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• 📊 Everyone wants to go down? Brasileirão table after Sunday

  24-08-2026 02:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📊 Everyone wants to go down? Brasileirão table after SundayMatchday 24 of the 2026 Brasileirão continued this Sunday (23) with six more games.This Monday (24), Botafogo vs Athletico-PR at Nilton Santos Stadium, at 8pm (Brasília time), officially brings the round to a close.The day started with three matches at 4pm.Leaders Palmeiras wanted to take advantage of Flamengo’s loss on Saturday (22), and Vasco ended up being the ones to "pay the price."A 4-1 thrashing
  
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• Bradford extend trial for midfielder Clucas

  27-08-2026 10:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sam Clucas made 40 appearances in all competitions for Shrewsbury Town last season [Getty Images]Bradford City have extended the trial of former Premier League midfielder Sam Clucas.The 35-year-old, who made 66 top-flight appearances for Swansea City and Hull City, trained with the Bantams earlier this week.Manager Graham Alexander wants to take a further look at Clucas, who is a free agent after recently being released by League Two Shrewsbury Town."He has trained with us for a couple of days.
  
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• 🚨 Liverpool and Man City unveil their new third kit

  27-08-2026 10:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Liverpool and Man City unveil their new third kitLiverpool and Manchester City must have coordinated. On Thursday morning, just 40 minutes apart, the two north-west England rivals officially unveiled their third kits for the 2026-27 season.Outfitted by Adidas, the Reds are going for a mix of black and burgundy red, while the Sky Blues, under the Puma banner, will strut their stuff in white.This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original ve
  
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• Malick Fofana set to leave Lyon this summer

  27-08-2026 10:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Malick Fofana set to leave Lyon this summerAccording to a report from L’Équipe, it is virtually impossible for Lyon to be able to keep Malick Fofana (21) during the summer transfer window after their failure to qualify for the UEFA Champions League. The Belgian international forward expressed his desire to stay at OL and play in Europe’s elite continental competition. With the forward’s wishes no longer possible and Lyon under pressure to raise their finances, a transfer
  
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• Former Arsenal star Matteo Guendouzi sparks wild brawl and fan attack in chaotic Champions League tie

  27-08-2026 10:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Matteo Guendouzi was attacked by furious Lyon players and fans after sparking a mass brawl in a chaotic Champions League tie. The fiery French midfielder claimed “disrespect” and insults towards his family throughout the match, given his affiliation to Lyon’s fierce rivals Marseille, where he spent three seasons.The 27-year-old let out relief at the final whistle, celebrating wildly, lifting his arms and taunting the fans in the stands before dozens of players and staff rushed
  
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• 'Time is running out' - Alvarez situation 'not ideal' for Arsenal

  27-08-2026 10:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]French football expert Julien Laurens believes Julian Alvarez "still isn't opening the door" to Arsenal, despite Atletico Madrid insisting there is "0% chance" of selling him to "dream" destination Barcelona this summer.The 26-year-old has been the subject of intense transfer speculation this summer and, after being booed by Atletico Madrid fans on Sunday during their draw with Villarreal, he missed training on Wednesday because he was reportedly unwell.But has the transfer fiasco
  
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• 🚨 Biggest deal of the summer! Reports: PL giants pay £140m for PSG star

  27-08-2026 10:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Biggest deal of the summer! Reports: PL giants pay £140m for PSG starThings had gone quiet recently regarding Bradley Barcola’s move to Liverpool FC. But in the final stretch of the transfer window, the deal now appears to be gaining momentum. According to matching reports from David Ornstein of ‘The Athletic’, Ben Jacobs and ‘BBC Sports’, the PSG star is on the verge of a move to the Premier League. The two clubs are said to have reached an agreemen
  
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• Journalist refuses to rule out Real Madrid midfield mainstay’s late summer transfer: ‘Anything can happen’

