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• Three things learned as Germany fell to a 2-1 defeat against Ecuador

  27-06-2026 10:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Three things learned as Germany fell to a 2-1 defeat against EcuadorGermany’s 2-1 defeat to Ecuador was their biggest setback of the 2026 FIFA World Cup so far. After convincing wins over Curaçao and Ivory Coast, Julian Nagelsmann’s side were exposed by an Ecuador team that looked more cohesive, more determined and ultimately more deserving of the result. With a Round of 32 game against Paraguay set, Germany’s performance raised several concerns about the direction of th
  
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• 🚨 Iker returns: Muniain to be San Lorenzo's new manager

  27-06-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Iker returns: Muniain to be San Lorenzo's new managerArgentine football has been shaken by completely unexpected news. San Lorenzo de Almagro’s leadership reached a lightning-fast agreement for Spaniard Iker Muniain to become the club’s new head coach ahead of the upcoming challenges in the local championship.A swift deal driven by the coach’s eagernessFollowing the departure of the previous manager, El Ciclón’s board moved quickly and chose the former At
  
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• Who would the US need to beat to win the World Cup? Probably only Spain, France and England

  27-06-2026 15:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Christian Pulisic’s team have put in an impressive World Cup so far. Photograph: Sebastian Frej/Getty ImagesFootball Unites the World … in wishing it had paid more attention in applied mathematics class. Or so the Fifa slogan could have been expanded to say, given the mind-warping that arose from the formula for slicing the newly expanded 48-team tournament down to 32 sides for the first knockout round.After all, why do a random draw when you can build a matrix with 495 possible sce
  
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• Liverpool make contract for Real Madrid midfielder as club weigh summer sale – report

  27-06-2026 15:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool make contract for Real Madrid midfielder as club weigh summer sale – reportAccording to reports from England (h/t Mundo Deportivo), Liverpool have identified Eduardo Camavinga as a potential reinforcement this summer after Real Madrid made the French midfielder available for transfer.The Premier League club, now managed by Andoni Iraola, are monitoring Camavinga’s situation closely as they continue to assess options to strengthen their midfield ahead of the new season.Liver
  
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• Who are the Panama players England need to look out for?

  27-06-2026 15:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Panama's second World Cup is in danger of finishing the same way as their first in 2018, when they lost all three group games - including 6-1 against England. A sixth-straight World Cup defeat on Saturday would equal the longest 100% losing record in the tournament's history.Panama's experienced squad - which is both the oldest and most-capped at this World Cup - are only playing for pride following their early elimination. BBC Sport has picked out five players who could be key if they are
  
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• The three most expensive sales in Barcelona history

  27-06-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The three most expensive sales in Barcelona historyBarcelona have long been associated with developing top footballers and attracting some of the biggest names in the sport.However, the Catalan giants have also completed several historic transfers in the outgoing market. Some departures influenced the club’s future, while others left a lasting impact on world football itself.The three most expensive sales in Barcelona history showcase how the club has generated substantial income thro
  
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• Real Madrid looking to generate up to €150 million through player sales

  27-06-2026 15:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid looking to generate up to €150 million through player salesHaving spent a couple of weeks boosting through new signings for the club, Real Madrid are now looking towards potential departures to even out the balance.A few exits, needless to say, are needed for the financial books and to restore the balanced dynamics in the dressing room, and they took the first step towards the same through the termination of Dani Ceballos’ contract earlier this week.The Spaniard’s ex
  
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• Eze gives Rice injury update – should he play vs Panama?

  27-06-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Eze gives Rice injury update – should he play vs Panama?Eberechi Eze believes Declan Rice is fine and wants to play every game, but do England have the perfect chance to rest him against Panama?Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesAmid Declan Rice’s most recent injury concerns, Arsenal and England teammate Eberechi Eze has spoken to the media, insisting the midfielder is alright and always wants to play every match.“[Rice] wants to play football, he wants to play every game,&rdq
  
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• Barcelona set for small financial boost from former La Masia graduate’s transfer

  27-06-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona set for small financial boost from former La Masia graduate’s transferBarcelona are looking to make a sale official before 30 June to help with the club’s accounts before the financial year closes.At such a time, any monetary benefit, big or small, could go a long way in helping the club, and it looks like they are set to receive such a boost.Now, Barcelona are set to receive around €400,000 from former La Masia midfielder Sergi Altimira’s transfer from Real Beti
  
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• 🤯 Was he happy with it?! Why Haaland was left on the bench

  27-06-2026 15:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤯 Was he happy with it?! Why Haaland was left on the benchIt came as a huge surprise when Norway coach Solbakken announced his lineup yesterday ahead of the match against France. The names of the two absolute superstars, Erling Haaland and Martin Ødegaard, were nowhere to be found. He also rotated on ten positions beyond that. So far, so understandable - at least if, as in the German national team’s last group match, there had been nothing left to play for. But the opposite
  
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• Report: Real Madrid want to hijack Liverpool’s top transfer move

