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• Forward Hughes to leave Crystal Palace

  10-06-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Forward Hughes to leave Crystal PalaceCrystal Palace forward Elise Hughes will leave the club when her contract expires at the end of the month.The Eagles announced the news via a post on their official club website this afternoon.The 25-year-old attacker joined Crystal Palace from neighbours Charlton Athletic back in summer 2022. Hughes has gone on to make a huge impact for the South Londoners, helping the club to win promotion to the Barclays Women’s Super League on two occasions. The We
  
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• 🎥 Would you stop work for a photo with Shakira? This journo's moment

  11-06-2026 07:19 via yahoo.com
  🎥 Would you stop work for a photo with Shakira? This journo's momentBefore the ball starts rolling this afternoon at the Azteca Stadium, there will be a show serving as the World Cup opening ceremony. A show with a name of its own: Shakira. 
  The Colombian artist will lend her voice to 15 minutes of pure spectacle before Mexico and South Africa kick off the World Cup. And yesterday she rehearsed on the match stage. All of this while several journalists were covering the tourname
  
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• How forgotten co-hosts Canada can silence their noisy neighbours at World Cup 2026

  11-06-2026 07:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  There are times when Canada can seem the forgotten World Cup hosts. They have not staged the most celebrated World Cup of all or another of the most remarkable. They have not sought to repel fans of other countries, turned a referee away, held an opposition striker for questioning at immigration, bombed a fellow competing nation. Canada’s conventional approach – helpful and welcoming – may be out of kilter with these times; with this United States.Everyone else can be obscured
  
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• Real Madrid join race for Mateus Fernandes as Mourinho plots first summer signing

  11-06-2026 07:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid join race for Mateus Fernandes as Mourinho plots first summer signingReal Madrid have joined the race for West Ham United midfielder Mateus Fernandes, AS reports.The Portuguese ace has become one of the most sought-after midfielders in the world, and new Madrid manager Jose Mourinho wants him at Santiago Bernabeu.Midfield reinforcement has become a priority for Madrid, and Fernandes is seen as an ideal transfer target, with the club eager to add quality in the middle of the pitch.The
  
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• World Cup Day 1 What to Watch: Mexico gets the tournament started as Group A begins play

  11-06-2026 04:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The World Cup is finally here.The 2026 tournament kicks off Thursday with Group A getting underway. Here's what you need to know for Day 1 of the World Cup.Play 2026 Soccer Pick 'Em with FOX One and make your picks for the world's biggest soccer tournamentMexico vs. South AfricaThursday, June 11 | 3 p.m. ET | Mexico City | TV: FoxOdds: Mexico (-235), South Africa (+650), Tie (+340)The World Cup traditionally kicks off with a game featuring the host country. And by virtue of being in Group A, Mex
  
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• The time is coming! Learn all about the FIFA World Cup

  11-06-2026 04:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The time is coming! Learn all about the FIFA World CupThe moment we’ve all been waiting for is finally knocking at the door.The FIFA World Cup will kick off this Thursday (10), with Mexico facing South Africa at the Azteca Stadium.Besides renewing our hope for a sixth title, the tournament also promises to bring great stories on the pitch.To help you get even more into the World Cup spirit, OneFootball brings you the main information and updates about the tournament below.Check it all out
  
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• It’s nearly time! Know EVERYTHING about the FIFA World Cup

  11-06-2026 04:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It’s nearly time! Know EVERYTHING about the FIFA World CupThe moment we’ve been waiting for is finally at our doorstep.The FIFA World Cup will kick off this Thursday (10), with the opening match between Mexico and South Africa at the Azteca Stadium.Besides renewing our hopes for a sixth title, the tournament also promises to deliver great stories on the pitch.To help you get even more into the World Cup mood, OneFootball brings you the main information and latest updates on the tourn
  
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• It’s nearly time! Find out all about the FIFA World Cup

