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• Gasperini in talks with Soule’s agent to decide his future

  12-06-2026 12:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gasperini in talks with Soule’s agent to decide his futureMatias Soulé’s future at Roma is in the balance. The Argentine winger has had a mixed season: an excellent first half with important goals and assists, but a groin problem in the second half of the season has slowed his progress. The Giallorossi appear intent on selling the 2003-born player to comply with the settlement agreement with UEFA by June 30th. In short, a substantial capital gain is needed. This is why Soul&ea
  
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• Watch as Paraguay pull a goal back against impressive USA

  13-06-2026 04:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  USA lead Paraguay in Group D at World Cup - watch coverage at the top of pageBBC Radio 5 Live commentary also available via 'watch & listen' tabBobadilla puts through his own net for USA opener before Balogun doubleParaguay pull goal back through MauricioMatch being played at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CaliforniaAustralia & Turkey also in Group DHow to watch World Cup on BBC;Team by team guide; Pundit predictions Watch as Paraguay pull a goal back against impressive USA
  
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• Christian Pulisic sparks injury scare for USA after coming off following superb World Cup performance

  13-06-2026 04:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Christian Pulisic has sparked concern over an injury problem for the USA after his superb first-half display in the Group D World Cup 2026 opener against Paraguay.The Milan winger shone at SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles, and played a major part in two goals as Mauricio Pochettino’s side stormed into a 3-0 lead.But the USA coach removed his talisman at the break, with a lack of clarity as to why, with some suggesting Pochettino was keen to rest the No 10. Fox co-commentator Stu Holden took a pes
  
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• Video replay was key to overturning a yellow card against the USMNT's Tim Ream. Here's what VAR is all about and why you'll see it a lot more in the 2026 World Cup

  13-06-2026 04:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It didn't take long for the first significant VAR review of the 2026 World Cup. And it definitely won't be the last.USMNT defender Tim Ream was given a yellow card early in the second half of the team’s game against Paraguay on Friday night. Ream was carded for a tackle on Paraguay’s Miguel Almirón.However, Ream never touched Almirón with his feet.After a slight delay for a video check, referee Danny Makkelie was alerted by video referee Carlos Del Cerro Grande to a pot
  
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• Rate the players in USA v Paraguay

  13-06-2026 03:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]World Cup co-hosts the United States' Group D opener against Paraguay - which you can follow here - is under way.You can rate both sets of players out of 10 below and come back 30 minutes after full-time to see the final ratings.World Cup fixtures and group standingsHow to watch the World Cup on the BBCEverything you need to know about the World Cup
  
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• England have training equipment stolen

  13-06-2026 03:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thomas Tuchel's England start their World Cup campaign on Wednesday [Getty Images]England were victims of a theft of their training equipment before their arrival in Kansas City on Saturday.The Football Association is trying to ascertain what was stolen, with balls and boots among the items feared to have been taken, after vehicles transferring equipment to their Swope Soccer Village base in Kansas City were broken into.Thomas Tuchel and his squad will arrive in Kansas City on Saturday afternoon
  
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• Clint Dempsey slams Jesse Marsch after national anthem dig: ‘Worry about your own team’

  13-06-2026 03:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Clint Dempsey is tied for the most goals in USMNT history.Photograph: Matt Rourke/APClint Dempsey, the US men’s national team’s joint all-time leading scorer, has fired back at Jesse Marsch after the Canada coach suggested that American players had to be begged to sing the Star-Spangled Banner.Speaking to reporters this week before Canada’s World Cup opener – a 1-1 draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina on Friday in Toronto – Marsch was praising the pride of his own team
  
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• Empty seats at USA’s opening World Cup match after ticket price controversy

  13-06-2026 03:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The USA’s opening match of the World Cup 2026 played out in front of more empty seats to raise further questions about Fifa’s ticket prices for the tournament. The World Cup co-hosts played their first match against Paraguay at the 70,000-capacity SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, but it failed to sell out. Pockets of empty seats could be seen clearly in the middle and lower tiers either side of the halfway line, in some of the most expensive parts of the stadium.Tickets remained on sale
  
