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• SERGIO AND SIMON

  15-06-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SERGIO AND SIMONA lovely Friday evening in Cattolica, the jewel of the Romagna Riviera. Just a few hours after the opening of the 2026 edition of the Banco BPM Milan Cup – the season-ending event that brings together all AC Milan Academies and grassroots football schools – everyone gathered in the town square. Piazza 1° Maggio, in the heart of Cattolica, was packed with tourists, football enthusiasts, athletes and curious onlookers. The event was jointly hosted by AC Mi
  
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• ‘He’s now an idol’: How Merlin the duck became Mexico’s viral World Cup ‘mascot’

  15-06-2026 23:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mexico's World Cup-opening victory over South Africa saw goals from Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez, but it was an unexpected feathered friend who truly stole the show. Merlin, a two-year-old duck, swiftly became an internet sensation and the tournament’s inaugural unofficial mascot.Dressed in the national team’s colours, complete with a miniature jersey and socks, Merlin paraded through Mexico City amidst thousands of jubilant fans. Images of the sartori
  
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• Olivier Pantaloni to be named OGC Nice manager

  15-06-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Olivier Pantaloni to be named OGC Nice managerOlivier Pantaloni is set to be named the new manager of OGC Nice on a two-year deal, as per a report from Ouest-France. Nice survived in Ligue 1 by the skin of their teeth by beating AS Saint-Étienne in a two-legged promotion/ relegation play-off. It was Claude Puel who presided over the club’s decline towards the relegation zone, having been appointed on an interim basis back in December.However, he will not remain in his post
  
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• Leeds United Lead The Race For 29-Year-Old Winger: Is He The Right Profile For Farke?

  15-06-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leeds United Lead The Race For 29-Year-Old Winger: Is He The Right Profile For Farke?The bookies have Leeds United as favourites to snap up Harry Wilson on a free, reports Wales Online. His Fulham contract runs down on June 30, and Marco Silva’s sudden departure for Benfica has thrown a massive spanner in the works at Craven Cottage. Tony Khan is trying to tie the 29-year-old winger down to a new deal, but Wilson is stalled. He wants to see who gets the Fulham manager job first.Leeds Unite
  
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• Belgium come back to draw with Egypt in World Cup

  15-06-2026 23:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FIFA World CupBelgium 1 - 1 Egypt FTA second-half own goal denied Egypt a first ever World Cup win as Belgium rescued a point from their Group G opener in Seattle.The Pharaohs took the lead in the 21st minute through Al Ahly midfielder Emam Ashour, who thundered a 20-yard strike into the bottom corner past Thibaut Courtois.But Thomas Meunier's low cross was turned into his own net by Egypt defender Mohamed Hany in the 66th minute, under pressure from substitute Romelu Lukaku.Egypt were backed by
  
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• Real make Fernandes contact - Tuesday's gossip

  15-06-2026 23:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid make Mateus Fernandes contact, Manchester United not willing to meet West Ham's asking price and Bayern Munich to sign Ismael Saibari.Real Madrid have made contact regarding a move for West Ham's Mateus Fernandes but Manchester United remain frontrunners for the Portugal midfielder, 21. (Teamtalk)Manchester United are not prepared to meet West Ham's asking price for Fernandes, which is about £80m, but he is also a target for Paris St-Germain as well as Real Madrid. (Mirror)Baye
  
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• Man City World Cup 2026 Watch: Jeremy Doku and Omar Marmoush clash in Belgium vs Egypt

  15-06-2026 23:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City World Cup 2026 Watch: Jeremy Doku and Omar Marmoush clash in Belgium vs EgyptBelgium and Egypt opened their FIFA World Cup accounts in Seattle on Monday night with a 1-1 draw involving Manchester City duo Jeremy Doku and Omar Marmoush.An unfortunate second-half defensive error derailed Egypt’s quest for a first-ever World Cup victory as Belgium fought back to claim a 1-1 draw in their Group G opener at Seattle Stadium.The Pharaohs ignited their contingent of West Coast supporters
  
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• I'll keep gambling with fitness for England - Saka

