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• How Modric and Croatia continue to defy the odds

  17-06-2026 13:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luka Modric made his Croatia debut in 2006 and has won 198 caps [Getty Images]The small, skinny, teenage midfielder was very protective of his flowing locks. But the attention spent on his hair was becoming a problem for the coach."I was freaking out," smiles Romeo Jozak. "Of course, I didn't know he was going to become the Luka Modric down the road."Any pass he was going to do, it was [flick of the hair]. We even had a couple of fights. Well, I was the coach and I had the last word, so he event
  
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• Spain bounce back from draw to thrash Saudi Arabia

  21-06-2026 20:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spain bounce back from draw to thrash Saudi ArabiaSpain bounced back from the frustration of a draw against Cape Verde in their World Cup opener.La Roja thrashed Saudi Arabia 4-0 this Sunday (21) and moved into first place in Group H of the tournament.The win was built quickly, with three goals scored in less than 24 minutes of play.After starting on the bench against Cape Verde, Lamine Yamal was in the starting lineup and scored his first-ever World Cup goal.He opened the scoring in Atlanta aft
  
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• After scoreless tie to open World Cup, Spain scores 3 times in first 24 minutes during rout of Saudi Arabia

  21-06-2026 20:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spain’s World Cup pursuit quickly accelerated after a sluggish first game.The Euro 2024 champions scored three goals across the first 24 minutes in an incredibly easy 4-0 Group H win over Saudi Arabia on Sunday. Lamine Yamal opened the scoring by knocking in a cross from Mikel Oyarzabal at the back post, and then Oyazarbal took over from there.Oyazarbal scored the next two goals, including this finish off an incredible combination in the Saudi Arabia box. It could be one of the best buildu
  
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• ‘My heart just dropped’: How Trevoh Chalobah, England’s 27th man, manifested his World Cup dream

  21-06-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Trevoh Chalobah was in New York when he learnt he was going to be a part of it. But when Thomas Tuchel tried to spread the news, it was delayed. Chalobah was in Times Square. It was not until he got back to his hotel that he found out that Tuchel had been in touch. Chalobah’s holiday was about to be curtailed. He was going to join England’s World Cup 2026 squad.“My heart just dropped,” explained the defender. “When I saw the message, he asked if I was free to call,
  
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• Pisa’s Akinsanmiro deal collapses as Bundesliga sides move in for Inter youngster

  21-06-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pisa’s Akinsanmiro deal collapses as Bundesliga sides move in for Inter youngsterEbenezer Akinsanmiro will return to Inter after Pisa’s purchase option collapsed at the final hurdle, with Fabrizio Romano revealing the deal broke down during the exchange of documents despite the €7.5 million option having initially been exercised by the Tuscan club.The breakdown represents a surprising development given that Pisa had been expected to make the move permanent following the young Ni
  
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• Liverpool stand firm on €30m transfer stance amid interest from European giants

  21-06-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool stand firm on €30m transfer stance amid interest from European giantsLiverpool Set Firm Curtis Jones Valuation as Inter Milan Push for DealLiverpool’s summer transfer window is expected to feature significant squad reshaping, but one name continues to generate growing interest across Europe. Curtis Jones, a player who has spent his entire career at Anfield, is now at the centre of increasing speculation as Inter Milan intensify their pursuit of the midfielder.With his contra
  
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• Dumfries Urges Oranje to Match Inter’s Dressing Room Intensity

  21-06-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dumfries Urges Oranje to Match Inter’s Dressing Room IntensityDenzel Dumfries has called on the Netherlands squad to adopt the direct, confrontational culture of the Inter dressing room, arguing that a comfortable group dynamic risks capping what Koeman’s side can achieve at the World Cup.Speaking to Voetbal International ahead of the Netherlands’ World Cup campaign, the outgoing Nerazzurri right-back drew a pointed contrast between the two environments he knows best – an
  
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• Liverpool reject Inter Milan offer for midfielder Curtis Jones

