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• World Cup 2026: Can you decode these weird soccer phrases?

  08-06-2026 15:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  North America is preparing to host the World Cup, and with it comes an influx of soccer fans from across the globe – bringing their unique lexicon for the beautiful game. Phrases like 'squeaky bum time,' a 'false 9' executing a 'nutmeg,' or a 'worldie' hitting the 'top bin' might initially baffle local audiences. This piece will explore colorful terms traveling supporters introduce, examining their origins.North America is preparing to host the World Cup, and with it comes an influx of soc
  
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• Real Madrid target offered improved contract by current club; decision pending

  11-06-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid target offered improved contract by current club; decision pendingReal Madrid are going after both of Manchester City’s centre-backs this summer in the hope of landing at least one as a massive defensive upgrade.Of the two players, it is Josko Gvardiol who stands out as the top target, but Ruben Dias also remains a top option in Jose Mourinho’s eyes.Neither signing, however, is expected to be easy, more so in the case of the Croatian international who is concurr
  
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• Barcelona prepare blockbuster €80 million move for Real Madrid’s top defensive target – report

  11-06-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona prepare blockbuster €80 million move for Real Madrid’s top defensive target – reportBarcelona’s search for a top-class left-footed defender has led them towards one of the most highly-rated defenders in European football, but completing the deal could prove far more difficult than identifying the target.According to information revealed by Dominik Schneider, Barcelona have already presented a contract offer to Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol as they conti
  
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• 🇲🇦 It’s official, Morocco confirm Abde and Aguerd out for the World Cup

  11-06-2026 08:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🇲🇦 It’s official, Morocco confirm Abde and Aguerd out for the World CupMorocco’s national team has had to respond urgently on the eve of the major World Cup event. The African federation has officially announced a significant change to its squad list due to force majeure. A situation that forces the coaching staff to make a drastic move before their tournament debut.Through an official statement approved by FIFA and dated June 10, 2026, the withdrawal of two key pilla
  
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• Messi, Maradona or Pele? Ranking the top 10 World Cup legends

  11-06-2026 08:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]It's a daunting task. Trying to whittle down thousands of players from 22 tournaments spread over almost a century to pick the top 10 World Cup legends of all time.To my mind, the top six or seven are obvious - even if the order is debatable - but it's those who fill the remaining spots that will no doubt spark the biggest talking point.It's hard to leave out Miroslav Klose, for example, although for what it's worth the top goalscorer in World Cup history would come in a close 11th.There's
  
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• 🗞️ The papers are unanimous this Thursday: the World Cup kicks off

  11-06-2026 08:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🗞️ The papers are unanimous this Thursday: the World Cup kicks offToday, the sporting universe pauses before a historic milestone: the opening whistle of the FIFA World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.With an unprecedented expanded format of 48 teams and 104 matches, the world’s sports media wakes up in sync under the same cry of celebration and anticipation.The leading newspapers are unanimously dedicating their front pages to the start of the tournament, which
  
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• World Cup 2026: Argentina dream big, France make history bid, Croatia set for emotional farewell

  11-06-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  World Cup 2026: Argentina dream big, France make history bid, Croatia set for emotional farewellThe countdown is almost over, with less than 24 hours until the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.Four years may have passed since Qatar delivered one of the most memorable World Cups in history, but the stories forged in the desert still resonate today.As the most prestigious international tournament returns, we pay tribute to the four teams that stood tallest i
  
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• Report: Liverpool ready to sell star for £17m this summer

  11-06-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool ready to sell star for £17m this summerLiverpool Transfer News: Federico Chiesa Exit Would Signal Ruthless Summer ResetChiesa Future Points Towards Anfield ExitLiverpool’s summer already feels less like a transfer window and more like a reckoning. According to information first reported by CaughtOffside, Federico Chiesa looks increasingly likely to leave Anfield, with Napoli and Como both monitoring his situation.That in itself tells a story. Chiesa arrived with ped
  
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• PSG plotting move for Bayern Munich playmaker Michael Olise, he is their main target this summer

  11-06-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG plotting move for Bayern Munich playmaker Michael Olise, he is their main target this summerParis Saint-Germain are preparing to launch a move for Bayern Munich’s Michael Olise. According to L’Equipe du soir, he is their main summer transfer target.The Parisians are looking to bolster their already fearsome attack, and the Frenchman is reportedly at the top of their wishlist.Sporting director Luis Campos has already assembled Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Desire Doue, Bradley Barcola, a
  
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• Mo Salah's next club is clear as MAMMOTH wage demands revealed

  11-06-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mo Salah's next club is clear as MAMMOTH wage demands revealedMohamed Salah's time as a Liverpool player came to an end in a way which most people wouldn't have wanted. Even though the Egyptian King got an impressive send off at Anfield, his exit still left a bit of a sour taste in the mouths of fans.One of the main reasons behind his premature exit will undoubtedly be his relationship with Arne Slot as well as his lack of playing time also having a part to play.However, Salah's performance leve
  
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• Fulham hold talks with Alvaro Arbeloa to replace Marco Silva

