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• Provedel Inter switch could keep Mandas at Lazio as Bournemouth deadline looms

  15-06-2026 17:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Provedel Inter switch could keep Mandas at Lazio as Bournemouth deadline loomsBournemouth face a deadline today to decide whether to trigger their €17 million purchase option on Lazio goalkeeper Christos Mandas, with the Greek international’s future set to be resolved imminently in a decision that carries significant financial implications for the Roman club.According to Il Tempo, via Radiosei, confirmation of the purchase would represent a major step towards Lazio meeting their econo
  
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• Iran slams World Cup travel chaos after draw with New Zealand — 'Everything is a disaster'

  16-06-2026 08:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Shortly after opening World Cup play with a disappointing 2-2 draw with New Zealand on Monday night, Iranian players and coaches slammed the treatment that their team has received in the U.S. so far.They argued that Iran was at a competitive disadvantage because the team was ordered to fly into Los Angeles on the eve of the New Zealand match and fly straight back to its base camp in Tijuana late Monday night. “They didn’t even give us time to recover,&r
  
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• Deco and Flick identify Manchester City youngster as ideal fit for Barcelona project

  16-06-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Deco and Flick identify Manchester City youngster as ideal fit for Barcelona projectBarcelona are once again looking closely at a player who slipped through their grasp not too long ago. As preparations continue for the 2026/27 campaign, SPORT reports that the Catalan giants have renewed their interest in Brazilian defender Vitor Reis, who spent the 2025/26 season on loan at Girona.The young centre-back was heavily linked with Barcelona before eventually joining Manchester City from Palmeir
  
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• What does the future hold for Rashford?

  16-06-2026 08:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marcus Rashford during training with England in Kansas City [Getty Images]Marcus Rashford didn't give the impression of being consumed by concerns about his future as he trained in heat that climbed above 30 degrees in Kansas City.In fairness, now is not the time to have attention diverted by club matters. For the next month or so, Rashford's concentration is on England.On Sunday, at least for the 15 minutes when cameras were allowed in to film training, that meant linking up with Jude Bellingha
  
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• World Cup 2026: Cape Verde veteran takes over social media, Tunisia act ruthlessly, Messi set to make history

  16-06-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  World Cup 2026: Cape Verde veteran takes over social media, Tunisia act ruthlessly, Messi set to make historyIf the opening days of the tournament have taught us anything, it’s that reputations count for very little once the FIFA World Cup gets underway.Upsets continue to pile up, unexpected heroes are stealing the spotlight and some of the biggest contenders are already being forced to look over their shoulders.Stay with us as we revisit the key talking points and look ahead to another da
  
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• Real Madrid defender pens new contract; announcement expected soon – Romano

  16-06-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid defender pens new contract; announcement expected soon – RomanoReal Madrid have been on a roll in the transfer market, most notably announcing their first signing in Marc Cucurella.In additon to Cucurella, Real Madrid have finalised deals to sign Bernardo Silva, Denzel Dumfries and Ibrahima Konate while bringing in Jose Mourinho as head coach.Now, Real Madrid are on the verge of securing a contract extension for one of the most experienced players in the team in Antonio Rudiger
  
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• Barcelona have doubts over alternative striker options as Lewandowski replacement search continues

  16-06-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona have doubts over alternative striker options as Lewandowski replacement search continuesBarcelona’s pursuit of a new striker has been a key aspect of their transfer policy this summer, and with their priority target proving increasingly difficult to land, the club have been forced to explore alternatives.Two names that had emerged as potential options behind Julian Alvarez were Junior Kroupi and Dusan Vlahovic. However, according to journalist Adrian Sanchez, Barcelona harbour ge
  
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• Borussia Dortmund hold talks with Matias Soulé’s representatives

  16-06-2026 07:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Borussia Dortmund hold talks with Matias Soulé’s representativesBorussia Dortmund are potentially in the market for an attacking midfielder this summer, and AS Roma’s Matias Soulé features on the Bundesliga side’s shortlist, Sky Germany understands.Initial talks have already taken place between Dortmund and the Argentine’s representatives regarding Soulé, who scored six goals and provided five assists in 33 Serie A games as Roma secured a return to UE
  
