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• Victor Munoz reveals why he chose to join Liverpool

  06-08-2026 07:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Victor Munoz reveals why he chose to join LiverpoolVictor Munoz Arrives at Liverpool With Ambition, A World Cup Medal and No Time to WasteVictor Munoz has turned up at Liverpool with the right credentials and, more importantly, the right attitude. He is a World Cup winner with Spain, a new Liverpool forward, and already talking like someone who understands that medals from the summer count for very little once pre-season starts.The 23-year-old, who joined from Osasuna in June, has now trained fo
  
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• A youngster to watch - Calvin Okike

  06-08-2026 07:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Eighteen-year-old Nigerian defender Calvin Okike is tipped for a bright future at Hull City and signed his first professional contract in the summer, a two-year deal with the option of a third.He largely featured for the under-21s last season, but was an unused substitute in a 2-0 win over Norwich City in the Championship.Okike had a loan spell at National League club Hartlepool United this year, scoring within a minute on his senior debut. Although expected to stay largely with th
  
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• A summer of change

  06-08-2026 07:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]The 2026-27 Premier League season has not yet kicked off, but it has already made history.Nine clubs are set to begin the campaign with a new permanent manager - the highest number ever for the top flight's opening weekend.The scale of turnover has dramatically reshaped the Premier League's managerial landscape.The upheaval did not begin this summer. The 2025-26 Premier League season featured 11 managerial changes, with Forest among the clubs to make multiple appointments during the campaig
  
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• A wanted man - but would Liverpool's Gakpo be a good fit at Spurs?

  06-08-2026 07:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cody Gakpo comes into the season after a disappointing World Cup with the Netherlands [Getty Images]Tottenham are keen on a move for Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo as Roberto de Zerbi continues reshaping his squad.Any deal would be far from straightforward. Liverpool are reluctant to weaken their attacking options, particularly after Mohamed Salah's departure and with Hugo Ekitike still recovering from an Achilles injury. The Reds are themselves pursuing Paris St-Germain winger Bradley Barcola but
  
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• Richard Hughes told he'll now need to spend €80m to sign long-term Liverpool target

  06-08-2026 07:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Richard Hughes told he'll now need to spend €80m to sign long-term Liverpool targetFor Liverpool, the transfer market is becoming rather inflated this summer.Indeed, the Anfield outfit are partly to blame for this after they spent £125 million on Alexander Isak and £116 million on Florian Wirtz last summer but, the fact that Elliott Anderson and Morgan Rogers have both joined new clubs for over £115 million each hasn't helped matters much either.The difference in the value
  
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• Enzo Maresca coy on Manchester City defender’s future as stay or loan doubts remain

  06-08-2026 07:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Enzo Maresca coy on Manchester City defender’s future as stay or loan doubts remainMaresca says he is “happy” with Vitor Reis and that he is “working very well” in pre-seasonMan City boss says a final decision on Reis and other young players will be made after pre-seasonMaresca insists any decision will be made in the best interests of the player, not just the clubEnzo Maresca has addressed Vitor Reis’ Manchester City future, insisting the club will take the &
  
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• Chivas lose on penalties to LAFC in their Leagues Cup debut

  06-08-2026 07:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chivas lose on penalties to LAFC in their Leagues Cup debutChivas fell tonight in their Leagues Cup debut against Los Angeles FC, in a match that was decided from the penalty spot.
  During the first half, Denis Bouanga opened the scoring with a great four-touch goal. However, Roberto Alvarado spoiled the party in Los Angeles, as he fired home the equalizer four minutes later.Over the next 45 minutes, both sides tried at all costs to finish the match in regulation time, but it was not possible and
  
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• 👀 Did Infantino bribe a World Cup host? Now FIFA speaks out

