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• Site analyses Corinthians' set-pieces; take a look

  28-06-2026 16:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Site analyses Corinthians' set-pieces; take a lookWith 25 days of preseason ahead, coach Fernando Diniz has a clear focus: improving Corinthians’ set-piece plays for the final stretch of the Conmebol Libertadores, Copa do Brasil, and Brazilian Championship.In the 2026 season, Corinthians have already scored nine goals from set pieces.According to ge, the coaching staff wants to restore the high level reached in 2025, when the team scored 25 goals this way (excluding penalties).Last year, t
  
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• Watch live as Germany v Paraguay edges towards extra time after Havertz equaliser

  30-06-2026 00:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Germany v Paraguay edging towards extra time in World Cup round of 32Havertz scored superb glancing header to level after half-timeEnciso headed Paraguay in front after Germany had dominated first half without a shot on targetThis is Germany's first World Cup knockout match since 2014, when they won tournamentWinner will play France or Sweden in last 16 on Saturday (22:00 BST)Full rundown of who could play who in next round Watch live as Germany v Paraguay edges towards extra time after Havertz
  
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• 45 minutes from Brazil humiliation - but 'Crafty Carlo' does it again

  30-06-2026 00:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Half-time in Houston and Brazil's players trudged off knowing what the mood would be back home.They were 45 minutes from another early World Cup exit - their swiftest since 1966 - and national humiliation.Japan had kept Brazil at arm's length in their last-32 tie, got themselves in front, and looked quite comfortable.For a team who had not come from behind to win a World Cup knockout game since 2002, things did not look good and, for those watching on, an upset was starting to look a realistic p
  
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• Sam Kerr returns to NWSL in blockbuster move to Gotham FC from Chelsea

  30-06-2026 00:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sam Kerr returns to NWSL in blockbuster move to Gotham FC from ChelseaNWSL side Gotham FC have announced the signing of Matildas legend Sam Kerr. The Australian superstar has signed on a free transfer from Chelsea on a deal that will take her through until the end of the 2030 season. Kerr departs Chelsea after six-and-a-half years as their joint highest goalscorer on 116 goals, alongside Fran Kirby.During her time in London, Kerr helped the Blues to five Women’s Super League titles, t
  
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• 🚨 It’s not over yet! Havertz sparks Germany into life

  29-06-2026 23:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 It’s not over yet! Havertz sparks Germany into lifeThe DFB team fought back in the Round of 32 against Paraguay thanks to a goal from Kai Havertz. After a shockingly weak first half, the side coached by Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann showed a positive response just under ten minutes after the restart. 
  Florian Wirtz whipped a cross into the box from deep, and Havertz glanced the ball off the top of his head. It flew in at the far post. It was the wake-up call the German n
  
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• Rangers Aim Summer Swoop For This Exciting Italian Goalkeeper: Why They Must Get It Done

  29-06-2026 23:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rangers Aim Summer Swoop For This Exciting Italian Goalkeeper: Why They Must Get It DoneIf a recent report from Sky Sports Italia is believed to be true, Rangers are keeping close tabs on Sebastiano Desplanches ahead of a potential summer swoop. But they are not alone in the hunt, with Norwich City, currently managed by the former Gers boss Philippe Clement, also keen on having the Palermo goalkeeper at Carrow Road.The 23-year-old former Italy U21 international spent his youth years both at
  
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• 😅 Neymar teases pundit who predicted Brazil would lose to Japan

  29-06-2026 23:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😅 Neymar teases pundit who predicted Brazil would lose to JapanBrazil qualified for the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup this Monday (29) by coming from behind to beat Japan 2-1.Gradually returning, Neymar did not take the field.But the star wearing the No. 10 shirt took advantage of the qualification to mock German economist Joachim Klement, who had "predicted" the five-time world champions would be eliminated by the Asian side.On social media platform X (formerly Twitter), N
  
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• Neuer's record-breaking stat sums up Germany's World Cup worries 😪

