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• Miretti talks with Bologna hit problems, Villarreal also interested

  24-06-2026 21:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Miretti talks with Bologna hit problems, Villarreal also interestedMultiple reports suggest Juventus will sell Fabio Miretti, but Bologna and Villarreal are not close to agreeing a €14m transfer fee for the midfielder.The player turns 23 in August and came up through their youth academy, so any sale would represent practically pure profit.The Bianconeri need to make a big sale by June 30 to balance the books, especially after failing to qualify for the Champions League.Miretti on the market
  
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• Morocco beat Haiti to progress as runners-up

  25-06-2026 02:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FIFA World CupMorocco 4 - 2 Haiti FTGessime Yassine scored Morocco's fourth in dramatic win [Getty Images]Soufiane Rahimi and Gessime Yassine scored late goals for Morocco to deny Haiti their first-ever World Cup point in Atlanta.Morocco pegged the Caribbean nation back twice - thanks to goals from Achraf Hakimi and Ismael Saibari - before Rahimi scored with 12 minutes to go and Yassine secured the victory.The win was not enough for Morocco to top Group C as Brazil comfortably beat Scotland in M
  
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• What each team need to make World Cup knockouts

  25-06-2026 02:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Japan need a point against Sweden on Thursday to secure an automatic place in the last 32 [Getty Images]With the final round of group fixtures now under way the path to the World Cup final on 19 July is starting to take shape.But with 32 of the 48 teams advancing to the knockout rounds, new tie-breaker rules, and a table of third-placed teams to keep track of, staying across the various permutations is far from simple. As it stands, England, sitting top of Group L, and Scotland, who finished thi
  
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• Third-place rankings: How they stand in race to reach World Cup knockout stages

  25-06-2026 02:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The group stage of World Cup 2026 is nearing a conclusion and the battle is on for a place in knockout stages, with eight third-placed sides heading through to the last 32 – and Scotland face a nervous wait.For the first time in the World Cup’s history, 48 nations are competing in the tournament. They were divided into 12 groups of four, with co-hosts USA, Mexico and Canada all given top-seed status in the draw. The 12 group winners and 12 runners-up will automatically go through to
  
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• Who was the pick of Scotland's players again?

  25-06-2026 02:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Scotland fell to a 3-0 Group C defeat to Brazil in Miami to leave their hopes of qualifying for the last 32 of the World Cup in real danger.BBC Sport Scotland's Andy Burke was in Miami Stadium and rates how each Scotland player performed.And you can let us know how you rated them below.Scotland's starting XIAngus Gunn – Caught in no-man's land for second goal, but produced a string of huge saves to keep the score down and possibly keep Scotland in the World Cup. 6Nathan Patterson &nda
  
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• 📅 Find out when Brazil’s next World Cup match will be

  25-06-2026 02:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📅 Find out when Brazil’s next World Cup match will beBrazil is in the World Cup knockout stage and is now waiting to find out its next opponent.But we already know when and where the national team will take the field to fight for a place in the round of 16.Carlo Ancelotti’s team will be back in action next Monday (29), at 2 p.m.The opponent will be the runner-up from Group F, where the Netherlands, Japan, and Sweden are still in the race to qualify.The final round of this gro
  
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• 🎥 Vini delivers, Neymar debuts in the Copa and 🇧🇷 storm into knockouts

  25-06-2026 02:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Vini delivers, Neymar debuts in the Copa and 🇧🇷 storm into knockoutsFIFA World Cup 2026 is increasingly becoming Vinicius Júnior’s stage.Thanks to his two goals — which could have been three — the Brazilian National Team is heading to the first knockout round of the FIFA World Cup as the leader of Group C.Check out the match highlights below:Playing at Hard Rock Stadium, Brazil defeated Scotland 3-0 this Wednesday (24). They reached seven points
  
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• Can Scotland still qualify for the knockout rounds and who will they play?

