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• Watch as hosts Mexico take on Czech Republic

  25-06-2026 00:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mexico face Czech Republic in Group A at World CupMatch being played at Mexico City Stadium in MexicoSouth Africa take on South Korea in other Group A fixtureMatch being played at Estadio Monterrey in Mexico Watch as hosts Mexico take on Czech Republic
  
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• The Leao dilemma: Buy now or walk away?

  26-06-2026 12:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Leao dilemma: Buy now or walk away?Milan have reportedly identified Paris Saint-Germain striker Gonçalo Ramos as their priority attacking target for the summer transfer window, with multiple reports claiming the Rossoneri have already submitted an opening offer.Click here to subscribe to the official Football Italia YouTube channel.Which future for Rafael Leao?However, while attention is focused on potential arrivals, the future of another Portuguese international could dominate the h
  
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• Santos clear the treatment room, and Cuca gets three boosts 🙌

  26-06-2026 12:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Santos clear the treatment room, and Cuca gets three boosts 🙌Coach Cuca received good news at Santos ahead of the second half of the season.The club has practically CLEARED OUT its medical department, strengthening the squad.João Schmidt, Gabriel Menino, and Thaciano have recovered and are available to the coach.As a result, left-back Vinícius Lira is the only absentee. He is still recovering from a serious injury to his left knee.The expectation is that Viníciu
  
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• The strange Mauricio Pochettino outburst that is cause for concern for USA ahead of World Cup knockouts

  26-06-2026 12:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  In this case, it's best to start at the end of 15 strange and slightly disorienting minutes in the Los Angeles Stadium underbelly. Clearly perplexed and irritated by the tone of some questions in his customary post-match press conference, after the USA’s last-gasp but ultimately inconsequential defeat against Turkey, head coach Mauricio Pochettino had to get something off his chest. Again.A matter of moments after voicing his bemusement that nobody had offered his team a token gesture of r
  
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• Report: Bournemouth have joined the race to sign 26-year-old midfielder

  26-06-2026 12:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Bournemouth have joined the race to sign 26-year-old midfielderBournemouth Eye Richard Ríos as Midfield Market Heats UpBournemouth Tracking Richard Ríos as Transfer Options GrowBournemouth’s recruitment strategy has earned widespread praise in recent seasons, identifying players with the profile to develop and thrive in the Premier League. That reputation makes the latest report linking the Cherries with Benfica midfielder Richard Ríos feel entirely plausible,
  
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• Ilkay Gundogan reacts to Manchester City’s record £116M agreement to sign Elliot Anderson

  26-06-2026 12:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ilkay Gundogan reacts to Manchester City’s record £116M agreement to sign Elliot AndersonFormer Man City captain Ilkay Gundogan has praised incoming signing Elliot AndersonGundogan says Forest midfielder is “someone who sacrifices everything for the team”Anderson will undergo a medical on Friday to join City in a club record deal worth £116MFormer Manchester City skipper Ilkay Gundogan has offered a glowing assessment of Elliot Anderson ahead of the midfielder&rsquo
  
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• Kylian Mbappe to become the centerpiece of new Real Madrid team under Jose Mourinho

  26-06-2026 12:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kylian Mbappe to become the centerpiece of new Real Madrid team under Jose MourinhoReal Madrid have one of the most exciting forward lines in the entire footballing world, as it boasts the presence of some of the biggest names in European football, including the likes Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior, and Jude Bellingham. Meanwhile, it also has a very capable support structure, with players like Brahim Diaz, Rodrygo Goes, Gonzalo Garcia, Franco Mastantuono, and Endrick, who is set to rejoin the te
  
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• AC Milan emerge as leading candidate to sign Barcelona homegrown midfielder

  26-06-2026 12:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  AC Milan emerge as leading candidate to sign Barcelona homegrown midfielderMarc Casado is widely expected to leave Barcelona during this summer’s transfer window, with AC Milan emerging as one of the strongest contenders for his signature, reports SPORT.The academy graduate is unlikely to enjoy significant playing time under Hansi Flick next season, prompting both player and club to explore a move. Barcelona would prefer a permanent transfer to strengthen their financial position and impro
  
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• Anderson off the Geordie production line

  26-06-2026 12:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Elliot Anderson was the schoolboy footballer so good his teachers discussed placing a bet on him playing for England.The bet was never made - but Thomas Tuchel is backing him to be a winner at the World Cup and Manchester City are doing the same after agreeing a club record £116m to sign him from Nottingham Forest.The midfielder is the one that painfully got away from Newcastle United, but he is still revered and respected in his home city as the "quiet and self-effacing" loc
  
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• De Bruyne to meet with Allegri before decision on Napoli future

  26-06-2026 12:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  De Bruyne to meet with Allegri before decision on Napoli futureKevin De Bruyne’s future at Napoli will be decided after the World Cup, with the Belgian having made clear he wants to sit down with incoming coach Massimiliano Allegri before making any decision, and with Allegri understood to consider De Bruyne a valuable asset he has no intention of losing.According to Corriere dello Sport, via IlNapolista, there are significant grounds for optimism that De Bruyne will remain in Naples for a
  