  29-06-2026 23:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Neuer's record-breaking stat sums up Germany's World Cup worries 😪Germany were staring down the barrel of yet another disastrous World Cup exit after Paraguay took a shock lead in Boston. Manuel Neuer's position in the lineup has been a topic of hot debate and his now-record-equalling stat summed up the four-time champions' woes.  
  Julio Enciso's 42nd minute opener is the 10th consecutive game at the competition that the legendary stopper has now conceded in - a run only m
  
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• Esmir Bajraktarević chose Bosnia-Herzegovina over the USMNT. Now he faces the U.S. at the World Cup

  29-06-2026 23:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  IRVINE, Calif. — In January 2024, at the end of a low-key winter camp heavy with Major League Soccer players, the U.S. national team played a friendly against Slovenia at a small stadium in unseasonably cold San Antonio.Most players were on the fringe of then-coach Gregg Berhalter’s talent pool, but with European-based regulars unavailable, the assembly provided a nice opportunity to make a case ahead of serious summer matters.In the 61st minute, an 18-year-old midfielder with a long
  
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• 🚨 Nagelsmann reacts! Germany star forced off at half-time

  29-06-2026 23:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Nagelsmann reacts! Germany star forced off at half-timeThe DFB team went into halftime trailing 0–1. There is a sense of bewilderment in the German camp. Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann reacts and makes a substitution at the break. Leon Goretzka replaces Felix Nmecha and is expected to help prevent World Cup elimination. Your turn: Can Germany still turn it around?This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in &
  
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• Paraguay star continues incredible form with historic goal vs. Germany 😯

  29-06-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Paraguay star continues incredible form with historic goal vs. Germany 😯After being stretchered off in tears in Paraguay's final World Cup warm-up game, Julio Enciso could have been forgiven for thinking his dream was over. Just over three weeks later, he's living both his own dream and that of every single one of his countrymen after heading in a shock opener against Germany. 
  After a mostly drab 42 minutes, the Strasbourg star connected with Matías Galarza's invit
  
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• Watch live as Paraguay leading 1-0 against stunned Germany in second half

  29-06-2026 23:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Paraguay take shock lead against Germany in World Cup round of 32Enciso scores header after Germany had dominated first half without a shot on target'It sums the team up' - Hitzlsperger on Germany's display at half-timeThis is Germany's first World Cup knockout match since 2014, when they won tournamentWinner will play France or Sweden in last 16 on Saturday (22:00 BST)Full rundown of who could play who in next round Watch live as Paraguay leading 1-0 against stunned Germany in second half
  
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• Demichelis arrives at RB Leipzig and starts pre-season work

  29-06-2026 23:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Demichelis arrives at RB Leipzig and starts pre-season workAlthough the RB Leipzig players will only return for physical tests on July 11, new head coach Martín Demichelis has already started work at the Cottaweg training center for the 2026/2027 season.He arrived full of enthusiasm and devoted his first day to getting to know the club’s staff and facilities — including the youth academy — while also immediately beginning preparations for pre-season.Squad planning is cur
  
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• Everton Agree On This £24.5m Signing: Good One For David Moyes?

  29-06-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton Agree On This £24.5m Signing: Good One For David Moyes?The summer transfer window finally has its first major bit of business. Everton have struck a deal with Middlesbrough to bring Hayden Hackney to Goodison Park, a massive coup for David Moyes as he looks to breathe some life into a midfield that looked completely spent last season.Everton land Middlesbrough star Hayden Hackney in £24.5m dealThe Times broke the news first. Everton are shelling out an initial £16.5m in
  
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• Rate the players in Germany v Paraguay

  29-06-2026 23:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]The World Cup round of 32 match between Germany and Paraguay - which you can follow here - is under way.You can rate both sets of players out of 10 below and come back 30 minutes after full-time to see the final ratings.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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• Man City 2026 World Cup Watch: How the Blues fared in the group-stage

  29-06-2026 23:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City 2026 World Cup Watch: How the Blues fared in the group-stageThe 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off on June 11 with 48 nations sorted into 12 groups of four, competing to secure their spots in the knock-out stages.As each side picked their 26-player squad ahead of the competition, 17 of Manchester City’s finest made the cut to fight for their respective nations on the world stage.With respect to clubs, after Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich, Manchester City have the largest presence
  
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• Manchester United Are Still In The Race For This West Ham United Ace: Should Carrick Step Up His Pursuit?

