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• Why are so many World Cup goals being scored late?

  20-06-2026 13:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Caleb Yirenkyi scores Ghana's 95th-minute winner against Panama in Toronto [Getty Images]As the clock ticked towards the final quarter hour of Switzerland's match against Bosnia and Herzegovina, the two teams were locked in a stalemate.Then everything changed. Substitute Johan Manzambi came off the bench and needed only three minutes to score. By the final whistle he had two goals, Switzerland had scored four times after the 70th minute, and Bosnia became only the third team in World Cup history
  
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• Sky Sports: Brighton offer £45m to sign Premier League star

  20-06-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sky Sports: Brighton offer £45m to sign Premier League starBrighton Step Up Pursuit of Luka VuskovicBrighton have underlined their determination to sign Luka Vuskovic after submitting an improved offer to Tottenham Hotspur, according to Sky Sports.The latest proposal is reported to be worth £45 million including add ons, a figure that highlights how highly the south coast club rate the Croatian defender.Growing InterestSky Sports reports that Vuskovic is keen on a move to Brighton, a
  
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• Betis try to lure Angelino but player wants to stay at Roma

  20-06-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Betis try to lure Angelino but player wants to stay at RomaAngeliño wants to reclaim Roma after a difficult season, marked more by time spent on the sidelines than on the pitch. The Spanish full-back aims to arrive at the Trigoria training camp on July 13th in the best possible condition, with the goal of convincing Gian Piero Gasperini that he remains useful to the Giallorossi, at least in the first phase of summer preparations. For the player, this is a crucial step in a summer that pro
  
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• Why Kane is different at this World Cup

  20-06-2026 15:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]It took Harry Kane four games and 269 minutes to even manage a shot on target at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.He looked tired early in that tournament and I felt he needed a rest after England's first two matches.Things could not be more different this time - he will be on top of the world after scoring twice in the 4-2 win against Croatia.As a striker, the one thing you desperately want to do at any major tournament is get off to a good start.I was lucky enough to do that myself for England
  
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• 'Hard-working' Rose thinks values align with United and Dundee

  20-06-2026 15:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lachlan Rose missed out on the A-League title with Newcastle United Jets [Getty Images]Summer signing Lachlan Rose thinks his hard-working style aligns perfectly with the values of Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin and the city.The 27-year-old Australian forward arrives after just missing out on the A-League title with Newcastle United Jets."I'm super stoked to be here at this wonderful club," Rose told the United YouTube channel. "It's a beautiful city so it was a no-brainer to join this club w
  
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• Pau Victor reveals special Flick gesture: “He asked Lewandowski to be like my father”

  20-06-2026 15:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pau Victor reveals special Flick gesture: “He asked Lewandowski to be like my father”Pau Victor’s career has taken off since leaving Barcelona last summer, with the striker establishing himself as one of the standout performers in Portuguese football at Braga. But the Catalan forward has not forgotten his roots, and in a recent interview with Diario SPORT, he reflected fondly on the lessons he took from his time at the Camp Nou.The striker talked about his time at Barcelona fon
  
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• Chelsea and Manchester City close in on multi-million Enzo Maresca agreement

  20-06-2026 15:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea and Manchester City close in on multi-million Enzo Maresca agreementEnzo Maresca is close to formally becoming the new Manchester City manager.City and Chelsea are edging towards a financial settlement to release the Italian coach to the Etihad Stadium.Maresca and his staff have already found out their opening challenges at the club, including in Premier League competition.Manchester City are close to reaching a financial settlement with Chelsea to enable them to formally appoint Enzo Ma
  
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• Akanji makes De Bruyne prediction for 2026-27 as Napoli wait for Allegri

  20-06-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Akanji makes De Bruyne prediction for 2026-27 as Napoli wait for AllegriInter defender Manuel Akanji insists Kevin De Bruyne can still have a ‘significant impact’ in Italian football as the Belgian was ‘unlucky’ in his first season at Napoli.Inter centre-back Akanji spoke about his former Manchester City teammate De Bruyne during his latest interview with Gazzetta.Akanji: De Bruyne can still have an impact in Serie A in 2026-27“I think he can still have a significan
  
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• Juventus and Como lead race for Udinese’s Zaniolo as Milan also circle

  20-06-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus and Como lead race for Udinese’s Zaniolo as Milan also circleNicolò Zaniolo has rediscovered his best form following a productive season at Udinese, five goals and five assists in Serie A, and is now attracting a three-way battle between Juventus, Como and Milan, with a wage dispute with his current club threatening to push him towards the exit.According to Tuttosport, Udinese paid approximately €5 million to permanently sign Zaniolo from Galatasaray, though the Turks
  
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• Romano confirms unusual PSG interest in Championship starlet – with two conditions

  20-06-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Romano confirms unusual PSG interest in Championship starlet – with two conditionsPSG are working out what to do with their attacking squad players this summer, and a West Ham star is apparently on their radar.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.You don’t see many West Ham – PSG transfers, let alone Championship – PSG transfers, but this summer could be an exce
  
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• Report: Liverpool to battle Man United in the race for £48m midfielder

