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• Liverpool target Yan Diomande put in record-breaking World Cup performance

  18-06-2026 09:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool target Yan Diomande put in record-breaking World Cup performanceDiomande World Cup Statement Gives Liverpool Plenty to Think AboutDiomande Sends Transfer MessageThere are World Cup performances that pass by quietly, and there are those that make recruitment departments sit up a little straighter. Yan Diomande’s display for Ivory Coast against Ecuador falls firmly into the second category.The Liverpool target helped his country begin their 2026 World Cup campaign with a 1-0 win, a
  
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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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• 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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• 🎥 Haaland double puts Norway in the last 32! Algeria rally, stay alive 💨

  23-06-2026 07:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Haaland double puts Norway in the last 32! Algeria rally, stay alive 💨After Messi’s brace and Mbappé’s, Haaland simply had to be added to the list. The Sky Blues striker drove Norway on with his two goals in tonight’s clash against Senegal. Thanks to the 3-2 win over the African side, the Nordic team punched their ticket to the round of 32.Want to stay up to date on everything happening in the USA, Mexico, and Canada? Don’t forget to bookmark the
  
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• 🎥 Haaland double, Norway into last 32! Algeria rally, stay alive 💨

  23-06-2026 07:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Haaland double, Norway into last 32! Algeria rally, stay alive 💨After Messi’s brace and Mbappé’s too, Haaland simply had to be added to the list. The Sky Blues striker led Norway with his two goals in tonight’s clash against Senegal. Thanks to their 3-2 win over the African side, the Nordic team booked their place in the round of 32. Want to stay up to date on everything happening in the USA, Mexico and Canada? Don’t forget to bookmark the Wo
  
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• Manchester City seem to have their man as they look set to appoint their next manager

  23-06-2026 07:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City seem to have their man as they look set to appoint their next managerEver since Pep Guardiola stepped down as Manchester City manager, the expectation has been that former Leicester City and Chelsea manager would be City’s next manager. However, the announcement of Maresca as City manager has dragged on. Chelsea demanded compensation from City for the manner of Enzo Maresca’s departure from his post at Stamford Bridge. Also, Matt Hughes has reported for The Guardian t
  
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• ☕️🥐 FC Breakfast: Salah becomes a legend 🤩, Messi absurd 🤯

  23-06-2026 07:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ☕️🥐 FC Breakfast: Salah becomes a legend 🤩, Messi absurd 🤯Absurd Messi 😱Not content with becoming the outright top scorer in World Cup history with 18 goals, Lionel Messi also became the first player in the 21st century to score in six consecutive World Cup matches (Australia, Netherlands, Croatia, France, Algeria, Austria). Only Just Fontaine and Jairzinho had previously achieved this feat at the 1958 World Cup.What’s more, he became the second
  
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• Is a bonafide attacking option for Manchester City to pursue emerging at the World Cup?

  23-06-2026 07:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Is a bonafide attacking option for Manchester City to pursue emerging at the World Cup?Manchester City are in need of one winger to round out their squad. It would seem that Jeremy Doku and Antoine Semenyo are City’s first-choice options for the left and right wing. Rayan Cherki and Phil Foden can also play on the wings if necessary, and Savinho seems destined to depart City this summer. There is an argument to be made that the FA Cup and Carabao Cup holders should sign a proven winger suc
  
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• Is Portugal vs Uzbekistan on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch World Cup clash

  23-06-2026 07:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Portugal know improvement is a must as they take on Uzbekistan in their second group fixture at the World Cup.A 1-1 draw with DR Congo represented a disappointing start for Roberto Martinez’s side and led to renewed questions over Cristiano Ronaldo’s role.The Portugal captain appears certain to keep his place in the forward line as his sixth tournament continues, and he’ll be chasing a better performance against the World Cup debutants.Uzbekistan showed some defensive steel as
  
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• Is England v Ghana on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch World Cup clash

  23-06-2026 07:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England can book their place in the World Cup last 32 with a game to spare if they win their next Group L clash against Ghana.Thomas Tuchel opened their campaign with a 4-2 win over Croatia, with the performance in the second half particularly impressive as goals from Jude Bellingham and substitute Marcus Rashford sealed victory.They now sit top of the group, while Ghana beat Panama 1-0 in their opener with a 94th-minute winner, and can also book a place in the top two should they win in Boston
  
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• The Biggest Tournament In History Is Delivering On The Pitch

  23-06-2026 06:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Biggest Tournament In History Is Delivering On The PitchA new era for the beautiful gameThe 2026 FIFA World Cup was always going to be different. Bigger, bolder, and spread across three nations, this edition of football’s most celebrated competition has wasted no time announcing itself as the most ambitious sporting event ever staged. The tournament, which kicked off on June 11, is jointly hosted by 16 cities — 11 in the United States, three in Mexico, and two in Canada — m
  
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