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• Scotland are ready and this change can secure a new World Cup legacy

  13-06-2026 07:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A couple of years ago, the slogan, at least outside the dressing room, was “No Scotland, no party”. Now it is different. The core of Andy Robertson’s message was “no regrets”.No man has captained Scotland in more games, nor led them in three major tournaments. But the first two have provided disappointment. Instead of no regrets, there were no wins. Two years ago, Scotland opened Euro 2024, but it was a false start for them, walloped 5-1 by Germany. Performances wer
  
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• 2026 World Cup: Japan snatches key 2-2 draw against the Netherlands

  14-06-2026 23:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The matchup between the two best teams in Group F lived up to the hype, with the two teams playing to an entertaining 2-2 draw after a busy second half.The two teams stayed locked at 0-0 throughout the first half, as Japan's notoriously impenetrable defense held the Netherlands out of the attacking third completely. The Dutch, who held most of the possession in the half, were able to get a few good chances, but some excellent saves from Japanese goalkeeper Zion Suzuki kept the game level heading
  
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• World Cup 2026: Ivory Coast vs Ecuador lineups – Kossounou and Ndicka on the bench as Yeboah leads Ecuador attack

  14-06-2026 23:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  World Cup 2026: Ivory Coast vs Ecuador lineups – Kossounou and Ndicka on the bench as Yeboah leads Ecuador attackIvory Coast vs Ecuador meet in their World Cup Group E opener in Philadelphia, with Germany having already set the early pace in the group by thrashing Curacao 7-1 earlier today.Atalanta defender Odilon Kossounou is named among the Ivory Coast substitutes, while Roma’s Evan Ndicka features on the bench also due to a fitness concern.Inter’s Ange-Yoan Bonny, who switch
  
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• 🧡 Captain for a reason: Big Virg grabs vital, first-ever World Cup goal

  14-06-2026 23:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🧡 Captain for a reason: Big Virg grabs vital, first-ever World Cup goal Virgil van Dijk came into the World Cup off the back of a dreadful season by Liverpool's standards. However, he did score a season-best eight goals for the Reds and he's continued that form in orange. 
  The Dutch skipper stooped to head home a brilliant cross from club teammate Ryan Gravenberch to kickstart his side's campaign and also grab his first ever World Cup goal. In the process, he tied one lege
  
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• Who is Clement Turpin? England v Croatia referee for World Cup who angered Thomas Tuchel

  14-06-2026 23:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Clement Turpin will referee England vs Croatia in the World Cup 2026.The French official once riled Three Lions boss Thomas Tuchel three years ago during his time as Bayern Munich boss.So much so that Tuchel branded Turpin “Grade E” after receiving two yellow cardsin the German club's Champions League quarter-final second leg against Manchester City in 2023.Tuchel was especially upset after Turpin brandished five yellow cards in the first half at Allianz Arena, while also handing Bay
  
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• Arsenal & Liverpool in Bouaddi talks - Monday's gossip

  14-06-2026 23:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal and Liverpool are keen on Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, Manchester City target a move for Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite, Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke to resolve future after World Cup amid Tottenham interest.Arsenal have started talks about signing 18-year-old Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, who helped Morocco to a 1-1 draw with Brazil in his country's opening game of the 2026 World Cup. (Times - subscription required) Liverpool are also in negotiations for Bouaddi, whi
  
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• World Cup teams reject Ceferin 'uninteresting' claim

  14-06-2026 23:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin has come under fire for his comments [Getty Images]Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin has been criticised by 13 World Cup nations who said he had claimed an expanded tournament led to many matches being "uninteresting".A joint statement was released on Sunday by several nations competing at the tournament in the USA, Mexico and Canada.The football associations of Cape Verde, Curacao, Uzbekistan, DR Congo, Haiti, Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco, Egypt, Ghana, Senegal, I
  
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• Nottingham Forest will demand close to £125m for Morgan Gibbs-White