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• Real Madrid defender rejects easy path as Mourinho decision looms

  26-06-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid defender rejects easy path as Mourinho decision loomsOne area of their team that Real Madrid have considered most seriously while planning the reinforcements for the next season is the defense. This is quite clear from the fact that of the four signings they have already completed, three are defenders, i.e., Marc Cucurella, Ibrahima Konate, and Denzel Dumfries.These new additions of experienced proven players is definitely exciting, as they would provide a lot of quality and depth fo
  
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• Liverpool fans will be excited after star’s latest injury update

  26-06-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool fans will be excited after star’s latest injury updateJacquet closing in on Liverpool returnLiverpool’s preparations for the new season are unlikely to begin with a full complement of players, but there is growing optimism that Jeremy Jacquet will be available from the outset after posting an encouraging injury update.With Liverpool expected to report back to the AXA Training Centre around July 13, attention is already turning towards which members of Andoni Iraola’s
  
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• Wilkinson cleared of discriminatory remark to referee

  26-06-2026 11:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Leyton Orient and Walsall forward Conor Wilkinson says he hopes "lessons are learned" after being cleared of making a discriminatory remark to a match official.The Football Association launched an investigation in April following what they described as an "alleged incident of discrimination" towards referee Sunny Singh Gill during Solihull Moors' home game against Boston United.Gill took the teams off after showing Wilkinson a red card in the 66th minute and there was a 20-minute hold-up
  
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• Greenwood waits for Roma as Marseille forward targeted by Saudi & Turkish giants

  26-06-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Greenwood waits for Roma as Marseille forward targeted by Saudi & Turkish giantsMason Greenwood has made his choice, he wants Roma and despite extraordinary financial offers from Fenerbahce and Al-Hilal, the Englishman has consistently indicated to Gasperini and Ryan Friedkin that the Giallorossi project is his priority. But his patience has a limit, and time is now Roma’s most dangerous opponent.According to Corriere dello Sport, Greenwood wants to begin pre-season training with his n
  
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• Gossip: Wednesday keen on goalkeeper Marschall

  26-06-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Sheffield Wednesday want to take goalkeeper Filip Marschall from League One rivals Stevenage. He could be in line to replace current number one, Pierce Charles who seems set to move on from Hillsborough. (Alan Nixon - Patreon)Want more EFL transfer gossip? Read more of Friday's headlines here.[BBC]
  
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• Gossip: Portsmouth join the race for midfielder Shein

  26-06-2026 11:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Portsmouth are now favourites to win the race to sign Estonian midfielder Rocco Shein. Cardiff City and Millwall have also shown interest in the 22-year-old who currently plays for Fredrikstad in the Norwegian top flight. (Fredrikstad Blad - in Norwegian)Want more EFL transfer gossip? Read more of Friday's headlines here.[BBC]
  
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• Gossip: Southampton in talks with midfielder Neil

  26-06-2026 11:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Southampton are in advanced talks to sign midfielder Dan Neil. He helped Ipswich win promotion back to the Premier League last season but is a free agent after being released by his parent club, Sunderland. (Keith Downie - Sky Sports)Want more EFL transfer gossip? Read more of Friday's headlines here.[BBC]
  
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• Gossip: Derby keen on City defender Mfuni

  26-06-2026 11:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Defender Stephen Mfuni is wanted by Derby County on a season-long loan deal. The Manchester City youngster, 18, spent part of last season on loan at the Rams' Championship rivals Watford.(Football League World)Want more EFL transfer gossip? Read more of Friday's headlines here.[BBC]
  
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• ESTUPIÑAN'S ECUADOR STUN GERMANY, PULISIC DENIED BY THE WOODWORK

  26-06-2026 11:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ESTUPIÑAN'S ECUADOR STUN GERMANY, PULISIC DENIED BY THE WOODWORKEcuador, with Pervis Estupiñan involved in the closing stages, produced a historic comeback at MetLife Stadium, overturning an early deficit to beat Germany 2-1 and secure a place in the Round of 32 as one of the best third-placed teams. Germany took the lead after just two minutes through Sané, but Angulo levelled seven minutes later before Gonzalo Plata scored the winner in the 78th minute. Estupiñan ca
  
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• Chelsea to sign Crystal Palace centre-back Maxence Lacroix

  26-06-2026 11:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea to sign Crystal Palace centre-back Maxence LacroixCrystal Palace centre-back Maxence Lacroix (26) is expected to complete a €55m move to Chelsea, according to L’Equipe. The former FC Sochaux youth product is set to start tonight for France’s final World Cup group stage game against Norway, filling in for Arsenal’s William Saliba. After the World Cup, Lacroix will embark on the next step of his career, still in London, but no longer at Crystal Palace.L&rsq
  
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• Gossip: Hammers target Fatawu

