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• Why are World Cup games kicking off at the same time?

  24-06-2026 17:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  World Cup 2026 has entered its final round of group games, which means both matches in each of the 12 groups will kick off at the same time. The reason the World Cup brought in simultaneous kick offs for the final round of matches goes back to the 1982 World Cup and the “Disgrace of Gijon” - the infamous match between West Germany and Austria played out a result that allowed both teams to advance at the expense of Algeria. With Algeria in position to qualify from the group and having
  
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• Yan Diomande is coming to Liverpool, he just gave a massive hint

  24-06-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Yan Diomande is coming to Liverpool, he just gave a massive hintYan Diomande hints at massive Liverpool move. There may have been a fair few eyebrows about the Reds' pursuit of Diomande this summer especially with his inflated price tag.But Diomande to Anfield just makes sense.In a market where truly elite young wingers are increasingly difficult to find, the Reds have every right to believe they have identified one of the most exciting attacking talents available.Much of the challenge for sport
  
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• Manchester City Are Eager To Re-Sign This Bundesliga Midfielder: Should They Get Him On Board?

  24-06-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City Are Eager To Re-Sign This Bundesliga Midfielder: Should They Get Him On Board?In a recent report, Bild mentioned that Manchester City are eager to re-sign Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha this summer. It has been claimed that the Mancunian giants are showing interest in recruiting the German talent later this year.Nmecha’s Impressive Form In The BundesligaThe 25-year-old managed to shine at times with his performances for Borussia Dortmund in the previous campaign
  
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• Thomas Tuchel teases changes to England line-up for crucial Panama clash

  24-06-2026 20:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thomas Tuchel has said he is not afraid to rotate for England’s game against Panama in New York, even though they run the risk of not topping their World Cup group if a weakened team fail to win.The German was undecided whether he would have made 11 changes even if England had already secured top spot in Group L, but Tuesday’s 0-0 stalemate with Ghana means that if Tuchel’s team drop points, they could be overhauled by the winner of Croatia’s match against Carlos Queiroz&
  
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• Harry Kane reacts to claims England are ‘over-reliant’ on him after goalless Ghana draw

  24-06-2026 20:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Harry Kane has denied that England are over-reliant on him for goals after they drew a blank in their World Cup stalemate against Ghana.The captain missed the best chance of the 0-0 draw, blazing over the bar in the final minutes, but had helped England to a 4-2 victory over Croatia when he scored their first two goals of the World Cup. Kane, with 81 international goals, has scored more than the rest of Thomas Tuchel’s squad have between them while, when he sat out the March games against
  
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• Wigan midfielder Weir signs new two-year deal

  24-06-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jensen Weir has scored two goals and registered two assists in 85 club appearances for Wigan [Getty Images]Wigan Athletic midfielder Jensen Weir has agreed a new two-year contract.The 24-year-old began his career with the Latics academy as an eight-year-old in 2010 before leaving for Brighton & Hove Albion 10 years later.Following loan spells with Cambridge United, Morecambe, Blackpool and Port Vale, Weir re-signed for Wigan in 2024.He has made 85 appearances in all competitions for the club
  
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• Manchester City set to complete €150M Premier League midfield signing

  24-06-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City set to complete €150M Premier League midfield signingMan City have found an agreement with Nottingham Forest for Elliot AndersonCity will pay around €150M, surpassing Liverpool’s British record €145M deal for Alexander IsakForest director George Syrianos is said to have consistently held out for a new record feeFresh reports from German media are reporting that Manchester City have found an agreement with Nottingham Forest for England international Elliot And
  
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• Leyton Orient sign Chesterfield's Dobra

  24-06-2026 19:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Armando Dobra spent four years at Chesterfield but is now on his way to League One [Getty Images]Leyton Orient have signed attacking midfielder Armando Dobra from League Two side Chesterfield for an undisclosed fee.The 25-year-old has agreed a three-year contract with the O's, having scored 39 goals in 165 appearances during a four-year spell with the Spireites."I'm ready for the step-up, and here is the perfect place to do it," Dobra told the Orient website.Richie Wellens, the O's head coach, s
  
