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• FIFA Power Ranking leaders after Matchday 2️⃣🔥 at World Cup 26™

  13-06-2026 17:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FIFA Power Ranking leaders after Matchday 2️⃣🔥 at World Cup 26™The second matchday of World Cup 26™ has come to an end, so here’s who delivered the best performances according to FIFA’s official rankings.Group BCanada 1-1 Bosnia and Herzegovina
  Attacking impact: Jovo LukićLukić scored Bosnia and Herzegovina’s only goal with a header from a first-half corner, earning him an attacking rating of 8.7.20 minutes into the match in Toronto, a
  
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• Details as Roma prepare first offer for Mason Greenwood

  14-06-2026 22:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Details as Roma prepare first offer for Mason GreenwoodSerie A side Roma are pushing for an attacking signing and it come in the form of Mason Greenwood, who is set to leave Marseille.Today’s Corriere dello Sport has a claim about the Englishman – via Calciomercato.Roma want to close the deal by as early as June. They have sensed competition and do not want to be caught in an auction.Money mattersRoma will not offer the €55 million Marseille are asking for as they consider
  
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• Fabrizio Romano bombshell: Confirms Liverpool talks with World Cup's breakout star

  14-06-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabrizio Romano bombshell: Confirms Liverpool talks with World Cup's breakout starFabrizio Romano has moved to confirm talks between Liverpool and representatives of the World Cup's breakout star.Anyone watching Brazil vs Morocco on Saturday evening will have seen plenty of players that they'd love their team to sign. It was the first star-studded fixture of the World Cup and didn't disappoint.Well, the first-half didn't, anyway.But perhaps no one came away from that match with a better reputati
  
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• 🚨 Reports: Mourinho wants German World Cup winner as assistant at Real

  14-06-2026 22:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Reports: Mourinho wants German World Cup winner as assistant at RealAt Real Madrid, squad planning has really picked up pace following the return of José Mourinho. On Sunday evening, an intriguing personnel story also emerged from a German perspective.Because “The Special One” apparently wants to bring a 2014 World Cup winner into his coaching staff. As reported by 'Marca' and 'Sky', among others, Mourinho wants to bring Sami Khedira on board as an assistant coach. F
  
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• Uruguay face flight chaos day before opening World Cup 2026 match

  14-06-2026 22:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Uruguay’s national team are facing a chaotic start to their World Cup campaign after being stuck in Mexico ahead of their opening fixture. Marcelo Bielsa’s side have travelled to Cancun for final preparations before getting their World Cup underway against Saudi Arabia on Monday but the squad have been left waiting as their prepared plane didn’t have clearance to fly to the US. The problem facing the team is reportedly due to issues with paperwork for the aircraft which means i
  
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• Ruben Amorim: How Jorge Mendes is engineering manager’s Milan move

  14-06-2026 22:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ruben Amorim: How Jorge Mendes is engineering manager’s Milan moveSince yesterday, former Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has emerged as the favourite to take over at Serie A side Milan.Oliver Glasner was initially well in the frame. Soon, Matthias Jaissle was also in the picture but it is the Portuguese who is likely to manage the Rossoneri next season.Calciomercatotake a detailed look at how the deal is being engineered.Milan majority shareholder Gerry Cardinale has offered Amorim
  
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• Manchester City Are Ready To Move In For This EFL Championship Keeper: Should They Go For Him?

  14-06-2026 22:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City Are Ready To Move In For This EFL Championship Keeper: Should They Go For Him?In a recent report, journalist Graeme Bailey mentioned that Manchester City are ready to move in for Sheffield Wednesday keeper Pierce Charles. It has been claimed that the Mancunian giants are keen on getting a deal over the line for the Northern Ireland goalie this summer.Charles’ Tough Campaign In The EFL ChampionshipCharles struggled to find consistency with his performances for Sheffield Wedn
  
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• Sami Khedira set for coaching role under Jose Mourinho at Real Madrid

