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• Why is Thomas Partey allowed to play against England at the World Cup while charged with rape?

  23-06-2026 09:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thomas Partey will make his first appearance at World Cup 2026 when Ghana play against England on Tuesday. Partey was refused entry to Canada forcing him to miss Ghana’s opening match in Toronto, and he could be booed by spectators when he finally takes to the field in Boston.The former Arsenal midfielder has been charged with seven counts of rape and one count of sexual assault by London’s Metropolitan Police and is awaiting trial. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges.Ghana play
  
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• Which players failed to make an impact? England player ratings

  24-06-2026 00:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England failed to confirm their spot in the last 32 of the World Cup with Tuesday's lacklustre 0-0 draw against Ghana, although they are still in a strong position to go through.BBC Sport England reporter Alex Howell assesses how the players performed in Boston on Tuesday - and you can see how BBC Sport readers rated them at the bottom of the page too.Starting XIJordan Pickford: The goalkeeper did not have a save to make and barely had the ball at his feet either as England pushed for the win. 5
  
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• Liverpool now on final stage of blockbuster €100m deal

  24-06-2026 00:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool now on final stage of blockbuster €100m dealLiverpool are on the final stage of a blockbuster €100m deal. The Reds hope to push this over the line ASAP.Yan Diomande is the no.1 target at Liverpool and it looks more and more likely that they'll get him. If Richard Hughes and company can justify the price tag RB Leipzig set, that is.The Athletic suggests that's not entirely guaranteed. A €100m offer was rejected, though it's entirely possible that the structure of that bid
  
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• England player ratings vs Ghana: Who failed to perform in drab World Cup draw?

  24-06-2026 00:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England were held to a frustrating goalless draw against Ghana in their second World Cup group-stage match in Boston on Tuesday. After so much optimism following the entertaining 4-2 win against Croatia, it was a draining afternoon for Thomas Tuchel’s side this time around in a result which leaves Group L, and specifically top spot, in the balance. Following a drab first-half, Bukayo Saka and Elliot Anderson had decent openings in the second-half before Harry Kane spurned the best opportun
  
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• Ghana holds England to shock 0-0 draw, moves closer to knockout stage

  24-06-2026 00:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ghana bunkered down against England on Tuesday, and it worked to perfection.The Black Stars tied England 0-0 as both teams now have four points through two Group L games. After beating Panama to open the World Cup, Ghana has a high probability of advancing to the knockout rounds of the World Cup for the first time since advancing to the quarterfinals in 2010 before being eliminated in controversial fashion by Uruguay and Luis Suarez's handball.England peppered the Ghana goal in the final minutes
  
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• Report: Barcelona close to securing key defender on 2-year deal whilst €100m offer considered

  23-06-2026 23:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Barcelona close to securing key defender on 2-year deal whilst €100m offer consideredBarcelona Transfer Plans: Alvarez Dream Shapes Flick’s SummerSalinas Move Points to Long-Term PlanningBarcelona’s summer is beginning to take shape with two familiar themes: ambition at the top end of the market and careful squad-building beneath it.Barca have moved for Jorge Salinas, the 19-year-old Racing Santander defender who helped his club win promotion to La Liga as second divisio
  
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• 'I'm back' - record-breaking Ronaldo answers critics

  23-06-2026 23:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  "I'm back! I'm back!"After scoring twice in his side's 5-0 thrashing of Uzbekistan, Cristiano Ronaldo stared into a television camera lens and screamed a defiant message for those who said he was Portugal's problem at the 2026 World Cup.The 41-year-old could not hide his feelings, nor contain his joy as he celebrated the historic feat of becoming the first player to find the net in six editions of football's biggest tournament.It was also the perfect response to the critics who had written him o
  
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• Spence appears not to shake hands with Partey