  06-08-2026 07:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👀 Did Infantino bribe a World Cup host? Now FIFA speaks outDid Gianni Infantino promise Morocco, as a co-host of the 2030 World Cup, the final if the country assured him of its support? In short: Did the FIFA president bribe one of the member nations?The relevant reports escalated yesterday. 'The Times' reportedly claimed to have learned this from an anonymous source. According to 'Talksport', several sources from the Moroccan football federation also confirmed that such talks with Infan
  
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• Jersey Bulls boss Powell may step down at end of season

  06-08-2026 06:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Elliot Powell led Jersey Bulls to the highest-ever finish in the English football league system by a Channel Island side in May [Lauren Queree]Elliot Powell says this season could be his last as Jersey Bulls manager.Powell took over the side in the summer of 2024 after spells in charge of the Jersey FA representative side and local club team St Peter.He guided Bulls to promotion from the Combined Counties League in his first season before finishing third in Isthmian League South East in May.Jers
  
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• Messi scores TWO goals in 1st start since the World Cup 🎥

  06-08-2026 06:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Messi scores TWO goals in 1st start since the World Cup 🎥Lionel Messi made his first start for Inter Miami since the World Cup this Wednesday (5).And the Argentine did not disappoint, scoring two goals and providing an assist in his team’s win over Atlético San Luís of Mexico.Casemiro also started and stayed on the field for the full 90 minutes of the Leagues Cup match, a competition involving Mexican and MLS teams.Messi’s assist came from a corner kick that fou
  
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• 🚨 CBF president publicly rejects FIFA Forward Enterprise

  06-08-2026 05:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 CBF president publicly rejects FIFA Forward EnterpriseSamir Xaud, president of the Brazilian Football Federation, spoke publicly about the FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) initiative and became the first South American football chief to reject the now-canceled project."We are talking with CONMEBOL about this matter, but it is not something we view favorably. We will make a joint decision with CONMEBOL, but I, personally, am somewhat against this sale of rights," he said at the inauguratio
  
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• Vasco withstands late pressure to reach Copa do Brasil quarter-finals 🎥

  06-08-2026 04:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Vasco withstands late pressure to reach Copa do Brasil quarter-finals 🎥Vasco eliminated Fluminense and secured qualification for the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals.The spot was sealed with a 3-1 victory this Wednesday (5) at the Maracanã.Brenner was the hero of Vasco’s win, scoring the team’s first two goals in the match.Martinelli scored late for Flu, who tried to pile on the pressure in search of an equalizer that would have taken the decision to penalties.But it was V
  
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• Vasco holds firm late on and reaches Copa do Brasil quarter-finals 🎥

  06-08-2026 04:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Vasco holds firm late on and reaches Copa do Brasil quarter-finals 🎥Vasco knocked out Fluminense and secured qualification for the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals.The spot was sealed with a 3-1 win this Wednesday (5) at the Maracanã.Brenner was the hero of Vasco’s victory, scoring the team’s two goals in the match.Martinelli scored late on for Flu, who tried to pile on the pressure in search of an equalizer that would have taken the decision to penalties.But it was Vasco
  
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• Palmeiras wobble, lose to Fortaleza but reach Copa do Brasil

  06-08-2026 04:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Palmeiras wobble, lose to Fortaleza but reach Copa do BrasilPalmeiras took advantage of the lead built in the first leg and secured their place in the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals.The qualification came with some scares, after a 3-2 defeat to Fortaleza at Arena Pantanal this Wednesday (5).Fortaleza managed to go ahead twice in the first half, but Palmeiras found their goals to avoid ending up in a dramatic situation.Miritello and Rodriguinho scored for Laion, while Flaco López and Murilo
  
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• Palmeiras stunned, lose to Fortaleza, but reach Copa do Brasil 🎥

  06-08-2026 04:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Palmeiras stunned, lose to Fortaleza, but reach Copa do Brasil 🎥Palmeiras made the most of the advantage built in the first leg and secured their place in the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil.The qualification came with some scares, after a 3-2 defeat to Fortaleza at Arena Pantanal this Wednesday (5).Fortaleza managed to take the lead twice in the first half, but Palmeiras found their goals to avoid ending up in a dramatic situation.Miritello, Rodriguinho, and Lucas Emanoel scored for
  
