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• Vinicius Jr is Brazil’s cheat code but Morocco show what’s missing under Carlo Ancelotti

  14-06-2026 02:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With Brazil floundering during an alarming first half of their World Cup 2026 opener against a slick and bold Morocco, Carlo Ancelotti desperately looked around for a saviour. Enter Vinicius Jr and a piece of exquisite skill to delight a sea of yellow inside this New York bowl and ignite a flawed Selecao in their pursuit of a sixth star.Their wooden midfield, with Casemiro’s redemption at Manchester United obscured upon sporting that famous canary, and imposters at full-back enough to make
  
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• Barcelona World Cup spotlight: A tough outing for Raphinha and Brazil

  14-06-2026 11:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona World Cup spotlight: A tough outing for Raphinha and BrazilIt took three days, but Barcelona finally had one of their players step onto the stage at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.After a quiet start to the tournament from a Barça perspective, Saturday finally gave supporters a reason to keep a closer eye on the action. Raphinha was the only Barcelona player involved on the day, starting for Brazil in their Group C clash against Morocco.It was a packed day of football, with four games
  
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• OneFootball x FanDuel: The key questions on World Cup Day 4️⃣

  14-06-2026 11:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  OneFootball x FanDuel: The key questions on World Cup Day 4️⃣The first Sunday of the World Cup sees heavyweights Germany and Netherlands enter the fray.But what are the burning questions ahead of day four? Let's find out.What games are on today?Germany v Curaçao
  Curaçao are making their World Cup debut later today and what a match to do it in.Germany are tournament heavyweights but despite being knocked out in the group stage the last two tournaments are in a nice groo
  
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• Derry weren't good enough in Meath loss - Meenagh

  14-06-2026 11:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ciaran Meenagh's Derry are out of the All-Ireland after losing to Meath on Saturday [Getty Images]Derry manager Ciaran Meenagh admitted his side could have "no complaints" after their All-Ireland Championship campaign came to an end with a 1-24 to 1-20 defeat by Meath at Celtic Park.The Oak Leafers battled back from an early deficit to level matters at 1-9 apiece at half-time, but were unable to gain control of the contest as Meath progressed to round three as the hosts unceremoniously exited th
  
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• Roma not giving up on Fiorentina’s Dodo

  14-06-2026 11:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma not giving up on Fiorentina’s DodoWhile all eyes remain on the big target of Greenwood, Roma continues to move decisively on other strategic fronts of the transfer market, particularly on the flanks, considered one of the key areas to strengthen to meet Gasperini’s needs.The trail for Fiorentina’s Dodò has not faded, and the Brazilian could join his compatriot Wesley at the Giallorossi. At Trigoria, Corriere dello Sport reports, the same intense discussion is underw
  
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• Imminent departure confirmed for another key Arne Slot ally

  14-06-2026 11:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Imminent departure confirmed for another key Arne Slot allyLiverpool’s Premier League title-winning head coach Arne Slot has left the club. Following his first season success the 47-year-old Dutchman struggled in his sophomore campaign. Slot paid the price when Richard Hughes and Michael Edwards opted for a change in the dugout - with Andoni Iraola the new man in charge.The decision to remove Slot came as a surprise - with the appointment of Etienne Reijnen to the backroom team in the fina
  
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• PSG could swing deal for Barcelona rotation attacker in ideal contract situation

  14-06-2026 11:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG could swing deal for Barcelona rotation attacker in ideal contract situationPSG are being linked with a move for a Barcelona player who only has one year left on his contract as a potential rotation attacker.If you enjoy PSG Talk coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content.So far, this transfer window has been focused on potential departures at PSG.There’s a lot of talk about Kang-in Lee joining Atletico
  
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• 🤔 What would you change in the Seleção for the next match? Have your say!