  23-06-2026 23:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thomas Partey plays for Spanish club Villarreal [Getty Images]Footage circulating on social media appears to show England full-back Djed Spence not shaking hands with Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey before their World Cup match in Boston.Partey was booed by England fans as he made his first appearance at this year's World Cup, having missed his nation's first game at the tournament.The 33-year-old was denied entry into Canada after telling officials he had never been arrested nor charged with a c
  
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• 🧙‍♂️ The curse apparently worked! Wizard bewitched Kane before World Cup match

  23-06-2026 23:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🧙‍♂️ The curse apparently worked! Wizard bewitched Kane before World Cup matchHarry Kane was hardly able to pose any goal threat against Ghana. The match between England and the Africans ended 0-0. Was Harry Kane under a curse? Before the match, several media outlets reported on Ghanaian witch doctor Nana Kwaku Bonsam, who wanted to put a curse on the Bayern striker. "I do not wish him a serious injury. It will be just enough to stop him against my country. I will d
  
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• ⚖️ Atleti hit back: we're lodging a complaint with FIFA

  23-06-2026 23:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ⚖️ Atleti hit back: we're lodging a complaint with FIFAThe conflict between the two giants of Spanish football has escalated to an institutional level. Atlético de Madrid issued an official statement confirming that it will formally report FC Barcelona to FIFA following improper negotiations involving Argentine forward Julián Álvarez.
  Strong words from Atleti’s boardThe person in charge of announcing the drastic measure was the CEO of the red-and-white ins
  
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• RB Leipzig And Hoffenheim Want Everton Player Worth €40M: What Should The Toffees Realistically Do?

  23-06-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  RB Leipzig And Hoffenheim Want Everton Player Worth €40M: What Should The Toffees Realistically Do?Everton are facing a major summer decision over the future of French forward Thierno Barry. Reports from Ekrem Konur via Fussballdaten reveal that German clubs RB Leipzig and Hoffenheim have entered concrete discussions to sign the 23-year-old. The Bundesliga pair want a permanent transfer. They are looking to lure the towering frontman away from Goodison Park after just a single season in Eng
  
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• Andy Robertson eyes Scotland history in World Cup showdown with Brazil

  23-06-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Scotland captain Andy Robertson is being urged by manager Steve Clarke to have the "best night of his life" as the national side stands on the precipice of World Cup history, needing a result against Brazil on Wednesday to secure a place in the knockout stages for the first time ever.Having accumulated three points from their initial Group C fixtures against Haiti and Morocco, a draw against the five-time champions would all but guarantee Scotland’s progression in the tournament.Speaking f
  
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• Jonathan Fischer set for Metz exit amid interest from English and Scottish clubs

  23-06-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jonathan Fischer set for Metz exit amid interest from English and Scottish clubsJonathan Fischer (24) is set to leave FC Metz at the end of the season, according to a report from Foot Mercato.Former Denmark youth international Fischer joined Metz last summer in a €3m deal, however, he could be set to depart just 12 months later. Having begun the season as the No.1 for Les Grenats, he lost his place in the team at the end of March and was benched for seven consecutive Ligue 1
  
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• 😴 Don’t nod off! This is the dullest first half of the World Cup

  23-06-2026 23:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😴 Don’t nod off! This is the dullest first half of the World CupARD commentator Tom Bartels called it the "most boring first half of this World Cup," and data portal 'Opta' can back that up with numbers. After 45 minutes, the score between England and Ghana in this tournament is still 0:0. According to 'Opta', there was not a single shot on target in the first half. "I’m very disappointed with the English," Bastian Schweinsteiger also said during the halftime break on 'A
  
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• Aston Villa Get Swift Response After €9m Bid For Full-Back: What Must Emery Do Next?