  20-06-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool to battle Man United in the race for £48m midfielderLiverpool Transfer News: Khephren Thuram Race Puts Reds Against Manchester UnitedLiverpool’s midfield rebuild could take another significant turn this summer, with Khephren Thuram emerging as a serious name on the club’s radar.Sports Boom have reported that Liverpool and Manchester United are among the main Premier League sides monitoring the Juventus midfielder, with the Serie A club’s financial positi
  
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• Barcelona midfielder names Atletico Madrid star as the player he would love to sign

  20-06-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona midfielder names Atletico Madrid star as the player he would love to signJulian Alvarez has been the name on everyone’s lips at Barcelona this summer, and the desire to bring the Argentine to the Camp Nou extends to the dressing room as well.Indeed, Barcelona players have not been shy in expressing their admiration towards Alvarez, while Barça, too, have been quite open about their interest in the player.The latest Barcelona star to join the Alvarez glaze has been none oth
  
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• Salford City sign Powell following Rotherham exit

  20-06-2026 14:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Powell also spent time on loan at Northampton Town[Getty Images]Salford City have confirmed the signing of midfielder Joe Powell following the expiry of his Rotherham United contract.Powell, 27, joined the Millers from Burton Albion in 2024 having begun his career at West Ham United.He has made over 230 appearances in League One, scoring 28 goals and registering 38 assists."I'm over the moon to get started, I'm looking forward to the season and hopefully some very good things to come," Powell to
  
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• ITV upgrades Emma Hayes’ tactics corner after sexism storm over ‘kitchen’ set

  20-06-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ITV pundit Emma Hayes received an upgrade to the set used for her tactical analysis after the kitchen-esque design initially sparked something of a sexism row at World Cup 2026.Hayes, who is the current US women’s team manager and whose seven Women’s Super League titles during her time at Chelsea made her one of the most highly-respected tacticians in world football, delivered tactical insights during England’s impressive opening 4-2 win over Croatia on Wednesday.But viewers we
  
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• Real Madrid midfield superstar turned to Ancelotti for help after difficult phase

  20-06-2026 14:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid midfield superstar turned to Ancelotti for help after difficult phaseThe 2025/26 season was a difficult one for Real Madrid superstar Jude Bellingham, who was unable to find his best form both under Xabi Alonso and Alvaro Arbeloa.Even with the England national team, where expectations remained sky-high, the midfielder struggled to rediscover the level that had made him one of the world’s most influential players during his first couple of years in Spain.Bellingham seeks out Anc
  
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• How Inter’s Nico Paz interest could reshape their pursuit of Liverpool man Jones

  20-06-2026 14:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  How Inter’s Nico Paz interest could reshape their pursuit of Liverpool man JonesReal Madrid’s decision to make Nico Paz available for €60 million has thrown Inter’s summer planning into fresh uncertainty, with the possibility of signing the Argentine forcing the club to fundamentally reconsider their approach to the midfield market, and potentially shelving their pursuit of Curtis Jones entirely.According to Tuttosport, Inter had previously stepped back from the Paz race,
  
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• Vargas World Cup debut strengthens Atletico’s belief in $7m midfielder

  20-06-2026 14:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Vargas World Cup debut strengthens Atletico’s belief in $7m midfielderDiario AS report that Atletico Madrid have reaffirmed their confidence in Obed Vargas (20) following his World Cup debut for Mexico against South Korea, with the 2026 tournament serving as an early validation of the club’s decision to bring him to the Metropolitano in January. The Mexican midfielder came off the bench to play 20 minutes, nearly scored, and visibly altered the game’s rhythm at a point when Sou
  
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• Mikel Merino returns to full Spain training

  20-06-2026 14:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mikel Merino returns to full Spain trainingThe Arsenal midfielder has played limited minutes in Spain’s past three matches after returning for the Champions League final.Photo by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty ImagesMikel Merino has returned to full training with Spain after completing two individual sessions on an programme designed to manage his recovery from the foot injury that kept him out for four months.Merino missed 28 matches for club and country after fracturing a bone in his foot. Mike
  
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• John extends Buddies stay after playing through pain barrier

  20-06-2026 14:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Declan John "was playing through a painful injury and put off his surgery" last season to help St Mirren avoid relegation, manager Craig McLeish has revealed as the left-back was rewarded with an extra year on his contract.The 30-year-old Welshman, who initially joined on a short-term deal in November 2024, is now contracted to the Scottish Premiership club until summer 2028.McLeish described it as "a fantastic piece of business" to extend his stay further."Declan is a really important player fo
  
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• Curacao's trailblazer doctor on football's big stage

  20-06-2026 14:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  One woman and 47 men: that is the gender split for head of medical staff at the men's 2026 World Cup.Dr Suzanne Huurman is only the third-ever female team doctor in the 96-year history of the tournament as head of medical staff for Curacao's national men's side - the World Cup's smallest-ever team by population and size. In 2010, Dr Celeste Geertsema worked with the New Zealand men's national team and became the first female doctor for a participating team at the South Africa World Cup, while Dr
  
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• Barcelona will not go overboard in pursuit of teenage defensive target – report

