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• Raskin starts as Belgium held for second game in row

  22-06-2026 00:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nicolas Raskin (left) was given a holding role against Iran [Reuters]Rangers midfielder Nicolas Raskin was handed his first start at a World Cup finals but could not inspire Belgium to victory over Iran in Los Angeles.The 25-year-old, who had come on as a substitute in their opening 1-1 draw with Egypt, was given a holding role in his 15th Belgium appearance but was himself withdrawn after 58 minutes of the goalless stalemate in Group G.Belgium dominated the first half but created few clear oppo
  
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• Declan Rice: I’ve had hamstring problem for 6 months

  22-06-2026 11:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Declan Rice: I’ve had hamstring problem for 6 monthsThe midfielder backed Thomas Tuchel’s decision to substitute him against Croatia, saying the problem has been handled behind the scenes for months.Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesDeclan Rice has revealed he has been managing hamstring neural pain for six months, with the Arsenal midfielder backing Thomas Tuchel’s decision to take him off during England’s World Cup win over Croatia.Rice was substituted in the 72nd min
  
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• Real Madrid megastar Mbappe leaves door open for future MLS move: ‘Maybe, I do not know’

  22-06-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid megastar Mbappe leaves door open for future MLS move: ‘Maybe, I do not know’Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe made an excellent start to the 2026 World Cup with France, scoring two goals in a 3-1 win over Senegal.It was a game the Frenchman did not start very well, but as he often tends to do during World Cups, he came into his own as it went on.The Frenchman spoke at a press conference, as quoted by RMC Sport, on the eve of France’s second game at the tournament.
  
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• 😱 How's that even possible? World Cup dark horse's stats are scary

  22-06-2026 11:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😱 How's that even possible? World Cup dark horse's stats are scaryThe Belgians are still waiting for a win at this World Cup. In the early hours of Monday morning, they were once again unable to get beyond a goalless draw, this time against Iran. After the 1-1 draw against Egypt, the Red Devils now have to worry about reaching the knockout stage. To make it through, they urgently need goals against New Zealand. A look at the following statistic shows that, from a Belgian perspective
  
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• Saint-Étienne to face Borussia Mönchengladbach to sign Keasse Bah

  22-06-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Saint-Étienne to face Borussia Mönchengladbach to sign Keasse BahAS Saint-Étienne are reportedly very keen on the idea of signing Keasse Bah (21), according to Foot Mercato.But Les Verts are not the only ones eyeing the striker, as several clubs – notably the German side Borussia Mönchengladbach – are also said to have put the Ivorian on their radar. Hamburg SV and Angers SCO also appear to be among the interested parties.Having played for the Ivorian club SO
  
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• Report: European giants get little encouragement over Manchester United star

  22-06-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: European giants get little encouragement over Manchester United starBenjamin Sesko Emerges as Cornerstone of Manchester United’s FutureManchester United’s determination to build around Benjamin Sesko has become increasingly clear following renewed interest from Spain. According to TeamTalk, both Barcelona and Atletico Madrid have explored the possibility of signing the Slovenian striker, only to be met with a firm response from Old Trafford.The message could hardly be clearer
  
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• Kang-in Lee Emerges as Atletico Madrid’s Primary Midfield Target

  22-06-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kang-in Lee Emerges as Atletico Madrid’s Primary Midfield TargetFabrizio Romano reports that Atletico Madrid have advanced talks to sign Kang-in Lee (25) from Paris Saint-Germain, with the South Korean international emerging as a genuine priority target for Los Colchoneros in the summer window. The development marks a significant shift in a pursuit that had repeatedly stalled, most recently in January when PSG shut down any prospect of a mid-season exit.The move fits squarely within Atleti
  
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• Milan make decisions on new CEO and sporting director roles

  22-06-2026 10:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan make decisions on new CEO and sporting director rolesReports in Italy claim that Milan have finally come to a decision over their next permanent CEO and sporting director after going almost a full month without a senior management structure in place.Milan set to appoint new team of directorsMilan dismissed head coach Massimiliano Allegri, sporting director Igli Tare, technical director Geoffrey Moncada and CEO Giorgio Furlani all in one statement the day after the disappointing 2025-26 sea
  