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• 📹 São Paulo 'score' first own goal of World Cup 2026, rivals pounce

  13-06-2026 03:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 São Paulo 'score' first own goal of World Cup 2026, rivals pounceThe first own goal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is "Brazilian." Actually, it was scored by Paraguayan player Bobadilla, against the United States, this Friday (12).But since the 24-year-old midfielder plays for São Paulo, Brazilian rival fans on social media did not let the Tricolor player's mistake slide.In fact, Bobadilla was the first player active in Brazilian football to "find the net" at the 2026 Wo
  
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• 📹 São Paulo 'score' first own goal of Copa 2026, rivals pounce

  13-06-2026 03:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 São Paulo 'score' first own goal of Copa 2026, rivals pounceThe first own goal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is "Brazilian." Actually, it was scored by Paraguayan Bobadilla against the United States this Friday (12).But since the 24-year-old midfielder plays for São Paulo, rival Brazilian fans on social media did not forgive the Tricolor player's mistake.In fact, Bobadilla was the first player active in Brazilian football to "find the net" at the 2026 World Cup.
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• Pulisic & McKennie link-up for USA vs Paraguay as Bobadilla own-goal puts hosts in front

  13-06-2026 03:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pulisic & McKennie link-up for USA vs Paraguay as Bobadilla own-goal puts hosts in frontSerie A duo Weston McKennie and Christian Pulisic helped get the USA off to a flying start in their 2026 World Cup opener, combining in a neat piece of play that saw São Paulo defender Damian Bobadilla deflect the ball into his own net.Milan forward Pulisic did fantastically well in the build-up with an impressive burst of pace into the box, before laying the ball back to Juventus’ McKennie,
  
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• USMNT strikes early and scores just 7 minutes into its World Cup opener vs. Paraguay

  13-06-2026 03:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It took the United States less than 10 minutes to get its first goal of the World Cup. And it wasn't even scored by a U.S. player.Paraguay's Damián Bobadilla was credited with a seventh-minute own goal to give the U.S. an early 1-0 lead on Friday in Los Angeles. It was the third-earliest goal for the USMNT in World Cup history. And it came after a pretty linkup between Weston McKennie and Christian Pulisic.It wasn't a fluke goal for the United States, either. The USMNT started the game on
  
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• USMNT strikes early and often in the first half in World Cup opener against Paraguay

  13-06-2026 03:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It took the United States less than 10 minutes to get its first goal of the World Cup. And it wasn't even scored by a U.S. player.Paraguay's Damián Bobadilla was credited with a seventh-minute own goal to give the U.S. an early 1-0 lead on Friday in Los Angeles. It was the third-earliest goal for the USMNT in World Cup history. And it came after a pretty linkup between Weston McKennie and Christian Pulisic.From there, the United States was dominant. Folarin Balogun added two goals during
  
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• 📹 NY turned into the Maracanã! Brazilians take over Times Square

  13-06-2026 03:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 NY turned into the Maracanã! Brazilians take over Times SquareOn the eve of Brazil’s national team debut at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Brazilian fans took over Times Square.This Friday (12), the heart of Manhattan in New York was “painted” green and yellow by the celebration of Brazilian supporters.In addition to songs celebrating the world titles won in 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, and 2002, Brazilian fans brought a giant flag to one of the most iconic “corners
  
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• Infantino takes a swipe at Italy: maybe they'd qualify with 64 teams

  13-06-2026 02:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Infantino takes a swipe at Italy: maybe they'd qualify with 64 teamsGianni Infantino, FIFA president, continues to stir controversy with his statements about the World Cup and the number of countries participating in this first historic edition. On this occasion, the head of world football was asked about his idea of increasing the number of teams in the World Cup, which had already been raised at the FIFA Council, and he surprised many by mentioning Italy’s absence. "For now, we
  
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• World Cup 2026 – USA vs Paraguay – Pulisic and McKennie star for hosts, Sanabria features