  27-08-2026 10:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist refuses to rule out Real Madrid midfield mainstay’s late summer transfer: ‘Anything can happen’Aurelien Tchouameni is not expected to leave Real Madrid this summer, but a potential transfer has not been ruled out completely if the club receive an offer too significant to ignore.According to journalist Ben Fernandes, as relayed in Defensa Central, Real Madrid have no active intention of selling the French midfielder, who recently extended his contract until 2031.Tchou
  
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• Liverpool close in on signing PSG forward Barcola

  27-08-2026 10:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool are closing in on the signing of Bradley Barcola from Paris St-Germain for a fee that is expected to be in excess of £100m.Sources have indicated to BBC Sport that talks have progressed in the last 48 hours and a full agreement is now close.PSG had valued the 23-year-old France forward at £140m but the total package is expected to be below that figure. The final details are still to be completed but the deal is set to be worth a minimum of £100m, which will rise with
  
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• Reading draw Brentford - good news or reminder of Royals' fall?

  27-08-2026 10:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Royals will host the Bees in the third round of the EFL Cup in September [Getty Images]Reading have been drawn to play Brentford in the Carabao Cup third round and for fans, there are two very different responses to this draw…There's the adult, mature, rational and level headed one… Excellent. We get to see an established Premier League team, from just 10 junctions down the M4, visiting the SCL stadium. We've got some history against them and it should be a really good night ou
  
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• Report: Roma monitoring top secret target

  27-08-2026 10:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Roma monitoring top secret targetRoma is working to provide Gian Piero Gasperini with an attacking winger to complement the lineup of Dybala, Soulé, Mora, and Pellegrini, while excluding the three central attackers Malen, Castro, and Vaz. A key player is still missing; the lack of a left winger with the ability to sprint at pace is palpable. D’Amico’s eyes are on Malick Fofana and Gittens. Gasp is confident that the Friedkins have been convinced to make one last effort
  
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• Lille interested in Martin Terrier return

  27-08-2026 10:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lille interested in Martin Terrier returnLigue 1 interest in Martin Terrier (29) is growing. Earlier this week, Foot Mercato reported Stade Rennais’ interest in bringing the forward back to France’s top flight. Lille OSC are also in the race, L’Équipe understands.In two seasons at Bayer Leverkusen, Terrier has been limited to just 44 appearances. In that time, he has netted seven goals. He has been less successful there than he was at Roazhon Park. With Rennes, Terrier s
  
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• Lyon forced to raise €100m in player sales following Champions League exit

  27-08-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lyon forced to raise €100m in player sales following Champions League exitAfter being eliminated in the final UEFA Champions League qualifying round by Fenerbahçe, Lyon will need to raise a significant amount of funds through player sales to cover the financial implications of not qualifying for Europe’s premier continental competition. Romain Molina reports that they will likely need to raise around €100m from player sales before the start of next summer to balance the bo
  
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• Jose Mourinho starting to unlock Real Madrid’s superstar attacking trio – report

  27-08-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho starting to unlock Real Madrid’s superstar attacking trio – reportReal Madrid made it back-to-back victories in La Liga, securing a stylish 4-1 win against Real Sociedad at the Santiago Bernabeu.After a cagey first half that saw the scores level, Los Blancos came back from the break and picked apart the Basque club with utmost ease.A hat-trick from Kylian Mbappe and a goal from Vinicius Junior would have enthralled Bernabeu fans, but there was a more interesting aspect
  
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• Barcelona remain in contact over Atletico Madrid defensive target; move dependent on Alejandro Balde

  27-08-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona remain in contact over Atletico Madrid defensive target; move dependent on Alejandro BaldeBarcelona and Atletico Madrid are both keeping tabs on Racing Santander left-back Jorge Salinas as the final days of the summer transfer window approach, reports Gabriel Sans of Mundo Deportivo.The two clubs have been in contact with Racing in recent days, although their respective interest in the defender is being driven by very different circumstances.To begin with, Atletico have a more immediat
  
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• ☕️🥐 FC Breakfast: Bodo/Glimt 🥵, Ligue 1 top 10 sales 💸, Salah 👻

