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• Richard Hughes hit with forward's new contract demand

  13-06-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Richard Hughes hit with forward's new contract demandLiverpool’s striking options heading into the summer transfer window are worryingly thin. Hugo Ekitike was signed from Eintracht Frankfurt last summer for a £69m fee and initially hit the ground running with 17 goals across his debut campaign.But an achilles injury threatens to rule the 23-year-old out until 2027 - leaving Alexander Isak as the only senior option. The 26-year-old Swede joined the Reds for £125m last summer bu
  
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• Watch as Vinicius Junior brilliantly equalises for Brazil against Morocco

  14-06-2026 00:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brazil face Morocco in Group C at World Cup - watch live coverage at the top of pageBBC Radio 5 Live commentary also available via 'watch & listen' tabSaibari cleverly chips Morocco into lead before Vinicius brilliantly levelsMatch being played at MetLife Stadium in New JerseyScotland & Haiti also in Group CWorld Cup team guides; Twenty new players to watch; New laws explained Watch as Vinicius Junior brilliantly equalises for Brazil against Morocco
  
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• Was this offside? Fifa under pressure to release VAR images

  14-06-2026 00:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Was Switzerland's Remo Freuler offside before he was brought down by Qatar goalkeeper Mahmoud Abunada?It is the question that remains unanswered.And it led to a penalty, converted by Breel Embolo, as the teams drew 1-1 in Saturday's World Cup Group B match in Santa Clara.Before the tournament, Fifa put a lot of stock in its new, enhanced semi-automated offside system.World football's governing body scanned every player at the World Cup to create unique, lifelike avatars of each one.It was suppos
  
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• Fifa is ‘a dictatorship’ fumes Gary Neville after World Cup offside controversy

  14-06-2026 00:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gary Neville has labelled Fifa “a dictatorship” after a failure to release a VAR replay used to decide a tight semi-automated offside call during Switzerland’s draw with Qatar at World Cup 2026.In the first half of the Group B clash, Switzerland were awarded a penalty when Remo Freuler was clattered by Qatari goalkeeper Mahmud Abunada. Replays suggested that Freuler may have been offside from Breel Embolo’s header forward before he was fouled but a VAR review determined t
  
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• England World Cup chef stopped from boarding train due to kitchen knives

  14-06-2026 00:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England’s team chef was stopped from boarding a train due to his cooking knives in another extraordinary turn of events in their pre-World Cup preparations.The Three Lions have been racked by disruption in the lead-up to their Group L opener against Panama on 17 June, with their Kansas City base seeing equipment stolen from it on the eve before the team’s arrival.And in another revelation, the Daily Mail has revealed that the setup’s chef, who has been central to the players&rs
  
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• Brennan hails 'tiny margins' after win over Derry

  14-06-2026 00:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Meath manager Robbie Brennan hailed his side's resilience and composure after they edged past Derry in a dramatic All-Ireland SFC Round 2B clash at Celtic Park.The Royals boss said post-match that he "knew we were at that level" despite recent provincial and All-Ireland championship defeats to Westmeath and Cork.Meath won a chaotic encounter 1-24 to 1-20 after a tense second half that saw both sides reduced to 13 men following a flurry of black cards, but Brennan said his players had already pro
  
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• Qatar score third-latest equaliser in World Cup group stage history 🤯

  13-06-2026 23:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Qatar score third-latest equaliser in World Cup group stage history 🤯If you're a neutral fan, you would have loved what Qatar (ranked 56th) pulled off on Saturday. It looked as though Julen Lopetegui's team would be walking away with zero points in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener, but that was until they finally found their touch. And in the 94th minute!
  Boualem Khoukhi was on high alert in the box and leapt highest to send a darting header beyond goalkeeper Gregor Kobel and t
  
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• Tottenham Hotspur Remain Confident About Recruiting This Premier League Defender: Should De Zerbi Snap Him Up?