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• 🚨LAFC vs Chivas line-ups are in

  06-08-2026 04:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨LAFC vs Chivas line-ups are inIt’s now Chivas and Los Angeles FC’s turn to make their first appearance in the Leagues Cup. Both teams will face off in the competition’s group stage and will look to earn their first three points to advance to the next round.LAFC Starting XIChivas Starting XIDon’t miss the match details with OneFootball.This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.
  
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• Grêmio beat Mirassol to reach the Copa do Brasil quarter-finals 🎥

  06-08-2026 02:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Grêmio beat Mirassol to reach the Copa do Brasil quarter-finals 🎥Grêmio beat Mirassol and advanced to the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil.The qualification was secured this Wednesday (5) with a 1-0 win, thanks to a free-kick goal scored by Pavón.The teams had drawn 1-1 in the first leg, played in the countryside of São Paulo state.The only goal in the second leg, at Grêmio Arena, was scored in the first half.The final stretch of the match was dramatic,
  
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• Cruzeiro player breaks nose in move for goal v Chapecoense 🎥

  06-08-2026 01:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cruzeiro player breaks nose in move for goal v Chapecoense 🎥Cruzeiro have qualified for the Copa do Brasil quarter-finals.The spot was secured this Wednesday (5) with a win over Chapecoense at Mineirão in the second leg of the tie.In the first leg, the teams had drawn 0-0 at Arena Condá.
  The match was marked by the fractured nose suffered by Matheus Henrique in the move that led to the first goal, in first-half stoppage time.The Cruzeiro player headed the ball into the net
  
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• Cruzeiro player breaks nose in decisive Copa do Brasil goal 🎥

  06-08-2026 01:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cruzeiro player breaks nose in decisive Copa do Brasil goal 🎥Cruzeiro have advanced to the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil.The spot was secured this Wednesday (5) with a win over Chapecoense at Mineirão in the second leg of the tie.In the first leg, the teams had drawn 0-0 at Arena Condá.
  The match was marked by the broken nose suffered by Matheus Henrique in the play that led to the first goal, in stoppage time at the end of the first half.The Cruzeiro player headed th
  
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• 📋 Palmeiras and Fortaleza line up for Copa do Brasil second leg

  06-08-2026 01:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Palmeiras and Fortaleza line up for Copa do Brasil second legFortaleza and Palmeiras are set for the second leg of the Copa do Brasil round of 16.This Wednesday’s match (5) will take place at Arena Pantanal, after Leão do Pici chose to sell its home-field rights.In the first leg, in São Paulo, Palmeiras won 3-0. Therefore, Fortaleza need to win by three goals to take the fight for a spot to penalties.
  Check out the starting lineups below:PalmeirasThe duo of Vitor Ro
  
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• 📋 Fluminense and Vasco set for decisive derby at the Maracanã

  06-08-2026 01:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Fluminense and Vasco set for decisive derby at the MaracanãFluminense and Vasco are set for the second leg of the Copa do Brasil Round of 16.This Wednesday’s match (5) will once again take place at the Maracanã, after the 0-0 draw over the weekend in the countryside of São Paulo.If the score is level again, the decision on who advances will be made on penalties.
  Check out the starting lineups for the match below:FluminenseLuis Zubeldía welcomes back Je
  
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• 📋 Fluminense and Vasco named for decisive Maracanã derby

  06-08-2026 01:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Fluminense and Vasco named for decisive Maracanã derbyFluminense and Vasco are set for the second leg of the Copa do Brasil round of 16.This Wednesday’s match (5) will once again take place at the Maracanã, after a 0-0 draw over the weekend in the countryside of São Paulo.If the score is level again, the team that advances will be decided on penalties.
  Check out the starting lineups below:FluminenseLuis Zubeldía welcomes back Jemmes and Castillo, who h
  