  11-06-2026 04:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It’s nearly time! Find out all about the FIFA World CupThe moment we’ve been eagerly waiting for is finally knocking on the door.The FIFA World Cup will have its opening match played this Thursday (11), with Mexico facing South Africa at the Azteca Stadium.In addition to renewing our hopes for a sixth title, the tournament also promises to bring great stories on the pitch.To help you get even more into the World Cup spirit, OneFootball brings you the main information and latest updat
  
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• 🛬 Hello, Tricolor! Colombia have landed in Mexico

  11-06-2026 03:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🛬 Hello, Tricolor! Colombia have landed in MexicoThe Colombia National Team is already on Mexican soil to take on the final stretch of its preparations ahead of its debut at the FIFA World Cup 2026™. The squad led by Néstor Lorenzo arrived in the city of Guadalajara after completing an intense physical reconditioning stage in California, United States.
  Top-level infrastructure at Academia AGAThe Colombian delegation chose Atlas FC’s Academia AGA as its official base ca
  
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• Bellingham at number 10? Will Saka start? It's decision time for Tuchel

  11-06-2026 02:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thomas Tuchel's England have won both of their World Cup warm-up games, against New Zealand and Costa Rica [Getty Images]England's final friendly before the World Cup was delayed by violent storms rattling around Orlando's Inter&Co Stadium – but when it finally got under way it was well worth the wait for head coach Thomas Tuchel.Tuchel was unhappy with England's lack of intensity in their opening friendly against New Zealand in Tampa, the 1-0 win effectively a glorified training sessi
  
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• Alvaro Arbeloa in talks with Premier League club following Real Madrid exit

  11-06-2026 02:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alvaro Arbeloa in talks with Premier League club following Real Madrid exitEarlier this week, Real Madrid confirmed the departure of head coach Alvaro Arbeloa, whose exit had been taken for granted for a number of weeks. The 43-year-old took over from Xabi Alonso in January, but he failed to lead the club to any silverware, which meant that it was inevitable for him not to be offered a contract extension.However, Arbeloa could be about to put the disappointment of failing to hold on to the Real
  
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• England impress to beat Costa Rica in final World Cup warm-up

  11-06-2026 02:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  InternationalsEngland 3 - 0 Costa Rica FTDeclan Rice celebrates with Anthony Gordon in a match where they both scored in England's final pre-World Cup friendly [Getty Images]England stepped up a gear in their final friendly before the World Cup with an impressive performance to beat Costa Rica in Orlando.After kick-off was delayed for an hour by storms, Declan Rice gave England an early lead with a deflected shot as he took advantage of good work by new Barcelona signing Anthony Gordon.Jude Bell
  
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• Haiti make change to World Cup 2026 shirt after Fifa complaint

  11-06-2026 01:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Haiti have been forced into a late change on their World Cup 2026 shirts after Fifa accused them of violating its regulations on political speech.Haiti, preparing to kick off their World Cup in Group C against Scotland in Boston on Saturday, previously had a shirt that depicted a war scene from the country's battle for ⁠independence. But shirt manufacturer Saeta confirmed on Wednesday that a swift, late change had been made after collaborating with the Haitian Football Federation on the de
  
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• How Anthony Gordon’s late dash answered England’s toughest question for World Cup 2026 opener

  11-06-2026 01:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  When Anthony Gordonjoined Barcelona, the surprisingly good Spanish he spoke at his unveiling was, he said, a product of his dream to play for them. There are times when it seems his rise has been underpinned by ambition. Gordon may be a great self-improver, the scrawny kid who can hassles and harry defenders. But he has also coveted some of the trappings of stardom: the No 10 shirt, the penalties, the move to the glamour clubs.And so it was that when Eberechi Eze’s shot was handled that Go
  
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• 👀 Another title? Dibu's World Cup predictions

  11-06-2026 01:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👀 Another title? Dibu's World Cup predictionsJust days before the start of the big football event in North America, Emiliano “Dibu” Martínez once again stirred the World Cup atmosphere. The Argentina national team goalkeeper took part in a viral challenge for an Aston Villa sponsor and dared to predict in detail how the tournament’s knockout stage will unfold.
  The Scaloneta’s path according to the goalkeeperWith the confidence that defines him, the shot-sto
  