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• Fabrizio Romano confirms interest from rivals for Liverpool attacker

  22-06-2026 10:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabrizio Romano confirms interest from rivals for Liverpool attackerCody Gakpo Transfer Talk: Liverpool Face Tottenham InterestTottenham Interest Grows Around Cody GakpoCody Gakpo’s future at Liverpool has become one of the more intriguing subplots of the summer window, with Tottenham now credited with interest in the Dutch forward.Fabrizio Romano has reported: “There is interest from Tottenham in Cody Gakpo. There are clubs trying to understand if there is a way to strike a deal for
  
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• 2026 World Cup | Who are France’s opponents, Iraq?

  22-06-2026 10:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  2026 World Cup | Who are France’s opponents, Iraq?France’s second opponent at the 2026 FIFA World Cup are Iraq. We look at the players that make up their squad. Jalal HassanDate of birth: 18 May 1991Club: Al-ZawraaPosition: GoalkeeperIraq’s 35-year-old captain and undisputed No 1 made his 100th international appearance before the home World Cup qualifying tie with the UAE last November, becoming only the third Iraqi goalkeeper (after 1986 World Cup captain Raad Hammoudi an
  
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• Reis 'one of the best' recent defenders for Girona

  22-06-2026 10:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Manchester City continue to await the arrival of their new manager but forgotten defender Vitor Reis will be back in the building following his season-long loan spell in La Liga.The Brazilian spent the 2025-26 campaign at City's sister club Girona and though they were agonisingly relegated on the final day of the season, the 20-year-old grew into one of their standout performers.His time at Girona did not start particularly well, sent off in only his fifth game against Levante in S
  
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• How do you stop Messi, Mbappe, Haaland and Kane?

  22-06-2026 10:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Four of the most in-form strikers in world football will look to add to their red-hot starts to the World Cup this week [Getty Images]A World Cup is always that little bit more special when the game's star names come to the party.And last week four of football's elite strikers announced their arrival in devastating fashion. It was as though each was spurred on by the performance of the others.Paris St-Germain's Kylian Mbappe got the ball rolling by scoring twice in France's 3-1 win over Senegal.
  
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• Real Madrid closely tracking 19-year-old RB Leipzig star after explosive World Cup start

  22-06-2026 10:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid closely tracking 19-year-old RB Leipzig star after explosive World Cup startReal Madrid’s scouting department has spent much of the World Cup searching for the next top talent, and a name appears on their radar.As such, RB Leipzig forward Yan Diomande has emerged as one of the standout performers of the tournament so far, attracting attention from several big clubs with his displays for Ivory Coast. In fact, according to Mundo Deportivo, Real Madrid were among the teams cl
  
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• Official | Rennes sign Benfica B centre-back Gonçalo Oliveira

  22-06-2026 10:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Rennes sign Benfica B centre-back Gonçalo OliveiraRennes have wrapped up a third summer signing in Benfica B centre-back Gonçalo Oliveira (19), the Bretons have announced. Stade Rennais have previously secured the signings on a free of Adrien Thomasson and Issa Soumaré. The Portugal youth international centre-back has put pen to paper over a five-year contract with the Ligue 1 outfit.Rennes have reportedly reached a €2,5m agreement with Benfica but, as part o
  
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• Ollie Watkins urges England to top group but World Cup contenders wary of Antoine Semenyo threat

  22-06-2026 10:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ollie Watkins has urged England to cement their status as among the favourites to win this summer’s World Cup by qualifying for the knockout rounds with a game to spare.The Three Lions underlined their potential with an impressive 4-2 win over Croatia in their Group L opener last Wednesday, recovering from being pegged back twice to 2-2 in the first half with a superb second-half performance in which Jude Bellingham and substitute Marcus Rashford sealed victory.That victory for Thomas Tuch
  