  20-06-2026 14:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona will not go overboard in pursuit of teenage defensive target – reportAs already confirmed, Jorge Salinas remains a player of interest for Barcelona. The teenage defender is held in high regard in the Catalan club and a move is in the works for him.In fact, there has been talk that a transfer is close to completion, although the move might not be as advanced as believed.Now, according to Mundo Deportivo, despite admiring him greatly, Barcelona have no intention of entering a biddi
  
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• Inter on Pisilli, Openda 🔥 Gimenez to MLS, Lang-Fiorentina 🤑

  20-06-2026 14:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter on Pisilli, Openda 🔥 Gimenez to MLS, Lang-Fiorentina 🤑Brazil picks up its first win, while Turkey is eliminated after its defeat to Paraguay. The spotlight remains firmly on the World Cup, which continues to amaze overseas. A 3-0 win for the Seleção against Haiti, while Montella is left bitterly disappointed and is already mathematically out of the competition after 180 minutes.Want to stay up to date on everything happening in the USA, Mexico and Canada? Don&
  
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• 'Poor display' or 'unlucky'? Your views on Scotland defeat

  20-06-2026 14:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]We asked for your views following Scotland's 1-0 World Cup Group C defeat by Morocco.Here are some of your replies:Douglas: Another poor display. When will Steve (passback) Clarke realise to win a game you must score goals?Steve: The ref had a great game - fell for nothing from either team. Embarrassing to see Clarke claiming Morocco should have been down to 10 men and we should have had a penalty, when neither is true and everyone can see it.Stuart: Where was VAR? When you see the incident
  
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• West Ham confirm Lamadrid signing

  20-06-2026 14:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lamadrid initially joined West Ham in January [Getty Images]West Ham United have confirmed the permanent signing of Venezuela international winger Keiber Lamadrid from Deportivo La Guaira.Lamadrid, 22, initially joined on loan in January and played for the under-21 side, scoring on his debut.He was named in the first-team squad for three Premier League games against Fulham, Brentford and Leeds United.The Hammers were relegated to the Championship at the end of the season.He made his senior debut
  
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• QPR sign Breda full-back Kemper

  20-06-2026 14:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Boy Kemper made 32 appearances for NAC Breda last season [Getty Images]Queens Park Rangers have made their first signing of the summer transfer window with the addition of left-back Boy Kemper from Dutch side NAC Breda.The 26-year-old arrives in west London after Breda were relegated from the top flight in the Netherlands last season, finishing second from bottom.Kemper started his career with Ajax's reserve team before moving to ADO Den Haag and then joining NAC in 2023 where he captained them
  
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• Gillingham sign Gordon after Motherwell departure

  20-06-2026 14:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gillingham have signed central defender Liam Gordon after he left Scottish Premiership side Motherwell at the end of the season.The 30-year-old played 57 times and scored twice over his two seasons at Fir Park.Gordon becomes Gillingham's fourth summer signing so far, following the acquisitions of James Brophy,Zane Albarus and Will Goodwin.His arrival comes a week after technical director Richard Dobson said the League Two club were looking for six more additions to their squad before the end of
  
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• The details behind Ronaldinho’s move to Italy’s third division

  20-06-2026 14:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The details behind Ronaldinho’s move to Italy’s third divisionBrazilian legend Ronaldinho has signed with Italy’s third-division side Ravenna, and, according to Italian sources, he’ll make a brief appearance in a competitive match and become a minority shareholder in the club.Former Milan and Barcelona star Ronaldinho has signed a contract with Serie C side Ravenna in Italy.Will Ronaldinho play in Italy’s third division?The move was confirmed by the Brazilian footba
  
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• 🎥 After Tuchel snub: England star sells stickers in New York

  20-06-2026 14:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 After Tuchel snub: England star sells stickers in New YorkAlongside superstars like Cole Palmer, Harry Maguire was one of the England stars who had to swallow Thomas Tuchel’s painful World Cup snub. But apparently, not being at the tournament was never really an option for Maguire. The United defender was spotted in New York enjoying the World Cup buzz in his very own way. As a Panini sticker seller, that is. Keeping it low-key and in true top lad fashion, the Premier L
  
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• Barcelona set to complete the permanent signing of Egyptian gem on Monday – report

  20-06-2026 14:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona set to complete the permanent signing of Egyptian gem on Monday – reportBarcelona may have gone a bit quiet after securing the blockbuster signing of Anthony Gordon earlier in the summer. But the club are working in between the scenes to complete some key additions.One of them is Egyptian star talent Hamza Abdelkarim.According to Mundo Deportivo, the Catalans are on the verge of completing the permanent signing of Hamza, with the 18-year-old Egyptian striker set to officially bec
  
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• Real Madrid heavyweight intends to end career at Bernabeu

  20-06-2026 14:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid heavyweight intends to end career at BernabeuOver the last few years, a number of veteran players have left Real Madrid, such as Karim Benzema, Luka Modric and Dani Carvajal. Of them all, Toni Kroos was the only one to retire at the club, although another heavyweight hopes to do so when he hangs up his boots in the coming years.Now that he’s 34, the thought of retirement has crept into Thibaut Courtois’ mind, although that is likely still several years away given that he
  
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