  27-06-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Real Madrid want to hijack Liverpool’s top transfer moveLiverpool Transfer News: Real Madrid Threat Emerges in Yan Diomande PursuitLiverpool’s pursuit of Yan Diomande may have reached a significant turning point, with fresh reports from El Debate suggesting Real Madrid have now become the player’s preferred destination. If accurate, it represents another intriguing twist in one of the summer’s longest running transfer stories and could force Liverpool to reassess
  
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• Walsall bring in St Johnstone midfielder Sprangler

  27-06-2026 14:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Austrian midfielder Sven Sprangler has joined League Two side Walsall from Scottish Premiership side St Johnstone on a two-year deal.The 31-year-old is new Saddler boss Lee Grant's third signing following the arrival of Sutton midfielder Lewis Simper and former Barnsley forward Andy Dallas.Sprangler scored once in 79 appearances during three seasons with the Scottish side and spent the second half of last season on loan at Newport County.He began his career at Mattersburg before joining Austrian
  
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• Real Madrid still want to bring back 21-year-old Argentine wonderkid in 2027 – report

  27-06-2026 14:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid still want to bring back 21-year-old Argentine wonderkid in 2027 – reportReal Madrid still see Como starlet Nico Paz as a player for the future, even if he will not return to the Santiago Bernabeu immediately.A product of La Fabrica, the Argentine forward has gone on to make a name for himself by becoming the star of Cesc Fabregas’ project in Italy.Following his development into one of Serie A’s best players last season, Madrid activated their buy-back clause but ag
  
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• Forward Charles joins Blackpool on loan

  27-06-2026 14:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dion Charles scored in the 2023 EFL Trophy Final to help Bolton lift the trophy under Ian Evatt [Getty Images]League One side Blackpool have brought in Northern Ireland forward Dion Charles on a season-long loan from Huddersfield Town.The Blackpool academy graduate has scored four goals in 55 appearances for the Terriers since joining from Bolton Wanderers in January 2025.Charles, 30, scored 57 goals under current Seasiders boss Ian Evatt during three years at Bolton and has played 250 times in
  
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• Atlético Madrid Use PSG Talks to Tighten Grip on Álvarez Saga

  27-06-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atlético Madrid Use PSG Talks to Tighten Grip on Álvarez SagaSport report that Paris Saint-Germain have entered active dialogue with Atlético Madrid over Julián Álvarez (26, Argentine), with the two clubs in broader summer negotiations that also encompass a potential move for Kang-in Lee (South Korean, PSG). The report adds that while Álvarez has publicly rejected PSG as a destination in favour of Barcelona, the door at Parc des Princes has not been full
  
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• Sky Sports: Tottenham Hotspur star leaves in £8m move

  27-06-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sky Sports: Tottenham Hotspur star leaves in £8m moveTottenham Confirm Alejo Veliz Exit as Striker Joins BahiaTottenham Hotspur have confirmed the permanent departure of Alejo Veliz, with Sky Sports reporting that the Argentine striker is set to join Brazilian club Bahia in a deal worth just under £8 million.Veliz arrived from Rosario Central in 2023 with considerable promise, but opportunities in North London proved limited. His time at Spurs yielded just eight appearances and one P
  
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• Elliot Anderson’s Manchester City transfer placed on hold by Thomas Tuchel

  27-06-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Elliot Anderson’s Manchester City transfer placed on hold by Thomas TuchelEngland boss Thomas Tuchel says Elliot Anderson’s Man City move must wait till after PanamaTuchel confirmed City’s move for Anderson is progressing but will not be finalised this weekendThe Three Lions face Panama in their final FIFA World Cup group stage fixture on Saturday.England manager Thomas Tuchel has insisted that the completion of Elliot Anderson’s transfer to Manchester City must be placed
  
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• Real Madrid value Man United target at same price as Enzo Fernandez – report

  27-06-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid value Man United target at same price as Enzo Fernandez – reportManchester United’s interest in Aurelien Tchouameni has reportedly prompted Real Madrid to establish a clear valuation for the French midfielder, with Florentino Perez unwilling to entertain offers below €120 million.According to Defensa Central, Real Madrid have informed interested clubs that Tchouameni will only be allowed to leave if an offer matching Chelsea’s valuation of Enzo Fernandez arrive
  
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• Former Manchester City defender Eliaquim Mangala joins Ian Cathro at Saint-Étienne

  27-06-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Manchester City defender Eliaquim Mangala joins Ian Cathro at Saint-ÉtienneFormer Manchester City defender Eliaquim Mangala (35) recently announced his retirement from professional football. He will go straight into club management and become part of Ian Cathro’s backroom staff at Ligue 2 club AS Saint-Étienne. Mangala became the most expensive defender in the world when he joined Manchester City back in 2014 for €45m. He also played for Saint-Étienne
  
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• Report: Liverpool open to offers in the region of £60m for forward

  27-06-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool open to offers in the region of £60m for forwardLiverpool Ready to Discuss Cody Gakpo Deal as £60m Valuation EmergesLiverpool’s summer transfer window continues to gather momentum, with attention now turning towards potential departures as sporting director Richard Hughes reshapes the squad ahead of Andoni Iraola’s first campaign in charge.Following significant investment in recent transfer windows, Liverpool appear prepared to listen to offers for playe
  
