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• Sutton's World Cup score predictions - second group games

  18-06-2026 22:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]There have already been plenty of shocks at this World Cup but one in particular caught almost everyone out.BBC Sport predictions expert Chris Sutton, AI and 99.65% of the users playing the BBC's new predictor game all expected European champions Spain to beat Cape Verde in their opening game in Group H ... and all of you were wrong.From more than 37,000 people who had a go at guessing the outcome of that match, only 61 correctly said it would end in a draw - another 67 went for a Cape Verd
  
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• Cooper on Wales' radar amid Bellamy's Burnley links

  20-06-2026 12:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ex-Swans boss Steve Cooper (left) is an early front runner to replace Craig Bellamy (right) should he leave the Wales job [Huw Evans Picture Agency/Getty Images]Wales are preparing for head coach Craig Bellamy's possible move to Burnley with a shortlist of potential successors which includes former Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper.Football Association of Wales (FAW) bosses held informal talks with Cooper before news emerged of Burnley's renewed interest in Bellamy, while ex-Wolves manager Rob
  
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• Real Madrid will decide next week whether to sign midfielder

  20-06-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid will decide next week whether to sign midfielderReal Madrid have already wrapped up four summer signings, but the club’s sporting department are not done yet. There are plans for a new centre, central midfielder and winger to join before the end of August, while a decision must also be made regarding whether Nico Paz will be re-signed now.For months, it has been taken for granted that Paz will return to Real Madrid this summer, two months after he left. He’s enjoyed two f
  
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• Inter pounce on Nico Paz as Real Madrid make 60m transfer decision

  20-06-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter pounce on Nico Paz as Real Madrid make 60m transfer decisionMultiple sources in Italy claim that Inter have resumed their interest in Nico Paz, given that Real Madrid are eager to bring the Argentine back from Como and put him on the market for €60m.Inter still hope to sign Nico Paz this summer, as the Argentine’s future at either Como or Real Madrid is uncertain.Inter resume interest in Nico PazCorriere dello Sport reported on Friday that Real Madrid were upset by Nico Paz&rsqu
  
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• Exclusive: Liverpool interested in La Liga defender with talks already held

  20-06-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Exclusive: Liverpool interested in La Liga defender with talks already heldExclusive: Liverpool Interested in Move for 28-year-old La Liga DefenderIt has been a busy start to the summer for Liverpool. First of all, Andoni Iraola replaced head coach Arne Slot after a disastrous title defence.Then the Reds wrapped up a £34.5m deal to sign Victor Munoz from Osasuna to become their second signing of the summer.He will follow Jeremy Jacquet through the door at Anfield, after Liverpool agreed a
  
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• Arsenal to charge up to £6500 for new tunnel club offering “the most exclusive seats in the ground” next season

  20-06-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal to charge up to £6500 for new tunnel club offering “the most exclusive seats in the ground” next seasonArsenal have introduced a new high-end hospitality package at Emirates Stadium for next season. According to The Times, it offers supporters a luxury matchday experience that will cost up to £6,500 for a single Premier League fixture.The ‘ Touchline’ package places guests in some of the closest seats to the action inside the stadium. Located
  
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• Barcelona watching closely as former defender’s value rises at World Cup

  20-06-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona watching closely as former defender’s value rises at World CupThe United States have made a perfect start to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and former Barcelona defender Sergino Dest has been one of the main reasons behind their impressive form. Mauricio Pochettino’s side have emerged as one of the surprises of the tournament, collecting six points from their opening two matches to secure a place in the last 32 and put themselves in a strong position to top their group.Dest has e
  
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• What do the stats say about Scotland's defeat to Morocco?