  13-06-2026 23:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur Remain Confident About Recruiting This Premier League Defender: Should De Zerbi Snap Him Up?In a recent report, journalist Graeme Bailey claimed that Tottenham Hotspur remain confident about recruiting Brighton and Hove Albion defender Jan Paul van Hecke this summer. It has been claimed that Spurs are eyeing a move to secure the services of the Dutch centre-back in this transfer window.Van Hecke’s Solid Season In The Premier LeagueThe 26-year-old had a solid campaign at B
  
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• Leeds United Make U-Turn On 28-Year-Old: What’s The Perfect Decision From Farke?

  13-06-2026 23:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leeds United Make U-Turn On 28-Year-Old: What’s The Perfect Decision From Farke?The rumour mill can be put to bed. Leeds United are not reviving their interest in Douglas Luiz this summer. According to Pete O’Rourke of Football Insider, the club have officially stepped back from the Brazilian midfielder, who celebrated his 28th birthday back in May. He is currently returning to Juventus after a string of highly underwhelming loan spells, first at Nottingham Forest and most recently b
  
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• World Cup 2026: Qatar steals 1-1 draw with Switzerland on Boualem Khoukhi's late goal in extra time

  13-06-2026 23:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Under hot conditions at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, Switzerland appeared on its way to winning its 2026 World Cup opener over Qatar that was more of a one-sided effort than the score might indicate. But six minutes of added time made a crucial difference. Boualem Khoukhi headed in a crossing pass from Ahmed Al-Ganehi in the fifth minute of stoppage time to stun Switzerland for a 1-1 draw in a match that the Swiss controlled from nearly start to finish. Instead, Qatar steals a poin
  
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• 🎥 Miss and you pay... Switzerland watch Qatar level in historic match

  13-06-2026 23:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Miss and you pay... Switzerland watch Qatar level in historic matchAnother FIFA World Cup group has completed its opening round. After Canada earned its first-ever World Cup point with a 1-1 draw against Bosnia, Switzerland faced Qatar at Levi's Stadium in California.The European side controlled the game and had the upper hand until stoppage time in the second half.Then Qatar found the equalizer to make it 1-1, delivering the tournament's first major upset.A result that left the g
  
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• Aston Villa Star Sending Transfer Signals To Serie A Club: What Should Emery Do?

  13-06-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa Star Sending Transfer Signals To Serie A Club: What Should Emery Do?Italian outlet Calciomercato have dropped a bit of a bombshell regarding Emiliano Martinez. The 33-year-old goalkeeper is currently away with Argentina preparing for World Cup duty, but his mind seems to be elsewhere. Reports from Italy claim he has quietly informed Juventus that he is willing to take a pay cut to make a move to Turin happen. Currently picking up around €9m a year at Villa Park, the stopper is r
  
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• 📝 Ex-Hamburg star and huge surprise: Brazil's line-up v Morocco!

  13-06-2026 22:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📝 Ex-Hamburg star and huge surprise: Brazil's line-up v Morocco!The clash between Brazil and Morocco is by far one of the most high-profile matches of the entire World Cup group stage.Brazil will still have to do without Neymar in their opening match. The superstar is only expected to return to the pitch sometime next week.Starting from the outset instead is left-back Douglas Santos, who played for HSV between 2016 and 2019. The 32-year-old now plays for Zenit St. Petersburg in Russia.Al
  
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• World Cup 2026: Brazil vs Morocco Lineups – El Aynaoui starts for visitors as Serie A connections rife for Ancelotti

  13-06-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  World Cup 2026: Brazil vs Morocco Lineups – El Aynaoui starts for visitors as Serie A connections rife for AncelottiCarlo Ancelotti’s Brazil get their World Cup campaign underway, as one of the only Italians in attendance at this summer’s competition looks to get off to a winning start.The South American giants, who are among the favourites for the competition, face a tough opener against a Morocco side who are, albeit somewhat controversially, AFCON champions.There are no curr
  
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• Rangers Weighing Up A Reunion With This Former Attacking Ace: Why He Would Solve The Crisis In Attack