  29-06-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United Are Still In The Race For This West Ham United Ace: Should Carrick Step Up His Pursuit?In a recent interview with talkSPORT, journalist Ben Jacobs claimed that Manchester United are still in the race for West Ham United ace Mateus Fernandes.Jacobs said, “Manchester United are still in talks with the player at the time of recording and West Ham United, and Tottenham are there as well.“We’ve heard some suggestions in the last 24-48 hours that it’s a done d
  
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• Juventus working towards signing Genoa’s Jeff Ekhator, deal can include players

  29-06-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus working towards signing Genoa’s Jeff Ekhator, deal can include playersSerie A side Juventus will lose Dusan Vlahovic soon and are in need of attacking signings. Genoa’s Jeff Ekhator has now emerged as a key target for the Old Lady.La Gazzetta dello Sportreport that they have begun discussions for the 19-year-old and talks between the two clubs are expected to continue for the next few hours.There is a possibility that the Bianconeri will find the conditions to reach a €
  
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• Aston Villa Launch €70m Bid For This Manchester City Star: Why Should They Not Go Ahead?

  29-06-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa Launch €70m Bid For This Manchester City Star: Why Should They Not Go Ahead?Unai Emery is not messing about this summer. Spanish outlet Fichajes, as relayed by Match Day centre on X, has dropped a big update, claiming Aston Villa are readying a massive €70 million bid to snatch Tijjani Reijnders away from Manchester City. It is a bold, arguably chaotic move. But with Pep Guardiola now gone from the Etihad, Villa smell blood in the water and a chance to capitalise on the sud
  
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• Manuel Neuer sets new Germany World Cup record

  29-06-2026 23:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manuel Neuer sets new Germany World Cup recordManuel Neuer made his 23rd start for Germany at a World Cup, setting a new record for the national team after surpassing Lothar Matthäus and Miroslav Klose (both 22 starts).Julian Nagelsmann named Bayern Munich’s custodian in his starting XI for their round of 32 clash against Paraguay in Boston, USA – the first time Germany have played a knockout game since 2014, a run of 12 years.It’s also Neuer’s 128th cap for the Nati
  
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• 💪 Martinelli and Casemiro set records, Brazil break 24-year jinx

  29-06-2026 22:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💪 Martinelli and Casemiro set records, Brazil break 24-year jinxBrazil’s dramatic 2-1 victory over Japan this Monday (29) set some important individual milestones.Casemiro, for example, who scored Brazil’s first goal, drew level with Zagallo, as well as Argentina’s Olarticoechea and the Dutch pair Memphis Depay and Daley Blind, as the player with the most Fifa World Cup matches without ever losing (12).+ 😂 ‘Sorry, Casemiro’ and lots of banter! B
  
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• Arsenal’s Gabriel Jesus dreams of playing in Serie A

  29-06-2026 22:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal’s Gabriel Jesus dreams of playing in Serie AIn a recent interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport, Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus expressed his ‘dream’ of playing in Italy.I have always dreamed of playing in Italy. Scoring two goals at San Siro against Inter was like making it come true.I don’t know my future, I’m working now and we’ll see what happens with Arsenal.Quotes sourced from Gianluca Di Marzio’s blogThe 29-year-old has been linked with
  
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• Why Milan’s António Silva is now likely to fall through