  13-06-2026 02:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  World Cup 2026 – USA vs Paraguay – Pulisic and McKennie star for hosts, Sanabria featuresThe United States face Paraguay in a massive FIFA World Cup 2026 opener for the hosts, with two Serie A stars in the host nation’s starting eleven.Milan’s Christian Pulisic and Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie both start for the USA, while relegated Cremonese forward Antonio Sanabria leads the line for Paraguay.Former Juventus winger Timothy Weah is on the bench for the US, as they
  
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• 📹 Vini Jr on Neymar inspiration: Idol, I try to copy everything he does

  13-06-2026 01:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 Vini Jr on Neymar inspiration: Idol, I try to copy everything he doesThis Saturday (13), the Brazilian National Team kicks off its 2026 World Cup campaign.The road to a sixth title begins at 7 p.m. (Brasília time) against Morocco at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, in the first match of Group C.
  On the eve of the match, Vini Jr. — one of the national team’s biggest stars — spoke at a press conference.About to play in his second World Cup, the Real Madrid star rev
  
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• 'Clear red' for Bosnia or 'wins the ball'? BBC pundits disagree

  13-06-2026 01:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Football is a game of opinions.And there was a lively debate in the BBC studio following Canada's 1-1 draw with Bosnia-Herzegovina, a result that ensured the co-hosts avoided defeat for the first time in seven World Cup matches.But should Canada's task have been made easier by Bosnia being reduced to 10 men in the second half?One of the talking points came four minutes into the second half, with Bosnia 1-0 ahead. A long ball was played forward and Bosnia goalkeeper Nikola Vasilj leapt and punche
  
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• What is Fifa’s weather protocol for World Cup 2026 amid risk of long delays due to lightning?

  13-06-2026 01:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Matches at the World Cup could face long weather delays if thunderstorms strike in close proximity to the stadiums in use.The tournament – co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico – is being held in the peak of storm season in parts of the countries, with strict rules in place for lightning in the US particularly.The weather, including the threat of lightning, already played a role in preparation for the tournament, with England’s friendly with Costa Rica delayed by an
  
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• World Cup 2026 – Group B guide: Switzerland expected to dominate as co-hosts Canada aim to progress

  13-06-2026 00:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Switzerland head to World Cup 2026 in one of the more favourable groups with Qatar and Bosnia & Herzegovina making only their second appearances at the tournament while co-hosts Canada have their sights set on progressing through the group stage. Indeed, the Swiss are the only team of the four who have ever reached the knockout rounds of a World Cup with their best finish coming in the quarter-finals of the 1934, 1938 and 1954 editions. Under manager Murat Yakin, Switzerland have a fine team
  
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• Real Madrid told to ‘forget about’ Florentino Perez target

  13-06-2026 00:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid told to ‘forget about’ Florentino Perez targetReal Madrid are yet to make a blockbuster signing this summer, even if they have been making a number of moves already. After their €150m bid for Julian Alvarez was turned down on Tuesday though, there is no sign of the Galactico signing that President Florentino Perez has promised so far.Joining Jose Mourinho at the Santiago Bernabeu this summer will be Ibrahima Konate, Denzel Dumfries and it looks like Bernardo Silva to
  
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• The unlikely Southampton influence behind Canada’s World Cup lift-off

  13-06-2026 00:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Southampton’s public relations department has had a torrid few weeks trying to clean up the internal idiocy of Spygate, but they’re about to get a rare windfall of goodwill from across the Atlantic. Over 3,000 miles west of St Mary’s, Saints have had an inadvertent hand in Canadian history.Canada are on the board at the World Cup, for the first time ever. They went pointless in Qatar four years ago, just as they did during their World Cup bow at Mexico ‘86. Thanks to Cyle
  
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• Crystal Palace close to appointing Sage as manager

