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• 💣 Bombshell: Barça and Julián meet today

  04-08-2026 22:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💣 Bombshell: Barça and Julián meet todayFC Barcelona is preparing to take a decisive step for Julián Álvarez. Deco will hold a key meeting this Wednesday afternoon with the Argentine striker’s agent to coordinate the strategy and finalize his move to the Blaugrana club, according to Jijantes.
  The Argentine striker’s firm desireDespite transfer market speculation, the forward’s stance remains unchanged: the player has not wavered in his desire
  
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• Porto’s Rodrigo Mora offered to Roma

  09-08-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Porto’s Rodrigo Mora offered to RomaGian Piero Gasperini had already realized it three days ago, following his meeting with the club’s management: the long-awaited left-back wouldn’t arrive anytime soon. The coach’s comments after the last friendly confirmed the ongoing wait, while Tony D’Amico works to unlock Roma’s attacking transfer window. The list remains headed by the usual two names, in order of preference: Antonio Nusa and Malick Fofana. Leipzig contin
  
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• Liverpool legend gives verdict on Barcelona defender’s move to Anfield – “Not getting excited”

  09-08-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool legend gives verdict on Barcelona defender’s move to Anfield – “Not getting excited”Ronald Araujo’s supposed move to Liverpool has surprised the transfer market, with the Barcelona defender gearing up for a surprise loan spell at Anfield.Araujo is expected to travel to Merseyside to complete his medical today. He will join Liverpool on a season-long loan deal, with an option to make the deal permanent next summer.The transfer has drawn mixed opinions so fa
  
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• Messi misses Miami defeat after death of father

  09-08-2026 10:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lionel Messi travelled to Argentina following the death of his father Jorge [Getty Images]Lionel Messi missed Inter Miami's Leagues Cup defeat by Monterrey on Saturday night after the death of his father, as his team-mates led tributes before and during the match.Jorge Messi died on Saturday at the age of 68 following a long illness.Jorge, who had also been the Argentina forward's agent since he was 14, passed away in a hospital in his hometown of Rosario, Argentina.Miami paid tribute to Messi's
  
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• Unmasking London City's Spanish superstar

  09-08-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alexia Putellas is widely considered the greatest female player to represent Barcelona [Getty Images]There is not a single empty seat as Alexia Putellas walks into a room at a hotel in Maidstone ready to speak to the English media for the first time."Woah," the two-time Ballon d'Or winner says as she opens the door and sees all the journalists looking in her direction, eager to finally meet her.You would think that somebody who is referred to as 'Le Reina' - the queen - in Spain is used to that
  
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• Report: Spurs defender may replace Liverpool bound star for La Liga giants

  09-08-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Spurs defender may replace Liverpool bound star for La Liga giantsCristian Romero Transfer Latest as Barcelona Weigh Up Tottenham DefenderTottenham centre-back Cristian Romero is still keeping a close eye on Barcelona, even with his expected summer exit moving towards Atletico Madrid, according to Mundo Deportivo. The 28-year-old Argentina international appears likely to leave Spurs, but the situation has not yet been fully concluded.Romero’s name has been under consideration in Ba
  
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• What are your favourite new kits for the coming season?

  09-08-2026 09:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  As a new season draws near, football-hungry fans around the country will be tweaking their fantasy teams, making themselves experts on rumoured transfer targets and keeping eyes keenly trained on new kit releases.It's an exciting time for collectors, whether they're looking for never-before-seen designs, classic shirts reimagined or niche releases from far-flung lands to impress their colleagues at five-a-side.BBC Sport has rounded up a non-exhaustive list of some of the best kit releases for 20
  
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• Real Madrid coach criticises fitness of new summer signing – “He’s in a lower physical condition”

  09-08-2026 09:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid coach criticises fitness of new summer signing – “He’s in a lower physical condition”Real Madrid’s pre-season is in full swing, with Los Blancos recently playing out a friendly against Hungarian side Ferencvaros, a game that saw the debut of Bernardo Silva, among other players.The Portuguese playmaker completed the full second half of the 2-1 win, but new coach Jose Mourinho was quick to point out that his compatriot is still some way short of full fitne
  
