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• Porro signs new long-term Tottenham contract

  14-06-2026 20:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Porro helped Spurs avoid relegation from the Premier League [Getty Images]Tottenham right-back Pedro Porro has signed a new, long-term contract with the club. The length of the deal has not been disclosed by Spurs, but the contract is understood to run until 2031.Porro, 26, had two years remaining on the contract he signed when he joined Spurs on a permanent transfer from Sporting CP in the summer of 2023.Spurs had initially signed Porro on loan in January 2023 with an obligation to make the mov
  
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• John Barnes shares his thoughts on Liverpool appointing Andoni Iraola

  14-06-2026 21:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  John Barnes shares his thoughts on Liverpool appointing Andoni IraolaLiverpool Must Give Andoni Iraola Time, Says John BarnesAndoni Iraola has arrived at Liverpool with momentum, intrigue and inevitable pressure. That is what happens when a club of this scale changes direction again, especially so soon after Arne Slot’s dramatic fall from Premier League champion in 2024/25 to dismissed head coach on May 30 2026.For John Barnes, the concern is not really about Iraola’s coaching abilit
  
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• Everton Star Opens The Door To A Return To His Former Club: What Should Moyes Do This Summer?

  14-06-2026 21:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton Star Opens The Door To A Return To His Former Club: What Should Moyes Do This Summer?Iliman Ndiaye has been speaking. Frankly, as it happens. In a recent chat with France Football, later picked up by Foot Mercato, the Everton attacker looked back at his stint in Ligue 1, refusing to hide from the difficult questions about why things fell apart. He still holds a vivid memory of the day he put pen to paper with Marseille. The player in him wanted that next step, sure, but it was the kid in
  
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• The Curacao moment that vindicated Fifa’s controversial World Cup revamp despite Germany thrashing

  14-06-2026 21:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  There will not be many 7-1 games at this World Cup and fewer still in which the one feels wholly more significant that the seven. But Germany have scored many World Cup goals before and they will score many more. Curacao’s goal, by contrast, was a moment that will forever be etched into the country’s story. The ball broke loose in the German penalty area and when it fell invitingly to right-back Livano Comenencia, stomachs tightened and eyes bulged. A stadium watched as Comenencia&rs
  
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• Germany put seven past World Cup debutants Curacao

  14-06-2026 21:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FIFA World CupGermany 7 - 1 Curaçao FTSix different players found the target for Germany as they matched the margin of their 2014 semi-final win over Brazil [Getty Images]Four-time winners Germany overcame a brief scare from World Cup debutants Curacao before turning on the style to win their Group E opener in Houston.Die Mannschaft went ahead in the sixth minute with the tournament's earliest goal so far coming from a powerful curling effort from one-time England youth international Feli
  
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• INSTANT REACTION | Germany 7-1 Curaçao: Germany survive an early scare to claim all three points

  14-06-2026 21:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  INSTANT REACTION | Germany 7-1 Curaçao: Germany survive an early scare to claim all three pointsGermany vs Curaçao, the biggest mismatch in World Cup history? Quite possibly.Germany have been crowned world champions four times, whereas Curaçao are making their debut and are the smallest nation to ever qualify for the World Cup, with a population of around 156,000. To put that into perspective for our British friends, this is like Germany vs Swindon, and for our American read
  
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• WORLD CUP PLAYER RATINGS | Germany 7-1 Curaçao – Germany open their World Cup campaign with a comfortable win against debutants Curaçao

  14-06-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  WORLD CUP PLAYER RATINGS | Germany 7-1 Curaçao – Germany open their World Cup campaign with a comfortable win against debutants CuraçaoGermany kicked off their World Cup campaign with a game against tournament debutants and minnows Curaçao in Houston, as they look to begin their tournament with a much-needed win, and a first win in their group opener since 2014, when they beat Portugal 4-0.The game started as you would expect, with Germany’s dominance translating
  
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• Arsenal Identify This Juventus Winger As A Dream Target: Should Arteta Get Him On Board?

