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• US Soccer spent decades searching for coherence. It found something better

  24-06-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  If this incarnation of the US men’s national team has demonstrated anything, it’s that the unusual variety of paths its players have taken to get there is an asset.Photograph: John Dorton/USSFIn 1993, the United States Soccer Federation handed a contract to Rinus Michels. But the Dutch godfather of Total Football, operationalized through his on-field avatar Johan Cruyff, was not hired to coach the national team, or to coach anybody, really.By this time, Michels, who managed the Los A
  
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• Norwich's Cordoba exits World Cup with Panama

  24-06-2026 11:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Norwich City defender Jose Cordoba was part of the starting XI for Panama in their game against Croatia on Wednesday but their 1-0 defeat means they exit the World Cup.Croatia substitute Ante Budimir scored the only goal of the game early in the second half.Panama next face England in their final game of the tournament.The Three Lions currently sit at the top of Group L with four points following a goalless draw with Ghana on Tuesday, in which Leicester City winger Abdul Fatawu cam
  
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• Real Madrid have Michael Olise transfer pact in place with Bayern Munich

  24-06-2026 11:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid have Michael Olise transfer pact in place with Bayern MunichIn recent weeks, Real Madrid have been strongly linked with a move for Bayern Munich and France winger Michael Olise. The 25-year-old is a leading target for the club’s sporting department, although there are strong doubts about whether a deal can be done this summer.Bayern have been clear that Olise is not for sale, with plans already underway for a new contract to be offered after his involvement at the 2026 World Cu
  
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• Real Madrid and Barcelona interested in El Aynaoui

  24-06-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid and Barcelona interested in El AynaouiNeil El Aynaoui continues to attract the attention of Europe’s top clubs. According to Spanish portal El Nacional, the Moroccan midfielder has been targeted by both Real Madrid and Barcelona, ​​with the Blaugrana keen to monitor his development closely. It’s also no secret that El Aynaoui himself has previously admitted that one day wearing the Barcelona jersey would be a dream. This statement, after all, is shared by many
  
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• 24 hours of talks changed Palestra's destination

  24-06-2026 11:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Chelsea are set to make Atalanta defender Marco Palestra their first signing for new boss Xabi Alonso, for a fee in excess of £43m.Palestra had been expected to join Italian champions Inter Milan following a successful loan spell at Cagliari last season, where he was named Serie A's best defender.However, after 24 hours of talks, the Premier League club have emerged as the 21-year-old's preferred destination, as sources in Italy claim Inter could not match Chelsea's offer on
  
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• Pereira's future and laying the groundwork for success

  24-06-2026 11:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked you to send in your Nottingham Forest questions for our reporter Nick Mashiter. In the first part of a special Q&A, he focuses on manager's Vitor Pereira's future at the City Ground and why the club need a quiet season in the dugout. Neil asked: Should Forest fans already be feeling a little uneasy about the uncertainty around the lack of contract stability with the current manager?Nick: I understand if supporters may feel a little nervous over Pereira's contract
  
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• LEÃO'S INSTANT IMPACT, 200 CAPS FOR MODRIĆ

  24-06-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LEÃO'S INSTANT IMPACT, 200 CAPS FOR MODRIĆRafa Leãoscored the first Rossoneri goal of this World Cup for Portugal, who on the second matchday of Group K beat Uzbekistan 5-0. A brace from Cristiano Ronaldo - the first player to have scored in six different World Cups - and a free-kick goal from Nuno Mendes put Portugal firmly in control. Then in the second half, Nematov scored an own-goal. Rafa came on in the second half and capped off the victory with a fifth in the 87th
  
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• Barcelona superstar’s wife denies rumours of financial and personal struggle: ‘I think it is absurd’

  24-06-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona superstar’s wife denies rumours of financial and personal struggle: ‘I think it is absurd’Raphinha’s wife, Natalia Belloli, has strongly denied rumours that the Barcelona forward is facing financial problems, shutting down a controversy that began in Brazil and has now reached Spain.As quoted by Mundo Deportivo, Belloli responded after former Brazil international Vampeta claimed on the Red Cast podcast that Raphinha had a serious family issue and financial diffi
  