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• FIFA Power Ranking leaders after Matchday 4️⃣🔥 at World Cup 26™

  16-06-2026 07:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FIFA Power Ranking leaders after Matchday 4️⃣🔥 at World Cup 26™Matchday 4 of World Cup 26™ is done, so here is who performed best according to the official FIFA Power Rankings.Group EGermany 7-1 Curaçao
  Attacking Impact: Deniz UndavGermany striker Deniz Undav produced one of the finest attacking displays of the tournament so far, coming off the bench and contributing to three goals.His attacking score of 8.16 underlines just how impactful Undav was to Juli
  
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• Stamenic becomes third Swan to play at this summer's World Cup

  16-06-2026 07:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Marko Stamenic became the third Swansea City player to feature in this summer's World Cup finals, playing almost the entirety of New Zealand's 2-2 Group G draw with Iran in Los Angeles.The 24-year-old midfielder was in the starting line-up for the All White's first World Cup appearance in 16 years, playing 92 minutes before being replaced by Nottingham Forest's Tyler Bindon in stoppage time.Stamenic, who was winning his 39th cap, made 57 passes with an accuracy rate of 87%. He made
  
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• 🥐☕️FC Breakfast: Klopp's viral mask, Bielsa goes his own way!

  16-06-2026 07:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🥐☕️FC Breakfast: Klopp's viral mask, Bielsa goes his own way!Klopp’s viral mask 👺When Jürgen Klopp mocks the repeated cooling breaks that disrupt the rhythm of World Cup matches...Cape Verde, almost flawless 💎In an effort to frustrate Spain (Group H, World Cup), Cape Verde certainly parked the bus… but they executed it perfectly. Proof comes in the form of this statistic that somewhat flew under the radar...Bielsa does things his own way
  
  
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• 🎥 Uruguay held by Saudi Arabia! Iran and New Zealand serve up 4️⃣ goals!

  16-06-2026 07:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Uruguay held by Saudi Arabia! Iran and New Zealand serve up 4️⃣ goals!Despite the difficulties faced before the tournament, including logistical issues, visas, and protests from part of the Iranian delegation in the United States, Iran earned a hard-fought point in their opening match against New Zealand at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.Want to stay up to date on everything happening in the USA, Mexico, and Canada? Don’t forget to bookmark the World Cup! To follow the
  
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• Club Brugge among clubs monitoring Mert Kömür

  16-06-2026 07:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Club Brugge among clubs monitoring Mert KömürMert Kömür (20) is coming off a strong season with Augsburg having struck two goals and provided four assists in 28 Bundesliga appearances in 2025/26. The German youth international shone under Sandro Wagner prior to the German’s dismissal, which hasn’t gone unnoticed by some top European clubs.According to a report by Sky Germany, Club Brugge are making a strong push to sign Kömür, who can leave the Bavarian
  
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• 📝 2026 World Cup, the overnight round-up

  16-06-2026 07:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📝 2026 World Cup, the overnight round-upEvery morning, OneFootball will bring you a full recap of the night at the World Cup.The must-see story of the nightWhat a tough start to this World Cup for the South American nations! With Uruguay being held to a draw by Saudi Arabia (1-1), none of the CONMEBOL sides that have played so far have managed to win a single match (two draws, two defeats).By contrast, Asia is doing more than holding its own, remaining unbeaten with two wins and four dra
  
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• Tottenham enter transfer race with Man City and Arsenal for £100M Premier League midfielder

  16-06-2026 07:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham enter transfer race with Man City and Arsenal for £100M Premier League midfielderThe race for Newcastle United’s Italian midfield star has intensified, with North London now providing a serious challenge.Tottenham’s new direction under their Italian coach Roberto De Zerbi is acting as a primary catalyst for the club’s summer recruitment push.Despite interest from both Manchester clubs and Arsenal, any potential suitor will likely need to reach the £100 mil
  
