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• FROM CHIASSO TO PERTH

  20-06-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FROM CHIASSO TO PERTHNext up: August 5th in Perth. AC Milan and Inter will face each other far from San Siro in a major occasion for Australia, but not an entirely new one for the rest of the world. Over the years, official and friendly Milano derbies played outside of Italy have taken place in four different countries: Switzerland, China, USA and Saudi Arabia. The first-ever derby played outside of Italy took place in Chiasso, Switzerland, on October 18th 1908, just a few months after Inter's f
  
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• Aston Villa and Tottenham join the race for Crysencio Summerville

  21-06-2026 09:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa and Tottenham join the race for Crysencio SummervilleAston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur are interested in West Ham United forward Crysencio Summerville, according to footmercato.They join Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United and Arsenal in the race for the Netherlands international.West Ham are open to listening to offers for Summerville as they have to raise funds following their relegation to the Championship. They value him at €50 million.Why Villa could be the best move for
  
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• CONCACAF’s next rising power? Curacao hopes making World Cup history (again) is just the start

  21-06-2026 09:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  KANSAS CITY — "We're going to party all week in Curacao. No sleep. The whole week. We got a point. The smallest nation in the World Cup. Curacao!"MORE — Lionel Messi, Argentina and the traveling circus come to KCThat was the celebratory cry from one proud Curacaon supporter shortly after the final whistle on Saturday, as the tiny island nation of just 150,000 people earned its first-ever World Cup point in a thriller of a 0-0 draw with Ecuador. Goalkeeper Eloy Room (15 saves) came up
  
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• Liverpool forward deal puts €25m into Real Madrid's pocket

  21-06-2026 09:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool forward deal puts €25m into Real Madrid's pocketLiverpool have completed their first signing of the Andoni Iraola era. The Spaniard was appointed head coach following the dismissal of Arne Slot - and has set to work immediately.The 43-year-old personally intervened in the signing of Victor Munoz from Osasuna - with the Basque tactico believing the Spain international has got all the attributes to succeed at Anfield.Munoz, 22, is with the Spanish national team at the FIFA World Cup
  
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• Man City 2026 World Cup Watch: Tijjani Reijnders and Netherlands put Sweden to the sword

  21-06-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City 2026 World Cup Watch: Tijjani Reijnders and Netherlands put Sweden to the swordTijjani Reijnders and Netherlands sent a clear message in Houston with a dominant 5-1 demolition of Sweden on Saturday, vaulting them to the top of the World Cup Group F standings.After settling for a draw against Japan in their tournament opener, Ronald Koeman‘s squad came out firing and never let up, banking a result that puts their progression to the knockouts largely in their own hands.Brian Brobbey
  
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• Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong offers fitness update: ‘I still have pain’

  21-06-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong offers fitness update: ‘I still have pain’Barcelona midfield star Frenkie de Jong had a memorable display against Sweden last night, putting on a masterclass in midfield.He was a doubt coming into the game due to a collision with Quinten Timber in training. However, he still managed to start.After the game, the Barça star offered a mixed but encouraging update after returning to action, admitting that he is still dealing with pain but feeling mor
  
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• Kaka backs Real Madrid superstar duo for the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot

  21-06-2026 08:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kaka backs Real Madrid superstar duo for the 2026 World Cup Golden BootBrazilian legend Kaka has backed two Real Madrid forwards to fight for the World Cup Golden Boot, naming Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior as his picks.Speaking to ESPN UK, Kaka was asked for two candidates to finish as the tournament’s top scorer. His answer was clear:“Mbappe for sure, then Vini Jr.”The former Los Blancos player has tipped two current Real Madrid stars to lead the race in this tournament, a
  
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• 📝 World Cup 2026: overnight round-up

  21-06-2026 08:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📝 World Cup 2026: overnight round-upAs every morning, here is the overnight roundup from the World Cup!The night's must-see momentWe may already have THE save of the start of this World Cup.Despite Tunisia’s 4-0 collapse against Japan, Tunisia goalkeeper Aymen Dahmen produced what is, for now, the reflex save of this World Cup.A ball that stays out by a matter of millimeters, full stretch on the ground: honestly, it’s perfect!The night's resultsEcuador 0-0 Curaçao
  
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• Should Manchester City go for proven quality to improve their wing options?