  14-06-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nottingham Forest will demand close to £125m forMorgan Gibbs-WhiteNottingham Forest want a fee close to £125 million for Morgan Gibbs-White, according to The Telegraph.The Tricky Trees have no intention of parting ways with Gibbs-White, but if they do, they want the fee to be close to the British record they are demanding for Elliot Anderson. Forest fought hard to fend off interest from Tottenham Hotspur for Gibbs-White, handing him a new deal that keeps him at the City Ground u
  
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• Unreal player ready to agree Liverpool deal; he can be a mega star

  14-06-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Unreal player ready to agree Liverpool deal; he can be a mega starLiverpool have a chance here to bag a truly exceptional footballer. He could become a mega star at Anfield.It's looking more and more likely that Liverpool will spend big on a new winger. In some ways, they just have to.Not replacing Luis Diaz last year was a terrible decision in hindsight and Liverpool lacked his energy and one-v-one ability all season long. Mohamed Salah's exit now doubles down on the problem - even in a difficu
  
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• 'I'll be staying out of the way' - Southgate on World Cup punditry

  14-06-2026 23:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sir Gareth Southgate has the best record of any England manager since 1966 World Cup winner Sir Alf Ramsey [Getty Images]Former England manager Sir Gareth Southgate says he turned down work as a pundit at the World Cup because he did not think it would be "helpful" to the side's chances.Southgate resigned from his position after England were defeated by Spain in the Euro 2024 final.The 55-year-old led England for 102 games over eight years, guiding them to the finals of two European Championship
  
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• Bayern Munich reach agreement to sign PSV star Ismael Saibari

  14-06-2026 23:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bayern Munich reach agreement to sign PSV star Ismael SaibariBayern Munich have reached a verbal agreement with PSV Eindhoven for Ismael Saibari on a five-year deal, according to Foot Mercato.The Bavarians have been in the market for a new left winger. They were interested in Antony Gordon, but he opted to join Barcelona.They pivoted their attention to Saibari, who enjoyed a brilliant campaign in the Eredivisie last season.The Bundesliga defending champions are also expected to complete a deal f
  
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• England-Croatia referee was called Grade E by Tuchel

  14-06-2026 22:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Clement Turpin sent Thomas Tuchel to the stands in the Champions League against Manchester City [Getty Images]Clement Turpin has been appointed referee for England's opening World Cup game against Croatia on Wednesday - and was once labelled a "Grade E" official by head coach Thomas Tuchel. The Frenchman showed then Bayern Munich boss Tuchel two yellow cards in the German club's Champions League quarter-final second leg against Manchester City in April 2023, sending him to the stands.Turpin prod
  
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• 🎥 World Cup highlights: Germany in scoring mood in opener v Curaçao

  14-06-2026 22:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 World Cup highlights: Germany in scoring mood in opener v CuraçaoThe DFB team confidently cleared the first hurdle at the World Cup. In the 7-1 win against Curaçao, national coach Julian Nagelsmann’s side showed a real appetite for goals. Watch the highlights of Germany’s first World Cup appearance here once again.By the way, those seven goals have now taken Germany past record champions Brazil in the all-time World Cup scoring table, with 239 goals. Ther
  
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• 🔴 Netherlands-Japan 2-1 | Nakamura after Van Dijk 🔥 Summerville lethal 🎯

  14-06-2026 22:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🔴 Netherlands-Japan 2-1 | Nakamura after Van Dijk 🔥 Summerville lethal 🎯Koeman’s Netherlands make their debut at Boston Stadium, with many viewing them as one of the tournament’s possible dark horses. Facing them is Moriyasu’s Japan, appearing at the World Cup for the eighth time in their history.💡 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 competition
  
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• Details as Roma prepare first offer for Mason Greenwood

  14-06-2026 22:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Details as Roma prepare first offer for Mason GreenwoodSerie A side Roma are pushing for an attacking signing and it come in the form of Mason Greenwood, who is set to leave Marseille.Today’s Corriere dello Sport has a claim about the Englishman – via Calciomercato.Roma want to close the deal by as early as June. They have sensed competition and do not want to be caught in an auction.Money mattersRoma will not offer the €55 million Marseille are asking for as they consider
  