  11-06-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fulham hold talks with Alvaro Arbeloa to replace Marco SilvaFulham have held talks with former Real Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa as they continue their search for Marco Silva’s successor, according to The Athletic.The west London club are in the market for a new manager after Silva ended his successful five-year spell at Craven Cottage to join Portuguese giants Benfica.Fulham have been assessing candidates, with Arbeloa now emerging as a serious contender for the vacancy.The 43-year-ol
  
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• Official: Barcelona complete permanent signing of Egyptian wonderkid

  11-06-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Barcelona complete permanent signing of Egyptian wonderkidBarcelona have officially secured the future of one of their most promising young prospects after activating the purchase option in Hamza Abdelkarim’s loan agreement with Al Ahly.The Egyptian attacker arrived in Catalonia during the January transfer window and, despite spending only a few months at the club, has done enough to convince Barcelona that he deserves a long-term place in their project. The deal has now bee
  
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• Man City Make £106m Push For Midfielder Bid as Forest Hold Firm

  11-06-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City Make £106m Push For Midfielder Bid as Forest Hold FirmManchester City’s £106m Elliot Anderson Move Signals a New Transfer RealityCity Push Hard for AndersonManchester City’s verbal offer for Elliot Anderson tells us plenty about where elite football now sits. According to The Athletic, City have made a proposal worth £106million up front, with add-ons potentially taking the package beyond £120million. Nottingham Forest, understandably, are not blinkin
  
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• Jose Mourinho holds discussions with Real Madrid hierarchy over 21-year-old midfielder

  11-06-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho holds discussions with Real Madrid hierarchy over 21-year-old midfielderThe midfield is a department where Real Madrid are making conscious efforts to sign a big name – one who can bring creativity, consistency and control to the department.Enzo Fernandez is one of the club’s top targets on that front, but Chelsea are demanding a fee well north of €100 million for the player rendering that deal complicated.A second practical option has emerged in recent days, one t
  
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• Interview | USMNT & Monaco forward Folarin Balogun: ‘If you score a lot of goals in the World Cup and you take your country far, it can change the direction of your career.’

  11-06-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Interview | USMNT & Monaco forward Folarin Balogun: ‘If you score a lot of goals in the World Cup and you take your country far, it can change the direction of your career.’Before he headed over to the US, Get French Football News spoke with AS Monaco and USMNT forward Folarin Balogun (24) ahead of this summer’s FIFA World Cup.What does it mean for you to represent your country at the World Cup this summer? It’s a big, big opportunity. There’s a g
  
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• World Cup 2026 stadiums: All 16 venues at this summer’s tournament

  11-06-2026 07:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The World Cup is here and it’s bigger than ever, with the expanded 48-team format requiring a collection of venues the span across three different countries.The United States, Canada and Mexico have joined forces to host this year’s tournament, with each offering up their best stadiums on offer to house fans on football’s grandest stage.MetLife Stadium in New Jersey will play host to the final, while Mexico City’s famed Estadio Azteca will raise the curtain on the competi
  
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• PSG have their mind made up over goalkeeper transfer decision

  11-06-2026 07:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG have their mind made up over goalkeeper transfer decisionPSG have made their mind up over their first choice goalkeeper for next season, according to Parisian sources reporting on the matter.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.PSG won the Champions League in 2025 after destroying Inter Milan in the final and playing some incredibly football along the way to that game.There was no
  
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• Thomas Tuchel says England ‘set the tone’ after wrapping up World Cup preparations

  11-06-2026 07:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England’s camaraderie, quality and adaptability in the weather-affected warm-up friendly against Costa Rica has only increased Thomas Tuchel’s excitement for his first World Cup.After a thunderstorm delayed kick-off by an hour in Orlando, the Euro 2024 runners-up heeded their manager’s request to take things up a notch ahead of next Wednesday’s Group L opener against Croatia.Declan Rice, Anthony Gordon and substitute Ollie Watkins scored in an impressive final performance
  
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• Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis accepts inevitable Elliot Anderson sale to Manchester City

  11-06-2026 07:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis accepts inevitable Elliot Anderson sale to Manchester CityMarinakis has regarded Man City’s latest offer of £106M plus add-ons as unacceptableForest owner has reluctantly accepted Anderson’s sale but is pushing for a record transfer feeCity’s second bid was worth £106M plus £15M in bonuses; Forest want £110M up frontEvangelos Marinakis has regarded Manchester City’s latest offer of £105 million plus
  
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• Liverpool look at completing blockbuster best young trio in world football

  11-06-2026 07:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool look at completing blockbuster best young trio in world footballLiverpool could soon have the best young trio in world football. A true blockbuster investment.Liverpool have worked hard in the last two transfer windows to sign genuinely elite talents at centre-back. The idea has been to get ahead of everyone else, snapping up players who could skyrocket in value very quickly.Not that they've signed them cheap. Giovanni Leoni cost just shy of £30m, while Jeremy Jacquet was around
  
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• FIFA urged to compensate banned African referee after World Cup visa row