  15-06-2026 23:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bukayo Saka has made 49 appearances for England [Getty Images]Bukayo Saka says he will continue gambling with his fitness and is "ready to go" for England's World Cup opener against Croatia on Wednesday. The Arsenal winger has been carrying an Achilles injury since March and had game-time managed for both Arsenal and the Three Lions. Saka missed the March international break with the issue and seven games for the Gunners but returned to help his club side lift the Premier League title for the fi
  
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• Report: Roma inquire about Augbsurg talent Mert Komur

  15-06-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Roma inquire about Augbsurg talent Mert KomurMert Komur is one of the new names emerging in the Roma transfer market. The young Augsburg midfielder is reportedly being monitored at Trigoria. According to ‘90Plus’, the Giallorossi are closely monitoring the 2006-born player, considered one of the most exciting prospects in German football. Roma, however, isn’t the only one to have taken notice. There’s significant competition brewing around Komur. RB Leipzig, Porto
  
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• Everton Face Tough Battle To Sign £20m Player: Is He The Right Man For David Moyes?

  15-06-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton Face Tough Battle To Sign £20m Player: Is He The Right Man For David Moyes?The negotiations have stopped. Everton want Hayden Hackney, but Middlesbrough are refusing to budge on their asking price. It is turning into a proper summer saga. The Toffees have already seen two distinct bids knocked back by the Teesside club. First came a £12m package, followed quickly by a £15m offer. Both were swatted away without a second thought. According to the Liverpool Echo, formal co
  
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• Ndoye remains a potential target for Roma

  15-06-2026 23:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ndoye remains a potential target for RomaRoma are looking for strikers to partner Malen. The Giallorossi have their eyes set on the Premier League, the same league where they found the Dutch striker, who scored 14 goals in 18 Serie A matches. The only player the club isn’t interested in is Summerville, who scored yesterday at the World Cup against the Netherlands. The West Ham winger seems very demanding, and the cost risks becoming almost prohibitive, given Roma’s desire to lower th
  
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• Massara could end up at Juve after leaving Roma

  15-06-2026 23:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Massara could end up at Juve after leaving RomaJuventus, after making Comolli’s departure and Carnevali’s arrival official, is looking for a new transfer manager under the former Sassuolo director. Evidence points to Matteo Tognozzi, who was also linked to Roma before Tony D’Amico. Frederic Massara is also being considered. The former AC Milan sporting director has left the capital and is free to begin a new adventure after a difficult year with the Giallorossi.Juventus is push
  
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• Belgium saved by Romelu Lukaku’s instant impact off the bench

  15-06-2026 23:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Belgium saved by Romelu Lukaku’s instant impact off the benchBelgium opened their 2026 World Cup campaign against Egypt, arguably their toughest opponent in the Group Stages. An entertaining game between the two nations finished all square, a result that shouldn’t stop Belgium from qualifying for the next round. Throughout the first half, Egypt brought far more intensity and desire against a Belgian side that looked slightly surprised by how much more their opponents seemed to want t
  
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• 2026 World Cup: Belgium denies Egypt's first tournament win, forces 1-1 draw

  15-06-2026 22:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SEATTLE — Egypt will have to wait a little longer for its first World Cup win. Despite going up early against Belgium to kick off Group G play, the Red Devils were able to snatch back an equalizer against the Pharaohs after forcing an own goal in the second half.Monday afternoon's game marked the first World Cup match in Seattle Stadium (normally Lumen Field), with the matchup setting up a packed, red-decked crowd — the color of both team's primary jerseys.Eye test-wise, more of thos
  
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• Not Tahirovic | Celtic Plot Move For This Bosnian Midfield Ace: Why They Must Secure His Services

  15-06-2026 22:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Not Tahirovic | Celtic Plot Move For This Bosnian Midfield Ace: Why They Must Secure His ServicesIf a recent report from The Scottish Sun is believed to be true, Celtic are keeping close tabs on Ivan Basic ahead of a potential summer move. The Astana midfield ace is currently representing Bosnia and Herzegovina in the ongoing FIFA World Cup and will be closely monitored in their remaining Group stage encounters against Switzerland and Qatar, having impressed in a 1-1 draw with Canada.The 24-year
  
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• Aston Villa Handed Real Opportunity To Sign 23-Year-Old: What Should Emery Do?