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• Fisnik Asllani passes RB Leipzig medical

  06-08-2026 01:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fisnik Asllani passes RB Leipzig medicalSky Germany, the Leipziger Volkszeitung, and Kicker are all now currently reporting that Hoffenheim striker Fisnik Asllani has passed his RB Leipzig medical. Florian Plettenberg claims that the final transfer fee is in the €25m-range. As reported earlier, the 23-year-old will switch Bundesliga outfits via the release clause in his Hoffenheim contract. The Kosovo international is now expected to join Leipzig’s training camp in Saalfelden and
  
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• Infantino sorry for errors but stays Fifa president

  06-08-2026 00:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gianni Infantino was first elected Fifa president in 2016 [Getty Images]Gianni Infantino has apologised for "errors" he made in controversial plans to sell off stakes in competitions to private investors, but will remain Fifa president after receiving the backing of senior executives in a meeting in Morocco.Infantino summoned members of the management board to Fifa's Africa office in Rabat on Wednesday following mounting criticism of his aborted proposals, with world football's governing body re
  
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• Fifa admits mistakes but Infantino remains president

  06-08-2026 00:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gianni Infantino was first elected Fifa president in 2016 [Getty Images]Gianni Infantino will remain as Fifa president after he received the backing of senior executives in a meeting in Morocco, despite world football's governing body admitting "mistakes" have been made.Infantino summoned members of the management board to Fifa's Africa office in Rabat on Wednesday following mounting criticism of his aborted attempt to sell off stakes in Fifa competitions to private investors, with the organisat
  
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• Gianni Infantino apologises for ‘mistakes’ over World Cup sell-off plan but retains Fifa support

  06-08-2026 00:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Embattled Fifa president Gianni Infantino has apologised for “mistakes” over his controversial World Cup sell-off plan but senior leaders at world football’s governing body have “reaffirm[ed] their full support” for him after a crisis meeting on Wednesday.Infantino was forced to abandon his plans – namely to sell stakes in the World Cup and other Fifa tournaments to private investors – after public uproar last week, with Uefa confirming a boycott of Fifa
  
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• Newcastle appoint Matthias Jaissle as new head coach following Eddie Howe exit

  06-08-2026 00:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle appoint Matthias Jaissle as new head coach following Eddie Howe exitNewcastle United have confirmed the appointment of Matthias Jaissle as their new head coach following Eddie Howe’s departure after almost five years in charge.The 38-year-old arrives from Saudi Pro League side Al Ahli, where he established himself as one of the game’s brightest young coaches by winning back-to-back AFC Champions League Elite titles.Newcastle said Jaissle emerged as the standout candidate fo
  
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• 😮 Is he stepping down now? Infantino speaks out after crisis talks!

  05-08-2026 23:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😮 Is he stepping down now? Infantino speaks out after crisis talks!After the crisis meeting he allegedly convened himself, FIFA president Gianni Infantino has now commented on the much-criticized plan to sell the World Cup, which he had already abandoned earlier after a wave of outrage from all sides.In a letter published by the world governing body on Wednesday night, signed by both Gianni Infantino and FIFA secretary general Mattias Grafström, it says: “We acknowledge that m
  
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• 😮 Is he stepping down now? Infantino speaks out after crisis meeting!