  23-06-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa Get Swift Response After €9m Bid For Full-Back: What Must Emery Do Next?Aston Villa’s opening gambit for Emerson Royal has been swiftly knocked back by Flamengo. The West Midlands club tabled a formal package worth €9 million, roughly 53 million Brazilian Reais, to bring the former Tottenham Hotspur full-back back to the Premier League.Flamengo knock back opening Aston Villa bid for Emerson RoyalThe Rio de Janeiro giants dismissed the offer out of hand. Journalis
  
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• FEATURE | Three things we learned as France qualified for the World Cup’s knock-out stages

  23-06-2026 23:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FEATURE | Three things we learned as France qualified for the World Cup’s knock-out stagesThe weather threatened to take away all the attention as a lightning storm caused the first-ever World Cup weather delay and a half-time break that lasted two hours. However, when the players did make it onto the pitch, France eased to a 3-0 win over Iraq which confirmed their qualification for the knock-out stages, maintained the positive dynamic up front, but didn’t allay all defensive concern
  
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• Man Utd & Arsenal track Scott - Wednesday gossip

  23-06-2026 22:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United and Arsenal are tracking Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, while the Gunners are also in contact with Leicester City over a deal for Jeremy Monga and Aston Villa express strong interest in Jarrod Bowen.Manchester United and Arsenal are tracking 22-year-old Bournemouth and England midfielder Alex Scott, but any successful move could cost about £60m. (Mail) Arsenal are also in contact with Leicester City over a deal for England Under-19 winger Jeremy Monga, with the Gunner
  
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• Chelsea close in on Palestra as Alonso's first signing

  23-06-2026 22:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Palestra played 37 times for Cagliari last season, scoring once and delivering four assists [Getty Images]Chelsea are set to make Atalanta defender Marco Palestra the 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 p
  
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• Djed Spence appears to snub Thomas Partey handshake as England fans boo Ghana midfielder

  23-06-2026 22:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thomas Partey was heavily booed by England fans and Djed Spence appeared to snub a handshake with the Ghana international ahead of the World Cup clash in Boston.Videos on social media seemed to show the Tottenham defender refuse to put his hand out to the 33-year-old former Arsenal midfielder after the national anthems were sung.Partey returned to the Black Stars’ starting XI after missing last Wednesday’s game with Panama in Toronto. He was denied entry to Canada last week having be
  
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• Journalist: Spurs PSR position revealed as summer transfer plans revealed

  23-06-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Spurs PSR position revealed as summer transfer plans revealedTottenham Transfer Plans Gather Pace as Midfield Reshaping BeginsTottenham Hotspur’s summer rebuild is accelerating, with ambitious moves in defence already completed and attention now shifting towards a midfield overhaul that could define the club’s direction under Roberto De Zerbi.According to reporting by The Athletic, Spurs have moved decisively in the market, securing Dutch defender Jan Paul van Hecke from
  
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• England fans boo hydration breaks during World Cup clash with Ghana

  23-06-2026 22:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fans let their dissatisfaction be felt during England’s Group L encounter against Ghana by loudly booing the decision to take a hydration midway through the first half. The pause, made mandatory by Fifa for every match at this year’s tournament, came just a few moments after a previous stoppage in which England defender Reece James and Ghana striker Jordan Ayew both received medical treatment following a clash of heads. England had won a throw in as they attempted to break down Ghana
  
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• 📹 CR7 opens up about retirement and gets annoyed by Messi question

  23-06-2026 22:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 CR7 opens up about retirement and gets annoyed by Messi questionOn Tuesday (23), Cristiano Ronaldo ‘made his debut’ at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.With two goals in the 5-0 thrashing of Uzbekistan, CR7 looked relieved after a “dark week.”“It was a difficult, dark week, it felt like I had already retired from football. But I held on, like I always do, because I believe in work more than anything else.”The outburst would not have been a response only to hi
  
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• 📹 CR7 ignores Messi question and opens up: I seemed retired

  23-06-2026 22:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 CR7 ignores Messi question and opens up: I seemed retiredOn Tuesday (23), Cristiano Ronaldo "made his debut" at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.With two goals in the 5-0 thrashing of Uzbekistan, CR7 seemed relieved after a "dark week.""It was a difficult, dark week. It felt like I was already retired from football. But I held on, like I always do, because I believe in work more than anything else."The outburst was not just a response to his below-par display in the first match, when he failed
  