  15-06-2026 22:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa Handed Real Opportunity To Sign 23-Year-Old: What Should Emery Do?AS Roma are in a proper mess. A report from Sport Witness claims that the Italian club must find roughly €80m in capital gains before June 30 to satisfy UEFA’s financial regulators. It is a mad scramble. Because of this, Matias Soule is on the chopping block. The 23-year-old Argentine bagged six goals and five assists in 29 Serie A matches this term, but a sluggish second half of the campaign left management
  
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• World Cup 2026: Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay – Napoli’s Olivera and other famous ex-Serie A stars feature

  15-06-2026 22:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  World Cup 2026: Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay – Napoli’s Olivera and other famous ex-Serie A stars featureSaudi Arabia vs Uruguay takes place in Miami this evening, with two sides who will be eager to pick up the three points, given the shocking draw earlier today between tournament favourites Spain and debutants Cape Verde.Either side can move top of Group H today with a win.Saudi Arabia only have one Serie A connections in their team, with right-back Saud Abdulhamid, formerly of Roma, in
  
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• Netherlands And Sweden Walk Into Houston With Group F Already Tilted

  15-06-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Netherlands And Sweden Walk Into Houston With Group F Already TiltedNetherlands vs Sweden arrives on June 20 at Houston Stadium, with Group F already taking shape, with damage and a little suspicion. Sweden has three points after a 5-1 win over Tunisia at Estadio Monterrey on June 14, while the Netherlands has one after twice losing a lead in a 2-2 draw with Japan at Dallas Stadium on the same date. FIFA lists the match as a 12:00 kickoff in Houston and 19:00 kickoffs in Amsterdam and Stockholm,
  
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• Liverpool closing in on historic transfer that will change everything

  15-06-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool closing in on historic transfer that will change everythingLiverpool are reportedly closing in on a transfer from their arch rivals. For much of their history, Everton and Liverpool have shared more than just a city. During the early years, there was a lot of merry-go round between the two clubs.There have been a total of 29 senior-level footballers making the switch between the two clubs.While such moves were once relatively common even in the 1980s and 1990s, the landscape of footbal
  
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• The 40-year-old keeper who inspired Cape Verde's historic debut

  15-06-2026 22:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  As the final whistle rang out around the Atlanta Stadium, the cameras cut to Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha.Tears streamed down the 40-year-old's face as the magnitude of what he had just achieved was starting to sink in.The stands erupted and thousands of Cape Verde supporters, who had carried their team with relentless noise for 90 minutes, celebrated together - hugging, dancing, and relishing the result.On the pitch, players raced towards each other in complete joy. Even the neutrals had been
  
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• Ex-Rangers boss Martin appointed as Leicester manager

  15-06-2026 22:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Russell Martin has managed four clubs since ending his playing career in 2019 [Getty Images]Leicester City have named former Rangers and Southampton boss Russell Martin as their manager on a three-year contract.Martin's 123-day spell in the Scottish Premiership with Rangers ended in October and he drops down to England's third tier to try to revive his coaching career.The 40-year-old takes over a Leicester side who find themselves in League One after back-to-back relegations.He replaces Gary Row
  
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• 2,500 passes since Spain's last World Cup goal - key stats as Cape Verde stifle group rivals

  15-06-2026 22:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cape Verde stunned Spain by holding the reigning European champions to a goalless draw on their World Cup debut on Monday.Ably supported by a superb defensive display from those in front of him, veteran goalkeeper Vozinha made several excellent saves to preserve a clean sheet and secure a point that few thought possible before kick-off.Here are some of the key statistics from their memorable draw in Atlanta.Vozinha proves World Cup life begins at 40Vozinha, who plays his club football in Portuga
  
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• Jurgen Klopp apologises to Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann over controversial comment: ‘I’m still an idiot’

  15-06-2026 22:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jurgen Klopp has ​apologised to Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann after a comment over his starting line-up in the World Cup 2026 opener against Curacao sparked controversy. Germany ran out 7-1 winners in the Group E clash, but the former Liverpool manager’s remark provoked widespread debate back home, with the minnows equalising before the heavy rout unfolded.Seen as a possible successor to Nagelsmann, Klopp, featuring on Magenta TV as a pundit, said in Houston: "luckily, Julian Nagels
  
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• Manchester City Winger Is Keen On Joining Tottenham Hotspur: Should De Zerbi Go For Him?

