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• 🚨Historic 1,000th match! How Japan and Tunisia line up

  21-06-2026 05:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨Historic 1,000th match! How Japan and Tunisia line upAnother historic milestone at the World Cup! Tunisia and Japan face off at Estadio Monterrey on the second matchday of the group stage, a clash that also marks the 1,000th match in World Cup history. 
  The matchup itself will be a spectacle, but on the football side, both teams need to win for different reasons. While the Japanese can fight for top spot in Group F, the Eagles need to move off the bottom of the table. Tunisia
  
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• Today’s Papers: Malago election reaction as Conte & Maldini linked with national team

  23-06-2026 09:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Today’s Papers: Malago election reaction as Conte & Maldini linked with national teamHere is a look at the key football stories making the front pages of Italy’s three major sports newspapers on Tuesday, June 23.Today’s PapersLa Gazzetta dello Sport leads with the FIGC presidential election, declaring “It’s their turn” as Giovanni Malagò takes charge of Italian football.The paper reports that the new president’s first major task will be rebuil
  
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• Madrid World Cup Spotlight: Kylian Mbappe looks unstoppable as France turn on the style against Iraq

  23-06-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Madrid World Cup Spotlight: Kylian Mbappe looks unstoppable as France turn on the style against IraqReal Madrid stars continue to set the stage alight at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Kylian Mbappe coming up with back-to-back braces in the tournament.France faced Iraq in an intriguing game that they comfortably won 3-0, thanks to goals from Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele.Mbappe continued from where he left off against Senegal, scoring a left-footed stunner in the first half to put France in the lead
  
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• Why is Thomas Partey allowed to play against England at the World Cup while charged with rape?

  23-06-2026 09:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thomas Partey will make his first appearance at World Cup 2026 when Ghana play against England on Tuesday. Partey was refused entry to Canada forcing him to miss Ghana’s opening match in Toronto, and he could be booed by spectators when he finally takes to the field in Boston.The former Arsenal midfielder has been charged with seven counts of rape and one count of sexual assault by London’s Metropolitan Police and is awaiting trial. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges.Ghana play
  
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• Barcelona academy defender attracting interest from Spain and abroad – report

  23-06-2026 09:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona academy defender attracting interest from Spain and abroad – reportBarcelona youngster Hector Fort is approaching what could be the most important pre-season of his career as he returns to the club determined to earn a permanent place under Hansi Flick.After spending last season on loan at Elche, the academy graduate is back at Ciutat Esportiva with renewed confidence and valuable first-team experience behind him. While his future remains undecided, the right-back is expecte
  
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• Mourinho urges Real Madrid to sign 24-year-old Portuguese defender despite Konate’s arrival – report

  23-06-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho urges Real Madrid to sign 24-year-old Portuguese defender despite Konate’s arrival – reportReal Madrid may have already strengthened their defence this summer, but Jose Mourinho believes the job is not finished yet.The arrival of Ibrahima Konate was expected to solve one of the club’s biggest concerns heading into the new season. However, recent reports suggest the Portuguese coach continues to push for another defensive addition and has already identified his pre
  
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• Enzo Maresca identifies next Manchester City captain after Bernardo Silva exit

  23-06-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Enzo Maresca identifies next Manchester City captain after Bernardo Silva exitManchester City are due to appoint a new club captain in light of Bernardo Silva’s exit to Real Madrid this summer.Among the names believed to be under consideration are Ruben Dias, Rodri, and Erling Haaland.The former is expected to be the frontrunner given his unofficial ranking within the leadership group last season.Manchester City’s next club captain is expected to be named in the coming weeks, with En
  
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• Barcelona expected to return with fresh proposal for 26-year-old La Liga forward in coming weeks