  13-06-2026 00:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pierre Sage won the Coupe de France with Lens last season. [Getty Images]Crystal Palace are close to finalising a deal for Lens manager Pierre Sage to become their new head coach.BBC Sport previously reported that Palace were in talks with the 47-year-old Frenchman as they look to replace Oliver Glasner, who left the Premier League club at the end of last season.Palace are now putting the finishing touches on a financial package that will accelerate his departure from the French club to take the
  
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• PSG interested in Barcelona’s Ferran Torres should Bradley Barcola leave

  13-06-2026 00:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG interested in Barcelona’s Ferran Torres should Bradley Barcola leaveParis Saint-Germain are reportedly making FC Barcelona’s Ferran Torres (26) one of their top targets should Bradley Barcola (23) leave the French club this summer, according to Sky Sport.Under contract with Barça until 2027, the Spanish forward has once again fulfilled his role as a luxury substitute to perfection throughout the 2025-26 season. Starting in 34 of his 49 appearances across all competitions l
  
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• Arsenal consider move for Greek forward Tzolis

  13-06-2026 00:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Christos Tzolis has scored nine goals in 33 appearance for Greece [Getty Images]Arsenal have been offered Club Brugge forward Christos Tzolis and are considering accelerating a move for the Greece international.Sources have indicated that sporting director Andrea Berta is actively working on the potential deal.Arsenal's recruitment expert Maurizio Micheli flew to Sweden last week to run the rule over Tzolis, 24.Sources are indicating that Arsenal's interest is concrete, with manager Mikel Arteta
  
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• David Ornstein: Arsenal Eye €40m Move for Club Brugge Star

  13-06-2026 00:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  David Ornstein: Arsenal Eye €40m Move for Club Brugge StarArsenal Explore Christos Tzolis Deal as Attack Rebuild ContinuesArsenal’s summer recruitment drive appears far from complete, despite finally ending their long wait for Premier League glory. According to reporting from The Athletic’s David Ornstein, the Gunners are exploring a move for Club Brugge winger Christos Tzolis as Mikel Arteta looks to add further depth and quality to his attacking options.The Greek international
  
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• Co-costs Canada begin World Cup with Bosnia draw

  12-06-2026 23:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FIFA World CupCanada 1 - 1 Bosnia-Herzegovina FTCanada substitute Cyle Larin made an instant impact as his goal rescued a point for the co-hosts as they began their 2026 World Cup campaign with a draw against Bosnia-Herzegovina.Southampton striker Larin had only been on the pitch for just over two minutes when he superbly spun away from Tarik Muharemovic and fired past Nikola Vasilj, aided by a slight deflection.It was the first time Canada had avoided defeat in the World Cup finals, after they
  
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• Wales and Spurs legend Jones, 91, made MBE

  12-06-2026 23:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cliff Jones was part of the first Wales squad to play in a World Cup in 1958 [Getty Images]Wales and Tottenham Hotspur legend Cliff Jones has been recognised in the King's Birthday Honours list.Jones, 91, has been made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to Welsh football.The winger scored 16 goals in 59 internationals and was part of the Wales team that reached the quarter-finals of the 1958 World Cup in Sweden before they were knocked out by Pele's Brazil.Jones was a
  
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• 🤯 With one touch, Canada make World Cup history

  12-06-2026 23:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤯 With one touch, Canada make World Cup historyHis very first touch of the ball in the match was enough to inevitably link him to Canadian soccer history.Cyle Larin scored after coming on as a substitute to make it 1-1 in the Group B opener between Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina. The super-sub goal meant far more than just the Canucks’ first goal at a home World Cup.It secured the co-hosts their very first World Cup point ever. In their previous appearances in 1986 and 2022, the
  
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• Trump’s message to USA revealed as president snubs World Cup opener in LA

  12-06-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  President Donald Trump has called the U.S. Soccer Men’s National Team ahead of its opening match against Paraguay in Los Angeles. Trump will not be in attendance at SoFi Stadium later Friday, but he shared words of encouragement with the team over the phone. The president told the players Thursday night, “We're all rooting for you. The pressure is gone. Have some fun,” according to Fox Sports’ Jenny Taft. The team later took to social media to share a clip of the call, in
  
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