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• Is Turkey v USA on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch World Cup 2026 match

  24-06-2026 10:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  USA look to round out their group-stage campaign with a third win from as many games, as the World Cup co-hosts take on the already-eliminated Turkey.Expectations around USA were measured coming into this tournament, but Mauricio Pochettino’s team have gotten off to a flying start, dismantling Paraguay 4-1 before seeing off Australia 2-0.Meanwhile, Turkey fell 2-0 to Australia in their opener before losing 1-0 to 10-man Paraguay in their next game. Christian Pulisic in training for the USA
  
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• Spurs' Tonali hunt shows chasm Newcastle must bridge

  24-06-2026 10:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa's 2024-25 end-of-season awards dinner was in full swing when Damian Vidagany took to the stage.Villa's director of football operations had a message for Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur."There is no big six anymore," he declared to loud cheers 12 months ago.Such a sentiment will have plenty of support on Tyneside.Just as Aston Villa disrupted the established order to qualify for the Champions League in 2024 and 2026, so too did New
  
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• Newcastle fear another Liverpool gazump for midfielder

  24-06-2026 10:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle fear another Liverpool gazump for midfielderLiverpool remain in picture as Newcastle cool Kees Smit interestLiverpool’s long-standing interest in Kees Smit has received fresh backing after reports from a respected national journalist aligned with claims first made earlier this year regarding the highly-rated Dutch midfielder.The 20-year-old has emerged as one of the most exciting young talents in European football following a breakthrough campaign with AZ Alkmaar. His performance
  
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• Alejandro Grimaldo set to join Atlético Madrid

  24-06-2026 10:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alejandro Grimaldo set to join Atlético MadridAlejandro Grimaldo (30) has already agreed personal terms with Atlético Madrid and now, according to information from Matteo Moretto, the Spanish side are expected to reach a total agreement with Bayer Leverkusen, as early as Wednesday.As per multiple publications, Leverkusen duo Fernando Carro and Simon Rolfes are both in Madrid to accelerate negotiations between the two parties, although Leverkusen – who value Grimaldo between &
  
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• Serie A reacts to historic Ronaldo brace with social media message

  24-06-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A reacts to historic Ronaldo brace with social media messageThe legendary Cristiano Ronaldo set a new record with his historic brace in an eventual 5-0 victory over Fabio Cannavaro’s Uzbekistan at the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday and Serie A has sent a message of congratulations to the former Juventus star.Serie A congratulates Ronaldo after historic World Cup braceThe 41-year-old netted a brace against Uzbekistan in Houstoun in the second round of group stage fixtures on Tuesday, and i
  
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• Roma monitor Lucas Bergvall as potential Kone replacement

  24-06-2026 10:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma monitor Lucas Bergvall as potential Kone replacementRoma have begun looking around for midfielders who won’t make them regret the possible sale of Manu Koné. Atletico Madrid are interested in the 2001-born player, but Arsenal’s pressure is also worth monitoring. The Roman club is exploring potential prospects, especially in the Premier League, where Malen also arrived. Of course, the flops of Tsimikas and Bailey shouldn’t be forgotten. In short, they need to be
  
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• Harry Maguire gives verdict on England’s draw with Ghana as Gary Neville names player likely to be dropped

  24-06-2026 10:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England’s national football team is not expected to be "too downbeat" following their goalless draw against Ghana, according to defender Harry Maguire. The stalemate in Boston on Tuesday marked the second group game of a major tournament ending in a draw for England for the fourth consecutive time.The draw followed an impressive 4-2 victory over Croatia in their opening fixture. Maguire, who was part of the squad that reached the quarter-finals of the 2022 World Cup, drew parallels to that
  
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• Former Strasbourg manager Gary O’Neil: ‘Working with Blueco isn’t difficult.’