  14-06-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal Identify This Juventus Winger As A Dream Target: Should Arteta Get Him On Board?In a recent post on X, journalist Sacha Tavolieri claimed that Arsenal have identified Juventus winger Kenan Yildiz as a dream target for this summer transfer window. It has been stated that the Gunners are planning to move in for the Turkish attacker later this year.Yildiz’s Excellent Form In Serie AYildiz had an excellent campaign at the Turin club recently after he put in a string of productive displ
  
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• “It’s true…” – Midfielder makes big admission about Champions League final decision

  14-06-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “It’s true…” – Midfielder makes big admission about Champions League final decisionWarren Zaire Emery has finally spoken about the frustrations of being left out of PSG’s starting XI in the Champions League final.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.PSG were able to rest many of their first team players throughout the league season to keep them fres
  
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• On-loan Barcelona star still hopeful of staying despite club’s reluctance to activate buy option

  14-06-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  On-loan Barcelona star still hopeful of staying despite club’s reluctance to activate buy optionAt this point, Barcelona have only made one signing in the summer and it was directed towards reinforcing the left-wing position.Raphinha’s injuries last season, after all, seriously hurt the team’s attacking potency and the manager relied on Marcus Rashford to provide depth in that department.The Englishman’s mixed campaign, however, did not generate sufficient consensus to im
  
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• We feel for you, Curaçao: Germany crush debutants by a traumatic scoreline

  14-06-2026 20:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  We feel for you, Curaçao: Germany crush debutants by a traumatic scorelineGermany beat Curaçao this Sunday (14) in the FIFA World Cup by a score that is TRAUMATIC for the Brazilian people: 7-1.The tiny World Cup debutant even scored a historic goal, but the four-time champion side showed no mercy and just kept piling on the goals.Nmecha opened the scoring. And Commenencia leveled it at the 26th minute of the first half.Despite the final result, that goal went down in the history of
  
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• Curaçao scores a goal in its first World Cup game, but Germany still gets a blowout win

  14-06-2026 20:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Curaçao got a goal in its first World Cup game. And that was the only highlight for the smallest nation in the tournament.Germany sped past Curaçao 7-1 on Sunday in Houston as Group E opened play. The Germans were massive favorites ahead of the game and the final score reflected it. But Curacao at least had a moment of hope early on.After Germany went up 1-0 on an early Felix Nmecha goal, Curaçao scored its first-ever World Cup goal on just its second shot of the game when L
  
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• World Cup 2026: Netherlands vs Japan lineups – Malen and Dumfries start for Oranje; Suzuki in goal for Japan

  14-06-2026 20:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  World Cup 2026: Netherlands vs Japan lineups – Malen and Dumfries start for Oranje; Suzuki in goal for JapanThe Netherlands face Japan with a strong Serie A contingent in their starting eleven for their World Cup opener.Roma striker Donyell Malen leads the line, Inter’s Denzel Dumfries, whose Real Madrid move is imminent, starts at right back, and former Milan midfielder Tijjani Reijnders lines up in the middle of the park.Juventus’ Teun Koopmeiners, Atalanta’s Marten De
  
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• Real Madrid open to offers for three stars after €50m verbal agreement for Chelsea ace

  14-06-2026 20:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid open to offers for three stars after €50m verbal agreement for Chelsea aceChelsea left-back Marc Cucurella is on the verge of becoming a Real Madrid player. The deal is understood to be all but agreed, with only the final paperwork still outstanding. While nothing has been officially signed, discussions between the parties are at an advanced stage and there is growing confidence that the transfer will soon be completed.Changes expected at left-backThe potential arrival of Cucure
  
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• 🚨 What a World Cup debut! German star shows why Bayern want him

  14-06-2026 20:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 What a World Cup debut! German star shows why Bayern want himGiven all the transfer buzz surrounding him, it would have been entirely understandable if Nathaniel Brown had shown signs of nerves in his World Cup debut. Instead, the 22-year-old impressively showed why Bayern are so keen on signing him. Against Curaçao, Brown not only delivered very solid defensive cover, but also provided an assist from a corner and scored with a first-time finish. Shortly afterwards, his nig
  
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• Liverpool Are Facing Stiff Competition For This Gifted Defender: Is He Worth The Fight?

