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• Jurgen Klopp defends Liverpool star after recent criticism

  21-06-2026 16:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jurgen Klopp defends Liverpool star after recent criticismJurgen Klopp Defends Liverpool StarFew partnerships have shaped modern Liverpool more profoundly than Jurgen Klopp and Virgil van Dijk. Even two years after Klopp’s departure from Anfield, the bond between manager and captain remains evident, and it was on display again during the World Cup as Klopp publicly defended the Netherlands skipper from criticism in his homeland.The latest debate emerged following the Netherlands’ ope
  
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• 🎥 Cape Verde close to qualifying, 2-2 with Uruguay! Salah sends Egypt top 👑

  22-06-2026 08:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Cape Verde close to qualifying, 2-2 with Uruguay! Salah sends Egypt top 👑Cape Verde continues to surprise and, after holding Spain, also snatches a draw against Bielsa’s Uruguay and moves closer to a qualification that would be not only historic, but sensational.
  One point against Saudi Arabia could be enough for the African side to reach the next round, while Uruguay will be forced to play it all against the reigning European champions. Not exactly a walk in the park.Bie
  
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• Real Madrid will not demand a ‘single euro’ for midfielder’s departure

  22-06-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid will not demand a ‘single euro’ for midfielder’s departureReal Madrid are looking to accelerate on sales at this point in the summer transfer window, for balancing out the arrivals with necessary departures is key before they progress in their objective of revamping the midfield.Dani Ceballos, on that front, is seen as a top candidate to leave the club given his lack of prominence in recent seasons under various managers.Matters have not gone to plan for the Spanish
  
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• Manchester United star could be set for move to European giants

  22-06-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United star could be set for move to European giantsMarcus Rashford Transfer Twist Could Reopen Barcelona DoorManchester United forward Marcus Rashford may yet have a future at Barcelona, despite the Spanish champions opting against making his loan move permanent earlier this summer.According to reporting from talkSPORT, Rashford remains firmly on Barcelona’s radar, with developments surrounding Raphinha potentially creating an unexpected opening for the England international to
  
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• Barcelona face fresh competition as Atletico Madrid enter race for 19-year-old defensive gem

  22-06-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona face fresh competition as Atletico Madrid enter race for 19-year-old defensive gemBarcelona’s pursuit of Jorge Salinas has become increasingly complicated after Atletico Madrid have emerged as serious contenders for the Racing Santander defender. The 19-year-old has enjoyed a breakthrough campaign and is now attracting attention from some of Spain’s biggest clubs following his impressive performances.Salinas played an important role in Racing Santander’s successf
  
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• Fifa quietly scrubbed logos off World Cup stadiums – so one brand turned the cover-up into a marketing campaign

  22-06-2026 07:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  There is a physical perimeter around every stadium at this World Cup and once you pass through, there are rules. Welcome to Fifa-Land. No large banners. No political imagery of any kind. No offensive symbols. No commercial material. No inflatables. No musical instruments taller than 12cm. No binoculars. No significant quantities of paper, which is left open to interpretation. No frisbees. No detonators, which is reassuring.Inside, organisers have gone to extraordinary lengths to cleanse stadiums
  
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• Whatever happens this summer Manchester City must keep their Ballon d’Or winner

  22-06-2026 07:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Whatever happens this summer Manchester City must keep their Ballon d’Or winnerThe importance of Rodri to Manchester City cannot be overlooked. Rodri remains integral to City’s midfield. Given that the FA Cup and Carabao Cup holders are entering a new era, Rodri will play a vital role as a leader as well as being the heartbeat of Manchester City’s midfield next season. As important as Rodri is to Manchester City, there are doubts surrounding his long-term future at the club as
  
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• Real Madrid to be considered by Ruben Dias as summer transfer destination

  22-06-2026 07:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid to be considered by Ruben Dias as summer transfer destinationReal Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has placed compatriot Ruben Dias on his defensive shortlistMan City officials have no intention of losing their defensive star as Enzo Maresca joinsA drawn-out negotiation could develop as the Spanish giants may test City’s resolveManchester City’s Ruben Dias will give consideration to a move to Real Madrid this summer, according to new suggestions.Dias, 29, has been heavily lin
  