  24-06-2026 10:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Strasbourg manager Gary O’Neil: ‘Working with Blueco isn’t difficult.’Gary O’Neil has left RC Strasbourg Alsace after just six months. The former AFC Bournemouth and Wolverhampton Wanderers manager succeeded Liam Rosenior in the role at the start of January. He started strongly, but then, following a dip in league form, opted to focus on qualifying for next season’s European competitions through cup competitions. However, Strasbourg were knocked ou
  
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• Lyon and RB Salzburg reach agreement for Mads Bidstrup

  24-06-2026 10:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lyon and RB Salzburg reach agreement for Mads BidstrupLyon and RB Salzburg are reported to have reached an agreement for the transfer of Mads Bidstrup (25), according to a report from Florian Plettenberg.The Danish midfielder had already agreed personal terms with Lyon for a five-year contract until June 2031, with only the final paperwork and medical to be completed.Plettenberg first reported Lyon’s interest in Bidstrup on 7 June. Valued at €13m by Transfermarkt, the 25-year-old feat
  
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• Atletico Madrid determined to do everything possible to block Julian Alvarez’s move to Barcelona – Romano

  24-06-2026 10:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atletico Madrid determined to do everything possible to block Julian Alvarez’s move to Barcelona – RomanoBarcelona’s pursuit of Julian Alvarez has turned into a full-blown soap opera and has entered very uncomfortable territory.The relationship between the Catalan club and Atletico seems to be completely broken, with the latter threatening legal proceedings against the former.The Madrid-based club remain adamant that they do not want to sell the Argentine forward to the Catalan
  
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• 'Decisive' Liverpool star could 'pack his bags' and exit Anfield

  24-06-2026 10:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  'Decisive' Liverpool star could 'pack his bags' and exit AnfieldRichard Hughes and Andoni Iraola are going to have to be brutal with Liverpool this summer. Their performances during the 2025-26 season were far from ideal with the club finishing in fifth place just a year after winning the Premier League title.Of course, one moment or decision can't be solely to blame but, the fact that most of Liverpool's squad ended up on the treatment table will have certainly had a lot to do with it.Certain p
  
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• Jude Bellingham says England played with ‘little bit of fear’ against ‘exceptional’ Ghana

  24-06-2026 10:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jude Bellingham struck a positive note after England’s 0-0 draw with Ghana in their second World Cup group stage game, saying the result, and the experience playing against an “exceptional” team, provided a “good test”.England were unable to replicate their dazzling second-half performance in their opening game against Croatia, which they won 4-2 courtesy of goals from Bellingham and Marcus Rashford, as they were kept at bay by a dogged Ghana defence in Boston.Belli
  
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• 📲 Wednesday: Scotland v Brazil at the World Cup, see fixtures

  24-06-2026 10:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📲 Wednesday: Scotland v Brazil at the World Cup, see fixturesHighlights of the day 🔥World Cup19:00 – Scotland vs Brazil – SporTV, Rede Globo, SBT, NSports, Globoplay, CazéTV, Disney+ Premium, Ge TV
  16:00 – Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Qatar – CazéTV, Disney+ Premium
  16:00 – Switzerland vs Canada – CazéTV
  19:00 – Morocco vs Haiti – CazéTV, Disney+ Premium
  22:00 – Czech Republic vs Mexico – SporTV,
  
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• Millwall sign forward Arconte from Rodez

  24-06-2026 10:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tairyk Arconte has scored three goals in seven international appearances for Guadeloupe [Getty Images]Millwall have signed forward Tairyk Arconte from French second division side Rodez for an undisclosed fee.The 22-year-old Guadeloupe international scored 14 goals in 32 Ligue 2 appearances last season - with 13 of them coming for Rodez after he joined them from Pau.It was his second spell with Rodez, having previously featured on loan for the club while on the books at Brest.Millwall's director
  
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• Chelsea beat Manchester City in race to sign Serie A Defender of the Year