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• World Cup 2026 official line-ups: Bosnia vs. Qatar and Switzerland vs. Canada

  24-06-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  World Cup 2026 official line-ups: Bosnia vs. Qatar and Switzerland vs. CanadaThere are several Serie A players involved in tonight’s World Cup games, as Group B will be decided with Bosnia and Herzegovina vs. Qatar and Switzerland vs. Canada.They both kick off simultaneously at 20.00 UK time (21.00 CEST), but in two different countries.This was set to be the group that Italy were going to be placed in, until losing the World Cup play-off on penalties to Bosnia and Herzegovina.ZENICA, BOSNI
  
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• 🚨 World Cup: line-ups for the first simultaneous kick-offs!

  24-06-2026 19:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 World Cup: line-ups for the first simultaneous kick-offs!Two matches at the same time: things are getting serious at the World Cup. The third matchday will kick off at 9pm on two different pitches (Group B).In Vancouver, Switzerland take on Canada in a showdown that will determine both qualification for the round of 32 and top spot in the group.At the same time, in Seattle, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Qatar will be playing for survival in the competition, with the need to pick up points
  
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• 🧙‍♂️ Bring on the next match! Wizard frees Kane from curse

  24-06-2026 19:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🧙‍♂️ Bring on the next match! Wizard frees Kane from curseAgainst Ghana, Harry Kane simply couldn’t find the net late on Tuesday night. Whether that was because a witch doctor had put a curse on him or because Ghana’s defense simply kept him well under control? If it’s up to Nana Kwaku Bonsam, the name of the witch doctor from Ghana, then of course it was the curse. And because he’s so kind, he has now lifted the curse from the English strike
  
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• How to watch Norway vs France live: Stream link, TV channel, team news, prediction

  24-06-2026 19:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Striker titans go toe-to-toe when Erling Haaland's Norway battles Kylian Mbappe's France for Group I supremacy on Friday afternoon in Boston.Both teams have secured passage to the Round of 32 with wins over Senegal and Iraq, making an already intriguing clash downright can't miss in Massachusetts.WATCH — Norway v FranceOnly Lionel Messi has more goals than Mbappe and Haaland in this tournament, with the latter pair hoping to build on their four goals a-piece in the race for the World Cup G
  
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• Villa fans get suspended ban for discriminatory behaviour

  24-06-2026 19:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa last played in the Champions League in the 2024-25 season [Getty Images]Aston Villa could be banned from selling tickets for a European away game next season following an incident at the Europa League final.Villa beat Freiburg 3-0 in Istanbul on 20 May with goals from Youri Tielemens, Morgan Rogers and Emi Buendia.But the Villans were subsequently charged by Uefa over racist and/or discriminatory behaviour of their supporters during the game.BBC Sport understands a banner was display
  
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• Lazio sell Romagnoli to Al-Sadd, but Atalanta and Napoli battle for Gila

  24-06-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lazio sell Romagnoli to Al-Sadd, but Atalanta and Napoli battle for GilaAs expected, Alessio Romagnoli will complete his medical tests with Al-Sadd after contracts were signed, but Lazio defender Mario Gila is torn between Napoli and Atalanta.The Aquile are once again busy largely with exits on the transfer market in the early part of the summer, though some deals had been months in the making.Lazio exits for Romagnoli and perhaps GilaBERGAMO, ITALY – APRIL 22: Alessio Romagnoli of SS Lazi
  
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• Chelsea slap £75 million price tag on Malo Gusto amid Man City interest

  24-06-2026 19:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea are demanding £75 million for defender Malo Gusto, with Manchester City among the clubs showing interest in the France international. While the Blues do not actively want to offload the player, whom they consider a valued member of their squad, they would be prepared to entertain offers should their valuation be met.Gusto, who arrived at Stamford Bridge from Lyon for approximately £30 million in 2023, is understood to be open to departing west London. Several other clubs, in
  