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• Today’s Papers: FIGC elections, Paz attack, Milan directors

  22-06-2026 10:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Today’s Papers: FIGC elections, Paz attack, Milan directorsLa Gazzetta dello Sport‘It will be a great Napoli’De Laurentiis exclusive. Strong, competitive, attractive, I’m sure we’ll stay up the top. The squad isn’t missing anything’Football comes down to a vote FIGC PResidential elections todayMalago is favourite above Abete. Whoever wins needs to start overYamal overtakes Messi A goal at 18 years and 343 days, beanies Messi: He’s eighth
  
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• Barcelona fully trust Deco ahead of decisive summer with 1:1 rule back in play

  22-06-2026 10:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona fully trust Deco ahead of decisive summer with 1:1 rule back in playAfter enjoying a brief break with the Barça Legends a few weeks ago, sporting director Deco returned to Barcelona to continue planning the squad for next season. The Portuguese executive is shaping up to be one of the club’s most important figures this summer.According to AS, for the first time since taking charge of Barcelona’s sporting department, Deco is expected to operate under La Liga’s l
  
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• Manchester City identifying new winger for Enzo Maresca as Savinho nears Tottenham transfer

  22-06-2026 10:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City identifying new winger for Enzo Maresca as Savinho nears Tottenham transferSavinho wants to leave Man City for improved game time after difficult 2025-26 seasonMan City in talks with Tottenham over a deal but no formal offer yetEnzo Maresca to be given a new winger to work with upon Man City arrivalOfficials at the Etihad Stadium have a firm desire of recruiting a new wide attacker ahead of the 2026-27 campaign, as per a new report.Manchester City are preparing for life under inc
  
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• Report: Aston Villa and European giants keen on Newcastle star

  22-06-2026 10:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Aston Villa and European giants keen on Newcastle starNick Woltemade Transfer: Newcastle Gamble Faces Summer ScrutinyWoltemade’s Newcastle Future Becomes UncertainNick Woltemade was supposed to represent ambition. Newcastle paid £85 million for him last season, making him the most expensive signing in the club’s history. That sort of fee does not buy patience. It buys expectation, scrutiny and, fairly or not, a demand for immediate proof.According to AS, Woltemade is no
  
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• Real Madrid near breakthrough in talks for highly-regarded midfield star – report

  22-06-2026 10:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid near breakthrough in talks for highly-regarded midfield star – reportReal Madrid’s summer transfer business may not be over just yet. After already strengthening multiple areas of the squad, the Spanish giants are now turning their attention towards the midfield, with Chelsea star Enzo Fernandez emerging as a serious target.According to Defensa Central, negotiations between Real Madrid and Chelsea are progressing, with discussions focused on a deal for the Argentine
  
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• Madrid World Cup Spotlight: Marc Cucurella impresses for Spain, Courtois keeps clean sheet

  22-06-2026 10:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Madrid World Cup Spotlight: Marc Cucurella impresses for Spain, Courtois keeps clean sheetReal Madrid players have had a very good start to life at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with most of them contributing to their respective nations.Such displays on the global stage only add to the appeal of the club and increase its reputation, with the players acting as flagbearers for the same.Last night, two Madrid players were in action, with Marc Cucurella taking the field for Spain against Saudi Arabia.La
  
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• France predicted XI v Iraq: Bradley Barcola in, Désiré Doué benched

  22-06-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  France predicted XI v Iraq: Bradley Barcola in, Désiré Doué benchedFrance face Iraq on Monday night at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Field for their second 2026 World Cup group stage. Les Bleus are firmly in the driving seat in Group I after dispatching Senegal 3-1 for their opening game. A win against Iraq will qualify France for the knock-out stage.France national team manager Didier Deschamps is expected to tweak the team that beat the Lions of Teranga with three
  
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• D’Amico and Gasperini to hold transfer summit today