  14-06-2026 22:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sami Khedira set for coaching role under Jose Mourinho at Real MadridFormer Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira is expected to join Jose Mourinho’s coaching staff at the Santiago Bernabeu as the Portuguese continues assembling his backroom team.Khedira, now 39, enjoyed a successful spell under Mourinho during the manager’s first stint in charge of Real Madrid and is now poised to reunite with his former boss more than a decade later.The move would represent Khedira’s first seni
  
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• Man City disappointed with partner brand’s upcoming sponsorship deal with Man United

  14-06-2026 22:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City disappointed with partner brand’s upcoming sponsorship deal with Man UnitedMan City figures left miffed by Man United’s expected Betway sponsorship dealBetway have been a City club partner since July 2024Some at City suggest Omar Berrada is taking his cue from his former employersSome figures at Manchester City have been left frustrated by Manchester United’s expected sponsorship deal with Betway, a brand that has been a club partner at the Etihad Stadium since July 20
  
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• Netherlands vs Japan live: Score, goals, highlights, stats from 2026 FIFA World Cup

  14-06-2026 22:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Netherlands and Japan meet in Dallas, Texas on Sunday in what promises to be an absolute beauty to open up Group F.WATCH — Netherlands v JapanRonald Koeman has the Dutch moving in the right direction as they reached the semifinals of the European Championships two years ago and have been extremely consistent. They have a solid, technical team but are perhaps just missing a spark in attack to be considered one of the favorites to win it all. Japan are being tipped by many as a genuine d
  
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• 👌🏼Everyone's OK, Luis de la Fuente warns ahead of tomorrow

  14-06-2026 22:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👌🏼Everyone's OK, Luis de la Fuente warns ahead of tomorrowThe national team coach confirmed that all the players are in perfect condition for the opener.
  Tomorrow is Spain’s big day at this World Cup. The opening match is always a tense and difficult moment because of everything that has to be proved, but Luis de la Fuente is calm and trusts his players.A squad that has every player available, with no one carrying any issues, which means names like Lamine or Nico could even
  
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• Roma prioritize sales of Soule and Dovbyk over Manu Kone

  14-06-2026 22:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma prioritize sales of Soule and Dovbyk over Manu KoneFrom America, Manu Koné has dismissed any rumors of an imminent departure from Roma.“My future is the World Cup, it’s my first major competition. I prefer to stay focused on that and then we’ll see what the future holds,” he said in a press conference ahead of the France-Senegal match. Transfer expert Matteo Moretto confirmed his situation in a video on Fabrizio Romano’s YouTube channel: “Kon&eacut
  
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• Manchester United Are Showing Interest In This Newcastle United Full-Back: What Will He Add To Carrick’s Side?

  14-06-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United Are Showing Interest In This Newcastle United Full-Back: What Will He Add To Carrick’s Side?In a recent report, The Sun claimed that Manchester United are showing interest in Newcastle United left-back Lewis Hall. It has been revealed that the Red Devils are eager to get a deal done for the English defender in this summer transfer period.Hall’s Impressive Form In Premier League FootballHall enjoyed a decent run of form at the Tyneside club last season when he put in
  
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• Exclusive: Liverpool call it quits on £80m star with Man United set to steal him

  14-06-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Exclusive: Liverpool call it quits on £80m star with Man United set to steal himManchester United are in pole position to sign a Premier League star after Liverpool backed out.The Times reports that Manchester United are now in pole position to sign Matheus Fernandes from West Ham United. The Portuguese midfielder is widely expected to move this summer after relegation with the Hammers.Anfield Watch understands that Liverpool did express genuine interest in signing Fernandes. The midfielde
  
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• World Cup 2026: Somali referee who was denied entry into the United States will be paid in full by FIFA

  14-06-2026 21:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Somali referee that was refused entry into the United States to work the World Cup will be paid in full by FIFA, according to ESPN's Mark Ogden.Omar Artan was denied entry into the United States earlier this month after arriving in Miami. He was stopped by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, which determined that Artan was to "be inadmissible due to vetting concerns and was denied entry." A U.S. official said Artan was not allowed in the country due to "association with suspected members of
  
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• 🙄 Germany tops Brazil's record with another 7-1 at World Cups