  14-06-2026 11:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤔 What would you change in the Seleção for the next match? Have your say!Brazil drew 1-1 with Morocco in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup!
  And Carlo Ancelotti’s men will be back in action on the 19th at 9:30 p.m. against Haiti, in the second matchday of Group C at the World Cup.Now we want to know!If you were Carletto, what would you change about the Brazil national team for the next match?Brazil took the field against the Moroccans with:Alisson; Iba&nti
  
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• Roma finalizing Celik’s renewal, Pellegrini next

  14-06-2026 11:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma finalizing Celik’s renewal, Pellegrini nextAt Roma, they’re not just working on major transfer deals, but also on internal stability through the renewal process. In fact, not just Dybala and Mancini: the management has also begun talks regarding contract extensions for Pellegrini and Celik, although the current situation is slightly different. The Turkish defender, according to Il Corriere della Sera, seems to be on the verge of extending his deal with the Giallorossi. The finan
  
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• Fifa to pay Somali referee Artan full World Cup fee

  14-06-2026 11:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Omar Artan has been a Fifa referee since 2018 [Getty Images]Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry to the United States to officiate at the World Cup, will still receive his full tournament fee.Artan was interrogated for 11 hours by US immigration authorities at Miami International Airport on Monday before being told he would not be allowed into the country after his diplomatic passport and single entry US visa were rejected.A US government official said Artan had not been allowed to en
  
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• Carnevali confirms Juventus priority and four untouchable players in first meeting with Spalletti

  14-06-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Carnevali confirms Juventus priority and four untouchable players in first meeting with SpallettiDuring their first meeting in Forte dei Marmi on Saturday, new Juventus director Giovanni Carnevali informed coach Luciano Spalletti that the club’s plan is to strengthen their finances through player sales, with just four team members deemed untouchable.New Juventus director Carnevali met coach Spalletti for the first time in Forte Dei Marmi, Tuscany, on Saturday, according to Gazzetta and Tut
  
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• Hugo Viana identifies £70M Everton defender as Man City’s John Stones replacement

  14-06-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hugo Viana identifies £70M Everton defender as Man City’s John Stones replacementMan City among the clubs watching Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite closely A move would depend on an exit from current Etihad Stadium defensive departmentEverton to demand £70M+ for England star, with David Moyes prizing Branthwaite highlyManchester City are among the clubs monitoring Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite ahead of the summer window, though any move would be dependent on an outgoing
  
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• Arsenal and Liverpool set to battle for £60m flyer

  14-06-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal and Liverpool set to battle for £60m flyerBradley Barcola Transfer News: PSG Stance Opens Door to Arsenal InterestBarcola Future Becomes PSG QuestionCredit goes to L’Equipe for the original information, with their report suggesting Bradley Barcola’s future at Paris Saint-Germain has become one of the club’s more delicate summer issues.The 23-year-old has two years left on his contract, yet talks over an extension have stalled. That, in modern football, is rarely a
  
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• Superstar honest about Liverpool defender’s pending arrival

  14-06-2026 10:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Superstar honest about Liverpool defender’s pending arrivalFrance connection fuels excitement over Konate moveIbrahima Konate’s departure from Liverpool continues to generate debate, but one player who appears delighted by the defender’s next career move is Kylian Mbappe.The France international centre-back is expected to begin a new chapter with Real Madrid after leaving Liverpool as a free agent. While supporters at Anfield remain disappointed to see a key defender move on, t
  
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• 📲 Germany, Netherlands, Turkey + kick off on Sunday; see schedule

  14-06-2026 10:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📲 Germany, Netherlands, Turkey + kick off on Sunday; see scheduleToday’s highlights 🔥World Cup01:00 – Australia x Türkiye – SporTV, Rede Globo, Globoplay, CazéTV, Disney+ Premium, Ge TV
  14:00 – Germany x Curaçao – CazéTV, Disney+ Premium
  17:00 – Netherlands x Japan – SporTV, Rede Globo, SBT, NSports, Globoplay, CazéTV, Disney+ Premium, Ge TV
  20:00 – Ivory Coast x Ecuador – SporTV, Rede Globo, G
  
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• Football world in shock after this Ligue 1 wonderkid's masterclass 🤯