  24-06-2026 10:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea beat Manchester City in race to sign Serie A Defender of the YearChelsea have moved at extraordinary pace to hijack Inter Milan’s advanced negotiations for Serie A’s breakout defensive sensation Marco Palestra.The 21-year-old full-back has been earmarked to play a crucial role in Xabi Alonso’s rebuild at Stamford Bridge following Marc Cucurella’s high-profile departure.Manchester City continue face an ongoing search for right-back reinforcement themselves and coul
  
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• Stormzy predicts correct result as celebrities turnout for England v Ghana in World Cup clash

  24-06-2026 10:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Stormzy found himself in a unique position at the World Cup showdown between England and Ghana, openly declaring his support for both nations as they faced off in Boston. The highly anticipated match, held at Boston Stadium on Tuesday evening, ultimately concluded in a 0-0 draw.Before kick-off, the acclaimed rapper, real name Michael Ebenezer Kwadjo Omari Owuo Jr, spoke to the BBC about his divided loyalties. "I’m a Ghana boy, so this is beautiful," he remarked, surveying the bustling crow
  
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• Tartan Army to pack out pubs and bars as Scotland bid to make World Cup history

  24-06-2026 10:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Anticipation is building across Scotland as the national football team prepares for a historic bid to qualify from the World Cup group stage. Steve Clarke’s squad faces five-time world champions Brazil in their crucial third and final group game on Wednesday, with kick-off scheduled for 11pm UK time.While thousands of the Tartan Army have made the journey to Miami for the fixture, excitement is set to reach fever pitch back home. Pubs and bars across Scotland are expected to be packed with
  
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• Milan star Pulisic tempted by €50m New York City FC offer

  24-06-2026 10:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan star Pulisic tempted by €50m New York City FC offerReports in Italy claim that Milan’s Christian Pulisic is ‘tempted’ by a potential offer from MLS side New York City FC, who are reportedly prepared to pay the American €50m over five years to return to his homeland.New York City FC want to bring Pulisic back to AmericaPulisic is one of several Milan players whose future remains unsettled following the team’s failure to qualify for the 2026-27 edition of th
  
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• ‘We rely on Harry Kane’ – Thomas Tuchel

  24-06-2026 10:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘We rely on Harry Kane’ – Thomas TuchelEngland drew a blank against Ghana on Matchday 2 (0-0) of the FIFA World Cup 2026 but will secure top spot in Group L should they beat Panama on Saturday.Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane scored a brace against Croatia on the opening matchday, but struggled to impose himself on the game against a resilient Ghana, who are on level points with the Three Lions heading into the final round of fixtures. England’s leading goalscorer missed
  
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• Diomande or Barcola to Anfield?

  24-06-2026 10:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It's the ultimate shop window: a World Cup with 48 teams - all packed with players eager to show what they can do on the biggest stage.With the transfer window now open, BBC Sport journalists have been taking a look at some of the key names being discussed.[Getty Images]It's no secret that Liverpool are admirers of Yan Diomande and the 19-year-old winger made a brilliant start to the World Cup with a player-of-the-match display for Ivory Coast in their 1-0 win over Ecuador.Diomande, who plays cl
  
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• Strasbourg could look to appoint another British manager

  24-06-2026 10:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Strasbourg could look to appoint another British managerAfter Liam Rosenior and Gary O’Neil, RC Strasbourg Alsace could once again look to appoint another British manager, as per a report from L’Equipe. Rosenior left Strasbourg back in January. The previous season, he had led Le Racing into the UEFA Europa Conference League. He impressed at the Meinau and earned himself a move to Chelsea. He wouldn’t last the season at Stamford Bridge, however. Rosenior
  
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• Real Madrid preparing final push to secure Vinicius Jr.’s long-term future

  24-06-2026 10:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid preparing final push to secure Vinicius Jr.’s long-term futureThe Vinicius Jr. contract renewal saga is approaching a critical stage, with Real Madrid preparing to make their next move once the Brazilian’s World Cup campaign comes to an end.For months, both parties have projected confidence that an agreement would eventually be reached. Yet despite multiple rounds of discussions and several proposals from the club, Vinicius has still not signed a new deal.Now, accord
  
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