  14-06-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool Are Facing Stiff Competition For This Gifted Defender: Is He Worth The Fight?In a recent report, journalist Graeme Bailey revealed that Liverpool are facing stiff competition for Midtjylland defender Han-beom Lee this summer. It is understood that the Reds would have to compete with Leeds United, Chelsea, Newcastle United and Brighton and Hove Albion in the race to sign the South Korea international this off-season.Lee’s Impressive Form In Danish FootballLee enjoyed a solid campa
  
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• The unwanted Premier League reality exposed by Mohamed Salah and Kevin De Bruyne’s World Cup showdown

  14-06-2026 20:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  For two ageing greats who contested an epic rivalry over years, the World Cup could provide a last duel. Not Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi – or not definitely, anyway, given the number of results required to ensure that Portugal actually do meet Argentina in the Kansas City quarter-final – but Kevin De Bruyne and Mohamed Salah. They have met in the Community Shield, the Champions League and the Carabao Cup but theirs is primarily a Premier League battle. Now for the north-west o
  
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• 🥇 Jamal Musiala sets Bayern apart with latest Germany strike

  14-06-2026 20:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🥇 Jamal Musiala sets Bayern apart with latest Germany strikeJamal Musiala remains one of the most highly-touted talents anywhere in world football, but his inclusion in Julian Nagelsmann's XI remains under scrutiny. 
  There was no better way for the Bayern Munich ace to put one in the win column over his recent detractors with a well-placed finish to give Germany a 4-1 lead just after the restart.His return to fitness, and subsequent backing from Nagelsmann, will no doubt be a key ta
  
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• Mourinho eyeing trusted former player for role in Real Madrid dugout

  14-06-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho eyeing trusted former player for role in Real Madrid dugoutThis summer is set to be a period of radical change at Real Madrid, especially in regards to the squad. Two players from the last season’s squad, Dani Carvajal and David Alaba, have already left the club, while the Merengues have already completed the signings of Ibrahima Konate and Denzel Dumfries. Meanwhile, reports indicate they are also very close to landing Bernardo Silva and Marc Cucurella.Similarly, they have alread
  
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• Arbeloa, Mourinho, Silva trading places - with agent key to swaps

  14-06-2026 20:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alvaro Arbeloa, Jose Mourinho and Marco Silva look set to be trading places in the space of just over a week [Getty Images]Jose Mourinho to Real Madrid. Marco Silva to Benfica. Alvaro Arbeloa to Fulham?It may be one of the more unlikely managerial triangles but it looks set to be completed with Arbeloa nearing a move to west London.But how did it come about? It began, as it so often does, at the top of the chain.Recently re-elected Real Madrid president Florentino Perez decided to bring Jose Mou
  
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• Sunderland Are Back In The Race To Sign This Talented Full-Back Permanently: Good Choice For Le Bris?

  14-06-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunderland Are Back In The Race To Sign This Talented Full-Back Permanently: Good Choice For Le Bris?In a recent post on X, journalist Philip Hinze mentioned that Sunderland are back in the race to sign Red Bull Leipzig full-back Lutsharel Geertruida permanently this summer. It has been stated that the Black Cats would have to compete with other clubs from the Premier League, Serie A and La Liga in pursuit of the Dutch defender in this transfer window.Geertruida’s Solid Loan Spell At Sunde
  
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• Liverpool have received major Bradley Barcola boost after journalist’s latest update

  14-06-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool have received major Bradley Barcola boost after journalist’s latest updateLiverpool Transfer News: Bradley Barcola Link Gains Fresh PSG ContextLiverpool’s summer rebuild is expected to accelerate under Andoni Iraola, and Bradley Barcola remains one of the more ambitious attacking names being discussed around Anfield.The PSG winger would represent a major statement signing, not least because his profile fits the type of explosive, high-ceiling forward Liverpool need after a
  
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• Chelsea midfielder ‘approves’ Marc Cucurella’s imminent move to Real Madrid