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• Opta reveals brutal long odds for Scotland’s World Cup progress

  27-06-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Scotland's hopes of reaching the World Cup knockout stage have dwindled to just a brutal 0.07 per cent, according to data provider Opta. The team’s prospects of securing one of the eight best third-place spots plummeted to almost one in 2,000 after damaging results for Senegal and Iran.Of the nine completed groups, Scotland sit only above Uruguay among third-placed teams, following the South Americans’ defeat by Spain. This result leaves Steve Clarke’s men in the United States
  
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• 91-year-old reporter gets Scaloni to reveal if Messi plays today

  27-06-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  91-year-old reporter gets Scaloni to reveal if Messi plays todayIn a memorable moment during the World Cup, experience spoke volumes in the Argentina national team’s press room.The legendary journalist Enrique Macaya Márquez, 91 years old and covering his 18th World Cup, managed to do what most reporters try and fail to do: get coach Lionel Scaloni to reveal a crucial lineup detail.For the match against Jordan, Lionel Messi will start on the bench, information the coach admitted he
  
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• Liverpool plan to beat Newcastle again in deal for Brazilian midfielder

  27-06-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool plan to beat Newcastle again in deal for Brazilian midfielderLiverpool have been tipped to complete a midfield overhaul this summer.There are questions to answer in the case of Alexis Mac Allister and Curtis Jones in particular. Macca, 27, is under contract until 2028 but unusually for Liverpool there have been no talks scheduled for a new deal.Without an agreement over new terms it would be no surprise to see the Argentina FIFA World Cup winner be sold. Jones looks set for an immediat
  
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• Barcelona pushing to complete a departure before June 30 financial deadline

  27-06-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona pushing to complete a departure before June 30 financial deadlineAccording to AS, Barcelona are hoping to complete at least one significant player departure before June 30 as the club looks to strengthen its financial position ahead of the close of the current accounting year.While club executives do not view a sale as essential, securing additional revenue before the books are finalised would further improve an already positive financial outlook and provide greater flexibility heading
  
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• Arsenal hold talks with Strasbourg technical director Pascal de Maesschalck

  27-06-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal hold talks with Strasbourg technical director Pascal de MaesschalckArsenal have held talks with the technical director of RC Strasbourg Alsace, Pascal de Maesschalck, according to a report from The Athletic.The Premier League champions are in the process of finding a successor for Per Mertesacker, who left his role as manager of the academy side at the end of the season. The German, a former defender for the Gunners, left the role after eight years.De Maesschalck is currently the te
  
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• 🎥 Bielsa, flop and fury with the press 🤬! Then: I gave everything

  27-06-2026 13:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Bielsa, flop and fury with the press 🤬! Then: I gave everythingMarcelo Bielsa has failed. His Uruguay crashes out sensationally in the group stage, undone by the defeat to Spain and by failing to win either of their first two matches against Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde.
  The Argentine coach is chiefly to blame for La Celeste’s flop. They may no longer be the national team they once were — when they could field Suarez, Cavani and Forlan all at the same time — bu
  
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• Guilherme hails Galo spirit and explains hunt for signings

  27-06-2026 13:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Guilherme hails Galo spirit and explains hunt for signingsWith just over a month in the role of technical director at Atlético-MG, former player Guilherme has already established himself as a central figure behind the scenes at the club.Amid the mid-season training work, he highlighted Galo’s structural progress, the positive atmosphere in the locker room, and the club’s moves ahead of the transfer window, according to ge.Check it out below!🤝 The Link Between the Board
  
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• We have been treated unfairly by USA - Iran

  27-06-2026 13:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei says his nation have been treated "unfairly" by the United States during the World Cup and called on Fifa to intervene in the future.Iran have been competing at the World Cup against the backdrop of the country's conflict with the United States and Israel.Their World Cup training base was switched from Arizona to Tijuana in Mexico before the tournament began, and they faced travel restrictions throughout.For their first two matches in Los Angeles, Iran's squad was only
  
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• Cruzeiro reshuffle left-back options after departures

  27-06-2026 13:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cruzeiro reshuffle left-back options after departuresCruzeiro is undergoing a complete overhaul at left-back for the remainder of the season.With the departure of the two main homegrown options, coach Artur Jorge is now working with a new international signing, the repositioning of a familiar face, and the promotion of a young prospect to rebuild the position.Check out the situation at Raposa’s left-back spot below, according to ge!✈️ Departures: Kaiki and Kauã Prates h
  
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• PSG’s Renato Marin set for Portugal loan

  27-06-2026 13:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG’s Renato Marin set for Portugal loanOne year after joining Paris Saint-Germain from AS Roma, Renato Marin (19), who will turn 20 next month, is set for a loan move to the Portuguese top flight, according to a report from Le Parisien.Marin joined PSG last summer in order to become the third-choice goalkeeper, behind Lucas Chevalier (who also arrived last summer from Lille OSC) and Matvey Safonov. Despite being third choice, he nonetheless made three appearances across all competiti
  
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