  20-06-2026 11:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  This was the earliest ever winning goal in a 1-0 win in World Cup history, with Ismael Saibari netting after 70 seconds. The previous earliest was England against Paraguay in 2006 (third minute).Scotland have now lost 17 of their past 19 matches in all competitions against nations who are in the top six of the Fifa world rankings when facing them (W1 D1), losing nine of their latest 10 (D1).Morocco completed 601 passes, the most by an African team in a World Cup match on record since 1966.Scotla
  
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• Brazil have completely lost their fear factor – Carlo Ancelotti must find a new way

  20-06-2026 11:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Long after Brazil’s 3-0 win over Haiti had eased to the pace of a training game, and Carlo Ancelotti was actually playing some of the positives down, there was suddenly a rush of energy near the press conference room. People were hurrying over, in a way they weren’t quite doing for Matheus Cunha or even Vinicius Junior.In the corridors leading up from the Philadelphia Eagles dressing room, where the post-game media duties were taking place, was a proper constellation of stars.All of
  
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• Materazzi’s verdict on Mancini’s return as Italy coach, Mourinho will ‘put pressure’ on Barcelona

  20-06-2026 11:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Materazzi’s verdict on Mancini’s return as Italy coach, Mourinho will ‘put pressure’ on BarcelonaItaly 2006 World Cup winner Marco Materazzi insists Roberto Mancini’s return as Italy’s head coach ‘could be an important solution’ and feels José Mourinho will ‘put pressure on Barcelona’ as the new Real Madrid coach.Former Inter and Italy defender Materazzi gave an interview to Corriere dello Sport, speaking about Mancini’s po
  
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• Manchester United pushing strongly to sign Real Madrid midfield target – Romano

  20-06-2026 11:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United pushing strongly to sign Real Madrid midfield target – RomanoReal Madrid have already secured four signings this summer along with the contract renewal of Antonio Rudiger.However, transfer activity is far from done at the Santiago Bernabeu, with Jose Mourinho & co. working to bring in several more players.One of the main priorities for Los Blancos this summer is to reinforce the midfield position, although an exit will be required in order to accommodate a new signing
  
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• First Real Madrid casualty of 2026 World Cup as Arda Guler falls with Türkiye

  20-06-2026 11:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  First Real Madrid casualty of 2026 World Cup as Arda Guler falls with TürkiyeReal Madrid have many players at the 2026 World Cup, but only a week into the tournament, one of them is already heading home.Arda Guler would’ve had high hopes to go far in the tournament, with many spectators considering Türkiye to be one of the dark horses. However, last week’s defeat to Australia had them on the back foot to qualify from Group D, and it meant that they had to avoid a second los
  
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• 🎥 Snubbed by Tuchel, Maguire sells Panini stickers in New York 😭

  20-06-2026 11:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Snubbed by Tuchel, Maguire sells Panini stickers in New York 😭Quite the career change.It was one of the surprises in Thomas Tuchel's squad list: Harry Maguire had not been selected to play at the World Cup with England.But no matter, the English defender still found a reason to go to England.In a video circulating on social media, the English defender was spotted... selling Panini stickers at a stand in New York.Is it a publicity stunt, or is he there for his own personal enjoy
  
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• EXCLUSIVE | Chris Waddle: ‘If Marseille want to challenge PSG, then they have to get their house in order.’

  20-06-2026 11:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  EXCLUSIVE | Chris Waddle: ‘If Marseille want to challenge PSG, then they have to get their house in order.’Retired England international and Olympique de Marseille winger Chris Waddle sat down with Get French Football News to discuss his former club and the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It’s another rebuild for Marseille. Can you explain why the club lacks stability? It always has. I was lucky to catch them in a good patch under Bernard Tapie. We won the league three
  
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• FEATURE | How will Jérémy Jacquet fit in at Liverpool under Andoni Iraola?

