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• Southend sign midfielders Oldaker and Hartigan

  18-06-2026 20:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Southend United have signed two former National League-winning midfielders - Darren Oldaker from Swindon Town and former Barnet player Anthony Hartigan.Defensive midfielder Oldaker, 27, captained Chesterfield to the National League title in 2023-2024, before joining League Two Swindon Town last May.He went on to make 40 appearances for the Robins, scoring once in the league and once in the FA Cup. Southend said he had joined for an undisclosed fee.Central midfielder Hartigan won the National lea
  
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• Toney scores hat-trick in England friendly win

  19-06-2026 03:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England ran out 5-1 winners with Ivan Toney (3), Ollie Watkins and Morgan Rogers the scorers [Getty Images]Ivan Toney and Morgan Rogers were among the scorers as England recorded a comprehensive 5-1 victory over Major League Soccer side Sporting Kansas City in a practice match on Thursday.The game, played behind closed doors at England's Swope Soccer Village training facility, featured the players not used in Wednesday's World Cup 4-2 win over Croatia and the squad members who did not play signi
  
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• 🎥 Get well soon, Koné! Watch the Canadian midfielder's horror injury

  19-06-2026 03:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Get well soon, Koné! Watch the Canadian midfielder's horror injuryOne of the heaviest and saddest scenes of this FIFA World Cup came during Canada’s historic rout of Qatar this Thursday (18).Ismaël Koné suffered a serious injury in a challenge with Qatari player Assim Omer Madibo in the final stage of the match in Toronto. See below how the play unfolded and share your opinion: After the end of the match, there was a meeting between the Canadian playe
  
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• Canada’s Ismael Kone breaks leg in horror incident during World Cup win over Qatar

  19-06-2026 02:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Canadian midfielder Ismael Kone suffered a broken leg during his team’s 6-0 win over Qatar in Vancouver.Kone was challenged by Qatar’s Assim Madibo, who was penalised for a foul, in the 50th minute of the match. The nearest players to Kone reacted in shock as they saw the damage to his left leg. Kone was lifted on to a stretcher by medics and given oxygen. He gave a thumbs up as he was carried off the field, to applause from spectators. Madibo appeared upset by the incident. He was i
  
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• 🎥 Vozinha backed by his mum, Mexico-South Korea bond and + virals

  19-06-2026 02:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Vozinha backed by his mum, Mexico-South Korea bond and + viralsThe FIFA World Cup has contributed to many historic moments on the pitch.And there’s no shortage of off-field episodes that go viral too.Check out below what has been blowing up on social media in the last few hours. Now that’s just mean! 😂Who here has ever celebrated a goal before the neighbor because of the ever-possible delay across different types of broadcasts?There was a fan from the Demo
  
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• How Merlin the duck became Mexico’s viral World Cup ‘mascot’

  19-06-2026 02:38 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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• Jonathan David matches World Cup feat not seen in almost 100 years 🇨🇦

  19-06-2026 02:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jonathan David matches World Cup feat not seen in almost 100 years 🇨🇦Canada have finally registered a victory in the Men's World Cup after beating Qatar 6-0 on Thursday in Vancouver.
  The star man of the show was one Jonathan David, who finally found his way to the back of the net as he so often does for his country. After a miserable performance that sparked widespread controversy, the 26-year-old scored his first-ever World Cup goal with a stunning volley.Then he went on to add
  
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• 🗣️ Ancelotti asks for patience with Endrick: we must wait a bit

  19-06-2026 02:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🗣️ Ancelotti asks for patience with Endrick: we must wait a bitEndrick was a topic during the press conference given by Carlo Ancelotti this Thursday (18).And the Brazil national team coach indicated that the Real Madrid forward is unlikely to start in this Friday’s (19) decisive clash against Haiti.At first, he avoided confirming what the lineup will be for the match against the Caribbean side."No, I’ll tell the team tomorrow (Friday). I don’t think this is the
  
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• Canada rout nine-man Qatar but Koné injury sours first-ever World Cup win