  21-06-2026 08:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Should Manchester City go for proven quality to improve their wing options?It is expected that Manchester City will be in the market for a winge this summer. At this point, it would come as a major surprise if Savinho was a City player after this summer. Fabrizio Romano has previously reported that Tottenham are pushing to sign the Brazilian international. Looking at what type of winger City should pursue this summer, there is a strong argument to be made that they cannot avoid signing another w
  
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• Barcelona academy winger set to depart in search of first-team opportunities

  21-06-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona academy winger set to depart in search of first-team opportunitiesAccording to Mundo Deportivo, Dani Rodriguez’s time with FC Barcelona appears to be coming to an end. Despite still having one year remaining on his contract with the club, the 20-year-old winger has decided that the time has come to move on and test himself at a higher level than the Catalans’ reserve team.After spending two seasons with the reserve side, the Basque attacker believes he needs a new challenge
  
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• Fabrizio Romano confirms what Yan Diomande is thinking after €100m Liverpool offer rejected

  21-06-2026 08:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabrizio Romano confirms what Yan Diomande is thinking after €100m Liverpool offer rejectedLiverpool have been knocked back in their opening attempt to sign Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig. The 19-year-old winger has been on the radar for the outgoing Premier League champions for months.Reds’ recruiters have identified the Ivorian as the dream candidate to come in and add the one-v-one quality lacking on the wings under Arne Slot last term.Diomande - currently at the FIFA World Cup with
  
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• Mourinho gives greenlight for Real Madrid to sell 23-year-old academy graduate – report

  21-06-2026 08:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho gives greenlight for Real Madrid to sell 23-year-old academy graduate – reportReal Madrid have a lot of transfer plans this summer with Jose Mourinho coming in, and it looks like they are not limited to making signings.Among the many names who could leave Los Blancos this summer is Raul Asencio, the academy graduate.According to Fabrizio Romano (h/t Madrid Zone), Mourinho has given the green light for Asencio to leave, making the centre-back one of the names to watch in Madrid&rsq
  
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• Tunisia out of World Cup after thumping defeat by Japan

  21-06-2026 08:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FIFA World CupTunisia 0 - 4 Japan FTTunisia's miserable World Cup continued as their inability to progress from the group stage was confirmed by defeat against Japan.After a tumultuous week in which they suffered a 5-1 defeat by Sweden, sacked Sabri Lamouchi and appointed ex-Saudi Arabia boss Herve Renard as head coach, it took less than four minutes for them to go behind in Guadalupe, Mexico.An impressive Japan, who were well drilled throughout, broke the deadlock with a quick counter-attack wh
  
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• Barcelona World Cup Spotlight: Frenkie de Jong’s masterful display for the Netherlands

  21-06-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona World Cup Spotlight: Frenkie de Jong’s masterful display for the NetherlandsThe 2026 FIFA World Cup is in full swing, with many Barcelona players in action for their respective nations.Last night saw yet another excellent set of games, with the Netherlands kicking off proceedings with a 5-1 win over Sweden.Germany then edged Ivory Coast 2-1 in a game that did not seem to be going one way or the other until the very end.Ecuador kept attacking at every possible opportunity, but Cur
  
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• 🌪️ Japan hit four, last 32 in sight! Tunisia out of the World Cup 🔚

  21-06-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🌪️ Japan hit four, last 32 in sight! Tunisia out of the World Cup 🔚After the draw with the Netherlands, Japan picked up another positive result and beat Tunisia 4-0, earning their first three points of this World Cup. Renard’s team — who took over midway through the tournament from Lamouchi, sacked after the heavy defeat to Sweden in the opener — are out of the World Cup. So, a change that did not bring the hoped-for results.💡 Want to stay up to d
  
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• Real Madrid World Cup Spotlight: Denzel Dumfries shines for the Netherlands

