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Yaya Toure appointed Slovan Bratislava head coach on three-year deal

Yaya Toure has taken his first senior management job after signing a three-year contract to become head coach of Slovan Bratislava. The 43-year-old former midfielder, who starred for Barcelona and Manchester City, succeeds Vladimir Weiss, who has returned to manage the Slovakian national team for a second spell. Toure said

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Ralf Rangnick in talks to overhaul AC Milan with supervisory role

Ralf Rangnick is in advanced discussions to lead a sweeping overhaul at AC Milan after a decisive meeting in Vienna with club chiefs including Gerry Cardinale and Zlatan Ibrahimovic. He outlined conditions for joining the Rossoneri if he leaves the Austrian national team after the World Cup, making clear he

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Could Folarin Balogun be the missing piece for the USMNT?

The USMNT opened the World Cup with a 4-1 win over Paraguay, producing an aggressive, clinical and entertaining performance. Christian Pulisic was outstanding for the first half, Folarin Balogun looked like a genuine goalscoring threat, and Malik Tillman, Antonee Robinson and Sergino Dest provided lively dribbling and attacking intent. Chris

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Yasin Ayari scores twice as Sweden rout Tunisia

Graham Potter’s tenure in charge of Sweden continued to gather momentum as his side swept aside an error-prone Tunisia. The former left-back from York City has become an unlikely figure of adulation in Sweden after guiding a team that struggled in qualifying into a convincing World Cup performance. Sweden’

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Mbappé: 'Easier to console one than five' after PSG's Champions League win

Kylian Mbappé described the mood inside the France camp after Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League win over Arsenal, saying senior players have had to manage contrasting emotions between William Saliba and a group of victorious Parisians. "I quickly congratulated my PSG teammates. Its easier to console one

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Watch Ivory Coast vs Ecuador worldwide with a VPN

A Virtual Private Network (VPN) lets you establish a secure, encrypted connection and virtually change your location to a country where the game is being broadcast, helping to bypass blackout restrictions. Today's game between Ivory Coast and Ecuador will kick-off at 15 Jun 2026, 00:00. Download &

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Pokémon NAIC Moves to Chicago's McCormick Place in 2027

After three years in New Orleans, the Pokémon North America International Championships will relocate to Chicago's McCormick Place Convention Center beginning in 2027. The 2026 championship, held at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, saw competitors across the Pokémon Trading Card Game, Pokémon GO, Pokémon UNITE and Pokémon

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World Cup 2026 Golden Boot: Balogun leads as Kane and Mbappe tipped

The 2026 World Cup is underway and the race for the Golden Boot — awarded to the tournament's top scorer — is already taking shape across the 48 competing nations. The prize has turned strikers into legends, placing them in a pantheon that includes Ronaldo, Eusebio, Gerd Müller, Gary Lineker

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How to buy France World Cup 2026 tickets: dates, prices & more

France's group schedule in North America is set: Tuesday, June 16 — France vs Senegal (3pm ET) at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford; Sunday, June 22 — France vs Iraq (5pm ET) at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia; and Thursday, June 26 — Norway vs France (3pm ET) at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough. The

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How to get tickets to see Kylian Mbappe at World Cup 2026

Kylian Mbappe will be on show in North America this summer as France open their World Cup group against Senegal at MetLife Stadium (Tue June 16, 3pm ET), then face Iraq at Lincoln Financial Field (Mon June 22, 5pm ET) before meeting Norway at Gillette Stadium (Fri June 26, 3pm

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Scotland end 36-year wait as McGinn's strike secures World Cup win

John McGinn was the hero in Boston as Scotland finally ended a 36-year wait for a World Cup win, a gritty 1-0 victory over Haiti sealed by his 28th-minute strike. The result sent travelling supporters into a frenzy and put Scotland top of Group C after Brazil's 1-1

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'Take shelter' tornado warning issued to England squad

England's World Cup preparations were disrupted after Thomas Tuchel's squad received an emergency tornado warning in Kansas City, forcing the team to abandon evening plans and remain inside their hotel as severe weather moved through the area. The players had trained at Swope Soccer Village earlier

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Casemiro and Gabriel criticised after Brazil's 1-1 draw with Morocco

Brazil's World Cup campaign began with a stuttering 1-1 draw against Morocco at the New York New Jersey Stadium, a game remembered as much for defensive lapses and a lack of midfield authority as for Vinicius Jr's equaliser. Alan Shearer singled out Gabriel, saying the Arsenal

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Gary Neville calls FIFA a 'dictatorship' after controversial Switzerland penalty

Gary Neville criticised FIFA after a controversial penalty in Switzerland's 1-1 draw with Qatar, saying the governing body acted like a "dictatorship" over its handling of the incident. The incident came in the 14th minute when Remo Freuler was brought down by Qatar goalkeeper Mahmoud Abunada.

