning goal in a 1-0 win in World Cup history, with Ismael Saibari netting after 70 seconds. The previous earliest was England against Paraguay in 2006 (third minute).Scotland have now lost 17 of their past 19 matches in all competitions against nations who are in the top six of the Fifa world rankings when facing them (W1 D1), losing nine of their latest 10 (D1).Morocco completed 601 passes, the most by an African team in a World Cup match on record since 1966.Scotla
  
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• Brazil have completely lost their fear factor – Carlo Ancelotti must find a new way

  20-06-2026 11:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Long after Brazil’s 3-0 win over Haiti had eased to the pace of a training game, and Carlo Ancelotti was actually playing some of the positives down, there was suddenly a rush of energy near the press conference room. People were hurrying over, in a way they weren’t quite doing for Matheus Cunha or even Vinicius Junior.In the corridors leading up from the Philadelphia Eagles dressing room, where the post-game media duties were taking place, was a proper constellation of stars.All of
  
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• Materazzi’s verdict on Mancini’s return as Italy coach, Mourinho will ‘put pressure’ on Barcelona

  20-06-2026 11:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Materazzi’s verdict on Mancini’s return as Italy coach, Mourinho will ‘put pressure’ on BarcelonaItaly 2006 World Cup winner Marco Materazzi insists Roberto Mancini’s return as Italy’s head coach ‘could be an important solution’ and feels José Mourinho will ‘put pressure on Barcelona’ as the new Real Madrid coach.Former Inter and Italy defender Materazzi gave an interview to Corriere dello Sport, speaking about Mancini’s po
  
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• Manchester United pushing strongly to sign Real Madrid midfield target – Romano

  20-06-2026 11:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United pushing strongly to sign Real Madrid midfield target – RomanoReal Madrid have already secured four signings this summer along with the contract renewal of Antonio Rudiger.However, transfer activity is far from done at the Santiago Bernabeu, with Jose Mourinho & co. working to bring in several more players.One of the main priorities for Los Blancos this summer is to reinforce the midfield position, although an exit will be required in order to accommodate a new signing
  
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• First Real Madrid casualty of 2026 World Cup as Arda Guler falls with Türkiye

  20-06-2026 11:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  First Real Madrid casualty of 2026 World Cup as Arda Guler falls with TürkiyeReal Madrid have many players at the 2026 World Cup, but only a week into the tournament, one of them is already heading home.Arda Guler would’ve had high hopes to go far in the tournament, with many spectators considering Türkiye to be one of the dark horses. However, last week’s defeat to Australia had them on the back foot to qualify from Group D, and it meant that they had to avoid a second los
  
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• 🎥 Snubbed by Tuchel, Maguire sells Panini stickers in New York 😭

  20-06-2026 11:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Snubbed by Tuchel, Maguire sells Panini stickers in New York 😭Quite the career change.It was one of the surprises in Thomas Tuchel's squad list: Harry Maguire had not been selected to play at the World Cup with England.But no matter, the English defender still found a reason to go to England.In a video circulating on social media, the English defender was spotted... selling Panini stickers at a stand in New York.Is it a publicity stunt, or is he there for his own personal enjoy
  
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• 🎥 Left out by Tuchel, Maguire sells Panini stickers in New York 😭

  20-06-2026 11:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Left out by Tuchel, Maguire sells Panini stickers in New York 😭What a career change.It was one of the surprises in Thomas Tuchel's squad list: Harry Maguire had not been selected to play in the World Cup with England.But no matter, the English defender still found a reason to travel to the United States.In a video circulating on social media, the English defender was spotted... selling Panini stickers at a stand in New York.Is it a publicity stunt, or is he there for his own pe
  
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• EXCLUSIVE | Chris Waddle: ‘If Marseille want to challenge PSG, then they have to get their house in order.’

  20-06-2026 11:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  EXCLUSIVE | Chris Waddle: ‘If Marseille want to challenge PSG, then they have to get their house in order.’Retired England international and Olympique de Marseille winger Chris Waddle sat down with Get French Football News to discuss his former club and the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It’s another rebuild for Marseille. Can you explain why the club lacks stability? It always has. I was lucky to catch them in a good patch under Bernard Tapie. We won the league three
  
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