  27-08-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ☕️🥐 FC Breakfast: Bodo/Glimt 🥵, Ligue 1 top 10 sales 💸, Salah 👻No rest for Bodo 🥵Fixtures are getting more and more packed for European clubs... and here’s another case that’s causing a stir. Having qualified for the Champions League league phase, Bodo Glimt played two matches in two days. The first saw the Norwegians beat NEC Nijmegen (3-0) to seal their UCL qualification, while the second, in the Norwegian Cup against FK Fauske/S
  
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• Ornstein: Liverpool Agree £125m Deal “In Principle” For World Class Winger

  27-08-2026 09:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ornstein: Liverpool Agree £125m Deal “In Principle” For World Class WingerBarcola agreement signals Liverpool’s attacking ambitionLiverpool have reached an agreement in principle with Paris Saint-Germain over a transfer for Bradley Barcola, in a deal that could eventually be worth approximately £120 million.According to original reporting from David Ornstein for The Athletic, negotiations progressed overnight and produced an outline agreement between the two clubs.
  
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• Liverpool Drawn Against Premier League Rival In League Cup

  27-08-2026 09:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool Drawn Against Premier League Rival In League CupLiverpool Learn Carabao Cup Test as Tottenham Trip Lands Between Key Premier League FixturesLiverpool’s first domestic cup assignment of the autumn now has shape and context. The Carabao Cup third round draw has handed Andoni Iraola a home tie against Tottenham, a fixture that will sit awkwardly, and intriguingly, in the middle of a demanding September sequence.The game is scheduled for September 15 or 16 at Anfield, tucked between
  
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• 🚨 BREAKING: Liverpool reach 'agreement in principle' for Bradley Barcola

  27-08-2026 09:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 BREAKING: Liverpool reach 'agreement in principle' for Bradley BarcolaLiverpool have reached an agreement in principle with Paris Saint-Germain to sign forward Bradley Barcola, according to The Athletic’s David Ornstein.The clubs agreed terms overnight on a package worth more than €135m (£116m), with important final details still being ironed out on Thursday morning. Nothing has been signed and the transfer is yet to be completed.If all conditions are met, the deal wou
  
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• Watch: Barcelona summer signing Jesse Bisiwu scores stunning goal for youth team

  27-08-2026 09:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Watch: Barcelona summer signing Jesse Bisiwu scores stunning goal for youth teamBarcelona summer signing Jesse Bisiwu continues to make a strong impression ahead of the new season, with the young Belgian winger producing another moment of quality for Barça Atlètic during their recent friendly victory over Reus.The reserve side defeated Reus 2-1 as preparations continue for the official start of the campaign, and Bisiwu was one of the standout performers.The 18-year-old had already
  
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• Rangers consider swoop for AF Rodez’s Ibrahima Baldé

  27-08-2026 09:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rangers consider swoop for AF Rodez’s Ibrahima BaldéScottish giants Rangers are considering a swoop for AF Rodez forward Ibrahima Baldé (23), according to a report from Sacha Tavolieri.The former France youth international has set Ligue 2 alight so far this season. In just three league games, the Frenchman already has four goals. The former RC Lens academy product joined Rodez back in 2024 and in that time, he has scored 24 goals in 68 appearances. He has become a prolific fo
  
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• Liverpool reach agreement to sign Bradley Barcola from PSG

  27-08-2026 09:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool reach agreement to sign Bradley Barcola from PSGLiverpool have reached an agreement in principle with Paris Saint-Germain to sign French forward Bradley Barcola (23), according to The Athletic. The deal agreed by the two clubs is believed to be in the region of €135m. Terms of the proposed deal were agreed overnight on Wednesday, with the remaining details now being finalised.Barcola made 49 appearances for Luis Enrique’s side last season, scoring 13 goals and providing
  
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• 🚨 Agreement in principle for Barcola's transfer, an astronomical fee!