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Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina: World Cup 2026 preview

Switzerland and Bosnia and Herzegovina meet at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on 18 June 2026, kicking off at 19:00 GMT (15:00 EST). Both sides opened the tournament with 1-1 draws — Switzerland surrendered a late own goal against Qatar, while Bosnia and Herzegovina earned a resilient point against co-hosts

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Ronaldo and Portugal wear Diogo Jota tribute wristbands in training

Portugal's players paid tribute to their late teammate Diogo Jota by wearing commemorative wristbands during training in Miami. Cristiano Ronaldo and other members of the Selecao were photographed wearing the bands as they prepare for the World Cup, starting with their Group K opener against DR Congo next

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Rangers appoint Derek McInnes as manager as Danny Rohl heads to Salzburg

Rangers are set to appoint Hearts boss Derek McInnes as their new manager, as Danny Rohl prepares to leave for Red Bull Salzburg. McInnes, 54, spent five years as a player at Ibrox between 1995 and 2000 and has emerged as the club’s primary target. He previously turned down

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USMNT's World Cup start could change soccer in America

The U.S. men’s team turned its World Cup opener into more than a match: national anthems sung loudly, audacious skill moves and celebrations that felt like a national event. Christian Pulisic’s dribble, Folarin Balogun’s cutback, Gio Reyna’s trivela and the composure of Chris Richards were

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How to watch Sweden vs Tunisia worldwide and with a VPN

Sweden face Tunisia in a Group F fixture that kicks off on 15 Jun 2026 at 03:00. Broadcast rights are held across the globe, with channels and platforms listed for many countries, including beIN Sports, Fox Sports, SVT and Watania 1 among others. A Virtual Private Network (VPN) can

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Crysencio Summerville sparks lead but late Japan equaliser earns 2-2 draw

The Netherlands were held to a 2-2 draw by Japan in their opening World Cup game in Dallas after conceding a late equaliser. Second-half strikes from Virgil van Dijk and Crysencio Summerville put the Oranje ahead twice, but Japan responded on each occasion. Donyell Malen came close early on, with

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Ivory Coast vs Ecuador: How to watch worldwide

Broadcasters for Ivory Coast vs Ecuador vary by country, with outlets such as BBC Sport in Great Britain, Fox Sports in the USA, TSN in Canada, beIN Sports across multiple territories and DAZN in several European markets carrying the game. A full international list of broadcasters is available for those

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Côte d’Ivoire v Ecuador: World Cup 2026 – live

It is more than a decade since Didier Drogba, Kolo Touré and Yaya Touré roamed the field for Côte d’Ivoire, and it has been some years since a player you’ve certainly heard of was playing for Ecuador. Both nations bring contrasting recent histories to this tournament. Japan twice

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Taste the 2026 World Cup in NYC: Fan foods from Groups G, H and I

Food, soccer and samba: the World Cup is already on the streets and screens of New York City. Across the five boroughs, fans are gathering in family-run spots and neighborhood restaurants to watch matches and share familiar game-day dishes. Some match-day staples and where to find them include Belgium’s

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How to Watch Ivory Coast vs Ecuador for Free

Kickoff is Saturday, June 14 at 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT (12:00 AM BST in the UK, Sunday June 15). The match streams free on BBC iPlayer in the UK and on Telemundo over the air in the US (Spanish). FS1 carries the English broadcast in

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Germany thrash Curacao 7-1 as Musiala, Wirtz and Nmecha shine

Germany opened their World Cup campaign with a 7-1 win over debutants Curacao, a victory powered by a brace from Kai Havertz and strikes from Felix Nmecha, Nico Schlotterbeck, Jamal Musiala, Nathaniel Brown and Deniz Undav. Curacao had briefly levelled through Livano Comenencia, whose effort deflected past Manuel Neuer, but