  19-06-2026 02:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nathan Saliba holds up the jersey of injured teammate Ismaël Koné after scoring Canada’s fourth goal in the second half on Thursday.Photograph: Anne-Marie Sorvin/IMAGN IMAGES/ReutersAt full strength, Canada can go toe-to-toe with any opponent in the Americas. After steady climbs up the Concacaf charts and a credible run to the 2024 Copa América semi-final, all hope was that a talented squad could find their stride at a home World Cup.That belief came to life on Thursday,
  
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• Canada rout nine-man Qatar as Koné injury sours first-ever World Cup win

  19-06-2026 02:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nathan Saliba holds up the jersey of injured teammate Ismaël Koné after scoring Canada’s fourth goal in the second half on Thursday.Photograph: Anne-Marie Sorvin/IMAGN IMAGES/ReutersAt full strength, Canada can go toe-to-toe with any opponent in the Americas. After steady climbs up the Concacaf charts and a credible run to the 2024 Copa América semi-final, all hope was that a talented squad could find their stride at a home World Cup.That belief came to life on Thursday,
  
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• Tait left 'amazing' Falkirk to join 'massive' United

  19-06-2026 02:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dylan Tait has revealed he felt moving to "a massive club" like Dundee United was the right thing for his career after leaving "an amazing team" at Falkirk.The 24-year-old midfielder revealed there was "interest in me from elsewhere" as his contract ran out with the club who finished one place above United in the Scottish Premiership."I had a good couple of seasons at Falkirk and enjoyed my time there," Tait told Dundee United's YouTube channel."I couldn't speak too highly of Falkirk; they have
  
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• 2026 World Cup: Canada smacks Qatar 6-0 to secure first-ever World Cup win

  19-06-2026 02:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Canada has finally gotten a win at the 2026 World Cup — though it came at a price.In the second game of group stage play, Les Rouges crushed Qatar 6-0 to pick up its first victory in its history at the tournament. Qatar picked up two straight red cards during the game, ending with nine players and looking completely incapable of stopping the Canadian attack.It took little time for Canada to get on the board, with Cyle Larin finding the back of the net in the 16th minute off a rebound shot.
  
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• How Switzerland’s super-subs made World Cup statement with Bosnia bashing

  19-06-2026 01:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Switzerland atoned for their slip-up against Qatar as substitutes Johan Manzambi and Ruben Vargas inspired them to a 4-1 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina which puts them in pole position in Group B at World Cup 2026.Manzambi is just 20 but comes into these finals on the back of a stellar season at Freiburg, where he helped the German side reach the Europa League final before losing to Aston Villa.He scored a double either side of one from Vargas, before another substitute, Ermin Mahmic, grabbed a
  
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• Rohl says he leaves Rangers 'in stronger position'

  19-06-2026 01:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]New RB Salzburg head coach Danny Rohl has insisted he leaves Rangers "in a stronger position" after his eight months in charge.The 37-year-old German brought the Ibrox side back into the title race after a disappointing start to the season under Russell Martin only for them to lose four of their final five games and finish third behind Celtic and Hearts.After cutting short his two-and-a-half-year contract with Rangers to sign a three-year one at the club who finished third in the A
  
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• 🎥 Canada make history with thrashing, but lose midfielder to horror injury

  19-06-2026 01:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Canada make history with thrashing, but lose midfielder to horror injuryAfter failing to earn any points in 1986 and 2022 and opening the current FIFA World Cup with a draw, Canada finally won.They thrashed Qatar 6-0 with ease at BC Place in Toronto this Thursday (18). The biggest win ever by a Concacaf national team at a World Cup. 
  But the win took a back seat because of the serious injury suffered by No. 8 Ismaël Koné.Larin (16') and Jonathan David (29' and 48'
  
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• 2026 World Cup: Canada's Ismaël Koné stretchered off with potential leg injury vs. Qatar