  13-06-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rangers Weighing Up A Reunion With This Former Attacking Ace: Why He Would Solve The Crisis In AttackIn a recent discussion on the Orta Cizgi YouTube channel, Turkish journalist Murat Ozen has shared a transfer update involving Rangers and Vaclav Cerny. As translated by Kartalın Asaleti JK on X, the Glasgow giants are assessing behind the scenes whether to script a reunion with the Besiktas wide attacking ace in the summer window.The 28-year-old Czech international progressed thro
  
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• 📋 With surprises! Brazil 🇧🇷 named for Cup opener

  13-06-2026 22:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 With surprises! Brazil 🇧🇷 named for Cup openerIt’s time!Brazil’s National Team is LINEUPPED UP for its FIFA World Cup debut.They will face Morocco from 7 p.m. (Brasília time) this Saturday (13).The match is valid for the opening round of Group C.And the stage will be MetLife Stadium, in New Jersey.Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic will be in charge.TV Globo, SporTV, ge, Cazé TV and SBT will broadcast it.
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• Empty seats at another World Cup match after ticket price controversy

  13-06-2026 22:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The World Cup 2026 match between Switzerland and Qatar played out in front of hundreds of empty seats to raise further questions about Fifa’s ticket prices for the tournament. The Group B clash at the 70,000-capacity Levi’s Stadium in San Francisco on Saturday was the first game to be staged in the United States not involving the co-hosts and it failed to sell out. While the fixture was always unlikely to be considered ‘in-demand’, pockets of empty seats could be seen cle
  
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• Michael Edwards is at it again, genius Liverpool transfer is on

  13-06-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Michael Edwards is at it again, genius Liverpool transfer is onMichael Edwards is now about to pull off a genius Liverpool transfer. Since returning to the club as FSG's Head of Football Operations, Edwards has played a major role in overseeing Liverpool's rebuild and the significant investment made in the squad last summer.It was a transfer window that brought plenty of excitement, with the club targeting a number of highly-rated young players who were viewed as important pieces for the future.
  
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• Arsenal Urged To Move In For This Star Premier League Forward: Should Arteta Snap Him Up?

  13-06-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal Urged To Move In For This Star Premier League Forward: Should Arteta Snap Him Up?In a recent interview with Mirror Football, ex-Premier League midfielder Ray Parlour urged his former club Arsenal to move in for Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi this summer. Parlour said,“Kroupi’s a very good, talented player, there’s no doubt about that. He’s a young player, and you know Mikel Arteta can make players even better when they’re young, so that would be a goo
  
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• 😭 Nothing but bland veg? Qatar and Switzerland get both barrels!

  13-06-2026 22:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😭 Nothing but bland veg? Qatar and Switzerland get both barrels!Due to the new format with 48 participants and a total of twelve group-stage groups, we will see only a few top matches during the first two weeks of this World Cup.However, the clash between Brazil and Morocco, scheduled for midnight German time, is definitely one of them.At New York’s New Jersey Stadium, the record world champions will face the team that finished fourth at the 2022 World Cup and the current African c
  
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• Arsenal and Liverpool chase Barcola - Sunday's gossip

  13-06-2026 22:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal and Liverpool among Bradley Barcola suitors, Brighton reject Coventry's Carl Rushworth bid and Bayern Munich might beat Barcelona to Marcus Rashford.Paris St-Germain are not opposed to selling France forward Bradley Barcola, with Arsenal and Liverpool among the teams interested in the 23-year-old. (L'Equipe, in French - subscription required)Brighton have rejected a reported £20m bid from Coventry City for 24-year-old English goalkeeper Carl Rushworth. (Sky Sports)Bayern Munich are
  
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• Sunderland Are Among The Clubs Hoping To Land This Celtic Midfielder: Good Option For Le Bris?

  13-06-2026 22:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunderland Are Among The Clubs Hoping To Land This Celtic Midfielder: Good Option For Le Bris?In a recent report, Tuttomercatoweb stated that Sunderland are among the clubs hoping to land Celtic midfielder Arne Engels this summer. It has been mentioned that the Black Cats would have to rival Nottingham Forest, Fulham and Napoli in the race to sign the Belgian talent this summer.Engels’ Impressive Form In Scottish FootballThe 22-year-old managed to shine at times with his performances at th
  
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• Liverpool Are Keeping Tabs On This Bundesliga Winger: Should Iraola Move In For Him?