  21-06-2026 19:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool have rejected a €25m offer from Inter for Curtis Jones and told the Serie A champions the bid is so far from their valuation of the midfielder they do not want further talks. Inter made a second proposal to try and sign the England international but it was rejected by Liverpool, who feel Jones is worth around £40m, not the £21m Inter have proposed. Jones is out of contract next summer and Liverpool risk losing him on a free transfer in 12 months’ time but they ar
  
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• Liverpool turn down Inter Milan’s second offer for Curtis Jones

  21-06-2026 19:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool turn down Inter Milan’s second offer for Curtis JonesLiverpool have turned down Inter Milan’s second bid of £21 million for Curtis Jones, per The Times. The Reds are said to be unhappy with Inter’s considerably low offer and do not consider the Serie A champions as serious contenders for the 25-year-old. They value the midfielder at £35m, benchmarking their price tag against Conor Gallagher’s move to Tottenham Hotspur from Atletico Madrid i
  
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• Liverpool reject Inter’s Jones bid and demand €40m as negotiations stall

  21-06-2026 19:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool reject Inter’s Jones bid and demand €40m as negotiations stallInter have had a fresh offer of approximately €25 million rejected by Liverpool for Curtis Jones, with the English club reportedly irritated by the Nerazzurri’s attempt to acquire the midfielder at a price significantly below their valuation.According to The Times and confirmed by Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool value Jones at around £35 million, approximately €40 million, and are also seeking a s
  
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• Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid midfield blueprint for next season – report

  21-06-2026 19:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid midfield blueprint for next season – reportReal Madrid’s transfer moves this summer have been extremely targeted and aimed at a central plan.Jose Mourinho, since taking over, has been taking all the calls and has significantly strengthened the defence in a matter of weeks.The midfield, which was the team’s Achilles Heel last season, is seen as the next priority and the club are already moving strongly in the transfer market. AS (h/t The Madrid
  
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• World Cup 2026: Belgium vs Iran – Lukaku, De Bruyne & Saelemaekers all start

  21-06-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  World Cup 2026: Belgium vs Iran – Lukaku, De Bruyne & Saelemaekers all startBelgium vs Iran takes place in Los Angeles this afternoon, as Group G’s stalemate pushes into the second round of World Cup fixtures.Belgium drew their opener 1-1 with Egypt, whilst Iran were held to a 2-2 draw by New Zealand. With it all to play for, both sides will be eager to secure a good result, but the pressure rests more on the European side who were expected to be able to top their group.Napoli&rs
  
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• Real Madrid yet to finalise agreement with midfield outcast over contract termination

  21-06-2026 19:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid yet to finalise agreement with midfield outcast over contract terminationReal Madrid have been quick and effective so far in the transfer market, closing as many as four signings already.More incomings are expected in the coming weeks, but for that to happen, the Merengues need to make some cuts to their current roster as well.One player who is certain to leave the Santiago Bernabeu this summer happens to be out-of-favour midfielder Dani Ceballos.As already reported, the Spaniard has
  
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• From Rocafonda to rock star: The rise of Lamine Yamal

  21-06-2026 19:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lamine Yamal, braces and all, is already the face of soccer in Spain.Johnnie Izquierdo - FIFA via Getty ImagesThe anticipation began to build as soon as the charter buses carrying the Spanish national team came into view.Hundreds of banner-toting, jersey-waving fans crammed against a chain-link fence across from the downtown Chattanooga Embassy Suites earlier this month, smartphones aloft, necks craned, feet on tiptoes. While Spain's array of world-class players each received enthusiastic c
  
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• From Rocafonda to rock star at the World Cup: The rise of Lamine Yamal

  21-06-2026 19:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lamine Yamal, braces and all, is already the face of soccer in Spain.Johnnie Izquierdo - FIFA via Getty ImagesThe anticipation began to build as soon as the charter buses carrying the Spanish national team came into view.Hundreds of banner-toting, jersey-waving fans crammed against a chain-link fence across from the downtown Chattanooga Embassy Suites earlier this month, smartphones aloft, necks craned, feet on tiptoes. While Spain's array of world-class players each received enthusiastic c
  