  21-06-2026 08:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid World Cup Spotlight: Denzel Dumfries shines for the NetherlandsReal Madrid players have been in excellent form at this World Cup, consistently contributing to their nations’ causes at the tournament.The latest standout performance came from summer arrival Denzel Dumfries, whose signing has not yet been officially announced, for the Netherlands against Sweden in the Oranje’s 5-1 win.Central defender Antonio Rudiger also had a crucial role to play for Germany in their comeb
  
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• RB Leipzig bracing up for PSG bid for Liverpool target Yan Diomande

  21-06-2026 08:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  RB Leipzig bracing up for PSG bid for Liverpool target Yan DiomandeParis Saint-Germain are preparing to launch their own blockbuster move for RB Leipzig teenage sensation Yan Diomande, according to Bild.Liverpool submitted a €100 million bid that Leipzig rejected, and the Parisians are set to make their own offer.The 19-year-old Ivory Coast international has emerged as one of the hottest properties in European football after a stunning breakthrough campaign in the Bundesliga.Diomande bagged
  
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• Liverpool & Real Madrid target Nico Schlotterbeck suffers ligament injury in Germany vs Ivory Coast clash, his 2026 World Cup could be over

  21-06-2026 08:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool & Real Madrid target Nico Schlotterbeck suffers ligament injury in Germany vs Ivory Coast clash, his 2026 World Cup could be overLiverpool and Real Madrid have been handed a major blow in their pursuit of Nico Schlotterbeck.Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann admitted the defender is feared to have suffered a serious ligament injury that could end his World Cup campaign.The Borussia Dortmund centre-back was forced off during Germany’s latest World Cup outing against the Ivor
  
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• Arsenal step up Morgan Rogers chase as Declan Rice leads charm offensive

  21-06-2026 08:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal step up Morgan Rogers chase as Declan Rice leads charm offensiveArsenal have stepped up their pursuit of Aston Villa forward Morgan Rogers, according to the Daily Mail.Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice is playing a key role in trying to convince the England international that a move to the Emirates is the right next step in his career.The Premier League champions have identified Rogers as one of their leading transfer targets as Mikel Arteta looks to strengthen his attacking options ahead o
  
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• The search for a right-back looks set to continue for Manchester City

  21-06-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The search for a right-back looks set to continue for Manchester CityManchester City remain in the market for a right-back. It did seem that Atalanta’s impressive young right-back Marco Palestra could be the player that City would bring in this summer. However, it now seems that Palestra could be on his way to Inter Milan. If that proves to be the case, then City’s search for a right-back will continue. Chelsea right-back Malo Gusto has been named as a potential target for City and t
  
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• Newcastle reject Tottenham’s £75m bid for Sandro Tonali

  21-06-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle reject Tottenham’s £75m bid for Sandro TonaliNewcastle United have turned down a £75 million bid from Tottenham Hotspur for Sandro Tonali, per reputed journalist Craig Hope. Spurs narrowly avoided relegation to the Championship last season, but they have been ambitious in the transfer market this summer. After completing deals for Jan Paul van Hecke, Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi, Tottenham are targeting a move for Tonali. They have already agreed pe
  
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• Frenkie de Jong waxes lyrical over Lionel Messi: ‘The perfect footballer’

  21-06-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Frenkie de Jong waxes lyrical over Lionel Messi: ‘The perfect footballer’The ongoing FIFA World Cup has not been particularly kind to Barcelona’s captains so far, with three of them facing a fitness concern in some capacity.While Raphinha was seriously injured earlier today, Ronald Araujo is yet to feature for Uruguay after facing a fitness setback in the build-up to the event.The third captain affected was none other than Frenkie de Jong, who is not at his 100% but still start
  
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• World Cup 2026: Japan starts fast, finishes strong as Ayase Ueda pairs 2 goals with assist in domination of Tunisia