  23-06-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona expected to return with fresh proposal for 26-year-old La Liga forward in coming weeksBarcelona’s pursuit of Julian Alvarez appears to be entering a crucial phase, with the Catalan giants preparing a fresh attempt to sign the Argentine striker following his public admission that he wants to leave Atletico Madrid.The forward has become Barcelona’s top transfer objective, and recent developments have only strengthened the club’s belief that a deal could eventually becom
  
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• Newport County plan to host Italian giants Roma

  23-06-2026 08:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newport will face a Roma side who will be back in the Champions League in 2026-27[Getty Images]Newport County are finalising plans to host Italian giants Roma in a glamorous pre-season friendly at Rodney Parade.The Exiles hope to face the Serie A side on Tuesday, 4 August in a high-profile warm-up for their 2026-27 League Two campaign that starts later in the month.There are reports Cardiff City could also host Roma - possibly on the first weekend of August - before their return to the Champions
  
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• 'Belgian Vrancken to be Hearts' new head coach' - gossip

  23-06-2026 08:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wouter Vrancken, who quit Belgian club St Truiden this summer to seek a new challenge after guiding them to third place in his homeland's Pro League, will be the new Hearts manager. ‌(Daily Record)Wouter Vrancken is close to becoming Hearts' new head coach after the former St Truiden 47-year-old was interviewed along with former AZ Alkmaar boss Maarten Martens and Rene Hake, who has previously been on the coaching staff at both Feyenoord and Manchester United. (Hearts Standard)Lyon are in t
  
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• Real Madrid’s squad revolution earns approval from club icon: ‘They are strengthening well’

  23-06-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid’s squad revolution earns approval from club icon: ‘They are strengthening well’Real Madrid’s transfer activity has drawn praise from one of the club’s most respected former figures, with Guti expressing his approval of the work being done behind the scenes ahead of the new season.After a campaign in which defensive injuries repeatedly disrupted the team’s plans, the club has made strengthening the backline a major priority. The likes of Denzel
  
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• Atletico Madrid plot shock Arsenal deal involving Swedish forward to block Barcelona move for Julian Alvarez

  23-06-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atletico Madrid plot shock Arsenal deal involving Swedish forward to block Barcelona move for Julian AlvarezJulian Alvarez’s future has become one of the biggest stories of the summer, especially after his recent public comments regarding a departure from Atletico Madrid. While Barcelona remain heavily linked with the Argentine international, the Madrid club appear determined to prevent a direct transfer to their domestic rivals.In fact, according to COPE, Atletico are now studying a
  
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• Ranking every England World Cup kit from 1950 to 2026

  23-06-2026 08:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England are competing in their 17th men’s World Cup this summer as they bid to end 60 years of hurt in North America, and they are sporting another new kit as they do so. The team’s sartorial expressions have shifted through the eras, from the simple shirts of the first tournaments in the 1950s to the uncharacteristically bold pattern of 1982 and the subtle flecks of red and blue in the early 2000s. Which kit carries the weight of history? Which shirt conjures sweet notes of nostalgi
  
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• Roma refuse to open talks with Inter for Ndicka

  23-06-2026 08:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma refuse to open talks with Inter for NdickaRoma are not open to selling Evan Ndicka to Inter. The Ivorian defender remains one of the most closely watched names in this transfer window, but the Giallorossi club appears unwilling to consider a move to the Nerazzurri. This clear stance confirms the club’s desire to carefully manage the futures of its key players, especially in a delicate area like defense.According to Leggo, Roma have reportedly rejected the possibility of selling Ndicka
  
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• The concerning trend England must address in World Cup clash with Ghana

  23-06-2026 08:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Within the England camp, there’s been a phrase that Thomas Tuchel has used a lot. The German constantly talks of the need to “walk the talk”. He’s said it in reference to everything from his own selection decisions and man-management to how the players interact with each other. And now, it needs to apply to this second World Cup match against Ghana.Or, perhaps more appropriately for this game in Foxborough, the phrase should be “run the talk” or even sprint it
  
