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• FA approves WSL academy sides in National League

  25-08-2026 13:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Women's Super League (WSL) academy sides will play in tier three of the football pyramid from the 2027-28 season with the divisive proposal approved by the Football Association.
  
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• All the best Savinho - welcome Savio... new club, new name for Spurs signing

  25-08-2026 15:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Tottenham sign Brazil winger Savinho from Manchester City for an initial £75m - and he reverts to being called Savio.
  
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• Cole leaves role as England U21 coach

  25-08-2026 15:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ashley Cole leaves his role as England Under-21 coach after five years in the position.
  
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• When is the EFL Cup third-round draw?

  25-08-2026 13:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The third-round draw of the EFL Cup takes place on Wednesday, with nine Premier League teams entering the competition at this stage.
  
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• Leeds and Rangers co-owner jailed after prostitution arrest

  25-08-2026 12:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jed York pleaded no contest to two charges in Ohio after being arrested for soliciting prostitution.
  
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• Dalglish and Carney win PFA merit awards

  25-08-2026 12:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Liverpool and Scotland legend Sir Kenny Dalglish and Lionesses great Karen Carney win the Professional Footballers' Association's merit awards for 2026.
  
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• Tottenham sign Savinho from Man City for £75m

  25-08-2026 11:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Tottenham sign Brazil winger Savinho from Manchester City for an initial £75m.
  
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• Tottenham sign Savinho for £75m - what will he bring to club?

  25-08-2026 11:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Tottenham sign Brazil winger Savinho from Manchester City for an initial £75m.
  
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• Man City enter race for Gakpo - Tuesday's gossip

  25-08-2026 11:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Manchester City emerge as surprise Cody Gakpo suitors, Newcastle agree to sign Nico Gonzalez, and Manchester United are confident of signing Myles Lewis-Skelly, plus more.
  
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• How does prize money work in the EFL Cup?

  25-08-2026 10:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains how prize money works in the EFL Cup
  
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• How did all nine new managers fare in Premier League openers?

  25-08-2026 10:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Who impressed and who has work to do? BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty looks at how the nine new managerial appointments fared on the opening week of the Premier League season.
  
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• What does your Premier League club still need in the transfer window?

  25-08-2026 10:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC Sport takes a look at what each of the Premier League clubs still need before the summer transfer window shuts in seven days.
  
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• Ranking the best managers in Premier League history

  25-08-2026 09:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Thirteen managers have won the Premier League title, but which of them will make it into our top 10 covering the competition's history?
  
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• Are O'Neill's Celtic ready for Champions League?

  25-08-2026 09:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  How ready are Celtic for the season ahead?
  
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• Hearts close to deal for teenage winger Benjaminsen - gossip

  25-08-2026 08:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Hearts emerge as favourites for Faroese winger, while Celtic face competition for midfield target.
  
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• 'Change is necessary' - players unite against Fifa

  25-08-2026 08:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A number of current and former footballers unite against Fifa president Gianni Infantino, stating that "change is necessary" at the global governing body.
  
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• Grealish back for Man City - but for how long?

  25-08-2026 08:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Man City winger has made two substitute appearances so far this season, but his future remains in doubt.
  
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• Three reasons Chelsea could challenge for title - and one issue that could haunt them

  25-08-2026 00:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  While Chelsea's front three produced a sparkling display in their win over Fulham, goalkeeper Robert Sanchez remains a major concern.
  
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• Fulham deserved more in Chelsea defeat - Arbeloa

  25-08-2026 00:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Fulham manager Alvaro Arbeloa says his side deserved "a little bit more" following their 3-2 home defeat by Chelsea but is encouraged by the "character and personality" shown in his first Premier League game in charge.
  
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• 'To have a good team, we need a great Cole' - Alonso on Palmer

  25-08-2026 00:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso praises Cole Palmer's "responsibility, maturity and freedom" after a goal and an assist from the playmaker seals a 3-2 victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage. In Alonso's first Premier League match in charge, the Spaniard insists his new squad can achieve "special things" this season.
  
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• Palmer impresses as Chelsea edge past Fulham to give Alonso first win

  24-08-2026 23:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Cole Palmer scores and sets up Joao Pedro as Chelsea give Xabi Alonso a winning start against Alvaro Arbeloa's Fulham at Craven Cottage in the Premier League.
  
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• Al-Hilal in advanced talks to sign Arsenal's Martinelli

  24-08-2026 23:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Arsenal are in advanced talks with Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal over the sale of Gabriel Martinelli for at least £50m.
  
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• Rogers & Palmer star but Sanchez struggles - Fulham v Chelsea player ratings

  24-08-2026 22:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Morgan Rogers scores on his Chelsea debut as Xabi Alonso's side beat Fulham at Craven Cottage - here are BBC Sport's player ratings.
  
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• Man City agree deal for Palmeiras winger Allan

  24-08-2026 21:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Manchester City agree to sign winger Allan Elias from Palmeiras in a deal worth up to £34.2m.
  
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• Forest working on deal for Chelsea striker Delap

  24-08-2026 21:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nottingham Forest are working on a deal to sign Chelsea striker Liam Delap.
  
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• Mateta's contract claim leaves Palace with transfer decision

  24-08-2026 20:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Following a dispute over the length of his contract, will Jean-Philippe Mateta stay at Crystal Palace beyond the transfer window?
  
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• Celtic to 'have a little look' at defenders with Johnston out until October

  24-08-2026 19:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Celtic full-back Alistair Johnston will be out of action until October, manager Martin O'Neill confirms.
  
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• Celtic full-back Johnston out until October

  24-08-2026 19:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Celtic full-back Alistair Johnston will be out of action until October, manager Martin O'Neill confirms.
  
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• Sunderland sign Ahoka from Royal Antwerp

  24-08-2026 18:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sunderland confirm the signing of midfielder Jules Ahoka for a 10m euros (£8.6m) fee.
  
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• Watkins' departure would cut deepest - and Villa did not see it coming

  24-08-2026 18:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ollie Watkins has been an Aston Villa legend but it appears his time at the club is nearing a painful end amid interest from Saudi Arabia.
  
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