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• 🎙️ Amaury Vergara: Thanks to Chivas, the national team won

  22-06-2026 07:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎙️ Amaury Vergara: Thanks to Chivas, the national team wonAmaury Vergara, President of Chivas, stirred controversy with statements about the Rebaño players and the Mexican National Team after the match against South Korea in Guadalajara. 
  "Thanks to Chivas, the National Team won. My chest can hardly contain the pride and emotion of these days," he said during the presentation of an exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art. And it was the Rebaño players
  
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• 🚨 Bielsa rules out Arújo and De Arrascaeta for clash with Spain

  22-06-2026 07:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Bielsa rules out Arújo and De Arrascaeta for clash with SpainUruguay is going through a difficult moment in World Cup qualifying after finishing Matchday 2 of the Group Stage with a 2-2 draw against Cape Verde. 
  La Celeste will face Spain in the final matchday needing a win to secure its place in the next stage of the competition. And in that regard, Marcelo Bielsa does not have good news. This Sunday, he confirmed in a press conference the absences of Ronald Ara&uacut
  
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• Is France v Iraq on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch World Cup 2026 match

  22-06-2026 07:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  France underlined why they are among the favourites to win the World Cup with a statement 3-1 win over Senegal in their Group I opener, and Les Bleus continue their bid for another trophy against minnows Iraq.Kylian Mbappe shone as he bagged a brace to become France’s highest scorer of all time, overtaking Olivier Giroud, and overhauled Just Fontaine’s record for the most World Cup goals by a Frenchman.Bradley Barcola also scored as France dominated in a stellar second half, while Ir
  
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• Is Argentina v Austria on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch World Cup 2026 match

  22-06-2026 07:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Argentina take on Austria in a tantalising Group J clash with Lionel Scaloni’s side looking to book their place in the knockout stages.The Qatar 2022 champions got off to an excellent start with a dominant 3-0 win over Algeria in their opening clash, with Lionel Messi rolling back the years with a superb hat-trick.His triple saw him draw level with Miroslav Klose’s as the tournament’s joint all-time record goalscorer, with 16 goals, and the veteran - who turns 39 on Wednesday -
  
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• Salah's World Cup pain ends as he fires Egypt to historic win

  22-06-2026 06:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mohamed Salah's - and Egypt's - World Cup wait is finally over.The Egyptian King's match-winning second-half display against New Zealandhelped the Pharaohs to their first-ever World Cup win, at their ninth attempt, and leaves them on the brink of qualifying for the last 32.Salah's 67th-minute goal gave Egypt the lead - after they recovered from a shock early New Zealand opener - before his corner was headed home by Trezeguet to seal the historic 3-1 win.Salah had made a slow start to the tournam
  
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• 🚨 Mexico now know the date and kick-off time for the round of 32

  22-06-2026 06:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Mexico now know the date and kick-off time for the round of 32Mexico became the first team to qualify for the Round of 32 of the World Cup and already has a date and time set for its direct elimination match. 
  According to FIFA’s website, Javier Aguirre’s side will return to action in the next round on Tuesday, June 30 at 7 p.m. Possible opponentWith one match still to play and qualification secured, Mexico awaits one of the third-place teams from Groups C, E
  
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• World Cup 2026: Egypt storms past New Zealand to take control of Group G, set up potential knockout-round match vs. USA

  22-06-2026 06:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  In a game with potential implications for Team USA, Egypt stormed late past New Zealand Sunday night for a 3-1 win to seize control of Group G in the World Cup.The win for Egypt is the nation's first ever in World Cup play and breaks a deadlock in Group G, in which each of the three previous games ended in a draw. Egypt's win combined with a draw against against Belgium in Round 1 gives it four points in the Group G standings with one round of group play to go. It's now the favorite to win the g
  
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• Ndicka remains Inter’s main target in case of De Vrij’s exit