  19-06-2026 01:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Canadian midfielder Ismaël Koné was stretchered off during Canada's World Cup win over Qatar after suffering a potentially gruesome leg injury.Koné was tackled by Qatar midfielder Assim Madibo about 10 minutes into the second half of Thursday's game. Koné looked in pain immediately afterward, grabbing at his left leg, and trainers quickly came to tend to him. It took little time for Canada's medical staff to bring out the stretcher, while the Canadian reserves surrounde
  
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• 2026 World Cup: Canada's Ismaël Koné stretchered off with potential leg injury

  19-06-2026 01:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Canadian midfielder Ismaël Koné has been stretchered off in Canada’s World Cup match against Qatar after suffering a potentially nasty leg injury.Koné was tackled by Qatar midfielder Assim Madibo about 10 minutes into the second half of Thursday’s game. Koné looked in pain immediately afterwards, grabbing at his left leg, and trainers quickly came to tend to him. It took little time for Canada’s medical staff to bring out the stretcher, while the Canad
  
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• Canada midfielder Ismaël Koné stretchered off with serious injury

  19-06-2026 01:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Canada midfielder Ismaël Koné stretchered off with serious injuryThe Canadian Men's National Team have been hit with a significant injury blow on Thursday during their group stage clash with Qatar.Already playing against 10-men, midfielder Ismaël Koné was seriously injured following a tackle by Assim Madibo just before the hour mark. Players on both teams were immediately distraught, and official broadcast commentary captured a range of emotions from all in
  
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• Mauricio Pochettino noncommittal on Christian Pulisic status for Australia game: ‘We’ll see’

  19-06-2026 01:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Christian Pulisic has been following a ‘modified’ training schedule this week.Photograph: Jamie Squire/Getty ImagesUS men’s national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino offered very little clarity on the injury status of playmaker Christian Pulisic on Thursday, casting further doubt on his availability before the Americans’ second World Cup group-stage match against Australia on Friday.“I think as you know he was training individually all week,” Pochettino tol
  
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• South Africa and Czech Republic keep knockout hopes alive with turgid draw

  19-06-2026 01:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A late penalty from Teboho Mokoena secured South Africa a 1-1 draw with the Czech Republic football in Atalanta, which keeps alive both sides’ hopes of qualification from Group A at World Cup 2026.After Patrik Schick headed an early chance wide at the far post, the Czechs – showing five changes from the 2-1 defeat to South Korea, including West Ham midfielder Tomas Soucek dropped to the bench – took the lead in the sixth minute.Adam Hlozek raced on to a throw-in down the right
  
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• Ornstein: Tottenham Target £80m West Ham Midfielder as De Zerbi Shapes Midfield Rebuild

  19-06-2026 01:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ornstein: Tottenham Target £80m West Ham Midfielder as De Zerbi Shapes Midfield RebuildTottenham Transfer News: Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali Signal Spurs AmbitionFernandes Interest Shows De Zerbi’s IntentTottenham’s summer is beginning to take shape around one clear idea, Roberto De Zerbi wants control. Not control in the passive sense, not sterile possession for possession’s sake, but midfielders who can receive under pressure, progress play and give Spurs a struct
  
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• 🟥 World Cup 2026 already tops all of Qatar 2022 for red cards

  19-06-2026 00:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🟥 World Cup 2026 already tops all of Qatar 2022 for red cardsStrong tackling, maximum intensity, or unforgiving referees? The reality is that the 2026 World Cup has already surpassed the number of red cards recorded throughout the entire previous tournament in Qatar, even though we are still in the group stage.
  With more than half of the tournament still to go, the trend is clear: players will have to tone it down a bit or they will leave their national teams at a numerical disadvantage.
  