  27-08-2026 09:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Agreement in principle for Barcola's transfer, an astronomical fee!The end of the longest saga of this summer transfer window?On Thursday morning, Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain reportedly reached an agreement in principle for the transfer of Bradley Barcola to Anfield, estimated at €117 million. The fee could rise to €140 million with various bonuses.It was the highly respected David Ornstein, a journalist for The Athletic, who reported it this morning, kicking off what p
  
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• 🚨 Agreement in principle for Barcola transfer, astronomical fee!

  27-08-2026 09:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Agreement in principle for Barcola transfer, astronomical fee!Is this the end of the longest saga of this summer transfer window?This Thursday morning, Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain are said to have reached an agreement in principle for Bradley Barcola’s transfer to Anfield, valued at €117 million. The fee could rise to €140 million with the various bonuses.It was the highly respected David Ornstein, a journalist for The Athletic, who reported it this morning, kicki
  
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• Has 'optimism gone' after Man Utd's opening defeat?

  27-08-2026 09:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]The Devils' Advocate podcast co-host Gaz Drinkwater does not believe Manchester United can challenge for the Premier League title this season after their loss at Hull City on the opening weekend and says his "optimism has gone" for the new season.Michael Carrick's side were looking to build on a strong end to last season and a third-placed finish after struggling under his predecessor, Ruben Amorim. However, Saturday's surprise defeat has led to some United fans rethinking their am
  
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• Real Madrid midfielder wants to stay despite transfer speculation; no negotiations ongoing

  27-08-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid midfielder wants to stay despite transfer speculation; no negotiations ongoingReal Madrid have had a very good summer transfer window so far but could still look to do some business this final week.Los Blancos, however, know that any potential signings for the first team are directly dependent on some players leaving.One player whose future has generated some speculation throughout the summer is Eduardo Camavinga, with Manchester United the latest to be linked with him.However, accor
  
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• Liverpool nearing agreement with PSG over Bradley Barcola

  27-08-2026 09:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool nearing agreement with PSG over Bradley BarcolaAccording to a report from Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool are close to reaching an agreement with Paris Saint-Germain over the transfer of Bradley Barcola (23). The Premier League club and the Ligue 1 champions are now at an advanced stage of negotiations as a transfer nears closer. The 23-year-old forward has informed PSG that he is unwilling to extend his contract at the Parc des Princes, which is currently set to expire in 2028. With the Re
  
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• WSL: Tottenham summer rebuild continues with Araya Dennis and Anna Csiki departures

  27-08-2026 09:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  WSL: Tottenham summer rebuild continues with Araya Dennis and Anna Csiki departuresTottenham Hotspur have wasted no time this transfer window, reshaping their squad for the upcoming season. They’ve had a busy summer of arrivals. which signals their future ambitions.They broke their club-record signing to bring in French defender Alice Sombath. Other signings include Shekiera Martinez, Kirsty Hanson, Caitlin Dijkstra, Victoria Pelova and goalkeeper Selma Panengstuen.Strengthening the squad
  
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• WSL: Dagný Brynjarsdóttir appointed West Ham ambassador

  27-08-2026 09:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  WSL: Dagný Brynjarsdóttir appointed West Ham ambassadorDagný Brynjarsdóttir has returned to West Ham United in a new role after being appointed as an official Club Ambassador.The former Hammers captain spent four-and-a-half years in East London after joining West Ham in January 2021. During her time with the club, the Iceland international became an important figure both on and off the pitch, while also fulfilling a lifelong dream of representing the club she supporte
  
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• Still no offers for El Aynaoui, Kessie trail grows difficult

  27-08-2026 09:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Still no offers for El Aynaoui, Kessie trail grows difficultNeil El Aynaoui remains on the list of players who could leave the capital in the final days of the transfer window. The Moroccan midfielder isn’t Gasperini’s first choice, with Koné and Cristante starting in midfield with Pisilli as the first substitution. Against Fiorentina, the manager changed his mind at the last minute and brought on the former Lens player alongside the Giallorossi number 61, who, however, had a
  
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