  22-06-2026 05:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ndicka remains Inter’s main target in case of De Vrij’s exitEvan Ndicka’s future at Roma remains far from certain, despite Gasperini’s desire to retain him and consider him a cornerstone of the Giallorossi defense. The Ivorian center-back has become the focus of renewed market interest, potentially opening up unexpected possibilities for next season. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Inter have made a determined move for the former Eintracht Frankfurt player, seeking
  
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• 📸 Hossam Abdelmaguid suffers a nasty knock against New Zealand

  22-06-2026 05:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 Hossam Abdelmaguid suffers a nasty knock against New ZealandHossam Abdelmaguid suffered a shocking blow in the final minutes of Egypt vs. New Zealand, on the second matchday of the World Cup group stage. 
  It happened during an aerial challenge for the ball, when the opponent headed it and the ball ricocheted into his face, leaving his eye visibly affected. FIFA’s doctors ordered the player to come off, as the swelling prevented him from seeing clearly.Minutes later, Egy
  
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• The controversial France midfielder enabling Kylian Mbappe to shine at World Cup

  22-06-2026 05:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It has not always been easy for a neutral observer to get behind Adrien Rabiot, whose dependency on the pitch has been repeatedly concealed by a curious, maddening penchant for irritating coaches, clubs and team-mates as much as opponents.Yet if France are to reach an unprecedented third straight final, and wrest back the trophy from Argentina’s grasp, Didier Deschamps needs his team’s maligned midfield mainstay to keep pursuing what seems a neverending path to proving critics wrong.
  
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• Why Not US? Can Pochettino's USMNT Win It All, Curaçao's Miracle & Dutch Dominance

  22-06-2026 05:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Subscribe to The CooligansApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeChristian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to Mauricio Pochettino's challenge to American fans: "Why not us?" With the USMNT already through to the knockout rounds, the guys debate whether the United States can actually win the World Cup and break down what would need to happen for Pochettino's side to make a truly historic run. Has the mentality around American soccer changed forever, or are expectations getting out of control?Next,
  
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• Mohamed Salah leads Egypt to historic first World Cup win as New Zealand swept aside

  22-06-2026 05:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mohamed Salah led Egypt to their first-ever World Cup victory as they recovered to beat New Zealand ⁠3-1 on Sunday, moving top of Group G and boosting their hopes of reaching the knockout stage.Egypt, pre-match favourites with Salah ⁠and Omar Marmoush ​spearheading ⁠the attack, were backed by a vocal crowd at BC Place. ⁠However, slack defending cost them early ​as ⁠New Zealand defender ‌Finn Surman rose to power home a 15th-minute header from Tim Pa
  
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• Man City 2026 World Cup Watch: Omar Marmoush shines in Egypt’s 1-3 win vs New Zealand

  22-06-2026 05:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City 2026 World Cup Watch: Omar Marmoush shines in Egypt’s 1-3 win vs New ZealandOmar Marmoush played a significant attacking role as Egypt recorded a crucial victory on Sunday evening against New Zealand.Egypt created history in the World Cup by coming from behind to defeat New Zealand 3-1, securing both their first-ever tournament victory and an unprecedented spot in the last 32.The All Whites dared to dream of their own maiden tournament win when Finn Surman rose highest in the 15th
  
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• 📹 Egypt grab first World Cup win with only star names, see table

  22-06-2026 05:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 Egypt grab first World Cup win with only star names, see tableThe second big World Cup Sunday of the 2026 FIFA World Cup featured five matches.Still in the early hours, in the THOUSANDTH match in World Cup history, Japan thrashed Tunisia 4-0, knocking the Africans out early.The same scoreline was posted by Spain against Saudi Arabia at the start of the afternoon this June 21.With the Saudi net shaken by Lamine Yamal, the Spanish and Barcelona jewel entered a World Cup ranking that incl
  
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• One of World Cup's great stories - can Cape Verde become legends?