  29-06-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Why Milan’s António Silva is now likely to fall throughAs reported by MilanNews.it, Antonio Silva’s potential move to Milan can still collapse due to strong resistance from Benfica.The 22-year-old has been touted for a move to San Siro in recent days. Jorge Mendes, who is expected to be heavily involved in the club’s player recruitment strategy and recently helped make the recent Gonçalo Ramos deal happen, represents António Silva through Gestifute and was
  
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• Video: Don Carlo Ancelotti keeps calm amid Brazil madness

  29-06-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Video: Don Carlo Ancelotti keeps calm amid Brazil madnessItalian coach Carlo Ancelotti has become legendary for his calm reactions to success and provided another meme during Brazil’s last-gasp winner against Japan in the 2026 World Cup.The tactician is the only man in history to win all five major European Leagues, victorious with Milan, Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich.He is also the most successful coach in the Champions League, lifting it five times between t
  
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• Transfer round-up: Summer window opens! Chalobah announcement, Juventus news & more

  29-06-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Transfer round-up: Summer window opens! Chalobah announcement, Juventus news & moreThe Serie A summer transfer window officially opened today, with key updates emerging from both Como and Juventus.Click here to subscribe to the official Football Italia YouTube channelComo confirmed Nico Paz’s return but denied making a formal approach for Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah.Juventus director Giovanni Carnevali acknowledged the club’s interest in Emiliano “Dibu” Martinez
  
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• Report Liberali wanted by Amorim for Milan return, but preference is Como

  29-06-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Liberali wanted by Amorim for Milan return, but preference is ComoIn a new twist, Ruben Amorim has reportedly asked Milan to bring Mattia Liberali back to San Siro, although he seems more inclined towards Como.The midfielder impressed in Serie B with Catanzaro this term and is eager to make his mark in the top flight.Liberali wants Serie A opportunityMILAN, ITALY – DECEMBER 15: Aaron Martin of Genoa is challenged by Mattia Liberali of AC Milan during the Serie A match between AC Mil
  
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• Real Madrid youngster faces major challenge under Jose Mourinho next season

  29-06-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid youngster faces major challenge under Jose Mourinho next seasonReal Madrid are set to begin a new project with the next season, which would be guided by the new coach Jose Mourinho. Even though it is not going to be a full-fledged revolution, the Portuguese manager is expected to bring quite a few changes in the Merengue team.As a result, the upcoming preseason is going to be a very important phase for almost all the players, but especially for those players whose roles and future at
  
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• Official: Real Madrid confirm Nico Paz transfer agreement with Como

  29-06-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Real Madrid confirm Nico Paz transfer agreement with ComoReal Madrid have had a very busy summer so far. Even before the start of the transfer window, they have already completed four new signings, i.e., Marc Cucurella, Ibrahima Konate, and Denzel Dumfries for the defense, and Bernardo Silva for the midfield. On the other hand, they have also completed one departure, that of the midfielder Dani Ceballos.Meanwhile, another important operation that the Merengues have completed is the one
  
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• Nico Paz explains transfer decision after Real Madrid and Como agreement

  29-06-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nico Paz explains transfer decision after Real Madrid and Como agreementWhile they have focused mainly on the defense to strengthen their team for the next season, Real Madrid also signed a new midfielder, Bernardo Silva, who is expected to help with the problem of limited creativity that kept the Merengue attack from performing at its optimal level last season, this summer.With his arrival, the Portuguese midfielder would be competing with Arda Guler, Jude Bellingham, and Brahim Diaz for the at
  
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• Juventus eager for Ekhator, potential deal with Genoa worth €15m

  29-06-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus eager for Ekhator, potential deal with Genoa worth €15mJuventus are reportedly pushing to purchase Italy international striker Jeff Ekhator from Genoa for a fee of around €15m.According to Sky Sport Italia, the negotiations are in full swing and could even be completed over the next 24 hours.This is because Genoa need a sale to help balance the books by the June 30 deadline.Ekhator has impressed at GenoaPISA, ITALY – APRIL 19: Jeff Ekhator of Genoa CFC celebrates after s
  
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