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• Jose Mourinho says goodbye to Benfica ahead of Real Madrid return

  11-06-2026 01:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho says goodbye to Benfica ahead of Real Madrid returnIn the coming days, it is expected that Jose Mourinho will be officially confirmed as the next manager of Real Madrid. The Portuguese has had an agreement with Florentino Perez in place for weeks, but it could not be finalised due to the presidential election, which ended with a victory for the 79-year-old over the weekend.Now that Perez’s continued presence as president has been assured, Real Madrid can press ahead with plan
  
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• USMNT’s Chris Richards declares himself ‘ready’ for World Cup opener

  11-06-2026 01:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  U.S. defender Chris Richards has declared himself ready for the World Cup 2026, less than four weeks after suffering a significant left ankle injury. Richards joined the American squad at their Orange County training base on Wednesday, eager to participate in preparations for their home World Cup opener against Paraguay this Friday night in Los Angeles."It’s the World Cup, so I was going to make myself ready regardless (of injuries)," Richards stated. "I’m feeling good. Maybe a littl
  
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• Is England v Costa Rica delay a sign of things to come?

  11-06-2026 01:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A message on the big screen at Inter&Co Stadium told supporters to seek shelter with lightning strikes in the area [Getty Images]England head coach Thomas Tuchel said the delay to their World Cup warm-up game with Costa Rica gave them a "little taste of what can happen" - but will that prove to be an understatement?The match was due to start at 21:00 BST in Orlando, Florida, but heavy rain and thunderstorms pushed it back an hour to 22:00 BST.Weather delays have been a major talking point in
  
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• Haiti forced to change World Cup jerseys after Fifa rejects ‘political’ elements

  11-06-2026 01:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Josue Casimir and the Haitian national team wore jerseys that included imagery near the right hip evoking the country’s 19th-century revolution in a friendly against Peru last week.Photograph: Leonardo Fernandez/Getty ImagesHaiti have been made to find new jerseys on the eve of the 2026 World Cup, after Fifa deemed certain elements to be too political in nature. The Concacaf qualifiers are set to open their group stage against Scotland on Saturday.In a statement responding to the decision,
  
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• Watkins heads in England's third against Costa Rica in final World Cup warm-up

  11-06-2026 00:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Watkins heads in England's third against Costa Rica in World Cup warm-upGordon penalty doubled Three Lions' lead after deflected Rice openerMatch was delayed by one hour after storms in Orlando, FloridaListen to BBC Radio 5 Live commentary at top of pageTournament gets under way on Thursday when co-hosts Mexico play South AfricaEngland's first match against Croatia on Wednesday, 17 June (21:00 BST) Watkins heads in England's third against Costa Rica in final World Cup warm-up
  
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• Arsenal in hunt for Williams - Thursday's gossip

  11-06-2026 00:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal keen to sign Athletic Club winger Nico Williams, Juventus open talks with Aston Villa over deal for keeper Emiliano Martinez, while Paris St-Germain target Bayern Munich's Michael Olise.Arsenal remain firmly in the hunt to sign Athletic Club and Spain winger Nico Williams, with Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United also interested in the 23-year-old. (Teamtalk)Juventus are in talks with Aston Villa to sign their Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, 33, who has already agree
  
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• Manchester City have no choice but to go big to sign their top summer transfer target

  11-06-2026 00:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City have no choice but to go big to sign their top summer transfer targetManchester City had their first bid for Elliot Anderson rejected by Nottingham Forest. Despite this setback, it was expected that City would return with a second bid to sign the midfielder they desperately need. Manchester City’s second bid for Elliot Anderson has now arrived and been rejected once again by Nottingham Forest. It is now becoming clear that City will have to go big to sign their top transfer
  
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• Infantino could have stood up for the World Cup - but he said 'chill, relax'

