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Spain 4-0 Saudi Arabia: Yamal spark, Oyarzabal brace in World Cup rout

Spain claimed their first win of the 2026 World Cup with a 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia. Lamine Yamal returned to the line-up and slid in at the back post to finish Mikel Oyarzabal’s drilled cross, and Oyarzabal added two close-range finishes around the midway point of the first

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Conceicao: Portugal players 'don't feel obligation' to pass to Ronaldo

Juventus winger Francisco Conceicao said Portugal's players do not feel obligated to pass to Cristiano Ronaldo at the 2026 World Cup, speaking ahead of their crucial clash with Uzbekistan. "I think that Cristiano... when it comes to scoring goals, there is no one like him. We don&

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Xavi calls Lionel Messi the 'Michael Jordan of football'

Former Barcelona manager Xavi lavished praise on Lionel Messi, comparing the Argentine icon to basketball legend Michael Jordan. The tribute followed Messi’s hat-trick against Algeria at the 2026 World Cup, which saw him equal the record for the most goals ever scored at the tournament. "I like to

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Spain vs Saudi Arabia: Worldwide broadcasts and VPN access

Broadcasters for Spain v Saudi Arabia are listed across many countries, from TSN in Canada and CCTV-5 Sports in China to SBS in Australia, ZEE5 in India, TyC Sports in Argentina, beIN Sports in Algeria and Morocco, BBC in Great Britain and DAZN in Italy. A VPN, such as ExpressVPN,

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Where to Watch Spain vs Saudi Arabia Free From Anywhere

The game runs Sunday, June 21 at 12:00 p.m. ET (9:00 a.m. PT) from Atlanta, free over the air on FOX in the US, with Telemundo carrying the Spanish call. Several countries stream the match for free: BBC iPlayer in the UK, SBS in Australia, RTÉ

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Dalot says Portugal stand unshakable behind Cristiano Ronaldo

Diogo Dalot revealed the Portugal squad held a detailed meeting before the World Cup to prepare for the social media backlash that follows any Cristiano Ronaldo performance. Despite the noise after a disappointing opening result, the Manchester United defender says the group remains "unshakable" in their support for

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Alisha Lehmann and Montel McKenzie juggle on Jamaican beach

Alisha Lehmann gave followers a glimpse of her ball control while on a romantic getaway in Jamaica, appearing in a video with boyfriend Montel McKenzie. The Swiss international, 27, who recently completed her latest Women's Super League campaign, is seen performing keepy-uppies on the sand in a neon

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Lamine Yamal predicts he will move into Messi-style central role

Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal, 18, says he will eventually move into a central role, following the tactical path of Lionel Messi. Currently a regular on the right flank for club and country, he believes moving inside is the only way to escape the frequent triple-marking he now faces. Explaining his

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Dan Burn jokes about Jude Bellingham's age as he hails midfielder's leadership

Dan Burn heaped praise on Jude Bellingham’s emergence as a genuine leader in the England squad, even joking about the midfielder’s age. England began their 2026 World Cup campaign with a 4-2 victory over Croatia, fueled by goals from their two most influential figures. "I think they’

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Hayden Hackney warned over 'wrong club' move amid Man United links

Hayden Hackney, 23, has attracted interest from Manchester United, Everton and Tottenham as he enters the final year of his Middlesbrough contract. Boro face another season in the second tier after a narrow 1-0 play-off final defeat against Hull City, and the midfielder is expected to be one of the

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‘Started to replace Lionel Messi’ — Yamal called 'biggest talent'

Barcelona starlet Lamine Yamal has been singled out by Saudi Arabia manager Georgios Donis ahead of his side’s World Cup match with Spain. Donis said the 18-year-old winger “started to replace Messi in Barcelona in the best way” and called him “maybe this period the biggest talent in the

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De la Fuente: Comparing Lamine Yamal to Messi or Maradona is a 'mistake'

Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente warned that comparing Lamine Yamal to icons like Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona is "a mistake" that could hinder the teenager's development. He nevertheless placed the Barcelona winger in a rare category of "geniuses," likening them to

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Ueda inspires Japan to eliminate Tunisia in 1,000th World Cup match

Tunisia sacked Sabri Lamouchi after last week’s 5-1 defeat to Sweden and appointed Hervé Renard as their seventh manager since qualifying began. The change made little difference: Tunisia were well beaten by a Japan side inspired by Feyenoord centre-forward Ayase Ueda, who scored twice and led the line with

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Leah Williamson shares loved-up snaps as girlfriend Elle Smith turns 28

Leah Williamson offered a glimpse into her personal life by posting a series of affectionate photos to mark her girlfriend Elle Smith’s 28th birthday, captioning the Instagram collection “Happy Birthday sweets x”. The images documented moments from their recent downtime as Williamson stepped away briefly from her recovery work.