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• Liverpool may move for €50m midfielder as Premier League rivals make bid

  09-08-2026 09:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool may move for €50m midfielder as Premier League rivals make bidLamine Camara transfer latest as Crystal Palace test Monaco stanceCrystal Palace have moved early in the race for Foot Mercato reported target Lamine Camara, with an offer now said to be on the table for the AS Monaco midfielder. The 22-year-old is attracting growing Premier League attention after an impressive 2025-26 campaign, and the developing picture points towards a competitive market before any deal is concluded.
  
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• Overcoming insecurity made one player absolutely vital for Manchester City

  09-08-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Overcoming insecurity made one player absolutely vital for Manchester CityManchester City signed Matheus Nunes from Wolverhampton Wanderers in August 2023. The Portuguese international was signed to add quality and cover to City’s midfield. However, Nunes failed to make an impact in Pep Guardiola’s side’s engine room. During the 2024-25 season, Nunes played on a wing and spent time at left-back with mixed results. Eventually, Matheus Nunes found himself at right-back and has no
  
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• Enzo Maresca is welcoming the challenge of managing Manchester City

  09-08-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Enzo Maresca is welcoming the challenge of managing Manchester CityEnzo Maresca had no hesitation in jumping at the opportunity to replace Pep Guardiola as the manager of Manchester City. Following in Guardiola’s footsteps may have been a challenge that some managers would have side stepped. However, Enzo Maresca had no such reservations and he is honoured to have the opportunity to be Manchester City’s next manager after Guardiola’s decade of dominance. Listening to Maresca sp
  
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• A young Manchester City playmaker hasn’t had an opportunity to impress during the preseason

  09-08-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A young Manchester City playmaker hasn’t had an opportunity to impress during the preseasonSeveral young players have caught the eye for Manchester City during their preseason tour of Asia. Ryan McAidoo, Vitor Reis, Jeremy Monga, Max Alleyne, and Divin Mubama have all shown glimpses of promise and talent. However, Divine Mukasa hasn’t played any minutes in Manchester City’s friendlies against Inter Milan and the K-League All-Stars. Enzo Maresca has explained why Mukasa hasn&rsq
  
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• Liverpool given chance to confirm one of their most important signings

  09-08-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool given chance to confirm one of their most important signingsLiverpool were expected to have an entirely new-look team by now. The Reds fell way behind their title rivals last season and, without these new additions, there's no way that they'd finish any higher than fifth.Manchester City and Chelsea have both already spent an obscene amount of money and, with several members of their squads still expected to leave, more change is almost guaranteed.So, in order for Liverpool to keep up w
  
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• Barcelona angry at injured midfielder over his decision to not opt for surgery – report

  09-08-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona angry at injured midfielder over his decision to not opt for surgery – reportFrenkie de Jong is the single biggest absentee for Barcelona heading into the new season.The Dutch midfielder picked up an injury during the World Cup and has been sidelined ever since, leaving a notable void in Hansi Flick’s midfield.Now, however, it appears his situation is starting to cause genuine tension behind the scenes at the club.Barcelona frustrated with de JongAccording to Diario SPORT,
  
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• Racing Santander close in on Julen Agirrezabala deal

  09-08-2026 09:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Racing Santander close in on Julen Agirrezabala dealRacing Santander have reached a verbal agreement with Athletic Club to sign goalkeeper Julen Agirrezabala, according to comuniate.com. The move would see the Rentería-born keeper leave Bilbao to become Racing’s new number one as the Cantabrian club prepares for its return to LaLiga EA Sports.A goalkeeper seeking regular footballAgirrezabala has spent much of his Athletic career behind Unai Simón, though he has shown flashes
  
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• Today’s 5⃣ stories: 🥐 Jorge Messi dies, Barça exodus