  05-08-2026 23:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😮 Is he stepping down now? Infantino speaks out after crisis meeting!After a crisis meeting he allegedly convened himself, FIFA president Gianni Infantino has now commented on the much-criticized plan to sell the World Cup, which he had already abandoned earlier after a wave of backlash from all sides.In a letter published by the world governing body on Wednesday night, signed by both Gianni Infantino and FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström, it says: “We acknowledge that
  
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• Everton sign midfielder Norgaard from Arsenal

  05-08-2026 23:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Christian Norgaard was into the final year of his contract at Arsenal[Getty Images]Everton have signed midfielder Christian Norgaard from Arsenal on a two-year contract for an undisclosed fee. The 32-year-old Denmark international has reportedly joined the Toffees for £7m.Norgaard, who signed for Arsenal last year in a £15m deal from Brentford, was left out of the Gunners squad for a friendly against Real Betis on Wednesday. He made 20 appearances for Arsenal in all competitions last
  
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• 🚨 FIFA crisis: Gianni Infantino breaks his silence (Sky Sports)

  05-08-2026 23:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 FIFA crisis: Gianni Infantino breaks his silence (Sky Sports)The FIFA President breaks his silence.After several days of crisis linked to the abandoned plan to sell shares in the World Cup to private investors, Gianni Infantino and his number two, Mattias Grafström, broke their silence in an internal letter revealed by Sky Sports and The Times."We offer our sincere apologies for these mistakes and commit to ensuring that they do not happen again. With this in mind, we will conduct
  
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• 🚨 Crisis at FIFA: Gianni Infantino breaks his silence (Sky Sports)

  05-08-2026 23:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Crisis at FIFA: Gianni Infantino breaks his silence (Sky Sports)The FIFA President breaks his silence.After several days of crisis linked to the abandoned plan to sell shares in the World Cup to private investors, Gianni Infantino and his number two, Mattias Grafström, broke their silence in an internal letter revealed by Sky Sports and The Times."We offer our sincere apologies for these mistakes and commit to ensuring they do not happen again. With this in mind, we will carry out
  
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• Infantino remains Fifa president after executive meeting

  05-08-2026 23:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gianni Infantino was first elected Fifa president in 2016 [Getty Images]Gianni Infantino will remain as Fifa president after he received the backing of senior executives in a meeting in Morocco on Wednesday.Infantino summoned members of the management board to Fifa's Africa office in Rabat following mounting criticism of his aborted attempt to sell off commercial and event operations to private investors.European football's governing body Uefa said at the weekend that it has lost confidence in I
  
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• 📋 Grêmio and Mirassol named to battle for a Copa do Brasil spot

  05-08-2026 23:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Grêmio and Mirassol named to battle for a Copa do Brasil spotGrêmio and Mirassol are set for the second leg of the Copa do Brasil round of 16.This Wednesday’s (5) match takes place at the Arena do Grêmio, following a 1-1 draw over the weekend in the countryside of São Paulo.If the score is level again, the team that advances will be decided on penalties.
  Check out the starting lineups below:GrêmioLuis Castro will be without Tetê, who is out of
  
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• Lionel Messi donates to Spanish region after devastating wildfires

  05-08-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lionel Messi donates to Spanish region after devastating wildfiresLionel Messi has made a significant contribution to help communities recover from the devastating wildfires that swept through Spain’s Sierra Oeste region.According to The Athletic, the Inter Miami star has donated €80,000 to support reconstruction efforts.The president of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Diaz Ayuso, has confirmed Messi’s donation and publicly thanked the Argentine football icon for his generosity.
  
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• Rangers Stunned As £8m Bid For 23-Year-Old Rejected Amid Transfer Battle: Should They Pay Over The Odds?

  05-08-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rangers Stunned As £8m Bid For 23-Year-Old Rejected Amid Transfer Battle: Should They Pay Over The Odds?Rangers have hit a roadblock in their chase of Farès Ghedjemis after Frosinone rejected an opening bid worth £8 million for the Algeria international. Sky Sports News revealed that the Serie A newcomers turned down the proposal just days after Celtic saw a £6 million offer knocked back for the same player, adding fresh fuel to an Old Firm transfer battle.Rangers see &p
  
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• Vogt vows Motherwell will perform for 'awesome' away support in Helsinki