  20-06-2026 11:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FEATURE | How will Jérémy Jacquet fit in at Liverpool under Andoni Iraola?Liverpool have already moved to address a future problem before it becomes an urgent one. Jérémy Jacquet will join from Stade Rennais this summer in a deal worth £55m, with a further £5m in add-ons.For a 20-year-old centre-back with fewer than 40 Ligue 1 appearances, that is a significant fee. However, Liverpool are not paying for what Jacquet is now – a raw talent with a
  
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• Fabrizio Romano provides update on Liverpool midfielder’s future

  20-06-2026 11:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabrizio Romano provides update on Liverpool midfielder’s futureLiverpool Transfer Latest: Curtis Jones and Inter Milan Stalemate ExplainedCurtis Jones’ proposed move from Liverpool to Inter Milan has slowed, but it has not disappeared.The 25-year-old entered the summer with his Anfield future under real scrutiny. With only one year remaining on his contract and no extension talks currently in motion, a departure had looked increasingly likely.The sacking of Arne Slot on May 30 added
  
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• France set to make three changes for Iraq game

  20-06-2026 11:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  France set to make three changes for Iraq gameFrance beat Senegal in their FIFA World Cup opener. For Les Bleus’ second Group Stage game, Didier Deschamps is expected to make three changes to his side, as per a report from L’Équipe.The animation of France’s attack was criticised in the first half, prior to bringing Michael Olise into the No.10 position. The Bayern Munich forward is expected to occupy that role from the start, with Ousmane Dembél&eac
  
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• Miguel Almiron becomes first player sent off for covering mouth at World Cup

  20-06-2026 11:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Miguel Almiron became the first player to be sent off for covering his mouth during an altercation with an opponent, but Paraguay clung on for a 1-0 World Cup win over Turkey.The former Newcastle player was dismissed following a VAR review in first-half stoppage time. Almiron had covered his mouth while speaking to Turkey’s Mert Muldur.PARAGUAY DOWN TO 10 MEN 🟥Almiron becomes the first player to get a straight red card for covering their mouth at the World Cup pic.twitter.com/ru2GN
  
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• Lyon join the race to sign Monaco and Nottingham Forest target Lois Openda

  20-06-2026 11:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lyon join the race to sign Monaco and Nottingham Forest target Lois OpendaWhilst Lois Openda’s (26) loan move from RB Leipzig to Juventus will be made permanent for a fee north of €40m, the Belgian forward may not remain at the Serie A club beyond the summer, as per a report from Gianluca Di Marzio.It was an underwhelming season in Turin for Openda, who in 37 games in all competitions, netted just twice. Since leaving RC Lens in 2023 for €40m, he has netted 41 goals in 93 ga
  
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• Mary Earps returns to Women’s Super League with London City Lionesses move

  20-06-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mary Earps returns to Women’s Super League with London City Lionesses moveLondon City Lionesses have announced the signing of Mary Earps. The former England international has joined the ambitious Women’s Super League side on a two-year deal.Earps’ return to the WSL follows a two-year spell with French giants Paris Saint-Germain, who she joined after five years at Manchester United.The 33-year-old is one of the most recognisable faces in the game, having helped United to their f
  
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• Leeds Face Aston Villa and Everton Battle for Premier League Free Transfer

  20-06-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leeds Face Aston Villa and Everton Battle for Premier League Free TransferHarry Wilson to Leeds? Why Elland Road Sees a Free Transfer OpportunityLeeds United’s return to the Premier League has already sparked significant transfer speculation, but few names have lingered around Elland Road quite like Harry Wilson. According to reporting from Zinny Boswell of Sky Sports, Leeds are actively pursuing a move for the Wales international as they prepare for life back in England’s top flight
  
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• Declan Rice wins Arsenal award again

  20-06-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Declan Rice wins Arsenal award againRice received 44 per cent of the supporters’ vote, joining a select group of players to retain the Arsenal Player of the Season award, as he eased fears over an England injury.Photo by Francois Nel/Getty ImagesDeclan Rice has been named Arsenal’s men’s Player of the Season for the second year running after playing a central role in the club’s Premier League title win.The midfielder received 44 per cent of the supporters’ vote for
  
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• Courtois Rules Out Belgium Return as Madrid Contract Extension Nears