  11-06-2026 07:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FIFA urged to compensate banned African referee after World Cup visa rowFIFA have been urged to compensate Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry into the United States ahead of this summer’s World Cup.Artan was on course to make history as the first referee from Somalia to officiate at a World Cup.Reaching that stage represented years of hard work, dedication, and progression through international football’s demanding officiating system. However, his dream has been put
  
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• 🎥 Would you stop work for a photo with Shakira? This journo's moment

  11-06-2026 07:19 via yahoo.com
  🎥 Would you stop work for a photo with Shakira? This journo's momentBefore the ball starts rolling this afternoon at the Azteca Stadium, there will be a show serving as the World Cup opening ceremony. A show with a name of its own: Shakira. 
  The Colombian artist will lend her voice to 15 minutes of pure spectacle before Mexico and South Africa kick off the World Cup. And yesterday she rehearsed on the match stage. All of this while several journalists were covering the tourname
  
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• How forgotten co-hosts Canada can silence their noisy neighbours at World Cup 2026

  11-06-2026 07:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  There are times when Canada can seem the forgotten World Cup hosts. They have not staged the most celebrated World Cup of all or another of the most remarkable. They have not sought to repel fans of other countries, turned a referee away, held an opposition striker for questioning at immigration, bombed a fellow competing nation. Canada’s conventional approach – helpful and welcoming – may be out of kilter with these times; with this United States.Everyone else can be obscured
  
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• Real Madrid join race for Mateus Fernandes as Mourinho plots first summer signing

  11-06-2026 07:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid join race for Mateus Fernandes as Mourinho plots first summer signingReal Madrid have joined the race for West Ham United midfielder Mateus Fernandes, AS reports.The Portuguese ace has become one of the most sought-after midfielders in the world, and new Madrid manager Jose Mourinho wants him at Santiago Bernabeu.Midfield reinforcement has become a priority for Madrid, and Fernandes is seen as an ideal transfer target, with the club eager to add quality in the middle of the pitch.The
  
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• World Cup Day 1 What to Watch: Mexico gets the tournament started as Group A begins play

  11-06-2026 04:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The World Cup is finally here.The 2026 tournament kicks off Thursday with Group A getting underway. Here's what you need to know for Day 1 of the World Cup.Play 2026 Soccer Pick 'Em with FOX One and make your picks for the world's biggest soccer tournamentMexico vs. South AfricaThursday, June 11 | 3 p.m. ET | Mexico City | TV: FoxOdds: Mexico (-235), South Africa (+650), Tie (+340)The World Cup traditionally kicks off with a game featuring the host country. And by virtue of being in Group A, Mex
  
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• The time is coming! Learn all about the FIFA World Cup

  11-06-2026 04:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The time is coming! Learn all about the FIFA World CupThe moment we’ve all been waiting for is finally knocking at the door.The FIFA World Cup will kick off this Thursday (10), with Mexico facing South Africa at the Azteca Stadium.Besides renewing our hope for a sixth title, the tournament also promises to bring great stories on the pitch.To help you get even more into the World Cup spirit, OneFootball brings you the main information and updates about the tournament below.Check it all out
  
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• It’s nearly time! Know EVERYTHING about the FIFA World Cup

  11-06-2026 04:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It’s nearly time! Know EVERYTHING about the FIFA World CupThe moment we’ve been waiting for is finally at our doorstep.The FIFA World Cup will kick off this Thursday (10), with the opening match between Mexico and South Africa at the Azteca Stadium.Besides renewing our hopes for a sixth title, the tournament also promises to deliver great stories on the pitch.To help you get even more into the World Cup mood, OneFootball brings you the main information and latest updates on the tourn
  
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• It’s nearly time! Find out all about the FIFA World Cup

  11-06-2026 04:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It’s nearly time! Find out all about the FIFA World CupThe moment we’ve been eagerly waiting for is finally knocking on the door.The FIFA World Cup will have its opening match played this Thursday (11), with Mexico facing South Africa at the Azteca Stadium.In addition to renewing our hopes for a sixth title, the tournament also promises to bring great stories on the pitch.To help you get even more into the World Cup spirit, OneFootball brings you the main information and latest updat
  
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• 🛬 Hello, Tricolor! Colombia have landed in Mexico

  11-06-2026 03:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🛬 Hello, Tricolor! Colombia have landed in MexicoThe Colombia National Team is already on Mexican soil to take on the final stretch of its preparations ahead of its debut at the FIFA World Cup 2026™. The squad led by Néstor Lorenzo arrived in the city of Guadalajara after completing an intense physical reconditioning stage in California, United States.
  Top-level infrastructure at Academia AGAThe Colombian delegation chose Atlas FC’s Academia AGA as its official base ca
  
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• Bellingham at number 10? Will Saka start? It's decision time for Tuchel

  11-06-2026 02:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thomas Tuchel's England have won both of their World Cup warm-up games, against New Zealand and Costa Rica [Getty Images]England's final friendly before the World Cup was delayed by violent storms rattling around Orlando's Inter&Co Stadium – but when it finally got under way it was well worth the wait for head coach Thomas Tuchel.Tuchel was unhappy with England's lack of intensity in their opening friendly against New Zealand in Tampa, the 1-0 win effectively a glorified training sessi
  
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