  05-08-2026 23:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  "It's just awesome."Willy Vogt could have been talking about many things, but in this instance he was talking about the support for Motherwell in Helsinki.The Steelmen have sold out their away allocation at the Bolt Arena for Thursday's Conference League third qualifying round tie against HJK, and Vogt insists he and his team-mates are determined to pay their fans back."It's incredible, it's not normal for that many people to travel in Europe," Vogt, who admits he displayed the best of himself i
  
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• 🚨 At the Ducó against Estudiantes: Boca Juniors line up today

  05-08-2026 23:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 At the Ducó against Estudiantes: Boca Juniors line up todayMatchday 2 of the Clausura Tournament sees Boca Juniors and Estudiantes de La Plata face off today.The venue? Unusual, because today the xeneize are playing at home at Huracán’s Tomás Adolfo Ducó stadium due to the poor condition of La Bombonera.
  Both teams line up as follows:Boca Juniors: Montero; Lozano, Di Lollo, Pellegrino, Blanco; Delgado, Paredes, Ascacibar; Aranda, Flores and Merentiel.F
  
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• Rangers come from behind to beat Slavia Prague in hunt for Champions League

  05-08-2026 23:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  UEFA Women's Champions League QualifyingSlavia Prague 1 - 1 Rangers AETRangers will face Ajax for a place in the Women's Champions League third qualifying round after coming from a goal behind to beat Slavia Prague in extra time.After a goalless first half, Belle Briede converted a cross from the right to give the Czech outfit the lead at Broadwood.However, Rangers equalised on 81 minutes with a stunning goal.Katie Wilkinson headed down to Nicola Docherty after a short corner routine and the Sco
  
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• Defender Walker 'at ease' with England retirement

  05-08-2026 23:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kyle Walker played in the final of the European Championship against Italy in 2021 and Spain in 2024. He won 96 caps, the most for any England right-back ever [Getty Images]Former England defender Kyle Walker said he was "at ease" with his decision to quit international football and hoped it could lead to an extended club career - similar to that enjoyed by former team-mate James Milner.The Burnley right-back, who turned 36 in May, announced his retirement from the Three Lions in March after a g
  
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• Liverpool now eyeing move for €65m sensation

  05-08-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool now eyeing move for €65m sensationRichard Hughes still has a lot of work to do on Liverpool's first-team squad before he packs his bags and exits Anfield at the start of the 2026-27 Premier League season. At the moment, the Reds' sporting director has one foot out of the exit doors with Al-Hilal calling his name.So, even though he's going to be exiting L4 this summer, he still needs to ensure that the Reds are set up to take on their title rivals this term.Indeed, most of his focu
  
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• Cedric Itten (29) relishing long-awaited second Bundesliga chance with Werder Bremen

  05-08-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cedric Itten (29) relishing long-awaited second Bundesliga chance with Werder BremenCedric Itten approaches his move to Werder Bremen as an opportunity to complete some unfinished Bundesliga business.The Swiss international previously spent less than five months in Germany’s top flight with Greuther Fürth during the 2021/22 campaign. That brief loan yielded two goals in 12 league appearances before Rangers activated an early recall clause and brought him back to Glasgow.Five years lat
  
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• 🚨 For around €30m! Reports: blockbuster Bundesliga deal done

  05-08-2026 23:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 For around €30m! Reports: blockbuster Bundesliga deal doneThe future of Hoffenheim star Fisnik Asllani has been settled. This is reported by, among others, ‘Bild’ and ‘Sky’. Accordingly, RB Leipzig are triggering the clause and will pay around €27 to €30 million for the striker. The Kosovar is expected to arrive tomorrow, Thursday, at Leipzig’s training camp in Saalfelden. According to ‘Bild’, the deal had dragged on because Leip
  
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• Celtic Agree Exit As £3.5m Signing Leaves With Permanent Transfer Clause: Good Deal For The Hoops?