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• Lucas Bergvall informs Tottenham of his desire to leave the club this summer

  21-06-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lucas Bergvall informs Tottenham of his desire to leave the club this summerLucas Bergvall has reportedly informed Tottenham Hotspur that he wants to leave the club this summer in search of a new challenge.The 20-year-old midfielder is currently representing Sweden at the World Cup, but his future at club level has become increasingly uncertain.According to reports, Tottenham are now aware of Bergvall’s desire to move on despite the midfielder still being under contract until 2031.The Swed
  
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• Juventus forward Conceicao rejects super-sub label and hails father Sergio as ‘main advisor’

  21-06-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus forward Conceicao rejects super-sub label and hails father Sergio as ‘main advisor’Francisco Conceicao has spoken warmly about his father Sergio and offered a respectful nod to Fabio Cannavaro ahead of Portugal’s second World Cup group game against Uzbekistan, as the Juventus winger prepares to face the Italian legend who was his father’s former international teammate.Speaking at a press conference in Palm Beach, with quotes via the Corriere dello Sport, Conceica
  
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• Who would USA, other nations play if the 2026 World Cup knockout rounds started today?

  21-06-2026 19:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  World Cup teams always have one day on today and another on the future, and United States men's national team fans are feeling this keenly after their men sealed their group with a match still to play Thursday against Turkiye.Who could they play in the next round? The match-ups change by the result but become a bit more stable every day as almost every group has played two matches in the group stage.MORE — Daily schedule for 2026 World CupBelow we will update the current knockout round mat
  
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• Lamine Yamal emulates Brazil legend Pele with first World Cup goal for Spain

  21-06-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lamine Yamal emulates Brazil legend Pele with first World Cup goal for SpainTeenage sensation Lamine Yamal etched his name into footballing history on Sunday, evoking memories of the legendary Pele with a stunning breakthrough goal for Spain against Saudi Arabia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The Barcelona attacker scored in the 10th minute, at the age of 18y 343d, becoming only the second player aged 18 or younger to score the opening goal of a FIFA World Cup match. Lamine’s starring World Cu
  
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• Chalmers leaves Thistle for 'step up' with Saints

  21-06-2026 18:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Logan Chalmers has backed himself to make the "step up" to the Scottish Premiership following a five-year top-flight absence after leaving Partick Thistle to sign for St Johnstone.The 26-year-old, who has signed a two-year contract for the Championship winners, last played in the Premiership as a subsitute for Dundee United in a 3-1 defeat by Hibernian in December 2021.Since then, he has played in the Championship for Inverness Caledonian Thistle, Ayr United and Thistle, as well as League Two fo
  
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• Paul Joyce: Liverpool ‘irritated’ by latest £21m transfer offer

  21-06-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Paul Joyce: Liverpool ‘irritated’ by latest £21m transfer offerPaul Joyce Reveals Liverpool Are ‘Irritated’ By Latest Transfer OfferInter Milan’s interest in Curtis Jones began all the way back in January when the Italians pursued a late move in that window.The midfielder, who was frustrated by his lack of opportunities under Arne Slot, was open to the move.Now with just one year remaining on his deal, Inter are on the hunt again and have now submitted their s
  
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• Scotland trio not part of training group

  21-06-2026 18:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Scott McKenna, Aaron Hickey and Lewis Ferguson did not take part in Scotland's group training on Sunday.The trio instead did individual work at the Scots' base in Charlotte, North Carolina, as Steve Clarke's men prepare for their final World Cup Group C game against Brazil on Wednesday.Right-back Hickey came off in the 1-0 win over Haiti and was absent for the 1-0 defeat by Morocco on Friday at the Boston stadium.Centre-back McKenna has been managing a calf complaint and has yet to feature while
  
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• 🔥 Like a wounded beast! Spain show their true colours

  21-06-2026 18:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🔥 Like a wounded beast! Spain show their true coloursSpain were mocked after the goalless draw against Cape Verde. Today, La Furia Roja are showing their true face. A fearsome one. One that inevitably makes them one of the tournament favorites again. Even before the first drinks break, Spain had already made things crystal clear in their second group match against Saudi Arabia. Yamal provided the opener, and then came the Mikel Oyarzabal show. The forward not only set up Yamal&rsquo
  