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• Sutton signs two-year deal with Bradford Bulls

  24-06-2026 19:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bradford Bulls vice-captain Ryan Sutton has agreed a new two-year deal to stay at Odsal.The 30-year-old forward arrived at the club in November 2025 after his contract with NRL side Gold Coast Titans expired.He has made 10 Super League appearances this season for 11th-placed Bradford, scoring one try, which came in his most recent game against Catalans Dragons. Sutton, who plays primarily as a prop, told the club website: "I knew coming here it was going to be a challenge in the first year but I
  
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• Ruthless Richard Hughes: Liverpool ready to abandon winger

  24-06-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ruthless Richard Hughes: Liverpool ready to abandon wingerLiverpool are reportedly ready to abandon a winger and try something new. Richard Hughes isn't messing around.Liverpool have gone into the summer transfer window with a clear plan: invest in their wings. The Reds struggled out wide all season long and Mohamed Salah's exit only exacerbates that problem.Now, step one of that plan is complete. Victor Munoz joined from Osasuna but he's not the main event here. Liverpool want to sign an elite
  
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• Roma target Mason Greenwood reached agreement with Fenerbahçe, but…

  24-06-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma target Mason Greenwood reached agreement with Fenerbahçe, but…Olympique de Marseille’s Mason Greenwood (24) is reported to have reached an agreement with Fenerbahçe SK regarding his transfer to the Turkish club, according to L’Équipe.Dreamed up by Fenerbahçe presidential candidate Hakan Safi, the Englishman saw his main suitor defeated at the polls by Aziz Yildirim. However, this turn of events has ultimately had no bearing on the Istanbul club
  
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• The story behind Tartan Army’s traffic cone tradition as Scotland fans take over Miami for Brazil clash

  24-06-2026 19:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Tartan Army have brought a distinctive Glasgow tradition to the US by placing traffic cones on the heads of statues.The unusual sight prompted local media in Boston to try and explain the phenomenon when thousands of Scotland fans took over the city for their first two World Cup matches.Their high-spirited presence injected a vibrant atmosphere into the city, with numerous bars and pubs reportedly experiencing beer shortages due to soaring demand, and now supporters have moved on to Miami fo
  
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• Should Scotland go for it against Brazil? Your questions answered

  24-06-2026 19:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Will John McGinn help find a way to unlock the Brazilian defence? [PA Media]Two games down, only one to go? There could yet be more fixtures to come at the World Cup if things go Scotland's way against Brazil.We've been putting your questions to former internationals Leanne Crichton and Neil McCann before Wednesday's final - and vital - group game in Miami.Firstly, Brazil, how good are they? Should we be fearful or hopeful we'll get what we need from them? McCann: If you're getting a chance to p
  
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• Liverpool’s 26/27 away kit on-sale in South Africa ahead of global launch

  24-06-2026 19:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool’s 26/27 away kit on-sale in South Africa ahead of global launchLiverpool Kit Leak Offers Retro Glimpse of 2026/27 Away ShirtClassic Adidas Detail Gives Liverpool Fans Talking PointLiverpool supporters rarely need much encouragement to debate a kit. Colour, collar, crest, sponsor placement, all of it matters because a Liverpool kit carries memory as much as fabric.The club’s 2026/27 away kit has not yet been officially unveiled, yet it has already appeared in public view aft
  
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• 🔙Spain, boosted by good news before flying to Mexico

  24-06-2026 19:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🔙Spain, boosted by good news before flying to MexicoAhead of the match against Uruguay, the national team is close to having all its players back, with Víctor Muñoz taking part in part of the session.
  Although only briefly, it was an encouraging sign to see Víctor Muñoz back on the training pitch with Spain.The now Liverpool player was involved in the opening moments before leaving to continue his recovery process in a session where everyone is fit.Spain will
  