  09-08-2026 09:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Today’s 5⃣ stories: 🥐 Jorge Messi dies, Barça exodusThe last Sunday without football from Europe’s five major leagues is here, and we’re bringing you up to speed with the five stories you can’t miss.Jorge Messi, Leo’s father, passes awayOn the night from Friday into Saturday, Leo Messi’s father, Jorge Messi, passed away. At 68, the father of the superstar leaves us after battling a serious illness.Leo travelled to Rosario and did not play
  
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• Barcelona youth prodigy to be promoted to the first-team next season

  09-08-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona youth prodigy to be promoted to the first-team next seasonAfter two successful seasons under Hansi Flick, Barcelona are gearing up for arguably their toughest season, with the team yet to find a replacement for Robert Lewandowski.There have been a few departures elsewhere as well, with both Ferran Torres and Ronald Araujo likely to leave the club in the coming days.As a result, Flick is having to once again rely on youth players to fill up the bench, and that is where Brian Farinas com
  
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• How Real Madrid have achieved financial success through their revenue model

  09-08-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  How Real Madrid have achieved financial success through their revenue modelReal Madrid have been by far the busiest team in the transfer market this summer, having already snapped up six players.Yan Diomande, Marc Cucurella and Bernardo Silva have been some of the big-name signings, while the club also managed to secure a long-term contract for Vinicius Jr.Much of this activity in the transfer market stems from Real Madrid’s prudent financial model, which has generated a stable source of r
  
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• Barcelona defender set to complete his medical at Liverpool today ahead of surprise loan move

  09-08-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona defender set to complete his medical at Liverpool today ahead of surprise loan moveAlmost out of nowhere, Ronald Araujo became the biggest talking point in the transfer market, following the news of his supposed loan move to Liverpool.The Uruguayan international is expected to join the Reds on a season-long loan deal with an option to buy next season.It is a move that none saw coming but is part of Barcelona’s plans to deleverage their balance sheet but lowering the squad wages.R
  
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• World Cup star agreement may speed up Liverpool €115m attacker move

  09-08-2026 08:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  World Cup star agreement may speed up Liverpool €115m attacker moveFerran Torres to PSG gathers pace as Liverpool’s Bradley Barcola move could reshape marketParis Saint-Germain are advancing in their move for Ferran Torres, with L’Equipe reporting, and corroborating, that the Barcelona forward could soon be heading to the French champions on a five-year contract. The 26-year-old has informed Barcelona of his decision, leaving the clubs to work through the transfer fee in what is
  
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• Report: New £51.4m bid made for Man City midfielder

  09-08-2026 08:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: New £51.4m bid made for Man City midfielderBarcelona Step Up Rodri Pursuit as Manchester City Talks AccelerateBarcelona are pushing to conclude a deal for Rodri quickly, with negotiations advancing after a fresh proposal was lodged and Manchester City showing greater flexibility over valuation. According to SPORT.ES, the Catalan club are determined to avoid a drawn-out saga and believe all parties would benefit from finding resolution sooner rather than later.There is a clear sense
  
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• ☕️🥐 Breakfast FC: crash landing 😭, The Walking Dead tifo 🏏

  09-08-2026 08:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ☕️🥐 Breakfast FC: crash landing 😭, The Walking Dead tifo 🏏Disastrous landing 😭For the very first matchday of the 2026-2027 season, Dutch club Go Ahead Eagles pulled out all the stops before kickoff!A parachutist came in carrying the match ball. The problem? He clearly seems to have skipped landing lessons...The Walking Dead tifo 🏏In Belgium too, the top division got underway this Saturday.Against Bruges, Standard Liège’s ultras al
  
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• This is perfect: Liverpool eyeing move for €50m sensation