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• Celtic Receive Boost In Pursuit Of This Colombian Attacker: Why He Should Be Viewed As Maeda’s Successor

  23-06-2026 22:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic Receive Boost In Pursuit Of This Colombian Attacker: Why He Should Be Viewed As Maeda’s SuccessorIn a recent interview with the Azerbaijan outlet MediaNews.AZ, Qarabag manager Qurban Qurbanov has hinted at potential player exits in the wake of the latest reports on Camilo Duran. Celtic have identified the striking ace as one of their transfer targets, as the champions of Scotland aim for attacking reinforcements in the summer window.Qurbanov responded, “It is possible,”
  
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• Andoni Iraola has found his replacement for Cody Gakpo already

  23-06-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola has found his replacement for Cody Gakpo alreadyCody Gakpo's Liverpool future is on thin ice at the moment. The Dutchman had one of his worst-ever seasons for the Anfield outfit last time around with fans wanting him gone.Under Jurgen Klopp he was one of the Reds' most important players but, since Arne Slot tried to force him into being something he's not, his standing with the fanbase has gone down massively.That's why all the recent rumours of Tottenham wanting to sign him have b
  
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• Cristiano Ronaldo agonises over ‘dark week’ after responding to retirement calls with World Cup double

  23-06-2026 22:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A visibly emotional Cristiano Ronaldo agonised over a “dark week” after responding to retirement calls with a super World Cup double for Portugal.Ronaldo was under fire after putting in a dismal opening outing during the 1-1 draw with DR Congo last Wednesday, with many questioning whether the 41-year-old’s continued presence in the Portugal team was hindering the nation’s World Cup hopes.However, the superstar forward hit back at the critics with two goals in Portugal&rsq
  
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• Liverpool Are Pushing To Re-Sign This Talented Striker: Should Iraola Bring Him Back?

  23-06-2026 22:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool Are Pushing To Re-Sign This Talented Striker: Should Iraola Bring Him Back?In a recent report, Fichajes stated that Liverpool are pushing to re-sign Al-Hilal forward Darwin Nunez this summer. It has been mentioned that the Reds are keen on bringing the Uruguay international back to Anfield in this transfer window.Nunez’s Decent Numbers In The Saudi Pro LeagueThe 26-year-old had an impressive season at the Saudi club as he put in a run of productive displays for them on the offens
  
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• 🎥 World Cup highlights: CR7 blasts away his frustration v Uzbekistan

  23-06-2026 22:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 World Cup highlights: CR7 blasts away his frustration v UzbekistanSomeone really let off steam and showed his haters. Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in Portugal’s 5–0 win over Uzbekistan. Here you can watch the highlights in the video. That gave Portugal their first win at this World Cup, putting them in a pretty good position to reach the round of 32. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in &#
  
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• World Cup 2026: France manager Didier Deschamps will miss match vs. Norway to attend mother's funeral

  23-06-2026 22:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  France manager Didier Deschamps learned of his mother’s death on Tuesday morning and will miss Friday's group-stage match against Norway in the 2026 World Cup, the FFF announced Tuesday. Deschamps will return home to attend the funeral and, as a result, won't be in Foxborough, Massachusetts, for the Blues' final outing of group play.Their match versus Norway will determine the winner of Group I, as each country has six points so far. Both France and Norway, however, have already clinched t
  
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• Sunderland Forward Is Generating Interest From France: Should Le Bris Cash In On Him?

  23-06-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunderland Forward Is Generating Interest From France: Should Le Bris Cash In On Him?In a recent report, Foot Mercato mentioned that Sunderland forward Eliezer Mayenda is generating interest from France this summer. It has been stated that Stade Rennais are eyeing a move to sign the Spanish talent from the Black Cats in this transfer period.Mayenda’s Impressive Rise In English FootballMayenda managed to catch the eye at times with his performances as the focal point of Sunderland’s a
  
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