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• Real Madrid will not return with bid for La Liga forward despite public admission of desire to leave

  23-06-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid will not return with bid for La Liga forward despite public admission of desire to leaveImmediately after the presidential elections, Florentino Perez and his board made a €150 million bid to Atletico Madrid for Julian Alvarez.Some interpreted the move to be Perez’s idea to wriggle away from his promise of a Galactico signing, while others saw it as a deliberate and engineered move to prevent Alvarez’s transfer to Barcelona.Ultimately, talks over the p
  
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• Atletico Madrid to take legal action against Barcelona over Julian Alvarez

  23-06-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atletico Madrid to take legal action against Barcelona over Julian AlvarezBarcelona’s pursuit of Julian Alvarez has taken a dramatic twist after Atletico Madrid have decided to escalate the matter and prepare legal action over the Catalan club’s alleged conduct during the transfer saga.The latest developments come shortly after Alvarez publicly admitted that he wants to leave Atletico Madrid, a statement that intensified speculation surrounding a possible move to Barcelona. Howe
  
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• Why Scotland can't play for draw or narrow defeat against Brazil

  23-06-2026 08:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Captain Andy Robertson will lead Scotland out against Brazil on Wednesday [PA Media]When Scotland take on the famous yellow shirts of Brazil in Miami, they will know a draw is enough to reach the knockout stage of the World Cup.Even a narrow loss may well see them through to the last 32 as one of eight best third-place sides.Scotland fans' new obsession is the table of third-placed teams in the World Cup as everyone tries to work out what exactly would take the national side through for the firs
  
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• Borussia Dortmund to present €40 million bid for Soule

  23-06-2026 08:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Borussia Dortmund to present €40 million bid for SouleMatias Soulé is one of the players leaving Roma this summer transfer window. Among the various teams from across Europe interested in the Argentine, Borussia Dortmund stands out, having reportedly prepared an official offer to submit to Roma.Roma’s asking price for the Argentine is around €40 million, and lower offers are currently not being considered. According to German news outlet fussballdaten.de, Borussia Dortmund
  
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• €100m bid is in: Liverpool desperate to move on from Alexander Isak mistake

  23-06-2026 08:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  €100m bid is in: Liverpool desperate to move on from Alexander Isak mistakeLiverpool and Richard Hughes are eager to move on from their mistake with Alexander Isak. A €100m bid is now in.Liverpool broke their transfer record twice in 2025, first with Florian Wirtz and then again with Alexander Isak. The Isak deal was extra special, too, as it also broke the overall British transfer record.However, the process of completing that deal has been an absolute disaster. It looked terrible at
  
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• Why imperfect perfectionist Marcelo Bielsa and Uruguay were doomed to fail at World Cup

  23-06-2026 08:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marcelo Bielsa’s World Cup started with him staring at the floor. Now he is staring at an early exit. “I’m not a model,” said the Uruguay manager after his official Fifa photo showed him refusing to look at the camera. It has not been a model World Cup for him, either: draws with Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde leave Uruguay requiring at least a point against Spain to avert an ignominiously early exit, and with it the end of Bielsa’s reign.Uruguay appear to be heading f
  
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• Roma evaluating Ostigard in defense

  23-06-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma evaluating Ostigard in defenseRoma continues to work on the transfer market and, in addition to the reinforcements already identified for other positions, Gian Piero Gasperini has reportedly also requested a new signing in defense. The Giallorossi coach wants to increase the physicality and reliability of the defense, especially ahead of a season that will see the team challenged on multiple fronts. Among the players being closely monitored is Leo Østigard, Genoa’s Norwegian ce
  
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• Atletico Madrid threaten Barcelona with legal action over Julian Alvarez pursuit after calling them a cheating club