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• Fabrizio Romano bombshell: Confirms Liverpool talks with World Cup's breakout star

  14-06-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabrizio Romano bombshell: Confirms Liverpool talks with World Cup's breakout starFabrizio Romano has moved to confirm talks between Liverpool and representatives of the World Cup's breakout star.Anyone watching Brazil vs Morocco on Saturday evening will have seen plenty of players that they'd love their team to sign. It was the first star-studded fixture of the World Cup and didn't disappoint.Well, the first-half didn't, anyway.But perhaps no one came away from that match with a better reputati
  
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• 🚨 Reports: Mourinho wants German World Cup winner as assistant at Real

  14-06-2026 22:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Reports: Mourinho wants German World Cup winner as assistant at RealAt Real Madrid, squad planning has really picked up pace following the return of José Mourinho. On Sunday evening, an intriguing personnel story also emerged from a German perspective.Because “The Special One” apparently wants to bring a 2014 World Cup winner into his coaching staff. As reported by 'Marca' and 'Sky', among others, Mourinho wants to bring Sami Khedira on board as an assistant coach. F
  
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• Uruguay face flight chaos day before opening World Cup 2026 match

  14-06-2026 22:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Uruguay’s national team are facing a chaotic start to their World Cup campaign after being stuck in Mexico ahead of their opening fixture. Marcelo Bielsa’s side have travelled to Cancun for final preparations before getting their World Cup underway against Saudi Arabia on Monday but the squad have been left waiting as their prepared plane didn’t have clearance to fly to the US. The problem facing the team is reportedly due to issues with paperwork for the aircraft which means i
  
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• Ruben Amorim: How Jorge Mendes is engineering manager’s Milan move

  14-06-2026 22:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ruben Amorim: How Jorge Mendes is engineering manager’s Milan moveSince yesterday, former Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has emerged as the favourite to take over at Serie A side Milan.Oliver Glasner was initially well in the frame. Soon, Matthias Jaissle was also in the picture but it is the Portuguese who is likely to manage the Rossoneri next season.Calciomercatotake a detailed look at how the deal is being engineered.Milan majority shareholder Gerry Cardinale has offered Amorim
  
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• Manchester City Are Ready To Move In For This EFL Championship Keeper: Should They Go For Him?

  14-06-2026 22:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City Are Ready To Move In For This EFL Championship Keeper: Should They Go For Him?In a recent report, journalist Graeme Bailey mentioned that Manchester City are ready to move in for Sheffield Wednesday keeper Pierce Charles. It has been claimed that the Mancunian giants are keen on getting a deal over the line for the Northern Ireland goalie this summer.Charles’ Tough Campaign In The EFL ChampionshipCharles struggled to find consistency with his performances for Sheffield Wedn
  
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• Sami Khedira set for coaching role under Jose Mourinho at Real Madrid

  14-06-2026 22:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sami Khedira set for coaching role under Jose Mourinho at Real MadridFormer Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira is expected to join Jose Mourinho’s coaching staff at the Santiago Bernabeu as the Portuguese continues assembling his backroom team.Khedira, now 39, enjoyed a successful spell under Mourinho during the manager’s first stint in charge of Real Madrid and is now poised to reunite with his former boss more than a decade later.The move would represent Khedira’s first seni
  
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• Man City disappointed with partner brand’s upcoming sponsorship deal with Man United

  14-06-2026 22:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City disappointed with partner brand’s upcoming sponsorship deal with Man UnitedMan City figures left miffed by Man United’s expected Betway sponsorship dealBetway have been a City club partner since July 2024Some at City suggest Omar Berrada is taking his cue from his former employersSome figures at Manchester City have been left frustrated by Manchester United’s expected sponsorship deal with Betway, a brand that has been a club partner at the Etihad Stadium since July 20
  
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• Netherlands vs Japan live: Score, goals, highlights, stats from 2026 FIFA World Cup