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• 2026 World Cup: Lionel Messi can solidify status as soccer's GOAT with another title

  16-06-2026 07:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Do you need to win multiple World Cups to be considered the greatest soccer player of all time? Or is one simply enough?Those are questions hanging over Lionel Messi as Argentina begins its quest for back-to-back World Cups on Tuesday against Algeria. Messi, 39 on June 24, is certainly playing in his last World Cup. He even flirted with the idea of retiring after Argentina won its first World Cup since 1986 less than four years ago.But Messi is back for more. And can another win for Argentina va
  
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• Why Kante is still crucial for France - Giroud

  16-06-2026 07:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]When we were both back at Chelsea after we had won the World Cup together with France in 2018, N'Golo Kante said to me, "Oli, I think I am going to retire from the national team."I told him, 'no NG, look, you are top of the world. I can understand why you are saying this, but you need to carry on. You are too young to stop.'That was eight years ago, and NG - which is what all his friends and team-mates call him - is still going for France, and is still a crucial player for Les Bleus.He is 3
  
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• Karim Adeyemi hesitant to sign Borussia Dortmund contract extension

  16-06-2026 07:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Karim Adeyemi hesitant to sign Borussia Dortmund contract extensionBorussia Dortmund are looking to extend Karim Adeyemi’s (24) current deal, which expires in the summer of 2027, however, the German is hesitant, Bild understands.A contract extension, reportedly until 2030, plus an increase on his €5.5m salary is ready to be signed, but Adeyemi and his representatives are reserved on accepting the terms offered. Per Bild, they also want to include a release in the player’s contra
  
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• World Cup Day 6 What to Watch: Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland in the spotlight

  16-06-2026 07:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026 World Cup continues on Tuesday with Groups I and J in action.Four star-filled matches are on the schedule with the finalists from the 2022 World Cup final in action, as well as Erling Haaland leading Norway in their first World Cup since 1998. Here's what you need to know for a busy day of soccer.France vs. SenegalTuesday, June 16 | 3 p.m. ET | East Rutherford, New Jersey | TV: FoxOdds: France (-220), Senegal (+600), Tie (+340)The 2022 World Cup runners-up look to make another deep run
  
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• Is Argentina v Algeria on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch World Cup 2026 match

  16-06-2026 07:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Argentina get their World Cup defence underway against Algeria in Kansas City on Tuesday night. Three and a half years after Lionel Messi guided Argentina to a glorious third World Cup triumph in Qatar, the South American side begin their 2026 tournament as the top-seeded favourites in Group J.Argentina also boast the likes of Julian Alvarez, Alexis Mac Allister and Emiliano Martinez in their ranks. They topped South American qualifying with 12 wins from 18 games and also won the 2024 Copa Ameri
  
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• Motherwell's Just scores twice but New Zealand held by Iran

  16-06-2026 06:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FIFA World CupIran 2 - 2 New Zealand FTIran twice came from behind in Los Angeles as they denied New Zealand a first win at a World Cup.Motherwell forward Elijah Just gave New Zealand a flying start as he thumped home a half volley after Chris Wood held up the ball and knocked it into his path.New Zealand continued to show promise but, as has already often been the case at this World Cup, the first hydration break midway through the first half proved costly as the momentum swung and Iran found a
  
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• Iran v Iran in the stands as politics and football intertwine

  16-06-2026 06:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Iran fans during the 2-2 draw with New Zealand at Los Angeles Stadium [Getty Images]On the tickets and in the listings, this match was billed as Iran v New Zealand.But in the stands and chanting outside the stadium, it was not the Kiwis who were Iran's most vocal opponents - it was their own dissidents.Time and again, Iranian team officials have said they want football to unite people. The mood here was anything but united.Outside the Los Angeles Stadium, the atmosphere was politically charged.H
  
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• Just scores twice but New Zealand held by spirited Iran

  16-06-2026 06:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FIFA World CupIran 2 - 2 New Zealand FTIran twice came from behind in Los Angeles as they denied New Zealand a first win at a World Cup.Motherwell forward Elijah Just gave New Zealand a flying start as he thumped home a half volley after Chris Wood held up the ball and knocked it into his path.New Zealand continued to show promise but, as has already often been the case at this World Cup, the first hydration break midway through the first half proved costly as the momentum swung and Iran found a
  
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• Can Erling Haaland lead Norway to success at the 2026 World Cup?