  14-06-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea midfielder ‘approves’ Marc Cucurella’s imminent move to Real MadridReal Madrid’s transfer activity has shown no signs of slowing down this summer under Florentino Perez. Following the appointment of Jose Mourinho as head coach, the Merengues have continued to be linked with several high-profile names as they look to build a squad suited to the Portuguese manager’s style.Ibrahima Konate, Denzel Dumfries and Bernardo Silva have already been signed, although no
  
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• Williamson replaces Watson as South Shields boss

  14-06-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Milton Keynes Dons and Carlisle United head coach Mike Williamson has been named as the new head coach at South Shields.He replaces Ian Watson, who left last week to take over at League Two side Rochdale.Williamson had been part of Watson's backroom staff at South Shields, becoming the club's director of performance and culture, but he will now lead the side, who lost in the National League North play-off final last month."Mike has quickly become a valued and influential figure within the
  
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• Givairo Read breaks long-held silence on Manchester City transfer talk after Robin van Persie blessing

  14-06-2026 20:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Givairo Read breaks long-held silence on Manchester City transfer talk after Robin van Persie blessingRead says Man City & Bayern links are “a compliment” but he is not concerning himself with themFeyenoord right-back says he does not know “what the future holds” at this stageCity are frontrunners to sign Read; Feyenoord targeting a club-record sale in excess of €32MGivairo Read has responded to links with Manchester City and Bayern Munich, describing the interes
  
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• 🖤💛 Germany benefit from Black & Yellow influence vs Curaçao

  14-06-2026 20:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🖤💛 Germany benefit from Black & Yellow influence vs CuraçaoGermany are up and running in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Julian Nagelsmann's Die Mannschaft enjoying a 4-1 lead over tournament debutant Curaçao.
  A stunning moment from Zürich midfielder Livano Comenencia temporarily left German supporters stunned in Texas, with the 22-year-old bagging the first-ever World Cup goal for his nation.But despite his shock equaliser, it's been Germany who are in
  
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• World Cup: Musiala adds Germany fourth after early Curacao hope

  14-06-2026 20:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Germany face Curacao in Group E - listen live at top of pageNmecha scores superb opener for Germany after six minutesComenencia levels with Curacao's first World Cup goal to stun GermanySchlotterbeck nods Germany back in front, Havertz nets from spot & Musiala adds fourthMatch being played at Houston Stadium in United StatesIvory Coast & Ecuador also in Group EWorld Cup team guides; Twenty new players to watch; New laws explained World Cup: Musiala adds Germany fourth after early Curacao
  
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• World Cup ref got the rules wrong with Almiron booking

  14-06-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  World Cup ref got the rules wrong with Almiron bookingFans were rightly confused when Miguel Almiron was booked during Paraguay’s match against the United States, as the rules were reportedly applied incorrectly.Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty ImagesThere was significant confusion during the United States’ win over Paraguay, when referee Danny Makkelie overturned his yellow card to Tim Ream after a VAR review, awarding a booking to Miguel Almiron for simulation instead.The first poi
  
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• Tottenham Hotspur Are In The Running For This Talented Defender: Good Choice For De Zerbi?

  14-06-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur Are In The Running For This Talented Defender: Good Choice For De Zerbi?In a recent report, journalist Mark Brus stated that Tottenham Hotspur are in the running for Club Brugge defender Joel Ordonez this summer. It has been mentioned that Spurs would have to rival Chelsea and Liverpool in the race to sign the Ecuadorian talent in this summer transfer period.Ordonez’s Solid Campaign In Belgian FootballThe 22-year-old enjoyed a solid campaign in the Jupiler Pro League afte
  
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• Richard Hughes to complete Liverpool's most important deal yet

  14-06-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Richard Hughes to complete Liverpool's most important deal yetLiverpool's 2025-26 season is one that they'll want to quickly forget about. They finished in fifth place and didn't really make a good name for themselves in the Champions League.This lack of form resulted in fans demanding that changes were made with Arne Slot being the first person dropped by Fenway Sports Group.Shortly after that, Andoni Iraola was appointed as the Reds' new boss with talk of transfers often emerging from Anfield.
  
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