  23-06-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atletico Madrid threaten Barcelona with legal action over Julian Alvarez pursuit after calling them a cheating clubAtletico Madrid have launched an attack on Barcelona, threatening to take the Catalan giants to football governing bodies over their pursuit of Julian Alvarez.The Argentina international caused a stire after admitting following his country’s victory over Austria that a transfer would be best for everyone as he looks to fulfil a long-held dream.Alvarez stopped short of naming B
  
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• Atletico Madrid threaten Barcelona with legal action over Julian Alvarez pursuit after calling them a ‘cheating club’

  23-06-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atletico Madrid threaten Barcelona with legal action over Julian Alvarez pursuit after calling them a ‘cheating club’Atletico Madrid have launched an attack on Barcelona, threatening to take the Catalan giants to the football governing bodies over their pursuit of Julian Alvarez.The Argentina international caused a stir after admitting that a transfer would be best for everyone as he looks to fulfil a long-held dream.Alvarez stopped short of naming Barcelona, but Atletico believe the
  
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• Thomas Partey to make World Cup appearance when Ghana meet England in Boston

  23-06-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thomas Partey will make his first appearance in the 2026 World Cup when Ghana play against England on Tuesday. Partey was refused entry to Canada forcing him to miss Ghana’s opening match in Toronto, and he could be booed by spectators when he finally takes to the field in Boston.The former Arsenal midfielder has been charged with seven counts of rape and one count of sexual assault by London’s Metropolitan Police and is awaiting trial. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges.Ghana
  
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• Real Madrid prioritise French star as their ‘Galactico’ signing, but are not limited to him

  23-06-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid prioritise French star as their ‘Galactico’ signing, but are not limited to himReal Madrid’s moves this summer have been precise, targeted and swift. Their approach to the transfer window has seen them secure targets with minimal news or rumours, almost as if they have been working behind the scenes.One publicly known objective of theirs, however, is securing the transfer of a ‘Galactico‘ this summer – something Florentino Perez promised during the
  
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• Barcelona priority target drops transfer bombshell with stunning public admission: ‘Best thing for everyone is a transfer’

  23-06-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona priority target drops transfer bombshell with stunning public admission: ‘Best thing for everyone is a transfer’Barcelona’s long-running pursuit of Julian Alvarez could finally be heading towards a decisive moment after the Argentine forward publicly opened the door to a summer departure from Atletico Madrid.For weeks, reports have suggested that the striker had privately informed Atletico officials of his desire to seek a new challenge. Barcelona, meanwhile, hav
  
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• Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo? The debate was always absurd

  23-06-2026 07:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  As everyone tried to find words, with Lionel Scaloni again insisting Lionel Messi just defies explanation, the roar said enough.And there were two.One was for breaking the World Cup scoring record with a brilliant first-time finish for his 17th goal.The next was for going clear, through a typically divine first touch and relentless run, to bring this 2-0 win over Austria to a glorious crescendo.As Messi made the record 18, the Dallas Cowboys Stadium sounded like the Bombonera, so many fans havin
  
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• 🚣🏻 Goosebumps moment! Norway stars row with thousands of fans

  23-06-2026 07:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚣🏻 Goosebumps moment! Norway stars row with thousands of fansYou just can’t get enough of these images. Norway’s rowing movement keeps making waves around the World Cup. Wherever you look, people are rowing. In the streets, in parliament, and of course during the matches in the stadium. After the win against Senegal, the players shared this goosebump-inducing moment together with the fans. The Viking ship has already set sail for the knockout stage with its 3&nda
  
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• Didier Deschamps praises Ousmane Dembélé’s performance against Iraq: “Maybe now you’ll get off his case.”

  23-06-2026 07:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Didier Deschamps praises Ousmane Dembélé’s performance against Iraq: “Maybe now you’ll get off his case.”Speaking to the press in the wake of France’s convincing win over Iraq, Didier Deschamps notably praised Ousmane Dembélé’s performance, which included a goal and an assist in the second half.The reigning Ballon d’Or recipient was the subject of criticism over his underwhelming display against Senegal, although his captain l
  
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