  20-06-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Courtois Rules Out Belgium Return as Madrid Contract Extension NearsThibaut Courtois (33) has stated publicly that he intends to finish his career at Real Madrid, ruling out a return to Belgian club football in comments made to media during Belgium’s World Cup campaign. Speaking ahead of his side’s group-stage match against Iran, the goalkeeper was unambiguous: “My goal is to finish my career at Real Madrid.”The statement is consistent with a position Courtois has staked
  
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• World Cup groups separated by head-to-head records for first time

  20-06-2026 11:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mexico could choose to rest players against the Czech Republic with top spot secured [Getty Images]There has been a subtle change in the way Fifa is determining league tables for the 2026 World Cup - and it might have a huge impact on the final group matches.For the first time at a World Cup, Fifa is using head-to-head records instead of group goal difference as the primary tiebreaker for teams level on points.And the change is already being felt, with Haiti and Turkey both going out of the Worl
  
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• Lyon’s Ainsley Maitland-Niles a target for Crystal Palace

  20-06-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lyon’s Ainsley Maitland-Niles a target for Crystal PalaceAinsley Maitland-Niles (28), whose contract at Olympique Lyonnais expires at the end of next season, is being linked with a return to the Premier League, as per a report from Foot Mercato. Maitland-Niles has thrived since making the move to France on a free transfer back in the summer of 2023. At the time of his move, the England international’s career had been stuttering, following a loan spell at Southampton.He woul
  
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• FROM CHIASSO TO PERTH

  20-06-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FROM CHIASSO TO PERTHNext up: August 5th in Perth. AC Milan and Inter will face each other far from San Siro in a major occasion for Australia, but not an entirely new one for the rest of the world. Over the years, official and friendly Milano derbies played outside of Italy have taken place in four different countries: Switzerland, China, USA and Saudi Arabia. The first-ever derby played outside of Italy took place in Chiasso, Switzerland, on October 18th 1908, just a few months after Inter's f
  
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• 'Everything I do is for you' - how tragedy is driving Diomande

  20-06-2026 10:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Yan Diomande has been heavily linked with a transfer to Liverpool - BBC Sport understands the Reds have told RB Leipzig they are willing to pay £86m for him [Getty Images]When Ivory Coast's teenage sensation Yan Diomande lines up on the wing against Germany in their second World Cup match on Saturday (21:00 BST), he will be the subject of huge attention from millions around the world.Just how good is he? Can he put on a show against one of the best teams in the competition?How would his sp
  
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• Ronaldinho: Brazilian legend signs with Serie C side Ravenna

  20-06-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ronaldinho: Brazilian legend signs with Serie C side RavennaBrazilian legend Ronaldinho, 46, has signed with Italian Serie C side Ravenna, but it’s still unclear whether he’ll actually play a competitive match in Italy’s third division.Former Milan and Barcelona striker Ronaldinho has signed a contract with Italian Serie C side Ravenna.Gazzetta reports that the 46-year-old will be unveiled at a special event in Miami on June 23.Ronaldinho signs with Italian club at 46: ‘S
  
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• 📸 To the World Cup in a two-seater, we’ve found the best fans!

  20-06-2026 10:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 To the World Cup in a two-seater, we’ve found the best fans!We don’t need to tell you anymore how incredible the Scottish fans are. The last few days, months, and years have made that abundantly clear.But two supporters of the Tartan Army have now taken this madness to a whole new level. A Scottish duo actually flew to the World Cup in a small two-seater plane.The two supporters crossed the Atlantic in a total of 22 hours and had to stop in Iceland, Greenland, and Cana
  
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• Jamie Carragher makes early Premier League title race prediction

  20-06-2026 10:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jamie Carragher makes early Premier League title race predictionLiverpool Backed to Challenge Under Andoni IraolaJamie Carragher has made clear that Liverpool cannot afford to treat Andoni Iraola’s arrival as the start of some long, patient rebuild.After finishing fifth last season, 25 points behind champions Arsenal, Liverpool enter 2026/27 with plenty to prove. Arne Slot’s first campaign brought the Premier League title, but the collapse that followed was sharp enough to cost him h
  
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