  22-06-2026 03:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cape Verde are playing in their first World Cup [Getty Images]Cape Verde's World Cup campaign will go down in history - and they are now on the cusp of going a step further.They had already produced one of the biggest shocks of all time as they drew with Spain in their tournament debut, producing the game with the biggest gap in rankings where the higher-ranked side didn't win.The Blue Sharks showed their class again on the game's biggest stage on Sunday by holding two-time winners Uruguay,and a
  
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• Check out the youth players Eduardo Domínguez uses most at Galo

  22-06-2026 03:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Check out the youth players Eduardo Domínguez uses most at GaloAtlético-MG is getting ready to return to training after the World Cup break, and coach Eduardo Domínguez may look to the youth academy “with affection.”Defensive midfielder Cissé, 19, is the youth player most used by Barba at Atlético-MG this season.Cissé has taken the field 12 times, starting only twice: in the Mineiro final against Cruzeiro and against Puerto Cabello in the Cop
  
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• 🧐 Santos' most-used substitutes this season

  22-06-2026 03:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🧐 Santos' most-used substitutes this seasonAlready thinking about the second half of the 2026 season, coach Cuca may need a “trusted” bench.And despite the many criticisms from Santos fans, three players stood out from the rest and were the most-used substitutes of the year.They are: Rollheiser, Thaciano, Lautaro Díaz, and Moisés.Thaciano came off the bench in 13 of 23 matches, scoring four goals, but suffered a muscle injury in May.Lautaro Díaz was also
  
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• Still without a first choice, Vasco seek agreement on Renato replacement

  22-06-2026 03:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Still without a first choice, Vasco seek agreement on Renato replacementThis Monday (22), Vasco’s squad will report back to the Moacyr Barbosa Training Center after the vacation period during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.And the club’s board has the task of speeding up the search for a new head coach to replace Renato Gaúcho.President Pedrinho and other members of the club’s “top brass” are mapping out names, including some coaches who were considered before Renat
  
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• World Cup Day 12 What to Watch: Lionel Messi and Argentina continue their title defense against Austria

  22-06-2026 02:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  What do soccer's stars have in store for us on Monday after their stellar World Cup starts?Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland each scored twice before Lionel Messi bested them both on Tuesday. Here's what you need to know ahead of Monday's games.Argentina vs. AustriaMonday, June 22 | 1 p.m. ET | Arlington, Texas | FoxOdds: Argentina (-190), Austria (+500), Tie (+310)What does Lionel Messi have in store after his first World Cup hat trick?Messi had two second-half goals in Argentina's 3-0 wi
  
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• Uruguay's place on the line against Spain: what they need to qualify

  22-06-2026 02:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Uruguay's place on the line against Spain: what they need to qualifyUruguay failed to hold on to all three points against Cape Verde, and their World Cup fate will depend on their final Group Stage match. 
  Marcelo Bielsa’s side will fight for a place in the Round of 32 against Spain, at a time of uncertainty, as they have yet to win a match in the World Cup. Group H standingsAt the end of Matchday 2, Spain sit at the top with four points. Uruguay and Cape Verde are tied on three,
  
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• Uruguay face Spain for a place in the next round: what they need

  22-06-2026 02:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Uruguay face Spain for a place in the next round: what they needUruguay failed to hold on to all three points against Cape Verde, and their place in the World Cup now depends on their final Group Stage match. 
  Marcelo Bielsa’s side will battle for a place in the Round of 32 against Spain, at a time of uncertainty, as they have yet to win a match in the World Cup. Group H standingsAt the end of Matchday 2, Spain sit at the top with four points. Uruguay and Cape Verde are level on
  
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• Exclusive claims PSG player has agreed personal terms with La Liga team ahead, transfer price set

  22-06-2026 02:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Exclusive claims PSG player has agreed personal terms with La Liga team ahead, transfer price setKang-in Lee has moved a step closer to a move back to La Liga after agreeing personal terms with Atletico Madrid according to reports today.If you enjoy PSG Talk coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content.French journalist Romain Collet-Gaudin has tonight brought some big news on the transfer front at PSG.He says that
  
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