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• 2026 World Cup hits stunning red card quota 😅

  19-06-2026 00:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  2026 World Cup hits stunning red card quota 😅We're not even midway through the group stages of the 2026 World Cup, and red cards have been dished out plenty.Three were shown during the tournament opener as Mexico faced South Africa, and now three more were shown on Thursday as Group B action continued.This time, it was Bosnian centre-back Tarik Muharemović, plus Qatar's Homam Ahmed and Assim Madibo, who were sent marching.It means the 2026 tournament (six red cards) has now surpasse
  
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• 🎥 ‘I brought it on’: Xhaka explains gesture after criticism row

  19-06-2026 00:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 ‘I brought it on’: Xhaka explains gesture after criticism rowAfter the opening draw against Qatar, there was a lot of unrest among the Swiss. Granit Xhaka then spoke out critically and was met with a great deal of media backlash. In the 4-1 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Swiss captain scored and did not miss the chance to comment on the events of the past few days with a hand gesture. Speaking to Magenta TV, the 33-year-old explained his provocation. "There is al
  
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• 🫶 Mexico x South Korea! Is this the World Cup’s fan friendship?

  19-06-2026 00:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🫶 Mexico x South Korea! Is this the World Cup’s fan friendship?It’s a match! The fans of Mexico and South Korea seem to have found each other. Even during the World Cup opener between Mexico and South Africa, numerous South Korean supporters mingled with the crowd in Mexico City and celebrated with the hosts. And that despite the two nations being rivals in Group A. Later, they will even face each other directly. Of course, there were also scenes between the two sets of
  
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• Liverpool to make big bid for World Cup star as Mohamed Salah replacement

  19-06-2026 00:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool are prepared to pay £86m for Yan Diomande as they seek to make the RB Leipzig winger their successor to Mohamed Salah.New head coach Andoni Iraola is trying to complete a £120m double deal for wingers after arranging to sign Victor Munoz from Osasuna for £34m.Now Liverpool have turned their attention to Ivory Coast’s Diomande as they ready a package worth around €100m.Yan Diomande is one of Europe’s brightest young talents (AP)However, they face compe
  
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• EXCLUSIVE | Franck Leboeuf: ‘What bothers me is Kylian Mbappé’s inability to change his game.’

  19-06-2026 00:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  EXCLUSIVE | Franck Leboeuf: ‘What bothers me is Kylian Mbappé’s inability to change his game.’Ahead of France’s first appearance at the World Cup, Get French Football News spoke exclusively to World Cup winner Franck Leboeuf. He addressed Kylian Mbappé’s form and how those playing around him need to adapt.You talked about the fact that some of the players didn’t score in the warm-up games in 2002. Mbappé missed a lot of chances a
  
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• Are cards shown too freely? World Cup 2026 on course for record reds

  19-06-2026 00:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Are cards shown too freely? World Cup 2026 on course for record redsThe flood of send-offs at the FIFA World Cup shows no signs of stopping. After three players were sent off straight away in the opening match between Mexico and South Africa, another red card was shown today.In Bosnia and Herzegovina’s 1–4 defeat to Switzerland, Tarik Muharemovic picked up the fourth World Cup sending-off in just the 24th match of the tournament. For comparison: at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, the sa
  
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• Sky Sport: Roma in pole position to land Dodo, nearing €12-13 million deal

  18-06-2026 23:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sky Sport: Roma in pole position to land Dodo, nearing €12-13 million dealOnce the accounts are settled before June 30th, Roma will be able to focus on the transfer market. Among the positions to strengthen are the flanks, and Dodô is one of the names the Giallorossi are following, especially if Gian Piero Gasperini decides to move Wesley to the right. The Brazilian full-back, as confirmed today by sporting director Fabio Paratici, is on his way out of Fiorentina. According to Sky Spo
  
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• Liverpool and Barcelona make approach for Micky van de Ven

  18-06-2026 23:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool and Barcelona make approach for Micky van de VenLiverpool and Barcelona have both made an approach to sign Tottenham Hotspur centre-back Micky van de Ven, according to De Telegraaf.The two sides are aiming to take advantage of the impasse between Van De Ven and Spurs over a contract extension.Liverpool are in the market for a new centre-back following Ibrahima Konate’s departure to Real Madrid. The Reds were linked with Jan Paul van Hecke, but he opted to join Spurs instead.Barce
  
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