  14-06-2026 10:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Football world in shock after this Ligue 1 wonderkid's masterclass 🤯It’s us, it’s the Talent League!On Saturday night into Sunday, Morocco managed to hold Brazil to a 1-1 draw in the opening match of World Cup Group C.This Sunday, one name stands out from this first World Cup blockbuster: Ayyoub Bouaddi!The Moroccan LOSC midfielder was phenomenal in his very first World Cup match, at just 18 years old.An individual masterclass — clearly the most impressive since the sta
  
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• Ancelotti ‘very clear’ about what ‘anxious’ Brazil must improve after 1-1 draw vs. Morocco

  14-06-2026 10:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ancelotti ‘very clear’ about what ‘anxious’ Brazil must improve after 1-1 draw vs. MoroccoBrazil coach Carlo Ancelotti examines Brazil’s 1-1 draw against Morocco in their 2026 World Cup debut: ‘The team was anxious, gave the ball away, and lacked balance on the field,’ but the result ‘is not bad.’Vinicius Junior cancelled out Ismael Saibari’s opener in the first half, setting the result at 1-1 at MetLife Stadium on Saturday.Ancelotti co
  
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• The details behind Milan’s contract offer for ex-Man United coach Amorim

  14-06-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The details behind Milan’s contract offer for ex-Man United coach AmorimMultiple sources claim that ex-Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim is the leading candidate for the Milan job, with the Rossoneri offering the Portuguese a two-year deal.Portuguese coach Amorim is close to becoming the new Milan coach, according to multiple sources.Milan offer Amorim a two-year dealGazzetta and The Athletic reported on Saturday that Amorim had become the leading candidate for the job at San Siro, and
  
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• Barcelona preparing for double summer exit as squad overhaul gathers pace – Romano

  14-06-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona preparing for double summer exit as squad overhaul gathers pace – RomanoBarcelona could be heading towards two significant squad changes this summer, with Marc Casado and Marcus Rashford both facing uncertain futures at the club.According to transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano, the Catalan giants are actively evaluating options involving both players as they continue working on their summer plans. While the situations are very different, the outcome could ultimately be the s
  
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• Manu Kone: “My future? We’ll see after the World Cup.”

  14-06-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manu Kone: “My future? We’ll see after the World Cup.”Manu Koné has put transfer rumors to rest, at least for now. The French midfielder, linked to several European clubs in recent weeks and at the center of numerous rumors regarding his future, prefers to focus exclusively on his national team. When asked about the rumors surrounding him, including those regarding Inter Milan and a possible departure from Roma, the player chose not to comment.“Honestly, right now
  
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• Rangers agree deal for Hearts boss McInnes - gossip

  14-06-2026 09:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Several reports say head coach Derek McInnes is on the verge of completing a switch from Tynecastle to Ibrox...Rangers have agreed a deal to appoint Hearts' Derek McInnes as their new head coach as Danny Rohl departs to RB Salzburg. (Fabrizio Romano on X)Derek McInnes has agreed a deal in principle to leave Hearts and become the new Rangers manager. (Sky Sports)Rangers chairman Andrew Cavenagh has agreed to pay a significant six-figure compensation fee to take Derek McInnes from Hearts to Ibrox.
  
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• ☕️ Is there life beyond the World Cup? Sunday’s 5️⃣ stories

  14-06-2026 09:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ☕️ Is there life beyond the World Cup? Sunday’s 5️⃣ storiesClub football carries on in the middle of the World Cup, and these are the five stories that could shape Sunday’s conversation.Get the toast and coffee ready, and let’s get started.
  👔 Arbeloa to coach in the Premier LeagueAccording to Fabrizio Romano, everything is agreed and only official confirmation from Fulham is missing. It will be his first experience in the dugout after Real Madr
  
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• Man United take drastic financial measures to fund summer business as Mateus Fernandes becomes primary target