  26-06-2026 11:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]West Ham United are interested in Leicester's Ghana international Abdul Fatawu. The winger has become a target for the Hammers with Crysencio Summerville and Jarrod Bowen both being linked with moves away after their relegation from the Premier League. (The Standard)Want more EFL transger gossip? Read more of Friday's headlines here.[BBC]
  
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• Marseille’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang available for just €1.5m

  26-06-2026 11:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marseille’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang available for just €1.5mThere will be a clearout at Olympique de Marseille this summer. Following the club’s failure to qualify for next season’s edition of the UEFA Champions League, there is a need to balance the books. There is no player in the current squad that is untouchable, however, there are players that OM are keener to offload than others. Marseille are particularly keen to offload Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (37), largely due
  
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• Eberechi Eze explains why Bukayo Saka can be England’s game-changer at World Cup

  26-06-2026 11:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England international Eberechi Eze has hailed his teammate Bukayo Saka as a "special player" as the Arsenal forward eyes his first World Cup start against Panama on Saturday.Saka has featured as a substitute in England’s initial two matches, having arrived at the tournament managing an Achilles injury that hampered the latter stages of his domestic season. The 24-year-old displayed his vibrancy during a cameo in the goalless draw with Ghana, almost breaking the deadlock. With Noni Madueke
  
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• 📺 Friday's here (26), where to watch today's World Cup games

  26-06-2026 11:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📺 Friday's here (26), where to watch today's World Cup gamesIt’s finally Friday (26) with the FIFA World Cup. There will be four matches this Friday (26) and two more in the early hours from Friday to Saturday (27). Check out where to watch and plan ahead!FIFA World Cup 🏆4pm - Senegal vs. Iraq - CazéTV4pm - Norway vs. France: Globo, SporTV and CazéTV
  9pm - Cape Verde vs. Saudi Arabia: SporTV 2 and CazéTV9pm - Uruguay vs. Spain: Globo, SporTV, SBT, NSpor
  
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• Wigan sign Orient striker Perkins

  26-06-2026 11:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sonny Perkins failed to score in 21 appearances in all competitions last season [Getty Images]Wigan Athletic have signed Leyton Orient striker Sonny Perkins for an undisclosed fee on a two-year deal.The 22-year-old joined Orient from Leeds United in June 2024 and scored four goals in 46 league appearances."I've had some big experiences at a young age and some tough ones as well," he told the club website."Now it's about consistently showing what I can do, and I'm very confident I can do that her
  
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• Bologna demand €25m for Lucumi as Juventus weigh cheaper Muharemovic alternative

  26-06-2026 11:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bologna demand €25m for Lucumi as Juventus weigh cheaper Muharemovic alternativeJuventus are pursuing a twin-track defensive recruitment strategy this summer, with Giovanni Carnevali weighing a move for former Sassuolo defender Tarik Muharemovic alongside the club’s primary target Jhon Lucumi, and holding a significant structural advantage in the Muharemovic pursuit that could make it the more financially attractive of the two operations.Juventus retain 50% of any future Muharemovic s
  
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• Why are World Cup underdogs doing so well?

  26-06-2026 11:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha was named man of the match in the goalless draw with Spain [Getty Images]This 48-team World Cup has produced some intriguing match-ups and several impressive performances by lower-ranked sides against the world's top teams. Cape Verde, Curacao, Ghana and South Africa - ranked 64th, 81st, 65th and 54th respectively - have taken points from Spain (3rd), Ecuador (29th), England (4th) and South Korea (28th) so far.Are these early tournament surprises a matter of luck, o
  
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• Liverpool have already found their Alexis Mac Allister replacement

  26-06-2026 11:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool have already found their Alexis Mac Allister replacementOf all Liverpool's players, Alexis Mac Allister feels like the one who's closest to exiting.The Argentina international may have been one of the Premier League's best midfielders during Jurgen Klopp's era and even during their 2024-25 Premier League winning season but, this time around, nothing has gone right.Mac Allister seems to have forgotten how to run and, when on the ball, fans would often get nervous about what he planned t
  
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• Hull FC forward Kirby suffers ACL injury

  26-06-2026 11:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Will Kirby made four appearances for Hull FC this season [SWPIX.COM]Hull FC forward Will Kirby has been ruled out long term with an anterior cruciate ligament injury.The 20-year-old suffered the injury in the opening minutes of last Friday's home defeat by Wakefield.Kirby had been starting a second successive game for the Black and Whites for the the first time."It's tough news for us as a club and really tough news for young Will," interim coach Andy Last told BBC Radio Humberside."It's sad rea
  
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• Blades' Chong exits World Cup with Curacao

  26-06-2026 11:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Sheffield United midfielder Tahith Chong's history-making World Cup has come to an end after Curacao were knocked out of the competition following a 2-0 loss to Ivory Coast on Thursday.The 26-year-old played all 90 minutes of the game against the African nation but the defeat left Curacao bottom of Group E with one point - their first in a World Cup - in three games.Middlesbrough winger Sontje Hansen was an unused substitute.This year's event marked Curacao's debut in the competiti
  
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