  13-06-2026 22:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool Are Keeping Tabs On This Bundesliga Winger: Should Iraola Move In For Him?In a recent report, journalist Fabrizio Romano mentioned that Liverpool are keeping tabs on Hoffenheim winger Bazoumana Toure. It is believed that the Reds would have to rival Manchester United in the race to sign the Ivory Coast talent this summer.Toure’s Impressive Rise In The BundesligaThe 20-year-old managed to prove his worth at times with his performances on the left side of Hoffenheim’s attack
  
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• World Cup 2026: USMNT draws its most-watched telecast ever during win over Paraguay, averaging close to 16 million viewers

  13-06-2026 22:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The United State men's national team inspired confidence on Friday night that it can make a run in the 2026 World Cup. At SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, the Americans turned in a showing that belonged in Hollywood. They started and finished on the aggressive, dominating possession throughout a 4-1 victory over Paraguay in their first match of group play. The USMNT’s four goals were the most it’s scored in a World Cup match, period. And, according to Fox Sports PR, the 15,986,
  
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• Qatar stun Switzerland to snatch first-ever World Cup point

  13-06-2026 22:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FIFA World CupQatar 1 - 1 Switzerland FTMatch report to appear here.World Cup fixtures and group standingsHow to watch the World Cup on the BBCEverything you need to know about the World Cup
  
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• Chelsea Are Locked In A Three-Way Battle For This Talented Defender: Should Alonso Get Him On Board?

  13-06-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea Are Locked In A Three-Way Battle For This Talented Defender: Should Alonso Get Him On Board?In a recent report, journalist Mark Brus mentioned that Chelsea are locked in a three-way battle for Sporting defender Ousmane Diomande this summer. It has been claimed that the Blues would have to compete with Leeds United and Arsenal in the race to sign the Ivory Coast centre-back later this year.Diomande’s Impressive Form In Portuguese FootballThe 22-year-old enjoyed a good run of form at
  
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• Watch as Brazil start their World Cup campaign against 2022 semi-finalists Morocco

  13-06-2026 21:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brazil face Morocco in Group C at World Cup - watch live coverage at the top of pageBBC Radio 5 Live commentary also available via 'watch & listen' tabMatch being played at MetLife Stadium in New JerseyScotland & Haiti also in Group CWorld Cup team guides; Twenty new players to watch; New laws explained Watch as Brazil start their World Cup campaign against 2022 semi-finalists Morocco
  
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• Manchester United Are Close To Signing This West Ham United Talent: Decent Signing For Carrick?

  13-06-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United Are Close To Signing This West Ham United Talent: Decent Signing For Carrick?In a recent report, Fichajes revealed that Manchester United are close to signing West Ham United talent Mateus Fernandes. It has been mentioned that the Red Devils are eyeing a €92m move to sign the Portuguese talent this summer.Fernandes’ Impressive Form In English FootballFernandes managed to catch the eye at times with his performances at the centre of West Ham’s midfield last seas
  
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• How to watch Spain vs Cape Verde live: Stream, TV channel, team news, prediction

  13-06-2026 21:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Reigning European champions Spain get their 2026 World Cup off and running as they face minnows and first-time qualifiers Cape Verde in Atlanta on Monday.WATCH — Spain v Cape VerdeSpain coach Luis de la Fuente led his side to the EURO 2024 title in his first major tournament in charge and he sticks to his footballing philosophy of passing and moving, which suits this Spain squad so well. It's all about rotation in midfield and attack and teenager Lamine Yamal is their x-factor, and Spain a
  
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• Finally! Michael Edwards to complete Liverpool transfer six years in the making

  13-06-2026 21:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Finally! Michael Edwards to complete Liverpool transfer six years in the makingMichael Edwards could finally sign an attacker he's been eyeing up for years. Liverpool's need for attacking reinforcements this summer extends far beyond the signing of a single winger.While adding quality out wide like Yan Diomande is of the utmost priority, the club's current situation means that more than one forward arrival is required if Andoni Iraola is to have the depth needed to compete across all competition
  
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