  11-06-2026 00:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Listening to Fifa president Gianni Infantino and you would think the controversy surrounding the 2026 World Cup in recent days had been insignificant."Just, you know, chill, relax," Infantino told a news conference at the Azteca Stadium on the eve of Thursday's opening match between Mexico and South Africa.After all, it is not as though one of his referees was refused entry to the United States. Or Iraq striker Aymen Hussein was questioned for several hours at a Chicago airport before being allo
  
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• Fifa and global players' union agree landmark deal

  11-06-2026 00:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fifa president Gianni Infantino (right) with Chelsea's Cole Palmer after last year's Club World Cup final [Getty Images]World governing body Fifa has struck a landmark deal with global players' union Fifpro that means players will be represented when major decisions affecting the game are agreed.Faced with a number of separate legal claims around player welfare, Fifa has agreed a memorandum of understanding with Fifpro, which it says "marks [a] paradigm shift in governance of professional footba
  
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• Official | Illan Meslier leaves Leeds United

  11-06-2026 00:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Illan Meslier leaves Leeds UnitedIllan Meslier (26) has left Premier League club Leeds United upon the expiry of his contract. The former FC Lorient shotstopper is now a free agent. Meslier joined Leeds back in 2020 for a fee of €6.5m. The France U21 international made a positive start at Elland Road. He was a mainstay in the EFL Championship and then in the Premier League. In the latter, he went on to make 107 appearances. However, the Frenchman was guilty of several h
  
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• Everton ordered to pay Burnley £35 million in compensation following landmark PSR ruling

  11-06-2026 00:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton ordered to pay Burnley £35 million in compensation following landmark PSR rulingEverton have been ordered to pay Burnley £35 million in compensation and interest following a landmark ruling related to the club’s breach of Premier League financial regulations.An independent disciplinary panel ruled in Burnley’s favour after the Lancashire club argued Everton’s profitability and sustainability rules (PSR) breach contributed to their relegation from the Premier
  
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• Yann Gboho subject of Kansas City interest

  11-06-2026 00:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Yann Gboho subject of Kansas City interestYaan Gboho (25) is the subject of interest from MLS club Kansas City, as per a report from Foot Mercato and The Athletic. Ivory Coast international Gboho is heading into the final year of his contract at Ligue 1 club Toulouse FC. Last season, he scored 10 goals and registered three assists in 35 games in all competitions. Heading into the summer, it was expected that the winger, cousin of the Doué brothers, would garner interes
  
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• Haiti forced to alter kit design before World Cup opener

  10-06-2026 23:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Haiti are in their first World Cup finals since 1974 [Getty Images]Haiti have been forced to change their kit design just four days before their World Cup opener against Scotland after their shirt, depicting a war scene, failed to comply with Fifa rules. An illustration of the Battle of Vertieres in 1803, which secured Haiti's independence, with the country's flag had been embedded on the shirts worn in both of their pre-tournament friendlies. However, equipment regulations set out by the world
  
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• Vinicius Junior prepared to leave Real Madrid as free agent

  10-06-2026 23:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Vinicius Junior prepared to leave Real Madrid as free agentLater in the summer, the subject of Vinicius Junior’s future as a Real Madrid player is expected to return to the fore. The winger, who’s currently focused on the upcoming 2026 World Cup, has just over a year remaining on his contract, and were he not to renew, there is every chance that he leaves the Bernabeu in 2027.Over the last 12 months, there have been discussions between Real Madrid and Vinicius’ representatives
  
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• Gianni Infantino’s Trumpian ramble is shambolic start to World Cup

  10-06-2026 23:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “Just chill,” Gianni Infantino said, as Fifa continue to endure a shambolic build-up to this World Cup. This notional press conference on the eve of the opening game at the Azteca was just another part of it.As the stand-out line - outside the Fifa president praising himself for the “impossible” of ensuring Iran play - “just chill” wasn’t quite up there with all of Infantino's feelings from four years ago.It also meant this didn’t really live up to
  
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