  22-06-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  D’Amico and Gasperini to hold transfer summit todayThese are crucial days for Roma’s present and future. From today, there are three weeks to go until the Giallorossi’s next training camp, and Celik, Dybala, and Pellegrini (all with expiring contracts) are officially unsure whether they will be able to attend. The next few hours will be crucial in finalizing the new agreements. Gasperini has made a personal commitment and would like to build on the core team that helped him rea
  
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• Barcelona superstar’s recovery progressing as per plan; could play 90 minutes in next World Cup game

  22-06-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona superstar’s recovery progressing as per plan; could play 90 minutes in next World Cup gameBarcelona and Spain fans were handed a huge boost last night when Luis de la Fuente named Lamine Yamal in the starting line-up for the game against Saudi Arabia.Although the Spaniard played only 45 minutes, that could have been down to the fact that La Roja were leading comfortably by then and there was no need to risk the teenager.It is now encouraging to hear that Lamine’s physical p
  
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• Journalist: Liverpool set £33m price tag amid interest from European giants

  22-06-2026 09:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Liverpool set £33m price tag amid interest from European giantsLiverpool Set Curtis Jones Valuation Amid Inter InterestJones Future Becomes Summer Talking PointLiverpool’s summer planning has taken another intriguing turn, with Curtis Jones now emerging as one of the players whose future could shape the next phase of the rebuild.The line from Gianluigi Longari is clear enough: Liverpool are prepared to sell, but only at a price they believe reflects both the player’
  
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• Roma eyeing Greenwood and 3 other attackers

  22-06-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma eyeing Greenwood and 3 other attackersRoma are undergoing a makeover in attack, and a revolution is expected. Gasperini has laid out the path: the attacking line will need to be improved ahead of next season, when the team will also be competing in the Champions League. Ferguson, Zaragoza, and El Shaarawy will certainly leave Trigoria. Venturino is still being evaluated. Vaz and Dovbyk are set to leave, likely on loan, with a buy option being added for the Ukrainian. Baldanzi has moved to G
  
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• 'I've got a good relationship with him' - Spence on Tuchel

  22-06-2026 09:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]England boss Thomas Tuchel was filmed shouting at Tottenham defender Djed Spence to "wake up" during training as they continued preparations for their second group game of the World Cup against Ghana on Tuesday (21:00 BST)."It was lucky it wasn't me. I think I made a mistake just before Djed did but he ended up shouting at Djed, luckily," said Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins when he was asked about Tuchel's coaching methods and how the German motivates his players."He is not afra
  
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• Real Madrid ‘appreciate’ 27-year-old World Cup winner; deal hinges on sales

  22-06-2026 09:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid ‘appreciate’ 27-year-old World Cup winner; deal hinges on salesJose Mourinho has arrived in the Spanish capital with a set of plans for how he wants to revamp the team, and he has wasted no time doing it.Real Madrid have already wrapped up as many as four signings despite it being a World Cup year, and it looks like they still dream of more.There is no doubt that a new midfielder is on Jose Mourinho’s wishlist, and different names have been floated as potential targ
  
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• Austria coach Ralf Rangnick makes huge claim about Lamine Yamal: ‘Could reach Messi’s level’

  22-06-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Austria coach Ralf Rangnick makes huge claim about Lamine Yamal: ‘Could reach Messi’s level’Lamine Yamal’s impact at the World Cup continues to attract attention from across the football world, and the Barcelona teenager has now received praise that few young players ever hear.Following Spain’s commanding 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia, Austria manager Ralf Rangnick singled out the 18-year-old as one of the game’s brightest emerging stars, even suggesting that
  
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• Roma could let Dovbyk leave on loan (with obligation)

  22-06-2026 09:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma could let Dovbyk leave on loan (with obligation)Artem Dovbyk turned 29 yesterday, an age that in football should be synonymous with sporting success. For the Ukrainian striker, due to the physical problems he suffered last season, this isn’t the case. The former Girona player’s future, in fact, remains unclear. The Giallorossi number 9 is preparing for the training camp in Trigoria, scheduled for July 13th, with no certainty about his role in Gian Piero Gasperini’s Roma. T
  
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