  16-06-2026 06:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Erling Haaland has never seen Norway in a World Cup, as the hulking striker was born two years after France '98 when the Røde, Hvite, Blå beat Brazil in their final group stage match to reach the Round of 16.Nearly three decades later, the Manchester City star is leading his country back to the tournament as heavy expectations follow. What the 25-year-old Haaland does best — score goals — is what Norway will need in order to make it out of Group I and have a chance in th
  
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• Everything you missed overnight at the World Cup 2026

  16-06-2026 05:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Iran show resilience after politically charged World Cup openerIran and New Zealand did their best to let football do the talking in their politically-charged Group G match. A Fifa ban on Iran’s pre-revolutionary flag was upheld hours before kick-off, though thousands of Iranians sported the flag at the Los Angeles Stadium, while the Iranian national anthem was booed loudly. All this just hours after US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a US-Iran peace agreement. The All White
  
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• Are billions flooding into Saudi Pro League helping national team?

  16-06-2026 05:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cristiano Ronajdo. Karim Benzema. Neymar. Sadio Mane.The list of world-class talent who have chosen to play in the Saudi Pro League has risen over the years.But could the presence of these multiple Champions League and Ballon d'Or winners be finally benefitting the nation that has been selected to host the 2034 World Cup?Over the years the Saudi Arabia national team has struggled on the world stage.At the 2002 World Cup they suffered a humiliating 8-0 defeat against Germany in their first group
  
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• Resilient Iran defy World Cup obstacles to salvage draw against New Zealand

  16-06-2026 05:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Iran drew their World Cup 2026 opener with New Zealand but emphatically won the support of the Iranian community inside SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, having overcome unprecedented obstacles just to play at these finals.The Asian team hit back twice through Ramin Rezaeian and Mohammad Mohebbi to force a 2-2 draw, with Eli Just grabbing a brace for the All Whites.A World Cup had never kicked off with a host at war with a participant before. Iran have faced the threat of being unable to take their p
  
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• Numbers behind Barry-Murphy's first year at Cardiff

  16-06-2026 05:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Huw Evans Picture Agency]Brian Barry-Murphy celebrates one year in charge of Cardiff City today (16 June), little more than a month after guiding the Bluebirds back into the Championship.The Irishman signed a three-year contract with the club last summer and led Cardiff to automatic promotion from League One in his debut campaign in the Welsh capital.Cardiff were victorious in 27 of their 46 league games last season at a win rate of 58.7%.Their 91 points came at an impressive rate of 1.98 point
  
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• Not a good look, Spain! Check Group G and H standings 🎥

  16-06-2026 05:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Not a good look, Spain! Check Group G and H standings 🎥The World Cup had another day of great excitement this Monday (15), even though all four matches ended in draws.The schedule began with Cape Verde surprisingly holding Spain to a 0-0 draw in Group H.Goalkeeper Vozinha, 40, was the hero of the match in Atlanta, making several important saves to keep the score level.Next came the opening match of Group G in Seattle, with Egypt taking the lead through Emam Ashour and Belgium equalizing
  
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• Iran, New Zealand play to 2-2 draw to keep Group G tied up with 1 point apiece

  16-06-2026 05:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New Zealand twice took the lead against Iran on Monday with a chance to seize control of Group G in the 2026 World Cup debut for both teams. But Iran rallied twice to equalize, and the two teams played to a 2-2 draw to keep things level in the Group G standings. Belgium and Egypt played to a 1-1 draw earlier Monday, and all four teams will leave their first game in World Cup play with one point apiece in the standings. In fact, the nightcap between Iran and New Zealand completed a Monday quadrup
  
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