  25-06-2026 02:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Scotland remain on the brink of making history after finishing third in Group C following a 3-0 defeat to Brazil but fate is out of their hands. Vinicius Junior struck first after a mistake from Scott McKenna. The defender was caught in possession by Rayan who prodded the ball across to Vinicius for a simple tap-in after rounding the goalkeeper. Vini Jr then nodded in a second goal on the stroke of half-time and Matheus Cunha scored a third on the hour mark. Steve Clarke’s side defeated Ha
  
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• 2026 World Cup Group C: Brazil beats Scotland to win group and put Scotland's knockout round chances in peril

  25-06-2026 02:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brazil took advantage of some horrible Scotland turnovers in a 3-0 win to lock up Group C of the 2026 World Cup on Wednesday.Scotland entered the game hoping to minimize the damage from a loss as much as possible if it couldn't get an upset win or a draw. And damage minimization became paramount almost right away, when Rayan's pressure forced a Scott McKenna turnover deep in Scotland's half and Vinícius Júnior scored in the seventh minute.BRAZIL TAKES THE EARLY LEAD! 🇧
  
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• Why Vinicius Jr’s goal for Brazil against Scotland was controversially disallowed by VAR

  25-06-2026 01:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Scotland enjoyed a huge reprieve during the first half of their decisive World Cup 2026 group match against Brazil when Vinicius Junior had what would have been his second goal of the match ruled out following a VAR review.Scotland – who headed into the Group C finale needing a point to all-but seal passage to the World Cup knockouts for the first time in their history, while a narrow defeat would at least keep their hopes alive – already trailed 1-0 in Miami when Vini Jr capitalised
  
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• Best half the summer⁉️ Morocco & Haiti play out insane opening 45 minutes

  25-06-2026 01:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Best half the summer⁉️ Morocco & Haiti play out insane opening 45 minutesWhat have we just witnessed?!World Cup minnows Haiti twice took the lead, and Morocco twice equalised in what has been a truly enthralling first half in Atlanta.
  The opening goal came from a lovely team move from Haiti, with Lenny Joseph pulling off a deft, backheel finish after just ten minutes played.In spite of Joseph's brilliance, the opener was awarded as an own-goal to Yassine Bounou.Morocco equalised
  
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• Best half of the summer⁉️ Morocco & Haiti play out insane opening 45 minutes

  25-06-2026 01:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Best half of the summer⁉️ Morocco & Haiti play out insane opening 45 minutesWhat have we just witnessed!?World Cup minnows Haiti twice took the lead, and Morocco twice equalised in what has been a truly enthralling first-half in Atlanta.
  The opening goal came from a lovely team move from Haiti, with Lenny Joseph pulling off a deft, backheel finish after just ten minutes played.In spite of Joseph's brilliance, the opener was eventually awarded as an own-goal to Moroccan keeper Ya
  
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• Why Vinicius Jr’s goal for Brazil against Scotland was disallowed after controversial VAR reprieve

  25-06-2026 01:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Scotland enjoyed a huge reprieve during the first half of their decisive World Cup 2026 group match against Brazil when Vinicius Junior had what would have been his second goal of the match ruled out following a VAR review.Scotland – who headed into the Group C finale needing a point to all-but seal passage to the World Cup knockouts for the first time in their history, while a narrow defeat would at least keep their hopes alive – already trailed 1-0 in Miami when Vini Jr capitalised
  
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• What was that madness? Vini Jr's disallowed goal takes over social media 🎥

  25-06-2026 00:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  What was that madness? Vini Jr's disallowed goal takes over social media 🎥Delivering a standout performance in Miami, Vini Jr. could already have celebrated a hat-trick against Scotland this Wednesday (24). But the refereeing took center stage at Hard Rock Stadium. 
  Was it a foul?The incident in question happened in the 22nd minute.Vini Jr. won the ball off Hendry and beat Gunn for the second time in Miami. Referee César Ramos, in charge on the pitch, was calle
  
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• Watch as hosts Mexico take on Czech Republic

  25-06-2026 00:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mexico face Czech Republic in Group A at World CupMatch being played at Mexico City Stadium in MexicoSouth Africa take on South Korea in other Group A fixtureMatch being played at Estadio Monterrey in Mexico Watch as hosts Mexico take on Czech Republic
  
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• Liverpool Face Sporting Director Uncertainty After Hughes Report