  05-08-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic Agree Exit As £3.5m Signing Leaves With Permanent Transfer Clause: Good Deal For The Hoops?Celtic have confirmed Paulo Bernardo’s departure after sanctioning a season-long loan to Polish side Górnik Zabrze. An option to buy has been written into the agreement, giving the Ekstraklasa club the chance to secure the Portuguese midfielder permanently. The transfer was announced through an official Celtic statement after Bernardo slipped further out of the first-team picture.
  
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• Cruzeiro name line-up against Chapecoense for the Copa do Brasil

  05-08-2026 23:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cruzeiro name line-up against Chapecoense for the Copa do BrasilCruzeiro is LINEUPED UP to face Chapecoense at 7 p.m. this Wednesday (5), at Mineirão.The match is worth a spot in the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals. In the first leg, it ended 0-0.Whoever wins, therefore, secures qualification. Another draw takes the tie to penalties.SporTV and Premiere will broadcast Cruzeiro x Chapecoense. And you can follow the main information live in real time on the card below.
  Cruzeiro lineup 🔵
  
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• Strasbourg interested in Ipswich Town and Hull City target Karim Sow

  05-08-2026 22:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Strasbourg interested in Ipswich Town and Hull City target Karim SowRC Strasbourg Alsace are reported to have made FC Lausanne-Sport player Karim Sow (23) one of their targets for the summer transfer window, according to Foot Mercato. The Payerne-born player is said to be very high on the Alsatian club’s shortlistValued at between €4m and €5m, the Swiss defender is also reportedly being targeted by Borussia Mönchengladbach, as well as Ipswich Town and Hull City, both of whom
  
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• Enzo Maresca has been impressed with a young defender who looks like a Manchester City centre-back

  05-08-2026 22:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Enzo Maresca has been impressed with a young defender who looks like a Manchester City centre-backEverything about how Vitor Reis plays has him earmarked as the prototypical Manchester City centre-back. Reis is cool and composed in possession and under pressure and the Brazilian defender reads the game exceptionally well. Those are traits, coupled with Reis’ prodigious talent and potential which sees Vitor Reis pegged as a key part of Manchester City’s future. Vitor Reis has put in t
  
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• Chelsea Are Eyeing A Move For This Serie A Defender This Summer: Should Alonso Bring Him On Board?

  05-08-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea Are Eyeing A Move For This Serie A Defender This Summer: Should Alonso Bring Him On Board?In a recent report, Quotidiano Sportivo claimed that Chelsea are eyeing a move for Bologna defender Jhon Lucumi this summer. It has been stated that the Blues will have to rival Manchester United and Juventus in the race to land the Colombian talent later this year.Lucumi’s Impressive Form In Serie ALucumi enjoyed a good run of form in Serie A last season when he put in a series of solid perfo
  
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• Video: Highlights of Chelsea 0-1 Juventus and Milan 1-1 Inter

  05-08-2026 22:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Video: Highlights of Chelsea 0-1 Juventus and Milan 1-1 InterWatch the highlights from today’s friendly matches, as Juventus beat Chelsea 1-0 with an Edon Zhegrova stunner, while Milan and Inter shared the spoils in Perth.Juve were in action in Hong Kong today, and emerged with an impressive 1-0 victory over big spenders Chelsea.Chelsea 0-1 JuventusHONG KONG, CHINA – AUGUST 5: Danny Welbeck of Chelsea FC (L) and Manuel Locatelli of Juventus FC (R) Competes for the ball during the Che
  
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• Oulai: ‘Fiorentina perfect for me, helps young players to grow’

  05-08-2026 22:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Oulai: ‘Fiorentina perfect for me, helps young players to grow’Christ Inao Oulai insists Fiorentina is ‘perfect for me, as the club improves young players’ and he ‘jumped at the chance’ to join from Trabzonspor.The Ivory Coast international was in action at the 2026 World Cup this summer in the USA, Canada and Mexico, then completed the €26m plus bonus transfer to Serie A.He held his presentation press conference today in their training camp in Tuscany.Ou
  
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