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Belgium vs Iran FIFA World Cup 2026 Preview: Everything you need to know

Belgium face Iran at Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi Stadium) on 21 June 2026, with kick-off at 15:00 EST / 19:00 GMT. Both teams go into Matchday 2 level in Group G after Belgium drew 1-1 with Egypt in Seattle and Iran fought back for a 2-2 draw with New

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Paraguay vs Australia World Cup 2026 Preview

Paraguay and Australia meet at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium (Levi's Stadium) with kick-off at 02:00 GMT (21:00 EST on 25 June 2026). Both sides arrive under pressure after Matchday 2: Australia were beaten 2-0 by the United States, while Paraguay edged Türkiye 1-0 despite Miguel

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Endrick defends relationship with Carlo Ancelotti amid meme storm

Endrick addressed speculation about his relationship with Carlo Ancelotti after spending significant time on the bench at the start of the 2026 World Cup. Social media flooded with memes following his status as an unused substitute in Brazil's 1-1 draw with Morocco, with fans joking whether the manager

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Declan Rice says he has played through 'neural pain' but is fit for Ghana

Declan Rice revealed he has been playing through secret "neural pain" since December but insisted he is fully fit for England’s second World Cup group game against Ghana. He had been seen nursing his hamstring during the Three Lions' 4-2 victory over Croatia, prompting concern after

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Georgina Rodriguez reveals Cristiano Ronaldo Jr's 16th birthday

Cristiano Ronaldo Jr has reached a major milestone, celebrating his 16th birthday with a lavish garden party organised by Georgina Rodriguez. While his father was preparing for Portugal's quest on the international stage, the Al-Nassr academy prospect enjoyed a day filled with unique surprises and family tributes. The

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New Zealand vs Egypt World Cup 2026 preview

New Zealand and Egypt meet at BC Place in Vancouver on 21 June 2026 at 21:00 EST (22 June 01:00 GMT) with both sides seeking to break away from a tightly balanced Group G. Each team took a point from opening draws — Egypt salvaging a 1-1 result with

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Jover's tweak turns Declan Rice into Arsenal and England corner specialist

Arsenal's set-piece work has gone international as Declan Rice's conversion into a corner-kick specialist is paying dividends for both club and country. England have wasted no time using Rice's delivery during the World Cup, with his influence prominent in the 4-2 victory over Croatia,

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Man City target Elliot Anderson and Sandro Tonali in £200m double swoop

Manchester City are preparing a major midfield overhaul as they transition beyond Pep Guardiola, targeting Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson and Newcastle’s Sandro Tonali. The club views the pair as complementary additions rather than alternatives and has budgeted a move that could cost upwards of £200 million. Forest rejected

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Sweat, tears and camaraderie as 20,000 run the Comrades ultramarathon

In the early morning dark thousands of runners waited as South Africa’s national anthem and the swell of Shosholoza gave way to the familiar piano of Chariots of Fire. A cock crowed, a gun fired and the field streamed across the start line of the Comrades, the world’s

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Neymar back in training, set to be available vs Scotland

Neymar returned to the training pitch in New Jersey after missing Brazil's first two World Cup fixtures with a calf problem, stepping up rehabilitation with ball drills as the squad prepares for the final Group C match against Scotland. Most of the team completed indoor recovery work at

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Curaçao claim first World Cup point as Iran criticises lack of support

Curaçao earned their first World Cup point by holding Ecuador to a 0-0 draw in Kansas City, with goalkeeper Eloy Room making a remarkable 15 saves. “I think I need a statue in Curaçao now,” he said, adding he was “a little bit annoyed that I don’t have the