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• 😮 Only Pelé did this before him! Yamal joins exclusive club

  21-06-2026 18:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😮 Only Pelé did this before him! Yamal joins exclusive clubThe disappointing goalless draw against Cape Verde in their World Cup opener no longer seems to be weighing on the European champions. After just ten minutes, Spain were already 1-0 up against Saudi Arabia. The goalscorer was — you could say: of course — Lamine Yamal, one of the four new stars included in Luis de la Fuente’s starting XI compared to the opening match. Although he said himself he was not fi
  
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• 😮 Only Pelé did it before him! Yamal fires himself into an exclusive club

  21-06-2026 18:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😮 Only Pelé did it before him! Yamal fires himself into an exclusive clubThe disappointing goalless draw against Cape Verde in their World Cup opener no longer seems to be weighing on the European champions. Spain were already 1-0 up against Saudi Arabia after just ten minutes. The goalscorer was — you could say: of course — Lamine Yamal, one of the four new stars Luis de la Fuente brought into the starting lineup compared to the opening match. Even though he said hims
  
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• 🤝 Lamine Yamal emulates football icon with first World Cup goal

  21-06-2026 18:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤝 Lamine Yamal emulates football icon with first World Cup goalLamine Yamal needed just 10 minutes to find the back of the net on his first World Cup start.After a disappointing draw against Cabo Verde in their opening game, Luis de la Fuente's side needed a strong start against Saudi Arabia.They did exactly that, and with 10 minutes gone, a dangerous ball across the face of goal was turned into the net by Yamal at the back post.
  In doing so, Yamal became only the second player
  
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• Report: Man United set to battle Arsenal in the race for 22-goal striker

  21-06-2026 18:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Man United set to battle Arsenal in the race for 22-goal strikerManchester United Track Igor Thiago as Arsenal Join Transfer RaceManchester United’s summer planning under Michael Carrick appears to be taking shape, with a new centre forward among the areas being assessed. According to RTI Esporte, United are monitoring Brentford striker Igor Thiago, with Arsenal also now involved in the race.United’s immediate priority may still sit in central midfield, yet the need for anoth
  
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• Napoli eye Kovar as Milinkovic-Savic linked with Saudi Pro League move

  21-06-2026 18:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Napoli eye Kovar as Milinkovic-Savic linked with Saudi Pro League moveNapoli are preparing to sell Vanja Milinkovic-Savic just one year after signing the Serbian goalkeeper for approximately €20 million, with sporting director Giovanni Manna having already identified PSV’s Matej Kovar as his preferred replacement.According to Nicolò Schira, via IlNapolista, Milinkovic-Savic’s departure appears increasingly likely, with the club having decided that Alex Meret will be their
  
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• Man City learn Newcastle response to £75M Tottenham offer for Sandro Tonali

  21-06-2026 18:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City learn Newcastle response to £75M Tottenham offer for Sandro TonaliNewcastle have rejected a £75M offer from Tottenham for Sandro TonaliTottenham entered the race for the Italy international under new manager Roberto De ZerbiMan City and Arsenal remain interested in the midfielder, who Newcastle value closer to £100MNewcastle United have rejected a £75 million offer from Tottenham for Sandro Tonali, with the north London club’s opening proposal falling well
  
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• Lamine Yamal scores first World Cup goal as Spain take lead over Saudi Arabia

  21-06-2026 18:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona phenom Lamine Yamal has his first World Cup goal, scoring the opener for Spain against Saudi Arabia on Sunday in Atlanta.Mikel Oyarzabal drove the left side off a Saudi turnover and fired a low cross through the six to the back post where Yamal slid the ball over the line from close range.MORE — Brazil, Haiti throw party in PhillyIt's also Spain's first goal of this World Cup after La Roja were blanked by Cabo Verde in one of the tournament's best early stories (albeit not for Sp
  
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