  09-08-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  This is perfect: Liverpool eyeing move for €50m sensationFor some reason, Liverpool always seem to leave most of their transfers until the very last minute. Last summer, they only confirmed Alexander Isak's move on deadline day which led to Arne Slot's players not knowing how to properly play with one another.This then led to Liverpool massively under-performing and ended up with them finishing fifth in the Premier League table.Obviously, this is far from ideal, especially when they had onl
  
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• Federico Valverde talks Rodri, Mourinho and Bernardo Silva after Real Madrid 2-1 Ferencvaros

  09-08-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Federico Valverde talks Rodri, Mourinho and Bernardo Silva after Real Madrid 2-1 FerencvarosFederico Valverde has been handed the role of Real Madrid’s first captain this season, and the Uruguayan is relishing the added responsibility under new coach Jose Mourinho.Speaking to the media at the Groupama Arena in Budapest following Real Madrid’s 2-1 win over Ferencvaros, Valverde touched on a number of topics.This included his impressions of Mourinho, the arrival of Bernardo Silva, and
  
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• Barcelona’s strategy on top target remains unchanged despite Atletico Madrid coach’s comments

  09-08-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona’s strategy on top target remains unchanged despite Atletico Madrid coach’s commentsBarcelona’s pursuit of Julian Alvarez has become one of the defining sagas of the summer, as the club continue to find a long-term replacement for Robert Lewandowski.But Atletico Madrid have remained defiant throughout, with the club adamant they will not sell their star man to a direct rival.Now, Diego Simeone has added his voice to the matter, though it has not deterred Barcelona in t
  
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• The Manchester City manager will select his team’s captain and there is a clear favourite

  09-08-2026 08:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Manchester City manager will select his team’s captain and there is a clear favouriteThere will be a completely different vibe at Manchester City in the Enzo Maresca era. With a plethora of Manchester City’s experienced players having left the club, Maresca has the opportunity to select City’s next batch of leaders. It has been reported that this is an option that the Italian manager will pursue. Sam Lee has reported for The Athletic that Enzo Maresca will select Manchester
  
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• Enzo Maresca offered every Manchester City player an opportunity to make an impression

  09-08-2026 08:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Enzo Maresca offered every Manchester City player an opportunity to make an impressionAt the end of the 2025-26 season, it did seem obvious which players would depart Manchester City this summer. However, Enzo Maresca’s arrival as manager did give City’s players an opportunity to impress their new manager. Maresca spoke yesterday and said his arrival at City was a reset for Manchester City’s players. Judging by Maresca’s comments and the performances of the City players i
  
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• Real Madrid playmaker unsure about his place in the team despite top form in pre-season

  09-08-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid playmaker unsure about his place in the team despite top form in pre-seasonArda Guler has been one of Real Madrid’s standout performers throughout pre-season, continuing to build on an encouraging campaign under Jose Mourinho.Yet despite his fine form, the Turkish playmaker faces an uncertain battle for regular minutes, with competition for places fiercer than ever at the Bernabeu.And much of that uncertainty stems from the impending return of Jude Bellingham.Guler shining in p
  
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• Infantino saga: FIFA defends embattled president after fresh UEFA allegations

  09-08-2026 08:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Infantino saga: FIFA defends embattled president after fresh UEFA allegationsFIFA has launched a strong defence of Gianni Infantino after a turbulent week for football’s governing body.They accused his critics of attempting to undermine the president through allegations and misinformation.The intervention came after UEFA confirmed that a payment was made to a female employee who was alleged to have been involved in a relationship with Infantino during his time as UEFA general secretary.Rep
  
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• Real Madrid academy prodigy set to stay this summer amid Fulham links

  09-08-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid academy prodigy set to stay this summer amid Fulham linksThe future of Thiago Pitarch has become a key talking point at Real Madrid this summer, as the squad continues to go through some recalibration after the slew of new signings.Pitarch has been linked with a move to Fulham, with former coach Alvaro Arbeloa keen on reuniting with the young midfielder at Craven Cottage.This has led to question marks over Pitarch’s future at the Santiago Bernabeu heading into the new season.Pi
  
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