  15-06-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City Winger Is Keen On Joining Tottenham Hotspur: Should De Zerbi Go For Him?Speaking on the Transfer Insider podcast, journalist Pete O’Rourke claimed that Manchester City winger Savinho is keen on joining Tottenham Hotspur this summer. O’Rourke said,“Tottenham are expected to formalise their interest in the Brazilian with an offer in the coming weeks.“Savinho is interested in making a move to North London as well. So there’s a willingness from Tottenham
  
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• Mohamed Salah rises to the occasion as Egypt stun Belgium 👑

  15-06-2026 22:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mohamed Salah rises to the occasion as Egypt stun Belgium 👑In another day of unpredictable World Cup action, Egypt have stunned Belgium with a landmark opener at Seattle Stadium on Monday.
  The goal came 20 minutes into the match as Mohamed Salah picked out Emam Ashour on the edge of the D.With time and space, Ashour took a touch and unleashed a low, powerful strike into the bottom-left corner.It is the 28-year-old's first international goal and Egypt's fastest-ever World Cup goal.Ad
  
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• Why Chelsea’s Marc Cucurella replacement can come from Serie A

  15-06-2026 21:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Why Chelsea’s Marc Cucurella replacement can come from Serie AQuickly enough, Chelsea have confirmed that Marc Cucurella will join Real Madrid in the summer. The deal has gone through rather swiftly, leaving the Blues looking for a replacement for the Spaniard.Now, there is every chance that the required player can come from Serie A.Gianluigi Longari has reported about Chelsea’s interest in Juventus defender Andrea Cambiaso. The Italy international has previously been attracted inter
  
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• Liverpool could cash in on forward after ‘terrible season’

  15-06-2026 21:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool could cash in on forward after ‘terrible season’Cody Gakpo’s Liverpool Future Under Spotlight as Exit Reports GrowLiverpool’s summer rebuild is expected to focus on arrivals, but during Media Matters on Anfield Index, Dave Davis and Lewis Steele also discussed a name that continues to appear in transfer speculation, Cody Gakpo.While there is no indication that Gakpo has formally pushed for a move away from Anfield, the conversation highlighted why questions are
  
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• 1982 Italy winner Collovati slams Infantino: ‘He should be ashamed, the World Cup is a joke’

  15-06-2026 21:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  1982 Italy winner Collovati slams Infantino: ‘He should be ashamed, the World Cup is a joke’Fulvio Collovati has launched a fierce attack on FIFA president Gianni Infantino over the expanded 48-team World Cup format, with the 1982 World Cup winner accusing the governing body’s chief of prioritising business over sporting merit and calling on him to show greater respect to Italian football.The former Inter and Milan defender was scathing about both Infantino’s recent comme
  
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• They called him 'Granny.' At 40, Cape Verde's Vozinha just stunned Spain at the World Cup

  15-06-2026 21:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ATLANTA — When Josimar Dias was a young lad growing up in Cape Verde, he loved soccer so much that he'd play with older boys, even though they'd taunt and tease him. They'd push him around, beat him up, and he would respond in the worst way possible: telling them he was going to tattle on them to his grandparents. Naturally, they started calling him "Vozinha," or "granny" in Portuguese. But Josimar dried his tears and, later, decided to claim the nickname as his own. And nobody's laug
  
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• Sunderland Are Big Admirers Of This Serie A Defender: Should Le Bris Move In For Him?

  15-06-2026 21:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunderland Are Big Admirers Of This Serie A Defender: Should Le Bris Move In For Him?In a recent report, Sunderland Echo stated that Sunderland are big admirers of Bologna defender Emil Holm. It has been stated that the Black Cats are eyeing a move to secure the services of the Swedish talent in this summer transfer window.Holm’s Impressive Loan Spell At JuventusHolm served as an important role player during his loan spell at Juventus last season. However, he missed a lot of games in the p
  
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