  21-06-2026 07:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Japan forward Ayase Ueda celebrates after scoring in the first half at the Monterrey Stadium in Guadalupe, Mexico, on June 20, 2026. (Photo by Julio Cesar AGUILAR / AFP via Getty Images)JULIO CESAR AGUILAR via Getty ImagesNew manager, same end result for Tunisia in 2026 World Cup group play: a multi-goal defeat, this one to Japan on Saturday night in Guadalupe, Mexico. In an act of desperation, the Carthage Eagles brought in Hervé Renard to resuscitate the squad following its 5-1 defeat t
  
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• It could only be a matter of time before Manchester City confirm their next manager

  21-06-2026 07:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It could only be a matter of time before Manchester City confirm their next managerThe assumption remains that Enzo Maresca will be the next manager of Manchester City. As of yet, there has been no official confirmation from City of this. It has now been four weeks since Pep Guardiola stepped down after a decade of dominance as City manager. While it has been reported that Maresca is already hard at work preparing for the 2026-27 season as Manchester City’s manager, the wait for the offici
  
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• Is Belgium v Iran on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch World Cup 2026 match

  21-06-2026 07:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Belgium eye their first win at the 2026 World Cup today, as they take on Iran in each team’s second game in Group G.On Monday, Belgium got off to an underwhelming start as they drew 1-1 with Egypt, coming from behind to salvage a point as substitute Romelu Lukaku forced Mohamed Hany into an own goal.However, with Iran next for the Red Devils before a final group-stage match with New Zealand, Belgium will still fancy their chances of topping the group.Belgium were held to a draw by Egypt in
  
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• Is Spain v Saudi Arabia on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch World Cup 2026 match

  21-06-2026 07:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spaindo not have to win when they take on Saudi Arabiain Atlanta on Sunday, owing to the bloated format at World Cup 2026, but improvements in attack will be a must.Having been held by Cape Verde in one of the great World Cup shocks on Monday, Luis de la Fuente will be hoping star man Lamine Yamal can contribute more than 19 minutes off the bench as he battles back from a hamstring injury.Saudi Arabia, meanwhile, battled to a creditable draw against Uruguay in their opener and have no reason to
  
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• 🇯🇵 Japan knock Tunisia out of the World Cup

  21-06-2026 07:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🇯🇵 Japan knock Tunisia out of the World CupJapan is enjoying a great moment at Estadio Monterrey, with an almost perfect match that already has them three goals up against Tunisia in front of a packed crowd. 
  Junya Ito became the scorer of Japan’s third goal after an excellent assist that forced him to win the race just past midfield and finish with the goalkeeper already beaten. Then, 14 minutes later, Ayase Ueda shone with a brace to seal the match in a 4-0 rout
  
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• 🚨 After Turkey & Haiti: next country faces World Cup exit

  21-06-2026 07:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 After Turkey & Haiti: next country faces World Cup exitIt could hardly be more one-sided than between Tunisia and Japan. Despite a solid performance by the Africans, the Samurai Blue are currently firing Tunisia out of the tournament.
  After Daichi Kamada (4') and Ayase Ueda (31') had already given Japan a 2-0 lead by halftime, Junya Ito made it 3-0 in the 69th minute. Since Tunisia lost their opening match 5-1 against Sweden, they would, as things stand, become the third team after
  
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• 🥐☕️FC Breakfast: player nicks ref's watch, juggling policeman!

  21-06-2026 07:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🥐☕️FC Breakfast: player nicks ref's watch, juggling policeman!Surreal scene during Paraguay-Turkey 🎥Matías Galarza, the only scorer in Paraguay–Mexico, also stood out for a bizarre moment during the scuffle. The Paraguayan midfielder picked up the referee’s watch before putting it on his own wrist. He kept it on for several minutes before finally returning the precious accessory to the man in black. You had to dare...An iconic club back in La Liga!
  
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• A World Cup standout looks to be tailor-made for the Manchester City midfield.

  21-06-2026 07:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A World Cup standout looks to be tailor-made for the Manchester City midfield.The 2026 FIFA World Cup is now in full swing. There have been a host of standout players already that have caught the eye during the tournament. Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe and Harry Kane have all laid down a marker for the tournament. Also, there are a host of other players who have also made an impression at the tournament. One of those is German midfielder Felix Nmecha. Watching Nmecha play, he looks
  
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