  14-06-2026 22:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Netherlands and Japan meet in Dallas, Texas on Sunday in what promises to be an absolute beauty to open up Group F.WATCH — Netherlands v JapanRonald Koeman has the Dutch moving in the right direction as they reached the semifinals of the European Championships two years ago and have been extremely consistent. They have a solid, technical team but are perhaps just missing a spark in attack to be considered one of the favorites to win it all. Japan are being tipped by many as a genuine d
  
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• 👌🏼Everyone's OK, Luis de la Fuente warns ahead of tomorrow

  14-06-2026 22:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👌🏼Everyone's OK, Luis de la Fuente warns ahead of tomorrowThe national team coach confirmed that all the players are in perfect condition for the opener.
  Tomorrow is Spain’s big day at this World Cup. The opening match is always a tense and difficult moment because of everything that has to be proved, but Luis de la Fuente is calm and trusts his players.A squad that has every player available, with no one carrying any issues, which means names like Lamine or Nico could even
  
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• Roma prioritize sales of Soule and Dovbyk over Manu Kone

  14-06-2026 22:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma prioritize sales of Soule and Dovbyk over Manu KoneFrom America, Manu Koné has dismissed any rumors of an imminent departure from Roma.“My future is the World Cup, it’s my first major competition. I prefer to stay focused on that and then we’ll see what the future holds,” he said in a press conference ahead of the France-Senegal match. Transfer expert Matteo Moretto confirmed his situation in a video on Fabrizio Romano’s YouTube channel: “Kon&eacut
  
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• Manchester United Are Showing Interest In This Newcastle United Full-Back: What Will He Add To Carrick’s Side?

  14-06-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United Are Showing Interest In This Newcastle United Full-Back: What Will He Add To Carrick’s Side?In a recent report, The Sun claimed that Manchester United are showing interest in Newcastle United left-back Lewis Hall. It has been revealed that the Red Devils are eager to get a deal done for the English defender in this summer transfer period.Hall’s Impressive Form In Premier League FootballHall enjoyed a decent run of form at the Tyneside club last season when he put in
  
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• Exclusive: Liverpool call it quits on £80m star with Man United set to steal him

  14-06-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Exclusive: Liverpool call it quits on £80m star with Man United set to steal himManchester United are in pole position to sign a Premier League star after Liverpool backed out.The Times reports that Manchester United are now in pole position to sign Matheus Fernandes from West Ham United. The Portuguese midfielder is widely expected to move this summer after relegation with the Hammers.Anfield Watch understands that Liverpool did express genuine interest in signing Fernandes. The midfielde
  
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• World Cup 2026: Somali referee who was denied entry into the United States will be paid in full by FIFA

  14-06-2026 21:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Somali referee that was refused entry into the United States to work the World Cup will be paid in full by FIFA, according to ESPN's Mark Ogden.Omar Artan was denied entry into the United States earlier this month after arriving in Miami. He was stopped by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, which determined that Artan was to "be inadmissible due to vetting concerns and was denied entry." A U.S. official said Artan was not allowed in the country due to "association with suspected members of
  
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• 🙄 Germany tops Brazil's record with another 7-1 at World Cups

  14-06-2026 21:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🙄 Germany tops Brazil's record with another 7-1 at World CupsThe Brazil national team arrived at the FIFA World Cup holding 26 records.But one of them is no longer Brazil’s.By scoring seven goals against Curaçao this Sunday (14), Germany now has 239 goals in World Cup history, surpassing Brazil’s 238 as the previous record holder.Rounding out the top three is Argentina, with 152. The four-time world champion already had the best goals-per-game average, as it has p
  
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• Gareth Southgate backs England for World Cup glory after turning down TV work to ‘keep out of the way’

  14-06-2026 21:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former England manager Gareth Southgate has revealed he turned down offers for World Cup television work, opting instead to "keep out of the way" to avoid distracting the national team. Despite his absence, Southgate expressed strong confidence in the squad, stating they are "ready to win" the tournament.This summer's 48-team competition in North America marks the first World Cup since 1994 that Southgate will not be directly involved, following his successful tenure which saw England reach a Wo
  
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