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• Barcelona set to receive financial boost from the transfer of former La Masia midfielder

  24-06-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona set to receive financial boost from the transfer of former La Masia midfielderOne advantage of having so many La Masia players develop at the club is the financial boost they can provide when they move elsewhere.This financial boost does not just come in terms of transfer fees, but also training compensation that Barcelona are owed for developing the player.Even when a player does not reach the Barça first team, the club can still benefit later if he develops elsewhere and moves
  
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• World Cup 2026 power rankings: Argentina and France lead charge as England stall in round two

  24-06-2026 19:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026 World Cup is fully into the swing of things with all teams now having played their opening two matches of the campaign in North America.After a build-up that centred on controversy, greed and conflict, fans have been captivated by some enthralling performances and disappointed by others, with the likes of France and holders Argentina stamping their marks as rightful favourites, while England, Portugal and Brazil have all made slight missteps.So much can change as the group stage progres
  
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• Report Chelsea interested in Ramon after impressive Como campaign

  24-06-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Chelsea interested in Ramon after impressive Como campaignComo are not just buying players, but fending off sales too, as Chelsea are reportedly interested in Jacobo Ramon, while Lecce and Brest want Andrea Le Borgne.TURIN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 22: Kenan Yildiz of Juventus FC is challenged by Jacobo Ramon Naveros of Como 1907 during the Serie A match between Juventus FC and Como 1907 at on February 21, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)The Lariani truly have
  
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• Liverpool have found their new Sadio Mane in 39-goal sensation

  24-06-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool have found their new Sadio Mane in 39-goal sensationSadio Mane will forever be a Liverpool legend. The Senegal international was a part of one of the best era's in the Reds' history.Mane won everything he could at Anfield during his time with the club and, although his move to Bayern Munich didn't work out as planned, he seems to have found his feet again with Al-Nassr.And, even though Liverpool managed to replace him with Luis Diaz and Cody Gakpo, now that the former of the two has le
  
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• Aston Villa set to move for former Premier League star

  24-06-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa set to move for former Premier League starAston Villa Weigh Surprise Emerson Move Amid Summer Squad ChangesAston Villa’s summer transfer activity continues to gather pace, with TalkSport reporting that former Tottenham Hotspur defender Emerson Royal has emerged as a potential target for Unai Emery’s side.The Brazilian’s career has taken an interesting route in recent years. After leaving Spurs for AC Milan and then moving to Flamengo, few would have expected a retur
  
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• “How many will be left?” – French media concerned after 3 PSG youth talents choose to leave the club

  24-06-2026 18:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “How many will be left?” – French media concerned after 3 PSG youth talents choose to leave the clubPSG are losing a lot of young talents, and some in the French media are concerned about how many are walking away this summer.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.Losing young players at this time of year is inevitable, especially at a club like PSG where the path to th
  
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• Abrefa signs new two-year deal with Reading

  24-06-2026 18:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kelvin Abrefa was born in Italy to Ghanaian parents and grew up near Reading [Getty Images]Reading full-back Kelvin Abrefa has agreed a new two-year contract with the League One club.A graduate of the Royals' academy, the 22-year-old has made more than 80 appearances for the first team, including 27 last season, and has scored twice.Manager Leam Richardson said: "We are very happy to see Kelvin commit his future to us here at Reading Football Club."He is an extremely hard worker and someone who
  
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• 'Handful' Brobbey to lead the Spurs line?

  24-06-2026 18:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked you which players you have watched at the World Cup that you think would be a great fit at Tottenham.Here are some of your comments:Barry: Brian Brobbey, the Dutch centre forward, who is an out and out striker and is a real handful, makes Dominic Solanke look like a League One player. Morgan Rogers would fit in great and can play as an attacking midfielder or on the left. Adebarro: Brobbey from Sunderland would be my choice to lead the Spurs line!Pete: German midfield
  
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