  14-06-2026 09:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man United take drastic financial measures to fund summer business as Mateus Fernandes becomes primary targetManchester United’s summer rebuild appears to be gathering pace, with West Ham United midfielder Mateus Fernandes earmarked as the club’s primary midfield target.According to the Daily Mail, the 21-year-old has moved to the top of United’s shortlist, and they’re already making major moves to fund the transfer.United have been linked with a move for Nottingham Fores
  
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• Refugee who quit Bayern to create Aussie World Cup dream

  14-06-2026 09:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nestory Irankunda may have wrote his name into Australia football history books but he was a player already creating his own remarkable story.The 20-year-old Watford forward became the youngest scorer in the World Cup for the Socceroos when he netted their opener in a 2-0 win over Turkey in Vancouver."It is unreal and a dream come true," Irankunda said shortly after full-time. But it is just the latest step on an incredible journey for the once refugee who just a year ago was learning from Harry
  
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• Today’s Papers – Amorim’s time for Milan, Juventus still have Vlahovic hope

  14-06-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Today’s Papers – Amorim’s time for Milan, Juventus still have Vlahovic hopeLa Gazzetta dello SportBrazil, Vinicius is not enoughA magic move of the Real Madrid champion saves AncelottiThe race for the Milan benchAmorim’s timeCardinale’s breakthrough: the Portuguese, ex-United, is now at the top of the list. In the meantime, Rangnick renews with Austria.Spalletti, pressing on VlahovicInter need a relaunch for Jones. Napoli, Lucca to unlock GilaCorriere dello SportHav
  
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• Talks open for stunning €90m Mo Salah deal

  14-06-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Talks open for stunning €90m Mo Salah dealMohamed Salah is LEAVING Liverpool. The Egyptian King has reached a deal with sporting director Richard Hughes to rip up his £400k per week contract one year early. Salah, 33, is now free to sign a lucrative free transfer with any interested clubs - and there is no shortage of suitors.Teams in the Saudi Pro League will be at the front of the queue for his signature. And San Diego FC in MLS may also make an attempt to bring the two-time African
  
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• Cubarsi reveals what impressed him most about the new Barcelona signing: ‘I studied him closely’

  14-06-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cubarsi reveals what impressed him most about the new Barcelona signing: ‘I studied him closely’Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsi has given his first public assessment of new signing Anthony Gordon, with the young centre-back speaking positively about the England international following his arrival from Newcastle United.The Catalan giants made a major statement in the transfer market earlier this summer by securing Gordon’s signature in a deal worth €80 million. The form
  
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• 📹 Australia punish Turkey's profligacy: the highlights

  14-06-2026 09:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 Australia punish Turkey's profligacy: the highlightsDespite an incredible amount of possession and a clear edge in chances, Turkey lost 0–2 to Australia in their World Cup opener. Here you can watch the highlights of the match: While Güler, the substitute Yildiz & Co. were among those left frustrated, often by their own finishing, the Socceroos focused very early on, after taking the lead, on uncompromising defending. That worked until the final whistle, and in
  
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• Report: Newcastle Eye £60m Liverpool Winger In Busy Summer

  14-06-2026 09:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Newcastle Eye £60m Liverpool Winger In Busy SummerNewcastle Transfer News: Cody Gakpo Interest Signals Summer IntentGakpo Links Raise Bigger Newcastle QuestionNewcastle United’s reported interest in Cody Gakpo feels like the sort of story that belongs at the start of a defining summer. According to CaughtOffside, the Magpies are among the clubs monitoring the Liverpool forward, whose future at Anfield is said to be uncertain after a difficult 2025-2026 campaign.Tottenham are
  
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• Former defender’s World Cup heroics could trigger unexpected windfall for Barcelona

  14-06-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former defender’s World Cup heroics could trigger unexpected windfall for BarcelonaBarcelona’s transfer activity this summer may not only depend on incoming and outgoing deals involving current players. The club could also benefit financially from the performances of a former player who is attracting attention on the international stage.As the FIFA World Cup gathers momentum across the United States, Mexico and Canada, former Barcelona defender Sergino Dest is already making hea
  
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