  14-06-2026 21:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🙄 Germany tops Brazil's record with another 7-1 at World CupsThe Brazil national team arrived at the FIFA World Cup holding 26 records.But one of them is no longer Brazil’s.By scoring seven goals against Curaçao this Sunday (14), Germany now has 239 goals in World Cup history, surpassing Brazil’s 238 as the previous record holder.Rounding out the top three is Argentina, with 152. The four-time world champion already had the best goals-per-game average, as it has p
  
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• Gareth Southgate backs England for World Cup glory after turning down TV work to ‘keep out of the way’

  14-06-2026 21:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former England manager Gareth Southgate has revealed he turned down offers for World Cup television work, opting instead to "keep out of the way" to avoid distracting the national team. Despite his absence, Southgate expressed strong confidence in the squad, stating they are "ready to win" the tournament.This summer's 48-team competition in North America marks the first World Cup since 1994 that Southgate will not be directly involved, following his successful tenure which saw England reach a Wo
  
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• Chelsea Are Keen On Landing This Aston Villa Star: What Will He Bring To Stamford Bridge?

  14-06-2026 21:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea Are Keen On Landing This Aston Villa Star: What Will He Bring To Stamford Bridge?In a recent report on Substack, journalist Mark Brus claimed that Chelsea are keen on landing Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers this summer. It has been revealed that the Blues are eyeing a move to secure the services of the English playmaker in this transfer window.Rogers’ Good Form In The Premier LeagueThe 23-year-old had a productive campaign at the West Midlands club as he put in a run of impressive d
  
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• John Barnes shares his thoughts on Liverpool appointing Andoni Iraola

  14-06-2026 21:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  John Barnes shares his thoughts on Liverpool appointing Andoni IraolaLiverpool Must Give Andoni Iraola Time, Says John BarnesAndoni Iraola has arrived at Liverpool with momentum, intrigue and inevitable pressure. That is what happens when a club of this scale changes direction again, especially so soon after Arne Slot’s dramatic fall from Premier League champion in 2024/25 to dismissed head coach on May 30 2026.For John Barnes, the concern is not really about Iraola’s coaching abilit
  
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• Everton Star Opens The Door To A Return To His Former Club: What Should Moyes Do This Summer?

  14-06-2026 21:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton Star Opens The Door To A Return To His Former Club: What Should Moyes Do This Summer?Iliman Ndiaye has been speaking. Frankly, as it happens. In a recent chat with France Football, later picked up by Foot Mercato, the Everton attacker looked back at his stint in Ligue 1, refusing to hide from the difficult questions about why things fell apart. He still holds a vivid memory of the day he put pen to paper with Marseille. The player in him wanted that next step, sure, but it was the kid in
  
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• The Curacao moment that vindicated Fifa’s controversial World Cup revamp despite Germany thrashing

  14-06-2026 21:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  There will not be many 7-1 games at this World Cup and fewer still in which the one feels wholly more significant that the seven. But Germany have scored many World Cup goals before and they will score many more. Curacao’s goal, by contrast, was a moment that will forever be etched into the country’s story. The ball broke loose in the German penalty area and when it fell invitingly to right-back Livano Comenencia, stomachs tightened and eyes bulged. A stadium watched as Comenencia&rs
  
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• Germany put seven past World Cup debutants Curacao

  14-06-2026 21:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FIFA World CupGermany 7 - 1 Curaçao FTSix different players found the target for Germany as they matched the margin of their 2014 semi-final win over Brazil [Getty Images]Four-time winners Germany overcame a brief scare from World Cup debutants Curacao before turning on the style to win their Group E opener in Houston.Die Mannschaft went ahead in the sixth minute with the tournament's earliest goal so far coming from a powerful curling effort from one-time England youth international Feli
  
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• INSTANT REACTION | Germany 7-1 Curaçao: Germany survive an early scare to claim all three points