  25-06-2026 00:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool Face Sporting Director Uncertainty After Hughes ReportRichard Hughes Exit Claim Raises Fresh Questions Around Liverpool StructureLiverpool Face Another Off-Pitch TestLiverpool’s summer has already carried the familiar weight of transition, ambition and uncertainty. Now, according to Sacha Tavolieri, the club may soon face another significant change behind the scenes, with sporting director Richard Hughes expected to leave after the summer transfer window.The report claims Hughes
  
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• 📸 First goal since 1974: World Cup squad goes wild

  25-06-2026 00:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 First goal since 1974: World Cup squad goes wildThe fans can hardly contain themselves! How could they? Their team has just scored its first World Cup goal in an incredible 52 years. Lenny Joseph struck for underdog Haiti after the first two World Cup matches against Scotland and Brazil had passed without a goal of their own, making it 1-0 against Morocco in the 10th minute with a backheel. An absolute highlight for the fans!📸 Darrian Traynor - 2026 Getty ImagesԂ
  
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• 🔥 Vini Jr. hits insane World Cup milestone with Brazil

  25-06-2026 00:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🔥 Vini Jr. hits insane World Cup milestone with BrazilVinícius José Paixão de Oliveira Júnior is calling this FIFA World Cup “his.”He opened the scoring for Brazil against Scotland this Wednesday (24).And he reached one of THOSE milestones.He became just the fifth Brazil player to score at least one goal in all three group-stage matches of a World Cup. 
  Thanks, McKenna!Vini’s third goal at this World Cup came with a little help from McKe
  
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• 🔥 Vini Jr. hits absurd World Cup mark with Brazil

  25-06-2026 00:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🔥 Vini Jr. hits absurd World Cup mark with BrazilVinícius José Paixão de Oliveira Júnior is calling this FIFA World Cup his own.He reached a major milestone by opening the scoring for Brazil against Scotland this Wednesday (24).He became just the fifth Brazil player to score at least one goal in all three group-stage matches of a World Cup. 
  Thank you, McKenna!Vini’s third goal at this World Cup came with a little help from McKenna.He made a mistake
  
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• World Cup 2026: Qatar's Assim Madibo receives 5-match ban for tackle that broke leg of Canada's Ismaël Koné

  25-06-2026 00:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  An unfortunate challenge gone wrong at the 2026 World Cup has resulted in a five-match ban for Qatar midfielder Assim Madibo, whose tackle from behind broke the leg of Canada's Ismaël Koné during the teams' group stage match Thursday.In the moment, an immediately remorseful Madibo was shown a red card. On Wednesday, FIFA's disciplinary committee imposed the suspension for serious foul play, a decision subject to appeal.Madibo, who was clearly shaken up by the gruesome injury he cause
  
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• 🤯 Stunning Haiti: twice ahead against Morocco! Then the comeback 🧮

  25-06-2026 00:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤯 Stunning Haiti: twice ahead against Morocco! Then the comeback 🧮For almost half an hour, Haiti were in front against Morocco. In the 10th minute came Joseph’s shot, which was then turned into an own goal by Bounou, with the 25-year-old Ferencvaros forward having only come on late in the first two matches.
  But the credit for the goal goes to Duverne (the 28-year-old from Gent): Haiti’s full-back latched onto a pass out wide and whipped in a low cross that Joseph conv
  
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• 🤯 Haiti stun: they led against Morocco! Record-breaking goal 🧮

  25-06-2026 00:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤯 Haiti stun: they led against Morocco! Record-breaking goal 🧮Incredible at Atlanta Stadium: for almost half an hour, Haiti were leading against Morocco. In the 10th minute came Joseph’s shot, which was then turned into an own goal by Bounou, with the 25-year-old Ferencvaros forward having only come on late in the first two matches.
  The credit for the goal, though, goes to Duverne (28-year-old of Gent): Haiti’s full-back takes advantage of a pass out wide to send in a
  
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• 🤯 Haiti shock: they were ahead against Morocco! Record goal 🧮