  14-06-2026 21:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  INSTANT REACTION | Germany 7-1 Curaçao: Germany survive an early scare to claim all three pointsGermany vs Curaçao, the biggest mismatch in World Cup history? Quite possibly.Germany have been crowned world champions four times, whereas Curaçao are making their debut and are the smallest nation to ever qualify for the World Cup, with a population of around 156,000. To put that into perspective for our British friends, this is like Germany vs Swindon, and for our American read
  
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• WORLD CUP PLAYER RATINGS | Germany 7-1 Curaçao – Germany open their World Cup campaign with a comfortable win against debutants Curaçao

  14-06-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  WORLD CUP PLAYER RATINGS | Germany 7-1 Curaçao – Germany open their World Cup campaign with a comfortable win against debutants CuraçaoGermany kicked off their World Cup campaign with a game against tournament debutants and minnows Curaçao in Houston, as they look to begin their tournament with a much-needed win, and a first win in their group opener since 2014, when they beat Portugal 4-0.The game started as you would expect, with Germany’s dominance translating
  
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• Arsenal Identify This Juventus Winger As A Dream Target: Should Arteta Get Him On Board?

  14-06-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal Identify This Juventus Winger As A Dream Target: Should Arteta Get Him On Board?In a recent post on X, journalist Sacha Tavolieri claimed that Arsenal have identified Juventus winger Kenan Yildiz as a dream target for this summer transfer window. It has been stated that the Gunners are planning to move in for the Turkish attacker later this year.Yildiz’s Excellent Form In Serie AYildiz had an excellent campaign at the Turin club recently after he put in a string of productive displ
  
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• “It’s true…” – Midfielder makes big admission about Champions League final decision

  14-06-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “It’s true…” – Midfielder makes big admission about Champions League final decisionWarren Zaire Emery has finally spoken about the frustrations of being left out of PSG’s starting XI in the Champions League final.If you enjoy PSG Talk coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content.PSG were able to rest many of their first team players throughout the league season to keep them fres
  
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• On-loan Barcelona star still hopeful of staying despite club’s reluctance to activate buy option

  14-06-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  On-loan Barcelona star still hopeful of staying despite club’s reluctance to activate buy optionAt this point, Barcelona have only made one signing in the summer and it was directed towards reinforcing the left-wing position.Raphinha’s injuries last season, after all, seriously hurt the team’s attacking potency and the manager relied on Marcus Rashford to provide depth in that department.The Englishman’s mixed campaign, however, did not generate sufficient consensus to im
  
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• We feel for you, Curaçao: Germany crush debutants by a traumatic scoreline

  14-06-2026 20:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  We feel for you, Curaçao: Germany crush debutants by a traumatic scorelineGermany beat Curaçao this Sunday (14) in the FIFA World Cup by a score that is TRAUMATIC for the Brazilian people: 7-1.The tiny World Cup debutant even scored a historic goal, but the four-time champion side showed no mercy and just kept piling on the goals.Nmecha opened the scoring. And Commenencia leveled it at the 26th minute of the first half.Despite the final result, that goal went down in the history of
  
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• Curaçao scores a goal in its first World Cup game, but Germany still gets a blowout win

  14-06-2026 20:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Curaçao got a goal in its first World Cup game. And that was the only highlight for the smallest nation in the tournament.Germany sped past Curaçao 7-1 on Sunday in Houston as Group E opened play. The Germans were massive favorites ahead of the game and the final score reflected it. But Curacao at least had a moment of hope early on.After Germany went up 1-0 on an early Felix Nmecha goal, Curaçao scored its first-ever World Cup goal on just its second shot of the game when L
  
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• World Cup 2026: Netherlands vs Japan lineups – Malen and Dumfries start for Oranje; Suzuki in goal for Japan

  14-06-2026 20:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  World Cup 2026: Netherlands vs Japan lineups – Malen and Dumfries start for Oranje; Suzuki in goal for JapanThe Netherlands face Japan with a strong Serie A contingent in their starting eleven for their World Cup opener.Roma striker Donyell Malen leads the line, Inter’s Denzel Dumfries, whose Real Madrid move is imminent, starts at right back, and former Milan midfielder Tijjani Reijnders lines up in the middle of the park.Juventus’ Teun Koopmeiners, Atalanta’s Marten De
  
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