  25-06-2026 00:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤯 Haiti shock: they were ahead against Morocco! Record goal 🧮Incredible scenes at Atlanta Stadium: for almost half an hour, Haiti were leading against Morocco. In the 10th minute came Joseph’s shot, which was then turned into a Bounou own goal, with the 25-year-old Ferencvaros forward having only come on late in the first two matches.
  The credit for the goal, however, goes to Duverne (the 28-year-old from Gent): the Haiti full-back takes advantage of a pass out wide to whip
  
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• West Ham Midfielder Emerges as Key Spurs Target Following Tonali Setback

  25-06-2026 00:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  West Ham Midfielder Emerges as Key Spurs Target Following Tonali SetbackTottenham Turn to Mateus Fernandes After Tonali SetbackTottenham Hotspur’s summer recruitment drive has gathered momentum, and the latest developments suggest the club are determined to strengthen the heart of their midfield before the new campaign begins.According to reporting from BBC Sport, Spurs have accelerated their pursuit of West Ham United midfielder Mateus Fernandes after failing to land Newcastle United star
  
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• Official | David Guion appointed Clermont Foot manager

  25-06-2026 00:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | David Guion appointed Clermont Foot managerDavid Guion has been appointed the manager of Ligue 2 club Clermont Foot, it was confirmed on Wednesday.It is all change at Clermont Foot. It was announced on Sunday that a deal had been struck between the current owners, Coresports Alliance, and prospective buyers, ABL Finance. The takeover will see Stéphane Tissier take over Les Auvergnats. His arrival saw Laurent Batlles touted as the club’s new manager. A two-y
  
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• Who is the African World Cup goalscorer older than Ronaldo and Messi?

  25-06-2026 00:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have been breaking records at the 2026 World Cup, but they are not the oldest goalscorers in the tournament's long history [Getty Images]Cristiano Ronaldo may have scored at a record sixth Fifa World Cup, but there is one piece of history which still eludes both him and Lionel Messi, who celebrated his 39th birthday on Wednesday.When Ronaldo broke the deadlock against Uzbekistan in Portugal's second group match he became the second-oldest scorer in the history
  
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• 📸 What’s he doing here? Brazil legend suddenly on the pitch

  25-06-2026 00:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 What’s he doing here? Brazil legend suddenly on the pitchBefore the match against Scotland kicked off, there was a very special moment for Carlo Ancelotti and Neymar. Brazil legend Ronaldinho hugged the two of them and wished them good luck for the upcoming game. Group C is now getting really exciting, because alongside the direct showdown between Scotland and Brazil, Morocco is also fighting to advance. The next 90 minutes should therefore guarantee plenty of suspense.
  
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• Chelsea eye Lacroix as part of defensive rebuild

  25-06-2026 00:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea are in pursuit of Maxence Lacroix (left) amid interest in Trevoh Chalobah (right) [Getty Images]Chelsea are aiming to rebuild their defensive line under new manager Xabi Alonso, with the club poised to step up their pursuit of Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix.The Blues want to add at least one central defender to their squad - amid interest in Trevoh Chalobah from Serie A club Como - and Lacroix is emerging as a key target.Chelsea have already sold Marc Cucurella to Real Madrid th
  
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• Atletico Madrid prioritise move for Arsenal target Manu Koné

  25-06-2026 00:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atletico Madrid prioritise move for Arsenal target Manu KonéArsenal may face considerable competition in the race to sign Manu Koné (25), who will be allowed to leave AS Roma this summer. L’Équipe reported earlier this month that Arsenal were keen on the midfielder, who started in France’s win over Iraq in the 2026 FIFA World Cup earlier this week. Roma, in financial difficulty, are consigned to losing the former Toulouse FC man.Whilst Koné&rsquo
  
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• Official | Diogo Sousa completes Strasbourg move

  24-06-2026 23:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Diogo Sousa completes Strasbourg moveDiogo Sousa (20) has signed for RC Strasbourg Alsace. The midfielder has signed a five-year deal with the Ligue 1 club, as confirmed on Wednesday. Strasbourg currently find themeselves without a manager, but that is not delaying their preparations for the upcoming season. Gary O’Neil’s departure for Ipswich Town came as a surprise to many, even within the club. It is hoped that a successor will be announced within 10 days. RCSA ret
  
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